The Post on Wiley Miller's Trump trolling

A cartoonist inserted a vulgar anti-Trump message in his comic strip. This paper isn't laughing.

By Kayla Epstein and Michael Cavna

February 11 2019

https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/02/11/cartoonist-hid-vulgar-anti-trump-message-his-comic-strip-this-paper-isnt-laughing/

The Post's obituary for Tomi Ungerer

Tomi Ungerer, puckish artist and award-winning children's writer, dies at 87

By Harrison Smith

Washington Post February 10 2019

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/tomi-ungerer-puckish-artist-and-award-winning-childrens-writer-dies-at-87/2019/02/10/89e718e6-2d45-11e9-8ad3-9a5b113ecd3c_story.html

Ann Telnaes: The Editorial Cartoonist Who Draws Reactions

Anna Rice

Voice of America News February 10, 2019

https://www.voanews.com/a/ann-telnaes-the-editorial-cartoonist-who-draws-reactions/4780379.html

How do editorial cartoons fit into the U.S. political realities? What can they change, and who can they inspire or shame? Anna Rice talked with seasoned editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes who, for more than two decades, has been drawing Washington's political players and bringing attention to their political blunders.

The Post reviews the latest Kingdom Hearts videogame

'Kingdom Hearts 3' has a baffling backstory but is a treat for fans of Disney and Pixar [in print as Fun times, fuzzy feelings for Disney and Pixar fans (despite baffling backstory].

By Christopher Byrd

Washington Post (February 10): E16.

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/01/31/kingdom-hearts-has-baffling-backstory-is-treat-fans-disney-pixar/

The Post on Oscar animated shorts

A viewer's (and bettor's) guide to the Oscar shorts

By Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post February 8 2019 p. weekend 29

https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/a-viewers-and-bettors-guide-to-the-2019-oscar-shorts/2019/02/06/67517072-2720-11e9-81fd-b7b05d5bed90_story.html

Katsucon is next weekend February 15-17th.

See https://www.facebook.com/KatsuNinjas/ and http://www.katsucon.org/ for more details.

It's at National Harbor this year, February 15-17th.

Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745
(301) 965-4000 – reservations

Cavna on the death of Pastis' pet

A cartoonist drew a touching tribute to his dying dog. His readers gave him an outpouring of sympathy.

By Michael Cavna

February 8 2019

https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/02/08/cartoonist-drew-touching-tribute-his-dying-dog-his-readers-gave-him-an-outpouring-sympathy/

PR: The 2019 SPX Lottery is Here!

Hello Everyone! The SPX 2019 Lottery is now open! Head here to apply. Nothing new from last year, but a few things to remember: Applications are due February 25 at 5pm EST and will not be accepted afterwards We will not be picking the randomized lottery winners until after all applications have been received; this means there is no benefit to applying early or late (except maybe peace of mind). You can only apply for the lottery once, and multiple entries will result in being removed from the lottery pool (unless you email us and tell us you accidentally clicked twice or something, we do have a heart!). While we allow table sharing, there is a limit of two people per half table without approval, so be aware of that when requesting a full or half table. The hotel has a hard occupancy cap on the hall and if everyone tries to fit 8 people at a table, we'll exceed it. We will be checking to make sure you make or publish comics, so if you're exclusively an illustrator, novelist, cosplayer or anime figure retailer (we get them) we reserve the right to remove you from the pool Hit us up on Instagram, Twitter, or  Facebook for a quick reply. We're also happy to chat if you email us at exhibitor-inquiries@smallpressexpo.com. Best of luck to everyone! Jamie, Devon, Warren and the rest of the SPX Executive Committee Copyright © 2019 Small Press Expo, All rights reserved.  You are getting this email because we know you might want a table to SPX 2019!!  Our mailing address is:  Small Press Expo P.O. Box 5704 Bethesda, Maryland 20824 ‌ ‌

US Mint's new chief engraver is a comics geek

Joseph Menna brings his unique portfolio of talents to the position of chief engraver

By Brandon Christopher Hall
Coin Update February 7, 2019

http://news.coinupdate.com/joseph-menna-brings-his-unique-portfolio-of-talents-to-the-position-of-chief-engraver/

Local media review The Lego Movie 2

Go see the new 'Lego Movie' if you don't mind that it's the third-best 'Lego Movie' [in print as A comical if at times disjointed sequel].

By Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post February 8 2019, p. Weekend 27

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/go-see-the-new-lego-movie-if-you-dont-mind-that-its-the-third-best-lego-movie/2019/02/06/1ed03b2a-24d8-11e9-81fd-b7b05d5bed90_story.html

Lucy (voice of Elizabeth Banks) and Emmet (Chris Pratt) face alien invaders in "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part." (Warner Bros. Pictures)

In 'The Lego Movie 2,' becoming an adult means acting like a kid again [in print as The good 'Part': A lesson in losing a piece of yourself].

