This Saturday – “Graphic Content: A Conversation with Five DC Area Graphic Storytellers”
Posted by Mike Rhode on WCP Arts Desk Jun. 25, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Weldon on Megan Kelso
'Artichoke Tales': Smart. Nuanced. Deeply Imagined. And Cute As All Get-Out.
by Glen Weldon
June 23, 2010
by Glen Weldon
June 23, 2010
American Library Association's comics events
Graphic Novel Reporter has a pretty comprehensive list of what's going on at the librarian's annual con this weekend. Courtesy of Top Shelf, I'll be able to stop into the exhibit floor, and will try to have a report on Sunday.
Takoma Park librarian on the great Jules Feiffer
Kids' books keep filling Jules Feiffer's radar screen
By KAREN MACPHERSON, Scripps Howard News Service
06/23/2010
By KAREN MACPHERSON, Scripps Howard News Service
06/23/2010
Futurama and Dan Nadel articles in Express
They've both been linked to here, but the AP article on Futurama and the Dan Nadel interview in the Express are both in the hard copy of the paper today.
Ben Claassen III interview up at City Paper
Ben will also be attending the DC Public Library talk at 1 pm on Sat.
Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat with Washington City Paper's Ben Claassen III
Posted by Mike Rhode on Jun. 23, 2010 at 02:22 pm
Posted by Mike Rhode on Jun. 23, 2010 at 02:22 pm
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
John Gallagher interview sort of online
School Library Journal's been bought out and changed its website, so this is a link to the cached version.
Wildsmith, Snow
Interview: Rich Faber and John Gallagher
June 18th, 2010
Wildsmith, Snow
Interview: Rich Faber and John Gallagher
June 18th, 2010
Politics and Prose featured in NY Times
Politics and Prose, an independent bookstore in Washington, is up for sale, and literary and political figures have indicated an interest in buying it.
Another Dan Nadel interview is on the Express site
Written by Express contributor Stephen M. Deusner
June 23 2010
This one focuses more on the new book than mine did.
Toy Story 3 reviewed in Gazette free paper
Edwards, Jordan. 2010.
Third time's a charm for Disney / Pixar's 'Toy Story'.
Montgomery County Gazette (June 23): C-7.
June 26: New, Improved! Graphic Content, now with additional cartoonists
Wires got crossed, and Ben Classen got left off the announcement, but regular readers of the Express (he does spot illos) and the City Paper (he does Dirtfarm and all kinds of stuff) can now ask about Fappy the Seal's true role in humor. And Matt "Trickster" Dembicki has said on Facebook that he'll be attending in the audience.
I'll be moderating this, and Shannon "G.I. Joe" Gallant, Matt "Politico" Wuerker, Andrew "Trickster" Cohen, Evan "DC Conspiracy" Keeling and Ben "Dirtfarm" Classen will be speaking on creating comics.
Event: Graphic Content: A Conversation with Five DC Area Graphic Storytellers
Start Time: Saturday, June 26 at 1:00pm
End Time: Saturday, June 26 at 2:30pm
Where: Northwest One Neighborhood Library
155 L St, NW @ New Jersey Avenue
Start Time: Saturday, June 26 at 1:00pm
End Time: Saturday, June 26 at 2:30pm
Where: Northwest One Neighborhood Library
155 L St, NW @ New Jersey Avenue
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=130811430278136&mid=280312cG40206d0eG1a637daG7
Futurama article in today's Examiner
It's online too., although I prefer the paper version.
Back to the future with new 'Futurama episodes [online title: It's back to the future with sci-fi toon 'Futurama,' returning fresh on Comedy Central]
By: FRAZIER MOORE / Associated Press
Washington Examiner (June 23 2010): 19
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
OT: Beyond the... Comics
Some papers are experimenting this week with a syndicated animated cartoon - Beyond the... Comics including the Tri-City Herald. I haven't had a chance to watch them yet, but I don't see why this syndication model can't work.
There's not much on the Herald site - just these two sentences -
Comics: Something old, something new
By Ken Robertson, Herald Executive Editor
A tidbit of comics history arrived in this morning’s mail just as the Herald website debuted something that may become a part of comics future — a weeklong series of animated comics.
They’re appearing for one week only on the Herald website and the websites of the San Francisco Chronicle, Miami Herald, Idaho Statesman, Monterey Herald, Houston Chronicle and SeattlePI.com.
There's not much on the Herald site - just these two sentences -
Comics: Something old, something new
By Ken Robertson, Herald Executive Editor
A tidbit of comics history arrived in this morning’s mail just as the Herald website debuted something that may become a part of comics future — a weeklong series of animated comics.
