Oh hey here is a page! Whew.
It was done on the heels of a genuinely wonderful book launch party! Thank you to everybody who came by Floating World Comics – the place was packed from start to finish. I am aglow that this mad, unpitchable tale and its frazzled maker have such good friends and supporters out there. So many tiny, suspiciously enthusiastic Luthers were drawn in book covers! It’s odd to see that character look so chipper, but I couldn’t help it – we both had a good night.
Here is a photo of me being super classy during a whole fifteen second lull, taken by national treasure Mike Russell:
Next up: for most of next week I’ll be at the San Diego Comic-Con, at Small Press table #M-09! I’ll be accompanied by my usual partner-in-crime Erika Moen. I’ll also be on the Comics After Paper panel on Saturday from 4-5 in Room 3, hosted by my friend Douglas Wolk. Yes, that is right; somebody who just turned a webcomic into a print comic is talking about comics not for print. Holla!
I am also slowly but steadily sending out those pre-orders – after Comic-Con the factory goes into full swing as I get several uninterrupted weeks of sketching, packing, watercoloring, and mailing time. Man, it already sounds good.
And we are back! With a page full of Dudes. I don’t know how likely an update is again for the next couple of weeks as Iprepare for and attend the soul-consuming San Diego Comic-Con (Table M-9 in the Small Press Section!) and start pushing out book orders, but I’ll do my best.
In the most immediate news, folks in the Portland area, please come out to the Book Launch party next Thursday, July 15, at Floating World Comics from 5-8pm! If you pre-ordered a book, you can come pick it up from me in person, and you will get extra prizes to make up for the shipping you paid.
Here is the Facebook event – it’s open to the public, so pass it on, and I’ll see you there! I am making cookies. They will be delicious.
Remember that hand wound? It’s lots better, but now I have the flu. But before the Nyquil drags me under, here is some very exciting news! Mark your calendars now:
Courtesy of Jason Leivian, proprietor of the lovely Portland establishment Floating World Comics, Family Man will have a release and signing party on-site! It will be on July 15th from 5 to 8pm. So you Portland-area folk don’t need to stalk me or buy scalped tickets to San Diego just to get my scrawl on the inside cover of your copy of Family Man.
I’ve never done a solo event before, but I figure this book deserves it – especially since you, my wonderful crazy readers, made it possible. Floating World is one of my favorite places in Portland, period, and its shelves are a testament to the very best that comics can offer. I’m very honored to drag this book into the world through their doors!
And now, back to your regularly scheduled cold medicine.
Friday, April 23rd, 2010
7:30pm to Midnight
The Secret Society, 116 NE Russell Street, Portland, OR
Ladies in Portland of all ages! If you write comics, edit comics, letter comics, study comics, sell comics, design for comics, review comics, or work for a library that offers comics…you’re invited to the DDLL party tonight! (Librarians and ladies who work for publishers, you’re especially welcome!)
The Secret Society is one of the coolest little joints in Portland, and we’ll be in their swank little ballroom, eating cupcakes and consuming beverages of all kinds. The party runs from 7:30 to midnight, so whether you’re an early-to-bed type or a night owl, there’s time to enjoy.
I’ll be there schmoozing it up! Tell you friends and c’mon down.
Fortuitously, an easy page for me this week. Fortuitous because (after being sick for three days and getting behind on every project I’m currently working on) I’m also getting ready for the Stumptown Comics Fest, here in my own Portland, OR. I’m the coordinator for all the panel programming and this year and I’m very proud and excited about all the wonderful stuff that will be going on!
This year I also got to help the lovely Hope Larson organize the Drink and Draw Like a Lady event (not to be missed!). You haven’t lived until you’ve placed an order for 200 cupcakes, my friends.
I’ll be at Table 105 selling some delightful wares, and I’ll be appearing on a panel with fellow history comics artist Kate Beaton. See you there!