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Jenni’s Pick of the Week: Next Town Over #1
February 21, 2011 – 4:51 pm | One Comment
Jenni’s Pick of the Week: Next Town Over #1

Jenni Says — “This book is right up my alley–steampunk and spookiness!”

Tony’s Pick of the Week – Versus 01 – Splash Vs Clean
January 24, 2011 – 4:58 pm | No Comment
Tony’s Pick of the Week – Versus 01 – Splash Vs Clean

Tony says, “If the description alone doesn’t sell you on this, which it should…”

Jenni’s Pick of the Week — Debris: The Art Of Ap. Furtado
January 19, 2011 – 3:14 pm | No Comment
Jenni’s Pick of the Week — Debris: The Art Of Ap. Furtado

Jenni says “Art so incredibly intricate that I do believe elf magic is involved.”"

Tony’s Pick of the Week – Hombre Rosa #1
January 18, 2011 – 9:39 am | No Comment
Tony’s Pick of the Week – Hombre Rosa #1

Tony says, “The Old West doesn’t seem so old in this comic featuring werewolves, vampires and one sexy gunslinger.”

Tony’s Pick of the Week-This Complete Breakfast Of The Gods
December 28, 2010 – 4:19 pm | 2 Comments
Tony’s Pick of the Week-This Complete Breakfast Of The Gods

Tony says, “All your breakfast favorites in an epic adventure. Seriously!”

Tony’s Pick of the Week – Rough Beasts #3
December 7, 2010 – 9:47 pm | No Comment
Tony’s Pick of the Week – Rough Beasts #3

Tony says, “I’m a push-over for a good sketchbook. This one is well done and fun. Love the eye-candy!”

Tony’s Pick of the Week – Where The Rainbow Ends #1
December 1, 2010 – 6:41 am | No Comment
Tony’s Pick of the Week – Where The Rainbow Ends #1

Tony says, “This heartfelt, well written, well drawn, whimsical adventure left me anxiously awaiting a second issue! I loved it!”

Jenni’s Pick of the Week — The Otherworld – Becoming
November 28, 2010 – 9:13 pm | One Comment
Jenni’s Pick of the Week — The Otherworld – Becoming

Jenni says: Slick storytelling!

Barry’s Pick of the Week — Octavia Trilogy
November 12, 2010 – 6:16 pm | 2 Comments
Barry’s Pick of the Week — Octavia Trilogy

Barry says “Mike Hoffman is simply awesome!”

Tony’s Pick of the Week – Egg #3
November 9, 2010 – 6:25 pm | No Comment
Tony’s Pick of the Week – Egg #3

Tony says, “Great art and a well thought out science fiction story makes this a great read!”

Tony’s Pick of the Week- Sketchbook5
November 4, 2010 – 6:20 pm | No Comment
Tony’s Pick of the Week- Sketchbook5

Tony says, “I’m a sucker for a good sketchbook with great eye candy.”

Barry’s Pick of the Week — Heroic Spotlight #2
October 29, 2010 – 1:03 am | No Comment
Barry’s Pick of the Week — Heroic Spotlight #2

Barry says, “I’ve been reading and enjoying comics from Heroic since they first began publishing in the mid 80s. Heroic Spotlight and Eternity Smith are terrific examples of the kind of comics they’re all about!”

Barry’s Pick of the Week — Echoes Of Dawn #3
October 22, 2010 – 3:23 pm | No Comment
Barry’s Pick of the Week — Echoes Of Dawn #3

Barry says “What can I say … I’m a junkie for good horror stories and this is a good horror story!”

Jenni’s Pick of the Week –Belfry Boys
October 19, 2010 – 3:04 pm | No Comment
Jenni’s Pick of the Week –Belfry Boys

Jenni says — I want more!

Barry’s Pick of the Week — Amazing Golden Age Adventure Funnies
October 15, 2010 – 1:26 pm | One Comment
Barry’s Pick of the Week — Amazing Golden Age Adventure Funnies

Barry says, “Bravo to Tony Zallocco for putting this terrific golden age stuff back in print! More please!”

Tony’s Pick of the Week – Frosty The Gourdman
October 12, 2010 – 7:02 am | No Comment
Tony’s Pick of the Week – Frosty The Gourdman

Tony says, ” This is the perfect time of the year for this twisted tale.”

Tony’s Pick of the Week – The Ouwangalaymah!
October 5, 2010 – 2:05 pm | No Comment
Tony’s Pick of the Week – The Ouwangalaymah!

Tony says, “This is a nicely told story with some very impressive art.”

Tony’s Pick of the Week – The Deathlings: Anne’s Story #1
September 28, 2010 – 8:08 am | No Comment
Tony’s Pick of the Week – The Deathlings: Anne’s Story #1

Tony says, “The Deathlings: Anne’s Story contains a lot of elements I love in comics and stories in general.”

Tony’s Pick of the Week – Fred the Clown #2
September 14, 2010 – 4:40 pm | No Comment
Tony’s Pick of the Week – Fred the Clown #2

Tony says, “I’ve been a fan of Roger Langridge’s work for some time.”

Barry’s Pick of the Week — Furious Fist Of The Drunken Monkey
September 10, 2010 – 3:22 pm | No Comment
Barry’s Pick of the Week — Furious Fist Of The Drunken Monkey

Barry says, “A great comic by a creator who actually realizes that it’s still OK to tell a story that’s light-hearted and fun.”

