by Sally Ingraham
Comics Workbook September 21 2018 : https://comicsworkbook.com/09-21-2018/
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This past weekend, Derek attended Small Press Expo in North Bethesda, MD. While there, he interviewed a variety of creators, some of whom he didn't even know, about their recent releases and their upcoming projects. In this, the first of two on-location shows recorded at SPX, Derek talks with 15 different creators, with each brief interview lasting anywhere from 4 to about 17 minutes. Among the writers/artists/editors Derek talks with are Mike Freiheit, Madeline McGrane, Kelly Phillips and Claire Folkman, Karl Christian Krumpholz, Max de Radiguès, Ryan Holmberg, Scott Roberts, Nathan Gelgud, M. Dean, Emi Gennis, Alex Nall, Ash Thomas and Sara Guzman, and Ellen Lindner.
Last weekend Derek attended the Small Press Expo, which is held every September in North Bethesda, MD. At the event, he talked with a variety of artists who tabled there. This is the second of two on-location shows featuring these brief interviews, the first being released earlier this week. These short conversations range from around 6 minutes to 23 minutes in length, and while most were recorded on the floor of the convention, some were conducted outside on the hotel's patio. The creators Derek talked with on this episode include Jennifer Hayden; Fernando De Peña, Rodrigo Vargas, and Coni Yovaniniz; Ellen Forney; Miss Lasko-Gross; Michael DeForge; Evan Dahm; Ben Costa and James Parks; Ivy Atoms; M.S. Harkness; Maritsa Patrinos; and Maransa Harmon and Eric Taylor.
ΘeoCon is a one-day convention in which participants will be introduced and invited to explore themes of theology and morality in pop culture. Pop culture mediums include, but are not limited to: comic books, graphic novels, gaming and science-fiction(sci-fi) films. Methods of exploration include: guest speakers, panel discussions, exhibits, reflection spaces, and cosplay.
ΘeoCon is a welcoming event, that invites people from diverse faith affiliations, races, abilities, gender identities, and ethnicities. In order to offer a safe and welcoming space, we invite all ΘeoConers/con participants to review our no-harassment and safety policy. *There are a number of great sites that speak to "Cosplay Is Not Consent."
Doors open at 8am for admission. Event begins at 9am.
Free parking is available on the campus, but limited. Carpooling or using the metrorail is suggested.
www.theocon.live
$40-$55
Virginia Theological Seminary
Addison Hall
3737 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
Williams' experiments with alternative medicine |
Williams' 'spirit guide' explains depressions effect on brain cells. |
This review by Ron Evry was originally published in The Comics Journal #242 (April 2002).
Thursday at 7 PM – 9 PM |
Femme Fatale DC Pop-Up Store 4620 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20002 |
Tickets · $31.39 www.eventbrite.com |
Friday at 6 PM – 9 PM |
4620 Wisconsin Ave NW 4620 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20016 |
Brigid Alverson responds to a recent opinion piece on TCJ.com and shares her thoughts on comiXology/Amazon's presence at this weekend's Small Press Expo.
Dana Jeri Maier |
Chris Artiga-Oliver |
Nate Powell and Erin Nations at Top Shelf booth |
Mollie Ostertag |
Mike Holmes |
Aminder Dhaliwal |
Matthew Thurber |
Matthew Thurber drawing |
Maki Naro |
Rebecca Sugar |
Ellen Forney |
Der-shing Helmer |
Teresa Roberts Logan |
Charles Fetherolf |
Josh O'Neill, publisher of Locust Moon Press |
Erin Lisette |
Shan Murphy |