April 18: Graphic Intelligence: Comics, The KKK, and Covert Ops

Graphic Intelligence: Comics, The KKK, and Covert Ops

Briefing

Comic books often reflect the time in which they are created. Since the Cold War, spies have been hot, and the world of comics has had a great assortment of espionage volumes. National security lawyer and comic collector/dealer Mark S. Zaid has assembled a rich array of comics that address spies and espionage. He'll showcase some of the coolest and rarest volumes in his collection while he describes how spy comics mirrored the intelligence issues of the time period in which they were published—some purporting to reveal true spy cases. He'll also share tales of how comics may have been used as intelligence tools and to push social agendas involving war, race, and sex. Then there is the story of the famous superhero who teamed up with actual spies to strike a blow for justice and equality in the United States. Award-winning author Rick Bowers shares the story behind his new book Superman vs. the Ku Klux Klan: The True Story of How the Iconic Superhero Battled the Men of Hate. Bowers reveals how the producers of The Adventures of Superman radio show took on the resurgent Ku Klux Klan in 1946, teaming up with infiltrators within the secret society to produce a ground-breaking, 16-part radio drama in which the Man of Steel conquered the hooded hate mongers.

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
6:30pm to 8:30pm

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Wash Post on Wuerker win

The Post writes,

 

Wood was one of two Washington area journalists to win Pulitzers on Monday. The other was Matt Wuerker, the editorial cartoonist for Politico, the Arlington-based newspaper and Web site, who won for what the Pulitzer jurors said were "consistently fresh, funny cartoons" that were "especially memorable for lampooning the partisan conflict that engulfed Washington."

"This feels fantastic, to state the obvious," said Wuerker, a finalist for the award in 2009 and 2010. "This is a dream come true."

He added, "I've been cartooning for some 30 years ago, and up until a few years ago, I didn't think anything like this was vaguely possible" until he became a founding staff member at Politico.

"I credit the people aboard the good ship Politico," he said. "I would really like to give credit to the glorious orchestra constructed around me."

NY Times on Wuerker's win

The NY Times reports:

 

Politico, started by two veterans of The Washington Post, publishes a daily newspaper but is best known for its Web site. It won for Matt Wuerker's cartoons, which highlighted partisan political divides.

"I work with old media — pen and ink on watercolor paper and watercolor — same as a cartoonist in the mid-1800s," Mr. Wuerker said in a telephone interview.

Mark Burrier exhibit at Rare Words Exhibition at Flying Dog Brewery

Flying Dog has a great set of labels by Ralph Steadman, so even though I don't drink beer, I've got a bunch of their bottles in the house.

Rare Words Exhibition at Flying Dog Brewery Flying Dog Brewery is hosting an exhibition of brand new Rare Words illustrations in June 2012 at their HQ in Frederick, Maryland (directions).   How to Submit Because this is a Rare Words project, I need your help! Go to rarewords.org and fill out the form to submit your words with your name. (One submission per person, please.) I'm going to be drawing my little heart out from now until June to do as many of them as possible. Opening Party Come to the opening party at Flying Dog on Saturday, June 2 from 7-10 pm to see all of the finished artwork with live music by Old Indian. Maybe your words made the cut!   Art Sales All artwork from the show will be on sale starting June 2 at 7 pm. There won't be any previews or pre-sales and unlike most galleries, if you buy a piece that night, you can take it with you. If you don't want someone to buy your word, show up at 7! About Rare Words Rare Words is a collaborative drawing blog (rarewords.org) and book. It began as a project to inspire collaboration with between the artist and the viewer. Readers are an integral part of the creative process by providing the spark for each work. Each illustration is an interpretation of the submitted words. Read More Twitter (@markburrier)  |  Drawing blog: Rare Words  |  Etsy Shop  |   Forward to a friend

Comics Reporter features David Hagen today

Tom Spurgeon of the Comics Reporter features David Hagen today.  I own two Hagen originals. You should all try to beat that.

More on Wuerker's Pulitzer

2012 PULITZER PRIZES: Politico's Matt Wuerker calls today's Pulitzer 'a dream come true'
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog April 16 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/2012-pulitzer-prizes-politicos-matt-wuerker-calls-todays-pulitzer-a-dream-come-true/2012/04/16/gIQAGv91LT_blog.html

POLITICO's Matt Wuerker wins Pulitzer Prize
By MACKENZIE WEINGER | 4/16/12
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0412/75196.html

and he works in Arlington!

