NCSFest 2019 by National Cartoonists Society

EERAM FROG PR

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

MAY 17-19, 2019

Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biggest Comic Arts Festival

http://ncsfest.com

WELCOME TO NCSFEST It’s our great pleasure to welcome you to Huntington Beach and the inaugural NCSFest, the biggest FREE comic arts festival ever staged in North America.

CONTENTS

Without exception, comic and cartoon art touches all our lives. The baby adorned in cute cartoon clothing, the favorite cuddly toys, the first picture books. Our small children adore their animated movies and TV shows, their cartoon character t-shirt, the cartoon backpack. It’s the action figures our youngsters play with, the comic books they collect, the graphic novels they read as young adults. Our teens are glued to the memes on their phones and the video games on their Playstations. The biggest movie blockbusters are based on superhero comics and beloved cartoons. It’s the birthday card you buy your spouse, the commercials on tv, the billboard on the freeway, the van beside you in traffic. It’s the editorial cartoon in your daily paper, the joke in your inbox, the logo on dad’s baseball cap and the storybook that Grandma reads the grandkids.

6-7 Saturday Big Tent events

To celebrate this incredible artform, we have gathered more than one hundred of the world’s most renowned creators, from all over the states and as far afield as France, Australia, Argentina, Canada and the UK. We have family zones, workshops, readings, demos, exhibitions, personal appearances, a giant marketplace and a ton of fun events for all the family. We hope you enjoy NCSFest!

20: Heroine(s)

Festival Directors - Steve McGarry & Julie Tait

25: Giant Comic Strip at the Pier

FESTIVAL PASSES Buy day passes or a full weekend pass to get access to all 30 incredible NCSFest Premium Seminars and Workshops! WEEKEND PASS

DAY PASS

A full weekend pass gives access to all 30 NCSFest Premium Events. (Please note: The Weekend Pass does NOT include admission to the Thursday Viz Comic event.)

There are 12 Premium Events scheduled for both Friday and Saturday. Sunday sees a program that includes major stars, a full Pechakucha program and a 90-minute special comedy show featuring live drawings and improv performances from major stars from the world of cartooning and comics!

Price: $50.00 + Service fee: $4.02 SINGLE EVENT PASSES An Evening With VIZ! Access to Thursday Night’s event only

Price: $10.00 + Service fee: $1.82

Friday pass: $20.00 + Service fee: $2.37 Saturday pass: $20.00 + Service fee: $2.37 Sunday pass: $15.00 + Service fee: $2.09

8-9 Saturday Timetable 10-11 Sunday Big Tent events 12-13 Sunday Timetable

For full list of all Premium events see pages 41-52 or visit ncsfest.com

NCSFEST SHUTTLE Park and ride for free to NCSFest! The Surf City USA Shuttle will run a special event service on Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, from 9 am to 7 pm. Complimentary parking will be available at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, located at 2000 Main Street, at the corner of Yorktown and Main. The shuttle will run every 15 minutes with stops at the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa and in downtown Huntington Beach at the corner of Orange and Main. For more information, visit SurfCityUSAShuttle.com. FAQ direct link for directions to Huntington Beach: https://www.surfcityusa.com/about-huntington-beach/ directions-to-huntington-beach/

To buy festival passes go to

www.ncsfest.com/tickets

14 NCSFest HQ at HQ Gastropub

15-17 Main Street Marketplace 18-19 Family Zone 20-26 Exhibitions: 21: French Comics Framed 22: Popeye 90th Anniversary 23: Playing for a Draw 26: 25 Significant Moments of Québec Comics 28-29 Masterclasses and Readings at the Library 30-31 Windows Trail 38-39 Festival Map 40 Social Program 41-51 Premium Events at the Hyatt 41: Thursday - An evening with Viz 42-45: Friday Premium Events 46-49: Saturday Premium Events 50-51: Sunday Premium Events 52 Sunday Pechakucha 43 Happy Birthday Popeye 54-55 Comics Kingdom 56-58 NCS 56: What is NCS & Reubens 58: NCS Nominations 62 Lyon BD and LICAF

3 Special Guest List

4-5 Festival Overview

74 Merchandise

75 Thank yous Meet the team, Funders, Partners and Supporters

NCSFEST 2019 SPECIAL GUESTS

ALEXANDRE CLERISSE

ANDREA BEIZER

ANDREW FARAGO

ANN TELNAES

BILL HINDS

BILL MORRISON

BOB MANKOFF

BOBBY LONDON

BOULET

BRAD GUIGAR

BRIAN WALKER

CAROLYN BELEFSKI

CATHY GUISEWITE

CHARLIE ADLARD

CHUCK WHELON

CJ KETTLER

DANA CLAIRE SIMPSON

DANIEL CLOWES

DAVE KELLETT

DAVID BLUMENSTEIN

DAVID SILVERMAN

DOMINIQUE BERTAIL

ED BRUBAKER

ED STECKLEY

FLOYD NORMAN

GEMMA CORRELL

GEORGE KARALIAS

GILBERT HERNANDEZ

GREG EVANS

GUILLAUME LONG

HILARY PRICE

JACOB PHILLIPS

JAIME HERNANDEZ

JASON CHATFIELD

JEFF KEANE

JEFFREY BROWN

JERRY BECK

JERRY SCOTT

JERRY VAN AMERONGEN

JIM BORGMAN

JIM HORWITZ

JOE MCGARRY

JOE WOS

JOHN HAMBROCK

JOHN LIND

JOHNNY SAMPSON

JONATHAN LEMON

JONATHAN PLOTKIN

JOYCE FARMER

JULIE ROCHELEAU

JULIEN LIMMONE

KAL

KEVIN FAGAN

LALO ALCARAZ

LARS KENSETH

LAURENCE BALDETTI

LEWIS TRONDHEIM

LINIERS

LUCAS TURNBLOOM

LUKE MCGARRY

MARIA SCRIVAN

MARK JACKSON

MARK PETT

MARK TATULLI

MARTIN ROWSON

MARY FLEENER

MAX DE RADIGUES

MICHAEL FRY

MICHAEL RAMIREZ

MICHAEL TISSERAND

MIKE B. ANDERSON

MIKE HOLLINGSWORTH

MIKE PETERS

MORT GERBERG

NICK BROKENSHIRE

PAT BYRNES

PAT MCGREAL

PATRICK MCDONNELL

PÉNÊLOPE BAGIEU

PENELOPE GAZIN

PETE MARESCA

PETER KESSLER

PETER KUPER

RICK KIRKMAN

RICK STROMOSKI

ROB HARRELL

ROB ROGERS

ROBB ARMSTRONG

ROBERT LEMIEUX

RYAN PAGELOW

SCOTT DOOLEY

SEAN PHILLIPS

SERGIO ARAGONÉS

SHAENON GARRITY

SHENA WOLF

STEPHAN PASTIS

To buy festival passes go to

www.ncsfest.com/tickets STEVE BARR

STEVE MCGARRY

TEA FOUGNER

TERRI LIBENSON

TOM RACINE

TOM RICHMOND

TUESDAY BASSEN

VIZ (GRAHAM + SIMON)

All guests and events were correct at the time of publication, please see our website & social media for updates

FESTIVAL OVERVIEW THURSDAY EVENTS 16TH MAY 2019

See page 41

THE BIG NCSFEST LIVE SIGNING! Date: Venue: Venue:

AN EVENING WITH VIZ

FREE* ENTRY

Date: Venue: Price:

Thursday 16th May 2019, 5.00 - 7.00pm Hyatt Regency Mariners Ballrooom FREE (with weekend pass)

Join us at the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa and meet your favorite cartoonists and comics artists. A FREE signing session where you can meet scores of the biggest names in comics, comic books and animation, get autographs and sketches and buy exclusive merchandise! Stay tuned for full details of who will be appearing!

NCSFest is delighted to give Southern California (and all those transplanted Brits!) a chance to spend an evening in the company of Buster Gonad, Roger Mellie, The Fat Slags et al, and the two reprobates responsible for bringing them to life, Simon Thorp and Graham Dury. See page XX for more details. FREE* EVENTS

THE BIG TENT AT THE PIER PLAZA 17-18TH MAY 2019 Saturday 17th May 2019

Sunday 18th May 2019

(see pages 6-7)

LINERS, TRONDHEIM & BASSEN DO A STRIP ON STAGE Saturday: 10.00am at the Pier Plaza

THE FUNNY PAGES Sunday: 1.00pm at the Pier Plaza ZITS AND BABY BLUES! Sunday: 2.30pm at the Pier Plaza

YESH! IT’S MUTTS! Saturday: 2.30pm at the Pier Plaza

FINALE ZOMBIE WALK AND: CONCERT! Sunday: 4.30pm at the Pier Plaza (dont forget to get your Zombie makeover at the Family Zone, 2pm-3.30pm)

MEET THE SIMPSONS Saturday: 4.00pm at the Pier Plaza

See pages 20-23

HERO(IN)ES POPEYE 90TH ANNIVERSARY PLAYING FOR A DRAW

FAMILY ZONE

AND MUCH MORE.....

To buy festival passes go to

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See pages 18-19

FAMILY ZONE Throughout the weekend 10.00am - 5.00pm

FREE* ENTRY

All exhibitions at the Art Center run from 11th May - 1st June 2019

GIANT COMIC STRIP AT THE PIER Throughout the weekend 10.00am - 5.00pm

(see pages 10-11)

FROM GHOST WORLD TO LOVE & ROCKETS VIA BRAZEN- GREAT COMICS : GREAT STORIES Sunday: 11.30am at the Pier Plaza

THE FAMILY CIRCUS COMES TO THE BEACH Saturday: 1.00pm at the Pier Plaza

EXHIBITIONS AT THE ART CENTER

See pages 6-13

CARTOON BATTLES Sunday: 10.00am at the Pier Plaza

WELL, BLOW ME DOWN IT’S POPEYE! Saturday: 11.30am at the Pier Plaza Presented in association with

Thursday 16th May 2019, 8.30pm Hyatt Regency Mariners Ballrooom $10 (Single event pass required)

FREE* EVENTS

See pages 18, 22, 25 & 26 FRENCH COMICS FRAMED AT PACIFIC CITY Throughout the weekend

TOM RICHMOND FREE MASTERCLASS 2.00 - 4.00pm Huntington Beach Art Center

JULIE ROCHELEAU AND JACOB PHILLIPS DRAWING BOARDS noon - 5.00pm Saturday

* PLEASE NOTE: Places at all free events will be allocated on a first come first served basis, please ensure you are at the venue early to ensure your place.

