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I’ve been working on a new daily webcomic (yes…I did say DAILY!!) for KTP.  Actually I’m working on two new webcomics, the other will be a weekly series.  These are the pencils for a promo / banner that I’m finising up.  It shows most of the main characters, at least from the first story arc.  More info forthcoming.

And here are the inks.  You can see how I finish off some details with the inks.  I like drawing directly in pen so I try to do that in every piece to add a bit of risk & fun, hopefully translating to more dynamic art.

Sorry that posts are pretty rare these days.  Mainly that’s because I’m spending little time online.  I’m actually doing work.  I’ve got a comic or two in the works; not to mention the long awaited finale of Family Bones.  Lots to do.

In my leisure I have been reading the Agatha Christie books in order.  I’ll keep a running list as I go.  It’s a lot of fun to read them in published order.

#1 - 01/2010 The Mysterious Affair at Styles

#2 - 02/2010 - The Secret Adversary

#3 - Murder On The Links

#4 - 03/2010 - The Man In The Brown Suit

So far I’ve enjoyed them all.

Peanuts and Ice Cream by POUFF isn’t a CD you’ve probably heard of.  That isn’t because this old-school techno disc isn’t great, it is; but Pouff doesn’t have studio backing to promote.  So it’s up to fans to really spread the word.  I’m spreading it.

If you enjoy techno music when it was still called techno then you’ll love Peanuts and Ice Cream.  Great dance music that will infect your toes and spread the the brain.  You can sample the songs on Amazon’s MP3 page.  Definitely worth a listen.

Here’s a trailer for the upcoming film “The People Vs. George Lucas”,  it’s showing at the SXSW convention next month.

Students at Olathe Northwest High School attempted to prank Joel Branstrom, one of their science teachers & girls’ basketball coach into making a blindfolded half-court shot.  He’s told that the prize is two tickets to a Final Four game.  The kids all have it setup that they’ll cheer when he misses as a joke.  They figure it’s going to be funny, but the laugh ends up being on them.

Hope everyone is recovering nicely from Christmas 2009.

The best present I got this year was watching my daughter’s reaction to all her toys.  One special gift that she got was also from BOOM! studio.  Actually came with a signed card from Mark Waid & the crew at BOOM!.  Her favorite comic was the Finding Nemo from last year. But you can see…it’s a bit rough.  I was getting worried about finding a replacement.

So for Christmas she got a brand new, hard cover Nemo collection from BOOM! studios.  She thinks it’s one of her favorite gifts all year.  It’s wonderful plus the best gift I can get are her smiles.

I got a surprise from my wife, the first book of horror stories in a trilogy from writer Michael Vance, Weird Horror Tales.  It’s scary how well my wife knows me now.

And from a secret Santa in the comic book world I got My secret Santa gave me a wonderful giant size Kit Kat candy bar.  And you’d think that was enough…but nope.  I also got the first, #1 collector’s item super-fantastic mega-action figure from the international hit comic book series Mr. Phelps Space Detective!

Very nice…and I’m just sorry there is only one or I’d give one to Jason May (the artist on Mr. Phelps).  My appologies Jason.

No release date has been announced, but Sam Keith’s The MAXX (originally on MTV) is now up for an exclusive pre-order.  http://bit.ly/4u3zoS

Product Description

In the murky alleyways of New York City, homeless Maxx huddles in his box and dreams of crushing evil villains.  But when he bursts into the colorful netherworld of the Outback, the Maxx is a hero, in full purple splendor.  His friend Julie, a freelance social worker, thinks the Maxx’s alternate universe is just an escape from the harsh reality of New York-not realizing that she, too, roams the Outback as the Jungle Queen.

Join the Maxx for deliciously demonic adventures in both worlds, as he scours streets and jungles in search of the link between his two realities.  Will he be able to find the connection before it’s too late?

Includes all 13 Episodes plus interviews with Creator Sam Kieth & Director Gregg Vanzo, and audio commentary on all 13 Episodes.

This disc is expected to play back in DVD Video “play only” devices, and may not play in other DVD devices, including recorders and PC drives.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com’s standard return policy will apply.

Also now up for pre-order is the other MIA MTV cartoon, The Head.  http://bit.ly/7Plesw

Product Description

Jim (The Head) is an animated mutant super-hero with an insanely large cranium. A freak encounter left him with a problem. A big one: he’s got an alien named Roy living inside his oversized dome. Plus, he’s got the added headache of having to deal with an impending invasion of Earth by a fiendish army of evil parasitic aliens. Jim and Roy are feverishly assembling the Anti-Invasion Machine, whose five pieces have been scattered throughout the world. Will Jim and his skull-dwelling companion have the skill to save the Earth? Only The Head knows.

Includes all 22 Episodes from Seasons 1 & 2.

This disc is expected to play back in DVD Video “play only” devices, and may not play in other DVD devices, including recorders and PC drives.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com’s standard return policy will apply.

Amazon has the Mad Catz Street Fighter IV Fightstick on sale (today only) for $99.  Great deal for a arcade quality joystick.  Both the PS3 and Xbox 360 verisons.

Check out all the King Tractor Press digital comics, give them as gifts.  Now until Christmas you’ll get an extra 10% off the already huge discount.  The entire line of Mr. Phelps Space Detective and Family Bones 1-8 are already available via Drive Thru Comics.

Or check out the entire sale of Drive Thru Comics including Judge Dredd, 2000 AD, American Terror, APEX Magazine, The Uniques, Rob Bot Robot Mechanic, Razor Kid, Elemental Forces, Cadre, Disconnected, Pewfell, Johnny Saturn, Legends of Luxura, and MANY MORE.

A wonderfully cheap way to try out digital comic books.

Have you ever wanted to write, draw or color comic books?  Here’s a great opportunity to get in on a great class for free.  The class is located at the easy to find Frank & Sons show.

More info at the Comic Book Art Institute  http://www.comicbookartinstitute.com/