R.M. Rhodes quarterly webcomics report.

R.M. Rhodes (no relation) writes in with his -

Quarterly Report, Q1 2011 or "webcomics I have created and published this year by R. M. Rhodes, age 37."

A Pre-SPX Chat with R.M. Rhodes up at City Paper

Meet a Local Sequential Artist: A Chat with R.M. Rhodes

Posted by Mike Rhode on Sep. 8, 2010

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/general/2010/09/08/meet-a-local-sequential-artist-a-chat-with-r-m-rhodes/

Weldon on Jaime Hernandez; RM Rhodes interview

Jaime Hernandez Bridges The Indie-Vs.-Cape Divide
by Glen Weldon
NPR.org August 2, 2012
http://www.npr.org/2012/08/02/157301000/jaime-hernandez-bridges-the-indie-vs-cape-divide

Indie on Indie Spotlight: RM Rhodes
by Ken Eppstein
August 2012
http://www.theouthousers.com/index.php/columns/117320-indie-on-indie-spotlight-rm-rhodes.html

Small Press Expo 2012 videos online

2 panels with Jaime and Clowes, and then a bunch of interviews by Joe Mochove and Rusty Rowley.  

SPX 2012 - Jaime Hernandez: The Love Bungler

 Sep 24, 2012 by SmallPressExpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-tM-RKuxr0&feature=player_embedded

 

Jaime Hernandez and his brothers launched the alternative comics era with their epoch-defining series Love and Rockets. From 1981 to the present, Hernandez has produced a singular body of work tracing the life of Maggie Chascarillo and her vast network of friends, family, neighbors, rivals and lovers. In recent years, Jaime has, again, broken new ground with brilliant comics novellas that remain accessible to new readers while building upon years of narrative to invest his stories with a profound emotionality. He will discuss his work with artist Frank Santoro.

 

SPX 2012 - Daniel Clowes: Modern Cartoonist

 Sep 27, 2012 by SmallPressExpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v-kMyLdC_A&feature=relmfu

 

Daniel Clowes first gained fame with his iconic comic book series Eightball and graphic novel Ghost World, which he co-adapted into a film of the same name. In recent books, including The Death-Ray and Wilson, his unique visual-narrative voice expertly manipulates the position of the reader to get more deeply under the skins of his sharply rendered characters. Recently the subject of a major retrospective exhibit and monograph, Clowes will discuss his work with Alvin Buenaventura, editor of The Art of Daniel Clowes: Modern Cartoonist, and scholar Ken Parille.

 

Mochove, Joe and Rusty Rowley.  2012.

 

SPX 2012: Charles Brownstein

 Sep 26, 2012 by SmallPressExpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyp4yH2fx7o&feature=relmfu

 

Rusty and Joe talk to Charles Brownstein, the Executive Director of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, about what the fund does, the sort of cases it's working on, and how the Small Press Expo and it work together.

Mochove, Joe and Rusty Rowley.  2012.

 SPX 2012: Emily Wernet

 Sep 26, 2012 by SmallPressExpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcpscplvhGY&feature=relmfu

 

Joe and Rusty break it down with black market comic seller, Emily Wernet! No table needed for her! Witness the birth of a new genre! Learn about the sad habits of sinful children! An explosive interview by any measure!

 

For more from Emily, check out emilywernet.com!

 

SPX 2012: Patch

 Sep 27, 2012 by SmallPressExpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYTk2hlbNSQ&feature=relmfu

 

The guys sit down with Christian Patchell AKA Patch to talk about his brand new book, "I Put the Can in Cancer: A Journey Through Pictures". While going through chemotherapy and radiation treatment for cancer, Patch found an outlet through art and anchors his book on the 25 sketches he did during that time. Find out about the hero he got to meet, what he's working on next, and his excellent taste is shirts!

 

Find out more about Patch at artbypatch.com and find out more about the Joyce Brabner/Harvey Pekar project at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joyce-Brabners-Harvey-Pekar-Page/144029658958272.

