tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249249312024-03-13T10:36:35.030-07:00Creator Direct<a href="http://creatordirect.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://www.kodychamberlain.com/uploads/blog/blog-logo.gif" width="529" height="49"></a><br/>Comic Information, Inspiration & IdeasKody Chamberlainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13790959173177689288noreply@blogger.comBlogger200125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-49710735069316673412009-01-03T23:51:00.001-08:002009-01-03T23:51:42.456-08:00FYI: Just updated Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and Blogger with a single click using Ping.fm. Worth looking into.Kody Chamberlainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13790959173177689288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-5631877372981782382009-01-02T15:30:00.001-08:002009-01-02T15:30:47.635-08:002009Ok, 2008 kinda blew too. 2009 is The Year of High Adventure. Hope everyone is well.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07612473908768912021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-15871720725904368582008-02-10T14:42:00.000-08:002008-02-10T14:46:03.735-08:00So I've been a bit crap...Yeah. I really need to update this more.<br /><br />I'll post later this week, I promise. Hell, I cant let Beranek have the last word.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-62347847160412587172008-01-07T00:40:00.000-08:002008-01-07T00:48:22.650-08:002008Face it: 2007 kinda blew. Something about that little year reeked. That being said, there is a lot of promise for the future. So... what are my fellow Creator Direct bloggers hopeful for this year? <br /><br />I'll start it off... I'll be glad when the WGA Strike is over with so I can get back to work on my screenplays -- but I will admit it's a good time to be in comics. Lots of great job opportunities have popped up. In addition, I think the stories that are being told right now are the best that we've ever seen. The medium is thriving, creatively at least. Now we just gotta get the readers to notice.<br /><br />Ok, who's next?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07612473908768912021noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-58825829302623159722007-12-03T18:29:00.000-08:002008-12-09T05:42:50.539-08:00Punks page!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/R1S8Jm_MGcI/AAAAAAAAAw4/5vYK7kFb-dI/s1600-R/punks.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/R1S8Jm_MGcI/AAAAAAAAAw4/3bWZhg4OEVA/s200/punks.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139939948007004610" /></a>Here's a peek at the new Punks book coming up in a few weeks (hopefully before Christmas), :D<br /><br />If you haven't already pre-ordered the book, please <a href="http://www.punksthecomic.com/promo/PunksChristmas2007OrderCard.pdf">print this graphic</a> and drop it at your local comic shop. Support the cause and what have you.Kody Chamberlainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13790959173177689288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-47860372245719242452007-11-29T22:34:00.001-08:002008-12-09T05:42:50.698-08:00MORE POPGUN!!!When was the last time I posted here? I'm not sure, but hey someone beat me to the PopGun pimping. So let me just add that you should check it out because current Criminal Macabre artist Nick Stakal and I collaborated on our submission to the anthology, here's a sneak peak! - CHUCK BB<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZdId1uI4Dp4/R0-vZ6hW7SI/AAAAAAAAADg/4uWlxI9Zj3s/s1600-R/popgun.p2.color.72.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZdId1uI4Dp4/R0-vZ6hW7SI/AAAAAAAAADg/j8mZM85Jd2w/s320/popgun.p2.color.72.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138518559593786658" /></a>Chuck BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209193299437778869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-76684326917791262042007-11-28T22:19:00.000-08:002007-11-28T22:25:09.602-08:00POPGUN!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e376/knoxblue02/Popgun/Popgun7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e376/knoxblue02/Popgun/Popgun7.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" >Image Comics' </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" >PopGun Anthology</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" >, featuring tons of insanely talented comic folks (and me) hits stands tomorrow. Check it out, peeps. It is indeed the ultimate comics mixtape.<br /><br />I've got a seven page story in it called </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" >They Shoot Ponies...Don't They?</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" > written by Mark Sable (Image Comics' </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" >Grounded</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" >).<br /><br />Hit the links below for tons of previews, interviews and ordering info.<br /><br /><a href="http://hiddenrobot.com/POPGUN/">PopGun Official Page.</a><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Popgun-Erik-Larsen/dp/1582408246/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1196301123&sr=8-1">PopGun Ordering Info.