July 19: Damian Wampler at Game On! Comics

Join us Saturday for a

Store Signing! Damian Wampler Creator of Sevara !

Saturday , JULY 19th from 12pm to 2pm!!   We will have copies of the book at the store for you to pick up and get signed by Damian! As well we will do giveaways of Sevara Posters and Trading cards for people that stop in! What Sevara is about: Sevara issue #0 is a 22 page full color comic book created by Damian Wampler, drawn by Andre Siregar, colored Anang Setyawan, and lettered by Steve Wands.   Sevara was a mortal girl, raised in an orphanage with no memory of her parents. A geneticist named Alta found Sevara and took her in, eventually giving her the secrets of immortality and shape-shifting. Together, they guided civilization towards peace. But after centuries of fighting, Alta's immortal warriors vowed to give up their memories and their powers so that humanity can hit the reset button. After a thousand year sleep, all of them keep their promise...except Sevara.      ABOUT Damian Wampler: Writer and Creator Damian Wampler: "I was born and raised across the street from the University of Delaware. My art is inspired by my cultural experiences traveling throughout Central Asia as an English teacher, researcher, and NGO development worker. I studied theater in college and wrote and produced my play, Twin Towers, in New York City in 2009, but when family life and overseas living made producing my next play Sevara impossible, I rewrote it as a comic book script and started searching for an artist and a publisher. Many years latter, here I am with the incredible talents of Andre Siregar and Anang Setyawan, and the generous support of Broken Icon Comics."

Former Big Planet Comics customer Rebecca Sugar interviewed

Inkstuds on the Road – Part 7 Rebecca Sugar

  June 19, 2014 by Inkstuds
http://www.inkstuds.org/inkstuds-on-the-road-part-7-rebecca-sugar/
http://www.inkstuds.org/wp-content/podcast/140619_Rebecca_Sugar.mp3

The Post reviews the NSO's Fantasia concert

NSO's presentation of 'Fantasia' could have used a bit more magic [online as The National Symphony Orchestra performs 'Fantasia' at Wolf Trap]

By Robert Battey
Washington Post July 14 2014, p. C5
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/the-national-symphony-orchestra-performs-fantasia-at-wolf-trap/2014/07/13/291a2272-0a97-11e4-929c-4cd4865c3725_story.html

July 19: Duane Swierczynski at Third Eye Comics

Meet DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI, writer of DEADPOOL VS. X-FORCE, this Saturday!

So, by now, I think it's safe to say: Third Eye is home to many a DEADPOOL fan, right? And, with that being said, when we saw that one of our favorite writers in comics, Duane Swierczynski, was going to be taking the Merc with a Mouth back to his roots in the upcoming DEADPOOL VS. X-FORCE... well, we knew we had to do something special, right?

 

So, we were lucky enough to get Duane to make a special trip to Third Eye on Saturday 7/19 to sign copies of his brand new DEADPOOL VS. X-FORCE series, as well as his other incredible work on series like Valiant's BLOODSHOT, and IDW's current run of JUDGE DREDD.

 

So, what's up with DEADPOOL VS. X-FORCE? Folks, it's big guns, big pouches, and big action, as the Merc with a Mouth goes toe-to-toe with the band of militant mutants who helped bring him to prominence.

 

Journey back to the long-forgotten days of the 1990s, as Deadpool is jumping around the time stream, running amok, and the X-Force must chase after him before he destroys all of American history for good.

 

Join Cable and his band of mutants they hunt Deadpool through the annals of American History before he can alter the space-time continuum as we know it. Can they stop him in time? That's what we're going to find out in DEADPOOL VS. X-FORCE!

 

Folks: this is going to be so much fun. Duane has written a pure love letter to '90s-era comics, as the series walks the fine line of telling one kick-ass action tale mixed with the kind of humor that only DEADPOOL can bring, all the while poking fun at some of the more ridiculous aspects of the '90s Marvel era.

 

If you grew up with a foil cover in your collection, we think you need this comic in your stack, trust us! 

 

Click here for event info!

