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+++++ Sean O'Reilly, owner and EIC of Arcana Studio, joins Fanboy Radio today (Monday January 31st) for a live radio interview. The show will air from KTCU FM 88.7 - The Choice out of Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas and will stream out of http://www.ktcu.tcu.edu at 3:00 pm Eastern (12:00pm Pacific) today. Sean will be talking about Arcana's beginnings, their plans and aspirations, their trade paperbacks and their new titles for 2005. Sean will also talk about self-publishing, marketing and promoting your comic book, conventions and insights into breaking into the industry. Also on Fanboy Radio is legendary artist Art Thibert and Rob Conte from Regent Publishing. Fanboy Radio (or FbR) is an hour-long talk radio program that has been exciting listeners in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and world-wide on the Internet for over three years. This fast-paced, fun-filled show explores the growing industry of comic books, its readers and pop culture. Comic book creator interviews, commentary, news and discussion, and book reviews highlight the programming with large doses of humor and irreverence. Other topics such as movies, video games, animation, toys, television, and current events are peppered into every show. Quite simply, Fanboy Radio is 'The Voice of Comics.' For more on Fanboy Radio visit: http://www.fanboyradio.com The entire archive of Fanboy Radio episodes are available for 75 cents each at their website. +++++ CELEBRITY MODEL PROMOTES COMIC SHOP LOCATOR January 29, 2005 - Actress/model Cindy Margolis, the single most downloaded woman on the Internet and the most recent woman to model THE TENTH MUSE comics, has gone the extra mile to promote comic shops across the world by adding the Comic Shop Locator tool to her already popular website http://www.cindymargolis.com Earlier this month, Margolis was named the all-new celebrity model for THE TENTH MUSE - the comic book story of modern Greek Mythology and a forgotten 10th Muse of Justice; published monthly by Blue Water Productions (http://www.bluewaterprod.com) and Alias Enterprises (http://www.aliasenterprises.com). In honor of Margolis' role as the MUSE, she's been actively promoting the entire industry in televised interviews, and even using her personal website - which plays host to over 73 million hits each month - to feature the Comic Shop Locator tool. The Comic Shop Locator is a simple tool used by fans across the world to find a comic book shop nearest them, simply by dialing toll-free 1-888-COMIC-BOOK! It's the hopes of Blue Water's Managing Editor, Darren G. Davis, that Margolis can sway even a small percentage of her website visitors to pick up the phone and visit their local shops. "This is a great thing! Not only for us, but for the entire industry," said Davis. "When you have the attention of that many people, you have the ability to introduce something totally new to them. That benefits publishers across the board, and also local comic book shops. Even if only one-percent of them actually go into the shops, that's an amazing number of new readers for an industry that considers 100,000 sales an overwhelming success!" The Comic Shop Locator is a free service provided by Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc., and can be found online at http://www.comicshoplocater.com. For more information on Margolis' role as THE TENTH MUSE, please Cindy's personal website, at http://www.cindymargolis.com or call toll-free 1-888-COMIC-BOOK to find a shop near you. +++++ Thomas, Waid and Middleton To Sign At ACTOR's Booth Emerald City Con has graciously donated free booth space to ACTOR Comic Fund for a second year in a row enabling the nonprofit organization to raise funds in the Pacific Northwest. Roy Thomas, Mark Waid and Josh Middleton will be signing and sketching at ACTOR's booth (#411) so stop by to meet these talented individuals. Don't forget to say hi to our dedicated volunteers! ACTOR's booth schedule is: Saturday, February 5: Mark Waid: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sunday, February 6: Josh Middleton: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Roy Thomas: Check at the booth for times. The third annual Emerald City ComiCon will take place Saturday, February 5 and Sunday, February 6 at the Seahawks