Thursday, February 27, 2014

March 5: Ecuadorian cartoonist Bonilla speaks

Communications Law in Ecuador: 

When Censoring a Cartoon Becomes a 

Presidential Priority


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014
http://cima.ned.org/events/upcoming-events/communications-law-ecuador-when-censoring-cartoon-becomes-presidential-priori

Communications Law in Ecuador:
 When Censoring a Cartoon Becomes a Presidential Priority 
Since his reelection, President Rafael Correa has used a series of laws and decrees to constrain   criticism and dissent. In June 2013, the National Assembly passed a restrictive communications law that designates the media as a public service subject to government regulation. Political cartoonist Xavier Bonilla was the first victim of this law following the publication of a cartoon that depicted the house raid of journalist FernandoVillavicencio. President Correa called Bonilla, among other things, “an assassin with ink.” Bonilla was forced to publish a correction, and El Universo paid a large fine. Join the Center for International Media Assistance and the Latin America and Caribbean program at the National Endowment for Democracy for a discussion on the restrictive nature of the communications law in Ecuador.
Featuring:
Xavier Bonilla
Political Cartoonist at El Universo
Martha Roldós
Fundación Mil Hojas
Carlos Lauría      
Committee to Protect Journalists
Wednesday, March 5
12:00-2:00 p.m.
Lunch will be served from 12:00-12:30
1025 F Street, N.W., Suite 800
Washington, DC 20004





About the Speakers 
Xavier “Bonil”Bonilla is the daily cartoonist for Ecuador's biggest newspaper, ElUniverso. He also publishes in five other important magazines and is a member of international organization, Cartooning for Peace. He has published eight books and received international recognition for his work from the Inter-American Press Society, World Press Cartoon, and the United Nations Ranan Lurie Political Cartoon Award. He was the first journalist to be sanctioned by Ecuador’s new Communications Law.
Martha Roldós is a lifelong political and civil society activist. In 2006, she was elected to Congress representing the province of Guayas, and in 2007 was elected to serve in the Constituent Assembly. After a failed presidential run in 2009, she joined the coalition ‘United for Democracy,’ which advocated for a no vote to the 2011 referendum which sought to give greater control over the media and judiciary to the executive. Throughout her career, she has been a strong advocate for government transparency and accountability, and for freedom of expression and association. She fought against the passage of the communications law, and later joined a group to challenge the law before Ecuador’s Constitutional Court. She now serves as Executive Director ofFundación Mil Hojas, an organization that investigates government corruption. 
Carlos Lauria is the senior Americas program coordinator for the Committee to Protect Journalists where he serves as chief strategist and spokesperson on press freedom issues in the Americas. He monitors and documents press freedom violations in Latin America and has led missions to Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Nicaragua, Haiti, Brazil, El Salvador, and Argentina. Lauría began his journalistic career in Buenos Aires in 1986 and settled in New York in 1994 as U.S. bureau chief correspondent for Editorial Perfil, Argentina’s largest magazine publisher. He serves on the board of the Maria Moors Cabot Award for excellence in Latin American journalism, which is sponsored by Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. He is a graduate of journalism from the Universidad Católica Argentina.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

3/1: Charles Soule at Third Eye Comics

SAT. 3/1: CHARLES SOULE Red vs. Green signing -- Meet the writer of RED LANTERNS, the new SHE-HULK, LETTER 44, SUPERMAN / WONDER WOMAN, THUNDERBOLTS and many more!

 

This Saturday March 1st, we'll be having a long-time friend of Third Eye, CHARLES SOULE, to the store to sign copies of the many awesome books he's got coming out, including the recently released SHE-HULK #1. 

 

Charles has been wowing us for a while now, with great work on titles like LETTER 44, RED LANTERNS, SWAMP THING, THUNDERBOLTS, and SUPERMAN / WONDER WOMAN, and we're totally amped to give you guys this rare opportunity to meet the man before he totally blows us all out of the water with the upcoming INHUMAN ongoing series.

