Victory Comics: Local artists Jamie Rambo, Josh Lyman, Chris Scott, Elvin Hernandez, and Dustin Wilson will draw sketches in the shop throughout the day. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., 586 South Washington St., Falls Church.
Friday, May 06, 2011
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Free Comic Book Day articles in the City Paper
How to Spend Free Comic Book Day
by Mike Rhode on May. 5, 2011
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/05/05/how-to-spend-free-comic-book-day/
Free Comic Book Day in D.C. Saturday May 7
By Megan Arellano on May 6, 2011
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/40798/free-comic-book-day-in-dc-may-7/
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/05/05/how-to-spend-free-comic-book-day/
Free Comic Book Day in D.C. Saturday May 7
By Megan Arellano on May 6, 2011
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/40798/free-comic-book-day-in-dc-may-7/
Truitt on Free Comic Book Day and Flashpoint
Free Comic Book Day offers something for everyone
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY May 5 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-05-05-Free-Comic-Book-Day-online_N.htm
'Flashpoint': Not the DC heroes you know
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY May 5 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-05-05-Flashpoint05_ST_N.htm
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY May 5 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-05-05-Free-Comic-Book-Day-online_N.htm
'Flashpoint': Not the DC heroes you know
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY May 5 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-05-05-Flashpoint05_ST_N.htm
May 21: DC Anime Club cosplay parade
The press release seeking volunteers for the DC Anime Club cosplay parade is here.
Free Comic Book Day May 7th
From: Joel Pollack at Big Planet Comics
| Just wanted to remind everyone that next Saturday is Free Comic Book Day. The Thor movie opens on Friday, and Saturday is FCBD. We are really looking to FCBD, there are a lot really good free comes this year. So don't forget, Saturday, May 7th, Free Comic Book Day. See you Saturday. |
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Jeffrey Thompson's travel sketchbooks
I love these types of books.
6 new Team Cul de Sac cartoons online
Boy, you turn your back for a minute, and 6 more Team Cul de Sac cartoons have been added to the blog. Thanks to Terri Libenson, Brian Anderson, Jonathan Lemon, Jay Stephens, Chris Schechner and Barbara Dale.
May 17: DC Conspiracy books at Gaithersburg Book Festival
R. M. Rhodes writes in-
I'm going to be vending on behalf of the DC Conspiracy at the Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 17th. http://www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/ |
OT: Free Comic Book Day appearance by John Kovaleski
Friend of ComicsDC John Kovaleski has written in - note the good cause he's raising money for.
One of the greatest holidays is coming up on Saturday, May 7 - Free Comic Book Day. Once again, I'll be at Comix Connection (at their York, PA location) from 12-3. I'll be giving away prints, signing books and having fun. All proceeds will be going to Team Nick, the fund set up to help with the costs associated with my nephew's leukemia treatment. Hope to see you there.
I've also launched a new webcomic called "Dadding Badly" - all true tales of a
first-time father. Not your typical parenthood stories, "Dadding Badly" has already covered such hot topics as leprechaun impersonations, square cows, and how many times you can hit your father in the head with an empty Kleenex box. Please visit the site below for more fathering fun.
http://daddingbadly.com/
Best,
John
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John Kovaleski is a cartoonist and humorous illustrator. He is the creator of the comic strip "Bo Nanas," which was syndicated by the Washington Post Writers Group from 2003 to 2007, and collected in the books "Monkey Meets World" (2005) and "APPEELING: The Best of Bo Nanas" (2008). He is also a frequent contributor to MAD Magazine, making him one of the "usual gang of idiots."
You can see more of my work here:
http://www.kovaleski.com/
As always you can find out too much about me on my blog:
http://kovaleski.wordpress.com/
Or follow me on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/johnkovaleski
One of the greatest holidays is coming up on Saturday, May 7 - Free Comic Book Day. Once again, I'll be at Comix Connection (at their York, PA location) from 12-3. I'll be giving away prints, signing books and having fun. All proceeds will be going to Team Nick, the fund set up to help with the costs associated with my nephew's leukemia treatment. Hope to see you there.
I've also launched a new webcomic called "Dadding Badly" - all true tales of a
first-time father. Not your typical parenthood stories, "Dadding Badly" has already covered such hot topics as leprechaun impersonations, square cows, and how many times you can hit your father in the head with an empty Kleenex box. Please visit the site below for more fathering fun.
http://daddingbadly.com/
Best,
John
------------------------------------------------
John Kovaleski is a cartoonist and humorous illustrator. He is the creator of the comic strip "Bo Nanas," which was syndicated by the Washington Post Writers Group from 2003 to 2007, and collected in the books "Monkey Meets World" (2005) and "APPEELING: The Best of Bo Nanas" (2008). He is also a frequent contributor to MAD Magazine, making him one of the "usual gang of idiots."
