California, that's the place I oughtta be
Only a couple hours left and then I'll be on my way to San Diego for Comic-Con.
Did I mention I'm going to Comic-Con International? I know I've said it before, but I want to make sure it's high on the blog to remind you I'll be at Booth #2000, splitting it with Toon Tumblers. I'll have issues #1-7 of Love and Capes, both Powerful Women sketchbooks, t-shirts and pins. I'll be doing commissions, signing anything you bring, and talking and chatting. Please come by.
San Diegos always a mixture of thrills and fears. It's a bit of a crucible for where you are in the industry. It's the show that's so big that if you're not there, some people wonder if you're anywhere. And, it's always a chore to get everything out there, get the booth set up and so on.
But...
I went out last year and directly from that show I wound up IDW doing the Love and Capes trade. I got my first meeting with Disney about getting one of my projects turned into a TV show. And I discussed doing some digital format versions of my projects, too.
The first of those three is fantastic. The other two, while they haven't materialized (at least not yet), they are my first step into a much larger world. I'm expecting even more. Soon.
Like maybe this week. Let's rock.
The Difference... Timing!
With just a couple days to spare, the second Powerful Women collection has arrived! I was blessed with some overruns, so I can send out the orders I've received before I leave, and still have the stock that I need to have. Yay, Jones Printing!
Don't forget, the special goes away on Sunday, so be sure to order yours before the prices go up.
Shadow of the Bat
In the words of the Black Knight, "None shall pass!"
So listen to WTAM-AM 1100 on Friday.
Pins and Needles
Ladies Love the Capes
Podcaster Blake mentions how his girlfriend Erin, to whom he's introduced a bunch of comics, was the one who introduced him to LNC. Way to go Erin!
Burritos for Justice... well, Schools!
I did caricatures for the Malone Golf Tournament yesterday, which provides college scholarships to some deserving kids. It is uniformly a great event, and the kids are fantastic. The scholarship is through Cleveland Scholarship Foundation, which is a great organization with a stellar percentage-donation rating. I'm honored to work with them.
And, today, if you're in Ohio, get thee to a Chipotle. All sales (not profits, but sales) up to $35,000 go to the Malone scholarship program. Big props to the Chip for that.
Jimmy Malone, of course, is part of the Lanigan and Malone morning radio show on WMJI-FM 105.7 here in Cleveland. Just figured if I was plugging stuff, might as well plug it all.
This Post Will Self-Destruct in Two Minutes
With issue #8 done aside from a rewrite here or there, one minor art correction, and the inevitable corrections from the Secret Society of Super-Reviewers. I'm in good shape for leaving for San Diego. It'll be nice to not have this over my head while I'm there, and with that brainspace nice and clear, I should be able to get some good ideas for the new issue.
Issue eight will be in stores in October, and debuting at Mid-Ohio-Con.
RIP Tony Snow
Okay, I'll break my rule just one more time.
I always liked Tony Snow. I'm sure people didn't like his politics, and I get that, but I think he was just a nice guy. It was his "Fox News Sunday" that started my obsession with the Sunday news programs.
The thing about Tony that I appreciated the most was his sense of perspective. He understood the silliness of politics and life. He never took himself too seriously.
It's been reported before, but there was a time he went over to Iraq with the President and wore a big dopey looking helmet and flak jacket. The picture was carried widely, and much fun was made of him. He took it all, and made fun of himself, too. Then he got that picture blown up and put in his office, to remind himself and his staff too keep everything in perspective.
He loved his family and his faith and his job. He faced cancer with confidence and humor. And he'll be missed.
Here's Brit Hume on Tony Snow...
Soung Lyric Answers, Part III
Here are the song lyric answers:
17. "Is this your name or a doctor's eye chart?"
Dyslexic Heart by Paul Westerberg. From the "Singles" soundtrack.
18. "I'm so tired of being here"
My Immortal by Evanescence and the "Daredevil" soundtrack.
19. "We weren't meant to be, at least not in this lifetime."
Something to Remember by Madonna. From "I'm Breathless", songs inspired and from "Dick Tracy".
20. "Turning and returning to some secret place to hide"
Take My Breath Away by Berlin from the "Top Gun" soundtrack.
21. "Why are there so many songs about rainbows?"
The Rainbow Connection by the Muppets. From the first Muppet Movie soundtrack.
22. "No mortal man can win this day"
A Kind of Magic by Queen's "A Kind of Magic." The songs from and inspired by "Highlander."
23. "So whatever your hands find to do, you must do with all your heart"
Through Your Hands by Don Henley from the Michael soundtrack. And one of the most profound lyrics, borrowed from a line from the Bible. This line alone helped me keep Raider on track. Here's the full lyric:
So whatever your hands find to do
You must do with all your heart
There are thoughts enough
To blow men's minds
And tear great worlds apart
There`s a healing touch to find you
On that broad highway somewhere
To lift you high
As music flyin`
Through the angel`s hair
Man, I love that.
24. "So you feel like it's the end of the story"
The Hero from the Flash Gordon soundtrack by Queen
And, obviously, they're all from movie soundtracks.
And since the book is done...
With major operations done on Love and Capes #8 you know what it's time for: