BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM #21

Former Memphian and MSCA member Mike Norton is the current artist on Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam.

More info here.

 Featuring art by Adam Shaw, Martheus Wade, Andrew Chandler and Dean Zachary, this graphic novel written by Michael Thompson takes an indepth look at the life of David, one of the most prominent figures of the Holy Bible.  You can see the novel online by clicking here.

It’s been a LONG TIME since we’ve seen our good pal Bob Kimball, but this weekend you can catch his band, Pheonix Rising, at Resorts Casino in Tunica on Friday, July 9, and Saturday night, July 10, at 8:00 pm!  Check their website for more band information.

The team of Toshigawa.com and Muley the Mule and Friends will be found LIVE! at Screaming Tiki Con during the second weekend of June in Niles, OH.

That same weekend, you can find Andrew Chandler in the plays during Superman Celebration in Metropolis, IL, along with SC fan and guest Lin Workman and MSCA pal Jay Chuppe (creator of The Red Mullett).

You all know our dear Jo Lynne Palmer is starring in the main role of “Driving Miss Daisy,” which we highly endorse!  Her husband, Lil’ Jim Palmer has drawn a card for the cast members on opening night and we share this with you now:

BROAD AVENUE HAPPENINGS AND SHOWS

May 13 – Collage Dance Studio Performance

This event takes place at Robinson Gallery in South Main Arts District (see attached for details).

Why should we care?  Kevin Thomas the artistic director is seriously considering making Broad Avenue his permanent location as he wants to be in a neighborhood location.  Go check them out and let Kevin know you are from Broad Avenue…

May 14 – Material… Hamlett hosts his 58^th exhibit at Material… 6 – 8pm… (WOW!) “Submerged Awakenings”

MSCA PAL SEAN TAYLOR’s BAND 22FIVE HAS CD RELEASED

It’s Christian Rock and available by clicking on the image below.

You’ve got a new owner, Charlie Brown.

Newspaper publisher E.W. Scripps Co. is selling licensing rights for Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the “Peanuts” gang to Iconix Brand Group Inc., the licensing company that owns Joe Boxer and London Fog.

The family of the late “Peanuts” creator Charles Schulz will also own part of the business too, giving it more control of and money from the comic strip’s legacy.

Heirs say the deal announced Tuesday for for the 60-year-old comic strip is what the artist would have wanted. Schulz worked for decades to win back the rights to his work, which many other artists like himself sold to appear in print.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100427/ap_en_ot/us_snoopy_sale

Next is Julia Lovel who will speak to us about Chronocomics, a website that will pair comic artists with sponsors!  You can also read more about them in The Commercial Appeal’s Feature Section (click here).

If any members would like to speak at the dinner meeting, please e-mail Kevin the Prez.

You can also see some images from the Sivads of March and a 1971 live appearance Sivad made at www.muleythemule.com.

We are also happy to have Michelle Laurent staring as the lead character, Jetta! 

Michelle was born in Langhorn, PA. Growing up in a military family, she had the opportunity to travel the globe and experience other cultures. She studied theatre and European history at Old Dominion University. She also studied Shakespeare in London before graduating.After graduation, Michelle made the move to Los Angeles where she landed roles in independent features such as “Arc Angels,” “Wasteland,” “Purgatory” and most recently “Is It Just Me?” Television credits include “Sexual Consideration” (CBS), “Detective Series” (Discovery Channel), and a recurring role on “The Bold and the Beautiful” (CBS).

We look forward to seeing Michelle in action as our lead ninja! Drop by her facebook page and show some support. 

As well, join our Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa – Facebook Fan page and let us know what you think.

Produced by LizardBrain Productions and coming soon! 

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Doodle Lyle has shared an article about his evolution of a gag comic.  I’ve posted the link on our forums, where you can discuss the article or your own process, by clicking here.

Adam Shaw shared a link for do’s and don’ts of showing your portfolio at conventions.  Click here to see the links and chat about your experiences.

Josh Elder of Mail Order Ninja has shared information about a group of which he’s Executive Director, Reading with Pictures, “a nonprofit organization that advocates the use of comics in the classroom to promote literacy and improve educational outcomes for all students” and which is now sporting a new anthology featuring his Mail Order Ninja!  Get more information by clicking here.