By Kristen Page-Kirby

Express Senior Arts Writer

February 8 2019, p. 24

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/2019/02/08/lego-movie-becoming-an-adult-means-acting-like-kid-again/

'The Lego Movie 2': Once More Unto The Brick

Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and Daisy Rosario

Pop Culture Happy Hour February 8, 2019

https://www.npr.org/2019/02/07/692367317/the-lego-movie-2-once-more-unto-the-brick  and

https://play.podtrac.com/npr-510282/npr.mc.tritondigital.com/PCHH_PODCAST/media/anon.npr-mp3/npr/pchh/2019/02/20190208_pchh_pchh_522_lego_movie_2__-_final.mp3

Everything Is Pretty Good In 'The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part'

Glen Weldon

Pop Culture Happy Hour February 7, 2019

https://www.npr.org/2019/02/07/691633676/everything-is-pretty-good-in-the-lego-movie-2-the-second-part

Library of Congress blog post by new Herblock exhibit curators

New Library of Congress Exhibition: "Art in Action: Herblock and Fellow Artists Respond to Their Times"

Katherine Blood, Curator of Fine Prints, and Martha H. Kennedy, Curator of Popular & Applied Graphic Art, Prints & Photographs Division.

Library of Congress' Picture This blog February 7, 2019

https://blogs.loc.gov/picturethis/2019/02/new-library-of-congress-exhibition-art-in-action-herblock-and-fellow-artists-respond-to-their-times/

PR: Meet Daredevil writer Chip Zdarsky this Saturday at Third Eye Annapolis

Meet the writer of Daredevil, Spectacular Spider-Man and more

Meet comic superstar Chip Zdarsky (MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE, Sex Criminals, INVADERS) at our DAREDEVIL #1 Signing at THIRD EYE ANNAPOLIS! The biggest DAREDEVIL launch in ages -- and you can get issue #1 signed by the one and only Chip Zdarsky this Saturday! ‌ Read all about Chip's Other Projects! From Marvel 2-IN-1 to Sex Criminals to Spider-Man -- get the scoop on Chip! DETAILS HERE Exclusive DAREDEVIL Variants (Pre-order Now for In-Store Pick-Up at Our Signing this Saturday!) DETAILS HERE Read All About Our Next Big Third Eye Signing Here! Here's a hint: it involves the new MISTER MIRACLE graphic novel dropping next week! DETAILS HERE Sign Up For Our Exclusive LATE NIGHT CHIP Q&A! Only a few seats remaining for our Friday night 2/8/19 Q&A with Chip Zdarsky! DETAILS HERE STAY CONNECTED   ‌ ‌ ‌

Third Eye Comics | 2027A WEST ST, Suite 102, Annapolis, MD 21401

Magic Bullet #11 in MSU Comic Art Collection

I've been sending issues of DC Conspiracy's Magic Bullet newspaper to the Michigan State Comic Art Collection for years. Recently, librarian Randy Scott cataloged an issue, and you can see why he's behind on doing these:

"Toon Man" / by Mike Brace. p. 5 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- "Sung to the tune of 'Soul Man'." -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Sleep When the Baby Sleeps" (First Time Parents)  by

   Christopher Mararac. p. 6 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"My Brother Died" / by Iemi Hernandez-Kim. p. 7 in Magic

   Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Marvel Mania on Murray Avenue" (Master Jeffrey) / by Joe

   Sutliff. p. 8 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Return to Chicago" / by William L. Brown. p. 9 in Magic

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"One Wish" / story, Larry Franks and Jeff McClelland ; art, Joe Bacon ; letters, Jeff McClelland. p. 12 in Magic  Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Dremo's Danger Demons" / R.M. Rhodes & Evan Keeling. p. 13 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.:

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"Parthenogenesis" / Jonathon Poliszuk. p. 14 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Mutsuru & the Osprey" / by Chris Artiga-Oliver. p. 15 in

   Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.:

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"M.O.S. Version 1.0" / David Ross. p. 16 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Lunatic Tales" / by Santiago Casares. p. 17 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Poe the Fat Vampire" / written & illustrated by Jason E.

