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February 23, 2023
MASTERCLASS - SESSION #7: WEB COMICS! (ft. OEMING!) [ARCHIVE]
Hello once again, everyone!
This past Thursday we held our seventh MASTERCLASS session! This week, Brian and Taki are joined by MICHAEL AVON OEMING to discuss the ever evolving art and business of WEB COMICS!
We will resume our bi weekly tuesday schedule again with next class, Session #8! Every other TUESDAY, at 6:00pm PST via Zoom.
Video versions of the class are then made available in the following couple days for those who were unable to join us live.
Also, remember that all classes and CREATION. chapters are available now in the archive. Take a look!
Plus, the original graphic novel FORTUNE AND GLORY: THE MUSICAL starts soon! Here, only on Substack!
Here’s a preview of this week’s class for our friends at the JINX (free) LEVEL:
And for those who missed our previous class, you can find the archived version in this post:
JINXWORLD on SUBSTACK.MASTERCLASS - SESSION #6: w/ DAVID F. WALKER! [ARCHIVE] Hello once again, everyone! This past Tuesday we had our sixth MASTERCLASS session! This week, Brian and Taki are joined by Eisner award-winning DAVID F. WALKER! Classes take place LIVE on a bi-monthly schedule, every other TUESDAY, at 6:00pm PST via Zoom…Read more15 days ago · 5 likes · 2 comments · Brian Michael BendisPOWERS and PHENOMENON LEVEL subscribers can find both the archival video and audio recording of yesterday’s class below!
[*NOTE*: Some classes do have visual aids. When you reach one of those moments, we suggest just making a note of the timestamp and hopping over to the same point in the video version for the best experience.]
February 17, 2023
MASTERCLASS: AUDIO EDITIONS!
Hello friends!
THANK YOU for all the support you’ve shown for JINXWORLD ON SUBSTACK, especially our MASTERCLASS. We love doing the class so much and hope you’ve all enjoyed being a part of it!
And to ensure that the most people possible can be a part of the Masterclass experience, the class will now be available in AUDIO FORMAT in addition to the archival videos!
We have gone back and retroactively added the audio versions for sessions 1-6 to their respective ARCHIVAL posts. You’ll find links to each one below.
[*NOTE*: Some classes do have visual aids. When you reach one of those moments, we suggest just making a note of the timestamp and hopping over to the same point in the video version for the best experience.]
JINXWORLD on SUBSTACK.MASTERCLASS - SESSION #1: THE INTROS! [ARCHIVE]Hello, everyone! Last night we had our very first MASTERCLASS session! We are so excited to have met all of you and for the class to finally be underway. As we’ve shared before, classes will take place on a bi-monthly schedule, on every other TUESDAY, at 6:00pm PST via Zoom…Read more3 months ago · 15 likes · 3 comments · Brian Michael BendisJINXWORLD on SUBSTACK.MASTERCLASS - SESSION #2: THE HOW TO! [ARCHIVE]Hello again, everyone! This past Tuesday we had our second MASTERCLASS session! We get into the nitty gritty, nuts and bolts of COMICS CREATION. Classes will take place LIVE on a bi-monthly schedule, on every other TUESDAY, at 6:00pm PST via Zoom. Video versions of the class will be made available in the following days for those who were unable to join us…Read more2 months ago · 13 likes · Brian Michael BendisJINXWORLD on SUBSTACK.MASTERCLASS - SESSION #3: OUTLINES AND ORGANIZATION! [ARCHIVE]Hello again, everyone! This past Tuesday we had our third MASTERCLASS session! This week, we covered the ever tricky beginnings of the writing process. Classes take place LIVE on a bi-monthly schedule, on every other TUESDAY, at 6:00pm PST via Zoom…Read more2 months ago · 8 likes · Brian Michael BendisJINXWORLD on SUBSTACK.MASTERCLASS - SESSION #4: CHARACTER! [ARCHIVE]Hello again, everyone! This past Tuesday we had our fourth MASTERCLASS session! This week, we dove into one of the most crucial topics: CHARACTER. This particular class features a VERY strong Q and A session that took us well into overtime. Thank you to all the live participants. Yes, this class flies past the 2 hour mark!! Enjoy! [I do, eventually, fix my camera angle …Read morea month ago · 13 likes · 1 comment · Brian Michael BendisJINXWORLD on SUBSTACK.MASTERCLASS - SESSION #5: COLLABORATION! (ft. OEMING!) [ARCHIVE]Hello once again, everyone! This past Tuesday we had our fifth MASTERCLASS session! This week, we had a great conversation about COLLABORATION. Brian and Taki were joined by special guest MICHAEL AVON OEMING, who brings even more incredible insight to this session…Read morea month ago · 5 likes · Brian Michael BendisJINXWORLD on SUBSTACK.MASTERCLASS - SESSION #6: w/ DAVID F. WALKER! [ARCHIVE] Hello once again, everyone! This past Tuesday we had our sixth MASTERCLASS session! This week, Brian and Taki are joined by Eisner award-winning DAVID F. WALKER! Classes take place LIVE on a bi-monthly schedule, every other TUESDAY, at 6:00pm PST via Zoom…Read more10 days ago · 5 likes · 2 comments · Brian Michael BendisMoving forward, the audio editions will be attached to the archival posts for each session alongside the video, beginning with SESSION #7, which we held just last night! SESSION #7 will be available in the archive this upcoming Monday, 2/20!
