Suburban Glamour, or as my mom calls it "Suburban Outfitters"

[fred]

It's funny. I remember reading Phonogram and thinking that I liked it and cared about the characters despite the fact that couldn't truly relate to their "scene". I was unfamiliar with most of the references in the book. I was cogniscent of the fact that I was "other" but was able to get around it.

With Suburban Glamour, it's similar but different in an important way. I can't relate to Astrid or Dave's music or clothing choices, but in the end I don't care about that. I care about the people themselves and I can TOTALLY relate to Astrid. So yes, SubGlam has made it possible for this 28 year old American married father of 2 to relate to an 18-ish British girl. This is in itself an accomplishment. The fact that the story and art are awesome seem to be icing on a very tasty cake.

(small note: I'm not trying to disparage Phonogram. I liked it a lot. I'm just saying that I'm more able to get past my differences with the characters in SG and find things to relate to in them.)

[itsbecca]

Dear Mr. Vernon,

We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it was we did wrong. But we think you're crazy to make an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us... In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain... ...and an athlete... ...and a basket case... ...a princess... ...and a criminal... Does that answer your question?

Sincerely yours, the Breakfast Club.

Actually, I was just bragging that I could put lipstick on with my boobs, but that's a good message too.

But really. I'm kind of trying to figure out what we're talking about here. It seems like you both understand what Josh is saying, but then go on about it anyway. Some people simply aren't interested in a story about teenagers. Wally and I both have already mentioned that we are still interested in the story even still! That must reflect well on it... Sometimes there's just topics, characters or places that don't appeal to certain people and it doesn't translate to saying it's written badly.

[jamie-mckelvie]

Just wanted to say it's great seeing all this discussion on the book. :)

[labor_days]

I'm kind of trying to figure out what we're talking about here. It seems like you both understand what Josh is saying, but then go on about it anyway.
We're only chatting about the book. It's not always a debate. Just coming at things from different angles and assessing our thoughts on things.*


*Or at least that's my position. I'm not too big on trying to sway people one way or the other. But I do like to hear their arguments, for, against or sideways.

[valoharth]

Okay so I'm dragging this thread up again only because I have got to say this

In issue one of SubGlam I was a bit turned off by the coloring of it, very bright and it kind of hurt the eyes a bit. I don't know if anyone else had the same problem with it or not. Now that I have read Issue two, I have to say that something happend and now the colors are just a tad diffrent, almost not noticable and it made a world of diffrents, issue two hit a home run and quite frankly I'm giddy as a school girl for issue 3 to come out!

[paper]

Didn't have that problem, but there was a different colorist on issue 2. So that explains the change.

[labor_days]

Guy Majors colors in issue #1 were terrifc. McKelvie already said he had an idea of what the book should look like. So the change in colorists doesn't seem to have hurt that sense of design w/r/t the book's palette.

[valoharth]

Yea IDK maybe the first issue was just such a shock because I'm not use to a book with a color pallet like SubGlam and I just knew what to suspect from SubGlam #2 so it seemed more natural. However it happend all I know is Im on the bandwagon drinking the Kool-aid. Just ordered Phonography off of Amazon because I'm just in love with McKelvie's art now.

[jamie-mckelvie]

Thought you guys might want to see a page from the upcoming issue 3. I'm really pleased with Matt's colours on this one.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2329/2140152485_7124672fac_o.jpg

[six-gun]

That's a really nice page

[fred]

Are you selling that one yet? If so, how much?

[conorkilpatrick]

Very pretty.

[six-gun]

I love the way the town looks. Did you use a photo to get a general idea of the layout? Because if you did I want to know where exactly (on a map) I can see that view because quite frankly I think that that would be the most awesome location to take a girl ever

[paper]

Because if you did I want to know where exactly (on a map) I can see that view because quite frankly I think that that would be the most awesome location to take a girl ever

Far from the safety of civilization? Haha.

;)

No, it is quite picturesque indeed.

[jamie-mckelvie]

Are you selling that one yet? If so, how much?

I'm not selling this page, because it's actually a composite. I decided I didn't like the first panel and so redrew it, then pasted it in in Photoshop.

