8/5: Justin Jordan at Third Eye Comics

WEDNESDAY 8/5/15: JOHN FLOOD #1 Signing event with JUSTIN JORDAN (Luther Strode, Spread)

  

Click here for the event info on FACEBOOK

We're HUGE fans of writer Justin Jordan and his work on series like DEEP STATE, STRANGE TALENT OF LUTHER STRODE, DARK GODS, and of course, the Image series, SPREAD, so when we had the opportunity to bring Justin in to launch his new series, JOHN FLOOD, we didn't just jump at it - we dove at it!

JOHN FLOOD is a must-read for fans of John Constantine Hellblazer, and series like the DRESDEN FILES and BLACKLIST, featuring a very cool take on the classic detective story with a very metaphysical twist.

Ryan Holmberg's latest alternative manga column online

Back to the Avant-Garde: Sasaki Maki's Nonsense

BY Ryan Holmberg Jul 27, 2015
http://www.tcj.com/back-to-the-avant-garde-sasaki-makis-nonsense/

Comic Riffs on Pekar Park

New Harvey Pekar Park embraces people as uncommonly common as he was

By Michael Cavna July 27 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2015/07/27/new-harvey-pekar-park-celebrates-people-as-uncommonly-common-as-he-was/

The Post censors Pearls Before Swine today

Today's actual strip uses the phrase "Me gonna punch little turd" and can be seen here.

The Post ran one from 7/27/2010 about William Wordsworth.

Oddly enough, the Post's Express newspaper ran the turd strip.

Rep. John Lewis' civil rights story comes to life in comics

Jan Crawford

CBS News July 24, 2015

online at http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/rep-john-lewis-civil-rights-story-comes-to-life-in-comics/

Congressman Lewis is writing a series of comic books called "March," showing historic moments in the struggle for civil rights. Though Lewis was beaten and arrested many times as a young man during the civil rights movement, he still believes change can come through peaceful protests. That's the message he's hoping the comic books will get across to children. Jan Crawford reports.

New Big Planet Comics t-shirt (UPDATED)

Big Planet Comics Bethesda has a new retro t-shirt, designed by Joel Pollack after an old DC Comics logo. Joel says, "I'm guessing Ira Schnapp did this logo originally. Martin Pasco put this together for me. We initially printed 72, and we're going to print another 72 next week. I've been wanting to do this design for years.

Bill Garner, Washington Star and Times editorial cartoonist, has passed away

William Simpson Garner  Obituary

 

The Capital Gazette on July 26, 2015

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/CapitalGazette/obituary.aspx?n=William-Simpson-Garner&pid=175363234

Kickstarter: 'Sagas of the Northmen'

Former D.C. resident and DC Conspiracy member Sean Fahey is publishing another comics anthology, this one on Vikings, through his imprint Black Jack Press. He has started a very modest Kickstarter campaign (a $2,500 goal) to raise money for printing Sagas of the Northmen, which is all done and just needs to be printed. Check out the video and art samples on Kickstarter to see the high-quality work on this book.

Archie cartoonist obituary in today's Post

Tom Moore, cartoonist who brought Archie to life, dies at 86 [in print as Cartoonist drew Archie and friends for decades]

Mr. Moore, the "Archie" cartoonist, poses for a photo in 2014. (El Paso Times via AP)

By Associated Press
Washington Post July 24 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/comics/tom-moore-cartoonist-who-brought-archie-to-life-dies-at-86/2015/07/23/8f37cfc6-30c7-11e5-8353-1215475949f4_story.html

July 25: Creator meet & greet at Comic Logic

Comic Logic in Ashburn, Va., on July 25 hosts a mix-and-mingle event from noon to 5 p.m. with some local creators, including Joe Sutliff and Jason Axtell. 

July 25: DC Zinefest

The fifth annual DC Zinefest July 25 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) at St. Stephens Church in D.C. will include numerous local comics creators.

July 23-26: Shrek the Musical at Encore in Arlington

Encore Stage & Studio will present "Shrek the Musical" with performances running July 17-26 at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 South Old Glebe Road.

Performances are Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m., with another performance on Thursday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for children, students, seniors and military.

For information, call (703) 548-1154 or see the Web site at www.encorestage.org.

