Next month's 'Wonder Woman Day' could be the film's secret weapon
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2017/05/18/next-months-wonder-woman-day-could-be-the-films-secret-weapon/
Friday, June 02, 2017
Comic Riffs on Saturday's Wonder Woman day
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2017/05/18/next-months-wonder-woman-day-could-be-the-films-secret-weapon/
More on Wonder Woman from The Post
Why a gay law professor is trying to shut down women-only 'Wonder Woman' screenings
5 Minutes With: Lynda Carter on how the new Wonder Woman 'gets' the iconic character
Sat is Wonder Woman day with free comics
I don't know who is doing this locally yet.
Celebrate Wonder Woman Day At Your Local Comic Shop This Saturday, June 3rd! Free Comic Book Day was only the beginning! Comic shops around the world will host Wonder Woman Day activities on Saturday, June 3rd! Get free copies of two Wonder Woman Special Edition comics and join the celebration!
http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Article/194779-Whats--Comic-Shops-Wonder-Woman-Day
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Celebrate Wonder Woman Day At Your Local Comic Shop This Saturday, June 3rd! Free Comic Book Day was only the beginning! Comic shops around the world will host Wonder Woman Day activities on Saturday, June 3rd! Get free copies of two Wonder Woman Special Edition comics and join the celebration!http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Article/194779-Whats--Comic-Shops-Wonder-Woman-Day
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PR: Lynda "Wonder Woman" Carter Joins “Library of Awesome”
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| June 2, 2017 Public Contact: Tyanne Rodgers (202) 707-1507, tyro@loc.gov Lynda Carter Joins "Library of Awesome"
The Library of Congress today announced that Lynda Carter, the famed actress known for her role as Wonder Woman, will appear at Library festivities celebrating the world of comics. The Library of Congress last week announced "Library of Awesome," a pop-up exhibit featuring items from the Library's comic-book collections presented in conjunction with "Awesome-Con," Washington, D.C.'s annual convention of comics, cosplay and pop culture, on view Wednesday, June 14 – Saturday, June 17 on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington D.C. Tickets are not required. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden will interview Carter, known for her role in the 1970s Wonder Woman television series, at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 16, in the Coolidge Auditorium of the Thomas Jefferson Building, located at 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. Carter will discuss how her legendary character empowered generations of girls and boys. Tickets will be available beginning at noon on Monday, June 5 at this website. The interview will be live-streamed on the Library's Facebook page at facebook.com/libraryofcongress and its YouTube channel at youtube.com/LibraryOfCongress. The Library of Congress holds several significant issues of the Wonder Woman series. As the first female superhero, Wonder Woman first appeared in All Star Comics, No. 8 (1941) in a nine-page story as the Amazon princess Diana, who nursed American Captain Steve Trevor back to health following an airplane crash. She debuted as the lead character in the inaugural issue of Sensation Comics, No. 1 (1942) arriving in the United States with Captain Trevor. Both comic issues will be on display. Her creator, psychologist William Moulton Marston, who took the pen name of Charles Moulton, has stated that he created her to be the strong, self-reliant and confident female superhero that she became. Following her role as Wonder Woman, Carter has performed as an actor and singer. She has appeared live in Las Vegas and has made guest appearances on television shows such as Law & Order, Smallville and Two and a Half Men. In 2005 she appeared in the film version of The Dukes of Hazzard and played Mama Morton in the West End London production of Chicago. Most recently, Carter played the role of President Olivia Marsdin in season two of the CW's Supergirl series. Visitors who come to "Library of Awesome" programming dressed in superhero/heroine costume will receive a 15-percent discount on merchandise at the Library of Congress Shop. Media wishing to cover the Carter interview may specify interest with their "Library of Awesome" RSVP, due by Thursday, June 8. Additional details will follow. Follow "Library of Awesome" excitement on Twitter at @librarycongress and #LCcomics. The Library of Awesome is made possible by gifts to the Library of Congress Fund. Those interested in supporting free programs at the Library can contact devofc@loc.gov. The Serial and Government Publications Division maintains one of the most extensive newspaper collections in the world. It is exceptionally strong in United States newspapers, with 9,000 titles covering the past three centuries. With more than 25,000 non-U.S. titles, it is the largest collection of overseas newspapers in the world. Beyond its newspaper holdings, the division also has extensive collections of current periodicals (70,000 titles) comic books (over 7,000 titles) and government publications (1 million items). The comic-book collection is available for research use by scholars, collectors, and other researchers in the Newspaper and Current Periodical Reading Room; for more information please visit http://www.loc.gov/rr/news/ The Library of Congress is the world's largest library, offering access to the creative record of the United States—and extensive materials from around the world—both on-site and online. It is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office. Explore collections, reference services and other programs and plan a visit at loc.gov, access the official site for U.S. federal legislative information at congress.gov, and register creative works of authorship at copyright.gov. ### PR 17-81 |
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The Post, City Paper, and Express on Wonder Woman
'Wonder Woman' saves the day, in more ways than one [in print as Genre gets a swooping roundhouse kick].
