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>>> SIGNALS Vol. 2 BOOK LAUNCH w/ NIKA!
>> Saturday, March 23rd @ 3pm

Local artist NIKA joins us in discussion once again for the Dark Horse print launch of SIGNALS volume 2!

Read the exciting conclusion to Mel Song's psychic adventures in the second volume of Signals, created by Nika and brought to print by Dark Horse and Tapas Entertainment!

Having barely escaped her first encounter with Ken, a powerful fellow psychic, Mel and her two friends must regroup and determine their next course of action to continue their search for the missing Julie. The smart thing to do would be to lay low, but caution has never been Mel's strong suit—especially when there is a case to be solved!

Out March 12th! Buy a copy in-store or online: https://stores.comichub.com/fantom_comics/products/signals-volume-2

7 pm tonight: Silver Spring Comics art gallery show

::: New Show OPENS THIS THURSDAY, "Inksmiths"

Featuring Drawings by Brandon Geurts, Chris Shahmohammadi, & David Burbank

Opening Reception: Thursday, March 14th, 7-9pm; Light refreshments & beverages served; Artists will be present.

"Inksmiths" will debut on the first floor of the DWIGHTMESS Cartooning & Comic Arts Compound in downtown Silver Spring. 805 Silver Spring Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

"Inksmiths" features drawings executed for different purposes by three DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) region-based artists obsessed with experimental linework. Their respective drawing practices yield images that are kinetic, graphic and bold.

Brandon Geurts is an illustrator and educator at Montgomery College, Takoma Park MD. His ink drawings are based on direct observation of rock concerts he attends throughout the region.

Chris Shahmohammadi works from a classical drawing background, combining freestyle linework and mark making in pencil and acrylic with geometric abstraction & blocks of color.

SHANKYLANK is the pen name of artist/writer/ teacher/librarian david l.burbank. He works in pen and ink from source material, live models, and imagination.

See more about the artists on Instagram: @brandon_geurts @chrisshahmohammadi @shankylank

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/13/2024

Sunset Falls on Sunset Park: Joseph Koch on Closing his Comics Warehouse

Zach Rabiroff | March 13, 2024

https://www.tcj.com/sunset-falls-on-sunset-park-joseph-koch-on-closing-his-comics-warehouse/

Heartcore: award-winning graphic novel examines modern-day relationships [Štěpánka Jislová, Czech Republic]

Ruth Fraňková

Radio Prague International 03/12/2024

https://english.radio.cz/heartcore-award-winning-graphic-novel-examines-modern-day-relationships-8811072#player=on

Erica Eng on releasing the first graphic novel of her Eisner Award-winning work, 'Fried Rice' [Malaysia]

By Tania Jayatilaka

Mar 11, 2024

https://www.tatlerasia.com/power-purpose/front-female/erica-eng-graphic-novel-fried-rice-eisner-award

Malaysian Comic Artist Erica Eng, 21, Wins The Coveted Eisner Award

By Tania Jayatilaka

Jul 25, 2020

https://www.tatlerasia.com/lifestyle/arts/getting-to-know-erica-eng-eisner-nominated-web-comic-fried-rice

Celebrating the Winners of the Awesome Con Cosplay Competition 2023

Awesome Con June 29th, 2023

https://awesome-con.com/celebrating-the-winners-of-the-awesome-con-cosplay-competition-2023/

Hamish Hamilton signs Epic of Gilgamesh graphic novel by Robert Macfarlane, Johnny Flynn and Dave McKean

Mar 13, 2024by Sian Bayley

https://www.thebookseller.com/rights/hamish-hamilton-signs-epic-of-gilgamesh-graphic-novel-by-robert-macfarlane-johnny-flynn-and-dave-mckean

Belgium's Euro 2024 alternate jersey is leaked. Is it a tribute to comic-strip hero Tintin?

