Thursday, July 06, 2023

UPDATED DATE: Meet Scott Braden - Author of Kent Menace at Beyond Comics

Store Signing

Frederick Location Only

Due to a delay in printing, the signing has been rescheduled for:

Saturday July 22nd!

11 AM - 4 PM

Meet and greet with Scott Braden, author and creator of Kent Menace!

Kent Menace is a mysterious mariner, as well as a weird hero who radiates - and attracts - excitement, danger, and even a bit of humor. Find out why Diamond Comics's Steve Geppi said Kent Menace "crackles with energy and overflows with possibility" and Valiant Comics's senior editor Lysa Hawkins said "...a little dash of pulp, a sprinkle of camp, Kent Menace is what happens if Doc Savage, Namor, and the Tick fused into one!"

Find out about Braden's new venture, Brilliant Enterprise!

"Brilliant really began as a dream I had with my old friend, JEFF DILLON, in the form of Brilliant Entertainment. In fact, I published my original 16-page, 200-count preview edition under that banner. Well, then for two issues we were published by another company. But, for all the work I was doing creating and marketing the books, I was told they really weren't hitting the mark. I had a hard time believing that, so, with a very cool logo designed by the great Mark Wheatley, I decided that if I am going to work this hard at it, it is up to me to make it successful. Nobody else."

Beyond Comics Frederick Store Online

Frederick Store Hours

Monday - 11am to 6pm

Tuesday - 11am to 6pm

Wednesday - 9am to 9pm

Thursday - 10am to 9pm

Friday - 10am to 9pm

Saturday- 10am to 8pm

Sunday- 12noon to 5pm

Beyond Comics Gaithersburg Store Online

Gaitherbsurg Store Hours

Monday - Closed

Tuesday - Closed

Wednesday - 10am to 8pm

Thursday - 10am to 8pm

Friday - 10am to 8pm

Saturday- 10am to 8pm

Sunday- 12noon to 5pm

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "It's Delightful, It's Delectable, It's De-Dollarization!"

from DC's anarchist cartoonist -

This is a piece I'd sketched out earlier but originally tossed for
being too complex, too obscure an issue... but then, a couple of weeks
ago I was reading about how BRICS was strengthening,
"de-dollarization" was spreading, how the spread of de-dollarization
was starting to get people shook on the Hill and how this means the
issue might finally break out into public media, and about how the
BRICS countries were contemplating creating an alternate reserve
currency and — and suddenly, that goofy-ass dollar-bill parody gag
was starting to look pretty good...

"The Rise and Fall of US Dollar Supremacy and How Sanctions Backfire",
Prabhat Patnaik and Rania Khalek at Breakthrough News, 06.06.2023
https://breakthroughnews.org/the-rise-and-fall-of-us-dollar-supremacy-how-sanctions-backfire-with-prabhat-patnaik/

"US Congress plots to save dollar dominance amid global
de-dollarization rebellion", Ben Norton at Geopolitical Economy
Report, 06.20.2023
https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2023/06/20/us-congress-dollar-dominance-hearing/

"BRICS bloc is adding members, planning new currency to challenge US
dollar", Ben Norton at Geopolitical Economy Report, 06.03.2023
https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2023/06/03/brics-adding-members-currency-us-dollar/
____________________________________
Mike Flugennock, Political Cartoons: http://www.sinkers.org/stage
Mike's press kit: http://sinkers.org/stage/?page_id=2

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 7/5/2023

The Shock of Dealing With AfterShock – Zac Thompson & John Layman

Last year, Bleeding Cool ran a story about AfterShock Comics filing for bankruptcy. Now more creators are speaking out about their experience

04 Jul 2023

by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-shock-of-dealing-with-aftershock-zac-thompson-john-layman/

THE DIRECT MARKET JUGGERNAUT YOU NEVER KNEW

Shinder's Had 14 Stores, Then It Crashed and Burned

Jim McLauchlin on July 3, 2023
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54504/the-direct-market-juggernaut-you-never-knew

SHOP TALK: CHUCK ROZANSKI PROFILED, Plus: Openings, Closings, and Big Moves

Brigid Alverson on July 3, 2023

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54503/shop-talk-chuck-rozanski-profiled

Inflation's bite is leading Charlottetown comic-book store to close

Costs of shipping, repairing flood damage too high, says owner [Canada]

Emma Clow · CBC News Jun 18, 2023

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-comic-store-closing-1.6874506

Island-based Sandstone Comics to publish first book; Comic anthology, made up of three distinct stories, to be released in March [Canada]

CBC News Feb 13, 2019
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-sandstone-comics-1.5018217

P.E.I. comic artist's biggest project yet ready to hit newsstands [Troy Little, Canada]

Kevin Yarr · CBC News August 24, 2018

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-troy-little-rick-morty-1.4797479

Troy Little bounces from Hunter S. Thompson to Rick and Morty

'This is how I spend my time and my days? Are you kidding me?'

