Do you like graphic novels? Do you love cr eating comics or want to learn more? Do you have dreams of getting publish ed? Do you want to know behind-the-scenes secrets to success as a writer\, illustrator\, or graphic novelist? Comic creator and historian Sierra Barnes\, who turned her webcomic Hans Vogel is Dead into a successful graphic novel series from major publ isher Dark Horse Comics\, will discuss her experiences with all of the abo ve! This talk will include a Q&\;A session.
\nTeens&mdash \;join us for this SSL hour opportunity &\; enjoy snacks!
\ nSierra's debut graphic novel\, Hans Vogel is Dead: Volume 1\, was released through D ark Horse in October 2023\; Volumes 2 and 3 are forthcoming from Dark Hors e. Hans Vogel is Dead launched as a webcomic in 2015 and continues to be < a href="https://www.hansvogelisdead.com">updated \;at Sierra's web site. As of November 2023\, Sierra is a Resident Artist with the \;Torpedo Factory Art Center \;in Alexandria\, VA.
\nHans Vogel is Dead is an anti-fascist fairytale w ith elements of historical fantasy. When a German fighter pilot is shot do wn and dies during a World War II air raid over London\, it's only the beg inning of his journey. Accompanied by Reineke\, a young girl cursed in the body of a fox\, he sets out to unlearn the fascism and cruelty he learned in life\, undo its power in the fairytale world\, and maybe\, just maybe\ , do better this time around.
\nSierra makes webcomics and print com ics based on history and folklore. She is particularly interested in the r elationship between history\, mythology\, and memory\, and her comics (esp ecially Hans Vogel is Dead) reflect this. Sierra graduated in 2014 from th e College of William &\; Mary with a double major in History and German Studies\, and graduated in August 2019 with a MFA in Comics from Californ ia College of the Arts. When she&rsquo\;s not making comics\, you can usua lly find her haunting boba shops and museums like a very nerdy ghost.
\ nQuestions about this program? \;Contact Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library at 240-773-9420.
\nLooking for more fun things \;to do at MCPL? \;Teens ages 14-19&mdash\;ditch the stereotypes and figure out love &\; relationship styles that work for y ou at Writing Yo ur Script for a Healthy Relationship\, our Mental Health Awar eness Month workshop \;Wednesday\, May 22 from 4:30-6:00! We want you to get what you need\, including SSL hours &\; snacks! Open or anonymous questions encouraged. This workshop is presented by SMYAL (S upporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders).
\nTake a look at these resources for suggested graphic novels and nonfiction for teen s and for adults. Don't have a card right now? No worries! Find out how to \;Get a Library Card.
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