IDW relaunches G.I. Joe titles, ignites a 'Cobra Civil War'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY January 20 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-01-20-CobraCivilWar_N.htm
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Post reviews Dalai Lama manga
The forging of a holy man
Jeffrey Paine
Washington Post Sunday, January 23, 2011; B07
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/21/AR2011012106630.html
The book reviewed is
THE 14th DALAI LAMA
A Manga Biography
By Tetsu Saiwai
Penguin
Unpaginated. Paperback, $15
Saturday, January 22, 2011
OT: New Jersey sports cartoonist
I was stunned and glad to see this article today - I grew up reading the Bergen (County, NJ) Evening Record, and seeing these caricatures. I'm thrilled to hear about the cartoonist and the fact that he's still doing them.
Sports Illustrator: Closter's Charlie McGill is quick on the draw
MICHELE WILSON
BERGEN.COM January 22 2011
Sports Illustrator: Closter's Charlie McGill is quick on the draw
MICHELE WILSON
BERGEN.COM January 22 2011
CFP: International Comic Arts Forum 2011 (9/29-10/1)
It's not in DC anymore, but it'll always have a place in my heart...
The 15th Anniversary International Comic Arts Forum: ICAF 2011
September 29-October 1, 2011
The Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction, Vermont
<http://www.internationalcomicartsforum.org>
ICAF, the International Comic Arts Forum, invites scholarly paper proposals for its fifteenth anniversary meeting, to be held at the Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction, Vermont, from Thursday, September 29, through Saturday, October 1, 2011.
The deadline to submit proposals is March 18, 2011. (Scroll down for proposal guidelines and submission information.)
ICAF welcomes original proposals from diverse disciplines and theoretical perspectives on any aspect of comics or cartooning, particularly studies that reflect an international perspective. Studies of aesthetics, production, distribution, reception, and social, ideological, and historical significance are all equally welcome, as are studies that address larger theoretical issues linked to comics or cartooning, for example in image/text studies or new media theory. Proposals that focus on bandes dessinées or manga are encouraged.
In recognition of the fifteenth meeting of ICAF, we are hoping to schedule a special panel on larger issues pertaining to the teaching and study of comics. We are therefore particularly interested in papers that address the study of comics as an academic discipline by itself and within other disciplines. This can be focused either in terms of pedagogy (the challenges and pitfalls of how we bring the study of comics into the classroom) or scholarship (the opportunities for and liabilities of doing research in comics in the modern academy, and the concerns about methodology). There will also be a special panel on the representation of History and Alternative Histories in Comics.
The Center for Cartoon Studies <http://www.cartoonstudies.org> is served by the Lebanon NH Municipal Airport. Coach service is also available through Dartmouth Coach from New York City and Logan International Airport in Boston MA.
PROPOSAL GUIDELINES: For its refereed presentations, ICAF prefers argumentative, thesis-driven papers that are clearly linked to larger critical, artistic, or cultural issues; we strive to avoid presentations that are merely summative or survey-like in character. We can accept only original papers that have not been presented or accepted for publication elsewhere. Presenters should assume an audience versed in comics and the fundamentals of comics studies. Where possible, papers should be illustrated by relevant images. Presentations must be timed to finish within the strict limit of twenty (20) minutes. Proposals should not exceed 300 words.
REVIEW PROCESS: All proposals will be subject to blind review by the ICAF Executive Committee. The final number of papers accepted will depend on the needs of the conference program. Due to high interest in the conference, in recent years ICAF has typically been able to accept only one third to one half of the proposals it has received.
AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT: ICAF's preferred format for the display of images is MS PowerPoint. Regretfully, we cannot accommodate non-digital media such as transparencies, slides, or VHS tapes. Presenters should bring their PowerPoint or other electronic files on a USB key.
SEND ABSTRACTS (with complete contact information) by March 18, 2011, to C. W. Marshall, ICAF Academic Program Director, via email at: toph@exchange.ubc.ca
Receipt of all proposals will be acknowledged. Applicants should expect to receive confirmation of acceptance or rejection by April 18, 2011.
The 15th Anniversary International Comic Arts Forum: ICAF 2011
September 29-October 1, 2011
The Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction, Vermont
<http://www.internationalcomicartsforum.org>
ICAF, the International Comic Arts Forum, invites scholarly paper proposals for its fifteenth anniversary meeting, to be held at the Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction, Vermont, from Thursday, September 29, through Saturday, October 1, 2011.
The deadline to submit proposals is March 18, 2011. (Scroll down for proposal guidelines and submission information.)
ICAF welcomes original proposals from diverse disciplines and theoretical perspectives on any aspect of comics or cartooning, particularly studies that reflect an international perspective. Studies of aesthetics, production, distribution, reception, and social, ideological, and historical significance are all equally welcome, as are studies that address larger theoretical issues linked to comics or cartooning, for example in image/text studies or new media theory. Proposals that focus on bandes dessinées or manga are encouraged.
In recognition of the fifteenth meeting of ICAF, we are hoping to schedule a special panel on larger issues pertaining to the teaching and study of comics. We are therefore particularly interested in papers that address the study of comics as an academic discipline by itself and within other disciplines. This can be focused either in terms of pedagogy (the challenges and pitfalls of how we bring the study of comics into the classroom) or scholarship (the opportunities for and liabilities of doing research in comics in the modern academy, and the concerns about methodology). There will also be a special panel on the representation of History and Alternative Histories in Comics.
The Center for Cartoon Studies <http://www.cartoonstudies.org> is served by the Lebanon NH Municipal Airport. Coach service is also available through Dartmouth Coach from New York City and Logan International Airport in Boston MA.
PROPOSAL GUIDELINES: For its refereed presentations, ICAF prefers argumentative, thesis-driven papers that are clearly linked to larger critical, artistic, or cultural issues; we strive to avoid presentations that are merely summative or survey-like in character. We can accept only original papers that have not been presented or accepted for publication elsewhere. Presenters should assume an audience versed in comics and the fundamentals of comics studies. Where possible, papers should be illustrated by relevant images. Presentations must be timed to finish within the strict limit of twenty (20) minutes. Proposals should not exceed 300 words.
REVIEW PROCESS: All proposals will be subject to blind review by the ICAF Executive Committee. The final number of papers accepted will depend on the needs of the conference program. Due to high interest in the conference, in recent years ICAF has typically been able to accept only one third to one half of the proposals it has received.
AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT: ICAF's preferred format for the display of images is MS PowerPoint. Regretfully, we cannot accommodate non-digital media such as transparencies, slides, or VHS tapes. Presenters should bring their PowerPoint or other electronic files on a USB key.
SEND ABSTRACTS (with complete contact information) by March 18, 2011, to C. W. Marshall, ICAF Academic Program Director, via email at: toph@exchange.ubc.ca
Receipt of all proposals will be acknowledged. Applicants should expect to receive confirmation of acceptance or rejection by April 18, 2011.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Zadzooks reviews Spider-Man videogame
Zadzooks: Ultimate Spider-Man: Total Mayhem HD, Risk and Rock Band Reloaded HD
Spidey for 'tweens; Risk makes iPad debut
By Joseph Szadkowski
Washington Times January 20, 2011
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jan/20/zadzooks-spider-man-total-mayhem-risk-rock-band/
Spidey for 'tweens; Risk makes iPad debut
By Joseph Szadkowski
Washington Times January 20, 2011
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jan/20/zadzooks-spider-man-total-mayhem-risk-rock-band/
If Cthulhu invades Washington, DC, do I get the day off work?
Cthulu Invades Washington, D.C. Unless LORNA Can Stop Him
By Chris Arrant, Newsarama 21 January 2011
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/lorna-relic-wrangler-comic-interview-110120.html
By Chris Arrant, Newsarama 21 January 2011
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/lorna-relic-wrangler-comic-interview-110120.html
Comic Riffs profiles Team Cul de Sac
TEAM CUL DE SAC: Richard Thompson launches cartoon campaign to fight Parkinson's
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog January 21 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/01/team_cul_de_sac_richard_thomps.html
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog January 21 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/01/team_cul_de_sac_richard_thomps.html
Apparently Cul de Sac is controversial in the Deseret News...
...but the light is dawning!
