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June 17, 2013

Sydney @SupanovaExpo, Table A4, and Ryan K Lindsay

I will be a guest and artist alley tabler at the Sydney Supanova this weekend from the 21-23 June. I’ll be at Table A4. I’m really looking forward to chatting with people and just generally lounging about in a comics atmosphere – and it’s certainly a great show for this. If you are interested in buying any of the stuff in which I’ve written words you can find the details and prices and images below.

FATHERHOOD – a comic one-shot $4

This one-shot comic from Challenger Comics features art from Daniel Schneider, colours by Paulina Ganucheau, letters by Brandon DeStefano, and design from Christopher Kosek. It’s a 22 page standalone story of a father going a little crazy trying to please his daughter. There’s also a back up essay by me on fatherhood, and the cover is pure liquid gold.

Because I’m Australian, and thus postage to the world is hard to afford, I also have the digital version of the book available on the Challenger Comics site. It’s 99c so feel free to get into it.

I’ll also have rad print posters of the cover for $5 each and cool stickers for $1 each.

MY LITTLE PONY MICRO SERIES: RAINBOW DASH #2 – a comic one-shot $5

Rainbow Dash is getting schooled by some very nasty cloud gremlins. How is she going to save Equestria from the saddest event in their lives? Also, how will this book reference MILLER’S DKR, FIGHT CLUB, THE SIMPSONS, and BLADE RUNNER, amongst others?

This one-shot tale set in the MY LITTLE PONY world and focusing on Rainbow Dash features super fantastic art and colours from Tony Fleecs. It’s one of the most fun things I’ve ever written and it’s completely all ages.

I will also have a variety of the US-only variant covers that weren’t available in Australia, so if you want in on that action I don’t feel like gouging so the flat price for any issue is $5.

OXYMORON – a HC comic anthology $25

This book is a collection of comic shorts all about the Oxymoron character from ComixTribe. There is a rogues gallery of creators associated (Paul Allor, Jason Ciaramella, Joe Mulvey, Mark Poulton, Daniel J Logan, John Lees, and a hell of a lot more). I wrote a short story in there, with art from Daniel J Logan, and it’s pretty brutal. Perhaps not for the kidlets but definitely something to sink your teeth into. And all the other stories are dynamite as well. To top it off, it’s an oversozed HC because our Kickstarter went gangbusters.

Treat yourself to this now as I’ll be the Australian exclusive seller of this fine volume. I’m only stocking 24 of these beauties and they are a variety of the variant covers so get in early if you want the A CLOCKWORK ORANGE inspired one or perhaps the jam cover is more to your tastes.

If you aren’t at SydNova you can try your luck on Amazon.

THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS: EXAMINING MATT MURDOCK AND DAREDEVIL – $15

This analytical tome of essays – of which I edited, contributed some, and contracted others into – explores the themes and narratives of Marvel’s Daredevil character. I write about Matt Murdock’s storied love life and how the Brubaker/Lark/Gaudiano run is inspired by cinematic noir from the 70s. Other luminary scholars, including Tim Callahan, Julian Darius, Matt Duarte, write about topics from Mike Murdock, to Daredevil’s relationships with Spider-Man and the Punisher, as well as the science fact involved in the creation of this blind vigilante. As a gigantic Daredevil fan, I can assure you this is the book you need to read.

Because I don’t want to mess around with change, and I’m such a good bloke, I’m selling the book at SydNova for $1 off retail at a clean $15 (though that’s American retail and the book will probably cost you more at your LCS when it drops in August). You are welcome.

BLIND DATES AND BROKEN HEARTS: THE TRAGIC LOVES OF MATTHEW MURDOCK – $5

This Sequart Single volume takes my major essay from the above book and produces it as a standalone purchase. It’s slim, it’s sexy, and it’s only $5; and it’s all from me. I analyse and discuss Matt Murdock’s forays into the romantic battlefields with Karen Page, Elektra, the Black Widow, Typhoid Mary, and Milla Donovan. There is also a special Coda inclusion – but you’ll have to buy it to find out who that is.

