Monday, August 20, 2018
The Rick and Morty bar's rise, fall and disestablishment
A Rick and Morty-Themed Pop-Up Bar Is Coming to DC; Get Schwifty at Wubba Lubba Dub PUB from Aug. 16 through Oct. 6
A Rick and Morty-Themed Pop-Up Bar Is Coming to DC; Get Schwifty at Wubba Lubba Dub PUB from Aug. 16 through Oct. 6
D.C.'s 'Rick and Morty'-themed pop-up bar gets squashed by Adult Swim [in print as Network: Bar isn't schwifty].
Saturday, August 18, 2018
Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Proposed U.S. Space Force Logo"
From DC's anarchist cartoonist Mike Flugennock:
"Proposed US Space Force Logo"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2578
As most of you have heard, last week the comedy team of Trump and Pence announced an $8 billion splashdown for a new military branch, the U.S. Space Force -- and are also apparently inviting submissions for the logo design.
So what are they gonna do, fight giant bugs? Actually, I'm thinking the Space Grunts are gonna be guarding Elon Musk's gated Martian colonies for the rich.
"Proposed US Space Force Logo"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=25
As most of you have heard, last week the comedy team of Trump and Pence announced an $8 billion splashdown for a new military branch, the U.S. Space Force -- and are also apparently inviting submissions for the logo design.
So what are they gonna do, fight giant bugs? Actually, I'm thinking the Space Grunts are gonna be guarding Elon Musk's gated Martian colonies for the rich.
Friday, August 17, 2018
Steve Geppi and Carla Hayden on Geppi's donation to the Library of Congress
Pop Goes the Library
After donating much of his vast comic book and memorabilia collection to the nation's library, Steve Geppi sits down for a lively conversation with librarian of congress Carla Hayden.
Rafer Robert's new comic is Grumble
Grumble Begs the Question: 'What if John Constantine was Howard the Duck?'
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Update on David Miller's Frankenstein Zombie
From David Miller
I just wanted to let you know I've partnered with publisher Markosia to bring the further adventures of the Frankenstein Zombie to you. Issue #1 dropped on comiXology yesterday. Here's the link:
https://www.comixology.com/The-Frankenstein-Zombie-1/digital-comic/704500?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy
 | The Frankenstein Zombie #1 - The Monster of Frankenstein finds himself in a world where he's no longer the scariest thing in the room when the dead rise to prey on the living. Will he join the zombies to exact his revenge on a cruel and fearful humanity? Or become an unlikely ally in mankind's war with the undead? We'll all find out in the premiere issue of The Frankenstein Zombie. |
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Free Press Thursday
Hundreds of newspapers across the country will be joining together on Thursday August 16, to confront our President’s continual assault on the free press, including his calling us the “Enemy of the American people.”
The American Association for Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC) reports cartoonists nationwide will be joining the cause in defense of the First Amendment. Below is my offering going out to my syndicate and distributors (click on image for larger view).
Steve Artley,
artleytoons
Today: Comics Promoting Social Justice: A Conversation with Jeff Weaver
AUG 15
Comics Promoting Social Justice: A Conversation with Jeff Weaver
Public
· Hosted by Arlington Young Democrats and Arlington Dems
- Today at 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Arlington Independent Media
2701-C Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22201
KAPOW! Join the Arlington Young Democrats Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Caucus for a robust discussion of how comics and graphic novels are one of the strongest mediums for promoting social justice. Featuring Jeff Weaver, Owner of Victory Comics and the campaign manager for Senator Bernie Sanders’ 2016 Presidential bid, this conversation will focus on how the medium of graphic novels lends itself to discussing cutting edge issues in our society in a manner that evokes empathy and understanding, connecting diverse communities through the art.
This event will be filmed in partnership with Arlington Independent Media. Please submit questions in advance to ensure that this conversation remains within the time constraints for the filming.
Audience questions form: https://goo.gl/JAfJBu
Sept 5: Martha Kennedy presents on women cartoonists at Politics and Prose at the Wharf
| | Politics and Prose Bookstore at the Wharf Martha Kennedy to discuss and sign copies of Drawn to Purpose: American Women Illustrators and Cartoonists Wednesday, September 5 at 7:00 PM 70 District Square SW • Washington, DC |
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Steve Conley on his Middle Age Kickstarter campaign
Former NoVA resident Steve Conley is still in our hearts (and our pocketbooks) so we reached out to hear a bit more about his newest Kickstarter campaign to fund a hardcover collection of his The Middle Age webcomic.
What's The Middle Age?
The Middle Age is a fantasy, humor webcomic about a middle-aged knight stuck with a cursed, sarcastic sword and on a quest to rescue his love from dragons. The story launched in 2016 and has been lucky enough to receive ‘Best Webcomic’ nominations in both the San Diego Comic-Con International’s Eisner Awards and the Baltimore Comic-Con’s Ringo Awards.
Is the story open-ended, or do you have a limit planned for it?
It’s a novel-length story building toward a specific ending but there is has plenty of room to continue afterward. As of now, we’re currently four chapters in to a roughly twelve-chapter story.
You've done previous Kickstarters, including one for your green space monkey character Bloop - do they get less stressful? Have they all been successful?
Each one has been equally stressful and even though I’ve learned a lot from every campaign, every project has been different enough to create all new stresses. That said, the response to all three Kickstarter projects has been very kind and we’ve managed to reach each goal within 48 hours.
Is Bloop coming back? How about Astounding Space Thrills?
I would love to continue working on those but between The Middle Age and freelance work, I just don’t have the time. I’m hoping that as my Patreon support continues to grow, I’ll be able to afford more time to work on more stories.
Speaking of that, how is Patreon working for you?
I have to say it’s been wonderful.The sixty supporters I have on Patreon really help keep me going. The amount of money raised helps pay a few bills and the emotional support is tremendous. We’re now just 40 supporters shy of doubling the amount of The Middle Age comics I can produce each month. And I believe that having two episodes per week will do wonders for readership and help us just keep building momentum. Slow and steady!
Sept 1: Cartoons and comics at the National Book Festival UPDATED
The Library of Congress' National Book Festival is free and at the Convention Center.
Pénélope Bagieu
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| It appears that the above is the biggest chunk of time to see cartoonists, all on the 'genre' stage. Corrections and additions are welcomed. | ||||||||||||||
Tillie Walden
Monday, August 13, 2018
Comic Riffs talks to Art Spiegelman
'Maus' creator Art Spiegelman is the first comic artist to receive the MacDowell Medal
Saturday, August 11, 2018
That darn Pearls Before Swine
A diacritical mix-up
Ingrid Wrausmann, McLean
Washington Post August 11 2018, p. A13.
Friday, August 10, 2018
DCist on Otakon
No, You're Not Hallucinating: Those Are Pokemon Characters Strolling Through Downtown D.C.
Otakon started today
Whoops.
August 10-12, 2018
| Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW Washington, DC 20001 |
Comic Riffs talks to Kihara Hirokatsu
Studio Ghibli veteran arrives at D.C.'s Otakon as a passionate ambassador for anime
Sept 14: Meet Author Drew Daywalt and Illustrator Scott Campbell
 Meet Author Drew Daywalt and Illustrator Scott Campbell |
| Friday, September 14: 6 pm |
| We are super excited to welcome back #1 best-selling author Drew Daywalt! He's bringing illustrator Scott Campbell aka Scott C with him to present and sign their new picture book, Sleepy, the Goodnight Buddy. This hilarious story of a young boy doing everything he can to avoid bedtime is sure to become a story time favorite! This is event is free, but you must purchase your book from Hooray for Books! to join the signing line. To reserve your spot in the line, please stop by the bookstore or give us a call at 703-548-4092. Recommended for readers 4 and up. |
Hooray for Books!® | 1555 King St • Alexandria, VA 22314 | 703.548.4092
Thursday, August 09, 2018
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