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Updated:  The Hiccups Have Gone Away
Updated: The Hiccups Have Gone Away
August 31, 2010 – 4:36 pm | No Comment

I learned today — with some sadness — that the company from which we had been ordering our binding supplies (glue, laminate, chip boards, etc.) for the past four years has shuttered their doors and gone out of business. It’s nothing to worry about, but this does put us in something of a tight spot for the next couple of days …

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A Change in Page Substitution Policy
July 8, 2010 – 3:45 pm | 6 Comments

Effective with all orders received beginning July 9 we’re making a change in our page substitution policy.

Previously the page substitution fee applied only to changes made AFTER an order had been printed. From this point on the fee will apply to any changes we have to make at any point after you’ve been invoiced … regardless of whether the book has printed or not.

Because we assemble the printable documents from pages you supply to us we send a digital proof along with the invoice. This is so that you may check that we have assembled the document correctly. The digital proof is for pagination check purposes ONLY. It is not a representation of print quality (it’s low resolution by design) and the digital “trims” are an approximation of where the actual trims will be on the finished product. Our digital proof was NEVER intended to be your opportunity to proof your book for spelling, grammar, or any issues other than pagination. All of that should have been done BEFORE the order was submitted.

The files for all orders must be sent to us PRINT READY. This means that before you archive your files and send them to us that you have not only built them to the proper, provided technical specifications but that you thoroughly proofed them. We do not offer a proofing service. We’re not equipped to be a proofing service and yet we are receiving an unusually high — and seemingly escalating — volume of requests for page substitutions/replacements on orders we’ve yet to print. Some days we have two staffers doing nothing but page substitutions ALL day. This, more than anything else, bogs down our process, and adds to the cost of doing business. With the ever growing volume of orders we’re receiving we can’t continue down this same path. We’re not asking you to do anything that we haven’t already been asking from the beginning. The only difference now is that instead of asking we’re insisting.

So before you place your order and send your archived files to us you MUST be sure that —

1. Your files are all built to the proper technical specifications
2. All the page files necessary for your print job are included — including inside cover pages
3. Your pages are free of misspellings or grammatical errors or missing word balloons
4. Your page files are named using a logical, intuitive naming scheme
5. Your archive is extractable and your pages are free of any distortion

If we have to make any changes to a printable document after we’ve sent an invoice then a page substitution fee of $1 per page –with a minimum fee of $5 and a maximum of $25 PER book will apply. No exceptions.

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Indy Comic Book FAIL Lesson 24: Fighting For Your Right To Party
August 31, 2010 – 7:24 pm | No Comment

I’m a little late on this one. Apologies.
This week Thomas Hall manages to mash-up two of my favorite topics: Heavy Metal music and quitting comics. If I don’t quit making comics at least once per week,…then it’s not a week. Here’s a snippet:

“Now, when I say “Make a Change,” it could very obviously mean one of two things- moving on from a specific project to do something else, and leaving comics all together to explore other pursuits. Everyone who has done the Indy Comics grind for any length of time has thought about the latter- throwing in the towel and planting a garden or something and never drawing or writing again. Those of us who are still here, however, have come to terms with the fact that making funny books are in our marrow. We have to make comics, and that is just that…”

You can read the whole thing right here!

Play Nice!
Tony

A Change in Page Substitution Policy
July 8, 2010 – 3:45 pm | 6 Comments
A Change in Page Substitution Policy

From this point on the page replacement fee will apply to any changes we have to make at any point after you’ve been invoiced …

Comic Book Diner Podcast
August 26, 2010 – 2:01 am | No Comment
Comic Book Diner Podcast

“If you’re like me and enjoy listening to good podcasts …”

Indy Comic Book FAIL Lesson 23: Do Not Pass Go
August 25, 2010 – 2:45 pm | No Comment
Indy Comic Book FAIL Lesson 23: Do Not Pass Go

Writer’s block. The mere words make me shudder.

IndyPlanet Ad Swap –Lutu Warrior of the North
August 18, 2010 – 3:41 pm | One Comment
IndyPlanet Ad Swap –Lutu Warrior of the North

Steve Coffin’s Lutu Warrior of the North joins the IndyPlanet Ad Swap Club…

Rob Anderson at Baltimore Comic Con 2010!
August 18, 2010 – 3:04 am | No Comment
Rob Anderson at Baltimore Comic Con 2010!

Writer Rob Anderson will be appearing at Baltimore Comic-Con…

Indy Comic Book FAIL Lesson 22: On The Poo List
August 13, 2010 – 6:42 pm | No Comment
Indy Comic Book FAIL Lesson 22: On The Poo List

Is your first idea always your best idea?