[jamie-mckelvie]

I love the way the town looks. Did you use a photo to get a general idea of the layout? Because if you did I want to know where exactly (on a map) I can see that view because quite frankly I think that that would be the most awesome location to take a girl ever

The town is loosely based on the place where I grew up, so I took a bunch (like, hundreds) of reference photos there earlier in the year to use for the comic.

[esophagus]

McKelvie this better become a poster. The iFanbase is very interested. So, so pretty.

[fred]

I'm not selling this page, because it's actually a composite. I decided I didn't like the first panel and so redrew it, then pasted it in in Photoshop.

dahhhhhhhhhhhh! Nice work in any event. Thanks for the answer.

[jamie-mckelvie]

No problem - sorry I couldn't give a more positive answer!

[fred]

hey - it is what it is

I leapt at it immediately because I blew it a few months ago on a page that I REALLY REALLY wanted.

still pissed at myself for not getting it.

[jamie-mckelvie]

And the trade cover!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2250/2178526943_815d8d1fae_o.jpg

[fred]

that's fucking awesome

seriously. I'm not just saying that because you posted it yourself.

[jamie-mckelvie]

Heh, thanks!

[labor_days]

Wow. That is beautiful.

[conorkilpatrick]

And the trade cover!

Jamie,

Please stop drawing her to look like my ex from two years ago. It is both awesome and awful (for me, not the art).

Thanks.

Sincerely,
Conor

[labor_days]

So, Conor, what you really are saying is that a close approximation of Astird exist out there for our lovelorn Paper?

[conorkilpatrick]

So, Conor, what you really are saying is that a close approximation of Astird exist out there for our lovelorn Paper?

Minus the lip ring and the streak of blonde, yes.

But she's not available.

[labor_days]

Way to break his heart, Conor. Sheesh.

[conorkilpatrick]

Way to break his heart, Conor. Sheesh.

He'll have to get in line.

[esophagus]

Is there a release date on the trade? That's something I can't wait for. I don't actually shop in issues, but I've made it out for both of these.

[fred]

just as importantly, when's #3 come out?

[paper]

So, Conor, what you really are saying is that a close approximation of Astird exist out there for our lovelorn Paper?

No! Paper will never know love!

I hate you guys.

[labor_days]

just as importantly, when's #3 come out?
The wait is horrible. Stupid Image and their liberal "release dates".

I'm totally going to get the trade in addition to the single issues as well. I really don't do that very often but it's so pretty and I do love the book so.

I hate you guys.
Look on the bright side, could you ever really compete with the big guy? For Christ's sake man, look at him (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ifanboy/1022294820/)!

[paper]

How is that a bright side? What part of that is a bright side?

******

The trade cover is awesome. Looking forward to it.

[itsbecca]

It's beautiful. Consequently, that would be a great poster as well.

[paper]

The people want posters, Jamie.

[labor_days]

How is that a bright side? What part of that is a bright side?

You will never know the pain of having your heart broke. For one could never steal away the heart of a woman that has gazed deeply into Conor's eyes.

[jamie-mckelvie]

3 is a few weeks away, I guess? And the trade, I'm aiming for April in time for New York Con.

[jamie-mckelvie]

I think 3 is my favourite issue so far, anyway. 2 was difficult, because it was hard to make it feel like an issue rather than a group of scenes that moved the story along. 3 feels like a complete thing.

[fred]

3 is a few weeks away, I guess? And the trade, I'm aiming for April in time for New York Con.

Are you planning on visiting our fair New York Con?

[kwok_talk]

That's a really striking cover. I really like how the colored lines stand out against the background!

Jamie - Has the trade been solicited yet in previews for pre-order?

[six-gun]

3 is a few weeks away, I guess? And the trade, I'm aiming for April in time for New York Con.

awesome, very excited

[jamie-mckelvie]

Are you planning on visiting our fair New York Con?

If the book's definitely going to be out in April, yeah, I'm planning on it. :)

[fred]

nice. I'll have to pester you for a sketch.

[esophagus]

You'll have to pretend I'm there, and draw me a sketch anyways. Anything for the iFanbase. ;)

[jamie-mckelvie]

It looks like 3 is out next week.

Also, some of you may have noticed the solicitation for the "X-Men: Divided We Stand" book, which is out in April. You know, if you like that sort of thing. ;)

[esophagus]

It looks like 3 is out next week.

