The Lily's latest coronavirus cartoon

When it came to the pandemic and my two young adult children, I had to make a tough decision. Was it right?

I brought home my daughter but left my son at university

Galadriel Watson

April 5 2020

https://www.thelily.com/when-it-came-to-the-pandemic-and-my-two-young-adult-children-i-had-to-make-a-tough-decision-was-it-right/

In these distressing days, how do I protect my young adult children? Because my husband's a nurse, the answer is very tricky.

Ted White on Polio

Long-time comics editor Ted White compares today's epidemic to the polio of his youth -

Déjà Vu All Over Again

By Ted White

Falls Church News-Press (April 2 2020) / FCNP.com April 7, 2020 

https://fcnp.com/2020/04/07/deja-vu-all-over-again/

Ben Hatke returns to blogging

Wine, Love, and Lyrics in a time of Quarantine.

April 6, 2020

http://www.benhatke.com/2020/04/wine-love-and-lyrics-in-time-of.html

It's good to see his art again.

Cavna talks to cartoonists about isolation

5 tips to spark your creativity while working alone, from artists who do it all the time

Michael Cavna 

Washington Post April 6, 2020

https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2020/04/06/creativity-brain-tips-mind-isolation-art-quarantine/

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "The Sick Man of Earth"

DC's anarchist cartoonist Mike Flugennock's latest cartoon -

"The Sick Man of Earth"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2968

It's damn near official: the US is the epicenter of this pandemic, in more ways than one.

The US is waging economic warfare against Iran, Iraq, Venezuela and Cuba as they struggle to contain the pandemic in their nations, even as Cuba sends doctors to assist efforts in Italy and elsewhere in Europe. The US has also attempted to block delivery of masks and respirators to Barbados, of all places.

The US Federal government is seizing shipments of masks and ventilators destined for hospitals in Massachusetts, New Jersey and other states. The Governor of New York is still cutting Medicaid funds in the middle of a pandemic — and, of course, the Democratic Party is insisting on dragging voters to the polls in person for the Wisconsin Primary, despite the horrorshow in Illinois.

Acts of war, piracy, deprivation, fraud?
It should be pretty clear by now who the real "sick man" is on this planet.

That darn Loose Parts

This drink burns [letter; Loose Parts]

Larry Butler, Reston

Washington Post April 4 2020

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/readers-critique-the-post-how-to-cover-the-presidents-handling-of-the-coronavirus/2020/04/03/d1dddd24-75d3-11ea-a9bd-9f8b593300d0_story.html

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "We're All In This Together"

From Washington's anarchist cartoonist, Mike Flugennock -

"We're All In This Together"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2963


Whoever came up with that smarmy-ass slogan obviously has a poor sense of irony.

The State, the media, the Party, capitalism and the rich'n'famous are all in this together — against the People. And WE'RE all in this together against THEM.

So, let's get to it, gang.

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"Kim Kardashian asks fans for ideas on how to keep her kids entertained... as she shares snap from inside mansion that features HUGE playroom, cinema, swimming pool and basketball court" Daily Mail, 03.25.20 
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-8152989/Kim-Kardashian-asks-fans-theyre-keeping-kids-entertained-social-distancing.html

"CBS Stars Vow 'We're All in This Together' in PSA to Calm Coronavirus Fears", AdWeek 03.17.20 
https://www.adweek.com/tv-video/cbs-stars-vow-were-all-in-this-together-in-psa-to-calm-coronavirus-fears/

"Trump Harnesses Wartime Powers and Signs Coronavirus Legislation", Los Angeles Times 03.19.20 
https://www.postbulletin.com/news/nation/trump-harnesses-wartime-powers-and-signs-coronavirus-legislation/article_273c90e6-69de-11ea-a0fc-ffa065e90f78.html

"Coronavirus Crashes The Wisconsin Primary", Politico 03.31.20 
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/31/coronavirus-crashes-wisconsin-primary-157722

"We're All In This Together", John W. Whitehead in CounterPunch 02.18.20 
https://www.counterpunch.org/2020/02/18/were-all-in-this-together/

PR: Beyond Comics Live Auction - Saturday, April 4 at 9:30am

It's our first so please give us a visit!

