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TVAA Presents “Graphic Novels, Comics, Anime,& Toons: Art As Story”‏

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Brett

Official Press Release

TEXAS VISUAL ARTS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS “GRAPHIC NOVELS, COMICS, ANIME & TOONS: ART AS STORY” EXHIBIT

DALLAS, TX – Beginning June 1 through June 30, 2011 the TVAA will exhibit a tribute to “Graphic Novels, Comics, Anime,& Toons: Art As Story” made up of art by amateurs as well as working professionals. Comics, once thought as fare for kids, have matured with the readers who bought and read them as children. Due to the maturity of the subject matter and technologies the medium has evolved to encompass subject matter and content as diverse and relevant as mediums like prose and film.

Now, movies, television, and animation has been so influenced that many of the properties in comics are considered as story lines attracting larger audiences. The old comic books have come into their own as an art form beyond the pop culture use by such artists as Roy Lichtenstein in the 60’s to the original artwork becoming highly collectible. This is a homage to those who’s interest as novices, fans, and professionals have continued to work in an area of art not looked at seriously among the population at large much less the art public.

A new graphic novel will be introduced titled “Echoes of the Lost Boys of Sudan” based on the true story of 4 boys who escaped the hardships and murders of their village to the United States. Artwork from the story will be a part of the exhibit and some of the DFW creators of the series will be present at the exhibit’s reception on June 5 starting at 2:00 P.M.

Speaking at the reception will be Dallas filmmaker Todd Kent, whose documentary “Comic Book Literacy” showcases the utilization of the comic book medium to promote literacy and education. The film will screen throughout the exhibit. Local NJTL coach James Disco, co-creator of “Echoes of the Lost Boys of Sudan”, will also be on hand to speak about the ground breaking graphic novel. Additionally, Bert Cole, Director of the Dallas Tennis Association’s USTA NJTL will have the Closing Remarks on Echoes and the Community

Texas Visual Arts Association is made up of artists and patrons that has been around for approximately 100 years first as the Texas Fine Arts Association (TFAA) later changing in the 1986 to Texas Visual Arts Association (TVAA).

Comic Book Literacy Screens at Houston’s Comicpalooza Film Festival

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Brett

Official Press Release

“COMIC BOOK LITERACY” MAKES ITS HOUSTON PREMIERE AT THE COMICPALOOZA FILM FESTIVAL
Houston pop culture convention provides an important forum for a film that addresses an unorthodox approach to literacy issues

HOUSTON, TX – The independent documentary film “Comic Book Literacy” will screen Saturday May 28th at 11:00 A.M. at the Comicpalooza Film Festival hosted by Splatterfest. The film festival is a part of the three day Comicpalooza event, one of the biggest pop culture conventions in the southwest.

The film showcases the utilization of comic books to promote literacy and education and features writers, artist and historians who speak on behalf of the often misunderstood medium including artist Brian Denham (Iron Man, X-Files) and Houston’s own Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise), both of whom will be in attendance at the convention.

“It’s an honor to be included in such a large and diverse event,” said Todd Kent, the Dallas based director of the documentary, “I look forward to attending the screening and speaking with people about using comics for educational purposes.

The film won “Best Documentary” at the 2010 Phoenix Comicon and is currently touring the country, screening at various film festivals, comic book conventions and literacy events. This film is not yet rated (70 minutes). For more information about the film, upcoming screenings, and updates go to: www.ComicBookLiteracy.com

Oni Press at Free Comic Book Day!

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Brett

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Oni Press at Free Comic Book Day!

That’s right, Oni Press is giving away the first issue of the highly anticipated new series from Joe Harris and Brett Weldele for free!

Driven to discover the truth regarding his father’s mysterious death many years prior, Melvin Reyes seeks to prove the existence of Spontaneous Human Combustion after fresh outbreaks of the phenomenon reveal a pattern only he can see, a predictability model only he can read, and the terrifying realization that whatever phenomenon consumed his father is also boiling inside of him, just waiting for release.

Joe and Brett will be talking with fans and signing copies of the FREE SPONTANEOUS at Dragon’s Lair in Austin, TX this Saturday. Be sure to stop by and say hello.