Until then, we hope you enjoy!
BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, TAKI SOMA, and The JINXWORLD Team
February 16, 2023
TONIGHT: MASTERCLASS - SESSION #7: WEB COMICS! (ft. OEMING!)
Hello, friends!
Our favorite time of the week has rolled around once again: MASTERCLASS DAY!
JINXWORLD’S SEVENTH MASTERCLASS session is taking place TONIGHT at our usual time of 6:00pm PST, via Zoom!
This week we’ll be covering the art, business, and creation of WEB COMCIS, with special guest MICHAEL AVON OEMING!
If you need a refresher on how to join the class, you can find that info (as well as the CLASS LINK) further below.
And if you missed last class, you can check out the archived video version here:
JINXWORLD on SUBSTACK.MASTERCLASS - SESSION #6: w/ DAVID F. WALKER! [ARCHIVE] Hello once again, everyone! This past Tuesday we had our sixth MASTERCLASS session! This week, Brian and Taki are joined by Eisner award-winning DAVID F. WALKER! Classes take place LIVE on a bi-monthly schedule, every other TUESDAY, at 6:00pm PST via Zoom…Read more8 days ago · 5 likes · 2 comments · Brian Michael BendisJOINING THE VIRTUAL CLASSThe class is reserved for members of the POWERS and PHENOMENA subscription levels, but it isn’t too late to get on the roster! Just choose the subscription level that’s right for you to gain access to the Masterclass, as well as so much more, like our multi-media series CREATION. and— very soon— the original graphic novel experience Fortune and Glory: The Musical!
For our friends already subscribed, here’s what you will need to get into the class:
February 15, 2023
REMINDER: MASTERCLASS SESSION #7 TOMORROW!
Class will take place at our usual time and place tomorrow! THURSDAY (2/16) at 6:00pm PST via ZOOM. This week, we’ll be covering the language, business, and art of WEB COMICS.
Expect the class link in our post tomorrow afternoon!
NEED TO CATCH UP?You can find the syllabus and video recordings of all previous classes in our MASTERCLASS ARCHIVE.
WANT TO JOIN THE MASTERCLASS?The MASTERCLASS is reserved for members of the POWERS and PHENOMENA subscription levels. For just $5/mo you’ll get access to our bi-monthly masterclass, co-taught by BENDIS and TAKI SOMA, covering the art of crafting comics and graphic novels.
(Plus, you’ll be able to access our multi-media series CREATION. and the forthcoming graphic novel experience: FORTUNE AND GLORY: THE MUSICAL)
You can hit the SUBSCRIBE button below, select the tier that’s right for you, and start enjoying exclusive materials immediately.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night!
Many thanks,
BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, TAKI SOMA, and The JINXWORLD Team
February 13, 2023
CREATION. CHAPTER 3 - POWERS! PART 5: THE TV SHOW! (FOR REAL THIS TIME)
Hello! And welcome back to…
A couple of quick notes at the top:
-Our apologies for the deviation from the usual release schedule last week. It’s been an awfully busy time here at JINXWORLD, but we appreciate your patience! But speaking of schedule deviations…
-This week’s MASTERCLASS is happening on THURSDAY (2/16) at our usual time, because tomorrow is Valentine’s Day!! :) Look for the usual reminders and class link later in the week.
Okay! Onward…
Every week we give you an ALL-NEW chapter of our ongoing multimedia book CREATION. This is an in-depth look at the mysterious, messy art of creation through exclusive behind-the-scenes looks into how many of your favorite characters and storylines from Marvel, DC, and our creator-owned JINXWORLD endeavors came to be!
