PR: Publisher donates Rep. John Lewis' civil rights graphic novel to every member of Congress

Publisher donates Rep. John Lewis' civil rights graphic novel to every member of Congress Now that his new graphic novel has launched to bestseller status and even triggered a rerelease of the 1950s comic book that sparked the idea, Rep. John Lewis has another surprise: his publisher is donating digital copies of both books to each of his colleagues in Congress. MARCH: BOOK ONE and MARTIN LUTHER KING AND THE MONTGOMERY STORY After more than five decades of activism, US Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis has made history once again this year. His new memoir MARCH: BOOK ONE, co-written with Andrew Aydin and drawn by Nate Powell, is the first ever graphic novel by a member of Congress. It debuted in August to great acclaim from critics, TV hosts, book festivals, schoolteachers, and young readers alike, not to mention #1 status on both New York Times and Washington Post bestseller lists. That incredible launch was recently followed by a re-release of MARTIN LUTHER KING AND THE MONTGOMERY STORY, the groundbreaking 1950s comic book which galvanized Lewis and his generation of civil-rights activists, now available for the first time in digital format as well as a new reprinted edition. Now, to celebrate the launch of both titles, MARCH publisher Top Shelf Productions has partnered with the Fellowship of Reconciliation (original publishers of THE MONTGOMERY STORY) and digital-comics leader ComiXology to share these powerful and timeless works with Rep. Lewis' colleagues in Congress. Each member of the House and Senate is receiving a complimentary digital copy of both MARCH: BOOK ONE and MARTIN LUTHER KING AND THE MONTGOMERY STORY. In a statement accompanying the gift, Congressman Lewis noted that the MARCH project "…is not just my story, it's the story of a movement, the story of a generation that stood up for justice in our country. "Just like the comic book I read more than 50 years ago, it is my hope that this graphic novel can inspire new generations to speak up and speak out, to make their voice heard, and, hopefully, to make our nation a more just and peaceful place for all." MARCH: BOOK ONE is the first in a trilogy, with the second and third volumes planned for 2014 and 2015. Congressman Lewis and co-author Andrew Aydin are appearing tonight at Barnes & Noble in downtown Washington, DC (555 12th St NW), at 6:30pm, to speak about and sign MARCH: BOOK ONE. For more information, please visit: http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/82310 Your friend thru comics, Chris Staros Top Shelf Productions PO Box 1282 Marietta GA 30061-1282 USA chris@topshelfcomix.com www.topshelfcomix.com

David Hagen art show at NBC Studios

David Hagen has an art show this month at NBC Studios here in DC. He reports that security is tight, but you can see pictures on his blog.

I've got 2 of his paintings hanging in my house, much to my wife's chagrin. (They're superheroes).

B'more Comic Con on 'Comic Book Men'

The AMC show "Comic Book Men" this weekend featured the guys of the Secret Stash comic shop launching their comic Cryptozoic Man at the 2013 Baltimore Comic Con.

Nick Galifianakis' signed prints sale (as seen in the Washington Post)

The Nick and Zuzu HOLIDAY SALE - 25% off all signed prints!

Visit http://www.NickandZuzu.com to order any print on the site for 25% off the regular price before 12/20!

Arthur Suydam interview online at Fantastic Forum

Ulysses and Fantastic Forum report that they've posted a newly-completed interview with artist Athur Suydam. Mr. Suydam is currently best known for his covers on the Marvel Zombies series.

Tonight: March's authors at Barnes & Noble downtown

After a host of massively successful events and media coverage, US Congessman and civil rights icon John Lewis, the last living speaker from the March on Washington, is coming to the downtown DC Barnes & Noble for a book signing of his #1 bestselling graphic novel autobiography March: Book One, together with co-author Andrew Aydin, next Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:30pm!

Quick reference URL: http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/82310

Recent updates on the amazing response to this graphic novel:

a sellout appearance at the National Press Club Book Fair last week
a glowing review in Sunday's New York Times
an in-depth appearance on The Rachel Maddow Show earlier this month
being named one of 2013's best books by the Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, School Library Journal, and Amazon

Currently in its 14th week on the NYT Bestseller list
As well as tons of earlier coverage from The Colbert Report to CNN and NPR appearances, and even breaking sales records at Comic-Con!

Lewis and Aydin will be speaking & signing Tuesday at the Barnes & Noble in downtown Washington DC, at 6:30pm.

Details: http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/82310

Store address & phone number:

555 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, 202-347-0176

March: Book One, a 128-page softcover graphic novel. 

$14.95 print, $9.99 digital

ISBN 978-1-60309-300-2

http://www.topshelfcomix.com/march

Shop at GRUMP on Dec. 7

The GRUMP Arts & Crafts Show is this coming Saturday at Artisphere in Arlington, Va., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. About 40 vendors will be selling wares from kids clothing made from vintage t-shirts to plush anteaters and clever holiday cards. Matt Dembicki (that's me!) will be there selling his comics (District Comics, They Came to See Me Die!, The Brewmaster's Castle, etc.). There will be a DJ and a bar. Artisphere is just 2 blocks from the Rosslyn Metro stop.

Nadel winds down PictureBox

Dan Nadel (who used to live in the D.C. area and worked at Big Planet Comics) has announced the end of PictureBox, his small press comics/art publishing venture since 2004. Read the interview with Nadel at ComicsReporter.com.

PictureBox recently published Frank Santoro's Pompeii.

Richard Thompson broke his hip yesterday

(reposted from Facebook)

Hello cartoon and comic fans. Nick Galifianakis here.

