Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Writing contest for 'Trickster' prize

Scholastics' Storyworks magazine holds writing contests with the prize often being books. For the November/December contest, 10 winners will receive a copy of Trickster: Native American Tales (an Eisner-nominated comics anthology I edited for Fulcrum Publishing). The deadline for entries is Jan. 15, 2014.


Monday, October 28, 2013

The Tumbleweed book illustrated by Kevin Rechin

Here's the trailer for The Tumbleweed Came Back by Carmela LaVigna Coyle and Kevin Rechin, as well as an announcement for a book signing.

'District Comics' wins Shel Dorf Award

District Comics: An Unconventional History of Washington. DC  (Fulcrum Publishing) won the 2013 Shel Dorf Award for Original Graphic Novel of the Year, a category that included Building Stories and Parker: The Score, among others.

Comic Riffs on Inside Mad

Oct. 30, Gallery Talk: The works of Audrey Niffenegger

The National Museum of Women in the Arts on Wednesday will host a free lunchtime chat about its popular Audrey Niffenegger exhibition.

"Digital Media Specialist Laura Hoffman discusses selections from Awake in the Dream World: The Art of Audrey Niffenegger," according to the museum's website. "The gallery talk will cover the mid-career retrospective of Niffenegger, featuring her book art, works on paper, and paintings with a specific focus on the more morbid works in the exhibition. Discover a fantastic, strange, and mysterious world created by the artist and bestselling author of The Time Traveler’s Wife and Her Fearful Symmetry. The talk and exhibition will reflect Niffenegger’s captivating narrative talent as well as her spooky yet humorous portrayal of death."

Sunday, October 27, 2013

October owl

Cartoonist Andrew Cohen is back to occasionally drawing some feathered friends. His most recent post on his blog is a dark-eyed owl, just in time for Halloween. BTW, Andrew will be at the Artisphere this Thursday as the final artist in resident for the Comics Making Workshop/Magic Bullet exhibit in the Works in Progress Gallery.

Courtesy of Andrew Cohen

'Magic Bullet' thank-you card

The D.C. Conspiracy mails thank-you cards to folks who advertise its semi-annual Magic Bullet comics newspapers. For the current issue, MB #7--which has a Halloween theme--local cartoonist Matt Rawson did a Halloween illustration for the thank-you card. (It is loosely based on the Universal monsters chalk wall drawing he did this fall at Artisphere in Arlington, Va., as part of the D.C. Conspiracy's Comic Making Workshop and MB exhibit, which ends next weekend).

Courtesy of Matt Rawson and Joe Carabeo (photo)

Friday, October 25, 2013

Events next week sponsored by Fantom Comics

Fantom Comics is hosting a discussion--one of its regular, informal, coffee house chats--on Oct. 28 at Chinatown Coffee from 7-9 p.m. The book: Watchmen. "Who watches the Watchmen? This month, we do. Alan Moore's subversive work on the perils of superhero power in the hands of the righteous continues to shape our understanding of the role of superheroes in a cynical and broken world. If you've ever read Watchmen or was looking for an excuse to read it, now's the time!"

Fantom Comics is also teaming with Fridge Gallery, which is hosting a Halloween Arty Party. "Come for the cosplay and stay for the party. Deejay Oso Fresh will be rocking the turntables all night and the Costume Contest takes place at 10 p.m. (with $100 Fantom Comics shopping spree as a prize).  We will have cool prizes, a raffle and giveaways all night long. No cover charge!"

Halloween ComicFest - Free Comics at Beyond Comics


Beyond Comics

 

 

 

Saturday & Sunday

October 26th - 27th 

Hours:

Saturday: 10am to 9pm

Sunday: 12noon to 6pm 

 

Come by either Beyond Comics location on Saturday, October 26th and get a free comic book. Kids under 12 wearing a costume get a 50% Discount on any one all ages comic book or 

graphic novel.

 


Here are some of the Free Comics we will have available.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We will not hold any copies of comics. Quantities may be limited.

