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It's time for your weekly installment of Steven Weissman's "Chocolate Cheeks"! In this week's strip: hate at first sight? (Remember, you must be registered and logged in to read.)

The blowout Spring Cleaning Sale at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery, with 50% off hundreds of scratch-and-dent books, is going on RIGHT NOW — hustle on down for the best selection. Then, head on back tomorrow night from 6-9 for Martin Bland's "Randomized Control Trials" sound installation. For a taste of what to expect, download this MP3 of the aptly-titled "The Explainer": Martin Bland – "The Explainer" (1.87 MB MP3) We also have an EXCLUSIVE Martin Bland composition entitled "Warehouse" and featuring, you guessed it, the sounds of the Fantagraphics warehouse: Martin Bland – "Warehouse" (4.42 MB MP3)

Dash Shaw was kind enough to send this link over to me when he learned of my (and Eric's) impending fatherhood. The entire story here.

Hot on the heels of the release of Castle Waiting Vol. II #11, we have two more great new items for Castle Waiting fans: one bargain and one splurge!   Castle Waiting Vol. II #1-10 Starter Pack By Linda Medley The popularity of Castle Waiting continues to grow, and to help new fans catch up on the latest installments of Linda Medley's award-winning ongoing epic, we're pleased to offer the first ten issues of Volume II in one handy package at a significant savings over the combined cover price — over a dollar off each issue! In these issues, a…

The most official looking costume was, of course, the manga version of the Turtles.  …or is that the new "Fast Forward" version? Whatever.

  Sear your retinas and drain your checkbook here.  

All hail Gary Panter.

WON!   Not won.  

Since we mentioned Jordan Crane and his daughter Andalucia a few posts ago, I thought we should link to this video since we never have before. It's Lavender Diamond's first music video, "Open Your Heart." Lavender Diamond features cartoonist Ron Rege, Jr. on drums and is the fella at the end that the singer, Becky, embraces. But wait, that's not the only comics connection: the cameo of the man in the hat with the little girl? Jordan and Andalucia!  

Castle Waiting Vol. II #11 By Linda Medley A fable for modern times, Castle Waiting is a fairy tale that's not about rescuing the princess, saving the kingdom, or fighting the ultimate war between Good and Evil — but about being a hero in your own home. In this issue: with nary a strip-mall in sight, the castle folk enjoy an evening of bowling and clothes shopping; and Jain learns some interesting details concerning lovable Doctor Fell's puzzling condition. 24-page black & white comic book • $3.95 Add to Cart • Read More…