Kevin Yarr · CBC News · Posted: Apr 11, 2018
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-troy-little-rick-and-morty-1.4614228

How a P.E.I. man got a gig writing Marvel comics; Jed MacKay pens latest Daredevil miniseries for comic book giant [Canada]

Sara Fraser · CBC News January 12, 2019

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-marvel-comics-jed-mackay-1.4974651

'End of an era': Vancouver comic store closing after 44 years; The decades-old Kitsilano Comicshop is in receivership, facing imminent closure

Rafferty Baker · CBC December 16, 2018

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-comicshop-closing-1.4947606

'We can't survive like this': Vancouver comic book store closing after six years

The owner cites the Broadway subway and post-pandemic hush as contributing factors.

Maria Diment
Jul 2, 2023

https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/vancouver-comic-book-store-closing-broadway-main-street-7227227

First graphic novelist named writer-in-residence at Vancouver Public Library; Miriam Libicki created autobiographical comic series recounting her time in the Israeli army

Clare Hennig · CBC News August 29, 2017

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/graphic-novelist-named-writer-in-residence-at-vpl-1.4266261

Revenge of the nerds: Take a trip through Vancouver's comic book scene

Two buddies are on quest to find out what's new and different in the geek scene

CBC Arts February 3, 2017

https://www.cbc.ca/arts/exhibitionists/revenge-of-the-nerds-take-a-trip-through-vancouver-s-comic-book-scene-1.3966336

Meet Wendy, a different kind of comic book heroine; You may relate to Montreal artist Walter Kahero:ton Scott's popular series more than you'd like

Peter Knegt · CBC Arts February 26, 2016

https://www.cbc.ca/arts/meet-wendy-a-different-kind-of-comic-book-heroine-1.3464118

How Louis Riel became Canada's first-ever bestselling graphic novel

Chester Brown: "I didn't see him as either a hero or a villain"

Leah Collins · CBC Arts January 20, 2016

http://www.cbc.ca/beta/arts/how-louis-riel-became-canada-s-first-ever-bestselling-graphic-novel-1.3406352

Choose your own Shakespeare in Ryan North's playable Romeo and/or Juliet

Leah Collins · CBC Arts June 7, 2016

https://www.cbc.ca/arts/choose-your-own-shakespeare-in-ryan-north-s-playable-romeo-and-or-juliet-1.3620164

David A. Robertson wants you to read these 3 graphic novels [Maus, This One Summer, Moonshot vol. 2]

Next Chapter with Shelagh Rogers

CBC Radio Jan 07, 2019

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thenextchapter/full-episode-aug-5-2019-1.4966636/david-a-robertson-wants-you-to-read-these-3-graphic-novels-1.4966651

These 3 comics should make your reading list, book panel says;

The beauty of the medium is that there's really comic books for everyone'

CBC News August 28, 2018

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-comic-books-on-your-reading-list-1.4801475

This record store wants to prove that downtown Jackson, Mississippi, is a destination

Sean McHenry Marketplace Jun 12, 2023

https://www.marketplace.org/2023/06/12/this-record-store-wants-to-prove-that-downtown-jackson-mississippi-is-a-destination/ and

https://play.publicradio.org/web/o/marketplace/segments/2023/06/12/mp_20230612_seg_PM_Phillip_Rollins_-_OffBeat_Check-in_64.mp3

Kalamazoo comic book store on the move after 40 years in business

Jul. 03, 2023

Ryan Boldrey | rboldrey@mlive.com

https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2023/07/kalamazoo-comic-book-store-on-the-move-after-40-years-in-business.html

Comic book, collectible store opening doors downtown

NANCY PEYTON

Logan [WV] Banner Jun 13, 2023

https://www.loganbanner.com/news/comic-book-collectible-store-opening-doors-downtown/article_606b3221-dee3-5f8d-bb17-2e119e32ae24.html

