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I got my copy of Dose issue one in the mail today from Brendan McGinley along with two sketches I requested of characters from a post-apocalyptic comic project that kind of went south.  I have to say, he did an amazing job.  Especially on Sidney (pictured right, click for fullview).  He really captured her demeanor well in this pic.  A mix of boredom and begrudging duty.  Lovely.

But looking at these pictures made me realize just how much I missed that project and how much it’s haunted me when it became clear that it might not see the light of day.  It was such a great world and had some amazing fucking characters in it.  Primarily the two leads Edward and Sidney.  Edward was a quirky dude who sported a gas mask, duster jacket and a bowler hat.  He loved life and loved plantlife even more.  Sidney belonged to one of the tribes out of California and was a great hunter/warrior.  She has some BEAUTIFUL tribal/futuristic tattoos and is incredibly skilled with weapons both simple and complex.  She’s a smartass and likes things like porn and old music.

That’s all I can reveal at the moment.  I don’t want to give their origins away or what kind of quest if any they are on.  This is because well, something might be in the works for this.  I’ve started typing more and more and looking at the specs and I think, with the right artist, there might be life in the old bastard yet.  I’m thinking web comic and eventual publishing.  This thing WILL make it.  It’s too good not to.

The problem is, as always, finding an artist.  I’ve dealt with a couple on this, but life got in the way and things just drifted.  I’m not angry about it since this is what happens when a bunch of people get together and do stuff for free.  Paid work and life in general take priority over the free work.  It happens.  But if there are any artists out there who are reading this who are interested, let me know.  I know a couple artists who read this, the rest of you SPREAD THE WORD PLEASE!!!

My e-mail is wornoldhat@gmail.com Let’s make this work.

I just got a little comic called “My Life” by Ashley Bowman in the mail today.  Lovely read.  I’ve definitely developed a love for indie comics. It’s just an awesome feeling to know that the creator folded the pages and stapled them together themselves. Hell, John Campbell actually bled on a couple of them. That’s dedication.

One of the comics I’m looking forward to checking out it Dose, put out by Bankshot Comics. I’ll be honest. I hadn’t heard about it until today. But it seems like a really awesome project. Issue 2 contains such greats as Michael Netzer and future issues will feature works from Molly Crabapple and Beau Smith. The preview I read (A Matrix spin of Franz Kafka’s The Trial) was pretty damn hilarious with wonderful art and sharp dialogue all around. Check it out.

I’m also looking forward to Side B: A Music Lover’s Comic Anthology whenever I can get my grubby mitts on it. Brain child of great artist and all around wonderful person Rachel Dukes, this comic anthology has quite a wide range of creators in this 200 page book.

Hmm…I can’t believe I didn’t post anything about the Toronto Comic Arts Fesival on here.  Well, to put it simply, it was amazing!  So many amazing creators there.  Bryan Lee O’Malley, Kate Beaton, The Guy Who Made Dinosaur Comics and Chris Hastings!  But the absolute thrill was to meet my two heros in comics, Erika Moen and Lucy Knisley.  I’ve been following Erika’s journal comics since I first read a piece she did in Flight Volume 1. She’s quite an inspiration to me and one day I hope my drawing style will be able to match hers.  Meeting her was amazing.  She had actually remembered me from twitter and signed my copy of DAR Volume 1.  I also managed to scrounge enough money for a beautiful print from her “Girl Bits” exhibit.  It is now in a nice frame and hanging on my wall.

And Lucy Knisley..well…I just love her style.  Very french influenced and her stories are very sweet.  If you ever get a chance, pick up French Milk, a beautiful comic journal detailing the time she spent in Paris with her mother to celebrate their birthdays.  Very sweet.

Alright, I have to get going.  Got things to do, people to see, social situations to be a part of…all that.

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