You’ll Never Guess What the Isotope Staff Is Reading This Week
Click here to find out. Thanks for the support gang, y'all are the best.
Filtering by Category: Comics
Next Wedensday at The Comics Bug in Manhattan Beach
SPIRITS OF INDEPENDENTS on APRIL 11thNext Wednesday will be Independents Day at The Comic Bug! Six area artists will be signing comics and introducing themselves and their creations. The list of creators appearing from 11-1pm & 5-9pmChristian Berenak - Se7en: Lust
Philip Clark - Quantum: Rock of Ages
Joshua Hale Fialkov - Elk’s Run
Tony Fleecs - In My Lifetime
Stormcrow Hayes - Afterlife
Omaha Perez - Holmes
Live local band from 8-9pm - Vaudeville
Won't you come join us?
Chris Arundel’s Release Party Pics
Click the photo for more.
Mark Wheaton’s Got Elk’s Run Party Pre-Pictures
See Josh in an Undershirt and holding lots of Meat. It's just like my days as a Dutch Porn Star.
Comic List on Elk’s Run
ComicList: New Comic Book Releases List - REVIEWS: On The Shelves 04/04/07VILLARD BOOKS Elks Run GN, $19.95
FINALLY!!!! I championed this book so loudly, for so long, it seems almost anticlimactic now that it’s finally hitting the shelves. Don’t sleep on it, though, as Fialkov, Tuazon and Keating deliver the goods through to the very end, telling a gripping story that packs an emotional whallop at the end.
The Release Party
Was a total and utter blast. Thanks SO much to everyone who came out, especially to Mark who helped cook, and Christina who played happy host while I was busy signing books. Special thanks to Jonah over at CBR.com and the gang over at Villard who helped to make the party possible. The guys at Meltdown are some of the best retailers, and perhaps more importantly, some of the best people, I've had the fortune of getting to know. Thanks for a great night guys.
Scryptic Studios - Joshua Hale Fialkov on Elk’s Run and Comics in General
Caleb Monroe Interviews me here.
Can you describe your creative process, from first idea to completed pages? I have a lot of ideas. Most of them are absurd and awful. But I do my best to get everything “down” somewhere. I've actually started using Google Documents to sort of build a portfolio of stuff I can pull from and store ideas. That way no matter where I am, there's always a place to put my ideas that's only a few clicks away. But generally, if I like an idea enough, and it feels like something I can do well, I'll try and write 22-30 pages worth of it. If I still like it, I start looking for an artist.
Caleb's the poor bastard I stole Noel from many moons ago. He's a fantastic writer, and it's a pretty informative interview, if I do say so myself.
Reminder: Elk’s Run Release Party This Wednesday at Meltdown!
With this week's release of Elk's Run in Comic Stores, we're going to be having a Book Release Party at Meltdown Comics in Hollywood, CA. There will be free booze, West Virginia themed food (prepared by yours truly), a DJ, and all that noise. There will also be an exclusive mini-comic of Three Rivers, and Free Original Sketches by Noel for the first 25 people to pick up a copy of the book that evening. Here's the info from the good folks at Meltdown:
How wonderful it is that Elk's Run is finally complete. I can't imagine the frustrations experienced by the creative team behind the book as they neared completion of the series only to see it slip away, but I can certainly guess at the elation they felt seeing the tale brought to its intended finish.
It's hard to bring you in on the story without ruining the pervasive creepiness that begins to winnow your vision until the authors draw a tunnel of focus (quite literally in the first chapter) that opens new horrors. Elk's Run is a quietly horrific tale about family and community, about defining one's place in the world and how the world gets to have a say on your place in it. The exploration of this little town and how the people in it have come to isolate themselves is one of the more remarkable comics published in recent years.
It is unthinkable that this may never have reached a conclusion in print. A celebration is in order! The complete Elk's Run release party is Wednesday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Meltdown, presented by Villard Books and ComicBookResources.com. Let me say the magic words you've been waiting for: alcohol will be served.
ELK'S RUN RELEASE PARTY
MELTDOWN COMICS
WED, APRIL 4 7:00 PM
7522 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046
www.meltcomics.com
www.myspace.com/meltdowncomics
I hope all of you locals can attend, and please, help to spread the word.
See you Wednesday night,
j.
P.S. Venison Jerky will also be served.
Postcards in Previews Now!
Remember Postcards? It's that amazing book featuring Harvey Pekar, Michael Gaydos, Ande Parks, Phil Hester, Tony Fleecs, Noel Tuazon, Micah Farritor, an arm length list of other great guys, and, little old me. Well, if you're the comic shop ordering type, it's in Previews NOW. It's on page 368 of the April PREVIEWS, the order code is: APR07 4039
Every person I've talked to who's in the book feels the same way I do. That this is some of the best work they've ever done. So, if you like comics, or postcards, or comics about postcards, or, have breath in your lungs, I'd recommend pre-ordering the book.
You can also pre-order it on Amazon.
EDIT: Vampirella Quarterly #1 In Previews AGAIN
Limited Edition Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz
Limited Edition Cover by Tom Fleming
Featuring story by me, art by Segovia. It's really, really kickass.
Diamond Order #MAR07 3118
Tell your retailers.
I didn't realize, but, this is just a super limited edition of the first issue. So, in fact, issue 2 is not yet in Previews. Sorry for the confusion.
Wizard on Punks
Wizard magazine has an interview from WWLA with Kody and I. It's madcaptastic. Go and enjoy.
