Obama's Morehouse College Speech, Condensed
By mike flugennock
Thursday - May 23rd, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Article on wordless comics cites ComicsDC publication
My bibliography Stories without Words is cited in this article's notes:
Woodcut Novels: Cutting a Path to the Graphic Novel by David A. Beronä
23 May 2013
Michael Cavna's Comic Riffs wins honorable mention in journalism awards
Michael tells me, 'The centerpiece of this "honorable mention" portfolio was the New Year's Eve blogpost about Richard Thompson and his cartoons during surgery ...'
Comic Riffs is one of my three daily 'must read' comics sites.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
June 21: 'The Cartoon Picayune' release party (CORRECTED)
D.C.-area comics creator Josh Kramer will host a release party June 21 (6-9 p.m.) for his comics anthology The Cartoon Picayune: “Hard Works” at Studio on
F at 923 F St. NW in D.C. (Copies are $4 each.)
Kickstarter game features Jeffrey Thompson art
Scalawag!, a game with a Kickstarter fundraising campaign features Jeffrey Thompson art. Jeff is a long-time Big Planet Comics Bethesda employee as well as a children's book artist. You would think the Scalawag designer would mention Jeff since he's selling a bunch of the original artwork at the bottom, but...I'll be backing this one anyway, because of Jeff.
The Post reviews Hawkeye
Book World: 'Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon' by Matt Fraction and David Aja
By Douglas Wolk,
Washington Post May 22 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/book-world-hawkeye-my-life-as-a-weapon-by-matt-fraction-and-david-aja/2013/05/21/1df50d72-bd9e-11e2-97d4-a479289a31f9_story.html
By Douglas Wolk,
Washington Post May 22 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/book-world-hawkeye-my-life-as-a-weapon-by-matt-fraction-and-david-aja/2013/05/21/1df50d72-bd9e-11e2-97d4-a479289a31f9_story.html
BPC Podcast banner illustrations
Artist Paulina Ganucheau has been drawing some cool banner illustrations
for the weekly Big Planet Comics Podcast, featuring hosts Jared Smith, Kevin
Panetta and Nick Liappis as characters in X-Men,
Speed Racer and Mario, to name a few. Check ‘em out.
Comic Riffs on Library of Congress's new Herblock exhibit
HERBLOCK AT HALF-CENTURY: Library of Congress show illuminates cartoonist's brilliance in 1963
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 21 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
That darn Beetle Bailey, that darn Pickles
Letter to the Editor: Femininity on display
Washington Post May 18 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/femininity-on-display/2013/05/17/85665464-bb07-11e2-b537-ab47f0325f7c_story.html
Letter to the Editor: Finding reality in 'Pickles'
Washington Post May 18 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/finding-reality-in-pickles/2013/05/16/388394c2-bb0c-11e2-b537-ab47f0325f7c_story.html
Washington Post May 18 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/femininity-on-display/2013/05/17/85665464-bb07-11e2-b537-ab47f0325f7c_story.html
Letter to the Editor: Finding reality in 'Pickles'
Washington Post May 18 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/finding-reality-in-pickles/2013/05/16/388394c2-bb0c-11e2-b537-ab47f0325f7c_story.html
PR: 44% off Heinrich Kley Vol. 2 at Amazon.com
Joe Procopio's Silver Spring based imprint:
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Visualizing Peace:Graphic Art and Social Change (June 11)
Search for Common Ground, which works to prevent and end violent conflict in countries
around the world, will host a panel discussion on June 11 (9:30-11:30 a.m.) with
comics writers/artists Nate Powell, Andrew Aydin and Dalia Ziada. Aydin and
Powell teamed for March (Top Shelf Productions), an upcoming graphic novel depicting the civil and human
rights efforts of U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), who co-authored the book. Ziada has
translated The The Montgomery
Story, the 1956 comic book about Martin Luther King
Jr. and nonviolent protest. The event will be held at the Kenney Auditorium at Johns Hopkins University SAIS. Click here to register for the free event.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Welcoming Matt Dembicki to the ComicsDC family
Lately when I open the ComicsDC site, I've been surprised to see material that I don't recognize. While this could have meant trouble, it's actually good news because cartoonist Matt Dembicki has been posting stories now as well. I certainly appreciate the help!
Mike
John Fantucchio's fan art featured
Local artist John Fantucchio was a comic fanzine artist back in the day, and BookSteve's Library features some of his early work.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
'Intergalatic Nemesis' photos/videos
A photo of "The Intergalatic Nemesis" creator Jason Neulander during intermission of the performance at the Kennedy Center today, and a pic of the program. Also, at the bottom, you'll find a trailer to the show. (And here's a neat behind-the-scenes video of the show.)
Another Jamie Noguchi interview
Webcomic of the Week #39: Yellow Peril
by Hansel Moreno on May 18, 2013
http://readcomicbooks.net/home/webcomic-of-the-week-39-yellow-peril
Jamie's tearing up the internet for his Kickstarter book.
by Hansel Moreno on May 18, 2013
http://readcomicbooks.net/home/webcomic-of-the-week-39-yellow-peril
Jamie's tearing up the internet for his Kickstarter book.
Steve Brodner political cartoon in today's Post
Beyond 'Bulworth'
Washington Post May 19 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/beyond-bulworth/2013/05/17/48ed38da-bf27-11e2-89c9-3be8095fe767_gallery.html#photo=1
President Obama reportedly fantasizes about "going Bulworth," voicing exactly what's on his mind, like Warren Beatty's character in the 1998 film. Steve Brodner, the artist behind the Bulworth movie poster, wonders what other films may have inspired the Obama presidency.
Washington Post May 19 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/beyond-bulworth/2013/05/17/48ed38da-bf27-11e2-89c9-3be8095fe767_gallery.html#photo=1
President Obama reportedly fantasizes about "going Bulworth," voicing exactly what's on his mind, like Warren Beatty's character in the 1998 film. Steve Brodner, the artist behind the Bulworth movie poster, wonders what other films may have inspired the Obama presidency.
Cartooning program for 7-12 graders
Fairfax County Public Schools will hold its annual Institute for the Arts July 8-Aug. 2 for students in grades 7-12. Courses include cartooning and computer animation. (The program is open to
county and non-county residents.)
Saturday, May 18, 2013
PR: Meet the creators of new hit series Dream Thief TOMORROW! 11AM-1PM
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PR: Big Nate musical continues this weekend
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It's just another awesome day in the life of BIG NATE!  | |
"Wonderful! He smiled the entire time, enjoyed the music and the length was PERFECT for his age (8 years old)." | |
| "Both my 7 and 10 year olds thoroughly enjoyed the show. They were entertained and engaged..." | |
| "They were captivated. I kept looking at there faces throughout the performance and they never stopped smiling!" | |
| "They were riveted. Didn't fidget or ask to go home early! Totally interested and happy to buy two books after the show!" | |
| "He really enjoyed seeing the characters in the Big Nate book come to life, plus meeting them after the show." | |
Based on the comic strip and books by Lincoln Peirce Book by Jason Loewith & Lincoln Peirce Lyrics by Christopher Youstra & Jason Loewith Music by Christopher Youstra Directed by Michael Baron (Helen Hayes Award Recipient for ATMTC's A Year with Frog & Toad) Ages 5 and up Runtime: 1 hour |  Final chance! Bid on Lincoln Peirce original artwork from ATMTC's Big Nate |
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