Super-collector Art Wood has passed away

Much of Art Wood's collection is now in the Library of Congress, and he briefly had opened a comic art museum near the White House. He was also an editorial cartoonist for Washington newspapers.

Mr. James Arthur Wood Jr.

June 6, 1927 - November 4, 2014

Obituary for Mr. James Arthur Wood Jr.

http://www.jtmorriss.com/obituaries/James-Wood-8/#!/Obituary

That darn Big Nate and Doonesbury

Letters to the Editor: The life and (interesting) times of John Tyler

Dorothy Pugh, Potomac

Washington Post November 8 2014

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-life-and-interesting-times-of-john-tyler/2014/11/06/672f7aca-5bb5-11e4-9d6c-756a229d8b18_story.html

 

 

Letters to the Editor: A topic ill-suited to the comics

George H. Spencer, McLean

Washington Post November 8 2014

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-topic-ill-suited-to-the-comics/2014/11/06/1816d4a0-638b-11e4-ab86-46000e1d0035_story.html

Tom Toles' musical has segments online

Check out the Lethal Bark website for photos and music from the test run of the Toles and Goodman musical Catapult Love.

Hannah Benbow interview on City Paper blog (with extras)

Local Animator Hannah Benbow Drew a Cartoon Cat for Every Day of 2014

by Mike Rhode on Nov. 7, 2014
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/general/2014/11/07/local-animator-hannah-benbow-drew-a-cartoon-cat-for-every-day-of-2014/

and here's some material that got snipped by editorial:

What's your favorite thing about DC?

I'd say my favorite thing about DC is seeing all of the monuments and being surrounded by so much history. I use to live in Arlington and had a running route that went through the Iwo Jima memorial, around Arlington Cemetery, across the bridge and past the Lincoln Memorial. It was just such an amazing view.

Least favorite?

Probably the metro and traffic, although the metro is my prime transportation for travel. The high fares, over crowding and constant weekend maintenance work outweigh the positives. When I do drive, I get so frustrated that I'm probably only driving 5 miles, but it takes 30-40 minutes. Basically flying cars and teleportation need to happen faster in the DC area.

  

What monument or museum do like to take visitors to?

I love taking friends to the Theodore Roosevelt Island. Since it's a bit off the beaten path from the regular National Mall traffic, it never seems to be overcrowded. It's a great little get away into nature and away from the noise of the city.

How about a favorite local restaurant?

I'd have to say Founding Farmers is probably my favorite. Everything single thing on the menu is melt in your mouth delicious. I also love that they resource local ingredients. Although more a specialty shop, a close second would be Georgetown Cupcake. I have been one of those crazy people who will wait in their line – their red velvet's are worth it!

Do you have a website or blog?

Yes! My website is www.hannamations.com . I do have a blog that I update pretty much daily as well - hannamations.tumblr.com

Josh Kramer's latest cartoon restaurant review

How to Avoid The Sheppard's "No Photo" Policy? Sketch It

Posted by Josh Kramer
Washington City Paper Nov. 7, 2014 p. 21
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2014/11/06/how-to-avoid-the-sheppards-no-photo-policy-sketch-it/

Comic Riffs talks to Bill Watterson

NEW BILL WATTERSON ART: 'Calvin and Hobbes' creator on why he accepted Angoulême honor ('I thought the whole thing was bananas') [Q&A]

By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog (November 7 2014)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/11/07/new-bill-watterson-art-calvin-and-hobbes-creator-on-why-he-accepted-angouleme-honor-i-thought-the-whole-thing-was-bananas-qa/

The Post on Big Hero 6 cartoon

Animated tale with real heart [online as 'Big Hero 6' movie review: Baymax to the rescue]

A robotic nurse named Baymax (voiced by Scott Adsit) helps 14-year-old orphan Hiro (Ryan Potter) dig out of a deep depression. (AP/Disney)

By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post (November 7)

as High-tech, with heart.

Express (November 7): 24
http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/big-hero-6-movie-review-baymax-to-the-rescue/2014/11/05/18ca7d08-613c-11e4-91f7-5d89b5e8c251_story.html

Ben Hatke slow-mo interview for Goodreads members

To promote his book, Julia's House for Lost Creatures, which was just nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award, Ben Hatke will be answering questions from Goodreads members, in a program we call Ask the Author, until Monday, November 10th.

