Rob Steibel's latest TCJ column online now

"Who the Hell Was the Conscious and Clever Brains Behind the Marvel Phenomenon?"

BY Robert Steibel Nov 6, 2013
http://www.tcj.com/who-the-hell-was-the-conscious-and-clever-brains-behind-the-marvel-phenomenon/

The Post reviews UK comics collection

Comics review: 'The Best of Milligan & McCarthy'

By Douglas Wolk, 

Washington Post November 6 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/comics-review-the-best-of-milligan-and-mccarthy/2013/11/05/84f6574c-4327-11e3-a751-f032898f2dbc_story.html

More from The Post on dropping Get Fuzzy

Why The Post pulled 'Get Fuzzy'

By Donna Peremes, 

Washington Post November 6 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/why-the-post-pulled-get-fuzzy/2013/11/05/9dbce728-4647-11e3-bf0c-cebf37c6f484_story.html

Tonight: The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets at the Smithsonian

The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets Evening Lecture Wednesday, November 6 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. http://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/reserve.aspx?performanceNumber=227130

Tickets Login $20 Member   0  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  $25 Gen. Admission

Marge: Now I know you haven't liked some of my past suggestions, like switching to the metric system.

Grampa: The metric system is the tool of the devil!  My car gets 40 rods to the hogshead, and that's the way I likes it!

-From The Simpsons episode "A Star Is Burns"

The fictional show writers on 30 Rock weren't exactly the smartest collection of scribes. But step into the real-life writers' room of The Simpsons and you're likely to find a comedy genius or two—literally. That show's writing team of David X. Cohen, Al Jean, Jeff Westbrook, and Stewart Burns all have various advanced degrees in mathematics, physics, and other sciences. 

The iconic series has injected morsels of number theory into episodes since its first season—in fact, there are so many mathematical references in the show and its sister program Futurama that they could form the basis of a university course. Simon Singh's new book, The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets (Bloomsbury), takes a close look at all the math among the laughs in the show. Drawing on many memorable episodes from "Bart the Genius" to "Homer3," Singh uncovers intriguing and meaningful mathematical concepts, ranging from the mathematics of pi and the paradox of infinity to the origin of numbers and even profound problems that haunt today's mathematicians. In the process, he illuminates key moments in the history of mathematics—and "The Simpsons"—and introduces us to show's brilliant writing team. It all adds up to some very brainy fun.

Singh is the author of Fermat's Enigma, The Code Book, and The Big Bang. Copies of his book will be available for signing.

Little Golden books exhibit at Smithsonian includes Little Lulu

Bruce Guthrie has pointed out that there's a Little Golden Books exhibit at Smithsonian's Museum of American History and it includes Little Lulu book. Bruce's photographs can be seen here.

In case you're wondering about the tissues - licensing deal. Marge drew a LOT of magazine ads with Little Lulu needing Kleenex tissues.

Nov 10: Team Cul de Sac at Moving Day fundraiser

 

A moving walk to benefit the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area and the National Parkinson Foundation.

Team Cul de Sac is participating in Moving Day  and needs your support.

Date: Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Time: 8:30 a.m.                 

Location: Nationals Park

Distance: Gentle 2 miles

Steven Universe reviewed by AV Club

TV Review: Steven Universe

by Erik Adams November 4, 2013

http://www.avclub.com/articles/steven-universe,105068/

Nov. 9: King at Game On! Comics

Tom King, author of A Once Crowded Sky, will be at Game On! Comics and Games in Vienna, Va.,  Saturday from 12-3 p.m. Here is a neat video promoting the book that I don't recall seeing before.

PR: Southern Maryland Comic-Con is THIS SATURDAY!

Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend Card Gaming at Southern Maryland Comic-Con! High Tide Games will be hosting Magic The Gathering & Fluxx Tournaments through out the day at Southern Maryland Comic-Con! Check out the event page for more details right here! Important Info Southern Maryland Comic-Con THIS SATURDAY, Nov. 9 10 am - 6 pm Capital Clubhouse 3033 Waldorf Market Pl Waldorf, Md 20603 Admission is $10 at the door or online at: www.somdcon.com/tickets Kids 10 & Under FREE Our Friends' Upcoming Events: "I Know That Voice" with John DiMaggio Friday, November 8 http://press.org/events/voice Washington, DC Shoff Comics & Sports Card Show! Saturday, December 7th http://shoffpromotions.com Tysons Corner VA Dead Body Road #1 Release Signing with Justin Jordan Saturday, December 14th http://www.thirdeyecomics.com Annapolis, Maryland Awesome Con 2014 April 18-20, 2014 http://awesomecondc.com Washington, DC

Southern Maryland Comic-Con is THIS SATURDAY!  Guest Update Unfortunately, Olivia Olson had to cancel her appearance at the Southern Maryland Comic-Con. So, we called up our friend, voice acting legend Jim Cummings, and he agreed to come to Waldorf on short notice! Jim has appeared in almost 400 roles, and is often associated with Disney. He is best known for voicing Darkwing Duck, Tigger, Pooh, the Tasmanian Devil, Urdnot Wreav from Mass Effect, and Dr. Robotnik from Sonic the Hedgehog. He has performed in numerous animated Disney and DreamWorks movies including Aladdin, The Lion King, Antz, The Road to El Dorado, Shrek, and The Princess and the Frog. He has also provided voice-over work for video games, such as Kingdom Hearts, Icewind Dale, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Baldur’s Gate, Mass Effect 2, Star Wars: The Old Republic, World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, and Splatterhouse. Jim is one of the most talented voice actors in the world. Schedule 10am - Doors Open 11am - Fluxx & Magic: The Gathering Tournaments (run all day) 12pm - TBA 1pm - Q&A with Jim Zub, writer of Samurai Jack and Skullkickers 2pm - Q&A with Jim Cummings, legendary voice actor 3pm - Carolyn & Joe Show Podcast 3pm - Kids Costume Contest 4pm - Insane Ian Concert 4:30 - Costume Contest Kids Remember, kids 10 and under get in FREE! We will also have all-day kids art stations, kids superhero training obstacle course, a kids costume contest, and more!! Tickets are on sale now at somdcon.com/tickets. Jim Zub! Jim Zub is also coming to Southern Maryland Comic-Con! We are so psyched about our Samurai Jack exclusive, we were (somehow) able to talk the writer of the Samurai Jack comic book, Jim Zub, into coming to the con! This is huge! You may also know Jim from his Image Comic, Skullkickers. We will also have Samurai Jack cover artist Bryan Turner from Identity Comics Studio at the con, they will both sign your bo

Comic Riffs talks to Steven of 'Steven Universe'

'STEVEN UNIVERSE': Monday night's new Cartoon Network show spotlights strength of Maryland-sprung sister-brother team

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 4 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/steven-universe-monday-nights-new-cartoon-network-show-spotlights-strength-of-maryland-sprung-sister-brother-team/2013/11/03/ec3b0928-4504-11e3-bf0c-cebf37c6f484_blog.html#pagebreak

Those darn editorial cartoons and Close to Home comic strips

Letter to the Editor: Reinforcing the stereotype of engineers and mathematicians

Washington Post November 2 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/reinforcing-the-stereotype-of-engineers-and-mathematicians/2013/11/01/4b8d1a96-418c-11e3-b028-de922d7a3f47_story.html

On Oct. 26, The Post published a Free for All letter on how the media should better portray engineers and mathematicians.

Two pages later, it published a Drawing Board cartoon that reinforces the stereotype.

I guess it will take some time for media habits to change.