They’re appearing for one week only on the Herald website and the websites of the San Francisco Chronicle, Miami Herald, Idaho Statesman, Monterey Herald, Houston Chronicle and SeattlePI.com.
Librarian from Takoma Park, MD has another list of comics for kids
Children's Corner: Graphic novels for youngsters that rise above kid stuff
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
By Karen MacPherson, Scripps Howard News Service
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
By Karen MacPherson, Scripps Howard News Service
Dan Nadel interview up at Wash City Paper
He'll be speaking at Politics and Prose on Sat at 6 pm about Art In Time, his new anthology of forgetten classic comic book art. I'm planning on going. In the meantime, read his thoughts here -
June 26: Graphic Content: A Conversation with Four DC Area Graphic Storytellers repost
I'll be moderating this, and Shannon "G.I. Joe" Gallant, Matt "Politico" Wuerker, Andrew "Trickster" Cohen and Evan "DC Conspiracy" Keeling will be speaking on creating comics.
Event: Graphic Content: A Conversation with Four DC Area Graphic Storytellers
Start Time: Saturday, June 26 at 1:00pm
End Time: Saturday, June 26 at 2:30pm
Where: Northwest One Neighborhood Library
155 L St, NW @ New Jersey Avenue
Start Time: Saturday, June 26 at 1:00pm
End Time: Saturday, June 26 at 2:30pm
Where: Northwest One Neighborhood Library
155 L St, NW @ New Jersey Avenue
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=130811430278136&mid=280312cG40206d0eG1a637daG7
Monday, June 21, 2010
Today - Weingartens' chat on 'Barney and Clyde' at noon
Weingartens discuss 'Barney and Clyde'
Gene and Dan Weingarten
Comic strip writers
Monday, June 21, 2010; 12:00 PM
Dan and Gene Weingarten discuss their new comic strip, Barney and Clyde, about the unlikely friendship between a homeless man and a billionaire.
Gene and Dan Weingarten
Comic strip writers
Monday, June 21, 2010; 12:00 PM
Dan and Gene Weingarten discuss their new comic strip, Barney and Clyde, about the unlikely friendship between a homeless man and a billionaire.
Comic Riffs poll on Barney and Clyde
Defend That 'Toon: Does 'BARNEY & CLYDE' spark a billion laughs -- or bum you out?
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog June 21, 2010
Since they're still setting up their cast, I don't see why anyone's even considering how good it is yet. I think it needs 6 months before you can really decide.
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog June 21, 2010
Since they're still setting up their cast, I don't see why anyone's even considering how good it is yet. I think it needs 6 months before you can really decide.
Beeler X 2
He may have been lacking in the paper last week, but Nate Beeler was certainly the media star.
David-Wasting-Paper caught up with him - Nate Beeler - Cartoonist Survey #135, June 21, 2010
as did Daryl Cagle - Video: Nate Beeler at the 2010 AAEC Convention, By Daryl Cagle, June 20th, 2010
(Cagle tip from Rob Tornoe who has just launched his Laugh magazine - subscribe today! I did)
David-Wasting-Paper caught up with him - Nate Beeler - Cartoonist Survey #135, June 21, 2010
as did Daryl Cagle - Video: Nate Beeler at the 2010 AAEC Convention, By Daryl Cagle, June 20th, 2010
(Cagle tip from Rob Tornoe who has just launched his Laugh magazine - subscribe today! I did)
April 23: Joe Wos at Manassas Library
Wednesday at 3 p.m. cartoonist and storyteller Joe Wos will give a program at the Central Community Library. Wos is the founder of Pittsburgh's Toonseum. Here's the original link.
Weingartens' chat on Barney and Clyde live now
The preloaded post didn't pop up, but you've got 10 minutes left to ask questions at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2010/06/18/DI2010061802447.html
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Brian Truitt reviews Spider-Man comic
Spidey's the prey in 'Grim Hunt' saga
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY June 17 2010
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY June 17 2010
Nate Beeler coming up on David-Wasting-Paper blog
I would imagine Nate Beeler's interview will be posted on Monday.
Also, check out this cool feature on The Barker Character, Comic and Cartoon Museum which just went on my list of places to visit soon.
Also, check out this cool feature on The Barker Character, Comic and Cartoon Museum which just went on my list of places to visit soon.
