I have recently heard a few people start slagging on James Sime of Isotope Comics and The Comics Pimp fame. I feel moved to speak out about this not because I feel James needs defending (he’s got a bat-wielding crew of Funwreckers who can take care of that) but because I feel strongly about the subject. And because I can; … Read More
CBLDF
So, for the upcoming Penguicon convention, it looks like I will be asked to participate in a panel talking about the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. Seeing this reminded me that I haven’t posted anything about the CBLDF in, gosh, over a year now. This is bad, because the CBLDF is fighting for your rights and mine, and needs your … Read More
Holy cow.
Hey, everyone. I’ve got some great news… With the second printing ready to start rolling at any moment, the first Vogelein graphic novel has just been named to Booklist’s Top Ten Graphic Novels for Youth. I am incredibly happy and honored to be named to this list. Libraries have always been an incredibly important part of my life, and it’s … Read More
I left my brains in San Francisco…
Home again from APE. As far as shows go, this one is sure hard to beat. Financially speaking, it wasn’t very lucrative — I didn’t break even — though I just about paid for my plane fare. I’m not choosing to look at this year’s APE as a financial show, but rather as a PR move, and that by giving … Read More
APETastic
If you guys are so inclined, you can come hear me at a panel during the The Alternative Press Expo. Here’s the info: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 213:15ñ4:15 p.m.: Self-Publishing 101 Learn how to publish your own comic book from four self-publishers and a distributor as they explain the secrets of this arcane and mazelike process. From creating, financing, printing, and promoting … Read More
Meet Me in San Francisco
Well, it’s official. I have the plane tickets. I was holding off on telling people, because I wasn’t 100% sure I was going until I clicked the “Buy” button on the airline’s web site. So. I am going to be at The Alternative Press Expo (APE) at the end of February. All you \\/est Coast Peeps come out and say … Read More
New Zoo Revue
The last week has brought three lovely reviews of Vogelein, all from Library-related publications! From the January 2004 The Library Journal, page 78: “This is a touching story, somber and reflective, and Irwin’s exquisite, realistic black-and-white paintings fit the book’s air of memory and strangeness very well. Recommended for teen and adult fans of prose fantasies in modern settings at … Read More
Not Dead Yet
Hello, Everyone. No, I’m not dead, even after not posting for over two months. I hope everyone had a nice holiday season and got to spend lots of time with their friends and family. The last six weeks or so have been very rough for me. At the beginning of December our group of friends was dealt a heavy blow. … Read More
It’s hell being popular
Jeez laweeze. I’m not complaining, here, but I sold out of the hardcovers in about twelve hours yesterday. And three hours after I posted the Booklist review to GNLIB-L, (a mailing list for librarians interested in graphic novels) I had already received so many requests that I had to temporarily shut down the free graphic novel program for librarians. Another … Read More
Lots of good news!
Hey, I know I’ve been over here tooting my own horn a lot lately, but I just can’t help it. A bunch of really amazing things have happened recently in the world of Vogelein: 1. I got reviewed in Booklist! On page 490 ot the November 1st Booklist, there’s a short, but very positive, review of Vogelein! In the sake … Read More