Tuesday, March 29, 2011

I posted this over at the GCD Music Blog but I thought it was worth including over here as well.


So this past weekend I got to pick up my copies of GCD "The Demo" from the guys over at 215 Ink and I can't even believe how great they came out looking. Not only does Fernando's artwork look downright amazing in print, but 215 Ink really pulled out all the stops in helping us accomplish what we wanted to do with this book.

So what did we want to do with this book? Good question.

Just as the title and the cover suggests this is a demo. Like any band we've been laying track upon track, spending hours tweeking and rerecording in whatever room gets you the best acoustics. We know that eventually we'll get picked up by a label and be able to redo these songs in a huge studio. They'll sound polished and professional by the time the album is released, but in the meantime we're going to throw all our passion and heart into these recordings. And then, when they're done, we're gonna use that crappy old duel-deck tape recorder we have lying around and make as many copies as we can to sell at shows for $2.99.

That was what we were going for with "The Demo". And not only did 215 Ink get that, but they managed to execute it perfectly.

Just like any demo this isn't about the fine tuning, it's about the music, the art. We left some typos in the lettering, and there are even a few little spots where the grayscale isn't 100% finished. But the love of the music is there... Or in this case the love of the comic. You can see it in each page, just like you can hear it in every note of a well crafted demo.

And don't ask me how, but they even managed to throw a little static into a few pages so it actually looks like you're reading a worn out old cassette. Playing that spot in your favorite song you've heard so many times the tape's about to snap.

This is your introduction to the world of G.C.D. as raw and as real as you'll ever see it. A late night jam session, a fury of words and art and paper and ink. Shaking the windows, it'll have your neighbors banging on the walls and yelling for you to turn it down.

So to quote the inside cover:

Pat yourself on the back and get reading because by buying this book you've earned the right to brag to all your friends that you knew what GCD was way before it sold out and went mainstream.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

It's official, Brian & Bobbi is out in stores. Here a shot of it nestled right between Artifacts and Charmed. This picture was taken over at Wade's Comic Madness in Levittown, PA when I stopped by this afternoon.

By the time I left the shop they'd sold out of the copies they had, and apparently they're not the only shop where that's happened. I've gotten word there are a few out there who have already had to put in reorders. So if anyone's considering getting a copy, make sure you do it soon. Or if they don't have it there's still time to order one using the Diamond Code DEC101071.

And, as a great way to kick off Brian & Bobbi's release, the book has been getting some great coverage online. It made it onto IGN's Weekly Comic Buyer's Guide, it was one of the highlights this week over at Treasure Island Comics, a Pick of the Week over at Tastes Like Comics, and Brian & Bobbi got a very flattering comparison over at Inveterate Media Junkies.

So I don't know about you, but I think that's a pretty productive opening day. And now that the book's been released, it's time to start the convention tour!
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Sunday, March 13, 2011

Now that Brian & Bobbi is just a few short days away from comic shops, a lot of attention has been drawn to what my next project will be. I've talked about it a little on Facebook and Twitter, but I figured it's about time I officially announced it here on the site.

My next project is going to be a series of graphic novellas called G.C.D. Each book will be about 64 pages, and we're shooting to possibly release a new volume three or four times starting either later in the year or in early 2012.

So what is G.C.D. It's an action packed, music infused, roadtrip adventure series.

I'm not saying much more than that at this point, but I will show you this.

It's the cover of a special edition GCD preview comic 215 Ink has printed for me to bring with me to conventions. So while the launch of the series may be a little ways off, you'll be able to check out an exclusive first look at the series at any of the conventions I'll be attending.

And again, that list is:

East Hanover Comic Expo – March 27
Wild Pig Con – April 3
MoCCA Fest – April 9-10
Great Allentown Comic Con – April 16
Boston Comic Con – April 30 – May 1
Granite Con – May 16
Baltimore Comic Con – August 20 – 21

And that's just for starters. The list is getting bigger each time I post, and it'll continue to grow, cause I'm adding more shows every chance I get. So be sure to check back soon for updates.

In the meantime though, why not head over to the G.C.D. Music Blog. That's right, I've started a music blog. Seeing as how G.C.D. is a series all about music it only seemed fitting I have a place to share some of the songs and artists that inspired the series.

I don't know how often I'll post. Probably only when I've got something worth posting. I'll try to do some interesting stuff there though.

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Saturday, March 12, 2011

So after what feels like years of hard work, Brian & Bobbi will officially be in stores this Wednesday, March 16th. Mark your calendar. And for those of you heading out to the comic shop, make sure you pick up a copy. Word on the street is it's gonna be selling out quick, so make sure you grab it while you can. And if your shop doesn't have it in stock, you can always ask them to order it for you with the Diamond Code DEC101071.


And as a way of saying thanks to everyone who's been so great and supportive in helping Brian & Bobbi get to where it is today, stop on back here on tomorrow for a special announcement on what my next project will be.
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