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18749 B North Frederick Rd

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879
301-216-0007
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5632 Buckeystown Pike

Frederick, MD 21774
301-668-8202
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Cartoonist-sponsored blood drive featured in Takoma Voice

Cartoonists want your blood!

Artley's Aphelion Arc's Exiles of Nod story is expanded version


Steve Artley previously published this story in Magic Bullet, but he tells me that his new webcomic, The Aphelion Arc has an extended version:


"The Exiles of Nod story can be viewed in its entirety, laid out in slide format for online viewing. Some new panels were added and the story has been enhanced from its original condensed version. Other stories are currently in production. I'm anticipating at least one full story per month to be completed, with previews appearing on the website. The print version will be a compilation of three stories, plus the "nerds' appendix." This special section provides a bit of insight and back story on the stories in each issue. Currently, I'm investigating funding options for printing and distributing the magazine. Michael Auger was the webmaster who brought vast plethora of my web artwork to life. "

Halloween ComicFest comes to Game On!

Halloween ComicFest comes to Game On! 




Saturday, October 26 will be a great day at GAME ON! Comics as we celebrate Halloween Comic Fest 2013!  From the time our doors open until supplies run out, GAME ON! will have available FREE Halloween-themed comic books for our customers to check out.  In addition to the free comics and other fun activities, from Noon until at least 4pm, we will have not one, not two, but THREE great artists hanging out, signing their comics, and drawing some GREAT art for their fans!  They are:
  • Mark Roberts, artist and colorist, most recently on Dynamite Entertainment's PATHFINDER GOBLINS
  • Pop Mhan, artist and cover artist on the current HE MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE comic from DC
  • Drew Moss, GAME ON! favorite and artist on the recent IDW mini-series THE COLONIZED
Find out more about these wonderful folks at the following sites, and come pick up one of their books (we have extras for you to buy), get a signature or a drawing, and talk about comics (and Tacos)!
      
Mark Roberts
Pathfinder Goblins


  • Mark's DeviantArt Site:  http://markhroberts.deviantart.com/


  • Mark's Twitter Feed:  http://twitter.com/MarkHRoberts


  •   
    Pop Mhan
    Masters of the Universe 


  • Pop's DeviantArt Site:  http://popmhan.deviantart.com/


  • Pop's Twitter Feed:  https://twitter.com/popmhan


  •   
    Drew Moss
                        Colonized                   


  • Drew's DeviantArt Site:  http://drewerd.deviantart.com/


  • Drew's Twitter Feed:  https://twitter.com/drew_moss


  • Drew's Tumblr Blog:  http://drew-moss.tumblr.com/



  • See you next Saturday!

      
     JR,  Michael, Giahn, Louis
    Game On! Comics
    www.GameOnComics.com

    Fwd: Tomorrow is Halloween ComicFest at Third Eye!




     

    This Saturday is Halloween ComicFest 11AM-8PM

    FREE Trick-R-Treat Bags Loaded with Goodies to the first 50 In Line!

    FREE THIRD EYE T-SHIRTS TO THE FIRST 25 IN LINE!

    EARLY BIRD PASSES for our BLACK FRIDAY SALE NEXT MONTH to the first 100 in line!

    Click here for the event info on FACEBOOK.

    It's here, Third Eye Faithful!

     

    We know you guys have been as pumped as we have about the big annual HALLOWEEN COMICFEST event that we're hosting at both Third Eye locations this weekend!

     

    We've really pulled out all the stops to give you guys one heck of an awesome event, and we hope to see all of you guys there rocking some awesome costumes and having fun!

     

    We normally only try to stick to one message about an event, but we're so darn excited that we just had to send a quick reminder giving you the scoop on what we've got planned!

     

    Click here for the event info on FACEBOOK.

    CREATOR SIGNINGS!

     

         


    We've got two HUGE creator signings planned for Saturday, and we're super excited to be making these two events part of our special Halloween ComicFest festivities.

