Thursday, October 28, 2010

More on stunningly insensitive* UMD Diamondback cartoon

The cartoon in question, with the cartoonist's explanation of said cartoon -
Editorial cartoon: Oct. 26
By Morgan Noonan
Published: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Updated: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 00:10

-the editor's rationale -
From the Editor: An answer
By Marissa Lang
Diamondback Wednesday, October 27, 2010

-the on-campus reporting of it buried in the sports news -
Notebook: Arnett switches to offensive line; DeSouza is ‘well’
Friedgen slams cartoon at presser
By Kate Yanchulis
Diamondback October 27, 2010

-The Sun on it-

Friedgen calls cartoon about DeSouza 'insensitive'
Maryland student newspaper runs drawing poking fun at offensive tackle who broke both legs after car hit him while he was riding a motor scooter
By Jeff Barker, The Baltimore Sun October 26, 2010

*that's satirical, in case you weren't sure.

Weldon on yet another Superman reboot

On 'Hipster Superman' And Other Wildly, Weirdly Successful Press Releases
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog October 27, 2010

American Vampire interview at Comic Riffs

The 'Riffs Interview: 'American Vampire's' SCOTT SNYDER on vampires, Vertigo & collaborator Stephen King
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 28, 2010.

Oct 28: Nick Galifianakis opens his exhibit in Falls Church today

Nick Galifianakis, the illustrator of Carolyn Hax's Washington Post advice column, opens his exhibit in Falls Church at ArtSpace in East Falls Church this Thursday, Oct. 28th, at 7pm.
See http://fallschurchtimes.com/24713/thursday-1028-cartoonist-nick-galifianakis-at-artspace/

Zombies turned away at Lincoln Memorial says Post

AMC's stunt to promote the Walking Dead tv show seems to have worked.

You've got your article -

The TV Column: The zombie apocalypse is upon us -- sort of
By Lisa de Moraes
Washington Post October 27, 2010; C06

-your video-

Zombies invade D.C.
Washington, D.C. was overrun by zombies on Tuesday morning as part of a promotional stunt by AMC for its new TV show, "The Walking Dead," which premieres on Halloween night. (Madeline Marshall/The Washington Post)

and your photos -

Zombies take over the morning commute
A group of zombie-clad actors descended on the streets of Washington this morning to give a scare to unsuspecting passersby and to help promote AMC's new series, "The Walking Dead."
Astrid Riecken-For The Washington Post

PR: Fantom Comics' 1st Annual Halloween Parade And Walking Dead Viewing Party

We've thought about it and thought about it, and at the end of the day we can't figure out why not to do it. So you've read it here first: YOU are invited to Fantom Comic's first annual Halloween parade at Union Station.

Come as your favorite... whatever! All costumes are welcome, the brighter and more outrageous the better.

(Just not Sarah Palin, that's sooooooo 2008.)

Halloween is on a Sunday this year, and most of the parties we're hearing about in this town are going to be on Saturday night, meaning there is a black hole sized void for things to do to celebrate Halloween the proper way - on Halloween and we're doing it right!

Comics giveaways for trick-or-treaters! And candy.

Candy! Candy! Candy! Sweet, sweet CANDY!

Plus, Halloween also brings the television premiere of The Walking Dead on AMC TV, the first comic-book-turned-mainstream(ish)-TV-series that we can remember for quite some time. Possibly ever! Join us after the parade for a group viewing of The Walking Dead.

And for those of you who can't make it to the nighttime events, we will be hosting trick-or-treating and costume judging all day long. Store hours are noon 'til the 8:30 PM parade begins. Check out our website for the full details ( http://www.fantomcomics.com/home/blog/untitledpost).

Hope to see you there!

Fantom Comics

Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202-216-9478
www.fantomcomics.com

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Oct 28: KAL on Kojo at 1 pm

Kevin 'KAL' Kallagher, Baltimore's crack editorial cartoonist, will be on the Kojo Nnamdi Show at 1 pm discussing political satire. I believe he also will be appearing at Cartoons & Cocktails tomorrow evening. I'm now thinking I really should have accepted that invitation to go....

TCJ.com on Cul de Sac

Shaenon Garrity reviews the first Cul de Sac Treasury. Spoiler warning: She likes it. She compares it to "the giant tubeworms that flourish around the hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor..."

Mark Fiore interviewed by Comics Riffs

Michael Cavna got an interview with Mark Fiore up before his talk at Georgetown University tonight. I attended the talk and enjoyed it. I'll try to post some highlights tomorrow before Fiore attends the Cartoons & Cocktails auction, where as you'd expect, if you attend you can bid on editorial cartoons. Mark's also got some DVD collections of his animation for sale, if you ask him.

Luna Brothers interview online now

Meet Two Local Cartoonists: A Chat with the Luna Brothers

Posted by Mike Rhode on Oct. 27, 2010

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2010/10/27/meet-two-local-cartoonists-a-chat-with-the-luna-brothers/

David Hagen's donations to Cartoons & Cocktails

Tomorrow night is Cartoons & Cocktails, the editorial cartoon fundraising auction. My buddy David Hagen's donated two cartoons.

Zombies in DC yesterday

Apparently zombies were shambling around the city yesterday - the
Express has a photo on page 2 of one at the Gallery Place metro stop.