 

SPX 2012: Michael David Thomas

 Sep 25, 2012 by SmallPressExpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1YNt-_RtAY&feature=relmfu

 

Prepare yourselves for an onslaught of manliness that will quake your knees and shake your beliefs. Rusty and Joe talk to Michael David Thomas, the king of Tumblr (at least the SPX Tumblr) and a long-time member of the SPX staff. Learn about the show and how it reaches with digital arms to hug people around the world!

 

SPX 2012: Adam Casey

 Sep 25, 2012 by SmallPressExpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh4DDZdAjYg&feature=relmfu

 

Joe and Rusty sit down with comic creator and retailer, Adam Casey! Hear stories about terrible customers who share too much, what excited him about SPX 2012 and which smaller press-er he could take in a fight!

 

SPX 2012: Hannah Lee Stockdale

 Sep 25, 2012 by SmallPressExpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-7ipzEmlfE&feature=relmfu

 

The guys sit with comic creator, Hannah Lee Stockdale, to discuss her FIRST TRIP to SPX and how she got there! There is also the declaring of an archnemesis and their identity may surprise you!

 

 SPX 2012: Henry Eudy

Sep 25, 2012 by SmallPressExpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U96YIxUGBY&feature=relmfu

 

Rusty and Joe of Full Sanction sit down with comic creator Henry Eudy to talk about his work, including DEATH PIÑATA and his habit of breaking into homes to leave comics.

 

SPX 2012: Lamar Abrams

 Sep 25, 2012 by SmallPressExpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWA9xVU19xU&feature=relmfu

 

For the second year in a row, the guys talk with COMICS SUPERSTAR Lamar Abrams. Learn about his brand new book, Remake 3xtra, and see how he handles a Mysterious Question that gets far too evil far too fast.

 

For more from Lamar, check out neo-rama.com!

 

 

SPX 2012: Evan Keeling

Sep 28, 2012 by SmallPressExpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6KKXmMGRKA&list=UUVHYsGr8jxlpE3iaXnvLGfg&index=1&feature=plcp

 

Joe and Rusty talk to Evan Keeling in an EPIC INTERIVEW covering all manner of topics, including his secret child army and how he got started in comics. One of those is more important than the other. This video also features something no other SPX interview does thanks to an unexpected happening. Shocking!

 

For more from Evan, check out evantkeeling.com!

 

SPX 2012: RM Rhodes

 Sep 27, 2012 by SmallPressExpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng4R8XGQ2hw&list=UUVHYsGr8jxlpE3iaXnvLGfg&index=2&feature=plcp

 

Rusty and Joe sit down with RM Rhodes to discuss one of the hit books of the show, Emo Galactus. There is also a modicum of discussion about porn comics as well as the dangers of reality TV. It's all over the place and you'll love it!

 

Check out RM Rhodes online at oletheros.com!

 

 

SPX 2012: Viga

Sep 27, 2012 by SmallPressExpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwSaHoOLqqk&list=UUVHYsGr8jxlpE3iaXnvLGfg&index=3&feature=plcp

 

Joe and Rusty talk to Viga and find out about the colors that make her mad!

Also, it's not enough for her to make her own comics about convention trips,

Viga is an astute critic of the modern resting rooms. Find out what to avoid!

 

For more from Viga, check out panelburg.com!

 

SPX 2012: Dave Foland & Jason Strutz

Sep 27, 2012 by SmallPressExpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMReta0p6Ec&list=UUVHYsGr8jxlpE3iaXnvLGfg&index=4&feature=plcp

 

What do you get when you mix pizza with Dracula? An interview with Dave Foland

and Jason Strutz! The guys come by to talk about their new book, Pizzula, as

well as learn about the danger of NO RULES! LIVE ON CAMERA VIOLENCE!

 

SPX 2012: Jon Jebus

Sep 27, 2012 by SmallPressExpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_5o-XtZlwQ&list=UUVHYsGr8jxlpE3iaXnvLGfg&index=5&feature=plcp

 

The guys talk with Jon Jebus, writer of the superhero comic with a sense of

humor, "C-Listers". Find out about the perils of giving someone your comic (when

they think you want their autograph)! Also, here begins the ultimate death of

Rusty.

