A book in which 2 out of 3 of the authors are Washingtonians.
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Friday, July 12, 2013
PR: Critics agree: MARCH is outstanding! Now get a signed copy at Comic-Con!
New book features chapter by Phillip Troutman
"Indisciplinary" Teaching: Comics Studies and Research Writing Pedagogy by Phillip
Troutman, an assistant professor of writing at George Washington University is a chapter in this new book. Click on the link to order it, or see the whole table of contents.
Essays on the Educational Power of Sequential Art
Edited by Carrye Kay Syma and Robert G. Weiner
Foreword by Robert V. Smith; Afterword by Mel Gibson
Print ISBN: 978-0-7864-5913-1
Ebook ISBN: 978-1-4766-0197-7
49 photos, notes, bibliographies, index
296pp. softcover (7 x 10) 2013
About the Book
Sequential art combines the visual and the narrative in a
way that readers have to interpret the images with the writing. Comics make a
good fit with education because students are using a format that provides
active engagement. This collection of essays is a wide-ranging look at current
practices using comics and graphic novels in educational settings, from
elementary schools through college. The contributors cover history, gender, the
use of specific graphic novels, practical application and educational theory.
Gordon Harris' The Dust Elves are coming!
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Thursday, July 11, 2013
Retrofit Comics arrives at Big Planet Comics stores
Our first co-published comic with the esteemed Retrofit Comics has arrived in Vienna today! We will have copies at all our stores by next week. Beach Girls is by Box Brown with a back up story by James Kochalka!
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Truitt on comics (continued)
Sunday Geekersation: Monkeybrain duo on digital comics; One year in, Chris Roberson and Allison Baker have found a fan base, award nominations and a new way to do business.
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY July 7, 2013
Doomsday prepping goes wrong in 'Sheltered' series; The kids are not alright in a survivalist community in new Image Comics book.
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY July 9, 2013
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/07/09/sheltered-comic-book-series/2503345/
Pandora's myth grows in new 'Trinity of Sin' series; Book will explore her 10,000-year history and tie into upcoming "Trinity War" crossover in "Justice League" titles.
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY July 1, 2013
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/07/01/trinity-of-sin-pandora-comic-book-series/2478503/
'Trinity War' finds Justice League fractured and at odds; New issue kicks off six-chapter story line full of secret agendas, betrayal and supervillains.
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY July 8, 2013
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/07/08/justice-league-comic-book-series/2497741/
'Ghosted' features a haunted heist for Joshua Williamson; A criminal mastermind is busted out of prison to steal a spectre in new Image Comics series.
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY July 10, 2013
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/07/10/ghosted-comic-book-series/2504629/
Einstein, heady subjects at heart of Seagle's 'Genius'; Graphic novelist pens a story of a brilliant man in search of a life-changing big idea.
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY July 9, 2013
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/07/09/steven-t-seagle-genius-graphic-novel/2501111/
Two-Face lawyers up in 'Legends of the Dark Knight'; The scarred supervillain has a long history with Batman and his alter ego.
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY July 3, 2013
'Beneath' comic showcases the movie's Black Lake monster; Tie-in delves into the mysteries of director Larry Fessenden's underwater creature.
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY July 7, 2013
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2013/07/07/beneath-horror-movie-comic-book/2496163/
Tuesday, July 09, 2013
July 16 - Sept 1: cARToons show opens at Politics and Prose
Theresa Roberts Logan writes about the upcoming cARToons show:
Opening reception at POLITICS & PROSE on Saturday, July 20th, 7-9 pm. We have comics artists, animators, illustrators, syndicated cartoonists, Pulitzer Prize winners (at least one), Reuben nominees, and all sorts of comic goodness going on. Our beautiful cARToons show!! Opening reception at POLITICS & PROSE on Saturday, July 20th, 7-9 pm. We have comics artists, animators, illustrators, syndicated cartoonists, Pulitzer Prize winners (at least one), Reuben nominees, and all sorts of comic goodness going on. So proud of these cartoonists! Thanks, Michael Auger for the beautiful postcard design! Thanks also to DC Conspiracy and the DC Chapter of the National Cartoonists Society. Artwork in the show is by Michael Auger, Matt Wuerker, Rafer Roberts, Michael Brace, Essa Neima, Daniel Venne, Steven G. Artley, Bud Grace, David Hagen, Juana Medicina, Joe Sutliff, Barbara Dale, Matt Dembicki, Donna Lewis, Theresa Roberts Logan, John Kovaleski, Michael Cavna and Carolyn Belefski.
