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Juana Medina Elena Rides/ Elena Monta en Bici (A Dual Edition) / Ages 4-6 In-person at Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library In partnership with DCPL. A limited number of free copies will be available. Beginning readers—and beginning riders—will be drawn to this bright, buoyant story of a determined elephant and her loyal sidekick, from the award-winning creator of Juana & Lucas. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Friday, April 28, 2023
May 6: Juana Medina at Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
NPR on Krosoczka's 'Sunshine' ; WaPo on Carlson and Lemon firings cartoons
'Sunshine' centers on a life-changing summer for author Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/27/2023
Stateside Podcast: Trailblazing cartoonist Barbara Brandon-Croft
April 25, 2023
A Look Into The Deep Dark Depths Of Stephan Franck's Palomino
Storyboard artist Stephan Franck returns to his passion project Palomino, a neo-noir graphic novel set in the lost culture of Los Angeles' country music clubs.
26 Apr 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/a-look-into-the-deep-dark-depths-of-stephan-francks-palomino/
DC Comics London Restaurant Creates A Coronation Menu
The DC Comics-themed Park Row restaurant has launched a Royalty Menu alongside the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla,
26 Apr 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-comics-london-restaurant-creates-a-coronation-menu/
Justice League Zack Snyder Cut Gets A Menu Option [DC Comics-themed Park Row restaurant]
, 30 Jan 2021
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/justice-league-zack-snyder-cut-gets-a-menu-option/
3 Worlds 3 Moons Opens Emporia Store, Premium Subscribers First
Jonathan Hickman, Mike del Mundo and Mike Huddleston's 3 Worlds 3 Moons 3W3M has launched its own shopping portal, Emporia, for exclusives.
26 Apr 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/3-world-3-moons-opens-emporia-store-premium-subscribers-first/
Graham archiving the prolific work of Nebraska's Oz Black
by Deann Gayman | University Communication and Marketing
University of Nebraska's Nebraska Today april 24 2023
Oz Black collection
Richard Graham
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
https://mediacommons.unl.edu/luna/servlet/UNL~146~146
Richard Graham
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
https://mediacommons.unl.edu/luna/servlet/UNL~132~132
Richard Graham
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
https://mediacommons.unl.edu/luna/servlet/UNL~13~13
Richard Graham
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
https://mediacommons.unl.edu/luna/servlet/UNL~113~113
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
https://mediacommons.unl.edu/luna/servlet/JCBMAPS~2~2
A database of graphic political cartoons which includes the complete collection of over 500 political cartoons held by the Library. The subject matter focuses primarily on British responses to political events in the late-eighteenth century Atlantic world.
Political Cartoons That Enraged Readers
By S. Flannagan
Grunge April 15, 2023
https://www.grunge.com/1258248/political-cartoons-enraged-readers/
Rachel Pollack, writer of fantasy, tarot and trailblazing comics, dies at 77 [in print as Writer of fantasy, tarot and trailblazing comics]
She drew on her experience as a transgender woman to create the first transgender superheroine for DC Comics
By Emily Langer
Washington Post (April 27, 2023): B4
online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/04/14/rachel-pollack-tarot-transgender-dead/
Frank Hill = Senior Stripper
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2019/09/10/frank-hill-senior-stripper/
Frank Hill – RIP
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/04/26/frank-hill-rip/
Frank Hill 1929 - 2023
Santa Cruz Sentinel on Apr. 23, 2023.
Manga Freelancers Say, 'Show Me the Money' [translators]
By Deb Aoki
Apr 26, 2023
Leslie Stein's "Brooklyn's Last Secret": A Road Story about the Band You Wish You Knew
Experience the Ultimate Hangout with Major Threat As They Hit the Road For a Summer Tour
From Cover to Cover Apr 27, 2023
https://www.fromcovertocover.com/brooklyns-last-secret-by-leslie-stein/
Sergio [Aragones]
Tegan O'Neil | April 27, 2023
'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' author Jeff Kinney to unveil statue at his alma mater U. Md.
April 27, 2023
Jason Fraley
'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'
"Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley." April 27 2023
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0oULq38yQhkpCwOaWASJFt
Disney sues Gov. Ron DeSantis, alleging political retaliation [in print as Disney, alleging political retaliation, sues DeSantis]
By Aaron Gregg and Lori Rozsa
Washington Post (April 27 2023): A1, 22
online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/26/desantis-disney-lawsuit/
Did DeSantis 'retaliate' against Disney? Here's a look at the evidence.
