Calista Brill at First Second Books has bought world English rights to the YA graphic novel Bloom, written by Kevin Panetta and illustrated by Savanna Ganucheau. The book tells the story of Ari and Hector, who fall in love working together at a bakery. Publication is slated for winter 2018; Charlie Olsen at Inkwell represented Panetta and Ganucheau.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Panetta and S Ganucheau place a book at First Second
Calista Brill at First Second Books has bought world English rights to the YA graphic novel Bloom, written by Kevin Panetta and illustrated by Savanna Ganucheau. The book tells the story of Ari and Hector, who fall in love working together at a bakery. Publication is slated for winter 2018; Charlie Olsen at Inkwell represented Panetta and Ganucheau.
Tom King goes exclusive with DC
Announced today! I've signed an exclusive with DC Comics.
To me, DC is Superman. DC is Batman. DC is Wonder Woman. DC is Swamp Thing, The Dark Knight Returns, Watchmen, Year One, Sandman, Preacher, All Star Superman, 52, New Frontier, Secret Six, Sinestro War, Y the Last Man, The Court of Owls, Scalped. DC is where the great comics get made. I'm honored and proud to be part of that tradition, and I'm going to do my best to write my best. I can't wait for everyone to see what's coming.
The Alliance Française de Washington's Graphic Novel Contest
– One for teenagers: From 12 years old to 16 years old.
– One for Adults: More than 16 years old.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Gene Yang interviewed by NEA
Award-Winning Graphic Novelist Encourages Kids to Read Outside Comfort Zones
By Cindy LongFebruary 11, 2016
http://neatoday.org/2016/02/11/gene-yang-encourages-kids-to-read-outside-comfort-zones/
MARCH news from Top Shelf
MARCH is the Anti-Defamation League's Book of the Month!
Soon after the New York Department of Education honored March with its NYC Reads 365 program, we are proud to share a new endorsement for this landmark series by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell.
The Anti-Defamation League has officially declared March: Book One their Book of the Month for February 2016. As the ADL puts it, reading can "help children explore the true diversity of our world. Books can also teach children to understand and challenge bias and bullying and to promote social action in order to combat injustice."
To help readers get the most out of March, the ADL offers two discussion guides, for educators and for parents & family. These, and several other resources, can be found on the dedicated March page on the Top Shelf web site.
Comic Riffs on superhero movies post-Deadpool
These are the 'R-rated' comics that Hollywood should put on screen next
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 16 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/02/16/these-are-the-r-rated-comics-that-hollywood-should-put-on-screen-next/
'Deadpool's' massive, $135 million opening has redefined the future of the R-rated superhero film
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 14 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/02/14/how-deadpools-massive-opening-has-just-redefined-the-future-of-the-r-rated-superhero-film/
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Loya at the Old Ox Brewery
Monday, February 15, 2016
Zdepski at MSV
Katsucon photos online
Photos: At Katsucon, Cosplayers Find An Empowering And Safe Space
by Francis ChungFeb 15, 2016
http://dcist.com/2016/02/at_katsucon_cosplayers_find_a_safe.php#photo-1
Sunday, February 14, 2016
SPX 2016 Important Exhibitor Information!
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Mark Giaimo's cartoon fine art
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/museums/in-the-galleries-celebrating-nature/2016/02/10/98b66494-ce7f-11e5-88cd-753e80cd29ad_story.html
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Nick Galifianakis contest at the Post
Valentine's reader cartoon contest: Write a great caption and win this Nick Galifianakis art!
Washington Post February 12 2015
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/02/12/valentines-reader-cartoon-contest-write-a-great-caption-and-win-this-nick-galifianakis-art/
4 more SPX 2015 videos online
SPX 2015 Panel - Dear Internet: Today I Made a Comic. Now What?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOiwIBE18tM
So you made a comic on the internet. Now how do you make sure it gets seen, read, and supported? We've assembled a crack team of internet-saavy creators and organizers to show you their ways so that you can make your own way. Join Molly Ostertag (Strong Female Protagonist), Aatmaja Pandya (Travelogue), Matt Bors (The Nib), and John D. Roberts from Comixology Submit, the digital self-publishing platform, for a journey through comics on the Internet in the 21st century. Moderated by Jen Vaughn.
SPX 2015 Panel - Animate Your Life!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFVqpgtiKoQ
Animation is a thrilling medium that's changed so much just within the last decade! This panel features a lively discussion of the various paths people took to animation and what it currently means to them. Lilli Carre (Eyeworks Festival of Experimental Animation), Sam Spina (Regular Show), Ian McGinty (Welcome to Showside), and Monica Ray (Harvey Beaks) participate in the panel which is moderated by Michael Cavna.
SPX 2015 Panel - SPX Spotlight on Dylan Horrocks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpc4M9iQWgM
Dylan Horrocks's beloved 1998 graphic novel Hicksville gave readers a sensitive and bittersweet fictionalized account of comics history, and imagined a whole world of possibilities for the form. 2015 saw Horrocks's return to regular publication with the new graphic novel, Sam Zabel and the Magic Pen, and Incomplete Works, collecting a body of short stories produced in the interim. Horrocks discusses his recent work and the responsibilities of fantasy with Best American Comics series editor Bill Kartalopoulos.
SPX 2015 Panel - Drawing The News: Comics Journalism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnHMWV_QGzE
Chris Kindred is a cartoonist, illustrator, and contributor to The Response. Peter Kuper is the co-founder of World War 3 Illustrated and the author of numerous graphic novels including, most recently, Ruins. Ted Rall is an author, columnist and syndicated editorial cartoonist; his most recent book is Snowden. Matt Bors, founder of The Nib and The Response, leads this group in a conversation about the intersection between cartooning and politics today.
TMNT voice actors encounter on Fantastic Forum
Fantastic Forum Interview with RAY, TIM AND ROB
by Ulysses Campbell
Ray Francis, Tim Craggette and Rob Spencer are the creative masterminds behind RAY, TIM AND ROB. This dedicated team combines talent in artistry, writing, coloring as well as the various business elements of the comic book industry to form a dynamic creative collective. They also produce a podcast! Producer/host Ulysses E. Campbell talks with the team about their encounter with vocal artists from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! And Ray, Tim and Rob LOVE the turtles! Taped on location at Awesome Con DC!
Friday, February 12, 2016
The Beat on Batman, Bill Finger and Marc Nobleman
How Marc Tyler Nobleman Rescued the Legacy of Batman Co-Creator Bill Finger
02/11/2016 by Alexander Lu
http://www.comicsbeat.com/how-marc-tyler-nobleman-rescued-the-legacy-of-batman-co-creator-bill-finger/Feb 12-14: Katsucon has started in National Harbor!
The City Paper on Deadpool
Marvel's attempt at adult-oriented superhero fodder just comes off as juvenile [in print as Crass Action Hero].
Washington City Paper February 12, 2016, p. 29
The Post on Deadpool
'Deadpool': Marvel's 'merc with a mouth' has teeth, too
https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/deadpool-marvels-merc-with-a-mouth-has-teeth-too/2016/02/11/5941019c-cce6-11e5-88ff-e2d1b4289c2f_story.htmlalso in the Express -
This is not for everyone: 'Deadpool' plays to immature jokes, shocking vulgarity and over-the-top violence.
Lindsey Bahr / Associated Press
Express (February 12 2016): 15
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Comic Riffs talks to Telnaes
Why debate artist Ann Telnaes loves to live-sketch Clinton, and why she'll miss Christie
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/02/11/why-debate-artist-ann-telnaes-loves-to-live-sketch-clinton-and-why-shell-miss-christie/