PREMIUM EVENTS 17-19TH MAY 2019

See page 41-51 for details

Friday 17th May 2019

Saturday 18th May 2019

Sunday 19th May 2019

A LEGACY OF LAUGHTER Friday 17 May, 10:00 - 11.00am

LOVE & ROCKETS WITH JAIME AND GILBERT HERNANDEZ Saturday 18 May, 10.00 - 11.00am

THE ART OF CHARLIE ADLARD Sunday 19 May, 10.00 - 11.00am

DARTH VADER & SON Saturday 18 May, 10.15 - 11.15am

CATHY GUISEWITE IS FLUNKING RETIREMENT! Sunday 19 May, 10.15 - 11.15am

THE WEBSLINGERS! Friday 17 May, 10:30 - 11.30am

COMICS AROUND THE WORLD Saturday 18 May, 10.30 - 11.30am

PECHAKUCHA! Sunday 19 May, 10.30 - 1.15pm

FLOYD NORMAN – AN ANIMATED LIFE Friday 17 May, Noon - 1.00pm

THE ART OF DANIEL CLOWES Saturday 18 May, Noon - 1.00pm

MACANUDO! THE ART OF LINIERS Sunday 19 May, Noon - 1.00pm

THE LINES ARE DRAWN! Friday 17 May, 12:15 - 1.15pm

JUMP START WITH ROBB ARMSTRONG Saturday 18 May, 12.15 - 1.15pm

POPEYE’S CARTOON CLUB! Friday 17 May, 12.30 - 1.30pm

COMICS - THE NINTH ART Saturday 18 May, 12.30 - 1.30pm

THREE DECADES OF MAD TRIPS WITH SERGIO ARAGONÉS Friday 17 May, 2.00 - 3.00pm

PATHFINDERS! TAKING COMICS TO THE SCREEN! Saturday 18 May, 2.00 - 3.00pm

THE CARTOON COLLECTIONS WITH BOB MANKOFF AND GUESTS Friday 17 May, 2.15 - 3.15pm

CRIME LORDS Saturday 18 May, 2.15 - 3.15pm

LITTLE NOTHINGS WITH LEWIS TRONDHEIM Friday 17 May, 10.15 - 11.15am

GOING UNDERGROUND Friday 17 May, 2.30 - 3.30pm

LUKE MCGARRY - THE 27 CLUB, SAD CHEWIE AND MORE! Saturday 18 May, 2.30 - 3.30pm

THE ART OF GEORGE HERRIMAN’S KRAZY KAT Friday 17 May, 4.00 - 5.00pm

THE ART OF JERRY VAN AMERONGEN Saturday 18 May, 4.00 - 5.00pm

INSIDE THE YELLOW SUBMARINE WITH BILL MORRISON Friday 17 May, 4.15 - 5.15pm

INSTAGRAM STARS! Saturday 18 May, 4.15 - 5.15pm

THE DRAWING BOARD WITH PAT BYRNES Friday 17 May, 4.30 - 5.30pm

LIFE IN THE COMICS Sunday 19 May, 12.15 - 1.15pm NCSFEST FINALE – THE BIG LIVE DRAW! Sunday 19 May, 1.30 - 3.00pm

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DRAWING ON WALLS WITH LALO ALCARAZ Saturday 18 May, 4.30 - 5.30pm

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MASTERCLASSES AND READINGS AT THE LIBRARY, 17-19TH MAY 2019 Saturday 17th May 2019 HOW TO DRAW THE WALKING DEAD! - 10.00am THIS IS MY BOOK - 10.15am HOW TO DRAW THE SIMPSONS - 11.30am MUTTS - 11.45am HOW TO DRAW CARICATURES - 1.00pm BRAZEN: REBEL LADIES WHO ROCKED THE WORLD - 1.15pm CARTOONING MASTERCLASS - 2.30pm THE LIFE OF ZARF - 2.45pm DINOSAURS, FOOD … AND DINOSAUR FOOD - 4.00pm SHORT AND SKINNY - 4.15pm

* PLEASE NOTE: Places at all free events will be allocated on a first come first served basis, please ensure you are at the venue early to ensure your place.

FREE* EVENTS

Sunday 19th May 2019

See pages 28-29 FREE* EVENTS

HOW TO BE A SUPERVILLAIN - 10.00am KIDS CARTOONING CLASS - 10.15am JUST JAIME - 11.30am SUPERSTAR CARTOONING SECRETS! - 11.45am PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN - 1.00pm HOW TO DRAW SUPERHEROES! - 1.15pm MY TEACHER IS A ROBOT - 2.30pm HOW TO DRAW SPACE CREATURES! - 2.45pm

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SATURDAY EVENTS Presented in association with

FREE*

EVENTS

The very best of cartooning and comic art from across the world presented to you for free in our special Big Tent. Suitable for all ages on a first-come, first-served Basis. Please note that we politely request that the tent is cleared after each show to give the maximum number of people the chance to experience this exclusive program.

LINERS, TRONDHEIM & BASSEN DO A STRIP ON STAGE

WELL, BLOW ME DOWN IT’S POPEYE!

Featuring: Lewis Trondheim, Liniers and Tuesday Bassen

Featuring: Jerry Beck, Bobby London, CJ Kettler and Steve McGarry

Date: Venue:

Saturday 18th May 2019, 10.00am Pier Plaza

FREE* ENTRY

‘Macanudo’ has grown over the past 15 years to be one of the most celebrated comic strips in South America, and Liniers has become one of the continent’s most beloved cartoonists with more than 720,000 followers on Twitter and over 950,000 fans on Facebook. In France comic artists are the equivalent of rock stars and Lewis Trondheim is one of the most popular and influential. Meanwhile Tuesday Bassen is one of L.A.’s most fashionable illustrators and designers. Watch them join forces for the first time on stage and draw a cartoon strip in front of your very eyes. Introduced by NCSFest Co-Director Julie Tait and Peter Kessler, Chairman of the UK’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival.

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Date: Venue:

Saturday 18th May 2019, 11.30am Pier Plaza

FREE* ENTRY

Join us in celebrating the 90th Anniversary of one of the most beloved cartoon characters of all time! Enjoy the animated cartoons, marvel at the comic strip art and meet the creators who have helped make Popeye the Sailorman a worldwide phenomenon. Animation expert Jerry Beck showcases the classic animated shorts … we look back at E.C. Segar’s Thimble Theatre and the character’s early days … artist Bobby London reminisces about his time working on the comic strip … and King Features President CJ Kettler tells us about plans for Popeye in the 21st century! Moderated by NCSFest Director Steve McGarry. Sponsored by King Features Syndicate

18th May 2019

THE FAMILY CIRCUS COMES TO THE BEACH Featuring: Jeff Keane and Jason Chatfield

Date: Venue:

Saturday 18th May 2019, 1.00pm Pier Plaza

FREE* ENTRY

Since debuting in 1960, The Family Circus has become one of the most beloved comic creations in history, appearing in 1,500 newspapers with its compilations selling more than 13 million copies worldwide. Find out more about the ever-popular characters – Bil and Thel, Billy, Dolly, Jeffy and P.J.– from Jeff Keane, the inspiration for the Little Jeffy and now artist and writer on the feature. Introduced by Jason Chatfield!

YESH! IT’S MUTTS! Featuring: Patrick McDonnell

Date: Venue:

Saturday 18th May 2019, 2.30pm Pier Plaza

FREE* ENTRY

Mutts is a favorite with adults and children alike! Peanuts creator Charles Schulz called it “one of the best comic strips of all time.” Meet creator Patrick McDonnell and find out more about the adventures of Earl the dog and Mooch the cat!

MEET THE SIMPSONS Featuring: Bill Morrison, David Silverman and Tom Gamill

Date: Venue:

Saturday 18th May 2019, 4.00pm Pier Plaza

FREE* ENTRY

Meet The Simpsons… or at least those who have been responsible for making it the world’s longest-running animated comedy! Hosted by cartoonist Bill Morrison and featuring animator David Silverman, writer Tom Gamill and Director Josh Weinstein, giving us an insider’s look at the world of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie and other residents of Springfield!

* PLEASE NOTE: Places at all free events will be allocated on a first come first served basis, please ensure you are at the venue early to ensure your place.

To buy festival passes go to

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SATURDAY TIMETABLE AT THE PIER PLAZA 10.00 10.15 10.30 10.45

MAIN STREET LIBRARY PROGRAM MASTERCLASS

LINERS, TRONDHEIM & BASSEN DO A STRIP ON STAGE

HOW TO DRAW THE WALKING DEAD

10.00 – 11.00am

FREE *

11.00

READINGS

THIS IS MY BOOK 10.15 – 11.15am

FREE *

11.15 11.30 11.45 12.00 12.15

WELL, BLOW ME DOWN IT’S POPEYE!

HOW TO DRAW THE SIMPSONS

11.30am – 12.30pm

FREE *

12.30

MUTTS 11.45am – 12.45pm

FREE *

12.45 13.00 13.15 13.30 13.45

THE FAMILY CIRCUS COMES TO THE BEACH

HOW TO DRAW CHARACTERS

1.00 – 2.00pm

BRAZEN: REBEL LADIES WHO ROCKED THE WORLD

FREE *

2.30 – 3.30pm

14.00

FREE *

14.15 14.30 14.45 15.00 15.15 15.30

see pages 28

YESH! IT’S MUTTS!

CARTOON MASTERCLASS

2.30 – 3.30pm

FREE *

THE LIFE OF ZARF 2.45 – 3.45pm

FREE *

15.45 16.00 16.15

MEET THE SIMPSONS

16.30

4.00 – 5.00pm

16.45

FREE *

17.00 17.15 17.30

DINOSAURS, FOOD ...AND DINOSAUR FOOD! 4.00 – 5.00pm

SHORT AND SKINNY 4.15 – 5.15pm

Signings after each session

17.45 18.00

PREMIUM EVENTS

18.30

AT THE HYATT

19.00

For details and timetable for the Premium events see pages 41-51

19.30 20.00

FESTIVAL PASSES REQUIRED FOR ALL PREMIUM EVENTS AT THE HYATT

20.30 21.00

To buy festival passes go to

www.ncsfest.com/tickets

* PLEASE NOTE: Places at all free events will be allocated on a first come first served basis, please ensure you are at the venue early to ensure your place.

