Saturday, July 31, 2021
Friday, July 30, 2021
Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Axis Of Resistance"
From DC's anarchist cartoonist, Mike Flugennock -
"Axis Of Resistance"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=3262
Cuba hanging tough, helping vaccinate the world, getting solidarity and help from all over; Bolivia bouncing that fascist hag Añez; Sandanistas standing firm against US-backed "SOS" astroturf; Venezuela clapping back at US-backed provocateurs and third-rate wannabe Jack Ryans; Peru tossing Fujimori... yeah, these are the kind of "red states" I like.
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Mike Flugennock, Political Cartoons: http://www.sinkers.org/stage
and follow me on Mastodon at https://mastodon.social/@flugennock
"Axis Of Resistance"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=3262
Cuba hanging tough, helping vaccinate the world, getting solidarity and help from all over; Bolivia bouncing that fascist hag Añez; Sandanistas standing firm against US-backed "SOS" astroturf; Venezuela clapping back at US-backed provocateurs and third-rate wannabe Jack Ryans; Peru tossing Fujimori... yeah, these are the kind of "red states" I like.
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Mike Flugennock, Political Cartoons: http://www.sinkers.org/stage
and follow me on Mastodon at https://mastodon.social/@flugennock
NPR on 'Shrek', 'Celestia' and 'Masters Of The Universe: Revelation'
Show, Don't Mattel: 'Masters Of The Universe: Revelation' Is Toying With You
The Library of Congress wants your original run of Love & Rockets.... and Action #1
At about minute 37 of Peculiar Pop: Genre Comic Books at the Library of Congress, reference librarian Megan Halsband says that the Library needs the first printing of most Love & Rocket comic books. They're also short on Eclipse. And need an Action #1. Also, not mentioned, but they need Saga #1.
YA Lit: A Guide For The Perplexed — And The Just Plain Curious [Gabby Rivera]
YA Lit: A Guide For The Perplexed — And The Just Plain Curious [Gabby Rivera]
Life Kit July 29, 2021
Peculiar Pop: Genre Comic Books at the Library of Congress
Thursday, July 29, 2021
The Black Widow isn't happy with Disney
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over 'Black Widow' digital release
An existential battle gets a lawsuit — and a big-name ally
Cartoon by Steve Artley
Recent Cartoon (click on Images for larger view)
"Side Effects
©2021Steven G Artley • artleytoons • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Aug 14: Free Comic Book Day at Fantom Comics
Saturday, August 14th @ 11am to 6pm
>>>FREE COMIC BOOK DAY - 2021
Fantom Comics is pleased to celebrate the return of Free Comic Book Day with a full day of comics giveaways, raffles, sales, and festive activities at the store.
We are also happy to announce that we will have comics artist and creator, Jamie Noguchi, in the store to promote his work, such as the recent title for younger readers, "School For Extraterrestrial Girls". Jamie will do some sketching, talk about his current and upcoming projects, and generally share his experiences as a comics creator.
Enthusiasm for Free Comic Book Day is always high, and Fantom will be limiting in-store shopping to 20 customers at a time, so we ask that all visitors be patient and observe responsible COVID practices. Masks will be required at all times in the store.
For more information, stay tuned to our social media channels.
>>>FREE COMIC BOOK DAY - 2021
Fantom Comics is pleased to celebrate the return of Free Comic Book Day with a full day of comics giveaways, raffles, sales, and festive activities at the store.
We are also happy to announce that we will have comics artist and creator, Jamie Noguchi, in the store to promote his work, such as the recent title for younger readers, "School For Extraterrestrial Girls". Jamie will do some sketching, talk about his current and upcoming projects, and generally share his experiences as a comics creator.
Enthusiasm for Free Comic Book Day is always high, and Fantom will be limiting in-store shopping to 20 customers at a time, so we ask that all visitors be patient and observe responsible COVID practices. Masks will be required at all times in the store.
For more information, stay tuned to our social media channels.