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN

Associated Press March 11, 2024

https://apnews.com/article/soccer-belgium-2024-euro-tintin-1a36cb3e8480ac79e4f7523142f4f1fd

Associated Press

For collectors, comic books are passion beyond investment [comic book collecting; Clint's Comics]

Deseret News Nov 30, 2010,

https://www.deseret.com/2010/11/30/20157140/for-collectors-comic-books-are-passion-beyond-investment/

Clint's Comics reopens for first time since owner killed after trying to stop thief

Amy Anderson

KCTV5 News May 16, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOEoOgVqUf0

'Dragon Ball' Creator (and Gearhead) Akira Toriyama Dead at 68

The creator of the iconic manga was passionate about all things mechanical, including cars, and it showed in his work.

By Matthew Skwarczek Mar 9, 2024 https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a60146623/dragon-ball-akira-toriyama-obituary/

Dragon Ball: Japanese manga that transcended borders

By AFP - Mar 10, 2024

https://jordantimes.com/news/features/dragon-ball-japanese-manga-transcended-borders

Zack Snyder's Watchmen at 15: An ambitious adaptation of a darkly complex comic book classic

March 9, 2024

Hasitha Fernando on the story behind Zack Snyder's Watchmen as it turns 15…

https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2024/03/zack-snyders-watchmen-at-15-an-ambitious-adaptation-of-a-darkly-complex-comic-book-property/

With the Luk'ae Tse'Taas Comics collective, Alaska visual artists help build a broader universe

Their work is rooted in Indigenous cultures and northern themes, peppered with fantastical elements.

By David James

March 10, 2024

https://www.adn.com/arts/books/2024/03/10/with-the-lukae-tsetaas-comics-collective-alaska-visual-artists-create-on-their-own-and-build-a-broader-universe/

VIU library welcomes large comic book collection

Dr. Marni Stanley, former dean of VIU's Arts and Humanities Faculty, has donated her graphic narrative collection of nearly a thousand titles to the library. [Vancouver Island University]

March 8, 2024

https://news.viu.ca/viu-library-welcomes-large-comic-book-collection

[Review] Graphic Novel 'Tender' Is Brilliant Feminist Body Horror That Will Make You Squirm & Scream

March 12, 2024

Daniel Kurland

https://bloody-disgusting.com/reviews/3803271/review-graphic-novel-tender-is-brilliant-feminist-body-horror-that-will-make-you-squirm-scream/

Reframing Western Comics in Translation Intermediality, Multimodality and Censorship

By Nicolas Martinez 2024

Routledge

Fanbase Press Interviews Sarah Byam on the Kickstarter Campaign Launch for 'Billi 99' with Clover Press

Barbra Dillon, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief

February 27, 2024

https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/54593-fanbase-press-interviews-sarah-byam-on-the-kickstarter-campaign-launch-for-billi-99-with-clover-press/

'Billi 99' Writer Sarah Byam: The Conskipper Interview

February 27, 2024 Nick Banks

https://conskipper.com/billi-99-writer-sarah-byam-the-conskipper-interview/

ComicBuzz Chats With Sarah Byam

Shabbir

March 6 2024

https://comicbuzz.com/comicbuzz-chats-with-sarah-byam/

Interview: Sarah Byam on Honoring Collaborator Tim Sale with New Edition of Their Book BILLI 99

Jed W. Keith

Feb 28, 2024

https://www.freaksugar.com/interview-sarah-byam-on-honoring-collaborator-tim-sale-with-new-edition-of-their-book-billi-99/

The Playlist And New Colours Of Tim Sale & Sarah Byam's Billi 99

The Kickstarter for the republication of the late Tim Sale's early comic Billi 99, has almost quadrupled its goal as it comes to an end.

12 Mar 2024

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-playlist-and-new-colours-of-tim-sale-sarah-byams-billi-99/

In year 25, Planet Comicon Kansas City celebrates its origin story as fans embrace their inner nerd

Celebrities, artists and tens of thousands of fans are converging in Missouri for the 25th annual Planet Comicon Kansas City.

Summer Ballentine and Nick Ingram

March 8, 2024

https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/nation_world/in-year-25-planet-comicon-kansas-city-celebrates-its-origin-story-as-fans-embrace-their/article_20b6ca01-8ae4-5b02-af72-aa23d2021499.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57PlS7tgagM

EPISODE 211 - KAYLA E, Graphic Designer, Fine Artist, and Comic Book Creator

Tradecraft Podcast Dec 5, 2023

https://jalexmorrissey.substack.com/p/episode-211-kayla-e

Cavan Scott Talks About THAT Character's Return in The High Republic!

