The Post reviews Constantine tv show premiering tonight

NBC's 'Constantine': The devil you know a little too well [in print as On NBC, a grim 'Constantine' joins the returning 'Grimm']

By Hank Stuever TV critic
Washington Post October 24 2014

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/nbcs-constantine-the-devil-you-know-a-little-too-well/2014/10/23/d35aaaec-5adb-11e4-b812-38518ae74c67_story.html


Matt Ryan as John Constantine in "Constantine." (Quantrell Colbert/NBC)

The Post reviews Rocks in My Pockets animation

'Rocks in My Pockets' movie review: An animated dive into a legacy of depression [in print as Facing a legacy of depression]

By Stephanie Merry
Washington Post October 24 2014

http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/rocks-in-my-pockets-movie-review-an-animated-dive-into-a-legacy-of-depression/2014/10/23/c1845428-585e-11e4-8264-deed989ae9a2_story.html

Signe Baumane's first full-length film, "Rocks in My Pockets," uses animation to tell the story of her battle with depression. (Zeitgeist Films)

Fulcrum Publishing, featuring local editors Dembicki and Rodriguez

Fulcrum Publishing Adds Nonfiction Graphic Novels

By Brigid Alverson

Publishers Weekly Oct 24, 2014
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/commoncore/article/64500-fulcrum-publishing-adds-nonfiction-graphic-novels.html

Bookplates at the Library of Congress

The Library of Congress' Prints and Photos division just put up a small selection of their bookplates collection including one from the British cartoonist Phil May.

3 comics-related articles in today's Express

The superhero bubble is destined to burst. Is Warner Bros. making a mistake?

By Stephanie Merry 

Washington Post Style blog October 21 2014 

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/style-blog/wp/2014/10/21/the-superhero-bubble-is-destined-to-burst-is-warner-brothers-making-a-mistake/  

[reprinted in Express as When Spandex stretches too far, October 23, 2014, p. 47]

'Disney on Ice Presents Frozen' comes to the Patriot Center [in print as 'She has Anna down cold].

By Kristen Page-Kirby 

Express October 23, 2014, p. 24

http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2014/10/23/disney-on-ice-presents-frozen-comes-to-the-patriot-center/

and on a Duamier-related show

Bernardi Roig's sculptures lurk in surprising spots in 'NO/Escape' at the Phillips Collection [in print as 'Intersections in the most unusual places']

By Elena Goukassian October 23 2014, p. 22-23

online at http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2014/10/23/bernardi-roigs-sculptures-lurk-in-surprising-spots-in-noescape-at-the-phillips-collection/

Cartoonist Daniel Boris has a new blog

at http://danielboris.blogspot.com/

Cavna's moving tribute to The Post's Ben Bradlee

RIP, BEN BRADLEE: Drawing on my favorite conversation with The Post legend

By Michael Cavna 

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 22 2014

Tomorrow night: Cartoons & Cocktails

The annual editorial cartoon auction fundraiser is tomorrow.

Cartoons & Cocktails 2014

Organized by Young D.C.

About this event Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT) National Press Club, Ballroom and Holeman Lounge 529 14th St NW Washington, DC 20045

Ryan Holmberg's latest manga column

 

Proto-Gekiga: Matsumoto Masahiko's Komaga

BY Ryan Holmberg Oct 22, 2014

http://www.tcj.com/proto-gekiga-matsumoto-masahikos-komaga/

Clifford Berryman Cartoon Collection at the DC Public Library (UPDATED)

The President has been criticized for leaving the White House so frequently--the above suggestion may solve the problem

The Clifford Berryman Cartoon Collection at the DC Public Library has been digitized. Their website claims 132 images are available, including the above 1908 cartoon about the President not attending to his duties.

The collection description reads:

About this collection

The Clifford Berryman Cartoon Collection contains 108 political cartoons of the Pulitzer Prize winning D.C. editorial cartoonist donated to the library by the artist's daughter. Most of the cartoons are original drawings created by Berryman for publication in the Washington Evening Star from approximately 1900 to 1948.

The cartoons address D.C. community issues, congressional appropriation and District finances, holidays and events, national politics, District political representation, weather and nature, and World Wars I and II. Many of these works include Berryman's most famous creation, the "Berryman Bear," a small, fuzzy bear cub often paired with President Theodore Roosevelt that was the inspiration for the toy teddy bear. The collection also contains a handful of miscellaneous Berryman drawings, cards, and caricatures.

The entire Berryman collection has been digitized and is available here.

