Nell Minow's account of the editorial cartoonist meeting

Political Cartoonists Talk Twitter, Censorship, MAD Magazine, and How to Draw Trump

Nell Minow, Contributor

shareholder advocate, movie critic

11/06/2017

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/political-cartoonists-talk-trump-censorship-mad-magazine_us_59f87dc3e4b0449428337964

JK Snyder III to adapt Lawrence Block to comics

IDW to Publish 'Eight Million Ways to Die' as Graphic Novel (Exclusive)

November 06, 2017 11:01am PT by Graeme McMillan

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/eight-million-ways-die-coming-as-graphic-novel-1054954

The Express on Riverdale's tv return

This is not your old comic's 'Riverdale' anymore [in print as Graphic content: This is not your old comic's 'Riverdale'].

By Marc Silver

Express November 6 2017, p. 23

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2017/11/05/this-is-not-your-old-comics-riverdale-anymore/

Comic Riffs talks to Sikoryak on Trump, Mike Mignola, Barry Blitt and about Thor

'The Unquotable Trump' uses the president's own words to comic effect

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 1 2017

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2017/11/01/the-unquotable-trump-uses-the-presidents-own-words-to-comic-effect/

Mike Mignola's next dark comic features a sad werewolf and the vampires he hates

By David Betancourt

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 25 2017

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2017/10/25/mike-mignolas-next-dark-comic-features-a-sad-werewolf-and-the-vampires-he-hates/

How the New Yorker's Barry Blitt builds his Trump caricatures

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 27 2017

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2017/10/27/how-the-new-yorkers-barry-blitt-builds-his-trump-caricatures/

How an obscure New Zealand comedy director transformed the 'Thor' franchise

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 2 2017

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2017/11/02/how-an-obscure-new-zealand-comedy-director-transformed-the-thor-franchise/

How 'Thor: Ragnarok' brought two new female characters to the male-dominated Marvel universe

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 4 2017

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2017/11/03/how-thor-ragnarok-brought-two-new-female-characters-to-the-male-dominated-marvel-universe/

Nov 17: Animezing!: Castle in the Sky

Join us for a FREE classic anime film at the JICC!

2017 marks the 100-year anniversary of Japanese animation. In celebration, the JICC is presenting a retrospective of landmark animated films! The first film produced by the legendary Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki!  A young girl with a mysterious crystal pendant falls out of the sky and into the arms and life of young Pazu. Together they search for a floating island in the sky, site of a long-dead civilization promising enormous wealth and power to those who can unlock its secrets. Castle in the Sky is an early masterpiece of storytelling and filmmaking whose imaginative and ornately detailed vision presaged later films like Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away. In Japanese with English subtitles | Rated PG | 1986 | 124 min | Directed by Hayao Miyazaki Castle in the Sky (Tenku no Shiro Laputa) © 1986 Studio Ghibli Registration is required. You are invited to Animezing!: Castle in the Sky Friday, November 17th, 2017 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EST) Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan 1150 18th Street Northwest Suite 100 Washington DC 20036 US CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. In the event of a cancellation, please contact us at jicc@ws.mofa.go.jp. Program begins at 6:30PM. Doors open 30 minutes prior to start of program. No admittance after 7:00PM or once seating is full. Registered guests will be seated on a first come, first served basis. Please note that seating is limited and registration does not guarantee a seat. The JICC reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by JICC without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. 1150 18th Street NW, Suite 100 | Washington, D.C. 20036-3838 TEL: 202-238-6900 | FAX: 202-822-6524 | jicc@ws.mofa.go.jp © 1981-2017 Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan

Big Planet Comics' Jared Smith interviewed

The "How Does a Comic Book Store Owner Work?" Transcript

Read what Jared Smith had to say about running Big Planet Comics in Washington.