</a><br /><a href="http://comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=11982">PopGun on CBR.</a><br /><a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=11971">PopGun on CBR. Again.</a><br /><a href="http://au.comics.ign.com/articles/825/825932p1.html">PopGun on IGN.</a><br /><a href="http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=92159514&blogID=326258417&Mytoken=24347100-2E2A-489B-AF8E58414D5B8B2614324103">PopGun on MySpace.</a><br /><a href="http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=130072">PopGun on Newsarama.</a><br /><a href="http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=130228">PopGun meets Newsarama: The Revenge.</a></span>Rob Guilloryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927093615075928680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-48592244283131957952007-10-27T09:32:00.001-07:002007-10-27T09:32:52.396-07:00Time for DexterCOMIC CREATORS TAKE A SLICE OUT OF ‘DEXTER’<br /><br />And TV show prop will benefit The Hero Initiative<br /><br />Los Angeles, CA (Oct 27th, 2007) -- The hit Showtime TV series DEXTER has started its second season at full speed, but this Sunday, the show adds a comic touch. The October 28 episode titled “The Dark Defender” will feature cameo appearances by comic writer Dan Wickline (30 Days of Night: Spreading the Disease) and comic artist Tone Rodriguez (The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror)…and one of them doesn’t make it through alive.<br /><br />The idea of adding these two creative friends was the brainchild of series writer Tim Schlattman, who’s witnessed Dan and Tone’s acidic yet friendly banter first hand. Tim pitched an episode with characters loosely based on the two, and when his concept was green-lit, then suggested using the actual men who inspired the idea. Wickline and Rodriguez will play…you guessed it…two comic creators.<br /><br />“I’m glad they asked us, and it was a great experience,” said Tone Rodriguez. “I’m sure if they want us back, at least the one that lives, we’d be happy to return.”<br /><br />Dan Wickline also enjoyed his experience, and had an interesting time with “Dexter” actor Michael C. Hall: “He was joking around with production assistants, and just seemed like a great guy to hang out with,” Wickline said. “Then on the set, he goes from ‘Friendly Dexter’ to ‘Killer Dexter’ with just a look…and I felt just a touch scared.”<br /><br />Besides the cameos, Tone Rodriguez also provided art that will be featured prominently in the episode.<br /><br />And YOU can bring home a little of the Dexter experience as well. One of the Wickline/Rodriguez characters dies in the episode, and without saying who (you can find out for yourself this Sunday), you can own one of their last personal effects. A bloody shirt (not real blood, just prop blood, we promise!) worm by the “victim” is being auctioned off via eBay.com with proceeds benefiting The Hero Initiative, the charity that helps older comic creators in medical or financial need. The shirt will be autographed by both Dan Wickline and Tone Rodriguez and is available for auction at:<br /><a href="http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZheroinitiative">http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZheroinitiative</a><br /><br /> “Dexter: The Dark Defender” will debut Sunday, October 28th on Showtime.Dan Wicklinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17917990948700278569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-54170685791298475612007-09-14T02:20:00.000-07:002008-12-09T05:42:51.103-08:00Willow CreekDenny Williams and I are co-writing a new 5-issue mini series from Zenescope called Willow Creek. The book will feature art by Josh Medors, a good friend of mine. The first issue will be out in January. A #0 issue is floating around and will probably be online soon.<br /><br />To say I'm excited is an understatement, as the story delves into themes that have interested me for years. We'll be focusing on Native American lore in relation to the Bigfoot myth. What lies under the surface of this legend is much darker than the town people of Willow Creek realize...<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CVL6u_URfew/RupUVK1BXwI/AAAAAAAAAAU/VYG_8rkE7_M/s1600-h/covershee+act.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CVL6u_URfew/RupUVK1BXwI/AAAAAAAAAAU/VYG_8rkE7_M/s320/covershee+act.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5109989449865977602" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07612473908768912021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-39539403906944844932007-08-31T08:18:00.000-07:002007-08-31T08:26:25.956-07:00Punks is on the shelf, and a new story is in the works.<img src="http://www.punksthecomic.com/promo/Punks-promo-small.jpg"><br /><br />Pick up a copy today! If for some reason your shop can't get it, we'll be launching the Punks store in the next couple of days, soon as I can scrape up a few extra hours to finish it up. <br /><br />In the meantime, pop over to the <a href="http://digitalwebbing.