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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Anime Retrospective Celebrates the Legendary Osamu Tezuka
Nov 11: Metropolis
Metropolis to be screened at the Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan.
DC Anime Club in collaboration with Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan Present screen Metropolis on
Friday November 13, 2009 6:30 pm at Lafayette Center III (Lower Level) 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 as part of inaugural showing for a new film series based on both Anime (Japanese Animation) and Manga ( Japanese Comics).
Kenichi and his detective uncle, Shunsaku Ban, leave Japan to visit Metropolis, in search of the criminal, Dr. Laughton. However, when they finally find Dr. Laughton, Kenichi and Shunsaku find themselves seperated and plunged into the middle of a larger conspiracy. While Shunsaku searches for his nephew and explanations, Kenichi tries to protect Tima (a mysterious young girl), from Duke Red and his adopted son Rock, both of whom have very different reasons for wanting to find her.
This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required.
RSVP to jiccrsvpfall09@embjapan.org.
Seating is limited and granted on a first come, first served basis.
For more information please visit the Japanese Information and Culture Center website at
http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/index.htm or visit the DC Anime Club website at http://dcanimeclub.org.
CONTACT: Chris Wanamaker, (202) 262 2083 president@dcanimeclub.org
DC Anime Club in collaboration with Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan Present screen Metropolis on
Friday November 13, 2009 6:30 pm at Lafayette Center III (Lower Level) 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 as part of inaugural showing for a new film series based on both Anime (Japanese Animation) and Manga ( Japanese Comics).
Kenichi and his detective uncle, Shunsaku Ban, leave Japan to visit Metropolis, in search of the criminal, Dr. Laughton. However, when they finally find Dr. Laughton, Kenichi and Shunsaku find themselves seperated and plunged into the middle of a larger conspiracy. While Shunsaku searches for his nephew and explanations, Kenichi tries to protect Tima (a mysterious young girl), from Duke Red and his adopted son Rock, both of whom have very different reasons for wanting to find her.
This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required.
RSVP to jiccrsvpfall09@embjapan.org.
Seating is limited and granted on a first come, first served basis.
For more information please visit the Japanese Information and Culture Center website at
http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/index.htm or visit the DC Anime Club website at http://dcanimeclub.org.
CONTACT: Chris Wanamaker, (202) 262 2083 president@dcanimeclub.org
Weingarten on Our Town continued
Better late than never, I suppose...
Tuesday, October 27, 2009; 12:00 PM
Chatological Humor (UPDATED 11.10.09)
aka Tuesdays With Moron
Gene Weingarten
Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, October 27, 2009; 12:00 PM
Our To, WN: So have you had any more time to think about the "Our Town" in the Washington Post Magazine, especially with the "reportage graphique" explanation of 18 Oct.?
Am I wrong to be sticking to my initial assessment of "blech." It seems to be trying to hard to be artsy for the sake of being artsy, which is fine and has a place, but I don't think it's in the Washington Post Magazine.
Also, is it churlish of me to note that the National Zoo does not have any llamas at the Kids' Farm (25 Oct. Our Town)? Those guys are alpacas.
Gene Weingarten: Liz, can we link to the mentioned 'toon, which contains, um, me. Michael Cavna was playfully publicly answering my critique from the last chat.
I'm willing to wait n' see. My problem with this feature is not arts-fartsiness; I think it's a good idea to send a cartoonist to try to record a moment in time in an interesting place, coupled with whimsical commentary. I think this is ambitious, and I applaud ambition.
My problem, so far, is that I think we've proven that not all places offer fodder for riveting observational humor. This is hard; the threshold needs to be high. Let's give it a chance. This past Sunday I liked the speechless speech balloons.
washingtonpost.com: Our Town: Oct. 18 | Oct. 25
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Fairfax, VA: I find "Our Town" intellectually stimulating. It's like "Where's Waldo" for literate people.
Gene Weingarten: Noted!
Monday, November 09, 2009
Comics historian Ron Evry featured in Post
See "A new voice for the humorists buried deep in the newspaper bin," By John Kelly, Washington Post November 9, 2009
That Toles, he's no Herblock
The Buffalo News pays Tom Toles a backwards compliment in this review - How Herblock ruled Washington with a pen, By Mike Vogel, NEWS BOOK REVIEWER, November 08, 2009,
John Kovaleski, FOCDC*, interviewed
Nickel, Scott. 2009.
20 Questions with John Kovaleski.
A Nickel's Worth blog Sunday, November 8, 2009
*Friend Of ComicsDC. I'm thinking about having badges made.
20 Questions with John Kovaleski.
A Nickel's Worth blog Sunday, November 8, 2009
*Friend Of ComicsDC. I'm thinking about having badges made.
Best Comics Store: Big Planet Comics
Best Comics Store: Big Planet Comics sayeth Rudi Greenberg in last Friday's Express November 6, 2009.
That's four (4!) stores for your browsing pleasure.
BIG PLANET COMICS
4908 Fairmont Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-654-6856
BIG PLANET COMICS
3145 Dumbarton St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-342-1961
BIG PLANET COMICS
426 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-9412
BIG PLANET COMICS
7315 Baltimore Ave.
College Park, MD 20740
301-699-0498
That's four (4!) stores for your browsing pleasure.
