Art by Art Hondros
Friday, October 14, 2016
ReDistricted: 'Suffragist City'
There's a new installment of the serial online anthology ReDistricted featuring "Suffragist City" by local creators Tabitha Whissemore and Art Hondros.
Stan Lee favors RESPECT
Stan Lee has a new plan to unite police and Black Lives Matter
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/10/06/stan-lee-has-a-new-plan-to-unite-police-and-black-lives-matter/
Agriculture Dept. represents in Mark Trail
How a USDA worker became an action-adventure comic character
Oct 30: Tom Toles and KAL at Politics and Prose
Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 5 p.m.
In this inspired partnership, Mann, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at Penn State and one of the nation's leading experts on climate change, and Toles, a Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post editorial cartoonist, expose the true folly of arguments against global warming. With dynamic, compelling graphics that illuminate the science, the book shows both the irrefutable evidence of human-generated environmental damage and the pretzel logic that skeptics and vested interests use to try to counter the inconvenient facts.
The award-winning and internationally syndicated columnist known as KAL, Kallaugher was hired by The Economist in the late seventies to do caricatures, which he soon elevated to the witty, insightful art of a master editorial cartoonist—skills he later carried over to The Baltimore Sun. This collection, drawn from over thirty years of his Economist work, focuses in turn on the United States, Europe, Economist covers, business and economics, and international topics, showing not just KAL's range, but providing a capsule history of recent decades as well as serving as a primer to political cartooning.
This event will be moderated by Juliet Eilperin, The Washington Post's White House bureau chief.
5015 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20008
$35
9781467568180
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Nov 1: Jeff Kinney at Avalon Theater (not free)
Event
DOUBLE DOWN: DIARY OF A WIMPY KID #11
at The Avalon Theatre
Tuesday, November 1, 6:30 P.M.
Attend the North American launch of the newest book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series!
In Greg Heffley's latest adventure, he is fighting the good fight against his mom's mission to get him to stop playing video games and explore his creative side. That may be the biggest scare of Greg's Halloween season, but the traditional creepy elements of the holiday also abound and create a constant threat of more frights. A tastier side of Halloween-- a bag of gummy worms---may just provide the inspiration to solve all Greg's problems. Would making a movie show his mom that he can be creative and a dedicated gamer at the same time?
Jeff Kinney will speak and sign books afterwards.
All books and tickets will be available at will call starting at 5:45 pm the evening of the event.
Additional copies of DOUBLE DOWN will be sold at the event.
One Book and One Ticket $19.75 ($21.43 w/service fee) 1 copy of DOUBLE DOWN and 1 ticket One Book and 2 Tickets $24.75 ($26.61 w/service fee) 1 copy of DOUBLE DOWN and 2 tickets One Book and 3 Tickets $29.75 ($31.78 w/service fee)
November: Graphic Novel intro course at Politics and Prose
Five Wednesdays: November 2, 9, 16, 30, December 7, 2:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Price:
$105 (10% off for members)
The graphic novel—or memoir or history—has a bigger readership today than ever before. Eclectic and often surprising, writers use this form in innovative ways to tackle sometimes difficult subjects, such as Art Spiegelman's classic graphic novel of the holocaust, or Congressman John Lewis's powerful three-volume depiction of his struggle for civil and human rights. This course will provide an introductory menu for those who are new to reading graphic texts.
Best American Comics 2015, ed. Jonathan Lethem
March, John Lewis, Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell
Maus, Art Spiegelman
About the Instructor(s):
Alicia Oltuski is the author of Precious Objects, a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection. Her work has appeared on NPR's Berlin Stories, in W magazine, and other publications. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University, where she received a David Berg Foundation Fellowship, and a BA and MA from the University of Pennsylvania.
REFUND POLICY: Please note that we can issue class refunds up until seven (7) days before the first class session.