EXHIBITIONS

FAMILY ZONE AT 5TH & PCH see page 18-19

THE PIER see page 14

CHUCK JONES CENTER OF CREATIVITY

BIG COMIC ON THE PIER

10.00am – 5.00pm on 5th & PCH

10.00am – 5.00pm Artists include:

ART CENTRE see pages 28

HERO(IN)ES 90 YEARS OF POPEYE

PACIFIC CITY FRENCH COMICS FRAMED 10.00am – 5.00pm

Guillaume Long,

1.00 - 5.00pm Venue: NCSFest Store, Main Street

10.30 10.45

11.15 11.30 11.45

ART CENTRE OPENING TIMES:

12.00

Tues -Thurs: 12-8pm

Lewis Trondheim,

Fri: 12-6pm

12.15

Laurence Baldetti,

Sat: 12-5pm

12.30

Pénélope Bagieu,

Closed Sunday and Bank Holidays

12.45

Arts Center special opening Sunday 19 May noon-4pm

13.15

Boulet,

JULIE AND JAKE’S DRAWING BOARD SESSION

10.15

11.00

PLAYING FOR A DRAW

Patrick McDonnell, Jeff Keane,

10.00

Charlie Adlard, Julie Rocheleau,

13.00

13.30

Sean Phillips and a host of NCS stars.

13.45

There will also be a series of exhibitionrelated events at the Art Center throughout the weekend including signing sessions and a free, exclusive caricature masterclass with top MAD Magazine cartoonist, Tom Richmond.

14.00 14.15 14.30 14.45 15.00 15.15 15.30 15.45 16.00 16.15 16.30 16.45 17.00 17.15 17.30 17.45 18.00 18.30 19.00 19.30 20.00 20.30 21.00

To buy festival passes go to

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SUNDAY EVENTS Presented in association with

FREE*

EVENTS

CARTOON BATTLES Featuring: Boulet, Luke McGarry, Jeffrey Brown, Julie Rocheleau, Tom Richmond, Ed Steckley, Rick Stromoski, Sergio Aragones, Steve McGarry and Jason Chatfield. Date: Venue:

Saturday 18th May 2019, 10.00am Pier Plaza

FREE* ENTRY

Three pairs of cartoonists battle it out on stage to see who can be the fastest, funniest or even the weirdest! Starring Boulet and Luke McGarry, Jeffrey Brown and Julie Rocheleau and Tom Richmond and Ed Steckley, with cameos by Rick Stromoski and Sergio Aragones. Hosted by Steve McGarry and Jason Chatfield.

FROM GHOST WORLD TO LOVE & ROCKETS VIA BRAZEN- GREAT COMICS : GREAT STORIES Featuring: Daniel Clowes, Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez, Penelope Bagieu, Peter Kessler & Julie Tait Date: Venue:

Sunday 19th May 2019, 11.30am Pier Plaza

FREE* ENTRY

Daniel Clowes and Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez are three of the greatest storytellers in contemporary comics and NCSFest is honored to welcome them in its inaugural year. Daniel is best-known for Ghost World which was adapted into an award-winning feature film. Californian brothers Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez have created the greatest comics soap opera of all time taking place in a fictional Mexican town. Meanwhile Penelope Bagieu (France) is top of best-seller lists for her bold and imaginative storytelling. Discover what makes them some of the most celebrated comic artists with Peter Kessler & Julie Tait (UK).

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19th May 2019

THE FUNNY PAGES Featuring: Robb Armstrong, Greg Evans, Jeff Keane, Maria Scrivan and Mark Tatulli Date: Venue:

Sunday 19th May 2019, 1.00pm Pier Plaza

FREE* ENTRY

Millions of Americans start their Sunday morning with the Funny Pages. NCSFest is giving you the chance to start your Sunday with the stars who actually create the Funny Pages. The panel includes Robb Armstrong (Jump Start), Maria Scrivan (Half Full), (Greg Evans (Luann), Jeff Keane (Family Circus), Mark Tatulli (Lio) and Kevin Fagan (Drabble).

ZITS AND BABY BLUES Featuring: Jerry Scott, Rick Kirkman, Jim Borgman and Hilary Price Date: Venue:

Sunday 19th May 2019, 2.30pm Pier Plaza

FREE* ENTRY

Writer Jerry Scott has co-created two of the most popular comic strip features in history â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Baby Blues (with artist Rick Kirkman) and Zits (with artist Jim Borgman.) Join these three superstars in conversation with Rhymes With Orange creator Hilary Price and marvel at the talent as they live draw on stage!

FINALE: THE ZOMBIE CONCERT! Featuring: Charlie Adlard, Julien Limmone, Steve McGarry, Julie Tait and Mathieu Diez Date: Venue:

Sunday 19th May 2019, 4.30pm Pier Plaza

FREE* ENTRY

Witness Zombies being brought to life in this world-first performance, featuring live drawing by The Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard (UK) and live cinematic music from internationally-renowned composer and musician Julien Limmone (France). Brought to you by the Lakes International Comic Art Festival (UK) and Lyon BD Festival (France). Hosted by NCSFest Director Steve McGarry, Co-Director Julie Tait with Lyon BD Festival Director Mathieu Diez.

* PLEASE NOTE: Places at all free events will be allocated on a first come first served basis, please ensure you are at the venue early to ensure your place.

In association with

To buy festival passes go to

www.ncsfest.com/tickets

SUNDAY TIMETABLE AT THE PIER PLAZA 10.00 10.15 10.30

10.00 – 11.00am

12.00

FROM GHOST WORLD TO LOVE & ROCKETS VIA BRAZEN- GREAT COMICS : GREAT STORIES

12.15

11.30am – 12.30pm

12.30

13.30

1.00 – 2.00pm

15.45

11.45am – 12.45pm

FREE *

HOW TO DRAW SUPERHEROES!

PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN 1.00 – 2.00pm

FREE *

MY TEACHER IS A ROBOT

ZITS AND BABY BLUES!! 2.30 – 3.30pm

15.15 15.30

11.30am – 12.30pm

FREE *

14.15

15.00

FREE *

SUPERSTAR CARTOONING SECRETS!

1.15 – 2.15pm

14.00

14.45

10.00 – 11.00am

JUST JAIME

THE FUNNY PAGES

13.45

14.30

KIDS CARTOONING CLASS

FREE *

12.45

13.15

HOW TO BE A SUPERVILLAN

FREE *

11.15

13.00

see pages 29

READINGS

10.15 – 11.15am

11.00

11.45

MASTERCLASS

CARTOON BATTLES

10.45

11.30

MAIN STREET LIBRARY PROGRAM

Signings after each session

HOW TO DRAW SPACE CREATURES!

2.30 – 3.30pm

2.45 – 3.45pm

FREE *

16.00 16.15 16.30 16.45 17.00 17.15

FINALE: THE ZOMBIE CONCERT! 4.30 – 5.30pm

17.30 17.45 18.00

PREMIUM EVENTS

18.30

AT THE HYATT

19.00

For details and timetable for the Premium events see pages 41-51

19.30 20.00

FESTIVAL PASSES REQUIRED FOR ALL PREMIUM EVENTS AT THE HYATT

20.30 21.00

To buy festival passes go to

www.ncsfest.com/tickets

* PLEASE NOTE: Places at all free events will be allocated on a first come first served basis, please ensure you are at the venue early to ensure your place.

EXHIBITIONS

FAMILY ZONE AT 5TH & PCH

THE PIER

see page 18-19

see page 14

CHUCK JONES CENTER FOR CREATIVITY

BIG COMIC ON THE PIER

10.00am – 5.00pm on 5th & PCH

10.00am – 5.00pm Artists include:

ART CENTRE see pages 28

HERO(IN)ES 90 YEARS OF POPEYE

PACIFIC CITY FRENCH COMICS FRAMED 10.00am – 5.00pm

Noon – 4.00pm Venue: 5th & PCH

10.15 10.30 10.45 11.00

PLAYING FOR A DRAW

11.15 11.30

Patrick McDonnell,

JOE WOS MURAL MAZE

10.00

Jeff Keane,

ART CENTRE OPENING TIMES:

Guillaume Long,

Tues -Thurs: 12-8pm

Lewis Trondheim,

Fri: 12-6pm

12.15

Laurence Baldetti,

Sat: 12-5pm

12.30

Pénélope Bagieu,

Closed Sunday and Bank Holidays

12.45

Arts Center special opening Sunday 19 May noon-4pm

13.00

Boulet,

ZOMBIE MAKEOVER

Charlie Adlard,

2.00pm - 3.30pm Venue: NCSFest Store, Main Street

Sean Phillips

Julie Rocheleau, and a host of NCS stars.

11.45 12.00

13.15 13.30 13.45

14.00 14.15 14.30 14.45 15.00 15.15 15.30 15.45 16.00 16.15 16.30 16.45 17.00 17.15

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Join us at the Huntington Beach Pier for the Great Zombie Walk and join hundreds of the walking dead as they shuffle down the Pier to the Big Tent for the finale of NCSFest 2019. No previous experience required! Bad dress essential! If you fancy being turned into a zombie ( just for the afternoon) you can visit Main Street where talented students from the Orange County School of the Arts will transform you ……….free on a first-come, firstserved basis from 2-3.30pm

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VISIT THE

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155 5th Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Tel: 714.369.2155 information@gastropub.com We are located on PCH, below The Shorebreak Hotel, next to CVS

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A1 NCS Central A2 Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips A3 Cathy Guisewite, creator of ‘Cathy’ A4 Marc Jackson & Nick Brokenshire A5 Peter Gallagher – Heathcliff A6 Lalo Alcaraz A7 Dean Yeagle A8 Buni (Ryan Pagelow) A9 Penelope Gazin A10 Peaco Todd A11 Johnny Sampson A12 Soaring Penguin Press A13 Fanfare Presents A14 Peter Kuper • AX Drop in/meet and greet A15 Greg Cravens A16 Gemma Correll A17 Carolyn Belefski A18 Robert Pollak A19 Joe Staton A20 Orange County Cartoonists A21 Tuesday Bassen

A22 Unbound A23 Lonnie Millsap A24 Kevin Fagan B1 Tim Burgard B2 Bobby Timony B3 Chuck Whelon B4 Wil Panganiban B5 MAD’s Tom Richmond B6 Comic Art Professional Society B7 Comic Arts Press Publications B8 Sunday Press B9 Konstantin Steshenko B10 Ralph Lee Miranda B11 Kit n’ Rivet B12 Meesimo B13 James Allen B14 Drawn to Help B15 Patrick Scullin B16 Cool Lines Artwork ‘Comic Book Legal Defence Fund’ at the Hyatt Hotel

• TABLE AX - MEET AND GREET Guests include: Art of Beast, Jim Horwitz, Laughing Redhead Comics, Laurie Triefeldt, NCSFest, Onion & Pea, Ray Alma and Tom Stiglich. Timings are available at the table.

