Join the staff from Comic Logic (a comics shop in Ashburn, Va.) as they guest bartend 6-11 p.m. on AUG. 7 at the Ashburn Pub (whose owner Kevin Bednarz also owns the shop) to raise awareness for www.girlpower2cure.org, an organization to raise awareness for Rett Syndrome. There will be raffle prizes, including passes to see the new Suicide Squad movie, as well as a cosplay contest and other giveaways.
Sunday, August 07, 2016
Saturday, August 06, 2016
Cavna on March vol. 3
Rep. John Lewis's new 'March: Book Three' rises to the historic occasion
[in print as It's the very height of epic, August 7 2016, p. E11]
August 3 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/rep-john-lewiss-new-march-book-three-rises-to-the-historic-occasion/2016/08/03/63355a0e-57fb-11e6-831d-0324760ca856_story.html
That darn Steve Sack
Where are 'Je suis Bamako' and 'Je suis Ouagadougou'? [in print as Je suis Eurocentric].
Cecilia Op de Beke, Falls Church
Washington Post August 6 2016, p. A11
online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/where-are-je-suis-bamako-and-je-suis-ouagadougou/2016/08/05/b3028424-58de-11e6-8b48-0cb344221131_story.htmlThe Post's Letter page on Richard Thompson
'Cul de Sac' creator Richard Thompson, a charming man who made charming art [in print as A charming creator of charming art].
Lewis Sorley, Potomac
Washington Post August 6 2016, p. A11
Friday, August 05, 2016
More from The Post on Suicide Squad
Margot Robbie on becoming Harley Quinn and 'the most unpleasant thing I've ever done'
Washington Post Comic Riffs August 4 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.
Sorry, 'Suicide Squad,' but fighting evil with evil is a bad idea [in print as And down we go: Fighting evil with evil is a scary idea].
Tom King's Sheriff of Babylon is 'best retelling' of Iraq war
The Best Retelling of the Iraq War Story Is a Comic Book
By Scott Beauchamphttp://www.vulture.com/2016/07/sheriff-of-babylon-comic-book-iraq-war.html
Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Gold Star Mother"
From Michael Flugennock, DC's anarchist cartoonist...
"Gold Star Mother"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2019
So, about a week or so ago, The Donald queefed out yet another classic Tourette's outburst about how he "sacrificed" during the Iraq War by "employing thousands and thousands of people" in response to remarks at the Democratic Convention by Khizr Khan, father of Army Capt. Humayun Khan, killed in Iraq in 2004, about how The Donald "sacrificed nothing" for his country.
The Democrats, always on the lookout for an issue to exploit, started up a good old-fashioned flag-waving contest, yelling to anyone who'd listen about patriotism and sacrifice. Gotta give 'em credit, though; they managed to find the perfect non-issue to distract the media from all the leaks of DNC emails detailing their campaign of fraud and deception against Bernie Sanders' campaign for the Democratic Presidential nomination. And, it's always good to see that Liberals love Muslims -- as long as they're willing to die for the Empire.
And speaking of sacrifice, I'm guessing Chelsea was too busy studying to become a hedge fund manager to do any sacrificing.
Jacket and M4 Carbine Ensemble by Giorgio Armani, $100b.
"Gold Star Mother"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=20
So, about a week or so ago, The Donald queefed out yet another classic Tourette's outburst about how he "sacrificed" during the Iraq War by "employing thousands and thousands of people" in response to remarks at the Democratic Convention by Khizr Khan, father of Army Capt. Humayun Khan, killed in Iraq in 2004, about how The Donald "sacrificed nothing" for his country.
The Democrats, always on the lookout for an issue to exploit, started up a good old-fashioned flag-waving contest, yelling to anyone who'd listen about patriotism and sacrifice. Gotta give 'em credit, though; they managed to find the perfect non-issue to distract the media from all the leaks of DNC emails detailing their campaign of fraud and deception against Bernie Sanders' campaign for the Democratic Presidential nomination. And, it's always good to see that Liberals love Muslims -- as long as they're willing to die for the Empire.