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Oct 29: Sign up to donate blood during Cartoonists Draw Blood
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Alex Hallatt on Richard Thompson
Alex Hallatt was interviewed last month and had some kind things to say about Cul de Sac and Richard Thompson.
https://webcomicsinterviews.com/2016/09/12/alex-hallatt-interview/
Alex Hallatt interview
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https://webcomicsinterviews.com/2016/09/12/alex-hallatt-interview/
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Oct. 12: Janet Harvey at Big Planet in Vienna
Big Planet Comics welcomes Janet Harvey on October 12 from 3-6 p.m. for a signing of Angel City #1 out from Oni Press.
Introducing ANGEL CITY, a hard-boiled 1930s noir starring Dolores Dare, previous Hollywood hopeful and current enforcer for the Volante mob. When her best friend turns up dead in a dumpster behind the Chinese Theater, Dolores starts her own investigation of the "April Fool's Killer." As she gets closer to the truth, the studios, the corrupt homicide division, and even her own gangland contacts work to cover up the scandal. Has she bitten off more than she can chew?
Janet Harvey is an award-winning writer of comic books, movies and games. She has written for Image Comics, IDW, Tokyopop and DC Comics, including the first full length adventure of Cassandra Cain in the "No Man's Land" storyline. Her short films have played at festivals around the world, sold at Cannes, and won awards, including honors from Colin Vaines at the Weinstein Company. She recently wrote and directed her first feature length film, Scene Queen (www.scenequeenmovie.com). She moved to Austin, Texas in 2009 to work on the DC Universe Online MMORPG, where she now lives with her husband Dave and two delightful dogs.
Follow Janet @janetharvey on twitter and https://www.facebook.com/
Introducing ANGEL CITY, a hard-boiled 1930s noir starring Dolores Dare, previous Hollywood hopeful and current enforcer for the Volante mob. When her best friend turns up dead in a dumpster behind the Chinese Theater, Dolores starts her own investigation of the "April Fool's Killer." As she gets closer to the truth, the studios, the corrupt homicide division, and even her own gangland contacts work to cover up the scandal. Has she bitten off more than she can chew?
Janet Harvey is an award-winning writer of comic books, movies and games. She has written for Image Comics, IDW, Tokyopop and DC Comics, including the first full length adventure of Cassandra Cain in the "No Man's Land" storyline. Her short films have played at festivals around the world, sold at Cannes, and won awards, including honors from Colin Vaines at the Weinstein Company. She recently wrote and directed her first feature length film, Scene Queen (www.scenequeenmovie.com). She moved to Austin, Texas in 2009 to work on the DC Universe Online MMORPG, where she now lives with her husband Dave and two delightful dogs.
Follow Janet @janetharvey on twitter and https://www.facebook.com/
Tomorrow: East Coast Tour of "Einstein" by French Cartoonist Anne Simon
Quoting from an email from the Alliance:
Tomorrow evening, October 12th, the Alliance Fran̤aise de Washington will be hosting French cartoonist Anne Simon on her "Einstein East Coast Tour" promoting "Einstein" the latest installation of her series of graphic novels on the lives of some of the most influential individuals of the 20th Century Рa collaboration with Swiss author Corinne Maier. More details about the tour and the novel can be found here: http://nobrow.net/the-
Michael Cavna, of The Washington Post "Comic Riffs", will moderate the event; the presentation will be in both French and English. Copies of "Einstein" will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
The book talk will begin at 7:00P and tickets are $15 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
Alliance Française de Washington
2142 Wyoming Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Today: The Fantastic Fantom Signing
Start buying your books and lining up your ducks because we've got the signing of the century happening at Fantom Comics in October!
MARGUERITE BENNETT (Insexts, DC Comics Bombshells, Fresh Romance, Josie & the Pussycats)
SAM MAGGS (Wonder Women, Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy)
RYAN NORTH (Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Adventure Time)
JASON REYNOLDS (Spider-man: Miles Morales YA Novel)
MARGARET STOHL (Forever Red & Red Vengeance: Black Widow YA Novels)
will all be signing at Fantom Comics on October 11th, 6pm!