 

For more from Jon, check out visionarycomics.com!

 

For more vampire pizza, head directly to pizzula.com!

 

 

SPX 2012: Beth Scorzato

Sep 27, 2012 by SmallPressExpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGu27kGrK6w&list=UUVHYsGr8jxlpE3iaXnvLGfg&index=6&feature=plcp

 

Rusty and Joe chat with Beth Scorzato, the managing editor of Spandexless.com.

Important subjects discussed include: the perils of live-blogging awards

results, Rusty ladylike charm, and what's up with that. Oh, and a bunch of stuff

about small press and independent comics. That, too.

 

For more from Beth, check out spandexless.com!

 

SPX 2012: James Point Du Jour

Sep 26, 2012 by SmallPressExpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ERjM9vNJ60&list=UUVHYsGr8jxlpE3iaXnvLGfg&index=9&feature=plcp

 

Joe and Rusty chat with James Point Du Jour about his comics, his first time

exhibiting at SPX, and the heart-breaking, unavoidable depression that follows

the show. Don't miss the Mysterious Question where James answers a question that

could very well change all our lives.

 

For more from James, check out jmpointdujour.com!

 

SPX 2012: Ming Doyle & Erica Henderson

 Sep 26, 2012 by SmallPressExpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMCUDiUyWCw

 

Joe and Rusty invite two guests to sit with them as they chat with Boston-area comickers (and first-time SPX attendees), Ming Doyle and Erica Henderson! The gang talk about some giant projects on the horizon for both, being the most beautiful in all the land, and watching where you step!

 

For more from Ming, check out mingdoyle.com! You can find Erica online at ericahenderson.net!

 

 SPX 2012: John Green

Sep 26, 2012 by SmallPressExpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w1SU4vXObI

 

The guys sit down with SPX veteran and "Teen Boat" co-creator, John Green! John discusses the origin of "Teen Boat", his history with SPX, and the secret to making the best looking minicomics in the land!

 

Check John out at johngreenart.com!

Gutterbrawl - a new blog on the comics industry from the small press POV

Matt Rhodes (no relation) (also see my City Paper interview) just shot me the following note about a new blog he's started -

Gutterbrawl.org was created by Adam Knave and R.M. Rhodes as a place to discuss the state of the comics industry (especially the so-called Indirect Market of independant comics creators). After several weeks of laying out the issues, we've turned the corner and are making the suggestion that we, the Indirect Market, should create a common marketing platform. This week's post makes the case for what form that platform should take, but it will only work if we can get a large number of people talking about it and - ultimately - participating.

http://www.gutterbrawl.org/?p=19

We welcome thoughts and opinions about this topic and hope to start the conversation.



Class of '63
Oceanus Procellarum Book Two
the new webcomic
by R. M. Rhodes
http://oletheros.com

PR: Fifth Annual Washington DC Comics Conspiracy Counter Culture Festival

The Washington DC Comics Conspiracy is proud to announce that the Fifth Annual Counter Culture Festival will be held on October 24th, from 12-8pm. The event will be held at RFD's, with an entrance on 8th street NW, between H and I streets - just one block from the Gallery Place-Chinatown metro station. Admission is free.

The event will feature vending by local comics creators and artists, as well as music and entertainment. For more information, including how to reserve a vending space, please visit:

http://www.dcconspiracy.com/blog/2010/09/counter-culture-festival-5.html

Please contact RM Rhodes at rhodes@oletheros.com with any questions.

Class of '63 Oceanus Procellarum Book Two the new webcomic
by R. M. Rhodes
http://www.webcomicsnation.com/oletheros/op

Local cartoonist RM Rhodes interviewed at SPX

Local cartoonist RM Rhodes was video interviewed at SPX.

Rhodes and I are planning on having a conversation about the difference between sequential and comic art. We'll let you know when we do...