Washington Post June 2 2017, p. Weekend 30-31
Gal Gadot as Diana in "Wonder Woman." (Clay Enos/DC Comics/Warner Bros. Pictures)
How 'Wonder Woman' slyly comments on the politics of Hollywood
Wonder Woman has been a warrior, a secretary and a sexpot. What version did the movie use?
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog June 1 2017
Nevertheless, She Enlisted: Wonder Woman Is the Feminist Superhero Film We've Been Waiting For
Patty Jenkins brings the iconic superhero to the big screen in a way that does justice to the character and her feminist legacy.
Washington City Paper June 1, 2017
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/film-tv/blog/20863310/wonder-woman-reviewedBefore she became Wonder Woman, she was Diana. Just like the rest of us. [in print as Hope and wonder: How much Diana is still inside you?]
Express
The Post and Express on Captain Underpants
'Captain Underpants' barely stretches [in print as 'Underpants' barely stretches].
'Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie' is — ahem — a gas [in print as A heroic excuse for grown-ups to giggle at toilet humor]
Snow White parody movie accused of body-shaming
Snow White parody movie accused of body-shaming
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/entertainment/snow-white-parody-accused-of-body-shaming/2017/06/01/90658092-469f-11e7-8de1-cec59a9bf4b1_video.html
The animated film "Red Shoes and the 7 Dwarfs" is being slammed for body-shaming after two promotional ads were released. The actress who voices the character Snow White, Chloë Grace Moretz, said she was "appalled" by the film's marketing.
Thursday, June 01, 2017
This Sunday's New York Times Magazine will be all comics
Here's two pictures advertising it, from today's paper.
June 14: FRESH TALK: Who are the new superwomen of the universe? (with discount)
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Comic Riffs on Wonder Woman's director
How 'Wonder Woman' director Patty Jenkins cracked the superhero-movie glass ceiling [in print as Director cracks a glass ceiling with 'Wonder Woman']
Washington Post June 1 2017, p C1-2
online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2017/05/31/how-wonder-woman-director-patty-jenkins-cracked-the-superhero-movie-glass-ceiling/ Battle of the Network Shows focuses on Wonder Woman tv show this week
Comics writer Mike Cowgill (left) sends us a note about his podcast:
Battle of the Network Shows explores the TV of the '70s and '80s. Each Thursday, hosts Rick Brooks and Mike Cowgill cover a different episode of a different show in a free-flowing discussion. Season one topics have included The Incredible Hulk, The Six Million Dollar Man, a musical episode of Happy Days, a Lowenbrau commercial, and even a Family Circus Christmas special. So far, season two has covered well-known shows like Diff'rent Strokes, Magnum P.I., and The Golden Girls, as well as rarities like Run, Joe, Run and Search.
On Thursday June 1, the latest episode focuses on--what else--Wonder Woman, starring Lynda Carter.
Rick writes the blog Cultureshark http://
(Unfortunately, his ClassicFlix articles are behind a subscription wall, or I'd give you a link to that).
Mike writes fiction and writes and draws comics and is a member of the DC Conspiracy. His work appears in Magic Bullet, and you can see more at michaelcowgill.com and local comics shows such as SPX and Bmore Into Comics.
(Fair warning I've been having some issues with my site, but hopefully they'll be resolved soon).
Some other links.
Show web site: http://www.
(Everything below is or will be linked there)
Link for the Wonder Woman episode: http://traffic.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.
