Tuesday, May 06, 2014

Comic Riffs on the late Dick Ayers

RIP, DICK AYERS: Remembering the great talent behind 'Sgt. Fury,' 'Ghost Rider' and so much Kirby ink

My thoughts on some Eisner Award nominations

Commentary: Reactions to the 2014 Eisner Award Nominations

by Derek Royal  May 6, 2014
http://comicsalternative.com/2014/05/06/commentary-eisners2014/


The Comics Alternative "Two Guys with PhDs Talking about Comics" at http://comicsalternative.com is actually three guys -- Derek Royal, Andy Kunka and my good friend Gene Kannenberg. They asked a bunch of people for some thoughts on this year's Eisner Awards - my comments are about 1/2 way through.

May 10: Tom Arvis at Game On! Comics

Game ON logo

Game On! Comics Weekly Digest

Come  Visit Us!
May 6, 2014

In this issue
:: New Titles this Week
:: Game Nights



 Dear Mike     
 
In Store Signing this Saturday @ 12 pm!
Tom Arvis!
Creator, writer, illustrator and publisher, Tom Arvis, a Washington DC resident since 1983, is a 20-plus-year veteran in the fields of Graphic Design, Freelance Illustration and independent self-publishing. He established Sureshot Comics (his own label) in 1995 with the publication of "Cowboys & Aliens" #1 (now titled "Wayout West"). To see samples of his abilities and capabilities, visit www.sureshotcomics.com (comic books), and/or www.arvtoon.com (illustration work).

May 7: Becky Cloonan & Shaun Simon Signing - Killjoys & By Chance Or Providence


Big Planet Comics is proud to welcome Becky Cloonan and Shaun Simon for a signing of the collection of their series, The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, and Becky's self-published collection, By Chance Or Providence!

The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys is a scifi adventure where the Killjoys lost their lives battling against a controlling megacorp, and now their followers carry on the fight.

By Chance or Providence is a compilation of Becky's self-published minicomics of fantastic adventures of magic and horror!

Becky's website: http://beckycloonan.tumblr.com/
Shaun's website: http://shaun-simon.tumblr.com/

Monday, May 05, 2014

'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For' promo poster

"It was a long day at the office, so me and the boys decided to take in a movie tonight, 'Captain America: Winter Solider.' As we approached the theater, the skies opening up and sent us scrambling for cover when shed caught my eye. I knew she was bad news--real bad--but I couldn't resist her seductive lips. I drew in closer, only to be turned away. I was told I'd have to wait til Aug. 22. That's fine. I got patience and time. I'll be back then. You can count on it."

May 13: Roz Chast at Politics and Prose

Roz Chast - Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant?

May 13 2014 7:00 pm

While her style is inimitably her own, Chast's story of aging parents will resonate with many. In four-color cartoon panels, photos, and text, Chast, a New Yorker contributor since 1978 and the author/illustrator of a dozen books, recounts her life with a needy father and strong-willed mother and faces their mental and physical deterioration with wit and honesty. (Bloomsbury)

$28.00
ISBN-13: 9781608198061
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Bloomsbury USA, 5/2014
5015 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington
,

May 10: Maira Kalman at Takoma Park Library

Maira Kalman - Thomas Jefferson ✯RESCHEDULED — at Takoma Park Library

May 10 2014 1:00 pm

Kalman, illustrator of many books for adults and children as well as The New Yorker magazine, recounts the third president's many achievements without claiming that he was perfect. Among Jefferson's shortcomings: owning slaves and disparaging Native Americans, despite preaching equality. Ages 5 – 8. (Nancy Paulsen)

This event has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at Takoma Park Library.

$17.99
ISBN-13: 9780399240409
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Nancy Paulsen Books, 1/2014
Takoma Park Library
101 Philadelphia Ave
Takoma Park
,
Maryland

Carla McNeil's Finder on Rolling Stone best list

Free Comic Book Day photos

Victory Comics in Falls Church:

Tangent cartoonists



Monica Marier


Big Planet Comics Vienna (Curls Studio aka Carolyn Belefski and Joe Carabeo):










Big Planet Comics Bethesda (with Joe Sutliff):







George Carlson book reviewed in Washington Times

BOOK REVIEW: 'Perfect Nonsense'
By Michael Taube -  The Washington Times May 1 2014

Thursday, May 1, 2014
PERFECT NONSENSE: THE CHAOTIC COMICS AND GOOFY GAMES OF GEORGE CARLSON
Edited by Daniel F. Yezbick
Fantagraphics Books, $49.99, 320 pages

Cosplay Parade Press Release - Cosplayers needed on May 16!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CONTACT: Chris Wanamaker, (202) 262 2083 president@dcanimeclub.org

 

DC Anime Club Seeks Cosplayers

 for Cosplay Parade 2014

 

     We DC Anime Club are looking for Cosplayers to participate in  our 2014 Cosplay Parade, which will be a part of Fiesta Asia Parade.

