Scott McCloud's Blog, page 25
August 4, 2010
Are there Any Comics Left that Haven't Become Movies?
Well, okay, there are lots left I suppose (including Zot!, for that matter, though that's just 'cause I've been picky).
Funny thing is, Tamara Drewe by Posy Simmonds, while it may seem like it came out of left field, is actually a perfect choice for the screen.
Simmonds' graphic novel (originally serialized in the Guardian) is a sheer delight, and with a terrific cast and crew on board, I wouldn't be surprised if the movie is just as much fun.
If you haven't read the book, get it now. Then you c...
August 3, 2010
One Down, 9,999 to Go…
Darryl Cunningham demolishes the myth of a Moon Landing "Hoax" point by point.
Now on to all the other crazy things people con themselves into believing. It's one hell of a long list, but at least we have a lot of idle cartoonists to chip in.
When my graphic novel is finished (with luck, in 2012), I've signed on to do another non-fiction book, and I wouldn't mind coming to science's defense on another topic the way that Cunningham has for this one.
[ETA: Carl in the comments thread points out...
August 2, 2010
15 Years and a Day
July 30, 2010
Athens, Georgia and Mr. Weing
One of the comics I read on my way home was Drew Weing's Set to Sea. I'd been seeing pages of it on Drew's website for awhile but reading it in book form was a delight. Highly recommended.
If you're in Athens, Georgia tonight (Friday), you can get a copy from the author himself at the release party from 5-8pm.
Funny thing is, when I thought to make a remark on how Athens is landlocked and checked Google maps to see if Athens was indeed landlocked, I discovered that there is no label in Google M...
July 29, 2010
What Things Do
Justin Crane has a new website up filled with great comics called What Things Do.
It includes stories by Crane himself, as well as art by USS Catastrophe alumni like Kevin Huizenga, Ted May, and Dan Zettwoch.
Crane's recent Vicissitude (above) is a good place to start. Cool storytelling and a zillion well-placed spot blacks.
July 28, 2010
The House that Patience Built
Back home from Comic-Con!
It felt like a very forward-looking Con to me, despite all the worries about impending doom in various markets.
Both Sky and Winter were among the thousand or so led by Edgar Wright out of Hall H on Thursday to see one of the first public screenings of you know-what. Have yet to meet anyone who didn't love it.
The four panels I was on went off without a hitch. After the fourth on Saturday, I talked for a long time to two teams of iPad comics creators about the...
July 27, 2010
Hello, Desk.
Home from Con.
Failed to get a post up today, but look for a big post with lots of rambling, sentimental thoughts tomorrow.
July 21, 2010
See you at COMIC-CON!
Those panels again:
Thursday 11:30-12:30
Spotlight on Kurt Busiek— I moderate a panel with my old pal Kurt, the guy who got me into comics in Middle School. Room 8
Thursday 1:30-2:30
Beanworld and the Leguminous Life of Larry Marder!— I moderate another great panel with another great friend and artist. Room 4
Friday 4:00-5:00
James Sturm and Scott McCloud, A Center for Cartoon Studies Conversation: Understanding, Making, and Teaching Comics— I join James Sturm for… Well, I guess...
July 20, 2010
Drawing your Attention to Drawing your Attention
Great post by Aaron Diaz on Focal Points.
[via several people, including Kate Beaton, but I think the first was an email from Spencer Greenwood]
July 19, 2010
#23… #16… #12… #11… #9… #6… #5…
Yeah, I know I talk about this book too much as it is, but when you read phrases like "midnight releases" you know you're looking at something special.
Vol. 6 was #23 on Amazon this morning. Not too shabby.
In other news (although, I suppose the photo is related), I need to link to this story, just for the the title.
[Edit to add: As of the following morning, it's been holding steady at #12 [UPDATE: #11!] [UPDATED UPDATE: #5!!] surpassing ALL Twilight books!]
