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Thursday, May 05, 2016
Free Comic Book Day - Saturday, May 7th at Beyond Comics
David Hagen returns to Civitans Flea Market this Saturday!
And he's selling paintings "...featuring Grandma Rose!!!!"
See the earlier stories at http://comicsdc.blogspot.com/search?q=grandma+rose&max-results=20&by-date=true
DISCLAIMER: ComicsDC's Mike Rhode provided the paintings to Hagen for free, and is not making any money from his reuse of them (but is enjoying it).
"All she needed was a spaceship or three."
By my count, these are paintings 7-10, so there's still lots to come.
DISCLAIMER: ComicsDC's Mike Rhode provided the paintings to Hagen for free, and is not making any money from his reuse of them (but is enjoying it).
Alliance Française de Washington cartooning contest extended to May 20
The Alliance Française de Washington is launching its first "Bubble Factory" festival – "La Fabrique à Bulles" – dedicated to graphic arts. The festival will encourage and promote the emergence of new talents in this contest for graphic artists.
The
idea of a "Factory" emphasizes the power of the mind and creativity
of the young artists while "Bubbles" refers to, as in English,
"Speech Bubbles."
When? The contest will start on Monday, February 8, 2016 and will end on May 20, 2016.
The awards ceremony will take place in Washington on May. We will announce the location soon.
What? The theme for this first year's contest is:"Résister!" "Resist!" (in English).
How? There will be two parts to the contest:
– One for teenagers: From 12 years old to 16 years old.
– One for Adults: More than 16 years old.
– One for teenagers: From 12 years old to 16 years old.
– One for Adults: More than 16 years old.
Contestants will be required to submit 1 "ledger size" panel (11 x 17) by April 22, 2016 (must be postmarked by 04.22.16).
Free Comic Book Day: Fantom Comics flash mob on Dupont Circle
Fantom Comics to Hold 'Civil War' Flash Mob in Dupont Circle
by Tim Regan — May 3, 2016
Wednesday, May 04, 2016
New Shadow artwork commission by Rob Ullman
Rob Ullman of Richmond has long had ties to the DC area. For years, he illustrated Dan Savage's Savage Love column in the Washington City Paper. He's also been at every SPX. I commissioned this drawing of the Shadow and Margo Lane from him at SPX, and it arrived today. I quite like it.
PR: Sitcomics to premiere at Awesome Con
Over the e-transom comes this announcement:
My name's Darin Henry and I'm a longtime TV writer (Seinfeld, Futurama & a dozen others) and this year I've also started my own comic book publishing company called Sitcomics. The basic idea behind Sitcomics is to take popular comic book subgenres such as vampires, zombies and superheroes, and give them a sitcom twist. I'm launching three new print titles at Awesome-Con next month.
Sitcomics feature original properties including a line of shared universe super-hero titles with mainstream artists including Ron Frenz, Sal Buscema and Craig Rousseau helping to bring them to life.. They are in an all-new 68 page format called The Binge Book which contains a complete, 3 part story arc in every issue for only $3.99. That's essentially three comics for the price of one.
Telepathetic #1 - After trying for years, two ninth grade underdogs finally achieve their dream of getting super-powers only to learn that the most popular girl in school has them too! Written by Darin Henry (KC Undercover, Muppets Tonight), Telepathetic is rated 7 o'clock on my timeslot ratings system which means it's appropriate for all-ages.)
Startup #1 - When a 300 pound single mom's embarrassing rescue by a super-hero goes viral, she agrees to try an experimental diet drug that ends up giving her super-speed. Written by Darin Henry (Futurama), with art by Craig Rousseau (Batman Beyond, Harley Quinn), Startup is rated 8 o'clock due to superhero action.
Super 'Suckers #2 - The adventures of two female college students who contract the STD called "vampire" off a two-timing boyfriend and how they learn to deal with their new, vampire-positive lifestyle. Written by Darin Henry (Seinfeld, The War at Home) and drawn by Jeff Shultz (Betty & Veronica) Super 'Suckers is rated 9 o'clock for slightly edgier sexual innuendo. (Artist Jeff Shultz will also be appearing at Awsome Con and doing sketches of Super 'Suckers characters.)
Other Sitcomics at the con will be Super 'Suckers #1 and The Blue Baron #1 (with art by Ron Frenz and Sal Buscema).
Again, the Binge Books are all 68 page, complete stories for only $3.99.
For more information, you can check out www.facebook.com/Sitcomics or perhaps you can stop by my booth at Awesome-Con and see the books for yourself.
Local Cartoonist Tour by Paul Merklein
PRESS RELEASE
Do you like to draw? Do you want to be a cartoonist?
See local cartoonist Paul Merklein this month at libraries in DC, Maryland
and Virginia.
Merklein is touring libraries in May thru August, drawing cartoons, super
heroes and people right from the audience! Who will he draw next?
Merklein lives in Silver Spring MD, and tours Libraries, Schools and Comic
Cons. His cartoons appear in publications and online.
See Merklein's Tour Dates here... http://greatbigfaces.blogspot.com
See his cartoon "Dabney and Dad" at DabneyandDad.com
See his cartoon "Take Five" at TakeFiveCartoons.com
Do you like to draw? Do you want to be a cartoonist?