Beyond Comics LIVE FACEBOOK AUCTION! Saturday, April 4th 9:30am to 12noon (Or when everything is gone) Beyond Comics Facebook Link! Auction Items! These are comic book sets Issue Numbers are as shown below All comics are in VF to NM condition Auction Prices Do Not Include Shipping Shipping will be USPS Parcel Select: In state: $9 : Out of State $15 All Payments go through PayPal to beyondcomics@beyondcomics.com Credit Cards accepted through Facebook Messenger. Title Issues Publisher Batman '66                                      1-30    plus The Lost Episode One-Shot    DC Batman: The Cult                             1-4                                                                DC Black Orchid                                    1-3                                                                DC Black Widow (2016)                         1-12                                                              Marvel Camelot 3000                                  1-12                                                             DC Civil War Michael Cho Variants     1-7                      SET                                Marvel Civil War II                                       1-8                      SET                                Marvel Civil War II: Choosing Sides            1-6                      SET                                Marvel Civil War II: Gods of War                 1-4                       SET                                Marvel Civil War II: Kingpin                         1-4                      SET                                Marvel Civil War II: Ulysses                         1-3                       SET                                Marvel Civil War II: X-Men                          1-4                       SET                                Marvel Daredevil: The Man Without Fear    1-5                                                                Marvel Doom 2099                                      1-13                                                              Marvel Eternals (2008)                                1-5                                                                Marvel Fatale (#1 - both covers)                 1-24                                                              Image  Hellraiser                                         1-12, Ann. 1                                                 Boom Judge Dredd                                    1-17                                                              Eagle Marvel Comics Presents Weapon X    72-84                                                            Marvel New Avengers (2010)                       1-30, 16.1, Ann.                                          Marvel Spider-Man 2099                             1-21                                                              Marvel Star Trek                                         1-18                                                              Marvel Strikeforce Morituri                          1-15                                                              Marvel Strontium Dog                                  1-24                                                              Quality Supreme Power (#1 Special Edition) 1-18                     SET                                Marvel Supreme Power: Hyperion   1-5                                    SET                                Marvel Supreme Power: Nighthawk  1-6                                SET                                Marvel Thanos Rising                                  1-5                                                                Marvel The Spectre (80's series)                 1-20                                                              DC The Vision & the Scarlet Witch        1-12                                                              Marvel Ultimate X-Men                                1-12                                                              Marvel What If… (1989)                              1-20                                                              Marvel X-Men: Deadly Genesis                   1-6                                                               Marvel Young X-Men                                   1-12                                                              Marvel Check Out Our Online Stores For Additional Items! Beyond Comics Amazon Store Beyond Comics eBay Store Beyond Comics www.beyondcomics.com Gaithersburg - Frederick We take great pride in carrying the most amazing selection of statues, action figures, toys, and random comic merchandise to be found anywhere. CONTACT US ‌ ‌ ‌

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Raina Telgemeier on NPR

A Reading List For The Social Distancing Era, From Cartoonist Raina Telgemeier

Ailsa Chang

All Things Considered March 30, 2020

https://www.npr.org/2020/03/30/824021942/a-reading-list-for-the-social-distancing-era-from-author-raina-telgemeier

https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2020/03/20200330_atc_a_reading_list_for_the_social_distancing_era_from_author_raina_telgemeier.mp3

Robin Ha and Ebony Flowers are on her list. 

NPR cartoon on coronavirus home schooling

Comic: How To Turn Your Home Into A School Without Losing Your Sanity

LA Johnson

Anya Kamenetz

NPR March 27, 2020 

https://www.npr.org/2020/03/27/816575527/comic-how-to-turn-your-home-into-a-school-without-losing-your-sanity