 

Want more info on our signing with Charles? Click here for the full scoop.

 

PR: Critical Acclaimed Hit "Fist of Justice" from Digital Webbing Press Returns


For Immediate Release

Methuen, MA, February 25, 2014

What began as a one-off, seven page story with a twist ending in the anthology series Digital Webbing Presents generated such positive reader response that creators Mike Imboden and Ed Dukeshire made the decision to undo that twist ending and revive Fist of Justice as an ongoing feature. Over the course of 10 issues (five lead stories in DWP and five in his own self-titled book), they created the world of Fist of Justice. After taking a few years off from publishing, the creative team felt the time was right to continue what they started and bring Fist of Justice back to the loyal fans who have longed for his return.

A Kickstarter campaign is underway to fund publication of a full-color trade paperback collecting Fist's earliest adventures. Some of the comic industry's hottest talents got their start illustrating Fist of Justice including Chad Hardin (Harley Quinn), Yildiray Cinar (Supergirl), Anthony Castrillo (X-Men), Dario Carrasco, Jr. (Star Wars), and Andre Coelho (Ms. Marvel).

So who is the Fist of Justice? Fist of Justice is a man out of time, a cat with his heart in the right place-- a true hero from the 70s awakened in our time. He was the super-heroic defender of Charm City until he made a fatal mistake that ended his career. He threw in the towel and was locked away and soon forgotten. But his power-- though dormant-- did not leave him. Now it has returned and resurrected FOJ-- restoring him as defender of a city dealing with the new villains of the 21st century. Villains who are tougher, stronger, and meaner than ever.

Creators Mike Imboden and Ed Dukeshire have taken to crowd-funding site, Kickstarter, to raise the money needed to collect the first five issues of the comic into a trade paperback. In addition, plans call for publication of an all-new issue 6 of Fist of Justice.  Says Dukeshire, "Kickstarter has shown that projects that couldn't originally happen, are now possible. While the costs to produce the book are too high for us alone, support via Kickstarter can change that. The campaign will help pay for the printing of the trade paperback, comic book, all the rewards, shipping supplies, and shipping.  We'd love to get Fist of Justice out there on a regular basis once again, but need the help of our readers and fans."

A number of comics' most talented artists got their start illustrating Fist of Justice. Chad Hardin, artist of the super-hot Harley Quinn from DC, was first published in the pages of Fist of Justice. Yildiray Cinar, who currently draws Supergirl for DC, also began his career penciling FOJ. Now fans will be able to see their early work in a newly published trade paperback."These guys were extreme talents right out of the gate," said Dukeshire, who spotted samples of their drawings on the Digital Webbing Forums and offered them their first chance to be published.

Supporters can choose from a handful of incentives. "We've got plenty of incentives to contribute to the Kickstarter campaign", adds Imboden. "Not only can people get the trade paperback, we have pledge levels that include art by past FOJ artists. We've got t-shirts, prints and stickers and, what might be the coolest thing of all, the opportunity to have yourself drawn into an original Fist of Justice short story!"

Web address for Kickstarter is: http://kck.st/1bnOoxp

For more information about Fist of Justice, visit http://www.fistofjustice.org or http://www.facebook.com/fistofjustice or contact Imboden (mike@imboden.org) or Dukeshire (eduke@digitalwebbing.com)

April 12: Comic Book exhibit opens at Strathmore





A Shared Universe: The Art of Comic Books
April 12, 2014 - June 8, 2014
Free Opening Reception
Thursday, April 24, 7 - 9PM

Exhibition Hours
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 10AM-4PM
Wednesday - 10AM-9PM
Closed Monday

