Get haunted with the latest exhibit at Giant Robot's GR2 Gallery in Los Angeles, featuring our own John Pham alongside Rob Sato. Here's a sneak peek at one of John's paintings that I swiped from his Facebook page (sorry, John): Haunts runs from September 8th through 26th at GR2 [ 2062 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA ] with an opening reception event on Saturday, September 8th from 6:30 – 10:00 PM. Tell him we say hi!
Daily OCD 8/28/12
The newly folded and stapled Online Commentaries & Diversions: • Review: The Quietus enjoys The Furry Trap. Mat Colegate says, "Put simply, [Josh] Simmons understands the pace of nightmare. That hideous inexorability that stops you from screaming yourself awake, the slow thudding heartbeat of moment on terrifying moment that, if you think about it, comics are a perfect medium to provide." • Review: Indie Wire and Leonard Maltin take a look at Volume 3 of Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse: "High Noon at Inferno Gulch" by Floyd Gottfredson (edited by David Gerstein with Gary Groth): "The latest in this handsome, lovingly-edited…
First Look: The Cartoon Utopia by Ron Regé Jr.
If you're gonna have an ideal society, you're gonna need some Ron Regé Jr. comics in it. Fortunately, The Cartoon Utopia is coming your way soon to show you the way with its visionary blending of sci-fi, philosophy, visual poetry, and social manifesto. We're pleased to be debuting Ron's latest eye-popping, mind-expanding opus at SPX next month, and it should be arriving in stores in late October. In the meantime you can feast your eyes on a 13-page excerpt and pre-order a copy here.
Stick Before You Vote
Campaigning for truth, justice and surreal worlds is Steven Weissman! His new uncut sheets of adhesive vinyl feature three color prints red, black and metallic copper art straight from his new graphic novel, Barack Hussein Obama. You could wait to find these decals eventually via Stinckers vending machines or you could get your hands on the limited-edition, signed production sheets NOW. Pre-order Barack Hussein Obama and READ BEFORE YOU VOTE. Buy production sheets directly or via the hip Etsy site.
Prison Pit: Book 1 at comiXology
There is more Johnny Ryan available digitally than you can shake a raggedly amputated alien arm at now thanks to comiXology. Prison Pit is an original graphic novel from the pen of Johnny Ryan combining his love for WWE wrestling, Gary Panter’s “Jimbo” comics, and Kentaro Miura’s “Berserk” Manga into a brutal showcase of violence, survival and revenge. Imagine a blend of old-fashioned role playing fantasy games like Dungeons & Dragons crossed with contemporary adult video games like Grand Theft Auto, filtered through Ryan’s sense of humor. This 122 page digital book begins with Cannibal Fuckface being thrown into the…
Listen, NYC! Pat Thomas Brings the Sights and Sounds of Black Power to the East Coast!
He's been all over the west coast, and even took the sights and sounds of Black Power across the pond to England… and now we're thrilled to announce that Listen, Whitey! The Sights and Sounds of Black Power 1965-1975 is making its New York City area debut this fall! Join author Pat Thomas on Saturday, September 29th at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts [ 80 Hanson Place, Brooklyn ]. He'll be giving his acclaimed slideshow presentation, and will be spinning records from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. And on Sunday, September 30th, Pat will be joined by special guest, Aaron…
You’ll Never Know Book 3: Soldier’s Heart by C. Tyler – Previews, Pre-Order
You'll Never Know Book 3: Soldier's Heart by C. Tyler 128-page full-color 12" x 10.25" hardcover • $29.99ISBN: 978-1-60699-548-8 Ships in: October 2012 (subject to change) — Pre-Order Now BARGAIN COMBO: You'll Never Know Books 1-3: The Complete Trilogy Price: $74.97 $59.98 In one of the most eagerly-anticipated graphic novels of 2012, Soldier’s Heart concludes the story of Carol Tyler and her delving into her father’s war experiences in a way that is both surprising and devastating — and rather than trying to summarize this episode and thus possibly spoil it for readers, we prefer to simply offer a selection…
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Al Columbia loves you
New Al Columbia print, limited to 10 copies, available only from Floating World Comics. You know what to do.
A Moment of Silence
Josh Simmons and Al Columbia pay their respects to Rachel, Gregory, the Cap'n and the many countless, now faceless victims of the Jibbler Attacks. To read more on the horrors, grab a copy of Simmons' graphic novel The Furry Trap today. While you're in the mood close the blinds, lock the door and boot up the computer to see a frightening trailer for Simmons' short film "The Leader".
