Truitt on Clone Wars, Dragon Tattoos & Stan Lee's Romeo and Juliet

Menacing Darth Maul strikes back on TV, in film
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 12 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-11/darth-maul-returns/50736578/1

DC Entertainment to adapt 'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' series into graphic novels
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY Bookbuzz blog October 11 2011
http://books.usatoday.com/bookbuzz/post/2011-10-11/dc-entertainment-to-adapt-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-series-into-graphic-novels/552226/1

'Romeo and Juliet' and cyborgs and spaceships
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 11 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-11/romeo-and-juliet-graphic-novel-stan-lee/50736632/1

Believe it - Ripley's was based on a comic strip

But it's grown far beyond that with theme parks, aquariums, and a new book -

 

More odd facts, tales, from Guinness, Ripley's [online title: Book review: "Guinness World Records 2012" and "Ripley's Believe it or Not!"]
By James Norton,
Washington Post October 12 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/book-review-guinness-world-records-2012-and-ripleys-believe-it-or-not/2011/09/19/gIQAzUUJdL_story.html

Egyptian-Kuwaiti comic and cartoon 'The 99' featured in today's Post

The Heroes Complex: Series based on values of Islam hasn't found wide distribution in the U.S. [online title: Naif Al-Mutawa fights to bring 'THE 99' and its message to wide U.S. audience].
By Christopher M. Schroeder,
Washingonton Post (October 12 2011): C1, 2
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/naif-al-mutawa-fights-to-bring-the-99-and-its-message-to-wide-us-audience/2011/10/07/gIQAmZdqdL_story.html

 

Truitt on Jem cartoon

'Jem' lives on in stars' and fans' hearts and minds
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 11 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-11/Jem-cartoon-lives-on-for-stars-and-fans/50727398/1

Truitt on DC's Suicide Squad

Suicide Squad' a supervillain smorgasbord of emotions
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 10 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-10/Suicide-Squad-series-is-a-supervillain-smorgasbord/50717408/1

Oct 22: Justin Jordan at Beyond Comics in Frederick

In Store Signing
Saturday October 22nd
12noon to 3pm 

  

Meet Justin Jordan Creator of

The Strange Talent of Luther Strode

At Beyond Comics
Frederick Location

 

Comic Riffs interviews Joe Simon

JOE SIMON TURNS 98 TODAY: It's been a very good year — and career — for the 'Captain America' co-creator

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 11 2011

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/joe-simon-turns-98-today-its-been-a-very-good-year--and-career--for-the-captain-america-co-creator/2011/06/20/gIQAzkLWcL_blog.html

It's been a very good year for JOE SIMON.

Frank Cho's 50 Girls 50 #1 online for free

Click here to see the first issue.

Truitt on Pilot Season and Footprints

'Pilot Season' Week 1: Fialkov unveils a mysterious 'Test'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 3 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-03/Top-Cow-Pilot-Season-begins-with-The-Test-comic/50648642/1

'Footprints' gives new noir life to urban legends
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 4 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-04/Footprints-comic-gives-noir-life-to-urban-legends/50657486/1

USA Today on Puss in Boots & Holy Terror

Antonio Banderas, kitties catch 'Puss in Boots'
By Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY October 6 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/story/2011-10-06/puss-in-boots-all-cat-premiere/50682496/1

'Holy Terror' undone by patriotic revenge fantasy
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY September 7 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-07/Frank-Millers-Holy-Terror-a-patriotic-revenge-fantasy/50689662/1

Oct 29-30: SL Gallant at Virginia Comicon

Shannon Gallant is joining others of the GI Joe crew at the Virgina Comicon in Richmond.

Big Planet Comics podcast

I've been remiss.  Greg Bennett says it's really popular.  Download it here.

Comicsgirl guests on episode 17.

Toles cartoon contest results

Here's the results of Tom Toles cartoon contest of Mitt Romney calling up to the Rapunzel GOP elephant.

Oct 6: Team Cul de Sac fundraiser in DC

Moving Day is a fundraiser for Parkinson's here in Washington, and Richard Thompson is raising money for it, and has also done a drawing for them. Click through to contribute.

Or just to get the stalkery details.