Monday, July 08, 2013
The Post on Parker and Stone's Book of Mormon
It's the South Park guys...
'Book of Mormon' creators discuss the musical
By Nelson Pressley,
Washington Post July 5 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/book-of-mormon-creators-discuss-the-musical/2013/07/03/8bb84d6c-e259-11e2-8657-fdff0c195a79_story.html
'Book of Mormon' creators discuss the musical
By Nelson Pressley,
Washington Post July 5 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/book-of-mormon-creators-discuss-the-musical/2013/07/03/8bb84d6c-e259-11e2-8657-fdff0c195a79_story.html
ROM remake
The Ginger Rabbit Studio blog is putting
together an homage/remake of ROM Spaceknight #1 (Marvel Comics, 1979). Local
cartoonist Rafer Roberts has done a page. I believe the entire remade issue
will be posted when it is completed.
Courtesy of Rafer Roberts
Screenprinting exhibit July 13
Young Masters Without Voices: New Voices in Screenprinting highlights the work of five D.C.
artists: Tang, Fawna Xiao, John Deardourff, Mel Oppenheim and Shanice Kirby. According to Open Studio DC, which is hosting the event July 13 from 6-8 p.m., the show is a “celebration of
youth and natural ingenuity, and an exploration of creative intuition. Each of
these artists utilizes screenprinting in modern and unique ways, either through
unusual media combinations, aesthetics or processes.”
Screenprint titled "Shazam!" by John Deardourff (Courtesy of Deardourff)
Sunday, July 07, 2013
Awesome Con Kickstarter success!
Awesome Con D.C. has succeeded in its Kickstarter campaign, so expect a larger show for 2014! As time for the crowdsourcing campaign expired today, the convention raise $56,248, surpassing its goal of $50,000.
Saturday, July 06, 2013
David Hagen paintings available at Civitans flea market
David Hagen's paintings were available today at the Civitans flea market in the parking deck over Route 66 at the Washington-Lee High School. I stopped by and most of them had sold out.
Thursday, July 04, 2013
Game On! Comics 4th of July sale
Fourth of July SALE!!
Come in this Thursday from 11am to 8pm for our 4th of July Sale!
25%-50% OFF Almost Everything in the Store!
50% OFF all Back Issues
25% OFF all Games*
25% OFF all Heroclix
25% OFF all Action Figures
25% OFF all Graphic Novels
Additional 25% OFF Sale items!
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Fantom Comics 4th of July sale
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Wednesday, July 03, 2013
Comic Riffs talks to Cullen Bunn
'THE SIXTH GUN': Cullen Bunn on the art of weaving the supernatural Western
By David Betancourt
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 3 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/the-sixth-gun-cullen-bunn-on-the-art-of-weaving-the-supernatural-western/2013/07/03/3b0695ac-e373-11e2-80eb-3145e2994a55_blog.html#pagebreak
By David Betancourt
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 3 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/the-sixth-gun-cullen-bunn-on-the-art-of-weaving-the-supernatural-western/2013/07/03/3b0695ac-e373-11e2-80eb-3145e2994a55_blog.html#pagebreak
Art Hondros' Song of Sandy Hook part 8 - the end
Get published in a zine
The D.C. Zinefest is accepting submissions for a zine from folks who have never been published, including cartoonists. The deadline is July 8; the theme: D.C. Click here for more info.
