Peter David's Blog, page 97

Coming Soon: 'The Hidden Earth Chronicles 1: Darkness Of The Light'

For the first time, the original novel will be available as an eBook (trade paper will also be available) with a brand new cover by J.K. Woodward. And in VERY short order, the long-awaited sequel will be coming out as well. PAD

The Fan/Pro Bill of Rights

Preamble: We, the fans and pros of www.peterdavid.net, in order to form a more perfect union of fan/pro interaction, wish to let it be known that: with conventions and the Internet providing extensive opportunities for fan/pro interaction and; with new fans not quite understanding the "rules" and social mores and expectations of conventions and thus [...]

Lack of Variety

Originally published May 10, 1996, in Comics Buyer's Guide #1173 So imagine my surprise to discover that Space Cases was on the cover of Weekly Variety… There was the entire cast of the space adventure for Nickelodeon created by Bill Mumy and myself, smiling out at purchasers of the latest issue of one of the [...]

Seriously?

Now people are bitching because Obama didn't mention God in his Thanksgiving address? Here's a thought: How about people complain because he didn't mention that we screwed over Native Americans? Certainly that's certainly as relevant to the day, if not more so. PAD

Me Pulling the Balloon (with some help)

A nationally published picture of me as part of the Marvel/Macys team in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. No, that's not the natural glow of my charisma; that's a highlight my brother Wally dropped around me in order to make it easier to see me. PAD

Holiday Gift Suggestions, 1995

Originally published November 24, 1995, in Comics Buyer's Guide #1149 And so, as the holidays—which, as we all know, is the time for peace on Earth, good will towards men, and escalating depression among the unmarried population—I once again embark on the belated job of attending to the CBG gift list. Usually, I incorporate this [...]

Peter is Marching Today in the 2011 Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade

Just a heads up that Peter will be in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade today with the Spider-man Balloon. just look for this guy with this Balloon Have a Happy Thanksgiving Kath

48 Years Ago Today

I was sitting in class in Demarest Elementary School. My teacher was called out of the room and we sat quietly waiting for her return. We heard her voice in the hallway, talking to the Principal. I wondered who was in trouble. Then the teacher walked back in and, looking utterly shaken, she informed us [...]

Cover for X-Factor 229

This is one of my favorite covers, ever. PAD

BID Mailbag: First Amendment

Originally published May 3, 1996, in Comics Buyer's Guide #1172 Some interesting developments on the First Amendment front which I thought I'd share with you folks. First, here's a fascinating letter from Rick N. of Mountain Home, Tennessee: Here in Tennessee, we've won a somewhat shaky victory over censorship in the classroom. A bill was [...]