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September 4, 2010
Saturday Cartoons
More from the note book:
Idea for a one panel cartoon #211
An apparently lifeless HAND or FOOT protrudes from under the curtain of what appears to be a PASSPORT PHOTO BOOTH in a corner of a busy supermarket.
Caption: "Thank you for using Dignitas self check-out."
Idea for a one panel cartoon #400
In an ice-cave hangar on the planet Hoth, a disgruntled HAN SOLO (dressed in snow gear) looks daggers at the only bipedal steed available, which is an especially mangy animal being offered to him by Joe...
Idea for a one panel cartoon #211
An apparently lifeless HAND or FOOT protrudes from under the curtain of what appears to be a PASSPORT PHOTO BOOTH in a corner of a busy supermarket.
Caption: "Thank you for using Dignitas self check-out."
Idea for a one panel cartoon #400
In an ice-cave hangar on the planet Hoth, a disgruntled HAN SOLO (dressed in snow gear) looks daggers at the only bipedal steed available, which is an especially mangy animal being offered to him by Joe...
September 2, 2010
Invasion of the Sabbat Worlds!
Just an over-excited reminder that THIS is happening next week, and that missing it will suck for you. Bear in mind the link needs to have the words "...and Aaron Dembski-Bowden" added to it.
Wanted to celebrate the US and canadian publication of Triumff on the first. That's simultaneous ebook publication too.
And here's proof that the books are actually on sale.
Let's also pause to get hot under the collar about Hammer and Bolter, and the splendour that is Thor AND Iron Man being in the same pl...
Wanted to celebrate the US and canadian publication of Triumff on the first. That's simultaneous ebook publication too.
And here's proof that the books are actually on sale.
Let's also pause to get hot under the collar about Hammer and Bolter, and the splendour that is Thor AND Iron Man being in the same pl...
August 29, 2010
Found objects
Just wanted to say "hi all" and have a happy Bank Holiday (apologies if it ISN'T a bank holiday where you are, I have no control over these things).
I can't claim responsibility for collecting these - I just ran across them, but they're very entertaining all the same. I don't know why, but I found the X-Files ones particularly amusing.
I can't claim responsibility for collecting these - I just ran across them, but they're very entertaining all the same. I don't know why, but I found the X-Files ones particularly amusing.
August 24, 2010
In which I become a Baltimoron. Wait, that's not right...
Ahh, Baltimore...
...city of Homicide:Life On The Streets locations...
...and great diners (Scrapple, anyone?)
Okay, let's go to work.
This is what it looked like before the people arrived.
Waiting tables.
A refined palette.
Books!
It's a sign!
Brandon!
Ooooh! Necromundelicious!
Good morning, I am a giant Ork space hulk.
Inflato-Ventris.
Some tables, earlier.
Whole new levels of loveliness...
I wonder who this is?
Ork tank!
Giant Ork Face says, "We hope you had a great Games Day US 2010."
Nathan Long says, "Le...
...city of Homicide:Life On The Streets locations...
...and great diners (Scrapple, anyone?)
Okay, let's go to work.
This is what it looked like before the people arrived.
Waiting tables.
A refined palette.
Books!
It's a sign!
Brandon!
Ooooh! Necromundelicious!
Good morning, I am a giant Ork space hulk.
Inflato-Ventris.
Some tables, earlier.
Whole new levels of loveliness...
I wonder who this is?
Ork tank!
Giant Ork Face says, "We hope you had a great Games Day US 2010."
Nathan Long says, "Le...
August 18, 2010
BSFA!
Off to sunny Baltimore tomorrow, and looking forward to meeting and greeting all those attending Games Day US. If you need more details, roll down a couple of posts.
Meanwhile, a little late (my bad) but never mind, here's notice of the BSFA meeting in London next week, where I'll be the guest interviewee. Very nice of them to ask me and make me the focus of attention. If you're in the neighbourhood, it should be a most enjoyable evening.
Meanwhile, a little late (my bad) but never mind, here's notice of the BSFA meeting in London next week, where I'll be the guest interviewee. Very nice of them to ask me and make me the focus of attention. If you're in the neighbourhood, it should be a most enjoyable evening.