What the governor and others said — and when — about Disney's political speech and its special tax status
Analysis by Aaron Blake
Staff writer
April 26, 2023
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/04/26/disney-desantis-lawsuit-retaliation/
Disney Sues DeSantis Over Control of Its Florida Resort
A version of this article appears in print on April 27, 2023, Section B, Page 1 of the New York edition with the headline: Disney Sues DeSantis, Claiming 'Retaliation'.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/26/business/disney-desantis-board-florida.html
Man vs. Mouse: Ron DeSantis Finds Taking On Disney Is a Dicey Business
Charles Homans
A version of this article appears in print on April 27, 2023, Section A, Page 1 of the New York edition with the headline: When DeSantis Took On the Mouse, It Roared.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/26/us/politics/desantis-disney-republicans.html
We all gossip. And that's not always a bad thing.
I've learned that there are ways to engage with it that can be constructive and helpful.
Perspective by Dabin Han
April 23, 2023
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/04/23/we-all-gossip-thats-not-always-bad-thing/
Work-Life Balance by Aisha Franz review – richly comic takedown of the wellness industry [Germany]
This well-aimed tale of a self-obsessed therapist and her angsty clients nails the neuroticism of the digital age and its snake-oil remedies
24 Apr 2023
MARI COSTA for BELLE OF THE BALL — April 2023 Club Selection
Comix Experience
Apr 23, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVlMAIvT0oQ
Mike Collins [and] Nick Roche From Dublin Comic Con
Eoin McAuley
wordballoon Apr 26, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOerxpVfYv4
Jerry Ordway talks Batman 89 Joker, and more
wordballoon Apr 24, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MVYMP69wTE
Monte Wolverton Talks About His Work!
Daryl Cagle
Apr 23, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qksd5UIqZT0
Pris Genet, April 25th, 2023 [aka Pris Genet: Organ Bank]
New York Comics & Picture-story Symposium
361, Apr 25, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUTFZ4qvt9A
Storycomic Presents (Episode 263): Ben Hatke, Writer, Artist, Author
Barney Smith
StoryComic
363, Apr 25, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY7reXg20U0
Storycomic Presents (Episode 264): Kevin Maher, Comic Creator – Toxic Man
Barney Smith
StoryComic 364, April 27 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkpftX80FZY
IDW "goes dark" on the NYSE, lays off 39% of their staff
Heidi MacDonald
04/27/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/idw-layoffs-goes-dark-on-the-nyse/
IDW Cuts Two-Fifths of Employees, Executives, Stock Exchange Listing
New IDW CEO Davidi Jonas, states "today we hit reset" as IDW drops off the stock exchange and fires two-fifths of staff.
by Rich Johnston
27 Apr 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/idw-cuts-two-fifths-of-employees-executives-stock-exchange-listing/
IDW Media Holdings Investors Call for Sale of Company in Open Letter
Published Tue, 05 Mar 2019 07:52:45 -0600
by Jude Terror
Last updated Sat, 05 Dec 2020
Jerry Craft | Arlington Reads | April 27, 2023
Peter Petruski
Arlington County Government
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNAjaHqjzIg
Ep. 92 - My Love Story!! vol. 1 by Kazune Kawahara and Aruko
The shojo for people who don't like shojo? Nah, that's so last century. It's the Shojo for people who love great manga!
Deb Aoki et. al.
MSX: Mangasplaining Extra
Apr 27, 2023
https://mangasplaining.substack.com/p/ep-92-my-love-story-vol-1-by-kazune
4 Muslim legislators condemn Star Tribune editorial cartoon; publisher apologizes [Mike Thompson] Lawmakers say cartoon linked Islam to gun violence, contributing to Islamophobia.
