June 21: 'The Cartoon Picayune' release party (CORRECTED)

D.C.-area comics creator Josh Kramer will host a release party June 21 (6-9 p.m.) for his comics anthology The Cartoon Picayune: “Hard Works” at Studio on F at 923 F St. NW in D.C. (Copies are $4 each.)

Kickstarter game features Jeffrey Thompson art

Scalawag!, a game with a Kickstarter fundraising campaign features Jeffrey Thompson art.  Jeff is a long-time Big Planet Comics Bethesda employee as well as a children's book artist. You would think the Scalawag designer would mention Jeff since he's selling a bunch of the original artwork at the bottom, but...

I'll be backing this one anyway, because of Jeff.

The Post reviews Hawkeye

Book World: 'Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon' by Matt Fraction and David Aja
By Douglas Wolk,
Washington Post May 22 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/book-world-hawkeye-my-life-as-a-weapon-by-matt-fraction-and-david-aja/2013/05/21/1df50d72-bd9e-11e2-97d4-a479289a31f9_story.html

BPC Podcast banner illustrations

Artist Paulina Ganucheau has been drawing some cool banner illustrations for the weekly Big Planet Comics Podcast, featuring hosts Jared Smith, Kevin Panetta and Nick Liappis as characters in X-Men, Speed Racer and Mario, to name a few. Check ‘em out.

Comic Riffs on Library of Congress's new Herblock exhibit

HERBLOCK AT HALF-CENTURY: Library of Congress show illuminates cartoonist's brilliance in 1963

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 21 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/herblock-at-half-century-library-of-congress-exhibit-illuminates-cartoonists-brilliance-in-1963/2013/05/21/98367406-c1c5-11e2-bfdb-3886a561c1ff_blog.html

That darn Beetle Bailey, that darn Pickles

Letter to the Editor: Femininity on display
Washington Post  May 18 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/femininity-on-display/2013/05/17/85665464-bb07-11e2-b537-ab47f0325f7c_story.html

Letter to the Editor: Finding reality in 'Pickles'
Washington Post May 18 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/finding-reality-in-pickles/2013/05/16/388394c2-bb0c-11e2-b537-ab47f0325f7c_story.html

PR: 44% off Heinrich Kley Vol. 2 at Amazon.com

Joe Procopio's Silver Spring based imprint:

Special Announcement -- May 2013 Super sale on Amazon.com...44% off Kley Vol. 2! Not sure if this is intentional or a slip up by Amazon, but it currently has our book THE LOST ART OF HEINRICH KLEY VOL. 2 on sale for 44% off! This is guaranteed to be the cheapest you'll ever find this book! Tell your friends, and you should probably act fast before Amazon changes its mind! ORDER FROM AMAZON HERE Watch the video 'book trailer' Picture This Press is dedicated to broadening the appreciation and awareness of artists who work in the fields of illustration, cartooning, graphic arts, photography, and poster design. Picture This Press founder Joseph Procopio and co-publisher Ellen Levy have a combined 40 years of publishing experience as writers, managing editors, and publications directors for a variety of organizations. Lost Art Books, the flagship series from Picture This Press, collects and preserves the works of illustrators and cartoonists from the first half of the 20th century. Too many of these artists have gone underappreciated for too long, with much of their work uncollected or unexamined for decades, if at all. The Lost Art Books series aims to preserve this cultural heritage by re-introducing these artists to new generations of working illustrators, historians, and admirers of things beautiful.      ©2013 Lost Art Books / Picture This Press | Silver Spring, Maryland

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Visualizing Peace:Graphic Art and Social Change (June 11)

Search for Common Ground, which works to prevent and end violent conflict in countries around the world, will host a panel discussion on June 11 (9:30-11:30 a.m.) with comics writers/artists Nate Powell, Andrew Aydin and Dalia Ziada. Aydin and Powell teamed for March (Top Shelf Productions), an upcoming graphic novel depicting the civil and human rights efforts of U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), who co-authored the book. Ziada has translated The The Montgomery Story, the 1956 comic book about Martin Luther King Jr. and nonviolent protest. The event will be held at the Kenney Auditorium at Johns Hopkins University SAIS. Click here to register for the free event.

