Saturday, September 29, 2018
The Post on animation - Smallfoot and Post-Apocalypto
Jack Black really wants you to see his new movie. He paid for it himself. [in print as What film has got Jack Black so excited?]
Friday, September 28, 2018
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Comic Riffs on the death of Norm Breyfogle
Norm Breyfogle, one of DC Comics' most beloved Batman artists, dies at 58
PR: Baltimore Comic-Con 2018 Kicks Off Tomorrow!
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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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