Lore

Ka-Blam comes through, again

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:04:18 +0000

Yesterday I received a Priority Mail package from Ka-Blam. Inside…

My snapshot does not do justice to the quality of Ka-Blam’s printing. I’ll be selling these beauties at the Small Press Expo in Bethesda, Maryland next week.

Those who can’t wait can order copies directly from IndyPlanet.

More Lore comics now available in electronic format from DriveThruComics

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:24:52 +0000

Robots, Vampires and Catholic High School!

Dragona Lore Smith tries to keep his secret. He also tries to keep his friends.

As he makes one small mistake after another, his world starts to unravel.

Originally four 20-page issues, Lore #9-12 have been reprinted in the form of two 40-page comics. DriveThruComics now has electronic versions in watermarked PDF format. These digital editions present Lore at 200dpi — nearly twice the resolution of the free web comic.

Readers can instantly download the 13MB files for $0.99 each.

Lore Nos. 9 & 10 – $0.99

Lore Nos. 11 & 12 – $0.99

08/30/2010

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Comic for August 30, 2010 – 08/30/2010

Cover art for Lore #9-12 reprints

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:42:34 +0000

I compiled Lore #9-12 into two 40-page comics and drew these covers for the two reprint issues. I have also relettered Lore #9-11 with my more legible “Lore” font. Both reprint issues will be available soon through IndyPlanet and DriveThruComics.

I drew each of these covers in Manga Studio EX 4.0 on my Motion Computing LE1600 Tablet PC at 1200dpi resolution for a 5.5×7.5″ image. I modeled the pipes, chairs, ceiling and tables in LightWave 3D and imported the LightWave object files into Manga Studio for rendering as background elements. When finished, I exported the layers in Photoshop format as an antialiased 300dpi PSD file. I then used Photoshop for coloring, compositing and text elements.

Site upgrades…

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:09:35 +0000

I just upgraded my WordPress installation, ComicPress theme and ComicPress Manager plug-in. I’m still tweaking the site design, but I love the new options so far.

08/23/2010

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Comic for August 23, 2010 – 08/23/2010

08/16/2010

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Comic for August 16, 2010 – 08/16/2010

08/09/2010

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Comic for August 9, 2010 – 08/09/2010

Fight fire with water, part 2

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:10:17 +0000

Geeks counter-protesting the WBC at Comic-Con yesterday:

Fight fire with water

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:12:06 +0000

A nasty group that calls itself the Westboro Baptist Church announced their intent to picket the San Diego Comic Con this Thursday, July 22nd.

Geeks have positive ways to counter this protest, however. The awesome Phelps-A-Thon has set up a fundraiser to benefit The Hero Initiative and the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. For every minute the WBC protests Comic Con, another dollar will be raised for the Phelps-A-Thon.

Kelly Sue DeConnick has planned a similar fundraiser where participants donate directly to amfAR and the Human Rights Campaign.

Whether one uses Phelps-A-Thon or donates directly to a cause, these are all excellent ways to counter-protest the WBC. I’ve made a flat-rate donation to Phelps-A-Thon, and I hope others consider donating as well.