Today in the NY Comic Times

The Times continues to reflect a changing world - there's four articles on comic art in the print edition today:

Another Hirschfeld of Flowing Lines. But Bloodlines? That's a Puzzle.
By COREY KILGANNON
City Room blog February 9, 2011,
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/09/a-hirschfeld-in-als-footsteps/

It's Collaboratin' Time: Spider-Man to Join the Fantastic Four
By DAVE ITZKOFF
February 9, 2011
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/09/its-collaboratin-time-spider-man-to\
-join-the-fantastic-four/

Animation Advocacy, Pixar Style
By MELENA RYZIK
February 10, 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/10/movies/awardsseason/10bagger.html

Japan Debates Depictions of Young Girls in Comics
By HIROKO TABUCHI
February 10, 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/10/business/global/10manga.html

Political cartoon book reviewed on The Hill

No laughing matter — cartoons shape our political history
By Erika Niedowski
The Hill 02/10/11
http://thehill.com/capital-living/bookshelf/143397-no-laughing-matter-cartoons-shape-our-political-history

Caro on White Rapids

Nostalgic History: Pascal Blanchet's White Rapids

http://www.tcj.com/hoodedutilitarian/2011/02/15776/

Friday: Nick Galifianakis book-signing

Tomorrow: Nick Galifianakis at Politics and Prose

Posted by Mike Rhode on Feb. 10, 2011

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/02/10/tomorrow-nick-galifianakis-at-politics-and-prose/

PR: New Arlington bookstore's grand opening starts tonight

This is the store that had Richard Thompson in over the holidays, before they actually opened. You've got to appreciate dedication like that.

 

 

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2200 N. Westmoreland Street #101

Arlington VA  22213

 

We kick off with a Galley Giveaway and Wine Tasting on Thurs, Feb 10th.  Stop by to pick up an advance reading copy (or two while they last) and taste several of our excellent wines and snacks.
   Thursday, February 10th, 7:30 - 9 pm

Ellen Byerrum signs the latest in her A Crime of Fashion Mystery series - Shot Through Velvet - on Friday evening.  We'll also have copies of her previous books, such as Hostile Makeover and Grave Apparel and enjoy cookies from our neighbor, La Cote D'Or (including their famous chocolate chip and bacon cookie - it's delicious!).
   Friday, February 11th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

On Saturday, we will have TWO Grand Opening Events:

On Saturday afternoon from 1 - 3 pm, we will host an event with four(!) local Children's Authors.  We are so fortunate to have Jacqueline Jules, Wendy Shang, Marty Rhodes Figley and Fred Bowen confirmed for this event.  Don't miss it!

We wrap up our Grand Opening weekend with a Wine, Champagne and Chocolate Tasting.  If you've been in the store, you know we have a great selection of chocolate and (plus it goes well with the champagne and wine we've selected for our tasting)!  The store will be closing after the tasting, so shop early!
 Children's Authors Event, Sat, Feb 12th, 1 - 3 pm
 Wine, Champagne & Chocolate Tasting, Sat, Feb 12th ,4 - 6 pm

Truitt on Hawkeye

First look: Archer's aims ring true in 'Hawkeye: Blindspot'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 9 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-09-HawkeyeBlindspot_N.htm

Matt Wuerker interviewed by David Paccia

Another great interview, or perhaps that's interview with another great, or maybe it's great that it's another interview...

Matt Wuerker - Cartoonist Survey #210
by David Paccia
David-Wasting-Paper blog February 9, 2011
http://www.david-wasting-paper.blogspot.com/

New Flugennock cartoon

He's staying busy.  I like this one.

http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=780

And here you thought all the fun was over after the Berlin Wall fell.
"End Of History", my ass.

Oscar animated shorts in Baltimore

Animated Oscar Shorts
By Laura Dattaro
Baltimore City Paper February 9, 2011
http://citypaper.com/film/animated-oscar-shorts-1.1101728

They start February 11th at the Charles Theater.

