http://www.cartoongal.com Hi. I'm Robin Fisher. I read a lot. And a fair chunk of what I read is comic books. I love to talk about comic books and have an enthusiasm that's hard to deny. I am a comic book activist and this is my show. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:40:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 http://feeds2.feedburner.com/CartoonGal Hi. I am Robin Fisher. I read a lot. And a fair chunk of what I read is comic books. I love to talk about comic books and have an enthusiasm that is hard to deny. I am a comic book activist and this is my show. My mission in life is to brainwash every man, woman and child into realizing that comics are more than just juvenile pabulum. When done right they can be an amazing amalgam of art and literature. Comics can make you laugh, cry, think and feel just as much as your favorite movie or book.. While looking visually stunning at the same time. It’s my favourite medium. I know, there are comics out there for everyone, but they are hard to find. Let me be your guide. I’ll be your cartoon gal. For the past 10 years I’ve been living, eating, sleeping and breathing comics. From writing comic stories, to editing fund-raising anthologies. I’ve worked in comic book stores, I’ve written for The Comics Journal. I’ve attended comic conventions all along the West Coast and interviewed many. But now, now it’s a whole new ballgame. New station, new day, new time slot and a whole wide world of Band Dessine to discover. I can’t wait. Montreal is a thriving hum of comic activity. Every week there is something incredible and comic related happening. There’s so much to learn and so much to share. I plan on exploring all avenues of the art form. Whether it be cartoons, action figures, fashion illustration, poster art, movies, music, anything and everything to do with the graphic arts, it shall be covered. Musically I’ll be playing some new and neat stuff (Bat for Lashes and The Heavy) but I’ll be playing the oldies and goodies too. (Drop Nineteens, The Mills Brothers, Astrud Gilberto and Mike Ladd) The show will be bursting at the seams with variety. So welcome. Welcome to The Onomatopoeia Show. Blowing your mind, one comic book at a time. Robin Fisher clean Robin Fisher info@cartoongal.com info@cartoongal.com (Robin Fisher) Strong Fruit © 1990 - 2009 Hi. I am Robin Fisher. I read a lot. And a fair chunk of what I read is comic books. I love to talk about comic books and have an enthusiasm that is hard to deny. I am a comic book activist and this is my show. onomatopoeia,onomatopea,onomatopia,cartoon gal,comic books,comic history,sequential art,alternative comics,independent comics,comics,cartoons http://www.cartoongal.com//multiblog/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/itunes.jpg http://www.cartoongal.com/category/radio http://www.cartoongal.com/show/20-marvels-epic-illustrated http://www.cartoongal.com/show/20-marvels-epic-illustrated#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:31:12 +0000 wmaster http://www.cartoongal.com/?p=1866

14. Cartoon Capers

15. Batman R.I.P.

16. The Movies of Alan Moore

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19. Interview with Pat McEown

14. Cartoon Capers

15. Batman R.I.P.

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15. Batman R.I.P.

14. Cartoon Capers

16. The Movies of Alan Moore

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14. Cartoon Capers

15. Batman R.I.P.

17. Batman Musical Stories, etc.

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1. 17. Batman Musical Stories, etc.
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15. Batman R.I.P.