Elk’s Run in Bookstores Today
Hey Gang,Real quick, Elk's Run in it's Collected Edition from Random House's Villard Imprint is in Bookstores today. It'll be in comic shops next week it seems. Please, help spread the word!
Here's what some people are saying about it:
"Fialkov's unique and sometimes disturbing coming-of-age adventure is engrossing and ultimately moving. "
Booklist
"A smart thriller that's as challenging as it is suspenseful."
Las Vegas Weekly
"A story who's heart is in it's gritty precision."
Publisher's Weekly
So, I hope y'all check it out, and don't forget, those of you in the L.A. area, we're having our big release party next week Wednesday, complete with booze, West Virginia style appetizers, and free giveaways (including a limited number of gorgeous sketches by Noel). More info on that here: http://www.hoarseandbuggy.com
We've also added a TORONTO Release Party, info for which can be viewed here: http://industrynight.blogspot
Thanks for listening, and as always feel free to forward or repost this wherever you'd like.
j.
What I (and YOU) should’ve gotten in your e-mail today.
The following items have been shipped to you by Amazon.com:------------------------------
------------------------------ --------- Qty Item Price Shipped Subtotal ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------- Amazon.com items (Sold by Amazon.com, LLC): 1Elk's Run $13.57 1 $13.57 Shipped via UPS (estimated arrival date: 29-March-2007)
Last Chance to Order Vampirella #1
I think this was sent out to retailers etc. this week. Again, I'm INCREDIBLY proud of the work we're doing on Vampirella, and I hope you guys give it a try.
New York (March 20, 2007) - It's not too late to order Vampirella's return! Get your fix of the hottest, sexiest horror in comics right here, starting this April in Vampirella Quartlery: Spring 2007 #1! Final order cut-off is March 30. Each issue of the ongoing Vampirella Quarterly series comes jam packed with at least two Vampirella tales.Seven page preview here: http://vampirella.com/issues/spring07banner/index.html
First up: Part 1 of “Vengeance of Vampirella.” Vampi's new quest has her following the bidding of an unwelcome master: The Blood Red Queen! Why is she in the thrall of her arch-nemesis? Has she turned to the dark side or is something even more sinister and shocking going on? Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Harvey Award nominated writer of Elk's Run, with spectacular art by rising star Stephen Segovia (Witchblade: Shades of Gray).
PLUS: Archie Goodwin's and Jose Gonzalez's classic Vampi tale “And Be a Bride of Chaos” is newly recolored and remastered by Glass House Graphics. Read one of the greatest Vampirella tales of all time as you've never seen it!
The issue sports two stunning regular covers by Joe Jusko, his first featuring the Blood Red Queen, and Stephen Segovia, re-imagining a classic Vampi cover by Sanjulian!
Deluxe Virgin Editions of the Jusko and a Black and White Edition of the Segovia covers limited to just 500 copies are also available. A signed and numbered version of the Jusko Virgin Edition, limited to 200, also available!
Each issue is 40 pages, full color and goes on sale April 25.
To order please use the following Diamond codes, also found on page 87 of the February 2007 Previews Order Form (V17#2): *Vampirella Quarterly SPR 07 Segovia Reg #1 FEB3130 $4.95 *Vampirella Quarterly SPR 07 Jusko Reg #1 FEB3131 $4.95 *Vampirella Quarterly SPR 07 Segovia B&W Cvr #1 FEB3132 $19.95 *Vampirella Quarterly SPR 07 Virgin Jusko Cvr #1 FEB3133 $19.95 *Vampirella Quarterly SPR 07 Virgin Jusko S&N #1 FEB3134 $29.95
Elk’s Run Toronto Release Party!
We're international superstars. Or haven't you heard? Now, if I could only figure out an East Coast and European Release Party, I'd be in business. INDUSTRY NIGHT @ THE VIC
But... we're going out with a bang. Our final Industry Night on April 26th at the Victory Cafe will be an official Toronto Launch for Elk's Run by local boy Noel Tuazon. Elk's Run is being published by Random House which is a huge deal and I hope everyone will come out and buy a copy of the book from the Beguiling who will be selling copies. Noel will be on hand to talk about the book and sign copies. For more info check here: http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780345495112
Las Vegas Weekly on Elk’s Run
"Together they've created a smart thriller that's as challenging as it is suspenseful."
If that's not a pull quote I don't know what is. You can check out the rest of this really, really gracious review at the above link.
J-Rod on J-Fi
Jason has nice things to say about me. You need to be a myspace member to read it, tho, I think.
Elk’s Run Los Angeles Release Party
Elk's Run Los Angeles Release Party,
originally uploaded by Joshua Hale Fialkov.
Hey Gang,
Just wanted to drop y'all an early word about the impending release of Elk's Run, and the party to celebrate! With the aid of the good folks over at CBR.com and our devoted publisher Villard, the good folks at Meltdown Comics in Hollywood, are helping us celebrate in style. There'll be food, alcohol, music, and best of all, the COMPLETE ELK'S RUN! I hope all of you can attend, and ask you to please forward this around and help us get the word out about the party. We're going to send out a Press Release about the party soon, but, I figured the extra warning would be worth it.
Keep an eye on www.meltcomics.com for more info as it becomes available.See you in a few weeks!
j.
We sold out.
The exclusive ashcan, hand numbered by Kody and I sold out this weekend at Wizard World Los Angeles. So, y'know, sucks to be you who did not get a copy.
If you did get a copy though, come by the myspace group and tell us what you think.
Thanks for makin' WWLA a big success for the boys in the band.
j.
We’re very nearly out of Punks Comics
So, if you're coming to the show today, come by and pick it up. The shows been fun. More to come later.