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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.
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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)
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And inked up (below is the raw scan).
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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!