By Jacob Brogan

Slate Plus

Nov. 2 2017

NPR on Derf's Dahmer and Thor movies

Portrait Of The Killer As A Young Man: 'My Friend Dahmer'

Andrew Lapin

November 2, 2017

http://www.npr.org/2017/11/02/560376370/portrait-of-the-killer-as-a-young-man-my-friend-dahmer

'Thor: Ragnarok' Is Hela Good

Chris Klimek

November 2, 2017

http://www.npr.org/2017/11/02/560371973/thor-ragnarok-is-hela-good

'Thor: Ragnarok' Pokes Fun At Itself While Being The Best Thor Film Yet

Bob Mondello

  All Things Considered November 2, 2017

http://www.npr.org/2017/11/02/561671266/thor-ragnarok-pokes-fun-at-itself-while-being-the-best-thor-film-yet

https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2017/11/20171102_atc_thor_ragnarok_pokes_fun_at_itself_while_being_the_best_thor_film_yet.mp3

Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Thor: Ragnarok'

Linda Holmes

NPR's Monkey See blog's Pop Culture Happy Hour November 3, 2017 

http://www.npr.org/sections/monkeysee/2017/11/03/561545609/pop-culture-happy-hour-thor-ragnarok

https://play.podtrac.com/npr-510282/npr.mc.tritondigital.com/PCHH_PODCAST/media/anon.npr-mp3/npr/pchh/2017/11/20171103_pchh_pchh_389_thor_ragnarok__-_final.mp3

The City Paper features Adam Griffiths

Adam Griffiths Wrote a 600-Page Graphic Novel About His Grandmother's Civil Rights Lawsuit [in print as Graphic Novelty]

The local cartoonist spent nearly a decade on his sprawling, surreal D.C.-set graphic novel.

Matt Cohen

Washington City Paper Nov 3, 2017 , p. 23

https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/books/blog/20981372/adam-griffiths-washington-white-graphic-novel

The Post and City Paper on Thor and Blade of the Immortals

'Thor: Ragnarok' is a delicious blend of meaty action and sublime silliness [in print as Thor-ly needed].

By Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post November 3 2017, p. Weekend 29-30

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/thor-ragnarok-is-a-delicious-blend-of-meaty-action-and-sublime-silliness/2017/10/27/1f412782-b9bc-11e7-be94-fabb0f1e9ffb_story.html

'Thor: Ragnarok' rewrites the rules of superhero movies [in print as Hilarity ensues: 'Ragnarok' has fun breaking the rules].

By Kristen Page-Kirby

Express November 3 2017, p. 36

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2017/11/03/auto-draft-7/?utm_term=.4edd24a9c7af

Thor: Ragnorak Is the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Best Comedy [in print as Out of this World].

Director Taika Waititi injects new life into the Thor franchise.

Tricia Olszewski

Washington City Paper Nov 3, 2017 , p . 26

online at https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/film-tv/blog/20981316/thor-ragnorak-reviewed

'Blade of the Immortal': Samurai is cursed with eternal life — and seemingly interminable sword fights [in print as Manga-inspired exercise in excess].

By Mark Jenkins

Washington Post November 3 2017, p. Weekend 33

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/blade-of-the-immortal-samurai-is-cursed-with-eternal-life--and-seemingly-interminable-sword-fights/2017/11/02/e35ed64c-b9bb-11e7-be94-fabb0f1e9ffb_story.html

PR: Cards Comics & Collectibles New Location, In-Store Signing!

Cards Comics & Collectibles New Location, In-Store Signing!

Store reopens in historic location, hosts Joe Pruett from AfterShock Comics

Cards, Comics and Collectibles - Baltimore County's premiere comic book store and the official news source of the Baltimore Comic-Con - is moving! Stop in today at the BRAND NEW, MUCH LARGER Cards Comics and Collectibles at 51 Main Street, Reisterstown, MD 21136 -- we're still finishing our build-out, but you can pick up new books!

