Ed Piskor's recently finished the online version of his 400+ page graphic novel, Wizzywig, which will soon be given the collected treatment by Top Shelf. Wizzywig is the story of Kevin Phenicle, aka "Boingthump," a phone phreaker/hacker during the early days of high-tech computing who is sort of a pastiche of several real-life individuals.
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"Low Concept: An 11 O'Clock Comics Anthology," was recently published. It weighs in at an impressive near-140 pages... and it took some doing. This comic book was all fan created in the name of a podcast that in turn celebrates comic book fandom, and the straw stirring the drink was O.O.'s very own Jon...
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One of the benefits of supporting independent publishing is you can't help but feel closer to the creator and the creative process. This is only partially encapsulated by the nice hand-written thank you note I received from François Vigneault with purchase of his new "Elf World" anthology series.
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This week I stopped by Chicago Comics twice to check on some comics I had dropped off for consignment. While I waited for the staff to tabulate the massive haul of cash, Veggie Dog Saturn #4 by Jason Young caught my eye.
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Awesome 2—Awesomer: This is the second of an anthology series put together by the hosts of the podcast Indie Spinner Rack, and it's just bursting with great stories from a stunning line-up of creators.
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Harry Potter is a wonderful series that will stand the test of time. But the kids that read 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' back in 1997 are certainly ready for rated R, if not NC-17. Here are three suggestions for slightly more adult fare that fit the spirit of that cherished series.
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Whether you generally enjoy comic books or not, creator/cartoonist Minty Lewis might surprise you. Her stuff is damned funny. Who wouldn't love the office-based misadventures of some rather melodramatic, pathetic anthropomorphic FRUIT? Because fruit with eyes and hands and stuff is funny.
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Concluding our conversations with comics creators on general experiences in 2009 and what's to come in 2010, we talked to Carrie Smith of Conjoined Comics and Von Allan, an writer/artist based in Ottowa, Ontario, Canada.
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Continuing our look at comics in 2009 and what may come in 2010 as seen by a handful of our favorite creators. In part II, we speak with Alex Robinson ('Box Office Poison,' 'Tricked,' 'A Kidnapped Santa Claus') and Mike Dawson ('Freddie & Me,’ 'Ace-Face,' 'Troop 142' ).
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Just as many favorite comics come from creators that have yet to come to widespread acclaim, so do some of the most interesting perspectives on this industry. Osmosis Online spoke with a handful of creators on 2009 what's to come in 2010. First up: Brazilian illustrator Kako.
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