Thursday, June 02, 2022

A version of this article appears in print on June 1, 2022, Section A, Page 2 of the New York edition with the headline: A Cartoon Producer Turned Reporter

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/01/insider/a-cartoon-producer-turned-war-reporter.html

Spider-Man Turns 60 Years Old This Month. He's as Boyish as Ever.

By George Gene Gustines

A version of this article appears in print on June 2, 2022, Section C, Page 6 of the New York edition with the headline: Readers Embrace 60 Years of Spider-Man.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/01/arts/spider-man-60.html

2 Graphic-Style Guidebooks to Calm Kids' Social Butterflies

By Rachel Brian

A version of this article appears in print on May 29, 2022, Page 18 of the Sunday Book Review with the headline: Social Butterflies.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/27/books/review/you-know-sex-bodies-gender-puberty-and-other-things-cory-silverberg-fiona-smyth.html

WHAT CAN I SAY?

A Kid's Guide to Super-Useful Social Skills That Will Help You Get Along and Express Yourself

By Catherine Newman

Illustrated by Debbie Fong

YOU KNOW, SEX

Bodies, Gender, Puberty, and Other Things!

By Cory Silverberg

Illustrated by Fiona Smyth

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 17 Announced

By Iyana Jones

May 27, 2022

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/89460-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-book-17-announced.html

R.F. Outcault, Father of Comic Strips, Dies

Editor and Publisher 1928-09-29

Clare Briggs, Cartoon Genius, Dies at 54.

Editor and Publisher 1930-01-11

NPR on James Spooner's The High Desert

New graphic memoir shows how punk rock helped a young Black man find his identity

Mallory Yu

All Things Considered May 31, 2022

https://www.npr.org/2022/05/31/1102260641/new-graphic-memoir-shows-how-punk-rock-helped-a-young-black-man-find-his-identit

https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2022/05/20220531_atc_the_high_desert.mp3

https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1102260641

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/1/2022

Bill Rupp – RIP [golf sports cartoonist]

Posted by D. D. Degg
May 31, 2022

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2022/05/31/bill-rupp-rip/

COMICS BRASS ON THE MOVE: Quesada Leaves Marvel; Jemas Leaves AWA

by Brigid Alverson on May 31, 2022

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/51299/comics-brass-move

SUBSTACK AND THE COMICS CREATIVE LIFECYCLE

Rob Salkowitz on June 1, 2022

https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/51307/substack-comics-creative-lifecycle

INTERVIEW: Kari Wahlgren works her magic as Zatanna in MAYHEM IN THE MULTIVERSE

Plus Kari Wahlgren discusses voicing Saturn Girl in the new season of Young Justice!

Taimur Dar

06/01/2022
https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-kari-wahlgren-zatanna-teen-titans-go-dc-super-hero-girls-mayhem-in-the-multiverse/

'Ms. Marvel' Star Iman Vellani on Playing Kamala Khan: "She Felt So Much Like Me"

The Pakistan-born Canadian actress and comic book fan, 19, admits she procrastinated in sending in her self-tape for the role but told herself, "My 10-year-old self is going to hate me if I don't do it."

Rebecca Sun

June 1, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/iman-vellani-ms-marvel-kamala-khan-1235156656/

Pixar Co-Founder Ed Catmull Joins Baobab Studios Board

The animation veteran joins Twitch co-founder Kevin Lin and former Electronic Arts exec Glenn Entis on the board of directors.

J. Clara Chan

May 31, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/ed-catmull-pixar-baobab-studios-1235156556/

Giacomo Nanni: Narrator of All

Matteo Gaspari | June 1, 2022

https://www.tcj.com/giacomo-nanni-narrator-of-all/

Wednesday, June 01, 2022

PR: Everything you Need to Know to Enjoy Awesome Con THIS WEEKEND!

It's going to be the BEST WEEKEND EVER!

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GET PUMPED because it's just about time for Awesome Con 2022! To help make sure you have the most AWESOME weekend possible, check out all the important information below. Got questions? Direct them to info@awesomecon.com and we'll get back to you ASAP!

ATTENDEE BADGE PICKUP
& SHOW HOURS

THURSDAY
Western Market Foodhall: 1pm - 4pm*
Metro Bar: 6pm - 8pm*
Exhibit Hall Open: CLOSED

*Pick up badges ordered after the mailing deadline or buy badges (No cash). Attendee badges only — No Press/Pro/Guest/Panelist etc.