Again, if you buy the main book it has this essay so you don’t need it. This is more a sampler or something for the Ryan K Lindsay Completist

If you won’t be at SydNova, you can buy it in print and in digital format on Amazon.

LEE – a prose anthology $15

The superb people at CRIME FACTORY have put together an anthology of short stories all about and starring Lee Marvin – I know, right? It’s the coolest idea ever. And I was honoured to be asked to contribute so you can get a tale of old man Lee Marvin in his aged years racing death. It’s a pulpy tale and completely surrounded by even better stuff.

Also, the cover is amazing.

THE DAY I DESTROYED THE WORLD – a comic one-shot anthology $6

The esteemed group at the ACT Comic Meet (legends behind the triumphant BEGINNINGS anthology) decided to make up an anthology one-shot based around the title above. Teams put together two page stories and I’ve got one in there that’s no doubt embarrassingly amateur compared to what surrounds it – and I say this because I wrote it, but also illustrated and lettered it and that’s always going to be ‘interesting.’

You can score a copy from the ACT Comic Meet table over at J1 or I will hopefully have a few on my table throughout the weekend. You should probably buy it for Emma Stewart’s cover alone – it’s boss.

COME CHAT

I should be at my table for most of the weekend. I know I’m on at least one panel (details to come) and I absolutely have to go back issue bin diving but otherwise I’m there for a good time so come along and share it with me. I promise you, I’m a man who knows how to chat

I’ll also have Ben Rosenthal sharing my table and being a nuisance and selling copies of SCW and DARE.

Jin Chan Yum Wai will be shilling HIGH SCHOOL ROMANCE next to us.

Queenie Chan will be on my other side, which I’m excited about, and next to her is Tristan Jones.

Facing off across the alley is the intimidating force block of Mark Brooks, Jon Sommariva, David Yardin, and Tom Taylor so that should be fun.

Then around the corner is Chris Claremont and George Pérez, so that should be even more fun.

I hope to see you at SydNova, it’s a great show.

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June 4, 2013

THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS Interview on Geeks of Doom

THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS: EXAMINING MATT MURDOCK AND DAREDEVIL is available for pre-order through your LCS right now for August delivery or if you don’t have a local store to support then you can pick it up on Amazon now. I did an interview with Geeks of Doom for it you can scope below.

Ryan K Lindsay Interview with Geeks of Doom about The Devil is in the Details: Examining Matt Murdock and Daredevil

This one was a blast to conduct and I’m pretty certain I say a few coherent things in it.

Enjoy.

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May 29, 2013

Ryan K Lindsay on Vodka O’Clock Podcast

I was recently a guest on the Vodka O’Clock podcast with the fantastic Amber Love. You can get all her details, and details for the pod ep, here:

Ryan K Lindsay on the Vodka O’Clock podcast with Amber Love

It was a really fun show to do and we chat all about GHOST TOWN, MLP, and THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS. We also discuss me cosplaying, my definition of noir, my supportive wife, and I get my filibuster on. I have to thank Amber for having me on, she’s awesome and so much fun to chat with.

Have a listen and enjoy.

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May 19, 2013

3 Years of thoughtballoons

Three years ago I was no one with nothing to do. So I changed what I could.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be a writer. And I did write. Sporadically. Then about a decade ago I wanted to take it more seriously. So I tinkered. And it was fun.

But then I wanted more. I wrote short stories – even self-published two which was great fun. And then I worked on novels. My trunk runneth over. But comics are a lifelong love so I dabbled there, too.

Problem with comics is you need a partner. Or partners. These can be hard to find for a no one with no credits to his name at all. And I get that.

But I wanted to write and I felt held back, like I was waiting for permission. Like the validation would come first and then I’d tickle the keyboard.

I was doing it wrong.