Post reworks comics page again

POST COMICS CHANGES: 'Frazz' returns to daily; Style introduces larger crossword
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 7 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/post-comics-changes-frazz-returns-to-daily-style-introduces-larger-crossword/2011/10/07/gIQAQqXRTL_blog.html

October 13 George Washington University Panel: Writing about Comics

The University Writing Program at The George Washington University is hosting its annual student writing and research conference on Wed.-Thurs., October 13-14; the public is invited. The program is online at http://www.gwu.edu/~capstone/symposium/programFall2011.html.  Of interest to Comics DC readers is the following:

Session 5 - 1:00-1:50 - Gelman Library, Room 300

Panel: Writing about Comics

William Green –"Higher Standards: The Evolution of Academic Criticism of Comics in the 1940s"
Nominating Professor: Phil Troutman

Stacy Buell–"Foolin' with the Funnies"
Nominating Professor: Julie Donovan

Gelman Library is located 2130 H St. NW (near Foggy Bottom Metro); visitors will need photo-ID and will sign in at the front reception.

new Liz Suburbia interview

Licking Shoes & Homemade Tattoos: The comics of Liz Suburbia
by Janelle Blarg
October 4th, 2011
http://maximumrocknroll.com/2011/10/04/liz-suburbia/

Oct 21: Richard Thompson & Ben Hatke at Politics and Prose

 

Richard Thompson & Ben Hatke - Nursery Rhyme Comics

Start: Oct 21 2011 7:00 pm

End: Oct 21 2011 8:00 pm

Friday, October 21, 7 p.m. This ingenious pairing of fifty classic nursery rhymes with pictures by today's leading comic artists puts a colorful spin on Mother Goose. Join us for a reading and discussion by Thompson, illustrator of "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat," and Hatke, who took on "Pussycat, Pussycat, Where Have You Been?" All ages.

Nursery Rhyme Comics: 50 Timeless Rhymes from 50 Celebrated Cartoonists (Hardcover)

By Various Authors, Chris Duffy, Leonard S. Marcus

$18.99

ISBN-13: 9781596436008
Availability: Coming Soon - Available for Pre-Order Now
Published: First Second, 10/2011

Carolyn Belfeski panel at New York Comic Con

The Other Side of the Table: Lessons from Creators at NYCC 2011

Time	Friday, October 14 · 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location	Jacob K. Javits Center / Location: 1B03 655 West 34th Street New York, New York
Created By	The Other Side of the Table
More Info	The Other Side of the Table: Lessons from Creators Date: Friday, October 14 Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Location: 1B03 Creating your product is only half the work it takes to succeed in the comics industry. What about the other half that we don't see as clearly after the product is released to the world? This panel will explore what it is like to be on the other side of the table, as a creator. We will discuss what it takes to exhibit at conventions, promote yourself, and gain a loyal audience – from the POV of professionals already behind the table. Join creators Raina Telgemeier (Smile, The Baby-Sitters Club), David Gallaher (High Moon, Box 13) Reilly Brown (Amazing Spider-Man, Power Play) and Carolyn Belefski (Curls, The Legettes) in this conversation, moderated by Joe Carabeo. http://nycc11.mapyourshow.com/5_0/sessions/sessiondetails.cfm?ScheduledSessionID=18ACC6

Kevin Rechin's art on exhibit later this month

Works by 'Crock' Cartoonist Sons on Display at ArtSpace    
Falls Church News Press October 04 2011
http://www.fcnp.com/around-fc/10227-works-by-crook-cartoonist-sons-on-display-at-artspace.html

Jeff's wildlife sculptures open on the 6th, and Kevin's cartoons on the 20th.

A comment notes:

On October 27th, Kevin Rechin will be offering a FREE CARTOONING WORKSHOP from 7 until 9:30 pm.  Please bring your materials of choice for this workshop at ArtSpace Falls Church.  Open to the public, young and old, see and learn from a professional!  Enjoy us for a fun evening with Kevin Rechin!

PR: Important News from Fantom Comics: We're Moving

From: Fantom Comics  Oct 5, 2011

Dear customers,   Thanks to you,July was the best month Fantom Comics has ever had and September was even better!   So it pains us to tell you – in the midst of such success – that after four great years at Union Station, we have received notice that our lease would not be renewed in November.   As you may know,Union Station has been trying to attract more national retailers, and as a business ourselves, we can't fault them for pursuing a business strategy that they feel suits them best.   While we are saddened by this news, it is also an opportunity for Fantom to take the lessons we've learned at Union Station to make our next store even better. While we look for a new space, Fantom Comics will maintain a presence in Union Station at least through the New Year. This will ensure that our customers can continue to get their dose of subculture without interruption.   Since we are a comic book store, after all, we wanted to add some fun to this great adventure. So  we're announcing the Great Fantom Comics Location Treasure Hunt! Send us the address of a vacant retail space you think would be a great fit for Fantom Comics at info@fantomcomics.com.If we end up selecting your location, the first person that recommended it will have their choice of either $500 cold hard cash or a $1,000 Fantom Comics gift certificate!   You can also help by filling out this simple 2 minute survey to let us know where the new and improved Fantom Comics would be most convenient for you.   This is an exciting time at Fantom Comics. This transition gives us the opportunity to develop a brand new store and to do so with your input. We promise to keep you up-to-date at every stage of our evolution.   Yours, The Fantom Comics Team Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202-216-9478 www.fantomcomics.com