Watterson and Pastis comic strip collaboration to be auctioned soon

Here's the links:

http://comics.ha.com/itm/original-comic-art/bill-watterson-and-stephan-pastis-pearls-before-swine-daily-comic-strip-original-art-dated-6/p/7097-139001.s

http://comics.ha.com/itm/original-comic-art/bill-watterson-and-stephan-pastis-pearls-before-swine-daily-comic-strip-original-art-dated-6/p/7097-139002.s

http://comics.ha.com/itm/original-comic-art/bill-watterson-and-stephan-pastis-pearls-before-swine-daily-comic-strip-original-art-dated-6/p/7097-139003.s"

Bid early and often!

'A Letter to Momo' to show at E Street Cinema

Hiroyuki Okiura's animated film "A Letter to Momo" will show at the E Street Cinema in D.C. for one week, starting Aug. 29. The film won the grand prize at the New York International Children's Film Festival.

Logan, Conley, and Belefski comics added to Michigan State's Comic Art Collection this month

Fog of Worry. vol. 1 / by T.R. Logan. -- 
United States : Laughing Readhead Press, between 2000 and 2014? -- 
24 p. : ill. ; 13 cm. -- Single-panel cartoons. -- New wave genre. 
 -- Call no.: PN6728.55.L345F6 2000z
 
Astounding Space Thrills. -- Arlington, Va. : Day One Comics, 1998-1999. 
-- Published no. 1 (May 1998) - no. 3 (Mar. 1999). 
>-- Cover title: Steve Conley's Astounding Space Thrills. 
-- Science fiction genre. -- LIBRARY HAS: no. 1-3. 
-- Call no.: PN6728.6.D36A8 -- ill. ; 26 cm.

Curls : 2002-2009 Collection of Comic Strips / by Carolyn Belefski. 
-- Virginia : Curls Studio, 2009. -- 222 p. : ill. ; 11 x 19 cm. 
-- New wave genre. -- Call no.: PN6727.B419C8 2009

http://comics.lib.msu.edu/rri/log/1407log.htm for more new additions.

PR: MARCH: BOOK TWO cover revealed -- the sequel to Rep. John Lewis' award-winning graphic memoir!

MARCH: BOOK TWO cover revealed -- the sequel to Rep. John Lewis' award-winning graphic memoir! US Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis made history with the release of March: Book One, his award-winning and #1 bestselling graphic novel memoir co-written with Andrew Aydin and drawn by Nate Powell. Aside from the unprecedented factor of such a major figure using the graphic novel format, the book has been embraced as both a true work of literature and also a much-needed tool for reaching new generations with the history and lessons of the civil rights movement. But John Lewis isn't finished making history... Today, for the first time, we're revealing the gorgeous cover design of March: Book Two, the much-anticipated second part of the March trilogy. It's scheduled for release in early 2015, so we're still half a year away — but the interest in this title is so tremendous that we wanted to showcase something special now, as we head into Comic-Con next week. Book Two will be significantly longer than Book One, taking a step forward into the tumultuous events of 1961-1963 while continuing the framing narrative of President Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009. Major plot lines include the famous journey of the Freedom Riders, imprisonment at Mississippi's Parchman Penitentiary, and young John Lewis' involvement in helping to plan and lead the legendary 1963 March on Washington. Nate Powell's powerful cover showcases (on top) the Freedom Riders' bus set on fire by a white supremacist mob in Anniston, AL, May 14, 1961, and (on bottom) Lewis' fiery speech at the March on Washington, August 28, 1963. Watch Lewis and Aydin discuss March and showcase the Book Two cover on CNN! Pre-order special editions! As before, we're offering pre-orders on two special editions of March: Book Two exclusively from Top Shelf, in addition to the regular softcover — there is a hardcover edition as well as a limited edition signed & numbered hardcover. Please join us in celebrating this first look at the next step in the record-breaking March project! Book One continues to rack up awards and honors, has been adopted by schools in 30 states, and is currently being read by 15,000 incoming freshmen at 3 major universities, so the journey of this project is truly just beginning. Your friend thru comics, Chris Staros Top Shelf Productions PO Box 1282 Marietta GA 30061-1282 USA chris@topshelfcomix.com www.topshelfcomix.com

July 19: Tom King signing - Grayson #1 at Big Planet Comics

• Saturday at 12:00pm - 5:00pm 5 days from now

Big Planet Comics is proud to welcome local writer Tom King, to celebrate the launch of his new DC Comics series, Grayson!