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BLOCK 2 CX1-2 Fantagraphics zle CX3 Jeff Knurek, the Jumble Puz ntor Inve & Cartoonist C1 Brad Guigar C2 Dave Kellett C3 Wondermark Comics C4 Jake Parker C5 Shaenon K. Garrity C6 Cartoon Art Museum C7 Stuart Ng Books C8 Charles Brubaker Arts C9 Orange County School of the ios Stud C10 DrawLikeCrazy C11 Splash Page Comic Art C12 Counts4Art ic) C13 Chai and Mulligan! (A Webcom inÃ©e C14 Call It BD! Finest bande dess bec from Europe & Que o D1 Joseph Donnison / White Hipp D2 Sara M. Lyons D3 Howard M. Shum D4 HappyGlyphs Comics D5 SelfMadeHero n D6 Toonhole Chris/ Toonhole Rya D7 Michael Fry D8 Relax Adult D9 ZLA D10 Compass Rose Voyager

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IS A GYMNASIUM FOR THE CREATIVE BRAIN. Date: Venue:

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May 2019, 10-5pm FREE FOR ALL 5th and PCH THE FAMILY

Free activities all weekend for the young and young of heart. You’ll learn how to draw the Looney Tunes characters made famous by Chuck Jones such as Bugs Bunny, Wile E. Coyote, and the Road Runner, beep beep! Take your crayon or colored pencil and make your mark on the Chuck Jones Coloring sheets; get down on the street with colored chalk and work on Huntington Beach’s largest Mandala, namaste. And finally, draw your favorite character on a dot for placement on the Center’s utility trailer. You’ll be seeing ‘spots’ in no time!

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NG B WIIN AW RA D DR Featuring: Julie Rocheleau and Jake Phillips Date: Venue:

Saturday 18th May 2019, 1.00pm - 5.00pm NCSFest Store, Main Street

Huntington Beach is Surf City so we couldn’t miss the opportunity to bring cartooning and surfing together. Two international artists, Jake Phillips (UK) and Julie Rocheleau (Canada), will have one day (Saturday 18 May) to bring Popeye and friends to life, in some shape or form, on surfboards. It’s a spectator sport so come along between noon and 4pm to see them at work. The surfboards will be auctioned for charity after the festival. In partnership with

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MAKEOVER SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

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Sunday 19th May 2019, 2-3.30pm NCSFest Store, Main Street

FREE*

FOR ALL THE FAMILY

Discover the zombie within you (!) and get ready for the finale of the festival, a giant zombie walk on the Pier. Students and staff from the Orange County School of the Arts will bring their artistic make-up talents to bear and turn willing festival-goers (of all ages) into the walking dead for the afternoon.

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Huntington Beach Art Center 538 Main St, Huntington Beach 11th may to 2nd june 2019 Opening preview on saturday 11th may 2019 - 6pm to 9pm Meet participating artists on saturday 18th may at 1.15pm

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Being a comic hero has traditionally been the dominion of the male. This is about to be challenged through a new exhibition called “Héro(ïn)es” featuring iconic comic heroes re-interpreted and reimagined in their female form. The exhibition features more than 25 original artworks where comic artists have been challenged to reinvent their chosen male hero in female form and contribute a narrative to explain their choice of heroine and their perceptions of how women are represented in the comic genre. An exhibition imagined by artist Jean Christophe Deveney and produced by Lyon Comics Festival, France.

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FRENCH COMICS FRAMED EXHIBITION Pacific City-Level Two

across from OLA Mexican Kitchen, Huntington Beach

May 16 - 27, 2019 10am-9pm A journey through 70 years of evolution of the bande

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dessinĂŠe medium from its origin to its modern form. Travel back in time and discover the diversity of franco-belgian comics!

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90 YEARS OF POPEYE sees some of the world’s top comics artists create their own renditions of the iconic sailor! Date: Venue:

11th May – 1st June, Tues-Thurs 12-8pm Friday 12-6pm and Sat 12-5pm (closed Sunday and Bank Holidays) Arts Center special opening Sunday 19 May noon-4pm Huntington Beach Art Center

2019 marks the 90th anniversary of Popeye and to celebrate that milestone, some of today’s most popular comics and cartoon artists – including “Mutts” creator Patrick McDonnell, “Garfield” creator Jim Davis and Garry Trudeau of “Doonesbury” fame – have reimagined the iconic mariner and his supporting cast of characters in their own unique styles! These amazing pieces of original art have been collected in our new exhibition, “90 Years of Popeye,” along with giant reproductions of Popeye tributes taken straight from the funny pages, rare artifacts and pieces of memorabilia and a comprehensive look at the history of the world’s most beloved sailor man! Curated by top cartoonists Bill Morrison

and Steve McGarry, this incredible exhibition is making its world debut this May at the Huntington Beach Art Center.

EXCLUSIVE FREE MASTERCLASS WITH THE LEGENDARY TOM RICHMOND

DRAWING CARICATURES WITH TOM RICHMOND Date: Venue:

Friday 17th May 2019, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Huntington Beach Art Center

FREE* ENTRY

Reuben award winning MAD Magazine artist Tom Richmond literally “wrote the book” on drawing caricatures with The Mad Art of Caricature, the gold standard for caricature instruction books. In this mini-workshop Tom explains his approach to caricature, what he looks for to exaggerate in a subject, and how to capture “presence” as much as likeness in caricature. You will both watch and draw along as Tom demonstrates his process in breaking down faces and constructing caricatures that exaggerate the subject’s personality as much as their features. Suitable for both the seasoned pro and the rank beginner. Free, first-come, first-served

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DRAW THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF

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‘Playing for a Draw’ is an original themed exhibition written and curated by top transatlantic cartoonist Steve McGarry. It highlights the popularity of football comics and football illustration throughout the decades and across the world.

It consists of 100 image panels covering 10 different subject areas including ‘A Funny Old Game’, ‘Wonders of the World’, ‘You Play Like a Girl’ and ‘Heroes and Hotshots...the Aces of Alliteration’.

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GIANT COMIC @ THE PIER Featuring: Patrick McDonnell, Jeff Keane, Guillaume Long, Lewis Trondheim, Laurence Baldetti, Pénélope Bagieu, Boulet, Charlie Adlard, Julie Rocheleau, Sean Phillips and a host of NCS stars Date: Venue:

10.00am-5.00pm Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May Pier Plaza

Come and watch a giant comic unfold along Huntington Beach Pier and follow the misadventures of Buddy the Octopus as he climbs out of the ocean onto the pier dodging enemies and making friends along the way and culminating in a grand showdown. Featuring an original script by the County School of the Arts students will work alongside worldfamous cartoonists and comic artists to being Buddy’s adventures to life and create an original mammoth comic strip. Featured artists include Patrick McDonnell, Jeff Keane, Guillaume Long, Lewis Trondheim, Laurence Baldetti, Pénélope Bagieu, Boulet, Charlie Adlard, Julie Rocheleau, Sean Phillips and a host of NCS stars. In association with

ENJOY YOUR TIME AT THE PIER WITH SOME GREAT PERFORMANCES BY STUDENTS FROM OCSA May 18th 11.00 - 11.30am Jazz trio/quartet 12.30 - 1.00pm Popular music singer song-writer 2.00 - 2.30pm

Freyja Burke, singer song-writer from the UK

Experience a masterclass in maze murals by its creator

Joe Wos Date: Venue:

Noon-4.00pm Saturday 18 5th & PCH

Joe has been drawing mazes since the age of 7 and is regarded as a master maze maker. In 2012 he created the world’s largest maze featuring more than 100 illustrations. Come down to 5th and PCH on Saturday 18 May from noon until 4pm and marvel at an original maze of toons emerge throughout the day.

May 19th 12.30 - 1.00pm Ballet Folklorico Dance Ensemble 2.00 - 2.30pm Jazz trio/quartet 3.30 - 4.00pm Popular music singer song-writer

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SIGNIFICANT MOMENTS OF QUÉBEC COMICS HUNTINGTON BEACH MAY 2019

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Thursday 16th May to Sunday 19th May 2019 Hyatt Regency and Resort Hotel

The Québec comic scene is today very dynamic and has a rich history that, unfortunately, often goes unrecognized. From its first known publication to its current successes, experience the authors, publishers, and characters that have shaped Québec comics as we know them today. Through 26 panels, you can discover significant moments in the history of the 9th art in Québec. Presented by Québec BD, in collaboration with the Québec Government Office in Los Angeles

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MASTERCLASSES AND READINGS AT THE LIBRARY MAIN STREET, BRANCH LIBRARY, HUNTINGTON BEACH

Free readings and workshops at the Huntington Beach Library! A rare opportunity to meet some of your favorite comic authors and artists… and discover some new ones too! With readings and fun, practical workshops to inspire and entertain young people (7-15 unless otherwise stated). All events are free on a first-come, first-served basis. Each session lasts up to 45 minutes and all materials are provided.

DAY 1 - SATURDAY 18TH MAY 2019 MASTERCLASS

With her characteristic wit and dazzling drawings, celebrated graphic novelist Pénélope Bagieu profiles the lives of these feisty female role models, some world famous, some little known. From Nellie Bly to Mae Jemison or Josephine Baker to Naziq al-Abid, the stories in this comic biography are sure to inspire the next generation of rebel ladies.

MASTERCLASS

Jeffrey Brown, creator of Darth Vader & Son, shares his top drawing tips!

THE LIFE OF ZARF Time: 2:45pm Saturday 18th May

THIS IS MY BOOK Time: 10:15am Saturday 18th May

READING

Writer and illustrator Mark Pett reads from This is My Book. What happens when a writer learns that he doesn’t quite have as much control over his book as he thinks? When Mark Pett’s characters, led by a panda bear named Spike, take over his book and begin telling a story of their own, pandemonium ensues! Who’s really in charge of this book? With clever interactive elements, including a pull tab, flap, and pop-up, This Is My Book is sure to appeal to a large and varied audience—kids who will identify with the “my” aspect of the book and adults who will appreciate the humor.

HOW TO DRAW THE SIMPSONS MASTERCLASS

Bill Morrison and David Silverman, artists of The Simpsons, teach you how to draw Bart, Homer, Lisa, Marge, Maggie and the gang!

Time: 1:45pm Saturday 18th May

READING

Patrick McDonnell, MUTTS cartoonist and Caldecott Honor author/illustrator, will draw and read from his comic strip and his children’s books, including The Gift of Nothing and Me...Jane

HOW TO DRAW CARICATURES MASTERCLASS

Ed Steckley teaches you how to draw cartoon caricatures!

READING READING

Rob Harrell reads from his book, The Life of Zarf: The Trouble with Weasels. Award-winning comic creator Rob Harrell has middle-grade humor mastered. His Life of Zarf series is packed with even more witty one-liners and clever twists on classic folk and fairytales, perfect for middle school readers looking for their next hilarious obsession. Fractured fairy tales meet modern day middle school in book two of this funny series for 8 to 12-year-old fans of Shrek and Timmy Failure.

