SF – Xoc Signing
March 31, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Matt Dembicki, writer and artist of the nature graphic novel Xoc: The Journey of a Great White (Oni Press), will sign and talk about his book Thursday April 18, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., at the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco. This event is free and open to the public.
Xoc explores the Pacific Ocean through the eyes of one of the animal kingdom’s top predators, the Great White shark. The adventure starts in our backyard and the predators’ stomping ground, the Farallon Islands, located roughly 30 miles off the coast of San Francisco. The story embarks on a cross-ocean journey, following the encounters of a 17-foot shark—from preying to being preyed on.
Cartoon Art Museum
655 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
DC – District Comics Signing
October 11, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, District of Columbia, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Press Release:
The gang behind the smash hit anthology Trickster is back with another great anthology all about the history of Washington, D.C.! Many of the writers and artists of District Comics: An Unconventional History of Washington D.C. will be appearing at both our Washington DC store on Saturday, October 27 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
The Washington City Paper is running a preview of the book along with two stories in their September 6 issue. Pick one up for free or read the article on their webpage!
(We will update our list of artists as we confirm more of them.)
District Comics creators appearing include:
Jeffrey-Troy Allen
Michael Brace
Andrew Cohen
Michael Cowgill
Matt Dembicki
Dale Rawlings
Kevin Rawlings
Mike Rhode
Jason Rodriguez
Jacob Warrenfeltz
Big Planet Comics
1520 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
202-342-1961
VA – District Comics Launch Party
August 8, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, District of Columbia, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Editor Matt Dembicki and several local contributors sign at One More Page Books on Sunday, August 19, 2012 from 3:00pm until 5:00pm for the launch of District Comics: An Unconventional History of Washington, DC.
There will be more than 20 contributors on hand to sign (this will certainly be our biggest signing), including:
Jacob Warrenfeltz
Tabitha Whissemore
Art Haupt
Jason Rodriguez
Andrew Cohen
Rand Arrington
Mal Jones
Carol Dembicki
One More Page Books & More
2200 N. Westmoreland St. # 101, Arlington, VA 22213
MD/VA – Xoc Signings
July 9, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Maryland, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Virginia
Matt Dembicki, creator of The Brewmaster’s Castle and editor of Trickster, appears on Saturday, July 28 at Big Planet Comics’ College Park (11am-1pm) and Vienna (3pm-5pm) stores for his new book Xoc.
Big Planet Comics
7315 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
301-699-0498
426 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-9412
VA – Team Cul de Sac Launch Party
June 7, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Comic Strips, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Virginia
Press Release:
One More Page is proud to host a launch party on Sunday June 10, 2012 from 5-7pm for “Team Cul de Sac: Cartoonists Draw the Line at Parkinson’s.” Join us to celebrate the publication of this fine collection of work from cartoonists around the country in tribute to their colleague, our neighbor Richard Thompson, author of the beloved strip Cul de Sac. A portion of the day’s sales will go to Team Cul de Sac,which is part of the Michael J. Fox Foundation. We’ll feature wine, light snacks, and the opportunity to rub elbows with some mighty fine cartoonists. Bring the whole family!
The following cartoonists that have RSVP’d for Sunday’s event – hope to see YOU there!
We hope that Richard Thompson will be able to join us. Chris Sparks is coming, and Mike Cavna of Comic Riffs will there also.
Steven Artley
Shannon Gallant
Carolyn Belefski
David Hagen
Daniel Boris
Kerry G. Johnson
Michael Cavna
Donna A. Lewis
John Conroy
Annie Lunsford
Barbara Dale
Bono Mitchell
Matt Dembicki
Joe Sutliff
Nick Galifianakis
About the book:
Chris Sparks, a professional web designer, is leading the Team Cul de Sac (TCDS) fundraising effort in honor of his friend Richard Thompson, who has Parkinson’s disease. With Richard’s support, TCDS asked cartoonists across the country to draw his characters so the artwork could be compiled into a fundraising book and the artwork auctioned to raise additional money.
Hundreds of cartoonists responded and sent artwork for Team Cul de Sac: Cartoonists Draw the Line at Parkinson’s, including Bill Watterson of Calvin and Hobbes fame, Garry Trudeau (Doonesbury), Nick Galifianakis, Mo Willems (The Pigeon books), Stephan Pastis (Pearls Before Swine), Pat Oliphant (Pulitzer Prize winning political cartoonist), Gene Weingarten and David Clark (Barney & Clyde), Mason Mastroianni (B.C.), Roger Langridge (Muppet Show comic book, Marvel’s Thor: The Mighty Avenger, Fred the Clown), Shannon Gallant (G.I.Joe), Michael Cavna (Washington Post) and more.
One More Page Books & More
2200 N. Westmoreland St. # 101, Arlington, VA 22213
DC – In Between Panels
November 8, 2010 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Comic Strips, District of Columbia, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Carolyn Belefski, Molly Lawless, Matt Dembicki, and Mike Rhode on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Busboys & Poets, 5th & K Streets, Washington, DC
Cost: FREE and open to the public!
