Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Comic Riffs on those darn cartoonists Chelsea Cain and Gary Varvel
Usually I reserve the 'darn cartoonist' subject header for letters to the editor, but here's a couple of articles about other problems between cartoonists and the press.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Nov 4: Jeff Kinney coming to DC
Jeff Kinney to Hit the Road for 'The Meltdown'
Sep 25, 2018
and he'll be at
Oct 13: Comic Con for children at Aurora Hills Library in Arlington
Comic Con at Aurora Hills
We Love Comics and Graphic Novels!
The Aurora Hills Branch Library has partnered with Literacy Through Comics and Art Way Alliance to present our first Comic Con.
This all ages event will feature panel discussions, hands-on comic book workshops, a cosplay contest, food, giveaways and more! During this program, we will also be collecting comic book donations for the Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools.
Registration is required. Space is limited to 25 participants per session. For more information call 703-228-5715.
- Date:
- Saturday, October 13, 2018
- Time:
- 10:30am - 4:15pm
- Location:
- Aurora Hills Branch Library
- Audience:
- Events for Elementary Schoolers Events for High Schoolers Events for Middle Schoolers Good for Adults Age 55+ Good for Young Professionals (Lit Up)
- Categories:
- Fun and Games Maker > Arts and Crafts Registration Workshop Writing
- Calendar:
- Aurora Hills
Schedule:
- 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Opening Remarks/Registration
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Literacy Through Comics - Panel Discussion (Ages 8 and up)- Register
- 11:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. - Pokemon Session (Ages 8 and up) - Register
- 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Drawing Anime (Ages 8 and up)- Register
- 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Table Top Trivia (Ages 8 and up) - Register
- 1:00 - 2:15 p.m. - Cosplay Contest (Ages 12 and up) - Register
- 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Drawing Characters with S.T.E.A.M. (Ages 8 and up) - Register
- 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Literacy Through Comics Debate (Ages 8 and up)- Register
- 3:00- 4:00 p.m. - Getting Started in Comics (Ages 8 and up)- Register
- 4:00 - 4:15 p.m. - Closing Remarks
Archives of American Art has digitized cartoonist Abril Lamarque's papers
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Monday, September 24, 2018
Sept 26: Tom King at Third Eye Comics in Annapolis
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Comic Riffs talks to editorial cartoonists on Kavanaugh hearings
3 con and 1 pro.
'I'm very angry that is this is happening again': Cartoonists compare drawing for Kavanaugh and Thomas hearings
Sunday, September 23, 2018
That darn Candorville
The presidential mafioso
Ray J. Lum, Arlington
Washington Post September 22 2018, p. 15
New book from Terry Flippo collects his Deliver Me comic strip
Deliver Me!: Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night.... Paperback – September 23, 2018
Friday, September 21, 2018
Comic Riffs notes Nancy cartoonist appearance
The private cartoonist behind 'Nancy' will make her public debut at the CXC festival
The Library of Congress' newish comic book blog
I missed this when they announced it in May:
Breaking News: Introducing Headlines and Heroes
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2018/05/breaking-news-introducing-headlines-and-heroes/but here's what Megan Halsband has written about comics since then:
May the Fourth Be With You! [Star Wars comic books].
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2018/05/may-the-fourth-be-with-you/Before Bang! Pow! Zap! [newspaper comic strips].
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2018/06/before-bang-pow-zap/September = Comics [SPX collection]
Sally Ingraham's SPX experience
Sally Ingraham here with my Small Press Expo 2018 memories and pictures!
by Sally Ingraham
Comics Workbook September 21 2018 : https://comicsworkbook.com/09-21-2018/
by Sally Ingraham
Comics Workbook September 21 2018 : https://comicsworkbook.com/09-21-2018/
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Cavna talks Doonesbury & Trump with Trudeau
As 'Doonesbury' characters turn 50, Garry Trudeau describes his journey from pummeling Nixon to tackling Trump [in print as Knocking Nixon, then tackling Trump: Trudeau's 'Doonesbury' comic strip has a long history with presidents].
'Big Satire is the least of Trump's problems': Garry Trudeau weighs in on how humor has taken on the president
Book Review: DC: Anatomy of a Metahuman
by Mike Rhode
DC Comics collects a lot of the comic books they've published, but they also have quite a few publications aimed at an adult audience looking for a gift or willing to spend larger amounts on material that interests them. The fact that these books even exist can be amazing especially for someone who grew up in the 1970s when there was one (or less!) collection of comics published per year (The Dark Knight Returns in 1986 started the modern trend of collecting a story arc in a book or "waiting for the trade"). Over the next week or so, I'll look at three of these I've been provided with recently.