 Cosplayers are welcome to Cosplay any character they wish as long as it's family  friendly.  We will march in the Fiesta Asia Parade Saturday May 16, 2014 Pennsylvania  Avenue between Third and Sixth Streets NW, Washington, DC. We will meet up at 12pm  at the  Nearest Subway Station: Archives Navy Memorial Green line. All Cosplayers are  to arrive at Archives Navy Memorial Subway Station at 10am and we will proceed to the  parade route. 

THE PARADE ITSELF STARTS AT 2PM. THIS GIVES PARTICIPANTS ENOUGH TIME TO ENJOY FIESTA ASIA UNTIL IT  IS TIME FOR US TO LINE UP FOR THE PARADE.

 Please rsvp at the following facebook link  https://www.facebook.com/events/120232701501418/

 or email president@dcanimeclub.org


For more Information please contact: president@dcanimeclub.org or call 202 262 2083.

 

This event is free and open to the public.

 For more information please visit the DC Anime Club website at http://dcanimeclub.org.

 Follow us on our various sites

 Main site

www.dcanimeclub.org

Facebook fanpage
www.facebook.com/DCAnimeClub

Facebook group page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/DCAnimeClub/ (Members only)

You Tube
http://www.youtube.com/user/DCAnimeClub?feature=guide

Photobucket
http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/DCANIMECLUB_photos/

Twitter
https://twitter.com/DCAnimeClub

America's Greatest Otaku Chris Wanamaker

https://www.facebook.com/AmericasGreatestOtakuChrisWanamaker?ref=hl

 

About DC Anime Club:

 

DCAC was established in 2003 to introduce and educate people in the Washington, DC area about East Asian culture, through viewing and discussion of Japanese animation (also known as anime) and Japanese comics (manga). DCAC is a 501(c) (3) not for profit organization, contributions to DC Anime Club are taxed deductible to the extent allowable under the law.

The club also works to provide a positive, alternative activity to the youth in the area by exposing them to foreign culture, encouraging artistic expression and creativity, and providing opportunities for participation in community activities and leadership.

In addition to our bi-weekly meetings, the club holds an Annual Art Show, an Annual Costume fundraising event, and visits local schools to do presentations on anime. The club also works with the Smithsonian Freer Gallery and DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival on their anime screenings, and has helped locally promote performances for Japanese bands such as Puffy Ami Yumi and Pine am. DC Anime Club was founded by Chris Wanamaker (President), Jules Chang (Former Vice President) and Craig Vaughn (Vice President) on Saturday June 5, 2003. We have a strong membership that continues to grow -- most of which are teenagers.


Tom Toles interview online at the City Paper

FCBD at Fantom Comics, again

Celebrating Free Comic Book Day At Washington DC's Fantom Comics
By Devon Sanders
May 3, 2014 

The Comic Age on FCBD at Fantom Comics

[Free Comic Book Day 2014] Fantom Comics, DC Conspiracy, Square City, & More!

BY: ALEX LUPP - MAY 5TH, 2014  

Steadman movie reviewed in Express

One-of-a-Kind Splatter Film [online as 'For No Good Reason' director Charlie Paul wanted a film as unique as its subject, Ralph Steadman]
BY KRISTEN PAGE-KIRBY
[Washington Post] Express May 2 2014   

Landmark E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW; opens Fri.; 202-783-9494, landmarktheatres.com. (Metro Center)

Sunday, May 04, 2014

That Darn Toles

Letter to the Editor

The legacy of  John Paul II

David N. Bossie, Darlene Sochurek

Washington Post May 3 2014

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-legacy-of-saint-john-paul-ii/2014/05/01/f01a666e-d097-11e3-a714-be7e7f142085_story.html

The Post's obituary for Al Feldstein

Al Feldstein, 88: Mad magazine editor found humor in subversion [online as Al Feldstein, longtime editor of Mad magazine, dies at 88]

By , Washington Post May 4 2014

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/comics/al-feldstein-longtime-editor-of-mad-magazine-dies-at-88/2014/05/02/4e4d9240-d14e-11e3-a6b1-45c4dffb85a6_story.html

Big Planet Comic's Free Comic Book Day 2014

FCBD seems to have sunk into the public's conciousness.

