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Thursday, September 27, 2018
PR: Baltimore Comic-Con 2018 Kicks Off Tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Comics Creators Discuss Mental Health at Baltimore Comic-Con
| More than Kryptonite: Comics Creators Discuss Mental Health at Baltimore Comic-Con This Saturday at Baltimore Comic-Con, comics creators will team up to discuss mental health in the comics industry and beyond. |
The last few years has seen the loss of entertainment icons such as Robin Williams, Anthony Bourdain, Kate Spade, and others due to suicides connected, in part, to anxiety, depression, and addiction. While some have spoken out to raise awareness (including BCC guest Wil Wheaton, of Star Trek fame), too often, mental illness is an assumed and accepted condition of creative individuals. |
John Gallagher (Buzzboy, Kids Love Comics) will moderate "Creativity & Mental Health - A Roundtable Discussion," 4:00-5:00 PM Saturday, and will be discussing being creative, and how it can sometimes go hand-in-hand with depression, anxiety, learning differences, and more. Joining Gallagher will be Laura Lee Gulledge (Page by Page, Sketchbook Dares), Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules, Disney's Tangled)), andJamar Nicholas (Leon: Protector of the Playground). Each creator will discuss their personal experiences, as well as topics like coping mechanisms, support networks, and reaching out for professional help. "Like diabetes, cancer, or any other disease, depression is not something to hide, or be ashamed of," says Gallagher, who has been treated the last twenty years for chronic depression, "and we wanted to get the conversation out in the open, hopefully to help guide creators, fans, and friends out of their dark places." |
Gallagher does point out that he and the speakers are not therapists, but rather, creators who have worked in the trenches of the comics world, while dealing with issues of mental health. And while the panel will only be one hour, Gallagher hopes the discussion will continue and grow. As Gallagher stated, "Being diagnosed and treated for depression lifted me up beyond my illness, and allowed me to create comics that make me and others happy." Gallagher added, "Hopefully, this talk will help folks not feel so alone, and reach out for help, personally and professionally." |
Please note: No licensed therapist will be on hand, and the moderator and speaker are not mental health professionals. Handouts will be provided to help guide those looking for mental health resources. If you are in crises, don't delay, call the suicide prevention hotline: 1-800-273-8255 |
FULL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 4:00-5:00 - Creativity & Mental Health - A Roundtable Discussion Moderator: John Gallagher Panelists: Jimmy Gownley, Laura Lee Gulledge, Jamar Nicholas Along with the thrill and excitement of being creative, it can sometimes go hand-in-hand with depression, anxiety, learning differences, and more. Moderator John Gallagher host creators Jimmy Gownley, Laura Lee Gullidge, and Jamar Nicholasas they shine a light on mental health, crisis management, and joining together as an industry to encourage each other get the resources they need for a happier life. Please note: This is an open discussion on mental health, and may include topics of a delicate nature. |
More To Come 336: SPX 2018 Comixology and the Naked Batman
More To Come 336: SPX 2018 Comixology and the Naked Batman
PW Comics World: More To Come 09/21/2018
This week the More to Come crew, Calvin Reid, Heidi 'The Beat' MacDonald and Kate Fitzsimons, recap SPX 2018 and the controversies around Amazon/Comixology's sponsorship of the show and R.Crumb's comics legacy; the cohosts also add to the hoopla around DC's 'Batman Damned,' a gritty and revealing new Batman tale; and Calvin interviews Michael Cherkas and Larry Hancock, the co-creators of 'The Silent Invasion', at SPX.
TODAY: Tom King at Third Eye Comics Annapolis
9/26/18 – Heroes In Crisis #1 Launch Signing with TOM KING!
Click here for the event info on FACEBOOK.- ANNAPOLIS LOCATION ONLY
Third Eye Faithful – we're not gonna even dance around it: Tom King is one of our absolute favorite writers in comics today, and after the EXPLOSIVE ending of the Batman/Catwoman wedding arc, we know that's gonna be our feeling for a long time.
Those of you who are long time Third Eye Faithful know that this isn't Tom's first rodeo with us. In fact; we consider him Third Eye FAMILY at this point. All the same, it's pretty awesome that we can bring him in again – this time for HEROES IN CRISIS, which will undoubtedly be an iconic and important event in DC Comic history.
We know many of you are already very familiar with Tom's work on BATMAN, along with his iconic VISION run, his breath-taking SHERIFF OF BABYLON, and his currently amazing MISTER MIRACLE run – but, HEROES IN CRISIS is set to be his biggest thing yet!
Read on, Third Eye Faithful, mark your calendars, and get stoked for another big Third Eye signing!
