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jtpokie — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

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Troop Returns... Again! Gigcast 156

jtpokie — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

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We interview Steve Troop about his new project CryptoZooey! JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts

LInks: More to come..

The Gigcast
A Nightgig Studios Production - http://www.nightgig.com
www.thegigcast.com
Have News or a Comment? Want to tell JT and Scott they are full of it?
E-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com

One of the Farpoint Media family of shows - www.farpointmedia.net,
Released under a Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial No-Derivs 2.5 license

The Gigcast #1

jtpokie — Sat, 20 Aug 2005 14:09:36 +0000

We introduce ourselvs and The Gigcast to the world. JT, Karl and Jo. (Not recomended for the weak of heart, Audio quality makes yer brain bleed...) [display_podcast] Show Notes (Updated 2006-10-03)

Nightgig (our lovely home-on-the-net)
Drawnsword by Karl Kuras [NG]
Jo's Webdesign site Lingua Franca
Geckonation by Tim Shea [keen_] [DD] [NG]
Bandwidth Issues
Gods of Arr-Keelan [Order of the Schtick guest comic]

Introductions

Keenspace
Blue Canary [keen_] [NG]
The not-imaginary Ken™ [NG]
In Shining Armor [keen_]
ACLU, FL
Skype
Where are we? [JT] [Karl] [Jo]
Hogan's Heroes, Chico and the Man
Jess Calcaben of Subcultured Studios [] flash movies
Alex of F&D!
KC Green []
Kent of Eggbert
HPK/David Davis

The Gigcast #2

jtpokie — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 14:13:17 +0000

Weinterview David Davies (HPKomic) [display_podcast]

The Gigcast #3

jtpokie — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 14:18:05 +0000

Hurricane Katrina Relief Webcomic Telethon and an Interview of KC Green! [display_podcast]

The Gigcast #4a

jtpokie — Sun, 11 Sep 2005 14:20:00 +0000

We report on the Webcomic Relief Telethon and Part 1 of out Interview with Chuck Rolwes of The Gods of Arrkelaan [display_podcast]

The Gigcast #4b

jtpokie — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 14:23:04 +0000

More Webcomic Telethon and Part 2 of our interview with Chuck Rolwes of The Gods of Arrkelaan. [display_podcast]

The Gigcast #5

jtpokie — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 14:26:07 +0000

We interview Scott Gallatin..(Yes he was a guest first) Announce the Webcomic Telethon results and review some movie trailers... (I think they were comic related...) [display_podcast]

#6 Black_Kitty Cast

Scott — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 13:44:11 +0000

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Nightgig News

Interview with Jenny Lui

Hurricane Relief Telethon wrap ups - Nightgig makes the cut for the Webcomic Telethon Book!

New Studios - Mr Spook - RadariG - chewdy - Please welcome your new neighbors.

Karl reviews a paper based comic, Amelia Rules, in Tales from the Longbox.

http://www.quackzine.com/And we now have banners that you can use to link to us! If you would like to see your nightgig news appear in the gigcast tell us now and tell us often. :smile:

#7 Reviews and Filk!

Scott — Mon, 03 Oct 2005 13:39:38 +0000

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Subculture is revamping his T-shirt shop. Look for new designs. He is also offering to do Photo Manipulations for you.

Karl and JT review Bad Guy High

New direction for the show? Karl the stripper? No, it's Filk!

JT speaks fondly of drunken days in the past singing Filk Songs and introduces us to Escape Key

A podcast for Serenity Fans signal.serenityfirefly.com

Karl breaks out his own favorite Filk always the first to die!

A Sci-fi podcast and website that you may want to check out Dragon Page

A call goes out to musicians who want to be part of the nightgig family. We may not be able to host you but we will plug the hell out of you.

Karl and JT look into a new career Singing Interventions.Gig Out!Don't forget to visit Escape Key and thank them for letting us cast their song.

#8 GeekTalk #1

Scott — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 13:38:20 +0000

Chuck Rowles and Karl Kuras talk about downloadable print comics. They ask the question "What happens when your favorite printed comics find their way to the World Wide Web?". Either legally or illegally, downloadable versions of your favorite printed books are out there, what might the effect on web comics artists be? [display_podcast] Items mentioned on the cast:

Subculture is running a Background contest
GigChat
Halloween Costume Contest at NightGig
Brobdingnagian Bards FILK!
Serenity
Wallace and Gromit
Boxcar Comics
The Gods of Arrkelaan
Drawnsword
Lying In The Gutter
Girl Genius
Karl owns over 100 TPBs
Marvel
DC
Chuck needs to finish his screen play.
Karl announces Drawnsword for sale to highest bidder.
JT and Scott realize how tired they are.
Comics.com (thanks Karl)

Gig Out!

#9 Dave Rigley cast

Scott — Tue, 18 Oct 2005 17:29:01 +0000

[display_podcast] On GigCast #9 we have Night Gig news, The music of Bilge Pump, and an interview with the creative force behind http://www.24andahalf.com , Dave Rigley. Download Gigcast #9

Drunk Duck comes back to life
Nightgig Costume Contest
HPK at Sketchwar
The Bilge Pumps
Droop back from a short break
Dave Rigley of 24 and a Half
The Devil lives in Canada (JT told us, it must be true)
Sluggy Freelance
Dave animated for Penny-Arcades CTS
Eyeskream Comics
Fat Kat Animation Studios (former employers of Mr. Rigley):
Penny Arcade
Ninjai
Noodle Soup Productions:
http://www.lemon64.com/games/details.php?ID=2683 http://www.lemon64.com/games/details.php?ID=633

I will get the links up in the morning. for now do me a favor and google all the above and tell me what you find.

#10 C'est la Vie

Scott — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:25:45 +0000

Jennifer Babcock of C'est La Vie

[display_podcast] http://www.ucomics.com/cestlavie/ http://www.clv-comic.com/

Suzy View / Spells and whistles http://www.rocketsurgerycomics.com/ http://hackneyed.net/comics/sv/

#11 Slither 'cast

Scott — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:23:55 +0000

Halloween Contest Winner Mike Dean

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http://www.slitherandfriends.com

http://www.nightgig.com/redbadger

http://www.nightgig.com/bep/

http://www.vipercomics.com/webComics/yht/

http://www.drmcninja.com/

http://www.nightgig.com/aardrijk/

http://www.nightgig.com/the_gods_of_arrkelaan/

http://www.nightgig.com/subcultured/

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/274438 (This is where you can check out the demo of Surge)

http://www.uturncs.com/index.html

Karl and JT had a great interview with our costume contest winner, Mike Dean. You can view all the entries HERE. JT and Scott ramble through the news and decide that 11 pm might not be the best time to do serious news and another great installment of "A Minute in Chucks Brain". We are putting out the call for music. If you have a band or know of someone you want us to listen to please send us an email to gigcast @ nightgig.com or post a link in the forums.

#12 Coydog's 'Cast

Scott — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 17:22:56 +0000

Interview With Monique MacNaughton

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Music Provided today by DJ from http://www.comradef.com
Jen Babcock at Yahoo
Nightgig has an Oekaki Board
Jt has a heart warming childhood memory
Chucks Gods will be in a calander

Never let it be said that we don't let our guests do our work for us.. Thank You Monique MacNaughton for being a guest and helping with show notes.

From Monique: Again, thanks for giving me the opportunity to talk to you. Here are some links that might be helpful.For Arrowflight and related topics:

http://www.drunkduck.com /Coydog_Cafe Lots of Arrowflight comics mirrored here
http://coydog.fateback.com Arrowflight info and cast notes can be found here.
http://www.webcomicsnation.com/moniquem/arrowflight/series.php Arrowflight mirror on WCN. Note that these are multiple-page installments
http://www.avroarrow.org/ For the straight dope on the historical basis for Arrowflight

For UNA Frontiers and related topics:

http://www.graphicsmash.com/series.php?name=unafrontiers UNA Frontiers on Graphic Smash
http://www.drunkduck.com/UNA_Frontiers
RSS feed from Graphic Smash and additional art and goodies including Cast Notes

For GAAK:

http://www.drunkduck.com/GAAK

Artistic influences:

http://tothfans.dynu.com/ Alex Toth
http://lambiek.net/artists/e/eisner.htm Will Eisner
http://www.george-perez.com/ George Perez
http://www.comic-art.com/bios-1/ditko001.htm Steve Ditko

Webcomics/creators I like:

http://www.wanderingones.com/ The Wandering Ones
http://www.laylalawlor.com/ Layla Lawlor's official site
http://www.nekkoandjoruba.com Great SF webcomic
http://www.alpha-shade.com/ Alpha Shade
http://www.drunkduck.com/Shadowless/ Shadowless
http://www.drunkduck.com/Pinky_TA/ Pinky TA

Filk links:

http://www.prometheus-music.com/
http://www.random-factors.com/
http://www.firebirdarts.com/
http://www.musesmuse.com/ut/ Urban Tapestry
http://www.tomsmithonline.com Tom Smith

Monique MacNaughton http://coydog.fateback.com

UNA Frontiers - now at http://www.graphicsmash.com/
GAAK (with Darryl Hughes) http://www.drunkduck.com/GAAK

#13 GeekTalk #2

Scott — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 23:33:54 +0000

Fill In The Blanks Show

[display_podcast] We're taking this week to wrap up some things we have been kicking around. We cover some Nightgig news, and ask that studio owners update their bios and promo folders. Chuck and Karl talk about DC comics latest crossovers and the current state of DC as a whole in "Geek Talk". JT and Scott give you a quick rundown of helpful tutorial sites like Polykarbon.com. We also get another fine episode of "A Minute in Chucks Brain". Nightgig Sites Mentioned in Gigcast #13

TK Productions
Studio Blue (Cosmic Dash and Warped)
FunBox
Red Badger Studio
Spirit Stories
Number 85
Something Different
Jilly-Chan
RM Comics Thanks for the Art
Frapper
KC Needs help transcribing

Other Places We Want You To Visit

Glych - Go Buy Her Book Tales of a Forgotten Planet by Narwain Pub.
Diamond Comics
Your Local Comic Shop
From the Mailbag Asylumantics (Really a FUN read - Go buy his book)
Buzz Comics
Digital Strips
Zoinks
Cup O Joel He writes reviews for Lawrence.com
Melonpool from Blank Label Comics
Websnark
Gamer Lamer Thanks For Joining Frapper

Tutorial Sites

Polykarbon Covers everything from basic form through coloring in photoshop.
Sketch Magazine Great news and interviews.
Realm of Atland and Blambot Go Get Your Fonts
Rocket Surgery Comics
MacHall
Apple Geeks
2 Minute Tricks Don't forget to look over his Wiki
DrawnSword - Check out the webring

Gig Out!

#14 Turkey Cast

Scott — Thu, 24 Nov 2005 00:33:00 +0000

Reviews and Turkeys and Tunes OH MY!

[display_podcast] Sorry for the late LATE notes. We wished you all a happy turkey day and discovered that Karl is fresh out of cranberries.

Drawnsword starts updating again
We pick on Gecko Nation
Pens and Tales
Christopher Harrell, I miss Hotel Grim!
Sheldon is out as a book! - Pure Ducky Goodness
Zits!
Family Circus
Karl admits to Drinking and Writing
Drunk Duck - Down but coming back
Chris Whetstone creates Travis And Son
Remi Perron creates Treasure Hunters I highly recommend it.
Chuck has a special A Minute Inside Chucks Brain where he reviews Quantum Rock of Ages
Karl reviews Witching Hour
We hear a little music from Amplifico or Here

Gig Out!

#14.5 Just the cast Ma'am.

Scott — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:31:37 +0000

Shorty Gigcast

[display_podcast] Because You demanded it! We have a fast and dirty Gigcast today!

Drunk Duck is still down but is getting new hosting! Geekside Calls it quits.
Chuck has a great DD Movie just for this occasion.
Nightgig is going to MegaCon in Orlando.
Drop by the forums and make MegaCon suggestions.
Karl is moving back to the USA (Is he fleeing the law?)
Real Life Comics is starting up a radio show.
Penny-Arcade has a preview of their Dark Horse book
Chuck says WANG!
PHDcomic was interviewed by Blank Label but I talk about them anyhow.

Gig Out!

#15 McNinja Cast!

Scott — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 23:30:22 +0000

NightGig at Megacon Orlando, and Chris Hastings and Kent Archer of Dr. McNinja

[display_podcast] Things mentioned during the gigcast:

NightGig MegaCon Orlando 2006 Info Forum
Dr.McNinja!
Someting Awful (not always work place safe)
School of Visual Art
David Mazzucchelli
Walt Simonson
Klaus Janson
Deadpool
Recomended By Chris Achewood
Nightgig on MySpace

More notes to follow....

#16 Devil's Panties 1

Scott — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 23:29:23 +0000

Jennie Breeden of Devil's Panties

[display_podcast] We had a great time talking to Jennie Breeden. Other than a few small glitches at the hosts' end while uploading this, we had fun putting this one together. REMINDER! We're sneaking ever closer to Megacon in Florida so get your submissions in ASAP. Chuck has an on-the-scene report from the Geek Side / Drunk Duck Crash. DAMN YOU GEEKSIDE. We also toss in a little Christmas music for you. Links and Stuff mentioned on the show.

Megacon is getting closer. Check out the guests.
Drunk Duck is in a state of rebirth. What will it be?
Chuck Rowles is THE on the spot reporter
Gregory's post in the Drunk Duck Forum
Rumblo has a new look
Red Badger Sketches
Cosmic Dash UPDATES
Zoe of Earthbound
Lo Rez has a new Look
Fun Box
Something Different
DrawnSword UPDATES and has comments
Gods of Arrkalan
MUSIC - A Podsafe Christmas Carrol Check out "Baby Got Back" while you're there.
Interview with Jennie Breeden - Jesus, the Devil and Pirates Oh My!
Keenspot - Keenspace
Previews - Go buy "The Devil's Panties" in print form.
Keelhauled Studios! the Pirates website link.
Skyler Breeden Still has web space at Nightgig.
JT has a comic
Geebas on Parade
The Daily Grind

I love this job

#17 DP 2: Return of the Panties

Scott — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 23:27:55 +0000

Part 2 of Jennie Breeden

[display_podcast] Thanks again to Jennie Breeden for visiting with us. We also want to welcome all of the visitors from http://devilspanties.keenspot.com/; we hope you stick around and listen to ALL our shows. In the news we talk about:

Jo (http://www.nightgig.com/lingua-franca/) manages to escape grad school long enough to join us on the news. Nice to have you around, Jo.
We play another great song by Jonathan Coulton
Jo anounces that she is going to help redesign Zoe Stead's Nightgig page WAVAM
KC Green has a new comic out called horribleville and Tim has issues with wet pickles.
A Nightgig Long Lost Studio updates with new pictures and new comics: Skyler Breeden's Sideshow
Beating a Dead Horse - Get your submissions in for the Nightgig Book.
Tell your friends and favorite sites that we will be at MegaCon and that if they want to have us pimp their site that we will be glad to help out.

#18 Daedalusblue Cast

Scott — Wed, 28 Dec 2005 23:28:03 +0000

John Aggs of Daedalusblue

[display_podcast] Short news day. JT announces that any donation to the MegaCon power fund of 10 dollars or more gets a NG book. Just mention "the Gigcast Power Promo" in your paypal donation. If you want your gig properly pimped at MegaCon consider putting together a flyer of your own and we will help get it printed and pass it out. And for a third week in a row Jonathan Coulton. JT sends out a little tribute to Karl who is busy moving to Florida from Zurich. Karl interviewed Artist John Aggs of Daedalus Blue. From the Intreview... The webcartoonists John Aggs turned into space marines (In order of their untimely deaths)

2000 AD Comics (YEA! Judge Dreadd anyone who like Garth Ennis or John Burns should look for these)
http://www.beaverandsteve.com/

Other stuff John Aggs mentioned:

#19 New Years Gigtastical

Scott — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 23:22:15 +0000

New Years Resolution show

[display_podcast] We have a "First Cast of the 2006". We play your Web Comic related New Years Resolutions! JT and Scott speak fondly of mixed slushy drinks. Chuck and the "A Minute in Chucks Brain" Staff pay Gigcast studios a visit. We listen to a few recorded New Year Resolutions and play music from Lemon Demon.

Drunk Duck will host comics again go check out Chucks graphics he did for the site.
Nightgig opens up a few new studios, including Sweatshop Studio by Kota (Kevin Hayman).
We would like to formally apologise to Vidiot for having not known your real name or that your a guy. We're horrible people. Congrats to Victor Rosas and Paul Fortier for partnering up on Gene.
BEP has been updating Inkspots and has a great reference to one hippopotamus two hippopotamus.
There is a Nintendo DS friend code exchange going on in the forum.
We play Ultimate Showdown by Lemon Demon
Chuck and Crew stop by the studio

New Years Resolutions

Knock On Wood wants to make an 8th day
Scott wants to recycle
Master of Theft artist Eddie Jensen Vows to remember his URL next year.
Jen Babcock is selling Ad Space on C'est La Vie
Jess (Subculture) has a new movie called Echo Dreams
Chuck Rowles is doing a book signing. Go visit him in person.
Deviled Craig is looking forward to more of everything.
JT wants to fix things this year and make everything shinny.

#20 Volte6 Speaks!

Scott — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 20:19:48 +0000

Interview with Dylan Squires

News Items: [display_podcast] Gene has a new update schedule. Gene will update on Tuesdays and Thursdays on both Nightgig and on Drunk Duck. Randal (**** ******) is also running a couple of contests over at Drunk Duck.

We also play Music from "Who's your Daddy" (No Download Link Yet) Interview: Dylan Squires creator of Drunk Duck was nice enough to take some time out of a busy schedule to talk with Scott and JT. We talk about the Geekside Crash, The Future of Drunk Duck and hint at top secret projects that Dylan may or may not be working on. Don't forget to check out the Gigcasts new DrunkDuck page Gigcastarama. We will feature comics either drawn by our guests or comics made about the Gigcast.

#21 Kota's World Gigcast!

Scott — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 20:18:06 +0000

Interview with Kevin haymen of Kota's World and Geebo!

[display_podcast] We had the chance to talk to Kevin Hayman of www.nightgig.com/sweatshop and http://www.kotasworld.com/. Kevin has been doiong comics since 1999. His comic Kotas World has recently wrapped up and Nightgig is pleased to host his new project Geebo. We talk about Kevins history in webcomics, how he makes a comic and where he is heading in the future. You can see a comic Kevin drew up for us over on DrunkDuck Karl has announced that he will be back in the US on Feb 9th. Jilly-Chan Productions has updated with 4 pages, news, and comments working please take some time to visit Jillians site and look around. Eggbert has also updated and enabled comments on his site. Please remember to say hello to his site and everyone on nightgig. We love to hear from our readers. Jennie Breeden can use your help. If you haven't yet and want to own a copy of the Devils Panties book, please go to your local comic store and preorder a book. If you haven't checked out Digital Strips yet you should. They have a great podcast and review site. Digital stips is made up of to friends Zampzon and Daku. They do interviews and reviews like we do here but take a much closer look at webcomics then we do. They have just recently revamped the format for their podcast into shorter more focused shows. I really like the new format and think it's a great fit. While on the subject you really need to go sign up for the Blank Label comics podcast. Possibly one of the most interesting podcast I listen to. If Dave Kellett and Kristofer Straub had a real radio show I would seriously cosider getting XM Radio just to listen to it. We play some great music from the Brobdingnagian Bards. One of these days I will need to be in the crowd to sing along to a few of their songs and tip back a brew or three. Links mentioned during the interview:

Kotas World Thanks again Kevin
MasterGeebo. I may have this link to the wrong guy but how many people DevWatch Kevin with this name and live in Mississippi? Sorry about butchering your name.
Blue Canary Who also has a promissed spot on Nightgig if she ever decides to post.
Dr. Who is coming to sci-fi channel, and I still don't have cable.
Subculture has a GREAT Promo.
Arrowsmith (the comic by Kurt Busiek not the band)
They Might Be Giants also has a podcast you should listen to.
DragonballZ
Cosmic Dash
Perry Bible Fellowship
and the JT cuts us off. DAMN YOU TIME LIMITS!

22 Spiritstories Blu!

Scott — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 20:16:08 +0000

Interview with Blu of Spiritstories.net

Brief Show notes today because we suck. Sorry that these are a week late. [display_podcast]

We had a nice "chat" with Blu who is currently attending college at BSU. Blu apparently is a highly skilled hunter who fights off wolves everyday on her way to classes. Or maybe Tim just think that.
We ran a goofy DrunkDuck Promo
We have new studios at Nightgig
Stitched Eyeball Studios Thanks form the Pimps Bitches and Ho's
http://www.nightgig.com/whovian/
We're still taking book preorders. Just click on any of the PayPal donate buttons and put book order in in notes.
We updated the Gigcast Crew Page.
Transplant Comics is selling a Calendar.
Gorilla Press has started a chat room.
BoxCar Comics is back on line. We're sorry to haer about your hosting problems. I think we need a line of greeting cards for broken hosting. Go check out all the comics at Boxcar
Joe and Monkey has a book coming out called Totally Boned
Mitch Clem fron Nothing Nice To Say, Coffee Archivers and San Antonio Rock City has a new project that he has posted a preview picture to. The new project won't start until after Coffee Archivers wraps up. Which makes me sad that it will wrap up at all. Check it out at his LiveJournal. For the record, Mitch and NN2S is maybe single handedly responsible for livening up my record collection.
UTurn Comics is taking applications. Go read up and help support ALL your favorite comics.
We Played some great music by Corey Smith called Exclamation Point. Sounded Great Corey. Corey is also responsible for our great new bumper music.

#23 KC Green & Cat!

Scott — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 19:57:44 +0000

KC Green is on FIRE!

[display_podcast] We talked with KC Green about his new CAT book, and other up coming projects. KC you work to damn hard. Check out the sketch KC did for us on Gigcastarama. KC has also started a Livejournal. In his words, He wanted to whore himself out as much as he can. We applaud your efforts. KC's comic Horribleville is now appearing in his College paper. I would link that but I don't know which college.Today is Ground Hog Day. Remember the rule is that if the Groundhog shows up wearing water wings. Hurricane season will arrive 2 weeks early in Florida.We have a new voice mail number. The Gigcast Voice mail Line! 1-206-203-3334 (1-206-984-3444) Any voice mail you leave may just show up on future Gigcast Shows. So if you need a fast way to tell us news bits and pieces. Leave us a voice mail. The number will be at the top of the show notes.

CON!!! Megacon is less then a month away!
We talk about Yirmumah having a new MONTHLY book in the show but I will plug it now for giggles. Go to Yirmumah and check it out.
KC Green has his CAT book almost ready for release. You can also read the CAT strips at DrunkDuck.
Wes Molebash has a YHT! book coming out in May. When JT was asked about YHT he said "Better then some of the CRAP you get in your local papers!".
Pet Professional is looking for a new artist. We're sorry to see Matt Kaufenberg go but wish Jason luck in his search.
Detective Fork has a great interview with Zoe Stead. Check it out.
Smack Jeeves ran into the bandwidth boogie man but got it worked out fast. Glad to see them online.
Biggest Webcomic Loser! Biggest Webcomic Loser is about webcomic creators getting together to raise money for UNICEF, the United Nations Children Fund.
Randal is looking for your donations. He is putting together a Firefighter / Police man Fundraiser.
Go check out a new Sketch Blog, Zoiinks
We played more music from Who's Your Daddy. We'd give you a link but we have no idea if they have a web page. Call the gigcast hot-line and we will make sure any messages get to them.
MeStupid.com - Check out Webcomicsauce
Keentoons - Keenspot Video Podcast

#24 Y? Gigcast

Scott — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 19:55:51 +0000

Chewdy! Not your typical Furry!

[display_podcast] Well, seems I forgot the ending theme. Nothing important is missing.. it just sounds.. incomplete. I'll probably just leave it though.Do me a favor and imagine the Rockin' Ending Music. We had a GREAT interview with Chewdy from the website Yquestionmark. Chewdy also has other comics hosted on DrunkDuck, Timo and Bev and his latest project Blown a Wish. Please don't forget to visit http://www.yquestionmark.com/ Also if you can find a link to where Books one and Two are for sale on Lulu.com I would like to have them.

Eyeskream has a crossover with Pc Weenies. Something we didn't mention on the show but is news worthy Eyeskream is celebrating it's second anniversary. Way To Go Guys. Hope you have many more to come.
Boxcar Comics is moving servers. Hopefully things are going well. I see the forums are back in place and they have a new look on the front page.
Keenspot has a podcast called Keencast. I plan on downloading it later today. If you have heard it tell us what you think.
Kevin Guhl talks about What makes a webcomic popular over at Forkin Webcomics.
ENTER MY CONTEST!
DrunkDuck provides up with possibly the greatest promo EVER. So be like Billy the Bulldog and get the hitch outta your giddyup and head over to Drunk Duck.
Chucks Brain goes to "The Big Game".

#25 Tao of Gigcast

Scott — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 19:53:34 +0000

Liz Walsh from Tao Of Geek

[display_podcast] Liz was nice enough to sit down with us between updates and talk a bit about one of the longest running strips in the webcomic world, Tao Of Geek.We cover some of her early Webcomic reading. Her Large Cast page, and talk a bit about how crappy jobs can be great material for a webcomic. Listen in to hear it all.

The con is just Days away. I hope you ordered your tickets. We're all looking forward to meeting everyone who will make it there.
CAT is available at Amazon.com buy yours today.
Don't forget to support DrunkDuck while your buying stuff.
Eyeskream is 2 years old!
Smack Jeeves went down... and came right back up.
Comixpedia ask the question, what do you think of sponsorship buttons.
Droakir set up an RSS feed
TK promisses to update his page... we hope.
Don't forget to check out the great sketches on the GigJig
We have a promotional spot for Vincent Ouroboros

We play more music from Jonathan Coulton We really can't say enough great things about his music. Go visit his site and mention us if you get the chance.

Show #26 Forkin' gigcast!

Scott — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 10:42:47 +0000

Kevin Ghul from Dectective Fork

[display_podcast] With apologies to Kevin we will get the show notes out this weekend but we're all at the con today and will need to do them from a hotspot. I haven't even had a chance to finish listening to the show this week.

Show #27 MegaCon 2006!

Scott — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 10:40:58 +0000

Jenny Breeden Live form Megacon Orlando The Devils panties

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More links / show notes to follow. (yeah, I always say that, I know, I know... The notes from the Last Gigcast arn't done yet. But we've been busy... heck I'm just glad to have the 'Cast posted before midnight Wednesday in California. We had fun... Enjoy.

28 GeekChat #3

Scott — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 10:39:20 +0000

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29 - St Patricks Day Special

Scott — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 04:17:46 +0000

The Gigcast St Patrick's Day Special

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St Patricks Day Music Special

News:

Thanks to the following Musicians from the Podsafe Music Network.

30 - Ken Prince Remembered

Scott — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 04:13:16 +0000

[display_podcast] "I'm sad to report that NightGig co-founder Ken Prince has suffered a massive brain hemorrhage, and has been declared brain dead."We would like to thank everyone for their kind words about our friend Ken. You can read more of them in the forum. Please take some time to read a few.

[19:39:39] potted_meat: I'll catcha later. NEWS:

As always we want to thank Drunk Duck for their support of the show.
Over at Rubber Mallet Comics, Chuck has announced that he is taking preorders for the new book.
Tim had teeth pulled so Scott tells his favorite Navy / Dentist tale of suffering.
Bigger then Cheese had a birthday. Happy 5th birthday.
Robot Chuck has done 50 strips!
Tim suggests a strange mixture of man and machine Robot Chuck Rowles
Tim promises to send out the books.
Gene is looking for guests strips while he's at school.
Jess impresses us with ZOMBIE LAK!
If you like Geek Chat go check out Gravy Boy and Comic Review Weekly
We play a little music by The Brobdingnagian Bards

31 - Melonpool and Zortic Fun!

Scott — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 04:09:07 +0000

[display_podcast] We had fun trying to do a full interview with Steve Troop of Melonpool and Mark Mekkes of Zortic! We pushed through some technical problems and decided to leave most of the "Bloopers" in because of how much fun we had. I can't say enough about how fun it was visiting with Mark and Steve. We promiss to get both of them back on the show so that they get a chance to talk without things going wild.If your looking to know more about Steve Troop you can read about him on Comixpedia. To read up on Mark Mekkes and The Web Cartoonists' Choice Awards you can either look Here or Here. more to come.

32 - News and Commentary

Scott — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 04:06:42 +0000

News and Commentary

[display_podcast] Let's See..... One!News We Forgot and Some that we didn't..Scott managed to do something. Zach Miller

Joe and Monkey won a Lulu award. Way To Go Zach.

We want to thank AP Furtado

AP does many creative things like ELF `n TROLL and we're glad to have been added to his links. We'll get off our asses soon and fix our links here and return the favor.

KC Green

KC has plans on doing an Hourly Comic. That sounds like a ton of work. Good Luck Mr. Green.

JT has started a List

If your a member of a comic group Jt would like you to add yourself to his Comprehensive Webcomic Community List.

Schlock Mercenary

Howard Taylor has a book ready for your preorders! This is the first-ever print collection of Schlock Mercenary comics. Not only does it include the complete "Under New Management" story, but it features all new footnotes, Sunday-style coloring on every strip, sketches galore, deck plans of the Serial Peacemaker, a group 'photo,' and a bonus 'origins' story about Sergeant Schlock and his first plasma cannon.

Ugly Hill

Ugly hill is in the middle of a guest week proving once again that he has cooler friends then I do. DAMN YOU! you really should check out my favorites so far This One and This One.

BTW... we have a voice mail line.. look up. Someone needs to buy me www.yakkitysmack.com Oh.. and JT is a TAZ GEEK Holy crap we talk alot. MIA

Anyone know what happened to Invisable Girl?

Gravy Boy

Make your comic book life better. Listen to Comic Review Weekly

Miss Marie

Check out the latest Doofus page at Marie Presents

From Black_Kitty

I was listening to the Gigcast and I heard you guys mention Soapbox Hill's one year anniversary. I got a private message about that soon after I posted news post on DrunkDuck and apparently it's a two year anniversary, not one. Just letting you guys know. :) I also have an art show coming up on April 8th if you guys think that's news worthy. I'm suppose to be making the website with two other people but we most likely won't get to that until this weekend. In the meantime, we have posters and stuff and if anyone in Toronto wants some free food and see some fine art (because the people in my class are crazy talented) then that's the place to be April 8th. :) And as a side note, I don't know if Zwuh's going to continue Screwball Island (although I do remember him ending it definitely the last time around) but he did put SI back on DrunkDuck: http://www.drunkduck.com/Screwball_Islands

Rubber Mallet Comics

Chuck has a new book Myths & Legends out and you all should rush out to buy it. We love promoting Chucks stuff because Chuck would promote for YOU!

UTURN Creative Studios

Uturn is having a Name the Podcast Fisherman contest. Head on over and jump on in. Name the official UTurn Podcast Fisherman for a chance to win a guest spot on one of the Podcast episodes and an official UTurn Fisherman Hat!

Wes Molebash

of You'll Have That is also promoting a book. You can find it in previews if your getting it from your favorite comic shop or you can do like I just did and preorder it at Amazon.

Emerald Rose

We also want to thank Emerald Rose for the email and kind words.

You'll Have Gigcast! #33

Scott — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 04:05:32 +0000

[display_podcast] Sorry It's so late.. big Interview with Wes Molebash, and well yeah. The usuall webcomic news, but mark Mekkes of Zortic checks in with is spiffy new PC to prove he really was here before. We sprinkle some listener voicemail love through out the show, and then we have a great interview with the man behind "You'll Have That", Wes Molebash! Show notes to follow. Wes has actually put out a brodcast to all his friends on Myspace! As well as he happens to have a PVP guest strip up today as well! Very cool. So... If you found your way here from MySpace... Welcome! And.. if you found your way here Because of Wes's PVP guest strip Well Done Sir or Madam! Kudos to you! Either way, please look arrount Nightgig.com, and stop by the forum or just leave a comment here, and we'll officially say Hi and Welcome! JT

A Glych in the Gigcast #34

madscott — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:38:46 +0000

[display_podcast] Web comic news, Snakes on a Plane! and Glych From www.panel2panel.com and No Stereotypes, and the music of Jonathan Coulton "Code Monkey". Extensive shownotes should be up soon.. ( Listen to the show and you'll see why I say extensive!)

Gigcast #35: Kota/Geebo.. the missing Gigcast

jtpokie — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 04:01:47 +0000

[display_podcast] ( Some how this gigcast gign't get linked.. go figure. Here it is now. JT) Quick catch up with Kev (Kota) Hayman, and Geek Talk with Chuck and Karl. Short on News, no music, but a great listen.

Pinky and The Gigcast #36

madscott — Fri, 05 May 2006 00:36:49 +0000

Interview with Michael Morris from Pinky TAand OzoneX.

And the music of Jonathan Coulton

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News Links:

Bob The Squirel

Paul Harvey

BEP

Assissin Assassin at LuLu

Star Wars Transformers

The Quack!.... Back from the dead!

Beaver and Steve Book Ahoy!

Free Comic Book Day! Sat May 6

Mark Mekkes of Zortic at SciFi City in Orlando ( Sorry fop the typo Mark!)

Keen Spot

Todd and Penguin

EyeScreem winners anounced!

Daedulus Blue,

Tampa Comic Convention..Sunday 10-4

GigJig

http://www.nightgig.com/oekaki/

Comicpress Wordpress theme

Jonathan Coulton.. Rocks.. simply rocks.

Gigcast Drive-by #1: Culture Shock, Reviewed by BK and Mr.Spook

madscott — Sat, 06 May 2006 00:33:25 +0000

[display_podcast] Black_Kitty and Mr.Spook provide the review for the first installment of The Gigcast Drive-by. They review Culture Shock The Gigcast Drive-by is released on the same rss feed as The Gigcast, ( http://gigcast.nightgig.com/rss ) so subscribe now, and don't miss anything! Who'll be next? Will it be you? This Drive-by's Wheelmen: Black Kitty: is an admin over on www.DrunkDuck.com and has a studio here at NightGig: Acrylic Moon Mr.Spook: is the creative force behind Slither and Friends, and is also a NightGig studio owner with Red badger Studios

Get information about submitting a Drive-by here.

Drive-by #2:When? A rant by Kev Hayman

madscott — Tue, 09 May 2006 00:30:47 +0000

Kev Hayman (AKA Kota) Has submitted a great audio rant entitled: [display_podcast]

If you don't want to miss an episode of The Gigcast or the Drive-by, Why not subscribe? Add http://gigcast.nightgig.com/rss to you favorite Podcast Catcher. or if you use itunes.. just hit the button on the side there.

Thanks,

The Gigcast Crew

Scott — Tue, 09 May 2006 03:03:19 +0000

Host: Tim "JT" Shea Drawing a single panel comic about a turtle (Charley) when he was 9, JT knew he wanted to be a cartoonist. That didn't work out.

Later a short stint in High school as a DJ for its low wattage radio station and on stage in the schools Plays and Musicals gave him a taste for show-bid-ness (that didn't work out either)

So, when in 2005, (deep breath) after dropping out of college, joining the US Navy (5 years on the USS Spruance DD 963), marring a great girl, finding the Internet, having 2 Awesome kids, Finding webcomics, leaving the Navy, trying that cartooning thing again with Gecko Nation, and founding NightGig Studios (With Ken Prince) to help other Web Cartoonists, (breath) podcasting was born, he decided he wanted to be heard again and created... (wait for it) ... The Gigcast.

E-mail JT

Host: Scott Gallatin
I first remember drawing for enjoyment when I was about 7 years old. I have always liked drawing space ships and fantasy art. In high school the only classes I could pass with a respectable grade were Art and Creative Writing.
After highschool I attended a local tech school hoping to become a comercial artist but between my love for driving fast and my bills for tickets and insurance I decided to step away from school and join the Navy. I spent 2 years onboard the USS Carl Vinson where I met some great friends and designed a few tattoos. Saddly I never thought to take photos of the finished product.
After my time inthe Navy was up I came home to Minnesota and worked in construction for a few years. I went back to school for computers because I was always fixing other peopls PC's for free. Now I get paid to fix and maintain servers.I also love to sculpt and work with wood. I need to get setteled in and actually get a place set up to work on sculpting though so we'll just call it a work in progress.
My Wife and I have 2 sons Andrew and Paul. We have also just finished building a house in Wisconsin. We are living on land that has been in Shannons family for over 100 years.I am happy to answer questions if you have any.

E-mail Scott "MadScott" Gallatin

The Gigcast News hound/Editor:Michael Moss
Michael Moss has been a cartoonist and illustrator since 1999; living and working in sunny San Francisco. Publishing the webcomics Quitting Time, Shadensmilen and the upcoming superhero comic Freedom Watch under the banner of Dung Beetle Comics, a webcomic collective of which heâ€™s a founding member; Michael also writes for the magazine Webcomics Anonymous. Michael also contributes cartoons to the new magazine Modern Seamster and is luck as hell to get to gather news for the weekly podcast the Gigcast produced by the hard rockinâ€™ people at NightGig Studios.

E-mail Michael

Other Hosts/contributors

Guest Host/cool guy: Kevin Hayman
Since 2000, Kevin has spent most of his time drawing and writing web comics. Starting with his five year run on Kota's World he currently runs Sweatshop Studios on Nightgig and is a frequent contributor on the gigcast.
His interests include film making, writing, weird fiction, and weirder people.

E-mail Kevin

Co-host/Nifty-gal: Jocelyn "Jo-Chan" Craft
Jo is a graduate student at the University of Kansas. In spite of the fact that this is only her first semester as a teaching assistant, she is quickly living up to the "hopeless academic" stereotype: living alone in a small apartment with an orange tabby and a lot of books.
Her actual experience in radio consists of singing along with it and occasionally memorizing call numbers and NPR taglines.A geek from birth,* she was raised on a steady diet of sci-fi, mystery and Python. The first computer owner in her household, she stumbled onto what was to become the World Wide Web in the summer of 1986 via Prodigy. Hobby became obsession became addiction, leading to an unfortunate habit of adopting whatever free web space she came across, regardless of the fact she had no "content" to display. This self-distructive behavior eventually deteriorated into coding on Friday nights.
Jo's studio on NG: lingua franca web design [email Jo]*
The referred-to film in the picture was actually her first... just guess how old she was when she went to the theater to see it.

Official Gigcast Musician Corey "fyreHyde" Smith is a student at Southern Illinois University, majoring in Computer Science.He is interested primarily in music, but also has a deep love for comics.
Also, he's a little bit insane.More of his music can be found at Cory Smith on mySpace

Official "All around Parody/Voice/Funny Bit Guy": Nick Nitro
Nick Nitro is a man who needs no introduction, cos no one 'knows' who he is. ha ha. That was a bad pun. Well, only if you got the fact that he is the weird skit/parody guy of "The Gigcast", one of the many bits is the now-on-going "Mr Know It All" segments, it'd be funny, wouldn't it?! Hailing from West Jefferson, Ohio, Nick loves almost all things pop-culture, loves cartoons, (Futurama, anyone?) and really digs his motto, "I act insane to stay sane" which is borrowed from Hawkeye Pierce (Alan Alda) from M*A*S*H. With such a motto, it may explain why for no reason, Nick will burst into many voices, or bust into song, referencing odd bits of television shows from days past (or maybe this week.) Nick also sorta runs the myspace page for NightGig/Gigcast, and works on his webcomic Dribble For Kids and odds and ends for his projects at D4K Studios...

e-mail: NArgan@aol.com Home Page: www.dribbleforkids.com
Myspace Profile: www.myspace.com/nicknitrodj
D4K on Myspace: www.myspace.com/dribbleforkids

Karl "Trantor" Kuras, Karl is an international man of mystery, who can blend in anywhere tall, blonde, blue eyed comic book geeks can be found.Never having worked in the radio format before, he brings his experience in theatrical speech competition to The Gigcast, which coupled with an extremely low brow sense of humor, uninteresting computer gaming anecdotes and a penchant for tirades about which small animals best fit in which human cavities, lends the show an air of sophistication rivaled only be the likes of Socrates, Nietzsche and Howard Stern.And ladies... he's single.
Karl's studio on NG: Trantornator dot com

[email Karl]

Show 37 teaser

Scott — Wed, 10 May 2006 04:21:50 +0000

We cornered two of our favorite chat room members and forced them into the light of a gigcast. The show will be out later on Wednesday but I wanted to take a minute to thank Lak and Vidiot for stepping up to the microphone and helping out.Thanks Guys.

turtle cheesecake

Scott — Wed, 10 May 2006 04:23:31 +0000

Gigcast #37, give or take

jtpokie — Thu, 11 May 2006 10:46:46 +0000

[display_podcast] A Conversation with Lak and Vidiot, about working on OPC.. (Other Peoples Comics) and the usual News and commentary, and some interesting podsafe music. NEWS Llinks:

DaveDave returns: Davepage5000 , Everyday Fuzz, and Huzzah Comics!
Marie Presents,: Dofus Stories
Gunnerkrigg Court: Comexpedia Article
Clickburg Webcomic Awards:
Scary Go Round , E-Merl.com , The Perry Bible Fellowship , Anne Frank conquers Moon Nazis , Gunnerkrigg Court
Dayfree Press: Welcomes Liz Greenfield of Stuff Sucks, and Chris Hastings and Kent Archer of Dr. McNinja.

Music form the Podsafe Music network: TRACHEOTOMY by Little Thom and Gary has Big Nipples by Chub Creek. yeah, we were in a different mood while piciking songs this week. Interview links later... JT

Gigcast by Vidiot

Scott — Thu, 11 May 2006 12:39:51 +0000

Drive-By Monday...

jtpokie — Fri, 12 May 2006 12:52:57 +0000

Until things get really moving, the Gigcast Drive-bys will be a Monday only download. So .. um.. Yeah.. so, Monday will herfore be know as "Drive-By Monday!"

So, yeah, the next Drive-by is on Monday.

Meanwhile, Don't forget to check out Davepage5000.

oh.. and anyone have any ideas for a Drive-By Monday Logo?

Drive-by #3: 9th Elsewhere, Reviewed by Kat Hall

jtpokie — Mon, 15 May 2006 12:23:20 +0000

Kat Hall ( www.nightgig.com/kiwi ) reviews 9th Elsewhere for The Gigcast. She does a great job reviewing this interesting Manga style webcomic. [display_podcast] But the best way to get The Gigcast and The Gigcast Drive-bys is by subscribing to the RSS feed. There are many good podcast catching utilities/programs, such as iTunes and Podcast Ready. They approach the whole podcast download thing from different angles, but both do a great job. The Gigcast is listed in both of their directories, so we're easy to find. You can also just enter http://www.gigcast.nightgig.com/rss into ANY podcast catcher, and you'll get your dose of webcomic news, reviews and interviews as soon as they become available. See Ya on Wednesday. JT

Kat Hall

jtpokie — Mon, 15 May 2006 16:44:56 +0000

http://www.nightgig.com/kiwi

Please Rewind Blockbuster Sunner Contest

jtpokie — Tue, 16 May 2006 11:32:51 +0000

Please Rewind Relaunch Blockbuster Summer Contest.

jtpokie — Tue, 16 May 2006 11:37:23 +0000

To celebrate the summer movie season and the relaunch of Please Rewind, we are holding a contest where you can score some major time watching movies! To enter, simply create a guest strip and submit it before June 30, 2006. A grand prize winner will be chosen from all the entries to receive our grand prize pack which includes: - A $50.00 gift card for Blockbuster Video - $50.00 in Fandango Bucks for movie ticket site Fandango That’s $100.00 of pure movie bliss to spend this summer and all just for creating a guest comic for a strip you love to read anyway. So be sure to get your entry in as soon as possible for your chance to win! Details can be found at http://www.pleaserewind.com/contest.php

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jtpokie — Tue, 16 May 2006 11:58:16 +0000

Elf `n Troll #4 "Temple of the Dwarf"

jtpokie — Tue, 16 May 2006 12:18:01 +0000

Hey Guys, I'm in hype mode so I thought I'd share. Elf `n Troll #4 "Temple of the Dwarf" has begun serializing online over at 01Comics. The adventure grows a bit darker as Perri the Elf has gone missing and Angus steps in to the Silent Wood to hunt for his missing friend. During his search, Angus happens upon an ancient Dwarf temple where something sinister is lurking within. Elf `n Troll is updated every Monday and Wednesday at 01Comics.com Full Color print editions are also available at Indy Planet. Also.The Elf `n Troll forum has officially opened and I hope you all stop by and let me have it! Related links: 01Comics: http://www.01comics.com Indy Planet: http://www.indyplanet.com Elf `n Troll Forums: http://www.indyplanet.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewforum&f=9 Elf `n Troll Direct Link: http://www.01comics.com/index.php?page=Current&comic=2 Elf `n Troll Website http://www.apfurtado.net/ent_home.php Geeze, is that enough linkage? The Gigcasts are pretty damn entertaining. The Interview with Glytch was hilarious. Keep up the good work! Thanks AP. (Tony) Furtado

Zortic goes on the Keencast Episode 14

Scott — Tue, 16 May 2006 14:35:35 +0000

Friends of the Gigcast Mark Mekkes and Steve Troop drop in over at the Keencast. Take a moment and download Episode 14 of the Keencast and support two of our favorite Gigcast Alumni.

About The Gigcast

jtpokie — Wed, 17 May 2006 14:41:59 +0000

What is The Gigcast? Well I'm guessing that you know The Gigcast is a Podcast, (If you want to know what a Podcast is, Click Here), So the real meaning of that question is, What is The Gigcast's purpose, what do you hope to accomplish with The Gigcast?â€™ â€˜Well as close as I can put it in words ˜The Gigcast is a Podcast for fans of webcomics, by fans of webcomics" Sounds Simple enough, and it really is that simple. We talk about the webcomic news that interests us, talk to the people behind the webcomics we enjoy, and do our best to promote the crap out of the webcomics we report on. Think of us as the ˜Entertainment Tonight" or ˜Extra" of webcomic podcasts (without Mary Hart) Not â€œ20/20â€³,â€™no hard-hitting investigating reporting here (well maybe a little bit of John Stosselâ€™s â€˜Give Me a Breakâ€™â€™ segment now and again). â€˜â€˜â€˜â€˜ The Gigcast is nondenominational, were not tied to a single webcomic community. Weâ€™ll report on ComicGenesis, DrunkDuck, Blank Label, SmackJeeves, EyeScreem, and any other Community that catches our eye, or better yet, brings something to our attentionâ€™ And lets not forget the Independent Webcomic, keep us informed and weâ€™ll keep our listeners/readers informedâ€™â€™ Even if your story doesnâ€™t make it to the Show, weâ€™ll post it in on our Webcomic News blog. The Gigcast Drive-by When we first started The Gigcast, we did some reviews. We slowly moved away from them as the interviews got longer, and we had more content than we could fit into the show. Even when we let the show length drift past the one-hour markâ€™ This was the motivation behind The Gigcast Drive-bys. The Drive-bys serve a few purposesâ€™ 1. â€˜â€˜â€˜â€˜â€˜ They help keep The Gigcast in your Podcast Catcher (if you are subscribed) and thus in your ears. 2. â€˜â€˜â€˜â€˜â€˜ They allow for the reviews/rants/commentary that just wonâ€™t fit into The Gigcast, to be heard. 3. â€˜â€˜â€˜â€˜â€˜ And, what I think is most important,(and really cool)â€™ they are a way for you to try your hand (voice?) at podcastingâ€™ A podcast is a great way to promote your webcomicâ€™ The Alpha Rant and Penny-Arcades podcasts have shown thisâ€™ The Gigcast Drive-by is a way to see if podcasting might work for youâ€™ Give it a try; see if you can stand having lots of people hear your voice. I know that most of reviews we receive will be about webcomics people like, and thus will not be the most critical; Iâ€™m ok with thisâ€™ Itâ€™s all about the promotion, right? â€˜If you want a more critical approach to reviews, Digital Strips does a great job, and they donâ€™t have a problem with holding back what they donâ€™t like about the comics they review. That about sums up the NightGig Studioâ€™s Podcasts: They are, what I hope is, a good mix of Webcomic News, and Interviews, with a side of Reviews and Ranting on the sideâ€™ Oh yeah.. with a bit of podsafe music thrown in just because. And questions? e-mail me at thegigcast@gmail.com JT

Gigcast#38 Mixed Myth

Scott — Thu, 18 May 2006 10:38:24 +0000

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We had a nice time talking with Robin Myers of Mixed Myth and Metrophor. We have webcomic news, and the music of Aaron Wilkinson.

For Gigcast #38 Show notes and links, click More. In the News:

Mark Mekkes announces that this years Web Cartoonist's Choice Awards is open. You should be ablet to start nominating your favorite Web Catroonists if not today very soon. Head over and look in their forums.
Please Rewind Summer Blockbuster Contest
01Comics
Indy Planet
Elf `n Troll
Hate Song
KC Green!
Chuck Rowles / The Gods of Arrkeelan
Net Neutrality

Comic Genesis Links:

Ads:

Robin interview

jtpokie — Thu, 18 May 2006 11:03:49 +0000

Drive-by #4: LAX, a review by BK and Mr.Spook

jtpokie — Mon, 22 May 2006 02:16:15 +0000

[display_podcast] A review of LAX Light Motion Dreams by Black Kitty and Mr. Spook . JT

Miss marie-Dofus

jtpokie — Thu, 25 May 2006 10:14:11 +0000

Gigcast #39, It's Ladies Night!

jtpokie — Thu, 25 May 2006 10:33:01 +0000

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JT and The Ladies, DD News with Black_Kitty, CG News with Robin Meyers, and an interview with Marie of Dofus Stories! That and The Music of Jonathan Coultan and SpamBot!

For Shownotes, click read on.

News Links http://www.updownstudio.com/ DrunkDuck

Firefly Cross turns 4:http://www.drunkduck.com/Firefly_Cross Mafital's 250th strip: http://www.drunkduck.com/Mafital/ Megaman the Comic's second anniversary: http://www.drunkduck.comMegaman__the_comicTop Drawer Idol (Lukee the winnter): http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2776&start=0 Top Drawer Idol (Lukee the winnter):DrunkDuck Fusion XIII (Lucky 13): http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2777 Hawk needing input about prints: http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2645 Quackzine: http://www.quackzine.com

Comic Genesis Interview links

Wes Molebash at ACME Comics June 3rd

Scott — Mon, 29 May 2006 19:28:46 +0000

I recieved a email / press release from Wes Molebash of You'll Have That.

My first comic book signing of the year will be this coming Saturday, June 3rd! The signing will be at ACME Comics which is located at 94 W. Water St in downtown Chillicothe, OH. The shop is normally open until 6 PM, but this Saturday they're gonna stay open an extra two hours! I'll be signing books and drawing sketches from 4 PM to 8 PM! But here's the real kicker - we're giving the entire stack of You'll Have That Vol. 1 away FOR FREE! On top of that we'll be giving away YHT posters and button sets FOR FREE! How can you go wrong? You don't have to spend a dime this Saturday! Just stop by the store, give me a shout, and I'll hand you a book, a poster, and some buttons! I'll even whip up a little sketchy sketch for you! We'll be offering the books, posters, and buttons for free while supplies last! So make sure to get there early, because when they're gone they're gone. When ACME orders a new supply of books they'll charge the full price ($4.95), so no rain checks.

Hope some of you get a chance to stop in and visit with Wes. Don't forget that you can listen to our interview with Wes HERE.

Driviby logo -sm

jtpokie — Tue, 30 May 2006 02:47:08 +0000

Drive-by #5: Where? A rant by Kevin Hayman

jtpokie — Tue, 30 May 2006 02:55:22 +0000

Kevin Hayman from Kota's World and The Sweatshop Studio here at NightGig.com asks, Where? in what seems to be a multi part serie of rants. Lets hope so!

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Should The Drive-by have it's own RSS Feed?

jtpokie — Tue, 30 May 2006 16:13:47 +0000

This is a poll, Click Here to vote! Should the Gigcast Drive-By have it's own feed, or should we keep it on the same feed as The Gigcast? If we move it to it's own Feed, it will cost 5 bucks a month. As is hosting for Nightgig and The Podcasts is running a (small but) pretty penny each month. So.. what do ya think?

Y? Posts a preview of Part 4 And Drunk Duck has Fusion

Scott — Wed, 31 May 2006 12:25:47 +0000

Chewdy of the webcomic Y? has posted a 1 page preview from part 4 titled "Fire with Fire". As always Chewdy does great work with a small color pallet. Although he says the next chapter is taking longer then expected I'm betting it will be worth the wait. Here is a bit of what he says.

The time between Parts 3 and 4 is taking a lot longer than I was expecting. Mostly because of various life complications popping up, so I suppose I should be glad that there's a break in the comic at the moment. But still, I yearn to be doing pages again. That's the bad news, as well as the fact that there's probably still another couple weeks before Part 4 starts up.

The good news is half of the script for Part 4 is now done, and I've worked out a format for it and title and things like that....

You can read the rest of it on the official Y? site. Don't forget that Chewdy has a Live Journal site that you can sign up for.

While I have your attention...It was pointed out to me that over on the DurnkDuck forums Tyrapendragon is organizing a Fusion comic and is still looking for participants so if you're looking for something fun to do, go sign up! Click on that link above to do so!

For those of you who are unfamiliar with what a fusion comic is, it's basically a fun community project where you draw one panel then pass it on to the next person who then draw a panel based on the one you drew and pass it on. The results are usually fun, a bit wacky and unexpected. Thanks BK for pointing that out.