BIG PLANET COMICS
4908 Fairmont Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-654-6856
BIG PLANET COMICS
3145 Dumbarton St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-342-1961
BIG PLANET COMICS
426 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-9412
BIG PLANET COMICS
7315 Baltimore Ave.
College Park, MD 20740
301-699-0498
Comic Riffs on Tank McNamara includes short interview
REDSKINS: Ex-'Sports Jerk' Dan Snyder takes a satiric beating -- again
By Michael CavnaWashington Post Comic Riffs blog November 8, 2009
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2009/11/redskins_dan_snyder_tank_mcnam.html#comments
Comic Riffs on Shel Dorf
Remembering Comic-Con co-founder Shel Dorf
By Michael CavnaWashington Post Comic Riffs blog November 7, 2009;
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2009/11/dorf.html#comments
Quick Reviews for Comics Due 11-11-09
QUICK REVIEWS FOR COMICS DUE 11-11-09
By John Judy
ABSOLUTE JUSTICE HC by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Doug Braithwaite. Collecting the 12-issue series in which the JLA fights bad guys and everyone looks like people on TV from the seventies. Hear your coffee table groan from the strain!
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #611 by Joe Kelly and Eric Canete. Guest-starring Deadpool and Lady Stilt-Man. Now just calm down, fan-boys…
BATMAN AND ROBIN #6 by Grant Morrison and Philip Tan. It's the big finish for the Red Hood and Scarlet! Recommended!
BATMAN DOC SAVAGE SPECIAL #1 by Brian Azzarello and Phil Noto. The Man of Bronze and the Dark Knight mix it up good and pulpy! Gotta look!
CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD: LAST BATTLE #2 of 6 by Garth Ennis and Oscar Jimenez. So should Danny the Anti-Christ be worried when his best friend Jay the Second Coming starts getting his wits back about him? And what about Jimmy the talking rabbit? Not for kids.
COMIC BOOK COMICS #4 by Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey. The Evil Twin boys are back with their comic about comics! This issue features stories about the rise of Marvel Comics, Robert Crumb and Tin-Tin! More fascinating than a lot of imaginary stories being published today! Highly recommended!
DAREDEVIL #502 by Andy Diggle and Roberto De La Torre. When dealing with depression and grief some people turn to faith, others to appropriate medication. Still others take over the leadership of an international guild of ninja assassins. And this is why Daredevil is way cooler than any of us will ever be. Recommended.
DARK X-MEN #1 of 5 by Paul Cornell and Leonard Kirk. Admit it, you've always wondered what a team of the most depraved second-string mutants working for a government-backed psychopath would be like! Okay, fine, it's just me then. This is by the guys who did CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI13 so it is awesome. Recommended.
GHOUL #1 by Steve Niles and Bernie Wrightson. When things get too weird for the LA cops they gotta call in… The Ghoul. From two of comics' heaviest hitters! Recommended!
HOT POTATOE HC written and drawn by Marc Bell. No, it's not a Dan Quayle bio-comic, it's a decade's worth of indy-man Bell's wildest works. This one's all over the map so you're bound to find something to love and (if you're really lucky) something to hate.
INSOMNIA CAFÉ HC written and drawn by M.K. Perker. A disgraced rare book expert seeks redemption in the only thing he knows. Neat stuff. Preview pages available on the Dark Horse website.
LUNA PARK HC by Kevin Baker and Danijel Zezalj. A former Russian soldier turned junkie leg-breaker for the Brooklyn mob and his hooker girlfriend try to find a way out. Your noir is served. Recommended.
PUNISHERMAX #1 by Jason Aaron and Steve Dillon. An "explicit" series setting up a battle royale between the Punisher and the man who would be Kingpin! Recommended. Not for kids.
STRANGE #1 of 4 by Mark Waid and Emma Rios. A peek into what Doctor Strange is up to since losing the title of Sorcerer Supreme to Brother fricking Voodoo. I mean seriously, how much must that suck? Is there enough Ny-Quil in the universe to make that pain go away? Anyway, Mark Waid is writing it so count on lots of Inside Geekball references and awesomeness. Recommended.
STRANGE SUSPENSE: STEVE DITKO ARCHIVES, VOL. 1 HC edited by Blake Bell. The complete two-year run of all Ditko's pre-code horror comics from the earliest days of his career. You must have this.
SUPERGOD #1 of 5 by Warren Ellis and Garrie Gastony. Warren Ellis does terrible things to people in capes and everyone else. Again. A must for blasphemers. Recommended.
SUPERMEN: FIRST WAVE OF HEROES (1939-1941) GN edited by Greg Sadowski. A look back at the first batch of characters trying to cash in on the phenomenal success of Superman. Many of these have not been reprinted since DC sued them out of existence back in the day. A true gem for golden-age buffs.
UNWRITTEN #7 by Mike Carey and Peter Gross. The mysteries keep unfolding as Tom Taylor makes his way to Donostia Prison. You can tell the creators are having a ball with this. Highly recommended.
WALKING DEAD #67 by Robert Kirkman and Charles Adlard. Rick and Carl have some father-son time and Eugene starts talking. Not for kids, always recommended.
Also out this week: Orange and Indigo Lantern rings!
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Local webcomicker Julian Lytle's strip
Julian Lytle writes in...
I live in Capitol Heights, MD in PG county. I've lived in the Washington DC area my entire life. I have been making my webcomic for about 7 months. It's here: http://ants.julianlytle.com/.
I'm working on this year's special 3rd issue of the International Journal of Comic Art so I'm behind on things, but check out his strip and let him know what you think.
I'm working on this year's special 3rd issue of the International Journal of Comic Art so I'm behind on things, but check out his strip and let him know what you think.
Friday, November 06, 2009
Nov 21: Virginia Comic Con in Richmond
See Inside the Virginia Comic-Con, Scoop November 6 2009 for details and links.