And speaking of sacrifice, I'm guessing Chelsea was too busy studying to become a hedge fund manager to do any sacrificing.
Jacket and M4 Carbine Ensemble by Giorgio Armani, $100b.
NPR on Suicide Squad
Pop Culture Happy Hour: Getting Punchy With 'Jason Bourne' And 'Suicide Squad'
http://www.npr.org/sections/
http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-
The Unsung Heroine Who Helped Shape 'Suicide Squad' [Kim Yale].
All Things Considered
http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2016/08/20160804_atc_the_unsung_heroine_who_helped_shape_suicide_squad.mp3
http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=488680942
Fanzine and fine artist John Fantucchio has died
Fantucchio's art, possibly for Gary Groth's first Metro Con |
Big Planet Comics founder Joel Pollack writes, "John Fantucchio was my mentor when I was 16. He taught me about the great strip artists Alex Raymond and Hal Foster, as well as illustrators such as Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, and Howard Pyle. I'm happy that we rekindled our friendship in the last five years."
Joel noted that Fantucchio's influence wasn't limited to him. "John's nephew, Rick Lowell, owns Casablanca Comics, Maine's coolest comics stores!, in Portland, ME, and counts John as a mentor, as well." Fantucchio eventually left the fan community and made a name for himself as a fine artist.
Joel took me to meet John, who coincidentally lived right around the corner from Richard Thompson, and we had a great time looking at his paintings and his collectibles. John had a fondness for the Shadow just like me. He wasn't all that interested in revisiting his fanzine days, so we never did an interview, but he does have several mentions on ComicsDC, mostly about his later career.
John is survived by his wife Mary.
Thursday, August 04, 2016
PR: SPX 2016 Announces International Guests Tom Gauld, Cyril Pedrosa, Aimée de Jongh and Pascal Girard
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The Post doesn't like Suicide Squad
‘Suicide Squad’ is as bad as you’ve heard
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post August 3 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/suicide-squad-is-as-bad-as-youve-heard/2016/08/03/590a949e-5987-11e6-9aee-8075993d73a2_story.html
‘Suicide Squad’ is perfect for 2016. Which means it’s absolutely terrible.
[in print as 'Suicide Squad': Perfect for 2016. But terrible.
By Ann Hornaday August 4 2016, p. C1, 4
online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/suicide-squad-is-perfect-for-2016-which-means-its-absolutely-terrible/2016/08/03/6df78956-5992-11e6-9aee-8075993d73a2_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/suicide-squad-is-perfect-for-2016-which-means-its-absolutely-terrible/2016/08/03/6df78956-5992-11e6-9aee-8075993d73a2_story.html
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post August 3 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/suicide-squad-is-as-bad-as-youve-heard/2016/08/03/590a949e-5987-11e6-9aee-8075993d73a2_story.html
‘Suicide Squad’ is perfect for 2016. Which means it’s absolutely terrible.
[in print as 'Suicide Squad': Perfect for 2016. But terrible.
By Ann Hornaday August 4 2016, p. C1, 4
online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/suicide-squad-is-perfect-for-2016-which-means-its-absolutely-terrible/2016/08/03/6df78956-5992-11e6-9aee-8075993d73a2_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/suicide-squad-is-perfect-for-2016-which-means-its-absolutely-terrible/2016/08/03/6df78956-5992-11e6-9aee-8075993d73a2_story.html
Obituary for commercial animator Gary Hughes
Gary Hughes, animator, sculptor
Washington Post August 4 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/notable-deaths-in-the-washington-area/2016/08/03/ed46f394-57f4-11e6-9aee-8075993d73a2_story.html
Washington Post August 4 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/notable-deaths-in-the-washington-area/2016/08/03/ed46f394-57f4-11e6-9aee-8075993d73a2_story.html
Remembering Mr. Richard
by Claire Rhode
I will be eternally grateful for the time I have spent with artists. From an early age, I was my dad's frequent companion to everything from art museums to comic conventions. I met a lot of artists, but none of those I met were ever quite like Mr. Richard Thompson.