Mr.Spook

jtpokie — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 10:21:07 +0000

Gigcast #40 Mr.Spook and Filk!

jtpokie — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 10:28:02 +0000

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A Talk with Mike Dean, News from the Webcomic World and Filk form Marc Gunn and Escape Key and more music from Corey Smith!

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News Links

Drunk Duck

DrunkDuck Fusion XIII (Lucky 13) http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2777
Halloween Cameo Caper 2006 thread http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3015 Halloween Cameo Caper 2006 site http://halloween2006.dragoneers.com/ The Quack http://www.quackzine.com/

Comic Genesis

Fading Aura (http://ifthenelse.comicgenesis.com/)CG Fluxx- http://forums.comicgenesis.com/viewtopic.php?t=74232 CG Fighting Game- http://cgwiki.comicgenesis.com/index.php/CG_Fighter AOD (http://aod.comicgen.com/)New unnamed comic- http://forums.comicgenesis.com/viewtopic.php?t=74239&start=0 Faub (http://faubcomic.com) and the CG Sampler- http://forums.comicgenesis.com/viewtopic.php?t=67647 TeamMayhem and Korsil- http://www.korsil.net/index.php McDuffies and Roy Nixon- http://www.webcomicsnation.com/srdjanachimovich/roynixon/series.php?view=archive&chapter=7933 Kris X and Pocket Kitten- http://pocketkitten.com Comic Dish- http://www.comicdish.com/

Smack Jeeves rolls out a cool new archive feature

Scott — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 19:42:21 +0000

Over at Smack Jeeves they have come up with what I think is a great feature for anyone who wants to quickly skim over a comic and get a feel of it before you dig in and read it. When you mouse over the title of a comic in a Smack Jeeves comic archive you get a small thumbnail of the comic itself. Granted it's to small to read it in that fashion but it certainly is bit enough to get an idea of what is going on. See an example of it on Jack Magic's Archives Scott

bK anr Mr.spook drive by immage

jtpokie — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 03:22:04 +0000

bK anr Mr.spook drive by immage

jtpokie — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 03:22:09 +0000

Drive-by #6: Talismen

jtpokie — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 04:01:27 +0000

Black Kitty and Mr.Spook review Talismen: Return of the Exile. [display_podcast] http://returntodonnelly.comicgen.com/ http://spiderforest.com/ http://www.drunkduck.com/Return_of_the_Exile/

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jtpokie — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 05:45:33 +0000

Quack-Cast Gigcast #41

jtpokie — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 10:26:02 +0000

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Webcomic news, Music from Cory Chase's Band from the 90 with the ever-changing name, and an interview with the editor of the Drunk Duck e-zine The Quack, and fantasy writer, Laura Taylor.

News Links

www.nightgig.com/sweatshop

www.ccawards.com

www.nightgig.com/forum

www.nightgig.com/sideshow

Drunk Duck Report by Black Kitty

Mafital: http://www.drunkduck.com/Mafital
Lindgren Cartoons: http://www.drunkduck.com/Lindgren_Cartoons
DrunkDuck thread on Comic Dish: http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3077
Current comics up for review: Unmature - http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2996 Life Poorly Drawn - http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3083
Spambot looking for extras for the next issue of Here There Be Robots: Forum profile with e-mail address - http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=120 Here There Be Robots - http://www.randompiratecomics.com
DrunkDuck Wikipedia entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drunkduck
The Quack (Quackzine): http://www.quackzine.com

Comic Genesis Report by Robin

CG News- I'm back from the cookout. IT WAS AMAZING. Oh man..I am SO going next year! Seriously, if there are webcomic communities out there that don't do this sort of thing, they really, really should! Had the best time I've had in ages! Currently people over on CG are still discussing it, posting their photos, and posting the drawings that they did for each other.
Tynan is taking a poll to see how many CGers will be at the Canadian National Gaming Expo. So far there's a respectible number.

Coiling Spine, a comic by Escushion, will reach 300 comics on June 12 and is looking for fanart to celebrate it.

A new CG Frapper map has begun. This will be the third incarnation. The last one failed because the older flags began to be erased.

Desperate Keenwives is still going, and is into its second season.

CG Fighters 1.1 has been released.

Oh yeah! Also, it's the Grind's 1st aniverssary. Darken, BCI, and Elvenbaath have therefore all updated on time for a year

Angry D Monkey: Drive-by #7

jtpokie — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 17:16:53 +0000

A Drive By review of Angry.D Monkey by Keon Jones. Review by James Rossi of Spriteville USA.

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Life the Universe and The Gigcast #42

jtpokie — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 03:34:25 +0000

I lied... new fixed fully functional Gigcast has been uploaded.

(Seems there was a problem with uploading the file and 1/2 the song, the report about the Toronto ComicGen meet-up and the ending was cut out. Instead of re uploading and messing with the feed, I'll put out the Comic Gen report in the next Drive-by.

Thanks for understanding,

JT)

Um Yeah.. it is apparent from this mess of a show that Scott and I don't have the answer, but who cares. Webcomic news, Hitchhikers Guide talk, we sort of discuss the WCC Award nominees (more next show) and a report about the ComicGen meet up at the upcoming Toronto Comic Convention. [display_podcast]

Drunk Duck

Whirlwynd:

I'm starting a radio play of my comic 20 Galaxies, and I'm holding auditions. Auditioning information is posted to the forums, specifically here - http://whirlwynd.proboards27.com/index.cgi?board=20gradioplay Batman Colab http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1310 http://www.drunkduck.com/Batman_Collab/

Comic Genesis News-

Angry D Monkey is celebrating 250 strips. A.N.Twill be 2 years old on June 20 and Ida, the author, is looking for fanart. Christwriter of Blue Skunk is taking a break and is looking for guest art. The comic Ninja John is looking for guest art for a two week hiatus. Toy Devision is starting up again after a hiatus.

www.hobbystar.com

www.comicgenesis.com http://forums.comicgenesis.com/viewtopic.php?t=72763&start=0 www.toronto.ca

PLATINUM AND NBC ISSUE COMIC BOOK CHALLENGE

jtpokie — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 10:37:55 +0000

Hi, there. Just wanted to let you know about an interesting thing we at Platinum have cooked up over here with the good folks at NBC 7-39 in San Diego at the same time the San Diego Comicon is going on. The details are all in the release below and I’ve also included a link to a 30-second commercial NBC is airing and some youtube code where you can post it yourself if you’d like. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email me. I also want to point out, since you have an interest in webcomics, that we have very deliberately excluded anything that has appeared in print but NOT anything that has appeared on the web. We love webcomics and want to support them as much as possible. Sincerely yours, Dan Forcey Marketing and Communications Manager Platinum Studios, LLC. Link to Commercial: http://www.platinumstudios.com/Platinum_NBC_Challenge.wmv Full Press relese Here

pirate

jtpokie — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:13:39 +0000

Webcomic hotness

jtpokie — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 10:14:53 +0000

Webcomic Hotness!

jtpokie — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 10:16:10 +0000

Found this, thought it needed to be Promoted. Very cool!

From:

http://ww w.puddlejumpart.com/thehotness

We are a social community of Web Comic artists and writers sharing a space at the Baltimore ComicCon. We are also a convenient way to find some of your favorite webcomic creators all in one place.

Come on by. Feel the hotness.

Here There be Gigcast #43

jtpokie — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 14:42:22 +0000

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Argh, Set sail for adventure with the creator/writer of Here There be Robots , Jonah Gregorey. Also, webcomic news with reports from Black Kitty and Robin, and Music from Jim's Big Ego with introduction by Chuck Rowles.

Drunk Duck News The web Cartoonist Choice Awards http://ccawards.com/ Talisman: Return of the Exile http://www.drunkduck.com/Return_of_the_Exile Gunnerkrig Court: http://www.drunkduck.com/Gunnerkrigg_Court DrunkDuck Awards discussion http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3196&start=0 Myxomatosis' The B-Side: A Music Comic http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3190 Murphy's free for all fight comic community jam http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3240 The Quack http://www.quackzine.com Batman Collaboration comic http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1310&start=0 DrunkDuck review: Unfair is Unfair http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3253 DDRSENSEI looking for artists/designers/colorists/etc http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3276 NBC's The Comic Book Challenge http://www.comicbookchallenge.com Comic Genesis News http://www.cortlandcomic.com/ Cortland is droping out of the Daily Grind Ironman Challenge and going on hiatus until Labor Day, which is September 4. After this it will likely contine on a Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule. http://grimtidings.comicgen.comMany Tidings Grim reached 100 strips on June 15, so congrats to Corgan for hanging in there! http://forums.comicgenesis.com/viewtopic.php?t=74748 KeenSwim has begun again! Behold our excuse to draw scantily clad characters in all its glory! A very special contrats to the CGers nominated for the Cartoonist's Choice Awards! These include- 834n of http://paralleldementia.comicgenesis.com/ Parallel Dementia M2 of http://junkriot.comicgen.com/ junkRiot Abby of The Green Avenger - http://www.green-avenger.com/ Xmung of http://www.graphicsmash.com/series.php?name=magellan&view=current Magellen Also, congrats to Pimpette on graduating!

Gigcast Drive-by #8: Cow and Buffalo

jtpokie — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 09:13:47 +0000

Black Kitty and Mr.Spook review Cow and Buffalo

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WOMEN WEBCOMICKER GRANT NAN

jtpokie — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:31:24 +0000

Hi, this is very cool for our female cartoonists... found here: http://divalea.livejournal.com/343450.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WOMEN WEBCOMICKER GRANT NAN PURPOSE In order to foster women publishing independently, with economy, and as owners of what they create, I will award FOUR grants annually, of a year's free hosting at WebComicsNation.com, to women making a regularly-updating new or existing webcomic of any genre or style. The recipients will have unlimited data storage and bandwidth, the ability to choose to support their work with ads, and a storefront for selling merchandise. The name of the grant is "Nan", after the "digital person" Nan 11 from Rumble Girls: Silky Warrior Tansie. In RG, Nan agitates, comments on, and works behind the scenes to help the heroine, Raven, come to the understanding that being her own girl is the key to her strength. I believe the Web already has what women wanting to make comics need, and that it has and continues to transform American comics from a work-for-hire Boy's Club to a stage for everyone to perform on and be seen. The Web is living up to its promise, and comics can, too. DEADLINE Submissions are now open. Deadline for submissions is FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2006, 6PM Central.ANNOUNCEMENT OF GRANTS NAN Grant recipients will be notified WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2006, via email. A press release will be sent out concurrently. (Because, dadgum, we all need good news by Wednesday.) ELIGIBILITY 1. Persons applying MUST be female. You will have to provide me with a document such as a driver's license, birth certificate, military I.D., etc. stating you are female. In the case of team comics (no more than three persons on a team), the entire team MUST be female, and remain so for the period of the grant. 2. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. 3. The work submitted must be free of contractural obligation for web publication, must be the property of the applicant(s), must not infringe on other's rights, nor be libelous or slanderous. 4. I am kindly disposed towards manga and Oni-like comics, but good comics most of all. 5. Previous experience a plus, but not neccessary. 6. The NAN Grant is open to ALL female webcomickers, regardless of experience. This includes young, brand-new comickers, older brand-new comickers, experienced comickers now paying a success tax for bandwidth use, professionals from other fields. You have to either already be making a comic that needs hosting, or want to host a new one. 7. Applicant bears sole responsibility for following these guidelines. Failure to comply with items 1.-3. will result in revocation of awarded grant. RIGHTS 1. Applicants retain ALL rights to their work. Submissions are the sole property of their creator(s), period. 2. Comics published with a NAN Grant that are later collected for print are requested to add "Originally published in (year) on Webcomicsnation.com, with the aid of Women Webcomicker Grant Nan" to their indicia. 3. I reserve the right to use applicant's names and representative art to publicize NAN without further compensation. (This means I will tell people who's applied, who's won, and point the inquiring to their work.) 4. NAN Grant recipients are encouraged to crow as soon as they recieve notification emails. GUIDELINES 1. Ideally, BEFORE YOU SEND ME YOUR PROPOSAL, BUY or BORROW and READ "How To Write a Book Proposal" by Michael Larsen. (Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1582972516/qid=1066192984/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/103-7710080-8024610) While it is geared towards non-fiction proposals, it does teach everything you need to know about crafting a readable proposal. What I do not want to see is your entire story written out in a single-spaced block in email. Have mercy. 2. Show me you already know how to put a comic/images online. I want to see clean presentation (which means learning how to use an image editing program to take out grays from scans), good lettering (many decent free fonts available at blambot.com, so there's no excuse for lettering in Times New Roman), and basic HTML (which will greatly enhance your experience in hosting with WebComicsNation.com). Excellent proposals by Lynn Lau and Leigh Dragoon that won their creators contracts at GirlAMatic.com can be found here: http://tentative.net/jupiter/ And here: http://www.spidric.com/proposal/default.asp 3. Email me at nanoneone@gmail.com, subject line "NAN: (title)", otherwise my spam filters will eat it. To this address, send me the URL of your submission, and attach a scan of a document that verifies your gender. Don't tell me it isn't your best work. If it's not, why should I look at it? If you do things like use "u" for "you", "4" for "four" and "LOL" for punctuation, don't when you write me. I expect to see a command of conventional English. Also, sell yourself without resorting to emoticons. They're for casual correspondence, which a proposal is not, at least not to me. 4. It's okay to be disappointed if I feel your comic isn't right for Nan Grant, because no one enjoys rejection. I regret I will be unable to provide detailed guidance or critiques of submitted material. I hope you will submit again. 5. I and grateful to you for submitting, no matter what my answer is.

hpk

jtpokie — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 03:35:31 +0000

The Gigcast Goes Old School #44

jtpokie — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 03:38:33 +0000

[display_podcast]The gangs all here! JT, Karl, Jo, Scott, Chuck and Dave. With the music of Jonathan Coultan and Geek Chat X-Men 3 review!

Some things of Note:

Steve Troop (the godfather of webcomics) is showing off his puppets on Kevin Smiths website Quick Stop Entertainment.
Comic Dish is in Beta but looking sharp.
Paul Taylor of Wapsi Square has a book for sale. I love Wapsi Square and you should buy this book.
Smack Jeeves blah blah blah.. come on guys your putting out so many features your getting all my typing space. Looking Nice BTW.
Transplant Comics hits 1 year old. Glad to have you around.
Dave Dishes on nightgig news and contest details. Hit up the nightgig forums and see what I'm talking about.
Frank Page of Bob the Squirl is doing a painting a week as an artistic challenge to himself.
Just another reminder about the Womens Webcomicer Grant.
And while I wait for Amazon to deliver my YHT Volume 1 you can get yours
Don't forget we have a Geek Chat Movie review of X-Men 3 (like no one else has one) Thanks Chuck and Karl.

Show notes Here

Link to US!

jtpokie — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:00:14 +0000

Audio Promos!(NEW) From Fyrehyde (Corey Smith) Promo1 Funny Promo2 Even funnier Promo3 (I need to send thisone out) Banners!

Ralph Loves to side step

Scott — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 11:29:50 +0000

As was reported. Steve Troop has taken his puppets and brought them to the glory that is YouTube.com. I have no idea what the song Ralph is singing comes from but I grinned through the whole thing. My 3 year old art critic of a son laughed and clapped when it was over. Looks great Steve.

Drive-by 9 Count Your Sheep

jtpokie — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 02:14:38 +0000

Count Your Seep by Adrian Ramos, review by Black Kitty and Mr Spook.

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YHT Book Signing.

Scott — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:07:02 +0000

I just wanted to let you guys know that Wes Molebash will be signing copies of his book, You'll Have That Vol. 1, at Double Midnight Comics in Manchester, New Hampshire on Saturday, July 8th from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. The crew at DM Comics will also be celebrating the store's anniversary with a huge back-issue sale, various sales on all other merchandise, special gaming tournaments and surprises, and hot dogs and cake at lunch time. He'll be signing, sketching, and offering free high fives to anyone who asks. :) Double Midnight Comics Website www.dmcomics.com You'll Have That Vol. 1 www.vipercomics.com/shop/shop_categories.asp?cat=9 You'll Have That Comic Strip www.yhtcomic.com Thanks!

Gigcast #45 Lea Hernandez - Hypno-Nipple

jtpokie — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 04:39:26 +0000

We talk with Lea Hernandez about her Grant offering (The Nan Grant), and the state of women in the business world of comics. A long Gigcast, but I couldn't find anything to cut, really.. I tried. [display_podcast]

Apathy Drive-by #10

jtpokie — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 03:10:40 +0000

Audio presentation of the Quackzine Article, Apathy by Kreedence.

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YHT News!

Scott — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 10:04:49 +0000

Wes Molebash over at YHTComic was kind enough to drop us an email with his news announcements. This fits right in with our Gigcast motto of "Make the guest do your work and take all the credit". Thanks Wes!

Cool Announcement Number the First . . . I'm finally ready to start selling archival prints of the comic strip. In order for me to purchase the shipping supplies, I'm going to start the selling off with a pre-sale. Basically, I need to sell at least 6 prints in order to purchase the mailing materials. Once I have the materials I can ship the artwork. Unfortunately, the first few customers will have to be "guinea pigs" which means they'll probably have to wait a few weeks to get their artwork. All the artwork will be printed on glossy, 8 X 10 photo paper. I'll ship the artwork flat and double-packaged in a mylar-bag and a cardboard mailing envelope. The archival prints will sell for FIFTEEN BUCKS! That includes shipping. Almost all of the comic strips are available to be printed, so just e-mail me with your request. Please include the number of the comic (if possible), and/or a description of the comic strip you want to purchase. I'll send you an invoice via PayPal for the comic strip(s) you ordered. With PayPal, you can make payments through your PayPal account, with a major credit card, or a check through your bank account. If you have any questions, feel free to drop me an e-mail or give me a shout on the message board. Cool Announcement Number the Second . . . As I was drawing my comics last week, I began thinking about all the strips I have laying around in my closet that have never really seen the light of day. I've put a few of these strips in the message boards, but most of them are just laying in a box in my closet. So here's what I'm gonna do: Starting this weekend, I'm going to publish these old YHT comics every Saturday and Sunday on my website (www.yhtcomic.com ). I've got five complete newspaper submissions plus a bunch of strips that were never submitted to anyone accept my mom and dad. Did you know that You'll Have That was originally about Andy and Steve in high school? It's true, and you'll get to see all of those strips starting this Saturday, July 15. So be sure to stop by the website this Saturday for the first in a series of comics I like to call You'll Have That: The Lost Episodes. I'll publish some commentary in the blog, and you'll see how a lot of the characters have evolved. It'll be a great time for everyone!
You'll Have That on Wizard Magazine's Website . . . Thanks to my readers, we caught the attention of Wizard Magazine! Rickey Purdin, who draws a comic strip for Wizard called Diary, has mentioned YHT in his strip as well as an awesome rendition of Andy. Go check it out ( www.wizarduniverse.com/_images_/000463/rickey-06-29-06.jpg) Now we just have to let Wizard know we want YHT in the pages of Wizard Magazine! Keep sending your letters to magicwords@wizarduniverse.com and tell the Wizard peeps that you want to see YHT featured in a future issue of Wizard!

Gigcast #46 - Superman Who?

Scott — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 14:49:01 +0000

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New Promos for NightGig and The Gigcast AND Geektalk reviews Superman Returns. And the Music of Cookie from IMO.comicgenesis.com

We'll get show notes up as the day goes on but check this one out I think JT and I were in a strange place when recording this.

Who? Drive-by 11

Scott — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 10:46:56 +0000

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This week we have a Drive-By from Kevin Hayman. Kevin has a great take on working in webcomic. This week he ask the question "Who?". Don't forget he has also done.

Where?
When?

Webcomic Choice Award Winners Announced

jtpokie — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 17:28:49 +0000

We at The Gigcast want to congradulate everyone who ws nominated and also the winners of the Web Cartoonist Choice Awards. This list was grabbed from the ccawards.com website. http://ccawards.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=199 Well, it looks like the ceremony is running a little behind. However, here are the winner's announced on schedule!

Outstanding Comic The Perry Bible Fellowship

Outstanding Newcomer Gunnerkrigg Court

Outstanding Artist David Hellman (A Lesson is Learned but the Damage is Irreversible, design for OhNoRobot)

Outstanding Black and White Art Digger

Outstanding Character Art Ugly Hill

Outstanding New Character Design Templar, Arizona

Outstanding Environment Design Copper

Outstanding Layout A Lesson is Learned but the Damage is Irreversible

Outstanding Use of Color A Lesson is Learned but the Damage is Irreversible

Outstanding Use of Flash Alpha Shade

Outstanding Use of Infinite Canvas Five Ways to Love a Cockroach

Outstanding Web Design Applegeeks

Outstanding Writer Ryan North (Dinosaur Comics, Whispered Apologies)

Outstanding Character Writing Templar, Arizona

Outstanding Dramatic Comic Something Positive

Outstanding Comedic Comic The Perry Bible Fellowship

Outstanding Long Form Comic Inverloch

Outstanding Short Form Comic The Perry Bible Fellowship

Outstanding Single Panel Comic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal

Outstanding Story Concept Girl Genius

Outstanding Anthropomorphic Comic Digger

Outstanding Fantasy Comic Order of the Stick

Outstanding Gaming Comic VG Cats

Outstanding Slice-of-Life Comic Devil’s Panties

Outstanding Romantic Comic Questionable Content

Outstanding Science Fiction Comic Nine Planets Without… Starslip Crisis

Outstanding Superhero/Action Comic The Green Avenger

Gigcast #47 - MIA

Scott — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 05:18:01 +0000

JT is on vacation and Scott's brain orders out for pizza and beer. [display_podcast]

We have Drunk Duck news
Some Comic Genesis News
Everyone talks about WCCA

3rd Period Lunch: http://www.drunkduck.com/3rd_Period_Lunch/ Chimera: http://drunkduck.com/Chimera/ Shadow Remade: http://www.drunkduck.com/Shadow_Remade/ The Quack: http://www.quackzine.com/ Vaati related links: Vaati's comic - http://www.drunkduck.com/Zap_Fantasy/ Get Well Vaati - http://www.drunkduck.com/Get_well_Vaati/ Get Well Vaati forum thread - http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3576&start=0 Web Cartoonist Choice Awards: http://www.ccawards.com/ Gunnerkrigg Court: http://www.drunkduck.com/Gunnerkrigg_Court Comic Book Challenge: http://www.comicbookchallenge.com Giandroid's comic: Political Spectrum Nnija Association - http://www.drunkduck.com/Divisible_by_Zero/index.php?p=39055 Divisible by Zero - http://www.divisiblebyzerocomics.com Congrats to the Green Avenger for pulling down Best Superhero or Action Comic at the Webcomic awards. Ghastly's Ghastly Comic is down for the count, after a cryptic and worrying message from Ghastly. School Spirit is up to 300 strips. Mansion of E is now on its third year. Miss/Mr/Thing Comic genesis 2006 is still going on The 2nd season of Desperate Keenwives is going on, now with Laemkral. Al Schroder of Mindmistress is looking for people to do alternate versions of some of his pages, done in their style, for links.

ICE: a really good online comic

Scott — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 12:47:46 +0000

ICE is done by Faith Erin Hicks. In her words "It's a dark story of life in a future England, where temperatures never rise above zero and the monarchy is up to no good". ICE had been on Modern Tales and saddly I kept missing the updates, but that's all taken care of, Faith has made her archives available for everyone. I previously haven't kept up with it and I'm not going to blame modern tales or similar sites about their methods. I think they have a good idea. Hell I think they have a great idea where you subscribe to get the archives. I think they need to go further with it and bind up the archives and sell them once a year. I also think they may have been a little ahead of their time. I think that model can work now with as popular as iTunes and similar rss feeds are now. Sorry I got side tracked. ICE is really well written and the story is packed FULL of every thing that makes a good drama. It's got love, and new addictions, It has bad guys with moral quirks. I like to think of it as having flavor. More then that ICE is consistant the art is great with a prisma color marker look (remind me to ask her how she colors) and the story full and could stand on its own. What I'm saying is go check out ICE and read through the archives. When your done go back and read Demonology 101 (Also by Faith) and check out the rest of her site.

ICE

Scott — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 12:51:19 +0000

Drive-by 12 Owly reviewed by Black Kitty

jtpokie — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:41:37 +0000

Black Kitty reviews one of the Owly graphic novels by Andy Runton http://www.andyrunton.com [display_podcast]

DJ Coffman Wins The Comic Book Challenge

Scott — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 22:17:58 +0000

As reported by.. well everyone DJ Coffman of the Comic Yirmumah has won The Comic Book Challenge sponsored by Platinum Studios and the local NBC station in San Diego.

"I think I saw the press release on THE PULSE," Coffman said of the contest. "I entered on a whim. I had the superhero idea for Hero By Night in the back of my head and figured that might be what they were looking for. I didn't think I'd get picked. I found out I was a finalist last Wednesday night and had seven days to get out to the San Diego Comic-Con. I spent all my savings to get out to San Diego Comic-Con."

JENNIFER M. CONTINO at Comicon.com has a nice write up. DJ's reaction can be found HERE.

Back From Vacation Gigcast #48

jtpokie — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 11:03:44 +0000

[display_podcast] News , news and more News. Scott and I talk about NightGig news (new banner software, and various studio news), The demise of UTurnCS.com, DJ Coffman's Win, and a bunch of other stuff. Then BK and Robin report on DrunkDuck and ComicGenesis News, and Finally we play the latest Jonathan Coulton Song, "Creepy Doll". KC Green Newsletter Drunk Duck News

Mafital reached 300th strip: http://www.drunkduck.com/Mafital Two Moons reached 200th strip: http://www.drunkduck.com/TwoMoons Jenshin published an artbook called Salty Sky. Interested? Check out her personal page: http://www.randomisgod.com/artbook.html Interested in freelance illustration job? http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3731 Radec looking to trade guest comics: http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3556 Contest! Grand prize: Custom plushie of whatever character you like. http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3833 Current comic review is of The Planet Closest to Heaven: http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3834

Comic Genesis News

Darken http://www.darkencomic.com/ and Sorcery 101 http://sorcery101.comicgenesis.com/ have been Keenspotted! Go For It is starting again. http://goforit.comicgen.com/ Blackaby is looking for potential illustraters for childrens books published by the company she works for. Check out Off Topic to find out more. Godlike has passed 500 pages. http://godlike.comicgenesis.com/ Playing with knives- 100 strips. http://pwk.comicgenesis.com/ Reasoned Cognition is three http://www.reasonedcognition.com/ For meetups, there's talk of people getting together at Dragoncon.

Recomended Podcasts

jtpokie — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 00:20:57 +0000

Here is a Partial list of Podcasts I am curently subscribed to... i'll ad liks to their websites soon. If you want the urls before then, a google search of their names should work. JT Podcasts TWIT The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd Technorama Valid Syntax Geek Fu Action Grip Blank Label Podcast Digital Strips Slice of Sci-fi Mike and evo's Wingin' it Draogon Page Cover to cover The Signal Thing a Week The Bitterest pill Comedy 365 Diggnation Radio Free Burrito Podcast Books By Scott Sigler Earthcore Ancestor Infection On Podiobooks.com

Gigcast Drive-by 13 Women in Webcomics

jtpokie — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 04:01:59 +0000

Black Kitty and Mr. Spook discuss Women in Webcomics. Prompted by Lea Hernandez, her Nan Grant and her Gigcast interview. [display_podcast]

Sequential Tart interviews Lea Hernandez

Scott — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 12:57:56 +0000

While Sequential Tart isn't one of my daily reads I do enjoy reading some of their interviews. So today when checking hit logs I noticed that we had been linked from ST. It was good to see Lea out there spreading the word about the NAN Grant. I even laughed a bit as I read her comment of "GOD, THIS IS SHIT!". I could almost hear her say it in the back of my head. I read the whole thing and it pointed out something to me. I'm not a very good Fan Boy. I had to look up "All Start Batman and Robin" on Wikipedia to find out that the book came out in July of 2005. I still stop in the comic shop from time to time and buy a few books but it's been years since I really cared what DC or Marvel do to their titles. Maybe they can somehow spin that statement into a 22 issue crossover series that restarts the Gigcast universe and comes with a nice foil embossed cover.... Oh yea, just cause you can do a thing doesn't mean you should. I think that was the words I said when I stopped collecting books. To get back on track. Lea was great enough to quote Our friend Mike Dean:

ST: Lastly, is there something in particular you would like the NAN Grant's critics to consider? A parting shot, as it were? LH: I love the self-examination of cartoonist Mike Dean in the comments section of my recent interview at Gigca: "I'll have to admit, my first thought was much like grotesque mole-man? why should others be bathed in light as I stew in obscurity, but listening to the podcast really plunged some insight on an otherwise unknown world to me (that being the world of pro comics). While I sympathize with the initial feeling of exclusion, I have to applaud the effort as any attempt to promote egalitarian practices between men and women is a good thing". "I think the most exciting part of The NAN Grant is the potential fusion between profession practices and the widely amateur driven styles of web comics." That's some insight we could all learn from, and it takes chutzpah to share like that. Mike also allows he gained insight. It'd be great if more people whose knee-jerk reaction to charges of sexism and inequity in comics is "everything is fine" would ask themselves, "If everything's so awesome, why are so many people saying it's not?"

So even though we're now called "Gigca" it's cool that you thought to link our little site at all. Thanks Again Scott ("GOD, THIS IS SHIT!")

Who wants to be a Rocket Pirate?

jtpokie — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 01:16:37 +0000

BAD SIGNAL
warren ellis
Who wants to be a Rocket Pirate?

Joey Manley talked me into curating a mass webcomics site. I've known
Joey for getting on for six years now. It's partly my fault that he
got involved with comics at all. I suspect this is his revenge.

People who want to make webcomics are invited to submit their ideas
to me for membership in the Rocket Pirates, a webcomics collective
which will be housed at http://www.rocketpirates.com.

Rocket Pirates will be the first site to launch with the new Webcomics
Nation Collective Edition technology, which will be available as a
commercial product for people wanting to quickly and cheaply launch their
own
multi-creator webcomics portals sometime in the next few months. Because
we're all about being quick and cheap, believe me.

Rocket Pirates will be free to all readers, all the time. This means,
of course, that there is no cut of subscription fees to offer to
creators. Instead, the system allows each creator the freedom to
install Google Ads, Amazon Associates ads, ads for their own products,
rate cards for prostitution services or any other damn thing on
their comic's Rocket Pirates page. Also, since we're not paying, all
Rocket Pirates engagements are on a non-exclusive basis, allowing
the creators to run their comics on their own websites or any other
place that'll have them.

The non-subscription approach means that I'm also doing this for free,
so anyone who wants to send food and clothing c/o Joey Manley at
Modern Tales is welcome to do so. I also offer inexpensive adult
services.

The submissions system is simply this: email your materials to me
at warrenellis@gmail.com. I want to see at least three completed
pages and an overview of what you intend to do. No need to be
formal -- rambly emails talking about the central concepts and what
you want to achieve are fine.

I'm open to anything -- series, serialised graphic novels, single
panels, self-contained shorts, newspaper-style strips -- in any
style, from manga to clipart to whatever the hell you just invented
in your basement. No limits.

I'm open to any kind of content. You're going to have to work pretty
hard to get me to accept a superhero project for the site, but if you've
got something that knocks me flat, I'll take it. But, seriously, I
want to eventually curate something that takes in a wide breadth of
what comics can achieve. Surprise me. Give me something straight out
of literary mainstream fiction, give me a warped genre, give me something
I've never seen before. That's the "theme" of the site, the glue that
holds it together. It is quite simply "stuff Warren really likes."

The submissions process is open to everybody. I don't care if you
only decided you wanted to try and make a comic ten minutes ago --
I'll look at it. I'll warn you in advance that the chances of my
being able to provide detailed and constructive rejections are slight,
but I'll do my best.

(Also, if the site turns out to be all-male because only guys
submitted, I'm going to be very pissed off, and will infect you all
with this lung disease my girlfriend seems to have passed to me
over the weekend.)

I'd like to be up and running by the end of the month, but I won't
kick the site live until I have enough work of quality. The submissions
process will remain permanently open. Unless, you know, I change my
mind. I am unpredictable and I drink a lot.

That's all I've got. Please feel free to pass this unedited post on
anywhere you like.

-- Warren Ellis

comicdishsam

jtpokie — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 05:30:47 +0000

Gigcast 49: Serving up a Comic Dish

jtpokie — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 05:32:33 +0000

[display_podcast]

Webcomic news, NightGig Book 2 announced, and an interview with The new Free Webcomic hosting site, Comic Dish creator, Sam Charette.

Notes to follow

CG News BAM!a webcomic anthology, is looking for lineart or greyscale submissions for a 300-500 page print on demand collection. Last call for people wanting to meet up at the CN Expo! Head Doctor Comics and Sharing a University are both looking for guest artists.

Transplant Comics looking for Pin-Ups.

jtpokie — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 14:58:19 +0000

We here at Transplant are putting together an anthology. It will have a loose horror theme, and be a full color 6x9 inch book. Several of our members are involved and are writing an exclusive 3-10 page story for it. With us all being divas, we are all insisting that our stories start on a right hand page. Which is were you come in. We need an undetermined amount of pin-up artwork to use as filler, so everyone can start on the same side of the book. The prize? You get your picture published in our book, if we decide to use it. The deadline? Arbitrarily, August 31st. How to enter: Post an image in this thread, or e-mail your image to the Admin. By enetering the contest, you are giving us the one time right to publish your work in our Transplanthology. We will not use your image for any other reason, or alter it in any way. Things to remeber: Your image should go along with the loose horror theme. This is a wildly interpretable subject, though, so you shouldn’t have any problems.

glytch.jpg

jtpokie — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 01:26:27 +0000

Kota

jtpokie — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 02:05:08 +0000

YHT

jtpokie — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 02:11:49 +0000

Spotted Talismen

Scott — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:25:42 +0000

Sounds like a charm to ward off chickenpox. I want to send out a HUGE congratulations to Barb Jacobs and Steve Jones of Talismen on joining the KeenSpot group. Talismen is a great comic that we have gushed on and on about in the gigcast before. Chris Crosby made the announcement today over at Comixpedia. Good Luck Barb and Steve!

Monday already?

jtpokie — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 10:20:36 +0000

Well damn. Drive by will be up early this afternoon. Amazing how a sick 4 year old can thow off you weekend schedule... that and the kids start school Tuesday, and my boy turns 5 on Thursday... So much to do... Maybe next Monday it is then. Subscribe to the rss feed http://gigcast.libsyn.com/rss and be surprisd when one shows up. JT

The Gigcast. Year One.

jtpokie — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 11:36:08 +0000

Hey Folks, I don’t know if any of you have been counting, but this weeks Gigcast is # 50. Meaning that in 2 weeks we are at the one year mark. One year. Actually this week, while numbered 50 is actually the 52nd Gigcast and the 52nd week , BUT the first Gigcast was released on Aug 20 2005, so… Fuzzy math hurts my head. That blows me away. Really. Who would have thought it? The reason I bring it up is I’d like to thank you who listen, comment and subscribe to the feed. It really makes it worth the time and effort when I see the #’s and get the feedback. We’ve met some great people, read some great comics, and saw some amazing artwork over our first year, and have no plans to stop, and only hope it continues to grow and get better. We’ll be doing a “Year One Recap” show next week, so if you want to send us an e-mail or mp3 file for the show, that would be great. Anyway, Thanks for an interesting year! JT

Contact Info

jtpokie — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 12:13:21 +0000

E-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com Voice mail Line 1-(206)-203-3334

melonpooklgigcast

jtpokie — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 05:44:56 +0000

Video Troop: The Gigcast #50

jtpokie — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 06:06:05 +0000

[display_podcast]
As you can see, Mayberry enjoys keeping up with NightGig..

and so should You!

Steve Troop on his Vid-Cast Puppetry and Web comic news from NightGig and around the Web,

and The latest song from Jonathan Coulton!

News Links

Delirium!

KC Green T-Shirts!

NightGig Book FUndraiser

Help Dave Hopkins

www.deviantart.com

http://www.comicdish.com

Interview Notes

puppetvision blog that SteveI mentioned in the podcast. http://puppetvision.blogspot.com/

Today the Comic (Chad Diez- editor of Quickcast): http://www.todaythecomic.com/

Erik Przytulski (puppeteer of Ralph/writer of theme song): http://www.pretzyl.com

Quick Stop Entertainment: http://www.quickstopentertainment.com

Specifically the Melonpool quickcasts: http://www.quickstopentertainment.com/?cat=37

Melonpool: http://www.melonpool.com

Myspace pages:

Mayberry: http://www.myspace.com/mayberrymelonpool

Ralph: http://www.myspace.com/zinobop

Sam: http://www.myspace.com/samtdogg

Sammy: http://www.myspace.com/sammydhammy

Roberta: http://www.myspace.com/smeffinfeffer

Ralphie: http://www.myspace.com/zinobop2

Jalea Bates: http://www.myspace.com/jaleabates

Or join the Steel Duck group here: http://groups.myspace.com/steelduck

Drunk Duck News

Shownotes for August 9th!

Magical Misfits and Bad Guy High reached 200 pages! http://www.drunkduck.com/Magical_Misfits/ http://www.drunkduck.com/Bad_Guy_High/

Celebrity Stalker reached 100 pages! http://www.drunkduck.com/Celebrity_Stalker/

So did Penis! http://www.drunkduck.com/penis

And Leo! http://www.drunkduck.com/Leo

Fightsplosion is restarting! If you're looking to kick some comic butt or have suggestions, check it out here: http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3941

Darken and Talismen: Return of the Exile has moved to Keenspot: http://www.darkencomic.com/ http://www.talismenseries.com/

The Quack is dead. :( Thanks to all those who contributed though! http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3032

Current comic up for review: Dog's Eye View http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4015

Spawn Project Collaboration: http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4022

DrunkDuck Fusion Comic number 13 is done! Click below to see the results. http://www.drunkduck.com/Fusion/?p=74948

DrunkDuck Fusion Comic number 13 is done! Click below to see the results. http://www.drunkduck.com/Fusion/?p=74948

Gigcast Drive-by 14: Station, a review.

jtpokie — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:01:25 +0000

Station By Mr.Meh Reviewed by Black Kitty and Mr. Spook.
[display_podcast]

Skype party/New Gigcast Voicemail Line

jtpokie — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 12:30:11 +0000

I will be on Skpye tonight from 8 ish to whenever (est) taking calls and recording comments about The Gigcast’s Year One Retrospective show. So Log in if you want to participate!Skype ID : JTPokie Oh and new Gigcast Voicemail line (let the other lapes… D’oh!) 1-206-98 GIG IT (1-206-984-4448) OOOOOOR!!! Download the super secret beta googletalk from here… http://desktop.google.com/download/googletalk/googletalk-setup-testing.exe and leave thegigcast@gmail.com a voicemail! See ya then! JT

The Gigcast, Year One!: The Gigcast #51

jtpokie — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:45:17 +0000

The Gigcast, Year One Podcast![display_podcast]

Webcomic community news and Skype/voicemail spectacular! A "Minute in Chucks Brain" Flashback episode and Mal's Song from Escape Key! First, Puppets! Then, I just want to say, thanks, thanks to every one who has played a part, in what can only be called, a success. I’m talking about The Gigcast making it to one year, without missing a week. No one is more surprised at this as I am. Believe you me, if there is a reason for me not to do something, I’ll find it. I’m good like that, just ask my wife. So the fact that we’ve hit one year, must mean that this little project means …something. Well, it wouldn’t have happened without Scott, Karl, Jo, Corey, Dave, Jenny, Robin, Paul, and Chuck, dozens of outstanding guests, from artists, writers, programmers, puppeteers and inkers, pros and hobbyists alike. And the music. All the great podsafe music from Jonathan Coulton, Brobdingnagian Bards, Escape Key and others. And Webcomic communities like Drunk Duck, Comic Genesis, Smack Jeeves, Blank label Comics, KeenSpot, Panel 2 Panel, Day Free Press, Comic Dish and countless i ndependent comics as well. And of course, you, the listeners. Thanks guys. You make it possible. JT (Show notes below...)

and We talk to:

Jonah from Here There Be Robots and Randompiratecomics.net

Kev Hayman form Kota's World, Errant Apprentence, Munkey Tails and Sweatshop Studio

Kreedence from Delierium

Harrison form MoonCheeseBaby

Jennie Lui from Drunk Duck/Acrylic Moon

Scott, Karl, Jo and Me.

Beth from http://www.plushstuff.blogspot.com/ and http://www.drunkduck.com/after

David Davis from Studio_blu and Cosmic Dash

Chuck Rowles of Gods of Arr-Kelaan

Voicemails from: KC, SpANG, Vincent E. Ourobourous and Blu

more....

DD News

DrunkDuck has a new server! Smoother running site for all! If you think you're experiencing technical issues, please head on over to the forums and tell us about it. Spambot's Here There Be Robots is still taking fanart and letters to the editor for the print edition to their comic! Interested? Contact Spambot! http://www.drunkduck.com/Here_There_Be_Robots/ Fightsplosion has begun! However, people can still participate either as a substitute or in non-battle roles. If you're interested, check out their forum: http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=83 DrunkDuck Review: Dog's Eye View
http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4015
There's also a discussion about revamping the review system they have in the comic review forum: http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3788&start=0 The very cute comic PiLLI Adventure has reached its 100th page! http://www.drunkduck.com/PiLLI__ADVENTURE Megaman Digital Network has reached its 50th comic! http://www.drunkduck.com/Megaman_Digital_Network

CG NEWS

http://zeera.comicgenesis.com/ Zeera the Space Pirate turns five in September and wants guest comics.
Teammayhem leaves Korsil! Le shock! www.zeros2heroes.com comic writing contest ends Monday!

Gigcast Drive-by 15: Japanification

jtpokie — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 04:01:20 +0000

[display_podcast]
An Essay on Manga, by Beth ,Aka thatreevesgirl. Beth Links! www.drunkduck.com/After www.thecomicdebate.com www.customplushies.com http://www.nightgig.com/cps Crafty Panda Studios!

Digital Strips one ups the Gigcast

Scott — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 23:04:38 +0000
DAMNIT! I knew we needed to bring a video camera to Megacon. Just Kidding (OK maybe next year). I should have linked this much earlier but you need to check out the Digital Strips Video interview with Jennie Breeden of Devils Panties fame. http://www.digitalstrips.com/2006/08/interview-with-jennie-breeden.html I watched hypnotically through both part one and part two. They cover (as usual) a ton of good ground talking about the how-to's's of surviving as webcomic artist. When your done watching it you can hop over to Jennies forums and tell her how much that camera loves her. Seriously it was a good interview.

girl-wonder

jtpokie — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 03:38:39 +0000

girl-wondrer2

jtpokie — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 03:41:49 +0000

Karen Healey - Not always pissed: Gigcast #52

jtpokie — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 03:46:20 +0000

[display_podcast]
Girl-wonder.org contributor Karen Healey, webcomic news,

and a musical interlude from Corey Smith.
Notes to follow
News Links

http://www.nightgig.com

HPK's forum post: State of Nightgig community projects

Waspi Square: Congrats on the new baby!

Please rewind: Vol#1 available

Elf-n-Troll: New issue

Multiplex: Now on BoxCar comics

http://WWW.drunkduck.com : new design and search page

Random Thoughts on Drunk Duck: Yay!

http://www.comicdish.com : all sorts of new stuff

Drunk Duck News Links

Major site upgrades and makeover! If you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to post them in one of the following threads:

Upgrade - http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4298&start=0

Upgrade 1.1 - http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4389

DrunkDuck Fusion 14! Sign ups are happening now:

http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4299

Fightsplosion! Two fights have ended, more fights coming up!

http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=83

DrunkDuck Comic Review:

Death Plays Chess - http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4297

BAM! Comics Anthology is looking for submissions. The deadline has been extended to September 1st! For more information, go here:

http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4353

Aus Comics is looking for more pages. For more information or to check out what it is, go here:

http://www.drunkduck.com/Aus_Comics/

Culture Shock reaches 100th page and is doing a step by step of the comic's creation in celebration:

http://www.drunkduck.com/Culture_Shock/

Life with Dragons will reach it's 100th page on August 30th:

http://www.drunkduck.com/Life_with_Dragons/

Nerdcore is going to reach its 2nd year AND 100 comics at the same time! An original animated cartoon complete with voices and such will be released in celebration!

http://www.drunkduck.com/Nerdcore/

http://www.piratejesus.com/nerdcore/

Interview Links www.girl-wonder.org www.girl-wonder.org/girlsreadcomics Frank Miller Articles with Miller by Karen Recomended Webcomics

http://www.ozyandmillie.org/

http://www.thedevilspanties.com

http://www.penny-arcade.com

http://www.shortpacked.com/

Y?

Gigcast Drive-by?

jtpokie — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:21:40 +0000
Looking for your Gigcast Drive-by? We are revamping the Gigcast show format, and The Gigcast Drive-by is going to be incorperated into the Gicast propper. The Drive-by will still be an open forum for webcomic people to rant, comment, or review what is going on in the world of webcomics, But it will now be included In the Gigcast. Thanks, The Mgmnt.

D'oh! Late on the Gigcast this week...

jtpokie — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:50:58 +0000
The Gigcast will be out this evening (Thursday 31 Aug) due to um... ahh... Wanting to make sure you get the highest qualty podcast possible... It has nothing to do with the real world or lazyness... Nothing at all. while you are waiting.. go read Delirium. good stuff there, really. JT

Malfunction Junction

Scott — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 19:25:10 +0000

While your waiting

Scott — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 19:27:53 +0000
While you wait for the most recent show I want to share with you one of my favorite comics. Malfunction Junction I love Matt Milby's sence of humor. In fact I think everyone could learn an important life lesson from Malfunction Junction. If a stranger knocks on your door they are fair game for all forms of non violent torture.

logo 150

jtpokie — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 03:14:01 +0000

Narf! Gigcast #53

jtpokie — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 03:18:07 +0000

[display_podcast]
Webcomic news, interview with WCCA man Mark Mekkas, and a drive-by from Kev Hayman
Sonic Society Consortium Comics!

Pinky and The Brain Intro from Nick Nitro of http://www.dribbleforkids.com

News Notes

One Minute Studios has his FF stuff up

http://www.nightgig.com/oneminute/FFXI/home2.html

DD has a cafe press store

http://www.cafepress.com/drunkduck

Fleen Articles

Penny Arcade Video Game

http://www.fleen.com/archives/2006/08/25/holy-fucking-shit/

http://www.fleen.com/archives/2006/08/29/following-up/

A History of Webcomics

Stimulus:http://www.fleen.com/archives/2006/08/21/fleen-book-corner-thow/

Response:http://www.fleen.com/archives/2006/08/28/vox-campbelli/#more-578

Diva-Lea Podcast

http://www.webcomicsnation.com/divalea/divaleashow/series.php

http://divalea.livejournal.com/

Penny Arcade

http://www.penny-arcade.com

(like they need the linkage -heh)
Drunk Duck News

DrunkDuck Store! T-shirts, bags, and hats galoore! http://www.cafepress.com/drunkduck

Grog will reach 50th strip this Friday! http://www.drunkduck.com/Grog

Current DrunkDuck review is on Rick and Daphne: http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4594

DrunkDuck Fusion 14 http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4299

Fightsplosion! More fights are happening! http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=83

Drive-by Notes

http://www.nightgig.com/sweatshop

http://www.nightgig.com/subcultured

http://www.cosmicdash.com

Interview Notes

http://www.ccawards.com

http://www.zortic.com

Zortic - Words of Wisdom

Scott — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 16:47:44 +0000
Now it's not a secret that we at the Gigcast think Mark Mekkes is a nice guy. Today I was a bit suprised at how sneaky he can be. Marks comic Zortic could be described as a wacky romp through space and watch out for falling parody. A few days ago Mark posted a comic that not only fit in well with his story line but for me personally hit home. Reading this strip I had the thought that maybe more of us need to hold up that sign.
Nice job mark. You made me think and it's to damn early in the morning to think.

zortic words of wisdom

Scott — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 16:53:41 +0000

good zortic

jtpokie — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:12:27 +0000

Please Help Lea Hernadez

Scott — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 22:36:57 +0000
This is a repost from Gail Simone's website but it does a damn good job of getting the story together. ========

Please Help!

Early this morning, the Texas home of award-winning writer/artist Lea Hernandez, my friend and co-creator of the graphic novel Killer Princesses, caught fire and burned. Half her house is now gone, and the rest is smoke-damaged. In addition, she lost at least six of her family’s beloved pets, two dogs and four cats. If you knew Lea, you’d know how devastating that is. She’s lost a great deal of her family’s possessions, including irreplaceable art. She doesn’t yet know the full accounting of what’s been lost at this time. Most know Lea as the brilliant creator of such works as Rumble Girls and Cathedral Child. She drew the Marvel Mangaverse PUNISHER book, and has drawn for TRANSMETROPOLITAN, among many other accomplishments. She is also the co-founder and original editor for GIRL-A-MATIC, one of the most important venues for female-friendly comics created to date. She’s also my friend, and it’s entirely possible I wouldn’t have a career in comics if she hadn’t asked me to write Killer Princesses for her to draw. And finally, Lea is one of the last great firebrand hellraisers in comics. Lea has two (wonderful, amazing) special needs children and right now they need a place to stay and some clothes to wear. More than that, they need some help, and fast, in the form of donations to her paypal account. Lea’s a proud person so I’m going to ask FOR her. This is important, and a great chance to do a wonderful thing for a creator who has consistently enriched this industry we all love so much. Please, take a moment and send WHATEVER YOU CAN to Lea’s paypal account and help make this time a little bit less painful for someone who would do the same for you if the positions were reversed. If you’re a retailer, I ask that you set up a donations jar. If you’re a creator, I ask you to think of how devastating this would be to your career and donate what you can. If you’re a reader, I’m asking you to take a moment and hit the paypal link. You’ll be doing something heroic and you’ll feel great about it, I promise. Read what Lea had to post on a neighbor’s computer while wearing her pajamas at: Livejournal.com/users/divalea Donate (PLEASE) to her paypal account at: divalea@gmail.com Finally, if I understand the story correctly (as told to me by Lea’s good friend and current Girl-a-matic editor), it was Lea’s daughter hearing the smoke alarm that allowed the family to get out in time, so for God’s sake, do everyone you love a favor and CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARMS. Thank you so much for helping. Really, any amount you can send will make a difference. That’s all I can say. And also, if you have a blog or a myspace account, please spread this around as best you can. Every little bit will help and every eye that sees this might be someone who donates. Sincerely and gratefully, Gail Simone
Thank You Gail and good luck Lea Your my favorite "Buster" out there and I want to see you and yours doing well. Scott LInk to auction page

hotness

jtpokie — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 03:00:27 +0000

Gigcast #54 Cell Phone Hottness

jtpokie — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 03:04:50 +0000

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Webcomic News, Mr. Know it All, Interview with Christi Johnson of The Webcomic Hotness and the music of George Hrab.

Show notes to follow

WebcomicHotness.com

Featuring the Webcomic Artists Of:

In The Puddle

Ataxia Overdrive

Silver Rage

Abandon

Subculture of One

Black as White

The Devil's Panties

Girls With Slingshots

Cottage Three

Noses Optional

In His Likeness

Lea Hernandez Update... Live CAPE Art Show.

jtpokie — Sat, 09 Sep 2006 17:24:31 +0000
From Richard Neal:
Lea Hernandez is a dear friend and huge supporter of my endeavors in the comic business with Zeus and CAPE.I've spoken with CAPE hosts Scott Kurtz of PVP and Scott Hinze of Fanboy Radio and I just got Lea's approval. We're doing a live art show benefitting Lea Hernandez and family. Its CAPE 2.5 Saturday September 30th Metro Grill 4425 North Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75205 (214) 261-6000 9pm-? No cover. Come art the night away. There are still immediate needs so please still donate to paypal. At a month away I hope the benefit will be secondary needs like art supplies. Plus we'll get Lea here for a little live art therapy.
All proceedes from the artsale (yes, we're selling the art) go straight to Lea to help her family recover. So, we're having a live art show, Lea will be up to join us. So far, we've got Lea Hernandez, Scott Kurtz, James O'Barr, Kristian Donaldson, Brock Rizy, TJ Colligan, and Ben Hall, all agreed to rock hard core artbomb. If anyone is interrested in participating, please let us know, and spread the word, all are welcome. The more artists the better (if you're interrested in participating, please let Richard or me know), and bring your wallets to buy some of this great one of a kind art and to help Lea through this tough time. If you missed the artshow after CAPE this year, don't miss this, it's gonna be even better.
-- Sean Jackson http://gilada.textamerica.com

Can't be there?

Donate (PLEASE) to her paypal account at: divalea@gmail.com

JT

dpantireposter

jtpokie — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:35:33 +0000

The Devils Puppets, The Gigcast #55

jtpokie — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:43:21 +0000

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Jennie and Skyler Breeden, webcomic news, a Drive-by by Kota,and the music of Wierd Al.