Wash Post on Primates, Despicable Me 2, and The Lone Ranger
Jim Ottaviani's 'Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas'
By Abby McGanney Nolan,
Washington Post July 3 2013 http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/jim-ottavianis-primates-the-fearless-science-of-jane-goodall-dian-fossey-and-birute-galdikas/2013/07/02/7465c776-da1a-11e2-a9f2-42ee3912ae0e_story.html
'The Lone Ranger': Johnny Depp is a cool Tonto, but the movie drags
By Ann Hornaday,
Washington Post July 3 2013 http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/the-lone-ranger-johnny-depp-is-a-cool-tonto-but-the-movie-drags/2013/07/02/84ddd058-e31b-11e2-aef3-339619eab080_story.html
Movie review: 'Despicable Me 2'
By Stephanie Merry,
Washington Post July 3, 2013 http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/movie-review-despicable-me-2/2013/07/02/4d67d33a-e311-11e2-aef3-339619eab080_story.html
PR: Awesome Con Kickstarter campaign update
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Tuesday, July 02, 2013
Tracking Truitt at USA Today
Neil Gaiman returns to 'The Sandman' in October: New 'Overture' miniseries features an untold story illustrated by J.H. Williams III.
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY July 1, 2013
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/07/01/neil-gaiman-the-sandman-overture-comic-book-series/2480171/
'Miami Vice,' 'Knight Rider' return as digital comics: Three other retro shows from the 1980s and '90s are also getting the treatment this year.
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY uly 2, 2013
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/07/02/miami-vice-knight-rider-1980s-retro-tv-comic-books/2481811/
Author Jeff Lindsay takes a stab at 'Dexter' comic book: Just as the Showtime series is ending, the vigilante serial killer comes alive in comic-book form.
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY July 2, 2013
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/07/02/dexter-comic-book-series/2483309/
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY July 1, 2013
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/07/01/neil-gaiman-the-sandman-overture-comic-book-series/2480171/
'Miami Vice,' 'Knight Rider' return as digital comics: Three other retro shows from the 1980s and '90s are also getting the treatment this year.
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY uly 2, 2013
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/07/02/miami-vice-knight-rider-1980s-retro-tv-comic-books/2481811/
Author Jeff Lindsay takes a stab at 'Dexter' comic book: Just as the Showtime series is ending, the vigilante serial killer comes alive in comic-book form.
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY July 2, 2013
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/07/02/dexter-comic-book-series/2483309/
Game On! Comics July 4th sale
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Come in this Thursday from 11am to 8pm for our 4th of July Sale!
25%-50% OFF Almost Everything in the Store!
50% OFF all Back Issues
25% OFF all Games*
25% OFF all Heroclix
25% OFF all Action Figures
25% OFF all Graphic Novels
Additional 25% OFF Sale items!
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Comic Riffs on Entertainment Weekly's Top 10 graphic novel list
OF 'MAUS' AND MAN: Are these really the top-10 graphic novels ever?
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs July 2 2013
Monday, July 01, 2013
International Ink extra: Gettysburg: The Graphic History
The story is so big and complex that it doesn't fit well into 96 pages. Vansant does a competent job of explaining the preparations before the battle, the three days of the battle and the aftermath, including the full text of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address which dedicated the Union cemetery. He's obviously used reference photographs, and his artwork makes the famous people recognizable, if a bit stiff. He approaches the story chronologically, and one can get an idea of how the battle unfolded, but the book remains rather dry. Given his young adult audience, Vansant draws a minimum of bloodshed. When he writes, "Down below, General Hood's left arm was shattered by a shell burst," he draws Hood and his horse blinded and pushed to one side by the explosion and only colors them with a golden wash. I do not think most readers would actually want any more graphic detail than that, but Vansant's decision does sap some of the essence out of the story. His need to jump from one small segment of the battle to the next, unavoidable as it may be, has the same effect.
The story appears to be factually correct, although some items such as drawing Confederate General Lewis Armistead advancing with his hat speared on his sword aren't explained. Perhaps he thought sharpshooters would aim for his hat? A final round of proof-reading would have avoided mistakes such as "Choked with emotion because he did not want to make this attack, Longstreet nearly nodded." (p. 81) Presumably 'merely' is meant, not 'nearly' since a near nod is not much of a military command.
In conclusion, this book is most likely to appeal to a boy who already has an interest in the Civil War or military history, and is a perfectly reasonable starting place for someone looking at the vast amount of Gettysburg literature.
Still coming next - Tommysaurus Rex.
