Monthly Archives: January 2012

Webreef Hosts Virtual Comic Convention

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Brian Gardes

Webcomics creators, readers and fans are invited to an online meetup this weekend. WEBReeF stands for “WEBcomics, Readers and Fans” and aims to behave much like a “virtual comic convention.” The event offers 100% free registration and allows attendees the … Continue reading →

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Stumptown Comic Arts Awards 2012 Open for Submissions

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Brian Gardes

The Stumptown Comics Fest, the largest creator-focused comics convention in the Pacific Northwest, is now accepting submissions of comic work for consideration by our judges for the 2012 Stumptown Comic Arts Awards. Publishers and creators interested in submitting work should … Continue reading →

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5 Sports Ready For Comic Adaptations

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Brian Gardes

After reading Oni’s Play Ball, it got me thinking that there is a real dearth of sports-based comics in the US.  While Japan has a rich history of sports based comics (Prince of Tennis, Badminton Girl, and Slam Dunk just … Continue reading →

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Indie Comic Review: Dotter of Her Father’s Eyes

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Brian Gardes

Dotter of Her Father’s Eyes explores the parallel lives of author Mary Talbot and the daughter of James Joyce, Lucia Joyce. Told in alternating scenes of flashbacks to both their lives, the book explores the complex relationship between father and … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Frank Reade and the Age of Invention!

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Brian Gardes

Before Jules Verne’s flying machines and H. G. Wells’s spaceships, there was Frank Reade, globe-trotting inventor and original steampunk hero. Starting in the nineteenth century, Frank Reade magazines were the world’s first science fiction periodicals. Now Frank Reade and his … Continue reading →

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Indie Comic review: Play Ball

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Brian Gardes

My wife played softball from the time she was old enough to hold a bat, all the way through college.  After college she played on her company team for a while, but got sick of all the guys on the … Continue reading →

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Paul Tobin Prepares to Die

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Brian Gardes

Paul Tobin, writer of the awesome Gingerbread Girl is taking the plunge in to the world of prose.  He has just completed his first novel, Prepare to Die, and it is slated for release later this year.  Here is the … Continue reading →

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If You Are In Seatlle on Saturday…Check This Out!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Brian Gardes

Seattle Graphic Novel Panel with Megan Kelso and After-Party When: Sat, January 28, 1pm – 6pm Where: Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery, 1201 South Vale Street, Seattle, WA 98108 (map) Fantagraphics is proud to be one of the sponsors of the … Continue reading →

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Name That Dinosaur (Letter Column)

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Brian Gardes

In a throwback to the 70′s, not only does Super Dinosaur actually have  a ltter column, but the wacky folks over at Skybound/Image are running a contest to name the letter column! We’re running a contest to name the letters column.  … Continue reading →

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Emi Lenox Celebrates Emitown 2 With Original Art Bookmarks!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Brian Gardes

Emi Lenox, creator of the hit blog, Emitown is celebrating the release of the second volume of Emitown by Image comics. Individuals who pre-order the book through her etsy site get a signed copy of the book as well as a … Continue reading →

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