Post on Simpsons salary negotiations

'The Simpsons' actors contract negotiations take a twist
By Lisa de Moraes
Washington Post TV Column blog Octobe 5 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/tv-column/post/the-simpsons-actors-contract-negotiations-take-a-twist/2011/10/05/gIQATuBPOL_blog.html

Politico on Christie cartoons

Local cartoonists Weurker and Beeler are quoted -

Cartoonists: Chris Christie's a lot to love
By PATRICK GAVIN | 10/4/11
 http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/65088.html

Bruce Guthrie's SPX photos

MD -- Bethesda -- Small Press Expo (2011) -- Panel: Diane Noomin Q+A

MD -- Bethesda -- Small Press Expo (2011) -- Panel: Comics in the Library

MD -- Bethesda -- Small Press Expo (2011) -- Panel: Ann Telnaes Q+A

MD -- Bethesda -- Small Press Expo (2011) -- Panel: Roz Chast: From A to Z

MD -- Bethesda -- Small Press Expo (2011) -- Panel: Navigating the Contemporary Publishing Landscape

MD -- Bethesda -- Small Press Expo (2011) -- Panel: You Don't Know Jacques

MD -- Bethesda -- Small Press Expo (2011) -- Other

 

and some bonus pictures of Jim "Sherman's Lagoon" Toomey from earlier in the month:

 

DC -- Newseum -- Exhibits -- Cartoonists Remember 9/11

Newseum -- Inside Media w/Jim Toomey (Cartoonists Remember 9/11)

National Book Festival graphic novel photographs

Ace local photographer Bruce Guthrie has his pictures online at Natl Book Festival 2011 -- Graphic Novels (Richard Thompson, Kazu Kibuishi, and Allen Say). Bruce licenses his pictures under Creative Commons.

Jillian Tamaki art sent to Library of Congress

Check out Jillian Tamaki's blog to see what she donated. My guess is that curator Martha Kennedy was the requestor.

Hat-tip to Comics Reporter for spotting this.

PR: Gasoline Alley comic series features Army Coins and National Army Museum

[Fundraising in comics for a local museum]

For Immediate Release: October 4, 2011

Contact: COL David R. Fabian (USA-Ret.)

(703) 562-4162

 

New Gasoline Alley Comic Series Features Army Commemorative Coins and the National Army Museum

 

Continuing his long-time support of the military, award-winning cartoonist Jim Scancarelli has penned a series of Gasoline Alley comic strips featuring the 2011 Army Commemorative Coins.  These special syndicated comics will run between Wednesday, October 5 and Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Scancarelli first volunteered the character Skeezix Wallet, a fictional Veteran who had served in the U.S. Army between 1942-45, as a spokesperson for the National Museum of the United States Army in January 2010 in a seven week series of the Gasoline Alley comics.  Now, while continuing to raise awareness of the National Army Museum, Skeezix will also bring attention to the Army Commemorative Coins benefitting the Museum's construction, on sale until December 16 through the US Mint.

 

The Army Commemorative Coin series contains three coins– the $5 gold coin, silver dollar, and copper clad half-dollar. A portion of the proceeds of these coins goes toward constructing the National Army Museum.  The Museum is scheduled to open in Fort Belvoir, Va., outside Washington, DC, in 2015, and will honor America's Soldiers, preserve the history of America's oldest military branch, and educate Americans about the Army's role in our nation's development. At present, the US Army is the only service branch without its own museum.

 

Gasoline Alley is a long-running comic strip first published on November 24, 1918. Widely recognized as an innovative pioneering strip, Gasoline Alley was the first to depict its characters aging through generations as the decades progressed.  In appreciation for Scancarelli's support, the Army Historical Foundation created a profile for "Sergeant Wallet" the Foundation's Registry of the American Solider by piecing together his wartime adventures from old copies of the Gasoline Alley comic strip; Sergeant Wallet's entry can be found  here.  The Registry of the American Solider provides an opportunity for anyone who served in the U.S. Army to have his or her name and service history placed on record at the National Army Museum.

 

Jim Scancarelli, recipient of the 1988 National Cartoonists Society's Story Comic Strip Award, says, "Skeezix went to war just like our real-life servicemen and women, and the comic strip captured his fictive adventures from enlistment through discharge and transition back to civilian life. His fictional status as an Army veteran is what prompted me to volunteer him as a spokesperson for the…National Army Campaign."

 

"The Army Historical Foundation is thankful for the continued support of Jim Scancarelli and Gasoline Alley comic strip," said COL David R. Fabian (USA-Ret.), Communications Director, Army Historical Foundation. "Sgt. Wallet and the rest of the Gasoline Alley characters are icons that Americans have grown to love and continue to identify with over time. Jim's help in spreading the word about the Museum and the Army Commemorative Coins is simply another in the long line of contributions he has made, and for which the Army Historical Foundation is profoundly grateful."

 

The Gasoline Alley comic strip featuring the Army Commemorative Coins and the National Army Museum can be found here beginning October 5, 2011, and Army Commemorative Coins can be purchased from the US Mint here.