Richmond cartoonist Ullman hangs with Crumb
Post's review of motion-capture animation Disney's Christmas Carol
Disney's A Christmas Carol: Too much spirit, too little heart
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
SPX panel transcribed
SPX '09 | The Critics Roundtable, transcribed
November 5, 2009 - 12:30 PM by Sean T. Collins
November 5, 2009 - 12:30 PM by Sean T. Collins
Nov 25: Disney's Mulan at Imagination Stage in Bethesda
Disney's Mulan
Music and Lyrics by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel, Stephen Schwartz, Jeanine Tesori and Alexa Junge
Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music and Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle
Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by
Patricia Cotter
Based on the 1998 Disney film Mulan
and the Story "Fa Mulan" by Robert D. San Souci
Directed by Janet Stanford
SHOWS:
November 25 - January 10, 2010
Saturday & Sunday at 1:30 & 4:00
Saturday at 11:00 - Nov 28, Dec 19 & 26 and
Jan 2 & 9
Many Thanksgiving Weekend &
Christmas/New Years week shows!
For Tickets please call 301-280-1660
In the Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family Theatre at Imagination Stage
Music and Lyrics by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel, Stephen Schwartz, Jeanine Tesori and Alexa Junge
Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music and Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle
Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by
Patricia Cotter
Based on the 1998 Disney film Mulan
and the Story "Fa Mulan" by Robert D. San Souci
Directed by Janet Stanford
SHOWS:
November 25 - January 10, 2010
Saturday & Sunday at 1:30 & 4:00
Saturday at 11:00 - Nov 28, Dec 19 & 26 and
Jan 2 & 9
Many Thanksgiving Weekend &
Christmas/New Years week shows!
For Tickets please call 301-280-1660
In the Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family Theatre at Imagination Stage
A Beeler cartoon that relies on color
Nate Beeler's told me a couple of times that he prefers to do his cartoons in black and white, so I was a little surprised to see the November 4 2009 cartoon which would be nonsensical without color.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Nov 14-22: The rest of the Tezuka fest
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Nov 13: Fred Schodt at Freer Gallery
Introducing Astro Boy (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)
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Library of Congress serials chief mentions comic books
The 3-minute interview: Mark Sweeney
Washington Examiner Staff Writer
November 1, 2009
“I'm responsible for a division of about 50 people who work with the library's newspaper collection, our current periodicals, government publications and the library's comic book collection.”
The world is changing…
Examiner columnist on Danish Islamic Cartoons
Diana West: To remain free, we are also Danes
By: Diana West
Washington Examiner Columnist
November 1, 2009
Nov 12: Haynes Johnson on Herblock at Politics and Prose
Haynes Johnson - Herblock
7 p.m. Johnson, who worked with Herblock at The Washington Post, will launch a new anthology celebrating Block's life and career. The Post's editorial cartoonist was a protean figure whose career spanned thirteen American Presidents. His cartoons mocked Senator McCarthy and Richard Nixon, and continued on into the 1980s to take on President Reagan. Block made no pretense of objectivity; he was a good liberal with a love of the political game. In 1984 Herblock was incredibly generous to a tiny new bookstore at 5010 Connecticut Avenue, appearing twice to sign his book.
7 p.m. Johnson, who worked with Herblock at The Washington Post, will launch a new anthology celebrating Block's life and career. The Post's editorial cartoonist was a protean figure whose career spanned thirteen American Presidents. His cartoons mocked Senator McCarthy and Richard Nixon, and continued on into the 1980s to take on President Reagan. Block made no pretense of objectivity; he was a good liberal with a love of the political game. In 1984 Herblock was incredibly generous to a tiny new bookstore at 5010 Connecticut Avenue, appearing twice to sign his book.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
OT: Nick Thorkelson, friend of CDC, playing music in Boston
Nick Thorkelson's reviewed exhibits for me for IJOCA and done the cover of the Interplanetary Journal of Comic Art (buy it on the right) and now he's showing us he's got musical talent too.
Subject: Music on the Fly, Coming Nov. 14--FREE!
Subject: Music on the Fly, Coming Nov. 14--FREE!
Dear friends:
I wanted to let you know that I will have pieces in both of the programs described below. I will play and sing a song I wrote called "Grave Robbery," accompanied by a series of images in a sort of pseudo animation style, as part of the "EP7: Music On the Fly" program November 14. And I have written a short play, "Lionel Banished," which will be performed at the "Carny Knowledge" program being performed January 28 to February 6. Hope to see all or many of you at each or both.
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This is one image/stanza from "Grave Robbery," a song inspired by the Jerry Cruncher character in Charles Dickens' "Tale of Two Cities":
Nick Thorkelson
Graphic Design & Cartoons
15 Channel Center Street, #601
Boston, MA 02210
617-417-5403
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Nov 18: Waltz with Bashir at Arlington's Shirlington Library
Film: "Waltz with Bashir/Vals Im Bashir" [2008]
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7pm
Shirlington Branch Library
The "World Cinema Spotlight" series at Shirlington presents "Waltz with Bashir/Vals Im Bashir" [2008]. Rated R, 90 minutes. Directed by Ari Folman and featuring Ron Ben-Yishai, Ronny Dayag and Ari Folman. An animated documentary nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, "Waltz with Bashir" tells the story of an Israeli film director who interviews fellow veterans of the 1982 invasion of Lebanon to reconstruct his own memories of that conflict.
Nov 30: Politics and Prose graphic novel meeting time change
The group had to move the meeting time, so the new one is the 30th of November, the Monday after Thanksgiving, at 7:30pm, discussing Ware's Jimmy Corrigan.
Harry Katz on Herblock on KPBS
To read the transcript with Harry Katz, former prints curator at the Library of Congress on Herblock, click through "Herblock Was One Of Most Influential Political Cartoonists In U.S. History," By Maureen Cavanaugh, Hank Crook, KPBS These Days | Monday, November 2, 2009, or click here to listen to the audio.
Post on Doonesbury on Twitter
'Doonesbury' on Twitter: A sweet tweet
Howard Kurtz
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, November 2, 2009
Nov 3: Herblock curator tour at Noon
Join the curators of the new Herblock exhibit at the Library of Congress’ Jefferson building at noon for a tour of the exhibit and a look at ‘Herblock in World War II.’