Also, some of you may have noticed the solicitation for the "X-Men: Divided We Stand" book, which is out in April. You know, if you like that sort of thing. ;)You're going to be doing an X-Book? Craaaazy. I'll probably end up waiting for that trade, but I'll be sure to read it regardless.

Can' wait for number 3!

[neb]

It looks like 3 is out next week.

Also, some of you may have noticed the solicitation for the "X-Men: Divided We Stand" book, which is out in April. You know, if you like that sort of thing. ;)

I saw that the other day. I was trying to picture Wolverine in the skinny jeans with a tight retro shirt, but it just wasn't coming to me...;)

What should we expect from the book? Or is that on the hush hush?

[esophagus]

By the title, and the timing, I'm going to guess it has something to do with Secret Invasion. Am I wrong there, Jamie?

[jamie-mckelvie]

I'm afraid I can't tell you aaaaanything about it right now. Sorry! All I can say is that my story is written by Matt Fraction.

[esophagus]

Is it really different going from books like Phonogram and and Sub Glam to working for Marvel?

[itsbecca]

I'm afraid I can't tell you aaaaanything about it right now. Sorry! All I can say is that my story is written by Matt Fraction.

Ohhhh Matt Fraction kills me! What a quirky team-up, I'm in.

[drwally]

Many thanks to Fred for making me a SubGlam fan. Books like this should be recommended to friends.

Speaking of Three, I really like the number magic at work in SubGlam - two guys, one girl, then the shopkeeper, and/or the guy that likes Astrid that her friends don't like. Three Fae sisters, then Oberon. Three and Four. And who is the Fae spy among the "ordinary people" ? - oh, never mind, just idle speculation on my part. The names of the Fae folk are good - I appreciate the careful research on the folklore side, reflected in the Faerie names. Gives a nice depth to the story. And the fact that the "ordinary" world and the Faerie world are what they are 100%, distinct and different from each other, but still overlapping in a seamless manner in the story (except with Astrid caught in the middle, poor girl) is all good. I feel the Buffy influence, but not in the least derivative. Nice stuff.

Nice clean line, wonderful colors. Nice book, highly recommended.

[jamie-mckelvie]

esophagus - Yeah, it's different. But fun too! :)

DrWally - Glad you've got into it! I'm enjoying playing with the folklore. Making the three faerie queens sisters was too much fun to pass up, and opened up the whole story once I'd put that in place. I wouldn't try to deny the BtVS influence - I was always a fan of the show (well, maybe not the later seasons, but...) and there was a definite thought in the back of my mind to do a kind of British version.

[tetsujin]

http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/xmen/Divided/xmendws1.jpg

In the wake of Messiah CompleX, there are no X-Men. But where does that leave the mutants that WERE X-Men? Some of the industry’s hottest creators bring you stories of your favorite mutants. Matt Fraction (PUNISHER: WAR JOURNAL, IRON FIST) and Jamie McKelvie (Suburban Glamour, Phonogram) tell a story about Nightcrawler.

Nightcrawler! What a great fit, I can see our friend Ron Richards losing it right now. Should be great.

Jamie, Can you reveal who's going to be doing the color work on the story for?

[jamie-mckelvie]

You know, I have no idea. It's going to be interesting to see what style it's coloured in!

[fred]

It looks like 3 is out next week.

Also, some of you may have noticed the solicitation for the "X-Men: Divided We Stand" book, which is out in April. You know, if you like that sort of thing. ;)

yaaaay!!!!!

[six-gun]

The fight if the century, Suburban Glamour vs. The Return of Captain America

The prize? Fred's coveted Book of the Week award.

This one's going to go on long into the night and may even end with a cop-out tie ;)

[fred]

The last issue of YTLM comes out next week too. It's going to be a battle.

[jamie-mckelvie]

There's no shame to losing out to either Brian or Ed. ;)

[six-gun]

There's no shame to losing out to either Brian or Ed. ;)

Like I said, Fred's refereeing oftentimes results in a tie.

This really hurts those who put money on such things.