Click here to ask him a question!

If Ben answers your question, you'll receive an email and notification letting you know.

"Ask the Author" launched in late May, and it is now open to all authors on Goodreads. Click here to see a list of more participating authors.

Educating inmates about sexual assault

Local cartoonist Michael Auger created eight comics for American University Washington College of Law that educate inmates about how to identify and address incidents of sexual assault in custodial settings.

Courtesy of Michael Auger

Jason Rodriguez on 'Colonial Comics' and educating kids through comics

Multiversity Comics interviews Jason Rodriguez.

"At New York Comic Con this past October, I was introduced to Jason Rodriguez by our mutual pal Joshua Hale Fialkov. Jason (editor on “Elk’s Run” and “Postcards”), was there talking about “Colonial Comics: 1620-1750,” an anthology he edited for Fulcrum Books that told many of the stories of the colonial era through sequential art. As a bit of a history buff, it instantly sounded like something I’d like to have on my shelf."

Read more 

Comics Toolbox

Jason Rodriguez and Matt Dembicki’s Comics Toolbox offers professional help for four-color non-fiction.

comicstoolbox@gmail.com | http://www.comicstoolbox.com

WASHINGTON DC (Nov. 5, 2014) - Comics Toolbox will provide comprehensive comics-related services, from project management to presentations, specializing in history, culture, nature and science.

A growing number of publishers and writers/artists want to delve into the comics medium. The problem they often face is they don’t know the inner workings of comics, from developing timelines to managing creative teams. We can do that for you. 

Our team has more than a decade of experience in writing/drawing/editing award-winning comics and comics programs. Whether you are looking to host a hands-on comics workshop for students, teachers or librarians, or you are looking for help to manage a comic book-related project, Comics Toolbox can assist you in achieving your goals.

Contact us (comicstoolbox@gmail.com) regarding your needs and we’ll reply promptly. About our team:

Jason Rodriguez is a writer and editor in Arlington, Va. The books he has edited or contributed to have been nominated for an Eisner Award and 10 Harvey Awards. Jason is currently editing a three-book series of graphic novel anthologies about colonial New England and the Mid-Atlantic region for Fulcrum Publishing. The first book, Colonial Comics: New England, 1620-1750 was released in October 2014. His first sci-fi book, Try Looking Ahead, will be released spring 2015 by Rosarium Publishing.

Jason is a frequent speaker at conferences and shows on the subjects of teaching with comics and outreach through comics. He has recently presented at the American Library Association, Baltimore Book Festival, Massachusetts Independent Comics Festival, and Baltimore Comic-Con. In fall 2014, Jason entered a partnership with AAAS, the publisher of Science Magazine and the largest general science organization in the world, to launch a program dedicated to science outreach to kids using comics and other media.

Matt Dembicki is a cartoonist working and living in the DMV (District-Maryland-Virginia area). He previously edited and contributed to the Eisner-nominated and Aesop Prize-winning Trickster and District Comics, which the Washington Post included in its top books of 2012. Matt’s other comics projects include the nature-based graphic novels Xoc: The Journey of a Great White and Mr. Big: A Tale of Pond Life. His latest project is Wild Ocean: Sharks, Whales, Rays and Other Endangered Sea Creatures. Matt is co-founder of the D.C. Conspiracy, a Washington-area comic creators collective that publishes the semi-annual free comics newspaper Magic Bullet.

Matt is a frequent guest at schools, libraries and colleges, speaking about using comics as learning tools and holding comics-making workshops for students and teachers. Most recently, Matt was invited by the U.S. State Department for a weeklong visit to Peru to speak to students, teachers and the general public on comics. In December, he will be a guest of the Guadalajara International Book Fair in Mexico, the second-largest book festival in the world.

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Remember, Remember..."

"Remember, Remember..."
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=1597

Remember this day, DC!

Here's my best bud, DC Cannabis Campaign Chairman Adam Eidinger, on election night last Tuesday:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tK50ZicUP8

________________________________________________________________
Mike Flugennock, flugennock at sinkers dot org
Mike's Political Cartoons: dubya dubya dubya dot sinkers dot org

Dec 6: The Art of Richard Thompson signing in Arlington

David Apatoff, Nick Galifianakis, Chris Sparks and Mike Rhode will be discussing the new book, The Art of Richard Thompson and signing copies. Richard will be attending, but not signing the book. A short film about Richard's career will also be premiered.