It’s an American invention and a 20th century institution, yet the comic book encompasses the arc of humanity that runs from prehistoric cave paintings to the graphic novels of the future. Arnold Blumberg, former curator at Geppi’s Entertainment Museum, calls the comic book “not just a reflection of our culture—it is our culture.” A culture experienced on so many levels, whether it’s colored by memories of hiding under the covers with a flashlight and a comic book after bedtime or catching up with digital favorites online. Ever since Superman kicked off the superhero comic genre in 1938, the medium’s influence has spread throughout the arts, influencing fine and performing arts as well as pop culture and becoming part of the fabric of human dreams. This exhibit gathers all the elements of the art form, from original pencil drawing and hand inking to graphic design and digital manipulation, and beyond into the new incursions of what comic artist and theorist Scott McCloud calls “the infinite canvas” of web-based comics, games and graphic novels. Step into the world of wonder that’s reflected in the comic genre; share it with someone you love. It’s just as you remember, and so much more than you can imagine.

Please join us for the following programs, presented in conjunction with the exhibit:

CHILDREN'S TALK AND TOUR April 26
ART TALK FOR ADULTS April 26
SCREENING OF THE FILM STRIPPED April 27
BEYOND TEXT AND LINE: A STUDY ON THE ART OF COMIC BOOKS April 27

Friday, February 21, 2014

What would 'feminist' Barbie look like?

Some new comics/illustrations by D.C.-area native Colleen Clark (who is studying at the Columbus College of Art and Design in Ohio) are featured in the Huffington Post.
'We Are All Barbie Girls' Illustrations By Colleen Clark Show What It Would Look Like If Dolls Represented All Women
The Huffington Post  | by  Nina Bahadur
"How great would it be if Barbie came in all dress sizes, body shapes and ethnicities? That's what student and illustrator Colleen Clark thought when she was approached by Marie Claire South Africa to illustrate what a "feminist" Barbie might look like." Read more.
Courtesy of Colleen Clark

Milestones African-American comic art exhibit extended at Geppi's

Originally slated to end April 30, 2014, Geppi’s Entertainment Museum’s (GEM) exhibit Milestones: African Americans in Comics, Pop Culture and Beyond has been extended through December 31 due to overwhelming demand. ....

Washington Times on Jimmy Gownley's Frederick stop

Bright idea: Graphic novel cartoonist to debut ‘Dumbest Idea’ in Frederick

By Emily Hoosier

The Washington Times February 20, 2014

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/feb/20/cartoonist-has-bright-idea-to-debut-dumbest-idea-i/?page=all#pagebreak


He's signing tonight in Frederick, in just a few minutes:

Friday, February 21st - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
 FREDERICK

Meet FIVE GHOSTS Writer Frank Barbiere & artist Toby Cypress tomorrow at our White Suits #1 Signing!


Saturday 2/22/14
 
Click here to RSVP on FACEBOOK.
First 20 In Line Receive a FREE mystery gift, limited ONLY to this event, and numbered at 25 Copies!

Signed & Numbered to ONLY 20.

SIGNING FROM 11AM to 1PM
Happy early Spring, Third Eye Faithful!


I may be a bit premature in saying this, Third Eye Faithful, but I think winter is on it's way out, and Spring is on it's way in.

And, you know what that means -- we've got a whole bunch of cool reasons on the horizon for you guys to line up early and have fun! :)

This week marks our first signing of 2014, as we welcome FIVE GHOSTS writer FRANK J. BARBIERE back to Third Eye, alongside BLUE ESTATE artist TOBY CYPRESS, in support of their brand new DARK HORSE COMICS series THE WHITE SUITS! 

When I first saw images of THE WHITE SUITS, I really knew that Frank and Toby had something special in the works here, and after seeing it in person this week, I gotta say: if you're a fan of pulpy, visceral crime / espionage driven dramas ala comics like SIN CITY and 100 BULLETS or movies & tv series like EASTERN PROMISE, HOMELAND and THE AMERIKANS, then this is up your alley.

Click here to RSVP to the event on FACEBOOK.





