Archive - Oct 20, 2007

Another DVD Giveaway Contest

Sat, 10/20/2007 - 19:26 — xerexes

We had ~~such~~ an ~~overwhelming~~ ~~enthusiastic~~ response to the Blade DVD giveaway -- the movie studios are just lining up to give ComixTalk stuff to give away!

This time we'll be giving away 10 copies of the movie Karas the Revelation. I haven't seen the other Karas movie but this one picks up with the new Karas, Otaha, seeking vengeance against the yakuza that murdered his brother and almost killed him. Meanwhile the old Karas, Eko, unleashes his wrath and contempt for the pitiful humans infesting the city. Yurine, Nue, and Otahajoin forces for the final epic battle to save the city and protect the will of the people…as Prophecy becomes Revelation!

And hey it features the voice talent of Matthew "Shaggy" Liillard...

Here's how it'll work - starting next Monday (October 22) and continuing through November 9th whenever I (Xaviar X. Xerexes) include the words "Karas the Revelation" in a post at ComixTalk the first registered and logged-in member to submit a comment to that post saying "Viva La Revolution!" gets a free copy of the DVD.

Panel & Pictures: Changing Colors

By: Derik A. Badman
Department: Panels & Pictures
Issue: October 2007 Issue

In this month's Panels & Pictures, Derik A. Badman shares some examples of color use in a variety of comics, with an emphasis on the use of shifting color palettes within the same work.

The Visitors Guide to Templar, Arizona: An Interview with Spike

By: Xaviar Xerexes
Department: Interviews
Issue: October 2007 Issue

Charlie "Spike" Troutman is the talented creator behind the well-received webcomic (and book) Templar, Arizona. The comic is a story about a town that may or may not completely conform to the regular laws of reality and features a growing assortment of interesting characters who both intrigue and intimidate the protagonist, a young man named Ben. Spike has also created other webcomics, including Sparkneedle, Lucas and Odessa and Playing With Dolls (which used Sims Online screen captures for the artwork).

Guerrilla Marketing

Sat, 10/20/2007 - 13:12 — Pear-pear

I'm a doodler. And recently, I had the opportunity to ask myself: "Does doodling your webcomic on a napkin at a restaurant and leaving your URL and a little 'thank you!' scribbled on it entice your server to visit the site and tell friends?" it could. Especially if your comic is about food-related characters.

The other night my wife and I went to the Melting Pot, and I brought my pear-pear notecards to try and sketch out some comic ideas. It has been difficult to find time for that, and the Melting Pot is a very relaxing, slow-paced night out. So as I was doodling, I drew a little fondue pot with a smiley face, pear-pear style, and it caught our server's eye. He loved it and said he'd have to call over the owner. While he was gone I put the URL on the card, and my wife and I decided to leave it for the restaurant. Before we left the owner came over and took a look. She really enjoyed the little fondue guy and wanted to keep it. Of course we said yes!

2000

Sat, 10/20/2007 - 01:11 — Winterman Comics

I need somebody to tell me the stats. I just cracked 2000 hits but I don't know if I should be happy or depressed.

The book has been going for 12 days now. I have no idea what the hell is going on.