Monday, November 02, 2009
U of MD's Diamondback's streak of successful cartoonists
See "Diamondback doodlers: Several ’90s cartoonists went big-time with their drawings," By Kristi Tousignant, University of Maryland's Diamondback November 2, 2009. Featured are Frank Cho, Jeff Kinney, and Aaron McGruder. Corey Thomas, who does Watch Your Head, came out of Howard University.
Library of Congress Accepting Swann Fellowship Applications
Library of Congress
101 Independence Avenue SE
Washington DC 20540
November 2, 2009
Public contact: Martha Kennedy (202) 707-9115, mkenn@loc.gov
Swann Foundation Accepting Fellowship Applications
Foundation Supports Research in the Humorous Arts of Caricature and Cartoon
The Caroline and Erwin Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon, administered by the Library of Congress, is accepting applications for its graduate fellowship for the 2010-2011 academic year. Applications are due by close of business on Friday, Feb. 15, 2010, and notification will occur in the spring.
The Swann Foundation seeks to award one fellowship annually (with a stipend of up to $15,000) to assist in continuing scholarly research and writing projects in the field of caricature and cartoon. Depending on the number and quality of proposals, the advisory board may elect to make multiple, smaller awards.
A fellow is required to be in residence in Washington, D.C., for a minimum of two weeks, use the Library's extensive collections and deliver a public lecture at the Library on his or her work. Each fellow must also provide a copy of his or her dissertation, thesis or postgraduate publication upon completion, for the Swann Foundation Fund files.
Guidelines and application forms are available through the Swann Foundation's website www.loc.gov/rr/print/swann/swann-fellow.html, by e-mailing swann@loc.gov or by calling Martha Kennedy in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library at (202) 707-9115.
To be eligible, an applicant must be a resident of the United States and a candidate for a master's or doctoral degree at a university based in the United States, Canada or Mexico. The applicant must be working toward completion of a dissertation or thesis for that degree or be engaged in postgraduate research within three years of receiving an M.A. or a Ph.D. Individuals who are not U.S. residents but who otherwise meet these academic qualifications may also apply and be considered for a fellowship, contingent upon their visa eligibility.
The applicant's research must be in the field of caricature and cartoon. There are no restrictions on the place or time period covered. To encourage research in a variety of academic disciplines, any university department may oversee a project proposed for the fellowship, provided the subject pertains to caricature or cartoon art.
Requirements for the fellowship applications include a statement of qualifications, a one-page abstract of the proposed project, a project description that specifies research needs and a budget, two letters of reference and official transcripts.
The Swann Foundation Fellowship in Caricature and Cartoon is one of a small number of scholarly fellowships that provide direct support for continuing graduate research in the field. It has supported groundbreaking research on caricature and cartoon that focuses on a variety of subjects and topics such as the Cold War; representations of race, class conflict and disease; and the early origins of caricature and political satire, and the cultural and social forces that have influenced the development of prominent cartoonists' work. For a list of research projects, visit www.loc.gov/rr/rint/swann/swann-fellowslist.html.
The Caroline and Erwin Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon is overseen by an advisory board composed of scholars, collectors, cartoonists and Library of Congress staff members. The foundation's activities support the study, interpretation, preservation and appreciation of original works of humorous and satiric art by graphic artists from around the world. New York advertising executive Erwin Swann (1906-1973) established the Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon in 1967.
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KAL Creates 2010 Wall Calendar for The Economist
Kal writes in:
I am delighted to announce the publication of The Economist's first ever fully illustrated wall calendar. Here's how The Economist describes the 2010 "Illustrated Look at the Year Ahead":
Kevin "Kal" Kallaugher, The Economist's editorial cartoonist since 1978, takes you on an entertaining journey through the world's most celebrated (and occasionally obscure) global events, milestones and holidays.
Each of the 12 monthly spreads provides a visual feast of original, hand-drawn artwork that brings to life the events of the current month and combines them into a hilarious interconnected story.
Each of the 12 monthly spreads provides a visual feast of original, hand-drawn artwork that brings to life the events of the current month and combines them into a hilarious interconnected story.
You can view the cover artwork with the attached image...or visit www.Kaltoons.com for more pictures and information on how to order the calendar at my online bookstore.
Best
Kal
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Post to colorize Doonesbury
Comic Riffs is reporting that the newly re-enlarged Doonesbury will also be appearing in dramatic color.
Big Planet Comics owner Greg Bennett may be coming to a town near you
Greg's about to go on tour with his band, The Jet Age. Their two-and-a-half week tour will take them through the midwest and the west.
Quick Reviews for Comics Due 11-04-09
QUICK REVIEWS FOR COMICS 11-04-09
By John Judy
AGE OF BRONZE #29 written and drawn by Eric Shanower. No promotional blurb could top the original: "Special Music Issue. Achilles headlines with a song about cosmic sex as Cressida has her heart ripped out." Not for kids. Recommended.
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #609 by Marc Guggenheim, Marco Checchetto and Luke Ross. Spidey fights the dinosaur dude. No, the other one. "Raptor."
ASTONISHING X-MEN #32 by Warren Ellis and Phil Jimenez. Sentinels! Zombie Sentinels! Brood! Oh, Ellis!
BATMAN: THE WIDENING GYRE #3 of 6 by Kevin Smith and Walter Flanagan. "Guest-starring Aquaman!" No fair making it irresistible, DC!
BLACK WIDOW: DEADLY ORIGIN #1 of 4 by Paul Cornell, Tom Raney and John Paul Leon. What it sounds like, but Cornell is so darn clever he'll find a way to make it work!
THE BOYS #36 by Garth Ennis and John Darick Robertson. The Awesome Origin of "Mother's Milk" at the conclusion of which you will please stop screaming. Please. Recommended. Not for kids.
