Thursday, February 24, 2011
Donna Lewis profiled in Baltimore Sun
Homeland Security with a sense of humor
Federal lawyer from Baltimore moonlights with a newly syndicated comic strip
By Laura Vozzella, The Baltimore Sun February 23, 2011
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-vozzella-reply-all-comic-20110223,0,7839124.story
Jason Little interview prior to Saturday Big Planet Comics booksigning
Meet a Visiting Cartoonist: A Chat With Jason Little
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
The Shocking True Story behind "Team Cul de Sac"
By John R. Platt
Tonic February 23, 2011
http://www.tonic.com/article/comic-strip-fans-team-up-to-fight-parkinsons-disease/
Weldon and Cavna on Dwayne McDuffie
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog February 23, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/02/23/133988062/dwayne-mcduffie-rip-championed-diversity-among-champions
RIP, DWAYNE McDUFFIE: Shocked fans, friends mourn the comics/animation force [UPDATED]
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 22 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/a_top_talent_remembered_rip_co.html
Nick Bertozzi interview prior to Feb 26th DC appearance
"Meet a Visiting Cartoonist: A Chat With Nick Bertozzi
by Mike Rhode on Feb. 23, 2011
Tonight, Politics and Prose bookgroup on City of Glass
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Buy Dark Horse Presents #1 for Finder, but you've got a choice of 3 covers.
DC's Carla Speed McNeil is in the comic, but if you buy Dark Horse Presents #1 for Finder, you've got a choice of 3 covers.
From the Dark Horse blog: http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/273/paul-pope-covers-dark-horse-presents-1-special-ult
Paul Pope covers Dark Horse Presents #1 with special ultra-rare variant cover!
Retailers who buy twenty copies of DHP #1 featuring the Chadwick cover, the Miller cover, or a combination of both will receive a copy of DHP #1 featuring the ultra-rare variant cover (available only while supplies last), signed by one of the book's iconic creators. For each additional twenty copies ordered, another ultra-rare variant edition will be received, and each will feature a new signature.
Fans and comic collectors, ask your local retailer about how to get a copy of this exclusive variant-cover issue!
The thrilling lead-in to DHP's relaunch continues today on the Dark Horse blog, when we'll reveal the two covers to issue #2. Be there!
Ben Hatke on his Politics and Prose appearance
Truitt on the Mission
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 22 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-22-TheMission_N.htm
March 29: Ben Katchor at the Corcoran
Ben Katchor is speaking at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m., $15.
It's been years since I saw him - at Politics and Prose? - but I recall him being a good speaker so I'll be going to this.
latebreaking Harvey Pekar: Conversations review
Harvey Pekar: Conversations
Jordana Hall
Shofar (Winter 2011; 29:2), p. 190-192
- in which Ms. Hall says in conclusion, "To those unfamiliar with American Splendor, Conversations is an excellent introduction to the comics and their creator. To fans of Pekar's work, the book provides insight into the author, his personal tastes, and his creative process. What is more, the conversations with his artist collaborators offer an inside look at the entire production process. Taken together the twenty-one interviews are informative and entertaining, with humorous outbursts from Joyce Brabner, who also gets her say in the later pieces. Harvey Pekar: Conversations is an important book for any scholar or enthusiast of comics."
Ahhh. Thank you Ms. Hall.
Josh Lyman sketches of the Shadow
Tim Kreider at Atomic Books in Baltimore this Friday
Click here for more information.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Baltimore Sun on Diamond Distributors
Pow! Bam! Kaboom! Are digital comics the hero or villain?
Timonium's Diamond Comic Distributors to experiment with digital comics distribution with retail partners
By Gus G. Sentementes, The Baltimore Sun February 21, 2011
http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/technology/bs-bz-diamond-comics-digital-20110221,0,1682110.story
Feb 23: Politics and Prose graphic novel bookgroup
Josh Lyman interview online at City Paper
by Mike Rhode on Feb. 21, 2011
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/02/21/meet-a-local-cartoonist-a-chat-with-josh-lyman/
Sunday, February 20, 2011
USA Today on the Rocketeer
By John Geddes, USA TODAY February 18 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-18-rocketeer-adventures18-ST_N.htm
Annapolis editor on response to dropping Peanuts
By TOM MARQUARDT
Februar 20 2011
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/opn/2011/02/20-14/Editors-Desk-Sherrod-case-may-extend-defamation-law-to-e-media-frontier.html
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Flugennock's latest'n'greatest
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=793
Note to my American readers: this cartoon requires an understanding of basic scientific principles. If in doubt, consult a high-school science teacher -- if he or she isn't busy pushing creationism in class.
Post on Disney cruises
By Andrea Sachs
Washington Post Staff Writer
February 20, 2011; F1, 7
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/18/AR2011021803459.html
PR: Beyond Comics military appreciation sale this weekend
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Zadzooks again on Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
Zadzooks: Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, Special Edition
Battles in hyper comic-book universe
By Joseph Szadkowski
The Washington Times February 17, 2011
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/feb/17/zadzooks-marvel-capcom-3-fate-two-worlds-special/
Hot Air blog likes Nate Beeler
Friday, February 18, 2011
Comic Riffs on latest cartoon kerfluffle
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs February 18 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/obama_nation_artist_decries_ms.html
Bethesda animation studio Pixeldust profiled
Owner of Bethesda studio has won 15 Emmys
by Lindsey Robbins
The Gazette Feb. 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Feb 26: Nick Bertozzi and Jason Little at Big Planet Comics Bethesda
Here's an interview with Bertozzi about his new book -
Bertozzi Brings "Lewis & Clark" to Comics
by Alex Dueben,
Comic Book Resources February 17 2011
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=30885
Artomatic Takes Flight!, says David Hagen
Also, David's posted his Team Cul de Sac artwork's completed version.