The Women’s National Book Association, DC Chapter will sponsor a panel discussion on the DC graphic novel scene. The panel for the event, to be held at Busboys & Poets in Mt. Vernon, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., will include Carolyn Belefski, Molly Lawless, Matt Dembicki, and Mike Rhode. The event is free and open to the public.
Carolyn Belefski is the mastermind behind the Web comic Curls. She is also one of the creators of several other comic books: Kid Roxy, Black Magic Tales and The Legettes. She posts nightly to her blog, Sketch Before Sleep. Her work has been published in USA WEEKEND Magazine, The Commonwealth Times, Virginia Living Magazine, Magic Bullet, CROQ Zine and The Pulse on COMICON.com. She was a nominee for the Kim Yale Award for Most Talented Newcomer for 2010.
Matt Dembicki is a D. C. based cartoonist. His works include the award-winning nature parable Mr. Big, the great white shark story Xoc and Brewmaster’s Castle, a story about legendary D.C. brewer Christian Heurich. His latest anthology, Trickster: Native American Tales: A Graphic Collection, has received rave reviews from Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly and the School Library Journal. Trickster has been nominated for the Young Adult Library Services Association’s 2011 Great Graphic Novels for Teens. Dembicki also hosts comic book-making workshops for kids in and outside the D.C. area.
Molly Lawless is a Boston native who moved to the DC area in 2005. She has self published mini comics as well as a compilation, Infandum!…ad Infinitum. She is currently working on a full-length graphic novel for McFarland Publishing titled, Hit By Pitch. She is an avid blogger and includes her family in what she posts daily.
Mike Rhode, panel moderator, is co-author of the Comics Research Bibliography, Editor of Exhibition and Media Reviews of the International Journal of Comic Art, and a contributing writer for Hogan’s Alley. Rhodes was named Best (Comics) Art Blogger by the City Paper for his ComicsDC blog in 2008. He edited Harvey Pekar: Conversations, a book of interviews for the University Press of Mississippi. He has written for the Comics Journal and was selected as a RFK Journalism Awards judge for the editorial cartoon division in 2009 and 2010. Rhodes currently writes about comics for the City Paper.
This event is FREE and open to the public!
Capicons Comic and Pop Culture Con (October 2010)
September 30, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Gaming, Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Virginia
Event Details:
| Convention | Capicons Comic & Pop Culture Con |
| Convention Website | http://capicons.com |
| Start Date | 10/03/2010 |
| About This Convention: | Capicons Comic Book & Pop Culture Con Sun, Oct. 3, 2010 10 am – 3 pm Admission $3 – Kids FREE! Open to the public from 10 am – 3 pm. Buy, sell & trade: Gold, Silver, Bronze Age comics; Indie & Modern comics, Publishers & Creators, TV & Movie Collectibles. Non-sport cards; Videos & DVDs; Horror/Sci-Fi; figures, toys; Star Wars & Star Trek memorabilia; original artwork, posters and other comic-related collectibles. Directions to DLVFRD: ?Take I-495 (DC/Capital Beltway) to Exit 47A (Rt. 7 West). Go 1/2 Mile, Left on Gallows Rd. 1 mile to 2148 Gallows Rd |
| Convention Guests | Carolyn Belefski, Curls Studio?? Artist/Publisher and 2010 Lulu Award Nominee,
Matt Dembicki, Artist/Publisher, Editor of Trickster: Native American Tales: A Graphic Collection D.C. Conspiracy–a collective of DC comic creators, writers, publishers & artists |
| Venue Name | Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Hall |
| Venue Address | 2148 Gallows Rd, Dunn Loring, Virginia United States |
| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | 50 |
| Projected Attendance | 300 |
| What category best describes your convention? | Comic Books |
| What other categories might be appropriate for your convention? | - Collectibles - Gaming - Horror - Science Fiction and Fantasy |
SPACE (Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo) (April 2010)
December 4, 2009 by Brian Pate
Filed under Book Festivals, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Ohio
Event Details:
| Convention | SPACE (Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo) |
| Convention Website | http://www.backporchcomics.com/space.htm |
| Start Date | 04/24/2010 |
| End Date | 04/25/2010 |
| About This Convention: | SPACE will convene at its new venue the Ramada Plaza Hotel And Conference Center in Columbus April 24 and 25, 2010. 4900 Sinclair Road Columbus, OH 43229 Off I71 at the Morse / Sinclair exit. 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday & 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday SPACE continues to be the Mid-West’s largest exhibition of small press, alternative, and creator-owned comics with over 150 exhibitors, panels, workshops, and presentations. Admission is $5.00 for one day and $8.00 for both. Special Rates will be available On-line. The new venue offers a restaurant, bar, free parking, a special hotel rate and air port shuttle service. More info at www.backporchcomics.com |
| Convention Guests | Exhibitors as of 11/30/09:
Eric Adams (Lackluster World, Reflection, Stuart) |
| Venue Name | Ramada Plaza Hotel And Conference Center |
| Venue Address | 4900 Sinclair Road Columbus, OH 43229 United States |
| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | 150 |
| Projected Attendance | 500 |
| What category best describes your convention? | Comic Books |
| What other categories might be appropriate for your convention? | - Book Festivals |