 

About the Army Historical Foundation

 

The Army Historical Foundation establishes, assists, and promotes programs and projects which preserve the history of the American Soldier and promote public understanding of and appreciation for the contributions by all components of the U.S. Army and its members.  The Foundation serves as the Army's official fundraising entity for the Capital Campaign for the National Museum of the United States Army.  The Museum will be constructed at Fort Belvoir, Va., to honor the service and sacrifice of all American Soldiers who have served since the Army's inception in 1775.  For more information on the Foundation, the National Museum of the United States Army and the Army Commemorative Coins, visit www.armyhistory.org.

 

 

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PR: Brad Meltzer's Decoded returns

From: Brad Meltzer (former local comics writer):

Brad's TV show, "Brad Meltzer's Decoded," kicks off its second season on Wednesday at 10pm/9c on the History Channel.  Please watch as he tries to see what's really inside Fort Knox.

Truitt on toys at New York Comic-Con

Hasbro brings exclusives to New York Comic-Con
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 3 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-03/Hasbro-brings-exclusives-to-New-York-Comic-Con/50646088/1

Oct 15: Michael Auger at Wilson 75th Music & Arts Festival and Open House

Time	Saturday, October 15 · 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location	Wilson High School 40th Street between Chesapeake and Brandywine Streets Washington, DC
Created By	Pamela Garlick, LaLonnie Travenia, Michael Auger, Linda Blackbourn, Anita Merina, Truman Morrison, Laurie Burdue Gonyea, Venecia White, Lena Frumin, Page Kennedy
More Info	Live Bands (Trouble Funk, Peculiar People, Deathfix, Morrison Brothers) Art and Crafts Fair and Art Exhibit Food Trucks (DC Empanadas, Red Hook Lobster, Curbside Cupcakes, Fojol Brothers, Takorean, DC Slices) School Tours

Oct 9: Michael Auger at Artist Reception in Germantown

Time	Sunday, October 9 · 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location	Black Rock Center for the Arts 12901 Town Commons Drive Germantown, MD
Created By	Michael Auger, Artist - Arty4ever.com
More Info	An Exhibit of Small Art in Various Media Wednesday, October 05, - Friday, November 11, 2011 Artist Reception: Sunday, October 9. 1-3 p.m. My Alphabet Animals Series will be on display along with other amazing art by: Fran Abrams, Theresa Esterlund, Susan Feller, Jeannette Herrera, Pilar Jimenez, Gail Peck, and Andrew Zimmermann http://www.blackrockcenter.org/

Truitt on Action Comics

'Action Comics' explores 'brash kid Superman'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 3 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-03/DC-Comics-Action-Comics-series-explores-brash-kid-Superman/50642928/1

Truitt on Top Cow's Pilot Season

'Test' launches comic book 'pilot' season
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 3 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-03/the-test-comic-pilots/50648186/1

Comic Riffs on Spiegelman's MetaMaus

'MetaMaus': 'MAUS' creator Art Spiegelman reveals emotional journey to today's 25th-anniversary book
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 4 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/metamaus-maus-creator-art-spiegelman-reveals-emotional-journey-to-todays-25th-anniversary-book/2011/10/03/gIQARhyIKL_blog.html#pagebreak

Oct 9: Star Wars cosplay at Arlington Central Library on Saturday

http://www.arlnow.com/2011/10/03/library-to-host-star-wars-costume-event/ and http://arlingtonvalib.blogspot.com/2011/09/learn-how-to-make-your-own-star-wars.html

It's from 2-3 pm.

South Park article in today's Express

Here's a link to the online version of the South Park article.

Nate Beeler's college comic strip selected as one of 10 best

Check out the article (I've never seen any of Nate's college work, myself):

Top 10 College Newspaper Comics
Larry Dignan 
Online Courses October 2nd, 2011
http://www.onlinecollegecourses.com/2011/10/02/top-10-college-newspaper-comics/

Barbarian Comics in Wheaton profiled

Barbarian Comics still serving readers after 40 years
Landmark Wheaton business staying true to its roots
by Aaron Kraut, Staff Writer
The Gazette September 28 2011
http://www.gazette.net/article/20110928/NEWS/709289582/1123/barbarian-comics-still-serving-readers-after-40-years&template=gazette

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

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!!

Truitt and Post blog on Amanda Palmer

Amanda Palmer gets graphic with 'Evelyn Evelyn'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY 9/20/2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-09-20/Amanda-Palmer-gets-graphic-with-Evelyn-Evelyn-book/50480588/1

and the derivative Post post -

Amanda Palmer graphic novel for kids – another book that will scare parents
By Elizabeth Flock
Washington Post Blogpost September 29 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/amanda-palmer-graphic-novel-for-kids--another-book-that-will-scare-parents/2011/09/29/gIQADMm16K_blog.html?wprss=blogpost

Truitt interview on X-Men cartoon

Scott Porter takes X-Men love to new level with G4 anime
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY September 29 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-09-29/Scott-Porter-voices-Cyclops-in-new-G4-X-Men-anime-series/50607406/1

McDaniel College's speaker series

 

THE SERIOUS SIDE OF COMICS SPEAKER SERIES

*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.

