Thursday, June 30, 2016

Comic Riffs on John Patrick Green, Lucy Knisley, and the Flintstones

How a kids' book artist turned his childhood illness into both passion and profession

By Michael Cavna
Washington Post  Comic Riffs June 30 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/06/30/how-a-kids-book-artist-turned-his-childhood-illness-into-both-passion-and-profession/

A new graphic novel explains the ridiculousness of the marriage industry

By Michael Cavna
Washington Post  Comic Riffs  June 29 2016

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/06/29/a-new-graphic-novel-explains-the-ridiculousness-of-the-marriage-industry/

Yabba-dabba reboot! The Flintstones are back, this time in comics form. [in print as Redrawing a page right out of history, June 30, p. C8).

By Michael Cavna
Washington Post  Comic Riffs June 28 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/06/28/yabba-dabba-reboot-satire-is-sharp-enough-to-cut-rocks-in-dc-comics-debut-of-the-flintstones/
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Declaration of Independence exhibit, graphic-novel style

The Newseum on July 1 opens “1776 — Breaking News: Independence,” a new exhibit featuring one of only 19 known copies of the July 6, 1776, edition of The Pennsylvania Evening Post, the first newspaper to publish the newly adopted Declaration of Independence. An interactive exhibit presented in a graphic novel style is include. Per the Newseum website:

"Interactive kiosks in the exhibit allow visitors to zoom in and explore the newspaper in high definition. Illustrated panels around the gallery use the format of a graphic novel to tell the story of how and why delegates from the 13 American Colonies gathered in Philadelphia to break the bonds of British rule and forge a new nation."

 
Courtesy of the Newseum
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Retrofit / Big Planet Comics reviewed at The Beat

Review: Retrofit offers tons of excellent comics by women

06/28/2016 by
http://www.comicsbeat.com/review-retrofit-offers-tons-of-excellent-comics-by-women/
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Ann Telnaes on editorial cartooning and trolls

How social media has changed the landscape for editorial cartooning

By Ann Telnaes

Columbia Journalism Review June 29, 2016
http://www.cjr.org/first_person/cartoon_ted_cruz_twitter_washington_post.php
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Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Latest'n'Greatest: "Flugennock, the Documentary"

"Flugennock, the Documentary"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=1996
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cmn38ZSOp8

Total running time: 19:19
Music by: Rations and Utter Failure on 86'd records

Ron Douglas, producer of this documentary, is an Assistant Professor of Multimedia Communications at Wesley College, Delaware; he was a student activist involved in the anti-globalization movement at the turn of the century (this one) and became a fan of my work while wheatpasting my posters for the 2000 Spring IMF/World Bank mobilization.

Fast-forward 15 years -- Ron has become an accomplished filmmaker and documentarian, producing films about police brutality, and about Native American boarding schools in the US and Canada. Last summer, he contacted me about being the subject in one of a series of documentaries on the emergence of citizen journalism on the Internet, and specifically the creation of the Independent Media Centers across the US and the world in the wake of the Seattle WTO mobilization of 1999, and the "A16" mobilization at the IMF and World Bank in the spring of 2000.

This film provides a brief history of my cartoon work going back to the Yipster Times in the late 1970s, and my art and media activist involvement with the antiglobalization and antiwar movements of the '00s, and my work with the DC Statehood and marijuana legalization campaign of 2014.

Follow Ron Douglas on Twitter at https://twitter.com/alchemicalmedia

Check out more of Ron's documentary work on YouTube at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdl91_SbBRBfkWaWPvdUmPg


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Barney & Clyde tribute to Mell Lazarus

I'm not sure what connection either the Weingartens or Clark had, but here's the strip:

Barney & Clyde 06/28
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Monday, June 27, 2016

March at American Library Association meeting

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Comic Riffs on Voltron, Doonesbury v Trump and Green Lantern

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Saturday, June 25, 2016

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Pretty Vacant"

From Mike Flugennock, DC's anarchist cartoonist:


"Pretty Vacant"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=1993

"There's no point in asking, you'll get no reply...!"

So, yesterday I'm watching and reading the ongoing coverage of the Brexit vote -- watching "Leave" win by something like 4% -- but what really got me going was the discussion of the ripple effect through the rest of Europe, as other countries watched the UK bail and thought "Hell, if the Brits can do it, why not us...?"

It's also worth noting here that the discussion couldn't really be broken down into a strictly either/or division, despite most media trying to forcibly break it down to "good Lefties vote Remain" and "only Rightist Trumpsters vote Leave". I started out buying into that because the mainstream US media were beating the living crap out of that riff, but the more foreign and dissident media I read, the more nuances became evident.

In the end, I think it might be a good thing, and that this might actually work out well for our side, simply because I can't think of a single kind of substantive, revolutionary change that didn't require chaos, tumult and upheaval -- the old "breaking eggs to make an omelet" thing. And man, am I ever hungry for a nice omelet right now.


--

"Though I could not caution all, I still might warn a few...
Don't lend a hand to raise no flag atop no ship of fools!"

-Grateful Dead

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Friday, June 24, 2016

Pop Culture Happy Hour on Finding Dory and Voltron

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Robin Ha interview online

Comics, Culture, and Cooking with Robin Ha at #CrossLines

On the second day of the Smithsonian's CrossLines pop-up culture lab on intersectionality, artist Robin Ha stopped by the NOC Reading Lounge to talk about her new book Cook Korean, which takes Korean recipes and presents them in a comic book format.

