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Friday, May 02, 2014
Free Comic Book Day is Tomorrow, May 3rd, at Fantom Comics
Fantom Comics' Free Comic Book Day
Under new manager, Esther Kim, Fantom Comics has an ambitious FCBD schedule.
Fantom Comics Free Comic Book Day 2014!
Saturday, May 3rd, 10am-9pm
Union Station, 50 Mass Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
OVER 50 DIFFERENT FREE COMIC BOOKS!
25% off ALL GRAPHIC NOVELS!
FREE RAFFLE PRIZES ALL DAY!
COSTUME CONTEST WITH $100 SHOPPING SPREE PRIZE!
PREVIEW OF THE GEEK CHIC FASHION SHOW!
GOODIE BAGS FOR THE FIRST 50 CUSTOMERS!
25% off ALL GRAPHIC NOVELS!
FREE RAFFLE PRIZES ALL DAY!
COSTUME CONTEST WITH $100 SHOPPING SPREE PRIZE!
PREVIEW OF THE GEEK CHIC FASHION SHOW!
GOODIE BAGS FOR THE FIRST 50 CUSTOMERS!
FIRST 5 PEOPLE IN LINE GET A BAG FULL OF ONE OF EACH AND EVERY FREE COMIC BOOK!
LOCAL CREATORS TROY JEFFREY-ALLEN, MATT RAWSON, AND ANDREW COHEN MAKE AN APPEARANCE!
Thursday, May 01, 2014
'Cul de Sac' mention in 'Blink'
Columbus Alive—the alternative
newspaper in Columbus, Ohio—has started a news comics feature with local
cartoonists called “Sketch in the City.” The first strip is the work of
cartoonist Max Ink, who does the excellent “Blink” comics strip/comic books.
What’s the connection to D.C.? In the first installment, Max mentions the “Billy”
featuring the co-exhibit of Bill Watterson and D.C. comics icon Richard
Thompson. Click on the image below to see the full strip.
With permission from Max Ink
Arlington's own fotonovela
La Dieta: Que Quito a Los Lopez Varios Pesos de Encima, Arlington Department of Environmental Services, is a Spanish-language photonovel (i.e. photographs with word balloons) explaining how you don't need a car to get around in Arlington. Copies were spotted today at the Shirlington Library.
Bruce Guthrie's Herblock award photos online now
- 2014_04_29C_LOC_SorensenP: DC -- Library of Congress -- Herblock Prize: Jen Sorensen -- Presentation (72 photos from 04/29/2014)
- 2014_04_29D_LOC_SorensenS: DC -- Library of Congress -- Herblock Prize: Jen Sorensen -- Presentation -- Slide Show (57 photos from 04/29/2014)
- 2014_04_29F_LOC_SorensenR: DC -- Library of Congress -- Herblock Prize: Jen Sorensen -- Reception (217 photos from 04/29/2014)
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
A few pictures of Al Feldstein
AP is reporting that the great Mad Magazine editor Al Feldstein has passed away. I knew him slightly. He used to send seriously leftist emails to people he knew. I will set about saving them for a the Billy Ireland Library at Ohio State.
That's Craig Fischer, Richard Thompson, Roger Langridge and Al.
Mike Rhode with Al Feldstein at Baltimore Comic-Con 2007
Al and a fan at Heroes Con.
Al and Ben Towle at Heroes Con.
More pictures from the 2008 Heroes Con are here.
That's Craig Fischer, Richard Thompson, Roger Langridge and Al.
Mike Rhode with Al Feldstein at Baltimore Comic-Con 2007
Al and a fan at Heroes Con.
Al and Ben Towle at Heroes Con.
More pictures from the 2008 Heroes Con are here.
Brooke Allen's Lumberjanes on CBR TV
CBR TV: TALKING "LUMBERJANES" WITH NOELLE STEVENSON
Jonah Weiland, Executive Producer/Publisher
Comic Book Resources April 30 2014
Brooke will be signing the comic at Big Planet on Saturday's Free Comic Book Day.