Comic Riffs on those darn cartoonists Chelsea Cain and Gary Varvel
Usually I reserve the 'darn cartoonist' subject header for letters to the editor, but here's a couple of articles about other problems between cartoonists and the press.
Newspaper apologizes for cartoon that depicted Christine Blasey Ford demanding M&Ms and roses
She's dealt with Marvel cancellations and online trolls. But Chelsea Cain's new series 'Man-Eaters' eases the pain.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Nov 4: Jeff Kinney coming to DC
Jeff Kinney to Hit the Road for 'The Meltdown'
Sep 25, 2018
and he'll be at
Oct 13: Comic Con for children at Aurora Hills Library in Arlington
Comic Con at Aurora Hills
We Love Comics and Graphic Novels!
The Aurora Hills Branch Library has partnered with Literacy Through Comics and Art Way Alliance to present our first Comic Con.
This all ages event will feature panel discussions, hands-on comic book workshops, a cosplay contest, food, giveaways and more! During this program, we will also be collecting comic book donations for the Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools.
Registration is required. Space is limited to 25 participants per session. For more information call 703-228-5715.
- Date:
- Saturday, October 13, 2018
- Time:
- 10:30am - 4:15pm
- Location:
- Aurora Hills Branch Library
- Audience:
- Events for Elementary Schoolers Events for High Schoolers Events for Middle Schoolers Good for Adults Age 55+ Good for Young Professionals (Lit Up)
- Categories:
- Fun and Games Maker > Arts and Crafts Registration Workshop Writing
- Calendar:
- Aurora Hills
Schedule:
- 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Opening Remarks/Registration
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Literacy Through Comics - Panel Discussion (Ages 8 and up)- Register
- 11:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. - Pokemon Session (Ages 8 and up) - Register
- 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Drawing Anime (Ages 8 and up)- Register
- 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Table Top Trivia (Ages 8 and up) - Register
- 1:00 - 2:15 p.m. - Cosplay Contest (Ages 12 and up) - Register
- 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Drawing Characters with S.T.E.A.M. (Ages 8 and up) - Register
- 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Literacy Through Comics Debate (Ages 8 and up)- Register
- 3:00- 4:00 p.m. - Getting Started in Comics (Ages 8 and up)- Register
- 4:00 - 4:15 p.m. - Closing Remarks
Archives of American Art has digitized cartoonist Abril Lamarque's papers
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Monday, September 24, 2018
Sept 26: Tom King at Third Eye Comics in Annapolis
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Comic Riffs talks to editorial cartoonists on Kavanaugh hearings
3 con and 1 pro.
'I'm very angry that is this is happening again': Cartoonists compare drawing for Kavanaugh and Thomas hearings
Sunday, September 23, 2018
That darn Candorville
The presidential mafioso
Ray J. Lum, Arlington
Washington Post September 22 2018, p. 15
New book from Terry Flippo collects his Deliver Me comic strip
Deliver Me!: Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night.... Paperback – September 23, 2018
Friday, September 21, 2018
Comic Riffs notes Nancy cartoonist appearance
The private cartoonist behind 'Nancy' will make her public debut at the CXC festival
The Library of Congress' newish comic book blog
I missed this when they announced it in May:
Breaking News: Introducing Headlines and Heroes
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2018/05/breaking-news-introducing-headlines-and-heroes/but here's what Megan Halsband has written about comics since then:
May the Fourth Be With You! [Star Wars comic books].
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2018/05/may-the-fourth-be-with-you/Before Bang! Pow! Zap! [newspaper comic strips].
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2018/06/before-bang-pow-zap/September = Comics [SPX collection]
Sally Ingraham's SPX experience
Sally Ingraham here with my Small Press Expo 2018 memories and pictures!
by Sally Ingraham
Comics Workbook September 21 2018 : https://comicsworkbook.com/09-21-2018/
by Sally Ingraham
Comics Workbook September 21 2018 : https://comicsworkbook.com/09-21-2018/
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Cavna talks Doonesbury & Trump with Trudeau
As 'Doonesbury' characters turn 50, Garry Trudeau describes his journey from pummeling Nixon to tackling Trump [in print as Knocking Nixon, then tackling Trump: Trudeau's 'Doonesbury' comic strip has a long history with presidents].