Robin also talks about her history and influences as an artist as well as the importance of networking and social media. In fact, she reveals her book deal for Cook Korean was a result of someone finding her Banchan comics on tumblr!
Cook Korean will be released in bookstores everywhere on July 5.
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Thursday, June 23, 2016

Zdepski new editorial cartoonist for Loudoun Tribune

Paul Zdepski is the new editorial cartoonist for the weekly Loudoun Tribune. His first strip appeared this week. Below is a sneak peek; Click on the image to see the whole thing.

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The Post on Disney princesses

The unexpected way Disney princesses affect little boys

By Danielle Paquette

Washington Post Wonkblog June 22 2016

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/06/22/what-little-boys-can-learn-from-disney-princesses/

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Tuesday, June 21, 2016

July 13: Teresa Logan's Coloring & Cocktails at Hooray for Books


Wednesday, July 13th: We are so excited to host a night of Coloring & Cocktails with author and artist Teresa Roberts Logan. This event is ticketed: For $20, you will receive one copy of Logan's adult coloring book Paisley Designs For Fun and Relaxation and a drink ticket. For $30, you will receive one copy of Logan's coloring book Paisley Designs for Fun and Relaxation, one copy of Logan's book The Older I Get, The Less I Care, and a drink ticket. On the night of the event, come to Hooray for Books! to pick up your book(s) and drink ticket, then head over to the Lorien Hotel & Spa patio for drinks and coloring! Space is limited, so reserve your tickets now. 6:30 pm.
 

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1555 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.hooray4books.com
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JUNE 22: Indoctrination Release Party at Fantom Comics

When
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT) - Add to Calendar
Where
Fantom Comics - 2010 P Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036 - View Map
Tickets - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indoctrination-premier-tickets-24439057880

Details
Indoctrination
The new comic from Mike Moreci & Matt Battaglia
Signing by Matt Battaglia and Special Guest Matt Kibbe
Cash Bar and Free Sketches. Quality of Sketches may degrade as evening progresses, so get yours early.

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Monday, June 20, 2016

New Axel and Alex #3 is out from Terry Flippo

From Terry's Facebook page:

Haven't gotten your copies of the Axel and Alex collections? Today's your lucky day! There are three books (48,40,and 36 pages) Each book comes with an original sketch on the back cover. They're $6.00 each, or all 3 for $15.00. Just paypal me at jmflip4@verizon.net.


Terry Flippo's photo.
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July 7: Cartoonists Draw Blood - Art Exhibit




Thursday, July 7 at 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM


Takoma Park Community Center
7500 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, Maryland 20912


Details
Join the DC Chapter of National Cartoonists Society for the first "Cartoonists Draw Blood" art exhibit at Takoma Park Community Center on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 6:30PM. This talented group of artists works with the American Red Cross every year to draw for blood donors. We will have snack and drinks at the reception and many of the pieces are for sale for the general public to purchase and own. (Our next blood drive is Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 10am-3:30pm at Seekers Church).

ARTISTS INCLUDE:
Art Hondros, Bill Brown, Carolyn Belefski, Eric Gordon, Jake Warrenfeltz, Jay Payne, Joe Carabeo, Joe Sutliff, Mal Jones, Matt Rawson, Steve Artley, Steve Loya, Teresa Roberts Logan

CONTACT:
Carolyn Belefski (info@curls-studio.com)

THANKS:
Bill Brown, Steve Loya, Troy-Jeffrey Allen, Takoma Park Community Center

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July: Two appearances by Robin Ha



Thursday, July 7 at 6 PM - 9 PM
Fantom Comics
2010 P Steet, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

Details
Join us for a celebration of Korean food, comic books, and intrigue! We'll be hosting a book release party for local creator, ROBIN HA's new graphic cookbook COOK KOREAN! & guest creators' DAVE KELLY & LARA ANTAL's latest installment of TALES OF THE NIGHT WATCHMAN (writen by Kelly, drawn by J. Vigants)! Please join us for a fun night of booze, food, and comics love!

6-6:30pm: Happy Hour! Stop by to mingle before the Q&A. Free wine.
6:30-7pm: Q&A with Robin Ha, Dave Kelly, and Lara Antal about Cook Korean! & Tales of the Night Watchman.
7-7:30pm: Live Cooking Demo w/ Robin.
7:30-9pm: Party with cash bar & Korean food bites.

Cook Korean! is published by Ten Speed Press (an imprint of Penguin Random House). Tales of the Night Watchman is published by So What? Press.

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Tuesday, July 12 at 7 PM - 9 PM
Upshur Street Books
827 Upshur St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20011

Details
Join us for a feast of Koren food, inspired by Robin Ha's charming graphic cookbook, Cook Korean!

Robin Ha is a cartoonist, textile designer, illustrator, and painter living in Falls Church, VA. Cook Korean! is an introduction to the basics of Korean cooking in graphic novel form, with 64 recipes, ingredient profiles, and more, presented through light-hearted comics.

Tickets include many traditional dishes and two drinks. Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-with-robin-ha-for-cook-korean-tickets-26132736719

Signed books also available!




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Juana Medina interviewed

THE BLOG

Illustrator Juana Medina on Her 1 Big Salad Counting Book

06/17/2016 
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Sunday, June 19, 2016

Marvel Comics app reviewed in The Post

The Marvel Comics app: An easy way to keep your reading organized [in print as Marvel Comics: Adventures await - why not organize and store them?]

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