Friday, February 25, 2011
Curls Studio video interview online
DieHardDerek
MMA, Wrestling and Gaming News February 25, 2011 /
http://slyparadox.org/2011/02/25/interview-with-curls-studio-at-ny-comic-con/
Front Royal's Ben Hatke interviewed
John Hogan
Graphic Novel Reporter (February 25 2011)
http://graphicnovelreporter.com/content/spacing-out-interview-ben-hatke-interview
Donna Lewis' Reply All starts in Post on Monday
Here's the interview I did with Donna last year. I'll be asking her another set of interview questions this coming week, but she'll be on the Washington Post's chat on Monday so you can ask your own questions.
March 11: Atlas comics exhibit opens at Geppi Museum
Scoop February 25 2011
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=34&s=265&ai=106118
Cartoon mascots - Mr. Peanut in Washington Examiner
THE 3-MINUTE INTERVIEW: Mr. Peanut
- Erica Redmond
- Washington Examiner (February 24 2011), p. 5: http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/people/2011/02/3-minute-interview-mr-peanut
Oscar animated shorts reviewed in Express
Coming Up Short: This Year's Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts Are Lacking
By Kristen Page-Kirby
Express February 25, 2011, p. 31
http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2011/02/the-reelist-coming-up-short.php
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Feb 25: JT Waldman exhibit opens in DC
From Politics and Prose's newsletter:
Friday, February 25, 1 p.m. (Exhibit opens)
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue
600 I Street, NW
Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown
JT WALDMAN
MEGILLAT ESTHER: The Book of Esther (Jewish Publication Society of America, $22)
JT Waldman turns The Book of Esther, with its twisting plot, into an illustrative masterpiece. The graphic novel is brought to life in an exhibit with interactive elements and an invitation for visitors to take part in the creative process. Waldman is a comic book illustrator and interaction designer. He is currently working on his next graphic novel, which he designed with the late Harvey Pekar. This exhibit will be on view from Monday through Friday, February 25 - April 29 during open tour hours from 1-2 p.m. Waldman will be speaking at 6th in the City Shabbat on March 11. Click here for information about attending this service. Click here for more information about the exhibit. Click here for a Google Preview of the book and its art.
Post blog on Dwayne McDuffie's death
By Lauren Wiseman
Washington Post's Post Mortem blog February 24 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/postmortem/2011/02/dwayne-mcduffle-comic-book-cre.html
'Henry and Glenn Forever' available at Big Planet Comics
"Henry & Glenn Forever" Art Show: How Did Rollins and Danzig React to the Gay Fantasy Comic?
By Lina Lecaro, Mon., Feb. 21 2011
http://blogs.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/2011/02/feeling_the_love_at_the_henry.php
Feb 27: Disney Live: Mickey's Magic Show at Patriot Center
Comic Riffs on syndication merger
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 24, 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/big_news_united_media_to_outso.html
Donna Lewis profiled in Baltimore Sun
Homeland Security with a sense of humor
Federal lawyer from Baltimore moonlights with a newly syndicated comic strip
By Laura Vozzella, The Baltimore Sun February 23, 2011
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-vozzella-reply-all-comic-20110223,0,7839124.story
Jason Little interview prior to Saturday Big Planet Comics booksigning
Meet a Visiting Cartoonist: A Chat With Jason Little
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
The Shocking True Story behind "Team Cul de Sac"
By John R. Platt
Tonic February 23, 2011
http://www.tonic.com/article/comic-strip-fans-team-up-to-fight-parkinsons-disease/
Weldon and Cavna on Dwayne McDuffie
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog February 23, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/02/23/133988062/dwayne-mcduffie-rip-championed-diversity-among-champions
RIP, DWAYNE McDUFFIE: Shocked fans, friends mourn the comics/animation force [UPDATED]
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 22 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/a_top_talent_remembered_rip_co.html
Nick Bertozzi interview prior to Feb 26th DC appearance
"Meet a Visiting Cartoonist: A Chat With Nick Bertozzi
by Mike Rhode on Feb. 23, 2011
Tonight, Politics and Prose bookgroup on City of Glass
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Buy Dark Horse Presents #1 for Finder, but you've got a choice of 3 covers.
DC's Carla Speed McNeil is in the comic, but if you buy Dark Horse Presents #1 for Finder, you've got a choice of 3 covers.
From the Dark Horse blog: http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/273/paul-pope-covers-dark-horse-presents-1-special-ult
Paul Pope covers Dark Horse Presents #1 with special ultra-rare variant cover!
Retailers who buy twenty copies of DHP #1 featuring the Chadwick cover, the Miller cover, or a combination of both will receive a copy of DHP #1 featuring the ultra-rare variant cover (available only while supplies last), signed by one of the book's iconic creators. For each additional twenty copies ordered, another ultra-rare variant edition will be received, and each will feature a new signature.
Fans and comic collectors, ask your local retailer about how to get a copy of this exclusive variant-cover issue!
The thrilling lead-in to DHP's relaunch continues today on the Dark Horse blog, when we'll reveal the two covers to issue #2. Be there!