FRIDAY
Building/Hall D Registration Open: 11am - 8pm
Exhibit Hall Open: 1pm* - 8pm
(*12:30pm for Premium and Club Awesome)

SATURDAY
Building/Hall D Registration Open: 8am - 7pm
Exhibit Hall Open: 10am* - 7pm
(*9:30am for Premium and Club Awesome)

SUNDAY
Building/Hall D Registration Open: 8am - 4:30pm
Exhibit Hall Open: 10am* - 5pm
(*9:30am for Premium and Club Awesome)

LOCATION

Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt. Vernon Place NW
Washington, DC 20001

The general attendee entrance for all badge types is located on Mt. Vernon Place between 9th and 7th. From here there will be signage indicating which door will serve as the "General Entrance" and which will serve as the "VIP and Accessibility Entrance". (VIP = Club Awesome/Premium/ADA)

If you are in need of an ADA bracelet, please visit Hall D Registration, any Info Booth location, or simply ask a Staff member! The closest Info to the entrance is located in Salon AB.

Registration (Will Call), On Site Sales, and the Exhibit Hall entrance line will be located on Level 2 in Hall D. Staff and crew will be on hand to help welcome you and guide you.

For information on travel to the show, parking, and ride share, CLICK HERE.

AWESOME CON APP

Download the Official Awesome Con app to stay on top of everything happening at the show and get access to an interactive map.

With last minute changes on site, we're not always able to update all areas of the website, so the most up-to-date information will always be on the app.

AUTOGRAPHS & PHOTO OPS

Autographs and Photo Ops will be happening all weekend in Hall A.

View Photo Op Schedule
View Autograph Schedule
View ACE Experience Schedule (Shang-Chi guests)

Note all times are subject to change.

Epic Photo Ops - Epic will be selling Autographs and Photo Ops online and on site all weekend long, while quantities last. If you have questions or concerns regarding Autographs or Photo Op please contact support@epicphotoops.com or visit them at their booth in Hall A.

ACE Experience @ Awesome Con - ACE will be selling Simu Liu, Meng'er Zhang, and Florian Munteanu Autographs and Photo Ops online and on site all weekend long, while quantities last. If you have questions or concerns regarding Autographs or Photo Op with Marvel's Shang-Chi guests please visit them at their booth in the back of Hall A.

Already bought your autographs and photo ops? Just bring the QR code that was emailed to you—either on your phone or printed out—and it will be scanned in line.

Want to get your autographs authenticated? JSA will have a booth located near autographing in Hall A, and will be providing this service all weekend long.

Want to get your comics graded? The Captured Collectibles, located in booth 1937, offers CGC services.

MERCHANDISE

Pre-ordered merchandise can be picked up at the Official Awesome Con Merch Booth on the show floor in Hall A near Autographs and Photo Ops. There will also be a ton of merch available for you to buy and take home!

The exclusive Awesome Bot Hotel Patch can also be picked up at the Merch Booth. If you booked in the official Awesome Con Room Block, simply give the name of the person who booked the room to claim your patch. If you stayed outside of our Room Block, please bring a printed copy of your hotel confirmation to hand over or email a copy to info@awesomecon.com with the Subject Line: "Hotel Confirmation" and show the Staff.

FRIDAY AFTERPARTY

The Awesome Con Friday Official Cosplay After Party—presented by Plus Ultra Entertainment—is taking place at Sax Restaurant and Lounge from 9 PM - 2 AM.

Enjoy free video games all night with The Game Room Club. Special performances highlighting local musicians, artists, and burlesque. Plus check out a dope performance by award-winning and National Geographic-featured yo-yo artist Coffin.

There will also be a FREE photo booth with published photographer The Interstellar Studio. 21+

BUY TICKETS

SATURDAY AFTERPARTY

The Awesome Con Saturday Official Cosplay After Party—presented by SONICBOOMBOX—is taking place at SPIN from 8 PM - 1 AM.

Featuring DJ Taylor Senpai, cosplay, dancing, and free ping pong all night! The First 200 fans get a free swag bag ($30 value) from Third Eye Comics!

1 bag will contain a random $100 gift card, 3 bags will contain $50 gift cards, and 10 bags will contain $25 gift cards. 21+

BUY TICKETS

FAN GUIDES

Want to enjoy the show in your own unique way? If you're a fan looking for something specific, try our Fan Guides on for size! Get to know the show through the eyes of your unique fan interests and find out exactly what's at Awesome Con for a fan like you!

FAQS & POLICIES

We know a lot of questions pop in your heads as we head into the event. We make an effort to get back to everyone as quickly as we can, but the high volume sometimes means slower response times. We strongly suggest checking out the Awesome Con FAQs and/or the Epic Photo Ops FAQs if you need assistance.