Twitter: @battnetshows
Instagram: @battleofthenetworkshows
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Teresa Logan profiled (even though she's not in DC anymore)
Williamsburg comedian goes from stand-up to syndicated comics
http://www.dailypress.com/features/dp-nws-evg-local-cartoonist-20170526-story.html
Apatoff on Fuchs
This is about illustration, not comics, but Fuchs' biographer David Apatoff is a friend of mine who also writes about comics. And he's a good, thoughtful writer. So read this, and then buy his new book:
The Reign of Bernie Fuchs
By: |Tuesday, May 30, 2017
PR: Fantom Comics events
Upcoming Week at Fantom – May 31 Edition
Wonder Woman Day on Saturday!
Followed by Femme Night: Amazon Edition
Welcome to this week's dashboard post, intended to keep you updated on all that's happening at ol' Fantom.
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
Friday, June 2 – Friday Night Magic – Booster draft and casual play! Everyone's invited.
Saturday, June 3 – Wonder Woman Day – To celebrate the release of the Wonder Woman film and her 75th anniversary, we'll be doing all sorts of sales, giveaways, activities, and more. And in the evening, it's Fantom Femme Night: Amazon Edition! ANY AND ALL WONDER WOMAN COSPLAY ENCOURAGED!
Saturday, June 3 – Fantom Femme Night: Amazon Edition – In honor of Wonder Woman's 75th anniversary and Wonder Woman Day, we're turning Fantom into Paradise Island! Don your Amazonian best, grab some snacks and get ready for a night of fun worthy of the original Warrior Princess!
Sunday, June 4 – Black Excellence Book Club: Your Black Friend – "Ben Passmore's necessary contribution to the dialogue around race in the United States, Your Black Friend is an open letter from your black friend to you about race, racism, friendship and alienation."
Monday, June 5 – Comics & Cocktails – Join us for drinks, food and geeky talk! All are welcome!
NPR: "Kids Craft Comics To Explore Immigration Fears"
Ray Padgett of Shore Fire Media sends in:
 "I feel sad, angry, and not cheerful. I would not like it in Mexico because I don't speak Spanish." A nine-year old girl said that in the recent after-school class "Illustrated Migration Stories," where Latino kids create comics based on their personal immigration history and fears. NPR visited the class to tell the children's stories in a powerful video: http://www.npr.org/sections/ "One thing that's been really nice about it is the kids talking about how they can sleep better," instructor Nora Litz says in the video. "They're not so worried like they were in the beginning." "Illustrated Migration Stories" is only one of many writing classes Mighty Writers puts on for children. Their summer offerings include classes on girl power, political protest, sports and hip-hop, poetry, web design, cinema, and much more. |
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Photo barrage - RFK award, AAAS' STEAM Exhibit, Heroic Aleworks and Vanessa Bettencourt
Here's pictures from some of the recent events in Washington and the area (click through to go to Flickr for more pictures):
American Association for the Advance of Science (AAAS)'s S.T.E.A.M. exhibit on educational comics, Within the Panels, with Matt Dembicki.
Heroic Aleworks brewery in Woodbridge, VA held a mini comics-con with DC Conspiracy members.
RFK awards 2017 - Mike Thompson won the cartoon award for a series on Flint, Michigan's water.
Vanessa Bettencourt at Alexandria's Hooray for Books
American Association for the Advance of Science (AAAS)'s S.T.E.A.M. exhibit on educational comics, Within the Panels, with Matt Dembicki.
Heroic Aleworks brewery in Woodbridge, VA held a mini comics-con with DC Conspiracy members.
RFK awards 2017 - Mike Thompson won the cartoon award for a series on Flint, Michigan's water.
Vanessa Bettencourt at Alexandria's Hooray for Books
Comic Riffs reviews Wonder Woman
'Wonder Woman' marks DC's triumphant return to great storytelling
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2017/05/30/wonder-woman-marks-dcs-triumphant-return-to-great-storytelling/
Monday, May 29, 2017
The Post on women-only Wonder Woman
'It's sexist': Men flip out over women-only 'Wonder Woman' screenings
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2017/05/26/its-sexist-men-flip-out-over-women-only-wonder-woman-screenings
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Galifianakis wins panel award
Newspaper Panel Feature: Nick Galifianakis, Washington Post News Syndicate, "Nick & Zuzu."
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