News/interviews/etc.
Event/con reports:
- Ulysses E. Campbell on the Southern Maryland Comic Con
- The Dead Future on the Southern Maryland Comic Con
Announcements:
Upcoming releases:
- Xoc: The Journey of a Great White, Matt Dembicki with colors by Evan Keeling, Oni Press (20-page preview from Oni Press). July 25.
- Mr. Big: A Tale of Pond Life, Carol and Matt Dembicki, Sky Pony Press. Sept. 1.
- District Comics: An Unconventional History of Washington, DC, various artists, Fulcrum Publishing. Sept. 11.
Events:
- Through Sept. 2: “Graphic Details: Confessional Comics by Jewish Women” at the Ann Loeb Bronfman Gallery, Jewish Community Center, Washington, D.C.
- Various dates beginning June 17: Create a Comic Book with Matt Dembicki, 7 p.m. at Fairfax County Libraries.
- July 12: Matt Dembicki and Evan Keeling sign copies of Xoc, 2 to 2:45 p.m. at the Oni Press Booth, Comic-Con International, San Diego, Calif.
- July 13: Oni Press – RevolutiONIze Comics panel featuring Matt Dembicki, noon to 1 p.m, Room 32AB at Comic-Con International, San Diego, Calif.
- July 13: Matt Dembicki and Evan Keeling sign copies of Xoc, 1 to 2:45 p.m. at the Oni Press Booth, Comic-Con International, San Diego, Calif.
- July 14: Matt Dembicki and Evan Keeling sign copies of Xoc, 1 to 2:45 p.m. at the Oni Press Booth, Comic-Con International, San Diego, Calif.
- July 28: Matt Dembicki signs copies of Xoc, Big Planet Comics College Park (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and Big Planet Comics Vienna (3 to 5 p.m.)
- July 28: Support Local Creativity Showcase, featuring Rafer Roberts among others, 6 to 9 p.m., Flying Dog Brewery, Frederick, Md.
- Beginning Aug. 3: Fever Dreams of Organic Machines: The Comic Book Art of Rafer Roberts, Common Ground Gallery, Rockville, Md.
Housekeeping:
- Starting next week, The D.C. Area Comics Scene will switch to Tuesdays.
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