DINOSAURS, FOOD … AND DINOSAUR FOOD! Time: 4:00pm Saturday 18th May

MASTERCLASS

Boulet and Guillaume Long, two comics stars from France, draw their favourite things – dinosaurs, food and dinosaur food!

SHORT AND SKINNY Time: 4:15pm Saturday 18th May

MUTTS

Time: 1:00pm Saturday 18th May

READING

Throughout history and across the globe, one characteristic connects the daring women of Brazen: their indomitable spirit.

Time: 2:30pm Saturday 18th May

Charlie Adlard, artist on ‘The Walking Dead’ comics, shares the secrets of drawing dead-good Zombies!

Time: 11:30am Saturday 18th May

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CARTOONING MASTERCLASS

HOW TO DRAW THE WALKING DEAD Time: 10.00am Saturday 18th May

BRAZEN: REBEL LADIES WHO ROCKED THE WORLD

READING

Mark Tatulli reads from his book Short and Skinny. As a middle schooler, Mark finds himself on the smaller side of the physical spectrum–being short AND skinny has really wreaked havoc on his confidence. So to end his bullying woes and get the girl–or at least the confidence to talk to the girl–he starts to explore bulking up by way of the miracle cures in the backs of his comics. But his obsession with beefing up is soon derailed by a new obsession: Star Wars, the hottest thing to hit the summer of 1977. As he explores his creative outlets as well as his cures to body image woes, Mark sets out to make his own stamp on the film that he loves. Mark Tatulli’s graphic memoir debut is a humorous and heartfelt take on body-image, finding a creative outlet, and spending a summer in the 70’s.

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DAY 2 - SUNDAY 19TH MAY 2019

SUPERSTAR CARTOONING SECRETS! Time: 11:45am Sunday 19th May

HOW TO BE A SUPERVILLAIN Time: 10:00am Sunday 19th May

READING

Michael Fry reads from How to be a Supervillian. In this rollicking middle-grade adventure, Michael Fry’s witty text and hysterical artwork combines superhero action with classic fish-out-of-water humor. Victor Spoil comes from a long line of famous supervillains and he’s fully expected to join their ranks one day. But to his family’s utter disappointment, Victor doesn’t have a single bad-guy bone in his body. He won’t run with scissors, he always finishes his peas, and he can’t stand to be messy. Hopeless! As a last-ditch effort before they give up and let him be a–gasp!–civilian, Victor’s exasperated parents send him to apprentice under a disgraced supervillain called The Smear. This matchup starts off as a complete disaster, but Victor and The Smear eventually find that they have a lot to learn from each other. When the stakes get high as Victor is forced to choose between his mentor and his family morals (or lack thereof)…what will the world’s nicest bad guy do? A NATIONAL BESTSELLER for ten straight weeks!

MASTERCLASS

Marc Jackson, whose work appears in a number of British comics for kids, gives a cartooning masterclass.

JUST JAIME Time: 11:30am Saturday 18th May

READING

Terri Libenson reads from Just Jaime. Another spot-on story of middle school drama and friendship from Terri Libenson, national bestselling author of Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy. Friends. Frenemies. Middle school… The last day of seventh grade has Jaime and Maya wondering who their real friends are. Jaime knows something is off with her friend group. They’ve started to exclude her and make fun of the way she dresses and the things she likes. At least she can count on her BFF, Maya, to have her back . . . right? Maya feels more and more annoyed with Jaime, who seems babyish compared to the other girls in their popular group. It’s like she has nothing in common with Jai anymore. Are their days as BFFs numbered . . . ? Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm.

ALL SESSION ARE FREE FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED AND RECOMMENDED AGE 12 AND UNDER

PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN Time: 1:00pm Sunday 19th May

READING

Dana Simpson reads from Phoebe and her Unicorn. “A pink, bubble-gum bonbon of a tale spun of a likable, albeit selfcentered, fourth-grader and her magical, self-obsessed, although sometimes-kind, unicorn.” —Kirkus Reviews “Phoebe is a remarkably real little girl, as bright and imaginative as Bill Watterson’s Calvin, as touchingly vulnerable as Charles Schulz’s Charlie Brown … nothing less than the best comic strip to come along since Calvin and Hobbes. Simpson is that good, and that original.” –Peter S. Beagle, author of The Last Unicorn

HOW TO DRAW SUPERHEROES! Time: 1.15pm Saturday 18th May

MASTERCLASS

Sean and Jake Phillips, father and son comic book creators creators, provide a lesson in how to draw superheroes!

KIDS CARTOONING CLASS Time: 10:15am Sunday 19th May

MASTERCLASS

Rick Kirkman, superstar artist on the hit comic strip Baby Blues, gives you his cartooning secrets!

MY TEACHER IS A ROBOT Time: 2:30pm Sunday 19th May

READING

Jeffrey Brown, the Darth Vader and Son creator, gives a sneak peek of his new picture book! From the author of the New York Times bestselling Jedi Academy books comes an imaginative picture book about a kid whose creative outlook has everyone at school seeing the world through new eyes. Perfect for fans of The Adventures of Beekle and The Most Magnificent Thing. Fred does not want to go to school because it’s boring. Especially since he thinks his teacher is a robot. If only Fred could imagine a way for his day to be more exciting… An inventively funny picture book that celebrates the boundlessness of a child’s imagination and celebrates the teachers, families, and friends who get wrapped up in their fantastic worlds.

HOW TO DRAW SPACE CREATURES! Time: 2.45pm Sunday 19th May

MASTERCLASS

Nick Brokenshire, an artist on Star Wars Adventures, shows you how to draw characters from space!

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THE WONDERFUL, HORRIBLE EC COMICS BOOK! by Grant Geissman In 1947 Bill Gaines inherited a small, struggling comic-book company called EC Comics. Over the next eight years Gaines and EC reinvented what a comic book could be, launching “A New Trend in Comics,” with titles like Tales from the Crypt, Crime SuspenStories, Weird Science, and even a humor comic called MAD. EC delighted in publishing gory, morbid horror and crime comics that had snap, ironic endings. But they also published the first true-to-life war comics, the first “real” science fiction comics, and morality tales about such then-taboo subjects as racism, bigotry, vigilantism, drug addiction, police corruption, and anti-Semitism. TASCHEN presents the full, fascinating story of this legendary company, written and designed by Grant Geissman, the world’s foremost expert on EC Comics. This is the ultimate EC Comics compendium, with more than 1,000 illustrations including covers, interior pages and panels, rare photos, vintage original artwork, and some of their most notorious complete stories. Many of the cover images are reproduced from Gaines File Copies, which are widely regarded as the best surviving copies of the EC Comics.

COMING SOON FROM

616 pages • Oversize coffee-table book format (trim size approximately 15.5 inches by 11.5 inches). • Publication date and price to be announced • EC Comics logo and images Copyright © 2019 by William M. Gaines, Agent, Inc.

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Three days of workshops, seminars, live drawing sessions and personal appearances by some of comicdom’s most legendary names. You can purchase day passes for Friday, Saturday and Sunday or buy a weekend pass for admission to all three days.

THURSDAY EVENT 16th May 2019

AN EVENING WITH VIZ! Featuring: Simon Thorp, Graham Dury, Steve McGarry and Luke McGarry Date: Venue: Price:

Thursday 16th May 2019, 8.30pm Hyatt Regency - Mariners Ballroom $10 (Single event pass required)

Since debuting 40 years ago, the bawdy and outrageous Viz Comic has become a national treasure in Britain. At its zenith, it was selling an astonishing 1.2 million copies per issue, and it continues to be a surreal and vulgar staple of the British diet. NCSFest is delighted to give Southern California (and all those transplanted Brits!) a chance to spend an evening in the company of Buster Gonad, Roger Mellie, The Fat Slags et al, and the two reprobates responsible for bringing them to life, Simon Thorp and Graham Dury. A 90-minute show in which Graham and Simon… and a select band of invited cartoonists… will roast the Royals and test your swearing vocabulary!

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Forget the Simpsons, the Munsters and the Trumps … the Royals are the whole world’s favorite family. Whether they’re abdicating, waving at some plebs from the back of a Rolls-Royce, or having another one of their interminable weddings, the Windsors – Mom Liz, Pop Phil, and their hilarious brood of comically dysfunctional kids – are an endless source of fascination for monarchy fans on both sides of the Atlantic.

(We couldn’t decide which pun we liked best…)

LIKE “THE CROWN,” BUT WITH MORE SWEARING

At Viz Comic, they are just as obsessed with them as everybody else… if not more so. Since the first issue hit the newsstands back in 1979, Viz has relentlessly chronicled every aspect of their lives in cartoons, articles, ads and photo-stories, and now they’d like to share a few highlights with you. NCSFest would be honored if you would join us for this hugely respectful and majestic look-back at 40 years of Viz Comic’s Royal coverage. Trigger warnings: Includes references to the Duchess of York’s arse, Prince Charles’s ludicrous ears, and graphic depictions of the Queen Mum’s teeth.

SNATCHPHRASE! OR HOLLYWOOD SWEARS!

The rules are very simple. Watch as cartoonists Graham Dury, Simon Thorp, Steve McGarry and Luke McGarry and guests illustrate definitions from the latest edition of Viz Comic’s Profanisaurus – War and Piss. Then flick through your FREE mini copy of the book to guess which definition is being illustrated. THE FIRST PERSON IN THE AUDIENCE TO CORRECTLY SHOUT OUT THE ANSWER WINS A FANTASTIC VIZ PEN WORTH 20 CENTS. (The one catch: they have to stand up and read out the full definition to the entire audience.) The event concludes with a Meat Raffle to be drawn by someone vaguely famous.

WARNING: This event contains adult themes, strong language and £50 worth of meat on a tray (contains adult humour). ABSOLUTELY NOT SUITABLE FOR IMPRESSIONABLE YOUNGSTERS… OR PEOPLE OF A NERVOUS DISPOSITION… OR THOSE OFFENDED BY POTTY MOUTH AND DESCRIPTIONS OF THE BODY’S NAUGHTY WOBBLY BITS.

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FRIDAY EVENTS 17th May 2019

A LEGACY OF LAUGHTER

LITTLE NOTHINGS WITH LEWIS TRONDHEIM

THE WEBSLINGERS!