The paper also has an online article about the tv series -

Zombieland: 'The Walking Dead,' Series Premiere
Written by Express contributor Stephen M. Deusner
October 27, 2010
http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2010/10/walking-dead-amc-series-premiere.php

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

UMD's Diamondback editorial cartoon offends football team

Maryland football team says scooter cartoon was in poor taste
By Eric Prisbell
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, October 26, 2010; 5:31 PM

Comic book writers at Borders

Orson Scott Card
Pathfinder

November 23, 2010 7:30 PM

Baileys Crossroads - Borders
5871 Crossroads Center Way
Baileys Crossroads, VA 22041

A powerful secret. A dangerous path. Rigg is well trained at keeping secrets. Only his father knows the truth about Rigg's strange talent for seeing the paths of people's pasts. But when his father dies, Rigg is stunned to learn just how many secrets Father had kept from him--secrets about Rigg's own past, his identity, and his destiny. And when Rigg discovers that he has the power not only to see the past, but also to change it, his future suddenly becomes anything but certain.

Brad Meltzer
The Inner Circle

January 12, 2011 7:30 PM

Baileys Crossroads - Borders
5871 Crossroads Center Way
Baileys Crossroads, VA 22041

There are stories no one knows. Hidden stories. I love those stories. And since I work in the National Archives, I find those stories for a living. So says Beecher White, a young archivist who spends his days working with the most important documents of the U.S. government.

Leo Cullum remembered at Comic Riffs

In Memoriam: New Yorker cartoonist LEO CULLUM's warm and witty legacy
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 26, 2010

Nov 9: Nick Galifianakis at National Press Club

Nick Galifianakis at National Press Club book fair from 5:30-8:30 on November 9th.

Tom Toles' blog reprinted in today's print Post

There's a small bit 'The all of a presidency' reprinted from Tom Toles blog in today's Post.

Fiore at GU article on Patch

Mark Fiore Learns to Speak Pulitzer
Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, Mark Fiore, aims to start a conversation through his work. He visits Georgetown University Oct. 27 for "Political Satire: Serious Implications for Today's Politics,"at an event open to the public.
By Katie Kindelan October 25, 2010
http://georgetown.patch.com/articles/mark-fiore-learns-to-speak-pulitzer

Oct 27: Mark Fiore, Pulitzer Prize Winning Political Cartoonist at GU

The Graduate Liberal Studies and the Master of Professional Studies in Journalism Programs

invite you to

a lecture & presentation by

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Political Cartoonist Mark Fiore

Political Satire: Serious Implications for Today's Politics

Part of the In the Spirit of Mark Twain Lecture Series

When:
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Reception at 6:00 p.m.

Lecture at 7:00 p.m.

Where:
Georgetown University Leavey Conference Center
3800 Reservoir Road, NW

Mark Fiore won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning this April, marking the first time the coveted award has been given for political cartoons that appear entirely online. With this new form of political cartoon, he is a pioneer in the contemporary display of political satire in the spirit of Mark Twain. Fiore will discuss the role of satire and the serious implications it has for today's politics.

According to the Pulitzer jury, Mark Fiore's "…biting wit, extensive research, and ability to distill complex issues set a high standard for an emerging form of commentary." Recognition of his significant leadership in this field has come from other awards as well: the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award in the category of cartoons, an Online Journalism Award from the Online News Association and the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, and two awards from the National Cartoonists Society for his work in new media.

PR: Oct 31 - Fantom Comics Announces its 1st Annual Halloween Parade

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 21, 2010

CONTACT:
Matthew Klokel
949-278-3466
matt@fantomcomics.com

Fantom Comics announces 1^st Annual Halloween Parade

Washington, DC- Retail comic book store Fantom Comics will host its first annual costumed Halloween parade on Sunday, October 31^st beginning at 8pm. The parade will begin in front of Fantom's store in the West Hall of Union Station and will finish at a nearby location where participants will gather to watch the premiere episode of The Walking Dead, AMC TV's new zombie series based on the popular comic book.

The parade is the brainchild of Fantom Comics co-owner David Bishop. "I've always felt that DC deserves a proper Halloween parade, and that any true Halloween Parade has to be on Halloween. And being an owner of DC's comic book store, combining dressing up in costume with a store event seemed like a natural fit," said Bishop, who along with his wife marched in his first NYC Halloween parade dressed as Super Friends sidekicks Zan and Jayna, The Wonder Twins. "It's going to be informal this year, marching around Columbus Circle outside Union Station. But hopefully we can continue this in future years and attract a large enough crowd to march through the streets of DC."

The event will gain further steam because AMC TV, home of hit TV shows Mad Men, Breaking Bad and Rubicon, scheduled the premiere of their new zombie holocaust series to fall on Halloween. "The Walking Dead is THE zombie story out there. It's a great comic book that's going to translate into a great TV show, and what better way to enjoy it than with a bunch of other people?" said Fantom co-owner Matthew Klokel.

Besides the thrill of parading around the city in your costume, and the camaraderie of watching the premiere of an event that is highly anticipated among comic book aficionados, Fantom Comics will also be offering prizes for creative costumes. When asked, Klokel said, "We've got some great prizes lined up. I can say the prize for best costume is going to be valued at over $150."

The parade will take place Sunday, October 31^st, at 8pm. The Walking Dead premiere starts at 10pm. Those with questions about the Halloween Parade can visit http://www.fantomcomics.com/home/blog/untitledpost, call the store directly at 202-241-6498 or find the event on Facebook by searching for Fantom Comics 1^st Annual Halloween Parade.

Fantom Comics was established in 2005 with twin goals: To offer a wide selection of comic books and graphic novels to comic book fans and to introduce this under-appreciated yet quintessentially American art form to the public at large. Fantom Comics is located in the heart of Washington, DC, just steps from the US Capitol and easily accessible by Metro's Red Line via the Union Station stop.