By Rochelle Olson and Briana Bierschbach
Minneapolis Star Tribune April 26, 2023
Cartoonist brings humor, critical thinking to opinion page [Joe Heller]
Sierra Kingen
Isanti-Chisago County Star Apr 27, 2023
Four Questions for Don Brown
By Ingrid Roper
Apr 27, 2023
83 Days in Mariupol: A War Diary by Don Brown. Clarion, $22.99 May 16 ISBN 978-0-06-331156-5
After years of delays and format changes, Sparks Literary Festival returns to St. John's
Authors such as Kate Beaton and Morgan Murray speak about their work
William Ping · CBC News Apr 24, 2023
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/sparks-literary-festival-2023-1.6819958
This week's webcomic from the Lily
We all gossip. And that's not always a bad thing.
I've learned that there are ways to engage with it that can be constructive and helpful.
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ interview WTOP podcast version
Jason Fraley
'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'
"Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley." April 27 2023
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' author Jeff Kinney, who returns to his alma mater of the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland this Saturday to unveil a new statue of his iconic wimpy book character. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Kinney returns to UMD this weekend
'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' author Jeff Kinney to unveil statue at his alma mater U. Md.
The Disney Empire Strikes Back
Disney sues Gov. Ron DeSantis, alleging political retaliation [in print as Disney, alleging political retaliation, sues DeSantis]
Tonight: Jerry Craft at Arlington's Central Library
Tonight: "Get Graphic" with Jerry Craft at 6 p.m. |
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Join us for a conversation between author Jerry Craft and Library Division Chief Peter Petruski about Jerry Craft's novel "New Kid," and his newest installment "School Trip."
Next week, meet the Library of Congress' fifth National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Gene Luen Yang (May 4), author of "Dragon Hoops."
Both in-person events are free and will be livestreamed and made available as a recording for 30 days on the Arlington County's YouTube channel.
Their graphic novels will be available for purchase during both events, courtesy of One More Page Books. The conversations will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing.
Arlington Reads is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Arlington Public Library.
All are welcome! |
Rachel Pollack obituary in WaPo
Rachel Pollack, writer of fantasy, tarot and trailblazing comics, dies at 77 [in print as Writer of fantasy, tarot and trailblazing comics]
She drew on her experience as a transgender woman to create the first transgender superheroine for DC Comics
2 WaPo political cartoonists on this listicle
Political Cartoons That Enraged Readers
By S. Flannagan
Grunge April 15, 2023
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/26/2023
Creator of Dopin' Dan, Member of the Air Pirate Collaborative, Target of Disney Lawsuit
Brigid Alverson on April 25, 2023
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/53938/r-i-p-ted-richards
Michael Ramirez Cartoons – Fit For Print?
Comic Shop Owner Tackled Assault Suspect In North Carolina
Jacob Edwards, owner of Time Tunnel Comics in Hickory, North Carolina, has been reported as helping in the arrest on a charge against a local man.
25 Apr 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-shop-owner-north-carolina/
Boys Over Flowers, Guinness World Record For Best-Selling Girls Comic
The Japanese manga series Hana Yori Dango, translated as Boys Over Flowers, has entered the Guinness Book of World Records.
25 Apr 2023
A House Abandoned For 18 Years, Filled 4 Foot High With Comics & Toys
Tik-Tokkers and YouTubers Devin and Chris who goes by Dark Exploration have uncovered a comics and toy treasure trove. Ish.
25 Apr 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/house-abandoned-for-18-years-filled-4-foot-high-with-comics-toys/
INTERVIEW: Ayize Jama-Everett and Tristan Roach on THE LAST COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO's anti-escapism
The afrofuturist retelling of THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO is available from MEGASCOPE now.
Maurice Horn, June 28, 1931 – December 30, 2022
Andrew Farago | April 26, 2023
https://www.tcj.com/maurice-horn-june-28-1931-december-30-2022/
First Reactions of 'The Flash' From CinemaCon: "Among the Best Superhero Films Ever"
Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton, Sasha Calle and Ben Affleck star in the feature, which is due out June 16.
Aaron Couch
April 25, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-flash-ezra-miller-cinemacon-1235401610/
April 25, 2023 by Gil Roth
Episode 536 – Ho Che Anderson
Virtual Memories Show 536:
Ho Che Anderson
https://chimeraobscura.com/vm/episode-536-ho-che-anderson
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/virtualmemories/Episode_536_-_Ho_Che_Anderson.mp3
Disney Sues Ron DeSantis Over Florida Special District
The entertainment giant says it was left with no choice but to sue to protect itself from retaliation for expressing a political viewpoint.