I don't do that, but if I did, I would have fleeced Labor Days over the Morrison/Williams Batman arc ;))

[six-gun]

Jaime, I was wondering what your workspace looks like, where you write and draw, etc. Really just a bit about your process, how are you inspired? how do you break a writer's block? What kind of schedule do you keep? Do you take scheduled breaks or just work until you can't stop?

These kinds of questions really intrigue me, the writing process is really interesting and since you're on here every once and a while I thought we could maybe get the scoop on how you make these books.

[fred]

Like I said, Fred's refereeing oftentimes results in a tie.

This really hurts those who put money on such things.

I don't do that, but if I did, I would have fleeced Labor Days over the Morrison/Williams Batman arc ;))

the Vegas line has to favor SG.

[six-gun]

the Vegas line has to favor SG.

what can I say? ;)

[fred]

There are exotic bets too.

Will YTLM get it because "it's been really good"? 5/1

[labor_days]

Damn. I wish I bought X-men books not called Astonishing X-Men.

What a dilemma I have found myself in.

[esophagus]

Damn. I wish I bought X-men books not called Astonishing X-Men.

What a dilemma I have found myself in.It's two issues, and from the solicitations it sounds like it'll stand alone if you know who the characters are, and have a mediocre knowledge of what's going on. Read it! I don't really read monthly issues, and I'm buying it.

[drwally]

Judging by the artist on Suburban Glamour, I would not be surprised if some of the X-Men appear to be a bit taller and leaner than they normally do... but maybe that's just something we tall folks notice... :)

Like I said, nice art.

[fred]

Wolverine has to be short. ;) I'm just sayin'.

[jamie-mckelvie]

Six Gun - I'll get to your questions when I have a bit more free time! :)

Labor Days, esophagus - Yeah, I can't speak for the other stories in the book but mine is totally stand-alone, and can be enjoyed by itself without following the other books.

I tried to draw Nightcrawler in black-rimmed glasses and skinny jeans, and have him listening to the Smiths, but my editor turned it down. ;)

[drwally]

Wolverine has to be short. ;) I'm just sayin'.

Definitely, I agree. But how can Wolverine look short when everyone else looks... the same height? Just sayin'. ;)

[drwally]

http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/xmen/Divided/xmendws1.jpg

Kurt Wagner has an awfully long torso there, if you ask me. But hey, I ain't complaining. In fact, it looks like some pretty wonderful stuff.

[jamie-mckelvie]

I've put a 6 page preview of issue 3 up on my site for you to have a look. (http://mckelvie.wordpress.com/2008/01/25/suburban-glamour-3-out-next-week/)

[labor_days]

Your art is so beautful. I just gotta say it. I mean seriously, damn.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2054/2219319944_e7b55925df_o.jpg

I hope I get a nice hard cover for SubGlam when its traded up.

[fred]

fuck dude! that's nice.

[esophagus]

I don't think it's possible that there's under a collective ten pages of Sub Glam that I would kill for a poster or print of.

[jamie-mckelvie]

A hardcover would be nice, but I don't think I'll get one. I'm looking forward to seeing it all as one book, though.

[labor_days]

I shall endeavor to create my own Hard Cover (http://www.bookbind.net/) then.

As I will do with my Young Justice issues. Take that, Dan Didio. /shakes fist

[fred]

Jaime, I'll be going on about the whole issue later, but this I couldn't wait to say:

The panel where Astrid is climbing the stairs after she fights with her mother KILLED me. It was perfect; beautiful and expressive at the same time. You seem to be able to see straight into Astrid through her soft, sad eyes. It's a perspective and a camera angle that nobody uses, and I don't think many people could pull it off anyway. Fucking brilliant!

[neb]

This month's issue was so fantastic. The art is just soooooo beautiful and the colors were so magical. The scene where Astrid is sitting and staring out among the city/town is so beautiful and the double birds seal that scene as one of my favorites in a long time.

I'm actually digging this story, and I'm loving that all I can think is, will David and Astrid make-up? It takes a special combination to make me think that kind of thing. I'm curious to see how this will wrap-up in just one more issue, but regardless this has been a homerun with me all the way.

[labor_days]

The panel where Astrid is climbing the stairs after she fights with her mother KILLED me. It was perfect; beautiful and expressive at the same time.
Yeah, that was great.

The panel that worked for me like that was the one just before. With Astrid chewing her lip. That moment was so perfectly expressed.