Nick Isaacs, Reston

Letter to the Editor: 'Close to Home' strip crossed a line

Washington Post November 2 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/close-to-home-strip-crossed-a-line/2013/11/01/98e83390-4004-11e3-b028-de922d7a3f47_story.html

I generally enjoy John McPherson's "Close to Home," but the Oct. 25 edition crossed the line between funny and inappropriate that comic artists frequently tread. With several recent news stories documenting teen suicides as a result of cyber-bullying, this is certainly no laughing matter.

Thomas V. Berry, Alexandria

The Post on Rebecca Sugar

'Steven Universe' creator Rebecca Sugar is a Cartoon Network trailblazer

By Michael Cavna, 

Washington Post November 2 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/steven-universe-creator-rebecca-sugar-is-an-idealistic-trailblazer/2013/11/01/fe622da2-4338-11e3-a751-f032898f2dbc_story.html

Today: The Dog Show

Telegraph in Charlottesville, Va., is holding a reception today for its new round of prints, this one focused on dogs called "The Dog Show." The six featured artists are:

• Ian Andersen
• Jordan Canales
• William Glick
• Rebecca Tobin
• Caitlin Rose Boyle
• Daniel Bressette

Next month's new prints--dubbed "Face Value"--will feature small-format portraits.

 

Art by Ian Andersen

 

The Post on two wildly-different comics-related movies

'Blue Is the Warmest Color' movie review: A vivid coming-of-age romantic drama

By Ann Hornaday, Washington Post November 1 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/blue-is-the-warmest-color-movie-review-a-vivid-coming-of-age-romantic-drama/2013/10/30/e72ea18c-4190-11e3-a624-41d661b0bb78_story.html

Owen Wilson, Amy Poehler give voice to Thanksgiving-themed 'Free Birds'

By Stephanie Merry, Washington Post November 1 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/owen-wilson-amy-poehler-give-voice-to-thanksgiving-themed-free-birds/2013/10/30/110ec93a-3fdb-11e3-a751-f032898f2dbc_story.html

Carolyn Belefski interview online

NYCC 2013 Carolyn Belefski

by Tom Racine

talltaleradio  Oct 31, 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inS9Hq8o2RA

"Curls" artist Carolyn Belefski talks about her comic, her very cool comics magazine "The Magic Bullet," The Washington DC area comics scene and more!

Teresa Logan interview online

NYCC 2013 Teresa Logan

by Tom Racine

talltaleradio  Oct 31, 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpjzqezonL8&feature=youtu.be

Laughing Redhead Studios very own Teresa Roberts Logan talks about her work and influences at the New York Comic Con!

Herblock documentary picked up by HBO

'HERBLOCK' FILM: 'Black & the White' docu lands deal, airdates with HBO

By Michael Cavna 

Washington Post October 31 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/herblock-film-black-and-the-white-docu-lands-deal-airdates-with-hbo/2013/10/31/5fdde3b2-4255-11e3-a751-f032898f2dbc_blog.html 

The Post on dropping Get Fuzzy

Following yesterday's announcement of the addition of Wumo, Michael Cavna digs a bit deeper into why Get Fuzzy was selected to be dropped. The comments in the first article are also worth reading. 

POST DROPS 'GET FUZZY': O, how high the tolerance for comic-strip reruns?

By Michael Cavna 

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 30 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/post-drops-get-fuzzy-o-how-high-the-tolerance-for-comic-strip-reruns/2013/10/30/a5e5987c-41b1-11e3-8b74-d89d714ca4dd_blog.html

Ben Hatke's new Zita the Spacegirl profiled on Boing Boing

Ben Hatke's new Zita the Spacegirl book is profiled on Boing Boing.

Racist comic strip Sambo reprinted at Ghosts of DC blog

A racist comic strip "Sambo and his Funny Noises" copyrighted by Otis F. Wood from the Washington Star in 1908 is reprinted today on the Ghosts of DC blog.

I read Ghosts of DC everyday, and enjoy it. Usually it's photographs of the city.