full sanction – Comicsgirl https://www.comicsgirl.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:35:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.comicsgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cropped-EdenMiller2017-1-32x32.jpg full sanction – Comicsgirl https://www.comicsgirl.com 32 32 59683043 The D.C. Area Comics Scene for June 18 https://www.comicsgirl.com/2013/06/18/the-d-c-area-comics-scene-for-june-18/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:30:21 +0000 http://www.comicsgirl.com/?p=3838 News/reviews/interviews:

Publications:

New releases:

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

Events:

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]]> 3838 The D.C. Area Comics Scene for Oct. 9 https://www.comicsgirl.com/2012/10/09/the-d-c-area-comics-scene-for-oct-9/ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:00:06 +0000 http://www.comicsgirl.com/?p=3446
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Events:

  • Through Dec. 23: Fall Solos 2012, featuring Warren Craghead, Arlington Arts Center, Arlington, Va. Artist reception Oct. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. One-on-one with the artists Nov. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m.
  • Oct. 11-14: New York Comic Con, New York, New York. I know at least Rafer Roberts  and Curls Studio will be there, although I’m sure a few others. I may be there on Saturday.
  • Oct. 13: Super Art Fight, Red Palace, Washington, D.C. Doors at 9:30 p.m.; show at 10; $15 and 21 and older.
  • Oct. 26: Bedlam #1 Launch Party with Nick Spencer and Riley Rossmo, Third Eye Comics, Annapolis, Md., 7 to 9 p.m.
  • Oct. 27: District Comics signing at Big Planet Comics, U Street, Washington, D.C., 4 to 6 p.m.
  • Nov. 3: Ben Hatke signing, Big Planet Comics, Vienna, Va., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Big Planet Comics, College Park, Md., from 3 to 5 p.m.
  • Nov. 3: Grace Randolph and Jerry Gaylord signing at Third Eye Comics, Annapolis, Md., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Nov. 12: SHATTERED – The Asian American Comics Anthology Book Signing and Launch, featuring editors Jeff Yang and Keith Chow with illustrator Jamie Noguchi. Busboys & Poets, 14th and V streets, Washington, D.C., 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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]]> 3446 The D.C. Area Comics Scene for Oct. 2 https://www.comicsgirl.com/2012/10/02/the-d-c-area-comics-scene-for-oct-2/ Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:00:46 +0000 http://www.comicsgirl.com/?p=3436
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Events:

  • Oct. 6: Richmond Zine Fest, Richmond, Va., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Oct. 11-14: New York Comic Con, New York, New York. I know at least Rafer Roberts will be there, although I’m sure a few others. I may be there on Saturday.
  • Oct. 13: Super Art Fight, Red Palace, Washington, D.C. Doors at 9:30 p.m.; show at 10; $15 and 21 and older.
  • Oct. 26: Bedlam #1 Launch Party with Nick Spencer and Riley Rossmo, Third Eye Comics, Annapolis, Md., 7 to 9 p.m.
  • Oct. 27: District Comics signing at Big Planet Comics, U Street, Washington, D.C., 4 to 6 p.m.

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.

]]> 3436 The D.C. Area Comics Scene for Sept. 4 https://www.comicsgirl.com/2012/09/04/d-c-area-comics-scene-for-sept-4/ Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:00:48 +0000 http://www.comicsgirl.com/?p=3398 News/interviews/reviews:

Kickstarter:

Upcoming releases:

  • The Lost Art of Heinrich Kley, Lost Art Books, Sept. 14 (Small Press Expo)
  • Remake: 3Xtra, Lamar Abrams, AdHouse Books, December 2012.

Events:

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]]> 3398 The D.C. Area Comics Scene for Aug. 28 https://www.comicsgirl.com/2012/08/28/the-d-c-area-comics-scene-for-aug-28-2/ Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:00:04 +0000 http://www.comicsgirl.com/?p=3378
Michael Rex at Big Planet Comics Vienna. Photo courtesy of Big Planet Comics.

My apologies for taking last week off!

News/interviews/reviews:

Announcements:

Event/con reports:

Kickstarter:

Upcoming releases:

  • Mr. Big: A Tale of Pond Life, Carol and Matt Dembicki, Sky Pony Press. Sept. 1.
  • The Lost Art of Heinrich Kley, Lost Art Books, Sept. 14 (Small Press Expo)
  • Remake: 3Xtra, Lamar Abrams, AdHouse Books, December 2012.

Events:

Housekeeping:

If you are a D.C. area creator who will be at Small Press Expo, let me know! I’m putting together a list that I’d like to have up next week and I don’t want to miss anyone!