16. The Movies of Alan Moore

17. Batman Musical Stories, etc.

]]> http://www.cartoongal.com/show/14-cartoon-capers/feed 0 Originally Aired on: Feb 22, 2009 Originally Aired on: Feb 22, 2009 Robin Fisher clean 1:01:05 http://www.cartoongal.com/show/13-fashion-illustrators http://www.cartoongal.com/show/13-fashion-illustrators#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:15:07 +0000 robin http://www.cartoongal.com/?p=1542 http://www.cartoongal.com/show/13-fashion-illustrators/feed 0 Charles Dana Gibson,Erte,George Barbier,Joe Eula,Léon Bakst,Rene Gruau Throughout the 20th century and on, there has been an amazing amount of creative and innovative illustrators in the fashion illustration scene. You Need to have this knowledge in your cranium, feast your eyes.......... (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/buttonumezawamf-500x182.jpg) Originally Aired on: Feb 15, 2009 So besides loving comics beyond all belief, I also have a secret passion for fashion. (Again, I completely blame the evil brainwashing of 'Jem and the Holograms.' "Glamour and glitter, fashion and fame!") This includes a 1940's Singer sewing machine, a tower of fabric that reaches to the top of my ceiling, every notion you could possibly think of or need, boxes and boxes of patterns and hours upon hours of fashion television. (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/barbierrainbow-499x320.jpg) Here's what I like about the world of fashion illustration, there is rarely a bad apple in the bunch. The artists may not be to your taste, but the art is always of the highest caliber, if not interestingly experimental. (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/erte1ertecasu-500x426.jpg) ERTE http://www.erte.com/ (http://www.erte.com/) The first taste I had of fashion illustration was Erte. Renowned the world over, he really was the best place to start. Born in the late 1800's in Russia, he moved to Paris to start a career in design. After receiving a commission from "Harpers Bazaar' in 1915, Erte continued to rise to great prominence during the 20's and 30's as a prolific and intricate fashion designer, illustrator, set designer and costumer. Forgotten by the 40's, it was an art dealers determination that got Erte noticed again in the late 60's, to an even wider audience, with an even greater appreciation.  His attention to detail is sublime.  I think his designs are extremely creative, to the extent of attempting to create my own Erte inspired piece.  I also find him to be a master in colour composition.  His scenes are intense and stunning, and not without humour. Erte:  the fashion designer/illustrator (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/erteblackanwhite-240x337.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/ertewedding-240x330.jpg) (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/ertefish-500x533.jpg) (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/erte9-500x687.jpg) Erte: the costumer/model (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/ertestar-240x332.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/erteincost-240x367.jpg) (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/ertee-500x668.jpg) Erte: the set designer (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/erteset-240x161.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/erteset2-240x131.jpg) Erte: the cover artist (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/ertea-240x342.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/erteb-240x342.jpg) (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/ertec-240x336.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/erted-240x355.jpg) Dreams become reality. (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/erteartancost-500x656.jpg) (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/barbierfarewell-500x321.jpg) GEORGE BARBIER http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Barbier (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Barbier) My exposure to George Barbier was a collection of his postcards found in a quaint little shop in Niagara on the Lake.  (It's where the 'rents live.)  Barbier was born in 1882 in France.  He came to national attention when he mounted his own exhibit in 1911.  What I enjoy of Barbiers work is the innovative way he has to showcase fashion, as well as his attention to detail in regards to background.  I'm also partial to his palate.  Lastly there is always a story going on in the wings, due to his clever set up of characters and scenes. (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/barbierbird-240x342.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/barbierfish252-239x311.jpg) Robin Fisher clean http://www.cartoongal.com/show/12-dc-romance-comics http://www.cartoongal.com/show/12-dc-romance-comics#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:23:58 +0000 robin http://www.cartoongal.com/?p=1356 http://www.cartoongal.com/show/12-dc-romance-comics/feed 0 DC Comics,Elizabeth Berube,Jack Kirby,Joe Simon,Ric Estrada,Robert Kanigher,Romance Comics What's sweeter than cotton candy? Looooooove. Come explore the wacky world of DC Romance Comics. Stories, Advice columns and artists are examined, try not to get stuck in the treacle. (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/art1a-239x358.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/secretagentgirl-239x310.jpg) Originally Aired on: Feb 08, 2009 The whole romance comic genre blows my mind. Think of it, it's a whole style of comic that is written by men, illustrated by men, for women, about love and relationships. As well, they're from the past, which makes their plots and conclusions even more inadvertently ridiculous. The absurdity is so much fun! Sometimes, especially at DC, there are excellent and innovative artists and that's always a treat. I've been collecting for 12 years and I literally get an incredible high every time I buy a vintage romance comic. I love the colours, the styles, the hair, the stories, the characters, I love it all. I honestly feel that each comic represents a part of womens history, from a male perspective, in the comic world. It was hard to narrow down my collection, so I focused on a specific publisher, DC comics (http://www.dccomics.com/dccomics/). Of the two main publishers, Marvel and DC, DC is the less schlocky. (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/yrcover-240x328.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/bossssona-240x323.jpg) Young Romance #1 (vol. 1): 1947 - 1963 (vol. 2) 1963 - 1975 Published by Crestwood then sold to DC in the 60's. 'Young Romance' was created by Joe Simon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Simon) and Jack Kirby (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Kirby). The art was a real departure from the bombastic psychedelia of Kirby's later Marvel superhero art. Extremely dated and totally hilarious the last story, 'The Plight of the Suspicious Bridegroom' channels a weird EC vibe. (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/impfrienda-240x345.