You can see more of my work here:
http://www.kovaleski.com/
As always you can find out too much about me on my blog:
http://kovaleski.wordpress.com/
Or follow me on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/johnkovaleski
Tyger cartoon exhibit at National Gallery of Art?
That's what this article says -
Frank Tyger, Times' former publicity manager, dies at 81
Carmen Cusido/The Times of Trenton May 03, 2011
http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2011/05/frank_tyger_times_for_publicit.html
- anyone know anything about this? The NGA hasn't been noticeably cartoon (in the modern sense) friendly, although some Daumier sculptures are on permanent display in the West building.
Frank Tyger, Times' former publicity manager, dies at 81
Carmen Cusido/The Times of Trenton May 03, 2011
http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2011/05/frank_tyger_times_for_publicit.html
- anyone know anything about this? The NGA hasn't been noticeably cartoon (in the modern sense) friendly, although some Daumier sculptures are on permanent display in the West building.
Comic Riffs on bin Laden cartoons
OSAMA BIN LADEN: There Will Be Blood Drawn: 13 eye-catching OSAMA images
Weldon on Free Comic Book Day
Weldon, Glen. 2011.
A Guide for the Perplexed: Your Trusty FREE COMIC BOOK DAY Checklist.
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (May 4): http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/05/04/135804020/a-guide-for-the-perplexed-your-trusty-free-comic-book-day-checklist
My City Paper piece with interviews with local store owners should appear tomorrow or Friday.
Another comic movie contest
Until 5 pm today, you can enter to win tickets for Priest from the Washington Examiner. The movie is based on a Korean comic book, and the advance showing is for May 12th with the movie opening on May 13th.Also in the theaters now, based on Italian comic books, is Dylan Dog, but it wasn't screened for reviews. Thor opens on Friday.
Beeler special edition Osama bin Laden cartoon
In addition to picking up the print Washington Examiner, I get Nate Beeler's cartoons emailed to me and I was somewhat confused to get two sent to me yesterday. In one, "The End of Osama bin Laden," Osama's corpse was the I in Justice, while "Closure" the other, which had been in the Tuesday paper that I picked up, showed Uncle Sam sitting on bin Laden's coffin. Since I hadn't seen the Justice cartoon in the paper, I wrote to Nate and asked about it. He said, "That one was for the late edition we put out special on Monday. The coffin cartoon was for the next day's paper. Both are on the website, of course."
I don't recall the last time I heard about a paper doing a special edition AND having their cartoonist do something for it. Anyone else have an example?
I don't recall the last time I heard about a paper doing a special edition AND having their cartoonist do something for it. Anyone else have an example?
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Monday, May 02, 2011
Daniel Boris moves into finals of comics contest
Daniel Boris writes in -
I've been here before... fingers crossed! ; ))
I've been here before... fingers crossed! ; ))
Donna Lewis interview on Tall Tale Radio
Episode 117 – Donna Lewis
By Tom Racine on May 1st, 2011
http://talltalefeatures.com/2011/05/01/episode-117-donna-lewis/
http://talltalefeatures.com/TallTale2/podpress_trac/web/1419/0/TTR_117-Donna_Lewis_FINAL.mp3
I'm starting it up now to listen myself.
By Tom Racine on May 1st, 2011
http://talltalefeatures.com/2011/05/01/episode-117-donna-lewis/
http://talltalefeatures.com/TallTale2/podpress_trac/web/1419/0/TTR_117-Donna_Lewis_FINAL.mp3
I'm starting it up now to listen myself.
Carla Speed McNeil interview at Sequential Tart
Found Again: Carla Speed McNeil
By Katherine Keller
May 2, 2011
http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=1978
By Katherine Keller
May 2, 2011
http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=1978
Meet a Local Cartoonist returns with Katie Omberg
Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat With Katie Omberg
by Mike Rhode on May. 2, 2011
Omberg is a young lesbian web- and mini- comics cartoonist.