Shownotes below the break, News I missed! (Bad Me)
Over at antinormalcomics.com, the website's FIRST YEAR birthday has happened. The webcomic "SAUCERBLOBS" is in full swing...and there's more weirdness to come. Beginning Thursday, Sept. 14th, the on-going: "LUCIDIAN NEONOMICON" begins--a companion series that will be released weekly along side "The SAUCERBLOBS". This new Journaled Comic Series is being billed as "A Proactive Dreamers Book of the New". It's for readers wanting a little more background information about the cartoon world of "The SAUCERBLOBS". SAUCERBLOBS is going on now and the Lucidian Neonomicon begins THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th. Both webcomics are being recommended for MATURE audiences only. That's antinormalcomics.com.
The Webcomic Hotness News: NightGig Book 2 NightGig.com Promo Pak Delirium No 4th Wall to Break Boxcar comics Comic Dish Drunk Duck News:
Tomb of Kings is holding a fan art contest! It ends on October 1st and prizes include t-shirt or a 8"x10" print (framed and matted) of a Tomb of Kings character as well as exposure! Click on the link below for more details: http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51711#51711 Telenarius! A new community comic featuring many different artists. http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4818 Current comic up for review is Total Immersion. http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4780

Were you rejected by Rocket Pirate?

jtpokie — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 12:43:31 +0000
Announcing a New webcomic list Reject Pirate!
Just in time for Talk Like a Pirate Day! Did The Dread Pirate Ellis not like the cut o' yer jib? Did your work get rejected for berth on the good ship "Rocket Pirate"? If your webcomic walked the plank, contact us Here and add your Webcomic to the Crew of The Reject Pirates! Yar!
Reject Pirate is just a hub of sorts, listing as many of the webcomics rejected for inclusion in RocketPirate.com as possible. We have several options:

We Will link to your current website

Link to your Forum or we can provide a forum

and even Provide hosting.

It's all for fun! We just noticed a lot of really talented people being overlooked, and thought a list of those webcomics might be a good idea! http://www.rejectpirate.com

Help out Paul Taylor of Wapsi Square

Scott — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:57:51 +0000
Wapsi Square is on my top ten favorite webcomic. Plus Paul Taylor and his family are living in Minnesota so they get extra points with me. Paul's family can use a little help right now and at the same time you can get your hands on some great art. If nothing else please take a moment to look over what's up for auction and pass the word. Thank You http://www.blanklabelcomics.com/?p=92 Taken from the Blank Lable News and repeted here to help get the word out:
Blank Label Comics is announcing a fund-raiser for BLC member Paul Taylor. Paul’s first child was born a month prematurely on Aug. 18, and he has required an extended hospital stay. Paul and his wife have been through quite an ordeal — which continues to this day. Extended hospital stays turn into extended hospital bills, so we’d like to help our friend. Several BLC members and friends are auctioning off original art and other amazing items over the next two weeks. The money made from these auctions will be donated directly to Paul Taylor and his family. A full list of auction items appears below. All list items will be linked to the auctions as they go live. Some items may be added to the list as the next two weeks progress, so check back often. Finally, if you’re not interested in an auction item but would still like to help, feel free to go to http://www.wapsisquare.com and make a donation directly to Paul through his PayPal donation button which appears under the comic on the left-hand side of the screen (look for Monica wearing a “SUPPORT WAPSI” T-shirt. Auction items: Ugly Hill original art, by Paul Southworth Sheldon original art, by Dave Kellett Melonpool original art by Steve Troop Original PVP cover art by Scott Kurtz Shortpacked! original art by David Willis Numbered sketch edition of Schlock Mercenary: Under New Management by Howard Tayler Original Checkerboard Nightmare art by Kris Straub Evil Inc original art, matted and framed, by Brad Guigar Wapsi Square original art, Golem Girls, by Paul Taylor Wapsi Square original art, Katherine Gilchrist, by Paul Taylor Wapsi Square original sketch, Monica, by Paul Taylor Wapsi Square original art, Shelly with guitar, by Paul Taylor Wapsi Square original art, Shelly finds hope, by Paul Taylor Wapsi Square original art, Shelly and Monica jogging, by Paul Taylor

Viper Comics is looking for new Webcomics

Scott — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 12:44:51 +0000
http://www.vipercomics.com/ Found this over at Boxcar Comics but I thought I would let you check it out.
Viper Comics is Looking for a Brand New Webcomic September 19, 2006 – Viper Comics has announced they will now be accepting open submissions for a webcomic to join the company’s existing strips You’ll Have That and The Horrible Pirates. “Viper is always on the lookout for the newest talent in comics and hopefully this opportunity will allow us to showcase a great unknown to a world-wide audience,” said Viper President Jessie Garza. Creators will need to provide sample pages/strips of their webcomic (with finished art) and a full pitch regarding the characters and content. Only submissions from complete creative teams will be accepted. All submissions should be sent to info@vipercomics.com . The chosen webcomic will launch on the Viper Comics website alongside Viper’s You’ll Have That by Wes Molebash and The Horrible Pirates by Patrick Bussey. You’ll Have That is a comic-strip about a young married couple updated every weekday. It has received one print collection with a second due in December. The Horrible Pirates launched in late 2005 and has since been thrilling readers with the adventures of the world’s nastiest pirate crew and their evil monkey rivals. A print collection of the weekly comic is expected for 2007.

Yar It's a Piratical Gigcast #56

jtpokie — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 03:54:56 +0000
yar, gigcast.. get it here.... [display_podcast] Linky Linky (in order of appearance) Sketch Battle Cap'n Slappy [site] [YouTube] Night Gig Book Post Sweatshop Studios, Kev hayman/Kota Metrophix Viper comics / forum link Blank Label Comics Melonpool by Steve Troop Wapsi Square [Forum Post] [Auction] Wired articles Lea hernandez fire [Websnark] [TalkAboutComics] Here there be robots [DD] [SJ] antinormalcomics.com Sonicsociety.org Consortium Comics Firefly: Old Wounds (Sonic Society) Drunk Duck links

Death by Pixel hits its 50th comic on Monday! http://drunkduck.com/Death_By_Pixel

Megaman X Cross Wars hits 100th page on Saturday! http://www.drunkduck.com/Megaman_X_cross_wars

Radec of South Sanity is looking to celebrate his comic's 100th page by including a whole bunch of comic characters and some authors! Yes? No? http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4928

Jillyfoo is looking to do link exchanges! http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4887

New forum: Sponsoring! Know of a great but underappreciated comic on DD? Consider sponsoring! Looking to get sponsored? Consider sponsoring too! Just look in the forum for more information. http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=88

Round 2 of Fightsplosion is starting! http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=83

Are you going to Anime Weekend Atlanta XII? Because a few duckers are too! Check out the forum thread for more information! http://www.drunkduck.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4855

Comic Genesis links

There be a CG Calendar in the works! You scurvy dogs can track it down on the general forums.

Interested in advertising yer comics? There be a rating thread for advertisers...go read up, or leave yer own review!

The landlubber Sortelli be updatin' Elf Only Inn once more!

Off Topic be swarming with vile chibis! Go witness the horror, or partake of it yerself!

Reject Pirate Warren Ellis Rocket Pirate Webcomics Nation comixpedia.com Our Coffee Barn Whovian Observer [Nightgig] [DD] www.scifi.com

Comics and Micropayments: An Interview with Todd Allen

jtpokie — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 14:13:20 +0000
http://www.henryjenkins.org/2006/09/comics_and_micropayments_an_in.html Interesting.

Mac Hall.. The End

jtpokie — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 15:53:24 +0000
http://www.machall.com/ Thanks for the fun. http://www.machall.com/woc.html JT

DrunkDuck.com Sale goes Public!

jtpokie — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:12:54 +0000
From the New York Times...
September 25, 2006 For One Publisher, the Life of Every Comic Book Starts on the Web By MICHEL MARRIOTT For generations of Americans, comic books were the first real page-turners. But the audience for their digital counterpart, called Webcomics, has for the most part been limited to a niche group of comic book creators and their most ardent followers. Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, the chairman of Platinum Studios, a privately held California entertainment company that develops and adapts comics for other media, wants to change that. Platinum, a relative newcomer in an industry dominated by Marvel and DC Comics, took the first step last month when it bought DrunkDuck.com, a popular Webcomics site, for an undisclosed sum. It is opening the revamped site today at the same Web address as DrunkDuck 2.0.
Read The rest Here... http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/25/technology/25comics.html?_r=2&oref=login&oref=slogin We'll Get Dylan on The Gigcast Asap. JT Scott Edits: Some interesting links for those of you who are internet blind

The Beat (who I had not heard of before but I doubt they have heard of the gigcast either) has a good discussion going on about Platnium and this new move. Sort of a guessing if it will / won't it discussion.

Talk about comics does a bit of well wishing.

Cowboys and Aliens now sports a Drunk Duck logo.

Last but never least Drunk Ducks own Dylan speaks up.

Lastly I want to add my congratulations to Dylan and Platnium. I think this is a cool move. I also want to congratulate all you DD members who made Drunk Duck what it is. Without you Drunk Duck would have faded but you guys keep the fires hot. One late entry PVPonline has a thought on the sale. and DJ Coffman will likely be seeing his Hero By Night comic hosted on Drunk Duck.

Cowboys and Aliens launches on Drunkduck / World does not end.

Scott — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:48:31 +0000
Now there was some grumbling that big shot comic stars would be overshadowing the little guys on Drunkduck. With tonight's launch of Cowboys and Aliens I was expecting a big POW on the front page of DD. Instead I kinda had to go looking for it. I'm a little surprised but not unhappy to see that life didn't change much now that Cowboys and Aliens is up. It's business as usual (if you ignore the forum grumbling). Seeing as how the earth didn't stop spinning lets take a first look at Cowboys and Aliens. At first glance you will notice a very wanted poster style theme. A few small spots where the menu background and the main items don't look perfect but I'm nitpicking a little, it's every bit the movie poster I would expect out of a professional book. I will stop you here and remind you that you should check out the trailer. The sound effects really bring it to life. Here's a little story background for you that I borrowed from the site.
Cowboys & Aliens was created by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg and written by Fred Van Lente and Andrew Foley, both highly respected comics writers. Luciano Lima, whose worked on everything from Wolverine and X-Force to The Mask, did pencils. Inks were done by the team from Magic Eye Studios, who have worked on comics projects like Street Fighter and Stargate, as well as classics like Donald Duck and Kim Possible. The colour (he likes it spelled that way) was done by Andy Elder whose worked on Warhead and Testament. You can find out more about all these folks on their bios page. Cowboys & Aliens is an alternate history concept. A "what if" story that moves the battle of the Old West from between the Cowboys and Indians to a new invader, one requiring the once battling Cowboys and Indians to team up if they are to have even a hope of surviving.
On a side note Here there be robots is in their recommended list. I just clicked on the story and I'm loving the look of it so far. I recommend you start from the beginning. I have a bad habit of reading things from latest to first. The story so far draw parallels between early European settlers treatment of native Americans and an alien race that looks to have forcefully resettled another alien race. That's all I have so far. I recomend you check out Cowboys and Aliens. If you spot something I missed about it please point it out.

whovian

jtpokie — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 03:22:49 +0000

'Scuse me sir, is that your TARDIS? Gigcast #57

jtpokie — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 03:31:09 +0000

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Don't forget to check out Gigcastarama.

Webcomic News with Special Guest Chuck Rowles, a Drive-by from Kreg Stepp and An interview with John Daiker, of The Whovian Observer.
All links listed in the 'Cast, in order of appearance:
Intro:

www.nightgig.com

Dr. Who

The Whovian Observer [DD] [NG]

Cinderblock [on CG]

Spyndle [blog] [comic]

Technorama Podcast [site]

Drunk Duck

Platinum Studios

Ads: Sonic Society, Drunk Duck, Nightgig News:

Chuck Rowles [Gods of Arr-Keelan] [RM Comics] [The Idiot]

Sketchbattle

Fundraiser: Paul Taylor's son [Wapsi Square]

Fundraiser: Live Art Auction for Lea Hernandez [LiveJournal]

Drunk Duck purchased by Platinum Comics [NYTimes article]

MySpace ~~bashing~~ / YouTube discussion

9/11 Commission Report [Graphic Novel by Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colon]

Questions for Dylan? Post 'em in the forums by Oct. 3

Drunk Duck Report:

Platinum Studios purchase, DD v2.0 is up with new features!

Mixed Bag Comics by LowResAtari [300th Comic]

Ultimate Science Fiction Death Squad [50th Comic]

Le Farce [50th Comic]

Fated Feathers [100th Comic]

Gnoph [Mina Lunga's cool!]

Arts & Literature forum

Fightsplosion

Interview with John Daiker (The Whovian Observer, Cinderblock)

Where's Daiker?

Scifi.com / Dr. Who

David Tennant

The Tom Baker Years

Sluggy Freelance [Daiker's Guest Art]

In Memoriam

Cinderblock

Black Scrolls Magazine [email for info]

The Four Masters v. The Celestial Toymaker [Comics Review Interview]

newwho

jtpokie — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 10:27:32 +0000

Guest Index

jtpokie — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 02:50:26 +0000
Alphabetical Listings To find the Gigcasts in which our guests have appeared, click their names. This page updated weekly.

Name
John Aggs
Jennifer Babcock
Blu
Tom Brazelton
Jennie Breeden
Skyler Breeden
Sam Charette
DJ Coffman
David Davis
Chad Diez
Chewdie
John Daiker
Michael Dean
Scott Gallatin
Megan Rose Gedris
Jim "Riot" Godfry
KC Green
Amber â€œGlychâ€ Greenlee
Jonah Gregorey
Joseph "Groovi" Gerevlei
Kevin Ghul
Kevin Hayman
Chris Hastings & Kent Archer
Karen Healey
Lea Hernandez
Shannon Hilchie
JC Hutchins
Christi Johnson
Dave Kellett
Lak
Jenny Lui
Monique MacNaughton
Marie
Mike Mayhack
Robin Mayers
Scott McCloud
Mark Mekkes
Wes Molebash
Michael Morris
Dave Rigley
Wiz Rollins
Chuck Rowles
Andy Runton
Krishna Savindarahn
David Simon
Dylan Squires
Laura Taylor
Steve Troop
Vidiot
Liz Walsh
Jack Ward
Kathryn White
A.S. Willams Website(s)
Daedalus Blue
Câ€™est la Vie
Spirit Stories
Theater Hopper
The Devils Panties
The Sideshow & Puppetry
Comic Dish Webcomic Hosting
Hero By Night
Studio Blu
The Sophisticated Pig & The Pet Profesional
Y?
The Whovian Observer & Cinderblock
Red Baddger and Slither and Friends
Madscott
I Was Kidnapped By Lesbian Pirates From Outer Space
The Path & DD Civil War
Rumblo.com
Panel-2-Panel
Random Pirate Comics
O'Deer
Detective Fork
Kotaâ€™s World and Sweatshop Productions
Dr.McNinja
Girls Read Comics
Diva Lea Live Journal
The Sonic Society
7th Son Trillogy
In The Puddle & Lak on Deviant Art
Sheldon

Acrylic Moon
Coydog Press and Coydogâ€™s Den
Doufus Stories
Cow and Buffalo
Mixed Myth
scottmccloud.com
Zortic
Youâ€™ll Have That
Pinky TA and Ozone X on Nightgig
24 and 1/2 Water St.
There's Always Porn & The Sophisticated Pig
Rubber Mallet Comics
Owly
PC Weenies
Crimson Dark
Drunk Duck.com Webcomic Hosting
Spirit Stories
Melonpool
Studio Vidiot
Tao of Geek
The Sonic Society
Blue Canary The Adventures of Vindibudd Superhero in Training

Listing by Gigcast, in Order of Apperance David Davis Website:Studio Blu Interviewed on: 8/30/2005 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #2 KC Green Website:Rumblo.com Interviewed on: 9/04/2005 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #3 ,#23, #077 Chuck Rowles Website:Rubber Mallet Comics Interviewed on: 9/11/2005 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #4a, #4b, #8, #13, #14, #14.5, #16, #43, #44, #57 Scott Gallatin Website:Jack Splat Interviewed on: 9/19/2005 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #5 Jenny Lui Website:Acrylic Moon Interviewed on: 9/25/2005 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #6 Dave Rigley Website:24 and 1/2 Water St. Interviewed on: 10/19/2005 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #9 Jennifer Babcock Website:C'est la Vie Interviewed on: 10/26/2005 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #10 Michael Dean Website:Red Baddger Studios and Slither and Friends Interviewed on: 11/02/2005 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #11, #40 Monique MacNaughton Website:Coydog Press and Coydog's Den Interviewed on: 11/09/2005 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #12 Chris Hastings & Kent Archer Website:Dr.McNinja Interviewed on: 8/30/2005 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #15 Jennie Breeden Website:The Devils Panties Interviewed on: 12/07/2005 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #16, #17, #27, and #55 John Aggs Website:Daedalus Blue Interviewed on: 12/28/2005 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #18 Dylan Squires Website:Drunk Duck.com Webcomic Hosting Interviewed on: 1/11/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #20, #58 Kevin Hayman Website:Kota's World and Sweatshop Productions Interviewed on: 1/18/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #21 and #35, #81 Blu Website: Spirit Stories Interviewed on: 1/24/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #22 Chewdie Website: Y? Interviewed on: 2/9/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #24 Liz Walsh Website: Tao of Geek Interviewed on: 2/15/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #25 Kevin Ghul Website: Detective Fork Interviewed on: 2/23/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #26 Steve Troop Website: Melonpool Interviewed on: 3/29/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #31 and #50 Mark Mekkes Website: Zortic Interviewed on: 3/29/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #31, #33 and #53, #070, #077 Wes Molebash Website: You'll Have That Interviewed on: 3/13/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #33 Amber "Glych" Greenlee Website: Panel-2-Panel Interviewed on: 4/19/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #34 Michael Morris Website: Pinky TA and Ozone X on Nightgig Interviewed on: 5/04/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #36 Lak Website: Lak on Deviant Art Interviewed on: 5/11/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #37 Vidiot Website: Studio Vidiot Interviewed on: 5/11/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #37 Robin Mayers Website: Mixed Myth Interviewed on: 5/18/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #38 Marie Website: Doufus Stories Interviewed on: 5/25/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #39 Laura Taylor Website: Spirit Stories Interviewed on: 6/08/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #41 Jonah Gregorey Website: Random Pirate Comics Interviewed on: 6/22/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #43 Lea Hernandez Website: Diva Lea Live Journal Interviewed on: 7/06/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #45 Sam Charette Website: Comic Dish Webcomic Hosting Interviewed on: 8/03/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #49 Karen Healey Website: Girls Read Comics Interviewed on: 8/23/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #52 Christi Johnson Website: In the Puddle & The webcomic Hotness Interviewed on: 9/07/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #54 Skyler Breeden Website: The Sideshow & Puppetry Interviewed on: 9/15/2006 Gigcast episode: The Gigcast #55 John Daiker Website: The Whovian Observer & Cinderblock Interviewed on: 9/28/2006 Gigcast episode #57 Tom Brazelton Website: Theater Hopper Interviewed on: 10/16/2006 Gigcast episode #60 Kathryn White Website: Blue Canary Interviewed on: 10/24/2006 Gigcast episode #61 David Simon Website: crimson Dark Interviewed on: 11/31/2006 Gigcast episode #62, #81, #081 Dave Kellett Website: Sheldon Comics Interviewed on: 11/29/2006 Gigcast episode #66 Joseph "Groovi" Greveli Website: O'Deer Interviewed on: 12/20/2006 Gigcast episode #69 Scott McCloud Website: Scott McCloud.com Interviewed on: 01/18/2007 Gigcast episode #73 Krishna M. Sadasivam Website: xPC Weenies Interviewed on: 01/25/2007 Gigcast episode #74 Wiz Rollins Website: There's Always Porn, The Sophisticated Pig Interviewed on: 2/9/2007 Gigcast episode #76, #084 Andy Runton Website: http://www.andyrunton.com/ Interviewed on: 2/22/2007 Gigcast episode #78 JC Hutchins Website: www.jchutchins.net Interviewed on: 3/1/2007 Gigcast episode #79, #093 Mike Maihack Website: Cow Shell Interviewed on: 3/6/2007 Gigcast episode #80 Jack Ward and Shannon Hilchie Website: The Sonic Society Interviewed on: 3/30/2007 Gigcast episode #83 Chad Diez Website: The Sophisticated Pig Interviewed on: 4/5/2007 Gigcast episode #084 Jim â€œRiotâ€ Godfry Website: The Path & DD Civil War Interviewed on: 4/26/2007 Gigcast episode #87 DJ Coffman Website: Hero by Night Interviewed on: 5/10/2007 Gigcast episode #89 Megan Rose Gedris Website: I Was Kidnapped By Lesbian Pirates From Outer Space Interviewed on: 7/11/2007 Gigcast episode #98 A.S. Williams Website: The Adventures of Vindibudd Superhero in Training Interviewed on: 7/18/2007 Gigcast episode #99

A slight face lift

Scott — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 10:55:05 +0000
So JT has been asking for weeks for a 3 column layout for The Gigcast. The starts we're aligned. The moon was pleased and I stumbled on a wordpress theme that I liked and had downloaded previously. I spent a day poking at it with a sharp stick and BANG. Everything seems to look ok and fit inside all the columns now. The player is thanks to Libsyn and has been added here as well as the Gigcastarama page. If you notice anything acting up please say so and I will look at it. In other news 24 hour comic day is almost here. Will you be joining in? Also, The Guest Archive and the Drive-by index have been updated. So follow the "Guests and Interview" and "Reviews and Drive-bys" Links on the right or up top.

Drive-bys, Skits and Extras

jtpokie — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 13:02:30 +0000

Drive Bys

List of Drive-bys by contributor, and links to the show it was in. Michael Dean aka Mr.Spook and Jenny Lui aka Black Kitty Drive-by 1: Culture Shock, Drive-by 4: LAX, Drive-by 6: Talismen Drive-by 8: Cow and Buffalo Drive-by 9 Count Your Sheep Drive-by 13 Women in Webcomics Drive-by 14: Station, A review In Gigcast #59: Copper, A review In Gigcast #61: Winger, A review In Gigcast #81: The NightGig Sampler 2, A review Drive-by 12 Owly reviewed by Black Kitty Kev Hayman aka KotaSan Drive-by 2:When? A rant by Kev Hayman Drive-by 5: Where? A rant by Kevin Hayman Drive-by 11, Who? A rant by Kevin Hayman In Gigcast #53: How? In Gigcast #55: Why?, #073 Kreedence Drive-by 10 :Apathy James Rossi of Spriteville USA. Drive-by 7: Angry D Monkey Cat hall Drive-by 3: 9th Elsewhere, Reviewed by Kat Hall Kreg Steppe in Gigcst #57: Can't we all Get long? Geek Talk With Chuck and Karl #1 - Gigcast #008, #2 - Gigcast #013, #3 - Gigcast #028, #4 - Gigcast #035
Skits, Parodies

General Stuff Audio tour of NightGig World HQ Chucks Rowles A Minute in Chucks Brain #011, #013,#014a ,#024 , #051 Nick Nitro Pinkey and the Brain #053 Mr Know-it-all #061,#088 ,#097 Halloween '06 Musical Number with JT, Scott, Jo and Karl #062 How to Catch a Turkey, Thanksgiving '06 #065 Scott Kurtz vs the World #058 An Elfs Lament Christmas song
Nightgig Studios Audio Plays

Garbage Gnomes 1 Garbage Gnomes 2
Multimedia/Movies

Hurts Like Christmas

Gigcast Site Updates

Scott — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:37:06 +0000
Just wanted to make you aware of a few things on the site.

JT has been busting his back and has updated both the Guests Page and The Drive-by Index. Please take a minute to click on some of the links and look at some of the great work we have reviewed and people we have talked with.

Jo has been adding show notes for us. This is a huge help as I've been swamped at work and haven't been able to do it lately. Jo is doing a kick ass job and you can tell she has referenced material before. Seems like maybe she's a grad student.

Thanks Guys.

Who Links Us?

jtpokie — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 14:12:30 +0000
This Page will list All the Websites that link to The Gigcast. Put up our banner/poster/button that you can find here, or a text link, and we will post your url on this page, and put your button (if you have one) in rotation on the front page as a "Supporter of the Gigcast". Cook Bros. Comics Silly Daddy

Webcomic Communities/Collectives

www.drunkduck.com www.Comicdish.com www.smackjeeves.com Panel 2 Panel

Webcomics

The Devils Panties Random Pirate Comics Clench & Cheese Dribble for Kids Crimson Dark Memesink O'Deer Alpha Shade The Eufos Rubber Mallet Productions (GoA) 24th and 1/2 Water Street Spyndle.com You'll Have That Dragonaur AntiNormal Comics Pocket Kitten The X Heroes

Other Cool Sites

Jonathan Coulton Jonathan Coulton

Audio Promos!(NEW) From Fyrehyde (Corey Smith) Promo1 Funny Promo2 Even funnier Promo3 (I need to send thisone out) Banners!

Help Promote The Gigcast, and We'll Help You.

jtpokie — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 14:40:48 +0000
This Page will list All the Websites that link to The Gigcast. Put up our banner/poster/button that you can find here, or a text link, and we will post your url on that page, and put your button (if you have one) in rotation on the front page of the gigcast.com as a “Supporter of the Gigcast“. Let me know you are linking and I'll Add your url ASAP. Thanks JT

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jtpokie — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 04:55:51 +0000

DrunkDuck Goes Platinum: Gigcast #58

jtpokie — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 04:59:28 +0000

[display_podcast]
Webcomic News, Song Parody by Nick Nitro and an interview with Dylan Squires. Direct download of higher Quality mp3 of Kurtz Vs The WorldAnd now for a Letter from the Editor:

There is a reason I should not do the final edit for the show at 1 am. (besides the quizical looks from my, not quite understanding, but supportive wife). I forget things.

Like the way I forgot to include the Panel 2 Panel news we recorded with Amber (aka Glych). I am a Bad Person.

I will upload the P2P news seperatly for download (like the Song Parody above) when I get home today, and will also include it in next weeks show.

I'd blame this again on my production assistants... but, except for in my caffine addled little mind, they do not exist.

Please forgive me Glych.

JT

Show Notes for Gigcast #58: Intro:

www.nightgig.com

drunkduck.com

Platinum Studios

Song by Nick Nitro

Webcomic News

Interview with Dylan Squires

Ads: Sonic Society, Drunk Duck, Nightgig News:

Nightgig's new reporter, Afish! [NG]

October is FrightGig time! [forums]

HPK's new comic, Galactic Cub Servant [DD]

You'll Have That! is ready for preorder [Amazon]

24-hour Comic: Skype-ing

Pirate and Alien guest month

Submit a Drive-By

Drunk Duck Report:

Greetings and Salutations is 1! Happy Birthday!

Pyroicon, 100th comic

DD Desktop Wallpaper by Lowresatari: Submit your character! [forum]

DD Fusion 15 Signup; see Fusion 14

HPK Traveling Reviews is back! [forum]

"Future Comics" feature now being updated daily

Forums being continuously updated

Submit DD News via Quack to skoolmunkee or Black Kitty

Comic Genesis News:

Peddlers of Fate/Faith hits 100th strip, looking for guest strips

Crooked Halo hits 500

One Liners story contest: submit your funny stories (personal experience only please!) and win free stuff!

Song: Kurtz vs. the World by Nick Nitro Interview:

Dylan Squires [PS] [DD]

Hooplah [pro] [con] [yay!] [huh?]

Caution: Sensitive Artists! []

NY Times article: Webcomics Existence for Dummies [] [] []

Drama Ensues [PA] [PvP] []

Others *do* exist [CG] [] []

Alternative Timewasters

Cowboys and Aliens

Duck and Quail re-runs []

DD Integrated Forums, no longer phpbb

DD main page frightening? Here's something really scary.

Exunt:

Past interviews, past shows, drive-bys; Afish, Robin, BK, Scott, JT.

What's your Gig?

Whose laugh is that anyway?

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jtpokie — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 03:45:15 +0000

Dr.McNinja, 1st year Anniversary Comic

jtpokie — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 14:29:40 +0000
I had to link to this... I just had to. I love you Dr.McNinja. JT

Slingshot the Girl to the UK...

jtpokie — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 23:34:21 +0000
Hello this is a long time listener to the podcast, but first time emailer. You know Danielle Corsetto of Girls with Slingshots and Batboy, right? Well, Danielle is trying to go the Birmingham International Comic Show, but she's not really sure she can pay for the tickets there... Yeah, her house hasn't burned down, and she didn't have a baby, but still... She'll be selling a lot of her artwork among other things at Ebay, so a small mention would be appreciated. Uh.. please? While you're at the page, check out the dancing cactii, courtesy of... well, me! :P Anyway, I always come to your show to be informed of what is going on in the webcomic world, so I thought it would be a could idea to inform you of this, I hope I'm not burdening you or anything...

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jtpokie — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 05:15:49 +0000

Not a 24 Hour Gigcast #59

jtpokie — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 05:16:13 +0000
[display_podcast] Webcomic News, A Panel 2 Panel Report from Glych, a Gigcast Drive-by of Copper, and the music of Uncle Seth And a thank you to KC Green for his artwork. Show Notes for Gigcast #59: www.thegigcast.com www.nightgig.com Intro:

FallCon

Panel2Panel

Drunk Duck

Drive-By: Copper

Music: "You Don't Need an iPod" by Uncle Seth

Ads: Sonic Society, Drunk Duck News: Panel2Panel News (by Amber "Glych" Greenley)

Tangents Webcomic Review Panel [site]

Studio Rat Webcomic Review [site]

Reel Advice [P2P]

Gunstreet Girl updates! [P2P]

No Stereotypes updates! [P2P]

Glych's Experiment [P2P]

Nightgig News:

Girls with Slingshots [site]

Grounded Angel [GS] [WCN] [DD] [Sony PSP Download] [MySpace site]

KC Green's 24-hour comic(s)! [1st 12] [2nd 12]

Burning Sketchbattles

Scott McCloud's 24-Hour Comics List [site]

Melonpool

batmansfunny@pvponline.com, Scott Kurtz interviews Adam West

FallCon

MN (Midwest?) Comic Book Assoc.

Alpha Shade [da site] [da ship] [da book]

Abby L. [Green Avenger]

Paul Taylor [Wapsi Square]

Tom Brazelton [Theater Hopper]

Zach Miller [Joe and Monkey]

Karl: Live and in-studio?

Frontier

New Gigcast Site Design; Guest List, Link-To Page, and more!

Crimson Dark

Subscribe and Tell a Friend!

DD News:

Critique a Subcultured comic, win a painting! [details]

Jillyfoo's contest

Petition: Return How-To Section!

Inkmonkey's Comic hits 500th! [DD]

Andrew Foley (Cowboys & Aliens) going to Calgary! [forum]

Booth-sharing at NY ComicCon [forum]

Guest Comic trade! [forum]

DD Halloween Art [forum]

Digital Strips interviews Volte6 and Scott Rosenburg [interview]

Skoolmonkee's FAQ & HelpDocs

Drive-By: Copper by Kazu Kibuishi Song: "You Don't Need an iPod" by Uncle Seth

A Ferret Needs your Help.

jtpokie — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:35:22 +0000
Hey Folks. I revieved this e-mail the other day. Seems there is a Webcomic ferret in trouble who needs your help! Check it out, help if you can. (From Mike, the guy from the Girls With Slingshots Fanclub/supporter thingie...) I'm not sure if you have heard of Starline's comic Candi ( http://www.candicomics.com/ ), it's a semi autobiographical webcomic with a style that has anime, Disney and David Willis's influence in it. With talking and flying ferrets, the squirrels mafia, and art teachers from hell. Starline is a big fan of your comic, I'm sure you've seen her fanart in the forums.... Well, Menjou the ferret is based on Starline's ferret, Bobby, who has just been diagnosed with Adrenal disease and has a bump on the head which might be cancer. The operation cost so far for her is 750$ and that doesn't even count surgery. ( http://starline.livejournal.com/249360.html ) I know I'm really pushing it here, but... could you be so kind to make a small mention in your next news post or something? I'd be eternally grateful if you did! Her paypal address is starlinex@gmail.com Paul Taylor of Wapsi Square already made a post about this issue ( http://pablowapsi.livejournal.com/53162.html )

Theater Hopper

Scott — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:54:12 +0000
If your here to listen to the interview with Tom Brazelton it will be up this afternoon. We're sorry some things poped up yesterday and I sent JT to bed before he had the chance to finish editing the news. He kept yelling out "I am THE GIGCAST B*THC" and honestly that joke is mush funnier on film. For those of you who didn't know we we're interviewing Mt Brazelton... SUPRISE! Please take a moment to look around and checkback tonight and we will have it ready for you. [Editing update] The drugs are working, all will be well soon. Major editing is done, just a few in/outs to record and pop into place,and then the final mix. I forsee a late afternoon EST upload of Gigcastical Goodness (tm). Barring Hurricane, bear attack or mother-in-law invasion. Damn this real world job. JT

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jtpokie — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 22:00:09 +0000

Fright Night 8

jtpokie — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 01:23:26 +0000

From Xaviar Xerexes, Comixpedia
It's not too late to sign up for Fright Night 8 - just send an email to xerexes AT comixpedia DOT com with your name and your webcomic. To join in the Fright Night fun this year sign up by midnite, this Friday (Oct 20). If you join the project your mission will be to do a spooky remix of a webcomic from another creators archives (we'll pair people up this weekend). We'll post the results this Halloween. Also we could use help getting word out on the return of Fright Night - feel free to use one of these banners if you want.

Hero By Night! Now on Drunk Duck!

jtpokie — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:58:33 +0000

From Dj Koffman

Ok, Zach at Platinum put together a kickbutt HERO BY NIGHT site hosted on Drunk Duck. Check it out!

Also, thanks to everyone who signed up for the HERO-GRAM thing on herobynight.com, I’m going to try to keep that idea alive, and fit it in somehow to the new herobynight.com landing page that Platinum will be doing. I really like the idea of some sort of “tranmission” from the hero’s lair or something like that, and any time there’s breaking news about HBN, specials, etc… I can send out a dispatch to the faithful readers.

Also, there are more things planned on the Drunk Duck site, bonus sections, and a blog type deal that will hopefully be going on the next upgrade to Drunk Duck– but I’m not 100% sure on that. I am 100% sure that some exciting things are going down!

Check out DJ's Post Here

Theater Hoppin' Gigcast #60

jtpokie — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:04:59 +0000
[display_podcast] Interview with Tom Brazelton of www.theaterhopper.com, Webcomic community news, and the music of Joshua Grosvent. Show Notes:

Theater Hopper Ebay Auction (ends Friday)

Bundle Theater Hopper Book 1 & 2

Napoleon Dynamite - Spelling Bee Kid

Wizard World Texas

Boxcar Comics

News Notes:

DJ Coffman Drops out of the Daily Grind

Comicdish has "comment notification"

Reject Pirate

Koala Wallop - I Am A Rocket Builder - Dresden Codak

Viper Webcomic Search is coming to an end.

WesCast

Hero By Night Diaries

Scott — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 18:48:06 +0000
DJ Coffman announced today that Hero By Night Diaries has gone to M-F update schedule. DJ Coffman only recently launched Hero By Night Diaries on Drunk Duck and put his other comic Yirmumah on a (hell I don't know what kind of schedule) schedule (on a side note DJ is looking for Guest strips for Yirmumah). Hero By Night Diaries seems to have gotten a warm welcome and in my opinion looks sharp. DJ says "I'm excited to be able to flesh out the world of the original Hero By Night via his journals. This is a whole new way of telling a story for me, and I look forward to not just creating a static comic strip, but a world the readers can get immersed in, or dig as deep as they'd like with clues or plots within many of the installments. Over time, I think it will be great when say for example, strip # 50 features something mentioned briefly in a prior strip, and will be a nice payoff for readers that are really paying ". HBN Diaries is a companion piece to his upcoming comic Hero By Night that will be published by Platinum Studios.

WOMEN WEBCOMICKER GRANT NAN RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

jtpokie — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 14:21:59 +0000
WOMEN WEBCOMICKER GRANT NAN RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED WOMEN WEBCOMICKER GRANT NAN: 2006 Recipients Blue Canary, Kit White YAY! Chasing Daylight, Ann Kennedy Circuit of Heaven, Julia Claire Begley (URL forthcoming) Primary, Rachel Dukes Lea Hernandez, October 24, 2006 The original press release for Women Webcomicker Grat NAN can be found at http://divalea.livejournal.com/343450.html Before September 6th, for me to say I understood the reach of the Internet would mean that I knew it was an end run around many obstacles facing artists who wanted to share their work with the world. It's an end run I have been making since 1991, a decade and a half of dodging and weaving, and in that, a bit more than ten as a webcomicker, one of the first to make the print-to-web transition with Rumble Girls: Silky Warrior Tansie. I started Women Webcomicker Grant Nan because I was challenged to do something about the problems I saw with comics, instead of just talking about them. Inspired by Peter Laird's Xeric Grant for self-publishers and Dr. Keith P. Taylor's Modest Needs foundation, which gives small gifts to people to help pay emergency expenses, I realized it was within my grasp to do something, and even a "small" something was still something. Anyone was says that a $100. grant isn't big has never experienced choosing between two things equally needed for a creator; food and supplies, but I bet everyone knows the giddy thrill of twenty dollars at just the right time.. On September 6th, I had a house fire that gutted my home and killed nine of eleven pets. Word spread quickly over the Internet, thanks to pushing by Gail Simone, Lisa Jonte, Scott Kurtz, and Eisner-winning retailer Richard Neal of Zeus Comics, (and enough many others to make a phone book), and I was buried (in a good way) in over 3,000 emails, and many donations, small ones, that added up to enough for me to take care of my family until my house is rebuilt. I was aware, before September 6th, of the ability of the Internet to make and reach friends, but I had no idea it had the ability to turn my life into a crossover between "It's a Wonderful Life", "Miracle on 34th Street" and "Ferris Beuller's Day Off." As Bugs Bunny might say, "I didn't know ya cared." Now it is seven weeks since September 6th, and my understanding of the reach of the Internet is the same, but better. In giving to take care of my material needs, or even just writing notes of encouragement, people have given me immaterial gifts: the strength to pick up and go on, the motivation to be a better person, and a new focus on my own work to honor the thousands of tiny kindnesses with something in return. I sincerely hope my tiny kindness of the Grant NAN can do for four other women in some way what has been done for me. I wish for these recipients much creative happiness, long careers as cartoonists, and friends like mine.

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jtpokie — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 04:55:32 +0000

Blue Canary Gigcast 61

jtpokie — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 04:57:01 +0000

[display_podcast]
Women Webcomiker Nan Grant Winner Kathryn White, Mr Know-it-all on webcomics and A Drive by Review of Winger.
In this episode:

Guest: Kit White of Blue Canary

Drunk Duck News

Comic Genesis News

We finally take emails!

Mr. Knowitall on Webcomics, Part II

Gigcast Drive-By with BK & Mister Spook

Ads: www.sonicsociety.org + www.drunkduck.com + www.nightgig.com + www.thegigcast.com Webcomic Community News:

JT, 1; Scott, 1.

Da Phone: 1-206-GIGIT

Where, O Where did my Frappr Map go?

Mailbag:

K of www.pcweenies.com [in?]

I n 1998 the internet was U.G.L.Y!

www.fabricari.com [webcast] [todd & penguin]

Glych: Official Link Sponsor! [Scott's Pledge]

Michael John Morris: Pinky TA [DD] & OzoneX [NG]

Eric Brown of www.harkercomics.com reaches 100 pages! [www.north-world.com]

Errata from Gigcast #60:

Koala Wallop www.iamarocketbuilder.com

Copper boltcity.com/copper/

ComixPedia

Newses:

Jennie Breeden's Ebay Auctions: [Geisha] [Devil's Panties Panel]

Nan Grant for Women Webcomickers winners announced [Blue Canary] [Chasing Daylight] [Primary] []

Webcomics Nation

Tim is special!

HPK draws for $$ www.hpkomic.com [Mad Prez]

Nick Nitro [outtakes]

The Worst of MySpace

Midi Love [Vintage]

Interview:

Blue Canary [NG] [keen_]

Lea Hernandez / Nan Grant [LJ]

The Herald

Webcomics Nation

Wizard World

Daredevil Quilts by Alice Woodside

"In Shining Armor" Tribute Piece for Ken [almost done]

Be Nice to Glych, she draws No Stereotypes

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jtpokie — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 03:33:01 +0000

Crimson Dark Frightcast 06 Gigcast 62

jtpokie — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 03:41:09 +0000
[display_podcast] Thanks to Vaoni for use of this panel from the FrightGig 2006 Chain.FrightGig Webcomic news, Interview with David Simon of Crimson Dark and Karl, Jo and Nitro stop by.... for dinner.
Show Notes:

Interview with David Simon of Crimson Dark [site] [DD]

Ads: [Sonic Society] [Drunk Duck] [Nightgig] [NG Forums] [NG Chat]

Nightgig News:

New Member! Welcome to David Simon, creator of Crimson Dark!

Contests in the Forum: Halloween chain, new chain in Gig Groups, & create for cash!

Award-winning Fjords

Alpha Shade vol. 1 & 2 to be reviewed on the next Gigcast -- good stuff!

Gunstreet Girl at Panel2Panel is updating again!

We're all winners here

Twisted Kaiju Theater [www.neomonsterisland.com] NSFW

A Short History of Seth Green

Snowybrook Inn and other new books on Drunk Duck

Counteractive Comics : Kablam : Indie Planet : Zero One Comics

for the last time! get the URI right!

Baruch [CC]

Kablam nixes setup fees! Yay for us!

Nov. 17 Deadline for Nightgig of the Living Dead book

Play the 'cast, no downloads! [Gigcast Home] [MySpace]

Kota concentrating on Errant Apprentice, possible hiatus on the rest of Sweatshop Studios

Promos: Submit your promos to thegigcast@gmail.com and plug your comic or podcast (or someone else's!)

Interview:

the netherworld?

Crimson Dark, a sci-fi, CGI, super-fly webcomic!

Reject Pirate

Gigcast Linkers

the BSG addiction and what you can do about it

Firefly

Software: Poser, Illustrator, Cinema 4D, Photoshop.

Whedonesque, home of zealous Browncoats

Little 'Cast of Sci-Fi and musical variations thereof

Sheldon is Moving

Scott — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 21:24:08 +0000
From the frontpage of Blank Label Comics A little known secret of mine is that I really like the comic Sheldon. I don't read it as often as I would like because I don't like how comics.com treats my computer. I'm really just not a fan of comics.com honestly. The comics.com site feels like reading ebay ads. So when I read that on tuesday November 7th Sheldon was moving to www.sheldoncomics.com I did a little happy dance. Sheldon honestly on my top list of comics I would ad to my daily paper or daily news site if I was running one. Here is the news as Dave Kellett wrote it. Don't forget you can read and comment on this news at Blank Labels site.

Sheldon Is Moving!
A heads-up for Sheldon readers…on Tuesday, Nov. 7th, I’ll be moving the strip to a new site at http://www.sheldoncomics.com. The new site will feature: - Free access to 5+ years of Sheldon strip archives - Larger-sized Sunday and daily comics - Faster loading times - Free daily delivery of Sheldon by e-mail - Free RSS feed - Free “Send This Strip to a Friend” feature - “Jump to a Random Strip” feature - No pop-up/pop-under ads - Daily blog - Direct links to the forum, store, and more - … basically, everything the strip didn’t have at comics.com But here’s my one request: please help get the word out about the new URL: http://www.sheldoncomics.com. The majority of Sheldon readers currently get the strip via “comics.com/comics/sheldon”, or via United Media’s e-mail delivery. And when the strip moves, these readers won’t have any way of know where the strip went to (I tried putting a notice in the strip…it got edited out). So it’s up to me to get the word out. And you, if you’re willing. Please, spread the news. And I’ll see you November 7th at the new site! With thanks, Dave Kellett
Good Luck Dave!

Gigcast... slightly later then normal

Scott — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 20:30:38 +0000
You may have noticed that we're a little late. Sorry We had some illnesses and schedule issues this week. JT promisses to get it out today.. tonight... sometime by the end of the week.

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jtpokie — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 12:32:57 +0000

Gigcast #63 Alpha Shade Books Chapter 1 and 2 Reviewed

jtpokie — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 12:35:55 +0000

[display_podcast] Sorry for the lateness, but if you like listening to Scott and I, then this Gigcast was worth the wait for you! First we talk about lots of Webcomic Community News, then we talk about the Fist of what we hope are many Alpha Shade Books.
Get it here!

or

Subscribe!

Show Notes:

News Notes

Sheldon Comics Moved to http://www.sheldoncomics.com

Drunk Duck Notes

Newest feature: Sortable favourites!

Drunk Duck Secret Santa sign-up

Brood Knight [Shadow Nemesis] has reached 50th page: http://www.drunkduck.com/BK_Shadow_Nemesis/

AngelVixie's Hand Drawn reached 200th page: http://www.drunkduck.com/Hand_Drawn/

And so did AussieKid's Golden Gamers! http://www.drunkduck.com/Golden_Gamers/

Jillyfoo is trying to organize a webcomic meetup:

The writer of Innocent (who is also the editor of Devilfish Project and Alecto:Songbook) has a series out called Family Bones. It's on Diamond Distributor's Certified Cool list! Family Bones: http://www.kingtractorfilms.com/FamilyBonesIss2.html Innocent: http://www.drunkduck.com/Innocent/index.php

Latest comic review is Shiina and Steve

More to come....

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Scott — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 04:59:52 +0000

The Web Comic Secret Santa

Scott — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 05:00:29 +0000

You may not still believe in Santa but you can hook yourself up with a few new friends. Sign up for this years Web Comic Secret Santa over at http://www.taoofgeek.com/ss/

While your there check out the list of who's joined in before.

and take a look at the deadbeats (my favorite part)

This weeks show delayed due to storm

Scott — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:23:26 +0000
Not that you think we will get this done on time ever but we have a GOOD excuse today. JT was editing the show when an electrical storm decided to move into the house next door and throw a wild party. JT had to call the cops and there was shouting. Things were said and it turns out the electrical storm is married to a judges daughter. JT get hauled off in cuff for filing a false report.... ok so maybe that all didn't happen. The show will be a day late though because the storm was moving in.. the rest is all lies. I'm sorry

The Gigcast #64

jtpokie — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 04:54:55 +0000
[display_podcast]
SUBSCRIBE!
Webcomic News, Megacon 07 Announcement, Music from the audio drama Children of the Gods and Peppermint Bone.Promo's Played This Week Firefly: Old Wounds Children of the Gods Drunk Duck Peppermint Bone News Links Webcomics Nation Webcomic Secret Santa Multi-Artist Exchange Hero By Night (check out this ring) Mulit-Atrist Exchange
Top Cow Productions on Drunk Duck
Freshmen

Which Blade

The Darkness Compendium

Gigcast #65- The Turkey Show #2

jtpokie — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:27:49 +0000
[display_podcast] Webcomic News, Gigcast Flashback, Music form Dr. Steve and How to catch a Turkey.
SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE! DrunkDuck's latest site feature: new headers! http://www.drunkduck.com/community/... Milestones! One Question - 100th page http://www.drunkduck.com/One_Question/ Bird and Worm - 100th page http://www.drunkduck.com/Bird_and_Worm Children at Play - 50th page http://www.drunkduck.com/Children_at_Play/ Clench and Cheese - 50th page http://www.drunkduck.com/Clench_and_Cheese/ Breeding Ground - 50th page http://www.drunkduck.com/breeding_ground Greater then Colon O - 200th strip http://www.drunkduck.com/greater_than_colon_O Magicial Misfits - 300th comic http://www.drunkduck.com/Magical_Misfits/ The Urban Knight - 4 years http://www.drunkduck.com/The_Urban_Knight/ Nancy the Necromancer contest! http://www.drunkduck.com/community... Secret Santa http://www.drunkduck.com/community... King of Snakes' Cameo Contest http://www.drunkduck.com/community... Mr. Riot's fan art contest http://www.drunkduck.com/The_Path/index.php?p=110256 Remember No Face Day? Well they're done and now posted! http://www.drunkduck.com/NoFaceDay/?p=113047 Mark proposes a project where a two-person team make a 2-5 page short comic project. http://www.drunkduck.com/community... Crimison Dark has a 2007 calender! http://www.drunkduck.com/Crimson_Dark/ TopCow Productions comics http://www.drunkduck.com/The_Darkness_Compendium/ http://www.drunkduck.com/Witchblade/ http://www.drunkduck.com/Freshmen/ Scarybug's Nerdcore intergrating an arcade style game into the comic! http://www.drunkduck.com/Nerdcore/

PVP Animated - HOLY CRAP!

Scott — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:12:28 +0000
I've been on vacation and part of it has been avoiding the computer. Tonight though I saw a Comixpedia artical that linked to a Fleen write-up that mentioned a Blamination thingy. You can also go to PVP yourself and read the news. Ok jumping to the meat of the thing. Oh and a tip of the hat to Scott Kurtz, Kris Straub (who also has a new site www.halfpixel.com) & Blindferret.com Nice job.

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jtpokie — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 06:25:05 +0000

Sheldon Was Here: Gigcast #66

jtpokie — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 06:26:24 +0000
[display_podcast] SUBSCRIBE!Webcomic News, Drunk Duck and Comic Genesis Reports and an interview with Dave Kellett of Sheldon!

Kevin Hayman is up to issue 2 with The Errant Apprentice.

Chuck Rowles comic The Gods of ArrKelaan has reached issue 4 of Consequences.

Theater Hopper is having a HUGE SALE TODAY

From Tom Brazelton To kick of the holiday season, I am sponsoring a special promotion in the store today. I'm calling it the Theater Hopper one-day $10 sale! The concept is really simple. Everything in the store is $10 for one day (plus shipping and handling)! Today! So that means both books are on sale for $10 as well as all of our baby doll tees and t-shirts.

Stop buy and pick something out for christmas.

Read More for more links!
Comic Genesis News Links Guest strips- Antics- will providefanart for links The Man who Hates Fun wants guest strips Beyond Reality wants guest strips Comic news- White Hydra down, author to create another comic Forum trends- Webcomic banner parodies Cg motivational posters Get togethers- Beth Kolter- New Years get together in Missouri Spring trip to visit RA in Colorado

Drunk Duck News Links

Shownotes~ This Ego of Mine celebrates its 50th strip! Enef's ifbit-comic.com is also celebrating its 50th strip! Fightspolsion! Semi-finals! DrunkDuck Fusion 16 sign-ups! Secret Santa! Sign-up for that ends on the 31st! Brutus is the latest up for a comic review Animation, Books, & TV forum renamed to Media Discussion Twonks and Plonkers held a contest! _________________ http://www.acrylicmoon.com

Sam and Max

Scott — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:23:34 +0000

Have you been reading Sam and Max?

Scott — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:39:55 +0000

Have you been reading Sam and Max? Neither was I until I spotted a post on Comixpedia that talked about it's "interactive" format. I am completely sold on it. I'm not always interested in comics who innovate as much as I am comics that put out solid art day after day. This struck me as a obvious blend of Internet meets great art. The whole idea being is that as you mouse over each panel the word bubbles pop up. Each panel is a little surprise I guess. What I found to be the best part is that you get to see how beautiful each panel looks without the speech bubbles in it.

I'm hoping more people have time to do this. I know it may be a ton of extra work for some and a big learning curve for others. The art whore in me loves this though so it has my vote.

Help The Gigcast and Nightgig Help you on ComicSpace.com!

jtpokie — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 12:53:44 +0000
There is a new space on the web just for Webcomic People.. it's a MySpace for Webcomicers... its.. COMICSPACE! Join Up and make NightGig/The Gigcast your friend by adding http://www.comicspace.com/nightgig to your friends list! Help Nightgig and The Gigcast Help you! JT

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jtpokie — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:32:22 +0000

What? Gigcast #67 Late? Blame it on ComicSpace.com

jtpokie — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 03:32:58 +0000
[display_podcast] Sorry or the delay, But I've been busy making Friends on Comicspace.com, It's MySpace for Webcomic people... and has the potential to be big. Any way.. We got NightGig news, Drunk Duck News and e-mail News. Subscribe! ***************** Don't forget: For a chance to win a set of Nightgig Sampler books and a set of Alpha Shade Books Chapter 1 and 2, fill out our survey! Send and e-mail with:
1. how you found us 2. how you listen 3. comments (if any)
to thegigcast (at) gmail.com ***************** News Links:

David Simon of Crimson Dark looking for an artist for a new project.

ComicSpace

Zortic

Technorama at Chuckchat.com

Friends in tech for "Lucky the Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Geeks" Christmas special , Dec 18th

A Call To Destiny NSFW!!!! Best Orc P***n on the Web!

Sketch Battle possibly NSFW

Drunk Duck News Notes: Gah! I forgot the shownotes! >.<

Sprite Channel: http://www.drunkduck.com/Sprite_Channel

The Errant Apprentice http://www.drunkduck.com/The_Errant_Apprentice

Clench and Cheese http://www.drunkduck.com/Clench_and_Cheese

Voice of Reason http://www.drunkduck.com/Voice_of_Reason

Star Crossed Destiny: http://www.drunkduck.com/Star_Crossed_Destiny

And you can get the books here! http://www.starcrossd.net/scd.php?page=readables

Tantz Aerine is publishing a fantasy trilogy! Here's the first one: http://www.mindpower.gr/eshop/product_info....

hpk's Cosmic Dash is getting published: http://www.drunkduck.com/Cosmic_Dash

Ninja Day! http://www.drunkduck.com/community/view_topic...

Latest review is on Celebrity Stalker: http://www.drunkduck.com/community/view_topic....

MILESTONES!