     

    FIVE GHOSTS Signing with creators FRANK J. BARBIERE & CHRIS MOONEYHAM

    11AM-3PM

    Featuring the special THIRD EYE COMICS X HALLOWEEN COMICFEST variant of FIVE GHOSTS #6!

     

    PRETTY DEADLY Signing with creators KELLY SUE DECONNICK (CAPTAIN MARVEL, AVENGERS ASSEMBLE) & EMMA RIOS (STRANGE: THE DOCTOR IS OUT, CAPTAIN MARVEL)

    11AM-2PM

    Featuring the special THIRD EYE COMICS X HALLOWEEN COMICFEST variant of PRETTY DEADLY #1

     

    We're super stoked about both of these signings, and really encourage you guys to line up early so you can get your favorite items signed by these comic superstars!

    THE THIRD EYE TENT SALE!

     


    You guys loved our crazy tent sale so much this past Summer that we decided we'd bring it one last time before 2013 came to an end! 

     

    We've restocked the inventory, and loaded it up with some crazy awesome deals. 

     

     

    Inside the Third Eye tent, there's only one law: if it's in the tent -- it's on sale! :)

     

    You can expect the following:

     

    • $1.00 Back Issues or fill a short box for $50.00
    • Third Eye Lucky Bags -- Get 20 Comics for $5.00! Bags will be randomly packed with variants, gift cards, and other sweet surprises! Limit of 5 Bags Per Person!
    • Hundreds of Graphic Novels ranging from 20% to 50% to 75% Off
    • Tons of toys, t-shirts, and other items at 50% OFF!

     

    FREE Halloween ComicFest Comics!

     

     

    And of course, the whole point of Halloween ComicFest: FREE awesome comics to fill your TRICK-R-TREAT bags with!

     

    We've got a TON of awesome FREE comics that've been made by the publishers specifically for HALLOWEEN COMICFEST -- and they're YOUR'S totally free, while supplies last this Saturday!

     

    So, make sure you get here early, so that you can get dibs and snag your favorite!

     

    Want to see a full list of the comics? Click here and check it out!

    Get Your Picture Taken with the DOCTOR & THE TARDIS!

    We figured what better way to encourage you guys to break out some awesome Halloween costumes than to bring out our pals at THE TARDIS PHOTOBOOTH!

     

    They'll be offering printed photos inside the booth for a small fee of $5 on Saturday from 11AM-2PM.

     

    They will also have their life-size DALEK rolling around, along with K9, and of course, some awesome DOCTOR WHO Cosplayers.

    Camping Out? Lining Up Early? Get FREE Stuff!

    As many of you know, Third Eye has a reputation for really making these events a blast, and I will tell you: half of the fun is the lining up! We really enjoy the community experience that this brings, and you guys know it makes Team Third Eye feel all warm and fuzzy inside when we pull up early in the morning to see you guys lined up and waiting!

     

    In return for braving the elements, and taking part in the fun, we've put together 50 TRICK-R-TREAT Bags LOADED with cool goodies for you guys!

     

    If you're one of the first 50 in line, you'll get a Third Eye trick-r-treat bag loaded with toys, candy, comics, and other fun stuff!

     

    We're also going to be giving out THIRD EYE T-Shirts to the first 25 of you in line!

     

    And, don't forget, if you're one of the first 100 in line, you can get this:

     


     

    Get ALL 3 of the THIRD EYE X HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST Exclusive Variants this Saturday

     

     

    We've worked with our publishing partners to deliver you THREE exclusive THIRD EYE variants for HALLOWEEN COMIC-FEST, all available at their cover prices!

     

    First off, we've got the PRETTY DEADLY #1 Variant, which we'll have the creative team here signing for!

     

    Secondly, we've got the FIVE GHOSTS #6 variant, which we'll have the creators in store for to sign as well!