If you keep waiting you’ll probably always be waiting. Keep doing the same thing and you’ll always get the same results, y’know?

I wanted to write comics. And I needed to get better. So I needed to just write. And I wanted to. So I gave myself the excuse and the permission.

I created thoughtballoons, a site where each week a character is chosen and everyone writes a one page script on that character. I invited some people to join, a few did. And we began. Three years ago.

It was liberating and a hell of a lot of fun to write a page a week. Writing something that’s just one page and that needs to stand alone is a skill. It’s fun to plan a sixty issue opus but let’s all be honest and admit that’s a crazy place to start. You need to start by refining your craft and three years ago my craft was okay. Just okay.

Over three years ago I started putting raw writing online at thoughtballoons and I had to stand behind it and it would be judged by the other writers, and the few fantastic fans of the site, and I would receive feedback. You can’t get enough of that early in your writing career, before all the rough edges became permanent.

In addition, I’d also got to see scripts from a handful of other talented individuals each week. I could learn from them. You should learn from your peers.

Over the first two years, I wrote at least one script page a week. I never missed a week and sometimes I’d write more than one script. That means I presented 104 scripts over two years into the world. I am still immensely proud of that fact/effort. Over that time I learnt many things. So many things.

Write every day. It was around this time I was finally starting to do this. Having anything to help motivate you to do this is perfect. Consistency is key. It’s like a muscle, exercise it.

Think away from the cursor. Don’t stare at the blank doc. Go for a bike ride, a shower, a walk. Cook a meal. Read a comic. Let your subconscious wrestle it into shape because it will. Some of my best breakthroughs came when trying to put the kid down to sleep. Just trapped in a dark room with your thoughts. Those were halcyon story breaking days – may they never return.

Revise. Your first draft is trash. Even if its good, it can be better. Tighten everything. Make two panels into one. Cut excessive words. Only prescribe panel layout where really necessary. Sometimes I’d finish a page, wait a day, then write it again from scratch. See which beats are so solid they are born whole again and watch the detritus dissipate. I always found when I polished a piece it got a better response.

Try a few different things. Write an idea three different ways. From three different perspectives. Use omniscient third person captions. Make it silent. Every story and character requires their own storytelling devices. Explore before settling.

Read scripts. I studied my fellow tenures. I sought out scripts online. I started sharing with people I trust and respect. My scripting style has evolved dramatically over the past three years. I’ve scooped things from Tyler James, Greg Rucka, the IDW house style. I’m still tweaking to get it just right. Even then, I recently sent a short to an artist in Marvel Method. Exciting but scary.

Writing for thoughtballoons was one of the best things I ever did. It made me a way better writer over time. I honestly believe it’s important to just write for fun and as a learning exercise. Experiment, innovate, study, learn, watch, listen, fail, write.

A year ago I sadly had to quit thoughtballoons. I just didn’t have the time. But I miss that weekly challenge. I miss the comments and the process chatter. I miss my friends. I’ll be catching up with Ben Rosenthal – the guy I handed the keys to the kingdom to – very soon at SydNova. I’m currently putting together a project involving three of the current thoughtballoons writers. It will always be my learning ground, a place special to me.

I needed to write every day so I made it happen. And now it happens for others well after me. That makes me incredibly happy and proud.

I hope you find your thoughtballoons. And appreciate it every day.

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May 9, 2013

THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS In Previews

THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS: EXAMINING MATT MURDOCK AND DAREDEVIL is a book of essays all about Marvel’s Daredevil character. Published by Sequart, it is edited by me and features a rogues gallery of high quality writers. It is currently in May’s Previews and will hit comic shops in August.

The preorder code for the book is MAY13 1432 (it’s on page 379 of May’s Previews) or you can just ask your LCS to order you a copy. Many stores won’t order copies unless they think their customers want one – this is a critical text of a niche character so it could easily fall by the wayside. With your help, it won’t. The book will be $15.99 and it’s pretty damn fine, if I do say so myself. I edited the whole thing, and wrote two pretty long essays, but as a Daredevil fan it’s exactly what I’ve always wanted to read.