March 7: James Sturm speaking at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore

Cartoonist James Sturm to Speak at Johns Hopkins March 7
Priya Lopes on 02 8, 2011
http://www.vadvert.co.uk/education/8865-cartoonist-james-sturm-to-speak-at-johns-hopkins-march-7.html

Weldon on Daytripper

'Daytripper' Explores The Quiet Moments That Shape A Man's Life. And His Death(s).

by Glen Weldon

 National Public Radio's Monkey See blog February 9, 2011

 

http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/02/09/133607454/daytripper-explores-the-quiet-moments-that-shape-a-mans-life-and-his-death-s

February 10: Bill Ayers at Busboys and Poets

William Ayers Book Talk & Signing

Thursday, February 10, 2011
6:30 pm -8:00 pm
Busboys and Poets
14th and V St. NW

William Ayers, school reform activist, will discuss and sign copies of his recent books - To Teach: The Journey in Comics & Teaching the Taboo: Courage and Imagination in the Classroom (co-authored with Rick Ayers). Sponsored by Teaching for Change and Graduate Students from The College of Education at the University of Maryland.  The event is free and open to the public.

 

(thanks to Joe Azar for the tip)

Truitt on Venom

Classic Spider-Man character gets a venomous makeover
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 8 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-08-NewVenom_N.htm

Wuerker comments at Comic Riffs on Huffington Post sale

BOON OR BOONDOGGLE? Working artists react to the HuffPo/AOL deal
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 8 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/artists_react_to_the_huffpoaol.html

PR: This Sun, 2/13-Capicons Comic Con

I plan on being at this show close to opening time.

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Capicons Comic Book & Pop Culture Con
http://capicons.com

Capicons Comic Book & Pop Culture Con
Sun, Feb. 13, 2011

10 am - 3 pm
Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Hall, 

2148 Gallows Rd, Dunn Loring, Virginia
Admission $3 - Kids FREE!

Open to the public from 10 am - 3 pm. Buy, sell & trade: Gold, Silver,
Bronze Age comics; Indie & Modern comics, Publishers & Creators, TV &
Movie Collectibles. Non-sport cards; Videos & DVDs; Horror/Sci-Fi;
figures, toys; Star Wars & Star Trek memorabilia; original artwork,
posters and other comic-related collectibles.

FEATURING:
John Gallagher of Sky-Dog Comics (Buzzboy, Roboy Red)
Dan Nokes, 21st Century Sandshark Studios
Also featuring:
Tom Arvis, of Sureshot Comics
and Josh C. Lyman

Over 50 dealer tables!
Door prize drawings at 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm!

Directions to DLVFRD: 
Take I-495 (DC/Capital Beltway) to Exit 47A
(Rt. 7 West). Go 1/2 Mile, Left on Gallows Rd. 1 mile to 2148 Gallows Rd.

Spider-Man musical reviews begin appearing

There seems to be a consensus to start running reviews that began over the weekend with British newspapers...

'Spider-Man' on Broadway: No superpowers needed to sniff out this stinker
By Peter Marks
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, February 7, 2011; 8:39 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/07/AR2011020704088.html

Meltzer interview

Grace Bello
An Interview with Brad Meltzer
Bookslut February 2011
http://www.bookslut.com/features/2011_02_017188.php

...he used to live around here, etc etc

Gnomeo and Juliet story in today's Express

Dawson, Angela / Entertainment News Wire.  2011.

Disney's Own 'Rocket Man': Elton John provides the soundtrack for 'Gnomeo & Juliet'.

[Washington Post] Express (February 7): 30

Bill McKay interview up at City Paper

Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat With Bill McKay
 by Mike Rhode on Feb. 7, 2011

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/02/07/meet-a-local-cartoonist-a-chat-with-bill-mckay/

 

March 15: Kevin Smith intros new movie in DC

Kevin Smith, who sometimes writes comic books, will be at the Warner Theatre introducing his new movie Red State on March 15th.