Comic books find footing in a digital age

Through uncertain times, The Comics Place has prevailed as one of Bellingham's premier spots for alternative art

By Eli Voorhies

June 5, 2023

https://www.westernfrontonline.com/article/2023/06/the-comics-place

The larger-than-life story of a comic book hero: Mile High Comics founder Chuck Rozanski has led a life worthy of a graphic novel

John Moore john.moore@denvergazette.com

Denver Gazette Jul 2, 2023

https://denvergazette.com/arts-entertainment/the-larger-than-life-story-of-a-comic-book-hero-john-moore/article_9c5d4cc4-1789-11ee-93fc-472d4c9800a6.html

It Happens Here: Special needs staff are stars of Omar's World Of Comics in Lexington

By Kate Merrill

WBZ News June 29, 2023 / CBS Boston

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/omars-world-of-comics-lexington-special-needs-it-happens-here-wbz-tv/

#199: August 1973 (w/Charles Soule) - "The Yellow Claw Strikes"
Robb Milne, Bryan Stratton, and Jamie Wenger
Marvel by the Month June 7 2023
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/199-august-1973-w-charles-soule-the-yellow-claw-strikes/id1463455652?i=1000616003724

#200: September 1973 (w/Matt Fraction and Brian Michael Bendis) - THE AVENGERS/DEFENDERS WAR!

Robb Milne, Bryan Stratton, and Jamie Wenger

Marvel by the Month June 21 2023

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marvel-by-the-month/id1463455652?i=1000617841679

#194: April 1973 (w/Mark Waid) - "The Night Gwen Stacy Died"

Robb Milne, Bryan Stratton, and Jamie Wenger

Marvel by the Month April 5 2023

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/194-april-1973-w-mark-waid-the-night-gwen-stacy-died/id1463455652?i=1000607529943

My Claremont Year- May/June 2023

Chris Claremont starts setting up for the X-Men's future, starting by removing links to their past.

Scott Cederlund

Jul 5, 2023

https://www.fromcovertocover.com/my-claremont-year-may-june-2023/

INTERVIEW: Brian Michael Bendis
Chris Hacker and Aaron Knowles

The Oblivion Bar: A Nerd-Culture Podcast 120, June 26 2023

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interview-brian-michael-bendis/id1508945861?i=1000618336986

INTERVIEW: Michelle Fus [ Ava's Demon webcomic].

Chris Hacker and Aaron Knowles

The Oblivion Bar: A Nerd-Culture Podcast July 3 2023

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-episode-interview-michelle-fus/id1508945861?i=1000619117182

ON CREATION, COLLABORATION, AND 'ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE' with BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (GRFS EXCLUSIVE)

Griffin Sheridan

Grand Rapids Film Society

June 18, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sBjwgw9Mx0

Prisoners of War: PW Talks with Keum Seuk Gendry-Kim

By Shaenon K. Garrity

Jun 30, 2023

A version of this article appeared in the 07/03/2023 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Prisoners of War

https://admin.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/92677-prisoners-of-war-pw-talks-with-keum-seuk-gendry-kim.html

INTERVIEW: Actress Ali Stroker praises the disability representation on BIG NATE cartoon

"When we allow the disability to just be in the room it is, I think, much more interesting than feeling like it has to be explained."

Taimur Dar

07/05/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-ali-stroker-amy-big-nate-cartoon/

'Goat Story' Director on His Voluptuous Heroine Katie Becoming Summer's Viral Star

The buxom ingenue from the 2008 Czech animated film has suddenly become a meme queen. Says her creator Jan Tománek: "It leaves me completely cold."