You can scope out some essay previews at the following links:

iFanboy runs an excerpt of my essay “Blind Dates and Broken Hearts”

Multiversity Comics runs an excerpt of my essay “The Only Way Is Down: Brubaker’s Saga as 70s Cinematic Noir”

And check some interviews with me at these links:

Kuljit Mithra at an Without Fear chats with me about the book

Matt Meylikhov at Multiversity Comics chats with me about the book

Tyler James at ComixTribe chats with me about the book

Here is a list of the essays and their authors:

‘Daredevil’s Origin’ by Will Murray discusses how Marvel came to publish a character named Daredevil.

‘Daredevil: Not Ready for Primetime?’ by M.S. Wilson discusses how Daredevil works better as a character on his own rather than integrated with others.

‘Daredevil and the Missing Father’ by Forrest Helvie delves into the concept of fatherhood in Daredevil’s creation.

‘Grabbing the Devil by the Horns’ by Matt Duarte looks at the early rogues of Daredevil’s crime fighting days.

‘Being Mike Murdock’ by Tim Callahan is an interesting take on the imaginary brother Mike Murdock.

‘The Life and Times of Foggy Nelson’ by Christine Hanefalk deconstructs the life of Matt Murdock’s best friend.

‘When Things Fall Apart in Hell’s Kitchen: Postcolonialism in Bendis’s Daredevil’ by Jon Cormier is an educational look at the role the location plays in the book.

‘There Will be Blood: Daredevil’s Violent Tendencies’ by Henry Northmore considers the effects of Daredevil’s violent adversaries.

‘Science Fact!’ by Stéphane Guéret, Manuella Hyvard, Nicolas Labarre, and Marie-Laure Saulnier considers the realistic possibilities of Matt Murdock’s unique medical situation.

‘Blind Dates and Broken Hearts’ by Ryan K Lindsay investigates the deep and treacherous love lives of Matt Murdock.

‘Daredevil: Intermediate Superhero Film Making’ by Geoff Klock is a discussion about the 2003 movie adaptation.

‘Daredevil and Spider-Man: Dark Alleys and Bright Lights’ by Vinny Murphy is an analysis of the relationship between Daredevil and Spider-Man.

‘What Fall From Grace? Reappraising the Chichester Years’ by Julian Darius looks over the much maligned Chichester run from the 90s.

‘Daredevil and Punisher: Polar Opposites? ‘ by M.S. Wilson investigates the themes connecting Daredevil and the Punisher.

‘.22 Caliber, A Girl’s Gun: Vanessa Fisk & Freedom of Action’ by Kevin Thurman discusses the role of Vanessa Fisk in the Bendis/Maleev run of the 2000s.

‘The Only Way Is Down – Brubaker’s Saga as 70s Cinematic Noir’ by Ryan K Lindsay analyses the Brubaker/Lark/Gaudiano run against the cinematic noir cornerstones of the 70s.

And a classy Foreword by Ralph Macchio

Here is Alice Lynch’s amazing cover and hopefully you’ll think about adding it to your shelf this coming August.

You can also order another Sequart book all about The Filth in the same Previews. Check the details here.

And definitely don’t forget to order GHOST TOWN #2 from Action lab’s danger Zone in the same Previews. It’s my first issue on this action packed ongoing.

#andithankyouall

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May 6, 2013

Ghost Town #2 in Previews

My ongoing time travel/terrorist/survival action spectacular GHOST TOWN from Action Lab’s Danger Zone imprint is in Previews right now for issue #2. Feel free to oogle and preorder through your LCS of choice.

This is billed as #2 but it’s my first issue on the book and it starts a very reader friendly jumping on point (though Dave Dwonch and Justin Greenwood did an amazing job in the #1 issue, out next month, of establishing the great complication of this grander narrative – I just pick it up a ways down the track).