Nick Galifianakis joins Go Comics
Nick Galifianakis joins Go Comics today with reprints of his Washington Post work for Carolyn Hax's column. The first panel is here.
PR: Swann Foundation Announces Awards for 2013-2014
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington DC 20540
July 1, 2013
Public contact: Martha Kennedy (202) 707-9115, mkenn@loc.gov
Swann Foundation Announces Awards for 2013‑2014
The Caroline and Erwin Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon, administered by the Library of Congress, has awarded fellowships to five applicants for the academic year 2013-2014. Recipients attend the University of North Carolina and Brandeis, Fordham and George Mason universities.
Alexandra Boni, a doctoral candidate in history at George Mason University, was awarded a Swann Fellowship to support research for her dissertation, “Editorializing the Cold War: Cartoons and Commentary on Nuclear Fear and Anxiety, 1945-1989.” Boni aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of cartoons relating to Cold War anxiety by three nationally syndicated cartoonists—Herbert Block (Herblock), Paul Conrad and Frank Miller—in the context of their cartoons’ embedded contents and related articles and letters to the editor in the main newspapers that published their work (Herblock’s in the Washington Post, Conrad’s in the Denver Post and Los Angeles Times and Miller’s in the Des Moines Register).
Erin Corrales Diaz, a doctoral candidate in art history at the University of North Carolina, was awarded a fellowship to support research for her dissertation, “Remembering the Veteran: Disability, Trauma, and the American Civil War, 1861-1915.” She will investigate ways in which American illustrators, cartoonists, artists and photographers used the figure of the disabled veteran to explore the trauma and violence of the American Civil War. She will focus on the work of Thomas Nast, Joseph E. Baker and other artists whose work in the pictorial press shows how the figure of the veteran permeated many forms of American popular culture.
Allison Lange, a doctoral candidate in history at Brandeis University received a fellowship to support research on her dissertation, “Pictures of Change: Transformative Images of Gender and Politics in the Woman Suffrage Movement, 1776-1920.” This project explores the use of publicly circulating imagery in the movement. Lange first will examine late-18th century conventions for representing gender. She then will examine how suffragists used newspaper cartoons and illustrations, photographs and other imagery to promote their movement, which ended with women winning the vote in 1920.
Johnathan Pettinato, a doctoral candidate in history at Fordham University, received a fellowship to support research for his dissertation, “Burke and Britons: Edmund Burke and the Irish Other in 18th-Century Cartoons.” In tracing the rise of chauvinism and xenophobia in late-18th-century Britain, Pettinato focuses on the era’s scurrilous cartoons that caricatured Burke as an ‘other,’ an un-British threat to Britain and its empire, by often drawing upon stereotypes of the Irish and Jesuit priests. The study will particularly benefit from consulting the Library’s outstanding collection of British satirical prints.
Louis Dean Valencia, also a doctoral candidate in history at Fordham University, received a fellowship to support research for his dissertation, “Making a Scene: Movida, Comic Books, Punk Rock, Anti-authoritarian Youth Culture, and Creating Democratic Spaces in Franco’s Spain, 1955-1984.” He explores how young Spaniards living under Francisco Franco’s dictatorship subverted the régime in their everyday lives by reading American comics, despite government attempts to interdict such activity. Valencia suggests that exposure to such comics that conveyed democratic, pluralistic and proto-feminist ideals contributed to Spanish youths’ rejection of fascist ideology as evidenced in comics they produced in the mid-1970s that critiqued the régime.
During the coming academic year, the five recipients will conduct research at the Library of Congress, largely in the General Collections and in the Prints and Photographs, Serial and Government Publications, and Rare Book and Special Collections divisions.
New York advertising executive Erwin Swann (1906‑1973) established the Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon in 1967. An avid collector, Swann assembled a large group of original drawings by more than 500 artists, spanning two centuries, which his estate bequeathed to the Library of Congress in the 1970s. Swann=s original purpose was to build a collection of original drawings by significant creators of humorous and satiric art and to encourage the study of original cartoon and caricature drawings as works of art. The foundation=s support of research and academic publication is carried out in part through a program of fellowships.
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PR13-127
7/1/13
ISSN: 0731-3527
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