Stadium/Qwest Field Events Center in Seattle Washington. Show hours are Saturday from 10:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00 pm. For more information on Emerald City ComiCon, visit http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/ THE COMIC ASYLUM OPENS WITH TWO DAY PARTY Weekend Events Include Raffle For ACTOR Comic Fund GARLAND, TX (February 2, 2005) - The Comic Asylum, a new comic book, original art and gaming store, announces its grand opening celebration on February 18th and 19th, which will include major comic industry talent, David Finch and an auction to benefit ACTOR Comic Fund, the nonprofit organization to benefit comic industry veterans. WHAT: The Comic Asylum's opening weekend celebration WHERE: The Comic Asylum, 4750 N. Jupiter Rd., Suite 112, Garland, TX 75044 WHO: David Finch, Artist of the New Avengers Frank D'Armarta, Colorist of the New Avengers Scott Kurtz, Artist/Creator of PVP by Image Michael Lark, Artist of Gotham Central, Captain America & the Pulse Greg Thompson & Robbi Rodriguez, the Creative team behind Image's new book Hero Camp. WHEN: Friday, February 18, 2005 (5-8 pm): Charity event to benefit ACTOR. Sketches & special promotional items will be raffled off to raise money for the fund, and there will be a $1 minimum donation required per autographed item. There will also be a silent auction containing original art and other unique comic related items. New Avengers artist, David Finch, his colorist on the book, Frank D'Armarta, and Scott Kurtz, artist of PVP will be on hand to sign books, and draw some sketches to help raise money for the fund. Items in the silent auction will be posted online at www.thecomicasylum.com to allow interested parties to bid remotely. Saturday, February 19, 2005 (10 am - 7 pm): Signings, grand opening specials, giveaways & more. David Finch, Frank D'Armarta, Michael Lark, Greg Thompson & Robbi Rodriguez will be appearing throughout the day. For further information about the event, contact: Mark Hay The Comic Asylum 4750 N. Jupiter Rd. Suite 112 Garland, TX 75044 972-414-7760 www.thecomicasylum.com inmates@thecomicasylum.com For further information about ACTOR Comic Fund, contact: Janine Bielski 310-286-0758 x440 ACTORcomicfund@aol.com http://www.actorcomicfund.org/ +++++ Media News: Orlando Sentinel on Graham Annable's Stickleback graphic novel The Orlando Sentinel for January 31, 2005 features a full length review of Graham Annable's new Stickleback graphic novel. http://www.orlandocitybeat.com/ocb-popculture-graphicnovel- 013105,0,5421152.story GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: GRAHAM ANNABLE'S "STICKLEBACK" If I had to introduce Martians to rock and roll music, I'd probably pick the Rolling Stones. Not my favorite band, mind you, but let's face it - "Satisfaction" probably serves as a blanket statement of what rock is supposed to sound like. On the other hand, if the Martians (for some reason) asked me for a definition of underground comic books, I'd dig up something by either Daniel Clowes or Graham Annable - whoever I could find in my comic's pile first. Again, Annable isn't my all-time favorite creator, but his latest graphic romp is a pretty good introduction to everything that works about comics, as well as everything that keeps it 'alternative.' Hell, just look at his publisher, Alternative Comics. Even the comic name is offhandedly hip, made even weirder by the fact that it seems to have been chosen at random. A "Stickleback,",the protagonist's last name, is a type of fish. "Stickleback," however, has nothing to do with fish. It's not the only non sequitur in the book, which follows the creative adventures of George as he struggles to finish the masterpiece sculpture in his chosen medium of wadded-up toilet paper. George's perfectionism is put to the test by his destructive cat Patty, and by the constant interruptions of his equally neurotic friend Yanni. A trip to the caf??? to placate his pal turns into a miniature adventure, as George finds inspiration in the unlikely form of Yanni's horrible fingernail malady and a brief imprisonment in the caf??? bathroom. As with most of Annable's work, it only seems to make sense when you see it. Those with expectations of some grand message will be disappointed. You could say, I suppose, that Stickleback is a wayward stroll through the creative