Welcoming Matt Dembicki to the ComicsDC family

Lately when I open the ComicsDC site, I've been surprised to see material that I don't recognize. While this could have meant trouble, it's actually good news because cartoonist Matt Dembicki has been posting stories now as well. I certainly appreciate the help!

Mike

John Fantucchio's fan art featured

Local artist John Fantucchio was a comic fanzine artist back in the day, and BookSteve's Library features some of his early work.

'Intergalatic Nemesis' photos/videos

A photo of "The Intergalatic Nemesis" creator Jason Neulander during intermission of the performance at the Kennedy Center today, and a pic of the program. Also, at the bottom, you'll find a trailer to the show. (And here's a neat behind-the-scenes video of the show.) 

Another Jamie Noguchi interview

Webcomic of the Week #39: Yellow Peril
 by Hansel Moreno on May 18, 2013
http://readcomicbooks.net/home/webcomic-of-the-week-39-yellow-peril

Jamie's tearing up the internet for his Kickstarter book.

Steve Brodner political cartoon in today's Post

Beyond 'Bulworth'
Washington Post May 19 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/beyond-bulworth/2013/05/17/48ed38da-bf27-11e2-89c9-3be8095fe767_gallery.html#photo=1

President Obama reportedly fantasizes about "going Bulworth," voicing exactly what's on his mind, like Warren Beatty's character in the 1998 film. Steve Brodner, the artist behind the Bulworth movie poster, wonders what other films may have inspired the Obama presidency.

Cartooning program for 7-12 graders

Fairfax County Public Schools will hold its annual Institute for the Arts July 8-Aug. 2 for students in grades 7-12. Courses include cartooning and computer animation. (The program is open to county and non-county residents.)

PR: Meet the creators of new hit series Dream Thief TOMORROW! 11AM-1PM

THIS SATURDAY 5/18/13 (Annapolis location only)        SIGNING FROM 11AM to 1PM Click here for the event info on FACEBOOK. First 25 In Line Receive a FREE Custom Print & Dream Thief Papercraft Doll (yes!) Designed Specifically For This Event!    Hello Third Eye Faithful! We've got a very cool signing happening at Third Eye Annapolis tomorrow, featuring the creators of one of the biggest sleeper hits this Summer: DREAM THIEF from DARK HORSE COMICS. We originally read an advance copy of this one a few months ago, and totally fell in love with the world that writer Jai Nitz and artist Greg Smallwood had built. It was a sublime mix of the kinda modern day crime noir we love, and the otherworldly supernatural elements that we've come to love in series like LOCKE & KEY and FATALE.  What's DREAM THIEF all about? After stealing an Aborginal mask from a museum, John Lincoln realizes that the spirits of the vengeful dead are possessing his body and mind while he sleeps.  His old problems have been replaced by bloody hands and the disposal of bodies -- and now, remembering where he spent last night has never been more important. A gritty, fast-paced drama with a supernatural element; DREAM THIEF reads like a mix of 100 BULLETS, SE7EN and NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, and we love every second of it. Make sure to pop in, snag a copy of issue #1, and get it signed by both writer JAI NITZ and artist GREG SMALLWOOD tomorrow at Third Eye! Jai and Greg are flying in all the way from Kansas City for this launch event, because they've heard the word: Third Eye has the best damn gathering of comic book lovers around as customers, and they are STOKED to meet you guys and show you the comic. I know that Jai has said he's got some additional freebies he's bringing to give out to anyone who purchases a copy of Dream Thief, or already picked up one earlier in the week. Something about totally rad DREAM THIEF papercraft toys, and other goodies!