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

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.

Comic Riffs on Ziggy's father and son

ZIGGY'S GIFT: How the artistic son treasures his father's creative inheritance
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog September 28 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/ziggys-gift-how-the-artistic-son-treasures-his-fathers-creative-inheritance/2011/09/20/gIQA6UU34K_blog.html#pagebreak

Weldon on Kupperman's Twain

Satirist, Spy, Soldier, Sex Machine: 'Mark Twain's Autobiography: 1910-2010'
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (September 28, 2011):
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/09/28/140852658/satirist-spy-soldier-sex-machine-mark-twains-autobiography-1910-2010

Gib Crockett cartoons at the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington

This is an automatically generated message, but I'll tweek it a bit - Gib Crockett designed custom labels for a local liquor store, and they're preserved here.

Here is an interesting link from the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington:

"http://jhsgw.pastperfect-online.com/31288cgi/mweb.exe?request=record;id=1A966C47-7938-4786-AD97-627257081424;type=301"

Oct 22: Lovestruck signing in Annapolis

OCT 22nd – LOVESTRUCK SIGNING WITH KEVIN MELLON & DENNIS HOPELESS

Click here for the full 6 WEEK HEART ATTACK Schedule.

What's the scoop on LOVESTRUCK?  This original graphic novel is a killer new IMAGE COMICS project about the manipulations of a greedy modern day Cupid who has made love his business. In a world where often talented, and gifted people just can't seem to make relationships work, we're shown what would happen when they're given the powers of Cupid. But, how can you control love when you don't understand it?

In LOVESTRUCK, love is a billion dollar industry, and Cupid has more in common with a megalomaniacal CEO than the classic cherub we all know.

A killer looking premise, with loads of promise, we're really excited to have Kevin and Dennis by the shop to sign LOVESTRUCK.

Pop Mhan's new comic

Nguyen and Co. Offer New Shades in "Carbon Grey Origins"
by TJ Dietsch,  September 7th, 2011
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=34182

""Pop is a phenomenal artist," Nguyen said..."

Truitt on television's Castle adaptation

'Castle' series enters realm of graphic novels
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY September 28 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-09-28/richard-castle-graphic-novel-deadly-storm/50574842/1

Truitt on Teen Titans and Makeshift Miracle

DC rolls out a 'Teen Titans' for a new generation
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY September 26 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-09-26/DC-Comics-rolls-out-a-Teen-Titans-series-for-a-new-generation/50554688/1

'Makeshift Miracle' makes a grand return to the Web
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY September 26 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-09-26/Makeshift-Miracle-makes-a-grand-return-to-the-Web/50559418/1

OT: Viennese cartoon exhibit

So my wife just returned from Vienna, Austria, where she stumbled across a comics exhibit - the Fiese Bilder des Schwarzen Humors Meisterwerke comic and cartoon exhibit. She photographed it for me.

There's a few non-exhibit comics shots in there too of things she stumbled across - 2 of an Asterix sign, 1 of a poster warning of pollen, and 1 of a car with Michel Valiant comic art decoupage.

Thanks, Cathy!

District of Geeks on SPX and Fantom Comics store manager

The dreaded tombstone question, led off by Danielle Corsetto -

SPX Specs: Part 1!
District of Geeks blog September 12, 2011
http://districtofgeeks.wordpress.com/2011/09/12/spx-specs-part-1/#more-229

and an interview with the Fantom Comics store manager -

Geek of the Week: Devon Sanders
District of Geeks September 13, 2011
http://districtofgeeks.wordpress.com/2011/09/13/geek-of-the-week-devon-sanders/

OT: 60 Minutes on South Park

This is completely off-topic, but they were kind enough to send me the PR, and South Park is a big favorite of one of my neighborhood friends.

So - behind the scenes at 60 Minutes:

"South Park": Laughs on a deadline: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504803_162-20111061-10391709.html?tag=contentBody;currentVideoInfo

and the story itself:

Parker & Stone's subversive comedy
60 Minutes September 25, 2011
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7382312n

Library of Congress exhibit featured at io9

Some of the Best Comic Art in the World, from the Library of Congress
By Keith Veronese
Sep 23, 2011
http://io9.com/5842657/some-of-the-best-comic-art-in-the-world-from-the-library-of-congress

Fix and Foxi exhibit featured in today's Post

Fix and Foxi: Exhibit features Germany's Mickey and Minnie
 Raymond M. Lane,
Washington Post September 26 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost/fix-and-foxi-exhibit-features-germanys-mickey-and-minnie/2011/09/12/gIQAYxXzwK_story.html