The Jen Sorensen Seal of Approval
Jen Sorensen is the first Herblock Award winner I've asked to sign something. "For my fave comics blogger, Mike - Jen Sorensen" is a nice autograph to have.
City Paper (and me) on Free Comic Book Day
Try Something Small-Press on Free Comic Book Day
by Mike Rhode on Apr. 30, 2014
May 10: The ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con Returns! press release
The ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con Returns with
The Independent Fan Film Festival!
The ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con returns to Archbishop Neale School in La Plata, Maryland on May 10, 2014 with a brand new event - The Independent Fan Film Festival - featuring five amazing fan-produced films and the headlining film, "Dear Mr. Watterson, An Exploration of Calvin and Hobbes".
The ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con is a fundraiser and awareness-raiser for Archbishop Neale School, a Catholic School in operation in La Plata for over 85 years. The event is organized, promoted and run by a small staff of committed volunteers and every penny raised goes directly to the school. The popular event features over 50 vendors and artists selling original art, old and new comics, trading cards, collectibles, toys and other pop culture ephemera. Over 75 vendor tables sold out in less than 24 hours when they were made available in January prompting organizers to open hallways in the school to accommodate more dealers.
Earlier in April, the Independent Fan Film Festival was announced along with the Spotlight Feature Film, "Dear Mr. Watterson". This Kickstarter-funded film examines the impact of the ever-popular comic strip, "Calvin and Hobbes" and its' enigmatic creator, Bill Watterson. Directed by Joel Allen Schroeder, "Dear Mr. Watterson" has won numerous awards at film festivals nation-wide.
"We were really lucky that "Dear Mr. Watterson" was made by such a generous guy like Joel", says convention organizer Tom Boone. "He understood that this is our first film festival and a charity event, too. Joel graciously gave us permission to screen this wonderful film that I think matches our audience perfectly. It's great for young, aspiring artists as well as fans of comics and great art."
In addition to the indie film fest favorite "Watterson", five other fan-produced films have been announced as part of the Independent Fan Film Festival. "All of these films were made by fans, and can exist within the film franchises they represent because they happen just outside of the films we've already seen", says Boone. The Italian "Dark Resurrection" takes place several hundred years after "Star Wars - Return of the Jedi" and "The Hunt for Gollum" follows the adventures of the J.R.R. Tolkien-created character Strider, who was not seen in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Similarly, the Harry Potter-related film "The Greater Good" features a story of Young Dumbledore mentioned in one of J.K. Rowlings' books and "Judge Minty" is based on a character from the "Judge Dredd" comics. A parody of the A-Team, "The Safe Team", rounds out the selection of films. Attendees can vote for their favorite films and the winning director will receive a "Best Film" trophy made by Virginia -based glass artist Patti North.
Organizers encourage attendees to plan for a full day at the ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con. An Art Contest for Kids will be featured as well as a costume contest for all ages. There will be a Silent Auction featuring autographed items and collectibles and door prizes will be awarded hourly. Costumed members of the 501st and Rebel Legions will be on hand to play a Star Wars Angry Birds game with kids. Plus Viking re-enactors from the Longship Company will be returning with their historic Nordic artifacts and food will be available, too.
The ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con and the Independent Fan Film Festival run concurrently on May 10, 2014 from 10-3pm at Archbishop Neale School, 104 Port Tobacco Road, La Plata, Maryland. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children 10 and under. For more information, visit www.anscomiccon.com
Films to be Shown during the Independent Fan Film Festival at ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con:
"The Safe Team", directed by David Noble
"Dark Resurrection", directed by Angelo Licata
"The Greater Good", directed by Justin Zagri
"The Hunt for Gollum", directed by Chris Bouchard
"Judge Minty", directed by Steve Sterlacchini
"Dear Mr. Watterson", directed by Joel Allen Schroeder
Tom Boone
Event Organizer
ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con
104 Port Tobacco Road
La Plata, Maryland 20646
(202) 297-1461
The ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con is an ALL AGES fan and collectors event benefiting Archbishop Neale School on Saturday, May 10, 2014, from 10am to 3pm. For more information, visit www.anscomiccon.com
About Archbishop Neale School -
Archbishop Neale School is a Catholic elementary school in La Plata, Maryland that has been in continuous operation since 1927, with a two-track system for grades Pre-K through 8 and a curriculum centered on the Archdiocese of Washington graded course of study. We are fully accredited, and our teachers are certified by the State of Maryland in their specific areas. We serve Catholic students from over seven parishes and many non-Catholics as well. For over 80 years, parents have entrusted their children to ANS because they are assured of an excellent, Archdiocesan standards-based academic curriculum that encompasses Catholic faith and values delivered in a safe, caring environment. For more information, visit www.ArchbishopNealeSchool.org
Event Organizer
ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con
104 Port Tobacco Road
La Plata, Maryland 20646
(202) 297-1461
The ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con is an ALL AGES fan and collectors event benefiting Archbishop Neale School on Saturday, May 10, 2014, from 10am to 3pm. For more information, visit www.anscomiccon.com
About Archbishop Neale School -
Archbishop Neale School is a Catholic elementary school in La Plata, Maryland that has been in continuous operation since 1927, with a two-track system for grades Pre-K through 8 and a curriculum centered on the Archdiocese of Washington graded course of study. We are fully accredited, and our teachers are certified by the State of Maryland in their specific areas. We serve Catholic students from over seven parishes and many non-Catholics as well. For over 80 years, parents have entrusted their children to ANS because they are assured of an excellent, Archdiocesan standards-based academic curriculum that encompasses Catholic faith and values delivered in a safe, caring environment. For more information, visit www.ArchbishopNealeSchool.org
Herblock award photographs online
Local photo gadfly Bruce Guthrie has put his pictures of last night's Herblock Award talks by Jen Sorensen and Bob Woodward online. Both talks were excellent. Jen's had multiple highpoints, and Woodward's went through the history of Watergate via Herblock cartoons. I look forward to both being posted online.
More photos from Bruce should follow when he gets the time to upload them.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Poynter on The Post's hosting Doonesbury.com
Doonesbury's website moves to Washington Post from Slate
by Andrew Beaujon
Poynter Apr. 28, 2014
Studio Ghibli Encore at AFI Silver theater in Silver Spring
Studio Ghibli EncoreApril 18-July 2
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.
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.
Jen Sorenson featured in today's Post
Alt-cartoonist rises on power of her point: Freelancer is first woman to receive Herblock Prize
[online as Jen Sorensen becomes first female winner of Herblock Prize for political cartooning]
By Michael Cavna, Washington Post (April 29 2014): C1, 2
Jen Sorensen and Herblock award featured in The Post
Jen Sorensen will be receiving the Herblock award for editorial cartooning tonight at the Library of Congress. There's a good story in the Washington Post by Michael Cavna, but it doesn't appear to be online yet.
NPR on Ralph Steadman: how a nice man became a pictorial assassin
"Ralph Steadman is known to most Americans for the surreal illustrations he drew to accompany Hunter S. Thompson's articles and books, including Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. But Steadman has drawn everything from extinct birds to savage political caricatures to wine and beer labels. He's even written an opera libretto." Click for more.
Monday, April 28, 2014
May 1: March book one authors at local school
from Andrew Aydin's website.
Location
The event will be held at the St. Augustine Catholic School, located at 1421 V Street NW, Washington DC 2009.
Time
The event will start at 630p and end at 830p on Thursday May 1st, 2014. Doors will open at 6p.
Target audience
The event is designed for teenagers and young adults. However, the event is open to all, and parents, teachers, and mentors are welcome to come with their children, students, and mentees.
Books
"March: Book One" will be available for sale at the event.
Food
Light refreshments will be provided.
