Matt Dembicki's Blog, page 6

New minicomic!

Hey. folks! My, it's been a while since I've posted on this blog. But that doesn't mean I've been idle! Nope, in fact, I have a new minicomic availble that I co-wrote with Carol Dembicki ( Mr. Big ). Michael Auger (Magic Bullet, Trickster) illustrated it. It's about three nuns who are supernatural investigators. The book is for a mature readers. Copies are $3. You'll like it!

Best books about D.C.

The Washington Post again sends some love for 'District Comics,' naming the comics anthology about the history of the nation's capital to its list of best books about Washington, D.C.! 

Top of 2012

A few comics websites are posting their top books of 2012 and I'm fortunate to have a couple books on those lists, including Comic Attack and Panel Patter! Check 'em out!

Bring paper!

My 8-year-old son is making a comic with some school pals. I found this note in his book bag. So making comics is not only teaching him to read, write and draw, it's also teaching him the basics of business!

A Favorite Read of 2012

Michael Cavna of Washington Post's "Comic Riffs" starts his Favorite Reads of 2012 with..."District Comics!" And I love the lead: “'DISTRICT COMICS' was an idea born of beer."

Free 'District Comics' original art!

Here's a chance to win some art from the District Comics: An Unconventional History of Washington, D.C.  anthology! If you buy a copy of the book from any of the Big Planet Comics stores in the D.C.-area from Nov. 1-30, you are eligible for a drawing to win art from the "Ego Shine" story in the book! Just give the store your email upon purchase or you can email me a proof of purchase. Winner will be picked on Dec. 1!

Signed books at Big Planet Comics

We had a great time today at Big Planet Comics on U Street in Washington, D.C., signing copies of District Comics: An Unconventional History of Washington, D.C. That's contributing artist Mal Jones (below) checking out the book. BTW, Big Planet has a few extra signed copies of the book, which would make a great gift for the upcoming holidays. Just sayin'....:)

'District Comics' signing in D.C.!

This Saturday, Oct., 27, from 4-6 p.m., Big Planet Comics on U Street in D.C. is hosting a huge signing for the comics anthology District Comics: An Unconventional History of Washington, D.C. Stop by and visit us!

'Xoc' in NYT

Xoc was noted in a New York Times article on comics with educational value. Be sure to check out the accompanying photo, especially the book the boy is reading. :) 

'Xoc' bookmarks--FREE to librarians!

Librarians! I've teamed up with Tina SeaMonster to offer a series of FREE bookmarks, starting with a 'Xoc'-inspiring one! Below is the art; email me at mattdembicki [at] gmail [dot] com if you'd like a FREE batch! Wha-hoo!