A lot of new readers, I really hope you guys dig what you see. Confused about what’s going on? Start at the beginning.
I have been working furiously on a spec script for a fellowship I am applying for. It is hard work, but I am having a blast with it. It’s due early August, so I’m hoping to have a draft to show by tomorrow. It looks like I may hit that goal.
See you on Friday!
Some people have been leaving extremely nice comments about the comics and it warms my heart. I’m glad you guys are digging what you see.
Are some of you new? Confused about what’s going on? I’d recommend heading to the start.
Comicon this weekend! I will be there on sunday to spectate and pick up swag. Excitement! Goodbye, money!
I am also currently in talks of appearing at Connecticon, though not in person. How, you may ask? Time will tell…
See you guys on Monday. Have a great weekend.
I hope everyone had a stellar weekend. Mine was filled with IMAX Dark Knight (super!) and Comicon (eh!).
The last time I went to Comicon was at least three years ago and my experience was quite different. On a saturday the place was busy, but empty enough that I could walk around and enjoy what I was seeing. I had a good chance to talk to a few people and actually catch up with those I met at conventions past.
Not so much this year.
We (Shannon and I) got there insanely early and even then it was pretty packed. I know it was sold out all weekend, but holy god there was barely enough room to walk once the day picked up. The problem for me was that I couldn’t really hang out and talk with anyone. Plus, con attendents just seemed to want to walk wherever they could, including right into you. After awhile, it just wasn’t fun anymore.
But I did get some cool swag:
-Octopus Pie #2
-Too Cool to be Forgotten
-Chris Sanders sketchbook (Which was “presigned” – that is the lamest thing I saw all day. He was drawing in the back with his ipod headphones on. Dude, if you don’t want to be there, then just leave!)
-Hickee #2 and #3 – signed by Scott C. (one of my all time favorite artists) who took the time to actually chat with Shannon and I about his upcoming shows and stuff. Totally nice guy!
-Atomic Robo #1-6 – signed by Brian Clevenger
-Buffy the Vampire Slayer (two comics I was missing. Yes I read the comics. They won an Eisner!)
-A cool sticker from Wondermark! (The Revolution will not be Telegraphed!)
-Two shirts from Questionable Content
-A new brushpen (so I can ink these comics for you!)
-A stylized mini poster of The Sinister case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by one of the guys of Goblinfish press.
We hit up the Hamlet 2 panel, which was frightfully awkward. Nobody wanted to really be there and the questions asked were pretty lame, though I admit I doubt I could have come up with something better. We also went to the screening of the Buffy episode “Once More With Feeling,” which has become an event akin to Rocky Horror. Though this was far less organized. It was filled with mostly fangirl cheering, booing for Dawn and holding up cellphones during the slow songs and waving them. We weren’t impressed.
So overall, would I go back? I dunno. Walking the con was exhausting, smelly and not really fulfilling, though it was cool to pick up some stuff by the actual artist. As with most things, it wasn’t as good as I remembered.
I’m finally jumping on the Spaced bandwagon. It is hilarious and they get away with a lot. Damn you channel four for being so awesome!
Shannon leaves tomorrow to the East Coast. Booooo-urns. I will miss her.
Also we had an Earthquake (PSST I LIVE IN LOS ANGELES) – 5.8. I was picking up lunch when it happened – just glass shaking and mirrors moving. I also felt like I was going to throw up; it sways, not shakes. It’s like being on the ocean. Years ago I had the pleasure of experiencing a 7.1, which was like a monster picking up and shaking you.
See you on Friday!
I really can’t think of much to say here.
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Mine was filled with zoo sketching, watching a ton of movies and Avatar episodes, video games and working on Eros Inc. comics.
The Online Comics blog asked for new comics to read, so I tipped them off to mine. Julie was kind enough to review Eros Inc. and had some very positive things to say! Her biggest pet peeve was the font, so I’ll try to fix that and make it easier to read. You can check out the review over there. Thanks for the review Julie!
See you guys on Wednesday.
I’d write more but I’ve been running around all day for work. Melody, as you’ll recall, has already reared her head once before.
See you guys on Friday!
Attraction is a funny thing.
I forgot to mention this on Wednesday, but some fan art I made for Hurfadurf! You can see that here if you’re interested.
Tonight I’m seeing a midnight showing of The Dark Crystal with an old friend of mine. Color me excited!
“Gelfling! Hmmmmm! Gelfling!”
If you’re confused, it’s best to start at the beginning.
Weekend was nice. Spent it either playing video games or working on comics while watching episodes of Avatar or Gilmore Girls. DON’T JUDGE ME.
Also caught the midnight show of Dark Crystal, which was great. The movie is so ridiculous when you watch it in your living room, but the film is quite terrifying on the big screen. Like, a wide-awake nightmare. Kudos, Jim Henson. Bring on the sequel!
Wondering what’s going on? It may be best to start at the beginning.
Oh Clue. You so crazy.
Wondering what wonderful moments led up to this? I know a good place to start.
Sorry about the lack of formal speech here – I had to pick up my girlfriend at the airport last night. Her 5pm (east coast time) flight was delayed because one of the engines stalled! So she was bumped back to a 9pm flight, meaning she didn’t arrive until almost 1am. FUN. But she’s home safe and sound and it’s nice to have her back.
I picked up this new game Braid that is not only gorgeous to look at but really intriguing to play. It wants you to learn from your mistakes instead of taking penalty – there’s no way to die due to it’s Sands of Time style gameplay. The game is seriously ingenious and I have a blast collecting puzzle pieces (a la Banjo Kazooie) then trying to put it back together like a real physical puzzle. Hats off to these guys – it’s a fantastic game.