Sept 28: DC Artist Cliff Chiang In-Store Appearance at Cards Comics & Collectibles

Cliff Chiang In-Store Appearance at Cards, Comics and Collectibles      Cliff Chiang In-Store Apperance    From the Store that Brings You the Baltimore Comic-Con...     Cliff Chiang will be at Cards Comics and Collectibles on Wednesday, September 28th from 3pm-7pm!   Cliff is the artist of the new DC 52 Wonder Woman series, the critically-acclaimed graphic novel "Neil Young's Greendale," as well as Swamp Thing, Human Target, and others.   Wonder Woman # 1 ships on 9/21 with that week's new DC #1's!  The new DC 52 are a hit and CC&C have them! Other stores have sold out but we still have first printings @ cover price!   We also offer each week's issues in special packs, bagged, boarded and 25% off cover price!    We will be featuring 50% off trade paperbacks & hardcovers (excluding new items this week) all day!    Check us out for updates on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cards-Comics-and-Collectibles/105966149473844   We bring the best comic show and best guests to Baltimore!  Make sure to mark your calendars for next year's Baltimore Comic-Con, September 8-9, 2012 -- stay tuned to www.baltimorecomiccon.com for more info!     !  "Like" us on Facebook!

Oct 2: Jim Ottaviani at Air & Space

Jim Ottaviani, who writes comics about scientists, will be at the National Air & Space Museum at noon on Sunday, October 2, discussing his new biography, Feynman.

And to editorialize, Jim's a real sweet guy.

Truitt on Near Death, BPRD, Transformers and DC's New 52

Grading DC's 'New 52': Batman books rule Week 3
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY September 22 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-09-22/Grading-DCs-New-52-Batman-books-rule-Week-3/50515950/1

R.I.P. Optimus Prime? Big changes for IDW's 'Transformers'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY September 22 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-09-22/RIP-Optimus-Prime-Big-changes-in-store-for-Transformers-comic-series/50515988/1

Mike Mignola continues B.P.R.D. legacy with two miniseries
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY September 21 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-09-21/Mike-Mignola-continues-BPRD-legacy-with-two-new-miniseries/50496860/1

'Near Death': A hitman with a change of heart
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-09-19/Near-Death-comic-stars-a-hitman-with-a-change-of-heart/50469060/1

Big Planet Comics - Georgetown's last day

Just a couple of pictures...

Visit them at their new U St, NW location this week.

Beeler is a Cartoon for the Classroom

Nate Beeler's cartoon of Obama as Icarus is the subject of the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists' Cartoons for the Classroom for the week of September 25th. Direct download here.

Sept 25: Cartoonists at National Book Festival (corrected)

It's on the Mall today, and includes Richard Thompson, Kazu Kibuishi and others. I'll be introducing Kibuishi at 1:55, so feel free to grab me to say hello.

Here's my intro, as it stands now:

Kazu Kibuishi (KAH-zoo Kee-boo-EE-shee), was born in Japan in 1979, but came to the United States as a young child. Trained in film-making, he worked in animation, , but as comics evolved in recent years, he has distinguished himself in new formats. He began his webcomic Copper in 2002, and the short stories follow the dreamlike adventures of Fred and his dog Copper. These stories were collected in a book in 2010. Kibuishi began the Flight anthology book series in 2004 to showcase the work of young cartoonists, including animators. It was originally published by Image Comics, but moved to mainstream publishers to get into bookstores. He recently ended the series with book #8. While working on Flight, he also created the steampunk graphic novel Daisy Kutter: The Last Train which was an American Library Association 2006 pick for Best Books for Young Adults. In 2008, he began Amulet a child-friendly steampunk series published by Scholastic. His newest book is Amulet #4: The Last Council which debuted this month on the New York Times’ bestsellers lists.

Here's more details on the cartoonists:

The National Book Festival Is Cartoon-Friendly, Too
by Mike Rhode on Sep. 23, 2011
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/09/23/the-national-book-festival-is-cartoon-friendly-too/

Sept 24: 50% off sale at Big Planet Georgetown today only

Today only! Moving sale at Big Planet Comics' Georgetown location only! Everything in the store 50% off! 11 am-6 pm. No rainchecks!

Massive Guy Billout illustration in today's Post

One of my favorite cartoonist/illustrators is Guy Billout, and the Post's Business section has a big drawing by him today, of a man poking the flexible pillars of a bank. 