Goodwyn Cartoons 7/28/21 newsletter
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat with Sean Anderson
by Mike Rhode
A friend at the Baltimore Comic Con tipped me to Sean Anderson's art, noting that he'd been in the Blacksad yearbook, as well as a variant cover for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin from IDW. I reached out to ask him our usual questions
What type of comic work or cartooning do you do?
I
do variant covers for comic books along with prints and commissions of
super heroes, pop culture, etc. I sell foil accented art prints at
Comic Cons across the country from Emerald City in Seattle, San Diego
Comic Con, New York Comic Con, Awesome Con DC, and more.
How do you do it? Traditional pen and ink, computer or a combination?
I consider myself a digital graphic artist, so I mostly use Photoshop and Illustrator. I also draw with markers and pens and paint spray paint, watercolor, and acrylic. My art prints either have a layer of holographic refraction foil on it (which causes rainbow effects in the light) - or gold, silver, rose gold, red, or green foil accented on it. To the left is a picture of a Deadpool piece with the silver foil accents. A lot of times, I will design my art around the foil accents.
When (within a decade is fine) and where were you born?
I was born in Washington DC in 1980.
Why are you around Washington now? What neighborhood or area do you live in?
I
currently live in Germantown, MD (30 minutes outside of DC). The DMV
area is the best place in America to live in, as it is right in the
center of the East Coast. It's not too far from cities like New York,
Raleigh, Baltimore, Philadelphia and DC. DC is an highly underrated
city aside from the monuments - as it has a varied social scene, it's so
diverse, and has plenty of restaurants. Also, we get all 4 seasons and
near beaches, mountains, forests, and cities. This area has
everything!
What is your training and/or education in cartooning?
I attended University of Maryland, College Park in the early 2000's and graduated with a bachelors in Studio Art.
Who are your influences?
My
biggest influence is the Japanese digital artist, Aya Kato. Her work
is limited - but it's what I look at before I start any art project. At
the moment, I'm also big on James Jean, the graphic artist, Mike
Orunda, and the comic artist Mike Del Mundo. Those guys are the tips of
the iceberg as I look at a plethora of art at all times.
If you could, what in your career would you do-over or change?
I
wish I started the comic con circuit and the super hero art 10 years
earlier than when I started in 2010, but I've come to realize that
everything builds you up to where you are today.
What work are you best-known for?The
variant covers I recently made for the comic, 'Something is Killing the
Children' is giving a new recognition I haven't received before. If there are variant covers still available, you can find my TMNT: The
Last Ronin cover at Toywiz.com and my 'Something is Killing The
Children' covers can be found at https://stateofcomics.com/ - I will have a few more covers coming in the future, but I'm not at liberty to talk about it at the moment.
Variant covers are comic book covers that are
commissioned through a comic shop and authorized by the parent company
to accompany the main book as an alternative comic cover to that
particular issue. Usually I'm either contacted by my agent or the comic
book company themselves. The covers tend to be more expensive than the
regular issue, because the print run is smaller and relegated to one
particular shop. This makes them more of a collector's item as they are
rarer than a typical comic book.
What work are you most proud of?
The
art collection I made for EyesOnWall is some of the craziest art I
ever made since I had to make art that was NOT superhero related.
What would you like to do or work on in the future?I would love to have a collection of variant covers for Marvel and DC.
What do you do when you're in a rut or have writer's block?
When
I'm in a rut - I go back to the basics and make something easy and
build the next piece from that piece. I have to do something
'art-related' every day, to avoid getting into those ruts.
What do you think will be the future of your field?
I
honestly have no clue. 20 years ago I saw digital art printed on a
canvas at the Canadian embassy and thought to myself, 'what can painting
do now'? Digital art creates the ability to make ANYTHING. So how do
you top that? I was scared for a while that the
environmentally-unfriendly NFTs would be digital art's future, but
thank god that's looking to be more of a fad.
What local cons do you attend? The Small Press Expo, Awesome Con, or others? Any comments about attending them?
I
will be attending Awesome Con DC in August. As of now, I'm not sure
about Baltimore. If the Fairfax shows, Tidewater, or Ocean City come
during a non-busy period, I usually attend those. It depends on the
year.