[jamie-mckelvie]

Hurrah! Glad you guys dug it.

As for Dave and Astrid, I'm not going to spoil it for you! But it is in a bad way right now, especially as Astrid has no idea Dave tried to leave her a message.

[fred]

It was my co-Book of the Week. It tied with YTLM #60.

[six-gun]

It was my co-Book of the Week. It tied with YTLM #60.

I called that there would be a tie ;)

[jamie-mckelvie]

Hey, that's quite the honour! Thanks Fred!

I'm glad that punch page was as satisfying to read as it was to write and draw. :D

[fred]

I was glad to do it. I always have two, usually one BOW and one SBOW. This week, SG and Y were far better than Batman was bad.

[jamie-mckelvie]

Issue 1 is free online at Newsarama (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=148582), if you haven't checked it out yet.

[esophagus]

Issue 1 is free online at Newsarama (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=148582), if you haven't checked it out yet.I missed you.




:cool:

[fred]

Is #4 coming out soon?

[jamie-mckelvie]

End of the month I think (and the trade in May). Had to take a break to get X-Men done.

[fred]

very cool. thanks

[mikegraham6]

Newsarama has posted the first issue in full here (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=148582)

[fred]

Newsarama has posted the first issue in full here (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=148582)

psst... look back 5 posts ;)

[mikegraham6]

pfft.... i don't READ! are you kidding me :rolleyes:

[optimus187prime]

I just read that first issue and wow I am impressed. I will definitely be picking the tpb up in May. The premise didnt sound interesting at first but the dialogue and the clean art is superb.

[jamie-mckelvie]

Just popping in for three reasons:

1) Issue 4 is due the first or second week of April.

2) I've uploaded the trade cover and page 17 of issue 3 to my Imagekind Print page. (http://jamiemckelvie.imagekind.com/subglam)

3) A few other bits of news here. (http://mckelvie.wordpress.com/2008/03/17/news-and-a-repost-re-artwork-commissions/)

[esophagus]

Love the trade cover, and I'm considering taking you up on your commission sale, if money allows.

In an aside, I picked up Phonogram and Long Hot Summer on Thursday. Phonogram I had read before, but not Long Hot Summer. You have quickly become one of my absolute favorite artists. Amazing. Can't wait for your X-Men work in a bit.

[fred]

very cool

[jamie-mckelvie]

Thanks!

[jamie-mckelvie]

Issue 4 preview here! (http://mckelvie.wordpress.com/2008/03/31/suburban-glamour-issue-4-preview/)

Just so you all know. :)

Also I made a soundtrack at http://subglam.muxtape.com

[labor_days]

Ron loves having mixtapes to read his comics along to. So do I. But I *hate* Chan's version of "Ny, Ny".

Everything looks aces, Jamie. I'll be hard at work making new forum sigs and avatars as of tonight.

[jamie-mckelvie]

Heh, I love it! I would've had something off "The Greatest", but what with Aubrey coming from New York it seemed too fitting to miss out.

[labor_days]

Heh, I love it! I would've had something off "The Greatest", but what with Aubrey coming from New York it seemed too fitting to miss out.

Bleh! It's like Chan doing a parody of a typically downbeat Chan song. But I feel the same way about any number of the songs off Jukebox. Though I am keen on "Lost to Someone".

Hope you don't mind me taking the ole' photoshop to your gorgeous artwork either. I pimp for SubGlam on every forum I visit. So, I figure it's all good. ;)

[labor_days]

Ah, I forgot how great "Hustle Rose" and "Life Being What It Is" are.

Good.

[jamie-mckelvie]

I can't say I object to people promoting my work, no. :D

[labor_days]

I am a one man street team.

[labor_days]

She can fly. Marvelous!

[jamie-mckelvie]

Omg Spoilerz.

:d

[esophagus]

Jamie, you have to go vote for yourself in the Artist Elimination Thread. It would make my day. You've made the top 5, out of like 25.

[labor_days]

It would bring major lolz if Jamie voted for himself in the contest (http://www.revision3.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16972).

[jamie-mckelvie]

Haha, I think it's best I don't get involved. :D

[paper]

If any new posters show up and vote McKelvie, we'll know who it is. ;)

[labor_days]

Haha, I think it's best I don't get involved. :D
Bro, you'd really be helping me out by voting for Cliff Chiang. That dude. Am I rite?