American's Next Great Cartoonist Zachary Snyder profiled by his local paper
'Missed the Boat' cartoonist among cartoon contest finalists
Staten Island Advance June 20, 2010
Staten Island Advance June 20, 2010
Post on Apple's cartoon problems and Ted Widmer's cartoon interests
There's nothing much new in this article for those who regularly read about comics, but it's a nice summary -
Apple lightens up on some nudity apps
By Kevin Kelleher
Washington Post June 20, 2010; G03
and this had a throwaway notice that the subject "enjoyed a lifelong love affair with cartoons" in this -
Ted Widmer: A short biography of a former speechwriter
Washington Post June 20, 2010; BW09
The Book World reappeared briefly today, and had a very nice cover by Izhar Cohen of a man blowing up a book at the beach for his kids and another one of a private detective with words blowing over him.
Apple lightens up on some nudity apps
By Kevin Kelleher
Washington Post June 20, 2010; G03
and this had a throwaway notice that the subject "enjoyed a lifelong love affair with cartoons" in this -
Ted Widmer: A short biography of a former speechwriter
Washington Post June 20, 2010; BW09
The Book World reappeared briefly today, and had a very nice cover by Izhar Cohen of a man blowing up a book at the beach for his kids and another one of a private detective with words blowing over him.
Weingarten Barney & Clyde article in today's Post
This article appeared online days ago, but is in today's Style section.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Zadzooks on Jonah Hex and Spawn
Zadzooks: Comic book reviews, Jonah Hex, Spawn Origins Collection and Devil
The good, the bad and the ugly
By Joseph Szadkowski
Washington Times June 18, 2010
The good, the bad and the ugly
By Joseph Szadkowski
Washington Times June 18, 2010
Chinese Disneyland leads to landgrabs, according to Post
Disneyland project in Shanghai spotlights forced evictions in China
By Keith B. Richburg
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, June 19, 2010; A08
By Keith B. Richburg
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, June 19, 2010; A08
Comics on the Rack, Quick Picks for Comics Due 06-23-10
COMICS ON THE RACK
Quick Picks for Comics Due 06-23-10
By John Judy
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #635 by Lotsa People. Now that they've killed that Spider-Woman nobody ever heard of it's the Kravens versus the Spiders! It's on!
AMERICAN VAMPIRE #4 by Scott Snyder, Stephen King and Rafael Albuquerque. Fangs will fly as Skinner and Pearl each bring it to their adversaries! No sparkling vampires here! Guaranteed and recommended!
ARCHIE: THE BEST OF DAN DeCARLO, VOL.1 HC by DeCarlo. Great all-ages material from the ARCHIE veteran and creator of Josie and the Pussycats. Recommended.
ARTICHOKE TALES HC written and drawn by Megan Kelso. A multi-generational fantasy epic about people with artichoke leaves for hair. Pretty and goes great with melted butter. From Fantagraphics.
AVENGERS #2 by Brian Michael Bendis and John Romita Jr. Why is Wonder Man being such a jerk to the Avengers? Is the whole "hippie haircut/being made of Kirby dots thing" finally getting to him?
BATMAN ARKHAM ASYLUM: MADNESS HC written and drawn by Sam Keith. In which we spend 24 hours in Gotham City's notorious nut-hatch with our tour guide Mr. Keith. Recommended.
BATMAN: RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE #3 of 6 by Grant Morrison and Yanick Paquette. This issue: Bat-Pirate! Highly recommended!
BEASTS OF BURDEN: ANIMAL RITES HC by Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson. A funny-animal adventure with some blood and cussing. Funny because it's Dorkin. Beautiful because it's Thompson. You want this. For teens and up.
BOOK OF MR. NATURAL HC written and drawn by Robert Crumb. Featuring the best of Crumb's iconic underground hero. Another winner from Fantagraphics.
DETECTIVE COMICS #866 by Dennis O'Neil and Dustin Ngyuen. Legendary Bat-scribe O'Neil takes us on a journey through Dick Grayson's career as Robin and the new Dark Knight! Gotta look!
FANTASTIC FOUR #580 by Jonathan Hickman and Neil Edwards. Arcade! Impossible Man! Swedish nannies! It's kitchen sink time at the Baxter Building! Nuff said!
GARTH ENNIS BATTLEFIELDS #7 of 9 by Ennis and Russ Braun. Another BATTLEFIELDS character returns. This time it's Lt. Anna Kharkova from the earlier "Night Witches." The Soviet pilot is looking to get back in action against the Nazis, since the alternative is staying on the ground to face Stalin's secret police. Highly recommended.
GREEN ARROW #1 by J.T. Krul and Diogenes Neves. Ollie Queen is back in every way, ready to rid the Star City forest of all manner of ne'er do well, no-goodnik and brigand!
