Archive - Aug 27, 2008

Awakening Comics #0 by Steve Peters, reviewed by Xaviar Xerexes

By: Xaviar Xerexes
Department: Reviews
Issue: August 2008 Issue

Awening Comics #0 by Steve Peters

Back in January of this year, I reviewed Runner's Paradox by Steve Peters.  I think it's fair to say I didn't love it.  Very recently, I received a review copy of Peters' newest book, Awakening Comics #0You can read a preview of it here.

The Return of Rob Hanes

By: Xaviar Xerexes
Department: Reviews
Issue: August 2008 Issue

Rob Hanes Adventures No. 11 by Randy Reynaldo

Randy Reynaldo is back with another issue of his all ages adventure comic, Rob Hanes Adventures.  Issue 11 is titled "Rob Hanes and the Pirates" and is a quick-paced adventure story putting the main character Rob Hanes through an adventure in a thinly veiled version of North Korea and its movie-obsessed dictator.  There's a preview up at ComicSpace here.

Done! ... but not done.


The War at Ellsmere by Faith Erin Hicks

I technically finished drawing The War at Ellsmere today, a whole MONTH ahead of schedule (139 pages since January). But after talking a bit with my editor, I've decided to add a scene, so back to the drawing board. And then I get to do the joyous part of comic creating: scanning! And lettering! Ugh.

Confession: I like saying "my editor," because it makes me think I have this person who lives in my closet that pops out every now and then when I need feedback. It's fun.

NCWCCC August Meeting Minutes


First of all thanks to Otter for hosting the cookout and feeding the starving artists of the Clatch.  Thank you VERY Much!  Everything was great. 

Joy of Webcomics III: Interview and Blog edition


Mike Schramm, a Chicago-based freelance writer, recently did an interview with The Abominable Charles Christopher’s creator Karl Kerschl. Mr. Kerschl talks about his time at Marvel and DC (and I gotta admit I had no idea he once worked at the Big Two), his process on making a webcomic (where he joins the Brotherhood [...]

Good on Simons — and good on YOU, general public.


Has this ever happened before? Quebec clothing chain Simons has pulled its newest catalogue after getting hundreds of complaints that the models in it were too thin. The genesis of the complaints may have been a story about the catalogue (and complaints) on Radio-Canada (Canada’s French-language national broadcaster) about a week ago. “Models are too [...]

Visiting Phoenix and Tucson the week of September 15th


I may be in Phoenix the first half of the week of Sept. 15th and in Tucson the later half of the week. 

Who out there lives in Arizona and might want to meet up to talk comics and pop culture?

The Fourth and Final.


A comp copy of the 4th BSC graphic novel came in the mail today!!



Click the picture for all the info. I am sooooo happy! ^_^