Weldon on Kate Beaton

Cartoonist Beaton's "Hark! A Vagrant!" Finds Drollery in Drawing Rooms
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (September 22, 2011):
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/09/22/140658742/cartoonist-beatons-hark-a-vagrant-finds-drollery-in-drawing-rooms

Politico and USA Today on Bluewaters' latest political comic books

Comic books to feature GOP candidates, Tea Party
by Catalina Camia, USA TODAY September 23 2011
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/09/michele-bachmann-comic-book-rick-perry-presidential-race-/1?csp=34news

Obama, Perry comic books out soon
By PATRICK GAVIN  9/23/11
 http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/64250.html

Wuerker rules

Internet chatter suggests that Politico's Matt Wuerker has been elected head of the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists.  I'm sure it's true, since I can't be bothered to email him and check.  Who'd lie about something like this?

Seriously, congratulations, Matt, and good luck planning the con coming up in DC.

Cavna's illustrated review of Thompson's Habibi

HABIBI': The Illustrated Review of Craig Thompson's ornate new epic

Michael Cavna

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog September 23, 2011-09-23

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/habibi-the-illustrated-review-of-craig-thompsons-ornate-new-epic/2011/09/22/gIQAWSxSqK_blog.html#pagebreak

George O'Connor interview online now, prior to tomorrow's National Book Festival appearance

Meet a Visiting Cartoonist: A Chat With George O'Connor

by Mike Rhode on Sep. 23, 2011

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/09/23/meet-a-visiting-cartoonist-a-chat-with-george-oconnor/

Cartoonists at the National Book Festival

The National Book Festival Is Cartoon-Friendly, Too
by Mike Rhode on Sep. 23, 2011
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/09/23/the-national-book-festival-is-cartoon-friendly-too/

Annapolis Comic Con profiled in Baltimore Sun

Small but vibrant crowd expected for Annapolis Comic-Con
Organizers aim for intimate vibe at city's first convention
By Jonathan Pitts, The Baltimore Sun September 22, 2011
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/bs-ar-annapolis-comic-con-20110922,0,2399489.story

Matt Dembicki skirts child-labor laws and has son selling comics at SPX

SPX Talks: Adam Dembicki
Beth Scorzato
Spandexless Sep 22, 2011
http://www.spandexless.com/2011/09/spx-talks-adam-dembicki/

They talked to other people too:

SPX Talks: Alex Robinson
Alex Jarvis
Spandexless on Sep 21, 2011
http://www.spandexless.com/2011/09/spx-talks-alex-robinson/

SPX Talks: Aaron Diaz/Dresden Codak
Alex Jarvis
Spandexless Sep 21, 2011
http://www.spandexless.com/2011/09/spx-talks-aaron-diazdresden-codak/

SPX Talks: Box Brown
Alex Jarvis
Spandexless Sep 20, 2011
http://www.spandexless.com/2011/09/spx-talks-box-brown/

SPX Talks: John Allison
by Alex Jarvis
Spandexless Sep 20, 2011
http://www.spandexless.com/2011/09/spx-talks-john-allison/

Ziggy obituary in today's print Post

'Ziggy' creator Tom Wilson Sr. dies at 80
By Michael Cavna, Washington Post September 22 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/ziggy-creator-tom-wilson-sr-dies-at-80/2011/09/21/gIQAmuaLmK_story.html

Weldon on David B.'s new American book

Legends Spring To Life In The 'Armed Garden'
by Glen Weldon
NPR.org September 21, 2011
http://www.npr.org/2011/09/21/140430482/legends-spring-to-life-in-the-armed-garden

Friday, Sept 23: Feiffer at Politics and Prose

10:30 am, signing My Side of the Car.

PR: Anime USA

Anime USA 2011 Proudly Announces Our First Round Of Webcomics Guests

Anime USA 2011 announces Onezumi and Kevin Bolk as webcomics guest for this year's convention on November 18-20th at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City.

Onezumi's Lovecraftian horror comic is located at http://www.onezumi.com. It is updated two times a week. Her art and art tutorials are at http://www.Onezumiverse.com. Her creator-focused art and technology convention is located at http://www.InterventionCon.com

  Oni worked professionally for places like The Disney Channel before going independent. Her empire of original art, comics, and educational events is regarded as one of the most successful webcomic-based businesses in existence. She has been a guest speaker at XM Satellite Radio and most other conventions in the northeast. Corporate sponsors for Oni's work are too numerous to name."

Kevin Bolk is a freelance cartoonist, illustrator, and proud alumnus of Awesome University (his favorite imaginary alma mater). Although he's done work for Nickelodeon, Tokyopop, Udon Entertainment, Blind Ferret Entertainment, and Voices For, he's best known for his parody webcomics It Sucks to be Weegie and Ensign Sue Must Die! as part of Interrobang Studios'  Pot Luck Comics.

He's also responsible for the quirky auto-bio comic "I'm My Own Mascot" as well as the fantasy webcomics send-up The Last Mystical Legend of the Fantastic Fantasy Trigger Star, just to name a few. All of these delightful diversions can be conveniently located at the Interrobang Studios website at www.interrobangstudios.com.