If you are on your own creative journey and, like me, need the inspiration of others’ trials, tribulations and anecdotes for inspiration... Or you’re just someone who loves colorful looks behind the scenes, this new book experience, created specifically for Substack, is for you.
If you missed our previous episodes you can find them in the ARCHIVE or our most recent one right here:
JINXWORLD on SUBSTACK.CREATION. CHAPTER 3- POWERS! PART 4: THE ADAPTATION!Hello! And welcome back to… Every week we give you an ALL-NEW chapter of our ongoing multimedia book CREATION. This is an in-depth look at the mysterious, messy art of creation through exclusive behind-the-scenes looks into how many of your favorite characters and storylines from Marvel, DC, and our creator-owned JINXWORLD endeavors came to be…Read more17 days ago · 5 likes · Brian Michael BendisHey look! It’s this week’s installment!
CHAPTER 3 - POWERS! PART 5: THE TV SHOW!
Following the false starts of the POWERS movie and FX pilot, the story of Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim finally finds it’s place on the screen! Bendis chats about the experience of making POWERS with the PlayStation Network.
All are welcome to check out this free preview, while our friends at the POWERS and PHENOMENA levels can find the full episode, in various formats, further down!
*NOTE for our AUDIO and TRANSCRIPT fans*: This episode contains a bunch of BTS photos and video from the POWERS TV Show! If you’d like to see those, give the VIDEO version a try this week!
February 8, 2023
MASTERCLASS - SESSION #6: w/ DAVID F. WALKER! [ARCHIVE]
Hello once again, everyone!
This past Tuesday we had our sixth MASTERCLASS session! This week, Brian and Taki are joined by Eisner award-winning DAVID F. WALKER!
Classes take place LIVE on a bi-monthly schedule, every other TUESDAY, at 6:00pm PST via Zoom.
Video versions of the class are then made available in the following couple days for those who were unable to join us live.
Also, remember that all classes and CREATION. chapters are available now in the archive. Take a look!
Plus, the original graphic novel FORTUNE AND GLORY: THE MUSICAL starts soon! Here, only on Substack!
Here’s a preview of this week’s class for our friends at the JINX (free) LEVEL:
And for those who missed our previous class, you can find the archived version in this post:
JINXWORLD on SUBSTACK.[ARCHIVE] MASTERCLASS - SESSION #5: COLLABORATION! (ft. OEMING!)Hello once again, everyone! This past Tuesday we had our fifth MASTERCLASS session! This week, we had a great conversation about COLLABORATION. Brian and Taki were joined by special guest MICHAEL AVON OEMING, who brings even more incredible insight to this session…Read more19 days ago · 5 likes · Brian Michael BendisPOWERS and PHENOMENA LEVEL subscribers can find the full archival recording of this week’s class below!
February 2, 2023
TONIGHT! MASTERCLASS - SESSION #6: ft. SPECIAL GUEST, DAVID F. WALKER!
Hello, friends!
Our favorite time of the week has rolled around once again: MASTERCLASS TUESDAY THURSDAY!
JINXWORLD’S SIXTH MASTERCLASS session is taking place TONIGHT at our usual time of 6:00pm PST, via Zoom!
This week we’ll be welcoming SPECIAL GUEST DAVID F. WALKER!
If you need a refresher on how to join the class, you can find that info (as well as the CLASS LINK) further below.
And if you missed last class, you can check out the archived video version here:
JINXWORLD on SUBSTACK.[ARCHIVE] MASTERCLASS - SESSION #5: COLLABORATION! (ft. OEMING!)Hello once again, everyone! This past Tuesday we had our fifth MASTERCLASS session! This week, we had a great conversation about COLLABORATION. Brian and Taki were joined by special guest MICHAEL AVON OEMING, who brings even more incredible insight to this session…Read more13 days ago · 5 likes · Brian Michael BendisJOINING THE VIRTUAL CLASSThe class is reserved for members of the POWERS and PHENOMENA subscription levels, but it isn’t too late to get on the roster! Just choose the subscription level that’s right for you to gain access to the Masterclass, as well as so much more, like our multi-media series CREATION. and— very soon— the original graphic novel experience Fortune and Glory: The Musical!
For our friends already subscribed, here’s what you will need to get into the class:
February 1, 2023
REMINDER: MASTERCLASS SESSION #6 TOMORROW! SPECIAL GUEST: DAVID F. WALKER!
After our reschedule earlier this week, class is set to take place at our usual time and place tomorrow! THURSDAY (2/02) at 6:00pm PST via ZOOM. FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST: DAVID F. WALKER!!!
Expect the class link in our post tomorrow afternoon!
