Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Malaka Gharib is reading at Solid State Books

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Malaka Gharib at Solid State Books

She's speaking about her new memoir, I Was The American Dream.
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Eisner Awards have 3 local nominees

Rob Salkowitz has a good write-up on Forbes. We'll quote him about Tom King:

"Among individual creators, acclaimed writer Tom King got 5 nominations: Best Short Story (from DC's Swamp Thing Winter Special), Best Continuing Series (Batman), Best Limited Series (Mister Miracle), Best Graphic Album­–Reprint (The Vision hardcover), and Best Writer."

Our other local nominations are for Best Comics-Related Book:
  • Drawn to Purpose: American Women Illustrators and Cartoonists, by Martha H. Kennedy (University Press of Mississippi)
and Best Academic/Scholarly Work:
  • Breaking the Frames: Populism and Prestige in Comics Studies, by Marc Singer (University of Texas Press)
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NPR reviews 'American Gods' graphic novel adaptation

This Graphic Novel Brings Gaiman's 'American Gods' To Chilly Life

April 27, 2019
https://www.npr.org/2019/04/27/717559159/this-graphic-novel-brings-gaimans-american-gods-to-chilly-life
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NPR reviews local author Malaka Gharib's new graphic memoir

In 'I Was Their American Dream,' It's Culture, Not Color, That Matters

April 30, 2019  
https://www.npr.org/2019/04/30/718220595/in-i-was-their-american-dream-its-culture-not-color-that-matters
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The Post on Iron Man and Robert Downey's successful run

Robert Downey Jr. and Marvel created a box office streak few thought was possible. Now they are doing something even more surprising. [in print as After 'Endgame,' Robert Downey Jr. seeks a third act].

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Malika Kickstarter begins today

From Roye Okepe's newsletter:

It's an amazing day today!

Why? Because after over a year of hard work, Malika has finally arrived.

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Make sure you follow the link below today for EXCLUSIVE REWARDS (signed books, animation, merchandise, action figures, artwork & more) you won't see anywhere else 😎 
 

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Dana Maier returns to the New Yorker website

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The Post on the INYT cartoon controversy.

N.Y. Times apologizes for anti-Semitic cartoon featuring Netanyahu and Trump [in print as N.Y. Times is 'deeply sorry' for cartoon].

By Paul Farhi
Washington Post April 30 2019, p. C1, 5
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/ny-times-apologizes-again-for-anti-semitic-cartoon-featuring-netanyahu-and-trump/2019/04/29/27832f08-6a96-11e9-a66d-a82d3f3d96d5_story.html
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Tonight: Malaka Gharib at Solid State Books

We talked to Malaka a month ago, and now her book is coming out:

Malaka Gharib: I Was Their American Dream

  • 600 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
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  • In Conversation with Shaheen Qureshi

    Event is from 6- 10 pm, with book talk beginning at 7 pm. 

    One part Mari Andrew, one part Marjane Satrapi, I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir is a triumphant tale of self-discovery, a celebration of a family’s rich heritage, and a love letter to American immigrant freedom. Malaka Gharib’s illustrations come alive with teenage antics and earnest questions about identity and culture, while providing thoughtful insight into the lives of modern immigrants and the generation of millennial children they raised.

    Malaka’s upbringing will look familiar to anyone who grew up in the pre-internet era, but her particular story is a heartfelt tribute to the American immigrants who have invested their future in the promise of the American dream.

    The daughter of parents with unfulfilled dreams themselves, Malaka navigates her childhood chasing her parents’ ideals, learning to code-switch between her family’s Filipino and Egyptian customs, adapting to white culture to fit in, crushing on skater boys, and trying to understand the tension between holding onto cultural values and trying to be an all-American kid.

    I Was Their American Dream is at once a journal of growing up and a reminder of the thousands of immigrants who come to America in search for a better life for themselves and their children.

    Malaka Gharib is an artist, journalist, and writer based in Washington, D.C. She is the founder of The Runcible Spoon, a food zine, and the co-founder of the D.C. Art Book Fair. She lives in a row house with her husband Darren and her 9-year-old rice cooker.