Jenni’s Pick of the Week — My Sister, the Freak
September 8, 2010 – 2:31 pm | No Comment
Jenni’s Pick of the Week — My Sister, the Freak

Jenni says “A cool all-ages book that combines family, aliens and top notch art and story…”

Tony’s Pick of the Week – Dragon Heroes Artbook
September 7, 2010 – 2:18 pm | No Comment
Tony’s Pick of the Week – Dragon Heroes Artbook

Tony says, ” Iva Fany Vyhnánková is a very talented artist. When I first saw the images in this book I fell in love.”

Tony’s Pick of the Week – Orion The Hunter #1
August 31, 2010 – 5:52 pm | 2 Comments
Tony’s Pick of the Week – Orion The Hunter #1

Tony says, “Really cool, well done Sci-Fi comics are hard to come by. This is a good find!”

Jenni’s Pick of the Week — Obama and the Pirates
August 27, 2010 – 7:11 pm | No Comment
Jenni’s Pick of the Week — Obama and the Pirates

Jenni says “Obama and the Pirates is an eye catcher!! Lots of fun….”

Tony’s Pick of the Week- Phobos #2
August 24, 2010 – 5:44 pm | No Comment
Tony’s Pick of the Week- Phobos #2

Tony says, “I love the cool, underground comix feel to this comic. “

Tony’s Pick of the Week-Menel #0
August 17, 2010 – 1:21 pm | 2 Comments
Tony’s Pick of the Week-Menel #0

“Tony says, “I’m a sucker for a good fantasy.”

Tony’s Pick of the Week- Tout Le Monde: The Hunny Bunn Exchange
August 3, 2010 – 4:00 pm | No Comment
Tony’s Pick of the Week- Tout Le Monde: The Hunny Bunn Exchange

Tony says, “This is a strange comic but, strange in a good way.”

Tony’s Pick of the Week-The Disc #1-3
July 20, 2010 – 2:43 pm | No Comment
Tony’s Pick of the Week-The Disc #1-3

Tony says,”The fact that the company name is Cinemacomics should tell you everything.

Wayne’s Pick of the Week – Draculasaurus #1
July 16, 2010 – 4:59 am | No Comment
Wayne’s Pick of the Week – Draculasaurus #1

“Wayne says “There’s a lot of really cool story-telling in this book…”

Tony’s Pick of the Week-Underwater Radio Theater #2
July 13, 2010 – 8:02 pm | One Comment
Tony’s Pick of the Week-Underwater Radio Theater #2

“If you like your comics with a little bit of Euro-Flavor…”

Wayne’s Pick of the Week–Edgar Rue #1
July 9, 2010 – 4:33 pm | No Comment
Wayne’s Pick of the Week–Edgar Rue #1

Wayne says “So if the the afterlife is mundane, absurd and populated by idiots…”

Barry’s Pick of the Week — Opey the Warhead
July 9, 2010 – 1:02 pm | One Comment
Barry’s Pick of the Week — Opey the Warhead

Barry says “Beautifully illustrated and strangely poignant, but largely just … odd. Odd in a good way, though …”

Jenni’s Pick of the Week — Fungus Grotto #1
July 7, 2010 – 4:53 pm | No Comment
Jenni’s Pick of the Week — Fungus Grotto #1

Jenni says “Ms, Shatia weaves you an awesome coming of age fantasy tale with lush, droolable art”

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…”

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 …”

Barry’s Pick of the Week — Weapon Brown
June 25, 2010 – 4:43 pm | One Comment
Barry’s Pick of the Week — Weapon Brown

Barry says “A brilliantly executed Peanuts parody chock full of nihilism and set in a dystopic, post-apocalyptic future … yeah, I said Peanuts.”

Jenni’s Pick of the Week — Black Cat Bone #1
June 22, 2010 – 2:37 pm | No Comment
Jenni’s Pick of the Week — Black Cat Bone #1

Jenni say’s “Brilliantly done. Black Cat Bone is for the eyes what B.B. King is for the ears.”

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 …

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Taylor Lymbery at the Dallas Comic Con

Taylor Lymbery, creator of Xenex: The Bug Man and guest at the Dallas Comic Con.

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Pages vs. Sheets

Pages vs. Sheets

One of the most common mistakes we see on orders is with regard to page count. There is a tendency to confuse sheets with pages. Don’t make that mistake. Sheets and pages are NOT synonymous

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IndyPlanet Ad Swap — KuroShouri

Kristin Laflin’s Kuro Shouri joins the IndyPlanet Ad Swap Club…

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Jon Sampson doesn’t leave us in a Lurch

Jon Sampson did double duty at Lexington Comic Con!
Not only did this creator have our t-shirt modeled but he got to meet Carl Struycken who played Lurch in the 1993 Addams Family movie.

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Jenni’s Pick of the Week: Next Town Over #1

Jenni’s Pick of the Week: Next Town Over #1

Jenni Says — “This book is right up my alley–steampunk and spookiness!”

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Create a T-Shirt Contest — Address

Create a T-Shirt Contest — Address

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Standard Sized Double Page Spread Template

Standard Sized Double Page Spread Template

This template applies to all double page spreads for standard-sized comics, wraparound covers for standard sized comics, as well as the interior covers (endpapers) for standard-sized hardcovers.

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Please Do Not Use Yousendit for Sending Files to Us

Please Do Not Use Yousendit for Sending Files to Us

We’ve mentioned this a few times in the past but just as a reminder, everyone, please do NOT use yousendit.com for sending files to us. The downloads are too slow, the download limits are too small, and the links expire too fast.

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