Winter / Spring 2016

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Winter / Spring 2 016
NO CAPES, NO TIGHTS
COMICS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
anthologies and other jams, publishing free comic newspapers,
and making tons of interesting books.” Local artists appreciate
Short Run for the work they do to bring together the diverse
group of comics creators through the festival and various other
events.
The Seattle comics scene is hot. Perhaps no better evidence
of this exists than Seattle’s annual Short Run Comix and Arts
Festival. Started in 2011 as a one-day festival, it has grown into
a nonprofit organization with year-round programming and
events. In less than a decade, this fiercely independent small
press convention has moved three times, each time to a bigger space. Short Run was held in October last year at Seattle
Center's Fisher Pavilion. Exhibitor tables crammed the large
hall as people browsed the aisles. From independent artists
to large publishers, there was something for everyone. Seattle
based Fantagraphics is the second-largest publisher of independent comics in the country and a festival favorite. They are
well-known for publishing many celebrated works including
Peanuts and Los Bros’ Love and Rockets. Wandering through
the many aisles of the festival forces the redefinition of what a
comic can be. You encounter cheap and dirty black and white
photocopied fanzines, seven-color sculptural silkscreened comics, and books with hand cut elements and threaded binding,
amongst more traditional forms.
Bezango, a new movie by Louise Amandes and Ron Austin,
searches for an answer to how Seattle became such a hotspot
for independent comics. It cites the influence of early luminaries
Kelly Froh, co-founder of the festival, said, “It's a real magic
moment right now in the Seattle comics community. Comic artists have always been seen as introverted, stay-inside loners, yet
we are seeing artists coming out to drawing nights, participating in
Over the last 20 years, the indie comics scene has continued to
grow. Eroyn Franklin, co-founder of Short Run, says, “The world
of small press comics isn't a huge one, but in Seattle it feels like
a powerful cultural force.”
The northwest has so many talented comic
artists, Here's a short list of our favorites...
Peter Bagge • Max Clotfelter • Ellen Forney • Colleen
Frakes • Eroyn Franklin • Kelly Froh • David Lasky
Mita Mahato • Greg Stump • Jim Woodring
Matt Groening, Lynda Barry and Charles Burns, who all attended
Evergreen State College in Olympia in the 1970s. Another
significant event was Fantagraphics move to Seattle in 1989.
David Lasky, a celebrated local comic artist who relocated to
the city in the early '90s, was motivated to do so because some
of his favorite comic artists and Fantagraphics were here.
COMICS;
emerald city
comicon
survival tips
1. wear a mask - A MUST!
2. step outside the social
norm and embrace the
fantasy — be your
character!
3. know where the
restrooms are!
4. Socialize, network,
take pictures and
have FUN!!
A SINGULAR MAGIC
Comics are everywhere. In
newspapers, magazines, graphic novels
and yes, comic books. They’re behind
blockbuster superhero movies and The
Simpsons. They're an enormous force in
our culture. But what exactly is a comic?
To learn more about the history
of comics, and to read about the
contributing cartoonists in our
newsletter, please visit our
blog: www.pagliacci.com/blog/news
- Khalil Mardini
general manager at madison
SEASONAL
SEASONAL
PIES...
PIZZAS...
CALABRESE The Calabria region is known for spicy SALAME PICCANTE Armandino Batali’s Salumi
foods, including the all-important Calabrese salami,
similar in taste to pepperoni. We use a mildly spicy
Calabrese salami from artisanal producer Creminelli.
We layer the meat with buttery Mt. Athos green
olives and mozzarella over our seasoned tomato
sauce. Available through the end of February.
Meats have been featured in just about every food
magazine in the country. Their rosmarino salami
is an exclusive product made for DeLaurenti. We
feature the delicate and flavorful salami with the
mild heat of Peppadew sweet peppers, fresh
mozzarella, and rosemary over an Italian tomato
base. Available end of February to end of March.
TRIUMPH
SUPERHERO
OF THE
Another year, another superhero takeover of the cineplex. Despite
some speculation that the wave of superhero films has oversaturated
our interest, our love of costumed crusaders appears undiminished.
Two highly anticipated blockbusters - Captain America: Civil War and
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice will be released early next year,
making Kevin Feige of the now super-sized Marvel Studios one of
the most powerful producers in Hollywood. Pioneered by Bryan
Singer’s X-Men in 2000, followed by Christopher Nolan’s Batman
Trilogy, and most recently Joss Whedon’s record breaking The
Avengers, the genre has metastasized.
What is it about superheroes that fascinates us? One could
argue that their stories are our fables, the superheroes
our Greek gods. They possess great power, but also have
tragic flaws. Kryptonite is to Superman as the heel is to
Achilles. Spider-Man's resolve to protect his city and its
people stems from his own perceived sense of failure. Batman is similarly driven to fight crime. Their
intrigue is understandable, but that still doesn’t
explain the Hulk-size footprint they’ve made at our
movie theaters. Superheroes have been around a
lot longer than 15 years.