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=81">Punks message board</a> and check out some interviews and reviews of the book.Kody Chamberlainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13790959173177689288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-68831004647900030432007-08-07T07:50:00.001-07:002007-08-07T07:51:54.732-07:00WizardWorld ChicagoI'll be set up in Artists Alley table # 5514. Drop by and say hi! I'll be doing commissions, sketches, signing books, etc. Word on the street is I'll have a few copies of Punks to show off, but can't sell them since I'll only have a few. But I will have tons of original art and hopefully some new sketchbooks. Trying to steal some time today to get those done.Kody Chamberlainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13790959173177689288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-7224335312830916662007-07-30T20:47:00.000-07:002007-07-30T21:01:20.700-07:00RobGuillory.comNew site, kids! Check it out <a href="http://robguillory.com">here!</a><br /><br />Excelsior!<br />(Damn...there are a lotta exclamation points in this post.)Rob Guilloryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927093615075928680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-51558997835785944472007-07-23T10:15:00.000-07:002007-07-23T10:18:53.715-07:00San Diego schedule for KirbyNo booth this year for me. Hoping to do the networking thing.<br /><br />I will be signing at the Devil's Due booth # 2415 (across from Diamond). I got the early shift this year.<br /><br />Thursday from 10AM to Noon<br />Friday from 10AM to Noon<br />Saturday from 9AM to Noon.<br /><br />Come by and say hey and buy some Lost Squad comics.Chris Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17250901894377488439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-230028587829829912007-07-19T06:39:00.000-07:002008-12-09T05:42:51.296-08:00Retailers speak out about cover variants.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/Rp9p3bu_ZXI/AAAAAAAAAlo/CF4CW7NJyOo/s1600-h/ComicsProLogo.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/Rp9p3bu_ZXI/AAAAAAAAAlo/CF4CW7NJyOo/s200/ComicsProLogo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088902505010521458" /></a>ComicsPRO, the direct market’s retailer trade and advocacy group, has released its first official position paper, detailing the group’s desire for positive changes with the solicitation and use of variant covers on comic books. <br /><br />The opinion paper, which was vetted by ComicsPRO’s position paper committee and then voted on by retailer members, passed with a resounding 90% majority. <br /><br />"Given the diverse stores, expectations, needs of the individual stores involved, and the overwhelming vote in favor of this position paper, I think it is pretty clear this is an important topic our suppliers should pay close attention to," said Brian Hibbs, owner of San Francisco’s Comix Experience, and chair of the ComicsPRO’s position paper committee. <br /><br />Carr D’Angelo, owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks CA added "Every retailer deals with variant covers in very individual ways. This position paper passed because it asks publishers to operate in a way that allows each retailer to make the choices best for their stores. Divergent points of view came together in one voice and that's what ComicsPRO is all about."<br /><br />ComicsPRO is comprised of more than 90 member retailers with more than 130 store-fronts in 30 different states. In addition to advocacy, ComicsPRO goals include encouraging the growth of the comics specialty market and reducing the common costs all retailers incur. More information can be found at ComicsPRO.org. <br /><br />The complete text of the ComicsPRO official position regarding variant covers follows. <br /><br />Issue Presented: <br /><br />Publishers frequently attempt to boost circulation of their comics and graphic novels by printing multiple cover images. While recognizing that multiple covers can be an effective short-term sales boost for publishers and retailers alike, retailers are negatively affected by multiple covers in some circumstances. Since the cover of a comic book or graphic novel is a key sales point, a printing may have very different sell-through rates depending upon the cover image. In many cases, one cover image will remain available for sale at retail while another has sold out. In the current methodology of reordering, retailers are unable to order a single specific cover without ordering superfluous stock because of a 50/50, 3-to-1, or other sales ratio. The current system of offering variant covers without providing a unique identifier for each cover has the propensity to artificially inflate sales numbers of a title while failing to reflect the true sell-through of the given title.<br /><br />Using variant covers for first printings vs reprints: <br /><br />ComicsPRO maintains that variant covers of the first printing of products are acceptable so long as each cover offered may be ordered and reordered separately. Implementation of this policy will ensure that retailers can efficiently allocate resources to restock popular cover images without ordering copies of less popular covers. Efficiency inherently leads to a stronger, more competitive and sustainable marketplace.