BOYS: HEROGASM #6 of 6 by Garth Ennis and John McCrea. At last, the devastating climax! (Hides head in shame…) Not for kids.
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #30 by Jane Espenson and Georges Jeanty. I'm starting to think the goal of these stories is to get the number of Slayers on Earth back down to one. Recommended anyway because it's Jane Espenson and she writes real good.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: REBORN #4 of 6 by Ed Brubaker and Bryan Hitch. Doctor Doom and the Red Skull have made a pact, so maybe this whole "reborn" thing is a tad premature… Gotta look!
CRIMINAL DELUXE EDITION HC by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. Collecting books 1-3 and a bunch of extras. Why wait for Christmas? Get it now! Highly recommended.
DEATHLOK #1 of 7 by Charlie Huston and Lan Medina. Marvel's classic killer cyborg gets the Moon Knight treatment: A full reboot with lots of violence! Hey, it's Deathlok. Not like we were ever gonna see him on "Super Hero Squad." But wouldn't it be great if we did?
ESCAPISTS SC by Brian K. Vaughan, Michael Chabon and Various Really Good Artists. Inspired by "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay" and the comic book capital of the world, Cleveland Ohio! Recommended.
IMMORTAL WEAPONS #4 of 5 by Duane Swierczynski and Khari Evans. Tiger's Beautiful Daughter. Don't let the name fool you! Her kung-fu is tough! Recommended.
MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ #1 of 8 by Eric Shanower and Skottie Young. Picking up where they left off with WONDERFUL WORLD OF OZ, Shanower and Young take on L. Frank Baum's next epic. Forget the movie! Read the comic! (Always good advice.)
SECRET SIX #15 by John Ostrander and J. Calafiore. Guest-writer John Ostrander returns to Deadshot and Deadshot returns to killing lots and lots of people! OK, technically you need to leave something before you return to it, but you get the idea.
STRANGE TALES #3 of 3 by Various Creators. Indy artists and writers take a crack at their favorite Marvel icons with interesting results. Verrry interrresting….
STUMPTOWN #1 by Greg Rucka and Matthew Southworth. When a private dick with a gambling problem finds herself on the hook for big money to a casino the best way out is probably to do the casino owner a favor. Because that always ends well. Highly "Rucka-mended!"
SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #9 of 12 by James Robinson, Greg Rucka and Pete Woods. Jemm, Son of Saturn wants a word with the New Kryptonians! No, seriously…
TORCH #3 of 8 by Mike Carey, Alex Ross and Patrick Berkenkotter. Darn! The original Human Torch is back but he's a mind-controlled bad guy now! Sure hope that doesn't last!
X-MEN ORIGINS: ICEMAN ONE-SHOT by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Phil Noto. What it sounds like but Aguirre-Sacasa's so darn clever he'll find a way to make it work!
X-MEN VS. AGENTS OF ATLAS #2 of 2 by Jeff Parker and Carlo Pagulayan. Just go with it….
YELLOW LANTERN PROMOTIONAL RINGS by DC Comics and the Sinestro Corps! Powered by Fear and Evil so turn on FoxNews and let 'er rip!
Nov 2: Lethem at Folger tomorrow
Comics-friendly author Jonathan Lethem will be in town, reading from his new book this fall.
Nov. 2: Lethem is at Folger Elizabethan Theatre, at 7:30, $15.
Nov. 2: Lethem is at Folger Elizabethan Theatre, at 7:30, $15.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Zombie graphic novel chat on Post site yesterday
Zombies: Doomsday Attack - Max Brooks, Author and Screenwriter
Washington Post Friday, October 30, 2009; 11:00 AM
Washington Post Friday, October 30, 2009; 11:00 AM
Nevin Martell at Big Planet Comics, a brief report
A couple of nights ago, Nevin Martell read from his new book, Looking for Calvin and Hobbes at Big Planet Comics. I've reviewed the book already, but Nevin's illustrated lecture for "the love child I've been working on for the past two years" as he put it, is worth seeing, because he "uncovered a lot of art that no one's ever seen before."
Much of that was Watterson's early high school and college cartoons, and his stint as a professional political cartoonist, but Nevin also showed us what Watterson's most recent public art has been. He's done these projected illustrations for a friend's Spanish Day, a Flamenco guitar rock opera.
Much of that was Watterson's early high school and college cartoons, and his stint as a professional political cartoonist, but Nevin also showed us what Watterson's most recent public art has been. He's done these projected illustrations for a friend's Spanish Day, a Flamenco guitar rock opera.
Wash Post Style Invitational contest to combine two comic strips results
None of them did much for me, even though one of my neighbors is a winner, but see
The Style Invitational
Washington Post October 31 2009
Report from Week 837
in which we asked you to combine two comic strips and tell about the result:
The Style Invitational
Washington Post October 31 2009
Report from Week 837
in which we asked you to combine two comic strips and tell about the result:
Two NY students win Herblock-related cartoon contest
See "A winning combination: Two local students win national editorial cartoon contest,"
By SHARON GLEASON, NeXt Editor, Buffalo News October 29, 2009.
By SHARON GLEASON, NeXt Editor, Buffalo News October 29, 2009.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Pop culture professor Ray Browne dies
"Ray Browne, 87; Professor saw the potential in studying pop culture," By T. Rees Shapiro
Washington Post Staff Writer, Thursday, October 29, 2009.
I never met him, but obviously I agree with his life's work. By the way, the current New Yorker, November 2, 2009, is this year's thin cartoon issue - it doesn't even say it on the spine - and it's got work by Chris Ware in it. Speaking of pop culture sneaking into high brow worlds...
Washington Post Staff Writer, Thursday, October 29, 2009.