NEED TO CATCH UP?You can find the syllabus and video recordings of all previous classes in our MASTERCLASS ARCHIVE.
WANT TO JOIN THE MASTERCLASS?The MASTERCLASS is reserved for members of the POWERS and PHENOMENA subscription levels. For just $5/mo you’ll get access to our bi-monthly masterclass, co-taught by BENDIS and TAKI SOMA, covering the art of crafting comics and graphic novels.
(Plus, you’ll be able to access our multi-media series CREATION. and the forthcoming graphic novel experience: FORTUNE AND GLORY: THE MUSICAL)
You can hit the SUBSCRIBE button below, select the tier that’s right for you, and start enjoying exclusive materials immediately.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night!
Many thanks,
BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, TAKI SOMA, and The JINXWORLD Team
January 30, 2023
UPDATES! CLASS! DAVID F. WALKER!
Hi everyone. It's Brian.
I wanted to newsletter you directly and apologize. We're gonna have to postpone this week's class just a couple of days this week.
I was called out of town on very interesting business that I will be able to share with you eventually, but with NDAs being what they are, you’ll just have to trust me that it's cool and it's worth missing a class over.
The good news is class is still happening this week! Session #6 is locked in and will now take place on Thursday (2/2) at our usual time of 6:00pm PST. Plus, a special guest!
Our very first guest will be Eisner award-winning dear friend DAVID F. WALKER. David is the award-winning creator of Bitter Root, The Hated, The Black Panther Party, and Naomi. He has written for EVERY company. David and I have been teaching together at Portland State University for years. Part of the reason that we teach together is that we have such different perspectives on so many subjects that it brings a more lively discussion and offers our students a great deal of choices and things to think about. Taki and I are very excited to bring David to this Substack class and share some of that with you. We will also have a Q&A session, so you can ask David directly about his work.
If you need a Walker primer, here is one of my favorite things he has done:
So, we will see you Thursday! Again, sorry for the bump.
We will also be bumping the February 14th class for that following Thursday (2/16) because it's Valentine's Day. I’ve been married a long time and let this class teach you not to EVER put comics before Valentine's Day :-)
But if you miss the sound of my voice, I've done a couple of very fun and lively interviews recently:
The Launchpad Podcast:
And this interview with Nerds & Beyond:
We will see you this Thursday!
You will get another update before Thursday. Just confirming that this is all happening. My favorite part of the classes has been the Q&A. Keep them coming.
Another tip is to feel free to ask David (and any of our upcoming guests) the questions that you've already asked Taki and myself. Just because we have an answer doesn't mean that's the only answer. We like to offer as many perspectives as possible.
Thank you, thank you, friends!
Ever grateful,
BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, TAKI SOMA, and The JINXWORLD Team
January 27, 2023
CREATION. CHAPTER 3- POWERS! PART 4: THE ADAPTATION!
Hello! And welcome back to…
Every week we give you an ALL-NEW chapter of our ongoing multimedia book CREATION. This is an in-depth look at the mysterious, messy art of creation through exclusive behind-the-scenes looks into how many of your favorite characters and storylines from Marvel, DC, and our creator-owned JINXWORLD endeavors came to be!
If you are on your own creative journey and, like me, need the inspiration of others’ trials, tribulations and anecdotes for inspiration... Or you’re just someone who loves colorful looks behind the scenes, this new book experience, created specifically for Substack, is for you.
If you missed our previous episodes you can find them in the ARCHIVE or our most recent one right here:
JINXWORLD on SUBSTACK.CREATION. CHAPTER 3- POWERS! PART 3: BUILDING WORLDS AND MYTHOSHello! And welcome back to… Every week we give you an ALL-NEW chapter of our ongoing multimedia book CREATION. This is an in-depth look at the mysterious, messy art of creation through exclusive behind-the-scenes looks into how many of your favorite characters and storylines from Marvel, DC, and our creator-owned JINXWORLD endeavors came to be…Read more15 days ago · 6 likes · Brian Michael BendisHey look! It’s this week’s installment!
CHAPTER 3 - POWERS! PART 4: THE ADAPTATION!
Bendis recalls POWERS being optioned for a feature film very early in the series’ tenure, and how that would eventually lead to it’s time as a television show!
All are welcome to check out this free preview, while our friends at the POWERS and PHENOMENA levels can find the full episode, in various formats, further down!
*NOTE for our AUDIO and TRANSCRIPT fans*: This episode contains a bunch of BTS photos and video from the unaired POWERS pilot. If you’d like to see those, give the VIDEO version a try this week!
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