<br /><br />Offering variant covers of fixed ratio: <br /><br />ComicsPRO prefers that variant covers be solicited as separate line items to be ordered in any ratio the retailer desires. A cover solicited as a 50/50 split should instead be offered as two separate items. Variants offered on a short-printed cover basis (such as a 1:4 variant) should be solicited on a separate line item even though ordering is dependent on a qualifying order.<br /><br />The concept of equal ratio offerings should be replaced with split offerings. Unequal ratio offerings should be treated as incentives. This will serve to more accurately reflect the true salability of a title and increase industry efficiency.<br /><br />Variant covers offered free of charge as purchase incentives should always be listed as separate order line items. These items should also be invoiced independently.<br /><br />Variant covers and barcodes: <br /><br />ComicsPRO maintains that each cover of a comic book or trade paperback should be identified with its own unique barcode. The proliferation of point of sale systems within the industry has created a reliance on accurate and complete barcodes for each item. Unique barcodes for each cover allow precise tracking of sales and promotes the accurate calculation of historical sell-through values.<br /><br />Conclusion:<br /><br />Variant covers can be a valuable strategy to increase short-term profits, but should be implemented in a manner that augments industry efficiency while not increasing publisher revenue at the expense of retailer cash flow. ComicsPRO members prefer to order all products as individual line items. Allowing orders for each cover as a unique line item will enhance our ability to operate effectively and profitably while providing publishers with clear and concise orders for publications that have more than one cover.<br /><br />Request for Action:<br /><br />ComicsPRO requests that all publishers offer all variants, limited or otherwise, as separate line item codes in accordance with the foregoing descriptions. This would include any comic, graphic novel, or trade paperback offered with multiple covers regardless of the ratio of publishing or subsequent printings. ComicsPRO also maintains that each cover be issued with a unique barcode.Kody Chamberlainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13790959173177689288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-32915909021132729102007-07-09T17:22:00.000-07:002008-12-09T05:42:52.224-08:00Kody's pre-convention update!First off, big news from Hollywood last week (<a href="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117967709.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&nid=2562">Variety</a>):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/RpPB8ElKUnI/AAAAAAAAAlg/5kopsfvpf4E/s1600-h/paramount-logo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/RpPB8ElKUnI/AAAAAAAAAlg/5kopsfvpf4E/s200/paramount-logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085621641997341298" /></a><b> Paramount Pictures has preemptively purchased the film rights to Boom Studios' upcoming comicbook "The Foundation." Andrew Cosby and Ross Richie, founders and owners of Boom, are producing the adaptation for Par. Boom publishes comicbooks and graphic novels.<br /><br />"Foundation," a five-issue miniseries created by Kody Chamberlain, revolves around efforts to stop the unpublished prophecies of Nostradamus from coming to pass.<br /><br />Boom title is the third to which Cosby and Richie have sold the film rights; rights to "Talent" and "Tag" went to Universal. Boom was launched 18 months ago.<br /><br />Cosby also co-created the series "Eureka" on the Sci Fi Channel.</b><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/RpLSTUlKUjI/AAAAAAAAAlA/WwMI2MPipuw/s1600-h/PunksCoverVariant.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/RpLSTUlKUjI/AAAAAAAAAlA/WwMI2MPipuw/s200/PunksCoverVariant.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085358158638633522" /></a>Second, Punks is done and off to the printer. Fingers crossed, I should have books with me in Chicago. If not, I'll make sure I work up an ashcan or something. But so far it's looking good. Here's a peek at the limited edition cover variant. Josh and I are already talking about doing a Christmas special, no concrete plans yet, just talk. I'll post an update on that once we figure it out. We do have some extra copies of the book coming for all the slackers out there that didn't pre-order, but quantities are limited and it's a pain in the butt to ship this stuff out. But we'll throw a few up on the <a href="http://punksthecomic.com/">Punks website</a> when they show up.<br /><br />Third, I completed a Beowulf graphic novel adaptation for Harper Collins and it's looking like a September release. The story was adapted by the lovely and talented Stephen Petrucha. The project was colored by Scott Keating and lettered by Kel Nuttall.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/RpLTPUlKUkI/AAAAAAAAAlI/pduT-eiw4X4/s1600-h/Beowulf_03.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/RpLTPUlKUkI/AAAAAAAAAlI/pduT-eiw4X4/s200/Beowulf_03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085359189430784578" /></a><br /><br />Fourth, been chipping away at a 1930's crime comic with writer Clark Westerman called Pretty, Baby, Machine. I do believe we'll have a few preview copies on hand in San Diego, but since I won't have an actual table, keep an eye out for the Hard-Boiled Comics table in the Comic-Con program guide. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/RpLT8klKUlI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/U9eKr6z4kFg/s1600-h/PBM-01-14-lineart.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/RpLT8klKUlI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/U9eKr6z4kFg/s200/PBM-01-14-lineart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085359966819865170" /></a><br /><br />Fifth, wrapping up the first issue of a new Spacedog book called Wight and Associates written by Rob Levin. Some tweaks to make to the first issue, and coloring is in progress. I'm hoping to get started on the second book next week. Here's a peek at one of the pages from that first issue.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/RpLUWElKUmI/AAAAAAAAAlY/7zDu0eoESoc/s1600-h/Wight-01-22-flat.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/RpLUWElKUmI/AAAAAAAAAlY/7zDu0eoESoc/s200/Wight-01-22-flat.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085360404906529378" /></a><br /><br />As for San Diego, I <b>don't</b> have a table or a booth this year, so I'll be floating around a few different places. Look for me at the BOOM! Studios booth, and possibly at the Hard-Boiled Comics booth. If all goes well, I'll be set up with a full booth next year and avoid the royal pain in the ass of getting into Artists Alley and dealing with the red tape and politics of the whole thing.<br /><br />I will be in Chicago for the Wizard Con, and I do have a table in Artists Alley. I'll be packing as much new content as I can, but please shoot mean email if you want a specific original art page or some of my older work. I'm probably going to pack light.Kody Chamberlainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13790959173177689288noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-79626941520921596682007-07-04T07:59:00.001-07:002007-07-04T07:59:43.879-07:00CreizzleDirizzle.com<a href="http://sites.gizoogle.com/index2.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcreatordirect.com">Check it</a>.Kody Chamberlainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13790959173177689288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-18463286117539479302007-06-29T23:38:00.000-07:002007-06-29T23:55:59.082-07:00Troy's UpdateI'm such a techno-tard that I don't even know how to scale pictures and include them in my posts. How 'bout dem apples?<br /><br />Man, I am so unbelievably proud of the growth and achievements being made by my fellow creator direct'ers. Any of you cats and kittens read the collected edition of Josh's ELK'S RUN? You should--it's a refreshingly original piece of work. <br /><br />And how about the upcoming PUNKS: SUMMER SPECIAL by Josh and Kody? The variant cover to that book is so hilarious I'd post it up for you right now. But life is like a box of chocolates, and I'm lucky I can even remember how to log on to blogger.<br /><br />And I'm 24-years old. I know 50-year olds that design websites. Damn that computer age for slipping slipping through my fingers.<br /><br />As for me, the BLOODRAYNE comics have been coming out pretty regularly. Just a couple weeks from now, on July 11th, the first issue of the new mini-series RED BLOOD RUN will hit the stands. I'm currently writing a spin-off one-shot for an original character to be introduced in the next mini series titled AYANO: SAMURAI IMMORTAL. <br /><br />It's funny--I've been writing women for so long now that it's actually somewhat difficult for me to get back into writing the male voice. I'm writing a new creator-owned comic in my spare time called AUGUST HOLIDAY: SUPER CRIMINAL TO THE STARS, and I keep wanting to write him from a female perspective.<br /><br />I need to go funnel some beer, bust some donuts in a fast car and murder some poor fuzzy animal. Get that machismo flowing properly.<br /><br />Ha.Troy Wallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02619844476696313651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-6300093037990585432007-06-23T11:52:00.000-07:002007-06-23T11:53:47.243-07:00Impaler Nominated for IHG AwardThis certainly made my day: Impaler has been nominated for the International Horror Guild Award in the Best Illustrated Narrative category. The winners will be announced November 1 at the World Fantasy Convention. Pretty sweet if I say so myself.