Alex Domon

Star Wars Explained

Mar 10 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXxBRKuuJ08

Virtual Memories Show 580:

David Small

March 12, 2024 by Gil Roth

https://chimeraobscura.com/vm/episode-580-david-small

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/virtualmemories/Episode_580_-_David_Small.mp3

Robert Kirkman's Energon Universe Sold Over A Million Copies So Far

Robert Kirkman's Energon Universe, including Transformers, Cobra Commander and Duke, has sold over one million copies... sofar

12 Mar 2024

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/robert-kirkmans-energon-universe-sold-over-a-million-copies-so-far/

ComicBuzz Chats With Chris Condon

Shabbir

March 6 2024

https://comicbuzz.com/comicbuzz-chats-with-chris-condon/

Max Extends U.S. Ghibli Deal with GKIDS; Miyazaki Balks at Retirement

By Mercedes Milligan

March 12, 2024

https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/03/max-extends-u-s-ghibli-deal-with-gkids-miyazaki-balks-at-retirement/

'The Boy and the Heron' Headed to Max as Streamer Extends Studio Ghibli Deal

The Oscar-winning animated film will join 22 other films from the acclaimed Japanese studio on the service.

Rick Porter

March 12, 2024

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/the-boy-and-the-heron-streaming-max-1235850405/

Comic Arts and Letters to the Editor(s)

D. D. Degg

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/03/12/comic-arts-and-letters-to-the-editors/

U.K. Comics Festival Launches International Rights Market [Lakes International Comic Art Festival]

Mar 12, 2024

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=4557

Interview: Joe Nicklo speaks out about the comic book industry in his new project, SURVIVING COMICS THE DOCUMENTARY!

Diego Higuera

03/13/2024

https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-joe-nicklo-speaks-out-about-the-comic-book-industry-in-his-new-project-surviving-comics-the-documentary/

Scholastic Makes $186M Investment in Kids' Content Co. 9 Story

By Mercedes Milligan

March 12, 2024

https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/03/scholastic-makes-186m-investment-in-kids-content-co-9-story/

An Interview with Jennifer Hayden

"The more I draw, the more accurately I can document what's in my head. But the desire to combine beauty, energy, movement, and humor is the same as it's always been."

Nora Hickey

Autobiographix

Mar 13, 2024

https://autobiographix.substack.com/p/an-interview-with-jennifer-hayden

Cult Of The Lamb Comic Kickstarter Raises $175,000 In Five Hours

The Cult Of The Lamb comic written by Alex Paknadel and drawn by Troy Little from Oni Press has raised $175,000 in five hours on Kickstarter

12 Mar 2024

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/cult-of-the-lamb-comic-kickstarter-raises-175000-in-five-hours/

Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 4 Would Fix a Sony Villain Universe Problem

Since abandoning Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 4, Sony hasn't known what to do with the hero's universe.

By Joe George | March 13, 2024

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/sam-raimis-spider-man-4-would-fix-a-sony-villain-universe-problem/

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Artomatic on hold

Artomatic friends,

We're sorry to share this update – Artomatic is temporarily closed. We and our partners at the Golden Triangle BID are working to re-open as quickly as we can.

We deeply appreciate your patience and understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you all back to Artomatic as soon as we can!

Please stay tuned for updates via email, our website and our social media accounts.

All the best,

The Artomatic 2024 team

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/12/2024

Cult of the Lamb graphic novel kickstarter funded in 6 minutes

Heidi MacDonald

03/12/2024

https://www.comicsbeat.com/cult-of-the-lamb-graphic-novel-kickstarter-funded-in-6-minutes/

Review: WcDizer Assembles in WCDONALD'S THE MANGA # 3

Justin Guerrero

03/12/2024

https://www.comicsbeat.com/review-wcdizer-assembles-in-wcdonalds-the-manga-3/

DOG MAN Little Free Libraries coming to all 50 states (+ book giveaway!)

Dav Pilkey will donate a whopping 50,000 books to support LFLs in underserved communities.

