C2E2 Post-Carnage
Posted: April 18, 2012 Filed under: Conventions, Gary, News, Process | Tags: C2E2, Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, Gary: Book 3, In This Issue Leave a comment »C2E2 2012
What a weekend!
First off, thanks to everyone who came to see me at C2E2 this past weekend! It was great to meet new people and to see some familiar folks! In case you couldn’t make it:
and a look behind the scenes (so to speak)…
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I had the good fortune of being placed next to these talented folks:
SPINNERETTE by Sean “KrazyKrow”
ROCKET ROBINSON by Sean O’Neill
THEATER HOPPER by Tom Brazelton
KEEPER by Geoffrey Wessel & Jeff Simpson
I had a blast and I really hope ya’ll can make it next year as well!
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IN THIS ISSUE
The fellas at In This Issue were kind enough to invite me onto their podcast as a guest host last week. We had a lot of fun talking about AvX’s failings, Prophet’s awesomeness, Punisher’s knife skills, Mass Effect 3′s ending, and tons of other nerd-fare. Have a listen:
(beware: adult language)
In This Issue also covered C2E2, interviewing folks like Ryan Browne, Ryan Benjamin, Tom Stillwell, and many more! Follow In This Issue all week for the C2E2 coverage & interviews!
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GARY: BOOK 3
Here’s a sneak peak at the progress:
C2E2 This Weekend!
Posted: April 11, 2012 Filed under: Conventions, Gary, News, Process | Tags: Beth Hetland, Brandon Graham, C2E2, Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, Expansion, Flex Mentallo, Kyle O'Connell, Malachi Ward, Matt Sheean, Prophet Leave a comment »This weekend is the Chicago Comics & Entertainment Expo! This is shaping up to be an awesome show and I’m excited to be a part of it. You can find me at O2B:
If you are in Chicago, please come on down and say hi! I’ll have all my work for sale, plus some new cube prints!
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In the meantime, I wanted to share some recommendations for comics you should be reading:
PROPHET by Brandon Graham & Simon Roy: Not much I can say about this one that hasn’t been said already. It’s fantastic. Who knew this terrible terrible character could be used for good? Even better, they have been running back-up stories, featuring some awesome indy guys. Speaking of…
EXPANSION by Matt Sheean & Malachi Ward: I’ve mentioned this book before. It is the best science fiction comic out right now. You get flavors of Twilight Zone, Bradbury, and Kirby in this gorgeous book. I must be onto something, as these gents are contributing a back-up story to the aforementioned Prophet! You can find Expansion on the above linked blogs.
CYCLES by Beth Hetland & Kyle O’Connell: This book is not out yet, but can be pre-ordered through Hetland’s website. Apparently, this is what I think about it: ”Hetland and O’Connell have crafted a comic as funny and thrilling as it is smart and skillful. Cycles is a deftly told tale of whimsical machinations that entertains from the first panel to the thrilling climax. Read this now!”
FLEX MENTALLO by Grant Morrison & Frank Quitely: OK this is an older book, but they just released a gorgeous deluxe edition about a week ago. I’m betting it’ll be scarce soon. This book is the wacky-type of Morrison (think Seaguy), with some early Quitely art. Quitely is easily one of the best artists working in mainstream comics in the last ten years and he’s totally free to draw craziness here. Thanks to Sean Dove for putting this book on my radar back in the day.
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So I don’t want to hear anyone say “there’s nothing good out right now”! I also guarantee that if you come down to C2E2 this weekend, you’ll discover some more amazing comics!
- Tyrell
Gary Process/Zinefest 2012
Posted: April 1, 2012 Filed under: Conventions, Gary, News, Process | Tags: C2E2, Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, chicago zinefest, Gary: Book 3 Leave a comment »Zinefest 2012 was a blast! Thank you to everyone who came out to say hi. It was great to meet some new people and talk to some old friends. In case you missed the show, fear not, I’m going to be exhibiting again in two weeks at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2)! This con is in it’s 3rd year and has a lot to offer. It tends to lean more toward the capes, but you’ll find some great indy books represented too. This show is definitely worth the trip to Chicago! Here is the details:
You can find me at :
I’ll have some new stuff at this show, like the Cube Prints, along with Simon Collected and Gary 1-2 of course.
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Speaking of Gary, I am hard at work on the 3rd (and final) book! I’m happy to report that things are progressing quickly!
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Thanks to T for the pics! I can’t wait to show ya’ll more. Check back in next week, and I’ll discuss panel layouts and mention some comics you need to read.
- Tyrell
Convention Season!
Posted: February 6, 2012 Filed under: Conventions, News | Tags: C.A.K.E., C2E2, Comic Book Conventions, MoCCA, Zinefest Leave a comment »Hey folks! It’s that time again… CONVENTION SEASON! Actually, I’m really not sure what convention season officially is. They seem to be spread out spring – fall (but crammed in little groups on the same weekends). In any case, I’m happy to announce I’ve locked down at least 4 conventions I’ll be tabling at:
Saturday, March 10th (and Friday the 9th technically)
Chicago, IL
Conaway Center (1st & 8th Floor)
This is a super fun little show. I participated last year and was pleased to see a large variety of exhibitors. There were all types of comics, art, and zines represented across various skill levels. I hope you’ll come down for the show (pst… it’s FREE).
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C2E2 (Chicago Comics & Entertainment Expo)
Fri-Sun, April 13th-15th
Chicago, IL
McCormick Place
C2E2 is becoming a force in the ‘big’ convention scene. It’s sure to have something for everyone, especially now that I’ll be there (heh). If you are a midwesterner and can’t make it to San Diego Comicon, C2E2 is your best bet to satisfy the nerd cravings.
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Sat-Sun, April 28th-29th
New York, NY
69th Regiment Armory
68 Lexington Avenue
This will be my first time at MOCCA and my first time on the east coast! If you are NY reader, please come out and welcome me to your town!
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Sat-Sun, June 16th-17th
Chicago, IL
Columbia College’s Ludington Building
1104 S Wabash
I am honored to be a part of this first year of the Chicago Alternative Komics Expo. This is a long overdue event here in the city I call home. If you are anywhere NEAR Chicago (or even if you aren’t) you NEED to come see this show!
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For now, that’s all I have locked in. Look for more details as each show gets closer. I’m planning to have something new at the table for each show! For my west coast friends, I assure you I’m hard at work trying to get a spot in a show out near the pacific.
-Tyrell
