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The D.C. Area Comics Scene for June 25

comicsgirl — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 21:45:08 +0000

Podcasts:

It’s All Journalism featuring Josh Kramer

Publications:

Magic Bullet #7 is looking for contributors and advertisers

New releases:

Emotional Distance #2, Zach Mason (Purchase)
Cartoon Picayune Summer 2013: The Hard Work Issue, edited by Josh Kramer (Purchase)

Events:

Now through June 30: Men of Steel, Women of Wonder: Street Art Meets Comic Books, The Fridge, Washington, D.C.
Now through Aug. 18: ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950, Jewish Museum of Maryland, Baltimore, Md.
Now through Nov. 10: Awake in the Dream World: The Art of Audrey Niffenegger, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.
June 29: Nathan Edmondson signing, 3 to 5 p.m. at Big Planet Comics, Washington, D.C.
July 20: DC Zinefest, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Stephens Church, Washington, D.C. (I don’t see an exhibitor listing, but always a decent showing of small press comics here)

Have comic news or events related to the D.C. area to share? Email me by 4 p.m. Tuesday. More information is here.

The D.C. Area Comics Scene for June 18

comicsgirl — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:30:21 +0000

News/reviews/interviews:

SPX Announces Congressman John Lewis as a Special Guest, Small Press Expo press release
Student Wins Contest for Literature Letter, Bonnie Hobbs, Connection Newspapers
Third Eye opens California (Md.) location, Nate Atwell, TheBayNet.com
Photos: Super Art Fight at the Black Cat, Brightest Young Things

Publications:

Magic Bullet #7 is looking for contributors and advertisers

New releases:

Emotional Distance #2, Zach Mason (Purchase)
Cartoon Picayune Summer 2013: The Hard Work Issue, edited by Josh Kramer (Purchase)

Events:

Now through June 30: Men of Steel, Women of Wonder: Street Art Meets Comic Books, The Fridge, Washington, D.C.
Now through Aug. 18: ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950, Jewish Museum of Maryland, Baltimore, Md.
June 19: Mike Raicht, Zach Howard, and Austin Harrison signing, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Third Eye Comics, Annapolis, Md., and 4 to 6 p.m. at Third Eye Comics, Prince Frederick, Md.
Opens June 21: Awake in the Dream World: The Art of Audrey Niffenegger, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.
June 21: Cartoon Picayune: The Hard Work Issue Release Party, 6 to 9 p.m., Studio F, Washington, D.C. (Facebook event page)
June 20-22: Kids Read Comics, Ann Arbor, Mich., with Ben Hatke and Angelica Hatke; Full Sanction and me hanging out!
June 29: Nathan Edmondson signing, 3 to 5 p.m. at Big Planet Comics, Washington, D.C.

Have comic news or events related to the D.C. area to share? Email me by 4 p.m. Tuesday. More information is here.

The D.C. Area Comics Scene for June 4

comicsgirl — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 22:56:05 +0000

Publications:

Magic Bullet #7 is looking for contributors and advertisers

Events:

Now through June 30: Men of Steel, Women of Wonder: Street Art Meets Comic Books, The Fridge, Washington, D.C.
Now through Aug. 18: ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950, Jewish Museum of Maryland, Baltimore, Md.
June 5: John Staton signing, noon to 6 p.m, Big Planet Comics, College Park, Md.
June 8: John Staton signing, noon to 3 p.m., Big Planet Comics, College Park, Md.
June 11: Visualizing Peace: Graphic Art & Social Change, with Andrew Aydin, Nate Powell and Dalia Ziada, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Kenney Auditorium, Johns Hopkins University, Washington, D.C.
June 14: Super Art Fight at Black Cat, Washington, D.C. Doors at 9 p.m.; show at 10 p.m. Tickets $15, on sale now.
June 19: Mike Raicht, Zach Howard, and Austin Harrison signing, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Third Eye Comics, Annapolis, Md., and 4 to 6 p.m. at Third Eye Comics, Prince Frederick, Md.
Opens June 21: Awake in the Dream World: The Art of Audrey Niffenegger, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.
June 21: Cartoon Picayune: The Hard Work Issue Release Party, 6 to 9 p.m., Studio F, Washington, D.C. (Facebook event page)

Have comic news or events related to the D.C. area to share? Email me by 4 p.m. Tuesday. More information is here.