Daniel J Logan is my co-pilot and his work is fantastic stuff, equally matched by the colours of Brian V Dyck. We are also graced with this kick ass cover by Justin Greenwood and Jordie Bellaire. It’s one hell of a way for my ongoing debut to hit the stands.

You can, and should, and maybe even will preorder the book through your local store because indie books like this thrive only on confirmed numbers. If you are digitally inclined, here’s a link to the ComiXology pulllist where you can give the book your stamp of approval.

Enjoy.

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April 29, 2013

Process Podcast: Chat with Allison Baker and Chris Roberson

I recently had the esteemed honour and pleasure to chat with Allison Baker and Chris Roberson from Monkeybrain Comics on The Process podcast.

Find details and listen to the episode right here.

The chat is a bit of a sprawl, mainly because of how I lead it. We delve into Allison’s theatrical background, then the politics of hanging toilet paper, I coin the new slogan for Monkeybrain, then Chris drops some knowledge on diligence and how his work at home week is structured. I felt like I learnt a tonne of things and came away mega-inspired so hopefully you will, too.

You can also go through the back catalogue of Process eps and hear us regulars chat or pipe in some sweet guest interviews for your ears.

Enjoy.

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April 22, 2013

RKL Annotations – MLP Rainbow Dash

I’m a process junkie. I cannot get enough of it and while absorbing it and incepting myself is always fun sometimes you have to give back. I’ve read plenty of these issue walkthroughs and while I’m merely aping the best, and late to the game, too, I know I’d want to read this so I’m doing it for those three people out there who feel the same about this issue. In that spirit, I deliver here my thoughts on MY LITTLE PONY MICRO SERIES: RAINBOW DASH #2, an issue I scripted, Tony Fleecs illustrated, and IDW released in March of 2013. You can buy it here on ComiXology.

These are my thoughts, your interest and mileage may vary. Spoilers may abound.

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PAGE 1

I wanted to start with some fun action the sort of Saturday morning cartoon in media res stuff that reels you in. I love the flow in the middle two panels. Also, the ‘Summerfell Festival’ is a nod to GoT’s Winterfell – which I actually haven’t read or seen.

The lead in description for Dash I did with the same style and tone as Stitch Jones is introduced in HEARTBREAK RIDGE.

And Tony Fleecs killed that Sonic Rainboom.

PAGE 2

I wrote that ’20% faster’ line as an obvious nod to the ’20% cooler’ meme and it was interesting to see fans react as either loving it or really not digging it. Some pony fans like the meme stuff, some do not. Me, I do. Dash going into the cloud works so well, because of Tony, and I love the spiralling line of the guitar falling.

PAGE 3
Notice how Dash’s goggles constantly move and are shifted by her (look for it throughout the entire issue)? I told Tony to treat them like Giles treats his glasses in BUFFY. He nailed it.

This cloud sequence is one of my favourite things I’ve ever written because it’s ‘kid creepy’ while still feeling light but it also has a superb page turn that Tony nailed…

PAGE 4

I was so pleased with myself for coming up with the ‘nightmare’ punchline. And Tony’s cloud face and electricity is so damn fine.

The bottom is the TANNHAUSER GATE speech from BLADE RUNNER turned Pony. A geek dream to do and I’m pleased with how well it fit the narrative as it explains a lot of the villain motivation. This is the official complication in two ways.

PAGE 5

Tall panels on the left will always make me think of Frank Miller.

The infamous TV panel. We ran this past Hasbro who approved it but putting TV, and a live news bulletin no less, was a big deal for Pony fans because it represented something new in the Pony world. I will say, it’s their world and I’m just allowed in it so I give them full credit. I just hope they come to dig it.

Also, that reporter’s name is Redford (name checked in the script only, never in panel) and he’s styled after Robert Redford’s character in ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN. No major reason, I just liked it.

