Of course another split is editorial cartoonists vs comic book artists vs illustrators vs part-time cartoonists vs webcomics…

I do think a 50-mile radius is a good rule of thumb, but there’s still matters like “inside the Beltway” vs. “outside the Beltway” that crop up when it comes to try to define what the D.C. region is. I guess from my perspective it’s a matter of how inclusive or how exclusive to be — and both have their good points and bad points.

I do think ultimately it does come down to how each person defines where they’re from — I know I’ve told people I’m from DC just because it’s easier (although I will often say “Arlington, in the DC area”).

Of course, the entire Mid-Atlantic is still on its way to becoming a megalopolis so these things may not matter too much longer. (:

I think part of the thing with the “DC scene” is that everyone has different definitions of the area. A place like NYC is easy to define, but with the DC area, do we include places like Woodbridge (where the Luna Brothers live) or even go down to Fredericksburg? And if we’re going to Fredericksburg, should we also consider Richmond with AdHouse Books and VCU’s art school? Baltimore should probably be included in the DC area, but at the same time, Baltimore has its own thing going on.

I do think that’s part of the problem with the sense there’s not really a DC scene since no one actually can agree on the boundaries of this area.

We waved to each other at least.

I don’t have a posse — I am actually usually not that social.