Saturday, December 6 at 2:30pm

Arlington Central Library

Auditorium

1015 N. Quincy Street 

Folks can pre-order signed copies of this and the Complete Cul de Sac from the website.

One More Page Books 
2200 N. Westmoreland Street #101 
Arlington, VA 22213 
703-300-9746 
www.onemorepagebooks.com

PR: Get your first look inside MARCH: BOOK TWO as pre-orders officially open!

Get your first look inside MARCH: BOOK TWO as pre-orders officially open! It's been a little over a year since we released March: Book One, and this graphic novel memoir by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell turned into a smash hit. Debuting at #1 on both the New York Times and Washington Post Bestseller lists, March has quickly become a key resource for parents, librarians, teachers, and readers searching for a powerful way to bring the lessons of the civil rights movement alive for the modern world. Now, after 40 weeks on the Bestseller List, after university reading programs, awards, and dozens of events making up the most ambitious book tour in Top Shelf history... it's time for Phase Two. Our distributor Diamond Comics has released their November catalog for books shipping in January, confirming your suspicions that March: Book Two is set for release in January 2015 — and you can pre-order it from your favorite retailer! To celebrate, they've also published the first interview with all three creators discussing what lies ahead in Book Two:     "If Book One is Star Wars, then Book Two is our Empire Strikes Back. The stakes are higher, the heroes are stronger, and the danger is more lethal... we show how these young people became a truly national force, and one of the key elements of the broader Civil Rights Movement." — Andrew Aydin Diamond's also showing off a few first glimpses of interior art from Book Two. Don't miss it! Retailers can now place their orders for March: Book Two with Diamond code NOV141657. In addition, there are two special editions available exclusively from Top Shelf — a hardcover edition, and a limited edition signed & numbered hardcover. Thanks for all your support. We can't wait to get this incredible book into your hands. Your friend thru comics, Chris Staros Top Shelf Productions PO Box 1282 Marietta GA 30061-1282 USA chris@topshelfcomix.com www.topshelfcomix.com

Comic Riffs on Jeremy Dale

RIP, Jeremy Dale: Friends remember 'Skyward' creator as big-hearted talent

By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 5 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/11/05/rip-jeremy-dale/

Nov 8: Lost Art Books in Brooklyn

Download a handy PDF! Lost Art Books is one of the official sponsors of this year's Comic Arts Brooklyn (CAB) festival to be held on Nov. 8 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. We'll be exhibiting and can be found in the upstairs hall at table #U36. The festival is free to the public and is held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Brooklyn. You can find more information about the show's exhibitors, programming, and special guests at Comic Arts Brooklyn's website. Download a copy of our handy floor plan flier with directions to our booth. Not only will you find every book we've published, but we'll also have our new limited-edition silkscreen poster by gig poster phenom, Jeffrey Everett. Come by our booth and introduce yourself; making new friends is our favorite part of exhibiting at these festivals.

Roger, Houston, Richard Thompson has landed

The Art of Richard Thompson! A box of contributor copies arrived yesterday!

Nov 8: Russ Kick at Politics & Prose

Russ Kick - The Graphic Canon of Children's Literature: The World's Greatest Kids' Lit as Comics and Visuals

Nov 8 2014 3:30 pm

What makes a story a classic? And how are folk tales like Little Red Riding Hood enhanced with a graphic treatment? From Snow White to Harry Potter, the timeless characters of childhood retain their appeal, and adults will delight in these stories and artwork as much as children. Join Kick, visionary activist turned anthologist, as he presents the fourth volume of his Graphic Canon. (Seven Stories)

The Graphic Canon of Children's Literature: The World's Greatest Kids' Lit as Comics and Visuals (Paperback)

By Russ Kick

$38.95

ISBN-13: 9781609805302
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Seven Stories Press, 5/2014

Tom King interviewed

Tom King Explores the Undercover History of "Grayson"

Kiel Phegley

Comic Book Resources October 30th, 2014

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=56655

Glen Weldon reviews Wonder Woman

Invisible Airplane, Meet Glass Ceiling: William Moulton Marston, his two wives, and the feminist origins of Wonder Woman.

By Glen Weldon

November 3 2014

http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/books/2014/11/william_moulton_marston_biography_jill_lepore_s_secret_history_of_wonder.single.html