First of all, apologies for being so absent from the internet as of late—let alone this blog. This has been one crazy-busy-fun month for me, and wrapping up April has meant getting the first issue of
Heeby Jeeby Comix ready for press. Over the past week I collected up all the comics from
Chris,
David, and
Dan. We have a
32-page full color book at the printer right now; we're using
ComiXpress for starters because (A) they are affordable for color, and (B) they offer print-on-demand. More to come on that.
The guys were kind enough to offer me the cover, but I didn't get around to drawing it up until this past Sunday (my first available window in a long time). I had the concept in mind (creatures reading comics), so I started in Flash by mocking up a quick color study. I knew I wanted to use "heeby jeeby green" throughout. And because we really want this book to appeal to kids, I also knew I wanted a blend
cute and
weird—not to have it be too bizarre or gross.
Then, it was off the computer to the drawing table.
(I've uploaded these higher res than usual...so go ahead and click on them)And inked up (below is the raw scan).
I couldn't be more excited to get our first shipment of books, due to arrive just before the
Maine Comics Arts Festival (MeCAF) which I am attending on May 22-23. This will be your first opportunity to get your hands on a copy of
Heeby Jeeby Comix #1. Because of rush order fees, I could only afford 30 books this time around, but we'll be looking into print-on-demand distribution through ComiXpress (leading to a simple "BUY" button to click on the
Heeby Jeeby Comix blog).
If you're local to New England, I highly recommend MeCAF. It is a near perfect comics event—only in its second year. This will be my
first year with a table. I'll have tons of
ARGH! Comics (imported from Spain) in addition to other goodies. See you there!
5 comments:
very beautifull the illustratiom from "Heeby Jeeby comix" ¿inked with flash?. Goog luck with the number 1.
Great cover Bob....and I love the behind-the-scenes look from initial sketch through to inking.
Congratulations to you guys and best of luck.
Thanks for the good luck wishes, guys!
Raiben—I did all of my drawings for Heeby Jeeby Comix (including this cover) by hand—inked with a brushpen. Colored in Photoshop.
Always love your process posts. Probably my favorites on this blog, actually. Thanks!
Really great work on the cover! As I said on the Heeby Jeeby blog I'd love a copy! Hope you do that next print run :)
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