Third Eye Comics | 2027A WEST ST. | Annapolis | MD | 21401

PR: Big Nate musical continues this weekend

Kids and parents agree... It's just another awesome day in the life of BIG NATE!
"Wonderful! He smiled the entire time, enjoyed the music and the length was PERFECT for his age (8 years old)."
"Both my 7 and 10 year olds thoroughly enjoyed the show. They were entertained and engaged..."
"They were captivated. I kept looking at there faces throughout the performance and they never stopped smiling!"
"They were riveted. Didn't fidget or ask to go home early! Totally interested and happy to buy two books after the show!"
"He really enjoyed seeing the characters in the Big Nate book come to life, plus meeting them after the show."
Based on the comic strip and books by Lincoln Peirce Book by Jason Loewith & Lincoln Peirce Lyrics by Christopher Youstra & Jason Loewith Music by Christopher Youstra Directed by Michael Baron (Helen Hayes Award Recipient for ATMTC's A Year with Frog & Toad) Ages 5 and up Runtime: 1 hour	Final chance! Bid on Lincoln Peirce original artwork from ATMTC's Big Nate

 

Comic Riffs on Disney's Merida and Candorville's grandfather

NO MERIDA MAKEOVER? 'Brave' director Brenda Chapman on Disney princess and 'sexing her up'
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 17 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/no-merida-makeover-brave-director-brenda-chapman-on-disney-princess-and-sexing-her-up/2013/05/17/bf003d5a-bdd9-11e2-89c9-3be8095fe767_blog.html#pagebreak

'CANDORVILLE': Darrin Bell poignantly memorializes his 94-year-old grandfather, who humbly embodied the Greatest Generation
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 17 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/candorville-darrin-bell-poignantly-memorializes-his-94-year-old-grandfather-who-humbly-embodied-the-greatest-generation/2013/05/17/dfde5a82-bc46-11e2-89c9-3be8095fe767_blog.html#pagebreak

May 17-20 Intergalactic Nemesis at Kennedy Center

From May 17-20, "The Intergalactic Nemesis" will be at the Kennedy Center. The play uses comic book-style illustrations as backgrounds.

For more information, read

Accidental Kids' Show: A zany, cartoony play inadvertently became a family favorite

By Fiona Zublin

 May 16, 2013

http://www.readexpress.com/2013/05/accidental-kids-show/

Mensa meeting theme: superheroes

Metropolitan Washington Mensa is holding its annual regional gathering this weekend in Herndon, Va., and the theme is superheroes! Festivities kick off Friday, May 17, with a presentation by Matt and Carol Dembicki on District Comics: An Uncoventional History of Washington, D,C., followed by Jamie Noguchi, who will talk about Asian-American representation in superhero comics. Saturday will feature caricaturist Nick Sider, a presentation by Georgia Higley on the Library of Congress' comics collection, and keynote by Ryan Davidson, one of the lawyers behind the book The Law of Superheroes and the blog Law and the Multiverse. (The event is open only to Mensa members and not to the public.)

Comic Riffs on 'Comics About Cartoonists'

'COMICS ABOUT CARTOONISTS': Editor Craig Yoe delves into the tales and
trials of the 'world's oddest profession'
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 17 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/comics-about-cartoonists-editor-craig-yoe-delves-into-the-tales-and-trials-of-the-worlds-oddest-profession/2013/05/17/d856514a-9d0e-11e2-9bda-edd1a7fb557d_blog.html

May 17: Matt Dembicki and Dave Roman at Gaithersburg Book Festival

Matt Dembicki and Dave Roman will be at the Gaithersburg Book Festival tomorrow. Matt will have District Comics while Dave has a new Astronauts Academy book out. More details at http://gaithersburgbookfestival.org/

Fox 5 interviews Matt Dembicki to promote tomorrow's book festival.