Santiago Casares interviewed by Smudge


Chili's World is his webcomic, and I imagine he'll have some collections for sale at Smudge.

The Post and The Express on Miyazaki's new movie

‘The Wind Rises’ is the latest example of the healing powers of Hayao Miyazaki

Animation master Hayao Miyazaki has said “The Wind Rises” will be his last film as director. (Studio Ghibli)

Animation master Hayao Miyazaki has said “The Wind Rises” will be his last film as director. (Studio Ghibli)


‘The Wind Rises’ movie review: A sensitive, lyrical valedictory for Hayao Miyazaki

Studio Ghibli - Jiro Horikoshi develops a love of airplanes as a boy and often dreams of the flying machines in Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Wind Rises.”

Michael Cavna interviewed on local podcast


Michael Cavna rides two horses as a cartoonist and journalist

ItsAllJournalism podcast February 21, 2014 

By Michael O’Connell

http://itsalljournalism.com/michael-cavna-rides-two-horses-as-a-cartoonist-and-journalist/

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Fwd: April is Drew Moss Month @ Game On! Comics




Game ON logo
 
Dear Mike,
April will be DREW MOSS MONTH at Game On! Comics!  If you've been with us since we opened, you know that we all love Drew Moss, and are always thrilled when a new project of his comes out. 
 
 
And on April 26 Drew Moss and Eryk Donovan will be here from Noon to 4pm signing their books and drawing sketches! 
Two Comics Drew Moss Is Working On
In April, Drew has THREE books coming out!  The second issue of his CROW: PESTILENCE series is released, as well as the third issue of CITY: MIND OF THE MACHINE.

The Crow: Pestilance - Juarez, Mexico. A young boxer, Salvador, refuses to take a fall, but has no problem taking a vicious drug gang's pay-off. When they take their lethal revenge on the Salvador and his family, he returns as THE CROW, in search of vengeance...and forgiveness.

In The Dark: A Horror Anthology
The BIG book for April, however, is the IDW-released Rachel Deering Horror anthology IN THE DARK.  The creator list is a who's who of great writers from Paul Tobin, Dwayne Swierczynski and Cullen Bunn to artists Nate Powell and Matthew Dow Smith, and Eryk Donovan.  Drew Moss is providing art for the Cullen Bunn story.

IN THE DARK is a HUGE 300+ page anthology, including essays by Scott Snyder and Mike Howlett, and retails for $50.

This book will be awesome, but because this book is a big investment, Drew and fellow artist Eryk Donovan will each do a free sketch for all Game On! customers who preorder the book in the next couple of weeks!

Come by the shop and put a minimum $5 deposit down on the book and you can pick up the book on April 26!

Drew and Eryk will be here on April 26 from Noon to 4pm signing their books and drawing sketches, but to get a signed and remarked copy of IN THE DARK you need to preorder it before March 10th!

For more on IN THE DARK, check out this interview with Deering:  http://comicsbeat.com/interview-rachel-deering-on-her-horror-anthology-in-the-dark/
If you have any questions, email us at info@gameoncomics.com or call us at 703.539.8680.

Thanks!

The Game On! Gang
(Louis, J. R., Matt, Michael, Evan & Giahn)


Ryan Holmberg's manga explorations continue

Shinohara Ushio’s Action Cartooning

BY Ryan Holmberg Feb 20, 2014
http://www.tcj.com/shinohara-ushios-action-cartooning/

Comic Riffs checks in with Stephan Pastis

Is ‘Pearls Before Swine’ creator getting divorced?? Well, if you believe everything you read in the (funny) papers...

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 19 2014

Smudge 2014 Programming Schedule (lifted from their blog)

Smudge 2014 Programming Schedule

 

Get inspired by local comics creators at Smudge!

The Smudge! Expo is taking place on Saturday, March 8, 2014, from noon to 6 p.m. at Artisphere in Arlington, Va. Talks will take place in the Black Box Theater at Artisphere and hands-on workshops will take place in the classroom space.

