Archive - Jun 2004
June 10th
The Mighty Mini Con website gets GAAK'd!
Submitted by TheDeeMan on June 10, 2004 - 08:40
Beginning with the third chapter, the sci-fi adventure webcomic G.A.A.K: Groovy Ass Alien Kreatures, will invade the Mighty Mini Con forum (registration required) with brand spankin' new weekly updates.
June 9th
BuzzAwards Are Back
Submitted by Al Schroeder on June 9, 2004 - 12:06
BuzzComix has announced the return of the buzzAwards.
The buzzAwards honor comics who have exhibited exceptional quality in a number of categories. In an attempt to expose those "diamonds in the rough," buzzAwards strives to honors smaller comics (10,000 average uniques/day or fewer). The nominees will be picked by committee--not voted on by the general public (buzzAwards is accepting applications for judges on the committee. There is an application form on the site). This means that a comic with very little exposure and fan base could finally get the attention it deserves.
Submissions for nominations may be made until June 15th, and nominees selected by the committee will be announced July 5th.
Something Positive Creator Interviewed
Submitted by Al Schroeder on June 9, 2004 - 12:03
Showing that webcomics awareness is growing, Randy of SOMETHING POSITIVE had an interview in Fort Worth Star Telegram (you have to register to read it, but it's free).
June 8th
Co-Creator of Dr. Lobster and Wrench Farm Passes Away
Submitted by Anonymous on June 8, 2004 - 18:32
Michael Buonauro, webcomic creator/writer of Dr. Lobster, passed away very recently.
Known for his quirky and addictive humour, Buonauro proved a prolific writer, being a primary creative force behind Dr. Lobster as well as a number of other works, including Gamer Hotties, Marvelous Bob, and his most current ongoing collaborative project, Wrench Farm.
Jeff Lofvers, Buonauro's long-time creative partner on many projects, posted this very à propos comment on the Wrench Farm website:
"He was a good friend and a talented writer. He will be missed."
Kate Worely, Writer of Omaha the Cat Dancer, Loses Battle With Cancer
Submitted by Xaviar Xerexes on June 8, 2004 - 12:45
Kate Worely, writer of the print comic Omaha the Cat Dancer, died on June 7, 2004. She leaves behind her husband, writer Jim Vance, and two small children. You can read more about it at Neil Gaiman's webblog at this link.
The Comixpedia Entry at the Wikipedia needs work
Submitted by Xaviar Xerexes on June 8, 2004 - 11:12
If you're interested in explaining Comixpedia to the world at large head over to the wikipedia (the bestest online unedited encyclopedia) to rewrite the entry for the magazine.
Journalista! Officially Over. In other news, General Franco Still Dead
Submitted by Xaviar Xerexes on June 8, 2004 - 10:33
Deppey has made the obvious official: Journalista! as a blog is no more. Deppey did say that he was going to be penning a Journalista! column in TCJ beginning in an upcoming issue.
It was a good read - Deppey really put a lot of work into scouring the web for stories about comics. I'm not sure that anything has come as close. Certainly none of the contenders for Journalista!-substitute have paid as much attention to webcomics as Deppey did from time to time.
Did I mention that Comixpedia is looking for a blogger(s) to take over 24 Hour Pixel People?
New website for comic book writers
Submitted by Erik Melander on June 8, 2004 - 10:13
Scryptic studios is a new website dedicated to writers of comic book scripts. The site aims to be a resource center for both aspiring and professional writers.
Link from Joey Manley's blog.
June 7th
Upgrades and Angry Lil Bunnies
Submitted by Xaviar Xerexes on June 8, 2004 - 00:12
Two notes tonight: finally got around to upgrading the blogware to Wordpress 1.2. I know people love Moveable Type but Wordpress is so easy - I love it. The upgrade took about 3 minutes from download to done.
Second - saw this site linked by Zwol - 30 second reenactment of The Shining in a flash cartoon with bunnies. Funny shizam-stuff!
Comixpedia Looking for a New Blogger to Cover Comics
Submitted by Xaviar Xerexes on June 7, 2004 - 16:34
I will be posting this everywhere this week. 24 Hour Pixel People, the blog for the Comixpedia website is due for an upgrade and an overhaul. To do so it needs a new blogger or group of bloggers to make it his/her/their own.
So: Blogger(s) wanted to link to and write about webcomic events of the day. Gig is Monday through Friday (Weekend posts optional). Format of blog can go beyond webcomics to entire realm of comics, but should cover key webcomic stories and memes. Bloggers who have already blogged about comics for some period of time preferred.