Winston Cho
April 26, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/disney-florida-lawsuit-1235402731/
James Gunn's Guardians: How Chris Pratt and His Marvel Castmates Rescued Their Director's Career
From secret meetings to teary goodbyes, the untold behind-the-scenes drama of Gunn's dismissal from 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' and the epic comeback that led to his appointment as co-head of DC Studios.
By Aaron Couch, Borys Kit
April 26, 2023
'Merry Little Batman' & 'Bat-Family' Among New DC Animated Projects Headed To Prime Video
Rosy Cordero
April 26, 2023
Shigeru Miyamoto Addresses Negative Super Mario Bros. Movie Reviews
By Matthew Byrd | April 25, 2023
https://www.denofgeek.com/games/shigeru-miyamoto-addresses-negative-super-mario-bros-movie-reviews/
Teen Titans Go! Cast Celebrates Ten Years of Music and Comedy
By Brandon Zachary
CBR Apr 19, 2023
https://www.cbr.com/teen-titans-go-tara-strong-greg-cipes-and-scott-menville-interview/
The Comic-Strip Writer Who Became a Legend
Héctor Germán Oesterheld's pulp adventures won him a devoted following—and made him a target of Argentina's junta.
By Sam Thielman
April 26, 2023
https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/the-comic-strip-writer-who-became-a-legend
The Fallout of a Callout [Simpson's Apu; racism]
Gene Demby
Code Switch April 26, 2023
https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1169162406
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
April 28: Jerry Craft at Politics and Prose
Friday, April 28 at 10:30 a.m. | |
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Jerry Craft School Trip: A Graphic Novel / Ages 8-12 In-person at Conn Ave Jordan and his friends from Riverdale Academy Day School are going on a School Trip to Paris. But when their trusted faculty guides are replaced, the school trip takes an unexpected—and hilarious—turn. | |
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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/24/2023
Ted Richards – RIP
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/04/24/ted-richards-rip/
Are Sales of Manga Evening Out?
By Deb Aoki
Apr 21, 2023
A version of this article appeared in the 04/24/2023 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Can Manga Sales Steady?
Chip Zdarsky Teases Batman #135
By Alex Batts
CBR April 24 2023
https://www.cbr.com/batman-135-chip-zdarsky-interview/
Blackstone and Valiant Announce Inaugural Novels Based on Comics Content
By Nathalie op de Beeck
GRAPHIC NOVELS WERE FIRST AND FOURTH MOST CHALLENGED BOOKS IN 2022
According to American Library Association
Brigid Alverson on April 24, 2023
INTERVIEW: Chandler Riggs levels up as the voice of Superman in JUSTICE LEAGUE X RWBY
The former Walking Dead star discusses breaking into voice acting and playing such an iconic character
04/25/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-chandler-riggs-superman-justice-league-x-rwby-animated/
The Making of a Book Cover
Dana Jeri Maier
Apr 25, 2023
https://danajeri.substack.com/p/the-making-of-a-book-cover
Netflix Animation Reveals 'In Your Dreams,' a New SpongeBob Adventure and Additional 'Nimona' Voice Casting
The streamer also released new images from its upcoming animated feature slate, including 'Chicken Run: Dawn Of the Nugget,' 'That Christmas' and Adam Sandler's 'Leo.'
Carolyn Giardina
April 25, 2023
Millar Time EP17 - Travis Charest
Millar Time Apr 24, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9QYLMNIOK0
A Conversation with 'Gender Queer' Editor Andrea Colvin
by Kara Yorio
Apr 25, 2023
https://www.slj.com/story/A-Conversation-with-Gender-Queer-Editor-Andrea-Colvin
'Gender Queer' Tops List of 13 Most Challenged Books of 2022
by Kara Yorio
Apr 24, 2023
https://www.slj.com/story/Gender-Queer-Tops-List-of-13-Most-Challenged-Books-of-2022
New Spider-Man Villain Movie Will Break Sony Marvel Tradition
For Spider-Man spin-off movie Kraven the Hunter, director J.C. Chandor and star Aaron Taylor-Johnson are taking things to violent extremes.
By Joe George | April 25, 2023
https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/new-spider-man-villain-movie-will-break-sony-marvel-tradition/
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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