Feb 22: Library of Congress Gallery Talk Wednesday, World War I Artists

On Wednesday, February 22 at noon please join curators Katherine Blood and Sara W. Duke in the exhibition World War I: American Artists View the Great War  to discuss highlights from a new rotation of artwork chronicling the First World War. The exhibition includes posters, photographs, cartoons, fine art prints, and drawings from the Library's Prints and Photographs Division and is located in the Graphic Arts Galleries, Ground Floor, Thomas Jefferson Building.

Sara Duke will be mentioning McKee Barclay, a Baltimore cartoonist.

Feb 18: Bmore Into Comics

The quarterly Bmore Into Comics hold "Issue 12" on Saturday, February 18, from 1-7 pm at the Windup Space in Baltimore.

Feb 17-19: Farpoint Con in Baltimore

"FARPOINT is an annual gathering for fans of all genres of imaginative fiction – Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, SuperHeroes – in all the media formats in which they might appear – Cinematic Movies, Television, Direct to DVD , Books on Tape, Podcasts, Web Video – you name it, we want to celebrate it!

The con was established in 1993, by a committee led by Bev Volker and Steve Wilson. Our focus is on Fandom, and all the wonderful, creative people who comprise it. Our mission is to encourage, to educate, to enable. So, while we certainly bring in some exciting professionals from the industries which bring imagination into the mainstream, our real goal is to give you the opportunity to meet others like yourself, to forge friendships, and to develop your own creative gifts."

Comics creators Peter David and David Mack are among the guests.

Feb 17-19: Katsucon at National Harbor

The anime and cosplay show opens today - http://www.katsucon.org/

"An annual 3-day fan convention held in the D.C. metro area for multicultural enthusiasts and entertainment."

Here's the schedule - http://www.katsucon.org/download-the-katsucon-schedule/

NPR on Neil Gaiman

Looking For Thor's Hammer: Neil Gaiman On 'Norse Mythology'

Petra Mayer

NPR.org February 13, 2017
http://www.npr.org/2017/02/13/514557427/looking-for-thors-hammer-neil-gaiman-on-norse-mythology

The Post reviews Tower

[This is showing on PBS' website]

'Tower' is a well-crafted documentary that deliberately leaves out a major detail [in print as Missing story would have given 'Tower' more statue]

By Hank Stuever
Washington Post February 14 2017, p. C1, 4.

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/tower-is-a-well-crafted-documentary-that-deliberately-leaves-out-a-major-detail/2017/02/13/d3f5433a-eef5-11e6-9662-6eedf1627882_story.html

A bystander rushes to help Claire Wilson in this scene from "Tower." (Tower Documentary/PBS)

Auction of John Fantucchio's comic collection begins with Spider-Man 1-50

From his widow, Mary, "The first group of John's comic books are now up for auction - Spider-man 1-50.  You can see it at www.comiclink.com/Auctions/search.asp?FocusedOnly=1&where=auctions&title=spiderman&GO=GO&ItemType=CB.  Also - for any of you who are interested, some of his superhero toys are being sold at www.hakes.com."

Dirda on Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman's suspenseful and surprising 'Norse Mythology' [in print as From Neil Gaiman, Norse tales as bracing as the north wind].

By Michael Dirda

Washington Post (February 15 2017), p. C1, 3: https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/neil-gaimans-suspenseful-and-surprising-norse-mythology/2017/02/13/986c0ffe-eef2-11e6-9973-c5efb7ccfb0d_story.html

Herblock coined today's Word.A.Day

A.Word.A.Day with Anu Garg features McCarthyism today - credited to Herb 'Herblock' Block.

Rep. John Lewis discusses "MARCH: Book Three" with Kojo Nnamdi at the Library of Congress

LibraryOfCongress

 Feb 14, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71bYqhj8xSI

The Young Readers Center at the Library of Congress presents U.S. Representative John Lewis and co-author Andrew Aydin in conversation with Radio Host Kojo Nnamdi about "MARCH: Book Three." Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, welcomes the award-winning "MARCH: Book Three" authors in a presentation to 7th grade students from School Without Walls at Francis Stevens in Washington, D.C.

March 10: Brian Biggs in Takoma Park

Mac Barnett and Brian Biggs - Noisy Night — at Takoma Park Library (MD)

Friday, March 10, 2017 at 7 p.m.

Takoma Park Library (MD)   101 Philadelphia Ave   Takoma Park   MD    20912

Brian is more than happy to sign the comics he did earlier in his career, such as Dear Julia.