<br /><br />If you'd like to know more about the IHG, head over to the <a href="http://www.ihgonline.org">official site</a>.William Harmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13337732506936944398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-52094900087954871002007-05-29T11:57:00.001-07:002007-05-29T11:57:44.934-07:00POSTCARDS Delayed and Other Great News<p class="MsoNormal">Three weeks. July 17th is the new release date. <br> <br> This is great news for the book, obviously. You see - now we're going head-to-head with Harry Potter. This way, when Postcards gets crowned the number one book of the year, none of you nay-sayers can say things like, "Oh! But Postcards had a three week head start!" <br> <br> We're starting at the same time. No handicap. J.K. must be quaking in her muggle boots. People are going to be showing up for their Harry Potter midnight launch party to see the Postcards display and say, "Oh! Postcards came out? I only have twenty bucks on me...next time, Harry, I promise."<br> <br> It will be a glorious victory. One talked about for many years to come.<br> <br> Ok, seriously. If anyone can provide me with proof that they went into their bookstore during a Harry Potter Midnight Launch Party and asked for/buys Postcards, I'll make sure that one of my creators gets a sketch postcard mailed out to you or we get you a signed book or something. You can still buy Harry Potter, but if your receipt says Postcards or if you go ahead and make a little film of yourself raising a ruckus because your bookstore doesn't have any Postcards for its Postcards Midnight Launch Party, I will find a way to get something cool to you.<br> <br> Promise.</p> <p>Please spread the word, too. I think this could be fun…</p>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11750393288313413637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-55965261780321807502007-05-18T18:39:00.001-07:002008-12-09T05:42:52.487-08:00PUNKS interview on Newsarama!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=113129"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/Rk5VVlOWZeI/AAAAAAAAATc/1kAzJHQBe14/s200/ubblogo.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5066080460096300514" /></a>Newsarama posted a recent interview with me and Josh about Punks. Some great info about the history of the project. <a href="http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=113129">Give it a read</a>!Kody Chamberlainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13790959173177689288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-79349511475068669342007-05-11T20:28:00.000-07:002008-12-09T05:42:52.827-08:00Sneak peek at new Jock pages from Green Arrow.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/RkU0l2hJU-I/AAAAAAAAATM/2V3Iv-Va6mI/s1600-h/1178635456_TnVUMs5Z0t.jpg"><img style="margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/RkU0l2hJU-I/AAAAAAAAATM/2V3Iv-Va6mI/s200/1178635456_TnVUMs5Z0t.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5063511180942332898" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/RkU0l2hJU_I/AAAAAAAAATU/eGe-7vXs3ew/s1600-h/1178635494_ITQdJtx19w.jpg"><img style="margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/RkU0l2hJU_I/AAAAAAAAATU/eGe-7vXs3ew/s200/1178635494_ITQdJtx19w.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5063511180942332914" /></a><br />Spotted these on <a href="http://www.comicspace.com/andydiggle/comics.php?action=read&file_id=96337">Andy Diggle's ComicSpace page</a>. I'm a big fan of Jock's work, so I'll be adding this book to my pull list.Kody Chamberlainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13790959173177689288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-15499115948280558662007-05-02T12:13:00.000-07:002008-12-09T05:42:53.092-08:00BOOM! Studios is doing an artist search for Warhammer 40,000!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/RjjjQGhJUpI/AAAAAAAAAQE/5XAEre7JEek/s1600-h/boom_logo.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/RjjjQGhJUpI/AAAAAAAAAQE/5XAEre7JEek/s200/boom_logo.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5060044047117800082" /></a><br />ATTENTION ALL SEQUENTIAL ARTISTS: Boom! Studios is launching an artist search for their expanding line of comic book projects based on Games Workshop’s immensely popular Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 games.<br /><br />“Boom! Studios is happy and proud to be working with Games Workshop to create great, high-quality comics set in the Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 universes” says Boom! publisher Ross Richie. “Fan reaction to our current series, Warhammer 40,000: Damnation Crusade, has been enormous, and we’re excited about expanding our line of Warhammer and Warhammer: 40,000 titles. At the moment, our growth is outpacing our ability to find suitable artists for the books.”<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/RjjkSGhJUqI/AAAAAAAAAQM/Hy8P9FIzu_0/s1600-h/20060422-Elf_Fantasy_Fair-Martijn_posing_with_a_Blood_Angels_Space_Marine_from_Warhammer_40,000.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pUUkkW5v_Og/RjjkSGhJUqI/AAAAAAAAAQM/Hy8P9FIzu_0/s200/20060422-Elf_Fantasy_Fair-Martijn_posing_with_a_Blood_Angels_Space_Marine_from_Warhammer_40,000.