     

    And, then finally, we worked with one of our favorite artists, AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE & BATMAN THE BLACK MIRROR'S Francesco Francavilla to deliver this incredible variant of WITCHBLADE #170, which marks the new direction and jumping on point for the series!


    THIRD EYE COMICS

    2027A WEST ST ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401

    410-897-0322





    DCist on new Captain America film

    Thursday, October 24, 2013

    Comic Riffs on new Jaime Hernandez book

    Best Books of 2013: Junot Diaz & Jaime Hernandez team up deftly on deluxe illustrated 'This Is How You Lose Her'

    Steve Artley's Aphelion Arc webcomic is live

    Editorial cartoonist Steve Artley is branching into science fiction comics and his Aphelion Arc webcomic is live now.

    Brad Meltzer's book talk - guest blog post by Bruce Guthrie

    I went to Brad Meltzer's talk at the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library last night.  He's definitely a crowd pleaser!  He was promoting his new book "History Decoded" based on the History Channel show.  Wonderful speaker who even brought junk food for the signing line.  Scott Rolle from the show was also there.

    Q&A focused mostly on Kennedy's assassination and I was relieved to hear him dismissing the conspiracy theorists so quickly.  He said we don't want to accept that a lone crazy could have killed a popular US president.  Makes you wonder about why we don't have that problem with John Hinkley.  Is it just because both Reagan and Hinkley survived?  When the story's cut short, I guess there's more room to make up conspiracy stuff to fill in gaps.

    Several questions dealt with his comic book work.  He said he was very excited to be working on the Batman 75th anniversary retelling of the Batman origin story due out in January.  As http://bigstory.ap.org/article/batman-turns-75-dc-plans-weekly-title-events says,

    The Bob Kane and Bill Finger-created character's origin will get a "modern-day retelling" in the 104-page issue by Brad Meltzer and Bryan Hitch, along with new stories and art from Snyder, Frank Miller, Sean Murphy, Peter J. Tomasi and Guillem March, Paul Dini and Dustin Nguyen, Gregg Hurwitz and Neal Adams.

    The issue, out Jan. 8, will also lay the framework for new creative team Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato, who take over the book in the spring.

    "We want to bring him closer to his roots and be more of a street-level type of hero," Manapul said about their plans. "His super heroics will still be present, but the investigative part of Batman will be at the forefront."

    He also showed some pages from his upcoming "I Am Amelia Earheart" kids graphic book and he showed covers for "I Am Abraham Lincoln" and "I Am Rosa Parks".  Apparently there will be at least six book in the "I Am..." treatment.

    The signing event was fun as he appeared to recognize a bunch of his fans.  He's great at establishing personal connections with his fans through social media and in person.  He's got a lot of fan loyalty.  I talked with three people about many times they had seen him before and two of them said five or more times.

    There were about 250 people in the audience.  The signing lasted over 90 minutes.  Pictures are up on http://www.bguthriephotos.com/graphlib.nsf/keys/2013_10_23B_Meltzer

    --
    Bruce Guthrie
    Photo obsessive
    http://www.bguthriephotos.com
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    Seth Goldman and Talkin' About Toons photos

    101_6565 Seth Goldman on Mission in a BottleSeth Goldman on his graphic biography of Honest Tea, "Mission in a Bottle" at One More Page Bookstore in Arlington. More photographs are here.

    And two pictures of the Talkin' About Toons panel:


    101_6568 Talkin Bout Toons Wuerker Rechin Conley Baumann

    Talkin' Bout Toons panel with Matt Wuerker, Kevin Rechin, Steve Conley and Marty Baumann. NOVA Community College.

    101_6569 Talkin Bout Toons Wuerker Rechin Conley Baumann

    Oct. 26: Loya workshop at Winchester bookstore


    Cartoonist/artist Steve Loya will be hosting his wonderful “Splotch Monster”-making workshop Oct. 26 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Winchester Book Gallery in Winchester, Va. He’ll show you how to turn a random watercolor painting into a unique monster, then you make your own for Halloween!

    Art courtesy of Steve Loya