The show is reviewed at

'Shrek' Loses its Movie Magic in Theatrical Adaptation.

by Matt Reville

Northern Virginia Sun Gazette (July 23, 2015): 12

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Gotham) continues his Batman film streak

Leahy's 'Batman' cameo seemingly makes the cut

by Helena Andrews and Emily Heil

Washington Post July 20 2015

online at http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/sen-leahys-batman-v-superman-cameo-seemingly-makes-the-cut/2015/07/19/a90b1b8a-2e4a-11e5-8f36-18d1d501920d_story.html

Express on 'Rick and Morty' animation

'Rick and Morty' creators Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland say the animated show is dark for a reason [in print as That sci-fi sadness: 'Rick and Morty' isn't afraid of the dark]

By Rudi Greenberg
Express July 22 2015, p. 19
http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2015/07/22/rick-and-morty-creators-dan-harmon-and-justin-roiland-say-the-animated-show-is-dark-for-a-reason/
 

That's the last time Rick, left, lets Morty borrow the spaceship. (Cartoon Network)

World War II medical animation featured on Library blog

An essay I wrote a few years ago on a WWII animation series for the National Library of Medicine has just been republished on their blog.

The Five Commandments

Posted by Circulating Now on July 21, 2015

http://circulatingnow.nlm.nih.gov/2015/07/21/the-five-commandments/

By Michael Rhode, with Michael Sappol

Essay originally published in Hidden Treasure: The National Library of Medicine, 2013. Watch the films now on NLM's Medical Movies on the Web.

Sept 5: Stephan Pastis at National Book Festival

• Saturday, September 5 2015 at 9:00pm Show Map Washington Convention Center 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20001

Come see me get grilled by Washington Post columnist Michael Cavna (e.g. Why are you so pun-obsessed? Why would Bill Watterson collaborate with YOU? Are you really sleeping in a basket?), all as part of the renowned National Book Festival. Grill me yourself (keep it clean, people). And as if all that's not enough, I shall also be signing copies of my latest book, Pearls Gets Sacrificed (and draw a character in each), provided that at least someone brings me gin. (PLEASE NOTE: For this event, the signing is actually before the talk. The signing is from 6 to 8 pm.)

Teresa Logan's coloring book available for pre-order

Posh Adult Coloring Book: Paisley Designs for Fun & Relaxation

by Teresa Roberts Logan

Overview

Posh Adult Coloring Book: Paisley Designs for Fun & Relaxation inspires you to get your groove on, relax, and have fun with more than 100 gorgeous paisley designs to color. 

Ever popular, paisley patterns are a joy to color.  Their intricacies present you with a rewarding and satisfying coloring experience that results in a rich, opulent picture and a well rested mind.

Artist Teresa Roberts Logan specializes in paisley patterns of all types, flora and fauna, mandalas, sugar skulls, international themes, mythical and heavenly creatures, holiday seasons, fine art, sea life, and more!

Barnes and Noble or Amazon.

July 29: Argentine cartoonist exhibit opening

07/20/2015

Miguel Repiso 'REP' will exhibit "Bellas Artes" (cartoons) and will unveil a mural at the Embassy

The Ambassador of Argentina, Cecilia Nahón has the pleasure to invite you to the mural unveiling ceremony, and the opening reception of the exhibit "Bellas Artes" by Pagina 12 cartoonist Miguel Repiso (REP).
 
Miguel Repiso (Rep) is an Argentine artist and cartoonist. He is the author of more than thirty books, among them Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires Dibujada, Postales, Contratapas and 200 años de Peronismo. Rep has created nearly sixty popular characters and series. He has been publishing in the newspaper Página/12 from its very first issue and has also written for magazines and newspapers in various other countries. He has exhibited in Argentina, Uruguay, Portugal, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, Italy, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, and the United States. His work has been recognized with awards in Argentina, Spain, Japan, the United States, and Cuba.

 
When
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 6-8 pm
Opening reception and unveiling ceremony
R.S.V.P. eventos@embassyofargentina.us
 
Exhibition open to the public through August 5, 2015
Monday-Friday 3-5 pm
 
Where
Embassy of Argentina
1600 New Hampshire Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(M) Dupont Circle
 
About the artist
miguelrep.blogspot.com
facebook.com/miguel.rep

http://www.embassyofargentina.us/en/-miguel-repiso-rep-will-exhibit-bellas-artes-cartoons-and-will-unveil-a-mural-at-the-embassy.html

The Post on Charlie Hebdo's new Muhammad cartoon policy

Charlie Hebdo editor says the paper is done with prophet Muhammad cartoons [in print July 18 as No more Muhammad cartoons, editor says].

By Ishaan Tharoor
WorldViews blog July 17 2015

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2015/07/17/charlie-hebdo-editor-says-the-paper-is-done-with-prophet-muhammad-cartoons/

That darn Lio

Letters to the Editor

In deadly waters

Louis J. Cantolupo, Washington

Washington Post July 18 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/in-deadly-waters/2015/07/17/d6673870-2a49-11e5-960f-22c4ba982ed4_story.html