In 2008 New York times film critic A. O. Scott
asked how many superheroes it takes to
tire a genre? In other words, when will
they go the way of the Western?
Despite the fact that every genre
that has risen has also fallen,
superheroes and their epic battles
for justice have thus far defied
gravity. One possible reason is the
advancement of computer-generated effects. Mark Ruffalo’s
Hulk looks very different from
Lou Ferrigno’s because of
the ability to now render
superpowers believably on
screen. Still questions remain
as to why the genre has shown
such longevitgy.
James Tweedie, a Professor of Cinema Studies at the University of Washington, says, “Hollywood makes less
and less of its money from the U.S. theatrical release of its films and DVD sales
are dropping through the floor. Overseas markets, especially China, drive the
decision-making process in Hollywood these
days, and superhero movies with spectacular
special effects lose less in translation than films
that rely on subtle dialogue or comedy.”
Whatever the reason, we’ll surely continue to flock
to the cinema to enjoy the thrill, and if we’re captivated by the human struggle of the heart under the
costume, we’ll come back for the sequel. Professor
Tweedie says, “Some of the earliest films were called
phantom rides and they featured cameras on the front
of trams or trains. When the camera rushes through an
invented space in a superhero movie, it gives us the oldfashioned thrill we associate with roller coasters and riding
a bike downhill. In some ways these movies are tapping into
something that’s been around for over a century and possibly
forever.”
top FIVE superhero
FIlms voted by our crew
1. Dark Knight 2. The Avengers
3. Guardians of the galaxy
4. Iron Man 5. X-men
SPRING CHICKEN The subtle sweetness of Isernio’s
TOMATO BASIL Nothing brings out the exceptional
ASPARAGUS PROSCIUTTO Of all the vegetables
all-natural chicken sausage is complemented nicely
by the earthy richness of shiitake mushrooms. We pile
everything on top of Parmesan, fresh mozzarella and
an olive oil base. Roasted spring onions provide the
crowning touch. Available end of March to mid-April.
natural flavor of tomatoes like slow-roasting. We toss
sweet Roma tomatoes in olive oil, a touch of balsamic
vinegar, and herbs before roasting them. Still moist,
brimming with tomato goodness, we layer them with
mozzarella and fresh basil over an olive oil base.
Available mid-April to mid-May.
that fill the markets come spring, asparagus is one of
our favorites. We roast local asparagus and layer it
with smoky prosciutto, Taleggio (a mild cheese with
a delectable fruity tang), and mozzarella over an olive
oil base. Available mid-May to mid-June.
bobbi hendricks
elijah stearns
ed davidson
khalil mardini
OFFICE assistant -psc
cook - west seattle
driver - ballinger
General manager-madison
"robin. he and batman don’t
have superpowers, but they
help save their city because
it needs help. i admire robin’s
loyalty, but he can also handle
things on his own. what would i
do with that power? calm people
and help them feel better."
"fLash. why? because he’s
funny and quick-witted. what
would i do with that power?
i’d help people, of course,
but i’d probably mess with
people as well. nothing would
slow me down."
"green arrow or daredevil, but
they both have pretty messed
up lives, so maybe not. for
powers alone: plastic man.
you’d never have to diet because
You could make yourself look
skinny anytime. you could
stretch for anything, like a
beer while you watch tv."
"wolverine. why? because he’s
awesome. what would i do
with that power? i'd be a
pagliacci superhero, even
though his claws would make
it a lot harder to toss pizza
dough."
ten graphiC
novels worth
reading...
The Love and
Rockets Companion:
30 years (and counting)
Los Bros Hernandez
celeste hernandez
Jake Nickerson
shift leader - bellevue
driver lead - miller
"wonder woman. she’s a huge
icon to women and an amazonian warrior princess, howrad
is that? she has superhuman
intelligence and strength.
plus, her invisible jet would
help on my commute to work."
"the punisher, he doesn't need
superpowers. He's a resourceful
vigilante working outside the
law, seeking retribution for
the people that killed his
family. the skull on his chest
is the coolest superhero
costume ever!"
ANNOUncing
two new LOCATIONS!
We will be delivering to columbia city
and Mercer Island soon!
Pagliacci tees now
available for sale!
visit Pagliacci.com for more information
on how to snag our latest tee!
stay tuned for more information.
Maus
Art Spiegelman
Are You My Mother?
Alison Bechdel
A Contract with God
Will Eisner
Black Hole
Charles Burns
mercer isla
nd
Persepolis
Marjane Satrapi
colUmbia city
Ghost World
Daniel Clowes
Epileptic
David B
Safe Area Gorazde
Joe Sacco
Marbles
Ellen Forney
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