“Your wings look like linguini” is the erudite Pony version of “Legs like linguini” – a Charlie Murphy’s True Hollywood Stories shout out from the Chappelle Show.

PAGE 6

Tony nailed the montage and it was super amazing to see Fortress of the Fantastic panel blow up on Pony forums.

Ah, the gremlins. These guys were my favourite part of the issue. They were so much fun to write – i aimed for a Stan Lee kind of vibe from them; loquacious, verbose, ridiculous. Also, sneaky Shakespeare quote steal.

PAGE 7

Kiwis was originally feijoas but was changed because no one knows what feijoas are. Also, both grow well in the shade, hence the reason to use them here.

“My Granny Smith would turn her shiny green cheek…” – not a line I ever thought would get past. Sometimes, kids, it pays to try.

I’m also pretty sure I put in this sequence, and the montage before it, because I got Paul Allor to read the script and he said I needed to have Dash fail more before finding the path to success. He was totally right and he saved my ass.

The line that crosses this page turn is stolen and Ponied from TOMBSTONE, the boss Earp western. Matt Meylikhov picked up on this which I was astoundingly impressed with.

PAGE 8

I’m happy with ‘epic fail’ being broken between the caption and an SFX.

I also like how this sequence reads as a little scene. It felt for me like something you’d see in the show.

PAGE 9

I asked Tony to ape the style and structure of Miller’s DKR on this page and he mammothly delivered. One of the prettiest pages in this issue.

In an earlier draft, old man pony turns up later and talks about wearing an onion on his belt.

I snuck the phrase ‘blood simple’ into a Pony book. A Hammett/Coen Brothers reference to always make me smile.

I flat out stole the final lines here from Christopher Nolan’s THE DARK KNIGHT RISES.

PAGE 10

I originally just had the gremlin say “Like Sun Tzu says in ‘The Art of War’…” but Bobby sent me back a note simply saying “There is no Sun Tzu in Equestria. Greatest editing note ever. Feel free to make it your neck tattoo tomorrow.

I also fought for there to be a beat between what the gremlin says and then him landing and the FACE SFX. Did I make the right choice? I still feel I did.

PAGE 11

PLANET OF THE APES reference turned Pony and made a little safer for tiny ears.

Panel 4 – FIGHT CLUB line reference, toned down slightly.

PAGE 12

Ball lightning is a real thing. I just wish I’d maybe used it a little more, it’s cool and it turns up and then it kind of does nothing.

PAGE 13

I love these gremlins on this page. This is where I show them having complete and confident dominion over her. I like that they are winning and so easily. It really put Dash into the corner.

PAGE 14

I got to write a KRAKKA DOOM SFX. Comic writing bucket list become one step closer to fulfilment.

Applejack saying “Pork chops and apple sauce” is a Peter Brady line steal. Also, someone somewhere pointed out that this means Equestria has pork chops which means they eat pigs – and this made me laugh heartily. I guess Orwell wasn’t right after all, the ponies will really reign supreme.

Look at that watering system Tony drew on Tank the turtle. That thing is insanely amazing.

PAGE 15

Tony decided to draw Tank as being all inside his shell. Brilliant move.

Some people, the meme haters as I call ‘em, didn’t like the BROHOOF. When i told this kid at my book signing that there was a BROHOOF in there I got a BROHOOF from him. And it was pretty awesome.

Dash talks a lot at the end of this page. Sorry.

PAGE 16

The turn, where Dash finds out how to get the victory. This is her major character level up. Yet she’s still hella arrogant/self-involved through it all which makes me smile.

I was happy that Dash sees the truth in the flag which you’ll notice was in the very first panel. You know why it was there? Because I went back and wrote it in. That’s why first drafts suck, they rarely have the presence of mind to completely anticipate the end and then seed it in.

That last panel has a very oblique CHASING AMY line steal/mix up.