Dick Grayson. Former sidekick to Batman. Former superhero. Former dead man. And now... agent of Spyral?!

A thrilling new chapter of Dick Grayson's life begins in this new, ongoing series. It's a super-spy thriller that will shock you! 

Tom King is the author of A Once Crowded Sky, published by Simon and Schuster, and a former CIA operations officer at the Counterterrorism Center.

Tom will be appearing at two of our stores:
Big Planet Comics of Vienna noon to 2pm
Big Planet Comics of Washington DC 3pm to 5pm

Tom's fb: www.facebook.com/tomkingauthor
Tom on twitter: @tomkingTK

July 20: SuperNoVa Comicons Leesburg

  

A new comic convention, started by some local sellers whom have always done right by me.

SuperNoVa Comicons Leesburg

Date: Sunday, July 20, 2014
Hours: 10am to 3pm
Admission: $4
Mention or bring this listing for $1.00 off admission!!! You can even show it to us on your phone!
Location: Leesburg Volunteer Fire Dept. 215 Loudoun St SW Leesburg, VA 20175
Parking: Free on-site, with available garage parking within walking distance(also free)

Special Guests and Small Press

- Andy Smith: Batman, X-men Forever, JLA, The Thanos Imperative, Adventure Time 30 cover artist and More
- Carolyn Belefski: Curls, Kid Roxy, Black Magic Tales, Adventure Time 29 cover artist and More
- Greg LaRocque: Flash, Legion, Avengers and More
- Tom Raney: Annihilation Conquest, X-Men, Outsiders, and More
- Pop Mhan: Spyboy, Executive Assistant Violet, He-Man, and More
- Steve Conley: Bloop, Astounding Space Thrills, and More

- Bill McKay: 80's Undead
- Dan Nokes: The Pistoleers
- Jason Axtell
- Keir Lyles
- Top Secret Press
- Angela McKendrick


Vendors

- All American Comics - Gene Carpenter
- BlackDog Collectibles
- Card, Comics and Collectibles -- Marc Nathan
- Comics and Gaming

- Damion Hill
- Derek Woywood - Philadelphia Comicon
- Duckys Comics - Donald Gehl
- FanData Bargain Comics - Harry Hopkins
- Hero Initiative
- Laughing Ogre Comics
- Jason Hamlin
- Jimmy Montgomery
- Pack Cracker - Teddy Antonakos
- Priceone Collectables

- Timber Grove Traders - Dave Wulf
- Tom Jackson
- Zach Hall
- Zeno's Comics



Comic and Collectibles
50+ dealer/artist tables providing a huge selection of comic books and related collectibles!
- Golden Age Comics
- Silver Age Comics
- Bronze Age Comics
- Modern Comics and the Latest Issues
- Original Artwork
- Graphic Novels, Trade Paperbacks and Hardcovers
- Toys and Action Figures
- Statues and Busts
- Non-Sports Cards

Door Prizes throughout the day starting at 11:00am. You must be present to win.

Directions
SuperNoVa Comicons Leesburg is located in beautiful downtown Leesburg Virginia. Just off of King Street.

215 Loudoun St SW Leesburg, VA 20175



Official Website: www.SuperNoVaComicons.com
Facebook: SuperNoVa Comicons

‘Magic Bullet’ #9 premieres July 20

The new issue of the D.C. Conspiracy’s ‘Magic Bullet’ comics newspaper premieres July 20 at the SuperNova Comicon in Leesburg, Va. The cover of issue #9, which has a Western theme, is by Nick Galifianakis.

Jen Sorensen interviewed by Michael O'Connell

Comic satire with the Bob Woodward seal of approval

By Michael O'Connell

It's All Journalism podcast July 11, 2014

http://itsalljournalism.com/comic-satire-with-the-bob-woodward-seal-of-approval/

http://media.blubrry.com/itsalljournalism/p/content.blubrry.com/itsalljournalism/IAJ-2014-07-11-122.mp3