New 'ReDistricted' Comic: "Grief"

New comic at ReDistrictedComics.com titled "Grief" by writer Tim Regan and artist Paul Zdepski. It's about the graver marker at Rock Creek Cemetery honoring Marian Adams, wife of famed historian and writer Henry Adams.

Matt Wuerker in today's Pearls Before Swine

Politico's political cartoonist Matt Wuerker is in today's Pearls Before Swine.

Feb 15: Ron Wimberly at Fantom Comics

Wednesday, February 15 – Black History in Its Own Words signing with Ron Wimberly – D.C. native artist Ron Wimberly (who you might know from that sweet Prince of Cats signing we did a few months back) is finally getting a hardcover edition of the "Black History in Its Own Words" series he's been doing online for a few years now, and to celebrate, he'll join us with artists Chris Visions, Shannon Wright, Chris Kindred, and podcaster/artist Julian Lytle!

Sid the Science Kid investigated by Rep. Chaffetz

While Trump scandals mount, Chaffetz decides to investigate... a cartoon character

By Dana Milbank Opinion writer February 14 2017, p. A2
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/instead-of-probing-trump-chaffetz-takes-aim-at-a-cartoon-preschooler/2017/02/13/7e74e63c-f232-11e6-8d72-263470bf0401_story.html

PR: Anime USA Valentine's Day Special Membership Discount

Anime USA 2017 Newsletter, Volume 3: Happy Valentine's Day, Special Membership Discount! View this email in your browser Hotel Room Block Open The hotel room block at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park is open. Room rates are $167 a night plus tax and there will be a non-refundable $50 deposit on each reservation at the time of booking.   Reserve a Room Today Valentine's Day Discount Happy Valentine's Day! From now until February 21 you can purchase two memberships for the price of one (you must purchase two)! For just $66 you and your loved one will both be able to join Anime USA for our three-day celebration of Japanese culture and anime. Don't miss out on this amazing deal for a weekend of wintry, anime fun. Join Anime USA as a Couple How to Join Regular: $66 Join Anime USA Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tumblr Email Questions? Send an email to marketing@animeusa.org and we'll be happy to answer them for you! Copyright © 2017 Anime USA, All rights reserved. Note to our readers: Thank you for reading our special announcement. We respect your privacy. We will never sell your information to a third-party. If you did not intend to sign up for this newsletter, we apologize for the inconvenience. Please do not mark us as spam. Our mailing address is: Anime USA, 2009 Capstone Circle, Herndon, VA 20170

Interview with former DC resident Mari Andrews

The resistance will be illustrated: instagram artist Mari Andrews talks empathy, politics, and caring about pop culture and current events at the same time.

Jessica Goldstein

Culture Editor at ThinkProgress. jgoldstein@thinkprogress.org

Feb 10 2017
https://thinkprogress.org/the-resistance-will-be-illustrated-f23c4db1da2d#.483m6qlyf

Who knew?

President Obama Pardoned The Savage Dragon On His Last Day In Office…

  by Rich Johnston February 8, 2017
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/02/08/president-obama-pardoned-savage-dragon-last-day-office/

Fantom Comics 2016 sales report is out

2016 In Review – A Comic Book Shop Talks Comic Book Sales Trends

Comic Book Sales Trends for Fantom Comics

 http://www.fantomcomics.com/blog/2017/02/13/2016-review-comic-book-shop-talks-comic-book-sales-trends/

New children's book from Cuddles and Rage (updated)

ComicsDC co-author has reminded me that HE interviewed Liz and Jimmy Reed (aka Cuddles and Rage)  before their new children's book came out.

Sweet Competition

by Liz Reed, Jimmy Reed

About the Book

Liz and Jimmy Reed, the creators of the "Cuddles and Rage" webcomic, have whipped up a truly delectable picture book debut featuring the antics of competitive twin cherries who will do anything to outsweet…er, outsmart one another!
For this pair of twin cherries, everything is a competition. If Girl Cherry can swing higher, Boy Cherry will boast that he can swing lower. If one is smarter, then the other is cooler. So when they enter a contest to build the best dessert ever, they immediately pit themselves against each other. But when you're attached at the stem, there's only so much you can do on your own. Things could be easy as pie—so to speak—if they put aside their differences and join forces. Will Boy Cherry and Girl Cherry cream the competition by working together…or will one try to be the cherry on top?
With loveable characters and laugh-out-loud situations, Sweet Competition is the perfect addition to any child's bookshelf. After all, there's always room for dessert!