January 31, 2008

Momed

panels from Mome 11

The term 'Momed' was coined by Gabrielle Bell (if I remember correctly) and it refers to MOME contributing cartoonists who, in an effort to meet their deadlines, forgo normal social behavior and lock themselves up for extended periods of time in a desperate attempt to make comics at a highly depressing rate of speed... In short, I've been Momed over the last few weeks, which is why this blog has been very quiet lately. But my next MOME contribution is done and so this blog can resume it's semi regular posting schedule.

panel from Mome 10

Speaking of MOME, the current issue (MOME Vol. 10, Winder/Spring 2008) is out now. This time I contributed a four page story called Phase Transition. It's a kind of a prequel for the story I just finished. It wasn't intended that way originally. As I worked on the MOME Vol. 11 story it slowly became clear that the main character from Phase Transition should play a role in it.

In addition to the story, I'm also the subject of an interview conducted by Gary Groth. I was very nervous before this interview because I've read so many of his interviews over the years and he's definitely one of my favorite interviewers. It turned OK in the end and the conversation was pretty interesting even if I didn't always give a good or coherent answer. Apparently Fantagraphics will be putting up all the MOME interviews online at some point, so look for it to appear there soon. I'm sure I'll link it here when it goes up.

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November 29, 2007

Daily Cross Hatch Interview

I meant to post this sooner but the Yokoyama essay has been quite a distraction. Anyway, since the Daily Cross Hatch has deemed me a subject worthy of an interview, I suppose I should at least link to it: here's Part 1 and Part 2. The interview was ably conducted by the intrepid Sarah Morean. Ok, this piece of shameless self-promotion done with, the blog can return to it's semi-regular service...

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October 26, 2006

Drama 9 Release Party

Another issue of The Drama magazine is set to hit the stands very soon. In just a few issues the magazine has evolved into one of the best new magazines on the stands. And I'm not just saying that because they published another comic of mine. They are celebrating the release of their 9th issue with a few parties in select locations. I will be at the New York one. More details here. Stop by and get a free copy of the mag before the print medium expires altogether!

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