Tuesday, May 05, 2015

Ben Hatke stories

ZAP! POW! Comics are for kids again

This is about comics, and about kids, so I'm going to start with a story (a comic!) about how Bill Watterson taught my home schooled daughter to read. It goes like this…

By Ben Hatke

May 7: Juana Medina at Politics and Prose

Juana Medina - Smick **En EspaƱol

Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.
 
Local illustrator Juana Medina brings the titular happy-go-lucky dog of this picture book to life. All Smick really wants is a stick. Told through simple rhyming phrases, with a helping of repetition, this infectiously happy tale follows him on his sunny afternoon in the park. Medina’s exuberant and bold multi-media illustrations will have young readers turning to Smick’s story again and again. Ages 4-7

5015 Connecticut Ave NW
WashingtonDC20008
By Doreen Cronin, Juana Medina (Illustrator)
$16.99
9780670785780
On Our Shelves Now
Viking Books for Young Readers - February 5th, 2015

The Post on Texas Islamic cartoon shootings

One Texas suspect was accused in 2010 FBI terror case [in print as One Texas suspect was accused in past terror case]
By Adam Goldman, Craig Whitlock and Marice Richter
Washington Post May 5 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/suspect-in-texas-attack-previously-face-trial-on-terrorism-charge/2015/05/04/438df596-f279-11e4-bcc4-e8141e5eb0c9_story.html

FBI had known about suspected Texas shooter for years

By Adam Goldman and Mark Berman
Post Nation blog May 4 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2015/05/04/fbi-had-known-about-suspected-texas-shooter-for-years/


Islamic State claims responsibility for Texas attack outside Muhammad cartoon show

By Lindsey Bever and Brian MurphyMorning Mix blog May 5 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/05/05/report-islamic-state-claims-credit-for-texas-attack/


Event organizer offers no apology after thwarted attack in Texas [in print: Sponsor defends Muhammad cartoon contest]

By Sandhya Somashekhar
Washington Post May 5 2015
online at http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/event-organizer-offers-no-apology-after-thwarted-attack-in-texas/2015/05/04/f0926fb4-f28e-11e4-84a6-6d7c67c50db0_story.html

Monday, May 04, 2015

Washington Post blog on latest Muhammad cartoon mess

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Nevermore!"

DC's resident anarchist cartoonist on Baltimore's riot.

"Nevermore!"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=1716

For those of you who rocked, I salute you.
___________________________________________________________
Mike Flugennock, flugennock at sinkers dot org
Political Cartoons: dubya dubya dubya dot sinkers dot org

Zodiac Starforce by Panetta and Ganuchaeu previewed

Comic Riffs on latest Islam cartoon violence

Texas shooting: What have we learned five years after 'Draw Muhammad Day'?

By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 4 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2015/05/04/just-what-have-we-learned-five-years-after-everybody-draw-muhammad-day/

Friday, May 01, 2015

Tomorrow: Free Comic Book Day at Third Eye Comics

Saturday 5/2/15
9AM-8PM

   at THIRD EYE ANNAPOLIS
Click here for event info on FACEBOOK.
First 50 in line receive a FREE Third Eye Summer 2015 Shirt

First 75 in line receive a FREE Third Eye x FCBD Commemorative BABY GROOT Patch

First 100 in line receive a Re-Usable Third Eye Tote Bag LOADED with goodies! One bag will be randomly stuffed with a $50 Gift Card!

First 200 in line get a THIRD EYE X FCBD Button!

QUICK SCHEDULE
Sales & FREE COMICS: ALL DAY 9AM-8PM
CREATOR SIGNINGS: 9AM-4PM
TARDIS Photos: 10AM-2PM
STORMTROOPER Photos: 9AM-1PM
KIDS COMICS TENT: 9AM-4PM

May 22: King Features cartoonists at Library of Congress

The National Cartoonists Society and the LOC's Prints and Photographs Division Present
CARTOONING AND OUR CULTURE:

A Panel of Top King Features Cartooning Talents Celebrating the Syndicate's Centennial
• Patrick McDonnell – Mutts
• Jeff Keane – The Family Circus
• Brian Walker – Hi and Lois
• Hilary Price – Rhymes With Orange
• Ray Billingsley – Curtis
• Mike Peters – Mother Goose & Grimm, Pulitzer Prize-winning Editorial Cartoonist for Dayton Daily News

Moderated by Brendan Burford, Editor, King Features Syndicate

May 22, 11 A.M.
Library of Congress
Madison Building • Montpelier Room
FREE and Open to the Public

Request ADA accommodations five days in advance at
(202) 707-6382 or ada@loc.gov For information, call (202) 707-3630