The D.C. Area Comics Scene for May 28

comicsgirl — Tue, 28 May 2013 22:30:47 +0000

News/reviews/interviews:

Lunch Lady’ Author Helps Students Draw Their Own Heroes, NPR staff (also includes audio)

Debuts/new stuff:

Kid Cobbler, written by Kevin Panetta
Ask a Person Who Draws a Comic, by Brenna Killeen

Presentations:

We Need Another Hero, Asian Representation in Super Hero Comics, Jamie Noguchi at Metropolitan Washington Mensa Matrix V

Publications:

Magic Bullet #7 is looking for contributors and advertisers

Kickstarter:

Yellow Peril Book 2

Events:

cNow through Aug. 18: ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950, Jewish Museum of Maryland, Baltimore, Md.
June 1: Brandon Peterson signing, 1 to 5 p.m. at Cards, Comics and Collectibles, Reisterstown, Md.
June 4: Hothouse Happy Hour: DC’s Independent Print Scene, 6:30 p.m., Capitol Skyline Hotel, Washington, D.C.,
June 11: Visualizing Peace: Graphic Art & Social Change, with Andrew Aydin, Nate Powell and Dalia Ziada, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Kenney Auditorium, Johns Hopkins University, Washington, D.C.
June 14: Super Art Fight at Black Cat, Washington, D.C. Doors at 9 p.m.; show at 10 p.m. Tickets $15, on sale now.
June 19: Mike Raicht, Zach Howard, and Austin Harrison signing, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Third Eye Comics, Annapolis, Md., and 4 to 6 p.m. at Third Eye Comics, Prince Frederick, Md.
June 21: Cartoon Picayune: The Hard Work Issue Release Party, 6 to 9 p.m., Studio F, Washington, D.C. (Facebook event page)

Have comic news or events related to the D.C. area to share? Email me by 4 p.m. Tuesday. More information is here.

The D.C. Area Comics Scene for Feb. 19

comicsgirl — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:00:33 +0000

Very slow week, but I know things will start to pick up again soon! If you have events, publications or news to share, please send it! I don’t want to miss anything.

Contests:

Win a signed copy of ‘District Comics. See link for details; runs thought the end of the week.

Publications:

Magic Bullet is accepting submissions and advertisers through March 1.
The Cartoon Picayune, a comics journalism zine, is now accepting advertisers for the Summer 2013 issue. Inquire at cartoonpicayune@gmail.com.

Events:

Now through Feb. 22: “Splotch/Asterisk” — collaboration between Steve Loya and JJ Cromer, Off-Rhode Studios, Washington, D.C.
Now through Aug. 18: ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950, Jewish Museum of Maryland, Baltimore, Md.
Feb. 21: Nicole Georges (of Invincible Summer), Cassie Sneider, Monica Gallagher, Sally Madden at 7 to 9 p.m. at Atomic Books, Baltimore, Md.
Feb. 22: Super Art Fight, doors 9:30 p.m. at Black Cat Backstage, Washington, D.C. Tickets are $12 and on sale now.

Have comic news or events related to the D.C. area to share? Email me! Submit no later than Monday at 9 p.m. for inclusion each Tuesday, but the earlier, the better! More information is here.