Featuring: Brian Walker, Jeff Keane, Jason Chatfield and Jonathan Lemon

Featuring: Lewis Trondheim

Featuring: Dave Kellett, Boulet, Max de Radiguès, Dana Simpson and Shena Wolf

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Friday 17th May 2019, 10.00-11.00am Hyatt Regency - Huntington Ballroom

Son of the late and legendary cartoonist Mort Walker, Brian Walker has been part of the creative team behind ‘Beetle Bailey’ and ‘Hi and Lois’ since the early 1980s. Join Brian in conversation with Jeff Keane, who took over the reins from father Bill Keane on ‘Family Circus,’ Jason Chatfield, current artist on iconic Australian strip ‘Ginger Meggs’ and Jonathan Lemon, the recently installed artist on the long-running ‘Alley Oop’. A discussion about stepping into very big shoes and the balance between maintaining a creator’s original vision and speaking to new audiences.

Friday 17th May 2019, 10.15-11.15am Hyatt Regency - Vista Room

Winner of the coveted Grand Prix de la ville d’Angoulême lifetime achievement award, the most prestigious honor in European comics, French artist Lewis Trondheim has written or drawn more than 100 comic titles. Watch him live-draw a special page of ‘Little Nothings’, his widely-acclaimed graphic novel, and find out why he has become one of the most influential artists in France.

Friday 17th May 2019, 10:30-11.30am Hyatt Regency - Fountain Room

Dave Kellett literally wrote the book on how to succeed in webcomics! The creator of the hugely popular online comics ‘Sheldon’ and ‘Drive’ co-authored the Harvey Awardnominated ‘How To Make Webcomics’. Cartoonist Boulet first found fame in his native France by publishing a comic strip blog, and a Twitter following 240,000 strong attests to his popularity. Belgium’s Max de Radiguès has adopted a punk ethos that sees much of his output begin life in fanzine format. Dana Simpson’s ‘Phoebe and Her Unicorn’ started out as an online feature on GoComics and is now syndicated to more than 100 newspapers. Shena Wolf, Director of Comics and Acquisitions for Andrews McMeel Syndication, moderates a discussion about successfully bypassing the traditional avenues of print.

TIMELINE 10.00am-11.00am A Legacy of Laughter - Huntington Ballroom 10.15am-11.15am Little Nothings with Lewis Trondheim - Vista Room 10.30am-11.30am The Webslingers! - Fountain Room 10.00am

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FLOYD NORMAN – AN ANIMATED LIFE

THE LINES ARE DRAWN!

POPEYE’S CARTOON CLUB!

Featuring: Floyd Norman

Featuring: Ann Telnaes, Kevin “KAL” Kallaugher Michael Ramirez and Martin Rowson

Featuring: John Hambrock, Jeffrey Brown, Bobby London and Tea Fougner

Date: Venue:

Friday 17th May 2019, Noon-1.00pm Hyatt Regency - Huntington Ballroom

From the ‘Jungle Book’ to ‘Toy Story 2’, ‘Mulan’ to ‘Monsters Inc’ and ‘Robin Hood’ to the ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’, Floyd Norman has made an indelible mark on the history of animation. He became Disney’s first AfricanAmerican animator in 1956, eventually leaving Disney after Walt’s death to start his own groundbreaking company to produce black history films. Since then, Floyd – who was awarded the honor of ‘Disney Legend’ – has worked with Hanna-Barbera Productions, Pixar, Ruby-Spears and Film Roman as well as continuing to work on Disney projects. Spend some time “Flyotering” with animation historian Jerry Beck and celebrate Floyd’s lifelong love of animation and his extraordinary career.

Friday 17th May 2019, 12:15-1.15pm Hyatt Regency - Vista Room

We’re bringing together superstar editorial cartoonists from both sides of the great divide! In the blue corner, the Washington Post’s Ann Telnaes – the first woman to receive both the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning and the Reuben Award – and Kevin “KAL” Kallaugher, decorated cartoonist for The Economist and The Baltimore Sun. In the red corner, Reuben Award and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Ramirez, cartoonist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. If that wasn’t a spicy enough contest to savor, we’ve added Martin Rowson, the editorial cartoonist for British newspaper The Guardian, to the mix! Sparks will fly!

Friday 17th May 2019, 12.30-1.30pm Hyatt Regency - Fountain Room

To celebrate Popeye’s 90th birthday, a cavalcade of 21st century comics stars have drawn the iconic sailor in their own inimitable styles. Featuring live drawing demos, a wealth of incredible art, and luminaries – including John Hambrock (‘The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee’), ‘Darth Vader and Son’ artist Jeffrey Brown and erstwhile ‘Popeye’ comic strip artist Bobby London, together with Tea Fougner of King Features – in conversation with San Francisco’s Cartoon Art Museum curator Andrew Farago.

12.00pm-1.00pm Floyd Norman – An Animated Life - Huntington Ballroom 12.15pm-1.15pm The Lines Are Drawn! - Vista Room 12.30pm-1.30pm Popeye’s Cartoon Club! - Fountain Room 12.00pm

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FRIDAY EVENTS

17th May 2019

THREE DECADES OF MAD TRIPS WITH SERGIO ARAGONÉS

THE CARTOON COLLECTIONS WITH BOB MANKOFF AND GUESTS

GOING UNDERGROUND

Featuring: Sergio Aragonés and Pat McGreal

Featuring: Bob Mankoff, Mort Gerberg, Pat Byrnes, Peter Kuper and Jason Chatfield

Featuring: Joyce Farmer, Mary Fleener, Penelope Bagieu and Penelope Gazin

Date: Venue:

Friday 17th May 2019, 2.00-3.00pm Hyatt Regency - Huntington Ballroom

In 1960, MAD Publisher Bill Gaines began taking the magazine’s staff and its steadiest contributors on vacations abroad. Legendary cartoonist Sergio Aragonés has been one of “the Usual Gang of Idiots” since 1962, and went on many “MAD Trips” over the decades. Thankfully, he took along his trusty camera and documented those excursions. Join Sergio for a slide show of nearly thirty years of MAD vacation memories, moderated by comic writer Pat McGreal.

Friday 17th May 2019, 2.15-3.15pm Hyatt Regency - Vista Room

Esquire’s cartoon and humor editor, and longtime New Yorker Cartoon Editor, Bob Mankoff will discuss the launch of his new business venture, The Cartoon Collections, giving cartoonists fair licensing fees for their work. He will be joined by a host of fellow New Yorker cartoonists and Cartoon Collection inductees including Mort Gerberg, Pat Byrnes and moderator Jason Chatfield, who will engage in a wide-ranging discussion of the nature of the cartooning industry in 2019, and the various experiences of working therein, with copious hilarious cartoons exhibited throughout.

Friday 17th May 2019, 2.30-3.30pm Hyatt Regency - Fountain Room

Celebrating the work of four groundbreaking artists who have made their mark in the worlds of underground and alternative comics, generating both acclaim and controversy along the way. Their work explores themes that range from the oddball to the outrageous, from raw and risqué to sex, drugs and rock & roll. Underground comix pioneers Joyce Farmer and Mary Fleener are joined by Penelope Bagieu, author of ‘Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World,’ and illustrator, animator and entrepreneur Penelope Gazin.

TIMELINE 2.00pm-3.00pm Three Decades of MAD Trips with Sergio Aragonés - Huntington Ballroom 2.15pm-3.15pm The Cartoon Collections with Bob Mankoff and guests - Vista Room 2.30pm-3.30pm Going Underground - Fountain Room 2.00pm

2.15pm

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2.30pm

2.45pm

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3.30pm

THE ART OF GEORGE HERRIMAN’S KRAZY KAT

INSIDE THE YELLOW SUBMARINE WITH BILL MORRISON

THE DRAWING BOARD WITH PAT BYRNES

Featuring: Brian Walker, Patrick McDonnell, Michael Tisserand, Peter Maresca and Ricardo “Liniers” Siri

Featuring: Bill Morrison and Peter Kessler

Featuring: Robb Armstrong, Jonathan Plotkin, Pat Byrnes and Peter Kuper

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Friday 17th May 2019, 4.00-5.00pm Hyatt Regency - Huntington Ballroom

Join these award-winning historians and cartoonists as they delve into the artistry and history behind one of the most acclaimed American cartoonists – George Herriman – and his legendary creation Krazy Kat. Moderator Brian Walker, of ‘Beetle Bailey’ fame, co-curated the ‘George Herriman: Krazy Kat is Krazy Kat is Krazy Kat’ exhibition that debuted at Madrid’s Reina Sofia Museum in 2017. He is joined by ‘Mutts’ creator Patrick McDonnell, who wrote ‘Krazy Kat: The Comic Art of George Herriman,’ Michael Tisserand, author of “Krazy: A Life in Black and White,” John Lind, the creative director and editor/ designer of the Curator’s Collection series, Peter Maresca, publisher of ‘Krazy Kat: A Celebration of Sundays,’ and cartoonist Ricardo “Liniers” Siri, professor at Dartmouth College Department of Spanish and Portugese.

Friday 17th May 2019, 4.15-5.15pm Hyatt Regency - Vista Room

Take a journey into Pepperland with ‘The Yellow Submarine’, guided by Peter Kessler, and discover more about this labor of love by NCS President Bill Morrison. The fullyauthorised adaptation of this classic film was published by Titan Books in 2018 to celebrate the film’s 50th Anniversary and has been a resounding worldwide success. “A beautiful book that captures the surreal beauty of Yellow Submarine by an artist who clearly loves his inspiration.”

Friday 17th May 2019, 4.30-5.30pm Hyatt Regency - Fountain Room

“Cartoonists contribute so much to our popular culture, it is time we started getting the recognition and income we deserve”. And so was born ‘The Drawing Board’ a new business model which will offer a unique menu of creative services to the widest range of cartoonists and comic artists across the globe. This two-part event will tell the story of how ‘The Drawing Board’ business came to life and how it aims to expand income potential for cartoonists. With special insights and witty anecdotes, followed by a demo of how their training sessions actually work … using New Yorker cartoonists as guinea pigs! … this is a great opportunity to discover a bold new initiative. Hosted by New Yorker cartoonist Pat Byrnes and illustrator Jonathan Plotkin

4.00pm-5.00pm The Art of George Herriman’s Krazy Kat - Huntington Ballroom 4.15pm-5.15pm Inside The Yellow Submarine with Bill Morrison - Vista Room 4.30pm-5.30pm The Drawing Board with Pat Byrnes - Fountain Room 4.00pm

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SATURDAY EVENTS 18th May 2019

LOVE & ROCKETS WITH JAIME AND GILBERT HERNANDEZ

DARTH VADER & SON

COMICS AROUND THE WORLD

Featuring: Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez, Sean Phillips and Ed Brubaker

Featuring: Jeffrey Brown

Featuring: Guillaume Long, Julie Rocheleau, Nick Brokenshire, David Blumenstein and Thomas-Louis Cote

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Saturday 18th May 2019, 10:00-11.00am Hyatt Regency - Huntington Ballroom

At the turn of the 1980s, if you wanted to read comics, you were pretty much confined to Spider-Man, Superman and their Spandexed stablemates at Marvel and DC. Then, in 1981, along came ‘Love and Rockets’, a crudely printed, self-published comic from three California brothers, Jaime, Gilbert and Mario, collectively known as Los Bros Hernandez. It remains one of the most original and influential comic projects in history. Neil Gaiman once said “I don’t really understand why the material of Love and Rockets isn’t widely regarded as one of the finest pieces of fiction of the last 35 years. Because it is.” Join Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez in conversation with fellow artists and fans Sean Phillips and Ed Brubaker.