Public Transit
The St. Augustine Catholic School is on V Street NW between 14th St NW and 15th St NW. Nearby bus stops are on 14th and U Sts (52, 54, Circulator) as well 16th and V Sts (S2, S4). The nearest metro station is the U Street station (Yellow/Green lines) at 13th and U Sts NW.
Parking
There is limited free public parking available at the Gingras Center located next to the school, at 1419 V Street NW Washington DC. Street parking is also available, and is free after 6:30 pm.
Tom Toles' Catapult Love musical fundraiser
Hey guys! We are almost half way there in just under three week!! Woohoo! Thank you!
Can you please SHARE this link? It can triple your impact of your donation! Cuz this is the ONLY way people will know about this. Thank you!
Richard Thompson interviewed at Comic Book Resources
RICHARD THOMPSON ANNOTATES "THE COMPLETE CUL DE SAC"
Alex Dueben, Staff Writer
Comic Book Resources April 28 2014
Doonesbury.com moves to The Washington Post website
This is a bit of a surprise, especially a day after Cavna's article on the Post's spiking of a Doonesbury strip... admittedly that was 41 years ago. I guess Trudeau isn't holding a grudge.
Doonesbury.com, the ultimate destination for fans of Garry Trudeau's famous comic strip, will now live exclusively on The Washington Post's website. More than just your average fan site, Doonesbury.com is a place where readers can interact with the strip and its characters through fresh content and features like daily videos, links to news stories, a regular Straw Poll, character bios, a Doonesbury timeline and more.
Read the official announcement: http://www.washingtonpost.com/pr/wp/2014/04/28/doonesbury-website-moves-to-the-washington-post/
Molly Gannon
Senior Publicist, The Washington Post
April 30: Steadman bio movie preview
http://flyingdogbrewery.com/ai1ec_event/good-reason-dc-screening/?instance_id=
WHEN:
April 30, 2014 @ 7:00 pm
WHERE:
E Street Cinema
E Street Cinema
555 11th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20004
USA
Washington, DC 20004
USA
COST:
$8
May 1-3: Shrek the Musical
....brought to you by the students at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington. Each show will have an evening performance at 7pm.
Here's the link to order tickets in advance.
Sunday, April 27, 2014
A Shared Universe: The Art of Comic Books exhibit at Strathmore
A Shared Universe: The Art of Comic Books
April 12, 2014 - June 8, 2014
April 12, 2014 - June 8, 2014
Exhibition Hours
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 10AM-4PM
Wednesday - 10AM-9PM
Closed Monday
It's an American invention and a 20th century institution, yet the comic book encompasses the arc of humanity that runs from prehistoric cave paintings to the graphic novels of the future. Arnold Blumberg, former curator at Geppi's Entertainment Museum, calls the comic book "not just a reflection of our culture—it is our culture." A culture experienced on so many levels, whether it's colored by memories of hiding under the covers with a flashlight and a comic book after bedtime or catching up with digital favorites online. Ever since Superman kicked off the superhero comic genre in 1938, the medium's influence has spread throughout the arts, influencing fine and performing arts as well as pop culture and becoming part of the fabric of human dreams. This exhibit gathers all the elements of the art form, from original pencil drawing and hand inking to graphic design and digital manipulation, and beyond into the new incursions of what comic artist and theorist Scott McCloud calls "the infinite canvas" of web-based comics, games and graphic novels. Step into the world of wonder that's reflected in the comic genre; share it with someone you love. It's just as you remember, and so much more than you can imagine.
Please join us for the following programs, presented in conjunction with the exhibit:
SCREENING OF THE FILM STRIPPED April 27
BEYOND TEXT AND LINE: A STUDY ON THE ART OF COMIC BOOKS April 27
Comics talk and Stripped film today at Strathmore
Beyond Text and Line: A Discussion on the Art of Comic Books |
In conjunction with its new fine art exhibit, A Shared Universe: The Art of Comic Books, Strathmore brings together a panel of experts for "Beyond Text and Line: A Discussion on the Art of Comic Books." Join the colorful conversation moderated by Greg McElhatton, former Executive Director of the Small Press Expo (SPX,) a founding freelancer for Wizard, and a current reviewer on iComics.com. Panelists include: Emily Gillis of Wayward Studios; JD Deardourff, a local comic-inspired artist; Rafer Roberts of Plastic Farm Press; and Monica Gallagher of EatYourLipstick.com.