Full confession: Jamie, I voted you down in favor Quitely. But I want you to know I thought about it for a good long while before voting.

[paper]

See, I found a way to vote for both of them. Because I'm a good person. :D

[fred]

See, I found a way to vote for both of them. Because I'm a good person. :D


Yeah, I did too.

[paper]

It's sort of Biblical in a way. Labor having an SG avatar and voting against him. Much the same way that Peter, one of Christ's closest friends, denied him three times before the cock crowed.

[labor_days]

I also have a badass SubGlam desktop (http://i32.tinypic.com/103irsn.jpg).

[fred]

It's sort of Biblical in a way. Labor having an SG avatar and voting against him. Much the same way that Peter, one of Christ's closest friends, denied him three times before the cock crowed.

I'd just like to point out that you just compared Jaime to Jesus.

[jamie-mckelvie]

I *am* full of love for my fellow humans.

[fred]

Do you have the stigmata?

[jamie-mckelvie]

I have an astigmatism.

[fred]

that's not quite the same but we'll take it.

[jamie-mckelvie]

By the way I just got through my signing times for NYCC:

Friday, 4-5 PM w/ Paul Maybury & Mark Sable
Sunday, 10-11 AM w/ Paul Maybury

So if anyone is around, drop by and say hi.

[fred]

I'm going to be there Friday and Saturday. I'm getting into the city at about 2 on Friday but I'm going to try to make it on Friday.

[paper]

I'll be there is well. Hope to stop by.

Are you signing only or do you do sketches? Either way is cool. Just figured I'd ask.

[jamie-mckelvie]

Honestly I don't know. I think with the short signing times (instead of having my own table), I might not have time.

[fred]

In lieu of that, I've got a sketch for you Jamie. It's Aquaman on a sea turtle. I'm pretty proud of it.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/fredhosley/aquamanridingaseaturtle.gif

[jamie-mckelvie]

In return, here is the bio pic for the SG trade, drawn by my friend Emma:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/2368773985_693508a65d.jpg?v=0

[labor_days]

My absolute favorite thing about that Aquaman sketch is Fred's signature in fancy script.

[fred]

My absolute favorite thing about that Aquaman sketch is Fred's signature in fancy script.

I am an artist after all. I love that the turtle has giant teeth. It really truly looks like I've never seen Aquaman or a turtle. It was Horatio's prize for winning the NCAA Tournament pool.

[fred]

In return, here is the bio pic for the SG trade, drawn by my friend Emma:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/2368773985_693508a65d.jpg?v=0



I like it. The lettering could be a tiny bit better, but then I came up during the computer-lettering age.

[jamie-mckelvie]

I like that you had to put a caption in case people couldn't figure out what it was.

[fred]

I like that you had to put a caption in case people couldn't figure out what it was.

I'm a self-hating artist. I absolutely HAVE to make sure that everyone gets it.


And as you can see ... writing is more my thing.

[valoharth]

I'm a self-hating artist. I absolutely HAVE to make sure that everyone gets it.


And as you can see ... writing is more my thing.

Fred I showed it to one of my co-workers and he said "is that Auqaman riding a Dinasour or Turtle?", So at least he knew it was Auqaman.

[fred]

sure, give me hope ya bastard. I am going to have to get a day job at some point.

[jamie-mckelvie]

Did I break the artist elimination thing? I told you it would go wrong if I got involved!

[fred]

I'd venture to say that Lucius Kwok is a real person and therefore his votes should count.

[fred]

Jamie, I was busy this week. I just finished SubGlam. It was great. I love the "stinker" exchange between Astrid and Dave.

[jamie-mckelvie]

Thanks Fred! I'm not going to claim it's perfect - it is my first solo book after all - but I'm quite proud of the thing. :)

I've already in the early planning stages of series 2.

[fred]

I'm looking forward to it.

[labor_days]

Definitely got the sense things were set up for a sequel. Especially with the wicked witch still running about and, of course, Aubrey choosing to stay in the town.