Carla Speed Mcneil interviewed online at Newsarama
By Chris Arrant, Newsarama 16 February 2011
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/finder-voice-dark-horse-interview-110216.html
February 25: MEGILLAT ESTHER: The Book of Esther exhibit opens
From Politics and Prose's newsletter:
Friday, February 25, 1 p.m. (Exhibit opens)
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue
600 I Street, NW
Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown
JT WALDMAN
MEGILLAT ESTHER: The Book of Esther (Jewish Publication Society of America, $22)
JT Waldman turns The Book of Esther, with its twisting plot, into an illustrative masterpiece. The graphic novel is brought to life in an exhibit with interactive elements and an invitation for visitors to take part in the creative process. Waldman is a comic book illustrator and interaction designer. He is currently working on his next graphic novel, which he designed with the late Harvey Pekar. This exhibit will be on view from Monday through Friday, February 25 - April 29 during open tour hours from 1-2 p.m. Waldman will be speaking at 6th in the City Shabbat on March 11. Click here for information about attending this service. Click here for more information about the exhibit. Click here for a Google Preview of the book and its art.
Ben Hatke had been at Politics and Prose this morning
For the record... and I assume they still have signed copies.
Thursday, February 17
Ben Hatke - Zita the Space Girl
10:30 a.m. In Hatke's exciting graphic novel, Zita hits a red button and launches her friend Joseph into space. She hits the button a second time and sends herself out to find Joseph. As she crosses the universe, Zita encounters monsters, alien friends, and strange situations. Zita is resourceful, funny, and determined to rescue Joseph and bring them both home. Ages 7-10
Matt Dembicki's Xoc picked up by Oni Press
City Paper's Best of DC poll opens
Weldon on comics, Mondello on Spider-Man musical
The Week In Comics: Palicki Is Prince, Spidey Gets Nubbly, Comics Are Doomed
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (February 17, 2011)
Mondello, Bob. 2011.
'Spider-Man': Don't Be So Quick To Write Off The Dark.
National Public Radio's All Things Considered (February 14).
Online at http://www.npr.org/2011/02/14/133653490/spider-man-dont-be-so-quick-to-write-off-the-dark and
http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2011/02/20110214_atc_11.mp3 and http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=133653490
'Spider-Man' Shrugs Off Critics' Venom
by Bob Mondello
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (February 16, 2011)
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/02/16/133814532/spider-man-shrugs-off-critics-venom
'No Ordinary Family' superhero tv show article in Examiner
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Comic Riffs talks to Stan Lee... because they CAN
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 16 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/stan_lee_reacts_to_big-screen.html
Washington-based NGO claims to have sent MLK comic book reprint to Egypt
MLK comic book lands in Egypt's Tahrir Square
By Shelia M. Poole
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution February 15 2011
http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/mlk-comic-book-lands-839857.html
2 books by local cartoonists debut today
Baltimore's Tim Kreider gave up his Baltimore City Paper cartoon gig, but Twilight of the Assholes a collection of his last cartoons is out from Fantagraphics. I love Kreider's work.
Post's Petri on the appeal of bookstores
The worst part about the Borders bankruptcy
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/compost/2011/02/the_worst_part_about_the_borde.html
Kung Fu Panda II, for the record UPDATED
Here's a press release about it, but it still doesn't explain what the Romans phrased as "who profits?"
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Truitt on Last Mortal
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 15 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-15-LastMortal_N.htm
PR: Tom Toles's Cartoon Caption Contest returns
The Tom Toles Cartoon Contest from The Washington Post returns! Here's how it works:
Editorial Cartoonist Toles has sketched a cartoon without a caption. To enter the contest, please post your suggestion caption(s) in the comment segment of the blog post below. You have until 11:59 p.m. ET on February 21.
Toles will read through all the entries and plans to announce a winner on Feb. 22. The prize is a print of that cartoon, signed by Tom Toles and including the caption suggested by the winner.
For the cartoon and official rules, go here: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/tomtoles/2011/02/tom_toless_cartoon_caption_con.html
Spongebob interviewed in Post, True Blood reviewed in Express
Mike Flugennock says, "I'm on Al Jazeera!"
(it's the February 15th blog page or this cartoon, if you're reading this months later)
Monday, February 14, 2011
Kill Shakespeare writers interviewed prior to Tuesday's Folger Library talk
by Mike Rhode on Feb. 14, 2011
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/02/14/a-chat-with-kill-shakespeare-writers-anthony-del-col-and-conor-mccreery/
Cartoon dog mural owner loses lawsuit
Wag More Dogs mural lawsuit dismissed
Ben Giles
Washington Examiner (February 14 2011).
online at http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2011/02/wag-more-dogs-mural-lawsuit-dismissed