RM Rhodes on Paul Kirchner’s “The Bus”

The Everyman Commuter: On Paul Kirchner's "The Bus"

RM Rhodes

NeoText September 2021
https://neotextcorp.com/culture/the-everyman-commuter-on-paul-kirchners-the-bus/

Paul Kirchner's The Bus

NSFW! RM Rhodes on Richard Corben's Den in Heavy Metal

The article below concerns itself completely with male nudity in Richard Corben's Den comic book series, with ample illustrations.

The Swinging Hog of Neverwhere

American artist Richard Corben's early professional comics work was published in horror and independent comics anthologies in the late '60s and early '70s

RM Rhodes

December 30, 2024

https://www.heavymetal.com/post/the-swinging-hog-of-neverwhere

Bruce Guthrie's SPX photos

2019_09_13_SPX_Reception	66	MD -- Bethesda -- Small Press Expo (2019) -- Opening Reception Among the folks pictured here are Teresa Roberts Logan, John Kenn Mortensen, Rune Ryberg, Typex, R.M. Rhodes, Keith Knight. (Partially reviewed)
2019_09_14A1_SPX_Other	195	MD -- Bethesda -- Small Press Expo (2019) -- Other (Saturday) Folks shown here include Randy Tischler, Sheena Wolf, Sara Duke, R.M. Rhodes, Dustin Harbin, Karen Green, Michael Cavna, Mike Rhode, Eddie Campbell, Jamie Noguchi, David Crispino, Mike Riley, Jordan Clark, Keith Knight, Rick Banning, Rikke Villadsen, Kate Lacour, R. Sikoryak, Lenora Yerkes, Ted Rall,... (Partially reviewed)
2019_09_14A2_SPX_Posters	44	MD -- Bethesda -- Small Press Expo (2019) -- SPX Poster Review (Partially reviewed)
2019_09_14B1_SPX_Libraries	3	MD -- Bethesda -- Small Press Expo (2019) -- Libraries And Comics: Past, Present, And Future Trends Libraries And Comics: Past, Present, And Future Trends Over the past twenty years, libraries and the comics industry at all levels have been working together to forge bonds that have benefited both. Comics and graphic novels have become a huge draw for libraries, who also use their resources for comics... (Partially reviewed)
2019_09_14B2_SPX_Bio	22	MD -- Bethesda -- Small Press Expo (2019) -- Sourcing Biography Sourcing Biography The most difficult task for an artist tasked with drawing a biography of a famous figure is how to reduce an enormous amount of text and information into a relatively small number of images. Making those images interesting beyond simply conveying that information for narrative... (Partially reviewed)
2019_09_15A_SPX_Other	117	MD -- Bethesda -- Small Press Expo (2019) -- Other (Sunday) Folks shown here include: John Kenn Mortensen, Rune Ryberg, ???, Vanesa Del Ray, Robin Ha, Keith Knight, Lonnie Millsap, Mike Rhode, Ezra Clayton Daniels, ???, ???, Christine Skelly, G.E. Gallas (in bird mask), Michael Lee Harris, Teresa Roberts Logan, Paul Kirchner, Lucy Knisley (and son), (The Nib)... (Partially reviewed)
2019_09_15B_SPX_Knight	61	MD -- Bethesda -- Small Press Expo (2019) -- Racial Illiteracy (w/Keith Knight) Racial Illiteracy Harvey, Glyph and Inkpot award-winning indie cartoonist Keith Knight crashes SPX with an all-new slideshow addressing America's Racial Illiteracy. Using comix, story-telling, and humor, ye olde Gentleman Cartoonist gets to the heart of the matter when it comes to America's biggest... (Partially reviewed)

RM Rhodes on Heavy Metal's limbo state

Well worth reading.

The Uncertain Death of Heavy Metal Magazine

A look at what looks like the demise of Heavy Metal magazine, and the strange road that led to this

By RM Rhodes

08/07/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-uncertain-death-of-heavy-metal-magazine/

R.M. Rhodes on Kickstarter for Comics Reporter

Here's sequential artist R.M. Rhodes writing on Kickstarter for Tom Spurgeon's Comics Reporter.

For the record, I've funded about a dozen Kickstarter projects, all related to comic art.