process itself. You could more accurately say that Annable is just having a laugh, unafraid to just introduce a character and see where he wants to go. In that respect, George's journey seems to mirror the one Annable takes in all his work, where the humor and insight comes when it comes, often from the angle you least expect it. Like the best underground creators, Annable isn't too showy, and he doesn't have to be. His pacing and character design (think twitchier, more manic versions of the Simpsons) are by-products of his day job as an animator. The easy tempo of the story may be slow for some, but it does what good comics should do. Readers will find themselves filling in the spaces between the panels easily, unless they're lingering to laugh out loud at George's sudden freak-outs and slapstick moments of violence. All in all, it's a brief but effective showcase for what Annable and his peers do best, a succinct blend of humor and skewed narrative that's a pleasant relief from the predictability of the mainstream's splash-page overstatement. Martians, Graham Annable. Graham Annable, Martians. I'm sure you'll have plenty to talk about. Media News: TIME Magazine profiles cartoonists The print edition of the February 7, 2005 issue of TIME Magazine has a four page article, with a cool gatefold, profiling cartoonists Paul Hornschemeier, Marjane Satrapi, Rieko Saibara, and Joann Sfar. The full text of the article can be found on-line: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1022582- 1,00.html Book News: A Strange Day graphic novella in stores February 9 February 1, 2005: Alternative Comics announced that the perfect gift for Valentine's Day, A Strange Day graphic novella by Damon Hurd and Tatiana Gill, will be in comic book stores on Wednesday February 9. Sample pages of the book are available on-line: http://www.sulfurstar.com/origincomics/catalog/strangeday.php A Strange Day Skipping school to buy the latest Cure album, Miles arrives at the deserted Media Play parking lot waiting for the store to open. Here he meets Anna, who skipped her own classes for the same agenda. A free spirit, Anna takes it upon herself to bring introverted Miles out of his black-clad shell. A Strange Day is an original graphic novella about alienation, kindred spirits, and two Cure heads' serendipitous friendship, and the lessons they learn from each other. By Damon Hurd and Tatiana Gill. 48 pages, B&W, $3.95, ISBN: 1- 891867-74-1, Diamond Code: DEC04 2315 Now also available are Damon Hurd's other critically acclaimed books released by Alternative Comics: DEC04 2315 A STRANGE DAY $3.95 DEC04 2316 A SORT OF HOMECOMING #1 (Of 3) $3.50 DEC04 2317 A SORT OF HOMECOMING #2 (Of 3) $3.50 DEC04 2318 A SORT OF HOMECOMING #3 (Of 3) $3.50 DEC04 2319 MY UNCLE JEFF (STAR19971) 3.95 DEC04 2320 THE WHITE ELEPHANT (MAR042172) $8.95 Jeff Mason - Publisher Alternative Comics Web: http://www.indyworld.com/altcomics +++++ aharlib@earthlink.net Dear David, Please consider posting this article in the next newsletter. It should be of great interest. Thanks! Amy Japan's manga comics take on US superheroes Mon Jan 31,11:05 AM ET WASHINGTON (AFP) - The Incredible Hulk and Spider-Man are confronting new rivals in the US comic book world, as young Americans are devouring Japan's "manga" comics depicting wandering samurais and cheeky Tokyo schoolchildren. Linda Pfeiffer, 15, never got hooked on her brother's comic books, which glorify muscular heroes complete with superpowers. Instead, she is absorbed by Japanese comic book characters to whom she can relate, "even if they live far away from here." Unlike US comics, "mangas don't always have a happy ending," Pfeiffer added as she scoured a Washington area comic book store. Thanks to enthused American teenagers such as Pfeiffer, "manga is one of the fastest growing segment of the (American) publishing industry," said Milton Griepp, founder of ICv2, a research organization on the animation industry. Manga, literally "random sketches" is the term for the genre of narrative comic strips, often series, read by millions of Japanese. Thousands of new titles on themes ranging from samurai, golf, yakuza gangsters, fantasy superheroes, sex and social satire are published each year. In the United States, sales soared to between 110 million and 140 million dollars in 2004 from 60 million dollars in 2002, Griepp