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THE LIST Vol.3

This weekend is a big one for the Melbourne comics scene. Supanova is rolling into town, just in time for Paul Bedford (writer), Henry Pop (penciler) and Tom Bonin to launch the third and final long awaited volume of their psych-horror masterpiece, THE LIST. Paul and Henry will be selling copies at the show, and on Saturday night they will be holding a launch party at Loop Bar (23 Meyers Place, Melbourne)  from 7pm.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid...

I've read an almost-completed version of the book and folks, it's gorgeous and disturbing. It has a foreword by, uh, me, but really this book needs no introduction. I reckon that the first two volumes have outsold just every other locally-published comic in the last five years and their popularity is well deserved.

So, if you're in town, get down to the Loop Bar and check it out. If you're not, you should soon be able to buy volume 3 from their website or from blackboox.net.

Cheers,

– JF

TIDES OF HOPE: When The Levee Breaks

I have written a piece called "When the Levee Breaks", lavishly illustrated by Jan Scherpenhuizen, for the TIDES OF HOPE Queensland Flood Benefit book.

This book, edited by Christopher Sequeira, will be available at the April Supanova pop culture expos in Sydney and Melbourne in April this year. The books run at $10 a copy and proceeds go 100% to charity in flood-ravaged Queensland.

There is an incredible lineup in this book of top flight international creators. Here's the complete list:
• Patrick Alexander
• Liz Argall
• Paul Bedford
• Bernard Caleo
• Greg Capullo
• Gary Chaloner
• Wei Chew (Chewie) Chan
• Jason Chatfield
• Chris Claremont
• Rebecca Clements
• Jeff Cruz
• Julie Ditrich
• Sarah Ellerton
• Dave Elsey
• Anton Emdin
• Michael Evans
• David Follett
• Robert Forrest
• Jason Franks
• Doug Holgate
• Paul Jenkins
• Alex Major
• Alex Maleev
• Paul Mason
• Tim McEwen
• Stewart McKenny
• Jessica McLeod
• Michael Michalandos
• Mandy Ord
• Jason Paulos
• Jan Scherpenhuizen
• Chris Sequeira
• Mark Sexton
• Jon Sommariva
• Steve Stamadiadis
• Kurt Stone
• Komala Surman
• Arthur Suydam
• Jozef Szekeres
• Tom Taylor
• Ben Templesmith
• Andie Tong
• Daren White
• Colin Wilson
• Leinil Francis Yu
If the book becomes available online or through any other outlets I will post about it here.

THE SIXSMITHS in Christchurch

The Reverend Melmoth will be presenting a sermon, illustrated by Mike Athey, in Christchurch-based Funtime Comics' DARKEST DAY earthquake benefit book.

In keeping with the Reverend's teachings, the book should be available at the Wellington Armageddon Expo, April 9th and 10th. Armageddon Christchurch has been postponed due to quake damage.

Stay tuned for further information about the book, and its availability.

-- JF

Funtime Comics: DARKEST DAY

The Reverend Melmoth will be presenting a sermon, illustrated by Mike Athey, in Christchurch-based Funtime Comics' DARKEST DAY earthquake benefit book.

In keeping with the Reverend's teachings, the book should be available at the Wellington Armageddon Expo, April 9th and 10th. Armageddon Christchurch has been postponed due to quake damage.

Stay tuned for further information about the book, and its availability.

– JF

Heidi's Pick Six interview

Hey folks,

I recently did one of Heidi Ruby Miller's infamous Pick Six interviews. The six questions I've picked have me talking about coffee, guitar rock, and how dreams factor into my writing process. Check it out here:

http://heidirubymiller.blogspot.com/2011/03/heidis-pick-six-jason-franks.html

Don't forget to check the archives, where Heidi has interviews with Sean Williams, Charles Stross, JA Konrath, Tom Piccirilli, Angeline Hawkes and dozens of other awesome writers.

Cheers,

-- JF

Spotlight on Blackglass

Emmet O'Cuana spotlights Blackglass Press on Tastes Like Comics:

http://www.tasteslikecomics.com/2011/03/indie-spotlight-blackglass-press/

Is it just me, or are we starting to see some really good comics reporting this year? Following Dino Caruso's Crystal Fractals interview and a couple of others that haven't been published yet, I'm starting to feel like the new sites are really engaging with the industry--at least with the low rung part of the industry where I hang out-- a lot better than they have int he past.

I especially like journalists who make me sound like I know what the hell I'm doing.

-- JF

Tres Reviews of THE SIXSMITHS

Some new Sixsmiths reviews, courtesy of the following sites:

Mapping the Multiverse
Amazon.com
Lance's Comic World (registration required)

Folks, if you want to help us out and you'd care to post a review on Amazon or on goodreads.com, or the blog, review site or message forum of your choice, I am certain that the Dark One will smile upon you when the Time of Reckoning comes...

-- JF

Armageddon Sydney coverage

… by Emmet O'Cuana for the new site, Tastes Like Comics.

http://www.tasteslikecomics.com/2011/03/armageddon-11/

– JF

Devil Dolls and Duplicates

 

Anthony Ferguson's reprint anthology, DEVIL DOLLS AND DUPLICATES, is now available from Equilibrium books.

This book contains horror stories by some of Australia's finest genre fiction writers, including Sean Williams, Stephen Dedman, Lucy Sussex, Lee Battersby, Andrew McKiernan. Also contains an extensively-remastered version of my short story "The Third Sigil" .

Buy it now!

-- JF

Sydney Armageddon

I will be in Sydney for Armageddon this weekend. 



armageddonexpo.com/au/
I will be selling copies of the Sixsmiths GN and one shot, McBlack, and the entire Kagemono catalogue--including the bran new volume, Flowers and Skulls (which is not yet available in any bricks-and-mortar shops and has never been seen in Sydney before).

Look for me in the artist's alley. I may have some surprise guests with me at various times.

Also present will be Tom Bonin, Jan Scherpenhuzien, Christopher Sequeira, Marcelo Baez, Stuart McKenny and the whole gang. Guests from abroad include Ethan Van Sciver, Gail Simone and Dan Slott.

-- JF