HULK #23 by Jeph Loeb, Ed McGuinness and Lotsa Other Artists. Because it takes a team of artists to draw the super-duper secret origin of the Red Hulk! No milk-sops!
INCORRUPTIBLE #7 by Mark Waid and Jean Diaz. Walking the straight and narrow has never been harder for Max Damage, especially since he keeps slipping on all the blood…. Recommended.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #4 by Keith Giffen, Judd Winick and Aaron Lopresti. So far the misfits of the DCU are getting their watches wound by their former benefactor-turned-evil Maxwell Lord. But the new Blue Beetle's in the picture and things could change. Very decent super-stuff.
KEVIN SMITH'S GREEN HORNET #5 by Smith and Jonathan Lau. The all-new Green Hornet is on the job! Unfortunately he's got a ton of stuff to learn and everyone wants to kill him. Tough gig.
LEGION OF SUPERHEROES #2 by Paul Levitz and Yildiray Cinar. Missing children and Green Lanterns! The drama don't stop in the 31st century ruckus house we call the LSH!
NAMORA ONE-SHOT by Jeff Parker and Sara Pichelli. Spoiler: Don't let the cover fool you! Namora is NOT dying in the BP oil slick! She's just resting!
PREVIEWS by Diamond and Marvel Comics. Your back to school comics shopping begins here!
SEA BEAR AND GRIZZLY SHARK #1 by Ryan Ottley and Jason Howard. Image Comics was founded to publish stuff like this.
SUPERMAN #700 by Everyone. Tons of tales by Super-scribes of recent yore, tying up loose ends and running out fresh line. See where new Supes author J. Michael Straczynski is looking to take Earth's greatest hero! Highly recommended.
THUNDERBOLTS #145 by Jeff Parker and Kev Walker. Luke Cage's new Thunderbolts must defeat the girl known as "Troll!" And the internets will be better for it!
ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS 2 #4 by Mark Millar and Leinil Francis Yu. Time for Ultimate Ghost Rider to get his! And… is that Zombie-Spidey I see?
WOLVERINE: WEAPON X #14 by Jason Aaron and Ron Garney. Claws! Deathlok's got claws! Big, light saber-lookin' ones too! Recommended.
X-FACTOR #206 by Peter David and Valentine DeLandro. The whole team's back together to put a big smack on the haters! Embiggened fight!
X-MEN LEGACY#237 by Mike Carey, Adi Granov and Greg Land. Big time-traveling X-crossover event continues! Nightcrawler still dead!
ZATANNA #2 by Paul Dini and Stephane Roux. The most powerful magician ever to wear fishnets must duke it out in her dreams with an evil imp! It's hard out there for an imp! Gotta look!
Friday, June 18, 2010
July 10: Matt Dembicki at Hooray for Kids bookstore
Local graphic artist Matt Dembicki (editor of "Trickster: Native American Tales, A Graphic Collection") is giving a workshop for kids 7 and up on drawing and putting together a comic book. Kids will learn the basics—creating a character, developing a story, and laying out a page using various tricks of the trade. Participants will make their own mini-comics to take home. The workshop is Saturday, July 10, at 3 p.m., and folks should call (703-548-4092) or e-mail (info@hooray4books.com) to make a reservation.
Hooray for Kids
An Independent Children's Bookstore
1555 King St. Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Ph. 703-548-4092 Fax 703-548-4094
Hours M-Sat. 10-6 Sun 11-4
Hooray for Kids
An Independent Children's Bookstore
1555 King St. Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Ph. 703-548-4092 Fax 703-548-4094
Hours M-Sat. 10-6 Sun 11-4
Comic Riffs interviews Toy Story 3 writer
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog June 17, 2010
June 19: Terry Flippo Graphic Novel Launch Event at Beyond Comics
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Weingarten on Barney and Clyde strip
I think this just appeared online yesterday -
Gene and Dan Weingarten, drawn together by their comic strip, 'Barney & Clyde'
By Gene Weingarten
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, June 17, 2010; 11:31 PM
By Gene Weingarten
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, June 17, 2010; 11:31 PM
There's a photo section -
And on Monday they're having a chat -
Weingartens discuss 'Barney and Clyde'
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Gene and Dan Weingarten
Comic strip writers Monday, June 21, 2010; 12:00 PM
Dan and Gene Weingarten discuss their new comic strip, Barney and Clyde, about the unlikely friendship between a homeless man and a billionaire.
Post on Jonah Hex, Air Doll and Toy Story 3
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, June 18, 2010; C03
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, June 18, 2010; C03
This Japanese movie is based on manga by Yoshiie Goda -
Movie review: 'Air Doll' slowly loses steam
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, June 18, 2010; WE27
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, June 18, 2010; WE27
This is based on two previous movies -
By Ann Hornaday
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, June 18, 2010; WE25
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, June 18, 2010; WE25
Examiner on Toy Story 3
Whatever your age, this 'Toy Story' is a good time
Sally Kline
Washington Examiner Movie Critic
June 18, 2010
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/lifestyle/movies/Whatever-your-age_-this-_Toy-Story_-is-a-good-time-96587569.html
Sally Kline
Washington Examiner Movie Critic
June 18, 2010
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/lifestyle/movies/Whatever-your-age_-this-_Toy-Story_-is-a-good-time-96587569.html
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Cavna BEARds Pixar in their den
Comic Riffs exposes a Toy Story 3 ad campaign via faked commercials at Was Pixar behind that viral bear ad? The 'TOY STORY 3' writer talks, By Michael Cavna, June 17, 2010.
Crackin' good work, Michael.
(Sorry about that title pun).
Crackin' good work, Michael.
(Sorry about that title pun).
PR: Swann Foundation Fellowship Awards Announced
Library of Congress
101 Independence Avenue SE
Washington DC 20540
June 17, 2010
Swann Foundation Announces Awards for 2010-2011
The Caroline and Erwin Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon, administered by the Library of Congress, announces fellowship awards to two applicants for the academic year 2010-2011: Leora Maltz-Leca and Jeffreen M. Hayes.
Because of an unusually large number of strong applications, the foundation's advisory board did not award a single fellowship this year but instead decided to support two applicants' projects with smaller awards.
Maltz-Leca, an assistant professor of contemporary art, history of art and visual culture at the Rhode Island School of Design, will receive a fellowship to support her post-doctoral research on her dissertation titled "William Kentridge: Process as Metaphor and Other Doubtful Enterprises." In her proposed book project, she will analyze the animated cartoons of Kentridge, a South African artist born in 1955, whom she credits largely with bringing drawing in general—and the drawing of cartoons in particular—to the forefront of contemporary international art.
Kentridge is well-known for a signature creative process that he describes as "stone age." In this process, Kentridge continuously draws and erases schematic subjects on a single charcoal drawing, all the time taking photographs of his changing drawing. He then films his photographic records and, thereby, produces film narratives that often feature his stock characters Soho Teitelbaum and Felix Eckstein, both caricatures of apartheid-era stereotypes. Such figures can be seen to stem from earlier European models of political caricature.
Maltz-Leca aims to explore Kentridge's relationship to the aesthetics of cartooning in general and to 19th and 20th century European political cartoonists represented in the Library's strong collections of cartoon drawings and prints. The sequential-mode and serial approach that characterizes Kentridge's creative process, his early cartoon strips of action figures and his numerous flipbooks all affirm technical parallels with cartoon art.
Hayes, a doctoral candidate in American studies at the College of William and Mary, will receive a fellowship to support her proposed investigation into African American cartoonists who challenge and broaden notions of blackness while commenting on political and social structures in white America.
African American cartoonists from 1930-2009 who have been selected for her study include Oliver W. Harrington (1912-1995), E. Simms Campbell (1906-1971), Brumsic Brandon (born in 1927), Keith Knight (born in 1966), Darrin Bell (born in 1975) and Aaron McGruder (born in 1974). These artists represent pioneers in cartoon and comic art as well as emerging contemporary creators in the field.
Hayes' project will provide a contextual framework for her dissertation titled "Real Talk: Interrogations of Blackness and Whiteness in African American Post-Soul Visual and Popular Culture," which focuses particularly on McGruder.
During the next academic year, Maltz-Leca and Hayes will conduct research primarily in the rich holdings of graphic art of the Library's Prints and Photographs Division.
New York advertising executive Erwin Swann (1906 1973) established the Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon in 1967. An avid collector, Swann assembled a large group of original drawings by more than 500 artists, spanning two centuries, which his estate bequeathed to the Library of Congress in the 1970s. Swann's original purpose was to build a collection of original drawings by significant creators of humorous and satiric art and to encourage the study of original cartoon and caricature drawings as works of art. The foundation's support of research and academic publication is carried out in part through a program of fellowships.
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PR10-151
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ISSN: 0731-3527
International Ink: Demo, Smile, and Moving Pictures reviews up at City Paper
Posted by Mike Rhode
Washington City Paper's Arts Desk blog Jun. 17, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
American's Next Great Cartoonist top 10 posted, and Joe Sutliff is among them
The Post's American's Next Great Cartoonist contest top 10 finalists is posted, and NOVA's own Joe Sutliff is among them. I interviewed Joe for the City Paper recently.