Truitt on Hawkeye

Matt Fraction shoots straight on new 'Hawkeye' series
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY April 16 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-04-16/Hawkeye-comic-book-series/54314752/1

Washington's Matt Wuerker wins the Pulitzer

http://www.pulitzer.org/citation/2012-Editorial-Cartooning

New book press release from Roy Delgado, former DC cartoonist

 

April 21: Anime at Kids World Cinema Festival

Saturday, April 21 at 2:00 pm at the Mexican Cultural Institute 2829 16th Street, NW Where: Mexican Cultural Institute (202) 728.1670 2829 16th Street, NW Washington, DC Driving Directions When: Saturday April 21, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT Add to my calendar   This showcase of international children's films, which is now in its fourth year, allows Washingtonians to compare cross-cultural differences in the genre and to inspire D.C. youngsters through the discovery of foreign cinema. The festival targets six to thirteen-year-olds and will showcase a selection of the most significant international productions for young audiences. Each one-hour screening will be followed by a workshop and a discussion addressing the films' cultural contexts. Age group will vary with each film and workshop. This year, the JICC will partner with the Mexican Cultural Institute to present six short features targeting children ages 6-8, including two animated Japanese films! Following the screening, kids will have a chance to try their hand at origami, the Japanese art of folding paper. This event is free and open to the public. Please note that seating is limited and registration is required. For a full list of festival programs, visit the Alliance Fransaise's website.   To register, email rsvp@instituteofmexicodc.org or call (202) 728-1670 School Trip with Ponta / ポンタと遠足 ©ARPLANTS/BeexAnimation   Kenta, a second-grade boy, has a cat named Ponta. When Ponta secretly follows Kenta on his school trip, they both end up in a mysterious world.   Directed by Galileo. 2011, 12 min. Japanese with English subtitles  Old Man Flower    A kind old couple owned a dog named Shiro and loved him with all of their heart. One day, the couple and their mean neighbor discover that Shiro has a very special power.      By Minoru Kobata & KEEP Inc. 2009, 10 min. Dubbed in English Presented by The Alliance Française de Washington, the Embassy of Senegal, the Goethe-Institut, the Embassy of Brazil, the Embassy of Spain, the Embassy of Korea, the Hillwood Museum Estate and Gardens, the Quebec Government Office, the Mexican Cultural Institute and the Japan Information and Culture Center

Today: Capicon comic book show in Tyson's Corner

Capicons Comic Book & Pop Culture Con

• 2148 Gallows Road
• Dunn Loring, VA 22027

Capicons Comic Book & Pop Culture Con
Sunday, April 15, 2012
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission $3 - Kids FREE!
Special Guests TBA
Featuring:
Artist Bill McKay (Zombies vs. Cheerleaders)!
Dan Nokes of 21st Century Sandshark Studios
and more TBA!

Door prize drawings at 11, 12 and 1 pm!

Big Planet Bethesda's last day in current location

Big Planet Comics Bethesda store will be closed Sunday, April 15-Tuesday, April 17, so that we may move to 4849 Cordell Avenue. We will reopen in our new space on Wednesday, April, 18th.

Comic Riffs talks to Keith Knight

HOW TO KICKSTARTER: Cartoonist Keith Knight's 14 Tips for a More Successful Funding Campaign

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog April 13 2012

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/how-to-kickstarter-cartoonist-keith-knights-14-tips-for-a-more-successful-funding-campaign/2012/04/13/gIQAF8LJFT_blog.html#pagebreak

Big Planet Comics Orbit Newsletter - April 12, 2012

Big Planet Bethesda is moving this Sunday!