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Flugennock on "Obama's Birth Certificate"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=838
________________________________________________________________
Mike Flugennock, flugennock at sinkers dot org
Mike's Political Cartoons: dubya dubya dubya dot sinkers dot org
Truitt on Fear Itself
'Fear Itself: The Worthy' begins with Sin
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY April 25 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-04-25-WorthySin_N.htm
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY April 25 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-04-25-WorthySin_N.htm
Truitt on Moriarity
'Moriarty': It's elementary for Daniel Corey
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY April 29 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-04-28-moriarty_st_n.htm
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY April 29 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-04-28-moriarty_st_n.htm
Truitt on Butcher Baker
'Butcher Baker' goes over the top with heroic insanity
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY April 29 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-04-29-ButcherBaker_N.htm
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY April 29 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-04-29-ButcherBaker_N.htm
Al Goodwyn moves into finals of comics contest
Al Goodwyn writes in:
Just got word that I've made it to the finals in this contest. There are 15 cartoonists left. Voting will continue this week and then a winner will be announced by the judges on May 10th. Here's the link to what they call the Amateur Cubicle where I have quite a few of my cartoons posted: http://tinyurl.com/3o4tzos
George Mason University paper on 18th century Dutch cartoons
Economists, Crises and Cartoons
by David M. Levy, George Mason University and Sandra J. Peart, University of Richmond - Jepson School of Leadership Studies
January 10, 2010
GMU Working Paper in Economics No. 10-07
http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1570643
- click the link and then choose the download to read the paper.
by David M. Levy, George Mason University and Sandra J. Peart, University of Richmond - Jepson School of Leadership Studies
January 10, 2010
GMU Working Paper in Economics No. 10-07
http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1570643
- click the link and then choose the download to read the paper.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Adhouse Books' Stuart Immonen volume
Fear Itself's IMMONEN Shows Private Work in CENTIFOLIA 2
By Chris Arrant, Newsarama 28 April 2011
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/immonen-centerfolia-2-110428.html
By Chris Arrant, Newsarama 28 April 2011
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/immonen-centerfolia-2-110428.html
Post reviews Hoodwinked Too!
The Trouble with Truffles: 'Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil'
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Post slideshow on comic book movies and Thor article
This article doesn't seem to be in the paper -
'Thor,' director Branagh finds common thread from comic book to Shakespeare.
By David Mermelstein,
Washington Post.com April 26 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/shakespearean-kenneth-branagh-talks-about-the-challenge-of-directing-thor/2011/04/26/AFDr4n6E_story.html
Spurred by the success of "Batman Begins," "Spider-Man," "Iron Man," "X-Men" and their sequels, superhero blockbusters have become a cinema staple in the last decade. "Thor," based on the Marvel comic book inspired by Norse myth, arrives in theaters May 6, and "Green Lantern," "Captain America: The First Avenger" and "X-Men: First Class" follow later this summer.
'Thor,' director Branagh finds common thread from comic book to Shakespeare.
By David Mermelstein,
Washington Post.com April 26 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/shakespearean-kenneth-branagh-talks-about-the-challenge-of-directing-thor/2011/04/26/AFDr4n6E_story.html
Comic book heroes on the big screen is the slideshow.
Spurred by the success of "Batman Begins," "Spider-Man," "Iron Man," "X-Men" and their sequels, superhero blockbusters have become a cinema staple in the last decade. "Thor," based on the Marvel comic book inspired by Norse myth, arrives in theaters May 6, and "Green Lantern," "Captain America: The First Avenger" and "X-Men: First Class" follow later this summer.
Stephen Hess on Obama caricatures
Martin, Michel. 2011.
Political Caricatures Of Obama, 'Birther Movement' Hint Of Racism.
National Public Radio's Tell Me More April 27, 2011http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
http://www.npr.org/2011/04/27/135770521/politcal-caricatures-of-obama-birther-movement-hint-of-racism
http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/tmm/2011/04/20110427_tmm_01.mp3
Tom Spurgeon has some commentary on the piece, which also included political cartoonist Mike Luckovich.
Political Caricatures Of Obama, 'Birther Movement' Hint Of Racism.
National Public Radio's Tell Me More April 27, 2011http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
http://www.npr.org/2011/04/27/135770521/politcal-caricatures-of-obama-birther-movement-hint-of-racism
http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/tmm/2011/04/20110427_tmm_01.mp3
Tom Spurgeon has some commentary on the piece, which also included political cartoonist Mike Luckovich.
Arlington's DARPA looking for a good comic proposal
Bam! Healing war wounds through comic books
Defense Department says online versions may help soldiers suffering PTSD
By Stuart Fox
4/28/2011
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42801779/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/
Defense Department says online versions may help soldiers suffering PTSD
By Stuart Fox
4/28/2011
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42801779/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/
Dreamworks's characters to move to National Harbor
Gaylord-DreamWorks deal will bring Shrek, Kung Fu Panda to National Harbor
By Ovetta Wiggins,
Washington Post April 28 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Harvey Pekar 2010 interview
This one is new to me - squish it into your Harvey Pekar: Conversations book somehow.
S1.EP17 - Harvey Pekar with music from Northcoast Jazz Collective.