Joel Pollack provided these pictures of the Bethesda store and notes, "...every BPC store had its best day ever. I'm guessing that's true for every participating store in the country. Photos by Stuart McIntire, a customer (box #6) and friend since day one (04/11/86)."

Darn, I'm box #45. It'll take me years to move up!

I'll have some more photographs soon.


Saturday, May 03, 2014

PR: Lion Forge Roars into Free Comic Book Day


In case you want to get an even 60 free comic books...


 

For Immediate Release

 

Lion Forge Roars into Free Comic Book Day

 

Lion Forge to Giveaway Three of Their Most Popular Digital Titles

 

Los Angeles, Calif. – May 2, 2014 –Digital publisher Lion Forge Comics is ready to join the annual event known as Free Comic Book Day by giving away three of their most popular digital titles to fans participating in the biggest comic book event of the year. While many stores can run out of their print editions, Lion Forge's free giveaway of these No.1 issues is guaranteed to stay in stock. All three comics are DRM-free as well.

 

To receive your free digital downloads, visit Lionforge.com/free-comic-book-day and enter your email address. You'll receive a download link for the following three issues:

 

Roboy No.1 – Written by Brandon Easton, Aiden Cross looks like your average 12 year old boy, he's a video game pro, and unbeatable at kickball. Thing is Aiden isn't like other boys his age; he has super strength, can talk with computers and has glowing circuits in his body. Aiden is a robot (actually, he is more of an android but he just doesn't know it yet). Roboy follows Aidens adventures as he goes on a quest to find his creator while defending the city from an on-coming robot invasion.

 

Catalyst Prime: Quincredible No.1 – Written by David Gorden, a new cosmic event will spur the next great step in evolution. People who have randomly come into contact with powerful meteorites are gaining superhuman abilities. Now they must decide how to use their powers. Will it be for good or for evil? How will they function in a world that no longer makes any sense?  How will they deal with the people that fear them and their new powers? And those who are willing to stop at nothing to exploit them?

 

Trimaxx No.1 – When Mayuri "Mo" O'Connor discovers that she is the only person in the world that can sync with and control the robotic guardian Trimaxx she embarks on a journey to become the world's greatest hero, protecting the planet from its greatest threat - the evil alien empire known as the Mechani.

 

"We love Free Comic Book Day," said David Steward, CEO of Lion Forge Comics. "We think of ourselves as fans first and a comic book company second. We're happy to be joining the other major publishers on a day that celebrates what millions around the world love – comics! And we know fans will enjoy these free digital downloads that they can take with them everywhere on their smartphones and tablets."

 

About Lion Forge Comics

Lion Forge is a St. Louis-based transmedia studio with a focus on digital publishing. With both original and licensed titles, Lion Forge brings together the brightest talent to acquire and develop content and character franchises within the comic book, television, film and interactive gaming industries. Lion Forge applies cinematic elements to each property to create compelling, story-driven experiences from start to finish, bringing unique entertainment experiences to both traditional and digital marketplaces. For more information, please visit www.lionforge.com or the Lion Forge Facebook and Twitter pages.

 

 

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May 3: Free Comic Book Day at Big Planet Comics


It's time for the best day of the year! Free Comic Book Day is THIS Saturday, May 3, running all day at ALL of our stores!

We have over 60 different FREE comic books to give away, so come by and grab some of your favorites! You can see a list of all the titles available at the official website: http://www.freecomicbookday.com/

We are also hosting 6 different comic book creators at our stores:
College Park, MD -- 11am-1pm -- Brooke Allen and Grace Ellis
Vienna, VA -- noon-2pm -- Carolyn Belefski and Joe Carabeo
Bethesda, MD -- 1pm-3pm -- Joe Sutliff
Washington, DC -- 1pm-3pm -- Teresa Roberts Logan
Vienna, VA -- 2pm-4pm -- Brooke Allen and Grace Ellis

Brooke and Grace are co-creators of Lumberjanes, the new comic from Boom.

Carolyn, Joe, other Joe, and Teresa are all contributors to Magic Bullet and volunteering their time for the "Cartoonists Draw Blood" blood drive on May 31, at Seekers Church across from the Takoma metro.