Sadly, Phonogram is over. But it promises to be back. Otherwise, we'd just be suspect to some crappy cover bands playing the same boring singles. In other words, I would have been writing my own fanfic. You can get the trade soon.
Meanwhile, look for artist Jamie McKelvie's new solo project, Suburban Glamour, in an upcoming Previews. Apparently it's about skateboarding fairies. Is there any other kind?
Warning: Personal Notes Ahead: This summer I'll be planning a wedding (Yes, my own.) and preparing for my first semester as a high school teacher, so posts may be spotty. I still have plans to do a new podcast and other cool things, but they are not high priorities. I mainly do this blog for my own enjoyment and enrichment. If you're into it, please let me know. I'd hate to disappoint any fans if they actually exist.
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As advertised, the Cape Girardeau Comic Con was this weekend. In its second year, the con improved immensely. It was bigger, more organized, and longer. Organizer (and owner of Marvels and Legends) Ken Murphy and his gang of sidekicks brought in more talent, added panels, and added an extra day to the event.
I got a lot of time to talk about comics and other stuff with Cullen Bunn (writer of Oni's The Damned) and Matt Oliveri (writer of Werewolves: Call of the Wild). The pair did panel on submitting your work and ideas to publishers.
The Damned artist, Brian Hurtt also joined them. He was only there for Saturday along with Chris Samnee (Capote in Kansas, Queen & Country), but it was long enough for me to get a great sketch of Eddie and Sophie from The Damned.
Brian Hurtt's blog: the Hurtt LockerChris Samnee's blog
Mike Oliveri's The Malice Enginewww.CullenBunn.comThe DamnedOn Sunday I attended Denny O'Neil's panel, where he told great stories about the 70s and 80s, and even 90s at DC. We also got some behind-the-scenes tales on Batman: The Animated Series and the Batman storyline, No Man's Land.O'Neil on WikipediaBefore leaving, I met Jonnie Allan, creator, writer, artist, promoter, etc. of Stykman, a hilarious parody of superhero stories and supernatural comics.
Allan's Aka ComicsIn between all this I found lots of goodies, including the Dark Knight Strikes Again PVC set.Looking forward to next year!
I'm hoping to have another podcast up by this weekend. It will feature some great new music, reviews new films of Inland Empire and Grindhouse, comments on the graphic novel Skin Walker, and previews of comics coming soon.
Don't forget the Cape Girardeau Comic Con!
It's almost time for the second annual Cape Girardeau Comic and Gaming Convention, orchestrated by our friends over at Marvels and Legends. This year will feature many returning guests, including Brian Hurtt (Hard Time, The Damned) and Gary Friedrich (Ghost Rider), but promises to be bigger and better. Denny O'Neil (Batman), Jonnie Allan (Stykman), and others will also appear. There will be more gaming, more vendors, and--best of all--more time. This years event will last a full two days as opposed to last year's one-day-for-each format.
More to come . . .
Check out the site.
Read last year's review.
Another blog about the con.
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