Beat Staff

03/12/2024

https://www.comicsbeat.com/dog-man-little-free-libraries-coming-to-all-50-states-book-giveaway/

Scholastic, Little Free Library Partner on 'Dog Man' Book-Sharing Boxes

By Pamela Brill

Mar 12, 2024

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/94576-scholastic-little-free-library-partner-on-dog-man-book-sharing-boxes.html

Q & A with Cece Bell

By Libby Morse

Mar 12, 2024

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/94579-q-a-with-cece-bell.html

Interview with Declan Shalvey & Drew Moss - ThunderCats Vol 01 (Dynamite)

We Want More ThunderCats Mar 1 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds2tlmpf6tY

After the Madame Web disaster, where does Sony's Spider-Verse go from here?

Rather than concentrate on niche side stories, perhaps Marvel should start making films about the webslinger himself once more

Ben Child

Mon 11 Mar 2024 https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/mar/11/after-the-madame-web-disaster-where-does-sony-marvel-spider-verse-go-from-here

AWA's Little Black Book - Jeff McComsey + Felipe Cunha

TLDR Comic Book Club Mar 08, 2024

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tldrpod/episodes/AWAs-Little-Black-Book---Jeff-McComsey--Felipe-Cunha-e2gpb9m/a-ab1t08o

Creator of the Month: Jeff McComsey

March 1 2024

https://awastudios.com/creator-of-the-month-jeff-mccomsey/

King Features Promotes Carla Silva

Seasoned vet promoted to senior vice president, general manager and head, global licensing.

License Global March 7, 2024

https://www.licenseglobal.com/heritage/king-features-promotes-carla-silva

Ghost Machine Makes Brian Cunningham Their Editor-In-Chief

The creator-owned-and-shared universe Ghost Machine has announced that it has appointed its first editor-in-chief, Brian Cunningham.

11 Mar 2024

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/ghost-machine-makes-brian-cunningham-their-editor-in-chief/

Scholastic in $186 Million Deal with 9 Story

By Jim Milliot

Mar 12, 2024

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/industry-deals/article/94570-scholastic-in-186-million-deal-with-9-story.html

Scholastic to Invest $186M in Animation Studio 9 Story Media

The book publishing giant proposes taking 100 percent of the economic interests and a minority of voting interests in the Canadian kids and family content producer.

Etan Vlessing

March 12, 2024

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/scholastic-animation-studio-9-story-1235850296/

Crunchyroll CEO reveals company testing AI to create subtitles

Anime may be a massive industry but in the fight against piracy, why sacrifice the human element?

D. Morris

03/12/2024

https://www.comicsbeat.com/crunchyroll-ceo-reveals-company-testing-ai-to-create-subtitles/

Crunchyroll president Rahul Purini on how anime took over the world

The head of the fast-growing streaming service discusses the Funimation merger and shutdown and where he sees growth in anime.

By Nick Statt, is a Senior Producer on Decoder. Previously, he wrote about technology and gaming for Naavik, Protocol, and The Verge.

Feb 26, 2024,

https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/26/24081180/crunchyroll-president-purini-anime-funimation-shutdown-sony-merger-decoder-interview

Angoulême '24: A quieter festival but no less busy

Dean Simons

03/12/2024

https://www.comicsbeat.com/angouleme-24-angouleme-2024-was-quieter-but-no-less-busy/

'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Star Shameik Moore Apologizes for Reaction to Oscars Loss

The voice actor admitted to being a "sore loser" after the film lost to Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron.'

Tatiana Tenreyro

March 11, 2024

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/shameik-moore-across-the-spider-verse-oscars-2024-reaction-1235849323/

Should Comics Keep It Direct?

Direct market distribution has, for decades, been a keystone of comics culture, but its future is up for debate.

By Brigid Alverson

Mar 08, 2024

A version of this article appeared in the 03/11/2024 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Comics Retailing

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/print/20240311/94554-should-comics-keep-it-direct.html

Show Me the Data: PW Talks with Katie Pryde

By Brigid Alverson

Mar 08, 2024

A version of this article appeared in the 03/11/2024 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Show Me the Data

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/94552-show-me-the-data-pw-talks-with-katie-pryde.html

Six Signs You're in a Comics Shop

Wonder where you've wandered into—and why there's a looming statue of an Ewok? How are comics shops different from general bookstores? If you're asking that question, you definitely haven't browsed a comics shop before. Here are six hallmarks that set the specialty retailer apart.