What comic books do you read regularly or recommend? Do you have a local store?
My
favorite comic book series is Umbrella Academy. I attribute it to the
reason I started making comic books at the beginning of my art career.
I'm also currently reading the X-Men Grand design books.
What's your favorite thing about DC?
The
National Gallery and Hirschhorn are some of the best art museums in the
world - AND IT'S FREE TO GO! DC is such a cool city and doesn't get as
much lip service as it deserves.
Least favorite?
The
random state streets that break the grid up. I also wasn't too
thrilled about the insurrectionists that attacked the capital eatlier
this year.
What monument or museum do you like to take visitors to?
Take
a visitor to the National Mall between The Washington Monument,
Capitol, and Smithsonian. First Fridays at the Dupont Circle galleries
used to be cool to go to, too!
How about a favorite local restaurant?
How about a favorite local restaurant?
I used to like the Chi Cha Loung in U Street back in the day.
Do you have a website or blog?
You can find me at https://www.facebook.com/
How has the COVID-19 outbreak affected you, personally and professionally?
Professionally,
COVID was devastating. Cons shut down and as a result, I lost half of
my income. Luckily I had my day job to fall back on. My day job is as an art director and production manager at a promotional
products advertising firm based out of Rockville. It's a fantastic job
I've worked at for almost 20 years that gives me flexibility in my comic
dream pursuits. The job has also taught me a lot of the business side
of art and helped me reign in my wilder artistic impulses to something
suitable to a generalized audience. Advertising is the perfect mix of
art and business.
I also
miscalculated how much people were willing to spend on commissions at
the beginning of the pandemic, so I held a sale that kept me busy last
summer, on the cheap. Shows are opening back up and I'm hoping they
will be as strong as they were in 2019. Personally, I got to be with my
kids a lot more than I ever imagined. That's a blessing.
Deandra “Nika” Tan's Kickstarter launches
We talked with Nika in 2019, and now she's going to collect her webcomic.
VIENNA, Virg. 7/27/2021 — SIGNALS, a queer mystery-adventure webcomic created by Deandra “Nika” Tan,
will be coming to Kickstarter on July 27th, 2021 to fund a limited print run of the complete series.
SIGNALS follows amateur sleuth Mel Song as she tackles her first big case: searching for a woman
who has disappeared with her boyfriend into the heart of New York City. To all appearances, there’s nothing awry...
but lurking beneath the surface are uncomfortable secrets, forgotten memories, and a criminal underworld
about to tear itself apart in a decades-old conflict. Mel may be a fish out of water, but luckily she’s got one
major trick up her sleeve: the ability to read minds. Now, if only she could be sure that she isn't the only telepath
with an interest in this case.
SIGNALS blends mystery, comedy, romance, and action into a thrilling comic full of twists and turns that
mature readers will enjoy. Since its launch in 2018 on digital publishing platform Tapas as part of their
premium comics program, the webcomic has gained over 20,000 subscribers.
The Kickstarter campaign will run for 30 days from July 27th through August 26th, and funds raised will support
a full-color printing of the complete two-volume collection. Backers will also have the opportunity to receive
Kickstarter-exclusive rewards contributed by special guest artists. You can visit the Kickstarter page here
to learn more.
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ABOUT THE CREATOR
Deandra “Nika” Tan is an artist and writer born in New York City and living in Virginia. Her work is inspired by
action movies, Japanese comics, and young adult fantasy novels.
Monday, July 26, 2021
Cavna talks to Tig Notaro about her cartoon standup comedy special
How Tig Notaro created a cartoon standup special about life, death and Dolly Parton [in print as Sketching out a cartoon standup show]
Saturday, July 24, 2021
Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Zombie Republic"
From Mike Flugennock, DC's anarchist cartoonist -
"Zombie Republic"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=3257
California... prophet on the burnin' shore... where Gavin Newsom is whipping the kids back to school so he can whip their parents back to work, where new cases of COVID-19 are up 165% in Los Angeles County at least partially due to brilliance like this:
"...Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva stated that the mandate will not be enforced as it is 'not backed by science' and contradicts the guidelines
of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which recommends only that the
unvaccinated wear masks."
— "COVID-19 cases rise by 165 percent in California since lifting of restrictions in June", wsws.org 07.22.2021
The reputation of the LAPD and the L.A. Sheriff's Department was already so deep in the toilet they couldn't possibly make it worse — until the goddamn sheriff of L.A. County decided he was going to be their goddamn doctor, too.
A hundred and sixty-five goddamn percent.
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"New COVID-19 Cases Up 165% In Los Angeles County", KCAL/CBS Los Angeles, 07.08.2021
https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/07/08/new-covid-19-cases-up-165-los-angeles-county/
"COVID-19 cases rise by 165 percent in California since lifting of restrictions in June", Brian Gene at World Socialist Web Site,
07.22.2021 https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2021/07/23/cali-j23.html
Mike Flugennock, Political Cartoons: http://www.sinkers.org/stage
and follow me on Mastodon at https://mastodon.social/@flugennock
"Zombie Republic"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=3257
California... prophet on the burnin' shore... where Gavin Newsom is whipping the kids back to school so he can whip their parents back to work, where new cases of COVID-19 are up 165% in Los Angeles County at least partially due to brilliance like this:
"...Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva stated that the mandate will not be enforced as it is 'not backed by science' and contradicts the guidelines
of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which recommends only that the
unvaccinated wear masks."
— "COVID-19 cases rise by 165 percent in California since lifting of restrictions in June", wsws.org 07.22.2021
The reputation of the LAPD and the L.A. Sheriff's Department was already so deep in the toilet they couldn't possibly make it worse — until the goddamn sheriff of L.A. County decided he was going to be their goddamn doctor, too.
A hundred and sixty-five goddamn percent.
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"New COVID-19 Cases Up 165% In Los Angeles County", KCAL/CBS Los Angeles, 07.08.2021
https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/07/08/new-covid-19-cases-up-165-los-angeles-county/
"COVID-19 cases rise by 165 percent in California since lifting of restrictions in June", Brian Gene at World Socialist Web Site,
07.22.2021 https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2021/07/23/cali-j23.html
Mike Flugennock, Political Cartoons: http://www.sinkers.org/stage
and follow me on Mastodon at https://mastodon.social/@flugennock
Friday, July 23, 2021
Working 9 to 5 by Giacomo Gambineri in The Post
Working 9 to 5
Giacomo Gambineri
Washington Post July 23 2021
From the artist: "I wanted to show a sort of balance between the two experiences of working from home versus the office. On paper, staying at home may still look like the most charming option (meaning: snooze fest) even if we all learned there are many sneaky downsides of smart working. I have a whole second season planned, where the in-laws come to visit. The working title is 'Looking for a co-working space in the area.' " — Giacomo Gambineri
NPR on Old, adapted from the French graphic novel Sandcastle
In 'Old,' M. Night Shyamalan Takes Us To The Beach
Vicky Krieps, Thomasin McKenzie, Gael García Bernal and Luca Faustino Rodriguez in M. Night Shyamalan's new film Old.
The psychological horror thriller Old comes with the kind of twist we've come to expect from writer-director M. Night Shyamalan. That twist is right there in the title: A bunch of tourists find themselves trapped on a secluded beach where they all age at an alarming rate.
The audio was produced by Mike Katzif, and edited by Jessica Reedy.
The Post on the Tokyo Olympics use of existing manga and anime creators
Anime and manga will take center stage at the Olympics. It could fuel a boom in interest. [in print as Spotlight on mascots gives anime and manga a chance to draw in more fans]
Tom King talks Supergirl
Exclusive: Tom King on the 'hidden strength' that drives Supergirl in new 'Woman of Tomorrow' comic
Aug 6-8: Otakon in DC and August 7: Carroll County Comic Book & Nostalgia Show
Otakon is back on August 6-8, 2021, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW in Washington, DC.