Saturday 18th May 2019, 10.15-11.15am Hyatt Regency - Vista Room

Jeffrey Brown is the bestselling author and illustrator of the ‘Darth Vader and Son’ series, as well as the first arc of the middlegrade ‘Jedi Academy’ series. His most recent series is ‘Lucy & Andy Neanderthal’, chronicling the adventures of a brother and sister living 40,000 years ago. He has drawn dozens of graphic novels, and this year will see the release of his first picture book, ‘My Teacher is a Robot’, and a new Star Wars book, ‘Rey and Pals’. Xxxx welcomes him to NCSFest and discusses his incredible track record in entertaining and inspiring young people of all ages.

Saturday 18th May 2019, 10.30-11.30am Hyatt Regency - Fountain Room

There’s a wonderful world of comics out there and we are delighted to welcome some of the most revered artists from more than half a dozen countries to NCSFest in its inaugural year. This is your opportunity to expand your horizons and find out what’s going on in Europe, Australia, the UK and Canada. Featuring Guillaume Long (France), Julie Rocheleau (Canada), Martin Rowson(UK) and David Blumenstein (Australia). Moderated by Thomas-Louis Cote (Quebec).

TIMELINE 10.00am-11.00am Love & Rockets with Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez - Huntington Ballroom 10.15am-11.15am Darth Vader & Son - Vista Room 10.30am-11.30am Comics Around The World - Fountain Room 10.00am

10.15am

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10.30am

10.45am

11.00am

11.15am

11.30am

THE ART OF DANIEL CLOWES

JUMP START WITH ROBB ARMSTRONG

COMICS THE NINTH ART

Featuring: Daniel Clowes and Peter Kessler

Featuring: Robb Armstrong

Featuring: Max de Radiguès, Lauence Baldetti, Alexandre Clérisse and Dominique Bertail

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Saturday 18th May 2019, 12.00-1.00pm Hyatt Regency - Huntington Ballroom

Daniel Clowes’ comics are some of the best-known in the world partly because of the many successful screen adaptations of such work as ‘Ghost World’, ‘Art School Confidential’ and ‘Wilson’. His seminal comic book series,’ Eightball,’ earned him a large following and amassed multiple Harvey, Eisner and Ignatz Awards. Clowes’s work has appeared in The New Yorker, Time, Newsweek and many other magazines and in 2011, Clowes received the PEN Literary Award for Graphic Literature. Join Daniel in conversation with author and BAFTA award-wiining TV producer Peter Kessler.

Saturday 18th May 2019, 12:15-1.15pm Hyatt Regency - Vista Room

Creator of the popular daily comic strip ‘Jump Start,’ Robb Armstrong started drawing sketches of Charlie Brown at the age of five and he lists Charles M. Schulz as one of his heroes and a great influence. Franklin, the first African American character in ‘Peanuts,’ was given the surname Armstrong by Schulz in Robb’s honor. ‘Jump Start’ is syndicated in more than 300 newspapers throughout the United States, including the Los Angeles Times, New York Daily News, and the Boston Globe. Join Robb as he celebrates 30 years of ‘Jump Start.’

Saturday 18th May 2019, 12.30-1.30pm Hyatt Regency - Fountain Room

Comics are taken very seriously in Europe where they’re referred to as the Ninth Art. Comic artists and writers are the equivalent of rock stars at home and cultural icons to promote on the world stage. Come and greet top European comics creators including Max de Radiguès (Belgium), Lauence Baldetti (France), Alexandre Clérisse (France) and Dominique Bertail (France) as they discuss their work and the current comic scenes in their respective countries.

12.00pm-1.00pm The Art of Daniel Clowes - Huntington Ballroom 12.15pm-1.15pm Jump Start With Robb Armstrong - Vista Room 12.30pm-1.30pm Comics - The Ninth Art - Fountain Room 12.00pm

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SATURDAY EVENTS 18th May 2019

PATHFINDERS! TAKING COMICS TO THE SCREEN!

CRIME LORDS

LUKE MCGARRY THE 27 CLUB, SAD CHEWIE AND MORE!

Featuring: CJ Kettler, Mike Hollingsworth, Tom Gammill, Stephan Pastis and Lars Kenseth

Featuring: Sean Phillips, Ed Brubaker and Nick Brokenshire

Featuring: Luke McGarry and Joe McGarry

Date: Venue:

Saturday 18th May 2019, 2.00-3.00pm Hyatt Regency - Huntington Ballroom

King Features Syndicate President CJ Kettler has enjoyed huge success as a TV producer, with credits that range from ‘The Tick’ and ‘My Little Pony Tales’ to the new Netflix series ‘Carmen Sandiego.’ Join CJ in conversation with ‘Bojack Horseman’ supervising director Mike Hollingsworth, ‘Pearls Before Swine’ creator Stephan Pastis – whose ‘Timmy Failure’ is soon to be a major movie – Tom Gammill from ‘The Simpsons,’ and cartoonist Lars Kenseth, producer of Adult Swim’s ‘Chuck Deuce,’ in a discussion about the evolution of developing comics for film and TV.

Saturday 18th May 2019, 12.15-1.15pm Hyatt Regency - Vista Room

Sean Phillips (UK) and Ed Brubaker (USA) have been collaborating on multiple Eisner award-winning comics for more than 20 years. Their comics, published by Image, have a massive worldwide following and include ‘Criminal,‘ ‘Fade Out‘ and ‘Kill or Be Killed.’ Sean’s other credits include ‘Batman,’ ‘Judge Dredd’ and ‘Hellblazer.’ Ed’s written for the likes of ‘Daredevil,’ ‘Captain America’ and his TV credits include HBO’s ‘Westworld.’ The two creators talk with artist Nick Brokenshire about their extraordinary transatlantic partnership and what makes them the kings of crime and noir!

Saturday 18th May 2019, 2.30-3.30pm Hyatt Regency - Fountain Room

Luke McGarry has enjoyed a meteoric rise to success. His Sad Chewie cartoons became a viral sensation and his ‘Melania’s Great Escape‘ animated series had over 6 million views on Facebook alone. His print clients include Playboy, SIKids, Business Week and the Hollywood Reporter and he is the creator of the regular features ‘The 27 Club‘ and ‘The Chancers‘ for MAD magazine. He’s the illustrator of choice for major West Coast festival promoters and he has created animated videos for a host of music stars, most notably a series of five 30 second TV commercials for Jack Black and Tenacious D’s Festival Supreme. Who better than his twin brother Joe – his partner in Fantastic Heat Brothers design and animation outfit, as well as the indie rock duo Pop Noir – to ask the questions?

TIMELINE 2.00pm-3.00pm Pathfinders! Taking Comics to the Screen! - Huntington Ballroom 2.15pm-3.15pm Crime Lords - Vista Room 2.30pm-3.30pm Luke McGarry The 27 Club, Sad Chewie and More! - Fountain Room 2.00pm

2.15pm

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3.30pm

THE ART OF JERRY VAN AMERONGEN

INSTAGRAM STARS!

DRAWING ON WALLS WITH LALO ALCARAZ

Featuring: Jerry Van Amerongen and Bill Hinds

Featuring: Luke McGarry, Gemma Correll, Penelope Gazin, Ryann Pagelow, Tea Fougner and Tuesday Bassen

Featuring: Lalo Alcaraz

Date: Venue:

Saturday 18th May 2019, 4.00-5.00pm Hyatt Regency - Huntington Ballroom

Using cartoon images pulled from a near 40-year career in newspaper comics, from ‘The Neighborhood’ to ‘Ballard Street,’ award-winning creator Jerry van Amerongen discusses the evolution of his cartooning career, his take on “character-driven humor”, how to “draw funny”, and gives an insight into his own creative process, from ideas and scribbled sketches to finished art. And let’s not forget Dave the Dancing Dog! Moderated by ‘Tank McNamara’ and ‘Buzz Beamer’ creator Bill Hinds.

Saturday 18th May 2019, 4.15-5.15pm Hyatt Regency - Vista Room

Luke McGarry, Gemma Correll, Penelope Gazin, Ryann Pagelow and Tuesday Bassen have more than ONE MILLION Instagram followers between them! Join these four brilliant young creators to learn how they have harnessed the power of this social media platform, not only to inspire and delight their audiences but to advance their careers. Art directors and editors increasingly use Instagram to identify artists who are doing innovative work that demonstrably resonates with the public, so who better than Tea Fougner, Editorial Director at King Features Syndicate, to find out how our panelists have become Instagram stars.

Saturday 18th May 2019, 4.30-5.30pm Hyatt Regency - Fountain Room

Lalo Alcaraz “has been drawing proimmigrant and other irksome cartoons for over 30 years, despite the piles of threatening hate mail.” He will present some of his greatest hits, and share his origin story, plus a sample of his current work in his daily syndicated comic “La Cucaracha”. And he might even talk about working as Cultural Consultant on Pixar’s Oscar winning smash global hit movie, “COCO”, or his current gig at Nickelodeon on the new animated show, “The Casagrandes”

4.00pm-5.00pm The Art of Jerry Van Amerongen - Huntington Ballroom 4.15pm-4.15pm Instagram Stars! - Vista Room 4.30pm-5.30pm Drawing on Walls with Lalo Alcaraz - Fountain Room 4.00pm

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SUNDAY EVENTS

19th May 2019

THE ART OF CHARLIE ADLARD

CATHY GUISEWITE IS FLUNKING RETIREMENT!

Featuring: Charlie Adlard and Julie Tait

Featuring: Cathy Guisewite and Bill Hinds

Date: Venue:

Sunday 19th May 2019, 10.00-11.00am Hyatt Regency - Huntington Ballroom

Charlie Adlard is best-known for his work on ‘The Walking Dead,’ a phenomenon which has been running for more than 15 years, with more than 185 issues to date. Whilst Charlie loves zombies to death, his diverse comics career has included ‘The X-Files,’ ‘Batman/ Scarface’ and ‘Hellblazer.’ More recently, he served for two years in the role of Comics Laureate in the UK. Come and find out about his incredible career, his process and his alterego as drummer of rock band Cosmic Rays. Introduced by NCSFest Co-Director Julie Tait.