The main page is here and the top 10 page is here.
Gag cartoonists Bob Erskine and Thomas Mullany, as well as Olivia Walch are also from this area, and Richard Thompson likes Dave Mitchell's strip.
The main page is here and the top 10 page is here.
Gag cartoonists Bob Erskine and Thomas Mullany, as well as Olivia Walch are also from this area, and Richard Thompson likes Dave Mitchell's strip.
Cavna on Ulysses v. Apple
The Plump Irony: Come Bloomsday, Apple admits mistake over 'Ulysses' app
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog June 16, 2010
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog June 16, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
PR: : The 2010 Baltimore Comic-Con Announces More Guests!
The 2010 Baltimore Comic-Con Announces More Publishers, Guests!
Baltimore, Maryland - March 19, 2010 - The Baltimore Comic-Con is proud to announce the most recent set of publishers and guests for the 2010 convention. This August, we will welcome Dark Horse Comics, IDW, and Top Shelf Comix to Baltimore, joining already-announced publishers Image Comics, Boom! Studios, and Top Cow Productions.
Additionally, come and meet new and returning guests Tom Brevoort (Executive Editor, Marvel Comics), Bernard Chang (Prince of Persia), Sean Chen (Nova), Mark Chiarello (Editor, DC Comics), Mike Choi (X-Force), Shane Davis (Superman: Earth One), Francesco Francavilla (The Green Hornet: Year One), Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (Wednesday Comics), Sterling Gates (Supergirl), Bryan J.L. Glass (Mice Templar), Jonathan Hickman (Fantastic Four), Greg Horn (Green Lantern), Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman), Jamal Igle (Supergirl), Georges Jeanty (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Denis Kitchen (Oddly Compelling Art of Denis Kitchen), Barry Kitson (Iron Man 2 Prequel), Greg LaRocque (The Exiled), Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon), Steve Lieber (Underground), Luna Brothers (The Sword), David Mack (Kabuki), Ron Marz (Witchblade), Mike McKone (Avengers Academy), Bob McLeod (New Mutants Forever), Mark Morales (Siege), Chris Moreno (Toy Story), Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), Jeff Parker (Thunderbolts), Lauren Perry (Blank-ees), David Petersen (Mouse Guard), Brandon Peterson (Ultimate Extinction), Chris Pitzer (Publisher, Adhouse Books), Paul Pope (Wednesday Comics), Jack Purcell (Gotham City Sirens), Mike Raicht (The Stuff of Legend), Tom Raney (Black Widow: Deadly Origin), Chris Roberson (I, Zombi), Budd Root (Cavewoman), Don Rosa (Uncle Scrooge), Craig Rousseau (Marvel Her-Oes), Jim Rugg (Afrodisiac), Tim Sale courtesy of Hero Initiative (Captain America White), Ian Sattler (Editor, DC Comics), Stuart Sayger (Bram Stoker's Death Ship), Bob Schreck (Jurassic Park), Jim Shooter (Magnus, Robot Fighter), Andy Smith (WildC.A.T.S.), John K. Snyder III (The A-Team: Shotgun Wedding), Allison Sohn (Star Wars sketchcard artist), Billy Tan (Shadowland), Ben Templesmith sponsored by Laughing Ogre Comics (Choker), Herb Trimpe (Incredible Hulk), Dexter Vines (Ultimate Avengers), Neil Vokes (Superman Adventures), Matt Wagner (The Green Hornet: Year One), Bernie Wrightson (Swamp Thing), and Chrissie Zullo (Cinderella: From Fabletown With Love).
"Our guest list is really picking up momentum now," said Marc Nathan, promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con. "We're happy to be adding guests from past years and welcoming new ones this year too. We are especially proud to welcome new guests Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Jonathan Hickman this year, since we know that they will fit in with our great group of returning guests. If you are a comic book fan, you will want to be in Baltimore in August! Needless to say, we're thrilled to welcome the Adhouse, Dark Horse, IDW, and Top Shelf crews back, and look forward to hearing what all of their latest and greatest projects will be."