I'm trying to generate a tsunami of good thoughts for the only actual genius I know (I'm apologize to whoever else I just insulted) Richard Thompson. RT's Parkinson's has made him less stable and he took quite a tumble yesterday - he broke his hip, which is being replaced at 3 pm today.

A joint replacement will get Richard up on his feet very quickly -screwing in a pin, which was briefly considered, would mean a much much longer convalescence whereas the joint replacement means he's up and rehabbing very quickly, very important considering he's already starting out from a compromised physical position.

Surgery will be followed by about 5 days in the hospital.

Please send good thoughts his way. Now.

More later...

Collecting Steve Canyon

Local journalist and comics fan Michael O'Connell is collecting pieces of a Steve Canyon collection originally assembled by Richard Bauman, a former Coast Guard officer. Mike tells ComicsDC he has interviewed the Bauman family and is working on a story about it. Meanwhile, he's started to post some of the Steve Canyon images on his Pinterest and Facebook pages, along with tidbits regarding how he acquired a few of the pieces.

Courtesy of Michael O'Connell

That darn Prickly City

Feeling prickly over 'Prickly City'

Ted White, Falls Church

Washington Post November 30 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/feeling-prickly-over-prickly-city/2013/11/27/2ddfe448-56a8-11e3-bdbf-097ab2a3dc2b_story.html

Capicons Show This Sunday, Dec. 1!

Capicons Comic Book & Pop Culture Con

This Sunday, December 1, 2013

10 am - 3 pm

Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Hall,

2148 Gallows Rd, Dunn Loring, Virginia

Admission $3 - Kids FREE!

www.capicons.com

Open to the public from 10 am - 3 pm. Buy, sell & trade: Gold, Silver, Bronze Age comics; Indie & Modern comics, Publishers & Creators, TV & Movie Collectibles. Non-sport cards; Videos & DVDs; Horror/Sci-Fi; figures, toys; Star Wars & Star Trek memorabilia; original artwork, posters and other comic-related collectibles.

 

Directions to DLVFRD: Take I-495 (DC/Capital Beltway) to Exit 47A (Rt. 7 West). Go 1/2 Mile, Left on Gallows Rd. 1 mile to 2148 Gallows Rd

 

=============================================================

Booking Info

=============================================================

8 Ft. Tables: $95 Vendor Tables; 2 Tables-$185; 3 Tables-$270; 4 Tables-$355

Artist Tables: $50 (on a limited basis; merchandise restricted to artist/publisher's unique creations or promotions of their creative work.

Email laura@capicons.com to reserve a table.

=============================================================

Capicons is on Facebook!

=============================================================

Become a fan on Facebook, and keep on top of show updates.

============================================================

To book a table, be added to our mailing list, request flyers, or for more info about our show, email info@capicons.com.

Today's Small Business Deal at Game On! Comics

TODAY IS THE DAY! Dear Mike, Today is Small Business Saturday.  All around the country people will be shopping in Small Businesses, like ours, to show support to the family owned stores in our country.  Come in to see us and use this coupon as our "thanks" for all of your business throughout the year! Buy One Graphic Novel get One Free! Buy One Back Issue get One Free! Use this offer as many times as you want!   Free Item must be equal or lesser value than purchased one Offer is ONLY valid this Saturday, November 30th  HOURS: 11am-8pm Game On Comics 310 Dominion RD NE Vienna, VA 22180 www.GameOnComics.com FOLLOW US ON:

Comics-related art at Workhouse Arts Center

The Workhouse Arts Center (housed in a former prison in Lorton, Va.) features some comics-related artwork, such as the oil painting "Fortress of Solitude," by artist Nicholas Zimbro, and a quilt called "A Funny Page?" by artist Sandi Goldman, who used comics images from a fabric she found to make this neat quilt. 

Image courtesy of Sandi Goldman

Captain 20 promos and photos

The  Facebook page Captain 20 was my afterschool friend has some neat '70s photos of the Captain 20, a show on local D.C. TV station WDCA (Channel 20). Here are a couple images of a Washington Post ad and the Channel 20 Oath Card. There's also a photo of Captain 20 (who also played Count Gore De Vol, the station's horror host), the Banana Splits (characters of the the Krofft Saturday morning show of the 1970s) and kids on the Potomac. 

DC Comic Books Examiner on local Black Friday sales

Black Friday 2013: D.C. region starts comics-centric sales

Mark Ruffin | DC Comic Books Examiner

November 29, 2013 Midnight was a few locales storefront opener.for the super powerhouse sales event Black Friday, D.C. and Maryland area comic book stores had their sales beginnings for ready customers hungry for the second feasting in new titles, graphic...

Cartoonist Tony Sarg behind Thanksgiving balloons says Smithsonian

The Puppeteer Who Brought Balloons to the Thanksgiving Day Parade

Jimmy Stamp, Smithsonian.com November 27 2013

http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/design/2013/11/the-puppeteer-who-brought-balloons-to-the-thanksgiving-day-parade/

Comic Riffs' best superhero comics of 2013

Best Books of 2013: Comic Riffs' Top 10 Superhero Comics of the year

By David Betancourt

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 26 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/best-books-of-2013-comic-riffs-top-10-superhero-comics-of-the-year/2013/11/26/8036d3c6-5713-11e3-835d-e7173847c7cc_blog.html

Wow, I've read one of these. Hawkeye, for those who care, because my daughter wanted to read it after the Avengers movie.