Month: September 2004

Two quick notes: (1) mention of Webcomics Examiner debut (and reference to Comixpedia along with it). No complaints about seeing the word Comixpedia in the pages of TCJ (I think that’s a first) but it does highlight the old news aspect of the news in this magazine. Deppey really should consider putting his news back online and leave TCJ’s printed pages to everything else; and (2) a really tough, negative review of The Norm. Granted The Norm isn’t revolutionary but it is entertaining and sometimes rings fairly true. If it’s mundane as the reviewer implies it’s because most of us live mundanely in these times.

I also noticed Tom Sturgeon finally reviewed Jason Shiga’s Fleep. Little late but notice is alway good. Continue Reading →

Canadian bleeding-edge pop culture review zine Modern Humor Authority brings its second issue online for September. Enjoy thought-provoking reviews of Men In Hats, Sexy Losers, Apple Geeks, and special interest pieces on Aliens vs. Predator and a local restaurant review sure to whet your mind’s appetite. Continue Reading →

You can never get enough references to bad sitcoms in your webcomic. Rob and Elliot go for a double with Saved by the Bell and Boy Meets World. Awesome dismount! Continue Reading →

The buzzComix Top 100 has recently seen the arrival of three heavyweight webcomics: Scary Go Round, WIGU, and Diesel Sweeties. All three shot up to the top for the month of September and right now have the 1, 2 and 4 spots on the list.

Since these lists generally reflect artist motivational techniques and/or fanatical fan behavior more than straight-ahead audience numbers, it appears that these 3 Dumbrella comics not only have large, but committed readerships. Continue Reading →

Jeff Rowland, creator of WIGU and part of the Dumbrella-BORG explains that “ I Just Got Fired” which Rowland seems genuinely enthusiastic about as an opportunity to dive into webcomics fulltime. It would be good news for webcomics generally if Rowland can join the still small crew of creators supporting themselves from their webcomic work. Continue Reading →

Scotty A passed on that he’s back to webcomicing:

I’ve had a hectic year, but things have calmed down enough that I can resume Commander Kitty!. There’s a slick new site design if I do say so myself, and I can finally end this crazy ‘purpled one’ saga, and get some serious adventuring underway!

And if you’re in the Southern New Hampshire area, look next week for the Nashua Telegraph’s arty feature on webcomics. I did them an interview and illustration for it! Continue Reading →

Here’s some photos of the recent PAX_2004 event created, sponsored and MC’d by the Penny Arcade dynamic duo. Geez, this looks like it was fun. Crowded but fun.

Wonder if PA made money on this? Hopefully they did so they keep on doing it! 🙂 Continue Reading →

Today, the weekly Webtoon Trivia Quiz returns to Greystone Inn in a new, interactive format.

Created by Greystone Inn’s Brad Guigar and animated by Poisoned Mind’s Al Foreman, this entertaining five-question quiz will challenge the webcomics knowlege of the most ardent reader.

Wednesday Webtoon Trivia joins the long-running Mondays With Mel as weekly bonus features of Greystone Inn, a daily webcomic starring Argus the Gargoyle. Continue Reading →

Chris Meadows writes a short post relating his thoughts on Keenspot’s move to South Dakota. Given his own experiences with small town life I think he’s seeing only good things for Keenspot in the move. Myself, I wonder if this move means that Crosby has given up on the strategy of licensing/adapting Keenspot comics to other mediums (movies, animation, etc). It’s got to be hard to network and sell properties when you’re in South Dakota and all the buyers/producers are in Los Angeles and New York. Anyhow, read Meadows post here. Continue Reading →