Sunday, October 02, 2011

Joshua Luna interview at Comic Book Resources

Joshua Luna "Whispers" A Solo Series
September 29th, 2011
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=34635

Truitt on DC's New 52

Grading DC's 'New 52': Oh, the horror in Week 4
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY September 29 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-09-29/Grading-Week-4-of-DC-Comics-New-52-relaunch/50607686/1

Comicsgirl on Kazu Kibuishi at the National Book Festival

Comicsgirl has a summary of Kazu Kibuishi's appearance at the National Book Festival.

Comic Riffs on the death of best editorial cartoon of the year editor

RIP, CHARLES BROOKS Sr.: Editorial cartoonist/editor dies at 90 [UPDATED]
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 1 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/rip-charles-brooks-sr-editorial-cartoonisteditor-dies-at-90/2011/10/01/gIQAZMvzBL_blog.html

Rechin brothers exhibit in Falls Church

ArtWORKS Series at ArtSpace: Jeff and Kevin Rechin Exhibiting in October
By Barbara Cram, SPECIAL TO THE FALLS CHURCH TIMES October 1, 2011
http://fallschurchtimes.com/30739/artworks-series-at-artspace-jeff-and-kevin-rechin-exhibiting-in-october

Kevin's the cartoonist, and his work will be up on October 19th, with an opening on the 20th.

Truitt on Immortals graphic novel prequel

'Immortals' slashes from screen to page
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY September 30 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-09-30/Immortals-graphic-novel-ties-to-upcoming-movie/50617516/1

Saturday, October 01, 2011

Anything can happen in a comics strip

My friend Professor Tom Inge once wrote an exhibit about how "Anything can happen in a comics strip." Today's Post newspaper page bears that out with four strips using other characters.

Pearls Before Swine namechecks Pogo.

Brewster Rockit jokes about Superman.

Lio sticks its tongue out at Peanuts.

Mutts recalls Little Nemo in Slumberland, undoubtedly to the confusion of most of its readers.

And just to mix it up, a few days ago, Pooch Cafe's Paul Gilligan had this piece of artwork illustrating an article on Supermoms.

Jim Ottaviani's Feynman featured in today's Post

Richard Feynman, the late physicist, is hero of new graphic novel [in print: Mr. Feynman, defying physics as a comics hero, October 1]
By Monica Hesse, September 30 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/physicist-richard-feynman-is-hero-of-new-graphic-novel/2011/09/13/gIQAOGR4AL_story.html

Oct 2: Capicons Comic Book & Pop Culture Con

Time	Sunday, October 2 · 10:00am - 3:00pm

Location	Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department 2148 Gallows Rd, Dunn Loring, VA

Created By	Capicons Comic Book & Pop Culture Con

More Info	Admission: $3, Kids FREE!! We feature 50+ tables with Gold/Silver Age, Modern & Indie Comics, Publishers, Creators, Non-sport Cards, TV/Movie, Star Wars, Star Trek, Horror, Sci-Fi. DVDs & MORE!! Featuring: Tim Dzon, Comic Book Artist. DC, Marvel, Small Press. The Realm, Megaton Man, Ex-Mutants, The Flash, Doom Patrol, Suicide Squad, Avengers West Coast, Spiderman Unlimited, Fantastic Four Unplugged, What If?, Ironman, War-Machine, Hawkeye M.S., Northstar M.S. Marvel Comics Presents, etc. K. Michael Crawford, has been creating magical art and whimsical writing for Children's Books since 1991. Michael's latest drawing books, The Mystery of Journey Crowne, The Island of Zadu, Batty Malgoony's Mystic Carnivale and Professor Horton Hogwash's Museum of Ridiculous are part of a drawing series that get children to use their imagination, to teach them how to figure things out and lets them make choices. For more about the magical art and books by K. Michael Crawford, visit: www.happilyeverart.com Dan Nokes, 21st Century Sandshark ADAM AND EVE: BIZARRE LOVE TRIANGLE IN THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE VOL 1 Curtis Prather & the Spooky Movie Crew, Director of the Spooky Movie Festival James Rambo, Gluten-Free Comic Chris Flick, Capes and Babes Michael Munshaw, M Squared Studios Bill McKay, Zombies Vs. Cheerleaders David Miller, Writer's Block, Avatar of the Futurians Dale Rawlings Ali G, Artist ...and MORE!!

Friday, September 30, 2011

*All events are held in McDaniel Lounge, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md., unless otherwise noted.

BRIAN WALKER

Wednesday, October 19, at 7:30 p.m.