Guests previously announced include: Mike and Laura Allred (Madman), Sergio Aragones (Groo), Ivan Brandon (Nemesis: The Imposters), Jim Calafiore (Secret Six), Eric Canete (New Avengers: Luke Cage), Howard Chaykin (Black Kiss), Cliff Chiang (Greendale), Frank Cho (Ultimate Comics New Ultimates), Steve Conley (Star Trek Omnibus: The Original Series), Amanda Conner (Power Girl), Dan DiDio (The Outsiders, Co-Publisher, DC Comics), Al Feldstein (MAD Magazine), Ron Garney (Wolverine: Weapon X), Michael Golden (Marvel 1602: Spider-Man), Cully Hamner (Detective Comics), Dean Haspiel (ACT-I-VATE), Geoff Johns (Blackest Night, Chief Creative Officer, DC Comics), J.G. Jones (DC Universe Legacies), Rich Koslowski (BB Wolf and the 3 LPs), Laura Martin (Girl Comics), Todd McFarlane (Spawn), Mark McKenna (Banana Tail), Terry Moore (Echo, SiP), Phil Noto (Avengers: The Origin), Ryan Ottley (Invincible), Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex), Eric Powell (The Goon), James Robinson (Justice League of America), Stephane Roux (Zatanna), Louise Simonson (X-Factor Forever), Walter Simonson (Thor), Jim Starlin (Dreadstar), Brian Stelfreeze (The Authority: The Lost Year), Karl Story (Zatanna), Mark Texeira (X-Men: Origins), Billy Tucci (Shi), Doug Wagner (World of Warcraft: Horde), Mark Waid (Irredeemable, Editor-in-Chief, Boom! Studios), Marv Wolfman (New Teen Titans), and John Workman (Heavy Metal).
In coming weeks, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found at our website (http://www.baltimorecomiccon.com/), Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/baltimorecomics), Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/baltimorecomiccon), MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/baltimorecomics), and ComicSpace (http://www.comicspace.com/baltimorecomicon) pages.
This year's Baltimore Comic-Con will be held August 28-29, 2010. Convention hours are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The ceremony and banquet for the Harvey Awards will be held Saturday night, August 28th.
Contact Information
Please use the following e-mail addresses to contact the Baltimore Comic-Con:
press@baltimorecomiccon.com - for any general press inquiries or to be added to our PR distribution
promoter@baltimorecomiccon.com - for requesting exhibitor, publisher, and Artist Alley applications
registrar@baltimorecomiccon.com - for inquiries about submitted registrations
harveys@baltimorecomiccon.com - for communications regarding the Harvey Awards ceremony and banquet
general@baltimorecomiccon.com - for general Baltimore Comic-Con inquiries
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 11th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held August 28-29, 2010. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 5 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.
Baltimore, Maryland - March 19, 2010 - The Baltimore Comic-Con is proud to announce the most recent set of publishers and guests for the 2010 convention. This August, we will welcome Dark Horse Comics, IDW, and Top Shelf Comix to Baltimore, joining already-announced publishers Image Comics, Boom! Studios, and Top Cow Productions.
Additionally, come and meet new and returning guests Tom Brevoort (Executive Editor, Marvel Comics), Bernard Chang (Prince of Persia), Sean Chen (Nova), Mark Chiarello (Editor, DC Comics), Mike Choi (X-Force), Shane Davis (Superman: Earth One), Francesco Francavilla (The Green Hornet: Year One), Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (Wednesday Comics), Sterling Gates (Supergirl), Bryan J.L. Glass (Mice Templar), Jonathan Hickman (Fantastic Four), Greg Horn (Green Lantern), Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman), Jamal Igle (Supergirl), Georges Jeanty (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Denis Kitchen (Oddly Compelling Art of Denis Kitchen), Barry Kitson (Iron Man 2 Prequel), Greg LaRocque (The Exiled), Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon), Steve Lieber (Underground), Luna Brothers (The Sword), David Mack (Kabuki), Ron Marz (Witchblade), Mike McKone (Avengers Academy), Bob McLeod (New Mutants Forever), Mark Morales (Siege), Chris Moreno (Toy Story), Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), Jeff Parker (Thunderbolts), Lauren Perry (Blank-ees), David Petersen (Mouse Guard), Brandon Peterson (Ultimate Extinction), Chris Pitzer (Publisher, Adhouse Books), Paul Pope (Wednesday Comics), Jack Purcell (Gotham City Sirens), Mike Raicht (The Stuff of Legend), Tom Raney (Black Widow: Deadly Origin), Chris Roberson (I, Zombi), Budd Root (Cavewoman), Don Rosa (Uncle Scrooge), Craig Rousseau (Marvel Her-Oes), Jim Rugg (Afrodisiac), Tim Sale courtesy of Hero Initiative (Captain America White), Ian Sattler (Editor, DC Comics), Stuart Sayger (Bram Stoker's Death Ship), Bob Schreck (Jurassic Park), Jim Shooter (Magnus, Robot Fighter), Andy Smith (WildC.A.T.S.), John K. Snyder III (The A-Team: Shotgun Wedding), Allison Sohn (Star Wars sketchcard artist), Billy Tan (Shadowland), Ben Templesmith sponsored by Laughing Ogre Comics (Choker), Herb Trimpe (Incredible Hulk), Dexter Vines (Ultimate Avengers), Neil Vokes (Superman Adventures), Matt Wagner (The Green Hornet: Year One), Bernie Wrightson (Swamp Thing), and Chrissie Zullo (Cinderella: From Fabletown With Love).