said. Book stores have expanded their comics sections to accommodate the growing demand. "Japanese pop culture has a lot of exposure in the US, on TV with anime, with video games and now mangas," he said. The best-selling manga in 2004 was "Rurouni Kenshin," which depicts the religious and war rituals of 19th century samurais. The mangas follow the popularity in the United States of the cartoons Pokemon, Dragon Ball and Yu-Gi-Oh. The success of mangas is surprising since they mainly refer to Japanese culture and are created for Japanese readers. American girls have helped make mangas successful in this country, representing between 50 to 60 percent of the readership, Griepp said. They are avid readers of "shojos" -- mangas mainly created for girls. These comics mix realistic stories about school, family, friendship and love, with fantasy. One of the most popular shojo series, called "Fruits Basket," tells the story of Tohru Honda, an orphaned student adopted by a family hit by a curse. "Female readers in the United States have strongly demonstrated that manga is now a medium to be enjoyed by both sexes," said Liza Coppola, vice president of sales at Viz, one of two big manga publishers in the United States. Viz's rival TokyoPop released last year a manga co-created by rock singer Courtney Love, the widow of Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain. "Princess Ai" is the story of a girl who becomes a music star and escapes assassins. "I have always loved the Japanese culture and the people," Love said. "Princess Ai is a great character because she feels like my alter ego, but in a fantasy setting." "Japanese art, not traditional but contemporary art ... are doing quite well and are accepted in the US," Japan's embassador to the United States, Ryozo Kato, said recently. "This is a good thing because, in the end, I believe that the strength of the US-Japan relationship comes down to people-to- people communication and mutual respect," he said. +++++ Marvel Super Heroes Find There's One Less Crime to Fight In Visa Ad for Super Bowl 2005 SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- Lighthearted Spot Demonstrates the Security Benefits Consumers Receive When They Use Their Visa Check Card Super Heroes always respond to the cry of a citizen in distress -- but during this year's Super Bowl, they will find they can keep their capes furled when someone loses their Visa check card. In "Super Heroes," to be premiered at this year's game, a woman cries for help after discovering someone has stolen her Visa check card. Marvel's world renowned Super Hero characters rush to her rescue but discover it's a false alarm: she didn't realize her Visa check card features security benefits that protect her from fraudulent charges. Having calmed the heroine, the Super Heroes return to their work of assisting those who really need it. The lighthearted television spot, created by BBDO NY, airs as a stand-alone commercial during the first half of the Super Bowl on Feb. 6. The commercial features popular Marvel Super Heroes(TM) Spider-Man(TM), Captain America(TM), Wolverine(TM), Storm(TM), and Thor(TM). The commercial ends with a final surprise guest visit -- a latecomer to the rescue. "In the real world, there aren't Super Heroes to rescue us -- but thanks to the Visa check card, consumers have a way to guard against fraud," said Susanne D. Lyons, chief marketing officer, Visa. "Even though we're delivering that message with Marvel's comic book characters in good fun, it's a serious message for millions of Visa cardholders. That's why we decided to deliver it during the high profile broadcast of the Super Bowl." Visa has been a Super Bowl advertiser since 1994, producing some of the most well-received commercials during the game. In total, Visa has produced 15 Super Bowl commercials in the past 10 years. The Visa check card works just like a check, but is safer and more convenient. It can be used for making purchases or payments -- large or small -- eliminating the inconveniences of writing checks and providing important security protections, such as Visa's Zero Liability policy, which protects cardholders from fraudulent charges. Using the Visa check card to automatically pay bills provides a smarter, more secure, and simpler way to manage bills. 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