This Saturday, November 4, 2017, to add to the excitement of the new store, come meet Joe Pruett, writer of Black Eyed Kids from AfterShock Comics for an in-store signing!

Cards Comics and Collectibles | 51 Main Street, Reisterstown, MD  21136

New Kickstarter from G.E. Gallas

G.E. Gallas writes in about her "new Kickstarter campaign: "Open Book Chocolates: Literary, Artisanal Chocolate Bars"!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/868711984/open-book-chocolates-literary-artisanal-chocolate

Open Book Chocolates is a marriage between two passions: literature and chocolate. Food can be a powerful instrument in storytelling, from the Muscat grapes Mercédès offers Monte Cristo to the ever-present tea shared by Holmes and Watson. Our signature flavors embody the stories, characters, and themes of our favorite classics."

The Post on Lego animation history

Lights, camera, Lego: How an 'active play' giant took a chance on Hollywood [in print as Lights, camera, Lego: Toymaker's bet pays off].

By Ming-Jer Chen and Jenny Craddock

Washington Post October 22 2017: G2

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/lights-camera-lego-how-an-active-play-giant-took-a-chance-on-hollywood/2017/10/19/74735c38-b288-11e7-9e58-e6288544af98_story.html

New Terry Flippo webcomic, Deliver Me, starts today

Terry is a mail carrier for the Post Office, iirc.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/325467341252869/permalink/325792587887011/

Terry Flippo‎

Deliver Me!

October 29 ·

 

Sneak preview! Don't tell anyone I showed you. On second thought, TELL EVERYONE!

Smithsonian rehashes Lichtenstein art lifts

(notwithstanding this headline, the author only quotes one artist whose work was quoted by Lichtenstein)

The Comic Artists Who Inspired Roy Lichtenstein Aren't Too Thrilled About It

Lichtenstein's use of comic art and styles made him one of America's most famous pop artists, but some have comic artists have a bad taste in their mouths

By Ben Panko

smithsonian.com
October 27, 2017

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/comics-behind-roy-lichtenstein-180966994/#ys9vzvC6k7esfjRx.01

PR: Shepherdstown Closing - Beyond Comics

Shepherdstown Only!

Beyond Comics Shepherdstown News! Sad News - Our Shepherdstown location is closing! Attention: Beyond Comics Valued Customers   It is with sadness and disappointment that Beyond Comics must announce the up-coming closure of its Shepherdstown, WV, location.   For three years Beyond Comics has served the Shepherdstown area, providing comics, games, and related merchandise for the community. Unfortunately, the local market has not proven robust enough to continue at this location.  Frederick and Gaithersburg Remain in FULL Operation! Last Day of Business December 24th! Store Liquidation Sales Start in Early November! Stay Tuned!   We appreciate the support that has been shown to us, and we thank all of our Shepherdstown clientele for their patronage. This kind of business fosters long term relationships and friendships, and it is these relationships that make the efforts at this store worth it.   We also wish to thank D.C., Taylor, and all the employees past and present for their commitment to making Beyond Comics in Shepherdstown the positive experience it has been, for both ourselves and our customers.    Our Shepherdstown store will continue to order and sell new comics through November and Fulfill Subscriptions through December.   Beyond Comics Frederick, MD, and Gaithersburg, MD, locations will continue operations as normal.    Continue Your Subscription at Frederick! We will continue to provide new comics and merchandise until the end of the year as well as fulfill our subscribers from our Frederick location.   If you wish to transfer your subscription to the Frederick location feel free to do so at any time. We will have subs available to pick-up here at the Shepherdstown location as long as we are in operation. Please contact the Frederick location (or let staff here know) at your earliest convenience in order to set that up. To make the transition more comfortable, Beyond Comics will be offering some incentives.   ATTENTION MAGIC PLAYERS We are working on some options to continue to offer Tournament and FNM Events in Shepherdstown. Please keep a look out for upcoming notifications. SHARE Connect with us

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