"Our guest list is really picking up momentum now," said Marc Nathan, promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con. "We're happy to be adding guests from past years and welcoming new ones this year too. We are especially proud to welcome new guests Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Jonathan Hickman this year, since we know that they will fit in with our great group of returning guests. If you are a comic book fan, you will want to be in Baltimore in August! Needless to say, we're thrilled to welcome the Adhouse, Dark Horse, IDW, and Top Shelf crews back, and look forward to hearing what all of their latest and greatest projects will be."
Guests previously announced include: Mike and Laura Allred (Madman), Sergio Aragones (Groo), Ivan Brandon (Nemesis: The Imposters), Jim Calafiore (Secret Six), Eric Canete (New Avengers: Luke Cage), Howard Chaykin (Black Kiss), Cliff Chiang (Greendale), Frank Cho (Ultimate Comics New Ultimates), Steve Conley (Star Trek Omnibus: The Original Series), Amanda Conner (Power Girl), Dan DiDio (The Outsiders, Co-Publisher, DC Comics), Al Feldstein (MAD Magazine), Ron Garney (Wolverine: Weapon X), Michael Golden (Marvel 1602: Spider-Man), Cully Hamner (Detective Comics), Dean Haspiel (ACT-I-VATE), Geoff Johns (Blackest Night, Chief Creative Officer, DC Comics), J.G. Jones (DC Universe Legacies), Rich Koslowski (BB Wolf and the 3 LPs), Laura Martin (Girl Comics), Todd McFarlane (Spawn), Mark McKenna (Banana Tail), Terry Moore (Echo, SiP), Phil Noto (Avengers: The Origin), Ryan Ottley (Invincible), Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex), Eric Powell (The Goon), James Robinson (Justice League of America), Stephane Roux (Zatanna), Louise Simonson (X-Factor Forever), Walter Simonson (Thor), Jim Starlin (Dreadstar), Brian Stelfreeze (The Authority: The Lost Year), Karl Story (Zatanna), Mark Texeira (X-Men: Origins), Billy Tucci (Shi), Doug Wagner (World of Warcraft: Horde), Mark Waid (Irredeemable, Editor-in-Chief, Boom! Studios), Marv Wolfman (New Teen Titans), and John Workman (Heavy Metal).
In coming weeks, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found at our website (http://www.baltimorecomiccon.com/), Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/baltimorecomics), Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/baltimorecomiccon), MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/baltimorecomics), and ComicSpace (http://www.comicspace.com/baltimorecomicon) pages.
This year's Baltimore Comic-Con will be held August 28-29, 2010. Convention hours are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The ceremony and banquet for the Harvey Awards will be held Saturday night, August 28th.
Contact Information
Please use the following e-mail addresses to contact the Baltimore Comic-Con:
press@baltimorecomiccon.com - for any general press inquiries or to be added to our PR distribution
promoter@baltimorecomiccon.com - for requesting exhibitor, publisher, and Artist Alley applications
registrar@baltimorecomiccon.com - for inquiries about submitted registrations
harveys@baltimorecomiccon.com - for communications regarding the Harvey Awards ceremony and banquet
general@baltimorecomiccon.com - for general Baltimore Comic-Con inquiries
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 11th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held August 28-29, 2010. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 5 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.
OT: Al Capp notes - what do they all mean?
Don K has sent me some handwritten notes by Al Capp, but I can't help him figuring out what the topic is. Capp's strip was Li'l Abner, which as he aged, was ghosted by people like Frank Frazetta. Capp also moved across the political spectrum from high liberal to arch conservative.
Don writes, "I will be much interested in what you make of all this... maybe it will make more sense to you (or to somebody)."
If anyone has any idea what Capp's writing about, please post in the comments.
Don writes, "I will be much interested in what you make of all this... maybe it will make more sense to you (or to somebody)."
If anyone has any idea what Capp's writing about, please post in the comments.
Animated "JC" cartoon protested before it's even started.
Religious coalition accuses Comedy Central of bad faith
By Lisa de Moraes
Washington Post Friday, June 4, 2010; C04
I'm still catching up from Heroes Con.
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