By Brigid Alverson

Mar 08, 2024

A version of this article appeared in the 03/11/2024 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Six Signs You're in a Comics Shop

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/print/20240311/94548-six-signs-you-re-in-a-comics-shop.html

Comic Shop Retailers Share Their Favorite Handsells

Here's what retailers across the country told us about the comics and graphic novels they have been hand-selling.

Brigid Alverson

Mar 08, 2024

A version of this article appeared in the 03/11/2024 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Check This Out!

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/print/20240311/94550-comic-shop-retailers-share-their-favorite-handsells.html

Disney suddenly fires X-Men '97 showrunner, with no public explanation given

Beau DeMayo, a gay Black man, had been outspoken about what working on X-Men meant to him

Sam Barsanti

AV Club March 12 2024

https://www.avclub.com/disney-fires-xmen-97-showrunner-beau-demayo-1851329662

Marvel Shocker: 'X-Men '97' Creator Beau DeMayo Fired Weeks Before Premiere (Exclusive)

In an unusual situation on the eve of a project's debut, the writer-producer, who worked on 'Moon Knight' and 'Blade', will no longer be promoting the show or moving forward with future seasons.

By Borys Kit, Aaron Couch

March 12, 2024

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/marvel-shocker-x-men-97-creator-beau-demayo-fired-1235850423/

'The Batman Part II' Delayed a Year to 2026

By Aaron Couch, Pamela McClintock

March 12, 2024

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-batman-ii-delayed-a-year-1235108760/

Interview: From rejected FCBD comic to booming Kickstarter, MUTINY: BLACK GIRL MAGIK!

Diego Higuera

03/12/2024

https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-from-rejected-fcbd-comic-to-booming-kickstarter-mutiny-black-girl-magik/

Reviews: Polar Vortex: A Family Memoir

Kevin Brown | March 12, 2024

https://www.tcj.com/reviews/polar-vortex-a-family-memoir/

"Chess Trial" Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood

March 11, 2024 by Lawrence Wood

https://www.cartoonstock.com/blog/chess-trial-caption-contest-commentary-with-lawrence-wood/

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Losing WaPo contract's effect on Michael de Adder's finances?

Was the Post's contract 3/4 of Michael's yearly income? He seems to say it was in today's THE deEP STATE : The political artwork of Michael de Adder newsletter.

"Last month I lost my biggest client. It left me with a 25% (sic) of my income intact.

This month my second biggest client is applying for bankrupcy protection. I'm not sure where this leaves me yet. Not in a great place."

March 17: Irish Book Day: Free Irish Comic Books at Fantom Comics

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Our Long-Standing St. Patrick's Tradition: Irish Book Day

Expanding on our long tradition of providing Washington, D.C. with free Irish literature on St. Patrick's Day, this year Solas Nua is delighted to partner with Fantom Comics for an afternoon of discovering, sharing, and discussing new graphic works by Irish authors. We are working with Irish comic artists and writers to bring you the best of visual storytelling from Ireland.

Our team warmly invites you to join us at Irish Book Day to grab your free Irish Book Day package, including digital access to multiple graphic novels from amazing Irish authors, as well as a physical copy of one of the Guardian's Best Graphic Novels of 2022: Luke Healy's The Con Artists.

When: Sunday, March 17th,

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST.

Where: 2010 P Street NW, 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20036

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/14/2024

Thursday, March 14, 2024

audio Maurice Vellekoop — I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together - with Chip Kidd — at Union Market

March 23: SIGNALS Vol. 2 BOOK LAUNCH w/ NIKA! at Fantom Comics

7 pm tonight: Silver Spring Comics art gallery show

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/13/2024

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Artomatic on hold

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/12/2024

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Losing WaPo contract's effect on Michael de Adder's finances?

March 17: Irish Book Day: Free Irish Comic Books at Fantom Comics

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