MARGUERITE BENNETT (Insexts, DC Comics Bombshells, Fresh Romance, Josie & the Pussycats)
SAM MAGGS (Wonder Women, Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy)
RYAN NORTH (Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Adventure Time)
JASON REYNOLDS (Spider-man: Miles Morales YA Novel)
MARGARET STOHL (Forever Red & Red Vengeance: Black Widow YA Novels)
will all be signing at Fantom Comics on October 11th, 6pm!
Monday, October 10, 2016
Friday, October 07, 2016
PR - Alex Ross is Bringing his Gallery Walk Through Booth to NYCC!
Why do we care? Because Reston's ArtInsights is working on this, and also has a Ross show in their gallery.
Alex Ross Art is returning to NYCC! ArtInsights is partnering with Alex Ross Art as their official representative with NYCC EXCLUSIVE Marvel/D C lithographs and worldwide premieres of canvas prints that collectors have been requesting for years!
Just like in San Diego, the booth (2328) will be a gallery walk through, a first for NYCC. There will also be two new pieces being premiered especially for NYCC, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY and CRISIS!
During the NYCC, Alex Ross Art will be giving away The Beatles Yellow Submarine Deluxe Boxed Set ($2000) to one lucky fan and one additional fan The Beatles Yellow Submarine Portfolio ($200). Fans will need to have your badge scanned at the booth for a chance to win.
Here is a list of just some of the items that will be made available for fans at the NYCC:
Guardians of the Galaxy Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas: World premiere! The new Alex Ross signed limited edition fine art giclee of the 75th Anniversary variant cover, signed & numbered by Ross. Size: 20 x 30. Edition size: 75. $850. This will be released on October 6th at 11am eastern.
Crisis Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas: The new, highly in-demand colossus from Alex Ross that features the entire cast of Crisis on Infinite Earths in one gorgeous limited edition! Alex himself wanted this to be exactly the same size as the original, hence its size of 57 1/2 by 26 3/4! , Each piece is signed & numbered by Ross, edition size of
"Batman: Miracle on Crime Alley" New York Comic-Con Exclusive Lithograph: Alex's cover image from #679 Batman R.I.P. comic in a limited edition collectible art piece. Limited edition matted lithograph: edition of 175 size 10 x 15 1/2 unsigned: $50.00 Limited edition SIGNED lithograph: edition of 25 size 14 1/2 x 22, signed: $195.00
"Captain America Triumphant" New York Comic-Con Exclusive Lithograph: Alex's image from Captain America Volume 5 #34 in a limited edition collectible art piece. Limited edition matted lithograph: edition of 175 size 10 x 15 1/2 unsigned: $50.00 Limited edition SIGNED lithograph: edition of 25 size 14 1/2 x 22, signed: $195.00
"Doctor Strange" New York Comic-Con Exclusive Lithograph: Alex's image from Doctor Strange, Volume 4, #2 color variant cover in a limited edition collectible art piece. Limited edition matted lithograph: edition of 75 size approximately 10 x 15 1/2, unsigned: $50.00 Limited edition SIGNED lithograph: edition of 25 size 14 1/2 x 22, signed: $195.00
#1 Edition Numbers of Alex Ross Limited Editions: Highly sought-after #1s of the newest Alex Ross Art editions including Superior Iron Man, New Gods, Spider-Man, & JLA Secret Origins and more!
Video promos for 'ReDistricted'
With the launch of ReDistricted, a serialized online comics anthology that looks at unusual historical stories about Washington, D.C., I've started doing small promotional (and rather unpolished) videos for each story, either at a location related to that week's featured story, with the creative team, etc. Below is the first one regarding Robin Ha's story "Freedman's Savings Banks." That's me (Matt Dembicki), that's the U.S. Treasury Annex on Pennsylvania Avenue behind me, and you should watch it!
Here's the plaque on the annex that commemorates the Freedman's bank.