Mixed Bag Comics - http://www.drunkduck.com/Mixed_Bag_Comics/

MOSH - http://www.drunkduck.com/MOSH

The Chelation Kid - http://www.drunkduck.com/The_Chelation_Kid/

Megaman X Cross Wars - http://www.drunkduck.com/Megaman_X_cross_wars

Feeling Rushed - http://www.drunkduck.com/Feeling_Rushed

The NEW Life of TimmY - http://www.drunkduck.com/The_NEW_Life_Of_TimmY

Dribble For Kids - http://www.drunkduck.com/Dribble_For_Kids/

Salimah - http://www.drunkduck.com/Salimah

Never Fade Away - http://www.drunkduck.com/Never_Fade_Away

Misfit Assassins - http://www.drunkduck.com/MISFIT_ASSASSINS

Proof of Existence - http://www.drunkduck.com/Proof_of_Existence

Eternal Life - http://www.drunkduck.com/Eternal_Life

PiLLI ADVENTURE - http://www.drunkduck.com/PiLLI__ADVENTURE/

Sunday and Thinking.

Scott — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 03:06:02 +0000
It's been a busy week so I thought I would fill you all in on it. We've had site problems. It's not necessarily the host issue it's not necessarily our issue but together it's a pain in the ass. I'm sure your all familiar with how we all need to watch bandwidth like a hawk before bandwidth eats us. We're careful not to go over our bandwidth. We also keep an eye on file and folder sizes. We're not just a comic community we're a host. We don't have a unlimited supply, but we're good there as well. Our problem is that we're using to much of the servers CPU. So we're pulling back some of the things that we had previously put into place. We'll have to stop giving out wordpress to everyone and instead look at the multi blog version of word press. I'm also a little worried that a extra bit of code that the host now has us adding to our comic automation (QUACT) may be the problem. If that's the case then we may have to look to more drastic measures and even ditch quact if we have to. The other thing we're doing is turning off any comment system that may be getting spammed to death. Again QUACT is a big victim here. Because there isn't anyway to notify you of someone commenting on a past comic, there isn't really a way to keep people from filling it up with spam links for google to look at. We run things around here like a non-profit. If we need it we put it on next years budget and hope we can get it then. Ok enough whining. I want to talk about a few cool things. Our traffic has gone up. Thank you if your a new visitor. I blame comicspace for some of it. Looking at referal traffic though it's been from a little here and a little there. We'ver been acting more social and I guess you like us. I'm looking forward to seeing what Comicspaces hosting features will look like. Maybe with luck Comicspace will succeed in bringing comic fans and artists to other comic fans and artists. It's one thing to know that there are tons of webcomics out there. It's another to see a list. In related cool news. Abacus comics friended us on Comicspace and I rushed over to see just what they are. Turns out that they are a new comic book publisher about to open their doors. They are also letting you read a comic called "Lullaby" online and for free. It's drawn by Hector Sevilla and Mike S. Miller and Ben Avery. It's well worth checking out. The guys over at Abacus have crazy good skills. I'll cut it short there but I should have more to say soon.

Things Found on Comicspace

Scott — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 18:14:45 +0000
Broken Voice Comics I clicked on Broken Voices links back to their page and left it open as a reminder to read some later on. I can tell you now that I am so hooked on at least one of the comics hosted at BVC, Immortality. They describe it as "Immortality Classic SciFi featuring the richest man in the universe and his faithful android". I instantly found it cool, Like the first time I saw the Flash Gordon movie back in the 80's. It's the story of Issac Emphemer and in classic sci-fi style he's a BASTARD. just a few pages in and he's atacking a planet and demanding things! One of the things I like is the narrative is given by the android who almost tells his master what he thinks of him but doesn't have the programing for it. I'm such a geek I know. As you may know I'm an art whore. I judge comic books by the cover. Immortality is good, really good. It has the feel of a 70's sci-fi comic. I find that the lines are sharper then you would expect out of an old sci-fi book. It gives it a new feel with a classic look. I love the big chunky space suits and the plain rocket shaped ships. Check it out and say hello to Brokenvoice on comicspace.

Definitely. Tomorrow, Definitely.

jtpokie — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 04:14:17 +0000
New Gigcast Tomorrow, mid afternoon. Definitely. JT

Definitely Posted, Gigcast #68

jtpokie — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 03:32:05 +0000
[display_podcast]
def·i·nite·ly /?d?f?n?tli/ –adverb 1. in a definite manner; unambiguously. 2. unequivocally; positively. –interjection 3. (used to express complete agreement or strong affirmation): Are you starting your diet tomorrow? Definitely!
News! Featured Comics! Contests! Prizes! The Music of Jonathan Coulton! Drunk Duck! Comic Genesis! NightGig! Exclamation Points!!!!SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE! Don't forget our Survey Contest! Email us (or call the Gig Line) with: 1. how you found us 2. How you listen 3. What you think!and Win NighGig samplers 1and 2 AND Signed Books (Chapters 1 and 2) from Alpha Shade! thegigcast (at) gmail.com News Links The Errant Apprentice Featured on Drunk Duck Atland on Drunk Duck Cosmic Dash on Drunk Duck and Radio Comix Comic Book info in the Forum Poinko/Lancaster and Sean Howell/King Cheeta Lak's Birthday Sub-c's Video Blogs on YouTube NightGig YouTube Forum Thread Guitars, Will it blend?, Batman etc... Survey.. see above! (Thanks Alpha Shade) Paul Taylor Lulu Blooker Prise Contest - Win 2500 smacker-oos! WCCA Geraing up! Get ready to Nominate your favorites! Wizard World LA, Drunk Duck Alley? DJ Kauffman Smack Jeeves relaunches Webcomic Battle, Sketch Battle ComicSpace: Nightgig Studios and The Gigcast on ComicSpace NightGig Studios and The Gigcast on MySpace Abacus Comics: Lullaby, Hector Sylvia Deviant Art Page, Imaginaries Silent Kimberly Project Wonderful Ads Available! Alma Mater Drunk Duck
DrunkDuck at Wizard World LA? Free table for DD artists? If you're interested, speak up at the forum thread! Crimson Dark is holding a contest! Free stuff! Final round of Fightsplosion! Cowboys and Aliens is now available in print! Over 100 pages of colour in time for Christmas! Megaman EXE hits 100! Rebound reaches 50th page! The Realms of Aegis Gunnerkrigg Court creator Teasan was interviewed by Comixpedia! Magical Misfits and Public Humiliation is teaming up and doing a crossover! Return of DrunkDuck contests? D: Stay tune! Details coming soon!
Comic Genesis
The Comic Genesis book for Free Comic Book Day needs donations! Season 3 of Desperate Keenwives has been canceled. The Adventures of Cat+Dawg, a forum-only comic, is up and going. The forum arena battles are running again, but all slots are filled. Drop by general forums and post your Secret Santa images, or oggle the ones already there.

Lucky The Reindeer and The Island of the Misfit Geeks

jtpokie — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 13:03:57 +0000
Hey! If you are a bit of a geek or just a Gamer, you'll enjoy this Parody of Rudolf ! And I'm in it! Check it out from out friends at Friends in Tech Download Lucky Here! Merry Christmas! JT ps. This weeks Gigcast has Reindeer, Contests and Tons of Christmas Merriment! Stand by for a Ho Ho Whole lot of fun! (did i just actually write that.. ugh) JT

A Gigcast Christmas Song

jtpokie — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 13:23:21 +0000
A special Gigcast Christmas Song for you. JT

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jtpokie — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 04:26:27 +0000

Christmas Gigcast 2006! #69

jtpokie — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 04:31:24 +0000
All Fixed! Listen anyway you want to! JT [display_podcast] Christmas Gigcast 2006! Interview with Groovi of O' 'Deer! The music of Jonathan Coulton, Nick Nitro and JT Shea! SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE! Download MP3 Here
NEWS/Contest info and links Dribble 4 kids Contest on Myspace.com/nightgig Crimson Dark Calendar Gigcast Listener Survey ( win Alpha Shade Chapters 1 and 2 SIGNED) Broken frontiers bought by Platinum Studios Hero by Night (agian) DJ Coffman Metrophore ComicDish partners with MAX WickedPowered, Wicked Lasers, and Chris Crosby of Keenspot Lea Hernandez and Girl-Wonder.org Devils Panties Playing Cards! WCCA Gearing up Mark Mekkas Next week! Steve Troop in 24 Hour Comic Print edition! Interview Links O' 'Deer by Groovi O'Deer on MySpace O' 'deer: Vol. 1, The Great Arctic Blast HotInks.com Merry Christmas from Steve Troop and Melonpool!

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jtpokie — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 04:35:54 +0000

New Years Gigcast #70 - The Cold Virus Addition

jtpokie — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 03:37:36 +0000
[display_podcast] Happy New Year Gigcast #70. Interview with Webcartoonist's Choice Awards man Mark Mekkes, and the music of Jonathan Coulton, Friction Bailey and Mario Ajero. subcsribe Most everything is Quiet but here is what we found. Nightgig News:

KC Green is taking January off.

Survey contest ends Jan 1 at midnight. Winners will get signed Alpha-Shade books 1 & 2.

JT Gets an iPod (I got Futurama season 4).

We ramble on about Megacon

We wanted to say Hi to MrColinP who does X-Heroes and KrisX of Pocket Kitten. Thanks for the links back to Nightgig.

Does DrunkDuck have Pop-ups?

Check out Cory's Great Deskjob War.

News:

PC Weenies gets a nice looking site redesign (Scott complains because he fears change)

Talismen is updating Mondays and Thursdays on Drunk Duck until her DD site catches up with her Keenspot site.

Womans Work Launches with a great line up of artisit. Check out the Comixpedia Post about it.

Check out webcomicbattle over at smackjeeves.

More notes later... must sleep... so tired... JT

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jtpokie — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:28:14 +0000

2007 Web Cartoonist's Choice Awards!

Scott — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 19:02:53 +0000
Just a note that the nomination rounds of the 2007 Web Cartoonist's Choice Awards begins on Jan 8th and not today. They had a little technical issue. If your involved with webcomics it's time to give back. Use some of your time to take a look at the list of catagories and remember to nominate the comics that you love or just respect.

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jtpokie — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 05:36:25 +0000

Contest Winner! Gigcast #71 (...now with more Filk!)

jtpokie — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 06:11:50 +0000
[display_podcast]News, Winners, and Filk, It's all Good! Featuring the Filk of... The Great Luke Ski! or Subscribe (it's still FREE!!!) Notes to follow...

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jtpokie — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 17:26:34 +0000

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jtpokie — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 04:30:51 +0000

GYATFM-WML- Gigcast #72*

jtpokie — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 04:43:09 +0000
[display_podcast]*note* Get your Ass together for Megacon - With much Love, The Gigcast #72. Webcomic News, Hero by Night, Drunk Duck report from BK and Battlestar Filk.. cause 2nd 1/2 of season 3 is on it's way. Subscribe... STILL FREE!As Usual.. Notes to follow( OK not as usual per say.. but mostly usual.. sometimes. What I mean to say is: at some point in the future, there will be show notes, and they will be here. Following what is posted above.. thus Notes to Follow.)

Megacon is almost on us and JT and Scott talk a bit about the last minute stuff involved. We also talk about:

the hero by night preview

Lonely Fetus

Combustable Orange

and Emma

and Triple Feature on Talk Shoe

Yay Cable Provider.... not

jtpokie — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 11:48:40 +0000
My Internet access at home is spotty at best... (aka.. tinfoil enhanced USB wi-fi stick "borrowing" a neighbors wi-fi access till BrightHouse gets off it's ass and fixes my signal) Even broke the Florida land speed record getting to The local Mall BrightHouse office to swop out my Modem before it closed at 9.. and it didn't fix the problem. So.... Gigcast #73 will be up hopefully late tonight if the wi-fi gods keep smiling (with a preview of Kreg Steppes interview of Scott McCloud!!!) and a New Gigcast Drive By AND som cool new podcafe Music! Hang tight, It will be alright.... I promise. JT

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jtpokie — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 04:26:43 +0000

Is this thing on? Gigcast #73

jtpokie — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 04:31:28 +0000
[display_podcast] Technorama Interview of Scott McCloud, The music of The Beatnik Turtles and a Drive-by from Kevin Hayman. All that and your webcomic news! Subscribe!

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Scott — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 01:19:45 +0000

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Scott — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 01:23:51 +0000

Not your cookie cutter Superhero

Scott — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 01:29:22 +0000
I had the great pleasure of stopping in my local comic shop. Sadly I didn't spend as much money as I have in the past. I don't get in as often as I used to and my subscriptions have ran out or the books I had been getting have been canceled or turned to crap. There was a couple of happy moments where I jumped up and down and acted like a dork. I picked up issue #2 of The Imaginaries and The Devils Panties 7 & 8. Imaginaries is a pretty interesting read. The Imaginaries world is the place where all of your imaginary friends go once you forget or give up on them. It does at moments read like a "what if Superman had been in the movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit" comic. I like the world he is developing. Not giving to much away but I like how they explain the Teddy Bear Gestapo as not being all there. It seems that because Teddy Bears are not completely fake they can be dragged in and out of the real world and that is causing them to gain multiple personalities. I recomend it, at least for the moment. It has the possibilities to be a great book. The art and story are very strong, I would only fear that a world that loose could easily fall apart without some care. The Devils Panties (the comic) is exactly what you would think it is. It's Jennie Breeden in print. You can finally hold on to it and love it and pet it and call it George. That said obviously I'm a fan and asking the guys at the store they say that it sells well. One even mentioned that it brought in a few new regulars. Yea! I've can't really complaine. I'm not sure I would have picked it up had I never read The Devils Panties before but it had all the funny that I get online in a big easy to carry format. It's got a tough road ahead of it. It sits on the shelf very near classic comics like Captain America and we all know Cap is a no funny business kinda guy. Maybe a little Devils Panties humor will loosen up his red white and blue shorts. It's not instore yet but I wanted to point out that DJ Coffman (and Jason Embury) has been posting teasers on the Herobynight.net site. I'm a sucker and I'm hooked and I haven't even bought issue #1 yet (that reminds me I should preorder). I know that your gonna tell me I'm an idiot and I can handel that, but DJ's style is starting to remind me of Ron Garney's style. Here is DJ's cover on issue #2 Here is one of my favorite Captain America covers. Maybe it's just the feel of the art but that's the vibe I get. I'll cut this off now and see you all again the next time I get by the comic shop.

PC Weenies - We love you to.

Scott — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:08:03 +0000
Last night we recorded the interview half of this weeks Gigcast with Krishna M. Sadasivam of PC Weenies. We had a blast and wanted to return his blog love. Krishna is living the Nightgig dream. He started out working a day gig that paid the bills and was drawing PC Weenies for fun and the love of a few readers. With some hard work and motivation he has managed to turn his nightgig into a full time day job as a freelance artist and art teacher. Anyone interested in making your own grove in the wide world of art should take some time to visit with Krishna. I'm glad we did. Look for that interview in this weeks Gigcast.

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jtpokie — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 04:50:33 +0000

Gigcast #74: PC Weenies!

jtpokie — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:00:05 +0000
[display_podcast] PC Weenies' Krishna Interviewed! Webcomic news, more Beatnik Turtles and I test the MPU (Mobile Podcasting Unit)SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE!!!

Scott tells some bad jokes he found on joke of the day.

Megacon Update! We have badges and need a final head count.

JT Loves Podiobooks.

Mark Mekkes (Zortic) is going to be at the FX toy convention.

The Gigcast Officially adopts the saying "Swing a dead cat"

Smofy Experement! Do It!

Sugas Skull Comics

Phat_Scurl also sent us an email.

Childs Play charity craks a million dollars this year.

Not in this Gigcast but I just wanted to add that the Web Cartoonist Choice Awards nominees are starting to be posted.

Looks like a sharp group so far.

http://ccawards.com/2007.htm

The Web Cartoonist Choice Awards Nominations

Scott — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:19:46 +0000
Have you been paying attention. Don't answer that it only leads me to talking about how I have a short attention span and how I can't be blamed for things like dogs driving cars and ships sinking.... sorry back on track. http://www.ccawards.com/2007.htm The nominations are up. You need to check them out even if your not voting. Nightgig's favorite Sci-Fi adventure Crimson Dark got a well deserved nomination for OUTSTANDING SCIENCE FICTION COMIC. Go cheer him on.

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Scott — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 06:21:36 +0000

Just a though..

Scott — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 06:22:52 +0000
Just playing with photoshop tonight. Think of it as a B&W preview to the latest gigcast cover art.

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jtpokie — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 03:43:13 +0000

Big Pimpin' Big Business Gigcast 75

jtpokie — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 03:56:25 +0000
[display_podcast]
Webcomic News, Drunk Duck Update, Your e-mails, Megacon Updates and the music of The Brobdingnagian Bards and Jonathan Coulton.

As All Ways.... Listen here on TheGigcast.com flash Player, or on MySpace, or the best way.. SUBSCRIBE via RSS!

Crimson Dark: http://www.cafepress.com/crimsondark Rumblo: http://www.nightgig.com/argh/store/index.html Sweatshop Studios: http://www.cafepress.com/sweatshopstudio Subculture: http://www.cafepress.com/subcultured2004 Gods of Arr-Kelaan: http://www.rmcomics.com/Store/A_-_Graphic_Novels_and_Collections.html
http://www.cafepress.com/godsofarrkelaan

Studio Blu

http://www.cafepress.com/studio_blu/

Dont Forget To Pimp Your Stuff

wiz salute

Scott — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:34:38 +0000

It's My Birthday

Scott — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:36:34 +0000
and I'll be lazy if I want to. a couple things. 1) The show will be out this afternoon. We we're late wrapping it up. You know the drill. We have a GREAT guest this week and here is a preview of the cover art he was kind enough to provide.
(edit: actually the art is not HIS, but one of the artists HE collaborates with, look for proper um... props on the actual Gigcast Posting. JT)
(I'll let you guess who he is.) 2) This is what I wake up to this morning:

me: never mind I guess I can't be that funny yet

In my head it was working

Tim: heh

oh yeah..

Happy B-day

ya old fuck

me: thanks

Can you believe the abuse I take! Check back often.

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jtpokie — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 21:29:59 +0000

Talkin' Balls with Wiz: Gigcast #76

jtpokie — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 21:38:19 +0000

[display_podcast] Cover art by Chad Diez of Pet Professional Webcomic News, Talking Balls with Wiz Rollins of There's Always Porn and Yirmumah, and the Music of The Beatnik Turtles. The explicit tag is on for a reason this time!
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We also point you at:

Joshua came into the forums months back to ask for feedback. Well now his site has gone live. Visit jjsunshine.com

Random pirates issue 2 at the printer. Go visit them.

HKP announces that the new pages of Galactic Hub Serreven are on the way.

We love Comicspace

Please visit divalea.livejournal.com.

Go Visit Mark. Not saying why just go visit him.

Monique MacNaughton has issues of Wingtale Girls on Comicspace.

JT pre-orders Hero By Night.

Drunk Duck retools their user controls.

Black Kitty (Jenny) Adds:

American Jr is being published by Image Comics. It will come out in June and will include the 150 comic strips and some extra material: http://www.drunkduck.com/America_Jr/

THE END is getting ready to publish its first issue: http://www.drunkduck.com/THE_END

Round 2 of Comic Remix Project: http://www.drunkduck.com/community...

Fern's stream of consciousness style kind of community project: http://www.drunkduck.com/community...

Greater Than Colon O is back with a contest! http://www.drunkduck.com/greater_than_colon_O

Rakina is back too with its 100th page! http://www.drunkduck.com/Rakina

Aussie Kid's Enter The Duck 2 is at 100th page as well and is looking for an artist: http://www.drunkduck.com/Enter_the_Duck_2/

King of Snake's Children at Play passes its 150th page! http://www.drunkduck.com/Children_at_Play

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Scott — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:17:51 +0000

WikiWhat?

Scott — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:19:30 +0000
I'll keep it short because I know most of you today are here for the Wiz Rollins interview. I have happily stayed on the sidelines when it comes to Wikipedia. I think it's a great idea that is doomed to fail. If your like me you believe that too many cooks spoil the brew. That's exactly what is going on right now on Wikipedia as it applies to webcomics. What we (I'm including everyone involved in webcomics) are finding is that what we believe to be notable and to have worth is being removed from the mix. It's like being the guy who wants pineapple on a pizza and everyone else keeps picking it off. I'm not encouraging anyone to take up the torch and run screaming into the fight. What I would like you to do is go read through the deletion article for Ugly Hill. If your not familiar with Ugly Hill you need to add it to your daily reads. It's everything a webcomic needs to be. It's most certainly notable and it's of a quality that everyone should reach for. It's honestly one of the strips that I would compare others against. That's what makes it all the more odd that there's even the idea that it should be removed from Wikipedia. I think this is a great example of how to go down fighting. It's stinks of someone feeling that if their Masters Thesis isn't good enough then damn it funny comics should be good enough either. Wikipedia is serious business people not a bunch of haha's. Blow it out your hole wikipedia. Millions of people a day read webcomics. how is that not notable. This Great Image that you can find on Ugly Hills page sums it all up. Scott

Get Free Hero Gram Artwork.

Scott — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:38:18 +0000
I got a HERO GRAM in my email and thought I would share it with you.

HERO-GRAM ALERT!

Would you like to win some Original Hero By Night artwork? Today only, February 13th-- here's what to do:

1. send 5 of your friends to read the Hero By Night Journals here: http://www.drunkduck.com/Hero_By_Night_Diaries/

2. They have to comment on the "latest" comic (February 13th) and say the username of who referred them to the strip.

3. When five different users come in with your referrel name, I'll private message you through Drunk Duck to get your mailing details.

4. An orignial piece of Hero By Night art will show up at your door!

5. This offer is good WORLDWIDE! (aka ANYWHERE ON THE PLANET!)

So, if you've been digging the Hero By Night Journals so far, today is the best day ever to share it with new friends! And hey, it's

the internet, everyone has a billion friends, right?

This offer is good for a 24 hour period, beginning at 1am - 1am Wednesday.

THE CLOCK IS TICKING. GO!

I don't have five friends so If you do go and post, toss in that you heard it from http://www.thegigcast.com If we get anything we'll use it as a give away for you guys being so damn cool.

Pre-Convention Gigcast #77

jtpokie — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 04:15:09 +0000
[display_podcast] WebComic News, Mark Mekkas, KC Green, and a Valentines Day Love song form Jonathan Coulton Get it Here Or Subscribe!

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jtpokie — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 04:13:22 +0000

2007 WebCartoonist Choice Awards

jtpokie — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 04:13:44 +0000
Audio now posted in The Gigcast feed. [display_podcast]Subscribe or Get it here Presenters Presentors included the following: Mark Mekkes WCCA, Zortic Jenni Gregory Abby’s Menagerie JT & Scott Gigcast Christi Johnson In The Puddle Tye Bourdony Lighter Side of Sci Fi Gina Biggs Red String Greg Carter Abandon: Reborn Krishna Sadasivam PC Weenies Kit White Blue Canary Jennie Breeden The Devil’s Panties Derrick Fish Dandy & Company KC Green Rumblo.com

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jtpokie — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 03:44:48 +0000

Megacon and Andy Runton's Owly #78

jtpokie — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 03:52:54 +0000
[display_podcast]Megacon Wrap-up The music of Beatnik Turtle and we talk with Andy Runton of Owly! Subscribe! Top Shelf Comics

Bad Fan - Dinosaur Comics

Scott — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 16:59:04 +0000
Welcome to another addition of Bad Fan where I publicly admit how horrible I am at paying attention. Todays Bad Fan is about Dinosaur Comics. Your saying to me now "Scott you don't read Dinosaur comics?" and I then say "no I usually avoid clip art comic." You then beat me with a stick I point to a few really really bad clip art strips that have ruined me. We then both feel bad and go out and drink beer. Let's just skip to the beer part. So today I noticed that we have a new ad in Project Wonderful. You guessed it, it's Dinosaur Comics. I figure I will make an effort to read any comic advertised on the site. I'm here to tell you that Ryan North may have me hooked with the first strip I read. http://www.qwantz.com/index.pl?comic=945 I so very VERY much want to read a alternate universe story where no matter what Superman does EVERYONE DIES. I don't care if at the end you make him wake up from a bad dream and all this time it was Luthor messing with him. Ok, back to the why I don't like clip art comics / why I like this one.

I'm an art whore. I will keep reading bad books just to look at the way an artist does backgrounds. A story has to be very bad before I give up on an artist I like. This is also why I don't read some book. If everyone looks the same why should I care. This is that part that bothers me most about clip art comics. Yes having a dinosaur say these lines is funnier then having a Mario Bros Sprite say them but it's the same joke.

It takes longer for me to become a fan of writers. I'll go years reading a book before I discover who writes it (that's why I'm a bad fan). Ryan seems to have a good handle on writing but it took an out of ordinary event to get me reading. Normally that event is the art. Ryan if you read this don't feel bad the same thing happened with the book Stranger in a Strange Land had it been cheaper to buy batteries then it was to buy a paperback book in that airport I would never have read anything by Robert A. Heinlein.

I still don't like clip art comics very much. To often their the tool of those of us (myself included) that want to take shortcuts on a creative process. Often that leads to not only repetitious art but repetitious stories and humor. I haven't made my way through the full archive. Trust me I probably won't get the chance but it seems to me that Ryan has been keeping the strips fresh.

So there in a Nutshell is why I'm a bad fan. I recommend you check out Dinosaur Comics. No I won't be going out of my way to read others like it unless some extraordinary event brings one to my attention. (So is this where I would put I give it 30 stars out of 30 or would that just sound stupid? Really like I could actually give out a star. Do you know hot those things are?) Scott (The Bad Fan)

A Link while you wait - mosetoon.com

Scott — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:04:19 +0000
The gigcast should be up later tonight or tomorrow but while you wait I wanted to share with you a true GEM of a comic site. I'm even a little cautious calling it a comic site because it's really good art. Not in the hey the art is good on this comic, I mean that it's ART! I know nothing about Adam Cohen other then he does the website www.mosetoon.com. I will have to do some searching to find out more. I hope he's not also famous for stomping on small animals or feeding babies glass. That would just spoil it for me. Maybe. I came across it on my daily blog crawl. So I need to give credit to Drawn.ca and to Diva Lea for reminding me about Drawn.ca.

mosetoon school

Scott — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:06:09 +0000

Planet Karen turns 1 year old

Scott — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:00:17 +0000
http://planetkaren.girl-wonder.org/ Just dropping a quick like to say congratulations to Karen on your one year anniversary. Your comic and your style has grown into one of my favorite "slice of life stories". Here is hoping to see you still updating next year.

Gigcast 79, JC Hutchins

jtpokie — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 04:01:13 +0000

[display_podcast]

Interview with JC Hutchins author of the Podcast Novel 7th Son Music from Beatnik Turtle Interview

JC Hutchins Author, Podcaster, overall Great guy.

Recomended

We checked out Civil Wardrobe (A Parody of Marvels Civil War) by Brain Scan Comics. We recommend you pick it up.

News Nate Piekos News

Nate is lettering a new comic for Dark Horse http://www.comicspace.com/natepieko

Marvel Comics Online ?

http://comixpedia.com/two_comic_book_companies...

Wingtail girls updates.

http://www.comicspace.com/coydog

Wes Molebas could use your support!
So here's the plan in a nutshell: - Publish a 32-page one-shot comic book this summer - Fill that book with the best YHT comics from 2006 to present - Promote the hell out of it! The ultimate goal is to raise more awareness of my little comic strip, and encourage people to buy the collections. If the one-shot sells well, it may even lead to a bi-monthly YHT comic book. I'm not sure what the likelihood of that would be, but I've been told it's a possibility. But the book has to sell . . . For this book to be successful, I'm going to need a lot of help from you guys. As we get closer and closer to the release of the book, I'll give you guys some different tools and rewards for helping spread the word. But for now, I just need two things from you: 1.) Go to this forum thread and post your favorite YHT comic strips that have been published between Jan. 1, 2006 and now. Post as many strips as you'd like, and feel free to leave comments about what makes the strip(s) special to you. We're going to use YOUR suggestions to fill this book with the best strips from the past year. 2. ) The book will feature two pages of reader letters and e-mail! So please send me your questions, comments, complaints, gripes, etc. to wesmolebash@gmail.com! Please put "LETTERS" in the subject line so I know it's a submission for the comic book. You guys and gals have two weeks to post your favorite comics and send me your e-mails. I'll remove the message board thread on March 10 so I have time to pick the final comic strips in order to meet the deadline. The info I've given you about this book is just a small taste of what we're planning to do. I've got some more exciting news concerning the one-shot, and I'll dispense with that info gradually as we get closer to the August publication date. So stay tuned to my blog for all the details! In the meantime, you can start spreading the word in your blogs, message boards, IMs, and Myspace pages!

7th son

Scott — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:13:42 +0000

Panel 2 Panel has News!

Scott — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 18:03:23 +0000
Because I had to be reminded (translates to I'm kinda a dummy head) I forgot to include this news update in the latest Gigcast. Sorry Glych Here's a list of new things coming to Panel2Panel to cover on the Gigcast: ---
A FAQ page has been added to the site (http://www.panel2panel.com/faq.html) where you'll find a HUGE list of common questions we get and their answers. Questions like "Whatever happened to the original No Stereotypes?" and "Would you be willing to collaborate on something?" There's also a question we often get; "How do I get into the comics industry?" which is followed by a very long and thorough list of books that is an excellent jumping off point for anyone who's serious about making comics for a living. We feel this list is an important resource for anyone starting out. 2 new columns have joined the site. There was a vote on the forums to pick the new columnist from 2 worthy candidates, Adam Barnett and Jason Brown. Not only was the vote "so" close but their material covered so different from each other that Glych made the executive decision to have both join. Adam Barnett, blogger for Comics Make No Sense (http://comicsmakenosense.blogspot.com/) will be covering older comics and graphic novels from the main stream with his column "The Procrastinator," while Jason Brown will be covering independent and small press comics and graphic novels with his column "Shoegazing." Jason's been published in many gaming magazines in the UK which, with his addition, officially makes P2P, not only international, but intercontinental.
--- I am officially a horrid news reported. Good think Tim doesn't pay me. Scott

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jtpokie — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 04:23:07 +0000

The Gigcast #80

jtpokie — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 04:36:00 +0000
[display_podcast]Subscribe and get The Gigcast delivered weekly for FREE!!!! Interview withMike Maihack of Cow & Buffalo“I usually describe Cow & Buffalo as conversations I have with myself personified by bovines,” says Mike Maihack, creator of the ridiculous weekly online comic strip. “Lately though, they seem to be taking me on these long drawn out story arcs that involve places and other characters I didn’t realize existed. Either this means I’m getting more creative at my craft, or my split personality is multiplying into more then just two. It can’t be that I’m going crazy because that already happened. People can’t go crazier can they?” Mike ran off clucking like a chicken shortly after this, but informed us that if we needed to compare Cow & Buffalo to a mainstream comic book out there it would be, “Captain America. Definitely.” and Then we talk About: Lunchbox Funnies http://lunchboxfunnies.com/ Lunchbox Funnies is a cooperative collection of some of the best all-ages comics available to read on the internet. Our creators are committed to seeing that their comics are entertaining for young readers as well as the kids in all of us. We don’t believe that “all-ages” means “just for kids!” NEWS New Comixpedia Bloggers (including Black Kitty): http://comixpedia.com/new_comixpedia_bloggers Joey Manly reports that Modern Tales is 5 years old: http://comixpedia.com/joeymanleyhappy_5th_birthday_modern_tales Secret Asian Man picked up by United Feature Syndicate http://www.secretasianman.com Thanks Krishna for the link. "SECRET ASIAN MAN" COMING TO A PAPER NEAR YOU! Secret Asian Man by Tak Toyoshima has been signed by United Features Syndicate. If you're a fan of Secret Asian Man and want to see him shake up the comics page of your local daily paper, write them a letter and let them know. Make your voice heard!" SAM is one of the best kept secrets in quality webcomics - make sure your voice is heard and support Tak's work! -Krishna Panel 2 Panel news from Glych A FAQ page has been added to the site (http://www.panel2panel.com/faq.html) where you’ll find a HUGE list of common questions we get and their answers. Questions like “Whatever happened to the original No Stereotypes?” and “Would you be willing to collaborate on something?” There’s also a question we often get; “How do I get into the comics industry?” which is followed by a very long and thorough list of books that is an excellent jumping off point for anyone who’s serious about making comics for a living. We feel this list is an important resource for anyone starting out. 2 new columns have joined the site. There was a vote on the forums to pick the new columnist from 2 worthy candidates, Adam Barnett and Jason Brown. Not only was the vote “so” close but their material covered so different from each other that Glych made the executive decision to have both join. Adam Barnett, blogger for Comics Make No Sense (http://comicsmakenosense.blogspot.com/) will be covering older comics and graphic novels from the main stream with his column “The Procrastinator,” while Jason Brown will be covering independent and small press comics and graphic novels with his column “Shoegazing.” Jason’s been published in many gaming magazines in the UK which, with his addition, officially makes P2P, not only international, but intercontinental. DRUNKDUCK NEWS American Jr Trade Paperback being written by actor Gregory Itzin who plays President Logan in the television series "24." http://www.drunkduck.com/America_Jr/index.php?p=157993 A blurb about DJ Coffman published in Wizard Magazine! http://www.herobynight.net/?p=34 Star Cross'd Destiny passed its 75th page and has a Juno figurine out for pre-order! http://starcrossd.net/store/junofigure.html Interview with Ronson! http://www.drunkduck.com/news/interviews/2/ Featured comics are now 3 times a week at DrunkDuck! DrunkDuck Draw off! Pit your art against another artist's! http://www.drunkduck.com/community/view_topic.php?tid=27007&cid=240 Buy Floyd and Mike stuff between now and March 16th and 50% of it will go towards Comic Relief! More info here: http://www.drunkduck.com/Floyd_and_Mike/index.php?p=163133

big duck

Scott — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 13:04:35 +0000

Jonathan Coulton on The Show with zefrank

Scott — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 13:05:13 +0000
In the past we have played music by jonathan coulton. He showed up this week on another blog I follow called the show with zefrank. They performed 10 minutes of songs all written about the show. I strongly recommend you check it out if your a fan of Jonathan Coultons or even just a fan of wacky songs. GO NOW

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Scott — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:29:50 +0000

Bad Fan - Tales of the Revenant by Dave Flora

Scott — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:30:50 +0000
It's Monday and I'm having a tough time getting going this morning. I thought I would get my brain going by cruising through my Drunkduck favorites. That brings me to todays Bad Fan. I should have shared this on with you all the day I found it. Tales of the Revenant by Dave Flora. I know very little about Mr. Flora but his single panel pulp-occult comic is SO DAMN BEAUTIFUL! Here is a rundown of what I do know. The story takes place in 1947. The main charectors are Charles Pallentine, a masked vigilante who's soul was trapped in a ring. That ring was found by young man Eddie Shaw. Eddie agrees to be Pallentine's host and help track down Pallentine's killers. Ok, that's enough to get me interested but here is what I think is the best part. The art is just beautifully detailed.
Go check it out for yourself. Me it's made it to my DD favorites.

Gigcast #81: Spring Cleaning

jtpokie — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 03:59:51 +0000
[display_podcast]In this Gigcast:David Simon of Crimson Dark, Kevin Hayman of Errant Apprentice a Gigcast Drive-by from Black Kitty and Mr.Spook, and the music of Connemara Stone Company, all that and the usual mix of webcomic news and commentary! or Subscribe and don't miss a show!

David Simon of Crimson Dark comes on and talks about the new database he's making for his site. David also got a very nice mention on Websnark.

PC Weenies is building a Wall of Fame.

Nightgig had a birthday. So we're having a contest and giving away some great Nightgig stuff. Contest ends on Tax Day in the US.

Kevin Haymen of Errant Apprentice is putting out some books and wants your input on what extras to add to it.

Scott talks for 3 minutes about Tales of the Revenant. You can also find Dave Flora on Comicspace. Remember to check out the awesome sculpt of the Revenant character by Eric Diaz! Pictures and links on Dave's Comicspace and blogger pages.

We play "give us a stout" by Connemara Stone Company.

Black Kitty and Mr. Spook do a drive-by review of the Nightgig Sampler book.

gigcast 81

Scott — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:56:04 +0000

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jtpokie — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 02:55:03 +0000

Monday, Bloody Monday, Ancestor drops down the Gigcast feed... and others.

jtpokie — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 03:00:53 +0000
Hey If you are subscribed to The Gigcast feed, you may have notices a PDF file in your aggregator this morning. It's a gift form Scott Sigler and The Gigcast, actually.. it's a bribe, to get you to help promote, and hopefully buy Ancestor, the new Horror Sci-fi thriller form Scott Sigler, on April 1st(at noon EST), and put this one-time podcast only novel at the top of the charts! If you are the type who grabs his Gigcast manually you can get the Free PDF HERE Many of you may have heard the podcast of this novel, and you still can form www.scottsigler.net and PodioBooks.com. Here is an excerpt from Scotts' e-mail to The Gigcast...
I’m trying to put myself and Podcasting on the map by making my print novel ANCESTOR hit #1 on Amazon.com. I think this will be a Big Friggin’ Deal if I pull it off, but it won’t be easy. To help make that happen, I’m giving away the whole thing as a tricked-out PDF. If you’ve heard of Corey Doctorow, that’s where I got the idea. I’m taking it one step further by having podcasters put the PDF link in their RSS feeds, and on their show notes. GOAL: Get hundreds of thousands of people to see the PDF. Some will read it and be done, some will toss it, and some will be intrigued enough to buy the dang thing in print.
So, help a fellow to make his NightGig his Day Gig, and Download the PDF and Then on April First at Noon EST.. buy the book Ancestor from Amazon.com. Thats APRIL 1st.. at NOON for it to count towards the new stats and make Ancestor #1!
You can use this nifty link HERE....

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Scott — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 01:52:00 +0000

pict. of you

Scott — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 02:06:09 +0000

Bad Fan - Gibson Twist

Scott — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 02:10:00 +0000
Ok this is a case where I'm doing the right thing and I'm going to talk about something I just stumbled on while browsing the smackjeeves.com forum. Gibson Twist is the creator of a few webcomics. Pictures of You, Cheap Shots, and The Whiskey Devils. I'm going to start right out with one of his comics. I most certainly laughed my ass off thank you very much. I started writing this to praise the webcomic Pictures of You, which attracted my attention with images of likely my favorite Cure song. Pictures of You is very well written. The self narration moves the story quickly enough to not get dull. There is plenty of soul searching and the main character Peter. You will please forgive me as I have only just started reading it but the short of it is that Pictures of You is like a reflective memory of Peters life in college. Gibson Twist doesn't take short cuts on the art either. Honestly it's one of the better Black and White comics I have read. More people need to be talking about Gibson's work. I'll cut this off here. Check out Gibson Twist's work. you will honestly love it. Scott

Blogger?

Scott — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 21:58:47 +0000
someone linked us on blogger and we had a ton of hits, but their stats only ever show it as being from blogger... anyone know who it was?

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jtpokie — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 03:24:04 +0000

Hangover Gigcast 82

jtpokie — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 03:25:51 +0000
[display_podcast]Black Kitty, Mr Spook Wiki Drive-by, Beatnik Turtle and What was that PDF? Webcomic news and commentary. Get it hereor Subscribe

Late!

Scott — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:58:38 +0000
Yea we're late. If we get it out it's going to be later tonight or tomorrow. It's amazing how everything piles up on you. What we do have this week is a interview with Shannon and Jack of www.sonicsociety.org. Look for it!

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jtpokie — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 04:11:45 +0000

Gigcast 83

jtpokie — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 04:11:53 +0000
[display_podcast]Webcomic News, and Consortium Comics with The Sonic Society and the music of Beatnik Turtle

Yir is Back

Scott — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:03:27 +0000

Yirmumah is Back!

Scott — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:10:11 +0000
If your a fan of Yirmumah you will know that it's been an off again on again love affair while DJ Coffman's been working on Hero By Night. If you were a Yirmumah Newsletter member you would know this by now!
Greetings Yirmumah Newsletter members! It's been awhile, but I wanted to let you all know that Wiz and I have resumed the regularly scheduled chaos that is M-W-F at Yirmumah.net. Tune in for humor that could be condoned to be oh so wrong, but surely feels oh so right. YIRMUMAH.NET

pinky 100

Scott — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 11:31:05 +0000

PinkyTA hits 100 strips

Scott — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 11:32:34 +0000
PinkyTA has reached it's 100th page today. I want to make sureÂ we tell OzoneOcean (or Michael Morris) congratulations. Michael is a much more skilled artist then I am and deserves any praise I can lump on him. Completing 100 pages of PinkyTAÂ is no small task. His style is profesional and clean and PinkyTA has been a blast to read. Here's a small example of what I'm talking about. This image is clipped from his bonus art today. So a big "Way to go Michael" from all of us.

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jtpokie — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:18:49 +0000

Webcomic Community Round Table Part 1, Gigcast 84

jtpokie — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:39:56 +0000
[display_podcast] Part one of our Roundtable discussion about Webcomic Collectives and Communities with Wiz Rollins and Chad Diez, Beatnik Turtle's song for Joe Murphy and Drunk Duck News with Black Kitty.Get it here or Subscribe! Notes to follow

How to do comics the Danielle Corsetto way.

Scott — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:13:58 +0000

On a recent Girls With Slingshots update Danielle Corsetto posted a "How I Do Comics" tutorial. This strikes me as exciting on a few levels.

Danielle kicks ass (everything else I wrote before was the product of sugar and wishful thinking. I have NOT met Danielle YET!)

GWS is one of my favorite comics and any glimpse of how it's done makes me happy. I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth. It's not a ground breaking tutorial that makes me say "THAT"S THE TRICK!". I am a process junkie seeing how she roughs, then she moves on makes me excited to draw. She does do something I don't and it might be something I change. She adds the word balloons and then the art. I'm the other way.

Like her comic her tutorial is clean well done and presented in a professional fashion. It's a giant reminder that there are some basic steps I keep skipping that derail my process every time.

So yea I recommend you hop over and check it out. I'm personally going to try her method out and see if it helps me stay on top of updates.

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Scott — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:17:28 +0000

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jtpokie — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 04:38:42 +0000

Gigcast 85, Plagiarism, Wars and stuff

jtpokie — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 04:41:30 +0000
[display_podcast] Webcomic news and commentary with JT, Scott and Kevin Hayman. Drunk Duck News by Black Kitty Notes to follow.. ( Maybe)

Update about the Todd Goldman is a rotten art thief story.

TalkShoe?

jtpokie — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:23:52 +0000
Ok.. Did some testing with talkshoe www.talkshoe.com. While the interactivity part would be cool, the audio quality lasks big time. Part of the quality issue has to do with not being able to use Skype, for free anyway. Have to use skype out, and that costs $$, we were able to use The Gizmo Project which you can dial a Voip IP address (Not availabel in Skype) but the quality was crap. I did dial in with what skype minutes I have (Bought long ago to interview people who don't /can't use skype) and The quality was much much better. Here is the question I have for you. Would an interactive call in Gigcast once a month or so be worth setting up? the quality woul dbe the same as a bad phone call, (Unless someone wants to buy us all Unlimited Skype for 30 bucks each). Or would you rather have the roundtables be done the non interactive way, but with a bit better quality (Better than last time, with a bit more effort we can make everyone sound purty) Thoughts? Ideas? Forum Post about this here. JT

Trying my luck at the NPR Talent Contest...

jtpokie — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:12:33 +0000
Click, Listen, Rate, Comment! Who knows what can happen. http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/203 thank you for your support. I'll take ya with me if I win. All of you.

Gigcast 86: JT, BK and Mr.Spook

jtpokie — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 02:34:07 +0000
[display_podcast] Webcomic News and commentary with JT, BK and Mr.S, Music by Mathew Fouts
Notes to follow....

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jtpokie — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 03:26:33 +0000

Riot and Civil War... Gigcast 87

jtpokie — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 03:43:35 +0000
[display_podcast] Jim Godfrey from The Path and the Drunk Duck community project Civil War. Webcomic news and commentary, and a Drunk Duck report from Black Kitty.

Riot and Civil War: Gigcast #87 Hosts: JT, Scott, Kota. Guest: Jim Godfrey from The Path the gigcast dot com :: nightgig dot com :: nightgig forums Email: gigcast@nightgig.com Gig-Line: 1 (206) 203-3334 Mood music?

Mike at Web Comics in Print Kids' Book Project benefits Make a Wish Foundation.

Danielle Corsetto of Girls With Slingshots regains merchandising rights (stuff coming soon)

Yirmumah goes on hiatus, 'cause Hero By Night is busy (i.e. in stores)! [HBN Blog]

Devil's Panties trade available for pre-order

Plagiarism, Todd Goldman and the ensuing issues

Best. T-Shirt. Ever. [via boing boing]

DD News:

Non-test Winners Posted!

DD Awards [via Subcultured]

New Profile Pages at DD with new features

Milestones, contests and lots more!

Interview with Riot (Jim Godfrey) of The Plan

Blame Captain America.

Spidey's Predictable (and Magic!)

Riot Causes Trouble

radioactive beatnik ? [no, the ones from Madman]

Riot Collects Retirement for College Comic Backpay

DevArt, etc.
To Be Continued...

radioactive beatnik

nightgig_jo — Tue, 01 May 2007 01:46:10 +0000
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Gigcast 88 .. It's still going!

jtpokie — Thu, 03 May 2007 04:24:03 +0000
Gigcast 88 Posted, So Tired... [display_podcast] Mr Know it all, News, commentary, Drunk Duck report and Beatnik Turtle.

NEWS:

David Simon of Crimson Dark writes a great article for Comixpedia called"Don't Make Me Choose: Sci-Fi Vs. Fantasy".

More Notes to follow...

Matt Boyd of MacHall and 3 panel Soul has troubles that none of us want.

Scott — Fri, 04 May 2007 19:14:45 +0000
You have likely read about this on someone's blog or forum. Matt Boyd, writer of MacHall and Three Panel Soul has lost his job due to talking about guns. Then he wrote about it (as writers will do) and now he gets a visit from his local Bureau of Criminal Investigations. You can read the interview on Fleen and please go DIGG it. This disturbs me on many levels.

get it here

nightgig_jo — Mon, 07 May 2007 16:26:27 +0000

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jtpokie — Fri, 11 May 2007 01:46:26 +0000

DJ Coffman, Gigcast 89

jtpokie — Fri, 11 May 2007 02:01:31 +0000
>[display_podcast] DJ Coffman of Hero by Night, Yirmumah and Winner of the 2006 Comic Book Challenge stops by for a chat! Also, The Drunk Duck Report from Black Kitty and news from the Mail bag. The Gigcast + Nightgig mailbag James Duncan's Man-Man has hit 1,000 strips. Mike Moss announces books for Quitting Time - Always Hiring and Press Release: Shortpacked (Blank Label) is now in print: Shortpacked! Brings back the Eighties ; Preordering available until May 14th. DD News Comic Book Challenge [forum] Fusion - check out the round-robin art! DD University DD Beauty Contest - Deadline for pencils is May 14th Third DD Draw-Off No Parking gets a morning-show mention Tips & Tricks: SirJester has nice tips! Interview: DJ Coffman Gravity [keen_] + Yirmumah +

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Gigcast 90 - Garbage Gnomes!

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[display_podcast] Garbage Gnomes, APE interviews from Dungbeetle Comics, and Webcomic news. Notes to follow

Dungbeetle Comics APE Interviews part 2, Gigcast 91

jtpokie — Thu, 24 May 2007 03:41:13 +0000
Podcast is posted, and you can get it from our Libsyn Page here[display_podcast] I'll put up the direct link when I get home today. And always, you can APE audio Interview Drive by from...Jack Shen Michael Moss Linda Howard and special thanks to Seth Sher at Pendant Productions Links: Dung Beetle Comics Pendant Productions And Music by JoCo (Jonathan Coulton)

Gigcast 92, H4H, and Ape Part 3

jtpokie — Thu, 31 May 2007 02:29:24 +0000
Podacst is posted. And always, you can APE audio Interview Drive by from... Jack Shen Michael Moss Linda Howard and special thanks to Seth Sher at Pendant Productions Links: Dung Beetle Comics Pendant Productions More notes to follow... Lea Hernandez

Wanna Help?

jtpokie — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:55:00 +0000
We've been doing this for 93 weeks and counting, were not going anywhere, but we could use your help with The Gigcast. Writing Shownotes, Gathering News Stories, Writing Articles, for both the Show and the website. Drop us a line if you wanna get involved, if you want to help The Gigcast entertain, inform and grow. gigcast@nightgig.com JT

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777 The JC Hutchins Interview Gigcast 93

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[display_podcast] Webcomic news and commentary and JC Hutchins of 7th Son fame.(Note.. I do (did) have a cold, and I'm very, very sorry for sniffling in your ears during the news segment.. JT) LinksDrunk Duck
Wizard World Philadelphia: Sign-up for Wizard World Chicago: Interview with Tyrapendragon: Guidelines on submitting newsposts:

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Gigcast 94

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[display_podcast] Aurora Piplup by Ailish Shea (206) 203-3334 Webcomic news, A Drive-by from Linda Howard and the music of Corey SmithKC's Live journal Drunk Duck News

DrunkDuck webcam:

Wolf:

Ever Hollow:

DrunkDuck Awards:

Lea Hernandez
Dear All, Just call me the Cory Doctorow of comics. Cathedral Child, as I've been promising since January, is finally online. The whole thing, absolutely free to read and share, under a Creative Commons license. The big ideas being to a) give something back in thanks for all the help you (and about 1,950 people) gave my family after our fire last year and b) well, sell books! I hope you'll link to CATHEDRAL CHILD at your various websites, blogs, and news magazines. It can be found here: There's a swell link image here: There's also an article about my twelve-year love affair with webcomics and web promotion to drive print sales at: http://divalea.livejournal.com/461353.html Thanks so much! -- Lea Hernandez
Nate Piekos is looking for an artist! More people looking for artists. This time on KeenSpot. Panel2Panel is looking for a new Shoegazer to review indie comics and graphic novels. Non paying, but you get to write about comics. E-mail samples to glych@panel2panel.com Tripod has a great song about the comic shop

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Gigcast #95

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News News News and the Music of Jonathan Coulton

Guest Co-Host Keven Hayman

Show Notes:

This week's show is dedicated to Steven Corell. Steve, congratulation on the new movie. This one is for you Steve!

Call our voice mail line at 206-203-3334.

Announcement: The 100th Show is coming up fast. If you have any ideas we'd love to here from you. We will also be holding a contest in celebration of the 100th episode of the Gigcast! Stay tuned and listen to upcoming shows for the details.

Drunk Duck announced the top 50 entrants in their Comic Book Challenge contest.

David (HPK) made it to the top 50 in the Comic Book Challenge with his 'Ben's Book of Banned Beasts' entry.

Mike Strang posts at ComixTalk about hsi work-for-hire woes at Platinum, here's an interesting follow up article and other resources for comic artists posted by Xerexes.

Comicspace has a poll going about a possible upcoming contest. You can vote here.

Thanks to the folks over at Alpha-Shade for mentioning the Gigcast on their podcast the Alpah-Rant.

RK at 'Something Positive' is thinking about another money drive to buy advertising on Martha Stewart's show.

Comflix.net is a new animated comic book site that is still in beta testing. User name: Comflix Password: superhero.

Kevin is looking for any photos you might have, either pre or post Katrina, of New Orleans. Email Coda@nightgig.com.

The Garbage Gnomes will be on the show next week!

Jonathan Coulton's I feel Fantastic PopSci Music Video winners

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jtpokie — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 02:06:04 +0000

Gigcast #96

jtpokie — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 02:09:04 +0000
[display_podcast]News, Commentary, and the music of Beatnik Turtle. Show Notes:

It turns out you can't give a way webcomics, via Dâ€™log.

Moovok at Webcomics in Print is going to publish a magazine called â€˜Webcomics Anonymous.â€™ Take a look at the prototype website or visit the FaceBook group and tell him what you thinkâ€¦

Josh Lesnick gives some artistic critiques of popular webcomics. Itâ€™s a very inclusive and honest opinion on quite a few comics.

Have a look at the new Drunk Duck advertising placements and tell us what you think?

Webcomic Collective is reporting that Eyeskream has recently overhauled their look and with the launch of itâ€™s new look, they will also have a contest for cover art for the upcoming Eyeskream anthology. The winner gets $75.00 and by line plus theyâ€™ll link to the winnerâ€™s website as well.

Rubber Mallet Comics is moving the archives of the webcomic 'Gods of Arr-Kelaan' back to Drunk Duck.

Show 100 is rapidly approaching! Any ideas for the show?

Jenny's (Black_Kitty) Mom has passed away.

jtpokie — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:57:25 +0000
Â Jenny is a big part of the NightGig family and we want to express our sorrow for her loss. Â We will be posting more later with information about a card and flowers.Â Please keep her family in your thoughts and remember to hug your Mom and the rest of your family soon. For now, if you want to help out with the flowers, hit the PayPal donate button at the top of the left side bar of http://www.nightgig.com. Thanks, The Gigcast Crew

Getting off my ass

Scott — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:17:09 +0000
I haven't written a "Bad Fan" in a while (once again proving that I am indeed a bad fan). I tend to do this. I work in waves. If I could find a job that I could work for 6 months take 6 months off and still keep my family feed I would. It's just how I function. So here is what I am going to do.Â I am going to just get up off my ass and show you what I've been reading. It's not a real intelligent list but at least it's getting me started.
Devils Panties is usually my first read of the morning. Not that it's my favorite but my list is alphabeticalÂ and D is the top of my list. If you haven't read Devils Panties your blind and I have no pity for you. Devils Panties is a must read slice of life comic and is the inspiration of many comics that have come after it. Including mine. The Errant Apprentice -Â Even if I didn't talk to Kevin often I would love this comic. Here is the short description "In a world where fantasy and magic are reborn, only one man stands for the ideals of knighthood. He is Terry Lingal, the Errant Apprentice". The idea behind this is that in the mid 1970's magic returns to Earth and with it magical creatures and those who would use magic to their own ends. I like the story because it's about a guy who's trying to do the right thing because it's what you should do and not for some greater reward. Girls With Slingshots - Someone needs to hire Danielle Corsetto and force her to write network TV shows. The pacing is great the whole cast have style and the art rocks. Danielle Corsetto is taking her comic daily now so please check it out. She put tons of work into it. Malfunction Junction - Another slice of life comic that I think should find it's way into magazines. I also dig Matt Milby art style. A big part of why I think I like it is in Matt's statement "I do not write a journal comic because I think anyone particularly cares about my life, but because I am most inspired by everyday stuff that happens to me".
My lunch break is almost over with so I will pick this list up next time.