Legacies End at Wizard World Chicago.
August 13, 2010 – 6:33 pm | No Comment
Legacies End at Wizard World Chicago.

Legacies End Co-Creator/Writer Nicholas J. Hearne and Co-Creator/Artist/Editor Jason Contini will be attending Wizard World Chicago 2010.

IndyPlanet Ad Swap — [Messenger]
August 12, 2010 – 3:43 pm | No Comment
IndyPlanet Ad Swap — [Messenger]

M. “Bugbyte” Koss’s [Messenger} joins the IndyPlanet Ad Swap Club…

William Hood at Chicago Comic Con 2010!
August 8, 2010 – 12:59 am | No Comment
William Hood at Chicago Comic Con 2010!

William Hood wrote in to tell us:

Brian Wingrove at 2010 Baltimore Comic Con
August 7, 2010 – 12:40 am | No Comment
Brian Wingrove at 2010 Baltimore Comic Con

Intermezzo creator Brian Wingrove wrote in to tell us…

Indy Comic Book FAIL Lesson 21: Speedball Kills!
August 6, 2010 – 12:18 pm | No Comment
Indy Comic Book FAIL Lesson 21: Speedball Kills!

This week Thomas Hall talks a little about character and character design.

Tyler James at 2010 Baltimore Comic Con
August 5, 2010 – 7:15 pm | No Comment
Tyler James at 2010 Baltimore Comic Con

“Comic creator, Tyler James wrote in to tell us…”

Lauren Monardo at Baltimore and New York Comic Con
August 4, 2010 – 11:51 pm | No Comment
Lauren Monardo at Baltimore and New York Comic Con

Baltimore Comic Con – August 28th and 29th, and New York Comic Con in October 8th-10th

Indy Comic Book FAIL Lesson 20: Super Villain Team Up
July 30, 2010 – 5:12 pm | No Comment
Indy Comic Book FAIL Lesson 20: Super Villain Team Up

“Thomas Hall discusses what it takes to make a comic creating marriage work. “

Indistinguishable from Magic with Aaron Diaz
July 30, 2010 – 3:45 pm | No Comment
Indistinguishable from Magic with Aaron Diaz

“Dresden Codak author Aaron Diaz has no problem sharing his secrets to making good comics…”

CEO for a Day — Molly!
July 26, 2010 – 5:55 pm | No Comment
CEO for a Day — Molly!

“Everyone is on their toes today as the real brains behind Ka-Blam has shown up for a surprise inspection!”

INDY COMICS FAIL with Thomas Hall!
July 22, 2010 – 5:18 pm | One Comment
INDY COMICS FAIL with Thomas Hall!

“Besides my duties here at Ka-Blam, I also create comics.”

Tony’s Pick of the Week – Year of the Rat Vol. 1
July 6, 2010 – 2:35 pm | No Comment
Tony’s Pick of the Week – Year of the Rat Vol. 1

Tony says, ” Cat’s work never fails to fascinate me and I’m always wondering what he’s going to do next … “

Thomas’ Pick of the Week — Skyjack And The Forty Thieves #2
July 5, 2010 – 9:04 pm | One Comment
Thomas’ Pick of the Week — Skyjack And The Forty Thieves #2
Wayne’s Pick of the Week–The Ghosts Of Pineville
July 2, 2010 – 2:45 pm | No Comment
Wayne’s Pick of the Week–The Ghosts Of Pineville

Wayne says “Everybody likes a good, spooky story…”

Welcome aboard, AP. Furtado!
July 2, 2010 – 12:51 pm | 9 Comments
Welcome aboard, AP. Furtado!

Ka-Blam is very pleased to announce that the great AP. Furtado creator of Elf ‘n Troll has graciously agreed to join our staff.

Barry’s Pick of the Week — heaven/HELL #1
July 2, 2010 – 12:34 pm | No Comment
Barry’s Pick of the Week — heaven/HELL #1

Barry says, “A Vertigo-esque premise executed with panache and no small amount of humor …”

Martin T. Pierro at Past Present Future Comic and Games July 3rd
July 1, 2010 – 4:37 pm | No Comment
Martin T. Pierro at Past Present Future Comic and Games July 3rd

Martin T. Pierro at Past Present Future Comic and Games July 3rd for Free Comic Book Day 2.0

The New Press is on its Way!
June 28, 2010 – 3:18 pm | 5 Comments
The New Press is on its Way!

Ka-Blam’s new and vastly upgraded press goes into service this week!

