May 12 – October 21, 2012
“And there came a day, a day unlike any other, when Earth’s mightiest heroes and heroines found themselves united against a common threat. On that day, the Avengers were born—to fight the foes no single super hero could withstand! Through the years, their roster has [...]
[ Read More → ]May 5 – September 30, 2012
Opening Reception Friday, May 4, 7:00-9:00pm
Reception is free and open to the public
Cinco de Mayo marks the opening date for a major art exhibition focusing on Latinos in comics: La Raza Comica: A Celebration of the Latino American Experience in the Comic Arts. This exhibition features [...]
[ Read More → ]Exhibition: April 28 – August 5, 2012
Presentation and booksigning with Jeffrey Brown:
Thursday, May 17, 2012, 7:00-9:00pm
What if Darth Vader actively raised his son? What if “I am your father” was just a stern admonishment from an annoyed dad? In this hilarious and sweet comic reimagining, Darth Vader is a dad like any other—except [...]
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April 21 – September 16, 2012
Programming to be announced
San Francisco, CA: In 1952, editor Harvey Kurtzman and publisher William Gaines launched MAD, one of the most influential and imitated humor publications in the world. Originally created to parody popular TV shows, movies and, inevitably, comic books, MAD soon expanded into a [...]
[ Read More → ]December 17, 2011 – May 6, 2012
“I never thought my art would be displayed anywhere other than my mother’s refrigerator.
And even she tried to hide it under large magnets and grocery lists.” -Stephan Pastis, Pearls Before Swine
The newspaper comics page is known for its sense of tradition. The Katzenjammer Kids [...]
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