RM Rhodes on Brussels for the Hooded Utilitarian

Comics Tourism: Destination Brussels
by RM Rhodes
June 4, 2013
http://hoodedutilitarian.com/2013/06/comics-tourism-destination-brussels/

RM Rhodes on The Adventures of Dieter Lumpen

RM Rhodes of Arlington, aka the Man in the Purple Suit at local cons, writes about the Eurocomic "The Adventures of Dieter Lumpen" here: http://comicsworkbook.com/the-adventures-of-dieter-lumpen/

SPX 2014 videos online, suddenly en masse

These are by Joe Mochove and Rusty Rowley.

SPX 2014: Tom Scioli

SmallPressExpo

Jun 23, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KddLbcT_yDU

Joe and Rusty convene with Tom Scioli to discuss comics, Transformers, GI Joe, and Transformers vs. GI Joe.

SPX 2014: Rafer Roberts

SmallPressExpo

 Jun 23, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rydsXSOukTc

Rusty and Joe have a heartfelt sit-down with Rafer Roberts talking about comics, giant books as flotation devices and weapons, and the state of snakes.

SPX 2014: RM Rhodes

SmallPressExpo

 Jun 23, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGa3mesUing

Joe and Rusty chat with RM Rhodes about comics, liquor laws, and the importance of purple.

SPX 2014: MDT & Sam Marx

SmallPressExpo

 Jun 23, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VwezgQLufE

Rusty and Joe chat with MDT and Sam Marx about comics, unrepentant manliness, and vertical exhibiting because gravity is for losers.

SPX 2014: Katy Rex

SmallPressExpo

 Jun 23, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ClGP3zToAU

Joe and Rusty sit down with faux-Joe Katy Rex to talk about comics, the mystery of dinosaurs, and emotional naps.

SPX 2014: Matt Dembicki

SmallPressExpo

Jun 23, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBaB9W9igzM

Rusty and Joe talk with Matt Dembicki about editing anthologies, teaching comics, and making comics about what's happening right now!

SPX 2014: Luke Humphris

SmallPressExpo

 Jun 23, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFVZSZpvhm4

Joe and Rusty speak the devil's tongue with Luke Humphris and chat about comics, Australian handshakes, fresh-pressed vinyl emotions.

SPX 2014: Joey Weiser

SmallPressExpo

 Jun 23, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6S0ai8GX1Y

Rusty and Joe kick back with Joey Weiser to talk about comics, the challenges of writing and drawing, and a confluence of Joes.

SPX 2014: Claire Folkman & Kelly Phillips

SmallPressExpo

 Jun 23, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKbKSBBabWQ

Joe and Rusty sit down with the ladies of Dirty Diamonds to talk about their anthology, sPromX, and Joe's last days as a contributing member of society.

SPX 2014: Neil Brideau & Kenan Rubenstein

SmallPressExpo

 Jun 24, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mTs5_RbHOo

Rusty and Joe team up with Neil Brideau and Kenan Rubenstein to talk about comics, creating new avenues for sharing comics, and that old guy over there.

SPX 2014: Caitlin Major & Matt Hoddy

SmallPressExpo

 Jun 23, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGtZxzIQRSY

Joe and Rusty make magic happen with Caitlin and Matt as they breakdown comics, the benefits of eating trash, and wondrous meat pies!

SPX 2014: Catherine Fraas

SmallPressExpo

Jun 23, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEwzyxFWMpo

Joe and Rusty chat with Catherine Fraas about comics, being fancy at the prom, and question opinions on maximum macaroni and cheese intake.

SPX 2014: Jessica Anderson

SmallPressExpo

 Jun 23, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAEcvhfZGmc

Rusty and Joe interview Jessica Anderson about things that aren't comics, regrettable crimes, and the sort of sandwiches that change the game.

SPX 2014: Hannah Lee Stockdale

SmallPressExpo

Jun 23, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdENCKmtTtE

Joe and Rusty talk to Hannah Lee Stockdale about a plethora of topics including comics, dreams, and the mortality of tires.

SPX 2014: Alexis Sugden

SmallPressExpo

Jun 23, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0JY4rNRqMo

Rusty and Joe chat with Alexis about Australian comic conventions, spooky stories, and a pinch of murder.

