On the scene: The Center for Cartoon Studies
The Beat is going to be hung up for the next day or so with Industry Day here at the CEnter for Cartoon Studies...
MEGA-INTERVIEW: Cliff Galbraith on the Meteoric Rise of the Asbury Park Comicon
If you’ve been following the history of the Asbury Park Comicon, which opened only a year ago in March of 2012, you know it’s...
On the Scene: Sparks Fly at ‘Surely You’re Joking, Dr. Wertham’ Event
As the first of several “Comic Book Roundtable” events to be held at the Soho Gallery of Digital Art under the auspices of gallery...
TCAF announces new guests, new features
Speaking of TCAF, announcements are coming thick and fast. More guests \have been announced since last we checked in, including Rutu Modan, Lisa Hanawalt, and C.F., Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez, Boulet, Jarrett Krosoczka, Frederik Peeters, Patrick McEown , Lauren Barnett, Dennis Lo, Patrick Alexander, T Edward Bak, Ulli Lust, and the Australian Caravan of Comics: Bruce Mutard, Mirranda Burton, Scarlette Baccini, Marijka Gooding, Patrick Alexander, Gregory Mackay and Dan Hayward. As the travelled the furthest crew, you can help pay for their trip via this IndieGogo campaign.
TO DO: A busy night in New York City comics — Fingerman, Wood,...
Wow, you have your choice of most excellent comics events tonight in New York:
• Bob Fingerman at Forbidden Planet
You'll *gasp* in amazement at the...
MoCCA Festival Announces Programming
Programming has been announced for this year's MoCCA Festival, to beheld May 4-5 in NYC. Tickets can be purchased at the above link the poster by Michael DeForge has been unveiled, all systems are go.
ON THE SCENE: Was Will Eisner a Novelist?
Towards the end of his life, witnessing the rise of the graphic novel as a format, Will Eisner commented on the fact that his...
To do tonight NYC: Harvey Kurtzman at the Society of Illustrators
I suspect this is going to be an epic night so get there early!
The Society of Illustrators invites you to attend the
Opening Reception...
To do tonight: Baltimore “Check-Marks” Opening at Open Space Gallery
(8) "Check-Marks" Opening at Open Space Gallery
Running March 8th through April 15th
Opening March 8th from 7 to 10pm
Curated by Austin English
Featuring works on paper...
On the Scene: Celebrating Golden Age Comics at Columbia University
On January 23rd, Columbia University Library acquired a double-bill of Golden Age related comics materials, including the research materials Larry Tye compiled to write...
On the Scene: World War 3 Illustrated, A New York Institution
Feeling adventurous I journeyed out to an unfamiliar part of Bushwick last night for an opening night party for the new issue of World War 3 Illustrated. Founded in 1980, this comics magazine has been charting politics, struggle, and social causes around the world for more than 30 years. The latest issue's theme is "The Other," surely a propitious one. I've yet to read the whole issue but the parts presented last night were quite striking.
To Do Tonight, Santa Barbara: Lynda Barry
If you've ever seen Barry talk you know this is a one of a kind experience. She'll be signing books as well.
