Science fiction author Norman Spinrad introduced me to the word “Egoboo” in his book “He Walked Among Us”. “Egoboo” is defined by that reference for the real world, Wikipedia, as: “...a colloquial expression for the pleasure received from public recognition of voluntary work. “ In those terms, this portfolio is definitely Egoboo for me. It’s... [click here for more]
"Why Comics?" is a 24-Hour Comic produced as an examination of why anyone would want to get into this crazy business in the first place. In the span of a few short pages, it covers the motivations behind comics collecting and creation, the requirements for getting started, and the roadblocks a creator can expect to encounter, coming at last to the reason we do it anyway. This book also includes "Comics... [click here for more]
This issue: Cover by Mike Dominic and story about Jolly Rogue Studios' Sky Pirates w/Sneak Peek, and interview with Everett Soares. Additional interviews this issue with Moonstone Books' Tim Lasiuta, The Hex Fatcors' Darren Worrow, and artist Brian Latimer. Articles about the State of Comics Distribution, Kickstarter, and Presenting Yourself at conventions. Round it out with a letters section, 3 more... [click here for more]