Friday, July 09, 2010
July 10: CC Colbert speaks on "Booth" at Ford's Theatre?
Robin McConnell has an interview with CC Colbert, Inkstuds (July 8 2010): http://inkstuds.com/?p=2988 and says she'll be signing her graphic novel Booth at Ford's Theatre on July 10th. I can't find anything on the Ford's site.
Bill Caldwell, former Geppi's Comics World manager
Scoop is reporting that Bill Caldwell, former Geppi's Comics World manager, has died. I assume he managed one of the stores in the area.
Cavna on Doonesbury
Behind the Lines: 'DOONESBURY's' Trudeau illuminates today's 'Sgt. Bitch' strip [UPDATED], By Michael Cavna, Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 9, 2010. He also notes that Newsday censored the strip.
Wondermark's David Malki likes Cul de Sac too
Richard's fan club is growing today, after a Facebook post by Chris "Crogan's Vengeance" Schweizer and now David "Wondermark" Malki's blogging about it. You have to love Malki's opinion "Despite running in newspapers, this is a great comic strip."
Perhaps coincidentally, Richard sat next to both of them at HeroesCon and they may have been infected by his meme.
Also, I read all three of these cartoonists regularly and like their works.
Perhaps coincidentally, Richard sat next to both of them at HeroesCon and they may have been infected by his meme.
Also, I read all three of these cartoonists regularly and like their works.
Print vs web? Editorial at NY Times
Here's an editorial on the positive effects for children of having books at home versus using the computer. I don't agree with Brooks arguement about hierarchy, but I personally think there's something to a book. Or comic. Or graphic novel.
The Internet culture has yet to incorporate the literary culture of traditional bookish learning.
Jack Black drawing in today's Express
There's a lovely drawing of a girl sitting on the statue of Lincoln's lap, reading, in today's Express. It's by Jack Black, and has a comics feel, although I don't know his work. I'll probably pick up some extras just to tearsheet this page. The man behind the Ephemerist collects art like this.
Another Pekar interview
You have to buy this one to photocopy the article and stick in your copy of Harvey Pekar: Conversations -
Pricco, Evan. 2010. Harvey Pekar [interview]. Juxtapoz (July): 76-87
- but you can read this one with his collaborator online -
Pricco, Evan. 2010. Interview with Pekar Project artist Tara Seibel: Part 1-2.
Juxtapoz (July 7-8): http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/interview-with-pekar-project-artist-tara-seibel-part-1 and http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/interview-with-pekar-project-artist-tara-seibel-part-2
Pricco, Evan. 2010. Harvey Pekar [interview]. Juxtapoz (July): 76-87
- but you can read this one with his collaborator online -
Pricco, Evan. 2010. Interview with Pekar Project artist Tara Seibel: Part 1-2.
Juxtapoz (July 7-8): http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/interview-with-pekar-project-artist-tara-seibel-part-1 and http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/interview-with-pekar-project-artist-tara-seibel-part-2
Hilary Price chat live now
Hilary Price chat live now.
I've gotten some questions answered that I submitted in advance:
Q.Cartoon contest judging
How did you find the judging? Was it hard or easy? Did you feel mean at times?
Q.Guest cartoonists?
Within memory, you've had Mo Willems do a guest week on your strip. Do you get any response to that switch? I liked it myself and think it's a better idea than reprints.
Ooh, and a couple of new ones:
Q.Cartoon contest = competition?
Did you feel as though you were helping out possible future competition by being a judge?
Q.Deadlines
How far ahead are you? A 'Cul de Sac' week or a 'Pearls Before Swine' 1/2 year?
I've gotten some questions answered that I submitted in advance:
Q.Cartoon contest judging
How did you find the judging? Was it hard or easy? Did you feel mean at times?
Q.Guest cartoonists?
Within memory, you've had Mo Willems do a guest week on your strip. Do you get any response to that switch? I liked it myself and think it's a better idea than reprints.
Ooh, and a couple of new ones:
Q.Cartoon contest = competition?
Did you feel as though you were helping out possible future competition by being a judge?
Q.Deadlines
How far ahead are you? A 'Cul de Sac' week or a 'Pearls Before Swine' 1/2 year?
'Despicable Me' reviews
With lovable villains, 'Despicable Me' another win for fans of animated fun [online title: 'Despicable Me' another win for Pixar fans], By Sally Kline, Washington Examiner July 9, 2010.