August 14, 2010
Attack Of The Fifty Foot Pilgrim II: Revenge Of The Feline
I received a letter addressed to "Pilgrim Abnett" c/o "the Dan Human", forwarded by Matthew Churchill, long time Friend Of This Blog and certifiable loon. The text read as follows:
"Dear Pilgrim
I am sorry to hear of your recent massive weight gain. My human has put me on a diet and it stinks. You must be very hungry being 50ft tall, so I've spared you some of my food. Apparently, they are called 'Kibbles'.
Enjoy
Mayhem Churchill"
Sometime later, an elite squad of RSPCA ninjas was HALO-dropped int...
"Dear Pilgrim
I am sorry to hear of your recent massive weight gain. My human has put me on a diet and it stinks. You must be very hungry being 50ft tall, so I've spared you some of my food. Apparently, they are called 'Kibbles'.
Enjoy
Mayhem Churchill"
Sometime later, an elite squad of RSPCA ninjas was HALO-dropped int...
August 12, 2010
Bring me the (editorial) head of the New Yorker
Here's a link to part of iFanboy's coverage of the San Diego Comic-con, during which a couple of the usual suspects turn up and gurn at the camera.
And from the notebook:
Idea for a one panel cartoon #256
A close up of a digital clock-radio-alarm on a bedside table. The digital clock reads 06:59. A large SQUID TENTACLE is reaching in from out of shot to thump the "snooze" button.
Caption: The Kraken wakes.
Idea for a one panel cartoon #309
A collectors fair or car boot sale. A banner reads "Records...
And from the notebook:
Idea for a one panel cartoon #256
A close up of a digital clock-radio-alarm on a bedside table. The digital clock reads 06:59. A large SQUID TENTACLE is reaching in from out of shot to thump the "snooze" button.
Caption: The Kraken wakes.
Idea for a one panel cartoon #309
A collectors fair or car boot sale. A banner reads "Records...
August 10, 2010
Baltimore and other stuff
I've mentioned it before, but just in case you missed it - I'll be at Games Day US in Baltimore next week, and I'm really looking forward to seeing the US readership there (I am a regular visitor to the Baltimore show, but I wasn't there last year - it was Toronto's turn - and, of course, this year has been something of a bumpy ride). This link to the Ultramarines website hints at some of the fun you can expect. Anyway, see you there. Nathan Long, C.L. Werner, Mike Lee, Gav Thorpe and John Bl...
August 9, 2010
Stuff for Ideation
First point, I hate the word ideation. Just saying.
I can't remember if I've posted this before, but what the heck. Thanks to "Diablo Cody..." for sharing
The Mamet connection reminded me of this post, which is of itself fething brilliant.
And while I'm in a sharing mood, if you're not regularly looking at Jeff Vandermeer's blog Ecstatic Days, or Graham Linehan's Why, That's Delightful, or dipping into the works of Peter Temple, Ted C...
I can't remember if I've posted this before, but what the heck. Thanks to "Diablo Cody..." for sharing
The Mamet connection reminded me of this post, which is of itself fething brilliant.
And while I'm in a sharing mood, if you're not regularly looking at Jeff Vandermeer's blog Ecstatic Days, or Graham Linehan's Why, That's Delightful, or dipping into the works of Peter Temple, Ted C...
August 8, 2010
Attack of the Fifty Foot Pilgrim
By our South of England Correspondent.
A domestic cat answering to the name of 'Pilgrim" or "Pidgy-noyns" went on the rampage in Maidstone earlier today. A prominent vet said the animal had evidently been "bitten by a radioactive spider" or "exposed to freaky gamma radiation" or had even possibly "passed through some kind of strange fog during a boating excursion" as very little else could credibly explain the size increase.
Police were eventually able to pacify the cat using horse tranquiliser...
A domestic cat answering to the name of 'Pilgrim" or "Pidgy-noyns" went on the rampage in Maidstone earlier today. A prominent vet said the animal had evidently been "bitten by a radioactive spider" or "exposed to freaky gamma radiation" or had even possibly "passed through some kind of strange fog during a boating excursion" as very little else could credibly explain the size increase.
Police were eventually able to pacify the cat using horse tranquiliser...