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/bridegrooms-240x334.jpg) Some of the more bizarre covers. (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/cover-240x350.jpg) Notice the old lady's death grip, and her daughters sleepy pose! (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/coverb-240x358.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/coverc-240x359.jpg) Girl's Love #75 - 1960 (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/heretostay1-240x315.jpg) Here to Stay After getting dumped by Ronnie, our girl buries herself in her work to forget about love. Just read it okay? No really, the ending is the best. (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/whentomorrowcomesa-239x319.jpg) When Tomorrow Comes Weird war memory involving an old wives tale results in a weak, wayward man. Told from the mans point of view, the whole thing leaves me scratching my head. Strangest advice column So I'm guessing these columns started in the late 60's. I say guess because I can find no information on these guys and unfortunately I don't have every romance comic in existence. The first one I saw was Marc and his advice shtick is to be a chauvinistic jerk. Later on I was introduced to Paul, apparently he's Marc's brother. Though I think hes the same guy with a mustache. Paul's deal is he's nice. (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/marca-240x160.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/paula-240x122.jpg) My favourite artists Elizabeth Berube I can barely find any information on her. She's considered the last woman to work for DC Romance comics. She started with them in the early 70's and I adore her style. When I get a romance comic with her art in it, it's a total jackpot. (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/brubefullfashion-240x358.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/brubebeautybudget-240x345.jpg) (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/brubewedding1-240x343.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/brubewedding2-240x345.jpg) Ric Estrada Robin Fisher clean 1:07:25 http://www.cartoongal.com/show/11-ai-yazawa-nana-and-paradise-kiss http://www.cartoongal.com/show/11-ai-yazawa-nana-and-paradise-kiss#comments Wed, 13 May 2009 20:00:15 +0000 robin http://www.cartoongal.com/?p=1260 http://www.cartoongal.com/show/11-ai-yazawa-nana-and-paradise-kiss/feed 0 Ai Yazawa,Nana,Paradise Kiss,Shojo Comics,Tokyo Pop Ai Yazawa is probably one of the most popular female shojo manga artists in Japan, ever. Her comics encompass everything I love. Music and fashion, best friends and romance, it's 'Jem and The Holograms', for the next generation. (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/nana_vol17_ch64_02_03a-500x377.jpg) Originally Aired on: Feb 1, 2009 (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/hatchigenisis.jpg) It took one manga digest of the series 'Nana' and ... Robin Fisher clean http://www.cartoongal.com/show/10-paradox-press-big-books-series http://www.cartoongal.com/show/10-paradox-press-big-books-series#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:00:33 +0000 robin http://www.cartoongal.com/?p=1102 http://www.cartoongal.com/show/10-paradox-press-big-books-series/feed 0 anthology,Big Book Series,DC Comics,Pradox Press Pardox's Big Book series has so much variety and way cool wicked content, it's educational and fun all at the same time. With over 40 artists in each issue, there is something for everyone to enjoy. (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bbofconspiricies.jpg) Originally Aired on: Jan 25, 2009 (http://www.dccomics.com/dccomics/graphic_novels/) (http://www.dccomics.com/dccomics/graphic_novels/) There are 17 books, each with over 60 different comic artists and over 200 pages of information. While for mature readers, I would definitely describe this series as educational. Subversively educational maybe, but educational none the less. Standards were high as there are very few bad bits in each anthology. There are also extensive bibliographies in the back as well as autobiographies of all the artists. 1.  Big Book of Urban Legends (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/urbanlemerson-240x320.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/urbanladams-240x322.jpg) Pretty self explanatory. Some chapter headings include: Automobile legends, Sex and Scandal legends and Business, Professional and government legends. Contributors I enjoyed: Hunt Emerson, Glenn Barr, Arthur Adams and Trina Robbins. 2.  Big Book of Weirdos (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/weirdodavid-240x321.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/weirdokristiansen-240x348.jpg) Caligula, Kafka and Tesla, oh my. Super interesting, some of the artists were Teddy  Kristianson, Peter Kuper, Tony Harris, Craig Hamilton and D'Israeli and they all make this a worth while buy. 3.  Big Book of Death (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/deathhollywood-240x333.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/deathofmartin-240x327.jpg) I found the whole thing fascinating. From the various methods of death to how different cultures bury their loved ones. I also liked the charming death girl who gives you a comic tour of some of the famous graveyards. This collection included: Steve Dillon, Phil Winslade, Danny Hellman, Michael Avon Oeming and Mark Martin. 4.  Big Book of Conspiracies Wow. It must be a conspiracy, but as I write this I can't find my copy of this book. I must've lent it out, but I can't remember to who. I had it when I did the show......but I've looked all over the apartment and can't find it. I remember that I liked the piece on the bizzaro coincidences between the death of John F. Kennedy and Abraham Lincoln illustrated by Mitch O'Connell. I'll update this entry when I find my book. Hopefully it's not in the Bermuda Triangle. Also when I was doing research for the show I found a site where a guy refutes the Freemason stuff. Go to http://freemasonry.bcy.ca/anti-masonry/bigbook.html (http://freemasonry.bcy.ca/anti-masonry/bigbook.html) for more. 5.  Big Book of Freaks (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/freakfingerman.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/freakwilson-240x319.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/freakfingerman-240x327.jpg) Put together by freaky Playboy cartoonist Gahan Wilson, this book was about circus freaks, medical freaks, bearded ladies and tattooed men freaks, grifts played on people that look at freaks, and Tod Browning's movie 'Freaks'. Some of the freaks that illustrated the book are: Bob Fingerman, Bryan Talbot, Rene French and Ivan Brunetti. 6.  Big Book of Little Criminals (http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/freakwilson.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/crimquietly-240x327.jpg)(http://www.cartoongal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/crimozkan-240x318.jpg) This book regales the tales of the worlds dumbest thieves. From the guys that swore they had Hitlers diaries to small-time hoods, hustlers, forgers, fakers and funny money makers. There was even a section on lady criminals. Artists included Steve Leialoha, Ty Templeton, Linda Medley and a particularly nice piece by Frank Quietly about Ma Barker. 7.  Big Book of Hoaxes Robin Fisher clean