Friday, August 17, 2018
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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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
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
Anime for All started today at Library of Congress
July 30, 2018 Library of Congress Presents "Anime for All"
East-Asian Culture, Mythology and Pop Culture on Display for Anime Fandoms
Press Contact: Bryonna Head (202) 707-3073
Public Contact: Sasha Dowdy (202) 707-3173
Request ADA accommodations five business days in advance at (202) 707-6362 or ADA@loc.gov
A display of Japanese woodblock prints and medieval picture scrolls, a family-friendly cosplay workshop and a free talk with famed Japanese writer and director Kihara Hirokatsu will highlight the Library of Congress' series of events being presented in conjunction with Otakon, Washington, D.C.'s annual convention celebrating Asian pop culture (anime, manga, music, movies, video games, etc.) and its fandom.
"Anime for All," a celebration of east-Asian culture, mythology, pop culture and inspiration will be held Wednesday, Aug. 8 through Friday, Aug. 10 in the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington D.C. The series of events will showcase Japanese storytelling traditions that have been transformed into modern day forms of art and will seek to illuminate how Japan's ancient history has played a significant role in pop-culture and how it continues to inspire creativity in the arts.
Events are free and open to the public. Tickets are available for some of the "Anime for All" activities, but are not required. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit this event ticketing site for more information and to secure your ticket. Entry is not guaranteed.
Media wishing to cover the event must RSVP no later than Tuesday, Aug. 7. Additional details about coverage opportunities will follow.
Fans of anime, manga and Japanese pop culture have much to explore in the Library's collections. The Prints and Photographs division contains over 2,500 Japanese woodblock prints from the Edo Period through the 21st Century. The Asian Division's collection is the largest repository of Japanese language materials outside of Japan, totaling 1.2 million monograph volumes with a rare book collection exceeding 5,900 items, dating as far back as the 8th century. The Serials and Government Publications division houses over 140,000 comic books, including treasures such as the rare early English-language editions of "Astro Boy," "Macross," and "Ultraman."
The series will conclude on Saturday, Aug. 11 with a panel discussion featuring Library of Congress experts on various ways Otakon audiences can connect with the Library of Congress and its resources. The speakers will share some of the east-Asian treasures that are available on-site and online at the Library and how they can engage with these materials. The U.S. Copyright Office will provide information on how to create works inspired by our collection items without infringement and methods to protect intellectual property. An Otakon 2018 ticket is required for attendance. For more information on Otakon, visit this site.
The excitement can be followed on Twitter at @librarycongress.
The programming includes:
Wednesday, Aug. 8
11 a.m., Great Hall, first floor
Pop Up Performance
Visitors are invited to stop in the Library's Great Hall for a performance from Japanese musical talents, The Washington Toho Koto Society. Tickets are available, but are not required. Visit this event ticketing site for more information.
Thursday, Aug. 9
10 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Whittall Pavilion, ground floor
"Anime for All" Display
This display will trace the history of Japanese graphic arts and storytelling into the modern day. Visitors will see examples of medieval picture scrolls, depicting legends of heroic monks and tales of anthropomorphic animals, that experts consider to be among the earliest examples of manga in history. Also on display are illustrations of yokai, supernatural monsters from Japanese folklore that inspire modern day creatures in manga and anime, and the woodcut figure of Hangaku Gozen, a historical woman warrior in full armor on a rearing horse. Fans of mecha will encounter the first English translations of "Robotech," and enjoy the manga adaptation of Ghibli Studios' "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind." Visitors can also explore how graphically represented stories evolved from religious origins into popular tales of samurai heroism and, ultimately, the modern day renditions enjoyed around the globe. No tickets required.
11 a.m. — 4 p.m., Young Readers Center, ground floor
Cosplay Workshop
Cosplayers will demonstrate how they develop characters. Families are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite characters. Free and open to the public. No tickets required.
11:30 a.m. — noon, Young Readers Center, ground floor
Cosplay Demonstration
Library of Congress Young Readers Center staff and cosplayers will give a demonstration on how to create a manga drawing. Families are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite characters. Free and open to the public. No tickets required.
NOTE: Participants must comply with Cosplay & Costume Weapons Guidelines, below.
1 p.m., Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor
Film Screening
"The Tale of Princess Kaguya," a film by Isao Takahata. This film is rated PG.
5 p.m. — 6 p.m., Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor
Kihara Hirokatsu, LIVE
Studio Ghibli writer, producer and director Kihara Hirokatsu will discuss his experience in Japanese anime production and the inspirations for his latest projects. Hirokatsu will give the talk in Japanese with an English interpreter. Free and open to the public. Tickets are available, but are not required. Visit this event ticketing site for more information.
At sundown, north lawn of the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building
Film Screening
"Superman" (1978) (2017 National Film Registry)
Presented part of the Library's "LOC Summer Movies on the Lawn" series. Attendees are encouraged to dress in Superman cosplay. Tickets are available, but are not required. Visit this event ticketing site for more information.
NOTE: Participants must comply with Cosplay & Costume Weapons Guidelines, below.
Friday, Aug. 10
10:30 a.m. — 11:15 a.m., Young Readers Center, ground floor
Japanese Story Time
The Young Readers Center hosts story time for babies and toddlers about Japanese culture, featuring Japanese stories, music, and art. All children and teens under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Space is limited and is available at first come, first served basis.
Saturday, Aug. 11
2 p.m., Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Library of Congress at Otakon *
Join Library of Congress staff members for a panel discussion about the east-Asian collections held at the Library. Panelists will share highlights of the collections, provide insights on the how you can access the collection items and share how attendees can protect their intellectual property.
* Otakon 2018 ticket required for attendance. For more information on Otakon, visit the site.
"Anime for All" is free programming presented by the Library of Congress. Those interested in supporting free programs at the Library can contact devofc@loc.gov.
The Library of Congress is the world's largest library, offering access to the creative record of the United States — and extensive materials from around the world — both on site and online. It is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office. Explore collections, reference services and other programs and plan a visit at loc.gov, access the official site for U.S. federal legislative information at congress.gov, and register creative works of authorship at copyright.gov.
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Cosplay and Costume Weapons Guidelines
The following guidelines of the U.S. Capitol Police will apply:
- Weapons and replicas of weapons are generally prohibited on Capitol Grounds. Participants should not attempt to enter any building on Capitol Grounds other than the specific event locations while in possession of a fake or "Costume Weapon."
- Costume Weapons will be inspected by the U.S. Capitol Police prior to entry into any of the event locations.
- For operational and security reasons, guests may not enter any of the event locations or pass through screening while wearing masks or with their faces covered in any way that would obscure identification.
- Wearing masks on Capitol Grounds is permitted at the discretion of the United States Capitol Police. If directed, participants must immediately remove costume masks.
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PR 18-096
2018-07-30
ISSN 0731-3527
Small Press Expo Announces Programming Schedule for SPX 2018
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