See local cartoonist Paul Merklein this month at libraries in DC, Maryland
and Virginia.
Merklein is touring libraries in May thru August, drawing cartoons, super
heroes and people right from the audience! Who will he draw next?
Merklein lives in Silver Spring MD, and tours Libraries, Schools and Comic
Cons. His cartoons appear in publications and online.
See Merklein's Tour Dates here... http://greatbigfaces.blogspot.com
See his cartoon "Dabney and Dad" at DabneyandDad.com
See his cartoon "Take Five" at TakeFiveCartoons.com
Ben Hatke video online now
Video: Nobody Likes A Goblin Cartoonist Ben Hatke Breathes Fire, Is More Interesting Than the Rest of Humanity
Iranian cartoonist freed from jail
Cartoonist Atena Farghadani, sentenced for satirizing government as animals, is freed in Iran
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 4 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/05/04/cartoonist-atena-farghadani-sentenced-for-satirizing-government-as-animals-is-freed-in-iran/
May 7: FCBD at Fantom Comics
Saturday at 10 AM - 9 PM
Fantom Comics
2010 P St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036
It's that time of year again, Fantomites!
Free Comic Book Day 2015 was one of our biggest FCBDs ever, and we're gonna make this year's event EVEN BIGGER!
We're giving away 6,000 books composed of 50 made-for-FCBD comics!
Special guests JOE KEATINGE and LEILA DEL DUCA, the creative team behind one of our favorite comics, SHUTTER, will be here for your signing and hanging out pleasure.
At 7pm we'll be opening up the bar and serving drinks as we play FANTOM FEUD, a comic book version of Family Feud. Come to watch, participate, have some drinks and hang out.
Keep watching this event for updates as we get closer to the big day!
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact us at fantomhq@fantomcomics.com for details on how you can help!
Free Comic Book Day THIS SATURDAY (May 7) at Cards, Comics & Collectibles!
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Tuesday, May 03, 2016
Rick Riordan pledges up to $10,000 in matching funds for Rosarium
Best-selling author Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson & The Olympians) has joined the campaign to help local publisher Rosarium reach its Indiegogo funding raising goal of $40,000.
Per Riordan's blog:
Okay, folks. I have now read two great books from Rosarium, a small press that is trying to bring quality diverse voices into the world of publishing, which as we all know is very, very white. I have been REALLY impressed with both works -- the short story collection The Assimilated Cuban's Guide to Quantum Santeria and the graphic novel DayBlack.
This is the kind of business we need to support, in the same way we support independent bookstores, if we value a world of reading that is not boring and monolithic but fully representative of all the amazing life experiences in the world.
One way I can do that personally is to read and review and celebrate the books publishers like Rosarium produce. But Rosarium is also holding a fundraiser to expand their list and keep their books coming. I am donating and I challenge you to join me.
We have only a few days left for Rosarium to meet their goal. From today, Monday, through the rest of their fundraiser, I will match all donations up to a total of $10,000. Make your money go twice as far and support excellent diverse publishing of science fiction, fantasy, graphic novels and more. Please join me at whatever level you are able, and let Rosarium know we support what they are doing!
The campaign ends May 4. Go do your part.
Monday, May 02, 2016
Tom King on writing Batman
REBIRTH BATMAN Writer TOM KING On His Own 'Rebirth' From C.I.A. To Comic Books
by Lan Pitts, NewsaramaDate: 02 May 2016
http://www.newsarama.com/29070-getting-inside-the-head-of-dc-s-rebirth-batman-writer-tom-king.html
http://www.newsarama.com/29070-getting-inside-the-head-of-dc-s-rebirth-batman-writer-tom-king.html
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Iranian cartoonist may be freed from prison
Imprisoned Iranian cartoonist Atena Farghadani could soon be released, CRNI reports
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 2 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/05/02/imprisoned-iranian-cartoonist-atena-farghadani-could-soon-be-released-crni-reports/
Missed it: Khalid Albaih Political Cartoonist & Satirist of Khartoon!
Khalid Albaih, Political Cartoonist & Satirist of Khartoon! was in town last week, but nobody told ComicsDC.
Here's an article on his US tour which started here on April 28:
Arab cartoonist on US road trip to explore shared struggles [Khalid Al-Baih of Qatar].
Noha Medhat
April 28th, 2016
http://stepfeed.com/more-categories/design/arab-cartoonist-us-road-trip-explore-shared-struggles/
PR: BAMN COMICS CELEBRATES 2ND ANNIVERSARY WITH ROB THE VIKING 12-WEEK EVENT!
From Bamn Studios: Now approaching its second year as an ongoing online comic series, BAMNcomics.com turns a spectacular new corner just in time for its 2 year anniversary! In an unprecedented move, co-creator and regular artist Jay Payne will temporarily put down his pen and make room for the incoming Matt Rawson (Colonial Comics) as he joins writer Troy-Jeffrey Allen (District Comics) for ROB THE VIKING IN...A CAMPAIGN OF A COURAGE.
Art by Matt Rawson
Readers will also get to see how his love of fantasy films, collectible card games, and roleplaying factor into his backstory.
Concept art by Matt Rawson
Concept art by Matt Rawson
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