Comics
Renowned cartoonist Craig Thompson visits Calvin College
by Drew Damron (drewdamron)
Submitted 04-25-2012 under OPINION
Craig Thompson is a cartoonist whose work is pushing the medium into new and exciting directions. Known for his comics of immense proportion (Blankets and Habibi), he visited Calvin College as an exhibitor for its twelfth biannual Festival...
Rebooting family game night
by Russ Pontius (rpontius)
Submitted 12-06-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
"Most people don't realize that 20% or less of the games on the market are represented in stores like Wal-Mart or other mass retailers," estimates Priscilla Collins, co-owner of White Cap Comics. "Just in this store, on these four...
GR Comics Society to hold release party for its long awaited first collection
by Denise Cheng (dennetmint)
Submitted 05-24-2011 under NEWS
When the Grand Rapids Comic Society formed two years ago, they dreamed of assembling an anthology to be able to say, "Look, Grand Rapids! We are establishing a comics scene, and we are the artists." This Thursday at 6 p.m. at The Sparrows..."Grand Rapids Comics Collection" Release Party!
by Drew Damron (drewdamron)
Submitted 05-23-2011 under
IT'S HERE!!! The very first issue from the Grand Rapids Comics Society!!! * Featuring 6 Grand Rapids artists * Come by on Thursday May 26 from 6-9, meet the artists, and get a signed copy with HAND PRINTED COVERS for $5.00 ! ~*{Free Refreshments...
GR Comics Roundtable explores possibilities comics can provide
by Steven Davison (stevendavison)
Submitted 03-19-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
When Matthew Reidsma left Boston to move to Grand Rapids, he didn't expect to find another comics round table like the one he enjoyed while living in Boston, nor did he expect to start one in Grand Rapids. Then he met fellow comic artist Drew...Grand Rapids Comic Roundtable
by Denise Cheng (dennetmint)
Submitted 12-16-2009 under
The Grand Rapids Comics Roundtable is an informal, regular meeting of West Michigan cartoonists, comics artists, writers, and anyone interested in comics and cartoons. All are welcome.
Great Lakes Swimmers
by Matthew Reidsma (reidsrow)
Submitted 11-10-2009 under LOCAL LIFE
An easy-to-follow cartoon picture story and critical review of the live musical performance by The Great Lakes Swimmers and The Wooden Birds at the Ladies' Literary Club on October 20, 2009, hosted by the enthusiastic but unqualified reviewers Wendy...