Stripped |
In conjunction with its new fine art exhibit, A Shared Universe: The Art of Comic Books, Strathmore presents Stripped, a feature film documentary illustrating the lives of the world's best cartoonists. Share in their musings of the art form they love and where it goes as newspapers die.
Saturday, April 26, 2014
The Post is consistent in censoring comic strips, decade after decade...
41 years later, The Post publishes spiked 'Doonesbury' Watergate comic for the first time. Here's why…
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post's Comic Riffs blog April 26 2014
Friday, April 25, 2014
'Wild Ocean' exhibit at Art-Enables starts May 10
View original artwork at Art-Enables by five artists who contributed to the new graphic novel Wild Ocean: Sharks, Whales, Rays and Other Endangered Sea Creatures (Fulcrum Publishing)
Artwork by: Brooke Allen, Matt Dembicki, Andy K, Steve Loya and Steven Russell Black
Opening reception Saturday, May 10, 1-4 p.m. Plus a free storyboarding workshop led by Matt Dembicki
SPX comic collection cataloged at Library of Congress
Goddess Adriana and the SPX Collection at the Library of Congress
April 24 2014
http://spx.tumblr.com/post/83671418340/goddess-adriana-and-the-spx-collection-at-the-libraryBleeding Cool on Awesome Con
Awesome Con In DC Grows 250% – Will It Be The Next Big Thing?
By Hashim Hathaway
Posted on April 24, 2014http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/04/24/awesome-con-in-dc-grows-250-will-it-be-the-next-big-thing/
Intergalactic Nemesis tonight and tomorrow at Artisphere
Pulp pictures and sci-fi sounds [online as 'The Intergalactic Nemesis' brings the noise to Artisphere]
April 26: Cullen Bunn at Third Eye Comics in Annapolis
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Comic Riffs talks to KAL about his latest award
OVERSEAS PRESS CLUB: Sun/Economist cartoonist Kevin 'KAL' Kallaugher accepts Thomas Nast Award as 'a particular honor'
BY MICHAEL CAVNA
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog April 25 2014
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Oprah Winfrey Network recommends March book 1
6 Books You Should Read This Spring
Huffington Post's OWN 04/22/2014 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/22/april-books-new-books-april-2014_n_5169145.html
Qiana Whitted reads comics at the Library of Congress and wonders
How Does What's In Print Affect Comics Studies?
by Qiana Whitted
April 24, 2014
Comic book exhibit opens tonight at Strathmore
Comic books get the respect they deserve in 'A Shared Universe: The Art of Comic Books' at Strathmore's Mansion [in print as, Expanding 'Universe': Comic books get the respect they deserve at Strathmore's Mansion].
BY KRISTEN PAGE-KIRBY
[Washington Post] Express April 24 2014, p. E6
Comic Age on Awesome Con
[Awesome Con 2014] The second one ever, my first time going, and yes, it was AWESOME!
BY: ALEX LUPP - APRIL 24TH, 2014
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
April 30: Animezing: Colorful
In the meantime, if you would like to join us for the next installment of the Animezing series, Colorful, please copy and paste the link below into a new browser window.
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=hp8rsebab&oeidk=a07e97snpz937e67385
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=hp8rsebab&oeidk=a07e97snpz937e67385
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NPR's Monkey See blog on the Simpsons as Legos
What Do 'The Simpsons' Look Like In Lego?
by LINDA HOLMES
April 23, 2014 http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2014/04/23/306140036/what-do-the-simpsons-look-like-in-lego
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