Egyptian-Kuwaiti comic and cartoon 'The 99' featured in today's Post

The Heroes Complex: Series based on values of Islam hasn't found wide distribution in the U.S. [online title: Naif Al-Mutawa fights to bring 'THE 99' and its message to wide U.S. audience].
By Christopher M. Schroeder,
Washingonton Post (October 12 2011): C1, 2
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/naif-al-mutawa-fights-to-bring-the-99-and-its-message-to-wide-us-audience/2011/10/07/gIQAmZdqdL_story.html

 

Truitt on Jem cartoon

'Jem' lives on in stars' and fans' hearts and minds
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 11 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-11/Jem-cartoon-lives-on-for-stars-and-fans/50727398/1

Truitt on DC's Suicide Squad

Suicide Squad' a supervillain smorgasbord of emotions
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 10 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-10/Suicide-Squad-series-is-a-supervillain-smorgasbord/50717408/1

Oct 22: Justin Jordan at Beyond Comics in Frederick

In Store Signing
Saturday October 22nd
12noon to 3pm 

  

Meet Justin Jordan Creator of

The Strange Talent of Luther Strode

At Beyond Comics
Frederick Location

 

Comic Riffs interviews Joe Simon

JOE SIMON TURNS 98 TODAY: It's been a very good year — and career — for the 'Captain America' co-creator

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 11 2011

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/joe-simon-turns-98-today-its-been-a-very-good-year--and-career--for-the-captain-america-co-creator/2011/06/20/gIQAzkLWcL_blog.html

It's been a very good year for JOE SIMON.

Frank Cho's 50 Girls 50 #1 online for free

Click here to see the first issue.

Truitt on Pilot Season and Footprints

'Pilot Season' Week 1: Fialkov unveils a mysterious 'Test'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 3 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-03/Top-Cow-Pilot-Season-begins-with-The-Test-comic/50648642/1

'Footprints' gives new noir life to urban legends
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 4 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-04/Footprints-comic-gives-noir-life-to-urban-legends/50657486/1

USA Today on Puss in Boots & Holy Terror

Antonio Banderas, kitties catch 'Puss in Boots'
By Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY October 6 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/story/2011-10-06/puss-in-boots-all-cat-premiere/50682496/1

'Holy Terror' undone by patriotic revenge fantasy
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY September 7 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-07/Frank-Millers-Holy-Terror-a-patriotic-revenge-fantasy/50689662/1

Oct 29-30: SL Gallant at Virginia Comicon

Shannon Gallant is joining others of the GI Joe crew at the Virgina Comicon in Richmond.

Big Planet Comics podcast

I've been remiss.  Greg Bennett says it's really popular.  Download it here.

Comicsgirl guests on episode 17.

Toles cartoon contest results

Here's the results of Tom Toles cartoon contest of Mitt Romney calling up to the Rapunzel GOP elephant.

Oct 6: Team Cul de Sac fundraiser in DC

Moving Day is a fundraiser for Parkinson's here in Washington, and Richard Thompson is raising money for it, and has also done a drawing for them. Click through to contribute.

Or just to get the stalkery details.

Post reworks comics page again

POST COMICS CHANGES: 'Frazz' returns to daily; Style introduces larger crossword
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 7 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/post-comics-changes-frazz-returns-to-daily-style-introduces-larger-crossword/2011/10/07/gIQAQqXRTL_blog.html

October 13 George Washington University Panel: Writing about Comics

The University Writing Program at The George Washington University is hosting its annual student writing and research conference on Wed.-Thurs., October 13-14; the public is invited. The program is online at http://www.gwu.edu/~capstone/symposium/programFall2011.html.  Of interest to Comics DC readers is the following:

Session 5 - 1:00-1:50 - Gelman Library, Room 300

Panel: Writing about Comics

William Green –"Higher Standards: The Evolution of Academic Criticism of Comics in the 1940s"
Nominating Professor: Phil Troutman

Stacy Buell–"Foolin' with the Funnies"
Nominating Professor: Julie Donovan

Gelman Library is located 2130 H St. NW (near Foggy Bottom Metro); visitors will need photo-ID and will sign in at the front reception.

new Liz Suburbia interview

Licking Shoes & Homemade Tattoos: The comics of Liz Suburbia
by Janelle Blarg
October 4th, 2011
http://maximumrocknroll.com/2011/10/04/liz-suburbia/

Oct 21: Richard Thompson & Ben Hatke at Politics and Prose

 

Richard Thompson & Ben Hatke - Nursery Rhyme Comics

Start: Oct 21 2011 7:00 pm

End: Oct 21 2011 8:00 pm

Friday, October 21, 7 p.m. This ingenious pairing of fifty classic nursery rhymes with pictures by today's leading comic artists puts a colorful spin on Mother Goose. Join us for a reading and discussion by Thompson, illustrator of "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat," and Hatke, who took on "Pussycat, Pussycat, Where Have You Been?" All ages.