Number 97

jtpokie — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:06:20 +0000
Gigcast 97 is posted, but posted so late last night I didn't post about till now.. 7 AM EST. I'm posting from work, which blocks Libsyn.com, so i can't link directly to the Cast, but the flash player on the left will play it, and of course, those of you subscribed vis rss feed will already have it! This button will still work.
Anyway.. this Ninety-seventh Gigcast includes:

Episode 2 of Gnomes, the audio drama set in the world of Kevin Hayman's Errant Apprentice ,

an announcement by The Gigcast's resident Know-It-All.. Mr Know-It-All, A call for questions send to gigcastknowital(at)gmail)dot)com

a Drunk Duck report from SpANG,

and an incredible Song by Tripod.

More notes to follow soonish (Along with the link to the Gigcast #97 file directly)

JT out.

More show Notes:

Â It's never too soon to start planning for MegaCon! More in the Nightgig forums.

Â Wes Molebash, creator of Youâ€™ll Have That will be featured at a gallery show entitled The Art of Cartooning! at the Pump House Art Gallery in his home town of Chillicothe, OH.

Wapsi Square book no. 2, Demons In My Back Pocket, is out now from Blank Label Comics with an intro by Lea Hernandez.

Just because it's so kewl... Steampunk R2D2!

Head over to Eyeskream comics and see the new list of judges including our own JT!

Comicgenesis is still having problems with the migration from one server to another.

A cross over is coming up between Errant Apprentice and The Path.

Keep an RSS feed eye out, or just visit more often, for more news on the Gigcast starting today!

Special mention to our sponsors Planet Karen, Clan of the Cats and Gods of Arr-Kelaan. Thank you for the support! We'll be mentioning our sponsors (Those kind souls who purchase advertising space through Project Wonderful.) on the show so if you'd like us to blab your name to the world of webcomics then go and spend some of your hard earned pennies on an ad.

Webcomic Wire

DarthMike — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 21:14:52 +0000
Here are the top stories for today...

Heidi MacDonald at The Beat is reporting that another webcomic is going to print form via Image Comics. ACT-I-VATE alumni Dean Haspiel and Michel Fiffe bring their webcomics to a 3 issue limited series entitled BRAWL coming out October 10th.

The Paranormals offer kids, or you, a way to make webcomics.

Christopher Butcher posts an interesting review of Questionable Content on his blog Comics212.

Todd Klein has launched a new site dedicated primarily to logo design and lettering.

Pixel Hero Productions has launched their new webcomics site. They're main feature is a strip called Ouijia Band; however, they promise more to come in the near future.

ROK Comics has announced a roughly $10K (5K pounds sterling) prize for best original strip or cartoon it receives by now and the end of July. In addition the winner will be advertised under a new section of the website to be called â€˜Hot Talent.â€™

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Music Played on The Gigcast

jtpokie — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 01:12:48 +0000
Mario Ajero #070 Amplifico #014a Friction Bailey #070 Bilge Pump #009 Beatnik Turtle #096, #084, #083, #082 The Bloody Irish Boys 29 Brobdinagian Bards 75, 30, 29 Chub Creek #037 Cookie #049 Corey Chase's Unnamed Band #041 Jonathan Coultan #077, #070, #068, #050, #048, #044, #039, #036, #034, #025, #018 Connemara Stone Company #081 Dr. Steve #065 DJ #012 Emerald Rose #027 Escape Key #051 Mathew Fouts #086 Joshua Grosvent #060 Mark Gunn #029 George Hrab #054 Jim's Big Ego #043 Lemon Demon #019 Little Thom #037 Murder the Stout #029 Nick Nitro #058 Pepermint Bone #064 Philosopherock #99 The Great Luke Ski #071 Corey Smith #095, #052, #040, #022 SpamBot #039 Tripod #096 Weird Al #055 Who's Your daddy #020 Aron Wikinson #038 Uncle Seth #059

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Scott — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:39:28 +0000

Planet Karen - KICK ASS

Scott — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:40:31 +0000
So I have been a proud fan of Planet Karen for maybe a year now. It's just a Kick Ass Slice of Karen's life really. Todays comic just made me want to say "KICK HIS SCUM ASS!" I love the look on the last panel like. "Stop Screwing With Me landlord or I will plant a boot in your ass very soon.

Webcomic Wire

DarthMike — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:53:58 +0000
Drawn from various sources throughout the known universe...

DC Comics enters the world of webcomics with Zuda.com. They will be accepting submissions. More info from everyone else!

PC World has a small article about more comics providing content for mobile devices. With the current generation of devices and new services to help make this happen like Clickwheel and ROK Comics, small publishers can get into the game too. The Apple Gazette has more on webcomics for mobile devices and the iPhone.

Seven Seaâ€™s â€˜Hollow Fieldsâ€™ creator Madeleine Rosca has won Japanâ€™s first ever International Manga Award. Active Anime has more.

Recently announced partnership between Valve Software and Penny Arcade will result in the popular webcomic coming to Valveâ€™s digital distribution platform Steam.

A brief post about effective fund raising by a webcomic called Exiern by Reinder Dijkhuis of the blog Waffle. Check out some of the things they do there like extra comics if donation levels are met and special wallpapers for donations rewards.

The webcomic Big Pond, founding webcomic of Bomb Shelter Comics, is coming to an end. Creator Dak will still be writing for Way of the Geek and making comics for InnerGeek as well as working on Dakamus and contributing to the Kidâ€™s Book Project.

FIST-A-CUFFS

Scott — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:27:29 +0000
fistacuffs.blogspot.com "Where drawings are voted to the death and the streets run black with ink." If you like comics that battle each other to the death, this is a way to get in on the action.

Webcomic Wire

DarthMike — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:09:15 +0000
Drawn from a variety of sources all over the known universe...

Lisa Jonte at TalkAboutComics is ending her sabbatical early to return as Editor of GirlAMatic as of this Friday, July 13. Sadly sheâ€™s also ending her webcomic series Arcana Jayne as well.

Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Doug Marlette, 57, died in an auto accident in Mississippi on Tuesday. He was visiting Mississippi to help a group of HS students with a musical version of his syndicated strip Kudzu.

Joey Manley blogs about Fleen, DJ Coffman on the subject of Zuda and Platinum contracts.

Sheldon has a post about San Diego WebComicCon and the strong presence of Webcomics this year.

Eric Burns has an in depth post about ZudaComics.com on Websnark.

Wizard Universe Staff Writer Brian Warmoth has started a bi-weekly column about Webcomics.

Publisher Kodansha will be producing a Japanese version of Megatokyo Volume 1.

Submit a Drive-by

jtpokie — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:24:31 +0000
(Subject to change) Have an idea for a Drive-by? Here is what we are looking for. Guidelines: We are looking for reviews and commentaries on all aspects of webcomics, for use in the Gigcast Drive-by. We can accept submissions in either written or audio format. Essays should be well thought out and well organized, and no more than 4 min in length (shorter is actually better in the case of a Drive-by) when spoken aloud. We can accept written works, unedited audio and if you feel up to it, edited and mixed audio files. Remember, this can bring people to YOUR site as well as to the subjects of your essays/reviews site, so put your best foot forward. Audio files: 1. No more than 4 min in length. 2. in minimum 128bit mp3 format. Any audio recording program you have will work fine for recording your Drive-by. If you don?t have one, Audacity is free and is what we use on the Gigcast. It can be found at http://audacity.sourceforge.net/, be sure to get the lame MP3 encoder off the download section as well. For a review submission I recomend Writing it out first. Follow this bsic outline: 1. Intro yourself, who you are and what comci you do if any) 2. quick summary of comic reviewed. a. Story line b. style ( strip, Graphic novel, manhga, sprite.. etc..) 3. What you like (love abou the it) 4. What you thoink could be improoved) 5. Sunm it all up. 6. let the good people know who you are and where you can be found. (again) (this is a work in progress) e-mail questions to gigcast (at) nightgig.com JT

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Lesbian Pirates from... The Gigcast 98

jtpokie — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:27:11 +0000
Webcomic News and commentary Megan Rose Gedris of I Was Kidnapped By Lesbian Pirates From Outer Space and The Silly Daddy Theme Song and News from Drunk Duck.
Drunk Duck News Networking and Community forums

Drunk Duck Zombies

Comic Re-Mix 3.0

Fusion 17 has ended, Sign ups are full for Fusion 18, but Fusion 19 will come along shortly we're sure!

The Adventures Of Vindibudd Superhero In Training - Offers a readers' challenge! Wizard World Chicago stuff! Creator Interview - Riot and Zac! The Adventure of Experiencing Your Perspective Featured Comics:

Elder Star

Anything Can Happen

Madscott

Webcomic Wire

DarthMike — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 23:07:37 +0000

Drawn from sources all over the universe...

Modern Tales has put out an open call for submissions.

Fleen has a good roundup of the various panels at this yearâ€™s Comic Con in San Diego.

DJ Coffman blogs about DC, Zuda and the new interest in the world of webcomics.

System Administrators at Smack Jeeves comic hosting have resolved a speed issue with their servers.

Comicgenesis continues to be plagued with problems despite a new server and the efforts of their part time, volunteer System Administrators. The reliability of the Comicgenesis webcomic hosting service is being tested as is Keenspotâ€™s commitment to keeping it running. No one at Keenspot responded to inquiries as of this posting.

ToonZone.netâ€™s Cartoons Dammit! Has launched a new teen-horror webcomic, shadowgirls, written by David A. Rodriguez and illustrated by Dave Reynolds.

Multiplex hits two years and comic number 150. Congratulations!

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jtpokie — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:25:11 +0000
Hey folks! Working on a Shownotes template here... let me know if there is something we should have in every Gigcast posting and I'll see if I can fit it in here somewhere. JT *********put album art here*********** **********put show description here*************
Contact The Gigcast
The Gig-Line, give us a call: 1 (206) 203-3334 e-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here! Show notes to follow!

Webcomic Wire

DarthMike — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:56:46 +0000

All is quiet before the storm of WebComicCon...

PC Weenies creator Krishna M. Sadasivam was interviewed for Tiffinbox 20/20.

Webcomics in Print is calling for guest reviewers.

User Friendly reviewed at the blog Your Webcomic is Bad and You Should Feel Bad.

Do you love music?

Scott — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:42:33 +0000
If you love music you need to check out Hype Machine.
The Hype Machine tracks a variety of MP3 blogs. If a post contains MP3 links, it adds those links to its database and displays them on the front page. Some of the frequently accessed tracks are cached by the Hype Machine server, much like Google Search caches web pages, to reduce load on the bloggers' servers and protect their bandwidth. Those tracks are NOT available for download, but you can preview them via the "listen" links that are next to each track or using your media player. The blog that posted a particular track is identified under every track by name and with a "read post" link that leads to the blog post itself. If you enjoyed a track someone posted, stop by and let them know! You can purchase CDs and individual tracks by using the "amazon" and "itunes" links that appear next to most tracks. Each purchase you make via the Amazon and iTunes links supports both the artists and the Hype Machine. Please buy and enjoy.

Webcomic Wire

DarthMike — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:41:37 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the universe...

Mobile Comics Daily unveiled in Taiwan from MOffY Ltd. And will eventually be offered in Hong Kong, Macao, China, Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore.

In case you missed it on the 7^th Rich Burlew creator of Order Of The Stick has made some important announcements about his future updating schedule.

The blog Your Webcomic is Bad and You Should Feel Bad is promising an upcoming review of PvP.

Zack Miller releases "A Sudden Outbreak of Birds"

Scott — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:34:18 +0000
Just wanted to say congratulations to Zack Miller of Joe and Monkey fame on his release of "A Sudden Outbreak of Birds". From Zack's Page.
The year three Joe and Monkey collection is now on sale. That's right! It's on sale BEFORE the JaM year is even over. If you order now you may receive it in time to see what happens before it happens! The book contains the entire third year of Joe and Monkey, including strips by Mitch Clem from the Battle of the Bands story arch, plus an introduction by DJ Coffman.

Vindibudd vs the Pod People! Gigcast 99

jtpokie — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 02:19:04 +0000

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We interview Andrew Williams of Vindibudd fame!, Philosopherock's Harry Potter Filk, Mr Know-it-all Answers your questions, Drunk Duck report from BK and SpANG, and webcomic news and commentary in the last 2 digit Gigcast!
Contact The Gigcast
The Gig-Line, give us a call: 1 (206) 203-3334 e-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here!
Show Notes:

Space Waffles by Spambot joins Nightgig Studios and is holding a logo contest.

Krishna from PWeenies was interviewed by the BBC about his thoughts on ZUDA.

Join us in Artist's Alley at MegaCon08! Head over to the forums for more info.

Join the Gigcast almost live for the action packed 100th show next week. Show hosts JT (Skype: JTPokie) and Scott (Skype: MadScott) will be available on Skype Sunday, Monday and Tuesday so call up and talk about your comic, the show or almost anything. The segments will be edited together along with other great stuff for the first triple digit Gigcast!

Modern Tales is looking for submissions.

Webcomics In Print is looking for guest reviews.

Drunk Duck will be making a small appearance at the Arcana booth at SDCC this year.

Order Of The Stick creator Rich Burlew has made some announcements regarding the future of his comic and updating schedule.

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Webcomic Wire

DarthMike — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 23:52:12 +0000
Drawn from a variety of sources all over the universe...

Platinum Studios has announced the judges for the 2007 Comic Book Challenge.

Fleen reviews Bellen!

Over at the blog Jack's Webcomic Reviews!!, Jack interviews the creators of Bear and Kitten.

Webcomic Wire

DarthMike — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:12:21 +0000

Drawn from sources all over the universe...

Gilead at The Webcomicker talks about the array of exclusive merchandise available at WebComicCon San Diego.

David Malki creator of Wondermark announces the final line up for the collection of short stories Machine of Death.

The ComicBook Artist Guild is announcing a membership drive at SDCC, the release of their newest anthology as well as a CAG panel.

Smack Jeeves announces Comic Contest #3. The contest has two parts the deadlines to which havenâ€™t been announced. Te winners will be featured on a new Contests page and receive a donator code.

A good interview of Christopher Baldwin, the creator of Little Dee by Brian Warmoth.

Amber Greenlee the creator of Glychâ€™s Experiment and The Life of Glych is now the co-host of a new cable access show in Minneapolis called Philo. You can call in and tell them what to draw, or if you have a shirt, send it in and they might plug it if they like it.

Zoinks! Magazine is officially cancelled.

Bomb Shelter Radio #21 is available.

Feral will resume publication on Modern Tales on Sunday, July 29.

Too Much Coffee Man gets a little press for the upcoming performances of his opera in San Diego.

No Cure for the Paladin Blues has been nominated for an ENnie Awared for â€˜RPG Regaliaâ€™; if youâ€™d like to vote you can do so here.

Webcomic Wire

DarthMike — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:15:15 +0000

News drawn from sources all over the sorta-known-but-can't-tell-you-how-to-get-there universe...

The blog The Daily Cross Hatch is looking for people to write about webcomics.

ComixTalk has video interview of Phil Kahnâ€™s interview with Randy Milholland of Something positive recorded recently at Connecticon.

Fleen has an interview with Little Deeâ€™s creator Chris Baldwin about his recent move away from Comics.com and syndication with United Media.

Jack Carter reviews the webcomic Angst is a Five Letter Word.

The Gigcast Hits 100!!!

jtpokie — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:13:38 +0000

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Show 100!!! Guests Galore! Pinky and the Brain, Mr. Know-it-all, Beatnik Turtle
Contact The Gigcast
The Gig-Line, give us a call: 1 (206) 203-3334 e-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here! Show notes to follow! Partial list of Guests!Kevin Hayman Chuck and Steve Rowles Sean Johnson Jonah Gregory Krishna Jenny Lui Nick Nitro Pinky and the Brain Mr. Know-it-all Mark Mekkas Amber Greenley Kilroy 2.0 Kreg Steppe David Simon KC Green Hamorage and more....

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Webcomic Wire - 7/25/2007

DarthMike — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 23:36:06 +0000

Not at ComicCon... sucks to be me :-(

Cory Doctrow records a voice post from ComicCon.

Fleen has a nice wrap-up of Thursday at ComicCon.

The Blog Your Webcomic is Bad and You Should Feel Bad has finally posted his review of PvP.

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Scott — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 04:54:48 +0000

Comic Book Challenge Voting!

Scott — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 04:55:52 +0000
Get over to the comic book challenge and cast your vote for your favorite pitch.

Webcomic Wire - 7/30/07

DarthMike — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:02:58 +0000

Drawn from sources all over the universe...

Sam and Max, by Steve Purcell won an Eisner Award for Best Digital Comic.

Warren Ellis announced his new webcomic project FreakAngels, written by Ellis and featuring artwork by Paul Duffield. Itâ€™s slated for release later this year.

Fleen has a great post-report of the Business of Webcomics panel at ComicCon featuring Robert Khoo and Scott Kurtz.

Eyeskream extends the deadline for submissions for itâ€™s third anniversary contest to 31^st of August.

At ComicCon Dark Horse Comics announced Dark Horse Presents will be back via MySpace. Some new talent will be featured from artists found via MySpace. Read Moreâ€¦

If you couldnâ€™t get out to the SDCC this year you can still live vicariously through Heidi MacDonaldâ€™s video blogs.

Or you could just look over this collection of photos from ComicCon.

Girl/ robot returns after a briefÂ break for the wedding and will be returning to MWF schedule.

Elf â€˜n Troll returns today via Web Comics Nation.

Webcomic Wire - 8/1/2007

DarthMike — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:34:20 +0000

Drawn from nebulous resources all over the inTARnets...

Examiner newspaper eliminates comics page from Baltimore editions.

Wes Molebash posts pictures from his recent art exhibit and from SDCC.

Shaenon Garrity has an interview with Chris Baldwin, creator of Bruno and many other comics.

Win $10,000.00!!! from ROKcomics! Gigcast 101

jtpokie — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 03:43:14 +0000

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We Talk to ROKcomics Managing editor John Freeman about it's $10,000 comic contest, Mark Mekkas gives us a ComicCon report, Mr. Know it all stops by and the usual Webcomic news and commentary.
Contact The Gigcast
The Gig-Line, give us a call: 1 (206) 203-3334 e-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here! Show notes to follow!

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jtpokie — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 03:43:35 +0000

Wes Molebash, YHT in Wizard Magazine!

jtpokie — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 22:44:21 +0000
From Wes...
Hey Peeps! The YHT one-shot is featured in this month's Wizard Magazine (#191) in the Indie Buzz section of the Secret Stash. Here's what Wizard has to say about my little comic strip: It's not often that webcomics make a successful transition from online to the printed page, so it speaks volumes that this heavenly little bastard has become one of the favored comics around the Wizard offices. Spotlighting the hilarious life of newlyweds Andy and Katie, this one-shot collects the best of 2006's online strips by Wes Molebash, with a brand-new cover from Scott Kurtz (PvP) so easily accessible for new readers it may as well be the first issue. With a precise vision of male geek life and the hotties who love us, YHT will have you cracking up and wondering how Molebash snuck a camera into your life. Freakin' rad, eh? - Wes
Very cool, and be sure to check out our own Madscott's guest strip form Friday! JT

Webcomic Wire - 8/3/2007

DarthMike — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:33:53 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the the multiverse...

Mousewax returns August first.

Youâ€™ll Have That has a one-shot featured in this monthâ€™s Wizard Magazine (#191).

Steve Martin interviews Roz Chast a regular cartoonist in the New Yorker Magazine.

Stan Sakai on how the proâ€™s survive Comic Con.

Win a guest appearance on Fodi.

Archie Comics looking for fresh writing talent in a new contest.

Webcomic Wire - 8/6/07

DarthMike — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:56:48 +0000

Drawn from imagined resources all over the web...

Dorothy, the creator of Cat and Girl, has just completed all the categories in the Schedule C Principal Business or Professional Activity Codes Table.

Firaxis has joined forces with a handful of webcomics to create strips based on Civ. IV: Beyond the Sword.

Fight, Cast or Evade by Matt Trepal is coming to an end.Steve Horton is writing what he hopes will be the definitive work on creating, publishing and making money from webcomics called Webcomics 2.0 and will tentatively be released next year at SDCC from Muska & Lipman. Dave Ahn and Sam Romero are two of the artists involved so far.

Friends of Lulu will celebrate the premiere of its anthology of works by women called The Girlsâ€™ Guide to Guysâ€™ Stuff with a party at MoCCA today.

A new installment of the series How to Display Your Artwork on the Web has been released. An interesting primer for getting your stuff on the web and a dissection of the decisions involved.

P.O.W.E.R. in Comics is an interesting group dedicated to â€˜Promoting: Ownership, Writing & drawing, Editing and Readingâ€™ of women and minorities in comics.

Cr0wgrrl opines about The Good Ship Chronicles return to webcomics.

Theater Hopper turned 5 this past Sunday. Congratulations!

Webcomic Wire - 8/8/07

DarthMike — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 23:58:20 +0000

Drawn from sources all over the known universe...

Con organizer charged with 17-year-old murder.

Warren Ellisâ€™ ENGINE to close August 31^st.

Looking for Group is working with Blind Ferret to produce a feature-length movie scheduled to be completed in 2008.

Comic Book Resources is holing another edition of the Comic Book Idol. This time it will be hosted by J. Torres; writer for Wonder Girl, Alison Dare.

Gnomes 3 and Tripod: Gigcast 102

jtpokie — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:44:40 +0000

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Gnomes 3!!!! , The Music of Tripod, Mr Know it all, The Drunk Duck Report and webcomic news and commentary.
Contact The Gigcast
The Gig-Line, give us a call: 1 (206) 203-3334 e-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here! Show notes to follow!

looking for artist http://www.nightgig.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=20213#20213

The dish http://thedish.libsyn.com/

Alpha Rant interviews

Octopus Pie

Webcomic Wire - 8/10/07

DarthMike — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:15:47 +0000

Drawn from sources all over the known universe...

The HB Comic Blog returns.

Fleen picked Ron Perazzaâ€™s brain about Zudacomics.com.

Dilbert creator Scott Adams gives advice to Basic Instructions artist Scott Meyer on how to turn his strip into something that will sell to syndicates. Parts 1 and 2.

Crimson Dark - Changes in update schedule

Scott — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:20:52 +0000
Found on Comixtalk.
From day one I have taken care to make sure that I never miss an update for Crimson Dark. It didn't take me long to realise that this was going to become very difficult if I kept to a thrice-weekly update schedule, so i changed to twice-weekly to make sure that I wouldn't be comprimising the quality of the comic. Since then I've been hoping that I might come to the point where I return to my original schedule, and I'm delighted to announce that I have reached that point (for now at least). I've put in a lot of extra hours over these past few weeks and have built up such a sizable buffer that I've decided to put up an extra page every week until the end of Chapter 4. As well as satisfying my overwhelming desire to move the story forward, I'm hoping this will complement the story as chapter four approaches its climax and the pace quickens. Therefore expect new pages on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. When Chapter 4 ends there will be the usual week of filler, followed by chapter 5 which will return to the standard Monday/Friday schedule until I'm able to get back on top of things.
Good Luck David

truth

Scott — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:31:52 +0000

Everyone loves a angry Bunny

Scott — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:32:36 +0000
Go check out http://kits.comicgenesis.com/

ringo

Scott — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:34:42 +0000

Mike Wieringo has passed away

Scott — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:35:14 +0000
From www.comicbookresources.com This is some sad news. Mike Wieringo was an incredible artist. Currently his web site is down (at about 3:30 central) but when you do get a chance look through his sketches and his "How-To" articles.
The comics industry has lost one of its most respected members this weekend â€“ artist Mike Wieringo has passed away at the age of 44, according to numerous sources speaking with CBR News. Details are unclear right now, but early reports say he experienced a sudden and massive heart. Newsarama is reporting that Sunday afternoon Wieringo experienced chest pains and did call 911, but first responders were unable to reach him in time.

You can see more of his work on Deviantart as well

Webcomic Wire - 8/15/07

DarthMike — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:27:30 +0000

Sorry for the hiccup in Webcomic Wire, which is drawn from resources all over the universeâ€¦

Joey Manley has an interesting post called â€˜There is Nothing New Under the Sun.â€™

Kevin Moore has announced that heâ€™s going to rename his strip Sheldon the Pig to avoid confusion with Sheldon by Dave Kellett.

How to Display Your Art on the Web: Part 3

Comflix.net releases The Last Sin of Mark Grimm chapter 2.

Poinko, The Gigcast Guest, Gigcast 103

jtpokie — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:52:50 +0000

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We interview Phil Gibson aka Poinko of Lancaster The Ghost Detective. We hear from Mr. Know-it-all, and a DD report from BK and SpANG, and the usual Webcomic News and Commentary.
Contact The Gigcast
The Gig-Line, give us a call: 1 (206) 203-3334 e-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here! Show notes to follow!

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jtpokie — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:53:19 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 8/20/07

DarthMike — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:34:55 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the seven seas... arrrr!

Rainmaker Entertainment is working with Zeros 2 Heroes to bring back the classic ReBoot television series. As a part of this campaign, Zeros 2 Heroes will be creating a new comic based on ReBoot. The art team will be picked solely from online submissions: essentially users upload a sketch, painting, even lettering work for one of the ReBoot characters. These sketches are then voted on by the ReBoot fans, with the winners being called on to make up the art team. To to www.zeros2heroes.com for more information.

Outspoken! Interviews Pancha and Elana Diaz of Iceheart.

Comic creator Mike Wieringo dies at 44.

British daily newspaper The Times has an article about ROK Comics.Things Change: The Metamorphoses Comic by Derik Badman has finished up Book Two.

Cigarro & Cerveja has revamped itâ€™s website with ComicPress. Go check it out!The Amazing Superzeroes! Celebrates three years online, congratulations!

Smack Jeeves is temporarily down for emergency maintenance.

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Webcomic Wire - 8/22/07

DarthMike — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:20:57 +0000

Drawn from sources all over the world wide waterslide...

Agatha Christie Comic Strip will roll out during Agatha Christie Week from September 9^th to the 15^th.

If you havenâ€™t already seen David Malkiâ€™s documentary of Comic-Con you should check it out.

As a part of Hurm.comâ€™s 10 year celebration theyâ€™re offering signed copies of Local Heroes #1, so send in your name quick.

Boing Boing has a link to a 1997 Charlie Rose interview with Charles Schulz, creator of the newspaper feature Peanuts.

Kristofer Straub the artist for Starslip Crisis will be signing his new book Starslip Crisis Volume 1 at Zeus Comics in Dallas Texas.

Jason Fliegel has a wrap-up of the panel on Zuda at Wizard World Chicago.

Cartoonists Arthur Dela Cruz, Ramon Perez, Michael Cho and Brian McLachlan are joining Transmission-X.

Gigcast 104, MoCCA, 2 years and counting...

jtpokie — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:33:37 +0000

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Bill Roundy and Jen Babcock, currators at The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art Mr. Know-it-all, The music of Beatnik Turtle and webcomic news and commentary.
Contact The Gigcast
The Gig-Line, give us a call: 1 (206) 203-3334 e-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here! Show notes to follow! Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art Cest La Vie and Store Speaking of Beer Podcast Farpoint Media Network Ce la Vie store

Webcomic Wire - 8/24/07

DarthMike — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:16:50 +0000

Drawn from sources high and low...

4^th Annual Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) is Friday the 24th thru Sunday the 26th at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle.

Comix Magazine looking is for contributors.Â

Three more days to go for the Comic Bok Challenge. This yearâ€™s top three finalists are Josiah Grahnâ€™s Banana Barry, Shawn Grangerâ€™s Grey Shades, and Jorge Vegaâ€™s Gunplay.

Fleen has an interesting post about WOWIO and how it works.Â

Coloring comics the Steve Hamaker Way. Super new vid!

Webcomic Wire - 8/27/07

DarthMike — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:10:07 +0000

Drawn from an alternative universe wherein we obey the constitution...

Sex and religion prompt newspapers to censor Berkeley Breathedâ€™s feature Opus.

Karen Luk will be having an exhibition called Beneath the Surface at the Louie-Meager Art Gallery from 9/13-10/26.Â The reception is on Wednesday night 9/26 from 6:30-8:30pm.Â

Optimum Wound Comics posts 10 links for those of you considering doing webcomics.

SuperJive posts part two of Where My Ladies At? Strong Women In Webcomics.Â

Slashdot has a wrap up of the first day of PAX.

How to display your art on the Web: Part 5 is out.Â

Happy 10^th Anniversary to Sluggy Freelance!

Webcomic Wire - 8/29/07

DarthMike — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:03:43 +0000

Drawn from sources all over the web...

Jack Kirbyâ€™s 90^th birthday honored in the NYT.

Webcomics Weekly, a new podcast by Brad Guigar, Dave Kellett, Kris Straub and Scott Kurtz.

BBC comics documentary: Comics Britannia.

Webcomics Anonymous issue #1 is available!

Howtoons â€“ Cartoons teaching â€˜maker kidsâ€™ how to make cool stuff.

Comic Book Challenge Winner Announced!

Scott — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:58:53 +0000
And The Winner Is! Jorge Vega and Gunplay! SYS-CON Media has a nice write up.
"This is a dream come true for me!" Vega said. "You only see these things happen to people on TV, and I still can't believe that Gunplay was selected. Platinum Studios and AT&T have created a tremendous contest that allows aspiring comic creators such as me the opportunity to enter this field, and I'm honored and humbled that hundreds of thousands of people globally in the comic community selected my concept from all of the amazing entries."

THE LEAGUE OF ARCH VILLAINS

Scott — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:28:14 +0000

I've joined THE LEAGUE OF ARCH VILLAINS and you can to. The L.A.V. is looking for viscious vixens and muscle-bond man-mutants to join our ranks and control the world...nay, the UNIVERSE! If you fit those catagories or if you have a secret formula that can make an army of zombies. You may just have what it takes to be a member of The League of Arch Villans! (evil laugh goes here)

105, Year 3 Begins with a Silly Daddy Drive-by

jtpokie — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:49:04 +0000
Usual Stuff, Silly Daddy Drive-by, Beatnik Turtle, Mr Know-it-all, DD News Report.
Contact The Gigcast
The Gig-Line, give us a call: 1 (206) 203-3334 e-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here! Show notes to follow!

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jtpokie — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:52:04 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 8/31/07

DarthMike — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 21:44:24 +0000

Drawn from sources all over the world...

Jorge Vega wins the 2007 Comic Book Challenge. Congragulation Jorge!

Exhibit of cartoonist Basil Wolvertonâ€™s work.Â

Shaenon K. Garrity posts about the new Edward Gorey show at the Cartoon Art Museum.

L.A. Times reviews the Webcomic series A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge.

Edmonton Journal writes about Zeros 2 Heroes Media.

Webcomic Wire - 9/4/07

DarthMike — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 23:52:11 +0000

Special 'post holiday' edition...

Gilead writes about the podcast Webcomics Weekly on his blog the Webcomicker.

August J. Pollak and his project Some Guy With a Website is being featured on the Huffington Post.Â

Salon.com has the Opus cartoon that was censored.

DC Comics publisher/ president Paul Levitz interviewed from late July in San Diego touches the subject of online comics.

Transmission X-TV to air in September.

An interesting article about Ed Benedict, off the topic of webcomics but still cartoons at least.

Webcomic Wire - 9/5/07

DarthMike — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 23:53:07 +0000

Drawn from sources all over the dinner table...

The blog 365 Reasons to Love Comics reviews Perry Bible Fellowship.

Narbonic makes it into the webcomics show currently running at the MoCCA in NYC.Â

More video SDCC video goodness from David Malki.

ROK Comics has close to 1000 entries to consider for their $10K contest. Good luck sorting that all out lads!Â Theyâ€™ve also announced their support of the Birmingham International Comic Show.

Have a listen to the interview with Pete Abrams on NPR in celebration of the 10^th anniversary of Sluggy Freelance.

Box Brown starts up a new comic called Heart of Stonework.Â

Lifeâ€™s A Bluff is looking for an artist as a part of their major relaunch.

106 Music for the masses

Scott — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 05:12:57 +0000
This weeks podcast has Scott flying solo but is pack full of music and news. We have Drunkduck news and feature music from Bad Religion, Nate Sullivan and The New Autonomous Folksingers.
Contact The Gigcast
The Gig-Line, give us a call: 1 (206) 203-3334 e-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here! Show notes to follow!

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Scott — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 05:13:53 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 9/7/07

DarthMike — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 23:38:22 +0000
Drawn from sources dug out from between the couch cushions...

Clickwheel offers exclusive content and retools their look.

Amazon.com has started offering print-on-demand services; they call it BookSurge.Â

In Contempt by creator Kevin Moore returns to Modern Tales.

10 Zen Â Monkeys interviews PBF creator Nicholas Gurewitch.Â

Elf â€˜nâ€™ Troll creator Anthony Furtado has suffered a heart attack. Get well soon!

Webcomic Wire - 9/10/07

DarthMike — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:31:54 +0000
Drawn from loads of places, loads of em...

Humphry Barasa and his bus shelter cartoons from Kenya.

Phil Frank, the creator of Farley and Elderberries is retiring due to illness. Our best wishes for recovery to you Phil!Â

ComicMix.com is adding new components to their site, to be included are new webcomics by â€˜major comics talent.'Â The only catch is that you have to download their proprietary reader, which is free, but still seems like an unnecessary hurdle to ask of readers.

2007 Harvey Award winners.Â

The AP has an interesting analysis of new comic book downloads for cell phones.

Derik A. Badman talks about Things to Think about When Creating a Comic.

Josh Roberts takes over for Xerexes on the webcomic wiki project Comixpedia.org.

I saw a story about a program that allows you to create your own World of Warcraft comics; however, I cannot find it now.Â Anyone know about this?

Webcomic Wire - 9/12/07

DarthMike — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:19:21 +0000
Drawn from sources under an old shoe somewhere...

War of the Worlds eComic.

Platinum Studios completes $5 million in financing and files to go public. Â

Creator Peter Laird has announced that Volume 4 or TMNT will be published as a webcomic.

Chastity Towers launches on AdultWebComics.com. (NSFW)

Dog Eat Doug The Gigcast #107

jtpokie — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 03:42:34 +0000
An interview with Brian Anderson Creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip Dog Eat Doug , And of course the usual web comic news and commentary with Mr Know it all and the Drunk Duck report form BK and Spang.
Contact The Gigcast
The Gig-Line, give us a call: 1 (206) 203-3334 e-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here!

Look for the nightgig member ships in starslips alterverse.

Robotech is going to be a movie!

First Annual BSS Webcomic Summit on talkshoe.

Platinum Studios Completes $5 Million Financing and Files to Go Public.

Be an intern at Drunkduck. Maybe you can earn duckbills.

Meredith Gran of Octopus Pie gets interviewed by the new york daily news.

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Scott — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:46:04 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 09/14/07

DarthMike — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:50:22 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the universe...

Cracked.com posts their ideas on the 8 funniest webcomics.Â What do you think?

The 2007 Ignatz Award Nominees are out. Making the cut this year for Outstanding Online Comic Achewood, Grace, Persimmon Cup, Thingpart and Wondermark.Â

Young American Comics invites you to participate in the sixth annual Open Invite Group Project called Whatâ€™s In the Box? Details on their site and the deadline for submissions is January 21^st, 2008.

Suspicious Minds returns.Â

Eyeskream cancels their magazine cover contest due to low participation.

Webcomic Wire - 9/17/07

DarthMike — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:05:44 +0000
Drawn from the streets...

Blogcritics Magazine reviews Questionable Content.

Dollarbincomics posts pictures of their Webcomics Lounge.Â

Jack Reviews Webcomics is holding a logo contest.

Phil Laak signs with Lifeâ€™s A Bluff.Â

Hurm.com announces a new webcomic called Playtime Projects as a part of their tenth anniversary.Â Good luck!

Wes Molebash is selling original art from Youâ€™ll Have That in order to raise money for a new computer.Â

The Smack Jeeves Comic Contest #3 winners have been announced.

Yarrr It be International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

jtpokie — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:25:38 +0000
Shiver me timbers and hoist the missen-mast, it's Talk like a Pirate Day!
Please post yer favorite Pirate related Webcomics here, so we can all enjoy the Piratitude and share them on this weeks Gigcast!

JT

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Webcomic Wire - 9/19/07

DarthMike — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:07:39 +0000

Drawing from resources through the gap in the wall...

Comix artists draw David Bowie in Sean Collins sketchbook.

Comic adaptation of Friedrich A. Hayekâ€™s anti-collectivism book The Road to Serfdom.Â

Blogcritics.com reviews Penny and Aggie.

T. Campbell announces the start of Webcomics.com and a strategy of slow growth.Â

Shaenon Garrity announces new additions to Modern Tales including Little Dee, Planet Saturday Comics, Gothbunnies, No Stereotypes and All Knowledge Is Strange.

Platinum Studios to team up with PlayPhone to offer mobile comic content.

Piratical Gigcast 2007- 108

jtpokie — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 03:28:42 +0000
Piratical Webcomics, Piratical Music... Yarrrr
Contact The Gigcast
The Gig-Line, give us a call: 1 (206) 203-3334 e-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here! Apparently we missed the Drunk Duck News this week, sorry about that! It's in the feed now and can be downloaded directly here. Show notes to follow!

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jtpokie — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 03:29:07 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 9/21/07

DarthMike — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:44:55 +0000
Drawn from sources from the deep end of the pool...

10-part series on comic book exec Ira R. Schnapp.

The Chemistry Set welcomes Philipino comic artist Andrew Drilon and his series Kare-Kare Komics.Â

Harmless Chatter blogger Sid lists what he thinks are the 5 funniest webcomics.Â Everyone seems to have an opinion about who is the best these days.

Gilead at The Webcomicker posts about Ryan Estrada going to full-time. Congratulations Ryan!Schlock Mercenary: The Tub of Happiness is now available for pre-ordering, so go get one!Â

Oni Press offices were struck by a runaway truck. Hope everyone is ok!

Fleen has a dust-up in the forums.

Webcomic Wire - 9/24/07

DarthMike — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:18:35 +0000
Drawn from sources close to the Pope...

Cory Doctrow cosplayers at the XKCD picnic.

Clickwheel will continue to be commissioning work from independent creators. If you have a comic and want to pitch it to them, email Tim (tim@clickwheel.net)Â

Wizard has a conversation with Karl Kerschl of Transmission X.

T Campbell blogs about the Heroes webcomic.

Wall Street Journal article about comics jumping back and forth between web and print.

DIY comic software for the Mac? Comic Life 1.3Â

Fleen has a review of Zuda.comâ€™s submissions agreement.

Webcomic Wire - 9/26/07

DarthMike — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 21:39:14 +0000
Drawn from the deep deep south...

Comixpedia is looking for a new logo.

Webcomic Idol submissions are open at Bomb Shelter Comics.Â

ComicsBy.Us, a new social book-marking site dedicated to comics.

Top 5 Ways to Promote Your Comic Online conversation thread.Â

Another top recommended webcomic list.

Todd Allen on Platinum Studios IPO filing.

Good Ship Gigcast 109

jtpokie — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 02:35:50 +0000
Interview with Tauhid Bondia of Good Ship Chronicles, webcomic news and commentary and DD news from BK and SpANG!
Contact The Gigcast
The Gig-Line, give us a call: 1 (206) 203-3334 e-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here!

Congrats David Davis - http://www.drunkduck.com/2007_Drunk_Duck_Awards_Winners

Errant Apprentice has a new look http://www.drunkduck.com/The_Errant_Apprentice/

Comic Book Resources has an article about Platinum going public.

New year new Webcomic Idol.

Tastefully Done has a new calender to help support Cancer Research UK.

Comixpedia.org is looking for a new logo.

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jtpokie — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 02:47:53 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 9/28/07

DarthMike — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:30:16 +0000
Drawn from the basement of an anti-globalization curmudgeon...

Episode 1 of Transmission X-TV is on YouTube.com.

Savage Chickens Go Animated! Doug Savage, creator of Savage Chickens, entered a music video contest 12 days before the deadline and created this.

TMCM opera comes to Stumptown Comics Fest 2007 in Portland.Â Way to go Shannon!

Webcomic Wire - 10/1/07

DarthMike — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:19:45 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the Ren-Faire...

Brian Warmoth has a cursory conversation with the creator of Multiplex Gordon Mcalpin.

The Telegraph has a piece about webcomics.Â Sheldon is mentioned by the Telegraph as well, recommended even.Â

The Jenny Everywhere and Strip Fight Contest!

The Devilâ€™s Panties reaches 200 episodes and not a bit of satanic porn among the lot. Congratulations Jennie Breeden!

The Business Journal has a piece about a new service called Rakote.com where comic collectors can list and even display their collections.

Webcomic Wire - 10/3/07

DarthMike — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:32:43 +0000
Drawn from sources freshly swept under the carpet...

Todd Allen has an article in Comic Book Resources about Platinum Studios, Inc. and their filing for IPO.

Sheldon creator Dave Kellett along with Kris Straub, Scott Kurtz, Brad Guigar will be collaborating to author a new book from Image Comics called How To Make Webcomics.Â Exact release date is yet to be announced; however, sometime in January is the target month.Â Canâ€™t wait to see it!Â

Shrub Monkeys has started posting on Girlamatic.com, tune in on Tuesdays as Kt Shy and Shagster Shan would say. Good luck!

Freaks N Squeeks turns 5 and gets a new website. Congratulations!Â

Publisherâ€™s Weekly has an article about webcomics called Web Comic Creators Take Charge.

Comic Mix launches their webcomics line up. Â Joey Manley posts about it and their interface here.

Cats by Wes Molebash

Scott — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:50:46 +0000

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Wes has some comics posted on his Flickr account that are really worth checking out. .

Gigcast 110 Talken' Bellen

jtpokie — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:46:21 +0000
Interview with Brian Brown of Bellen, the music of Tripod, Drunk Duck report and the usual webcomic news and commentary. [display_podcast]
Contact The Gigcast
The Gig-Line, give us a call: 1 (206) 203-3334 e-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here!

Jennie Breeden 2000th comic

Brandon Carr has a new comic on Drunk Duck Weird Adventures in Unemployment.

Drunk Duck Book 3??

Brian Brown will be at the Box Social Gallery Event.

JC Hutchin's 7th Son Podcast.

Scott Sigler's Blood Cast

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Contact The Gigcast
The Gig-Line, give us a call: 1 (206) 203-3334 e-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here! Show notes to follow!

Webcomic Wire - 10/8/07

DarthMike — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:02:47 +0000

Drawn from sources all over the web...

Comixpedia Wiki needs Admins!

Brian Warmoth interviews Ryan Estrada for Wizard.Â

Girlamatic is taking submissions from Oct. 6^th to Nov. 5^th, here are the details.

Schulz biography controversy analyzed at The Beat.Â

CR Editorial posts about webcomics and the future.

Nick Park says Wallace and Gromit will return.Â I know that it has nothing to do with webcomic news but it is pretty cool.Â

Tim Broderick posted an article about submitting to more traditional publishers on ComixTalk.

Quitting Time is posting again.

kc was here

Scott — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 01:51:23 +0000

webcomic Wire - 10/10/07

DarthMike — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:44:09 +0000
Drawn from the border fence where we all are denied entry...

Mexican scholar Ernesto Priego has been denied a visa for re-entering the United States for an appearance later this month at International Comic Arts Forum.

Sean Oâ€™Reilly has moved from Arcana Studioâ€™s over to run the animation arm of Platinum Studios.

Christopher Butcher posts about the state of comics journalism.

Shaenon Garrity, the creator of Narbonic and editor for Viz Media will be at the Schulz museum for their Second-Saturday Cartoonist program on Saturday, October 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Lower Hudson News remembers Archie Comics Richard Goldwater who recently passed on. Our condolences to Mr. Goldwarterâ€™s family.

CBR and Greg Burgas investigate what fun comics are.

ROK Comics will announce the winner of their $10,000 humor competition at the Birmingham International Comic Show on Saturday, October 14^th at the end of the Technology Panel. The selection will be made from an unpublished list of 30 finalists.

Yes, I too will link to Strong Bad and his advice on how to make webcomics.

Dark Horse publishing of the first print collection of The Perry Bible Fellowship, The Trial of Colonel Sweeto, is going well. Good for them!

Mike Hawthorne starts a new site Thinktank Comics to serialize his work Hysteria.

Thursday News!

Scott — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:27:17 +0000
Draw Dash and WIN!
Thatâ€™sÂ right,Â theÂ contestÂ isÂ toÂ doÂ theÂ bestÂ drawingÂ ofÂ DashÂ andÂ theÂ winnerÂ getsÂ aÂ brandÂ newÂ MicrosoftÂ Zune. This particular model is the 30 gigabyte model and from personal experience, portable music players are perfect forÂ whenÂ youâ€™re drawing your comics and art. So, all you need to do to get this awesome prize is draw Dash Kameku, the star of Cosmic Dash. So,Â howÂ exactlyÂ doesÂ theÂ contestÂ work?Â Simple!Â YouÂ justÂ drawÂ yourÂ bestÂ DashÂ KamekuÂ youÂ can.Â You can enter as many times you like with as many drawings as youâ€™d like. You can do black and white, color, 3D models, whatever you want. My favorite rendition of the character gets the Zune as well as the option of me designing a character for them and several of my original sketches for Cosmic Dash pages.
Brian Anderson Wants your art SKILLS!
I've got news. I'm returning to my webcomic roots. Not that I left them, just well...wait...now I'm confused. Right, I'm launching a new webcomic January 1st and I'm looking for artists. The comic will be based on my upcoming novel "The Conjurers." Yes, it certainly would help promote the book, but the webcomic will launch and continue on regardless of what happens with the book. Initially it will be updated once a week and I planÂ on having at least three artists working on separate stories. If things go well with the book deal, I plan on self-funding the webcomic. In other words, my goal is to turn it into a paying gig for the artists. I haven't put the official announcement up yet on the site, but anyone can swing by and get a feel for the world in the novel. It's really kind of a new approach to a webcomic. One that I'm excited about and am sure will be fun. Cheers, Brian Anderson http://www.dogeatdoug.com http://www.theconjurers.com

Gigcast 111- Zorphbert and Fred, live

jtpokie — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 03:11:11 +0000
An Interview with Dawn Griffin of Zorphbert and Fred, DD news, Mr Know it all, and The usual mix of webcomic news reviews and commentary.
Contact The Gigcast
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NightGig Studios (http://www.nightgig.com) is proud to announce that it's Webcomic centric news, review and entertainment podcast, "The Gigcast" (http://www.thegigcast.com) is becoming part of the FarPoint Media Podcast Network. ( http://www.farpointmedia.net)

FarPoint Media, the Indie Podcast Network that offers audio and video podcasts for audiences of all ages and interests, has recently joined with Podango. Which, accordiong to Michael R. Mennega, founder and CEO of FarPoint Media: "...offers us a complete and reliable hosting solution with full WordPress integration, robust ad insertion capabilities and a variety of easy-to-use management tools,[The Podango platform] lets us concentrate on creating and delivering the best audio content for our growing legion of online fans."

The network is expanding its program lineup with new channels of podcasts. The Gigcast will now be found on the FPM: Comics Channel, devoted to comic books, webcomics, graphic novels and comic art.

Current and new subscribers to The Gigcast should update to the new Gigcast RSS Feed: http://gigcast.nightgig.com/rss , to continue receiving The Gigcast uninterrupted.
More to follow!

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jtpokie — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 03:11:38 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 10/12/07

DarthMike — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:14:18 +0000
Drawn from outer space...
Lulu.com announces new changes to the site including the new Lulu Studio Photo Book which allows you to create pro photo books and offers premium printing capabilities, new â€˜My Accountâ€™ tab and the Services Marketplace is now located under the â€˜Communityâ€™ tab.

NightGig Studios is proud to announce that itâ€™s Webcomic centric news, review and entertainment podcast, â€œThe Gigcastâ€ is becoming part of the FarPoint Media Podcast Network. Look down for more info with the podcast this week!

The Beat covers another forum dust up about Platinum Studios and concludes correctly that reading oneâ€™s contract is the best way to go.
Misunderstandings Between Friends has a new layout.

Webcomic Wire - 10/15/07

DarthMike — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:51:50 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the web, but not that web 2.0 stuff...

The Comics Reporter reviews Power Glove by Chris Duffy.

Krishna from PC Weenies has started a new webcomic called â€˜(un)3â€™ (Uncubed).Â

Jon Reedâ€™s Comic Art.

Great Ape receives the Ignatz Award for Best Online Comic.Â

Has the Alternative Press Expo moved to November in 2008?

Bill Waterson set to review Peanuts bio.

Webcomic Wire - 10/17/07

DarthMike — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:25:53 +0000
Drawn from the depths of the earth...

Here is the Bill Watterson review of the Schulz bio by David Michaelis that I mentioned a few posts ag

PVP charges $0.99 cents for those who canâ€™t afford PVP: The Series.

Studio Foglio gives an interesting talk about re-engineering traditional comics to new formats and business models.

ROK Comics $10K winners of the 2007 Humour Comics Competition are; in first place Madd Science by Steve English, second place goes to Drink Like a Fish by David Hailwood and Toshiro de Smeyter and in third place The Secret of Stonehenge by Paul Eldridge. Congratulations!

The 12^th Annual International Comic Arts Forum is coming this weekend from the 18^th to the 20^th.Â More detail here.

Comics as classroom tool?Â If only they did that when I was in school!

Gigcast 112 - 24 hour comic is Green KC Green

jtpokie — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:40:43 +0000
[display_podcast] A conversation with KC Green, Web comic news reviews and commentary, Music of Jonathan Coulton
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KC Will be doing his 24 hour comic at http://speedingbulletcomics.com/

Webcomic Wire - 10/19/07

DarthMike — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:26:41 +0000
Drawn from perfectly reasonable sources...

Friends of Lulu Board voting is open; however, only to members.

The Comic Wire, no relation to us, has an interview with the creator of Unshelved.

Interesting re-visit of the webcomic/ non webcomic debate over at FLEEN.

BoingBoing has an article about the Don Martin two volume set.

Help The Sonic Society's Home Station!

jtpokie — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 01:01:47 +0000
They are on Public Radio up in Halifax.. and public radio has fund drives! so... http://fundingdrive.ckdu.ca/ Pony up and let em know it's for The Sonic Society and referred from from The Gigcast! JT

Webcomic Wire - 10/24/07

DarthMike — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:59:48 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the television dial...

Zuda Comics goes live on October 30^th. Good luck to them and all the creators who are going to give that a try. Read your contracts kids! There is a party in NYC wherein there will be Zuda staff to do live and in person reviews of submissions. You have to have this invitation and bring this submission form filled out with your comic. Good luck!

Gorilla accepts Ignatz Award at SPX.

Brian Warmoth interviews Kristopher Straub over at Wizard.

The Boston Globe has an article on XKCD.

Voting has begun for Webcomic Idol over at Bomb Shelter Comics.

Dave Hyatt of Hyattart.com has had to evacuate his house due to the massive wild fires in San Diego. We hope everything turns out ok for you Dave.

A good general article about how to create and manage a webcomic.

G.A.A.K. invades Wowio!

Multiplex is now on a twice weekly schedule (Mondays and Thursdays) and the Spokesman-Review has an interview with Gordon McAlpin.

Draw Chimpy and get a link to your comic!

Shaenon Garrity interviews Kevin Moore, creator of the newly renamed Wanderlost, over at Talk About Comics.

Webcomic Wire - 10/27/07

DarthMike — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 23:42:33 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the known universe...

Clickwheel comics has a new player to go with their new look.

Stripshow 1.5 is released.

Zuda’s first comics announced. The starting line up so far is Alpha Monkey, This American Strife, Battlefield Babysitter, Black Swan, The Dead Seas, The Enders, High Moon, Leprenomicon and Raining Cats and Dogs. Also, Jeremy Love’s comic BAYOU is the first Zuda instant winner and has already been awarded a one year contract.

Neatorama blogs about Roodie Doodie.

Gigcast 113 Scott Sigler wants to Kill you

jtpokie — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 02:56:05 +0000
Interview with Scott Sigler, Halloween news form Bat Kitty and Fang, And a poem by David Simon. [display_podcast]
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Dick Blick has the cheaper bristol board type paper I like.

JT is still working on the move to Farpoint Media.

Wapsi Square gets a face life and gets a mention in the local paper.

Scott Sigler on November 1st is bringing to the world his new book Nocturnal.

We can never give enough press to Alpha Shade. I've really liked their Alpha-Rants lately. The site redesign turned out great.

Wes Molebash is going to be doing some public speaking. If your in the area check it out.

Gote vote for Volte6 to die in Platinums newest contest thing.