PAGE 17

Looking at it now, it feels like I’m just padding a page so I get the page turn for the big moment. I mean, this stuff needs to happen, and it’s nice to see one last moment of confident from the gremlins but otherwise this page is just moving us to the reveal…

PAGE 18

SONIC DOUBLE RAINBOOM – this was the whole reason I came up with this story. This was the very first thing that popped into my head and then I built a character piece around it. Truthfully.

I asked Tony to draw the cloud exploding like Alderaan does in STAR WARS. Again, he nailed it.

PAGE 19

Simpsons reference which tickled a lot of people from the response I got for it.

I love Redford’s V-Day speech here.

I made Applejack say ‘Darlin’’ which is apparently a faux pas on my behalf. Sorry.

Wait, go back one panel, I only just noticed Tank galloping in that second last panel.l Look at him, a little turtle, and he’s booking it. That’s hilarious.

PAGE 20

I started this final sequence with the CODA caption. I’m really glad they let me keep this because it is a coda and I hope some kid out there now knows what a coda is.

Originally the orthotics was a pedometer.

PAGE 21

Look at the name on the apple cart – RAINBOWIE’S APPLE ODYSSEY. Tony nailed the David Bowie design on this thing. A shame the letters cover up the great shot in Panel 1 for it.

I’m happy with the spacial movement between the final two panels.

Tony fit an astounding amount of story, movement, and dialogue into this page. All hail Tony.

PAGE 22

Full cart reveal, enjoy.

I generally write noir so my usual tendency would have been to leave Dash flightless forever but instead it was nice to write a little cartoon ending happiness for once.

They are literally leaving the story off into the sunset, you guys

SUMMATION

This issue was so much fun to write. It took a lot of drafts, and Bobby Curnow is an amazing editor to work with and he helped with quite a lot of story beats and character moments, and Tony Fleecs is the ultimate to collaborate with because he’s a wicked smart storyteller and he brings amazing skill and craft and presence to the page. In the end, I did a final pass on this issue like I was filling in dialogue for a 5 year old girl and it worked because it then came through flighty and fun. I also seemed to do little but steal lines from other cool stuff so that’s interesting to note…

I would absolutely work in the Pony world again. When writing becomes this much fun, why wouldn’t you?

Thank you and good day, sir.

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April 11, 2013

OXYMORON HC in April Previews

The Oxymoron HC is a collection of stories featuring the Oxymoron character created for the ComixTribe book THE RED TEN. A plethora of creators banded together and made a bunch of short stories to honour and showcase the character and I was lucky enough to be one of them.

The Oxymoron HC is in April’s Previews and you can see the solicit info below.

To whet your whistle, I want you to know the following about the book:

I wrote a story and my regular partner in crime Daniel J Logan made it better with his art.

Paul Allor wrote what might be my favourite story in the book.

Jason Ciaramella, everyone’s favourite Eisner nominee, wrote a wicked story in there.

We ran a Kickstarter campaign and raised 300% of what we wanted.

Your preorders are appreciated and if you still need more convincing then you can download one of the stories for free right herehttp://bit.ly/OxyLivingDead.

Enjoy.

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April 10, 2013

Rainbow Dash One-Shot Sells in Top 100 for March 2013

I am extremely happy to have a book sell in this position — and, yes, I know it has NOTHING to do with me. I’m still cool with that.

MY LITTLE PONY MICRO SERIES: RAINBOW DASH #2 landed in #91 for the sales charts for March 2013. It sold ~25,473 copies.

I am extremely excited to have a book land in the Top 100, though this is clearly because it’s a Pony book and I very deeply understand that. It doesn’t stop, however, the fact that it’s super exciting to see these sorts of numbers.

I also fuond it interesting to see what sold comparably. I’m honoured to be two places below DAREDEVIL: END OF DAYS and I noticed I’m two places ahead of James Tynion IV’s TALON. Let the rivalry begin, post haste.

Lastly, if you picked up a copy, thank you so very very much. I appreciate it insanely.

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