DC Comics collects a lot of the comic books they've published, but they also have quite a few publications aimed at an adult audience looking for a gift or willing to spend larger amounts on material that interests them. The fact that these books even exist can be amazing especially for someone who grew up in the 1970s when there was one (or less!) collection of comics published per year (The Dark Knight Returns in 1986 started the modern trend of collecting a story arc in a book or "waiting for the trade"). Over the next week or so, I'll look at three of these I've been provided with recently.
Concerned about the threat that so-called "metahumans" may pose to the world, Batman has begun compiling a detailed dossier on their incredible physiology and abilities. From villains like Killer Croc, Bane, and Brainiac to Batman's own comrades, including Superman and Cyborg, the file brings together the Dark Knight's fascinating personal theories on the unique anatomical composition of these formidable individuals.
This stunning and unique book delves into the incredible abilities of DC Comics characters like never before. Using beautifully illustrated anatomical cross sections depicting twelve different DC characters, the book, told from Batman's unique perspective, will explore how these metahumans' physical makeup differs significantly from that of the average person. From detailed theories on how Superman's eyes shoot heat rays to an in-depth exploration of how Aquaman is able to breathe underwater, the book delves into the deepest secrets of these classic characters. Also featuring chapters on the anatomy and abilities of Doomsday, Aquaman, Swamp Thing, Darkseid, Martian Manhunter, and more, this one-of-a-kind book will change the way you look at metahumans forever.
The authors Perry (a sf/fantasy novelization writer) and Manning (a comic book historian) do a good job at summarizing the powers and features of the characters in the book (Superman, Cheetah, Aquaman, Cyborg, Martian Manhunter, Swamp Thing, Darkseid, Bane, Doomsday, Killer Croc, Bizarro and Killer Frost), but run quickly into the major problem of the fact that these powers are impossible by our understanding of physics, chemistry and other sciences, so how can they be explained? On page 9, the second page of his dossier, Batman writes, "Much of my research has been focused on the composition of Superman's bones and muscles. What combination of organic structures could possible generate his immense strength? I have many theories but all are at odds with conventional scientific thinking." This difficulty with the human scientist Batman trying to understand impossible phenomena continues throughout the book. How can a woman become a were-cheetah?
The authors Perry (a sf/fantasy novelization writer) and Manning (a comic book historian) do a good job at summarizing the powers and features of the characters in the book (Superman, Cheetah, Aquaman, Cyborg, Martian Manhunter, Swamp Thing, Darkseid, Bane, Doomsday, Killer Croc, Bizarro and Killer Frost), but run quickly into the major problem of the fact that these powers are impossible by our understanding of physics, chemistry and other sciences, so how can they be explained? On page 9, the second page of his dossier, Batman writes, "Much of my research has been focused on the composition of Superman's bones and muscles. What combination of organic structures could possible generate his immense strength? I have many theories but all are at odds with conventional scientific thinking." This difficulty with the human scientist Batman trying to understand impossible phenomena continues throughout the book. How can a woman become a were-cheetah?
Of course, the suspension of disbelief is a major requirement in enjoying superhero comic books (and television and movies, fans of which the characters of this book seem to have been selected for). Once one decides to accept the internal logic of the book, the writing is concise and seems to reflect the current DC Universe of the comics (they've had so many reboots recently that I can't tell). Ming Doyle's semi-scientific illustration is a good match and very well done. Her illustration of Superman as Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian man has an underlying layer of amusement since on the same page Batman specifically notes that Superman is not and never will be human.
Sept 22-23: SPOONS, TOONS and BOOZE at the Arlington Drafthouse
We're baaaack! One of NYC's hottest tickets is returning to the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse for another weekend of cartoon, cereal and brunch cocktail fun! Coming off a six year, sold-out run in Brooklyn, we're bringing your favorite childhood cartoons to experience on the big screen while dining on the Drafthouse's delicious food and drink menu.
Do you miss your childhood Saturday mornings of waking up early to gorge on cereal and cartoons? If so, SecretFormula has the ultimate brunch for the kid in you...Spoons, Toons & Booze! We've got all your favorite Saturday morning cartoons, delicious cocktails and a free all you can eat sugary cereal bar. Hosted by SecretFormula's Michael Austin and Nell Casey!