Most Berryman images are in the public domain, but the rights status of each item is noted.

11/12/2019: Updated with new links.

Is Dick Gephardt…Batman?

Former House Leader Dick Gephardt was at a conference I attended last week. He said people often remember his face but can't quite place it. He related a story that one woman thought he was "in the latest Batman movie." Not sure if she was referring to Michael Caine as Alfred or perhaps she meant what Adam West looks like today. Either way, it was funny.

Max Brooks promoting comics on local radio - somewhere and at some time

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/10/18/max-brooks-to-do-nationwide-radio-tour-for-free-extinction-parade-comic/

Not quite sure how to figure out what station that is...

Comic Riffs on 'The Fifth Beatle' in India

COMIC CON INDIA: 'Fifth Beatle' creator Vivek Tiwary carries message of arts-career dreams to young Hyderabad fans

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 18 2014

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/10/18/comic-con-india-the-fifth-beatle-creator-vivek-tiwary-carries-message-of-arts-career-dreams-to-young-hyderabad-fans/

 

The Post on The Walking Dead tv show

In 'The Walking Dead,' AMC has found the perfect long-running show [in print as A Perfect Storm for TV's Next Huge Franchise]

By Emily Yahr

Washington Post October 13 2014 [in print, October 19, p. E4]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/style-blog/wp/2014/10/13/in-the-walking-dead-amc-has-found-the-perfect-long-running-show/

"The Book of Life" animated movie toys at McDonald's

"The Book of Life" animated movie toys at McDonald's in Fairfax County, VA.

Lumberjanes, featuring Brooke Allen artwork

Interview: Shannon Watters on 'Lumberjanes'

Collected Edition Plans, More

Published: 10/17/2014

http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/29953.html

The Post on ‘The Book of Life’ cartoon

'The Book of Life' movie review: A whimsical romp through the afterlife

By Michael O'Sullivan 

Washington Post October 17 2014 

http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/the-book-of-life-movie-review-a-whimsical-romp-through-the-afterlife/2014/10/16/130e91cc-52ed-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_story.html

Pop songs are an integral part of 'The Book of Life' [in print as Matters of 'Life' and death]

By Kristen Page-Kirby 

Washington Post's Express October 17 2014

http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2014/10/17/pop-songs-are-an-integral-part-of-the-book-of-life/

Cavna talks to Spiegelman

Art Spiegelman speaks out for the 'wordless' cartoonist

By Michael Cavna Washington Post October 17 2014

http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/art-spiegelman-speaks-out-for-the-wordless-cartoonist/2014/10/16/79b2bd96-53cd-11e4-809b-8cc0a295c773_story.html 

Oct 30: Animezing: Wolf Children

Animezing Series Presented by the JICC, Embassy of Japan Never miss an event! Find us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter     Wolf Children Thursday, October 30, 6:30 p.m. Our Location: JICC, Embassy of Japan 1150 18th St, NW Suite 100 Washington, DC 20036     Driving directions ©2012 "WOLF CHILDREN" FILM PARTNERS. Licensed by FUNimation® Productions, Ltd. All Rights Reserved | 117 min | Rated PG | In Japanese with English subtitles | Directed by Mamoru Hosoda Join us for a special Halloween "Animezing"!  Come in your  best Halloween costumes and Trick-or-Treat with the JICC!   Wolf Children is a staggeringly beautiful animated feature film from director Mamoru Hosoda (Summer Wars). This epic cinematic achievement follows Hana, a woman who falls in love with a Wolf Man and gives birth to two half-human, half-wolf children. After the tragic death of her beloved, Hana seeks refuge in rural town where she attempts to build a life for herself - and her children.   "Wolf Children" won the 2013 Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year, the 2012 Mainichi Film Award for Best Animation Film, and the 2013 Animation of the Year award at Tokyo Anime Fair.  Register Now! This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please note that seating is limited and registration does not guarantee guests a seat. Registered guests will be seated on a first come, first served basis. Please contact us at jicc@ws.mofa.go.jp in the event of cancellation. Doors open at 6:00 pm. No admission or re-entry after 7:00 pm.

JICC, Embassy of Japan | 1150 18th St., NW | Suite 100 | Washington | DC | 20036

'Magic Bullet' 10 submissions

The D.C. Conspiracy is accepting submissions for 'Magic Bullet' #10. There is no theme for this issue, which has a deadline of Jan. 9. Here are the guidelines and specs.

If you plan to participate, email  magicbulletcomics@gmail.com.