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The PIQue Remastering Project continues!

New comic day! In which a perfectly cordial exchange of ideas ensues, and no thoughts of murder are entertained. Clicken zie link for to read.

Thanks, by the way, to everyone who came by the Northwest Press booth at the LA Times Festival of Books. We had a great time and enjoyed meeting you all. It was pretty busy there, with not a lot of down time, but somehow Jon Macy and I still managed to stage an art battle. The results are below, and are a testament to the fact that you should not leave mostly blank white paper in the company of artists

(Apologies to Samuel James Finch, who I guess left his zine at the booth at some point; I did actually read it and your stuff was actually good, I just … WHITE PAPER NOM NOM NOM.)

New PIQue, New Bookmarks, and LATFoB

And now, it being Wednesday, it is time for your remastered in color Politically InQueerect. Archer is pretty sure this strip is none of your damn business, but you’re gonna read it anyway, aren’t you.

Perhaps you would also be interested to learn that I’ve had a mess o’ PIQue bookmarks printed as a promo thing to hand out at shows. Your first opportunity to snag one of these things is this very weekend, April 20-21, at the LA Times Festival of Books, where I will be tabling with Northwest Press. This will be my first time at this show, so I’m excited to see how it goes! It’s FREE, so if you’re in southern California, do make an effort to stop by.

Maybe you’re wondering who that is surrounded by all those bookmarks? She’s a new character that has been fomenting in my mind. Not sure when you’ll get to meet her all proper-like, but I strongly suspect she’s going to turn out to be Dee’s DM. (As in Dungeons and Dragons, not that other thing.) It’s one of those things where, as the mere writer, it’s really not up to me. All I can do is observe and take notes.

Okay? Okay. That’s it. See you next week!

Cheers,

Dylan

It’s Wednesday, it’s PIQue time!

Yes indeed, time for a remastered-in-color PIQue strip, in which Todd introduces Dee to Archer, and absolutely nothing goes wrong. Read it here on Tapastic.

[SLIGHTLY SPOILERY COMMENTARY]

As I go back through these, I find myself giving some additional thought to the psychology of the various characters. I don’t think Archer is generally actively hostile to every new person he meets. I’d kind of like to do a prequel strip for this episode (not soon, mind you; more like for the eventual book collection) that gives a little more insight. Todd, the extrovert, springs on Archer that morning, “Oh, by the way, my cousin’s coming to visit. I guess she’ll maybe stay with us? Oh yeah, and she’s pretty liberal, so maybe don’t talk about politics. Welp, see ya later, bye!” And Archer, who is totally not an extrovert, is mad at Todd for not discussing this first, and ends up transferring that irritation to Dee. This doesn’t make Archer’s reaction justifiable, but not entirely out-of-the-blue, either.

This week’s remastered PIQue on Tapastic

It’s Wednesday, and that means a new Politically InQueerect episode on Tapastic. This is the main storyline from issue #2, remastered to be in full color (and more easily readable on modern monitors). It’s a good starting place for new readers, so jump in if you haven’t taken the plunge. And even if you have, please do feast your eyeballs upon the colorized version.

Politically InQueerect now on Tapastic

I’ve started publishing Politically InQueerect as a weekly webcomic over at Tapastic. Initially this will consist of existing strips (though some, like today’s offering, are remastered to be in color and to be easier to read on ::cough:: modern HD screens). Eventually, if all goes according to plan (and when does it not?), this will segue into brand-new content.

I’ve also set up a Politically InQueerect Facebook page so you can keep abreast of developments in yer FB feed. Pop over and give ‘em a “like” if you like.

Like Politically InQueerect on Facebook

PIQue will post every Wednesday on Tapastic. This is a great way to rediscover the series, or to get a friend hooked. Please share with your pals, and see you next Wednesday!

Cheers,

Dylan

Two San Francisco events this week

Finishing up stuff for the QU33R popup art show Tuesday night. Kinda last minute, but thankfully I now have an assistant.

I have two separate events in San Francisco this week, so if you’re in town you should stop by (they’re both FREEEEEEEEE!)

Event The First:

Noe Valley Word Week LGBT panel

March 18, 2013

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/487609354630841/?ref=2

Event The Second:

QU33R sneak peek reading & popup art show

March 19, 2013

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/351342174984473/?ref=2

You can find more deets about both on my Appearances page, or by checking out the linked Facebook page invites (feel free to RSVP yerself – they should both be public events).

Transposes gets a Lambda nomination!

Earlier this week, the Lambda Literary Foundation released the list of nominees for the 25th Annual Lambda Literary Awards, and Transposes was nominated for Transgender Nonfiction. The awards ceremony will be June 3, 2013, so I’ll let you know then if I won or not. But it’s a thrill and an honor to be nominated. Here’s the Northwest Press statement about the nomination, wherein you may learn what I plan to wear to the awards.

Also nominated, in the LGBT Anthology category, was No Straight Lines, the Fantagraphics tome in which I have three cartoons. So that’s very exciting also, and huge congrats to Justin Hall and all the other contributors for the nod!

Okay, back to packing and trying to keep the cats out of the boxes.

Cheers,

Dylan

An interview with Outlook Columbus, and a move

There’s an interview with me in the most recent issue of Outlook Columbus (the March 2013 ish, it so happens). If you click on the “Current Issue” box and go to page 38, you ought be able to read it just fine.

Meanwhile, I am in the process of moving, so it’s going to be quiet here for a bit. Fear not, I shall return with frabjuous new art once the dust and the boxes have settled.

Cheers,

Dylan

STAPLE! this weekend, March 2-3

Crazy busy this week getting ready for STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo, which is now upon us. I have to leave in, like, 20 minutes to go set up. So if you’re in Austin and want to grab a copy of Transposes, or check out some art for my upcoming TransTransformers story for QU33R, or you need some feeps, head on down.

Cheers,

Dylan

More TransTransformers progress, and upcoming events

Let’s kick Decepticon Butt!

A quick cellphone shot of some in-progress inks for my TransTransformers story for QU33R. I’m nearly done with ‘em, just a page and a third left to go. Then it’s time to color this thang!

Meanwhile, I have a whole passel of events coming up in March. First up is STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo in Austin, TX. Once again, I expect it shall be a fine extravaganza of indie media from Austin and beyond. Want some TransTransformers prints? I’ll have them at the show for your gender-bending robot needs. I will also have copies of Transposes, of course, as well as original art and feeps.

After that I’m off to California for a pair of back-to-back events in the San Francisco area. First up, on March 18, is the Noe Valley WordWeek LGBT panel. I’ll be doing a reading from Transposes, alongside other LGBT authors reading from their books. It’s being held at a brew pub, so really you have no excuse not to go.

Then, on March 19, I’ll be in the Mission District of SF for a reading/art event at Alley Cat Books, also in conjunction with several other creators. I’ll read something different from what I read the previous night, and the other panelists will be different each night, so come to both! It’s a different show each night.

For more specifics on the where and the when for each of these things, hit up my Appearances Page.

See you soon!

Dylan