If you have ADA/Accessibility questions, please visit our Accessibility page. You can get an Accessibility bracelet from Registration, any Info Booth location, or by asking a Staff member!

FRIENDS STILL NEED BADGES?

Badges will be available for purchase on site, however the price will be slightly higher. We strongly suggest everyone pre purchase their badge to save money!

WASHINGTON DC'S COMIC CON
JUNE 3 - 5, 2022 | WEWCC

#AWESOMECON #AC22

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/31/22

I Had Another Comic Book Garage Sale. I Learned a Lot from my Customers.

By David Harper

May 24, 2022

https://sktchd.com/longform/comic-book-garage-sale/

Seven Seas Calls for Union Election

by Calvin Reid

May 31, 2022

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/89470-seven-seas-calls-for-union-election.html

SEVEN SEAS WILL NOT VOLUNTARILY RECOGNIZE UNION

Issues Response to Employees Organizing Union

by Brigid Alverson on May 31, 2022

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/51291/seven-seas-will-not-voluntarily-recognize-union

AWA LAUNCHING 'LESSER EVILS' WITH GLOBALCOMIX

Simultaneous Release in Multiple Languages

by Milton Griepp on May 31, 2022

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/51293/awa-launching-lesser-evils-globalcomix

Ben Aaronovitch reveals the secrets lurking inside Rivers of London: Deadly Ever After!

Andrew Sumner

May 30, 2022

Forbidden Planet TV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQtUbISqt98

INTERVIEW: Voice actor Max Mittelman plays up Superman's "massive ego" in MAYHEM IN THE MULTIVERSE

Taimur Dar

05/31/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-max-mittelman-teen-titans-go-dc-super-hero-girls-mayhem-in-the-multiverse/

Joe Quesada steps down from Marvel, ending 20 year tenure

He'll make a short indie film and move on to other projects

Heidi MacDonald

05/31/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/joe-quesada-steps-down-from-marvel-ending-20-year-tenure/

Marvel Comics Execs Respond To Joe Quesada's Exit

Posted on May 31, 2022

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-comics-responds-to-joe-quesada-statement/

Pink Cat Fight At TCAF – Saba Moeel & Toronto Comic Art Festival

Posted on May 30, 2022

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/pink-cat-fight-at-tcaf-saba-moeel-toronto-comic-art-festival/

Toronto Comic Art Festival TCAF Removes Saba Moeel, Pink Cat As Guest

Posted on May 31, 2022

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/toronto-comic-art-festival-tcaf-removes-saba-moeel-pink-cat-as-guest/

Giving Comics a Middle Grade: Investigating Children's Comics Made for the Book Market

Brian Nicholson | May 31, 2022

https://www.tcj.com/giving-comics-a-middle-grade-investigating-childrens-comics-made-for-the-book-market/

The 1978 Neal Adams interview

Gary Groth | May 27, 2022

The Comics Journal #43 (December 1978)

https://www.tcj.com/the-1978-neal-adams-interview/

WMQ&A Episode 212: Keep on Truckin' with Benjamin Percy and Brent Schoonover

Dan Grote and Matthew Lazorwitz

May 31, 2022

WMQ&A

https://www.comicsxf.com/2022/05/31/wmqa-episode-212-keep-on-truckin-with-benjamin-percy-and-brent-schoonover/

Comixology eliminates in-app purchase function on Android

The move comes as Google clamps down on in-app purchases

Dean Simons

05/31/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/comixology-eliminates-in-app-purchase-function-on-android/

TCAF disinvites NFT minter Pink Cat from show amid criticism

Swipes and old tweets painted a very bad picture

Heidi MacDonald

05/31/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/tcaf-disinvites-nft-minter-pink-cat-from-show-amid-criticism/

New Yorker cover channels powerful emotions after Uvalde shooting [Eric Drooker]

By Michael Cavna

May 28, 2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2022/05/28/new-yorker-magazine-cover-uvalde-shooting/

He was fired for reading a 'Butt' book. Will his life return to normal?

Mississippi assistant principal Toby Price's dismissal over a book called "I Need a New Butt!" was just upheld — a controversy that has made him part of the national conversation over children's literature.

By Michael Cavna

May 11, 2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2022/05/11/toby-price-butt-book-school/

How Kristen Schaal became the queen of quirky voice acting [in print as Kristen Schaal, the queen of quirky voice acting]

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post May 31, 2022 p C1-3

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2022/05/26/kristen-schaal-bobs-burgers-voice/

Nice little NOVA easter egg in Big Ethel webtoons

From Randy T -

https://www.webtoons.com/en/drama/archie-comics-big-ethel-energy/episode-12/viewer?title_no=3363&episode_no=12

The writer, Keryl Brown-Ahmed, grew up in Alexandria and seemingly went to TJ.