You can also check out K-Bo's art on this year's AnimeUSA t-shirt. When he's not drawing, he can be found fighting badly-dressed monsters while wearing a skirt far too short for a guy his age. In the name of the w00t, he will punish you!

Registrations are at $43 until October 30th and along with further information about the con can be found at www.animeusa.org.

About Anime USA: In 1999 Anime USA began as a northern Virginia convention started by fans, and in 2004 become a non-profit educational organization. Our mission is to educate the public about and promote Japanese arts and popular culture. As in the beginning, we remain a convention of fans, by fans, and for fans. Anime USA is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization.

 

 

Sept 23: Ex-Simpsons writer Dana Gould in Arlington

Former Simpsons writer Dana Gould is at the Arlington Cinema 'n' Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, at 9:55.  $22.

Fist of Justice's Mike Imboden interview online at City Paper

Meet a Local Comics Writer: A Chat With Mike Imboden

by Mike Rhode on Sep. 21, 2011

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/09/21/meet-a-local-comics-writer-a-chat-with-mike-imboden/

Truitt on 'Evelyn Evelyn' and Avengers

Amanda Palmer gets graphic with 'Evelyn Evelyn'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY September 20 2011http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-09-20/Amanda-Palmer-gets-graphic-with-Evelyn-Evelyn-book/50480588/1

Notable for being written by Neil Gaiman's wife.

'Children's Crusade' explores superhero family matters
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY September 20 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-09-20/Childrens-Crusade-series-explores-superhero-family-matters/50482488/1

Sept 25: Annapolis Comic-Con

Time	Sunday, September 25 · 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Annapolis Elks Lodge 2517 Solomon's Island Rd Annapolis, MD
More Info	SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25th 10AM-4PM ************************************* Join us for the first ever ANNAPOLIS COMIC-CON, A GOOD OLD FASHIONED COMIC BOOK SHOW! ADMISSION is $5 for adults, kids under 10 get in free! Come in costume, and admission is only $1! SPECIAL GUESTS include: legendary FLASH artist GREG LAROCQUE indie all-star STEVE CONLEY (ASTOUNDING SPACE THRILLS, AMAZING ADVENTURES OF THE ESCAPIST) Image Comics DEADLANDS publishers VISIONARY COMICS and more! PLUS: Loads of vendors bringing all sorts of comic awesomeness, ranging from vintage Silver and Golden Age back issues to the hottest modern day titles. Costume Contest at 1PM, with an awesome prize TBA Live Auction at 2PM for all sorts of comic goodness!

PR: Fantagraphics Bookstore Welcomes Warren Bernard and Tom Neely this Saturday!

F.B.I. Informant

Join us on Saturday, September 24 at 6:00 PM for an eclectic evening of comix entertainment. Comic strip historian and curator Warren Bernard (from the other Washington) will discuss his new book and companion exhibition Drawing Power: A Compendium of Cartoon Advertising. His slide talk will be followed by an art reception and book signing. Also appearing is iconoclastic Los Angeles artist Tom Neely presenting his new self-published "painted novel" The Wolf. Tom's provocative work seamlessly combines elements of fine art, narrative comix, and pop culture. He'll present a short video piece followed by a book signing. Hope to see you all soon and often at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery, located at 1201 S. Vale Street in the heart of Seattle's historic Georgetown art colony.

Oct 13: Mo Willems member-only event at National Zoo

Mo Willems does cartooning in addition to crazy-popular children's books. Registration for this free event starts on September 29th.

Truitt on Supergirl

Supergirl gets a teenage makeover
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY September 19 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-09-19/Supergirl-gets-a-teenage-makeover-with-new-comic-series/50467308/1

Herblock exhibit at Harford Community College in Maryland

Hays-Heighe House in Bel Air hosts 'Herblock' exhibit
September 19, 2011
http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/harford/neighborhoods/bel-air/ph-ag-news-block-foundation-0916-20110919,0,3655352.story

NPR's Weldon likes Thompson's Habibi

as did I. Darn it, I forgot to post a link to my interview with Craig Thompson at the City Paper's site.

Mysterious 'Habibi' Cuts To The Core Of Humanity
by Glen Weldon
NPR.org September 19, 2011
http://www.npr.org/2011/09/19/140498981/mysterious-habibi-cuts-to-the-core-of-humanity

Sept-Nov: German-American Heritage Museum exhibit

From Bruce Guthrie

From http://www.ugac.org/gahm/gahm.html

*OPENING*
Rolf Kauka's Fix& Foxi:
Creating a Comic Universe

On September 15, 2011, the German-American Heritage Museum will open its newest exhibit: Rolf Kauka's Fix and Foxi: Creating a Comic Universe. The exhibit explores the origins of German and American cartoons, traces Rolf Kauka's successful 50-year career as a cartoonist, and features many of his beloved cartoon characters, including Fix and Foxi, Lupo and Eusebia.The exhibit will be open until November 11, 2011.