Mr. Richard was one of the artists who seemed to be around all of the time, with my knowledge of him coming from being my dad's shadow and not from any prior experience with his work (although I soon learned). Because of that, I have no memory of actually meeting him. In my (admittedly flawed) memory, he has just always been a part of my life. I remember play dates with Charlotte mostly arranged so our dads could hang out; picking up Mr. Richard for conventions; and frequent mentions of my dad "going over to Richard's for an hour" (or two or three). It seems to me that I don't have a past without Mr. Richard in it, at least tangentially, and I cannot imagine a future where he is not present at all.
It isn't just his presence in my life that has made him special to me. A lot of people have talked about his sly wit (which, quite frankly, flew over my head until recently) and his art far more eloquently than I could ever hope to, so instead I want to talk about his kindness. Mr. Richard had a knack for making everyone in the room feel seen and a part of things, even the ten-year-old in the corner reading. He would smile or crack a quick joke and no matter who he was talking to, he would make them feel included, just as if they were old friends joking around. A talent like that is a wonderful thing to have. I wish that Mr. Richard had gotten more time, for art, for his jokes, for his kindness, and, most importantly, for his family and friends, but I also know that he lived his life in a way that made a lot of people smile, and that is a wonderful gift to have given to the world.
Mr. Richard, rest in peace.
I will be eternally grateful for the time I have spent with artists. From an early age, I was my dad's frequent companion to everything from art museums to comic conventions. I met a lot of artists, but none of those I met were ever quite like Mr. Richard Thompson.
Mr. Richard was one of the artists who seemed to be around all of the time, with my knowledge of him coming from being my dad's shadow and not from any prior experience with his work (although I soon learned). Because of that, I have no memory of actually meeting him. In my (admittedly flawed) memory, he has just always been a part of my life. I remember play dates with Charlotte mostly arranged so our dads could hang out; picking up Mr. Richard for conventions; and frequent mentions of my dad "going over to Richard's for an hour" (or two or three). It seems to me that I don't have a past without Mr. Richard in it, at least tangentially, and I cannot imagine a future where he is not present at all.
It isn't just his presence in my life that has made him special to me. A lot of people have talked about his sly wit (which, quite frankly, flew over my head until recently) and his art far more eloquently than I could ever hope to, so instead I want to talk about his kindness. Mr. Richard had a knack for making everyone in the room feel seen and a part of things, even the ten-year-old in the corner reading. He would smile or crack a quick joke and no matter who he was talking to, he would make them feel included, just as if they were old friends joking around. A talent like that is a wonderful thing to have. I wish that Mr. Richard had gotten more time, for art, for his jokes, for his kindness, and, most importantly, for his family and friends, but I also know that he lived his life in a way that made a lot of people smile, and that is a wonderful gift to have given to the world.
Mr. Richard, rest in peace.
August 27: Memorial for Richard Thompson
A memorial for Richard Thompson, open to the public, will be held on August 27, 2016, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC at 1 pm. It will be in the Press Club's ballroom. Information on the Press Club is at http://www.press.org/
Wednesday, August 03, 2016
'Pigheaded' at Newburyport Documentary Film Festival
Local film-maker and comics creator John Kinhart had his
documentary on cartoonist Skip Williamson called "Pigheaded" accepted
into Massachusetts' Newburyport Documentary Film Festival, where it will be screened in
September.
John Gallagher's tribute cartoon for Richard Thompson
NoVA cartoonist John Gallagher drew CdS characters with his and daughter Katie's characters, Zoey and Ketchup, noting "Katie dedicated our Zoey and Ketchup book to Richard— when you brought him up to the Kids Love Comics booth in Baltimore, he made Katie feel so special, and was a true inspiration to her, and as a father, I appreciated him even more."
Life Without Richard Thompson by Anton Scamvougeras
Anton Scamvougeras has sent in a strip with his take on Alice and Petey reading comics in the cell phone age in his Dysconnected strip.
Anton also wrote of Richard, "He had a wonderful eye, and ear, and hand; and many, many of us will continue to enjoy the works he graciously created."
His website is https://dysconnectedblog.wordpress.com/
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