Milk of Minutia podcast June 17 2010
http://www.blubrry.com/minutia/1021025/s1ep17-harvey-pekar-with-music-from-northcoast-jazz-collective/
http://traffic.libsyn.com/milkofminutia/17_Harvey_Pekar_with_music_from_Northcoast_Jazz_Collective.mp3
S1.EP17 - Harvey Pekar with music from Northcoast Jazz Collective.
Milk of Minutia podcast June 17 2010
http://www.blubrry.com/minutia/1021025/s1ep17-harvey-pekar-with-music-from-northcoast-jazz-collective/
http://traffic.libsyn.com/milkofminutia/17_Harvey_Pekar_with_music_from_Northcoast_Jazz_Collective.mp3
Weldon on the death of Bill Blackbeard
A Hoarder for History: Comic-Strip Archivist Bill Blackbeard, 1926-2011
by Glen Weldon
April 27, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/04/27/135741186/a-hoarder-for-history-comic-strip-archivist-bill-blackbeard-1926-2011
by Glen Weldon
April 27, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/04/27/135741186/a-hoarder-for-history-comic-strip-archivist-bill-blackbeard-1926-2011
Team Cul de Sac fanzine announced
Craig Fischer is compiling a Team Cul de Sac fanzine for those who'd rather read than view. Click the link to see who's contributing and how to get a copy.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tom Toles to get Herblock Award tonight
Here's Politico's story -
Toles: Chip off the Herblock
By: Keach Hagey
Politico April 26, 2011
http://www.politico.com/click/stories/1104/toles_a_chip_off_the_herblock.html
Monday, April 25, 2011
USA Today on Hugh MacLeod
Getting laid off was a good thing for 'Evil Plans' author Hugh MacLeod
By Kerry Hannon, Special for USA TODAY April 25 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/money/books/reviews/2011-04-10-evil-plans-book-review.htm
By Kerry Hannon, Special for USA TODAY April 25 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/money/books/reviews/2011-04-10-evil-plans-book-review.htm
April 27: Hess and Northrop talking about Political Cartoons at Library of Congress
Stephen Hess and Sandy Northrop will be speaking at the Library of Congress on Wednesday, April 27 at noon in the Montpelier Room on the 6th floor of the James Madison Building on their latest book American Political Cartoons: the evolution of a national identity, 1754-2010. The discussion will include a visual presentation of traditional and animated editorial cartoons. It is free and the public is encouraged to attend. For more information call 202-707-3630 or email sduk@loc.gov.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Intervention Con interview on Webcomics Beacon podcast
Episode #182 – Newscast for April 24, 2011
http://webcomicbeacon.com/episode-182/
http://webcomicbeacon.com/episode-182/
Onezumi and Harknell (Intervention Con) rejoins Rosscott and Eric Kimble for this edition of the Webcomic Beacon Newscast!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
New Flugennock cartoon online
Dave Nuttycombe gets MAD about the Post
A name not to worry about
Dave Nuttycombe
Washington Post April 23 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-name-not-to-worry-about/2011/04/18/AFwCPaRE_story.html
Dave Nuttycombe
Washington Post April 23 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-name-not-to-worry-about/2011/04/18/AFwCPaRE_story.html
Post reviews Walker's The Comics
Nostalgic look at comic strips
By Dan Kois,
Washington Post April 23, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/nostalgic-look-at-comic-strips/2011/04/06/AFdZ9QPE_story.html
By Dan Kois,
Washington Post April 23, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/nostalgic-look-at-comic-strips/2011/04/06/AFdZ9QPE_story.html
Truitt on '27'
'27' benefits from musical heart and Soule
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY April 21 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-04-21-27comic_N.htm
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY April 21 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-04-21-27comic_N.htm
Friday, April 22, 2011
Gary Varvel wins Robert F Kennedy Journalism award
WINNERS OF THE 43RD ANNUAL ROBERT F. KENNEDY JOURNALISM AWARDS ANNOUNCED
I was one of the judges for this award. There were a lot of good talented cartoonists who submitted again this year.Comic Riffs on political cartoons
THE WEEK IN POLITICAL CARTOONS: From the Pulitzer to Post.com
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs April 22 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/the-week-in-political-cartoons-from-the-pulitzer-to-postcom/2011/04/22/AFMaGgPE_blog.html#pagebreak
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs April 22 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/the-week-in-political-cartoons-from-the-pulitzer-to-postcom/2011/04/22/AFMaGgPE_blog.html#pagebreak
Montgomery County mom's list of comics for autistic kids
A Montgomery County mom's list of comics for autistic kids is online here.
The Graphic Novel Reporter found the link originally and is one of my regular reads.
The Graphic Novel Reporter found the link originally and is one of my regular reads.
Watterson does Team Cul de Sac art, says Comic Riffs
THIS JUST IN: First new art from 'Calvin and Hobbes' creator in 16 years, syndicate says
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