Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Trickster featured in reading challenge
Monday, May 15, 2017
PR: Submit to the Ignatz Awards
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New ReDistricted webcomic on graffiti online
D.C.'s Graffiti Masters
Story and art by Mark Lindblom
https://www.redistrictedcomics.com/grafitti-masters
Street graffiti is like a fingerprint unique to every city. The style and words tell a story about a city's past, present and future. Washington, D.C., has a rich history of graffiti and the artists who spray paint their messages to the masses. Here's a look at where the city's graffiti scene came from, how it changed and where it's going.
Comic Riffs on Peanuts sale, Chast embroidery and Thompson's RFK award
Mother's Play: Roz Chast's latest New Yorker cover brilliantly stitches in the magic of embroidery
You're a good Canadian, Charlie Brown: $345 million deal looks like a smart move for 'Peanuts'
Detroit Free Press cartoonist wins RFK Award for his piercing focus on the Flint water crisis
Comic Riffs on Blitt's latest New Yorker cover
This is the best visual metaphor so far for Trump's ouster of Comey, courtesy of the New Yorker
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
May 20: Graphic Novel Workshop at Hooray for Books
Graphic Novel Workshop with Vanessa Bettencourt
Saturday, May 20th: 3 pm
Have you ever wanted to write your own graphic novel? Or wondered what the process is to write and publish your own book? Join us for a FREE workshop with graphic novel author, Vanessa Bettencourt, who has written the Polly and the Black Ink series.
1555 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.hooray4books.comMonday, May 08, 2017
Flugennocks' Latest'n'Greatest: "Nah Nah, Hey Hey, Goodbye"
From DC's anarchist cartoonist, Mike Flugennock:
Last week, after having their asses handed to them on the healthcare bill, Democrats in the House Of Representatives inexplicably, gleefully burst into a chorus of "nah nah, hey hey, goodbye" in response.
This was claimed to have been a sarcastic response to indicate that Conservatives would lose their seats in next year's midterm elections because of their support of "Trumpcare", but it was just another example of the Democratic Party's arrogance, short-sightedness, selfishness, and utter political tone-deafness.
Last week, after having their asses handed to them on the healthcare bill, Democrats in the House Of Representatives inexplicably, gleefully burst into a chorus of "nah nah, hey hey, goodbye" in response.
This was claimed to have been a sarcastic response to indicate that Conservatives would lose their seats in next year's midterm elections because of their support of "Trumpcare", but it was just another example of the Democratic Party's arrogance, short-sightedness, selfishness, and utter political tone-deafness.
June 14-17: Library of Congress pop-up exhibit on comics
from https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-17-069/?loclr=eaue
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Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden today announced that the Library will host a series of pop-up displays in its Thomas Jefferson Building to showcase a wider variety of its vast collections.
The pop-ups will feature items related to current events or connect with something happening locally.
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The second is Library of Awesome, featuring items from the Library's comic- book collections June 14-17 in conjunction with Awesome-Con, Washington's annual convention of comics, cosplay and pop culture. The Library of Awesome is made possible by gifts to the Library of Congress Fund.
Both pop-ups will be held in the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street, S.E. Both events are free and open to the public. Additional details, including hours and special presentations, will be announced in the coming weeks.
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July 9: Neil Gaiman at Wolf Trap
"I make things up and write them down," is the way Neil Gaiman describes his varied art. His popular and acclaimed works, including Coraline, The Sandman, American Gods (television adaption coming in 2017), and The Graveyard Book have reached audiences of all ages and made Gaiman one of the most celebrated writers of our time. In this live event, "An Evening with Neil Gaiman," he will tell stories and read stories, answer questions, and in his own words "amaze, befuddle and generally delight. It will be fun and odd and not like any other evening with Neil Gaiman."
Tickets on sale now!
Tickets on sale now!
A new Shadow sketch by Wayno
Here's my latest sketch of the Shadow by Pittsburgh's Wayno, a birthday gift from my daughter.