I never met him, but obviously I agree with his life's work. By the way, the current New Yorker, November 2, 2009, is this year's thin cartoon issue - it doesn't even say it on the spine - and it's got work by Chris Ware in it. Speaking of pop culture sneaking into high brow worlds...
Maira Kalman visits the Capitol
...and discovers that law making can be a messy thing - E Pluribus Unum, New York Times' And The Pursuit of Happiness blog (October 29 2009)
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Nov 6: Photographs Redefining the American Superhero
Another one from Michael O'Connell...
Contact: Brooke Seidelmann
1632 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
p: 202.483.8600
brooke@smithfarm.com
www.smithfarm.com/gallery
Redefining the American Superhero
Washington, DC - Opening Reception: Friday, November 6, 6:00-8:00PM. The Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery located at 1632 U Street, NW celebrates the opening of The Real Story of the Superheroes, featuring photographs by Dulce Pinzón.
This exhibition introduces the Latino immigrant in New York in a satirical documentary style featuring ordinary men and women in their work environment donning superhero garb. In doing so, Pinzón raises questions of both our definition of American heroism and the ignorance of and indifference to the workforce that fuels our ever-consuming economy. The exhibition runs November 4 - 28.
Above: Spiderman. Bernabe Mendez from the State of Guerrero works as a professional window cleaner. He sends $500 home each month.
High resolution photos are available upon request.
Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Friday 11:00AM-5:00PM, Saturday 11:00AM-3:00PM and by appointment. Additional details are available at www.smithfarm.com/gallery.
This exhibition is a part of FOTOWEEK DC and sponsored in part by the Mexican Cultural Institute.
About the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery at Smith Farm Center:
The Gallery is a mission of Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts, a Washington, DC nonprofit organization grounded in the profound belief that each person has tremendous innate abilities to heal in the face of life's challenges, Smith Farm's mission is to develop and promote proven healing practices that explore physical, emotional, and mental resources that lead to life-affirming changes. Programs and exhibitions in the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery celebrate and stimulate the dynamic creative resources that contribute to health and wellness in each of us.
Garfield Teams Up With Attorney General, Virginia Schools to Teach Online Safety
Thanks to Michael O'Connell for the tip...
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
Office of the Attorney General
Richmond, VA 23219
William C. Mims
900 East Main St.
Attorney General
Richmond, VA 23219
804-786-2071
For Immediate Release
Contact: David Clementson
http://www.vaag.com/
804-692-0552
dclementson@oag.state.va.us
Garfield Teams Up With Attorney General, Virginia Schools to Teach Online Safety
RICHMOND – The Commonwealth of Virginia is hoping that a grouchy, opinionated, lasagna-loving cat can help teach children about Internet safety.
At the 15th annual Virginia Educational Technology Conference today, Attorney General Bill Mims and the creator of Garfield, Jim Davis, unveiled an interactive program to teach children about Internet safety, which the Virginia Department of Education is offering to schools statewide.
The Department of Education worked with the Garfield Foundation to draft the script and comprehensive curriculum. The Attorney General's Office provided guidance and funding. Paws Inc. Studios and Hollywood talent provided the animation, voices and production, including legendary film and television voice Frank Welker as Garfield.
"What better than a grouchy, opinionated, lasagna-loving cartoon cat to entertain kids while teaching them how to stay safe on the
Internet?" Attorney General Mims said. "Our Office has partnered with the Department of Education for years through the Youth Internet Safety Task Force and other various initiatives. We thank Jim Davis and his entertainment team for doing this so we can continue to reach students, parents and teachers while having fun."
The first installment of the program, entitled "Online Safety and You," goes live today with interactive lessons, episodes, games,
quizzes and teaching materials. The first lesson is about "cyberbullying." It is offered free to everyone through InfiniteLearningLab.org.
"You wouldn't believe the number of moms, dads and teachers who've told me that Garfield was the reason their child started reading, and – gasp! – learning," Jim Davis said. "Professor Garfield can teach students about Internet safety, tickling their brain and their funnybone."
Two years ago Virginia became the first state in the nation to mandate that all public schools teach Internet safety. The new Professor Garfield program is not mandatory for schools, but rather a recommended addition to the teaching arsenal.
"Professor Garfield is an exciting addition to the Commonwealth's nationally-recognized Internet safety team," said Patricia Wright,
Superintendent of Public Instruction for the Virginia Department of Education. "On behalf of Virginia's public schools, I thank Jim Davis for his generosity and commitment to the children of Virginia."
Today the Garfield comic strip is in almost every newspaper in the world. More than 2,400 newspapers now carry Garfield and an estimated 200 million people read the strip every day. The strip is the most widely syndicated comic strip in the world.
The Professor Garfield Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational collaboration between Paws, Inc., the global headquarters
for Garfield the Cat, and Ball State University's teacher training and digital education.
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
Office of the Attorney General
Richmond, VA 23219
William C. Mims
900 East Main St.
Attorney General
Richmond, VA 23219
804-786-2071
For Immediate Release
Contact: David Clementson
http://www.vaag.com/
804-692-0552
dclementson@oag.state.va.us
Garfield Teams Up With Attorney General, Virginia Schools to Teach Online Safety
RICHMOND – The Commonwealth of Virginia is hoping that a grouchy, opinionated, lasagna-loving cat can help teach children about Internet safety.
At the 15th annual Virginia Educational Technology Conference today, Attorney General Bill Mims and the creator of Garfield, Jim Davis, unveiled an interactive program to teach children about Internet safety, which the Virginia Department of Education is offering to schools statewide.
The Department of Education worked with the Garfield Foundation to draft the script and comprehensive curriculum. The Attorney General's Office provided guidance and funding. Paws Inc. Studios and Hollywood talent provided the animation, voices and production, including legendary film and television voice Frank Welker as Garfield.
