This is just something I've wondered about, considering that I have a webcomic. And I think my webcomic is probably not easy to follow, in that it's a true serial where the characters change over time. (Though the plots are basically episodic, and there are often vignettes)

But I was wondering, what sort of a plot is ideal for a webcomic? "Punch-line" type comics where all is resolved in the same strip, or do serials have an advantage because people can go back and read the backstory?

-Seth

Keenspot courting R. Stevens? It's not everyday (if ever before) that a non-KeenSpot artist is given the daily Keen Newsbox, which appears on every page of the KeenSpot network of sites and has been described by Co-Owner Chris Crosby as the most effective promotional tool in the Keen arsenal. It's no secret that Crosby wouldn't say no to adding Diesel Sweeties to the Keen line-up.

We've received some fantastic submissions for the open Modern Tales slot -- everybody who submitted (and followed directions) will be hearing from me within the next few days or weeks. Thanks to all of you!

Please forgive us for the amount of time this is taking -- but we're really being thorough, going through all the work, and making sure we really understand and appreciate, for what it is, each submission that has been submitted. We feel we owe you guys that much. There's about eight submissions so far that have made it through to the "contender" phase (out of about 200 submissions received correctly during the submission period). Each of them is a gem.

We haven't looked at all of the submissions yet, though (I found a few buried in my inbox just this morning) so there's a chance that there will be more contenders.

It's going to be very, very difficult to select just one for the open slot.

We are still accepting submissions of completed short or long stories (8 page minimum) for Modern Tales Longplay, of course.

http://www.moderntales.com/submissions.php

Joey
www.moderntales.com

From the Slush Factory News. Free Comic Book Day gets a big boost from one of cable TV's biggest. The Cartoon Network will place advertising of FCBD2003 on the Adult Swim website for the month of April.

"Comics and cartoons have long been linked in the public mind. Many of our viewers are lovers of comics, so we're happy to support this worthwhile promotion," said Dennis Adamovich, vice president of marketing for Cartoon Network. "So many of our shows originated as comics or have inspired comics themselves that it makes great sense for us to participate in Free Comic Book Day 2003."

Free Comic Book Day is May 3rd and will include dead tree editions of comics from Keenspot and Modern Tales artists.

Neil Fitzpatrick recently launched his Neil Jam daily comic strip over at neiljam.com. Fitzpatrick has been drawing Neil Jam in one form or another for years, and after having recently developed a cult following in independent comic books, he is very excited about showcasing this new daily comic strip on the web. Neil Jam is a very funky and cartoony strip that is made for any comics fan who wants to have fun.