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31 August 2015

Comic Book Apocalypse, Events, Kirby in Academia

Apocalypse Fever!

Comic Book Apocalypse: The Graphic World of Jack Kirby had its grand opening reception yesterday, Saturday, August 29. And it was grand. It was busy, it was crowded, and it got an amazing response. The whole three-plus hours kept me busy from start to finish (and beyond), in a mad, delightful shmoozefest. Conversation about Kirby and his extraordinary work went on all night. From lenders, colleagues, and friends, to my precious family, to artists and creators of all stripes, to CSUN and high school students with questions—whew, we did not stop. Such an incredible outpouring of enthusiasm and gratitude for the art of Jack Kirby!

Below are just a few photos, taken by my beautiful wife and partner Michele. Later we’ll post some that really show the size of the crowd!

At the bottom of this post: news about tomorrow’s big event!

My brother and inspiration, Scott Hatfield, looks intently at our keystone image.

Dean of the CSUN College of Humanities, Dr. Elizabeth Say

Whom is CH talking to?

Thanks to Marjie and Brent, big supporters!

Emily, is that you?

News!

Tomorrow, Monday, August 31, at 10am, Kirby biographer Mark Evanier will be joining me at the exhibition for the CSUN Arts Council’s traditional Gallery Talk. This lecture and discussion session is free and open to the public—if you’re in L.A., why not come and check it o

25 August 2015

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Comic Book Apocalypse, Kirby in Academia

Liftoff!

THIS is now open, and people are coming:

23 August 2015

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Comic Book Apocalypse, Interviews, Kirby in Academia

Countdown: T-Minus 1

Tomorrow:

PRESS: Tom Spurgeon interviews me about the show at The Comics Reporter, plus, the LA Daily News weighs in!

Also, my friend and colleague, Geoff (Jetpack Jr.) Grogan, shares his thoughts on designing the fantastic mural of Orion and Darkseid that looms over the exhibition. Thank you, Geoff—it’s a wonder. I’m thrilled to have your work in this show!

22 August 2015

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Comic Book Apocalypse, Kirby in Academia

Countdown: T-Minus 2

Comic Book Apocalypse: The Graphic World of Jack Kirby opens at the CSU Northridge Main Gallery in just two days—this Monday, Aug. 24. It will be up for seven weeks, through Sunday, Oct. 10, and open the following hours:

Monday-Saturday, 12:00 noon to 4:00pm (closed Sunday)

Thursday, 12:00 noon to 8:00pm

The opening reception will take place a week from today, on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 4:00 to 7:00pm. This reception will involve no lecture or panel, just folks getting together to bask in the art. The reception is free and open to the public!

Then, on Monday, Aug. 31, at 10:00 to 11:00am, Kirby biographer Mark Evanier will join me for a gallery talk about Kirby’s life and work. Again, this is a free, public event, open to all!

How to get to the show? The Art Galleries are located on the north end of the CSUN campus, within the Art and Design Center on North University Dr. (Plummer St.) between Lindley and Etiwanda Street. Park in Lot D6 and E6, which are very close to the Galleries. Parking is $6/day, 24/7.

The Galleries’ website gives more information, and includes a helpful Directions/Parking page. Don’t hesitate to leave comments here on this blog, if you should have questions (or message the Galleries through their Facebook page).

21 August 2015

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Comic Book Apocalypse, Kirby in Academia

Countdown: Extra!

Extra! Extra! The Los Angeles Times‘ Carolina Miranda has written a nice shout-out for our exhibition in her arts Datebook—alongside an exhibition on urban living at the Architecture and Design Museum and a screeening of avant-garde films by Saul Levine. That’s pretty cool company! Glad to be on the radar.

This calls for an extra countdown teaser. I here present: