Carucci, John / Associated Press. 2011.
A changed 'Spider-Man' rallies behind ex-director.
Carucci, John / Associated Press. 2011.
A changed 'Spider-Man' rallies behind ex-director.
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Okay folks we are down to the wire-- we have begged, pleaded, marketed, e-mailed, called friends,. family-- but I guess I goofed up. Jamar, Rich and I were told for years that there weren't enough kids graphic novels out there-- fun, funny, something that makes kids excited to read. Was I wrong? Maybe everyone is all full up?
We just haven't done a good job of making our case. So here is the message I am sending out to everyone-- librarians, teachers, friends, etc., basically reminding folks of what we have done for others, and now we need help.
Librarians, Educators, Friends, Family, Lovers of literacy and creativity,
My name is John Gallagher, creator of the Buzzboy comics and I'm asking for your help in funding the "Comic Book Diner Project", a 3 book set of all-ages Graphic Novels, by Rich Faber, Jamar Nicholas, and me. Each book is 96 pages, full color, and full of comic stories, how-to's and drawing tutorials. Buzzboy, Roboy Red, and Leon: Protector of the Playground are the three books, and we are trying to pre-fund them through Kickstarter.Com-- all you need is an Amazon account to sign up, but we also have other ways of helping organizations buy the books, at an educational discount. Buzzboy is the world's coolest super sidekick. Roboy Red is the tale of a runaway robot. And Leon is about the world's first latch key superhero. Together they make up almost 300 pages of action fun, and fantasy for an all-ages audience.
We think that by selling these books together (and in a collector's box set), we are helping young people create the beginnings of a graphic Novel library within their own home. If you or a friend are a retailer or educator, we have a special way to order the books to get the proper discount (just e-mail me at john@sky-dog.com, and upon proof of organization, we can apply the discount)
You can see the type of fun comics we create by visiting our Comic Book Diner website (www.comicbookdiner.com), and I hope you will see in the art our dedication to young people in creating entertaining stories that are fun to read.
Just a few things about us:
I am a co-founder of Kids Love Comics, an organization helping promote all-ages comics-- we have exhibited at several conventions and book festivals over the last 8 years, including ALA, BEA, San Diego Comic-Con, ALA Book Festival, and more.
Through Sky-Dog Comics, I published More Fund, and Even More Fund, raising over $30,000 for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. Rich edited, and all three of us contributed time, art and stories.
Rich and I published "Drawing Strength" a benefit sketch book for Hurricane Katrina victims, raising $4000 in one weekend at the Baltimore Comic-Con. I also sent 1000 Buzzboy comics out to New Orleans book donation programs, all on my own dime.
Jamar is an educator and motivational speaker, encouraging inner city kids to reach high and be creative. He was handpicked by Geoffrey Canada to adapt "Fist, Stick, Knife Gun" as a graphic novel, telling the tale of Canada's ascension out of Harlem.
Rich and I have spoken at over 100 schools and libraries between us, all with a focus on promoting the magic of Comics and Reading.
We have also both taught cartooning classes at Moore College and Susquehanna University.
Jamar currently teaches cartooning at Arcadia University.
We really love creating comics for all ages, and intend to move forward no matter what-- but this funding will help us to get the books in the hands even quicker. So please go to kickstarter.com for $40, you get a three book set, with sketches and signed by the Comic Book Diner Team. Back us for $50 and get the set in a limited edition collectors box. There are other rewards, offering free art and even cameos in the books. Please check it out, and thanks for your consideration.
Best
John
Scoop June 10 2011
Super Art Fight RETURNS to DC! | Saturday, June 18 at 9:00pm - June 19 at 12:00am |
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More Info | This past March, we at Super Art Fight had the honor and pleasure to make our debut in the Nation's Capital to a SOLD OUT show at The Red Palace. http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif On Saturday Night, June 18th, 2011 – WE'RE COMING BACK! That's right, we'll be once again presenting a full Super Art Fight event at the Red Palace that evening, delivering DC everything that has made us known as the Greatest Live Art Competition In the Known Universe. Talents signed so far for June 18th: Nick "Ghostfreehood" Borkowicz, Jami "Angry Zen Master" Noguchi, Kelsey "Killer" Wailes and the undefeated Brandon J. Carr! Stay tuned to SuperArtFight.com for more details (or on this event invite), including the full card, as they are announced. Tickets should go on sale soon at RedPalaceDC.com, and will be just $15. |
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Dog Sees God: Confessions of Teenage Blockhead Review
by Casey Menninger
Richmond.com June 09, 2011
http://www2.richmond.com/entertainment/2011/jun/09/dog-sees-god-confessions-teenage-blockhead-review-ar-1092074/
· Thurs, June 9, 7 pm: A very fun evening with Nick Galifianakis, author of If You Loved Me, You'd Think This Was Cute: Uncomfortably True Cartoons About You. We will have a wine tasting at 6 pm, leading up to the event with Nick, so plan to come early and join us! 2200 North Westmoreland Street.
There are a bunch of comics authors (that also happen to write SF) attending the Shore Leave convention in Baltimore:
http://www.shore-leave.com/guests/authors.htm
including Mike W. Barr, Keith DeCandido and Greg Cox that I recognized.
Crime Time: Comic Book Heroes Step Into the Real World
By Kristen Page-Kirby
June 2, 2011
http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2011/06/comic-book-heroes-in-real-world.php
If I'm Not Mistaken: Beware the Ire of Comic Book Nerds
By Kristen Page-Kirby
June 3, 2011
http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2011/06/xmen-first-class-ire-of-nerds.php
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.
By Scott Bowles, USA TODAY June 5 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2011-06-05-box-office-june-6_n.htm
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
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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.
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Kung Fu Panda 2 packs less kapow.
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post May 26, 2011
Yabba Dabba Do!: Flintstones Getting Modern Reboot
by Marc Silver
Express May 26 2011 p. 29
http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2011/05/flintstones-reboot-fox-seth-macfarlane.php
Lemire, Christy / Associated Press. 2011.
'Panda 2' is lovely but lacks fresh kick.
Comic strip savior & historian Bill Blackbeard died earlier this year. An article by him about his career is now available online for the first time -
The Four Color Paper Trail: A Look Back
Bill Blackbeard
What Ted Rall tells us