Featured guests are Laura Post (Persona 5 Royal), Joe Zieja and Zach Aguilar (Fire Emblem Three Houses), Adam McArthur (Star vs. The Forces of Evil), Kaiji Tang (Gantz: O), Ricco Fajardo (Cruel Summer), Anne Yatco (Jujutsu Kaisen), Eric Roth (Final Fantasy), and Abby Trott (Carmen Sandiego).
The convention will host plenty of activities, including concerts, cosplay, gaming, and more.
The full weekend pass is $85, Friday is $50, Saturday is $60, and Sunday is $40.
All of the activities, ticket purchases, and other convention details are available at www.otakon.com.
The Carroll County Comic Book & Nostalgia Show will be held on August 7, 2021, at 3233 Old Westminster Pike in Finksburg, MD. The rain date is August 22.
Coldwell Banker Realtor Vince Brusio is helping to raise money for the Roaring Run Lion's Club District 22W through this convention. A free outdoor event, the comic and nostalgia show will feature comics, horror, toys, records CDs, DVDs, and games. Set photography and cast members from Brusio's horror comic Hackney Haunts will be there.
The convention will be open from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Additional con details, including photos from previous events, are available on the show's website.
Olympic comic book in opening day's Washington Post
Chasing Gold is a real comic book, printed on paper. I believe it is the first published by the Washington Post. It's the story of Alexandria, VA native Noah Lyles, a track and field competitor.
20 pages long. Story by Rick Maese and Adam Kilgore, art by Andy Belanger, inks by Cary Nord, coloring by Tatto Caballero, lettering by Serge LaPointe, art direction by Joe Moore, editing by Matt Rennie and Virginia Singarayar, copy editing by Scott Silverstein.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
The Post on the deaths of Kurt Westergaard and John McMeel and new life from Shaina Feinberg (and cicadas)
Kurt Westergaard, Danish cartoonist whose Muhammad caricature stirred debate and violence, dies at 86 [in print as His Muhammad cartoon stirred debate, violence]
Baltimore's Barbara Dale toilet paper roll pandemic art
Local Cartoonist Barbara Dale Documents Pandemic Using Toilet Paper Rolls
July 21, 2021
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
More on Black Widow from The Post
Opinion: The question about female empowerment at the center of 'Black Widow'
Congressman's Lewis' 'Run' bio excerpted in the New Yorker
Manufacturing Lightning: A Visual Account of John Lewis's Legacy
The book "Run" is an effort to distill the rich history of the civil-rights movement for a new generation.
By Françoise Mouly and Genevieve Bormes
July 21, 2021
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Steve Hickman's Locus obituary and his surprise presence in the National Gallery of Art
Stephen Hickman (1949-2021)
Work of Art
- Various Artists, Steve Hickman (artist), Patrick Burk (artist, author), Benton Quin (artist, author), Howard Friedman (artist, author), L. Platt (author), Thomas Howell (artist, author), Tom Arctus (artist, author), Sherry Ives (artist, author), Woody Farlee (artist, author), Rich Mofayn (artist, author), Gregory Kwater (artist, author), Robert Williams (artist, author), Gina Farina (artist), Washington Free Community, Inc. (publisher)
- Tasty Comix #2
- 1970
- Not on View
Cavna talks to Bugs Bunny's voice
The original Bugs Bunny voice was his idol. Now he plays the character in the 'Space Jam' sequel. [in print as Jeff Bergman is a little wabbit's voice in the new 'Space Jam']
Monday, July 19, 2021
A Behind the Scenes Look at Black Widow - for National Geographic
A Behind the Scenes Look at Black Widow - for National Geographic
Jul 13, 2021
In Marvel Studios' action-packed spy thriller "Black Widow," Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.
Go behind the scenes for a special look at the real-world locations from the film for National Geographic fans. Explore our world and experience Marvel Studios' Black Widow now in theaters or on Disney+ with Premier Access.
Go behind the scenes for a special look at the real-world locations from the film for National Geographic fans. Explore our world and experience Marvel Studios' Black Widow now in theaters or on Disney+ with Premier Access.