April 12, 2012

Luther Strode signing + Bethesda moving! Justin Jordan and Tradd Moore will be signing this Saturday, April 14, at our Vienna and College Park stores for the release of the collection of The Strange Talent of Luther Strode, their violent take on superheroes! The limited edition poster to the right will be for sale for only $5! More information is below. Big Planet Comics Bethesda is moving!!! We will be closed Sunday, April 15 through Tuesday, April 17, so we can open at our new spot, 4849 Cordell Avenue, just a few blocks from our current location. Come in to check out the new digs next Wednesday, April 18! Big Planet Comics Bethesda 4849 Cordell Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 Call in to the Big Planet Comics Podcast phone number with your questions or comments! Call 1-703-539-CAST! (1-703-539-2278) Feel free to forward on our newsletter, and please send us any comments or mailing list requests to vienna@bigplanetcomics.com Thanks!   - the Big Planet Comics kids  THIS SATURDAY April 14 - Justin Jordan & Tradd Moore Signing Justin Jordan and Tradd Moore, creators of the great new series The Strange Talent of Luther Strode, will be appearing at both our Vienna and College Park stores on April 14 to celebrate the release of the collection of the series. 11 am-1 pm Big Planet Comics of Vienna 426 Maple Ave. East Vienna, VA 22180 703-242-9412 vienna@bigplanetcomics.com Reply to our Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/409722705720687/ 3 pm-5 pm Big Planet Comics of College Park 7315 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740 301-699-0498 bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com Reply to our Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/344803992236635/ ___________________ Giants Beware! SC by Jorge Aguirre and Rafael Rosado A great new fantasy adventure for all ages! Spunky little Claudette wants to fight monsters like her dad, but her younger brother just wants to be a pastry chef and her best friend just wants to be a princess. When the feared baby-feet-eating giant returns, Claudette tricks them into setting out to kill the giant with her! Great characterization, adventure, pacing, and art! Everyone should get this. (Jorge Aguirre will be signing copies in Vienna and College Park on Free Comic Book Day, May 5!) Courtney Crumrin #1 by Ted Naifeh A new ongoing Courtney Crumrin series! Courtney is a outsider girl who is secretly learning magic from her uncle Aloysius, and dodging all the weird monsters that secretly live around her little town. But when a new girl shows up in town, will she be Courtney's friend, or a dangerous rival? Her first adventure is out in a new color hardcover too! Secret #1 by Jonathan Hickman and Ryan Bodenheim A creepy new series by Hickman about governments and private security firms and corporate espionage. An accountant is tortured for information while a security firm promotes itself to protect the government by breaking into their secrets. How do these sides of the story all come together? An intriguing start! Amazing Spider-Man: Hooky SC by Susan Putney and Bernie Wrightson Reprint of Spidey's trippy fantasy adventure, where he fights a dragon! Courtney Crumrin 1: The Night Things HC by Ted Naifeh New hardcover edition in color! Batman Arkham Unhinged #1 by Derek Fridolfs and Mike S. Miller A prequel to the hit game Batman: Arkham City! Batman Incorporated 1 HC by Grant Morrison and Yanick Paquette The entire first series! Batman expands globally! Dollhouse: Epitaphs SC by Andrew Chambliss, Cliff Richards, and Andy Owens The Dollhouse virus escapes and the apocalypse starts! Goldfish HC by Brian Michael Bendis His early crime series in a new hardcover! America's Got Powers #1 by Jonathan Ross and Bryan Hitch After a strange event affects a group of people, they all get superpowers, and a reality show is created to pick the best to join the world's only super team. But most of the world still is scared of the them, and network ratings are pushing the contest to become more deadly. Tommy Watt is the only one affected by the event who has no powers yet he is suddenly drawn into the show. The Secret Service #1 by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons Another darkly humorous series by Millar, a young man is set on a path towards delinquency and wasting his life. Meanwhile, the British Secret Service is investigating the kidnapping of lots of scifi movie stars! After a terrible accident, one of their agents picks up the case. But he is called back home to deal with his delinquent nephew, setting up a strange cross between these worlds. The Strange Talent of Luther Strode SC by Justin Jordan and Tradd Moore Luther Strode is an average geek until he sends away for an exercise course in the back of a comic book, and he not only starts becoming stronger, but a deadly fighter! Unfortunately, the course is from an ancient murder cult who has designs on his growth, and he must deal with the ramifications of being more powerful than everyone around him, including old bullies. The Guilded Age 1 SC by T Campbell, Phil Kahn, and Erica Henderson The online fantasy series is collected! Hitman 6: For Tomorrow SC by Garth Ennis, John McCrea and Garry Leach The hilarious run finally concludes! Infinite Horizon SC by Gerry Duggan and Phil Noto After the war, the soldier must get home from across the world. Pete and Miriam SC by Rich Tommaso Vignettes from the life of two young friends, like Ghost World. Saga #2 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples Marko and Alana meet the first bounty hunter after them! Severed HC by Scott Snyder, Scott Tuft, and Attila Futaki In 1916, a man with shark teeth haunts the runaways of America. Big Planet Comics Podcast #40 Kevin is back with Nick and Jared to review a bunch of comics and answer a lot of questions! Download now or subscribe on iTunes!   