PECHAKUCHA! Featuring: Date: Venue:

Sunday 19th May 2019, 10.15-11.15am Hyatt Regency - Vista Room

The years since Cathy Guisewite quit having a deadline 365 days a year have been the least relaxing of her life. She planned to take all the time and energy she spent on the comic strip and use it to lovingly guide her aging parents and older daughter into the next phases of their lives. Her parents and daughter unanimously rejected all her wisdom and input, leaving Cathy no choice but to vent her frustrations on paper, “the only thing that listens to me.” The result is a book of essays about this time of life – called “Fifty Things That Aren’t My Fault — Essays From the Grownup Years.” Discover the genesis and evolution of the groundbreaking strip ‘Cathy’ with its Reuben Award-winning creator Cathy Guisewite. Moderated by ‘Tank McNamara’ and ‘Buzz Beamer’ creator Bill Hinds.

Bill Morrison, Brian Walker, Martin Rowson, Johnny Sampson, Andrea Beizer, Steve Barr, Jim Horwitz, Carolyn Belefski, Chuck Whelon, Shaenon Garrity, and Graham Dury and Simon Thorp

Sunday 19th May 2019, 10.30-1.00pm Hyatt Regency - Fountain Room

Meaning “chit chat” in Japanese, Pechakucha is a quickfire format that allows a presenter to show 20 images and describe them in 20 seconds each. It’s a great way to showcase creators who each want to take 7 minutes of your time to show you something new and tell you something you didn’t know! NCS President Bill Morrison, of The Simpsons and Yellow Submarine fame, kicks off the proceedings and then introduces a panoply of cartoonists, including Brian Walker, Martin Rowson, Johnny Sampson, Andrea Beizer, Steve Barr, Jim Horwitz, Carolyn Belefski, Chuck Whelon, Shaenon Garrity, and Graham Dury and Simon Thorp, the men behind the outrageous UK comic Viz! (See page 44 for timings)

TIMELINE 10.00am-11.00am The Art of Charlie Adlard

12.00am-1.00pm Macanudo!

10.15am-11.15am Cathy Guisewite

12.15pm-1.15pm Life in the Comics

10.30am-1.15pm Pechakucha! 10.00am

10.30am

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11.00am

11.30am

12.00am

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1.00pm

MACANUDO! THE ART OF LINIERS

LIFE IN THE COMICS

Featuring: Liners

Featuring: Robert Lemieux, Brian Walker and George Karalias

Featuring: David Silverman, Tom Richmond, Sergio Aragones, Luke McGarry and Steve McGarry

Date: Venue:

Sunday 19th May 2019, 12.00-1.00pm Hyatt Regency - Huntington Ballroom

Liniers invites you to experience Macanudo. Join him for a journey through his fanciful universe, which features an eclectic cast of characters, including nature-loving penguins, a blue monster called Olga, whimsical elves, a little girl and her cat, and the very mysterious man in black. Liniers is the creator of the daily strip Macanudo and several graphic novels, including the Eisner Award-winning Good Night, Planet. Since 2014, he has been a cover contributor to The New Yorker. Newly syndicated in the US from King Features, Macanudo has grown over the past 15 years to be one of the most celebrated comic strips in South America, and Liniers has become one of the continent’s most beloved cartoonists with more than 720,000 followers on Twitter and over 950,000 fans on Facebook.

Lights! Camera! Action! Introducing the documentary film Life in the Comics .

Sunday 19th May 2019, 12.15pm-1.15pm Hyatt Regency - Vista Room

As one of America’s truly great art forms, the “funny pages” have captured the essence of culture for over a century. During times of change, that humor has often come wrapped in social satire. With an emphasis on five major themes – immigration, race, women, war, and family life – Life in the Comics illustrates how art and wit have combined to address culture’s foremost issues. The screening at NCSFest provides the first opportunity to view comic strip history from this unique perspective. In addition to the screening, members of the production team, Robert Lemieux, Brian Walker and George Karalias, will discuss the film’s cinematic approach.

NCSFEST FINALE – THE BIG LIVE DRAW!

Sunday 19th May 2019, 1.00-3.00pm Hyatt Regency

Join NCSFest Director Steve McGarry and a cavalcade of cartoon and comics superstars as we sign off with a 90-minute of extravaganza that showcases lightning improv art skills and quickfire wits, bits and skits! Among those demonstrating their prowess at the drawing board are MAD Magazine stars Sergio Aragones, Tom Richmond and Luke McGarry. A laugh-out-loud finale to a fabulous weekend!

It’s your life and American life, as embodied by comic strips. Your starring role awaits you. NOTE: The panel includes a 20-minute film screening.

1.30pm-2.30pm NCSFest Finale!

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3.00pm

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PECHAKUCHA Date: Venue:

Sunday 19th May 2019, 10.30am - 1.30pm Hyatt Regency - Fountain Room

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TIMINGS

10.30: Bill Morrison 10.45: Martin Rowson 11.00: Carolyn Belefski 11.15: Johnny Sampson 11.30: VIZ 11.45: Brian Walker 12.00: Chuck Whelon 12.15: Andrea Beizer 12.30: Jim Horwitz 12.45: Shaenon Garrity 1.00: Steve Barr

A HUNDRED HOUSES, A DECADE OF ARCHIVES

National Cartoonists Society Foundation

The National Cartoonists Society, the world’s largest and most prestigious organization of professional cartoonists, was born in 1946 when leading cartoonists got together to entertain the troops. They found that they enjoyed each other’s company and decided to get together regularly. Over the years, many of the greatest names in the history of cartooning have joined our ranks, from Milton Caniff and Ronald Searle to Jack Kirby, Charles Schulz, Garry Trudeau, Cathy Guisewite, Lynn Johnston, Mort Drucker, Jack Davis, Mort Walker, Sergio Aragones and Will Eisner. Today, the NCS membership roster includes more than 500 of the world’s major cartoonists, working in all branches of the profession, including newspaper comic strips and panels, comic books, editorial cartoons, book and magazine illustration, animation, gag cartoons, greeting cards, advertising, online cartooning and more.

The Society’s charitable arm was formed in 2005 to continue the charitable and educational works that have been a hallmark of the NCS since its inception in 1946, and it continues the outstanding work done in the name of the NCS by our predecessor organization, the Milt Gross Fund. The NCSF is a registered 501(c)(3) charity that works in tandem with the NCS to advance the ideals and standards of the profession, to stimulate and encourage aspiring cartoonists through scholarships and educational programs, provides financial assistance to cartoonists and their families in times of hardship and need, whether that means a contribution to medical bills, or something as simple as assisting with NCS membership dues.

WHAT ARE THE REUBENS? Prior to 1983, the Reuben Awards Dinner was held in New York, usually at the Plaza Hotel. Since then, the event has expanded into a full weekend and is held in a different city each year. Recent locations have included Boston, San Francisco, Memphis, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C. The weekends give NCS members a chance to network and mingle, catch up with old friends and connect with new. Guest speakers have included Garry Trudeau, Matt Groening and Ralph Steadman, and events range from seminars and discussion panels to cocktail parties, buffet breakfasts and karaoke nights. We’ve roasted the likes of Sergio Aragones and Mell Lazarus, partied at the palatial home of Cathy Guisewite, picnicked in the grounds of the Charles M. Schulz Museum, commandeered Graceland for a private party and disco-danced on pirate ships off the coast of Cancun!

At the Reuben Awards dinner, the NCS recognizes the year’s outstanding talents in all the various fields of the profession through the Division Awards, determined by a combination of specialist juries,online voting and chapter juries. The Milton Caniff Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded by unanimous vote of the NCS Board of Directors, as are the Gold Key Hall of Fame award and the Silver T-Square, which recognizes outstanding service to the Society and the profession. The recipient of our profession’s highest honor, the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year, is chosen by a secret ballot of the members.

CARTOONIST OF THE YEAR NOMINEES National Cartoonists Society members have nominated the top five finalists for the 2018 NCS Reuben Award for “Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year”. Ballots have been sent out to all voting NCS members this week, and the Reuben Award will be presented to the winner at the 73rd Annual Reuben Awards dinner on May 18th in Huntington Beach, CA

The nominees are:

LYNDA BARRY

STEPHAN PASTIS

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HILARY B. PRICE

MARK TATULLI

BRIAN BASSET

2018 NCS DIVISIONAL NOMINEES! Congratulations to the 2018 NCS Divisional Award nominees for the 73rd Annual NCS Reuben Awards! The winners will be announced on May 18th, 2019 in Huntington Beach, CA.

EDITORIAL CARTOONS

CLAY BENNETT

MICHAEL RAMIREZ

GAG CARTOONS

ROB ROGERS

MAGAZINE / NEWSPAPER ILLUSTRATION

TOM BUNK

AMY KURZWEIL

JIM WOODRING

FEATURE ANIMATION

SHIYOON KIM

(CHARACTER DESIGN) – SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE

PETER RAMSAY

(DIRECTOR) – SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE

(NETFLIX)

HILDA

(NETFLIX)

PIA GUERRA

AMY HWANG

ADVERTISING / PRODUCT ILLUSTRATION

JAMES LYLE

LUKE MCGARRY

JOHNNY SAMPSON

JOHN ALLISON – GIANT DAYS

GREG SMALLWOOD – VAMPIRONICA

COMIC BOOKS

JUSTIN K. THOMPSON (PRODUCTION DESIGN) – SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE

TELEVISION ANIMATION

CASTLEVANIA

JOE DATOR

THE ADVENTURES OF ROCKY AND BULLWINKLE

DANIEL ACUNA – BLACK PANTHER

GRAPHIC NOVELS

RICK GEARY – CHESTER & GRACE: THE ADIRONDACK MURDER

PETER KUPER – KAFKAESQUE

BRENNA THUMMLER – SHEETS

(AMAZON PRIME)

ONLINE COMICS – LONG FORM NEWSPAPER PANELS

DAVE BLAZEK – LOOSE PARTS

MARK PARISI – OFF THE MARK

JERRY VAN AMERONGEN – BALLARD STREET

VINCE DORSE – UNTOLD TALES OF BIGFOOT

TOM PARKINSONMORGAN – KILL SIX BILLION DEMONS

YUKO OTA AND ANANTH HIRSH – BARBAROUS

ONLINE COMICS – SHORT FORM

DOROTHY GAMBRELL – CAT AND GIRL

LONNIE MILLSAP – BACON

ZACK WEINERSMITH – SATURDAY MORNING BREAKFAST CEREAL

BOOK ILLUSTRATION

GENEVIEVE GODBOUT – MARY POPPINS

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