The Post on the new Avengers movie UPDATED

'Avengers: Age of Ultron' gets the Marvel band back together

By Ann Hornaday
Washington Post May 1 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/avengers-age-of-ultron-gets-the-marvel-band-back-together/2015/04/29/ee6bb2e0-ee6f-11e4-8abc-d6aa3bad79dd_story.html

'Avengers: Age of Ultron' shows two very different types of leadership

By Kristen Page-Kirby
Express May 1 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2015/05/01/avengers-age-of-ultron-shows-two-very-different-types-of-leadership/


Tony Stark, Wilson Fisk and the limits of good intentions

 Sonny Bunch
Washington Post Act Four blog May 1 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/act-four/wp/2015/05/01/tony-stark-wilson-fisk-and-the-limits-of-good-intentions/

‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ proves why robots are blockbusters’ best villains

By Alyssa Rosenberg
Washington Post Act Four blog (April 30 2015)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/act-four/wp/2015/04/30/avengers-age-of-ultron-proves-why-robots-are-blockbusters-best-villains/

May 1: The Reeds in L.A. show

The local comics/art wife-and-husband team of Liz and Jimmy Reed have a sculpture (see image below) for the show titled "Idiot Box 2," which is artwork inspired by TV, at Los Angeles' Gallery 1988: LA:. The opening reception is tonight from 7- 10 p.m.


May 1: Loya art in fundraiser

Today from 7-9 p.m. the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery at Smith Center in Washington, D.C., will hold its annual Alchemical Vessel benefit fundraiser to help folks who have cancer. Among the various works of art will be the handwork of local artist/cartoonist Steve Loya (see image below).

In other Loya news, Steve’s tortoise illustration titled "Peaceful Survivor" piece won the World Animal Protection art contest for the 18 and over category, selected by actress Evanna Lynch (who, unfortunately botched identifying the animal, calling it a sea turtle.)



May 2: Rodriguez on Nationals baseball history

Local comics editor/writer/advocate Jason Rodriguez on May 2 will be talking about his 1867 Washington National in the District Comics anthology at the regular meeting of the Talkin' Baseball group in Columbia, Md. It starts at 9 a.m. at Brighton Gardens, 7110 Minstrel Way.

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Neil Gaiman interviewed in today's Express

Neil Gaiman and all his stories are coming to Constitution Hall [in print as Neil Gaiman: Author, Graphic Novelist, Master Storyteller, Social Media Maven].

May 2: Bigfoot in the Park, or David Hagen at Civitans


Another crop of embellished paintings will be offered up to the demanding public this Saturday morning May 2 at the Civitans Flea Market in Arlington, VA, including Bigfoot in the Park and Friend!


May 2: Juana Medina at Busboys & Poets

Busboys and Poets Brookland: Juana Medina - Smick

Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.
 
Local illustrator Juana Medina brings the titular happy-go-lucky dog of this picture book to life. All Smick really wants is a stick. Told through simple rhyming phrases, with a helping of repetition, this infectiously happy tale follows him on his sunny afternoon in the park. Medina’s exuberant and bold multi-media illustrations will have young readers turning to Smick’s story again and again. Ages 4-7

Busboys and Poets Brookland
625 Monroe St NE
WashingtonDC20017
By Doreen Cronin, Juana Medina (Illustrator)
$16.99
9780670785780
On Our Shelves Now
Viking Books for Young Readers - February 5th, 2015

Tonight: Jay Hosler in Takoma Park

Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
 
Entomologist Hosler’s action-packed graphic novel depicts the tale of Lucy, a curious and tenacious scientist, who happens to be a beetle. She leaves New Coleopolis, her urban home at the edge of a vast desert in the protective shade of a palm tree, to discover something new about the world. With a team of researchers, consisting of a firefly, a stag beetle, and a variety of kin at her side, Lucy’s quest is rendered in sweeping pen and ink illustrations and filled with information on the scientific method and its applications. Ages 10 – 14

Takoma Park Library (MD)
101 Philadelphia Ave
Takoma ParkMD20912

May 2 is Free Comic Book Day at Fantom Comics

Robin Ha did this sweet image for Fantom Comics on Dupont Circle

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Comic Riffs follows up on Charlie Hebdo cartooning

Charlie Hebdo artist Luz will cease to draw Muhammad? Fellow cartoonists react

By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog April 29 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2015/04/29/charlie-hebdo-artist-luz-will-cease-to-draw-muhammad-fellow-cartoonists-react/

May 1: Gaiman at Constitution Hall

"An Evening with Neil Gaiman" May 1, 8 p.m. at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C. Tickets are $40 to $60.