SPX Interviews by Derek Royal of Comics Alternative podcast
On Location: Talking with Creators at SPX 2018, Pt. 1
Derek Royal
Time Codes:
- 00:00:27 – Introduction
- 00:02:29 – Set up of episode
- 00:04:13 – Interview with Mike Freiheit
- 00:12:16 – Interview with Madeline McGrane
- 00:15:51 – Interview with Kelly Phillips and Claire Folkman
- 00:22:37 – Interview with Karl Christian Krumpholz
- 00:28:28 – Interview with Max de Radiguès
- 00:44:12 – Interview with Ryan Holmberg
- 00:59:14 – Interview with Scott Roberts
- 01:07:02 – Interview with Nathan Gelgud
- 01:16:30 – Interview with M. Dean
- 01:34:08 – Interview with Emi Gennis
- 01:41:58 – Interview with Alex Nall
- 01:49:24 – Interview with Ash Thomas and Sara Guzman
- 01:56:07 – Interview with Ellen Lindner
- 02:06:53 – Wrap up
- 02:07:43 – Contact us
Small Is Good!
This past weekend, Derek attended Small Press Expo in North Bethesda, MD. While there, he interviewed a variety of creators, some of whom he didn't even know, about their recent releases and their upcoming projects. In this, the first of two on-location shows recorded at SPX, Derek talks with 15 different creators, with each brief interview lasting anywhere from 4 to about 17 minutes. Among the writers/artists/editors Derek talks with are Mike Freiheit, Madeline McGrane, Kelly Phillips and Claire Folkman, Karl Christian Krumpholz, Max de Radiguès, Ryan Holmberg, Scott Roberts, Nathan Gelgud, M. Dean, Emi Gennis, Alex Nall, Ash Thomas and Sara Guzman, and Ellen Lindner.
On Location: Talking with Creators at SPX 2018, Pt. 2
http://comicsalternative.com/on-location-talking-with-creators-at-spx-2018-pt-2/
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftraffic.libsyn.com%2Fcomicsalternative%2FComAlt_OnLocation66.mp3
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftraffic.libsyn.com%2Fcomicsalternative%2FComAlt_OnLocation66.mp3
- 00:00:27 – Introduction
- 00:02:27 – Set up of episode
- 00:03:45 – Interview with Jennifer Hayden
- 00:18:17 – Interview with Fernando De Peña, Rodrigo Vargas, and Coni Yovaniniz
- 00:29:04 – Interview with Ellen Forney
- 00:52:01 – Interview with Miss Lasko-Gross
- 01:00:47 – Interview with Michael DeForge
- 01:22:26 – Interview with Evan Dahm
- 01:30:22 – Interview with Ben Costa and James Parks
- 01:38:13 – Interview with Ivy Atoms
- 01:44:33 – Interview with M.S. Harkness
- 01:52:30 – Interview with Maritsa Patrinos
- 02:02:36 – Interview with Maransa Harmon and Eric Taylor
- 02:13:21 – Wrap up
- 02:13:59 – Contact us
More Good Smallness
Last weekend Derek attended the Small Press Expo, which is held every September in North Bethesda, MD. At the event, he talked with a variety of artists who tabled there. This is the second of two on-location shows featuring these brief interviews, the first being released earlier this week. These short conversations range from around 6 minutes to 23 minutes in length, and while most were recorded on the floor of the convention, some were conducted outside on the hotel's patio. The creators Derek talked with on this episode include Jennifer Hayden; Fernando De Peña, Rodrigo Vargas, and Coni Yovaniniz; Ellen Forney; Miss Lasko-Gross; Michael DeForge; Evan Dahm; Ben Costa and James Parks; Ivy Atoms; M.S. Harkness; Maritsa Patrinos; and Maransa Harmon and Eric Taylor.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Michelle Delgado writes on Lisa Hanawalt
Lisa Hanawalt: Drawing Progressive Westerns from the Horse's Perspective
The Visual Mind Behind BoJack Horseman is Having a Busy Year
Michelle Delgado is a journalist in Washington, DC. Her culture reporting has been featured in The Atlantic, CityLab, VICE, and others.
Comic Riffs talks to Rebecca Sugar
'Steven Universe' creator illuminates the power of personal work — including LGBTQ representation
Sept 29: ΘeoCon: Where Theology Meets Pop Culture
http://www.theocon.live
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Virginia Theological Seminary
Addison Hall
3737 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
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