Comic not funny
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700069170/Comic-not-funny.html
--
Cul de Sac comic smart, upbeat
Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700071061/Cul-de-Sac-comic-smart-upbeat.html
--
Love Cul de Sac strip
Friday, Jan. 21, 2011
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700102586/Love-Cul-de-Sac-strip.html
Comic not funny
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700069170/Comic-not-funny.html
--
Cul de Sac comic smart, upbeat
Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700071061/Cul-de-Sac-comic-smart-upbeat.html
--
Love Cul de Sac strip
Friday, Jan. 21, 2011
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700102586/Love-Cul-de-Sac-strip.html
Tea Partier swears off Wash Post in spite of losing Prince Valiant
The Newspaper Enemy
by Bill Colley WGMD Host
Jan 20, 2011
http://www.wgmd.com/?p=16141
There's not much you can say about a value system so skewed it allows someone to turn away from Prince Valiant.
by Bill Colley WGMD Host
Jan 20, 2011
http://www.wgmd.com/?p=16141
There's not much you can say about a value system so skewed it allows someone to turn away from Prince Valiant.
Donna Lewis' art style comments?
Donna Lewis' art style for her new web comic 'Reply All' generates some negative comments from Scott Kurtz at the Daily Cartoonist. Donna, who's a lawyer, immediately threatens to sue them everyone into oblivion.
Ok, she doesn't really. Check out the link.
Ok, she doesn't really. Check out the link.
Nick Galifianakis booktour schedule
Nick Galifianakis' first book tour schedule is online now. In Washington, he'll be at Politics and Prose on Friday, February 11th - and his book is a perfect Valentine's gift.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Carla Speed Mcneil interview online
McNeil Talks "Finder" at Dark Horse
by Shaun Manning,
Wed, January 19th, 2011
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=30401
by Shaun Manning,
Wed, January 19th, 2011
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=30401
Reason looks at cartoon porn sentencing
The Simpsons, Skins, and Child Porn
Jacob Sullum
Reason's Hit & Run blog January 20, 2011
http://reason.com/blog/2011/01/20/the-simpsons-skins-and-child-p
Jacob Sullum
Reason's Hit & Run blog January 20, 2011
http://reason.com/blog/2011/01/20/the-simpsons-skins-and-child-p
Herblock exhibit in Kentucky
Powerful doodles in KGMC exhibit
WENDY MITCHELL
Ledger Independent January 19, 2011
http://www.maysville-online.com/news/local/article_7e9f40dc-241e-11e0-8123-001cc4c002e0.html
WENDY MITCHELL
Ledger Independent January 19, 2011
http://www.maysville-online.com/news/local/article_7e9f40dc-241e-11e0-8123-001cc4c002e0.html
and
Cartoonist Herb Block to featured [sic] at KGMC
Ledger Independent January 20, 2011
http://www.maysville-online.com/lifestyles/article_1dddbdc6-24b6-11e0-a328-001cc4c002e0.html
Weldon rambles on about Buffy comic
Apocalypse? We've All Been There: Comic-Book Buffy Gets a Season Finale
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog January 20, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/01/20/133053159/apocalypse-weve-all-been-there-comic-book-buffy-gets-a-season-finale
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog January 20, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/01/20/133053159/apocalypse-weve-all-been-there-comic-book-buffy-gets-a-season-finale
I'm afraid I have to agree with his paragraph on when REDACTED and REDACTED created a new universe by REDACTING... This post of his may have gotten the most comments too...
Donna Lewis profiled in Baltimore paper
Spankin'-new syndicated Washington cartoonist Donna Lewis is profiled... in a Baltimore paper! Oh, the shame. I did interview her on the City Paper blog before she was syndicated. Anyway, check this out -
Donna Lewis' A Comic Life
Rochelle Eisenberg
Baltimore Jewish Times January 21, 2011
http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/jt/cover_story/donna_lewis_a_comic_life/22699
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Kill Shakespeare at the Folger Shakespeare Library?
Yes, Anthony Del Col and Conor McCreery, the creative team behind the comic book Kill Shakespeare will be at the Folger Shakespeare Library on Tuesday, February 15 at 7:30pm and tickets are $15. More information here, but basically the comic's premise is that Shakespeare's characters get tired of being jerked around, and decide to take out the creator. There's a collected edition of the first comics out now.
Carla Speed McNeil blogs on her Finder artwork
Carla Speed McNeil is putting her Finder series in the new Dark Horse Presents and she's got a couple of posts about doing the artwork on her blog now. The first deals with penciling and inking.
The second that went up today is on coloring instructions.
I was a big fan of DHP back in the day, and I'm glad to see it relaunching and Carla being in it. I'll be doing a Washington City Paper interview with her soon.
The second that went up today is on coloring instructions.
I was a big fan of DHP back in the day, and I'm glad to see it relaunching and Carla being in it. I'll be doing a Washington City Paper interview with her soon.
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