Brian Walker is a prominent cartoon historian and second‐generation creator of "Hi and

Lois" and a writer for "Beetle Bailey," comic strips begun by his father, Mort. He was the

curator of the Museum of Cartoon Art for 18 years, has taught courses on comics at Fairfield

University and the School of Visual Arts in New York City, and has published several comics

compendiums, including his latest, "The Comics: The Complete Collection."

HARRY BLISS

Wednesday, October 26, at 7:30 p.m.

Harry Bliss is a New Yorker cartoonist and creator of the self-titled, syndicated cartoon,

"Bliss." He is also a successful children's book illustrator, best known for his work on the

award-winning trilogy "Diary of a Worm," "Diary of a Spider," and "Diary of a Fly," all by

Doreen Cronin. His self-titled cartoon collection "Death by Laughter" with an introduction

by mockumentary filmmaker Christopher Guest was published in 2008.

RICHARD THOMPSON

*Tuesday, November 1, at 7 p.m.

Corcoran College of Art + Design, Frances and Armand Hammer Auditorium

500 17th Street, NW, Washington, D.C.

For more information, visit www.corcoran.org/calendar or call 202-639-1770.

Richard Thompson has been described by a peer as "probably the most talented all‐around

syndicated cartoonist working today." His comic strip "Cul de Sac," which has gained

national recognition, is known for its unique illustrations and wit. He was the 2011

recipient of the Reuben Award, the nation's preeminent award for cartoonists and

illustrators. He has also illustrated for The New Yorker, National Geographic, and U.S. News

& World Report.

KEVIN KALLAUGHER (KAL)

Tuesday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m.

Kevin Kallaugher, known as KAL, is an internationally renowned political cartoonist for The

Economist and the former cartoonist at The Baltimore Sun. Throughout his 17 years at The

Sun, he drew more than 4,000 cartoons while continuing to draw two cartoons per week for

The Economist. His work for The Economist includes more than 120 illustrated covers. A

collection of his more recent work, "KAL Draws Criticism," was published in June 2006.

Washington Redskin collects comics

Hulk alert: Redskins' S Atogwe loves his comics

Joseph White / Associated Press.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/wires/09/29/2020.ap.fbn.redskins.oj.s.hulks.1st.ld.writethru.0824/index.html

Jim Ottaviani's in town this weekend, and the City Paper has an interview

Meet a Visiting Cartoonist: A Chat with Jim Ottaviani

by Mike Rhode on Sep. 30, 2011

His new book is a comics biography of Richard Feynman.

Oct 3: Ariel Dorfman at Politics and Prose

Dorfman's first major impact in English-language works was How to Read Donald Duck about American cultural imperialism.

Monday, October 3, 7 p.m.
Ariel Dorfman
Feeding on Dreams: Confessions of an Unrepentant Exile (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $27)
In his powerful memoir of politics and exile, the Chilean novelist, essayist, playwright, and human rights activist looks back to 1973. After the military overthrew Allende, Dorfman stayed one step ahead of death squads, moving from his homeland to Buenos Aires, Paris, Amsterdam, and finally the U.S, where he is now a professor of literature and Latin American studies at Duke.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Tom Toles caption contest returns

Click here to see Toles cartoon and enter a caption.

Cartoonist Rights Network's Robert Russell interviewed in Taiwan

IPI World Congress 2011: Innovations in Political Cartooning
Panelists Discuss Free Speech, Role of Static Images in Electronic Media
By Lin King and Adrienne Shih
International Press Institute September 28 2011
http://www.freemedia.at/home/singleview/article/ipi-world-congress-2011-innovations-in-political-cartooning.html

Caro on SPX

"Comics as a Spiritual Pursuit" versus "People Don't Buy Comics" – Thoughts after SPX 2011
by Caro (Caroline Small)
Hooded Utilitarian blog September 26, 2011
http://hoodedutilitarian.com/2011/09/comics-as-a-spiritual-pursuit/

She's SPX's treasurer. There's a lively exchange in the comments section too.

Truitt on Aquaman

No joke: Geoff Johns aims to make Aquaman cool
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY September 28 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-09-28/DC-Comics-launches-new-Aquaman-series/50582360/1

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Fantom Comics' Comics Journeyman's upcoming comics recommendations

The Comics Journeyman is going through Previews for what interests him, but also noting how many copies of some books have been requested by subscribers at his Fantom Comics store. The link is to the 4th installment. His tastes and mine overlap about 1/2 the time it appears.