Check out the RM Comics (Gods of Arr-kelaan) Store.

Liz Greenfield makes me laugh often.

Go tell Jonny that you heard about Industrial Radio from us.

As Always Thanks to Mike (darthmike) Moss.

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Webcomic Wire - 10/29/07

DarthMike — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:32:58 +0000
Drawn from a very long weekend...

Webcomics Idol 2.0 results of round one.

Homemade comics from International 24 Hour Comics Day.

Honoring cartoonist Milton Caniff.

Brian Warmoth has a conversation with David Malki over at Wizard.

Alex Dueben interviews Scott Kurtz of PVP for Comic Book Resources.

I can’t remember if I linked to this article about webcomic artists making a living from their work or not so here you go.

Trouble in wiki-land! T Campbell has more…

A web collection of rare Bill Watterson artwork.

Charles Schulz will be featured on American Masters tonight.

So you want to be a member of Zuda

Scott — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:45:17 +0000
Your interested in just what Zuda Comics is going to offer and you wonder if you have what it takes to be a member. Take a look at Comic Book Resources write up on what Zuda is leaving the gate with. I wouldn't call these guys powerhouses in the industry but they all have talent. Sharpen your pencils guys Zuda wants to raise the bar. here's a reference list of some of the talent Zuda is going to showcase.

Pop Mhan

Howard Shum

David Gallaher

Sho Murase

Corey Lewis

Fernando Ruiz

Tim Smith III

That should give you an idea where Zuda is going with it's talent search. Bring the A games guys, I know you got what it takes.

Webcomic Wire - 10/31/07

DarthMike — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:32:31 +0000
Drawn from all the places that Zuda cannot yet reach...

Charles Schulz featured on American Masters, it was an interesting program about him and his family.

Luz: Girl of the Knowing by Claudia Davila joins Transmission-X.

ComicSpace and Web Comics Nation to merge in a new venture. ComicSpace, Web Comics Nation, OnlineComics, Talk About Comics and Graphic Novel Review will merge into one fully-integrated site, combining all of the best features from each site. Good luck Josh and Joey! Also, here is the original statement on Talk About Comics.

David Malki posts a preview to a film he’s been working on.

CNET looks into ZUDA with this article.

Blog-goggles and red cape make another webcomic appearance on Jack of All Blades.

Blank Label Comics Breaks Up?

Scott — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:20:22 +0000
Just a bit of interesting news out of the power house that is Blank Label. Will this mean a new talent search to fill the hits void that this will leave? Or will this mean a much less active group?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Brad Guigar bguigar@yahoo.com 267-207-1078 THREE CARTOONISTS LEAVE BLANK LABEL TO FORM NEW HALFPIXEL Three members of Blank Label Comics are ending their partnership with Blank Label Comics to form a new collective, Halfpixel, along with the creator of PvP (pvponline.com), Scott Kurtz. Dave Kellett (sheldoncomics.com), Kris Straub (starslip.com) and Brad Guigar (evil-comic.com) will become members of the new Halfpixel — previously a hub for Straub and Kurtz’s joint efforts. The site will now become a hub for all four artists and the projects the four of them are collaborating on — such as the popular Webcartoonist Weekly podcast and the upcoming “How To Make Webcomics” book being published by Image Comics. “The four of us are finding ourselves working on more and more projects together, and Dave, Kris and I decided it wouldn't be fair to try to split our energies between the two groups,” said Guigar. “We told our BLC partners about this a few weeks ago, and, true to BLC form, we're doing this without the requisite Webcomics Drama. Those looking for sour grapes or angry sentiments are going to be disappointed. We're all still very much friends and fans of one another's work.” All of the artists will retain control over their respective creations and Web sites. “In the broadest sense, the name ‘Halfpixel’ will be what we'll organize under any time we do a project together,” said Kellett. “Things like the podcast, book, convention appearances, content for the hub site, any joint animations or second strips we do together...that sort of thing. Any time two or more are gathered together for a project, we'll probably do it under the Halfpixel banner.” “I started the old Halfpixel out of a desire to really push myself creatively and see if I could come up with the next big thing” said Straub. “That philosophy stuck when Halfpixel became me and Scott, and it'll be a driver for the four of us now.” “I think that Webcomic collectives are the new garage bands,” said Kurtz. “Everyone plays an instrument and you look for people to develop a sound with. We all got together and started jamming one a week and realized, ‘holy crap, guys... this sounds GOOD. We should take this on the road.’” The Webcomics Weekly podcast can be found at halfpixel.com/ww. “How To Make Webcomics” is in the January issue of Previews magazine (Page 143). • My daily comic strip: http://www.evil-comic.com • My weekly sex comic: http://www.courting-disaster.com • My bi-weekly comic about Philly: http://www.phables.com • My old comic strip: http://www.GreystoneInn.net • My cartooning Web-site: http://www.everythingcartooning.com • My online portfolio: http://www.guigar.com

Gigcast 114, Pinkerton Park, Duct tape and all

jtpokie — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 02:38:23 +0000
[display_podcast] An interview Mike Witmer of PinkertonPark and The music of Jonathan Coulton. And of course Drunk Duck report with BK and SpANg, and the usual webcomic news reviews and commentary.
Contact The Gigcast
The Gig-Line, give us a call: 1 (206) 203-3334 e-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here! We missed it on the show but we wanted to say welcome back to Melonpool.

About two years ago, Steve Troop very publicly announced his retirement from webcomics.
“Apparently, my retirement was greatly exaggerated,” Steve writes, “because Melonpool is back on a four-day-a-week schedule. There’s something about these characters that just won’t go away, and I’ve been thinking about this revival for the past year or so. ” When poked for more information, Steve elaborated. “In a way it was Brad, Kris, Dave and Scott that inspired me to come back — but not in the way you might think. I’m an rabid listener of the Webcomics Weekly podcast and by about week 7, I was chomping at the bit to get back to the drawing board.” So, for those of you new to Melonpool, this is a good place to start. Steve has also revived the New Reader Guide which outlines the first seven years of the strip.

Show Notes

Platinum Goes Mobil.

BLC breaks up without any screaming.

Zuda comics goes live.

Errant Apprentice is reviewed on "The Dish"

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Webcomic Wire - 11/2/07

DarthMike — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:42:18 +0000
Drawn from seven seconds into the future...

Dave Kellett, Kris Straub and Brad Guigar are leaving Blank Label Comics to form the new HalfPixel, previously a hub for Straub and Kurtz’s joint efforts. Good luck guys! ComixTalk has an interview with Howard Tayler about this week’s changes to BLC and the future for the collective. Best of wishes to BLC too!

Crohn’s comic from 24 Hour Comic day.More about the Wikipedia deletions as they relate to webcomics and the resulting protests. Slashdot has more. The Inquirer UK chimes in too.

CBR recaps the ZUDA launch party.

Ian Gibson joins ROK Comics with his comic strip Annie Droid.

Pinkerton on GoComics

Scott — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:49:27 +0000
Incase you missed it we interviewed Mike Witmer of pinkertonpark.com. I'm here today to remind you to stop by and check him out at his newly launced GoComics site. http://www.gocomics.com/pinkerton/

Webcomic Wire - 11/6/07

DarthMike — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:46:28 +0000
Drawn from sources inside the iron curtain...

Heidi MacDonald over at TheBeat from Publishers Weekly gives some reactions to ZUDA.

iFanboy has some more on new corporate money being put into webcomics.

Tim Broderick’s comic ODD JOBS has been optioned to Warner Brothers Television. Congratulations!

Todd Allen at Comic Book Resources has a good interview with Joey, Josh and Alan Gershenfeld about the merger ComicSpace with other webcomic related portal sites and investment by E-Line Ventures.

The Webcomic Idol is down to four, Grumps, Lucid TV, Simulated Comic Product and Templar, Arizona.

Ramón Pérez Newest Comic - Kukuburi

Scott — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:39:24 +0000
I have to be honest with you. I'm writing this post mostly for myself. I need to link this page fast before I forget how I found it. Ramón Pérez of butternut squash fame has a new comic project called Kukuburi and it's BEAUTIFUL! Kukuburi is a story about a girl (Nadia) and her lizard (Mr. Bojangles) as the find themselves suddenly in a wild and beautiful world filled with flying whales and dragons and beings of all imagination. Honestly folks it screams PLEASE LET ME TAKE YOU HOME! I've kept you here to long. Go check it out.

Gigcast 115 - T and Gisele Talk Webcomics.com

jtpokie — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:22:49 +0000
[display_podcast] Interview with T Campbell and Gisele Lagace, And of course Drunk Duck report with BK and SpANg, and the usual webcomic news reviews and commentary.
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Remember to check out Webcomics.com

Also visit Penny and Aggie and Cool Cat Studio

Happy Birthday Jenny (Black Kitty)

Cosmic Dash has gone Mobile.

Penny-Arcade's Child's Play charity is starting up again for the year.

Comic Space and Webcomic's Nation merge.

We look in on the Daily Grind (I'm rooting for Brad).

Brian Anderson recommends Family Man byDylan Meconis.

Project Rooftop and Zeus Comics are having a contest.

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Webcomic Wire - Drawn from sources under my bed...

DarthMike — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:01:55 +0000

Drawn from sources under my bed...

Wizard interviews Little Gamers creator Pontus Madsen.

Diary of a Ninja-bot has an interesting critique of Café Press.

Xerxes posts that he’s looking to get together a roundtable discussion going to recap the year.

Steven Notley, creator of Bob the Angry Flower, is interviewed on ComixTalk.

Perry Bible Fellowship creator Nicholas Gurewitch is interviewed by the New Yorker.

A good history of the work-for-hire agreement in comics.

Platinum in the NYT.

Project Rooftop has a contest to redesign Wonder Woman’s costume.

Gunnerkrigg Court, Soul Diver and Gun Street Girl Presents join Graphic Smash.

A great video of an ambidextrous cartoonist.

Sketch Up for dummies tutorial video.

Webcomic Wire - 11/14/07

DarthMike — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:50:35 +0000
Drawn from the writings of an 18th century prognosticator...

Webcomic Idol down to the final three, Lucid TV, Templar, Arizona and Simulated Comic Product.

School Spirit reaches 500 strips! Congratulations!

Michael Rouse-Deane has put out a children’s book for charity which you can pre-order. Details are here.

Mistrial declared in the Gordon Lee case.

Spanish cartoonists found guilty, what a crock!

Happy Birthday to Nate Piekos

Scott — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:45:17 +0000
Happy birthday to Nate of Blambot and Atland fame (as well as many other things). We have an interview this week with Nate that should be up tonight or tomorrow. We just need a couple more pieces. Go say happy birthday to Nate and tell him the gigcast sent you.

Gigcast 116 - Nate Piekos Blambot-tastic

jtpokie — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 03:32:30 +0000
[display_podcast]This week we interview Nate Piekos of Blambot and Atland fame. We play Beatnik Turtle's Cartoon Theme Song, and of course we have the usual mix of Webcomic news reviews and commentary.
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Marvel goes electronic

Monkey day comics is coming in less then 1 month!

kids book project ready for preorder

Dave Roman of Yaytime.com Has advice for building a career as a freelance artist

and/or paid cartoonist

Spider-man (boy?) Saves the day!

Webcomic Idol Down to 3

StripShow wordpress pluggin released

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Webcomic Wire - 11/16/07

DarthMike — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:50:14 +0000

Drawn from various places in the unfathomable depths...

Periodic table of comic book elements.

Moovok is looking for ideas to spruce up the web presence of his charity projects.

Get involved in Monkey Day! MONKEYS!!!

Marvel launches digital comics.

Webcomic Wire - 11/19/07

DarthMike — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:04:21 +0000

Drawn from animals observed in the wild...

Laika, a new graphic novel tells the story of the first dog in space.

Comics with Problems: “Captain Awareness”

Wizard World Texas report. The Beat has more…

Happy Birthday to Ryan Estrada

Scott — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:25:59 +0000
Be a good neighbor and wish Ryan a happy birthday. While your there check out his comic. That way it's like you get a birthday treat.

Gigcast 117-Thanksgiving 2007

jtpokie — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 21:05:28 +0000
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Thanks to all. Music by Dr Steve of The Radio Adventures of Doctor Floyd. Better notes to follow

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Webcomic Wire - 11/26/07

DarthMike — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:15:41 +0000
Drawn from sources still stuffed to the gills with turkey...

Studio Foglio sponsors a Webcomics Costume Award. What could you win? $250 plus a swag bag of printed books from a variety of webcomics.

Von Allan has joined GirlAMatic.com with The Road to God Knows…

What are the most popular webcomics?

An interesting article on webcomics.

Brian Warmoth has a conversation with Mike Hankins, creator or Dorm Dorks.

Templar, AZ has won the BSC Webcomic Idol 2.0. Congratulations!

Unwired’s top 10 webcomics, I disagree.

Here’s another view of recent speculation about webcomics as a new business model for comic companies that I don’t particularly agree with.

Todd Allen has a good article about recent digital offerings by large comic companies.

Webcomic Wire - 11/28/07

DarthMike — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:21:18 +0000
Drawn from my yawn at dawn....

Wonder Woman’s costume redesigned by fans.

More about Marvel Comics online vault.

An article about Comics Sketch. Seems like SketchFu or SketchCasting?

ComicPress 2.1 has been released.

Gigcast 118, Howard Tayler from Schlock Mercenary

jtpokie — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:25:22 +0000

[display_podcast]
We interview Howard Tayler form Schlock Mercenary, the music of Jonathan Coulton, and the Drunk Duck report form BK and Spang. We also bring you the usual mix of news, reviews, and commentary from around the Webcomic World.
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Webcomic Wire - 12/3/07

DarthMike — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:48:46 +0000
Drawn from sources that made my birthday cake...

A self-described Mega Online Comic Manual.

Brian Warmoth interviews Chris Harding, creator of We the Robots.

Eyeskream is looking for webcomics submissions in the face of Ivan Pope of Boot_Error and Graff leaving. The final list will be announced sometime in February and then there will be some sort of vote, although they don’t say who is voting us or them, will be held.

ComixTalk has their year in review post up with the best headlines from 2007.

Bill Barnes has left his day job to work full time on Unshelved. Congratulations!

Joe Dunn hits 300 episodes of Joe Loves Crappy Movies. Huzzah!

My Life in Records by Grant Thomas has returned.

Neil Cohn writes about the visual language of Japanese Manga.

Webcomic Wire - 12/5/07

DarthMike — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:47:22 +0000
Drawn from sources all around the web...

Pros and Cons of webcomic hosts.

The second wave of Zuda arrives.

Xerexes wants your questions for the good folks over at Blank Label Comics.

Shaenon K. Garrity, creator of Narbonic and writer of Smithson.com and Li'l Mell will be launching a new daily webcomic at the end of the month. Stay tuned to www.shaenon.com for upcoming details and go and check out her stuff if you haven't already. Good luck Shaenon!

Gigcast 119 News News News

jtpokie — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 05:02:58 +0000
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Webcomic News and commentary , The DD Report from BK and SpANG and some Christmas music from Jonathan Coulton

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Wikipedia Secret Mailing List on the register.

You'll Have That Turns 3.

The Webcomic Beacon. A new webcomic podcast for you to check out.

Go read Melonpool.

Nick’s book, The Lord of the Sweaters, is for sale!

Krishna of PC Weenies is proud to announce a new addition to his family, Sonia.

Wizard Brothers by KC and Dave hits Nic Mag.

Jen Babcock of C'est La Vie is holding a fund raiser.

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Webcomic Wire - 12/6/07

DarthMike — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:11:11 +0000
Drawn from sources that are currently investigating where the dust comes from...

Comic Book Legal Defence Fund is having a benefit on December 10^th in NYC.

Anywhere But Here celebrates 3 years, 700 strips. Congratulations!

A big internets welcome to The Webcomic Beacon, a new webcomic netcast.

PC Weenies and Uncubed on hiatus for a month and will return in Jan. 2008.

American Elf has been redesigned and now the archives and daily diary comic strip are now free. Still lots of stuff for subscribers too, according to them.

The print edition of Templar, Arizona: The Great Outdoors, the first chapter in the series, is now available for order through your local comic shop in the December issue of Previews!

Webcomic Wire - 12/10/07

DarthMike — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:05:03 +0000
Drawn from sources that can't believe it's the middle of December already...

Brian Warmoth interviews Dean Trippe, creator of Butterfly, for Wizard.

Scott Kurtz of PvPonline.com has just recently converted his site to Comicpress. Here’s a post about it. And here’s more from PvP.

E! online magazine has a brief write up of the Comics Curmudgeon.

Webcomics weighing in on the WGA strike.

FHCS, a new webcomic from The Chemistry Set, launches on Saturday, December 15^th. Written by Vito Delsante and illustrated by Rachel Freire. Best of luck to you both!

Webcomics from Greece? Why not! A big internets welcome to webcomics.Gr!

Webcomic Wire - 12/12/07

DarthMike — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:44:23 +0000
Drawn from sources snuggling under the covers to get away from the cold...

Wally and Osborne return.

The Entertainment Consumers Association launches GameCulture.com and will feature webcomics among other things relating to gaming.

You can now call and leave comments and questions for the folks at Webcomics Weekly (214-717-5487). What do you want to know about webcomics but were afraid to ask?

Gigcast 120 Playing for Keeps with Mur!

jtpokie — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 03:41:18 +0000
[display_podcast] An interview with Mur Lafferty of the new podcast novel Playing for Keeps, The Christmas music of Jonathan Coulton, and the usual mix of webcomic news, reviews and commentary. Show notes to follow
Contact The Gigcast
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New features at HPKOMICS.COM

Brandon Sanderson picked to finish up the wheel of time series. Check out some interviews about and with him.

Eye Skream is looking for some new talent.

Devils Panties has some fun swag.

Throwing Toasters Advent Calender.

Our favorite Christmas comic, O' Deer.

You'll Have That wants you for it's newsletter.

Tales of the Revenant launches Ghost Zero.

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Webcomc Wire - 12/14/07

DarthMike — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:46:48 +0000
Drawn from sources who actually like to shop...

Today is Monkey Day! Eeee eeeeee!

Webcomics will be included as a category in the 2008 Eisner Awards. We’ve come a long way baby!

An open letter to the webcomics community from Howard Tayler about the Wikipedia dispute.

A post about webcomedy and what is funny.

An interview with the creator of the Perry Bible Fellowship, Nicholas Gurewitch.

TinTin on stage!

Free on the web equals sales? Apparently so.

Webcomic Wire - 12/17/07

DarthMike — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:21:34 +0000
Drawn from sources scrounging for news...

End of 2007 ComixTalk Roundtable.

Shaenon Garrity will be the cartoonist-in-residence a the Cartoon Art Museum for January.

Brian Warmoth has a conversation wth American Elf creator James Kochalka.

The Transmission X crew gets a spotlight on Canada’s sci-fi network SPACE.

Webcomic Wire - 12/19/07

DarthMike — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:20:19 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the web...

David Silverman on BoingBoing TV showing off his illustrated holiday cards.

Comic Book Resources is running an interview with Jerry Holkins of Penny Arcade.

iComic delivers manga to the iPhone.

Can anyone withstand The Savage Critics?

British comic 2000AD goes digital.

Webcomic 101; a how to series.

Platinum launches SPLASTIK Cartoon Network.

Gigcast 121 Christiana Ellis on Space Casey

jtpokie — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:18:34 +0000
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We interview Christiana Ellis of Space Casey and Nina Kimberly The Merciless, Plus The Drunk Duck report with BK and Spang, Chuck Rowles stops by to help out with the news and the ultimate geek Christmas song from The FuMP!

Contact The Gigcast
The Gig-Line, give us a call: 1 (206) 203-3334 e-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here!

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Webcomic Wire - 12/26/07

DarthMike — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 21:38:26 +0000
Drawn from sources that were too stuffed with food to run away...

Von Allan to be published by Girlamatic.

Here is the ComixTalk’s People of Webcomics list for 2007.

A Zuda update…

Image Comics promotes the book How To Make Webcomics coming soon from HalfPixel.

What webcomics do YOU like?

Moovok of Webcomics Anonymous posts a list of his favorites.

jtpokie — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 02:55:07 +0000

Gigcast 122, Thanks for all the Fish! 2007

jtpokie — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 03:22:31 +0000
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We thank Everyone, remember all the cool guests, listen to our holiday greetings from The Sonic Society and the music of Mark Gunn.

Thanks to : Kev Hayman Jenny Lui (Black Kitty) Steve Rowles (SpANG!) Chuck Rowles Nick Nitro Cory Chase Beatnik Turtle Far Point Media: Summer Brooks, Michael R. Mennenga, Chuck Tomasi, Kreg Stepp and the rest

Contact The Gigcast
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jtpokie — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:13:24 +0000

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Scott — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:52:51 +0000

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jtpokie — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 02:53:51 +0000
[display_podcast] An interview Mike Witmer of PinkertonPark and The music of Jonathan Coulton. And of course Drunk Duck report with BK and SpANg, and the usual webcomic news reviews and commentary.
Contact The Gigcast
The Gig-Line, give us a call: 1 (206) 203-3334 e-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here! We missed it on the show but we wanted to say welcome back to Melonpool.

About two years ago, Steve Troop very publicly announced his retirement from webcomics.
“Apparently, my retirement was greatly exaggerated,” Steve writes, “because Melonpool is back on a four-day-a-week schedule. There’s something about these characters that just won’t go away, and I’ve been thinking about this revival for the past year or so. ” When poked for more information, Steve elaborated. “In a way it was Brad, Kris, Dave and Scott that inspired me to come back — but not in the way you might think. I’m an rabid listener of the Webcomics Weekly podcast and by about week 7, I was chomping at the bit to get back to the drawing board.” So, for those of you new to Melonpool, this is a good place to start. Steve has also revived the New Reader Guide which outlines the first seven years of the strip.

Show Notes

Platinum Goes Mobil.

BLC breaks up without any screaming.

Zuda comics goes live.

Errant Apprentice is reviewed on "The Dish"

http://www.thegigcast.com One of the FarPoint Media family of shows- www.farpointmedia.net - Released under a Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial No-Derivs 2.5 license.

Gigcast 132, Pre con and I am Jamie!

jtpokie — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 02:55:08 +0000
[display_podcast]iamjamie.com Beatnik Turtle Drunkduck news Megacon
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jtpokie — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 03:49:54 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 12/31/07

DarthMike — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:31:10 +0000
Drawn from sources waiting to bring in the new year...

Foxtrot takes on DMCA.

If you haven’t seen the webcomic battle site A4Q. Aside from some layout issues it does have a nice in browser preview system so you can see what you’re voting on and not have to navigate back to vote after following a link. It’s like Pringles, you can’t vote just once!

Free Comic Book Day rejects three webcomic related titles. Poop on them and their flimsy reasoning!

The Mighty Tubularman blogs about the impact of webcomics in 2008.

The creator of Pear-pear has an interesting post about framing and speech bubbles.

Have a wonderful new year everyone!

Webcomic Wire - 1/2/08

DarthMike — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:43:25 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the universe...

Rough Sketch, a blog about discovering inspiration for webcomic artists and readers.

Michael Rouse-Deane calls it quits for the blog Webcomics in Print. Thanks for all the hard work Mike!

Fleen has an interesting post about money and webcomics.

Krisha launches PC Weenies v2.0 at PCWeenies.net. Good luck!

Welcome Rival Angels to the world of webcomics. Good luck!

Also among the new webcomics is Skin Horse drawn and co-written by Shaenon K. Garrity and Jeffrey Channing Wells. Best of luck to you both :-)

Cheryl Lynn, of Digital Femme fame, has started the LJ Community torchbearers which is an excellent way to discuss and read about diversity in comics.

Note: I've asked Keenspot and the Free Comic Book Day people for comments and/ or interviews relating to their exclusion of several webcomic titles from FCBD 2008. No comment by press time, we'll see what comes by Friday.

Gigcast 123, Garbage Gnomes 4 and 2008, Here we come!

jtpokie — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:49:55 +0000

Garbage Gnomes 4!, Special guest John Daiker joins JT, Scott and Kevin to discuss the news, and a Rousing Drinking song by King Francis of Nina Kimberly the Merciless!

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Contact The Gigcast
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jtpokie — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:51:21 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 1/4/08

DarthMike — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:38:50 +0000

Drawn from sources that can't believe it's 2008...

Video of Bob Staake drawing in Photoshop.
Clan of the Cats will return Jan. 4^th.
Brian Warmoth leaves Wizard and has thankfully found a new gig as the Marketing Manager of Devil’s Due Publishing. I agree with Fleen that his interviews will be missed. Best of luck Brian!
Broken Frontier will announce the winners for the 2007 BF Awards on Jan. 10^th. This year in the Paper Screen Gem Awards: Best Webcomic category Dreamland Chronicles, Last Blood, Penny Arcade and Perry Bible Fellowship are the nominees. Among the Creator Awards: Best Webcomic Creator category nominees are Frank Frisina (Life’s a Bluff), Ramon Perez (Butternut Squash), Scott Christian Sava (Dreamland Chronicles) and Ursula Vernon (Digger). Good luck to you all! Note: I'm still trying to get a comment from the Free Comic Book Day people so if nothing comes by Monday then I'll write down what I've got.

Webcomic Wire - 1/9/08

DarthMike — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:04:35 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the web...

Joey Manley is looking for a Graphic Designer to do some contract work for the new ComicSpace.com website.

Cruxy.com offers DRM-free comic publishing. Check them out.

Perry Bible Fellowship anthology: The Trial of Colonel Sweeto is doing very well! Congrats!

Drowemos offers his own review of Webcomics Weekly and their upcoming book about making webcomics and gives away his own advice on making a webcomic at the end.

It’s time for the WCCA’s again.

Free font from Blambot for January: Sunday Comics.

Sequential Tart has an entire issue dedicated to webcomics.

Another round of Zuda is now up.

Alan Gardner’s thoughts on 2007.

The Webcomic Beacon talks about the WCCA’s this episode.

Gigcast 124 Chillin' with Beatnik Turtle

jtpokie — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:14:34 +0000
[display_podcast] We talk with Beatnik Turtle about 'The Song of the Day" and their book The Indie band Survival Guide. As well as Drunk Duck news, and The Music of Beatnik Turtle!PS. Thanks to Cindermain for the new NightGig Studios Logo!
Contact The Gigcast
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jtpokie — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:21:55 +0000

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jtpokie — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:42:56 +0000

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jtpokie — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 05:36:12 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 1/16/08

DarthMike — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:56:28 +0000
Drawn from sources that are busy as hell...

Platinum Studios, Inc. goes public in a registration statement that was declared effective by the SEC, released on the 10^th of January. I always think that going public is a mistake but that’s my own personal bias lurking there. Congratulations on your filing Platinum!

WOW Insider has a post about webcomics returning to play WOW.

iFanboy has a post about discovering more about webcomics in 2008 being his new years resolution.

Webcomic Overlook reviews Gunnerkrigg Court.

Scott Kurtz ruminates on Gary Tyrrell’s new idea about getting 10 bucks per viewer.

Another list, although this time a pretty comprehensive one, of resources and tools to aid you in starting a webcomic.

Studio Foglio is sponsoring a Webcomic Costume award for the 2008 Comic-Con Masquerade. The winner gets $250.00 and a big bag-o-swag.

An interview with Ryan Estrada on ComixTalk.

Michael Payne has an interesting post about searching for vanished webcomics.

The McGill Tribune has a story about the rise of webcomics and the ramifications for print media.

Sequential Tart has the second part of their story The Third Age of Webcomics.

Heidi MacDonald ponders the possible implications that a prolonged writers strike might have on Comic-Con.

Gigcast 125, Talking Comic Management with Krishna

jtpokie — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:30:04 +0000
[display_podcast] We talk with Krishna from PCWeenies.net and Uncubedthecomic.com about his move from a custom site to Wordpress/comicpress, Drunk Duck News form BK and Spang and My Joust/Still alive song with thanks to Jonathan Coulton.
Contact The Gigcast
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jtpokie — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:31:31 +0000

Webcomc Wire - 1/18/08

DarthMike — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:26:33 +0000
Drawn from sources that are still a bit sleepy...

I know that many of you aren’t interested in the business aspects of webcomics; however, this is a post about seminars being offered about running an open creative business.

Hollywood insider webcomic: Don’t Forget to Validate Your Parking makes it on Boing Boing.

Here’s a neat comic The Superest, each of the artists involved draws a character which has powers and vanquishes the previous character. An interesting idea for collaboration. Here is the first one.

How to create a webclip bookmark icon for the iPhone. Thank you rstevens!

Webcomic 101: Laying Your Foundation.

Emerald City ComicCon is expanding and changing venue.

Alexander Danner joins the writting staff at Webcomics.com and here’s his first article entitled Webcomics Versus eBook Readers. Congratulations Alexander!

Seven Ways To Market Your Comic Book And Yourself from Occasional Superheroine.

Mr. Media interviews Stephan Pastis, creator of Pearls Before Swine.

Broken Frontier gives out some awards. Congratulations to the winners!

The Geek of Digital Strips responds to the $10 per reader thing. Aside from being unnecessarily snarky about it, he makes some good points.

Congratulations to FLEEN for sticking it out and posting so often!

Webcomic Wire - 1/21/08

DarthMike — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:17:58 +0000
Drawn from sources watching the Venture Bros. obsessively. . .

A short documentary about Bizaro creator Piraro.

Harknell of Onezumi and AWSOM fame is teaching Wordpress setup and install class at this year’s Katsucon. The panel will be on Saturday, February 16^th at 10pm so bring your burning questions then.

Also at Katsucon the Epic Webcomic Win contest, here is the list of swag that one can win.

Brad Guigar lists his convention appearances for 2008.

Create a Comic Teaching Guide is in need of artists.

ComixTalk interview with Blank Label Comics.

Leigh Dragoon is the latest interview in the continuing interview series Ouspoken by Girlamatic.

Webcomic Wire - 1/23/08

DarthMike — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:06:18 +0000
Drawn from sources scrambling to get readership...

Live phone-in interview with Phil and Kaja Foglio this Sunday.

Home on the Strange writer The Ferrett and Catherynne M. Valente are teaming up to do a new webcomic. No details yet other than they are looking for an artist. Best of luck!

Starslip Crisis makes the leap to Wordpress/ Comicpress. Looks great!

David Hellman talks about A Lesson Is Learned…ComicSpace, LLC is looking for a fill time PHP/ MySQL guru. Send inquiries to ComicspaceLLC@gmail.com.

Blambot writes for Marvel

Scott — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:18:56 +0000
Nate Piekos who is the master craftsman behind Blambot Fonts and the webcomic Atland has added on to his already impressive resume.
My first writing credit for Marvel Comics was solicited today so I can publically talk about it! SPIDER-MAN FAMILY 8 features a story by yours truly called "WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE" featuring Iceman! Art by Zach Howard. ~N
Congratulations to Nate. the Spiderman Family line is a great read.

Gigcast 126, News, and Cool Jazz

jtpokie — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:37:21 +0000
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We are joined by Micheal Dean of Slither and Friends and revisit Howard Tayler of Schlock Mercenary for a Blank Label announcement and the music of George Hrab.

Contact The Gigcast
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jtpokie — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:42:59 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 1/28/08

DarthMike — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:48:49 +0000
Drawn from sources that are sniffling and feverish...

Here’s the audio from the phone interview with Studio Foglio.

David Malki’s, the creator of Wondermark, has released his short film called Expendable. Have a look.

Sarah Sharp interviews Craig Taillefer, the creator of Mighty Motor Sapiens and The Chelation Kid.

Hyatt Art revamps website and is collecting submissions for the second webcomic anthology.

Sequential Tart interviews Jeph Jacques.

The blog Webcomicgeek has announced their nominees for the Geekies.

Webcomic Shorts moves to a daily updating schedule. Congratulations!

CulturePulp interviews ‘Persepolis’ creator Marjane Satrapi.

Go forth and nominate your favorites for a Harvey Award!

Let's hope for more of these!

jtpokie — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:45 +0000
I saw this on PVP Online.com and had to share. Very well done.

Lets hope for more of these.
JT
For those of you who know me.. yeah I know...

Webcomic Wire - 1/30/08

DarthMike — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:30:30 +0000
Drawn from sources that are still under the weather...

Flames Rising asks for suggestions about what would be a good horror webcomic to review. Any suggestions?

Bill Williams explains in an interview how Wowio works for Lone Star Press.

February will be ComixTalk’s 5^th Anniversary. Congratulations!

Eyeskream is looking for fresh meat… er… I mean webcomics.

Welcome new webcomic Tiny Folk!

This American Webcomic with Scott Kurtz about bad art habits.

Multiplex hits strip number 200! Congratulations!

Fantagraphics starts running webcomics on their website. I agree with Heidi MacDonald about using an alias to sign up, mine is…

Hourly Comic Day is coming up on Friday. Check it out.

The Scienteers is now accepting comics.

This weeks show

Scott — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:18:44 +0000
We should have this weeks show up on late thursday or early friday. We have been slowed down by illness. This week we Talk to Evil Emperor Nick and Amelius.

Gigcast Title Here

jtpokie — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:02:09 +0000
[display_podcast] An interview Mike Witmer of PinkertonPark and The music of Jonathan Coulton. And of course Drunk Duck report with BK and SpANg, and the usual webcomic news reviews and commentary.
Contact The Gigcast
The Gig-Line, give us a call: 1 (206) 203-3334 e-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here! We missed it on the show but we wanted to say welcome back to Melonpool.

About two years ago, Steve Troop very publicly announced his retirement from webcomics.
“Apparently, my retirement was greatly exaggerated,” Steve writes, “because Melonpool is back on a four-day-a-week schedule. There’s something about these characters that just won’t go away, and I’ve been thinking about this revival for the past year or so. ” When poked for more information, Steve elaborated. “In a way it was Brad, Kris, Dave and Scott that inspired me to come back — but not in the way you might think. I’m an rabid listener of the Webcomics Weekly podcast and by about week 7, I was chomping at the bit to get back to the drawing board.” So, for those of you new to Melonpool, this is a good place to start. Steve has also revived the New Reader Guide which outlines the first seven years of the strip.

Show Notes

Platinum Goes Mobil.

BLC breaks up without any screaming.

Zuda comics goes live.

Errant Apprentice is reviewed on "The Dish"

http://www.thegigcast.com One of the FarPoint Media family of shows- www.farpointmedia.net - Released under a Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial No-Derivs 2.5 license.

Gigcast 127, Young Duckie Love... and Vampirates.

jtpokie — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:04:51 +0000
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We talk with Amy and Nick of Charby the Vampirate and Cwens Quest, the music of George Hrab, Drunk Duck report form BK and Spang and the usual mix of webcomic news reviews and commentary.

We The Robot does this months cover of comixtalk

Comixtalk celebrates 5 years

Creatures in my head celebrates 6 years

Dr. McNinja announces a book

Captain America is Back

Contact The Gigcast
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jtpokie — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:05:51 +0000

Webcomc Wire - 2/1/08

DarthMike — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:46:10 +0000
Drawn from sources that are looking for spare change...

The Comics Nexus has published it’s list of awards for 2007. This years winner of the webcomic category is Girls With Slingshots, created by Danielle Corsetto. Runners up are Girl Genius (Bronze Nexus) and In His Likeness (Silver Nexus). Congratulations Danielle and the other winners!

The North Carolina Webcomics Coffee Table Book, a collection of coffee related comics from the members of the North Carolina Webcomic Coffee Clatch, is now available for order. It has an introduction by Shannon Wheeler, creator of Too Much Coffee Man.

Platinum Studios, Inc. begins trading under symbol PDOS.

Webcomic Wire - 2/4/08

DarthMike — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:02:05 +0000
Drawn from sources that are under threat of work...

Kevin Kelly: Better Than Free and interesting take on what is valuable in the digital age. Webcomic artists looking to be paid should read this post.

Polytechnic Online has a nice piece about Genericon.

A nice post from the Blog of Last Resort about why buffers are a great idea for blogs and comics.

The indie guide Broken Pencil has an article in their latest issue about webcomics by Richard Rosenbaum called Paper is Boring. Comics are Awesome.

Tim Broderick posts about being rejected, a frequent occurrence if you’re a cartoonist.

San Diego has launched a blog to help people find a hotel room. Over the weekend I posed a question which is when will webcomics have their own convention?

Last Blood is the focus of The Daily Read over at Broken Frontier.

Elf 'n Troll

Scott — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:13:46 +0000
elf and troll chapter 7 starts
Perri finds himself in the clutches of the mysterious stranger who has been following our heroes and seems to have some bad intentions in store for them. Also, Angus has what appears to be a revealing dream, or is it more of a message for the good-natured Troll.

Check it out, spread the love, share the joy…er…whatever.

AP. Furtado

Webcomic Wire - 2/6/08

DarthMike — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:19:09 +0000
Drawn from sources watching the Boondocks...

Warren Ellis launches Freak Angels, a free weekly webcomic. Good luck Warren!

The WCCA nominees are out, and sadly there are no real surprises. Good luck to all the nominees!

New Zuda for February.

Gigcast 128, Superheroes you can "Depends" on...

jtpokie — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:40:35 +0000
Saturday is Scotts Birthday! Send him Fan Art for www.madscottcomic.com! [display_podcast]
We talk with Brock Heasley of SuperFogeys, The Drunk Duck report form BK and Spang, Munk visits the NightGig Studio Lounge, and news reviews and commentary from the world of webcomics.

Contact The Gigcast
The Gig-Line, give us a call: 1 (206) 203-3334 e-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here!

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jtpokie — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:43:41 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 2/8/08

DarthMike — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:25:51 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the web...

HarperCollins signs up to publish a ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ graphic novel world wide.

Time to fill out your WCCA ballot.

Comic Book Resources reviews the book ‘How to Make Webcomics.’ I’m still waiting for my copy.

A Cautionary Tale has an interesting post entitled ‘Why I like Webcomics.’

The Scienteers reviews the new Drunk Duck! website.

Broken Frontier reviews Gunnerkrigg Court.

Multiplex eBook collection now available at WOWIO.

Webcomic Wire - 2/13/08

DarthMike — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:04:16 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the world wide something-or-other...

Danish police have foiled a plot by three men to murder Cartoonist Kurt Westergaard in retaliation for cartoons drawn by Westergaard depicting the Prophet Muhammad.

Cartoonists of Color unite!

Quitting Time celebrates two years online with a special extra long comic today

New webcomic list WebcomicZ.com is asking for 80x80 avatars from creators and as an added incentive you will get some free advertising while the offer stands.

2000AD expands digital downloadable comics in collaboration with Clickwheel.

Webcomic marketing strategies.

Cold Cut Distribution has been sold to Chicago-based webcomic company Rogue Wolf.

Webcomics invade Katsucon!

Gigcast 129, Uke lookin' at me?

jtpokie — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:20:22 +0000
[display_podcast] We talk with and listen to the music of Youtube Ukulele Diva Molly, aka Sweetafton23 . Plus the DD report from BK and SpANG! and the usual mix of webcomic news review and commentary.
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Webcomic Wire - 2/15/08

DarthMike — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:45:27 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the kingdom of webcomics...

Brad Guigar celebrates 8 years of doing a daily comic strip! Quite an accomplishment! Congratulations Brad J

I can’t remember if I’ve posted about this or not; however, Dave Roman has some great advice for aspiring freelancers out there.

For those of you who are into freeware, Photoscape looks to be a promising alternative to PhotoShop. I’d love to hear if anyone has used it and has an opinion about it.

Lots of reactions, including this one, to this week’s XKCD.

Webcomic Wire - 2/20/08

DarthMike — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:06:10 +0000
Drawn from sources recovering from the weekend...

Nicholas Gurewitch has announced that his strip is going on hiatus.

Prof. Patrick Winston on how to speak. Now you have no excuse not to wow them at the next panel.

More on how to create comics.

Dilbert comments on the case of an employee being fired for posting a Dilbert strip through, you guessed it, his comic strip. Frankly I’d rather be unemployed than a drunken lemur anyday.

Here’s a review of Freak Angels by Firefox News.

T Campbell posts the Feb. 2008 survey of webcomics.

Ed Ryzowski, creator of Geek Tragedy, has started coloring Brad Guigar’s Evil Inc.

Theater Hopper announces a partnership with Firstshowing.net.

Xaviar Xerexes interviews Cat Garza.

Hot Topix again the home for stolen art.

Scott — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:54:56 +0000
Jess Fink who has done a number of comics and T-Shirt designs has found that Hot Topix is selling one of her designs.. well almost. A Hot Topix rep had little to say.
"It is my poiicy to encourage freelancers to use the free Getty photo images as reference points & we also use sketches from the Japanese free clip art books, which have inanimate objects with cute faces & legs etc. which are also very similar to the soap."
Remember Todd Goldman.

Gigcast 130, Ashcans for the Masses!

jtpokie — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:01:20 +0000
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We talk Ashcans/mini comics with KC Green, Kit White and Kev Hayman, The music of Jonathan Coulton and the DD report with BK and SpANG.

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jtpokie — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:02:04 +0000

Help an artist smile

Scott — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:16:25 +0000
Because Lea has made this easy to spread the message. I give you her words
RACHEL NABORS NEEDS TEAM COMICS! Rachel Nabors needs some serious dosh for dental surgery. She's got no insurance (oh, don't we know how much fun that is), and she must have the surgery. Rachel is a hardworking young manga-ka who's created hundreds of pages of manga, and self-published her work. Rachel also educates and supports other cartoonists through her site, MangaPunk and is a member of the women cartoonists collective Women's Work. Here's her post, with pictures and an explanation of her needs and the PayPal button: http://crowhen.livejournal.com/131452.html HOW TO BE HELPFUL: Send whatever you can. Post your support at her LJ. Either. Both. REPOST the URL above and explain what she needs and why. Feel free to copy and paste this post. Many people giving a tiny bit makes a LOT. Send what you can. When King gets his next check, we're sending some. HOW TO BE UNHELPFUL: Suggesting ANYTHING. Rachel has exhausted avenues for dental school (she doesn't have one that does surgery), loans (come ON, why is that the default suggestion?), Hero Initiative, a move to another country (how unbelievably loutish), etc. Bottom line, Rachel deserves the help. She works hard, she's worked to make the business better, she's trustworthy. Away, my monkeys! Help Rachel! FLY!

Webcomic Wire - 2/27/08

DarthMike — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:28:16 +0000
Drawn from sources that are tired and shagged out after a prolonged squalk...

Stick figure comic to explain the subprime crisis.

A bold title: All webcartoonists should read this.

CBR News: The Comic Wire (no relation) reports that Dark Horse has announced new webcomic collections.

An interview with T. Campbell on ComixTalk.

More manga online.

Otakon is looking for creators to participate in their webcomics 102 panel.

Webcartoonist needs help, any donation will help.

Webcomnik joins the internets. Good luck Webcomnik!

Looking for fonts? Try Dafont.com.

Gigcast 131 Atomic Robocast!

jtpokie — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:25:53 +0000
[display_podcast] An interview with the creative team behing Atomic Robo Brian Clevinger and Scott Wegener Drunk Duck news with BK and Spang and the usual webcomic news reviews and commntary Contact The Gigcaste-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com or Comment Here!

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jtpokie — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:30:00 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 2/29/08

DarthMike — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:53:00 +0000
Drawn from sources wishing you a happy leap year!

Big doings over at Keenspot, Chris Crosby acquires complete ownership of Keenspot and Comicgenesis and Dan Shive named as new CTO.

CBR interviews Kristopher Straub.

How to deal with trolls and idiots on your comments boards.

Webcomic Wire - 3/3/08

DarthMike — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:28:28 +0000
Drawn from sources that are tired after a long weekend...

Toronto-based UpTrend Media signed a deal to represent DrunkDuck.com in Canada.

The Weekly Webcomic Wrapup is back over at Joystiq.

Add yourself to Frappr map of webcomic creators.

Wes Molebash has created a new strip called ‘The Litterbox Chronicles’ which debuts on Zuda today. Good luck Wes!

Thanks Gary.

jtpokie — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:22:37 +0000
Wil Weaton says it best. JT

Webcomic Wire - 3/5/08

DarthMike — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:43:18 +0000
Drawn from sources that are in need of energy, but sucking up caffeine and sugar instead...

How to make a living as an artist? 1,000 true fans is Kevin Kelly’s answer over at The Technium.

Also, check out Fundable.org. An online resource for raising fixed amounts of money for projects.

Shaenon K. Garrity has an article in the new Comic-Con Magazine which is available for download here.

The internet wins again, Hot Topic does the right thing for the most part. They should have made some sort of remuneration for their error, but all is well that ends well.

Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is having a benefit in NYC on 3/5 called ‘Best Erotic Comics’.

ComicsPRO takes over 24 Hour Comics Day.

Zuda marches on.

More on Keenspot changes.

The Comic Wire posts the second part of their interview with Kristopher Straub.

T Campbell posits his wish list for articles about webcomics.

More creator resources at Comicology.

iamjamie

Scott — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:00:07 +0000

132-redux

jtpokie — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:34:00 +0000
Sorry if you get this twice. JT

Webcomic Wire - 3/11/08

DarthMike — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:10:45 +0000
Drawn from sources that are tired as heck...

WCCA winners announced. Congrats to all you winners out there!

Video profile of cartoonist Phoebe Gloeckner.

Diesel Sweeties collections will be released under Creative Commons license.

Weekly Webcomic Wrapup looks at webcomic tributes to Gary Gygax.

Writer of Home On The Strange has a new webcomic My Name Is Might Have Been.

You to can nominate someone for an Eagle Award, so don’t be shy.

An interview with Chris Crosby on the future of Keenspot.

Tim Broderick talks money and contracts over at ComixTalk.

Boxcar Comics has re-done their site and is planning monthly podcasts.

jtpokie — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:37:27 +0000

Web Cartoonist Choice Awards-2008

jtpokie — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:38:37 +0000

Gigcast 133, Megacon Wrap up 2008

jtpokie — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:39:09 +0000
Megacon Condo Cast! News: How to make Webcomics Available Now. Diesel Sweeties PDF's for Download Lunar Boy Webcomic Beacon and more...

Webcomic Wire - 3/14/08

DarthMike — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:11:37 +0000
Drawn from sources that are glad it's Friday...

An interview with Jaime Hernandez.

The Knave interviews Zuda Editor Kwanza Johnson.

ROK Comics has plans for revamping their site, don’t be afraid to email them and suggest something completely new and exciting.

Platinum Studios is starting up the Comic Book Challenge for 2008. Hopefuls can begin submitting their work from May 1^st to May 31^st. Good luck contestants!

How to make a webcomic YouTube video. Creator of Octopus Pie shows us how comic 121 was made.

How To Make Webcomics has finally shipped. I ordered it from Amazon on Dec. 22^nd. Frankly I think they promoted a bit too early, it was less than great to have something arrive this late.

The Daily Cartoonist has a post about the challenges of creating an online comic with a viable business model.

Dawn Douglass is asking for help with that big question as well.

Dave Stevens passed away.

Broken Frontier reviews Crowfeathers.

Webcomic Wire - 3/17/08

DarthMike — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:59:50 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the world wide web...

Ian Jay, creator of Try Everything Once, has started IanJay.net to post the rest of TEO as well as other webcomic projects. He will also be making a series of informative videos about webcomics that will be posted on the Scienteers website soon.

Wes Molebash interviewed about YHT and Zuda Comics.

ROK Comics has posted some short interviews with some comic creators, including David Fletcher and Rich Diesslin.

17 tips for getting bloggers to write about you.

Joey Manley has a brief update about his ComicSpace merger activities as of late.

Writer David Gallaher and Illustrator Steve Ellis get interviewed about their horror-western High Moon for the Star Bulletin.

A new monthly comic contest called Comic of the Month. If you win you get free advertising on the site for a month. It's a bit of a chore to set up a poll and get voting set up, but what the hey, free is free.

Webcomic Wire - 3/19/08

DarthMike — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:27:51 +0000
Drawn by sources watching the humor show Goodness Gracious Me on YouTube...

Japan appoints Doraemon to be the official Cartoon Ambassador promoting anime and manga all over the world.

ElfQuest is available online.

A review of Home On The Strange.

Open call for webcomics for Balticon Webcomic track.

Too Much Coffee Man the opera now has a sequel. Congratulations Shannon!

Clickwheel has come out with some new content and tools.

Outspoken with Karen Luk.

The Webcomic Watchman review A History of Violence.

St. Pats 2008 The Gigcast 134

jtpokie — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:17:37 +0000

[display_podcast] Webcomic News, Reviews and Commentary, and the Music of Beatnik Turtle, The Boys from The Good, The Bad and The Geeky, and Jim Flanagan! More to come!

Webcomic Wire - 3/21/08

DarthMike — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:00:35 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the web...

Gordian Algebra reviews A Slice Of Life.

Fleen has coverage of the Webcomics: A Primer panel which included Dean Haspiel, Raina Telgemeier, Rich Stevens and Ted Rall. The discussion took place at the New York Center of Independent Publishing

Shaenon K. Garrity shares some thoughts about the WCCA winners.

Dark Horse is planning a Wondermark book. Congrats David!

Web Worker Daily rounds up some free software to replace photoshop.

Hella Koala has an interview with T. Campbell, Phil Kahn and Ryan Estrada.

Scott Adam’s theory of webcomics: The more closely people can look at a comic and go, “Hey, that’s ME!” the more they’ll like that comic. Good advice Scott.

Comics Worth Reading reviews Finding Elim.

PCWeenies.org joins the ComicPress revolution.

Darkhorse reveals the new Achewood cover to Heidi MacDonald at The Beat.

Quitting Time has a new Inker, Jack Shen.

What's that you say, KC Green has been SPOTTED?

Scott — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:15:08 +0000
http://rumblo.keenspot.com/ It's all true people.. now go give my favorite keenspotter a big hug

Do you have a Second Life?

Scott — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:32:05 +0000
If you do you could be the proud owner of a gigcast T-Shirt. Search for the Farpoint Media Castle (it's paired up with Third Life Books). In the front door there is a spot to buy Farpoint media Shirts, including a cool Gigcast T-Shirt.

Webcomic Wire - 3/24/08

DarthMike — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:26:04 +0000
Drawn from sources that are tired of that Monday feeling...

Interview with Jeffrey Rowland, creator of Wingu and OverCompensating.

KC Green has joined Keenspot and brings Horribleville and Bee Power with him.

Bellingham artist shares his secrets of starting a webcomic.

Weekly Webcomic Wrapup gives they’re picks for favorites of the week and ask for your vote.

The Guest Strip Project recruits fill-ins for charity. Way to go Michael Rouse-Deane!

Check out bitstrips all you budding webcomic creators out there. Just add writing and you have instant webcomic.

To raise money for Terry Pratchett’s Alzheimer’s matching fund, Shaenon K. Garrity is selling original Narbonic and Skin Horse strips for $25.00 each.

The Webcomic Overlook reviews Megatokyo.

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jtpokie — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:06:50 +0000

Gigcast 135 in the Batfry!

jtpokie — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:11:49 +0000

John Bell of Bell's In The Batfry stops by for an interview the Drunkduck report form BK and Spang returns, and we enjoy the music of Beatnik Turtle.

Remember to subscribe to The Gigcast and The Song of the Day podcast feeds to have a chance to win the Beatniks St.Pats Prize Pack!

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Webcomic Wire - 3/28/08

DarthMike — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:48:14 +0000
Drawn from sources that found it hard to wake up today...

Cory from BoingBoing.net and Randal Munroe, creator of XKCD will be at 3PiCon in Springfield, MA, Aug. 22-24.

Fleen has the scoop on a panel at NYCC called Webcomics: Menace or Threat? I say, Threat.

Platinum Studios named as a finalist for 2007 Foreward Magazine’s book of the year award.

Comic of the Month announced that they’re changing focus from a voting list to a banner exchange program of some sort because “I realized there were just too many of those comic voting sites out there.” Isn’t this the sort of thing you do on a white board before you launch?

Webcomic Overlook will be taking a two week hiatus.

The Daily Cartoonist has an article about the debate with Ted Rall and Rich Stevens, among others, who debated the impact of webcomics on cartooning.

Finally got my copy of How To Make Webcomics and I must say it’s a good read.

Go and check out Comic-1, a new list and review blog. Good luck!

Templar, Arizona has joined Keenspot, as well as three of Bobby Crosby’s comics.

BitStrips has a bitter contract claiming partial ownership with anything created using its program. When will people learn?

Check out the sweet new header image over at The Scienteers!

Boom! Studios is looking for a Comic Book Editor.

Tiny_Monster, Jessica McLeod talks about money and webcomics on her LJ.

Are You Subscribed? Ya Have to Be if You want to Win!

jtpokie — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:56:37 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 4/2/08

DarthMike — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:12:53 +0000
Drawn from sources that didn't get a lot of sleep last night...

Interesting post in the blog Making Mistakes Making Games called I, for one, welcome our new webcomics overlords.

Max Riffner gives us his take on the book How To Make Webcomics.

ComixTalk interviews Chris Crosby of Keenspot.

School Spirit talks about his traffic numbers.

Comixtalk interviews T. Campbell and if you haven’t noticed Comixtalk also has a new look.

Marvel Comics starting their webcomics foray with some viral marketing.

Giggin USA! Gigcast 136

jtpokie — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:20:12 +0000
notes later contest still on! The Gigcast A Nightgig Studios Production - http://www.nightgig.com www.thegigcast.com Have News or a Comment? Want to tell JT and Scott they are full of it? E-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com One of the Farpoint Media family of shows - www.farpointmedia.net, Released under a Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial No-Derivs 2.5 license

Webcomic Wire - 4/7/08

DarthMike — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:28:40 +0000
Drawn from sources that are all up in the grill of the world wide web...