'Big Satire is the least of Trump's problems': Garry Trudeau weighs in on how humor has taken on the president
Book Review: DC: Anatomy of a Metahuman
by Mike Rhode
DC Comics collects a lot of the comic books they've published, but they also have quite a few publications aimed at an adult audience looking for a gift or willing to spend larger amounts on material that interests them. The fact that these books even exist can be amazing especially for someone who grew up in the 1970s when there was one (or less!) collection of comics published per year (The Dark Knight Returns in 1986 started the modern trend of collecting a story arc in a book or "waiting for the trade"). Over the next week or so, I'll look at three of these I've been provided with recently.
DC Comics collects a lot of the comic books they've published, but they also have quite a few publications aimed at an adult audience looking for a gift or willing to spend larger amounts on material that interests them. The fact that these books even exist can be amazing especially for someone who grew up in the 1970s when there was one (or less!) collection of comics published per year (The Dark Knight Returns in 1986 started the modern trend of collecting a story arc in a book or "waiting for the trade"). Over the next week or so, I'll look at three of these I've been provided with recently.
Concerned about the threat that so-called "metahumans" may pose to the world, Batman has begun compiling a detailed dossier on their incredible physiology and abilities. From villains like Killer Croc, Bane, and Brainiac to Batman's own comrades, including Superman and Cyborg, the file brings together the Dark Knight's fascinating personal theories on the unique anatomical composition of these formidable individuals.
This stunning and unique book delves into the incredible abilities of DC Comics characters like never before. Using beautifully illustrated anatomical cross sections depicting twelve different DC characters, the book, told from Batman's unique perspective, will explore how these metahumans' physical makeup differs significantly from that of the average person. From detailed theories on how Superman's eyes shoot heat rays to an in-depth exploration of how Aquaman is able to breathe underwater, the book delves into the deepest secrets of these classic characters. Also featuring chapters on the anatomy and abilities of Doomsday, Aquaman, Swamp Thing, Darkseid, Martian Manhunter, and more, this one-of-a-kind book will change the way you look at metahumans forever.
The authors Perry (a sf/fantasy novelization writer) and Manning (a comic book historian) do a good job at summarizing the powers and features of the characters in the book (Superman, Cheetah, Aquaman, Cyborg, Martian Manhunter, Swamp Thing, Darkseid, Bane, Doomsday, Killer Croc, Bizarro and Killer Frost), but run quickly into the major problem of the fact that these powers are impossible by our understanding of physics, chemistry and other sciences, so how can they be explained? On page 9, the second page of his dossier, Batman writes, "Much of my research has been focused on the composition of Superman's bones and muscles. What combination of organic structures could possible generate his immense strength? I have many theories but all are at odds with conventional scientific thinking." This difficulty with the human scientist Batman trying to understand impossible phenomena continues throughout the book. How can a woman become a were-cheetah?
The authors Perry (a sf/fantasy novelization writer) and Manning (a comic book historian) do a good job at summarizing the powers and features of the characters in the book (Superman, Cheetah, Aquaman, Cyborg, Martian Manhunter, Swamp Thing, Darkseid, Bane, Doomsday, Killer Croc, Bizarro and Killer Frost), but run quickly into the major problem of the fact that these powers are impossible by our understanding of physics, chemistry and other sciences, so how can they be explained? On page 9, the second page of his dossier, Batman writes, "Much of my research has been focused on the composition of Superman's bones and muscles. What combination of organic structures could possible generate his immense strength? I have many theories but all are at odds with conventional scientific thinking." This difficulty with the human scientist Batman trying to understand impossible phenomena continues throughout the book. How can a woman become a were-cheetah?
Of course, the suspension of disbelief is a major requirement in enjoying superhero comic books (and television and movies, fans of which the characters of this book seem to have been selected for). Once one decides to accept the internal logic of the book, the writing is concise and seems to reflect the current DC Universe of the comics (they've had so many reboots recently that I can't tell). Ming Doyle's semi-scientific illustration is a good match and very well done. Her illustration of Superman as Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian man has an underlying layer of amusement since on the same page Batman specifically notes that Superman is not and never will be human.
Sept 22-23: SPOONS, TOONS and BOOZE at the Arlington Drafthouse
We're baaaack! One of NYC's hottest tickets is returning to the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse for another weekend of cartoon, cereal and brunch cocktail fun! Coming off a six year, sold-out run in Brooklyn, we're bringing your favorite childhood cartoons to experience on the big screen while dining on the Drafthouse's delicious food and drink menu.
Do you miss your childhood Saturday mornings of waking up early to gorge on cereal and cartoons? If so, SecretFormula has the ultimate brunch for the kid in you...Spoons, Toons & Booze! We've got all your favorite Saturday morning cartoons, delicious cocktails and a free all you can eat sugary cereal bar. Hosted by SecretFormula's Michael Austin and Nell Casey!
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