SPX 2014: Frank Candiloro

SmallPressExpo

Jun 23, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0bAPDrW5xw

Joe and Rusty have a time with Frank Candiloro as they ruminate on comics, traveling the world, and the skill of romance.

SPX 2014: Jeff Zwirek

SmallPressExpo

 Jun 23, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TifRcYPy9Ig

Rusty and Joe verbally cohabit with Jeff Zwirek to exchange ideas about comics, impressive website addresses, and unwanted children finding new homes.

SPX 2014: Matt Czap

SmallPressExpo

 Jun 23, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od3wW0_EfCw

Rusty and Joe have a mighty discourse with Matt Czap to discuss comics, approved bootlegging, and the art of pantomime.

Dec 7: R.M. Rhodes on French comics in Alexandria, VA

Lecture: "An Introduction to French Comics" (The Lyceum)
On 12/7/2017

A high-level introduction into how a closely neighboring culture views the humble comic book in a completely different way.About the Speaker: RM Rhodes has a day job and lives in Arlington, but he would prefer to be known as a comics creator and historian. He has written articles and reviews for sites like Forces of Geek, Need Coffee, The Hooded Utilitarian, and Comics Workbook. He is learning French so he can read his French comics and enjoys talking about himself in the third person. $5, Doors at 6:30 p.m., lecture at 7 p.m., followed by a wine and dessert reception.

He's also blogging on Heavy Metal comic books at

A page from Heavy Metal, every day

June 27-29: STORYBOX Comics Fair Program Schedule

STORYBOX Comics Fair Brings Local Comics Creators Together for a Third Year

[ 
Dwightmess & Third Hill Brewing Co. in Silver Spring Hosts Mini-Expo for Indie Comics, Beer Lovers ]

SILVER SPRING, MD— DWIGHTMESS Cartooning & Comic Arts, a gallery and arts compound devoted to experimental and cutting-edge independent comics and illustration, is proud to announce the 2025 STORYBOX Comics Fair, now in its third year of convening of capital-area comic creators & beyond. Events will take place on Friday, June 20th, 6-8pm at Mojomala Books, Records & Cool Stuff (free admission), Friday, June 27th, 6-8pm, June 28th, and 29th 12-5pm at Dwightmess compound (Suggested donation $10), and on Sunday, June 29th 125-5pm at Third Hill Brewing Co. (Admission $10).

This year, STORYBOX is partnering with AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center for two events; On Saturday, June 29th at 7:00pm, Halcyon Scene, the 80's vintage boutique located inside Dwightmess compound, will conduct an 80's cosplay contest along with a screening of Donnie Darko and at 9:30pm STORYBOX Comics Fair will co-present an AFI After Hours event featuring The People's Joker, directed by Vera Drew.

Highlights include DC-based autobio comics collective JAM//Index, composed of Max Barnewitz, John Borstel & Athena Naylor, who will open a new exhibition, ULTIMATE JAM! run a workshop and an artist talk. Special Guests Shannon Spence (NYC) and Marta Syrup (Philadelphia, PA) will lead an artist talk on their exhibit currently in our gallery, Trash and Other Filth. Author RM Rhodes will lead a discussion on Heavy Metal Magazine based on his forthcoming book on the storied publication and its sequential art.  

Exhibitor List (Saturday 6/28 at DWIGHTMESS): Emily Ettlinger, Alex Lupp, Fantom Comics, Jacob Warrenfeltz, Pan Gea, Small Press Expo & Will Towles.

The second day of the fair is a comics mini-expo taking place at Third Hill Brewing Co. in downtown Silver Spring. Featuring 11 DMV-region cartoonists, illustrators and makers, with book signings by our special guests and a workshop led by JESS JESS PRESS, a Baltimore-based printing studio devoted to uplifting queer and fem artists and artists of color..

Special Guests: Olivier Ballou, Max Barnewitz, John Borstel, Athena Naylor, Shannon Spence, Marta Syrup.