Ben Hatke joins us as our Featured Guest

Ben Hatke joins us as our Featured Guest and will be speaking at 3 pm.

AT A GLANCE

Black Box Theater
1-1:50 – Essa Neima – Moving Pictures: So, You Want to Animate?
2-2:50 – Steve Artley – Editorial Cartooning (And Other Hazards)
3-3:50 – Ben Hatke – Three Keys to Comics
4-4:50 – Teresa Roberts Logan – PAINT YOUR HEAD (ART JOURNALING)

Classroom
1-1:50 – Steve Loya – Splotch Monsters
2-2:50 – Matt Dembicki – Roll Up Your Sleeves and Make Comics
3-3:50 – TBA
4-4:50 – Joe Sutliff – Creating Comics for the Web: A quick, fun, interactive “How To”

Black Box – 1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
Essa Neima – Moving Pictures: So, You Want to Animate?

Animator/educator Essa Neima shares his experiences in animation, from working with companies to understanding what it takes to make a good cartoon. He’ll share examples of his own work, as well as provide some simple exercises that you can do at home to make your own animation using a spinning disc and flip books.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Comic Riffs on Jackie Estrada's Kickstarter photo book

KICKSTARTER OF THE WEEK: From Kirby to Clowes --the magical history tour of Jackie Estrada’s candid ‘Comic Book People’

Jimmy Gownley at Hooray for Books

Jimmy Gownley gave a fun talk tonight at Hooray for Books! in Alexandria, VA. He talked about getting into comics, self-publishing, doing Amelia Rules! comic book, and his new book autobiographic graphic novel The Dumbest Idea Ever! The bookstore has a couple of signed copies left, if you contact them soon. Tomorrow, Gownley will be in Fredrick, Md at Beyond Comics.  More pictures are here. Note that the last one is actually Outcault's Yellow Kid!





SPACE Prizes to Matt Dembicki and local cartoonists

Matt Dembicki's shark story Xoc got first place in the SPACE Prize in the graphic novel category, second place was District Comics, which he edited and I participated in, as did many local cartoonists. 

Matt tells me, "It's an especially great feeling because the SPACE exhibitors vote on the finalists and you cannot vote for yourself."

More details are here.  I'd also like to note that Friend of ComicsDC Ryan Claytor won for his minicomic about his wedding.



Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Tomorrow, Feb 19: Jimmy Gownley at Hooray for Books in Alexandria



WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Author and acclaimed comics creator Jimmy Gownley will be presenting and signing his new graphic novel, The Dumbest Idea Ever!


Diverse talks to Rep. Lewis on March

John Lewis Takes Readers on a ‘March’ through Civil Rights
by Reginald Stuart
Diverse February 13, 2014  http://diverseeducation.com/article/60748/

Sevara issue #0 Kickstarter campaign still running


Project Update #13: Artwork for Page 14 done!

Posted by Damian Wampler 

I just want to show you the beautiful artwork that Andre Siregar is doing as we speak. The Sevara campaign has only 9 days to go. Please tweet and Facebook share this link http://kck.st/19VqpXX so we can have a strong finish! 

Page 14, top half.Page 14, top half.

Andre just uploaded page 14 and is moving on to page 15. I'll send you more and more art as it comes off the press!

Page 14, bottom half.Page 14, bottom half.

 Thanks again for your pledges, and thanks for your support. Please continue to tweet and Facebook share this link until the end of the campaign: http://kck.st/19VqpXX 




     

    Monday, February 17, 2014

    Jimmy Gownley at Beyond Comics! This Week


    B&W Logo
    Meet Amelia Rules Creator
    JIMMY GOWNLEY!
    Thursday, February 20th - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
     Gaithersburg
    Friday, February 21st - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
     FREDERICK
    Autographs are FREE! 
                    We are proud to host a national book release of the brand new book from Scholastic Books - The Dumbest Idea Ever! by the acclaimed creator of the best selling Ameila Rules series of books. Jimmy Gownley will be making special appearances at each of the Beyond Comics locations. Copies of his book will be available at these events one week before it is available nationally. You can also order copies from us ahead of time.

