Tuesday, January 17, 2017
COLONIAL COMICS: NEW ENGLAND, 1750-1775 out today
Jason Rodriguez said on Facebook today (and he's quoted w/ permission):
Hello everyone! Today is the official release date of COLONIAL COMICS: NEW ENGLAND, 1750-1775. It's a beautiful book that I'm very proud of, and all of the creators involved have done a truly wonderful job bringing to life underrepresented stories from the period.
It's a really great book. A timely book. In an era of division and protest, it's nice to be able to draw parallels to a time when we came together as a series of colonies to form a new country. We didn't have all the answers then, and we have made a lot of mistakes since, but the COLONIAL COMICS series likes to celebrate the people and stories who were largely lost to our American narrative so that they can be celebrated as the heroes (and villains, in some instances) that they were.
Over on the FaceBook page I've already shared previews from 10 of the stories, including stories about Nathan Hale's college days, young Benjamin Franklin, Crispus Attucks and Newton Prince, Colonial-era counterfeiters, Molly Ockett, the New England triangle trade, the Stamp Act riots, and Mercy Otis Warren.
I'll continue to post previews through Monday, as the stories get closer to the American Revolution and feature tales of grave robbers, the tea trade, civil disobedience, and a shot heard around the world.
Please feel free to share the FaceBook page (we're approaching 500 likes!), or any individual posts on the page. Tell your local bookstore to order a copy (we're published through Fulcrum Books and distributed through IPG), or order/share the book through Amazon.
Thank you all for your continued support. And don't forget to check out the first volume in the series, COLONIAL COMICS: NEW ENGLAND, 1620-1750
March sells out after Trump Twitter attack on Rep. Lewis
Rep. John Lewis's books sell out following Donald Trump's attacks
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/01/15/rep-john-lewiss-books-sell-out-following-donald-trumps-attacks/
Resist! political cartoon newspaper coming to Arlington
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| Resist! and Magic Bullet in Arlington's Central Library lobby |
And for one week, the Little Free Library of Alcova Heights, Arlington, VA on 7th Street will be solely carrying it too.
Monday, January 16, 2017
Axtell solo show: Jan. 25-March 13
Local comics artist Jason Axtell has a solo show opening Jan. 25 through March 13 at the Art Institute of Washington in Arlington, Va. According to his Facebook post, "'Comics: The Profound, Cool and Quirky' will showcase the
artwork I completed for Colonial Comics: New England 1750-1775 (JUST
RELEASED!!!) as well as the upcoming ReDistricted, as well as a few
other shorts, not to mention the variety of techniques I work in."
Opening reception is January 25 in the Gallery on the ground floor.
Opening reception is January 25 in the Gallery on the ground floor.
New 'ReDistricted' comic: 'The Pearl'
There's a new installment of ReDistrictedComics.com, a story by local comics writer Michael Cowgill and Ohio artist Michael Neno called "The Pearl." (Colors by me.)
Sunday, January 15, 2017
March vols 1-3 become top-seller on Amazon
Amazon sells out of Rep. John Lewis' biography after Trump attacks him
Laurel RaymondGeneral Reporter at ThinkProgress.
Of Trees and Beasts
by Steve Loya
Yesterday, Kris and I went to see the movie A Monster Calls in the theaters. Words can't really describe this sad and beautiful film, but I felt a real connection to it, as did Kris. It might have had to do with the monster and trees - two things I love, especially when combined, as well as the story, not to mention the strong emphasis on the power of art and imagination. The acting and the visuals were incredible as well, and I'm hoping for a Blu-Ray release of this gem, if not on DVD at least. I dug into my Splotch Monster archives for two (of many) Splotch Monster/tree mash-ups from recent years, that reminded of the wonderful giant tree beast in the movie. Below is a trailer for the film. A Monster Calls is one of those truly special works of cinematic art that only come around every once in a while, and I recommend seeing it to anyone who appreciates good film. -Steve
Claassen's Dirtfarm returns to City Paper
For the first time in months, Ben Claassen III's Dirtfarm comic is in the Washington City Paper with a parody of Goodnight Moon, centered around the Trump election.
Q&A with Chris Scott
The blog Paper Droids: Geek Culture for Women has a Q&A
with local comic artist Chris Scott on his recent art book Two Ton Rock God. It is currently sold out but Chris tells us he plans to have more copies sometime in mid-February. He notes that there also should be a second volume this summer.
Image courtesy of Chris Scott
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Andrew Cohen's studio
Last night I dropped by the O Street studio of Andrew Cohen, editor of the comics newspaper Magic Bullet, to pick up bundles of the newest edition that hits the streets in time for the inauguration. I also enjoy seeing where the creators works.