"What better than a grouchy, opinionated, lasagna-loving cartoon cat to entertain kids while teaching them how to stay safe on the
Internet?" Attorney General Mims said. "Our Office has partnered with the Department of Education for years through the Youth Internet Safety Task Force and other various initiatives. We thank Jim Davis and his entertainment team for doing this so we can continue to reach students, parents and teachers while having fun."
The first installment of the program, entitled "Online Safety and You," goes live today with interactive lessons, episodes, games,
quizzes and teaching materials. The first lesson is about "cyberbullying." It is offered free to everyone through InfiniteLearningLab.org.
"You wouldn't believe the number of moms, dads and teachers who've told me that Garfield was the reason their child started reading, and – gasp! – learning," Jim Davis said. "Professor Garfield can teach students about Internet safety, tickling their brain and their funnybone."
Two years ago Virginia became the first state in the nation to mandate that all public schools teach Internet safety. The new Professor Garfield program is not mandatory for schools, but rather a recommended addition to the teaching arsenal.
"Professor Garfield is an exciting addition to the Commonwealth's nationally-recognized Internet safety team," said Patricia Wright,
Superintendent of Public Instruction for the Virginia Department of Education. "On behalf of Virginia's public schools, I thank Jim Davis for his generosity and commitment to the children of Virginia."
Today the Garfield comic strip is in almost every newspaper in the world. More than 2,400 newspapers now carry Garfield and an estimated 200 million people read the strip every day. The strip is the most widely syndicated comic strip in the world.
The Professor Garfield Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational collaboration between Paws, Inc., the global headquarters
for Garfield the Cat, and Ball State University's teacher training and digital education.
Oct 31: Beyond Comics sale along with Blair Witch signing
Blackbeard Legend of the Pyrate King Autograph Event
Featuring
Eduardo Sanchez, Writer and Director, The Blair Witch Project
Saturday October 31st 1:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m.
HUGE SALE !!! NEW COMICS $1 Each
Certain Restrictions May Apply
Featuring
Eduardo Sanchez, Writer and Director, The Blair Witch Project
Saturday October 31st 1:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m.
HUGE SALE !!! NEW COMICS $1 Each
Certain Restrictions May Apply
OVER 7,000 25 cent COMICS
Trade Paperback & Manga Clearance Books from $3 each
Catching up with comics in the Post
Comic Riffs looks at a couple of dunderheaded decisions in the Style section –
Doonesbury shrunk by almost an inch in the latest redesign, but it’s back at a bit larger now:
The Post's 'Doonesbury' shrinkage: winning the Battle of Inch-On
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 28, 2009
and Frazz, which has been exiled to appearing sometimes on the Kid’s page is missing this week because of a Halloween story which has a naked kid in a tree - god, you just can’t make this stuff up. The kids flip past, in today’s paper “TV report on breast self-exam bares all” and “The Dark Side of Peter Pan” book review to get to the Kid’s page, and they’re then protected from cartoon nudity. Anyway, here’s the story with the rationalization “There was no way this could run in KidsPost so we decided to hold it out for a week.”:
Calling all comics readers: To save 'Frazz,' what strip should we send to KidsPost?
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 29, 2009
In yesterday’s Style section (not the trend here), there’s a TV report on how inappropriate Family Guy is, at least as far as Microsoft is concerned:
By Lisa de Moraes
Washington Post Wednesday, October 28, 2009
and a review of a play with an imaginary superhero friend:
By Celia Wren
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Tonight - "Looking for Calvin and Hobbes" Reading and Signing
Nevin Martell says
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Subject: *TONIGHT* "Looking For Calvin and Hobbes" Book Release Party *TONIGHT*
Just wanted to remind everyone that tonight is the book release party for "Looking for Calvin and Hobbes" at Big Planet Comics in Bethesda from 7-9. There will be a reading, a presentation of early, unseen Watterson art, a Q&A session and a book signing. Hope to see you there!
My best,
Nevin
Link for info on Big Planet Comics:
http://www.facebook.com/l/85efb;www.bigplanetcomics.com/
I'm planning on being there. - Mike
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Subject: *TONIGHT* "Looking For Calvin and Hobbes" Book Release Party *TONIGHT*
Just wanted to remind everyone that tonight is the book release party for "Looking for Calvin and Hobbes" at Big Planet Comics in Bethesda from 7-9. There will be a reading, a presentation of early, unseen Watterson art, a Q&A session and a book signing. Hope to see you there!
My best,
Nevin
Link for info on Big Planet Comics:
http://www.facebook.com/l/85efb;www.bigplanetcomics.com/
I'm planning on being there. - Mike
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Baltimore - Halloween party at Atomic Books
DC Comic Books Examiner, Mark Ruffin Mark Ruffin, a freelance writer and story editor, recalls a first read of Peter Parker, the Amazing Spider-Man #8 and a collection of comic books from that point. Following honorable service in the military, he has contributed and edited articles on subjects political, sports car related, and of murder mystery dinner games. Grouped with his enthusiasm for culinary arts and sports, he enjoys discussions on the various perspectives of the comics medium. Contact Mark here. | |
NPR's Weldon on Brave and the Bold cartoon
(Batman - Brooding + Obscure Characters) x NPH = A Thing That is Arguably Good
By Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog October 28, 2009
Fantom Comics new store
Masteribid writes in
I was in Pentagon City Mall last night so I stopped in to Fantom Comics. They haven't gotten on the mall map yet. They're kind of out of the way so you're not likely to just stumble across their store. They're up on the top floor near Nordstroms and the Radio Shack. For such a small space they've done well with it. The walls are all glass so they've positioned their most popular selections (comics and graphic novels for kids) where you can see them from up the hall. The inner walls are filled with graphic novels. They had several that I hadn't seen in other shops. Hidden behind the hallway viewable stuff is a small selection of back issues.
