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Funnybook Round-Up: Of Lawsuits, Ladies And Also, For Some Reason, 'Burn Notice'
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (June 29, 2011)
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Hi, Came across comics dc and thought you might be the right person to ask - I'm looking for a skilled, experienced cartoonist/illustrator with great lettering skills to hire for a 1-2 day shoot that starts tomorrow. We're doing a project that is inspired by the RSA Animate series: We will speed up the artist's hand drawing the images on a dry erase board, and match to a voiceover like they did in the link above. The drawings look simple, but they are harder than they appear. If you know anyone or have suggestions about where to post this request, I'd certainly appreciate it. Nate |
"Spider-Man ... No More!" Some More: RIP, Peter Parker
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (June 22, 2011)
Local cartoonist John Gallagher's Comic Book Diner fundraiser at Kickstarter failed today, but John hopes to resubmit it and is asking the following questions: | |
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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 http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifbar 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.
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This Saturday, June 18th, is free RPG day. We will be giving away free RPG stuff while supplies last. Also, all gaming material will be 10% off all day in College Park. And College Park will be having a Magic The Gathering Tournament Starting at 2:00pm. Free stuff, sales, and fun. Stop by and say hello. Peter Casazza Big Planet Comics of College Park |
http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/authors/?PHPSESSID=154d897ba385a863b76587a88944c9a1
Only comic person I noticed was Jon Muth.
Muth has been doing children's books lately. Similarly, William Joyce is a children's book artists who's been adapted into animation quite a few times. Finally New Yorker cartoonist and syndicated panelists Harry Bliss has also done children's books. I sense a theme... or at least a way for cartoonists to make money.
Green Lantern D+
by Scott Tobias
Onion June 16, 2011
http://www.avclub.com/articles/green-lantern,57642/
Jon Benjamin
by Steve Heisler
Onion June 16, 2011 , p. 12
Clip 'N' Save (The Day): Your Official Monkey See Superhero-Movie Bingo Card
by Glen Weldon
'Green Lantern' is passable, plausible -- and none too illuminating
By Mark Jenkins
Washington Post June 16, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/green-lantern,1158840/critic-review.html
'Spider-Man' Dares To Open
By Peter Marks,
Washington Post June 15 2011
Broadway Holds Its Breath As 'Spider-Man' Musical Officially Debuts
Jeffrey Brown
PBS Newshour June 14 2011
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june11/spiderman_06-14.html
'Spider-Man': Worked Over And Reworked, Does It Work Better Now?
by Mark Blankenship
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (June 15, 2011):
At Long Last, Curtain To Rise On 'Spider-Man'
by Jeff Lunden
Morning Edition June 14, 2011
http://www.npr.org/2011/06/14/137151984/at-long-last-curtain-to-rise-on-spider-man
http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/me/2011/06/20110614_me_18.mp3
http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=137151984
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