Photo courtesy of Gail Lawyer Norris

 

Comic Riffs catches Cancer Vixen quote

'SUPERWOMAN': 'Cancer Vixen' author praises Angelina Jolie's 'fearlessness' in double mastectomy decision
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 15 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/superwoman-cancer-vixen-author-praises-angelina-jolies-fearlessness-in-double-mastectomy-decision/2013/05/15/62c10c5e-bdcf-11e2-89c9-3be8095fe767_blog.html#pagebreak

Brant Parker visiting wounded sailors in 1971

Brant Parker and his scowling King of "Id" get together to arouse laughter in patients of military hospitals in the Washington, D.C. area at a V.I.P. (Very Important Patients) "Time-Out Cafe" held at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda.

13-0108, scanned from Navy Medicine magazine, July 1971, courtesy of BUMED Office of Medical History.

Captain America filmmaking at Dupont Circle tonight

The DCist has the story about Captain America filmmaking at Dupont Circle tonight

Jamie Noguchi interviewed at CBR

THE KICKSTAND: Celebrating Office Romance
Brigid Alverson,
Comic Book Resources Mon, May 13th, 2013
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=45455

Captain America: The Winter Soldier continues to be seen around DC

Captain America: The Winter Soldier continues to be seen around DC, and the DCist has the story today.

Actually, they pulled the story from NBC - 'Captain America' Closes Some D.C. Streets
By Megan McGrath
May 14, 2013 

Jamie Noguchi On the Radio With Comic Geek Speak

On the Radio With Comic Geek Speak! Posted by Jamie Noguchi I did an interview with the Comic Geek Speak guys about the comic and the Book Kicker and all sorts of fun stuff!  If you're a comics fan, and I'm pretty sure you are, CGS is a great podcast to keep updated with the latest comics news.  They update more often than some webcomics out there!   Check it out!

Candorville cartoonist eulogizes his grandfather

In today's comic strip (which runs in The Post), Candorville cartoonist  Darrin Bell eulogizes his grandfather.

Magic Bullet #7 comic newspaper submissions open

Editor Carolyn Belefski writes, "Magic Bullet #7 comic submissions are now OPEN! Read more about our theme and specs here: http://magicbulletcomics.blogspot.com/p/submissions.html "

Caricaturist Kerry G. Johnson on Blog Talk Radio

From: Kerry G. Johnson 

 

I wanted to share with you a recent interview that I participated in (May 10) on Yolanda M. Johnson-Bryant's Blog Talk Radio show, "On the Air with the Literary Lady". 

During the interview we discuss my career as a professional caricaturist and cartoonist.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ontheairwiththatliterarylady/2013/05/10/on-the-air-with-kerry-g-johnson

 

*Kerry G. Johnson Design & Illustration*
Caricatures by Kerry
Website/Blog: http://kerrykraft.com
Twitter: caricaturekerry <http://twitter.com/caricaturekerry>

Oreo comic strip ad in The Post

There's a full-page comic strip style ad for Oreos on page A18 of today's Washington Post.

That darn Beetle Bailey

Letter to the Editor: Sarge's wrong message
Virginia Montecino, Odenton
Washington Post May 11 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/sarges-wrong-message/2013/05/10/cef289dc-b7f0-11e2-b568-6917f6ac6d9d_story.html

Given the alarming numbers of sexual abuse cases in the military, some by senior officers, The Post showed poor judgment in publishing the May 8 "Beetle Bailey" comic strip. It is sad that treating women as objects is so embedded in our culture that this kind of humor is okay.

More Herblock award videos

I think these are all the cartoonist videos that are online. You can also watch the lectures (although not Garry Trudeau's oddly enough)

Dan Perkins: 2013 Prize Winner

herblockvideo  May 8, 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeiAuJqcqpo&list=UUgk9JLh5ABio9SUjcGEWyhQ&index=2

Matt Bors: 2012 Prize Winner

herblockvideo May 14 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W48ahHs0t_M

Tom Toles: 2011 Prize Winner

herblockvideo May 18 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5ElyA01am8&list=UUgk9JLh5ABio9SUjcGEWyhQ&index=9

Matt Wuerker: 2010 Prize Winner

herblockvideo Apr 10, 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn84bf9GL9o

Pat Bagley: 2009 Prize Winner

herblockvideo Oct 8, 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6RUvsNsbFQ&list=UUgk9JLh5ABio9SUjcGEWyhQ&index=27

John Sherffius: 2008 Prize Winner

herblockvideo Oct 8, 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8tsWLJyftI&list=UUgk9JLh5ABio9SUjcGEWyhQ&index=28

Jim Morin: 2007 Prize Winner

herblockvideo Oct 15, 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=348-DlFv8w4&list=UUgk9JLh5ABio9SUjcGEWyhQ&index=18

Jeff Danziger: 2006 Prize Winner

herblockvideo April 10 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16T7sQ5hbgM

Tony Auth: 2005 Prize Winner

herblockvideo Oct 15, 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV33X99Qja0&list=UUgk9JLh5ABio9SUjcGEWyhQ&index=17

Matt Davies: 2004 Prize Winner

herblockvideo October 6 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Wtz6pVnnSE&list=UUgk9JLh5ABio9SUjcGEWyhQ&index=10

Richard Thompson's Richard's Poor Almanack for sale again

Great deal here on Richard Thompson's Richard's Poor Almanack - signed copies of 19 months of misinformation in handy cartoon form.

2013 Herblock award video online

Dan Perkins: 2013 Prize Winner acceptance speech and Gwen Ifill's talk.

May 11: ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con!

Hi, there!  Here's all the latest news about the Second Annual ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con! 

 Remember, the ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con is an event benefiting Archbishop Neale School, a great Catholic School in La Plata, MD.  ALL of the planning, advertising and organization for the event is done by a group of committed and enthusiastic parent volunteers.  And EVERY PENNY of the vendor and admission fees and money raised from the silent auction goes DIRECTLY to the school's operating budget.  We thank you all for your support!
 
Vendors!  We have over eighty tables with more than 25 different vendors and over 20 artists and creators.  Check out our website for a larger sampling!  We have many of the BIG comic shops joining us this year including Cards, Comics and Collectibles from Reisterstown, MD; Third Eye Comics from Prince Frederick and Annapolis, MD: and Laughing Ogre Comics from Virginia!  Not to mention the great comic and book shops from the Southern Maryland area like Comics MD and Booknuts Book Shop!  Many of our friends from last year's show will be returning, too, like Harry Hopkins, Gene Carpenter, Don "Ducky" Gehl and Ben Penrod, plus some terrific NEW supporters like The Comics and Gaming Outpost, Untamed Worlds and TeeMinus24.com!

Artists!  What an amazing group of artists we've gathered for you!  Right off the top and thanks to our friends at Cards, Comics and Collectibles, we have one of the biggest names in the comic industry - FRANK CHO!  You know Frank from his work on the newspaper and webstrip, Liberty Meadows, along with his incredible work with Marvel including the current 'Savage Wolverine', not to mention the fact he's one of the best pin-up girl artists in the business!  We are thrilled and honored to have him signing for you at our event!  Please Note:  This is Frank's ONLY scheduled convention appearance in the DC/MD/VA area for the rest of the year!  Don't miss him! 

In addition to Frank, our good friends from Third Eye Comics will have up and coming artists Jerry Gaylord and Bryan Turner!  These cutting edge artists have a gritty, urban-manga style and their work can be seen in such cool titles as 'Fanboys Vs. Zombies', 'Adventure Time' and the new 'NFL Rush Zone'!  Bryan and Jerry, along with Jerry's wife, artist Penelope Gaylord, will be signing at Third Eyes' table and at their own table on the Artists' Avenue!