PODCAST REVIEWS: 1999 SC by Noah van Sciver Alabaster Wolves #1 (of 5) by Caitlin R. Kiernan and Steve Lieber America's Got Powers #1 (of 6) by Jonathan Ross and Bryan Hitch Annie Sullivan and the Trials of Helen Keller HC by Joseph Lambert Courtney Crumrin #1 by Ted Naifeh Danger Club #1 by Landry Q. Walker and Eric Jones Fanboys vs. Zombies #1 by Sam Humphries and Jerry Gaylord Freedom 1 SC by Seamus Heffernan Giants Beware! SC by Rafael Rosado and Jorge Aguirre Hilda and the Midnight Giant HC by Luke Pearson Pete and Miriam SC by Rich Tommaso Secret #1 by Jonathan Hickman and Ryan Bodenheim The Secret Service #1 (of 7) by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons Send us questions to podcast@bigplanetcomics.com or call us at 1-703-539-CAST! (1-703-539-2278) 4/14 - Justin Jordan & Tradd Moore Signing The Strange Talent of Luther Strode 11am-1pm 426 Maple Ave. East Vienna, VA 22180 703-242-9412 vienna@bigplanetcomics.com Signing The Strange Talent of Luther Strode 3pm-5pm 7315 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740 301-699-0498 bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com 4/18 - Bethesda Store in New Location! Come see our new spot for our Bethesda store! 4849 Cordell Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 301-654-6856 joel@bigplanetcomics.com   5/5 - Free Comic Book Day All stores! freecomicbookday.com   5/5 - Jeremy Whitley Signing Princeless 11am-1pm 426 Maple Ave. East Vienna, VA 22180 703-242-9412 vienna@bigplanetcomics.com   Signing Princeless 3pm-5pm 7315 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740 301-699-0498 bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com 5/5 - Jorge Aguirre Signing Giants Beware! 11am-1pm 426 Maple Ave. East Vienna, VA 22180 703-242-9412 vienna@bigplanetcomics.com   Signing Giants Beware! 3pm-5pm 7315 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740 301-699-0498 bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com 7/4 - 20% off Sale All stores! 7/28 - Matt Dembicki Signing Xoc 11am-1pm 7315 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740 301-699-0498 bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com Signing Xoc 3pm-5pm 426 Maple Ave. East Vienna, VA 22180 703-242-9412 vienna@bigplanetcomics.com   New Next Week 4/18 (Let us know if you want any of these!) 3 Story Secret Files of the Giant Man one shot 20th Century Boys vol 20 SC Amazing Spider-Man #684 Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus vol 2 HC Archie Double Digest #228 Asterix Omnibus vol 3 SC Avengers #25 AVS Avengers Prelude: Fury's Big Week #4 (of 4) Avengers Serpent Crown HC Avengers vs. X-Men #2 (of 12) Back Issue #55 Batman #8 Batman Beyond Unlimited #3 Batman Odyssey vol 2 #7 (of 7) Betty & Veronica #259 Birds of Prey #8 Blood Feast #1 Blue Beetle #8 Bomb Queen 7 Queen's World #3 (of 4) BPRD Hell on Earth the Long Death #3 Captain Atom #8 Castle Waiting vol 2 #16 Catwoman #8 Cinderella Fables Are Forever SC Danger Girl Army of Darkness #5 Dark Horse Presents #11 DC Universe Presents #8 Defenders #5 Doctor Who vol 2 #16 Dominique Laveau Voodoo Child #2 Dracula illustrated novel HC Dungeons & Dragons Eberron Annual 2012 #1 Emma SC Fables #116 Fear Agent vol 06 SC Ghostbusters #8 GI Joe A Real American Hero #177 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Special #1 Green Lantern Corps #8 Harvey Pekar Cleveland HC Hellblazer #290 Hellcyon SC Incredible Hulk #7 Invincible Iron Man #515 Irredeemable #36 Jennifer Blood #11 John Carter Gods of Mars #2 (of 5) Justice League #8 Justice League #8 combo pack Knights of the Dinner Table #185 Knights of the Dinner Table Bundle of Trouble vol 36 SC Krazy & Ignatz 1922-1924 Drim of Love SC Legion of Super Heroes #8 Little Miss Sunshine Here Comes the Sun GN Lovecraft Anthology vol 1 SC Manhattan Projects #1 3rd Printing Manhattan Projects #2 Katsuya Terada The Monkey King vol 2 SC Mr. Bump in Lights Camera Bump GN Near Death #7 New Mutants #41 Next Men Aftermath #42 Nightwing #8 No Place Like Home #3 Oh My Goddess! vol 41 SC Peanuts #4 (of 4) Planet of the Apes #13 Prophet #23 2nd Printing Prophet #24 Punisher #10 Rachel Rising #7 Ragemoor #2 Red Hood and the Outlaws #8 Red Hulk Hulk of Arabia SC Red Sonja #65 Reset #1 (of 4) Resident Alien #0 Rocketeer Adventures 2 #2 (of 4) The Secret History of DB Cooper #2 The Shadow #1 Shark King GN Shooters HC Showcase Presents All Star Squadron vol 1 SC Simpsons Comics #189 Simpsons Confidential SC Six Guns SC The Sixth Gun #21 Sonic Universe #39 Star Wars Dawn of the Jedi Force Storm #0 (3rd Printing) Star Wars Dawn of the Jedi Force Storm #1 (3rd Printing) Star Wars Dawn of the Jedi Force Storm #3 Steed and Mrs. Peel #4 (of 6) Stitched #4 Super Dinosaur #10 Supergirl #8 Survivalist one shot Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Micro Series #4 Leonardo Thunder Agents vol 2 #6 (of 6) Thunderbolts #173 Transformers More Than Meets Eye #4 Ultimate Comics Spider-Man vol 4 The Death of Spider-Man SC Uncanny X-Force #24 Venom #16 The Walking Dead #96 Witchblade #155 Wolverine and X-Men #9 AVX Wolverine and X-Men by Jason Aaron vol 1 HC Wonder Woman #8 X-Factor #234 X-Factor vol 13 Hard Labor SC X-Men #27 X-Men The Hidden Years vol 1 SC Young Justice #1