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Catching up with Cavna - Drooker, voice acting, and book censorship

New Yorker cover channels powerful emotions after Uvalde shooting

By Michael Cavna

May 28, 2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2022/05/28/new-yorker-magazine-cover-uvalde-shooting/

How Kristen Schaal became the queen of quirky voice acting [in print as Kristen Schaal, the queen of quirky voice acting]

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post May 31, 2022 p C1-3

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2022/05/26/kristen-schaal-bobs-burgers-voice/

He was fired for reading a 'Butt' book. Will his life return to normal?

Mississippi assistant principal Toby Price's dismissal over a book called "I Need a New Butt!" was just upheld — a controversy that has made him part of the national conversation over children's literature.

By Michael Cavna

May 11, 2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2022/05/11/toby-price-butt-book-school/

Troy-Jeffrey Allen talks to Alex Ross

Get Graphic: Alex Ross Talks 'Fantastic Four Full Circle'

May 30, 2022

Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen with Marty Grosser

https://www.previewsworld.com/Article/259322-Get-Graphic-Alex-Ross-Talks-Fantastic-Four-Full-Circle

Neal Adams in Hyattsville in 1978 (ah, those were the days)

The 1978 Neal Adams interview

Gary Groth | May 27, 2022

The Comics Journal #43 (December 1978)

https://www.tcj.com/the-1978-neal-adams-interview/

The following interview is from The Comics Journal #43 (December 1978). It was conducted on August 6, 1978 at Con Con (Hyattsville, Maryland) by Gary Groth, who also transcribed and edited it.

June 4: Skottie Young at 3rd Eye Comics Annapolis

Where In The World Is Skottie?

Third Eye Comics

Annapolis location Saturday 6/4 from 11am-1pm EST (Signing only)

Paperfilms' Conner and Palmiotti at Awesome Con

Quick message to let you know the team of AMANDA CONNER and JIMMY PALMIOTTI just wrapped up MegaCon Orlando and are heading out for two more shows in the month of June. That's right, the team will be appearing at two shows:

AWESOME CON in Washington DC (June 3rd - 5th)
BOOTH #2910

HEROESCON in North Carolina (June 24th - 26th)

We'll be appearing all days at the respective shows and we're super excited to see more fans again and get some books, prints, artwork and more into your lovely hands. We hope to do more with everyone at the show.

More information about the shows can be found here:

AWESOMECON: https://awesome-con.com/

HEROESCON: https://www.heroesonline.com/heroescon/

Plastic Farm last Kickstarter project by Rafer Roberts

They've just launched PLASTIC FARM: The 4th (and FINAL) Collection. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Help bring their new idea to life

Rafer Roberts just launched a new Graphic Novels project. We thought it would interest you since you've supported their work in the past.

Back it now

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PLASTIC FARM: The 4th (and FINAL) Collection

Concluding Rafer Roberts' epic underground fever-dream of a comic! Includes an exhaustive bonus section AND limited edition bookplate!

by Rafer Roberts

Thursday, June 02, 2022

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/2/22

NPR on James Spooner's The High Desert

New graphic memoir shows how punk rock helped a young Black man find his identity

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/1/2022

Pixar Co-Founder Ed Catmull Joins Baobab Studios Board

Giacomo Nanni: Narrator of All

Wednesday, June 01, 2022

PR: Everything you Need to Know to Enjoy Awesome Con THIS WEEKEND!

WASHINGTON DC'S COMIC CON
JUNE 3 - 5, 2022 | WEWCC

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/31/22

Nice little NOVA easter egg in Big Ethel webtoons

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Catching up with Cavna - Drooker, voice acting, and book censorship

New Yorker cover channels powerful emotions after Uvalde shooting

How Kristen Schaal became the queen of quirky voice acting [in print as Kristen Schaal, the queen of quirky voice acting]

He was fired for reading a 'Butt' book. Will his life return to normal?

Mississippi assistant principal Toby Price's dismissal over a book called "I Need a New Butt!" was just upheld — a controversy that has made him part of the national conversation over children's literature.

Troy-Jeffrey Allen talks to Alex Ross

Get Graphic: Alex Ross Talks 'Fantastic Four Full Circle'

Neal Adams in Hyattsville in 1978 (ah, those were the days)

The 1978 Neal Adams interview