Coming your way this Free Comic Book Day: the Oni Press Rated Free for Everyone! This all-ages anthology packs in two exclusive previews from upcoming books POWER LUNCH by J. Torres & Dean Trippe and SKETCH MONSTERS by Josh Williamson & Vinny Navarette.

J. Torres will be signing copies at Comic Book Addiction in Whitby, Ontario from 10 – noon and then at the Toronto Comics Art Festival from 1 – 5.

Dean Trippe will be signing at A World of Heroes.

Josh Williamson will be signing at The Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach from 11-3 then Pulp Fiction in Long Beach from 3-5.

Vinny Navarette will be at Bridge City Comics in Portland OR from 11-1

You also have a chance to meet some of your other favorite Oni creators on Free Comic Book Day. Just take a look at this list of talent:

Matthew Southworth will be at Comic Stop U-District (formerly Zanadu) from 10 – 1

Greg Rucka will be at Olympic Cards and Comics from noon – 4.

Jen Van Meter will be at Olympic Cards and Comics from noon – 4.

Steve Lieber will be at Things From Another World, Hollywood from 2 – 5.

Ray Fawkes will be at the Toronto Comics Art Festival.

Kelly Sue DeConnick will be at Things From Another World, Beaverton from noon – 3.

Steve Rolston will be at Metropolis Comics & Toys from noon – 5.

Ross Campbell will be at the Toronto Comics Art Festival.

Remington Veteto will be at Criminal Records from 1 – 6.

Cara McGee will be at Criminal Records from 1 – 6.

Wook-Jin Clark will be at Criminal Records from 11 – 1 and at Oxford Comics from 1 – 4.

Jeremy Haun will be at Hurley’s Heroes from noon – 8.

Christopher Mitten will be at Challengers Comics + Conversation from noon – 3.

Matt Loux will be at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival.

Robbi Rodriguez will be at The Comic Bug from noon – 7

Tyler Crook will be at The Comic Bug from noon – 3.

Brian Wood will be at Brooklyn Comics & More from noon – 1:30 and at Manhattan Comics from 3 – 4:30.

Cullen Bunn will be at Elite Comics from 10 – 4.

Brian Hurtt will be at Elite Comics from 10 – 4.

Meredith MccLaren will be at Samurai Comics.

Monica Gallagher will be at Collector’s Corner from 9 – 3.

Chris Schweizer will be at Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find from noon – 6

Comic Book Literacy Makes its DFW Premiere at the Dallas Museum of Art

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Brett

Official Press Release

“COMIC BOOK LITERACY” MAKES ITS DFW PREMIERE AT THE DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART

North Texas filmmaker teams up with local organizations to promote literacy through the arts and sports

DALLAS, TX – The independent documentary film “Comic Book Literacy” will screen Saturday February 26th at 11:30 A.M. at the Dallas Museum of Art. The film showcases the utilization of comic books to promote literacy and education and features writers, artist and historians who speak on behalf of the often misunderstood medium.

Immediately after the screening there will be a Q & A panel led by Fanboy Radio’s Scott Hinze and featuring the film’s director Todd Kent as well as several comic book creators who appear in the film including Ben Dunn (“Ninja High School”), Terry Moore (“Strangers in Paradise”) and James O’Barr (“The Crow”).

This program is presented in partnership with The Dallas Tennis Association’s USTA National Junior Tennis and Learning Program & Needed Influence of the Arts, in connection with their initiative to promote the awareness of a more creative approach for constructive and positive change for underprivileged children in Dallas through sports and the arts.

In December the collaborative efforts of these groups produced the “Catalyst For Positive Change” cartoon art workshop for Dallas inner city children. Images of the artwork will be shown at the screening.

This collaborative effort is also responsible for the upcoming graphic novel “Echoes of the Lost Boys of Sudan” which tells the true story of a group of Sudanese refugees who now reside in North Texas and their harrowing escape from their war torn homeland. This title and corresponding curriculum are featured in the documentary.

Special Thanks to the Following: City Square, Junior League of Dallas, T-Bar M and Vickery Meadows Foundation

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Stan Lee’s Starborn Writer Chris Roberson Signs At Austin Books & Comics Today!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Brett

Official Press Release

STAN LEE’S STARBORN WRITER & NEW SUPERMAN SCRIBE
CHRIS ROBERSON
SIGNS @ AUSTIN BOOK & COMICS
TODAY!