Evil was never so heartwarming, By Ann Hornaday, Washington Post Friday, July 9, 2010
Lunar Toons and Cookie Capers, By A. O. SCOTT, New York Times July 9, 2010
Evil was never so heartwarming, By Ann Hornaday, Washington Post Friday, July 9, 2010
Lunar Toons and Cookie Capers, By A. O. SCOTT, New York Times July 9, 2010
Cul de Sac favored by comics historian Craig Yoe
Comics historian Craig Yoe says, "There is some hope [for comic strips], with Patrick McDonnell’s “Mutts” and Richard Thompson’s “Cul de Sac” and a couple of others. We need more strips like that!"
The whole interview with pictures is at Print's new blog -
Craig Yoe Talks ICON, Krazy Kat, and Whether Today’s Cartoonists Ever Get Laid, by Michael Dooley, Imprint blog July 7 2010.
The whole interview with pictures is at Print's new blog -
Craig Yoe Talks ICON, Krazy Kat, and Whether Today’s Cartoonists Ever Get Laid, by Michael Dooley, Imprint blog July 7 2010.
Superheroes Who Are Super at the Capital Fring Festival beginning tonight
Save the Day Productions is presenting its live readings of comic books, "Superheroes Who Are Super" at the Capital Fringe Festival beginning tonight
Times
Friday, July 9 @ 8pm
Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man and Wonder Woman #1
Saturday, July 10 @ 10pm
Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man and Wonder Woman #1
Wednesday, July 14 @ 9:45pm
Batman Adventures: Mad Love
Friday, July 16 @ 10:15pm
The Uncanny X-Men #127-128
Sunday, July 18 @ 3:30pm
The Uncanny X-Men #127-128
Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man and Wonder Woman #1
Saturday, July 10 @ 10pm
Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man and Wonder Woman #1
Wednesday, July 14 @ 9:45pm
Batman Adventures: Mad Love
Friday, July 16 @ 10:15pm
The Uncanny X-Men #127-128
Sunday, July 18 @ 3:30pm
The Uncanny X-Men #127-128
Location
The Apothecary
1013 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC
Tickets: $15
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Book reviews up at City Paper
International Ink: War, Werewolves, Steampunk, Kung Fu, and Cap, Posted by Mike Rhode on Jul. 8, 2010. I squeezed five in.
Animator is finalist in Post's Real Art D.C. contest
The first is his cartoon, the second is a profile, and the third is biographical information. This is online only.
Real Art D.C. Finalist: Adam Dwight,Washington Post.com Thursday, July 8, 2010.
Takoma Park, Md., artist Adam Dwight makes gouaches featuring figures that might populate gross-out comics, though they're more civilized than that. Think Mr. Smithers from "The Simpsons" as drawn by Dr. Seuss.
Finalist No. 4: Adam Griffiths a.k.a. Adam Dwight,Washington Post.com Thursday, July 8, 2010.
Bio: Adam Griffiths a.k.a. Adam Dwight,Thursday, July 8, 2010.
Real Art D.C. Finalist: Adam Dwight,Washington Post.com Thursday, July 8, 2010.
Takoma Park, Md., artist Adam Dwight makes gouaches featuring figures that might populate gross-out comics, though they're more civilized than that. Think Mr. Smithers from "The Simpsons" as drawn by Dr. Seuss.
Finalist No. 4: Adam Griffiths a.k.a. Adam Dwight,Washington Post.com Thursday, July 8, 2010.
Bio: Adam Griffiths a.k.a. Adam Dwight,Thursday, July 8, 2010.
Dave Mitchell of American's Next Great Cartoonist Contest
Dave Mitchell is featured in this article -
By Hannah Coffman
Central Florida Future July 7, 2010
Truitt on Matt Fraction's Casanova
Matt Fraction hopes second time's the charm for 'Casanova', by Brian Truitt, USA TODAY July 6 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
Horn-tooting, posted in the dead of night
Thanks go out to Tom Spurgeon, who while linking to my City Paper's Evan Keeling interview today, said:
I would kill for more specific scene reporting like we get out of a couple of the Portland blogs, from the New York folks and from Mike Rhode in the Greater DC area.
As I've said before, Tom's Comic Reporter is a site I read every day, so I was tickled to see this.
I would kill for more specific scene reporting like we get out of a couple of the Portland blogs, from the New York folks and from Mike Rhode in the Greater DC area.
As I've said before, Tom's Comic Reporter is a site I read every day, so I was tickled to see this.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
A little bit of Peanuts history
This ad for "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" is from the July 8th, 1969 Chicago Tribune - or 8 days before Apollo 11 took off and 12 days before it landed on the moon - thus explaining World War 1 ace Snoopy's spacesuit helmet.
Cavna on Nate Pierce and Jeff Kinney
Kidspost: 'Big Nate' creator Lincoln Peirce and 'Wimpy Kid' creator Jeff Kinney
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 7, 2010; C10
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 7, 2010; C10
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