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April 27: Marjane Satrapi at Lisner Auditorium

Fri. Apr 27, 8:00PM
GW Lisner Auditorium presents Marjane Satrapi Author of Persepolis & Chicken With Plums
Interviewed by Azar Nafisi, author of Reading Lolita in Tehran

World-renowned for her award-winning graphic memoir (and film) Persepolis, a global best-seller, Marjane Satrapi will make a rare US appearance. Satrapi grew up during the Iranian revolution and witnessed firsthand the brutal and historic overthrow of the Shah. The subsequent Islamic repression and Marjane's own journey away from Iran are intricately linked to all of her books, films, and artwork.

 

She will be interviewed by Azar Nafisi, whose acclaimed Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books electrified readers with a compassionate and often harrowing portrait of the Islamic revolution in Iran and how it affected one university professor and her students.

 

$25, $30, $40. GW Students and Alumni: $10, $20 at Lisner Box Office

Tickets available from the Lisner Box Office, 800-745-3000, and ticketmaster.com

April 13: Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope opens with Morgan Spurlock in DC

According to an ad in the City Paper, Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope opens today with director Morgan Spurlock doing a Q&A after the 7 pm show in DC at the West End Cinema.

 

The City Paper reviewed the movie favorably, as did the Post.

Comic Riffs spotlights Candorville again

READERS' RIFFS: Fans are deeply moved by 'Candorville's' Trayvon Martin cartoons
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog April 12 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/readers-riffs-fans-are-deeply-moved-by-candorvilles-trayvon-martin-cartoons/2012/04/12/gIQA2AToCT_blog.html#pagebreak

Truitt on Walking Dead 100

'Walking Dead' comic lives to see 100
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY April 12 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-04-12/The-Walking-Dead-100th-issue-cover/54188448/1

Truitt on reality show comic

'America's Got Powers' taps into talent-show zeitgeist
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY April 10 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-04-10/Americas-Got-Powers-comic-book-series/54152090/1?csp=34life

Nate Beeler places for editorial cartoon award

Daily Cartoonist has the story.