Weldon on summer beach reads

Beach Reads For Those Who'd Prefer Not to Acknowledge That They're At The Beach
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog May 26, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/05/26/136644123/beach-reads-for-those-whod-prefer-not-to-acknowledge-that-theyre-at-the-beach

- missed it, but Spurgeon caught it.

June 20th: International Political Cartoonists in DC

Daring to Draw: An Evening with Political Cartoonists from Around the World
Monday, June 20, 2011
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Holeman Lounge, The National Press Club
Free for Press Club Members, Non Members: $10

Free for DC Conspiracy Members and any other DC cartoonists (enter discount code DOS)

Registration Required at:  http://press.org/events/daring-draw-evening-political-cartoonists-around-world#tickets

Daring to Draw: An Evening with Political Cartoonists from Around the World

Press Club Hosts Political Cartoonists From Around the World

Political cartoonists have the unique ability to capture complex issues in a picture and a few short words. In many parts of the world, they contribute political commentary that few print or broadcast journalists would dare.

The U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is hosting a group of 20 political cartoonists from North Africa, the Middle East, and South and Central Asia. During their three weeks in the U.S., they will meet with fellow cartoonists around the country and get a taste of American culture.

We invite you to a welcoming reception hosted jointly by the U.S. Department of State and the National Press Club. The event will begin at 5 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge at the National Press Club. A brief program will begin at 6 p.m. The international cartoonists' pieces will be on display and they will be available to discuss their work and experiences.A cash bar will be available and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

This event is free to members of the National Press Club and $10 for non members.

X-Men reviews in local papers

McAvoy and Fassbender reignite 'X-Men'
By: Kelly Jane Torrance
Washington Examiner 06/03/11 p.25
http://washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/2011/06/mcavoy-and-fassbender-reignite-x-men

 

A whole other kind of Cold War superpower
By Ann Hornaday
Washington Post June 3, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/x-men-first-class,1163132/critic-review.html

 

The latest 'X-Men' makesfor a first-class action film
By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY June 3 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/reviews/2011-06-02-x-men-first-class_n.htm

 

'X-Men' take 'First Class' to first place

By Scott Bowles, USA TODAY June 5 2011

http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2011-06-05-box-office-june-6_n.htm

 

June 6: Paul Hornschemeier at Big Planet Comics and interview at Washington City Paper

Meet a Visiting Cartoonist: A Chat With Paul Hornschemeier
 by Mike Rhode on Jun. 6, 2011
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/06/06/meet-a-visiting-cartoonist-a-chat-with-paul-hornschemeier/

 

He'll be at Big Planet Bethesda tonight at 6 pm.

PR: Paul Hornschemeier signing in Bethesda

Monday, June 6, 6-8 PM

--

Joel Pollack

Big Planet Comics
Bethesda
4908 Fairmont Ave
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
301-654-6856

Richard Thompson featured in Charlotte Observer

Richard Thompson is in Charlotte, NC, at Heroes Con - here's a local interview with him -

 

Cartoonist draws peace from imagination
By Mark Washburn
Saturday, Jun. 04, 2011

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/06/04/2349613/cartoonist-draws-peace-from-imagination.html

 

 

2 comic books by local cartoonists out today

Zombies vs Cheerleaders #3 (Moonstone) has a story drawn by Bill McKay.

Frank Cho's co-written 50 Girls 50 #1 (Image) has a cover by Cho as well.

Truitt on DC Comics reboot

DC Comics unleashes a new universe of superhero titles
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY May 31 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-05-31-dc-comics-reinvents_n.htm

DC Comics ready for a risky yet relevant publishing change
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY June 1 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-06-01-dc-comics-why-the-change_n.htm

USA Today on DeviantArt and Blue Estate

DeviantArt makes artists, looks to expand
By Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY June 1 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2011-05-31-deviantart-talking-tech_n.htm

'Blue Estate' a dark, funny slice of pulp fiction
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY June 1 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-06-01-Blue-Estate-a-dark-funny-slice-of-pulp-fiction_n.htm

Richard Thompson at Heroescon in Charlotte, NC this weekend

I know because I'm driving him.

However, this will be an excellent opportunity to get Team Cul de Sac collectibles such as the 'zine Craig Fischer has put together, and get them defaced, I mean signed by Richard.

Truitt on Attuma in Fear Itself series

Attuma a 'Worthy' barbarian of the deep in 'Fear Itself'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY May 30 2011

...sounds like the Sub-Mariner and Avengers foe gets powered up because he wasn't a strong enough warlord before even though he invaded New York City...

June 1 is still new comics day (repost)

In spite of May 30th being a holiday, which usually means comic books ship a day late, Wednesday June 1 is still new comics day. However, the books will be arriving in stores that day, so plan your weekly pickup for later in the day.

UK paper profiles former UMD cartoonist Jeff Kinney

Jeff Kinney: Diarist of a Wimpy Kid; Forget Harry Potter – Kinney's books have sold more than 50 million copies and spawned a major film franchise. James Mottram meets him
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/jeff-kinney-diarist-of-a-wimpy-kid-2291050.html

PR: WashPost: Tom Toles's Cartoon Caption Contest Returns

As I received it:

The Washington Post's Tom Toles Cartoon Caption Contest returns today. To enter, check out what Tom Toles sketched and post your suggested caption in the comments section by 11:59 pm ET June 6. Toles will read through all the entries and will plan to announce the winner the next evening. The prize is a print of that cartoon, signed by Toles and including the caption suggested by the winner.

 

For the cartoon and official rules: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/tom-toles/post/tom-toless-cartoon-caption-contest-returns/2011/05/27/AG7a9zCH_blog.html  

 

Rafer Roberts on his Kirby Challenge comic

Rafer Roberts Over the last 7 days, a whole bunch of kick-ass comic creators cranked out some comics for the Small Press Commandos' KIRBY CHALLENGE. Mine went online today. So please visit the Small Press Commando site to read it, and make sure to keep checking back to read all the different comics too! KIRBY CHALLENGE: TEAM ZULU « Small Press Commandos smallpresscommandos.com Our very first Commando Challenge was a Smashing success. Our hand picked teams executed their mission in keeping with the highest traditions of our medium. We will be featuring a story a day for the entire week. First up is TEAM ZULU. RAFER "RAMBO" ROBERTS was a one man army on this mission...

4th Sequential Tart on Finder

Read this or die: Finder
By Sheena McNeil
Sequential Tart May 30, 2011
http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=1989   

Truitt on American Vampire and Fear Itself's Hulk

'American Vampire' spawns a new World War II miniseries
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY May 26 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-05-26-American-Vampire-comic-series-spawns-spinoff_n.htm

The Hulk is incredibly 'Worthy' in event series
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY May 23 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-05-23-The-Hulk-is-incredibly-Worthy-in-comics-event-series_n.htm

PR: Beyond Comics Memorial Day Sale!

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Richard Thompson wins cartooning's 'Oscar' award

Richard Thompson won the National Cartoonist Society's Reuben Award, named after legendary cartoonist Rube Goldberg, in Boston last night. Comic Riffs has the story and also points out that Gary Varvel who won the RFK Journalism Award for editorial cartooning here in DC, also won the NCS editorial cartooning division award.

And here's Richard's blogpost on winning. And here are Chris Sparks' pictures from the ceremony.

June 23: Gaiman's coming!

From: Randy T:

http://www.conventionscene.com/2011/05/23/dc-american-gods-lecture/

Colin Solan's  Convention Scene site has the details about the National Press Club event.