Thursday, January 10, 2013
Jan 16: Comic book & thriller writer Brad Meltzer at Politics & Prose
Bill Day's 'Fund a political cartoonist for a year' needs you
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Our fundraising campaign to pay a salary to brilliant, unemployed cartoonist Bill Day is now in its final stretch. With only 16 days left in our campaign, we really need your help to get to the goal of a $35,000 for Bill, to keep him drawing cartoons and avoid foreclosure on his house! Bill is an important cartoonist, we can't afford to lose him! Please help!
Bill filmed a short video of his own, where he talked a bit about the history of political cartoons and their importance in the growth of our society. It would be a shame to lose Bill's unique voice in our increasing homogenized media environment.
I've been struck by some of the heartwarming comments posted by people who have already donated to Bill's campaign. "Bill Day is a brilliant political voice and I hope others will join in to keep that voice heard," a donor named Gerald wrote.
Another donor named Jean commented, "Support Bill Day – he is a national treasure! He helps us see into the heart of things in a way no one else does." I couldn't agree more.
For everyone that already donated – thank you! Please share this campaign again with your friends, co-workers, enemies – anyone you can think of!
Not only would you be helping to keep our dwindling profession alive, there are some really great perks still available for donors – everything from signed prints of Bill's work to an actual original piece of Bill Day artwork, suitable for framing.
And thank you all for your generosity and commitment to political cartoons!
- Daryl
(Video attached: We still have $5,000 to go to save Bill Day! )
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Steve Brodner illustrates 2012
The Post reviews Bagge.
Book World: 'Reset,' by Peter Bagge
By Douglas Wolk,
Washington Post January 8 2013?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/book-world-reset-by-peter-bagge/2013/01/08/6051eb94-55d0-11e2-8b9e-dd8773594efc_story.html
We're #19! Or #12! Or #17!
DC is #19 on the list, Virginia #12 and Maryland #17.
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Jan 16: Frank Cho appearance for new Wolverine comic
Savage Wolverine #1 Release Party with Frank Cho at Cards, Comics & Collectibles
From the Store that Brings You the Baltimore Comic-Con...
REISTERSTOWN, MD - January 7, 2013 - Cards, Comics & Collectibles, the official retailer and news source for the Baltimore Comic-Con, is happy to announce that superstar artist Frank Cho will be signing in-store on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 from 4:00 - 7:30 for their Savage Wolverine #1 Release Party.
Savage Wolverine, which is being written and drawn by Cho as a part of the Marvel NOW! initiative, is an all-out adventure story which finds the title character awaking on the shores of a mysterious and dangerous island off the coast of the Savage Land.
Cho's body of work at Marvel includes such titles as New Avengers, Mighty Avengers, Shanna the She-Devil, New Ultimates, X-Men: Schism, and Avengers vs. X-Men. He is also well-known for his creator-owned series, Liberty Meadows and his work on Jungle Girl for Dynamite Entertainment.
"We couldn't be happier to have Frank in the store to celebrate the release of Savage Wolverine #1," said Marc Nathan, owner of Cards, Comics & Collectibles and show promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con. "Frank is a long-time friend of both the store and the Baltimore show and every time he signs here, it's a big treat for all of our customers!"
Everyone in attendance will receive a free Liberty Meadows 2013 calendar. In addition, one lucky customer will walk away with an original sketch on the blank cover variant of Wolverine #300 by Frank! Refreshments will be served all day, and other surprises will take place throughout the evening.
Cards, Comics & Collectibles is located at 100A Chartley Drive, Reisterstown, MD. For more information, please visit cardscomicscollectibles.com, our Facebook page, or call 410-526-7410.
Kids Post on the New Fantasyland
Monday, January 07, 2013
Truitt on Star Wars
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY January 7, 2013
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/01/06/star-wars-in-comics-books-and-tv/1805347/
Sunday, January 06, 2013
Marvel Comics & Williams-Sonoma - together again & on sale!
Photos courtesy of Claire Rhode.
Schoolhouse Rock anniversary today at Kennedy Center
Where: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW
When: 6 p.m. Sunday
Info: Free; 202-467-4600; 800-444-1324; http://kennedy-center.org
Articles on it are:
When 'Rock' schooled us: A capital 40th: Cartoon lessons will come to life with songwriter at singalong [online as 'Schoolhouse Rock' gets a singalong salute for its 40th anniversary]
By Monica Hesse,
Washington Post January 5 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/schoolhouse-rock-at-40/2013/01/04/0679e738-5699-11e2-a613-ec8d394535c6_story.html
'Schoolhouse Rock!' ready to ring in 40 years
Emily Cary
The Washington Examiner January 6, 2013
http://washingtonexaminer.com/article/2517578#.UOmVnncS-sd
Saturday, January 05, 2013
Bethesda Magazine article on Big Planet Comics
Friday, January 04, 2013
Jan 5: Jonathan Luna at 3rd Eye Comics
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Comic Riffs on webcomics awards
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog January 4 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/ncs-changes-award-rules-to-increase-recognition-of-excellent-webcomics/2013/01/04/18aae298-5628-11e2-a613-ec8d394535c6_blog.html#pagebreak
Chinese political cartoonist Kuang Biao locked off web, reports The Post
China's 'weibo' accounts shuttered as part of Internet crackdown [in print as Chinese activists' microblogging accounts are shut down, p. A7]
By Keith B. Richburg,
Washington Post January 4, 2013
The political cartoons that maybe got their artist shut down on Chinese social media
Posted by Max Fisher
Washington Post's WorldViews blog January 3, 2013
Disney cartoon featuring Tim Gunn in today's Examiner
Thursday, January 03, 2013
Advertise in the new Magic Bullet comic
Ohio's Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
Tom Spurgeon
CR Holiday Interview #15 -- Jenny E. Robb
January 3, 2013
http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/cr_holiday_interview_18_jenny_robb/
Comic Riffs on “Dotter OF Her Father’s Eyes”
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog January 3 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/historic-costa-prize-win-for-graphic-work-dotter-co-author-calls-it-long-overdue-recognition-for-graphic-novel/2013/01/03/f99efd9a-55e0-11e2-bf3e-76c0a789346f_blog.html#pagebreak