We're also delighted to have many artists returning to our show including Bill McKay, Dan Nokes, Keir Lyles, and Laura Inglis!  Plus we have many NEW artists joining us for the first time including Carolyn Belefski, Joe Carabeo, Rod & Leanne Hannah, Liz & Jimmy Reed, Roger McCormick, Mike Munshaw, and Advent Comics' Tony Kittrell!  Again, check out our website for more artists!

Events!  This year, we're proud to present a screening room at our show, with a big movie screen and quality sound!  We're still solidifying our screening schedule, but we can promise you a Sneak Preview Clips of an amazing new film call PLASTIC GALAXY - The Story of Star Wars Toys!  The director of this indie film is New York-based director Brian Stillman and he'll be making the trip down to present the film and conduct a Q&A with audience members!  He's interviewed dozens of folks connected with the Star Wars toy business, so bring your questions for Brian!

Also making the trip down from New York is Sarah Hoppes from indie comics publisher Dark Ink Pictures!  She'll be there with copies of Dark Ink's comics and she'll be conducting a panel for comic fans!

And coming back this year from Zeitgeyser Games is Andy Niggles, designer of the awesome Conquest Tactics strategic card game!  Andy will be conducting demos throughout the day, so get ready for some very cool gaming action!  And, the most exciting part, Andy will be premiering - for the FIRST TIME EVER! - the new game

BAD BAD CREATURE KILLERS!  These are incredibly fun games that you don't need a super-expensive, rare, foil embossed card to play!  Andy and his team from Zeitgeyser Games will be will be demoing their games throughout the day.

The Silent Auction!  Our Silent Auction this year will be VERY special!  We have tried to gather many unique and unusual items, most autographed especially for this show!  We have some terrific autographed items from Karen Traviss, Troy Denning, James Arnold Taylor, Aaron Allston, Carlos Garzon and Doug Chiang!  And we'll have INCREDIBLE, ORIGINAL ART from Doug Chiang, Laura Inglis, Dan Nokes, Keir Lyles, Mike O'Shields and legendary comic artist John Byrne!

And if all this isn't enough!!  Returning to our show for a second time are the Viking Re-Enactors from the Longship Company!  The Vikings were incredibly well-received last year by kids and adults and we're very happy to have them back!  Also returning - and in greater numbers - Star Wars Stormtroopers from the legendary 501^st Legion!  The troops will be on hand for photos and games with the kids with great Star Wars prizes!  And also for Star Wars fans and collectors, the DC Star Wars Collectors Club will be on hand!

Plus!  The Kids Art Contest will be back, door prizes will be announced every hour and we'll have lots of great food!  Thanks to Deputy Dog Hot Dogs, Circus Ice Cream  and Sir Pops-A-Lot Kettle Corn for joining our returning food vendors, T&J's BarBQ and Pizza Hotline!  Most of all, we want to thank YOU!  There's no show without you!  So please tell all your friends, go to our website, LIKE us on Facebook and join us on Saturday, May 11, from 10-3pm for the Second Annual ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con!

The ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con is an ALL AGES fan and collectors event benefiting Archbishop Neale School on Saturday, May 11, 2013, from 10am to 3pm. For more information, visit www.anscomiccon.com

About Archbishop Neale School -

Archbishop Neale School is a Catholic elementary school in La Plata, Maryland that has been in continuous operation since 1927, with a two-track system for grades Pre-K through 8 and a curriculum centered on the Archdiocese of Washington graded course of study. We are fully accredited, and our teachers are certified by the State of Maryland in their specific areas. We serve Catholic students from over seven parishes and many non-Catholics as well. For over 80 years, parents have entrusted their children to ANS because they are assured of an excellent, Archdiocesan standards-based academic curriculum that encompasses Catholic faith and values delivered in a safe, caring environment. For more information, visit www.ArchbishopNealeSchool.org