    Learn More
    Autographs are FREE! 

     

              In 2008, Gownley was nominated for four Eisner Awards, the comic book industry's highest honor, which tied him for most nominations by an individual that year. The nominations were for "Best kid's comic", "Best Single Issue" (#18), Best Lettering, Best Coloring. Gownley has also been nominated for five Harvey Awards in the categories of Best Artist, Best Graphic album reprint, and Best Humor Publication.  Amelia Rules!: Superheroes won the Cybil Award for Best Graphic Novel for ages 12 and under. In 2008, Gownley was a winner of the Pennsylvania Library Associations One Book Award.  


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    Now online - Smudge JR Interview #2: Michael Auger

    Henry, Tina.
    Smudge JR Interview #2: Michael Auger
    February 18, 2014
    http://www.smudgexpo.com/2014/02/18/smudge-jr-interview-2-michael-auger/

    Meet a Local Comics Writer and Filmmaker: A Chat With Joe Carabeo

    Saturday, February 15, 2014

    Gregory Benton at Big Planet Comics Bethesda

    Greg Benton was signing his new book, B+F (Adhouse Books)  at Big Plant Comics in Bethesda. As you can see from the photo, he's doing a full-color two-page drawing in each book you buy. More pictures here.





    Friday, February 14, 2014

    Comic Riffs and Galifianakis' Valentine Day caption contest

    VALENTINE’S DAY CAPTION CONTEST: Enter now by writing this Nick Galifianakis cartoon (*and win the signed art)

    By  Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 14 2014

    Feb 19: Jimmy Gownley at Hooray for Books in Alexandria

    WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
    Author and acclaimed comics creator Jimmy Gownley will be presenting and signing his new graphic novel, The Dumbest Idea Ever!

    Feb 15 (Tomorrow!): Gregory Benton at Big Planet Comics in Bethesda

    It's with excitement and pleasure that we announce the B+F Tour to promote Gregory Benton's latest creative endeavor.

    "B+F," Gregory Benton's MoCCA Award of Excellence-winning fable, explores an otherworldly forest with a woman and a dog as they encounter its denizens, both benevolent and malicious. A wordless meditation on   goodwill, hostility, and isolation

    Fantom's Ladies Night in Washington Times

    Fantom Comics has a write up in the Washington Times for it’s Ladies Night program.

    It’s Ladies Night for comics: Fans of superpower break down walls
    By Emily Hoosier/Washington Times
    It’s Ladies Night in Washington, D.C. — but it’s not being held at a bar or at a concert club. It’s at a comic book store in Union Station, and the women in attendance on a recent weekend night indulge in a shared enthusiasm for one of the last markets that typically excludes them. (Read the article)

    Thursday, February 13, 2014

    Collecting Retrofit Comics co-published with Big Planet Comics

    I picked up these three recently. Two more come out in a few weeks.

    Shen, Zejian.  2013.

    Keep Fresh.

    Philadelphia: Retrofit Comics / Washington: Big Planet Comics                                   

    Muradov, Roman.  2013.

    Picnic Ruined.

    Philadelphia: Retrofit Comics / Washington: Big Planet Comics

     

    Brown, Box.  2013.

    Beach Girls [Inc. Dweeb by James Kochalka].

    Philadelphia: Retrofit Comics / Washington: Big Planet Comics           


    Yumi Sakugawa at Big Planet Comics DC

    Yumi Sakugawa read from her new book, I Think I Am In Friend-Love With You, at Big Planet Comics DC.


    Mr. Peabody and Sherman animation movie posters in DC



    These are at the bus stops at 16th and U Sts., NW, and 19th and K, NW. It's nice to see that Jay Ward still has cultural traction.