The Boxcar gang posts their very first Jam, My Favorite Superhero.

Neil Gaiman reads at the NYCC to benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.

Heidi MacDonald posts about backstage at the Too Much Coffee Man Opera.

Neil Cohn has a newly posted essay about navigating comics.

Webcomic Overlook gives a One Punch Review of Much the Miller’s Son.

The Comic Curmudgeon reviews SPQR as the Geek Comic of the Week for ITworld.

Webcomics.com has an interview with Starline Hodge.

Sidebar, a podcast about comics, art and pop culture, has posted a show with Gina Biggs of Strawberry Comics and Greg Carter of UpDown Studios.

Caught Stealing Brains has a review with Caribbean Blue.

The Daily Cartoonist has a post about Brad Guigar’s new book for Evil, Inc.

Sam & Max will be coming to the Wii.

The Greeks love them some webcomics. Take a sec to visit Webcomics.gr and see how others in the world make webcomics.

Xuenay continues posting about copyright.

Joel Watson blogs about his experience doing a guest strip for PVP.

The Trolls Strike Back via Encyclopaedia Dramatica. NSFW and don’t blame me for the content which is worse than the YWIBAYSFB blog. It exists and so I’m pointing it out. You’re welcome to have at them; however, beware that it’s pointless.

Webcomic Wire - 4/9/08

DarthMike — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:39:52 +0000
Drawn from sources that are cranky as 'H'-'E'-double-hockey-sticks...

Barry Smith is returning to webcomics with Inktank.

Keenspot will be discontinuing their premium service as of 5/1/2008.

Ice will be on hiatus until June.

Villnard Publishing, a part of the Random House Publishing Group via Ballantine Books, announced that they will be publishing a graphic novel based on Platinum Studios’ ‘Unique’ series.

Drawn! The Illustration & Cartooning Blog has a post about the new Halfpixel book How to Make Webcomics. The comment thread below has a discussion about making money with your webcomic.

The Scream Factory is going to be publishing books via Wowio.com.

Carrie Stetler from the Star-Ledger reviews The Nietzsche Family Circus.

Keith Knight, creator of The K-Chronicles, has a new strip called Knight Life, which will be daily. Good luck Keith!

New York Anime Festival announces new dates and will now be held in September 26-28 and that will put it up against Baltimore Comic-Con.

Shaenon K. Garrity gives her opinion on John Stanley’s Little Lulu.

Broken Frontier talks to Bobby Crosby about Marry Me.

The Webcomic Beacon has posted their schedule for April.

jtpokie — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:37:51 +0000

The Gigcast 137 How to Make Webcomics Review

jtpokie — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:47:54 +0000

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Webcomic news reviews and commentary, and Mike Moss stops by with a review of "How to Make Webcomics" by The Half Pixel Guys, and the music of Beatnik Turtle.

Notes:
Ink Tank Returns! Big News at Keen Spot
Congrats to Michael Dyer Our Beatnik Prize pack Contest Winner

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Webcomic Wire - 4/14/08

DarthMike — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:54:24 +0000
Drawn from sources that stayed up late doing taxes...

A review of Comic Book Creator 2 by Geeks of Doom.

An interview with Anne Thalheimer.

Lea Hernandez answers questions about webcomics for students who are writing papers on the subject.

Editor and Publisher posts about Syndicates and the reduced size of comics space in newspapers.

Dave Kellett, creator of Sheldon, is interviewed at Art & Story.

Klos, creator of the webcomic Desert Story, is the first to try Fundable to raise money for his webcomic. Ok, well the first that I’ve seen at any rate. Good luck Klos!

Nicholas Gurewitch is up for an Eisner Awasrd. Best of luck Nicholas! Check out also, the nominees for Best Digital Comic.

Diana Goes Digital #5 over at The Savage Critics!

An interesting post about copyright law changes, I’m not sure about how true this is or when/ if the referenced legislation will become law; however, it’s worth looking into for sure. (Hat tip to the Scienteers!)

The Gigcast Show 138

jtpokie — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:50:41 +0000

Webcomic News, DD News with Spang and BK ,and the music of George Hrab

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Webcomic Wire - 4/18/08

DarthMike — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:03:39 +0000
Drawn from resources all over the web...

A.P. Furtado, Nate Piekos, Chuck Whelon and James West are teaming up to start a new sketch blog for all fans of old-school, RPG-inspired cartoon fantasy comics.

If you missed the broadcast of Webcomics Live from Scott Kurtz he was nice enough to record it for you.

Dilbert.com gets a fresh look.

Get your submission in for the 26^th annual Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award.

The Webcomic Overlook reviews Alpha Shade.

ComicSpace sponsored the annual CBLDF Drink and Draw fundraiser.

Kristopher Straub talks about the state of the consortium.

Dreamworks Studios options the rights to Platinum Studios ‘Atlantis Rising’.

What do you think about animation in webcomics? Robbi_kenobi gives us his views.

Webcomic Wire - 4/21/08

DarthMike — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:33:15 +0000
Drawn from sources that are scattered like so much rice...

Butternut Squash turns 5 years old! Congratulations Ramon and Rob!

PreTeena is calling it quits.

Interview and video of Scott & Ivy McCloud and their panel appearance at NYCC.

NYCC photos.

Webcomic Overlook reviews Phoenix Requiem for ComixTalk.

Webcomics 201: The Writing Process.

Suburban Conspiracy has a webcomic thread to go along with it’s comic thread.

Peter Trinh asks what we think about music in webcomics over at Imprint. More of a what music does such-and-such a webcomic make you think about when you read it rather than adding music directly to webcomics, which is universally acknowledged to be annoying.

An interview with Jose Cabrera, creator of Crying Macho Man.

Webcomic Wire - 4/23/08

DarthMike — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:23:21 +0000
Drawn from resources that look sooo big from down here...

The reality of depending on ‘1000 True Fans’, a follow up piece by Kevin Kelly.

Galleycat has an interesting post about NYCC.

CBR has an interview with Achewood creator Chris Onstad.

Content Digital has an interview with Kelly Price from ComicGenesis.

Voting has begun for the Eagle Awards. Nominees are in the category of Favourite Web-Based Comic are Girl Genius, Penny Arcade, PVP, The Adventures of Dr. McNinja, and The Order Of The Stick.

Wow, this is just breathtaking piracy.

Fleen has a post about the future of Comicspace and E-Line Ventures.

ComicMix has a post on the ‘Webcomic: Threat or Menace’ panel at NYCC.

Wired interview with Dr. McNinja creator Chris Hastings.

jtpokie — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:15:09 +0000

Gigcast 139, Ink Tank Returns

jtpokie — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:20:03 +0000

Interview with Barry Smith of Ink Tank, and the Rowles Brothers stop by just to chat.

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Webcomic Wire - 4/28/08

DarthMike — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:19:48 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the internets...

Games and some Cosplayers at NY Comic Con covered on BBtv. Nice despite the BMW advertising.

Iron Man redesigned by fans. I’m a sucker for stuff like this.

Dean Haspiel, one of the founders of ACT-I-VATE, has started an entry for Zuda called Street Code.

Brad Guigar says you can have your cake and eat it too with his new B&W/ Color toggle for Evil-Inc.

David Gallaher, of High Moon fame, has a Weekly Webcomics Round up on the production blog The High Moon Rises.

Stumptown Comics Fest in the press.

T. Campbell posts his advice about writing long form comics.

Diesel Sweeties reaches #2000 and Wondermark reaches five years! Congrats to the both of you.

The Webcomic Watchmen review Sizzzord-Fizzzight!

The Webcomic Overlook gives a one punch review of Roza.

Webcomic Wire - 5/1/08

DarthMike — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:36:18 +0000
Drawn from resources that are all celebrating May Day:

Toonlet, a service that provides tools allowing you to create webcomics with custom characters in minutes, regardless of artistic ability.

Comic Fencing is a new review site that promises dueling reviews and invites viewers to participate.

Quitting Time’s first time waster game is up in beta form and we’d love to have you try it out. The Customer of the Week Memory game.

'Spark Rain Fire' asks you what is your favorite webcomic is?

Tony Breed talks about the connection between indie music and webcomics.

This year’s Free Comic Book Day seemingly isn’t all that great according to i09; too bad they didn’t have more webcomics this year to spice things up.

GirlAMatic will not be holding its usual open submissions call this year.

Wes Molebash on Major Spoilers Podcast #12.

Heidi MacDonald covers Stumptown at The Beat.

The Webcomic Overlook reviews Zebra Girl.

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jtpokie — Fri, 02 May 2008 03:23:04 +0000

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jtpokie — Fri, 02 May 2008 03:24:07 +0000

Gigcast 140 High Moon and Toon-Casting

jtpokie — Fri, 02 May 2008 03:30:43 +0000

Interview with David Gallaher of High Moon on Zuda and we talk with Krishna of PC Weenies about Tooncastiong, all that and the DD report form Black Kitty and Spang.
The Gigcast A Nightgig Studios Production - http://www.nightgig.com www.thegigcast.com Have News or a Comment? Want to tell JT and Scott they are full of it? E-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com One of the Farpoint Media family of shows - www.farpointmedia.net, Released under a Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial No-Derivs 2.5 license

Webcomic Wire - 5/5/08

DarthMike — Mon, 05 May 2008 19:36:53 +0000

Drawn from sources inspired by the Maker's Faire...

A womping 10 years of PVP! Congratulations Scott!

Tim Broderick replies to Chris Wright’s guest column on Fleen.

Webcomics collective Transplant Comics seems to be recovering well from surgery.

Red String celebrates 5 years. Congratulations Gina!

5 years of Station 3V. Congratulations Tom!

The Webcomic Overlook has a one punch review of Wayfarer’s Moon.

Comic Fencing has started with their first reviews of We The Robots.

Voting for the Eisner Awards is open.

I had the chance to meet Craig Schwartz and the other creators of Toonlet at their Maker's Faire table on Saturday. They seem really energized about their software and had some interesting ideas about how it might be used by existing webcartoonists to enhance their forums by giving fans access to their characters so they can respond to the latest strip and to each other. Commentary through comics? Could be cool.

Webcomic Wire - 5/7/08

DarthMike — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:25:22 +0000
Drawn from sources that love the muppets...

Giving away your content for free? Think like a dandelion, interesting article.

Scott Kurtz surprised at CAPE.

Readers pick most Super Effective webcomic over at Joystiq.

Webcomic Asylum has an interview with Joanne Wojtysiak of Gothbunnies.

Despite a great response, I know that some are still waiting for their copy of How To Make Webcomics. Here’s hoping the logjam breaks soon because it’s a good book.

PVP gets write-up in the Wired blog.

Nice write-up for Cartoonists in Toronto, including webcomic creators.

Fluther.com user Foolaholic asks what webcomics we frequent.

Introducing the latest webcomic promotion guide; a little incomplete, but a good start.

Nothing Better is calling for guest strips.

Comic Fencing gets a new look and is looking for comics to review.

The Webcomic Beacon podcast this week has a discussion entitled Grayscale vs B&W vs Color which looks promising.

Interesting post at The Scienteers about the equation of webcomic success.

Jim Henson explains visual thinking.

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jtpokie — Fri, 09 May 2008 03:15:08 +0000

Gigcast 141, oh so many Links...

jtpokie — Fri, 09 May 2008 04:37:16 +0000

Scott, Kev, and Myself.. Talk about Stuff. Shallow Thoughts from Christian Ellis and "Bitter" From Woodster!

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Links to Stuff Mentioned:

O'Deer, PVP, Scott Kurtz Flicker, Comic Book Challenge , Platinum Studios , I was Kidnapped by Lesbian Pirates from Outer Space, Zuda, Hanibal Goes to Rome, Drunk Duck, Side B a musical Anthology, Kit White, The Scienteers, Quitting Time, Nothing Better, Webcomics Nation, Comics Press, PinkeyTA, Stanley the Whale

TWITTER LINKS!
Jt: http://twitter.com/JTShea
Scott: http://twitter.com/madscott

Kevin: http://twitter.com/kotaotan

Mike: http://twitter.com/Darthmike

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Webcomic Wire - 5/12/08

DarthMike — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:47:43 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the inTARwebs...
Leah Hernandez talks about How To Make Webcomcis from Halfpixel.

Italian comic book Dylan Dog from Platinum Studios to be made into a feature film. In other Platinum news the will be partnering with Top Cow to bring Witchblade to the big screen. Sounds like the farming is going well over at P.S. this season.

Webcomic Overlook has a review of SugarShock!

Next week Comic Fencing will review Geeks Next Door.

Glitchtown points out a problem with How To Make Webcomics and kudos to Brad Guigar for posting about it on his blog.

Webcomic Wire - 5/14/08

DarthMike — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:10:45 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the world...

Some more superdickery, I wish this was not true but it appears that copyright comes with the cape instead of courage. Warner Bros. aught to know better; shame on them. Heidi MacDonald has more.

Webcomic Asylum reviews Of Noobs And Men.

ROK Comics turns one year old. Congratulations!

The Rampage Network, a webcomic hosting site, is planning a re-launch promising bi-monthly contests in addition to free hosting for webcomic artists.

Bill Holbrook releases his 13^th book. That’s quite an achievement, congratulations!

Order Of The Stick wins Favorite Web-Based Comic category of the Eagle Awards. Congratulations OOTS!

The Webcomic Watchman reviews Your Fantasy Here!

The Webcomic Overlook has an interesting post entitled John Campbell vs. Kate Beaton: War of the Webcomics.

An interview at News-A-Rama with Diesel Sweeties creator R. Stevens.

Here's a forum thread over at WebcomicZ called What Makes a Good Webcomic?

The Scienteers ask Josh Lesnick ten questions.

Three-Way Comic gets revived with v 2.0. I wonder when everyone will collectively decide that we’re on to v 3? Don’t mind my web 2.0 snark.

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jtpokie — Fri, 16 May 2008 04:46:13 +0000

The Gigcast 142: Ziraxian T-Shirts

jtpokie — Fri, 16 May 2008 04:47:37 +0000
[display_podcast] We talk with Ziraxia T-Shirts, and Mike Whitmir of Pinkerton Park, and DD news with Bk and Spang The Gigcast
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Webcomic Wire - 5/16/08

DarthMike — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:00:21 +0000
Drawn from sources that are enjoying the heat wave...

King Features launch a way for newspapers to add comic pages to their on-line sites.

Will Elder, cartoonist for Mad Magazine, has passed away.

SF Weekly talks about webcomics as does the Guelph Mercury.

Photostream of Emerald City Comic Con Panel on Webcomics.

Top Shelf launches WebComics site, Top Shelf 2.0.

Scott Kurtz gives his first impressions of Cintiq. Lea Hernandez has more. Still too rich for my blood.

T. Campbell has some open letters to Scott Kurtz, Kris Straub, Ryan Sohmer, R. Stevens and himself about bad meta.

How to get your indie comic book into comic shops.

Webcomic Wire - 5/19/08

DarthMike — Mon, 19 May 2008 21:41:54 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the known universe...

The Flowfield Unity book is now available.

Webcomic Secret Summer 2008 is now accepting participants. It’s just like Webcomic Secret Santa but for summer.

Rene Engstrom, creator of Anders Loves Maria, is back from hiatus.

Hudson Phillips runs a ‘women in comics’ roundtable.

Lines and Colors has a post about the Orphan Works Act of 2008 and how it affects visual artists.

Just found The Floating Lightbulb, a site devoted to webcomics; and through them another collective that I’ve not heard of before, the Flavorwhip webcomics collective. Also, a list or portal site of some sort called Psychedelic Treehouse. How did I miss all this?

Floating Lightbulb reviews Chloroville, another webcomic I’ve never heard of. It’s a big big world of webcomics out there.

ROK Mobile Comics is running a membership driving contest. Get five new creators to try out ROK Comics and you will be entered into a drawing to win a copy of the new deluxe edition of The Killing Joke re-colored by Brian Bolland. You also get a chance to win something if you are a new creator signing up on ROK Comics; you could win a copy of Ruth Modam’s Exit Wounds. Once they sign up and have created content in the ROK system then have them email John.freeman@rokmedialtd.com saying who suggested they try out ROK Comics.

Webcomic Wire - 5/22/08

DarthMike — Thu, 22 May 2008 17:25:45 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the deep blue sea...

Journalista! reports that ComicShout script has SQL injection vulnerabilities that are un-patched. That does sound bad.

Xerexes wants to know if you want to shift to phpBB3 based forums at ComixTalk.

Stendec joins Transplant Comics.

The Scienteers report that ‘Menage a 3’ is joining Keenspot.

Japanese cartoon offends Muslims.

Kiel Phegley gets booted from Wizard Magazine where he co-wrote the Indie Jones column for Wizard.com and did a lot of their convention coverage. Good luck Kiel!

The Daily Read gives a brief review of Local Heroes.

OregonLive.com has an interview with cartoonist Brandon Bolt, creator of Nobody Scores!

Scott Kurtz reports that the initial print run of How To Make Webcomics is almost sold out.

The Comic Book Bin has a post about The Joe Shuster Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards.

Ken Levine to be the keynote speaker at PAX 2008.

Webcomics Weekly Episode 33 is all about Emerald City Comic Con and more.

The Gigcast 143

jtpokie — Fri, 23 May 2008 03:09:17 +0000

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JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts
LInks:

DJ Coffman Blog

Girls With SlingShots

Webcomic Secret Summer

Dog eat Doug ( by that B#%@$@rd Anderson) Exhibited in Pittsburgh

Eyeskream Magazine

Gisele Lagace's Manage a 3

JC Hutchins Obsidian

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Congratulations Uglyhill and Bellen

Scott — Fri, 23 May 2008 11:48:02 +0000
Rumor has it that today is Ugly Hills 3rd anniversary. Congratulations on an incredible 3 years and some of the best reading on the internet. I just found out from Box Brown that Bellen is also celebrating his 2 year anniversary. Holy crap on the milestones.

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jtpokie — Fri, 23 May 2008 22:36:16 +0000

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JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts
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jtpokie — Fri, 23 May 2008 22:40:44 +0000

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JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts
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jtpokie — Fri, 23 May 2008 22:40:54 +0000

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JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts
LInks:

The Gigcast
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Webcomic Wire - 5/27/08

DarthMike — Tue, 27 May 2008 17:01:53 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the known universe...

XKCD in the New York Times.

Geeks Next Door is on a brief pause due to marriage. Congratulations Jesse and Matt!

2008 Friends of Lulu nominees.

Draw yourself as a teen.

Websnark posts about the state of (Web)Cartoonist Scott Kurtz.

Cartoonist J. Rowland brings Wigu back to the web MWF.

D.J. Coffman is working on a new project called the Flobots.

Brandon Carr is taking a break from Weird Adventures in Unemployment.

The Scienteers review Rival Angels and have a new IRC channel.

Gawker posts Why The Internet Ruins Humor: A Sophisticated Theory.

Aaron Frey joins Prism Comics.

David Malki posts about how to win an advanced copy of his upcoming book Beards of our Forefathers and an advanced review of it as well.

TuneZone.com talks with Dan Davis who has, among many other things, a new cartoon on Zuda.

Top Ten Funniest Webcomics from Listanity.

What is the deal with this blog-not-about-webcomics thing? Here are some examples 1 2.

News-a-rama points us to a new webcomics site created by a crew of animators called Dumm Comics.

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jtpokie — Fri, 30 May 2008 04:04:29 +0000

Gigcast 144 Imagine This!

jtpokie — Fri, 30 May 2008 04:49:15 +0000

We talk with Lucas Turnbloom of Imagine This, a Shallow Thought by Christiana Ellis and Promos for 7th Son Obsidian and The Parsec Awards.

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http://davidgallaher1.livejournal.com/434985.html

Penny-Arcade Game is out

http://www.legendofbill.com/

http://theconjurers.com/ Brian Anderson

http://www.drunkduck.com/Devoid_of_Life/

www.comicbookchallenge.com

Webcomic Wire - 5/30/08

DarthMike — Fri, 30 May 2008 18:12:46 +0000
Drawn from sources that want a Cintique but cant afford one...

C0nt1nu1ty posts a nice piece about abandoned webcomic efforts called the Dead Webcomcis Society.

Creator of A Girl and Her Fed has a good post with some advice about starting a webcomic.

Heidi MacDonald has some great coverage of the Tokyo Pop’s contract written for their Manga Pilot program. Here is more as well. Aaaand still more.

Stripshow 1.6 for Wordpress is now available.

Webcomics Weekly episode 34 deals with IP farmer and what to look out for when dealing with the farmers.

Websnark has a State of the (Web)Cartoonist post, this time about User Friendly creator J.D. Frazer.

Dear Pirate Creator Darren Gendron blogs about his impressions of Halpixel’s podcast the Webcomics Weekly.

John Freeman from ROK Comics says that Crumb, no not that one, by David Fletcher is being translated into Chinese. Check him out at his blog.

CBR reports about the new anthology from the Chemistry Set called No Formula: Stories from the Chemistry Set, Vol. 1.

SoulGeek, a dating agency, has just started a webcomics portal, which will be presenting Legend of Bill and will soon be sporting Starslip Crisis as well.

Webcomic Wire - 6/3/08

DarthMike — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:17:57 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the world...

Hero By Night publication suspended due to lack of payment. Not a good mark for Platinum Studios and The Comic Book Challenge. Good luck to DJ Coffman!

EV1 server outage hits the webcomics world.

ComixTalk catches up with John Allison.

If you haven’t seen The Process it is super cool.

A new comic ranking site joins, well, the ranks. Good luck!

Masked Retriever talks about a recent panel on monetizing webcomics.

Optimum Wound Comics thinks Freak Angels is a webcomic done right.

The Legend of Bill and David, Gigcast 145

jtpokie — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:18:23 +0000

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Interview with David Reddick, Webcomic News and a Shallow Thought from Christiana Ellis.
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The Penny-Arcade crew and Scott Kurtz play D&D.

BLC Servers - DOA (but are better now)

Crimson Dark Turns 2.

Hero By Night On Hold!

C'est la Vie at MoCCA Art Fest.

The Sequential Artists’ Pub

Buy HPK-ART

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jtpokie — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:18:49 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 6/6/08

DarthMike — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:14:37 +0000
Drawn from sources that are listening to webcomic podcasts today...

A new set of Heroes webcomics is reportedly on the way.

Platinum Studios continues to send out press announcements about how great their doing, but nothing from them about thier payment issues relating to Hero by Night creator DJ Coffman. The latest, ‘Final Orbit’ will be made into a movie.

Webcomics Inc. is a blog about webcomics that I’ve just discovered as well as the Webcomics Inc social network on Ning.

As reported by The Beat, Tokyopop publisher Mike Kiley sent out this letter to TP creators after announcing title cuts and staff layoffs.

The Webcomic Overlook reviews OOTS.

Rate My Drawings is hosting Drawing Day, this from Lines and Colors.

Cloven Hand Comics, yet another site I’ve discovered today for hosting and community services.

Webcomic Wire - 6/9/08

DarthMike — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:33:26 +0000
Drawn from sources that are thankfully not made in a sweatshop by child labor...

The creators of Nemu Nemu are panning a presentation called ‘iRead Webcomics!’ which will be a discussion of some basic techniques and tips on making webcomics at 20 libraries across Hawaii.

The blog Comic-1 posts about webcomics on Xpase.net.

Click to Remove posts his idea for how to monetize a webcomic and follows up with a post about how to name your webcomic.

Rick Marshall interviews Chris Hastings over at Mindpollution.org.

Vito Delsante tells us more about ‘No Formula: Stories from The Chemistry Set (Vol. 1)’ over at his blog.

4 color rebellion talks about his favorite webcomic, Cyanide and Happiness.

Blake Petit reviews How To Make Webcomics over at Comixtreme.com.

Fleen talks about the fire alarm at MoCCA.

The Webcomic Overlook reviews Freak Angels on ComixTalk.

The Scienteers reports that creator Troy Smith’s comic, Scandal Sheet is coming back from hiatus. Welcome back Troy!

Webcomic Wire - 6/11/08

DarthMike — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:46:42 +0000
Drawn from sources that know not to mess with the Zohan...

The Sequential Artists’ Pub – June 13^th, bring your favorite beverage and join in the conversation at TalkShoe show.

The Webcomic Overlook gives a Once Punch Review of Crazy Buffet.

Occasional Superheroine posts about webcomics at MoCCA.

Nicholas Gurewitch is profiled in MPNnow.com.

Bill Watterson profiled on Lines and Colors blog.

Malcontent Foz Meadows has an interesting post about her life with webcomics on her blog Shattersnipe.

Brad Fox defends publishers in this post.

Daily Bits has a post called '5 Webcomics That Don’t Suck.'

ComixTalk has an interview with Dresden Codak creator Aaron Diaz.

Gigcast 146 - Ben Saves the Day

jtpokie — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:00:42 +0000

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JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Interview with Ben Paddon of Jump Leads, Ghost Hamster and Podwarp 1999! A few news stories and A Christiana Ellis Shallow Thoughts
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jtpokie — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:03:52 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 6/13/08

DarthMike — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:30:01 +0000
Drawn from sources that are full to the gills with news...

Diesel Sweeties releases a ten-volume free collection edition under Creative Commons licensed.

A study on the neuroscience of selling your stuff… ouch!

If you haven’t noticed Project Wonderful has recently upgraded their charts to contain exact daily values. You can also now compare the performance of up to three campaigns on the same chart and download those reports as a CSV file for offline analysis. Sweet!

Excalibur, York University’s Community Newspaper has an interesting article ‘T-shirts: the secret to a lucrative career.

Rdhallwriter posts about an article from Hear 2.0 and uses that as the basis for his assertion that webcomics are our future.

Newsarama Roundtable on Economics and Webcomics.

Go and get your copy of Inbound: The Boston Comics Roundtable Anthology today.

Poinko has ended his comic Lancaster: The Ghost Detective, it will be missed; however, we do look forward to what new project is in the works too.

Punch an’ Pie reaches 200 strips! Congratulations Aeire and Chris!

The Webcomic Overlook reviews Tales of Pylea.

The Floating Lightbulb posts about the upcoming release of ComicSpace.

Ren and Stimpy storyboards.

T. Campbell’s gets a post on BoingBoing.net for the return of FANS! in February.

Ape Lad’s sketchbook scanned to Flickr.

Webcomic Wire - 6/19/08

DarthMike — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:33:13 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the world wide web...

Webcomics Weekly #38 talks about the Orphan Works Bill.

The Harvey Award nominees are out.

ComixTalk catches up with Dylan Meconis, creator of Bite Me! And currently working on Family Man.

ComixTalk interviews Kilo Burrell of SPQR Blues.

Webcomic Overlook gives a one punch review of Castle Vidcons. In correction to my last post Webcomic Overlook was reviewing Tales of Pylea on Comic Fencing.

Here is a new service for making webcomics called Pikkipi and here is their blog. I read their EULA and it doesn’t make my eyes bleed, good for you Pikkipi, anyone care to point out something I missed in it that’s bad?

Comic Book Resources has a post about Pray for Death.

An interesting post about How ‘Comics and the Internet’ is a tricky subject.

A report from Aiea Library – iRead Webcomics Talk #1.

The Joe Shuster Award winners were announced and the winners of the Outstanding Canadian Webcomics Creator/ Creative Team are Ryan Sohmer and Lar De Souza for Least I Can Do and Looking for Group. Congratulations!

Robert Downey Jr. is in talks with Dreamworks/ Universal’s ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ which was optioned from Platinum Studios.

Ben Gordon and William Hessian interview each other about webcomics, the first part of which is posted here and the second part is posted here.

The Gigcast #147

jtpokie — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:10:24 +0000

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JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts and Music from The Fump

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Webcomic Wire - 6/24/08

DarthMike — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:25:46 +0000
Drawn from sources who get their news from the Daily Show because it feels better in my soul-like region...

Platinum Studios announced in their newsletter that they recently had an independent firm perform an IP asset valuation and came up with the estimated worth of a little over $150MM.

Heidi MacDonald has a great post about how Platinum is dealing with D.J. Coffman, now saying that they’re not going to hand back the rights after all. I guess $150MM isn’t enough and D.J. is right, it’s never too late to do the right thing; I’m looking at you Brian Altounian. Joey Manley has more.

The Webcomic Watchman reviews Happiness is a Warm Gun.

John Freeman has a brief guide to making webcomics.

The Webcomic Overlook has posted reviews during its self proclaimed furry week.

Kevin Cornell talks about the implements of the trade.

Jon Rosenberg, creator of Goats, interviewed on ComicMix.

A helpful tip to webcomics with RSS feeds from Blueskycomic.

Call for artists.

Grumps is over, so long and thanks for all the fish!

Blank It, a new webcomic from Lemuel Pew and Aric McKeown.

The Steppe Interviews. Gigcast 148

Scott — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:20:26 +0000

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JT ’s on vacation and Scott runs the show, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts and Music from JT

LInks: Kreg Steppe interviews Capes ‘N Babes, and Dire Destiny
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Webcomic Wire - 6/30/08

DarthMike — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:50:57 +0000
Drawn from sources that are appalled at the show 'I Survived a Japanese Game Show'...

Platinum Studios in negotiations to aquire WOWIO, LLC. Still no response to my press inquiries about DJ Coffman’s contract issues.

R. Stevens is ending his syndication arrangement with United Media.

The Webcomic Watchmen review Happiness is a Warm Gun.

Some cool stuff from the Floating Lightbulb including a post about John Solomon and a shotgun interview with Liesl Adams of On the Edge.

An interview with Drunk Duck Founder Dylan Squires who is moving on from Platinum.

An interesting post entitled ‘What happened to Comics 2.0?’

Webcomics Inc. blog has moved to a networked community site called ning.

CBR has an interesting post about MySpace and Comics.

Red Eyed Johnny, America’s first nationwide webcomic rehab program.

Comic Fencing has a review of Multiplex.

Two Hearts author is working on a video game.

Webcomic Wire - 7/2/08

DarthMike — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:15:41 +0000
Drawn from sources that are hard at work...

Documentary about Creative Commons business models.

Jorge Cham of PhD Comics shows us the vicious cycle of staying up late.

Platinum Studios announces their top 50 for this years Comic Book Challenge. Good luck to you all! And just for the record PS paid DJ Coffman the money they owed him according to his blog. Xerexes has a good post which nicely puts PS’s negotiations with Wowio in perspective.

Let KC Green teach you how to draw.

R. Stevens, Meredith Gran, Scott Kurtz, Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar on Googleplex talking about webcomics.

The Floating Lightbulb has a post about how to promote your T-shirts.

Robbie Allen, or Pembroke W. Korgi if you’re cool, has started a new webcomic called Femmegasm. Best of luck Pembroke!

Gigcast 149, Amy Hankins of Antcomics and Compozerz

jtpokie — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:45:44 +0000

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JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts and an interview with Amy Hankins of Antcomic and The Compozerz LInks:
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Webcomic Wire - 7/7/08

DarthMike — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:14:45 +0000
Drawn from sources that are tired from a full weekend...

An interview with Warren Ellis on Freak Angels, Webcomics and Doctor Who over at Mindpollution.org.

PopCultureZoo has a chat with David Malki, creator of Wondermark.

Pink Kryptonite has a ‘Webcomic Spotlight’ and this time he spotlights the webcomic Minus again. I think Minus is worth a second look for sure. Speaking of Minus, Ryan Armand announced that he is ending the comic. Thanks for the great comic Ryan!

The Floating Lightbulb has an interesting post about IP farms and big money being poured into webcomics.

Zero Punctuation! Show number 108 is about webcomics.

The Webcomics Digest has a post about writing transcripts for Odd-Fish.

Webcomic Wire - 7/10/08

DarthMike — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:43:11 +0000
Drawn from sources that have a bur in their saddle...

Official Japanese Anime Ambassador Doraimon visits Thailand.

Audio of the Webcomics panel at Heroes Con with Nicholas Gurewitch, David Malki, Julia Wertz, Chris Harding, and Danielle Corsetto.

Revealed! The new and improved Belfry Webcomics Index.

Wizard interviews Chris Hastings of The Adventures of Dr. McNinja and Phil Foglio of Girl Genius.

Joey Manley posts a screenshot of the new Comicspace.

T Campbell is selling the domain webcomics.com. Good luck doing what you love, we look forward to seeing more quirky side projects!

The Floating Lightbulb reviews Road Crew by Tommie Kelly.

The Gigcast 150

jtpokie — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:56:28 +0000

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JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts

and the music of Tripod
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The Gigcast
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Webcomic Wire - 7/16/08

DarthMike — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:38:10 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the web...

Mindpollution.org has a post called ‘Wizard Entertainment: Fear and Loathing and Webcomics.’

FoxTrot does webcomics?

BOOM! Studios launches a webcomic site.

Heidi MacDonald digs up some Platinum hype. The Floating Lightbulb has also has interesting PS stuff.

The Scienteers have some sad news about the robbery of D4K Studios and how you can help.

Comic Fencing tackles No Need For Bushido.

Gigcast 151 The Return of Pinkerton

jtpokie — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:25:54 +0000

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We Talk with Mike Witmer about Pinkerton Vol 1, JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Inktank Fanart Winners announced and Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts
LInks: InkTank Fan art winners
1st - Krishna Sadasivam of pcweenies.com

2nd - Kevin Ireland of ominousknife.com

3rd - JT Shea of nightgig.com

The Gigcast
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jtpokie — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:27:10 +0000
Quit looking at the alt text and go pre-order Pinkerton Vol1!

Webcomic Wire - 7/21/08

DarthMike — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:20:21 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the web...

Newsarama has an article called Diggle: Bringing Bionic Commando to Webcomics.

Wowio news from The Beat, looks like Platinum has succeeded in its bid to purchase Wowio.

Slave Labor Graphics will be starting a webcomic effort starting on July 24th here.

Comic Book Bin has an interview with David Malki.

Theater Hopper creator Tom Brazelton interviewed on ComixTalk and will be 6 years old on Aug. 2nd. Congratulations Tom! That’s quite an accomplishment.

The Floating Lightbulb has a Project Wonderful tip.

The Gigcast 152

jtpokie — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:34:50 +0000

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JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts
LInks: New Steve Troop Comic book/website.

Dresden Codak creator Aaron Diaz hurt his hand

Slave Labor launches new webcomics program

The Gigcast
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The Gigcast 153

jtpokie — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:21:44 +0000

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JT , Scott and guest Kreg Steppe talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts
LInks:
The Gigcast
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www.thegigcast.com
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The Gigcast 154

jtpokie — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:43:52 +0000

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JT and Kreg talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts
LInks:

BubbaWorldComix.net

Uncubed

Silly Daddy

PC Mag Top 10 unsung Webcomics

Clickwheel Comic Reader (Itunes ap store link) FREE!!!!! for IPhone and iPod Touch owners

What "That Bastard" Brian Anderson Is pimping

Imagine This book 1

Roza

The Colonel and Company

From the Forum....

http://www.capesnbabes.com

Reflection Trip

Guerilla Gardening

Calvin and Jobs!
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Webcomic Wire - 8/11/08

DarthMike — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:08:29 +0000
...Aaaand back from vacation :-)

Comic Book Legal Defense Fund benefit with Cory Doctorow and DJ Spooky in NYC on August 21st.

A post entitled ‘Webcomics: The New Frontier.”

ROK Comics is having a competition to win a Nokia 9500.

CBR has a piece about Gunnerkrigg Court.

Blip.tv talks about webcomics In a Handful of Minutes.

MT Interview: Stephen Geigen-Miller and Patrick Heinicke.

Xerexes talks with the founder of BuzzComix about the reboot.

An interview with Tom Braselton, creator of Theater Hopper which is celebrating its sixth year. Congratulations Tom!

How to Make Webcomics review by CBR and a response by Scott Kurtz.

The Floating Lightbulb has an interesting post about the myth of webcomic readership being on the decline and another one about webcomic collectives and their management styles.

PAX to come to the East Coast in 2010.

promostrip01

jtpokie — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:03:18 +0000

This is what not being prepared gets ya...

jtpokie — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:06:09 +0000
Apparently The Colonel and Company is NOT about a chicken and a talking dog. Who knew? (Click to embiggen) Sorry Quentin! Live and learn huh? He blogs about it here. JT

The Colonel Sets Us Straight: Gigcast 155

jtpokie — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:14:17 +0000

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Interview with Quentin Frost of The Colonel and Company, JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts
LInks: Vamperella Contest ay Project Rooftop
http://www.tencentticker.com/projectrooftop/2008/08/12/vampirella-revamp/

Comic Chat Cast
http://comicchatcast.com/

Comic book challenge final 10
http://www.comicbookchallenge.com/contest.php

Drunk Duck Awards Finalists
http://www.drunkduck.com/community/view_topic.php?tid=44362&cid=232
44 Categories

A very funny comic
http://www.captainexcelsior.com

Twitter Finds:

www.kncomics.com
Maya Lindell
"Of snakes and Apples" and "Stupidity of the Right Ear"

theblogComics @JTShea News: "Oy" at http://oycomics.com declared best webcomic on the Internet by unnamed source. lol

From "TB-BA" "That Bastard - Brian Anderson"

Brian Recomends "MadScott"
The Guest strip Project http://www.moovok.co.uk/gsp/index.php
and Dog eat Doug on Squidoo

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jtpokie — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:21:44 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 8/19/08

DarthMike — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:28:18 +0000
Drawn from sources taking a break from watching the olympics...

Wired blogger geekdad had a post called ’10 Great Webcomics You Should Not Share With Your Kids.’

PAX is coming to Seattle late in August if you haven’t already made plans.

‘A People’s History of the United States’ by Howard Zinn has now been made into a graphic novel called ‘A People’s History of the American Empire.’

Publishers Weekly takes a look at the future of publishing comics and the variety of methods for digital delivery.

The Escapist asks you the reader what webcomics you like.

MakeUseOf.com has a list of 5 webcomics they think you should read. At least it isn’t the same old list.

A collective from Mexico has started up called ‘!Ka-Boom! Estudio.’ Best of luck!

ComixTalk has an interesting interview with the creators of Pear Pear.

Aaron Diaz, of Dresden Codak fame, is recovering from a terrible bicycle wreck. Get better soon!

Zhi talks about Raising Hell.

The Webcomic Overlook has something to say about Scott Kurts’ posts regarding webcomic review sites.

A review of the new Buzz Comics and critique of voting sites in general.

C. Bastet MacKinnon joins the Scienteers. Congratulations!

Webcomic Wire - 8/22/08

DarthMike — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:39:14 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the world wide web...

ACT-I-VATE has a write up in the Los Angeles Times.

Koltreg has some mini reviews posted in his blog.

Another forum thread asking for your favorite webcomics on Whitechapel.

BOOM! Studios has a review of the webcomic Zombie Tales.

The Webcomic Overlook has a post about the Webcomics Weekly and their various opinions of critics.

The Webcomic Overlook reviews Erfworld.

Troop Returns... Again! Gigcast 156

jtpokie — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:01:26 +0000

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We interview Steve Troop about his new project CryptoZooey! JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts
LInks: More to come..
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Troop Returns... Again! Gigcast 156

jtpokie — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:06:23 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 8/25/08

DarthMike — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:13:45 +0000
Drawn from sources that are sleeeeepy...

Boy on a Stick and Slither are featured in this post over at Boing Boing for an episode they did about surveillance.

The Seattle Times has an article about PAX.

A blog that I’ve never heard of ‘This Week in Webcomics.’ Happy to finally have found it!

Jump Leads and Nightmare World join SoulGeek Webcomics. Congrats!

ComicSpace is hiring, a Software Engineer and HTML/CSS Coder, both in NYC.

An interview with Danielle Corsetto.

An interview with Barry T. Smith, creator of Return to Angst.

Brad Guigar is offering his strip, Evil, Inc., to college newspapers for free.

The Floating Lightbulb interviews Katya and Louisa, the creators of ‘Best Band in the Universe’ and also talks about how to improve your webcomic.

Webcomic Wire - 8/27/08

DarthMike — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:25:53 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the series of tubes that are strangely in control of everything...

The Webcomic Overlook gives a One Punch Review of Ding!.

Apple bans the comic Murderdome from distribution through iTunes, Wowio does something similar.

In more Wowio-woes, they might be late on second quarter payments to creators.

Wizard Universe has posted the transcript from a roundtable discussion about webcomics.

The Scienteers review Jump Leads.

Paul Levitz talks about digital comics over at Publishers Weekly.

Webcomics Weekly gets a sponsor and Endicia has a postage meter starter kit deal offered to Webcomics Weekly listeners.

The Floating Lightbulb has some PW advertising tips and tricks.

Another top 5 webcomic list and a top 10 list for geeks.

Webcomic Wire - 8/29/08

DarthMike — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:26:16 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the web...

Wired covers PAX.

Wowioes, not your father’s breakfast cereal. Here’s what T Campbell is saying and Comics Worth Reading as well. Platinum and Wowio as yet have not responded to my inquiry.

Eric Burns posts about criticism on websnark.

The Webcomic Overlook has part three of their ‘Joy of Webcomics’ series.

Newly minted Scienteer P. Gibson’s comic Nestor the Greek starts today. Congratulations!

Cartoonist Seth has written an essay for The Walrus about the quiet art of cartooning. Check it out.

You'll Have Gigcast II: Year 4 Begins 157

jtpokie — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:59:03 +0000

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Interview with Wes Molebash of You'll Have That! And JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts
Banter:

Show 1 of Fourth Year

INTERVIEW

Wes Molebash: You'll Have That New URL http://www.yhtcomic.com
new site designed by Chris William http://www.martinilab.com
Project Wonderful http://www.projectwonderful.com

Planet Karen is BACK!
http://planetkaren.girl-wonder.org/

O'Deer Closes up shop after 5 years - Books on sale
http://www.odeercomics.com/

To celebrate five years, I am selling the O’ deer book at half price! That’s $4.95 (plus S&H) It’s a steal! And if you buy two books, I will throw in an original character sketch! So get your copy today. Get one for yourself or buy it for a friend. This is for a limited time only.

Schlock Mercenary 3000 strips as of 8/28/08
http://www.schlockmercenary.com/

From the website: I’ve never missed a day. There have been no guest weeks, no two-for-Tuesdays to cover a missed-it-Monday, and no stretches where I hurriedly threw together a week of Ennesby and Schlock doing plot exposition because I knew I could get seven days of that penciled, inked and colored inside of four hours.

Webcomic Xylia is running a contest right now for its fans.
http://xyliatales.com/

BE AN AZLOEAN CONTEST call for entries continues! Submit character ideas and a photo of yourself and readers will vote on who gets to be drawn! The prize? The winner gets to appear in the webcomic as a faerie. All you have to do is submit a photo, aura color, name meaning or letter for name to start with, and type of wings. A panel of judges will narrow the final results to about ten, and then the readers will get to pick who appears in Xylia.

josh hendrickson

Star Wars: Clone Wars Web comics coming in November.

Grant Gould broke the news last night (at least online) that he, Tom Hodges, Katie Cook, and Jeff Carlisle will be working on a The Clone Wars web comic for StarWars.com to accompany the tv series. Hodges revealed more this morning on the TFN boards:

The quick version is each week, we’ll be given a story leading into that weeks episode. Now it could be a direct tie-in or peripherally connected from a distance because some episodes have story arcs not connected to each and every episode. Keep in mind, the series will not always be about Anakin, Obi-Wan and Padme. It will flesh out characters we’ve only seen bits and pieces of.

This will also NOT be “web-strip” format. It will be full color, comic format and each story will be 5 pages in length.

AND

Star Wars: Visions of the Blade - An Online Original Comic Online Now.

http://www.starwars.com/games/videogames/swsc4comic.html?page=1

Sugary Serials
http://www.sugaryserials.com/

Sugary Serials is a comics anthology of all ages, full-color comics created with the sensibilities of the Saturday Morning Cartoon in mind. Get ready for stories with vibrant characters and a good mix of danger and fun.
The anthology updates daily on the web, and each issue’s content is collected in print at month’s end.
We are published by 01 Comics, and our print component is managed by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and their online store and fulfillment house, IndyPlanet.

Twitter Update: Jerzy @JTShea Sugary Serials hits issue 12 next week, celebrating our first anniversary. http://sugaryserials.com

Speaking of which... The TB-BA Spotlight includes the sugary Serials member...

TB-BA Spotlight

http://www.nemu-nemu.com/

And here's an interesting printing company: http://www.moo.com/ Great stuff for Con's!   (Mention http://abetterwaymerch.com/ and their $140 con package)

Oh, one more tidbit: the first DeD collection comes out Monday! Available Barnes and Nobles, Borders, and hopefully a lot of mom and pop stores.

Twitter Bits

Frumph @JTShea Noms being accepted on 1st of sep at wcrca.frumph.net,
extralife's scott johnson interv'd @ http://www.2old2play.com & krishna rocks teh wii and   Bloomberg mistakenly publishes Steve Jobs obituary

pinkertonpark @JTShea webcomic news: I've come to the realization that i'm a fat-headed dips$#t. Over and out.

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jtpokie — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:16:25 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 9/2/08

DarthMike — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:24:20 +0000
Drawn from sources that were up late drawing last night...

Scott McCloud introduces new Chrome browser from Google with comics the language he knows so well.

Xerexes has a review of the second Crying Macho Man collection.

Wes Molebash has updated the YHT website.

A little late to the party on this one but Kris Straub started another strip called F-Chords. Best of luck Chris!

TechRadar.com has a bio of Scott McCloud.

John Bintz has some advice about ComicPress in a three part series. Here is part one.

Webcomic Wire - 9/3/08

DarthMike — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:14:49 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the know universe...

CBR reports about the Wowio late payment issue. DJ Coffman posts about the situation and leads us to these posts (1 and 2)by Brian Altounian about DJ and Wowio.

Publishers Weekly has an analysis on comics blogs.

ComicNewsi.com has an interview with Brad Guigar.

Frumph.net has announced the judges for their new awards the Webcomic Readers Choice Awards and is accepting nominations now.

ComixTalk has a review of Zombies Calling by Faith Erin Hicks.

Comic Fencing has posted that The Wannabe Pirates will be their first review in September.

Quitting Time is pleased to announce that, beginning today, our Customers of the Week will be inspired by the weird, hilarious, real-life adventures of retail survival from (The Customer Is) Not Always Right.

Webcomic Wire - 9/5/08

DarthMike — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:01:09 +0000
Drawn from sources looking for loose change under the couch...

Locus Magazine has an article by Cory Doctrow entitled ‘Macropayments: Why I don’t take tips for my books.’

Do Ebooks, legal or not, make you buy real books?

Krishna announces 'The Sequential Artists’ Pub tonight on Talkshoe.com at 10pm.

Moberemk wants to know what webcomics your reading over at Suburban Conspiracy.

The Webcomic Overlook posts about three things to improve on The Frog Pond.

An interesting post over at The Floating Lightbulb.

The Gigcast 158

jtpokie — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:48:34 +0000

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JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts
LInks:
NG News.. New nightgig member Tobias Michael Craft-Mathis Sunday Aug 31st

Biggest Looser

JT Ukes Returns...

http://www.sarahpalinistheantichrist.com/

http://www.amazon.com/Indie-Band-Survival-Guide-Yourself/dp/0312377681?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1203814571&sr=8-1

DJ Coffman vs Platinum Round 3   http://www.djcoffman.com/tikibar/

EMAIL!

Adam Hartley
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hi there

Thought that this might be of interest to you for news - http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/google-chrome-interview-with-artist-scott-mccloud-462793

regards,
Adam

Gabe Strine
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Brinkerhoff, the snarky, semi-alcoholic, divorced rabbit invades the printed page once again with the release of his second book:

Brinkerhoff: Pocket Full of Brink, Volume 2 is now available at www.lulu.com/content/3718224

This is the second book in a series publishing the archives of the comic strip Brinkerhoff, created by Gabe Strine and located on the web at www.brinkcomic.com

More of Gabe Strine's comic collections can be found at www.lulu.com/gabestrine

Hello wonderfull gigcast-crew,

we are two guys from Germany and we create the Union of Heroes – an online published professionally made photocomic about superheroes – with real actors and not action figures (which makes us quite unique - apart from the point that there are nearly no other non-parody superhero-comics from Germany at all.)

As you can imagine, working on a project like this one – with the final aim to make a living out of it – is not easy...

And because of this we would be very happy, if you could support us by reviewing "Union of Heroes" (http://www.unionofheroes.com) in one of the next gigcasts?

Garrett Williams
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On Saturday, September 20th there will be a festival honoring cartoons and animation in Marceline, MO, which is the boyhood home of Walt Disney. Special guests this year are Tom Richmond(MAD Magazine), Jan Eliot(Stone Soup), Dave Coverly(Speed Bump), and Greg Evans(LUANN). There will be a parade at 10am with the cartoonists leading, then from 12:30-5:00 the cartoonists will be talking about their work and cartooning in general. Tom Richmond will be the emcee. He's spoken there before, and I gotta say he's a pretty cool guy. These talks are always very interesting, especially for cartoonists. There will be a question/answer session afterward.
There will also be original artwork from SEVERAL artists(including me) on display at the Masonic Temple across from the park. That will be from 11:00am-5:30pm on BOTH Friday and Saturday, Friday being the best day due to scheduling.
People can find more info and directions at Toonfest.net.

~Garrett Williams, cartoonist of KennyChronicles.com

TB-BA Spotlight!

Dog Eat Doug Collection 1

http://www.clockwork-comics.com/

http://www.elsiehooper.com/

Twitter News!

Frumph @JTShea Lots of good submissions for the wcrca's and 1 missing panel member who hasnt checked. *eyes you*

spambot @JTShea RPC show now has a site & we interviewed Colin Panetta, creator of Dead Man Holiday (deadmanholiday.com) on the newest episode spambot @JTShea http://podcast.randompiratecomics.net

Webcomic Wire Darth Mike
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jtpokie — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:50:26 +0000

Webcomic Wire - 9/8/08

DarthMike — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:29:32 +0000
Drawn from resources all over the secret garden...

The Long Tail has a post about the different kinds of free and a great talk about the weird things that happen when things suddenly become abundant.

Users are remixing the Chrome comic.

CBR reports that a company called iVerse media is bringing digital comics to the iPhone/iPod Touch and that comics will be sold along with this app. Through the iTunes stores. Creators will be able to set price and will be encouraged to give away the first issue of their series for free as an enticement to readers. iVerse is looking for established publishers now.

CBR interviews Dresden Codak creator Aaron Diaz.

Monkeyangst wants to know if you use Stripshow for your comic.

The Webcomic Idol contest is gearing up and will start taking submissions October first.

Webcomic Wire - 9/11/08

DarthMike — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:12:53 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the multi-verse...

Entrepreneur.com has a profile of Chris Onstad’s comic Achewood and webcomics as business model.

News-a-rama has a story about micropayments.

Webcomic Overlook gives Chainsawsuit a One Punch Review.

CBR interviews Danielle Corsetto.

ComixTalk reports about the new site design of the webcomic Stupid and Insane Defenders Against Chaos. Xerexes also has a nice roundup of the Platinum/Wowio news and Publishers Weekly has a good article about it too.

Free file hosting until 2038, you have to sign up for this promo offer by Sept. 15^th.

Want to put money away for a short term goal like buying a Cintique? SmartyPig allows you to open a savings account to do just that and it's FDIC insured.

Steake and Kidney-Punch by Liz Greenfield is the latest to appear on Dark Horse’s online spotlight for new talent.

The Floating Lightbulb has a post about your morale and putting the polish on yoru webcomic.

Brinkerhoff – Pocket Full of Brink – Volume 2 is now available on Lulu.

Reported by Michael Moss.

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jtpokie — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:24:53 +0000

The Gigcast 159 Tanya Rocks the 'Cast

jtpokie — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:34:35 +0000

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We Talk with Tanya Higgins of Beta Pwned, A Better Way Merchandising and The Webcomics Beacon. Christian Ellis Shallow though and the TB-BA Spotlight

LInks:

http://www.abetterwaymerch.com

News

Shortpacked Creator hits 11 years comicing
http://shortpacked.livejournal.com/409576.html

E-mails

Lou Graziani

Hi Guys, I just heard the Gigcast for the first time. I've been doing my webcomic since 05, and I've heard of your podcast a number of times, but this was the first time I've listened. I bookmarked it and I'll be back. I checked out that "Union of Heroes". Its not that far along yet, but I like it. I look forward to seeing how far they can take that super hero concept. WIll it mostly be regular 2o somethings talking, or will it be full out "xmen" style action? This is a style that is surprisingly rare and they seem to be off to a pretty good start...

If you are looking for more material to review, you could check out my comic: www.cy-boar.com That's what I'm busy coloring now while I listen...

Ingress and Egress, the new Split Lip horror comic
Ingress and Egress, the new Split Lip horror comic, has just gone live in its entirety at the Split Lip website. You can read the story at http://www.webcomicsnation.com/splitlip Ingress and Egress was written by Sam Costello and drawn by Jason Ho. Ingress and Egress is the 19th Split Lip story, bringing the site to over 235 pages of free comics
TB-BA Spotlight

Got some good finds this week:
http://charlyandcompany.com/
http://bymoonalone.com/
http://www.mangafox.com/

The Gigcast
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Webcomic Wire - 9/16/08

DarthMike — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:52:13 +0000
Drawn from sources not being investigated for abuse of authority...

The Floating Lightbulb has a few articles (1 and 2) pointing out some recent additions to the ranks of comic listing sites.

ROK Comics will be changing things up a bit by offering their content free to view on the web. They also have announced a new contest called ‘Between a ROK and a Hard Place,’ detailed here, in partnership with the Birmingham International Comic Show.