May 13: Library Comic Con in Chantilly with Gene Yang
http://fairfaxlibraryfoundation.org/2017/04/26/library-comic-con/
Fairfax County Public Library is presenting their first Library Comic Con on Saturday, May 13 from 10am – 2:30pm at Chantilly High School! This may be the only Comic Con you'll find for FREE and it's family friendly!
From the library's website:
"Geek out" at our celebration of comic books, science fiction, fantasy, TV, movies and more, featuring Gene Luen Yang, author of the Secret Coders and Avatar: The Last Airbender series (Mr. Yang speaks at 10:30). Books available for sale and signing. Workshops, artists, vendors, prizes, food trucks and cosplay. Family-friendly costumes encouraged. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Chantilly Regional Library. Kids, teens and adults. No registration necessary.
Chantilly High School, 4201 Stringfellow Rd., Chantilly.
Comic Con Schedule – May 13
10:00 – Doors open (Use Main Entrance, Door #1)10-2:30 – Vendors, Artists' Alley
10-1:00 – Cosplay Central and Superhero Training Camp
10:30 – Keynote Speaker: Gene Luen Yang
11:15 – Author signing begins (limit 2 books per person)
11:45 – Choose from Panel Discussion or Workshop (see details below!)
12-2:30 – Gaming/Chill Zone
12:30 – Lunch, Author signing continues
1:00 – Choose from Nerd Jeopardy or Workshop (see details below!)
2:00 – Cosplay Contest!
*Food trucks will be on site starting at 11am
McDonnell's ‘Me…Jane’ Musical coming to Kennedy Center
Patrick McDonnell of Mutts drew a children's book about scientist Jane Goodall. He reports that it'll be adapted by the Kennedy Center in November.
Saturday, May 06, 2017
The Post on Disney weddings and Guardians vol. 2
What's it like getting married at Disney? It's not always a fairy tale [in print as Weddings, wished upon a star].
Washington Post
online at Is young Kurt Russell in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' the best de-aging of an actor ever? [in print as In 'Guardians,' the young Russell is a CGI marvel, May 6, p. C1, 4]
How 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' reflects its director's painful childhood
Comic Riffs blog
The City Paper on Guardians Vol. 2 and Dash Shaw's animation
My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea Is a Trippy Animated Disaster Comedy [in print as The Fault in Their Stars]
Director Dash Shaw pays homage to various films, TV shows, and videogames, including The Poseidon Adventure in his feature debut.
Washington City Paper May 5, 2017, p. 23
online at http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/film-tv/blog/20860315/my-entire-high-school-sinking-into-the-sea-reviewed With Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, James Gunn Delivers Another Marvel Hit [in print as Space is the Place].
The film builds off the success of the first Guardians of the Galaxy, while adding emotional depth to its characters.
Washington City Paper May 5, 2017, p. 25
online athttp://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/film-tv/blog/20860276/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-reviewed
Friday, May 05, 2017
Mike Thompson wins Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award for cartooning
"The Flint Water Scandal," by Mike Thompson
Detroit Free Press
More information is here - http://rfkhumanrights.org/news/news/announcing-2017-robert-f-kennedy-journalism-awards-winners/
NPR on Free Comic Book Day and Guardians 2
A Guide To Free Comic Book Day 2017: The Don't-Misses And The Near-Misses
http://www.npr.org/sections/monkeysee/2017/05/05/525707610/a-guide-to-free-comic-book-day-2017-the-dont-misses-and-the-near-misses
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2' And W. Kamau Bell
http://www.npr.org/sections/monkeysee/2017/05/05/526865362/pop-culture-happy-hour-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-and-w-kamau-bell
https://play.podtrac.com/npr-510282/npr.mc.tritondigital.com/PCHH_PODCAST/media/anon.npr-mp3/npr/pchh/2017/05/20170505_pchh_pchh_346__-_final.mp3
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