    Shaheen Qureshi is a poet, editor, and literary agent. Originally from the DC area, she has previously worked with 826DC and has taught writing workshops at Politics & Prose and Duende District. She is currently pursuing her MFA in writing at Bard and lives in Brooklyn. She is the daughter of immigrants from Pakistan and the Philippines. 

    600 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

    This event is FREE and open to all. Let us know you’re coming on Facebook.
     
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Friday, April 26, 2019

NPR's PCHH says: 'Avengers: Endgame' Is A Satisfying Super-Wrap

'Avengers: Endgame' Is A Satisfying Super-Wrap

Pop Culture Happy Hour  April 26, 2019



Chris Hemsworth returns as Thor in Avengers: Endgame.

Film Frame/Marvel Studios

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has brought us Iron Man movies, Thor movies, Captain America movies, Avengers movies, and many other superhero franchises over the last decade, and they all feed into one epic that ties up many of the loose ends. Today we're talking the juggernaut to end all juggernauts, Avengers: Endgame.

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NPR talks to Peter Bagge

From 'Little House' to Libertarianism: Rose Wilder Lane's Troublemaking Life

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Ann Hornaday on the Avengers

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

The Post on women in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

I watched 21 Marvel movies this month — and witnessed a decade of progress for women [in print as Over time, 'Avengers' women gain strength].

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Local media reviews for Avengers: Endgame

Avengers: Endgame Is What Happens When Fan Service Goes Wrong

The finale of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's decade-long saga is a facsimile of a satisfying conclusion.

Alan Zilberman
Apr 24, 2019
https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/film-tv/blog/21065856/avengers-endgame-reviewed

With humor and heart, 'Avengers: Endgame' is a fitting send-off for Marvel's superheroes

By Michael O'Sullivan
Reporter
Washington Post April 23 2019
https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/with-humor-and-heart-avengers-endgame-is-a-fitting-send-off-for-marvels-superheroes/2019/04/23/539f3890-6391-11e9-9412-daf3d2e67c6d_story.html

Mourning Has Broken Them: 'Avengers: Endgame'

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The Express on Awesome Con

Awesome Con is back with wall-to-wall celebrities, gaming and comic book fun

By Angela Haupt
Express April 24 2019
https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/2019/04/24/awesome-con-is-back-with-wall-to-wall-celebrities-gaming-comic-book-fun/

Local cartoonists usually attend - ".... the toy-heavy Awesome Con Jr. is geared toward kids and families. There, cartoonist John Gallagher will instruct on the fine art of drawing Lego versions of popular characters, and designer Carolyn Belefski will guide kids on how to design their own superhero symbol."

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW; entry Fri., noon-8 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $40-$65 per day, $80-$175 for three-day pass, $15 for kids pass.
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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Herblock began 90 years ago

Not in DC though - DD Degg of the Daily Cartoonist has the story:

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

The Post explains the events of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Everything that's happened leading up to 'Avengers: Endgame'

Don't have time to rewatch all 21 previous movies? No problem.

By Sonia Rao and Shelly Tan 
Washington Post April 23, 2019
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/entertainment/avengers-infinity-war-mcu-timeline/

and looks into the prevention of spoilers....

A brief history of the insane precautions Marvel has taken to avoid movie spoilers from getting out [in print as Studio likes the strong, silent type].

By Sonia Rao
Washington Post April 23 2019 p. C1, 3
online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/04/19/brief-history-insane-precautions-marvel-has-taken-avoid-movie-spoilers-getting-out/
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Cavna of The Post on Avengers business model

'Avengers: Endgame' is a really big deal — for more reasons than you may think [in print as The marvel that is 'Avengers'].
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post April 23 2019 p. C1, 3
online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/04/17/avengers-endgame-is-really-big-deal-more-reasons-than-you-may-think/
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Kazuo Koike obituary in The Post

Kazuo Koike, creator of 'Lone Wolf and Cub,' 'Lady Snowblood' manga, dies at 82 [in print as Kazuo Koike, 82; Mangaka's pulp  fiction inspired filmmakers]

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