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5060045180989166242" /></a>“The universes of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 provide a vast, rich source of great story material, and we need more books to tell those stories,” Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 editor Joe Abraham says. “We’re working closely with Games Workshop to ensure that we produce high quality stories that are true to the details and spirit of the Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 universes, and it’s important that we find the right artists for these projects.”<br /><br />Artists should submit via email 3-5 pages of sequential artwork, along with contact information, to boom.artist.search@gmail.com.Kody Chamberlainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13790959173177689288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-82133686919531971522007-04-26T13:48:00.000-07:002007-04-26T13:54:09.265-07:00PUNKS THE COMIC IN PREVIEWS, BREAKS NEW RECORDS OF AWESOMENESS.April 26th, 2007 - Los Angeles, CA -- Independent sensation <a href="http://punksthecomic.com/">PUNKS THE COMIC</a> makes its debut in the <a href="http://previews.diamondcomics.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=6&s=221&ai=40132&ssd=">May issue of Previews</a>, on stands today. This beloved before it's existence book hits stands after a year of perfecting. It turns out that this was time well spent, as the book has been awarded the <b>AWESOME PRIZE FOR AWESOMNESS</b> from the purely fictional AWESOME SOCIETY OF STUTTGART. The A.S.S. (NO LAUGHING! THIS IS SERIOUS) chariman, Freidrich Von Rafaelson said in a funny fake German accent, "Ve are VERY EXCITED about ze release of <a href="http://punksthecomic.com">Punks</a>. It is purely awesome." At the time of press, his accent sounded more Belgian than German.<br /><br>Due to the staggeringly overwhelming coolness of the book, it has been listed in <a href="http://previews.diamondcomics.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=6&s=221&ai=40132&ssd=">Diamond Previews</a> FOUR times. You will find it under <a href="http://digitalwebbing.com">Digital Webbing</a> on <a href="http://previews.diamondcomics.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=6&s=221&ai=40132&ssd=">Page 294</a>, with a black and white ad (due to restraints on the amount of free kickassitude allowed in Previews), as a part of the <a href="http://previews.diamondcomics.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=6&s=221&ai=40132&ssd=">Diamond Staff Picks</a> (which contrary to popular belief does not involve open sores), and as a part of the <a href="http://www.punksthecomic.com/promo/IndieSpotlight.jpg">Indie Spotlight</a> (take that Blankets!). It has also been awarded a <a href="http://previews.diamondcomics.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=6&s=40&ai=12306">certified cool</a>, which, while not an actual 'prize,' in the parlance of press release etiquette, <a href="http://hoarseandbuggy.com/">Josh</a> and <a href="http://www.kodychamberlain.com/">Kody</a> will pretend it is.<br><br />"It's an honor, and a privilege, to be <a href="http://previews.diamondcomics.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=6&s=40&ai=12306">certified cool</a>," <a href="http://www.kodychamberlain.com/">Kody Chamberlain</a> answered from his Lousiana based sanitarium, "Thus far, the things I've been certified in have mostly been on the... uh... <a href="http://tantriconline.com/">tantric</a> side of things." He was then fed his pills and promptly returned to his 'soft and cushy day room' which those of us not flinging poo and touching ourselves in public would recognize as a padded cell. <br /><br>If that is not enough, breaking laws in at least 58 of the 50 states (You probably still haven't heard of Kiwupitatatas, it's just north of New Mexico), PUNKS will be given out Free as a part of <a href="http://www.freecomicbookday.com/">Free Comic Book Day</a> on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo">May 5th</a>. Featured prominently in the <a href="http://www.ettitudemedia.com/fcbd1/comics.php?BookName=DigitalWebbing">Digital Webbing Free Comic Book Day Jam 2007</a>. This exclusive three page story will not be featured anywhere else (until someone asks for content, and we're running out of time, so we offer them the reprint anyways), and is a MUST GET!<br /><br>Both <a href="http://hoarseandbuggy.com/">Josh</a> and <a href="http://www.kodychamberlain.com/">Kody</a> will be making appearances on <a href="http://www.freecomicbookday.com/">Free Comic Book Day</a> to promote Punks. <a href="http://www.kodychamberlain.com/">Chamberlain</a> (the long haired artist one) will be a guest at <a href="http://www.capeday.com/">CAPE in Dallas, TX</a>, and <a href="http://hoarseandbuggy.com/">Fialkov</a> (the hairy writer one) will be at <a href="http://www.thecomicbug.com/">The Comic Bug</a> in Manhattan Beach, CA. Come by to have whatever portion of your body you reserve for being signed, signed. <br /><br><a href="http://punksthecomic.com/promo/OrderPunks.pdf">The Punks the Comic Summer Special 2007</a> #1 is 48 pages, featuring a huge amount of story, plus interviews with Independent Comic Superstar <a href="http://www.rickremender.com/new/">Rick Remender</a> and Punk Art Master <a href="http://artchantry.com/">Art Chantry</a>. All of that in a digest sized, squared bound, full color package will cost you just $4.99. <br /><br>The Diamond Order Info is <a href="http://punksthecomic.com/promo/OrderPunks.pdf">MAY07 3402 PUNKS THE SUMMER COMICS SP (MR) SRP: $4.99</a><br /><br>For more information, please visit the newly launched <b><a href="http://punksthecomic.com">www.PunksTheComic.com</a></b> for previews, news, contests, and poorly told dick and fart jokes.