Nursery Rhyme Comics: 50 Timeless Rhymes from 50 Celebrated Cartoonists (Hardcover)

By Various Authors, Chris Duffy, Leonard S. Marcus

$18.99

ISBN-13: 9781596436008
Availability: Coming Soon - Available for Pre-Order Now
Published: First Second, 10/2011

Carolyn Belfeski panel at New York Comic Con

The Other Side of the Table: Lessons from Creators at NYCC 2011

Time	Friday, October 14 · 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location	Jacob K. Javits Center / Location: 1B03 655 West 34th Street New York, New York
Created By	The Other Side of the Table
More Info	The Other Side of the Table: Lessons from Creators Date: Friday, October 14 Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Location: 1B03 Creating your product is only half the work it takes to succeed in the comics industry. What about the other half that we don't see as clearly after the product is released to the world? This panel will explore what it is like to be on the other side of the table, as a creator. We will discuss what it takes to exhibit at conventions, promote yourself, and gain a loyal audience – from the POV of professionals already behind the table. Join creators Raina Telgemeier (Smile, The Baby-Sitters Club), David Gallaher (High Moon, Box 13) Reilly Brown (Amazing Spider-Man, Power Play) and Carolyn Belefski (Curls, The Legettes) in this conversation, moderated by Joe Carabeo. http://nycc11.mapyourshow.com/5_0/sessions/sessiondetails.cfm?ScheduledSessionID=18ACC6

Kevin Rechin's art on exhibit later this month

Works by 'Crock' Cartoonist Sons on Display at ArtSpace    
Falls Church News Press October 04 2011
http://www.fcnp.com/around-fc/10227-works-by-crook-cartoonist-sons-on-display-at-artspace.html

Jeff's wildlife sculptures open on the 6th, and Kevin's cartoons on the 20th.

A comment notes:

On October 27th, Kevin Rechin will be offering a FREE CARTOONING WORKSHOP from 7 until 9:30 pm.  Please bring your materials of choice for this workshop at ArtSpace Falls Church.  Open to the public, young and old, see and learn from a professional!  Enjoy us for a fun evening with Kevin Rechin!

PR: Important News from Fantom Comics: We're Moving

From: Fantom Comics  Oct 5, 2011

Dear customers,   Thanks to you,July was the best month Fantom Comics has ever had and September was even better!   So it pains us to tell you – in the midst of such success – that after four great years at Union Station, we have received notice that our lease would not be renewed in November.   As you may know,Union Station has been trying to attract more national retailers, and as a business ourselves, we can't fault them for pursuing a business strategy that they feel suits them best.   While we are saddened by this news, it is also an opportunity for Fantom to take the lessons we've learned at Union Station to make our next store even better. While we look for a new space, Fantom Comics will maintain a presence in Union Station at least through the New Year. This will ensure that our customers can continue to get their dose of subculture without interruption.   Since we are a comic book store, after all, we wanted to add some fun to this great adventure. So  we're announcing the Great Fantom Comics Location Treasure Hunt! Send us the address of a vacant retail space you think would be a great fit for Fantom Comics at info@fantomcomics.com.If we end up selecting your location, the first person that recommended it will have their choice of either $500 cold hard cash or a $1,000 Fantom Comics gift certificate!   You can also help by filling out this simple 2 minute survey to let us know where the new and improved Fantom Comics would be most convenient for you.   This is an exciting time at Fantom Comics. This transition gives us the opportunity to develop a brand new store and to do so with your input. We promise to keep you up-to-date at every stage of our evolution.   Yours, The Fantom Comics Team Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202-216-9478 www.fantomcomics.com

Post on Simpsons salary negotiations

'The Simpsons' actors contract negotiations take a twist
By Lisa de Moraes
Washington Post TV Column blog Octobe 5 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/tv-column/post/the-simpsons-actors-contract-negotiations-take-a-twist/2011/10/05/gIQATuBPOL_blog.html