Charlotte Comicon

http://charlottecomicon.com

Here is a link to the convention I am attending on pril 7th!  My first of the year, and I need a comics fix.  It is a consistently good show and I am scared I may be building it up a little too much in my mind.

I have new comics, new art and new prints as well. 

Stop by and say hello.  Stop by and say "The Funk of Forty Thousand Years" and I will give you a prize.  If you can do a good Vincent Price voice and I will up the ante.

Our Town joke

Just finished doing tech work for a production of Our Town.  Thought of a joke, of course.  Here it is.

Motivation

I think that it is the single most important element in getting a comic book done (or anything, but I am being specific). Especially when you are self publishing and your motivation isn't money.

I'm not the best artist/writer out there, but I love what I do. Usually. A lot of times I can't stop myself from writing and drawing, but there are times when the motivation is hard to come by. Especially when its been a long time since a show, or I've had a bad show, etc. 

But I have met some talented people without the motivation to use it, and it irritates me. The thought that they do not use that skill, and waste the opportunity they can make for themselves.  They will die with a lot of unfinished pictures in their head. That makes me a little sad.

So, I am not the best out there, but I am out there. It is my accomplishment, and I am trying my darndest to be proud of it (but my low self esteem only permits so much).

Thank you, there it is.

Comics I am working on

I am very close to finishing work on a second installment on Dyslexic Cosmic.  It has some very new and different styles than you would normally see from me.  I have two artists who contributed their talent and I am excited with the bold and unique direction this issue will take.  I hope to have it off to Ka-Blam (my printer, a great group of people) by the end of the month.

I am also nearly done with the artwork for a stand alone story that is totally different than any other Bear Butt Comic to date.  Three more pages and a cover to go on this one.  I want to keep this under wraps a little longer, but soon.

Just so you don't think I am doing nothing but looking at cartoons all day for the Animated Battle of the Bands.

The final battle of the animated bands

The Wildcard Multiplication, only one of these can move forward
THE CHAN CLAN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1j56iLbkxI

BETTY BOOP
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DeSxzenLlr68&h=mAQGY03K1

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED, BATMAN
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DOnY5Rp2uNYw&h=JAQEw8P-L

ANIMANIACS, ACME SONG
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrsyJX3sESjs&h=HAQHhsN6u

Pick one and they will advance.

Animated Battle of the Bands- The Wildcard Division

We are selecting one of these four to move on.

FAT ALBERT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeGpZCpXeEk
(The song starts at 6:45)

THE BEDROCK ROCKERS
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DP2y7TOdsJVM&h=OAQFmN4lP

JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D11VX4rWIWOY&h=0AQEw8YQf

and
BATMAN, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD- AQUAMAN
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DyE8C1WWixgc&h=LAQHfnazX

You can vote by posting here or joining the Facebook group for Animated Battle of the Bands

The last of the regular round 1 matchups in Animated Battle of the Bands

ANIMANIACS vs. THE FLINTSTONES

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x88Z5txBc7w

or

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DObyuyajrz9g&h=vAQGARDF_

More Animated Battle of the Bands

In this match up...
THE POWERPUFF GIRLS vs. TOM AND JERRY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdBDbGEdyEM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfskgQ6Z_bA

You can comment here to vote or go to the Animated Battle of the Bands Facebook page.  This battle will be decided in one week.

Next in the Animated Battle of the Bands

Here is the latest upset in round 1.  Eep Opp Ork Ah Ah defeated by just one vote.

ROUND 1 OF THE ANIMATED BATTLE OF THE BANDS

The first four battles of the Animated Battle of the Bands will be ending in the next few days (the first one is tonight).  Be sure to vote or your favorite can be defeated in round 1.  The matchups are...
THE ARCHIES vs. DEXTER'S LABORATORY
THE GROOVY GOOLIES vs. BUGS BUNNY AND ELMER FUDD
JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS vs. FOSTER'S HOME FOR IMAGINARY FRIENDS
and
THE JETSONS vs. BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD

Sneak peek

Here is an image that will play a part in a new Dyslexic Cosmic story.  Not saying how or why just yet.

Animated Battle of the Bands fourth matchup in round 1

For this matchup we have
THE JETSONS (specifically Jet Screamer with George Jetson on drums)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suafkk2vWNI

vs
BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD (Specifically Black Canary and the Music Meister)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZcYlHUgoaQ&list=PLAEB5D9C967D77846

You can vote for this, or any other battle by posting on a thread here, or by the Animated Battle of the Bands facebook page.

Back to the comics

My first comic convention of the year is scheduled to be April 7th in Charlotte, NC.  It's Rick Fortenberry's show and that is always a great one.  They moved to a new spot for the last show of his I went to and I really liked it.  Its been eating at me that I haven't done a comic show yet this year, so it will be great to get to do one.  I will have issue 9 and some new art and prints.  I hope to do more soon and get ready for Heroescon which I am eager to get back to.

Also doing work on some other comics projects before diving into issue 10.  And already doing some planning for 11.  It feels like the story is gaining momentum and taking me along with it.

Third Battle in Round 1

The third matchup in round one features...
JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYZ4t5xQ8TU


 vs. FOSTER'S HOME FOR IMAGINARY FRIENDS

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DzmeBhR7mE0M&h=eAQG0vY44

You can vote by posting here or by joining the facebook page for Animated Battle of the Bands.

Brackets for The Animated Battle of the Bands

Here is the line up of the Animated Battle of the Bands.  I think they are a lot of fun.  Vote away.  Just comment on this thread or like the page on Facebook and do it there.

The second matchup in round 2
THE GROOVY GOOLIES VS. BUGS BUNNY AND ELMER FUDD!

You have one week from this post to vote on this battle, other battles will post in that time, but they will all run seperate from each other for one week.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjykWj26yxA The Groovy Goolies

vs.
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DLHivHuPFBqA&h=iAQFYSraH

Bugs and Elmer in Whats Opera Doc

First Animated Battle of the Bands

In the first round we have THE ARCHIES VS. DEXTER'S LABORATORY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2bGQogovfA  Here is a link to the Archies and

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dvst6DXDnzKw&h=lAQFKVzoF here is a link to Dexter's Laboratory.

Listen and vote who wins this first ANIMATED BATTLE OF THE BANDS!


Ahh, the stuff that makes me happy.

And now for something completely different.

Check out a new page on Facebook I started for an Animated Battle of the Bands.  Just weirdness that takes up room in my head, now to make room for more comics.

 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Animated-Battle-of-the-Bands/570034499681343?ref=hl

 

I feel these selections give a lot to choose from, it is heavy to the 60s and 70s when a lot of cartoons made their characters a band for no good reason but there are newer groups in there as well for a balance list.  If you feel that a worthy band (or musical number, some are just singers from a particular episode) is left off the list, then post them, and if there is enough interest they can be added to the Wildcard Division or the Wildcard Multiplication.

 Please include a link to a song (not a theme song, one in the actual story... I love "Hong Kong Phooey, number 1 superguy" as much as the next guy, but that will be a different vote for another time).  A link to a song is very important, some bands were not included because I couldn't find anything other than the theme song, or they were moved to the Wildcard Division.

 Also please stick to examples where the characters involved are the band, simply having songs playing in the background of a chase scene are not eligible, a la Scooby Doo (love Scooby, and they were good songs, but again it is not what we are going for).

NOW ON SALE!

I have just received Issue 9 and it is on sale at indyplanet!  This is a big issue for me and it looks great!  My older art looks so much better than I was expecting.  I am so excited!

http://indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=8158

Check it out and order a copy (or six)!