The whole place can be described as small, but well proportioned. It has a good selection despite its dimensions. They will not, however, be hosting Magic or D&D sessions.
I was in Pentagon City Mall last night so I stopped in to Fantom Comics. They haven't gotten on the mall map yet. They're kind of out of the way so you're not likely to just stumble across their store. They're up on the top floor near Nordstroms and the Radio Shack. For such a small space they've done well with it. The walls are all glass so they've positioned their most popular selections (comics and graphic novels for kids) where you can see them from up the hall. The inner walls are filled with graphic novels. They had several that I hadn't seen in other shops. Hidden behind the hallway viewable stuff is a small selection of back issues.
The whole place can be described as small, but well proportioned. It has a good selection despite its dimensions. They will not, however, be hosting Magic or D&D sessions.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Weldon on crime comics
Crime Comics Make A Comeback With 'Noir'
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Books We Like (October 27 2009)
You know, for a small city, we bloggers don't run into each other. I've never met Weldon, or Mark Ruffin, or Zadzooks... They may all be fictional. I know I'm real.
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Books We Like (October 27 2009)
You know, for a small city, we bloggers don't run into each other. I've never met Weldon, or Mark Ruffin, or Zadzooks... They may all be fictional. I know I'm real.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Arthur Szyk talk in DC for Veterans Day
Dear friends and members of The Arthur Szyk Society:
Greetings! You and your family and friends are invited to attend
Arthur Szyk: Soldier in Art
An illustrated presentation on the art and messages of Polish-Jewish artist Arthur Szyk (1894-1951)
by Irvin Ungar, Curator of The Arthur Szyk Society
Veterans Day
November 11, 2009
1:00 - 3:00pm EST
National Museum of American Jewish Military History
1811 R Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 265-6280
The Society is delighted to announce that the NMAJMH has invited Irvin to speak on the art of Arthur Szyk in honor of the Jewish War Veterans (JWV). As you may know, Szyk – a veteran of World War I – was an active member of the JWV in the United States. He created several beautiful works of art exclusively for the JWV's use, works that will be highlighted in Irvin's exciting presentation.
We hope you will invite your family and friends to enjoy this timely and inspiring event in our nation's capital. To help you spread the word, we have attached the NMAJMH's official event flyer (in both Microsoft Word and PDF format) so you can easily print or email it.
Please notify us if you are coming to Washington DC on November 11th so Irvin can plan to greet you with a warm "hello" on behalf of all of us at The Society. Hope to see you there!
Best regards,
Allison Chang
Society Coordinator
The Arthur Szyk Society
1200 Edgehill Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
Tel: 650-343-9588
Fax: 650-579-6014
allison@szyk.org
www.szyk.org
Society Coordinator
The Arthur Szyk Society
1200 Edgehill Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
Tel: 650-343-9588
Fax: 650-579-6014
allison@szyk.org
www.szyk.org
Looking for Calvin and Hobbes This Thursday at 7 PM at Big Planet Comics in Bethesda
Nevin Martell writes in,
LOOKING FOR CALVIN AND HOBBES" BOOK RELEASE PARTY
Come on down this Thursday to celebrate the release of my latest book, "Looking for Calvin and Hobbes: The Unconventional Story of Bill Watterson and His Revolutionary Comic Strip." There will be a reading, a presentation of unseen Watterson art, a Q&A and a signing. Feel free to bring friends and pass along this invite.
THE DETAILS
This Thursday, October 29th
7 PM - 9 PM
Big Planet Comics
4908 Fairmont Ave
Bethesda, MD
http://www.bigplanetcomics.com/
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LOOKING FOR CALVIN AND HOBBES" BOOK RELEASE PARTY
Come on down this Thursday to celebrate the release of my latest book, "Looking for Calvin and Hobbes: The Unconventional Story of Bill Watterson and His Revolutionary Comic Strip." There will be a reading, a presentation of unseen Watterson art, a Q&A and a signing. Feel free to bring friends and pass along this invite.
THE DETAILS
This Thursday, October 29th
7 PM - 9 PM
Big Planet Comics
4908 Fairmont Ave
Bethesda, MD
http://www.bigplanetcomics.com/
--
Blair Witch movie director at Beyond Comics UPDATED
Randy pointed out that Blair Witch Project Director Eduardo Sanchez will be at one of the Beyond Comics in Gaithersburg on Saturday October 31st from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Beyond Comics | Gaithersburg Square | 536 North Frederick Avenue | Gaithersburg | MD | 20878
2 obituaries for Addams Family music composer
Composer wrote snappy themes to 'Addams Family, 'Green Acres'
By T. Rees Shapiro
Washington Post, October 22, 2009
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/21/AR2009102103966.html
Vic Mizzy, Songwriter of ‘Addams Family’ Fame, Dies at 93
By MIKE HALE, October 21, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/21/arts/television/21mizzy.html
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Fantom Comics 'settled' at Pentagon City
Fantom Comics' belated October newsletter says they've "settled into the Pentagon City Mall" which sounds good. I still haven't visited yet - anyone made it?
Zadzooks reviews comic books again this week
Zadzooks: Comic book reviews, Marvel Zombies Return, Emily the Strange and more
Joseph Szadkowski
Washington Times October 22, 2009
Joseph Szadkowski
Washington Times October 22, 2009
Post's Astro Boy review
This was buried in the Weekend section, but at least they reviewed it - "He's caught between two worlds," By Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post Staff Writer, Friday, October 23, 2009.
AAEC's Cartoons for the Classroom features Herblock
Click here for the October 25th teacher's handout on Herblock.
Comic Riffs greets returning USO cartoonists
Playing the Palace: Hours back from Iraq, top cartoonists share tales of a USO tour
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 24, 2009
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 24, 2009
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