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.

]]> 3378 The D.C. Area Comics Scene for July 12 https://www.comicsgirl.com/2012/07/12/the-d-c-area-comics-scene-for-july-12/ Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:00:25 +0000 http://www.comicsgirl.com/?p=3280
Rusty Rowley and Joe Mochove of Full Sanction at Kids Read Comics! in Ann Arbor, Mich.

 

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Announcements:

Upcoming releases:

Events:

Housekeeping:

  • Starting next week, The D.C. Area Comics Scene will switch to Tuesdays.

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.

]]> 3280 The D.C. Area Comics Scene for July 5 https://www.comicsgirl.com/2012/07/05/the-d-c-area-comics-scene-for-july-5/ Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:00:29 +0000 http://www.comicsgirl.com/?p=3256
Nick Liappis, Kevin Panetta and Jared Smith during Big Planet Comics’ live 50th podcast. Photo by Rusty Rowley

News/interviews/etc.

Announcements:

Podcasts:

 

Upcoming releases:

Events:

Housekeeping:

  • After next week, this feature is going to shift to Tuesdays — so there will be one on July 12 and then another on July 17 and then on Tuesdays after that.

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

]]> 3256 The D.C. Area Comics Scene for June 28 https://www.comicsgirl.com/2012/06/28/the-d-c-area-comics-scene-for-june-28/ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:00:26 +0000 http://www.comicsgirl.com/?p=3247
Plastic Farm table at Heroes Convention. Photo by Rafer Roberts.

News/interviews/etc.

Con reports/photos:

New releases:

  • Not exactly a new release, but Big Planet Comics is serializing Matt Dembicki’s Xoc Pup on Wednesdays and Fridays

Upcoming releases:

Events:

  • Ongoing through June Mark Burrier: Rare Words Exhibition, Flying Dog Brewery, Frederick, Md.
  • Through July 8: The History of Invulnerability , Theater J, Jewish Community Center, Washington, D.C. Tickets and showtime information at the link.Theater J offers $10 off tickets to readers of this blog using “DCCOMICS” either online at the Theater J website or by phone at 800-494-8497. The theater also offers a discount to those 35 and younger, which makes $15 during the week and $25 on the weekends. No discount code is needed.
  • 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.
  • June 30: Landry Quinn Walker and Eric Jones, creators of Danger Club, signing, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Third Eye Comics, Annapolis, Md. First 15 people in line get a special gift.
  • July 1: Why Comics Matter: The Social Relevance of Comic Books, panel discussion featuring Matt Dembicki, Andy Hershberger, Esther Kim, Jared Smith and Patrick Michael Strange. Moderated by Stephen Spotswood. 5:15 p.m. at Theater J, Washington DC Jewish Community Center
  • July 7-8: Full Sanction at Kids Read Comics Celebration, Ann Arbor, Mich. (I’ll also be there, just hanging out!)
  • July 7: Southern Maryland Comic-Con, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Waldorf, Md.
  • July 8: Comics in the District: A Discussion with Local Creators panel discussion featuring Carolyn Belefski, Steve Conley, Evan Keeling, Andrew Cohen and Matt Dembicki. Moderated by Mike Rhode. 5:15 p.m. at Theater J, Washington DC Jewish Community Center
  • 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.)

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

]]> 3247 The D.C. Area Comics Scene for June 21 https://www.comicsgirl.com/2012/06/21/the-d-c-area-comics-scene-for-june-21/ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:00:50 +0000 http://www.comicsgirl.com/?p=3228
Georgia Higley, Head of the Library of Congress Newspaper Section and her assistant Megan Halsband show off some of the cool mini-comics Dean Haspiel donated to the collection.

News/interviews/etc.

Debuts and new issues/releases:

  • Kindling, illustrated by Deanna Echanique, began June 19.

Upcoming releases:

Events:

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]]> 3228 The D.C. Area Comics Scene for June 14 https://www.comicsgirl.com/2012/06/14/the-d-c-area-comics-scene-for-june-14/ Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:00:37 +0000 http://www.comicsgirl.com/?p=3218
Nick Abadzis at Big Planet Comics Bethesda

News/interviews/etc.

Con/event reports:

Kickstarter/Indiegogo:

  • Magic Bullet #5 – D.C. area’s comic newspaper. While the campaign has met its goal, there’s still 8 days left.

Debuts and new issues/releases:

  • Kindling, illustrated by Deanna Echanique, begins June 19.

Upcoming releases:

Events:

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

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