Here's the plaque on the annex that commemorates the Freedman's bank.
Thursday, October 06, 2016
PR: March 3 finalist for National Book Award
MARCH: BOOK THREE is a National Book Award Finalist!
NEW YORK — This morning the National Book Foundation announced the finalists for the 67th Annual National Book Awards — including, for the first time since 1957, a sitting member of Congress.
Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell are now National Book Award finalists in the Young People's Literature category, for the concluding volume of their bestselling graphic novel trilogy March. The autobiographical series, which depicts Lewis's firsthand account of the Civil Rights Movement, has previously won such honors as the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award, the Eisner Award, two Harvey Awards, and a Coretta Scott King Author Honor. It is rapidly being adopted by universities and public school systems from New York to San Francisco, and recently spent six continuous weeks holding the top 3 spots on the New York Times Bestseller List.
"This is amazing to me," said Congressman Lewis. "I'm overwhelmed and deeply moved that March: Book Three is a finalist for the National Book Award. It is my hope that this honor inspires many more young people, and people not so young, to read March and to learn the transformative lessons of our ongoing struggle to create the beloved community."
Co-writer Andrew Aydin had this to say: "When I found out, I cried. I couldn't help it. This is such an unbelievable honor. It's been an incredibly long and difficult journey to get to this point, and I am deeply, deeply grateful to the judges and supporters who have gotten us here."
Artist Nate Powell added, "We're all blown away by how deeply this trilogy has been embraced. It's never been more urgent to understand and apply the Movement's history and perspectives — this work is for the unwritten future. We're grateful to be able to help those voices be heard."
Few graphic novels have previously reached NBA Finalist status, including such acclaimed works as American Born Chinese and Boxers & Saints by Gene Luen Yang, Stitches by David Small, and Nimona by Noelle Stevenson. Other notable finalists include The Catcher in the Rye, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Profiles in Courage by Senator John F. Kennedy, who is himself a character in March.
The March team will travel to New York City to join this year's other finalists for two days of festivities November 15th and 16th. For more details, visit http://www.nationalbook.org.
Zine library opens in Richmond
Richmond's largest independent zine Library opens at Gallery 5
Words by Sarah Schuster Photos by Jake Cunningham, Courage & Co. Photography
Oct 03, 2016
http://rvamag.com/articles/full/26581/richmond's-largest-independent-zine-library-opensIron Man's 1976 battle in DC could have gone nuclear
There are a lot of comic books that take place in Washington, so I don't usually take much notice of them. Recently though, I picked up Iron Man #96 from March 1976, which finished a story that I had started reading when it originally came out.There's two points to note about this comic.
As the comic opens, Iron Man is on his knees in damaged armor while Ultimo stalks towards the White House. The book is massively overwritten by Bill Mantlo as was the style of the time.
Iron Man lures Ultimo into following him. Given a few minutes to recover in a jet that happens to be piloted by a former ally, Iron Man bails out to return to the attack. He smashes Ultimo in front of the Lincoln Memorial - this should have knocked the android into the reflecting pool.
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And then as they continue to battle comes the second point we should note. Iron Man begins digging a tunnel and luring Ultimo down into it.... as an alternative to "mobiliz[ing] a tactical nuclear strike..." Calling in a nuclear strike on DC, on the grounds of the Lincoln Memorial and roughly two miles from the White House and right across the river from the Pentagon doesn't seem like a very well thought-out plan.
Fortunately Iron Man is able to dig deeply enough to engulf Ultimo in magma, somehow avoiding setting off a volcano in Washington, and the Ultimo story ends. Until the next time he shows up. And no, I don't know why an android needs a loin cloth.
Remembering Richard Thompson, by two of his friends
Between the Stacks - Remembering Richard Thompson, cartoonist and illustrator
http://www.moultrienews.com/20161005/161009896/between-the-stacks---remembering-richard-thompson-cartoonist-and-illustrator
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