If you haven’t heard of the Freelancers Union then you’ll want to follow this link. They’re now offering two new seminars about website building and marketing during the economic downturn.

JDDennis blogs ‘In Defense of Webcomics’ a response to an essay entitled ‘Webcomics Suck.

The Webcomic Overlook has a review of Jump Leads.

This Week in Webcomics has an interview with Multiplex creator Gordon McAlpin.

Reported by Michael Moss.

Webcomic Wire - 9/18/08

DarthMike — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:21:53 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the world...

CBR has a piece about work-for-hire agreements.

ROK Comics announces that you can now create webcomics for mobile phones from your mobile phone using their new comic creator.

Lone Star Press has a ‘Wowio: Countdown to Payment’ clock posted on their site. Currently at 33 days, 13 hours, 24 minutes and 36 seconds.

The Floating Lightbulb has a short list of great webcomics you may be missing.

Hope Larson talks to CBR.

ICv2.com is reporting that Marvel is launching original webcomics for Iron Man and the Hulk.

Dr. McNinja now in color.

Cantrip the Magic Rabbit launches, the newest member of the Scienteers. Congratulations and best of luck!

Gods Playing Poker turns one year old and rolls out an art upgrade in next week’s episode.

Reported by Michael Moss.

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jtpokie — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 02:24:38 +0000

The Gigcast #160, Return of the Super Fogeys!

jtpokie — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 02:41:01 +0000

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We interview Brock Heasley about Super Fogies and Th3rd World Studios new site designs, JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts and The TB-BA Spotlight picks of the week.
GUEST Brock Heasley http://www.superfogeys.com E-Mail Nicholas Doan
Pray For Death has reached its conclusion on the Zuda website! Thrills, chills and excitement await you at http://zudacomics.com/pray_for_death
The Night Owls Animated
Untitled Project Productions and the Timony Twins present THE NIGHT OWLS, Episode 1, an animated short based on the popular comic strip published by Zuda Comics!   The Night Owls is © Peter Timony and Robert Timony is a Detective Agency set in New York City in the 1920s and specializing in cases that involve the supernatural.

http://www.zudacomics.com/the_night_owls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZX3RaFZx24

Hi, My name is Brian Wilson From the comic Geist Panik.
I recently found the gigcast through the webcomic beacon. I am currently trying to promote the new strip( I ended my other comic of three years to start it) and was looking to get a kind of professional review. I listen to the gigcast and I really dig it, and I would love to either come on the show or see what you think of the new project!

Thanks!

-Brian Wilson

www.geist-panik.com

TWITTER BITS! BetaPwned @JTShea News: In the spirit of talk like a pirate day everyone should check out Sails of Blood at http://www.sailsofblood.com - by..Jason Brezinski, fellow Squidworks member Ozzy Longoria, Michael Nelson, and Marco A. Najera. haikubirdie @jtshea what can i pimp now? / my love of these bubble baths/ or my bad haiku? also i'm drawing/ comics about gasstations/ for a future book haikutwaiku @jtshea what can i pimp now? / my love of these bubble baths/ or my bad haiku? steppek @JTShea I wanna pump technorama at http://www.chuckchat.com/technorama You can mention our Upcoming Hoover Dam tour! Damnit TBBA Spotlight Here's one for this week: http://is.gd/2F96 and he has his own site at croakersgorge.com. more to come... Another one for this week: http://www.wirepop.com/ . Don't want to go crazy on manga but this site is worth it. Lasy one is a bunch by the same creator. Great, great stuff: http://www.fakerockstar.com/comics/

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Webcomic Wire - 9/23/08

DarthMike — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:48:50 +0000
Drawn from deep in the microverse of webcomics...

Tokyopop revamps the Manga Pilot program.

ComicPress: The Technical Guide parts 2 and 3 are out.

This Week in Webcomics outlines the top ten Strong Bad Emails.

Webcomic Weekly #47 features a visit from Mike Krahulik of Penny-Arcade.

King Features has signed a deal with ROK Comics to deliver strips to cell phones.

The Floating Lightbulb talks about different styles of humor in this post and talks about metrics in this one.

EyeSkream adds three new webcomics, Little Terrors, Gamer Candy and Somewhere in SF.

Comics Worth Reading has a list of New Webcomics Worth Reading.

ComicMix has an interesting post about webcomics and DRM.

A post from Cameotracker on LiveJournal about when crossovers break up.

Sandeep Kamath treats us to a list of webcomics created by Indians.

Reported by Michael Moss.

Scott Edits... Again! Gigcast 161

Scott — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:46:22 +0000

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NEWS http://www.scarygoround.com/ is ten years old! E-Mails BUBBAWORLDCOMIX.NET will be having it's 2nd annual Halloween Special....TALES FROM THE APPLIANCE GRAVEYARD.
Oct 1st (a Wednesday) I will repost last years 30 day crossover of all six of my titles in it's entirety. This Years TALES will follow every Monday of the next 3 weeks with an entire new tale each week. 1st full week will be CAPN' GEEZER in THE SPACE ZOMBIES....the 2nd full week will be DAWN OF TIME in THE FIRST HALLOWEEN & SPACE REDNECKS in THE MYSTERIOUS STANK.....the 3rd full week will be QUICK APPLIANCE REPAIR, GOING BATTY & MISSISSIPPI SWAMP DRAGONS in NIGHT OF THE CHUPACABRA.....the final week of October I will present the first 2 stories from the Horror Anthology Graphic Novel, MISFITS & MAYHEM, that I'm going to self publish next year. The stories are "THE COLLECTOR" & "LEGEND" with intros by the horror host of the book. BUBBAWORLDCOMIX.NET will have it's normal daily updates with the Halloween Specials as extra. Hope yall enjoy Andy B. Childress bubbaworldcomix@gmail.com

It's time for Eyeskream Comic Swap IV. September 22nd to 28th
This annual event gets the Eyeskream members to draw comics for one another. The comics that each member is assigned to draw are randomly selected in secret. So the artists don't know who is drawing their comic, until the finished work is sent to them.

You can win a commissioned drawing by guessing which eyeskream artist is drawing each comic. The form and all the info you need can be found by clicking "here".

If you can "guess" the correct guest artist of each comic, you could win a fabulous "commissioned drawing" by the participating artist of your choice. (The commissioned drawing is up to the artist's discretion)

Simply fill the form "here" and hit the send button. The FIRST person to correctly identify EACH "guest artist" will win.

You have until 28 September to submit your answers. The winner will be announced on www.eyeskream.com the September 29th. Good luck!

TB-BA Spotlight Links And this is one of my all time fav's. I think he's updating it again: http://www.blastwavecomic.com/index.php And this one, even if just for the reader: http://www.rdcomicsonline.com/webcomics/webcomics.html An advance link for next week. It's a little wordy but pretty good so far: http://www.gunbaby.com/ This can be for the next show or the one after. Either way this rocks: http://is.gd/2P5I
The Gigcast
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Webcomic Wire - 9/26/08

DarthMike — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:49:27 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the strange but wonderful series of tubes...

The Night Owls, a series based on a comic strip from Zuda Comics, is about to start a second season.

Nicu has a how-to post about working in Inkscape.

CBR reports that Shadowline is expanding Image’s new webcomic line. News-A-Rama and ComicBitsOnline.com have more.

This Week in Webcomics has a review of Untrue Tales.

Another list of 5 great webcomics that you should read by MakeUseOf.com.

PopMatters has a post about Achewood: The Great Outdoor Fight.

On a note unrelated to webcomics Dr. Horrible: League of Evil is now accepting applications.

Webcomic Wire - 9/29/08

DarthMike — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:36:30 +0000
Drawn from resources all over the actual physical world...

Congratulations to Nicholas Gurewitch who won two Harvey Awards!

St. Paul has declared October 4^th to be Comic Book Day!

Next Comic Fencing has their review of Calamities of Nature posted as well they announce that their next review will be of Night Owls.

Xavier Xerexes interviews Pokey The Penguin in honor of his 10^th anniversary of being on the web.

XKCD is on BoingBoing.net again with his log-scale map of the observable universe.

Ponoko's Photomake could lead to some interesting products from saavy webcartoonists.

Baltimore Webcomics Panel as covered by CBR.

The Floating Lightbulb has an interesting post entitled 'Are More Webcomics Better?'.

PCNA Graphic Novel Showcase wants you to join them for the third annual 24 Hour Comics Day challenge if you can make it to Portland.

Bomb Shelter Comics has announced the judges for their Webcomic Idol contest and that they will start accepting submissions October 1^st.

Reported by Michael Moss.

Webcomic Wire - 10/3/08

DarthMike — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:20:01 +0000
Drawn from sources that are worried about the future...

The Daily Cartoonist played host to a spirited debate started by an analysis of the business model for webcomic creators described in the Halfpixel book 'How To Make Webcomics' by Ben Gordon. Fleen has more.

io9.com has a sneak peak at the new Hulk webcomic.

This Week in Webcomics is reporting that Goblins creator Thunt turns pro. Congratulations!

ComixTalk posts about Comicbrush.com, a free web-based software for creating webcomics from the Clickwheel folks.

ROK Comics announces the winner of their ROK and a Hard Place competition.

The Webcomic Overlook is slowing down for a while to get married. Congratulations and come back soon!

Zortic returns to webcomics. Welcome back!

Xerexes of ComxTalk fame will be covering SPX on Sunday.

10 years sees the end of Cigarro & Cerveja.

Orphan Works bill was quietly killed in the House.

Li'l Nyet posts it's 100^th episode! Congratulations Bengo and Pug!

Is your webcomic collective spread all over the universe? Hard to get together to plan stuff? Try DabbleBoard, a shared whiteboard for planning and strategy sessions.

Lifehacker also posts that GIMP 2.6 has been released with some new goodness.

Clone Wars webcomics are a go!

Reported by Michael Moss.

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jtpokie — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:11:43 +0000

The Gigcast 162 - Hijinks Ensue

jtpokie — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:32:49 +0000

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JT talks with Joel Watson about his experiment and being out of work. JT and Joel talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts and the TBBA Spotlight from Brian Anderson.
Special co-Host and Guest! Joel Watson of Hijinks Ensue NEWS via e-mail Mark Mekkes announces that his original webcomic creation will return on October 4th
So, on Saturday 10/4/2008, Zortic will return as a webcomic. While the comic will be recognizable, the universe will be different. “Don’t count on knowing what’s happened before,” said Mekkes, “This is a new universe and it will be going back to the beginning to really show who these characters are and where they came from. And the parody is going to be replaced by a much richer universe and stronger situations that’s really going to enhance the character development. But don’t worry; while it’s a perfect entry point for new readers, there will still be plenty of ‘Easter Eggs’ and other hidden surprises for fans of the original archives to enjoy.”
SPLIT LIP CELEBRATES TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH 4 NEW STORIES, COMICS CONTEST
Providence, RI, Oct. 1, 2008 — Split Lip, "the predominant original horror comic work on the Internet", according to The Horror Blog, is celebrating its two-year anniversary in October with 4 all-new stories and a contest whose winners will receive free comics.

ELF `n TROLL Ending

"It is with some sadness that I have to announce, my webcomic ELF `n TROLL will be coming to an end, with the final page scheduled to be posted on October 23. I won't rule out a return to ELF `n TROLL at some point in time but, for now, this is where I'm at. My apologies have to go out to the loyal few who have been nothing short of supportive and encouraging. I had originally intended to pull the plug on this after chapter seven but, I felt an obligation to those faithful few. These last three chapters were specifically for you.
Super Barracuda! http://nerdcomics.com/superbarracuda/
Hi, I wanted to suggest a link to you for a webcomic community that myself and some friends started a couple of weeks ago- Super Barracuda! - A Webcomic Group about News and Opinions on the US Election '08. Spurred on by our annoyance of the current status of the US National Election, we started drawing comics about the ridiculous news we kept hearing. We'd love for this to become a big communal effort, and with your help I think we can start to get the word out. We already have four talented artists contributed comics and have several more who have yet to submit their work.
TBBA Spotlight From the browser of Brian Anderson from Dog Eat Doug Now one from the odd pool: http://www.lilana.com/whale/index.php But I do have a really cool link:http://blog.mingssecret.com/fantasy-story-1-crossroads/ Reading this right now: http://www.darkhorse.com/Features/eComics/885/Banya-Vol-1?part_num=1&page=1 Have to include this fun little gem too: http://steamcrow.com/ Another really fun comic. The art style has come a long way: http://nameremoved.com/
The Gigcast
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Have News or a Comment? Want to tell JT and Scott they are full of it?
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Released under a Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial No-Derivs 2.5 license

Webcomic Wire - 10/6/08

DarthMike — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:45:35 +0000
Drawn from sources that might or might not pick a fight with you...

Bob Staake shows us how he illustrated his most recent cover piece for the New Yorker.

Fleen and The Floating Lightbulb exchange posts (1 & 2) over critical analysis of How To Make Webcomics. AmalgametedArtists.com has more.

Achewood wins this year's Ignatz award in the category of Outstanding Online Comic. Congratulations!

Chris Anderson has a revisualization of the four kinds of free business models and reminds us of who has made a fortune giving away content for free.

Reported by Michael Moss.

Webcomic Wire - 10/9/08

DarthMike — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:25:06 +0000
Drawn from sources that are ready to take one step forward...

The Rampage Network has a caption contest for October with some awesome prizes donated by Brad Guigar.

Francesco Marciuliano, writer of Sally Forth, has some good thoughts about comic strip writing.

The Daily Cross Hatch has an interview with Art Spiegelman.

Indy Comic News has posted, from their Flashback Series of Interviews, an interview with Phil Foglio.

The Webcomic Beacon this week covers the 10 commandments of production.

The School Library Journal clues us into some Good Webcomics for Kids.

The Floating Lightbulb posts about an opt-in reader email listing service called Ezine Directory.

Publishers Weekly has a recap of SPX 2008.

The Beat reports that Ambrosia Publishing is going on hiatus.

Berkeley Breathed's Opus is ending, what will his fate be?

Reported by Michael Moss.

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jtpokie — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:14:42 +0000

Gigcast 163... Fall-Con Update

jtpokie — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:20:54 +0000

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JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts and TBBA Spotlight.
LInks: Fall Con No Brand Con http://www.Alpha-shade.com E-mail Hello, please check out my new wacky webcomic, Barry. He lives with his Ma in Queens....insert high hilarity now! www.barrycomic.com I am trying to help promote and profit via my new website, if you dig it please pass the link on to your pals.. Thank you. Eric
Ed Johnson

I do a couple of webcomics using action figures – hoped I could get a mention on your site – or maybe link up

Thks in advance

Ed Johnson

www.ejfs.blogspot.com Marvelous World vol. 1

Tales of Marvel comics heroes

www.ejfsnick.blogspot.com Nick 12 Days

When a down and out Santa is given another chance at sainthood he cant resist – even if it means killing a Hollywood celeb

HIGH MOON, the werewolf western webcomic, continues its startling second season!
To celebrate the one year anniversary of HIGH MOON on October 30 and the awesomeness of HALLOWEEN, our posse is staging a goodie giveway. If you dress up as any character from HIGH MOON and send us the picture , we'll send some tricks and treats your way, including some productions notes, script samples, signed zuda samplers, and an original sketch.

Dress as Jeb, Conroy, Tara, Mac, Tristan, a werebat or a Steam Engine Golem ... its up to you.

This is not a contest. Just dress up as one of the characters and send us a picture. That's all you have to do. It's that simple.

You can send your photo to us at:

david@davidgallaher.com

Katherine Sekelsky Synchronism relaunched
Hey, I've recently relaunched my comic, Synchronism (formerly done under the pen name Reva Sharp), after a year and a half hiatus. I've only just restarted it, so there's only one (or two, depending on how you look at it) page in the archives. This is just a short news bite to announce its return. I'll be doing more heavy promoting once I get the archives rebuilt a bit more. It can be found at: http://www.thinksynch.com Thanks! -Katie-
Twitter Bits Frumph @JTShea News news news.. uhm Superfogeys has a trivia contest up starting today, awesome http://dogeatdoug.com/forums/index.php?topic=321.0 Rampage October Contest - http://tinyurl.com/3r9p9g ptimony @JTShea New animated Night Owls episode: http://tinyurl.com/4d96fm DivaLea @JTShea New project with fellow Comic Book Tattoo alum Josh Hechinger: The Moon is Mine, about a moon-based confectioner w/ a big hammer TBBA Spotlight Not for the kids, but funny: http://www.dinoballs.com/ Great strip for everyone: http://boxcarastronaut.com/main/ Not so much a comic, but a comic social network. Seems to be growing fast: http://www.webcomicsinc.com/
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Webcomic Wire - 10/14/08

DarthMike — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:15:58 +0000
Drawn from sources trying to avoid work today...

The Washington Post has an article called 'Five Webcomics to Keep Your Eye On.'

Xerexes has an interesting post following up on the 'Most Read' series of articles comparing the audiences for various webcomics.

I can't remember if I've posted Bloody and Brutal Reviews before, but here it is. The unvarnished and more than slightly profane (NSFW) Red Right Hand.

Great Hera! It's Wonder Woman Day III!

Randall Munroe and Cory Doctrow talk work habits at 3PiCon.

24 Hour Comic Book Day in San Francisco.

PC Weenies made PC Advisor Magazine's 'Top 10 Humorous Websites' chosen by their readers. Congratulations Krishna!

Just in case you didn't know XKCD spurred a new feature from YouTube. Good work Randall!

An interview with Gordon McAlpin, creator of Multiplex on ComixTalk.

Heidi MacDonald of The Beat has a nice roundup of the further adventures in Wowio/Platinum.

Reported by Michael Moss.

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Scott — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:23:55 +0000

Please help if you can

Scott — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:24:30 +0000
I know money is tight all over but I wanted to pass this on. It's a message from Kit White who has been a long time member of Nightgig.com my friend, alice, has always been an inspiration to me. heck, she still is. i enjoy hanging out with someone so creative! she's taught me tons of cool things and we've had plenty of fun just sitting around working in altered books or other artistic projects as we visit. she has a great eye for art and an excellent sense of design. she's as big a geek as i am, too. her fandom is the marvel comic book, Daredevil. you should see her daredevil quilts! can't find any current links to them, but they are sooo beautiful! no, these aren't your grandmother's type quilt. they're gorgeous examples of thread paintings and fabric collage with hand beaded fringe on some of the pieces. it's even approved by the joe quesada, the current editor-in-chief over at marvel and david mack, both of whom have seen her work. mack even signed several of the pieces featuring his art. last year, alice began getting active in a regional chapter for the Foundation for Fighting Blindness (www.blindness.org). you see, alice has been diagnosed with early onset macular degeneration. that's right, the most creative person i know, with one of the best eyes for visual art i've seen, will lose her sight. this is a devasting thing, but here's another reason alice is an inspiration to me. she's still going and not letting it stop her. she has started a new business making braille tshirts (www.brailletshirts.com). no, it's not screenprinted where only the sighted can see it, but she uses metallic studs or swarovski crystals to make actual text that the blind can read! she can do custom phrases, too. i have a few of these shirts and they are truly nifty. she is also planning on going back to school to learn to become a braille transcriber. truly amazing, isn't she? the primary event for a FFB chapter is a VisionWalk, to raise money for research for denegerative eye diseases such as Macular Degeneration, Stargart Disease, Usher Syndrome, Rentintis Pigmentosa, etc., and find cures. This weekend is Memphis' first VisionWalk and alice has a team. If you can be in Memphis, please come join the team! Can't be in memphis? You can donate to the cause. Don't have much? hey, they'll accept $5 donations! I believe alice is making tshirts (the design is one her VisionWalk page and giving them to those who make a donation of $25 or higher... i have volunteered to do face painting at the event, but i plan on walking, too, if time permits. Please support Alice and the FFB! Click here to visit my personal page. Click here to view the team page for Team Darediva

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Dock Boys, The Gigcast 164

jtpokie — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:36:57 +0000

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JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts
LInks: This weeks Guest: Scott Drummond from Dock Boys and his live streaming 24 hour comic day on Ustream. Shallow Thoughts from Christiana Ellis TB-BA Spotlight from Brian Anderson Night Gig News:
kotaotan @JTShea Not as such for news, but I do have a copy of Errand Apprentice #1 on the way. If it's all good I'll sell it and that'll be news! Tables have been ordered for Megacon
TB-BA Spotlight, from the browser of Brian Anderson. Visit Dog et Doug Online or follow Brian on Twitter.
Not sure if you've ever featured this one, but I've followed it for awhile: http://www.applegeeks.com/ Oh and a Zuda plug this week, "Mathema" : http://zudacomics.com/node/756 Oh yah. This one's getting good: http://edgeknight.comicgenesis.com/d/20040101.html
E-mail News Send your webcomic news to: Gigcast (at) Nightgig.com from Mike Whitmer
1. Pinkerton's first collection "That's The Smell Of Freedom" is now shipping over at Th3rd World. You can purchase a copy for the low low price os $3.99 at http://www.th3rdworld.com/store 2. Mike Sieber, creator of Charly and Friends is the newest member of Tall Tale Features. His work can be seen at http://charlyandcompany.com/ That is all. Over and out.
Slpit lip News

We're halfway through October and also halfway through Split Lip's two-year anniversary celebration.

As promised, we're posting 1 new comic a week every Sunday all month. We led off the month with:

Bad Radio, art by Nelson Evergreen (“The Tree of Remembrance,” Split Lip) – a young boy makes friends over a ham radio, but his friend has an infamous past.
Most recently, we posted: Mujer, by Sami Makkonen (“Harvestmen,” Split Lip) – The murders of women in Juarez, Mexico come to an inexplicable end.
This coming Sunday, we'll feature:

Long Live the King, art by Gary Crutchley (“Straw Men,” Split Lip) – a scientist performs human experiments on coalminers in the 1800s, with unexpectedly horrifying results. All three stories were written by Sam Costello. Split Lip currently has 21 free horror comics available at http://www.webcomicsnation.com/splitlip. Blog Contest The blog contest is also running: To enter the drawing, all people need to do is write a blog post about Split Lip and then email a link to sam@samcostello.net. All blog post authors will be entered into a drawing to receive one of three prizes: Runner Up (two winners) Choice of Uzumaki, Vol. 1 by Junji Ito, Drifting Classroom Vol. 1 by Kazuo Umezu, or Strange Embrace, by David Hine. Grand Prize (one winner) Uzumaki Vol. 1, Drifting Classroom Vol. 1, and Strange Embrace. Winners will be notified through email in early November. Thanks for enjoying and supporting Split Lip! Sam Costello

Super Frat Crossover with Dick Masterson!

Los Angeles, CA: Super Frat, the first super-powered, fraternity webcomic has announced a crossover with professional chauvinist, Dick Masterson, author of Men are Better Than Women. “The story was inspired by Dick’s recent visit to Ryesmore University,” says Lambda Sigma Rho biographer, Tony DiGerolamo. “The boys had lost a keg of beer and Dick helped them find it, so we decided to do a detective story. Turns out the keg rolled into a local sorority’s shower. Took forever to get it out.” Using his chauvinist detective powers, Dick Masterson helps Super Frat when they are framed for a campus prank. “Young men today need a role model that understands the inferiority of women,” said Masterson. “As that role model, I travel from town to town spreading my vision of a Utopia where men can watch football in peace, the 'friend zone' is a thing of the past, and the highest career aspiration any woman can achieve is as a headlining stripper.” The Super Frat/Dick Masterson Crossover begins in October. Visit Super Frat at www.superfrat.com and visit Dick Masterson at www.menarebetterthanwomen.com.

from Scott

http://www.jinxville.com/nightcrawler/

Diana Nock has been collecting Nightcrawler sketches since 2004. Take a look at them!

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Smile is coming to print!
I've been waiting for ages to be able to announce this... Scholastic/Graphix will be publishing the complete SMILE: A Dental Drama in 2010!
http://www.goraina.com/

Twitter bits: Follow JT on Twitter and tweet your "Bits" news when he asks just before recording! ptimony @JTShea I address the Cartoon Network rumors here: http://zudacomics.com/node/925 DavidGallaher @JTShea - I've got the HIGH MOON HALLOWEEN ART GIVEAWAY :-) Frumph @JTShea Scotty Story from Johnny Saturn finished his 7th book for Johnny Saturn Frumph @JTShea @jeffzugale Jeff is now updating 3 days a week, rockin. http://www.jeffzugale.com/justabitoff/ haikubirdie @jtshea well kurtz and kellett/ gave a great lecture at scad/ on webcomic stuff

The Gigcast
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www.thegigcast.com
Have News or a Comment? Want to tell JT and Scott they are full of it?
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Webcomic Wire - 10/17/08

DarthMike — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:59:12 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the world wide web...

The Cartoon Lounge over at the New Yorker has a post about a Cartoon-Off with XKCD and Farley Katz.

I don’t know if it’s the season for arguments or if drama gets you viewers, but there is a lot of arguing going on these days (Exhibit 1 & 2).

The Daily Cartoonist column ‘Webcomics Weekly News Roundup’ has an interesting roundup of links and news bits from this week.

The Comics Reporter has an interview with DHP’s Mike Richardson about Webcomics among other topics.

Prism Comics launches a new webcomic ‘The Catty Corner’ by Joe Carr. Best wishes Joe!

Platinum Studios announced today that Equiti-trend Advisors has put together a 6-page analysis of PS, which can be viewed here, which is overall pretty dry but does blame their current stock price on the mortgage meltdown. “At its 12-month low currently, largely due to macroeconomic problems and the mortgage meltdown of 2008, PDOS is a bargain currently at less than$.10 per share”Well, .10 cents per share is a bargain, but so are Hatian penny stocks. The Beat has a post about Platinum’s new advisory board.

Fes of the Webcomic Beacon prepares for his attempt to broadcast his 24 hour lego Webomic. Check it out on Friday from 3pm Eastern time. Best of luck Fes!

Skitzo Man Dot Com’s Webcomic of the Week is M.I.M.E.S.

Reported by Michael Moss.

Webcomic Wire - 10/22/08

DarthMike — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:15:45 +0000
Drawn from sources that are subterranean and oddly tubular...

The winners of the 2008 Webcomic Readers Choice Awards have been announced. Congratulations to all the winners!

ComixTalk posts about Panel Flow, a Flash based alternative to Comicpress. DJ Coffman gives his opinion about using Flash for webcomics.

An interesting post about Twitter on Comic Book Bin.

Crackwalker has some thoughts on how to make it as a webcomic creator. ComicMix has more in their post 'The Theory of Webcomics: The Daily Grind.'

First real big challenge to Protect Act is the case of Iowa comic book and manga collector Christopher Handly who faces 20 years for possession of a few Hentai books.

After ten years away, Tubularman is back.

SonicWall thinks XKCD is internet porn.

Wondermark! has suspended publishing at Modern Tales and now can only be seen on the newly redesigned Wondermark.com.

A nice roundup of 24 Hour Comic Day from The Beat.

Krishna reveals his top secret project. Congratulation on reaching Ten years!

SkitZo MaN posts about proper file maintenance.

Reported by Michael Moss.

Gigcast Jukebox

jtpokie — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:47:57 +0000

Pick a Show.. Any Show!

Webcomic List and Awards on Frumph.net on The Gigcast 165

jtpokie — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:58:02 +0000

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We interview Phil Hofer aka Frumph of frumph.net and JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts and The TB-BA Spotlight form Brian Anderson.
Guest: Philip Hofer of Frumph.net and the WCRCAs News

Platinum plan...

Webcomics.com Relaunched by Halfpixel:

Full Shownotes After the break! E-mail
Danny Burleson here from "Oy" at oycomics.com...
Got a few things here:

1) As you well know since you saw the end, I met my goal of creating 24 full-color comic strips for 24 Hour Comics Day: http://oycomics.com/2008/10/20/24-hour-comics-day-the-aftermath-2008/ (followed the next day by my Honorable Mention in the WCRCA's, but you already knew that too).
2) I'm sure others have mentioned it already, but in case not, the Half Pixel crew has acquired and relaunched http://www.webcomics.com as a hub for the webcomics community. 3) Found out about a fairly new webcomic with promise called "Backyard Frontier" by cartoonist Dennis West. From the write-up on his site: "Backyard Frontier is a comic strip about a boy and his alien and their adventures as they try to make sense of this crazy world. Come back every weekday to see what they keep getting themselves into!" 4) ExtraLife Radio over at http://www.myextralife.com is soon to record its 200th episode. I think they'll be doing it next Monday evening (not sure on the time), and they usually have a live uStream chat: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/extralife-radio 5) And in other news, Brian Anderson is apparently still a bastard. That's it! ~Danny, out Hi,
Just thought I would say thanks for mentioning my site (Jinxville.com) and my little Nightcrawler sketchbook project. I really liked the commentary you guys had on it. It's good to hear people enjoying it. I've actually subscribed to your podcast now, so you've now got a listener in me. My friend Fes (of the Webcomic Beacon) pointed me to your show. Good stuff! It was also nice to meet Scott at FallCon earlier this month.
Anyway, thanks again! Sincerely, Diana Nock Twitter Bits

kncomics @JTShea Of Snakes & Apples celebrates 1 year online this Saturday (the 25th) Denise Guinn

Frumph @JTShea I've only got 2nd Shift Comic http://2ndshiftcomic.com/ is doing a tribute to lewis carroll's poem "the Jabberwocky" oh yeah one more, the North Carolina Webcomics Coffee Clatch http://www.ncwccc.com/ on oct 25 from 2-4pm at Padgett's Station in Carrboro, NC

http://www.thinksynch.com wedcomics.com

kms007 @JTShea Caption Contest at PC Weenies - get your entries in before Sunday!

TB-BA Spotlight

@JTShea Great comic for this week. Love the concept and the art: http://www.capesnbabes.com/

@JTShea I sent you two so far right? Here's a great third: http://www.rabbitsagainstmagic.com/

@JTShea Here's one of my fav's from Zuda: http://www.twincomics.com/nightowls.html

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Webcomic Wire - 10/24/08

DarthMike — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:50:52 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the unverse...

Elf 'n Troll ends. Sad news!

News-a-rama.com has a post about Platinum's employee pay cuts. That's sad!

ROK Comics are now on the iPhone. Watch out Clickwheel!

Webcomics.com has been purchased by HalfPixel, possibly with the aid of their friends at Penny Arcade. They're looking for articles, tips and other knowledge sharing stuff from those interested in contributing.

The Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco will be holding a party in celebration of the Alternative Press Expo and Keith Knight's new book on Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 8:00-11:00 pm.

SoreThumbs takes on Platinum/Wowio situation in a comic by guest artist DJ Coffman.

Bound By Law? The 'Understanding Comics' of copyright has a new edition out.

Neatorama posts about the comic Products That Never Made It.

Reported by Michael Moss.

Webcomic Wire - 10/27/08

DarthMike — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:11:10 +0000
Drawn from sources laughing at various political gaffs...

Newsarama.com has a post about a new webcomic project that remembers those Transgendered persons who are victims of violence. The Transgender Day of Rememberance is requesting submissions for their project.

Chuck Rozakis posts about archives on ComicMix.

A review of Mitch Clem's new book 'Nothing Nice To Say,' a foray into the dirty underbelly of print comics.

Xerexes has an interview with Chris Hazelton, creator of the webcomic Misfile.

If you didn't know, APE2008 is coming to San Francisco soon!

Bomb Shelter Comics 'Webcomic Idol' contest has been whittled down to the top ten competitors.

Reported by Michael Moss.

Webcomic Wire - 10/31/08

DarthMike — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:12:10 +0000
Drawn from sources that are battling the rain to wish you a Happy Halloween!

TigerCon brings art, music and anime to Towson University in Maryland.

The Globe and Mail has a piece about XKCD.

A new blog about animation backgrounds.

Blogger and former webcomic creator Ess Dee ponders about webcomics in this post.

New webcomic, The Werewif, started on Wednesday this week. Best of luck!

PCWeenies ventures out into other languages with the help of some friends. Also, the winner of the caption contest is Mike Perron, who's caption is now published with the 10th anniversary strip of PCWeenies.

Paramount Studios has aquired the screen rights to Agnes Quill: An anthology of Mystery, by Dave Roman.

A Keith Knight cartoon causing a stir in New Jersey.

The Cartoon Commune v.2.0 is here and offering custom stuff.

Skitzo Man posts what he's learned from his lack of success in webcomics.

Theater Hopper has suffered a catastrophic computer failure and needs your help to recover the lost data from a corrupt drive.

Here's a video of Emmanuel Guibert's interesting drawing style with ink and water.

From Chris Anderson's blog, The Long Tail, two interesting posts (1 & 2) about revised free business models and pricing sweet spots.

Reported by Michael Moss.

Daisy is Dead - Gigcast 166 Halloween 08

jtpokie — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:45:27 +0000

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JT and Kevin Hayman talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts

TB-BA Spotlight form Brian Anderson, Music from Jonathan Coulton
Special Guest Lindsay Smith of Daisy is Dead and Freshman Fifteen. NightGig News

NightGig Webcomic Sampler Book 4 in progress!

JT Ukes - site desigh - coloring contest - Tiki - Podacst Daily in November

Errant Apprentice book 1

NightGig Member PW Ad Box (Totally stolen form The Scienteers )

More Shownotes Below News

Voices in my hand returns

Krishnas new thing http://drawmearobot.com/draw-me-a-robot/

Kregs comic http://www.grumpygusandpeanuts.com/

Terrance Howard replaced with Don Cheadle http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/10/13/don-cheadle-replaces-terrance-howard-in-iron-man-2/

E-mail David Gallaher
On Thursday, the HIGH MOON crew will celebrate it's 1-year anniversary running on ZudaComics.Com. Celebrate by reading the latest installment of our second season, right here: http://www.highmooncomic.com HIGH MOON, a joint venture between David Gallaher, Steve Ellis, Scott O. Brown. It runs every Tuesday night at Sundown on ZudaComics.Com!
Twitter bits

haikubirdie @jtshea need any tweet news? / superfightfight will turn 5/ this coming Monday

PiousKnob @JTShea this just i: nestorcomic.com and thusspakemagog.com are AWESOME. P. Gibson http://lancaster-comic.com

SStory @JTShea Sale through rest of year, free sketch with every JS tbp or comic bought off www.johnnysaturn.com. TPB is 15.00, comics 2.50 ea. There are other incentives, too, once the sale gets going. Nov 1 through end of 2008.

TB-BA Spotlight From the browser of Brian Anderson

Cool item for this week. I already plugged his strip but this is kind of fun: http://blog.mingssecret.com/mini-comic-con-1-the-first-time/

From the creator of "Being Five", "Prune Juice" is back after three years: http://prunejuicecomics.blogspot.com/

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Dawn Dawns on The Gigcast... again 167

jtpokie — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:29:28 +0000

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We talk with Dawn Griffin of Zorphbert and Fred and JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts
LInks: More to come.. TB-BA Spotlight From the browser of Brian Anderson

First one for this week: http://www.miserylovessherman.com/

Some guys I met at Boston Comic Con: http://beinggordy.com/ Not much online yet, but loved what I saw at the Con.

Another great comic for this week: http://dooomcat.com/wp/2008/08/17/01-bear-nuts/

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Capes and Birthdays

Scott — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:05:17 +0000
And now a special message: Hey Gigcasters... Just a quick shout out that Capes & Babes is officially one year old today. I had my online debut November 12th of last year and it's been a fun and exciting 365 days since that first strip. Anyway, if you want to check out my strip, I can be found every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at http://www.capesnbabes.com. If you already know about the strip and have checked me out, I appreciate the support. Hopefully, 2009 will be as fun and as exciting as 2008 was! Thanks everybody! -Chris

Webcomic Wire - 11/13/08

DarthMike — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:35:57 +0000
Drawn from sources that are recently back from NYC...

ComxTalk has an interview with Abby L. of The Green Avenger.

Creepy returns to MySpace DHP.

Hereville creator Barry Deutsch has signed a book deal with Harry N. Abrams to publish Hereville as a graphic novel.

Johas Diego talks tools of the trade on Webcomics.com.

Michael Schlosky, creator of Mikey's Life, reviews Li'l Nyet.

The Freelancer's Union has announced the creation of the Freelancer's Insurance Company.

Tony Piro has a review of the various print-on-demand options there are currently.

Kevin Colden talks Fishtown over at CBR.

ComixTalk is shutting down their forums for lack of use.

Chris Yates covers the Alternative Press Expo.

The Weekly Webcomic Wrapup ponders it's own branding.

Reported by Michael Moss.

Hero By Night to be a TV Hero?

Scott — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:04:39 +0000
I just wanted to point you to a good interview that Jennier Contino did with DJ Coffman about the news that Hero By Nights may hit your TV Screens. BY JENNIFER M. CONTINO Late yesterday, Platinum Studios sent out a press release announcing they'd teamed with IM Global to create a Hero By Night TV series. DJ Coffman's Hero By Night was the 2006 winner of Platinum's Comic Book Challenge. Coffman wasn't informed of the deal. He woke up to dozens of phone messages and emails about the PR. Coffman's a long time friend of THE PULSE, so we wanted to get a few comments from him about the potential live-action Hero By Night series and find out about his involvement with the musical group, Flobots.

The Gigcast 168. Paddon' the Cast Again

jtpokie — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:23:07 +0000

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We talk with Ben Paddon about Soul Geek, Politcal blogging and Jump Leads. JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts
LInks: More to come..
The Gigcast
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Webcomic Wire - 11/18/08

DarthMike — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:35:03 +0000
Drawn from sources that are back at tired from a late night of pool and beer...

Platinum announces that Cowboys & Aliens is on the Dreamworks priority list according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Gazette has a piece about how the internet is liberating comic book artists. Here's one more from The Gazette.

Fleen covers Platinum's possible creation of a Hero By Night television series. Heidi MacDonald has more.

Xerexes interviews Michael May, creator of Eros, Inc., on ComixTalk. Also, an interview with Phil Foglio on ComixTalk.

Reported by Michael Moss.

Gill

Scott — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:07:34 +0000

I was listening to Tall Tales Radio this morning and heard the interview with Norm Feuti who does a comic called Retail and another one called Gill. I need to tell you that Gill is one of the best comics I have read. If a paper can’t take a risk and print that then they are blind as well as stupid. Gill is a great and humorous look at how real people live. Yes kids do play with trash. Yes parents get divorced. Live with it and print it you idiots. While you wait for papers to wake up or die go read Gill at Gillcomic.com

Gigcast 169, Winging it

jtpokie — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:17:30 +0000

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JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts
LInks: More to come.. TBBA Spotlight

This might seem like Nepotism but man, I'm really loving his work: http://nightgig.com/madscott/

Bleak but fascinating strip. Really liked the art on the first few pages too: http://www.shadowlinecomics.com/webcomics/#/lildepressedboy/

I love original single panel strips. This one certainly fits that category: http://www.thebookofbiff.com/

The Gigcast
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Webcomic Wire - 11/24/08

DarthMike — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:56:08 +0000
Happy Thanksgiving week everyone!

Calamities of Nature has announced its first guest strip contest. The 3 best strips submitted by December 22nd will have their comics featured as the December 28th, December 31st, and January 2nd updates. In addition, each winner will receive a signed copy of the Calamities of Nature Volume 1 collection. If you don't win, it's still all good. All other submissions will be featured in the blog individually on Tuesdays and Thursdays and have their comics saved in the gallery. For further details, see www.calamitiesofnature.com

John Lynch reviews Beaver & Steve by James Turner over on ComixTalk.

The Comics Reporter has an interview with James Kochalka.

Webcomics Inc. is offering some exclusive desktop images.

A nice round-up of slice-of-life comics.

An interesting post at ComixTalk entitled 'Your Webcomic Is Not As Good As You Think It Is.'

MediaShift has a piece about advertising.

Skitzo Man points us to an interesting article about the changing face of comics publication from Kieth Drury.

Welcome new webcomic SCAPULA by Aidan Casserly into the frey.

Reported by Michael Moss.

Webcomic Wire - 11/24/08

DarthMike — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:56:24 +0000
Happy Thanksgiving week everyone!

Calamities of Nature has announced its first guest strip contest. The 3 best strips submitted by December 22nd will have their comics featured as the December 28th, December 31st, and January 2nd updates. In addition, each winner will receive a signed copy of the Calamities of Nature Volume 1 collection. If you don't win, it's still all good. All other submissions will be featured in the blog individually on Tuesdays and Thursdays and have their comics saved in the gallery. For further details, see www.calamitiesofnature.com

John Lynch reviews Beaver & Steve by James Turner over on ComixTalk.

The Comics Reporter has an interview with James Kochalka.

Webcomics Inc. is offering some exclusive desktop images.

A nice round-up of slice-of-life comics.

An interesting post at ComixTalk entitled 'Your Webcomic Is Not As Good As You Think It Is.'

MediaShift has a piece about advertising.

Skitzo Man points us to an interesting article about the changing face of comics publication from Kieth Drury.

Welcome new webcomic SCAPULA by Aidan Casserly into the frey.

Reported by Michael Moss.

Webcomic Wire - 11/26/08

DarthMike — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:07:11 +0000
Eat turkey. Forget about all your woes. You're getting sleeepy...

Jiffy Burke offers 10 tips for webcomic creators over on Sequential Tart.

ROK Comics is being run as a 'scaled down service' until further notice. This means there are no employed staff to deal with problems should they arise. ROK isn't finished yet though, not by a long shot; however, it sounds like they have done what is prudent for now. Best of luck!

The San Francisco Cartoon Art Museum is looking for volunteers for events on 12/4, 12/6, and 12/ 16. For more information check out their website.

The National Post has a piece about webcomics. I will withhold commenting on the title of the article.

Check out RackaFracka by Fritz! Published five days a week plus he has a large archive.

Palace in the Sky Webcomic News has an interview with Rachel Keslensky of Last Resort!

The Webcomic Overlook has a post entitled 'Neal Stephenson vs. xkcd' which is an interesting read.

Xerexes interviews Hans Tseng, creator of Directions of Destiny on ComixTalk.

The Floating Lightbulb has a rather sad post about a Drunk Duck poser. This isn't the first that I've heard of a story like this either. If true, I wonder what Sean's motivation for doing something like that is?

Comic Fencing picks on Amazing Superteam for a round of sword play.

Reported by Michael Moss.

Webcomic Wire - 11/26/08

DarthMike — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:08:01 +0000
Eat turkey. Forget about all your woes. You're getting sleeepy...

Jiffy Burke offers 10 tips for webcomic creators over on Sequential Tart.

ROK Comics is being run as a 'scaled down service' until further notice. This means there are no employed staff to deal with problems should they arise. ROK isn't finished yet though, not by a long shot; however, it sounds like they have done what is prudent for now. Best of luck!

The San Francisco Cartoon Art Museum is looking for volunteers for events on 12/4, 12/6, and 12/ 16. For more information check out their website.

The National Post has a piece about webcomics. I will withhold commenting on the title of the article.

Check out RackaFracka by Fritz! Published five days a week plus he has a large archive.

Palace in the Sky Webcomic News has an interview with Rachel Keslensky of Last Resort!

The Webcomic Overlook has a post entitled 'Neal Stephenson vs. xkcd' which is an interesting read.

Xerexes interviews Hans Tseng, creator of Directions of Destiny on ComixTalk.

The Floating Lightbulb has a rather sad post about a Drunk Duck poser. This isn't the first that I've heard of a story like this either. If true, I wonder what Sean's motivation for doing something like that is?

Comic Fencing picks on Amazing Superteam for a round of sword play.

Reported by Michael Moss.

Webcomic Wire - 12/1/08

DarthMike — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:10:04 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the world...

Ryan Estrada does a Neatorama Comic and promotes his Cartoon Commune.

The Tribune-Review has a piece about Lora Biondi Innes, creator of the webcomic The Dreamer.

Bomb Shelter Comics extends the voting for the Webcomic Idol contest to today.

Xerexes strikes again with an interview with the creator of Earthsong, Crystal Yates on ComixTalk.

The first Macedonian webcomics; welcome Vlado's World to the webcomics scene.

Entry level webcomic creator and his internet buddy promise four new webomics. Joel Watson, of HIJINKS Ensue documents his digital cartooning process. WebcomicPlanet.com, a new site from the good people at Coswell Productions, MindFaucet and Frumph Agencies, is live with an alpha release. The Floating Lightbulb posts about Google Sitelinks. D. Michael Moore talks about The Problem with Webcomics on his blog One Gamer's Opinion... Reported by Michael Moss.

Webcomic Wire - 12/1/08

DarthMike — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:10:50 +0000
Drawn from sources all over the world...

Ryan Estrada does a Neatorama Comic and promotes his Cartoon Commune.

The Tribune-Review has a piece about Lora Biondi Innes, creator of the webcomic The Dreamer.

Bomb Shelter Comics extends the voting for the Webcomic Idol contest to today.

Xerexes strikes again with an interview with the creator of Earthsong, Crystal Yates on ComixTalk.

The first Macedonian webcomics; welcome Vlado's World to the webcomics scene.

Entry level webcomic creator and his internet buddy promise four new webomics.

Joel Watson, of HIJINKS Ensue documents his digital cartooning process.

WebcomicPlanet.com, a new site from the good people at Coswell Productions, MindFaucet and Frumph Agencies, is live with an alpha release.

The Floating Lightbulb posts about Google Sitelinks.

D. Michael Moore talks about The Problem with Webcomics on his blog One Gamer's Opinion...

Reported by Michael Moss.

Webcomic Wire - 12/4/08

DarthMike — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:10:37 +0000
Drawn from sources that believe even small accomplishments are worth celebrating...

Emily the Strange is a rip off of a 1978 book character.

Des Moines Register sacks Editorial Cartoonist Brian Duffy.

Book of Biff, and more cartoons like Questionble Content, have been dumped by ADSDAQ for "...a high volume of graphics and images such as anime or comic strips."

TalkShoe announces Instant Talkcasting.

The Floating Lightbulb talks about getting international traffic for your comic.

Good post over at Webcomics.com about inking with your natural hand movement.

UCLICK and IDW to bring Clive Barker's The Thief of Always to the iPhone.

Patrick Scullin, creator of Super Siblings, blogs about meeting the legendary Stan Lee.

Brad Guigar talks about what he thinks is and isn't newsworthy to follow up on his earlier tips about writing press releases.

NYT has a piece about Alison Bechdel and her series Dykes to Watch Out For.

The Webcomic Overlook #60 features Fey Winds.

Comic Foundry Magazine is closing its doors.

Next episode of the Webcomic Beacon is the one year special.

Skitzo Man has a post about Scott Kurtz' video: Breaking Bad habits.

Reported by Michael Moss.

Webcomic Wire - 12/4/08

DarthMike — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:10:46 +0000
Drawn from sources that believe even small accomplishments are worth celebrating...

Emily the Strange is a rip off of a 1978 book character.

Des Moines Register sacks Editorial Cartoonist Brian Duffy.

Book of Biff, and more cartoons like Questionble Content, have been dumped by ADSDAQ for "...a high volume of graphics and images such as anime or comic strips."

TalkShoe announces Instant Talkcasting.

The Floating Lightbulb talks about getting international traffic for your comic.

Good post over at Webcomics.com about inking with your natural hand movement.

UCLICK and IDW to bring Clive Barker's The Thief of Always to the iPhone.

Patrick Scullin, creator of Super Siblings, blogs about meeting the legendary Stan Lee.

Brad Guigar talks about what he thinks is and isn't newsworthy to follow up on his earlier tips about writing press releases.

NYT has a piece about Alison Bechdel and her series Dykes to Watch Out For.

The Webcomic Overlook #60 features Fey Winds.

Comic Foundry Magazine is closing its doors.

Next episode of the Webcomic Beacon is the one year special.

Skitzo Man has a post about Scott Kurtz' video: Breaking Bad habits.

Reported by Michael Moss.

gigcast-3003

jtpokie — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 06:27:30 +0000

The Gigcast 171 and the Lost Episode!

jtpokie — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 06:28:31 +0000

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JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts
LInks: More to come..
The Gigcast
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www.thegigcast.com
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The Gigcast 171 and the Lost Episode!

jtpokie — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 06:40:10 +0000

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JT and Scott talk Webcomics, Christian Ellis Shallow Thoughts
LInks: More to come..
The Gigcast
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www.thegigcast.com
Have News or a Comment? Want to tell JT and Scott they are full of it?
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Webcomic Wire - 12/8/09

DarthMike — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:52:00 +0000
Drawn from sources that are working hard to get into the hoilday spirit...

Twyla Tharp on motivation, creativity and the usefulness of failure. Great advice for all creative fields.

Check out new webcomic rating site IsItFunnyToday.com.

InkBlot 1.0, the latest webcomic wordpress plugin.

A Webcomic Gift-Giving Guide.

The Floating Lightbulb has a post about making your comic archive search friendly.

Algeya has an article on Webcomics.com about creating backgrounds.

Fleen talks about the purge of webcomics from ADSDAQ. Take a look at the comments section where people layout who has been dropped and the excuses taht ADSDAQ has given them.

The Beat has a nice piece about making money in comics.

Palace In The Sky Webcomic News has an interview with Brian Brock of Reaper 7.

Congrats to the Webcomic Beacon on reaching one year!

Bomb Shelter Webcomic Idol winner is Simulated Comic Product. Congratulations!

Reported by Michael Moss.

Webcomic Wire - 12/8/09

DarthMike — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:52:21 +0000
Drawn from sources that are working hard to get into the holiday spirit...

Twyla Tharp on motivation, creativity and the usefulness of failure. Great advice for all creative fields.

Check out new webcomic rating site IsItFunnyToday.com.

InkBlot 1.0, the latest webcomic wordpress plugin.

A Webcomic Gift-Giving Guide.

The Floating Lightbulb has a post about making your comic archive search friendly.

Algeya has an article on Webcomics.com about creating backgrounds.

Fleen talks about the purge of webcomics from ADSDAQ. Take a look at the comments section where people layout who has been dropped and the excuses taht ADSDAQ has given them.

The Beat has a nice piece about making money in comics.

Palace In The Sky Webcomic News has an interview with Brian Brock of Reaper 7.

Congrats to the Webcomic Beacon on reaching one year!

Bomb Shelter Webcomic Idol winner is Simulated Comic Product. Congratulations!

Reported by Michael Moss.

gigcast172

jtpokie — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:03:04 +0000

The Best Beepin' Gigcast Ever! Gigcast 172

jtpokie — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:15:07 +0000

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We talk with Hunter Gallien, aka Zim, from Sword in Hand, and JT and Scott talk about what's up at NightGig Studios, and the wonderfull world of webcomics. Shallow Thoughts from Christiana Ellis. GUEST Hunter Gallien aka Zim from Sword in Hand NEWS TWITTER BITS Follow JTShea on Twitter! johncoswell ComicPress Manager 1.3 is nearing release. Testers can visit the Lunchbox Funnies forums to grab a beta version to test. oyComics Plug, plug, plug. I released an Oy comic collection recently. Available here: https://www.createspace.com/3356672 SStory Wish I had news! But, alas... Wills42 Since my computer is up and running, expect 'Barely Listening' to be back on Monday (www.drunkduck.com/Barely_Listening) :) TB-BA Spotlight From the Browser of Brian Anderson... Follow Brian on twitter http://twitter.com/dogeatdoug This one I just started reading. Really funny: Two Cows and a Chicken This one was a e-novel. Now a webcomic: Ladystar Just go into this one: http://www.enginehunt.com/
The Gigcast
A Nightgig Studios Production - http://www.nightgig.com
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Have News or a Comment? Want to tell JT and Scott they are full of it?
E-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com

One of the Farpoint Media family of shows - www.farpointmedia.net,
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The Best Beepin' Gigcast Ever! Gigcast 172

jtpokie — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:19:28 +0000

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We talk with Hunter Gallien, aka Zim, from Sword in Hand, and JT and Scott talk about what's up at NightGig Studios, and the wonderfull world of webcomics. Shallow Thoughts from Christiana Ellis. GUEST Hunter Gallien aka Zim from Sword in Hand NEWS TWITTER BITS Follow JTShea on Twitter! johncoswell ComicPress Manager 1.3 is nearing release. Testers can visit the Lunchbox Funnies forums to grab a beta version to test. oyComics Plug, plug, plug. I released an Oy comic collection recently. Available here: https://www.createspace.com/3356672 SStory Wish I had news! But, alas... Wills42 Since my computer is up and running, expect 'Barely Listening' to be back on Monday (www.drunkduck.com/Barely_Listening) :) TB-BA Spotlight From the Browser of Brian Anderson... Follow Brian on twitter http://twitter.com/dogeatdoug This one I just started reading. Really funny: Two Cows and a Chicken This one was a e-novel. Now a webcomic: Ladystar Just go into this one: http://www.enginehunt.com/
The Gigcast
A Nightgig Studios Production - http://www.nightgig.com
www.thegigcast.com
Have News or a Comment? Want to tell JT and Scott they are full of it?
E-mail: gigcast@nightgig.com

One of the Farpoint Media family of shows - www.farpointmedia.net,
Released under a Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial No-Derivs 2.5 license

Webcomic Communities/Collectives
www.drunkduck.com www.Comicdish.com	www.smackjeeves.com Panel 2 Panel
Webcomics
The Devils Panties Random Pirate Comics Clench & Cheese Dribble for Kids Crimson Dark Memesink O'Deer Alpha Shade The Eufos	Rubber Mallet Productions (GoA) 24th and 1/2 Water Street Spyndle.com You'll Have That Dragonaur AntiNormal Comics Pocket Kitten The X Heroes
Other Cool Sites
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