January 12, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA – Comics fans in the Austin,Texas area drop what you’re doing and come meet STAN LEE’S STARBORN writer, and brand new SUPERMAN scribe Chris Roberson, signing at Austin Book & Comics today from 4-7pm!

For one day only Chris Roberson will be signing comics, greeting fans and doling out invaluable insight into the fast paced world of comic book publishing. This is an incredibly intimate, not-to-be-missed event with rising star of comics, Chris Roberson!

What: Chris Roberson signs @ Austin Books
Where: Austin Books & Comics
5002 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX
When: TODAY! January 12, 2011
4pm – 7pm
Anything Else?: HECK YEAH! Don’t forgot to grab the first two issues of
STAN LEE’S STARBORN written by Chris Roberson and in stores now!

About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) 2009 “Best Publisher” of the year, generates a wide-ranging catalog of multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated comic books and graphic novels featuring some of the industry’s top talent, including Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, 20th Century Fox’s 28 DAYS LATER and DIE HARD, The Henson Company’s FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. This fall sees BOOM! teaming up with the legendary Stan Lee, creator of Marvel Comics’ characters Spider-Man, The Hulk, and The X-Men for a line of original superhero series, the legend’s first new superhero creations in nearly 20 years. BOOM!’s youth imprint, BOOM Kids!, is an undisputed industry leader publishing Disney/Pixar’s THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney’s THE MUPPETS, DONALD DUCK, UNCLE SCROOGE and WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fifth anniversary.

Upcoming Comic Book/Human Rights Workshop

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

A Creative Approach bringing Sports and the Arts together in an Interactive Cartoon Format

A Cartoon/Human Rights Workshop geared toward inner city kids

The Dallas Tennis Association’s National Junior Tennis & Learning Program, Needed Influence of the Arts & City Square is proud to present this workshop lead by the “Professor of Cartoon Art”, Keith Douglas. In addition, local Dallas Historian Jesse Arnold will be a guest speaker. Mr. Douglas will give his insight into an upcoming Modern Day Slavery Graphic Novel. Mr. Arnold a character in the above graphic novel will enlighten the audience as he tells his personal story. Furthermore, North Texas Filmmaker Todd Kent will be in the audience as we show a Trailer of his Award winning Documentary: Comic Book Literacy. The goal of the Dallas Tennis Association’s NJTL, Needed Influence of the Arts and City Square is to help teach children about important social issues through art.

The children’s art drawn at the Catalyst for Positive Change Workshop will kick off our Dallas Premier of the Comic Book Literacy Documentary Film. This event on February 26, 2011 will be held at the Dallas Museum of Art’s Horchow Auditorium. The children who participate in the December 4, 2010 workshop will have their work shown as part of a Power Point Presentation at the Museum during the February Premier. Please join us for this innovative workshop as we inspire the next generation of comic Book Creators & Human Rights Activists.
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Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Date: December 4th, 2010

Location: Roseland Homes Community Center, 3535 Munger, Dallas, TX 75204

Comic Book Theft. You’re Doing it Wrong!

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Brett

A couple of dipshits accused of stealing expensive comic books around Katy, Texas. The couple stole comics from various stores, including Bedrock Comics which was hit four times.

The suspects are accused of felony theft and having stolen tens of thousands of comic books in the Houston area. Investigators say in some cases they tried to resell them locally (yeah, because stores don’t talk) and on the online auction site eBay.

The identities of the couple has not be released because they will have to take part in a police line up.

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Tuesday Twitter Fun – Texas, Obama and Robocalls

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Brett

It’s a mixed bag this week of political commentary on Twitter from folks involved with the comic book industry.

Brian Denham an artist on such series as Buffy commented on the Texas Governor race and the interesting last name match up. You can follow him at http://twitter.com/briandenham.

Ed Brubaker commented on the irritation of the time old irritating tradition of political robocalls. You can follow Brubaker at http://twitter.com/brubaker.

Savage Dragon creator Erik Larsen continued his posts directed at President Obama, urging him to include a public option in the health care bill. You can follow him at http://twitter.com/erikjlarsen.

GeekWeek founder Jeff Katz shows off he enjoys the sunday morning shows. You can follow Jeff at http://www.twitter.com/katzmoney.