Exhibitor List (Sunday 6/29): Yuki Clarke, Ban Claassen III, Tom Pescatore, Nami Oshiro.

Schedule of Programming : 



 

Friday June 20th, 6-8pm

Consign 'n Swap Hosted by Olivier Ballou!

@ Mojomala Books, Records & Cool Stuff, 8401 Colesville Rd. #140, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Creators are encouraged to bring their small press publications for consideration to consign by the shop and also a tote bag of their own comix to swap with friends!

Friday, June 27th, 7-9pm

Trashy Trailer Night @ DWIGHTMESS compound - In concert with our current exhibition "Trash & Other Filth," Trash Palace will present a reel of cult and b-movie trailers. Popcorn and light beverages provided. Free!

Saturday, June 28th, 12-5pm 

@ DWIGHTMESS, 805 Silver Spring Ave, Silver Spring MD 20910 

Trash & Other Filth Exhibition, Main gallery.

JAM//Index Collective Exhibition, ULTIMATE JAM! Common room gallery.

Comics/Artist Exhibitors tabling throughout compound.*

12:30pm Workshop with JAM//Index Collective.

1pm: Archivist, historian and critic RM Rhodes will discuss Heavy Metal Magazine.

2pm: JAM//Index Collective Final Presentation and Exhibition Artist Talk.

 Suggested donation: $10.

*Exhibitors will continue to table at compound on June 29th from 12-5pm.

VICE-OUT!, 7pm

@ AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring 20910

Join Halcyon Scene, the vintage 80's boutique hosted in DWIGHTMESS compound for a screening of Donnie Darko and an 80's cosplay contest! Arrive 20 minutes early in your raddest duds to enter; First Prize is a $100 gift certificate to Halcyon Scene, 2nd Prize is a tchotchke from the shop's collection, & Third Prize is a pair of free tickets to screening at AFI! Try our themed cocktail from the Cafe, "The Sparkle Motion!" General Admission:$13.

AFI After Hours: The People's Joker, 9:30pm

THE PEOPLE'S JOKER is an inventive take on the superhero genre, torching all preconceived notions audiences — and publishers — have about Batman's rogues gallery, reinterpreting it to tell a funny yet poignant queer coming-of-age tale, co-starring alt-comedy legends Maria Bamford, Tim Heidecker, Scott Aukerman and Bob Odenkirk. Directed by Vera Drew. Tickets $8!

Sunday, June 23rd, 12-5pm

@ Third Hill Brewing Co, 8216 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring MD 20910 

1pm: Make 8-page mini zines and talk about indie publishing with JESS JESS PRESS! Materials provided!

2pm Special Guests Book Signings.

3pm: Artist Talk: Trash & Other Filth with Special Guests Marta Syrup & Shannon Spence.

*$10 Admission.

Event Locations: DWIGHTMESS, 805 Silver Spring Ave, Silver Spring MD 20910, Third Hill Brewing Co, 8216 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring MD 20910,  Mojomala Books, Records & Cool Stuff, 8401 Colesville Rd. #140, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Public Transit & Travel: 

1) Silver Spring Metro Station on the Red Line or D60 Bus from Washington DC.

2) Uber / Lyft / Taxi / Carpool! Paid Hourly Parking is available at the Fenton Street Village Garage (8110 Fenton St) or the Bonifant-Dixon Garage (1101 Bonifant St). 

Sponsored by: Third Hill Brewing Co., DWIGHTMESS, People's Book Takoma, Trash Palace, Mojomala Books, Records & Cool Stuff


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RM Rhodes on Bruce Jones and Bernie Wrightson’s ‘Freak Show’

…The Horrors Were Revealed: On Bruce Jones and Bernie Wrightson's 'Freak Show'

RM Rhodes

NeoText October 6 2021

https://neotextreview.com/culture/and-the-horrors-were-revealed-on-bruce-jones-and-bernie-wrightsons-freak-show/

RM Rhodes' on Heavy Metal history

Heavy Metal and Métal Hurlant: It's Complicated

by RM Rhodes The Beat   10/22/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/heavy-metal-and-metal-hurlant-its-complicated/