Seth Abramovitch

July 3, 2023

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/katie-goat-story-director-viral-star-1235528447/

Mansfield cartoonist Scott Brown's work featured in new book

Mark Caudill

Mansfield News Journal

https://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/05/book-chronicles-life-of-national-cartoonist-who-lived-in-mansfield/70374160007/

July 5, 2023

Will Burning Comic Books Be Next? [censorship]

by David Rosen

https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/07/05/will-burning-comic-books-be-next/

Celebrating 40 years of 'Dykes to Watch Out For'

Audible releases spectacular three-hour adaptation of beloved comic

Kathi Wolfe

Washington Blade June 30, 2023

https://www.washingtonblade.com/2023/06/30/dykes-to-watch-out-for-audible-release/

Taboo & B. Earl Interview Each Other on CBR's Dynamic Duos Podcast

CBR June 28 2023

https://www.cbr.com/taboo-b-earl-dynamic-duos-interview/ and
https://open.spotify.com/show/1tEf8UXf77oImKQYDBY6d6

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5IyKrJOvkuEAXr4Yip5on6

ND Stevenson Reflects on What Makes Nimona Universally Meaningful

By Brandon Zachary

CBR June 30 2023

https://www.cbr.com/netlfix-nimona-nd-stevenson-interview/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySBdGXindb

Unstoppable Doom Patrol: Dennis Culver Goes Deeper with DC's Misfit Team

By Sam Stone

Jun 27, 2023

https://www.cbr.com/unstoppable-doom-patrol-dennis-culver-interview/

For the love of Nancy! Beckett/Bushmiller gag gets 'em every time

July 16, 2008

https://www.latimes.com/archives/blogs/opinion-la/story/2008-07-16/opinion-for-the-love-of-nancy-beckett-bushmiller-gag-gets-em-every-time

#115: Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley - The Approach and The Beauty Writers

Justin Soderberg

Capes and Tights

Jul 5, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOv8yXJzJHU

At Home with Miriam Katin

Tom Devlin

Drawn & Quarterly

Jul 4, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHXQWboMW9s

Dan Slott's birthday unboxing of Titan's SDCC 2023 EXCLUSIVE thirteen-piece TARDIS PIN COLLECTION!

Andrew Summer

Forbidden Planet TV Jul 4, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=293ie5TzZ4Q

Dave Gibbons on Confabulation: Alan Moore, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Harvey Kurtzman, and More!

Duy Tano

The Comics Cube Jul 3, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgQu0VNbQPU

Chris Condon & Jacob Phillips examine dark, gunslinging Texas history in THE ENFIELD GANG MASSACRE

Andrew Sumner

Forbidden Planet TV Jul 3, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVE884bzdz4

Phoenix Fan Fusion Special - Dan Panosian

Comic Book Squares

Jun 30, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87DlHdPLw0w

Phoenix Fan Fusion Special - Shawn Demumbrum

Comic Book Squares

Jun 23, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hykDtYuc6g8

Phoenix Fan Fusion Special - Hailey Renee Brown

Comic Book Squares

Jun 10, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjXmetSItsM

Festival BD de Sainte-Enimie, dernière en bilan, projets et images avant 2024

Jean-Laurent Truc

5 juillet 2023

https://www.ligneclaire.info/festival-bd-de-sainte-enimie-2023-images-279521.html

Wednesday, July 05, 2023

META Launches Threads App by Daniel Boris

Dreamers & Make-Believers store in Baltimore

Dreamers & Make-Believers [store]

Zach Rabiroff | July 5, 202

https://www.tcj.com/dreamers-make-believers/

Announcing Small Press Expo Advanced Ticket Sales and Hotel Rooms

Hi!!

Here is the much awaited information about attending SPX 2023:

Dates and Times

Saturday September 9 from 11AM-7PM.
Sunday September 10 from Noon-6PM.

Advanced Ticket Sales

Can be found at our Eventbrite portal.
Tickets are $20 for Saturday, $15 for Sun and $30 both days.

Festival Venue

The Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.
Rooms at the SPX room block are $135 NOT including taxes.
Rooms can be reserved here.
The room block may fill up quickly, at which point we will look to see if we can add rooms to it.

Stay tuned for announcements about Special Guests over the next week.

In August, we will be sending out information about Programming, Workshops, Debuts, City Wide Events and the much anticipated Ignatz Awards Nominees.

See you at SPX 2023,

The SPX Executive Committee

Visit the SPX 2023 Website for More Info

Small Press Expo (SPX) is the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and alternative political cartoons. SPX is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit that brings together more than 500 artists and publishers to meet their readers, booksellers, and distributors each year. Graphic novels, mini comics, and alternative comics will all be on display and for sale by their authors and illustrators. The expo includes a series of panel discussions and interviews with this year's guests.

The Ignatz Award is a festival prize held every year at SPX recognizing outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning, with the winners chosen by attendees at the show.

For more information on the Small Press Expo, please visit http://www.smallpressexpo.com.