   Axtell. p. 18 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- "He's not fat he just feeds on yours." -- Call no.:

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"Hay-elp!"* / T.R. Logan. p. 23 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Oswald Builds a Snowman" (Oswald Doing Things) / by Eric

   Epote. p. 24 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Get Dat Rat" (Nightmare the Rat) / by Rafer Roberts. p. 25 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.:

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"Drombo" / story by Susan Wallis ; art by Dario Reyes. p. 26 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.:

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"Why Smash Your Guitar?" / by Eric Gordon ; edited by Sara Gordon ; script assist, Jeremy Rosenstein. p. 27 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- "A brief sort-of history of instrument destruction in the age of rock n' roll." -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Marlboro Barbie" / Art Hondros. p. 28-29 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Threadbare" / author, concept design: Karly Perez ;

   illustrator: Hobbes Holluck. p. 30 in Magic Bullet, no. 11(July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Food Chain" / by Matt Dembicki.p. 31 in Magic Bullet, no. 11(July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Mystic Farts" / story by Jeremy Wetzel ; artwork by Kizzy. p. 32 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"The Painting" (Dr. W) / by Andrew Cohen. p. 33 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Capital Punishment" / Rob Ullman. p. 34 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Five Tiers to Separation"* / Steve Loya. p. 35 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.:    PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Jesus 2016" / Dale Rawlings. p. 36 in Magic Bullet, no. 11(July 2015). -- "Introducing a new weekly webcomic."  -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"A Homage to Little Nemo in Slumberland" / by Bizhan

Khodabandeh. p. 39 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"The Creature" / Autumn Haynes. p. 40 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Skies of Chaos" / by Brendan McKernan. p. 41 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Holding Out for Sweetness" / Daniel Torraca. p. 42 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.:

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"Frontiersmen" / by Troy-Jeffrey Allen & Matt Rawson. p. 43 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.:

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"After School with Trina Trubble" / Mike Cowgill. p. 44 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- "Live from the tree house!" -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Dad's Ted Talk" (Dabney and Dad) / by Paul Merklein. p. 45 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.:

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"Pinhole Sky" / words & pictures by Atari Reyes. p. 46 in

   Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.:

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"Washington DC" / Mark & Kurt Lindblom. p. 47 in Magic Bullet,o. 11 (July 2015). -- Begins: "DC graffiti art is well into its third decade." -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Jack's Stupendous Quest" / Steven G. Artley. p. 48 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- A full-page drawing. -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Crumb Snatchers" / by Stephanie Butto & Evan Keeling. p. 49 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"The Other Things Cats Do When We Aren't At Home" / Deborah Orgel Hudson. p. 50 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- "Besides the napping and chasing activities." -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Wonderland" (Axel and Alex) / by Terry Flippo. p. 51 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.:   PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Cashing Out" (Black Magic Tales) / writer, Joe Carabeo ; artist, Carolyn Belefski. p. 52 in Magic Bullet, no. 11  (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Imagination" / by Greg Boyd. p. 53 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Sorry Comics" / by John Kinhart. p. 54 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). -- Call no.: PN6728.8.D32M3no.11

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"Commander Duke Gallant, Space Pioneer" / art by Kendall Goode. p. 56 in Magic Bullet, no. 11 (July 2015). --   Advertising strip for Big Planet Comics. -- Call no.:

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WCP reviews Oscar short animation

Short Change: Reviews of 2019 Oscar Nominated Short Films [animation].

  Tricia Olszewski  l

Washington City Paper Feb 8, 2019 p. 16-17

https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/film-tv/article/21046463/short-change-reviews-of-2019-oscar-nominated-short-films

RVA's comic column appears this week with new author

RVA COMICS X-CHANGE: ISSUE 12

MARILYN DREW NECCI | FEBRUARY 5, 2019

https://rvamag.com/art/rva-comics-x-change-issue-12.html

Today: Cartoonist Jerry Craft at Politics and Prose original store

Jerry Craft will be signing his new book, New Kid, from HarperCollins at Politics & Prose (5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008) on February 7th at 10:30am.

Jerry Craft is an author and illustrator who has worked on numerous picture books, graphic novels, and middle grade novels. His middle grade graphic novel, New Kid, will be released by HarperCollins on February 5, 2019. Jerry has earned recognition from the Junior Library Guild, and has won five African American Literary Awards. He is the creator of Mama's Boyz, an award-winning comic strip that was distributed by King Features Syndicate from 1995 - 2013. He is a co-founder and co-producer of the Schomburg's Annual Black Comic Book Festival which has drawn close to 40,000 fans since its inception in 2013. Jerry was born in Harlem and grew up in nearby Washington Heights. He is a graduate of The Fieldston School and received his B.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts.

Interview with Jerry Craft who's at Politics and Prose tomorrow morning

Jerry Craft on Being "The New Kid"

by Mahnaz Dar
Feb 05, 2019 

https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=jerry-craft-on-being-the-new-kid

He'll be at the main P&P store at 10:30 am.