Thomas’ Pick of the Week — In For The Krill #1
June 21, 2010 – 2:40 pm | No Comment
Thomas’ Pick of the Week — In For The Krill #1

Thomas says, “If you’re like me, you’ve always loved those cute chubby little birds with the tuxes …

Comic-Con 2010 Orders Deadline Extended
June 18, 2010 – 7:49 pm | 6 Comments
Comic-Con 2010 Orders Deadline Extended

We’ve decided to give you a little more time to get your Comic-Con International 2010 orders in at our standard pricing rate.

So here’s what we’re doing …

Barry’s Pick of the Week — Ghost Zero: Escape From The Vigilante Crypt #1
June 18, 2010 – 4:40 pm | One Comment
Barry’s Pick of the Week — Ghost Zero: Escape From The Vigilante Crypt #1

Barry says, “I’ll admit to being the target audience for old school adventure comics and this one …”

Wayne’s Pick of the Week–Animal Control: Special Creatures Unit Preview
June 18, 2010 – 5:35 am | 2 Comments
Wayne’s Pick of the Week–Animal Control: Special Creatures Unit Preview

“A very cool world where science has maybe run a-bit-more-mok than it should have…”

Jenni’s Pick of the Week — Raven Nevermore #1
June 16, 2010 – 2:53 pm | No Comment
Jenni’s Pick of the Week — Raven Nevermore #1

Jenni says…”I freely admit I have a serious “thing” for all things steampunk…”

Why is there a margin in the center of the double page template?
June 16, 2010 – 5:48 am | 3 Comments
Why is there a margin in the center of the double page template?

Your double spread gets split, printed on two separate sheets of paper, and the binding simulates the look of a spread by then juxtaposing …

IndyPlanet Ad Swap — Christian Girl In Love
June 15, 2010 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
IndyPlanet Ad Swap — Christian Girl In Love

Jingai Japasen’s Christian Girl In Love joins the IndyPlanet Ad Swap Club …

IndyPlanet Ad Swap– SkyJack and the Forty Thieves
June 15, 2010 – 4:12 pm | 4 Comments
IndyPlanet Ad Swap– SkyJack and the Forty Thieves

Sergio Calvet Renedo’s SkyJack and the Forty Thieves joins the IndyPlanet Ad Swap Club …

Thomas’ Pick of the Week — Locus #1
June 14, 2010 – 12:01 am | 2 Comments
Thomas’ Pick of the Week — Locus #1

Thomas says, “This is one of your ‘out of the movies’ type action stories …”

Barry’s Pick of the Week — Edge Of The Unknown #3
June 11, 2010 – 3:44 am | 4 Comments
Barry’s Pick of the Week — Edge Of The Unknown #3

Barry says, “Harry Houdini and A.C. Doyle investigating grisly murders in 1920s Hollywood … oh, and they meet up with H.P. Lovecraft, too … ”

IndyPlanet Ad Swap — Mid-Knight Adventures
June 10, 2010 – 8:24 pm | One Comment
IndyPlanet Ad Swap — Mid-Knight Adventures

Nathan Girten’s Mid-Knight Adventures joins the IndyPlanet Ad Swap Club …

Marc Borstel Nominated for 2010 Russ Manning Award
June 10, 2010 – 8:01 pm | No Comment
Marc Borstel Nominated for 2010 Russ Manning Award

Marc Borstel creator of Ork Lycantrophis and artist of Zero Hunters and Last Warring Angel nominated for Comics Promising Newcomer Award …

Toni Junard’s Tri-Bol Trailer
June 10, 2010 – 7:47 pm | 2 Comments
Toni Junard’s Tri-Bol Trailer

Check out this trailer for Toni Junard’s Tri-Bol …

Can I Print a Comic with a Landscape Orientation?
June 10, 2010 – 3:08 pm | No Comment
Can I Print a Comic with a Landscape Orientation?

Yes … but … we have minimum and maximum printable dimensions to contend with …

Wayne’s Pick of the Week–Coco Gun-Bun #1
June 9, 2010 – 3:44 pm | No Comment
Wayne’s Pick of the Week–Coco Gun-Bun #1

“Wayne says “This book is full of fun, funny and absurd anime tropes…”

Jenni’s Pick of the Week–Tony Furtado’s Mill Girl
June 9, 2010 – 2:22 pm | No Comment
Jenni’s Pick of the Week–Tony Furtado’s Mill Girl

Jenni says: “Fact of the matter is I love this book…”

Kids Read Comics — A Free Event June 12-13!
June 9, 2010 – 1:46 pm | No Comment
Kids Read Comics — A Free Event June 12-13!

The second annual Kids Read Comics! Convention will be held on June 12 & 13, 2010 at the Henry Ford Centennial Library in Dearborn, Michigan …

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