Friday, January 13, 2017
Formerly local cartoonist Steve Conley is interviewed
The Middle Ages: An Interview with Steve Conley
By Jennifer M. Contino
January 9, 2017
http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=3024
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Comic Riffs on 'Love is Love'
A book of comics about the Orlando Pulse shooting vaults to the top of the bestseller list
FEB 18 Jerry Gaylord & Identity Studios signing at Comic Logic
COMIC LOGIC Books & Artwork 44031 Ashburn Shopping Plz, # 281, Ashburn, Virginia 20147 |
(703) 723-1925
Don't miss a chance to pickup Identity Studio's newest book, The Blueprint 2 and meet creators Jerry Gaylord, Peng Peng & Bryan "Flash" Turner! Get your books signed and hang out with the artists.
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Dinnertime for Democrats"
From DC's anarchist cartoonist Mike Flugennock:
"Dinnertime For Democrats"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2145
I'm at the point now where I'm thinking it was actually worth it all, just to finally see the Democratic Party having to eat its own dog food.
It's been two months since they lost, and those clowns are still at it -- shrieking, bitching, red-baiting, blame-shifting; it was the Greens, Wikileaks, the Russians, the Bernie Bros, the Russians, the non-voters, the Russians, the Russians, the Russians -- you get the idea.
My suggestion to all you Democrats out there is to quit your damn whining and choke it down. There's not a speck of cereal, you know.
"Dinnertime For Democrats"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=21
I'm at the point now where I'm thinking it was actually worth it all, just to finally see the Democratic Party having to eat its own dog food.
It's been two months since they lost, and those clowns are still at it -- shrieking, bitching, red-baiting, blame-shifting; it was the Greens, Wikileaks, the Russians, the Bernie Bros, the Russians, the non-voters, the Russians, the Russians, the Russians -- you get the idea.
My suggestion to all you Democrats out there is to quit your damn whining and choke it down. There's not a speck of cereal, you know.
Jan 11: Bad Kitty at Hooray for Books
I haven't read these, but the Post described them today as "Like all the "Bad Kitty" chapter books, this one resembles a graphic novel, with dialogue balloons and large comic panels."
See the interview at
Nick Bruel pokes fun at tests in newest 'Bad Kitty' book [in print as An author's comical take on tests].
Nick Bruel pokes fun at tests in newest 'Bad Kitty' book [in print as An author's comical take on tests].
Wednesday, January 11th: We are excited to welcome back author Nick Bruel as he presents the newest chapter book in the Bad Kitty series: Bad Kitty Takes the Test! Bad Kitty has her cat license revoked, and to renew it she must sit through a gruelingly boring class followed by a standardized test. After watching a specious video filled with oddball cat facts (and created by the test-makers, TestPro) she gets to the test itself -- and it's administered by a chicken. This hilarious new addition to the Bad Kitty series is sure to be a favorite with children and adults! NOTE: This event is free, but in order to enter the signing line you must purchase a Bad Kitty title from Hooray for Books! Signing line tickets will be issued in the order in which books are purchased, and will be available for you to pick up at the store the night of the event. To order, either come in to Hooray for Books! or call us at 703-548-4092. Can't make the event, but want a signed book? Just call us before the event is over, and we'll make sure you get a personalized copy of Bad Kitty Takes the Test. We will notify you when it is ready for pick-up, or we can ship it anywhere in the USA for the cost of postage.
For this event we are partnering with King Street Cats, a non-profit, no-kill shelter that aims to find forever homes for cats in the Northern Virginia area. If possible, we ask that attendees bring with them unopened cat food, cat toys, or other pet supplies to benefit the shelter.
Meet Bad Kitty herself at this event! She will be available for photographs! 6 pm.
1555 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.hooray4books.comMonday, January 09, 2017
New donation page for Team Cul de Sac
It's been about six months since we lost Richard Thompson to Parkinson's disease.
Sunday, January 08, 2017
Opening Day at Heroic Aleworks
I visited Heroic Aleworks on Saturday, a new craft brewery in Woodbridge, Va., that has a superhero theme. The beers themselves are named after superheroes and villains created by co-founder and CEO Tim Hoke. My favorite beer was the Mind Trappe Belgian Dubbel, and my favorite decorative item was the service bar, which had comic covers pasted on it. (A close runner-up were the Dr. Who and Lord of the Rings his and her bathrooms, see photo photo below.) There was also a live recording of the Swift Kick Show, a locally produced comics-based podcast.
Saturday, January 07, 2017
ReDistrictedComics.com: 'Capital Punishment'
Rob Ullman recounts the first season of the Washington Capitals in ReDistrictedComics.com. It wasn't pretty, but, man, what a hoot!
Friday, January 06, 2017
Another review of Wimberly's Prince of Cats
A Graphic Novel Reimagines 'Romeo and Juliet' in 1980s Brooklyn
Combining a deep examination of Shakespeare's play with memories of Wimberly's own teen years, Prince of Cats is electric.
December 29, 2016
http://hyperallergic.com/348312/a-graphic-novel-reimagines-romeo-and-juliet-in-1980s-brooklyn/
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