<br /><br>If you'd like to support the book by <b><a href="http://punksthecomic.com/promo/OrderPunks.pdf">pre-ordering (which we highly encourage), please print this order form</a></b> and drop it off at <a href="http://comicshoplocator.com/">your local comic book shop</a>.<br /><br><a href="http://hoarseandbuggy.com/">Josh</a> and <a href="http://www.kodychamberlain.com/">Kody</a> are available for follow up questions, interviews, shoe fittings, and embarassing noises.Kody Chamberlainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13790959173177689288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-25930477480661928242007-04-11T12:47:00.000-07:002008-12-09T05:42:53.314-08:00PUNKS get Diamond Staff Pick!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eayz-MZqpVw/Rh079ZmS_9I/AAAAAAAAAFY/MAWGPjBBb8Y/s1600-h/1400.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eayz-MZqpVw/Rh079ZmS_9I/AAAAAAAAAFY/MAWGPjBBb8Y/s320/1400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5052260283009138642" border="0" /></a>Just got word that <span style="font-weight: bold;">Punks: The Summer Comic Special </span>got a Diamond Staff Pick! One of the best lines in the article is:<br /><ul><span style="font-style: italic;">I’m not sure if I can quite explain to you what I just read, but what I can tell you is that is looked really freakin’ cool. </span></ul>Look for <span style="font-weight: bold;">Punks: The Summer Comic Special</span> in May's Diamond Previews under the DIGITAL WEBBING section. Previews hits comics shops on April 25th.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24924931.post-32917379822387719302007-04-03T10:55:00.000-07:002007-04-20T06:35:55.062-07:00Reminder: Elk's Run Release Party at Meltdown in Hollywood This Wednesday!With this week's release of Elk's Run in Comic Stores, we're going to be having a Book Release Party at Meltdown Comics in Hollywood, CA. There will be free booze, West Virginia themed food (prepared by yours truly), a DJ, and all that noise. There will also be an exclusive mini-comic of Three Rivers, and Free Original Sketches by Noel for the first 25 people to pick up a copy of the book that evening.<br /><br />Here's the info from the good folks at Meltdown:<br /><br /><div style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-style: italic;">How wonderful it is that Elk's Run is finally complete. I can't imagine the frustrations experienced by the creative team behind the book as they neared completion of the series only to see it slip away, but I can certainly guess at the elation they felt seeing the tale brought to its intended finish.</span><br /> <br /><span style="font-style: italic;">It's hard to bring you in on the story without ruining the pervasive creepiness that begins to winnow your vision until the authors draw a tunnel of focus (quite literally in the first chapter) that opens new horrors. Elk's Run is a quietly horrific tale about family and community, about defining one's place in the world and how the world gets to have a say on your place in it. The exploration of this little town and how the people in it have come to isolate themselves is one of the more remarkable comics published in recent years.</span><br /> <br /><span style="font-style: italic;">It is unthinkable that this may never have reached a conclusion in print. A celebration is in order! The complete Elk's Run release party is Wednesday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Meltdown, presented by Villard Books and ComicBookResources.com. Let me say the magic words you've been waiting for: alcohol will be served.</span><br /> <br /><span style="font-style: italic;">ELK'S RUN RELEASE PARTY</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> MELTDOWN COMICS</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">WED, APRIL 4 7:00 PM</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">7522 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046 </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.meltcomics.com/" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">www.meltcomics.com</a></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/meltdowncomics" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)"> www.myspace.com/meltdowncomics</a></span><br /> <br /><img src="http://www.meltcomics.com/events/archives/elks_run.jpg" alt="elks_run (96k image)" border="0" height="600" width="400" /></div>I hope all of you locals can attend, and please, help to spread the word.<br /><br />See you Wednesday night,<br /><br />j.<br /><br />P.S. Venison Jerky will also be served.Fialkovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421640728008884094noreply@blogger.com0