The D.C. Area Comics Scene for Feb. 12

comicsgirl — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:00:00 +0000

News/reviews/interviews:

Berlin 2013: Lakeshore To Adapt ‘The Sword’ Graphic Novel, Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter
Warren Bernard’s Citations and Fredric Wertham Documents, The Comics Journal Online
Reviewing your local shops: Third Eye Comics, Bryan Sinagra, ABC2News.com

Announcements:

DC Conspiracy opens a centralized online store
Civil rights legend Rep. John Lewis to launch graphic novel trilogy in August
Metro Washington Mensa’s upcoming gathering will have a superhero them

Publications:

Magic Bullet is accepting submissions and advertisers through March 1.
The Cartoon Picayune, a comics journalism zine, is now accepting advertisers for the Summer 2013 issue. Inquire at cartoonpicayune@gmail.com.

Events:

Now through Feb. 22: “Splotch/Asterisk” — collaboration between Steve Loya and JJ Cromer, Off-Rhode Studios, Washington, D.C.
Now through Aug. 18: ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950, Jewish Museum of Maryland, Baltimore, Md.
Feb. 21: Nicole Georges (of Invincible Summer), Cassie Sneider, Monica Gallagher, Sally Madden at 7 to 9 p.m. at Atomic Books, Baltimore, Md.
Feb. 22: Super Art Fight, doors 9:30 p.m. at Black Cat Backstage, Washington, D.C. Tickets are $12 and on sale now.

Have comic news or events related to the D.C. area to share? Email me! Submit no later than Monday at 9 p.m. for inclusion each Tuesday, but the earlier, the better! More information is here.

The D.C. Area Comics Scene for Feb. 5

comicsgirl — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:00:38 +0000

News/reviews/interviews:

AN OPEN REQUEST: As convention season kicks off, bring on more live cartoon performance, Michael Cavna, Comic Riffs/Washington Post

Publications:

Magic Bullet is accepting submissions and advertisers through March 1.
The Cartoon Picayune, a comics journalism zine, is now accepting advertisers for the Summer 2013 issue. Inquire at cartoonpicayune@gmail.com.

Events:

Now through Aug. 18: ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950, Jewish Museum of Maryland, Baltimore, Md.
Feb. 8: Cupid’s Pre-Party, Art Opening at Studio F, 6 to 9 p.m., 923 F St NW, Studio 301, Washington, D.C. Features art of Josh Kramer of The Cartoon Picayune
Feb. 21: Nicole Georges (of Invincible Summer), Cassie Sneider, Monica Gallagher, Sally Madden at 7 to 9 p.m. at Atomic Books, Baltimore, Md.
Feb. 22: Super Art Fight, doors 9:30 p.m. at Black Cat Backstage, Washington, D.C. Tickets are $12 and on sale now.

Have comic news or events related to the D.C. area to share? Email me! Submit no later than Monday at 9 p.m. for inclusion each Tuesday, but the earlier, the better! More information is here.

The D.C. Area Comics Scene for Jan. 29

comicsgirl — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:00:09 +0000

News/reviews/interviews:

ZAP! POW! BAM! Jewish Superheroes?!, David Snyder, Baltimore Jewish Times

Publications:

Magic Bullet is accepting submissions and advertisers through March 1.
The Cartoon Picayune, a comics journalism zine, is now accepting advertisers for the Summer 2013 issue. Inquire at cartoonpicayune@gmail.com.

Events:

Now through Aug. 18: ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950, Jewish Museum of Maryland, Baltimore, Md.
Jan. 30: Barry Kitson signing, 2 to 7 p.m., at Cards Comics and Collectibles, Reisterstown, Md.
Feb. 21: Nicole Georges (of Invincible Summer), Cassie Sneider, Monica Gallagher, Sally Madden at 7 to 9 p.m. at Atomic Books, Baltimore, Md.
Feb. 22: Super Art Fight, doors 9:30 p.m. at Black Cat Backstage, Washington, D.C. Tickets are $12 and on sale now.

Have comic news or events related to the D.C. area to share? Email me! Submit no later than Monday at 9 p.m. for inclusion each Tuesday, but the earlier, the better! More information is here.