[fred]

By the way I just got through my signing times for NYCC:

Friday, 4-5 PM w/ Paul Maybury & Mark Sable
Sunday, 10-11 AM w/ Paul Maybury

So if anyone is around, drop by and say hi.


Hey Jaime
Quick questions:

a) Are you signing at the Image booth or some other place?
b) Do I need a ticket? I just got some bizarre email from the nycc saying that they would have signing tickets available at the back of the convention center or some crazy nonsense.

[casually-drowned]

I ordered this from Amazon the other day, and I can't wait until it arrives.

[jamie-mckelvie]

Hey Jaime
Quick questions:

a) Are you signing at the Image booth or some other place?
b) Do I need a ticket? I just got some bizarre email from the nycc saying that they would have signing tickets available at the back of the convention center or some crazy nonsense.

a) Yep, the Image Booth.

b) I think that's just for like the proper famous people signing at the signing area, rather than throughout the con.

[fred]

thanks .

[jamie-mckelvie]

Nice to meet you at the show, Fred!

[fred]

It was great to meet you too Jaime. I'm sorry that I forgot to print out my Aquaman sketch for you. There's always next year. ;)

[jamie-mckelvie]

Excuse me while I nerd out but:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2455716765_02011e5b4f_o.jpg

Woooo! It printed really nicely. Out next week.

[six-gun]

Excuse me while I nerd out but:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2455716765_02011e5b4f_o.jpg

Woooo! It printed really nicely. Out next week.

Nice, that's a really quick trade turnaround! (gorgeous trade dress BTW)

[esophagus]

I think I'm in love.

I feel like a teenage girl at a Justin Timberlake concert... Sign my boobs, McKelvie?

Can't wait to pick that up.

[labor_days]

Those are really going to stand out on the rack.

Can't wait till my copy comes in*.



*Yes, I have the issues. Double dipping.

[fred]

Very nice. And Labor's double-dipping because he feels bad about voting against you in the Artist thread. ;)

[labor_days]

Didn't think it needed to be said. But thanks for reminding everyone of my betrayal anyway. Fred.

[fred]

That's what I'm here for turncoat. ;)

[paper]

Labor is sort of like the Neil of SubGlam fandom.

;)

[fred]

Ha. I know what somebody is being for Halloween.

[paper]

Fred/Astrid photoshop! Fred/Astrid photoshop! Fred/Astrid photoshop at lunch!

[esophagus]

I'm double dipping as well. And I'm not a traitor*. ;)




*Actually, I may be. I don't think so. Was McKelvie part of my killing frenzy? Lets say no for the sake of an argument. =p

[fred]

Weren't you the one who killed him?

[jamie-mckelvie]

Honestly, it's fine. I'm not at all upset about it.

*cry*

[fred]

<cough>dicks</cough>

[esophagus]

But... But... Oh yeah. We had been going for over a week. It was down to three people. McKelvie went down to 2, then up to 3, up to 4, down to 2, up to 3, up to 4, down to 2. So I killed him so we could get to a character one, because I hadn't been voting ni the artist ones. Damn. Okay, so I'm a bigger traitor.

Labor 2
Mckelvie 2308428489023
Eso DEAD

McKelvie up, Eso dead.

[fred]

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/fredhosley/Benedict_arnold_illustration.gifhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Benedict_arnold_illustration.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benedict_Arnold

[esophagus]

Is that life-size?

[fred]

it's resized

[labor_days]

Thread is getting uncomfortable.

[valoharth]

So the SubGlam Trade is out this Wendsday May 7th or next May 14th?

[esophagus]

"out next Wednesday" = Wednesday May 7th.

[casually-drowned]

I thought my Amazon delivery date of June 26th seemed like it was too long!

[paper]

Amazon always lists graphic novels and trades as weeks or months behind schedule. Sometimes you get them when they're available in stores, other times you still have to wait. Happened with me an my copy of The Escapists.

[casually-drowned]

Yeah, it did that for me for Queen & Country Vol 2, so you think I would have learned my lesson. I guess it is okay this time because I am so busy with school. Next time Amazon, next time!

[six-gun]

Amazon always lists graphic novels and trades as weeks or months behind schedule. Sometimes you get them when they're available in stores, other times you still have to wait. Happened with me an my copy of The Escapists.

Yeah, same with me and DMZ vol. 3