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

comicsgirl — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:17:18 +0000

News:

District Comics wins the Shel Dorf Award for Original Graphic Novel

Recent releases:

The Lost Art of Matt Baker: Vol. 1: The Complete Canteen Kate, Lost Art Books

Events:

Now through Nov. 3: Comics Making Studio with Members of the DC Conspiracy, Artisphere, Arlington, Va. Residencies every Thursday.
Now through Nov. 10: Awake in the Dream World: The Art of Audrey Niffenegger, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.
Beginning Nov. 2: Mark Burrier: Chosen, Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery
Frederick Community College, Frederick, Md. Reception Nov. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Nov. 2: Cartoonists Draw Blood – American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Seekers Church, Washington, D.C. Sponsored by Cartoonists Draw Blood, American Red Cross, National Cartoonists Society, Seekers Church.
Nov. 7: Gareth Hinds, 7 p.m., Takoma Park Library, Washington, D.C. Sponsored by Politics & Prose.
Nov. 12: Northern Virginia Jewish Book Festival Local Author Event, 7 p.m., One More Page Books, Arlington, Va. Event will include Rachel Scheer. More information and registration is 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 Oct. 15

comicsgirl — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 21:47:21 +0000

Not a lot here. I haven’t begun to collect NYCC reports from area creators, but if you have one (or photos), please send it along.

News/reviews/interviews:

Eleven Classic Washington Stores DCist Loves, DCist. The list includes Big Planet Comics.
Collector donates 1,500 comic books to library, Josette Keelor, Northern Virginia Daily
Comic art in the spotlight for UMES show, DelMarVaNow.com

Events:

Now through Nov. 3: Comics Making Studio with Members of the DC Conspiracy, Artisphere, Arlington, Va. Residencies every Thursday.
Now through Nov. 10: Awake in the Dream World: The Art of Audrey Niffenegger, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.
Oct. 26: Frank Barbiere, Chris Mooneyham, Kelly Sue DeConnick and Emma Rios, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Third Eye Comics, Annapolis, Md.
Beginning Nov. 2: Mark Burrier: Chosen, Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery
Frederick Community College, Frederick, Md. Reception Nov. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Nov. 7: Gareth Hinds, 7 p.m., Takoma Park Library, Washington, D.C. Sponsored by Politics & Prose.

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 Sept. 3

comicsgirl — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 21:38:47 +0000

News/reviews/interviews:

Small Press Expo Announces the DC Public Library as the 2013 Recipient of the SPX Graphic Novel Gift Program
Vienna High School Student Wins Virginia Historical Society Award, Jessie Biele, Vienna Patch
Lewis: Graphic novel ‘makes the words become music’, James Arkin, Click: People Watching in Washington, Politico
A new take on the story of green businesses: Honest Tea co-founders tell story in comic book format, Kevin James Shay, Gazette.net

New releases:

Magic Bullet #7

Events:

Now through Nov. 3: Comics Making Studio with Members of the DC Conspiracy, Artisphere, Arlington, Va. Residencies every Thursday. Meet and greet on Sept. 21.
Now through Nov. 10: Awake in the Dream World: The Art of Audrey Niffenegger, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.
Sept. 5: Neal Adams, 4 to 7 p.m., Beyond Comics, Frederick, Md.
Sept. 7-8: Baltimore Comic-Con, Baltimore, Md.
Sept. 8: Rep. John Lewis signing, 4 p.m., Politics & Prose, Washington, D.C.
Sept. 12: Jeff Smith signing, 7 p.m., Wilson High School Media Center, Washington, D.C. Hosted by Politics and Prose.
Sept. 14-15: Small Press Expo, North Bethesda, Md.
Sept. 16: The Art and Style of Graphic Novels: Panel Discussion with Laura Lee Gulledge, Rutu Modan, Matt Phelan, and Gene Luen Yang, 7 p.m., Politics & Prose, Washington, D.C.
Sept. 17: Gene Luen Yang signing, 7 p.m., Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library. Sponsored by Politics & Prose.
Sept. 21-22: National Book Festival, Washington, D.C. With Lynda Barry, Jaime Hernandez, Gilbert Hernandez, Fred Chao and Jonathan Hennessey (Book Festival is two days, but graphic novel/comics programming is on Sept. 22.)
Oct. 10: Paul Pope, 7:30 p.m., Takoma Park Library, Takoma Park, Md. Sponsored by Politics & Prose.

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 July 30

comicsgirl — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 00:31:29 +0000

News/reviews/interviews:

John Lewis: Freedom Rider, congressman … cartoon?, Ruth Tam, Post Politics/Washington Post
Rep. John Lewis makes Comic-Con debut to promote graphic novel ‘March’, The Reliable Source, Washington Post
John Lewis Receives a Hero’s Welcome at Comic-Con, Warren Rojas, Heard on the Hill/Roll Call
Corto Maltese, Jared Smith and Greg Bennett, .cent Magazine
Baltimore Comic Shop Collectors Corner Nominated for Prestigious Comic Con Award, Joshua Axelrod, NBC4
Children learn to draw comics at Westminster library, Timothy Sandoval, Carroll County Times

Event reports:

Recap: cARToons Exhibit – Opening Reception, Curls Studio

Publications:

Magic Bullet #7 is looking for contributors and advertisers. Deadline is Aug. 1.
Corgi Zine is accepting submissions. Deadline is Aug. 18. Pays $5 per page.

Kickstarter:

The System: Comics Will Be Published Until Morale Improves

Events:

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.
Aug. 8: Dash Shaw signing and presentation, 7 p.m., Velocity Comics, Richmond, Va.
Aug. 17: Darick Robertson signing, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Third Eye Comics, Annapolis, Md.
Aug. 24: Bmore Into Comics, with Rafer Roberts, Danielle Corsetto, Melody Often, Howie Noeldechen, and Carolyn Belefski, noon to 5 p.m., Bad Decisions, Baltimore, Md.

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 July 16

comicsgirl — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 23:12:41 +0000

As announced earlier, I’m moving to a biweekly schedule. The next edition will be July 30. The sooner you get me your information, the better! Details are at the bottom of the post.

News/reviews/interviews:

David Hayter to adapt graphic novel The Sword, ComingSoon.net
Chesapeake Writers’ Conference held in St. Mary’s County, Ted Pugh, Southern Maryland Newspaper

Podcasts and audio:

How Superman Explains America, Kojo Nnamdi Show with Glen Weldon

Announcements:

The 2013 Harvey Awards features nominations for Cul de Sac, Team Cul de Sac and District Comics

Kickstarter:

Strength – The Comic: Superheroes, Sexism, & Satire

Publications:

Magic Bullet #7 is looking for contributors and advertisers

Events:

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.
July 20: DC Zinefest, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Stephens Church, Washington, D.C. List of exhibitors is here
July 20: cARToons Exhibit – Opening Reception, 7 to 9 p.m., Modern Times Coffeehouse, 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 July 3

comicsgirl — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 19:12:20 +0000

News/reviews/etc.

Big Planet Comics and Retrofit Comics form partnership. More details are here.

Debuts:

Zodiac Starforce, written by Kevin Panetta

Kickstarter:

Strength – The Comic: Superheroes, Sexism, & Satire

Publications:

Magic Bullet #7 is looking for contributors and advertisers

Events:

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.
July 4: Big Planet Comics 27th Anniversary Sale. Everything in all four stores is 20 percent off.
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 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 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.