Free Comic Book Day at Game On! Comics


Game On Comics
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Dear Mike,
 
Free Comic Book Day 2015!
Saturday May 2nd!
10am to 6pm

 

 

Celebrate and discover the amazing world of comic books on Free Comic Book Day! Taking place annually on the first Saturday in May, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops!

Free Comic Book Day Website
What is FCBD?
Video and List of Free Comics
Free Comic Book Day: What is it?
Free Comic Book Day: What is it?



Close up/ middle
Hulk costume

Louis the Magician performs for kids

11am

 

Game On! owner, Louis the Magician, will perform for your kids at 11am.  Don't miss DC's leading entertainer perform some magic! 

The Incredible Hulk appearance!
12noon

Hulk will be by the store for pictures and say "hello".  Just don't get him angry!  You wouldn't like him when he is angry!  
Balloon Animals
10am to 12noon

Meet talented balloon artist, Jenny Henry, and take a balloon animal home with you!  

Chad Coleman Wants you To Experience Free Comic Book Day!
Chad Coleman (Walking Dead) Wants you To Experience Free Comic Book Day!


Jason Mewes Wants You To Check Out Free Comic Book Day!
Jason Mewes Wants You To Check Out Free Comic Book Day!


See you on Saturday!!


Sincerely,

Game On! Comics
310 Dominion RD NE
Vienna, VA 22180


     
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The Post on BEK's new cartoon autobiography

Three memoir picks for April


"I Was a Child," by Bruce Eric Kaplan. (Blue Rider)

By Nora Krug Washington Post April 29 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/three-memoir-picks-for-april/2015/04/28/e99ebc2a-ea97-11e4-9a6a-c1ab95a0600b_story.html

Free comics at Big Planet Comics

On Saturday,  the Bethesda branch of Big Planet Comics is expecting a huge day. Joel Pollack reports that the have lots of children's comics to give away and also have one of the best regular selection in the area.

All 4 of the chain's stores are participating in FCBD.

"Herblock Looks at 1965" Exhibit Features Cartoons About Voting Rights, Vietnam and More







NEWS from the LIBRARY of CONGRESS
April 29, 2015

Public contact: Sara Duke (202) 707-3630, sduk@loc.gov
"Herblock Looks at 1965" Exhibit Features Cartoons
About Voting Rights, Vietnam, Nuclear Weapons, Immigration and More
A 10-cartoon display of Herblock drawings at the Library of Congress focuses on the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and U.S. policies in Vietnam.  Herblock was the Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist at The Washington Post for more than 55 years.
The exhibit, "Herblock Looks at 1965: Fifty Years Ago in Editorial Cartoons," is now open in the Herblock Gallery of the Graphic Arts Galleries on the ground level of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C.  Free and open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, the exhibit runs through Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015.
Other topics addressed in this display, which opened in March 2015, include internal discord in the Republican Party, the buildup of nuclear weapons and immigration reform.
The Herblock Gallery, part of the Library's Graphic Arts Galleries, celebrates the work of Herbert L. Block with a rotating display of 10 original drawings.  The display changes every six months.  A second set of drawings from 1965 will be placed on exhibition from Sept. 26, 2015 to March 19, 2016.
Herblock's cartoons also are showcased in another room of the Graphic Arts Galleries in an exhibition titled "Pointing Their Pens: Herblock and Fellow Cartoonists Confront the Issues," which opened March 21, 2015 and will close on March 19, 2016.  The exhibition, featuring 30 cartoons, looks at how editorial cartoonists, often with divergent viewpoints, interpreted the divisive issues of the 20th century.
"Herblock Looks at 1965" and "Pointing Their Pens" have been made possible through the generous support of the Herb Block Foundation.  The foundation donated a collection of more than 14,000 original Herblock cartoon drawings and 50,000 rough sketches, as well as manuscripts, to the Library of Congress in 2002, and has generously continued to provide funds to support ongoing programming.
The Library has been collecting original cartoon art for more than 140 years.  It is a major center for cartoon research with holdings of more than 100,000 original cartoon drawings and prints.  These works, housed in the Prints and Photographs Division, span five centuries and range from 17th-century Dutch political prints to 21st-century contemporary comic strips.  The division holds the largest-known collection of American political prints and the finest assemblage of British satirical prints outside Great Britain.  The Library acquired these materials through a variety of sources including artists' gifts, donations by private collectors, selective purchases and copyright registration.  For more information, visit www.loc.gov/rr/print/.
The Library of Congress, the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and the largest library in the world, holds more than 160 million items in various languages, disciplines and formats.  The Library serves the U.S. Congress and the nation both on-site in its reading rooms on Capitol Hill and through its award-winning website at www.loc.gov.
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