Onezumi Hartstein
This Means Webcomics
Submitted by Xaviar Xerexes on May 26, 2009 - 09:55
Be sure to check out my interview with Caleb Sevcik!
EMERGENCY!
Onezumi got in a car accident this weekend! OMG! But she's okay. Whew! Her car is not and she's having a donation sale -- go spend some cash if you can!
CONVENTIONS
If you're going to the San Diego Comicon this year, you need to read Tom Spurgeon's Survival Guide for Comicon. Also while you're there say hi to Mr. Fleen!
A WHOLE BUNCH OF HYPE
+ Just random hype - I'm enjoying this new character in Multiplex -- she's a bigger movie snob then main character Jason.
+ Sordid City Blues has had a good storyline going with three of its characters who are in a band ("Owns Big Mecha") on a tour on the road. It's good stuff. Not sure if the storyline is nearing its end or taking a turn in another direction.
DIGGING YOUR SCENE
Got a review copy of the latest anthology from the Boston Comic Roundtable group. Should have a review of it (and a couple other books) very soon. Would anyone be interested in more articles on local scenes? I would say maybe - "webcomic-friendly" or "webcomic-aware" scenes but more about groups and collaboration in different cities?
CRAFT
Otis "Petie" Frampton paints an awesome fantasy scene and has a video showing how he did it.
BERMUDA TRIANGLE
One of the Snarkoleptics notes that the website for Malfunction Junction has gone away. That's too bad - Matt Milby's comics were very funny stuff - hope they resurface soon.
Don't Bring a Pencil to a Webcomic Fight
Submitted by Xaviar Xerexes on May 22, 2009 - 10:24
Enjoy the weekend -- I am working on wrapping up an interview I did with Caleb Sevcik which I expect to post after the weekend (probably late Monday night since it's Memorial Day here in the 'States) and we've got a new cover coming for June from Onezumi. Here's the news I found newsy enough this morning:
Let's Get Ready to Webrumble!
The new webcomic blog and podcast Webcomics Rumble looks mighty impressive. Better add it to your RSS feed.
CHASING THE DREAM
James Turner (of Beaver and Steve) has a great comic about making (or not) comics.
REVIEWS
Digital Strips has a review of a collection of PHD (Piler Higher and Deeper) comics called "Piled Higher and Deeper: A Graduate Student Comic Strip Collection" that is pretty indepth. This is the early years of that comic, including many that focus on the creator's time at Stanford University.
CRAFT
Anthony Clark, the newest colorist for Dr. McNinja, goes over how he does the coloring for that comic. This is a useful tutorial - check it out.
JUSTIFY MY DEAD TREE HYPE
John "Union Jack" Allison just dropped his seventh volume of Scary Go Round on paper -- go forth and acquire the goodness! Also if you're in Londontowne this weekend - John will be at the MCM Expo.
This Day In ComixTalk: May 15th
Submitted by Xaviar Xerexes on May 15, 2009 - 10:52
A look back at some of the stories we covered from the world of webcomics:
2008
I mused on the future of comics and links to all of the other news I found worth linking to that day - including the conclusion of Evan Dham's Rice Boy.
2007
We had a review of the Paranormals and in award news: Brian Fies won the Blooker Award for Mom's Cancer and Krahulik and Holkins won the UK's Eagle Award for Penny Arcade.
2006
Artist Onezumi commented on the then-in-the-news Brownstein/Soma story, ByrobotDotNet started up, we updated the list of surviving contestants to the Daily Grind contest (as of 2009 there are still 8 surviving contestants listed - I wonder if anyone is still tracking this?) and links to all of the other news I found worth linking to that day.
2005
David "Shortpacked" Willis announced he was leaving Keenspot.
The 2nd week of our May magazine update went up: a review of Spamusement, an interview with J. Grant and Mel Hynes of Two Lumps, Alexander Danner's guide to collaboration, a new column from Eric Burns, and a new Welton Colbert comic from Ryan Estrada.
2004
The 2nd week of our May magazine update went up: with a review of Spark Needle and an interview with Gilda Rimessi of The Sinner Dragon as well as columns from Frank "Damonk" Cormier and Jim Zubkavish. We also had a look at the history of comics syndication.
2003
Eat the Roses by Meaghan Quinn turned 3 years old (I think the last time this was updated was in 2006).
Nominations for the 3rd edition of the WCCAs were almost due.
Katsucon wrap-up
Submitted by Brad Guigar on February 17, 2009 - 01:00
My trip to Katsucon last weekend was worth all the stress that I went through to get there.
I must be the only mook who thinks he can rent a car without a major credit card. When I laid my debit card on the counter, I was informed that I would need a major credit card. To make a long story short(er), the amount of jostling that it took for me to finally swing the rental cost me two hours and more than a few grey hairs.
Open Call for Webcomics for Balticon webcomic track
Submitted by harknell on March 17, 2008 - 12:06
Harknell and Onezumi of the webcomic Stupid and Insane Defenders Against Chaos have just been asked by Balticon to administer their webcomic track for this year's con. Unfortunately the con is coming up quickly (May 23rd-26th), and there is much to do. In particular we need webcomic people! If you have a webcomic and would like to attend Balticon as a guest and be on some panels please contact us at the email address harknell at onezumi dot com.
Epic Webcomic Win Contest at Katsucon 2008
Submitted by harknell on January 21, 2008 - 15:58
Harknell and Onezumi, the webcomic coordinators at Katsucon 2008, are proud to announce the "Epic Webcomic Win" contest for Katsucon 2008. This contest will bestow on one lucky Katsucon attendee free items from over 13 webcomic guests at the con including: DrMcNinja, Evil Inc., Onezumi.com, AppleGeeks, Erfworld, and many others.
To win the contest all you need to do is attend Katsucon and fill out an entry form that will be available at any webcomic guest table. The full details are available on the contest page here.
Webcomic Wire - 1/21/08
Submitted by NightgigTim on January 21, 2008 - 15:17
Drawn from sources watching the Venture Bros. obsessively. . .
A short documentary about Bizaro creator Piraro.
Harknell of Onezumi and AWSOM fame is teaching Wordpress setup and install class at this year’s Katsucon. The panel will be on Saturday, February 16th at 10pm so bring your burning questions then.Â
Also at Katsucon the Epic Webcomic Win contest, [...]
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Webcomic Wire - 1/21/08
Submitted by NightgigTim on January 21, 2008 - 15:17
Drawn from sources watching the Venture Bros. obsessively. . .
A short documentary about Bizaro creator Piraro.
Harknell of Onezumi and AWSOM fame is teaching Wordpress setup and install class at this year’s Katsucon. The panel will be on Saturday, February 16th at 10pm so bring your burning questions then.Â
Also at Katsucon the Epic Webcomic Win contest, [...]
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Katsucon!
WHAT: Washington DC's big ol' anime/manga convention: Katsucon.
WHERE: Omni Shoreham Hotel 2500 Calvert St Nw, Washington, DC 20008, US
WHO: some excellent guests including:
Onezumi.com now in charge of comic guest relations at Katsucon 2008
Submitted by harknell on November 29, 2007 - 15:57
I just wanted to drop a notice that Harknell and Onezumi, of the webcomic at www.Onezumi.com have now joined the staff of Katsucon 2008 as the comic guest coordinators. They will be handling all of the webcomic events at the con and making sure that all of the comic guests are able to have a successful con experience.