PR: 2020 Ignatz Submissions Info

Hello Everyone! In light of the global Covid-19 pandemic, we are changing up the process for Ignatz submissions. This year we will only be accepting PDFs to be submitted to the Ignatz jurors, with an optional single physical copies to follow later in the year. Please note that these changes are for this year only and that our plan is to return to the traditional model in 2021. Here is the process for submitting your mini-comics, comics, graphic novels and anthologies for the SPX 2020 Ignatz Awards: Go to this shared public folder to drop PDFs of your comics. All you have to do is place your PDF in that folder, and we will get it to the Ignatz jurors We are ONLY accepting single-file PDFs of the comics - we cannot accept folders of files, or comics in other formats Each file must be named with the following naming convention: For mini-comics, comics and graphic novels: CreatorLastName.CreatorFirstName.Comic_Title.IssueNumber.Publisher.PubMonthPubYear.pdf For example: Hanselmann.Simon.Bad_Gateway.Fantagraphics.July2019.pdf NOTES: If there is no Issue Number, then do not put one in the file name If it is self published, put Self as the Publisher For anthologies: EditorLastName.EditorFirstName.Comic_Title..Publisher.PubMonthPubYear.pdf For example: Newlavant.Hazel.Comics_for_Choice.Self.June2017.PDF NOTE: If there are multiple editors, use only the first one listed on the title page. Please do not assume we will figure out the creator's name, publisher, etc., as we simply won't have the time/person power Submissions must have been published between June 1, 2019 and May 30, 2020, and the deadline for all submissions is June 1, 2020 We'd kindly ask you to hold one print copy of each title for inclusion in the Library of Congress small press collection - ideally you'll be able to simply drop a copy off at SPX, or we'll arrange to have it mailed to us hopefully sometime later this year depending on the circumstances. Ok, that's it. Please let us know any questions you have, and thanks so much for making great art!! Dan, Francesca and everyone else at SPX Hit us up on Instagram, Twitter, or  Facebook for a quick reply. We're also happy to chat if you email us at dan@smallpressexpo.com. Copyright © 2020 Small Press Expo, All rights reserved.  You are getting this email because we know you might want a table to SPX 2020!!  Our mailing address is:  Small Press Expo P.O. Box 5704 Bethesda, Maryland 20824 ‌ ‌

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Richmond and Baltimore comics store owners interviewed by PW on coronavirus

Comics vs. Coronavirus: Following Up with Comics Retailers

By Shannon O'Leary

Apr 01, 2020

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/82867-comics-vs-coronavirus-followup-with-comics-retailers.html

Dav Pilkey on Library of Congress website

Hey Kids! Dav Pilkey Reads From "Dog Man," Shows You How to Draw Big Jim

04/03/2020 

https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2020/04/hey-kids-dav-pilkey-shows-you-how-to-draw-big-jim/

Bestselling children's author Dav Pilkey shows readers how to draw "Big Jim," a character from his "Dog Man" series, and reads from one of the books.

RVA Mag on GalaxyCon

Creators Are The Backbone Of GalaxyCon

Ash Griffith | March 27, 2020

https://rvamag.com/art/zines-books/creators-are-the-backbone-of-galaxycon.html

Catching up with The Lily's cartoons for March

Throughout March, Pepita Sandwich did a one-page Bella and Donna strip weekly in the newsletter. The archive for longer pieces is here.

My husband and I split the housework. Here's how we found a balance.

Division of labor is important to us

Christine Suggs

March 7

https://www.thelily.com/my-husband-and-i-split-the-housework-heres-how-we-found-a-balance/

A trip to San Francisco showed me just how far-reaching the impact of coronavirus is

It's impossible to ignore the rising number of cases around the world

Tenzing Lhamo Dorjee

March 12

https://www.thelily.com/a-trip-to-san-francisco-showed-me-just-how-far-reaching-the-impact-of-coronavirus-is/

My parents and I both live in coronavirus epicenters — but we're separated by thousands of miles

We're trying to have hope in Seattle and Italy

Katie Wheeler

March 15

https://www.thelily.com/my-parents-and-i-both-live-in-two-coroanvirus-epicenters-but-were-separated-by-thousands-of-miles/

I'm finishing my senior year at home — and taking the opportunity to revisit formative stories from childhood

I realized these stories can help me navigate an uncertain future

Dabin Han

March 22

https://www.thelily.com/im-finishing-my-senior-year-at-home-and-taking-the-opportunity-to-revisit-formative-stories-from-childhood/

Jameela Jamil talks Mira, Royal Detective, for The Post's The Lily

Disney's latest heroine is like 'a mini James Bond, but less smug,' says Jameela Jamil

'Mira, Royal Detective' premieres Friday on Disney

Neema Roshania Patel

The Lily March 20 2020

https://www.thelily.com/disneys-latest-heroine-is-like-a-mini-james-bond-but-less-smug-says-jameela-jamil/