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The Daily News- “Pow! Duo of Comic Book Stores See Continued Success”

Lin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:45:28 +0000

Our two LCSs (local comic shops) are featured in an article in The Daily News-

A pair of local comic shops, Comics and Collectibles in East Memphis and Comic Cellar Cards, Comics & Games in Raleigh, have enjoyed success and weathered ups and downs in the industry over the years, thanks to their extremely loyal customers.

And some local creators and MSCA members get a mention, too-

In addition to the comic shops, quite a few successful comic book artists and writers call Memphis home, including Dean Zachery, Jim Hall, Anton Wade, Adam Shaw and Lin Workman. Both local shops feature occasional book signings and meet-and-greets with the artists.

You can read the full article here- http://www.memphisdailynews.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=57809

Don’t forget to visit these shops for Free Comic Book Day on May 7th!

Lin

Sunday Funnies to go- on your letters!

Lin — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:24:49 +0000

Whenever I go into the post office and they ask if I need any stamps I always ask them, “Do you have any cartoon ones?” and they usually reply with a “Sorry, no.”

Yesterday was different! I bought two panes of Sunday Funnies stamps!

Beetle Bailey, Calvin and Hobbes, Archie, Garfield, and Dennis the Menace!

Here’s the description on the USPS website-
These are the 44–cent Sunday Funnies commemorative stamps, available as a Strip of 5 stamps, a Block of 10 stamps, or a Pane of 20 stamps.

On July 16, 2010, in Columbus, Ohio, the Postal Service™ issued a 44-cent, Sunday Funnies commemorative stamp in five designs in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps, designed by Ethel Kessler, Bethesda, Maryland.

The Sunday Funnies stamp pane honors five of our most beloved comic strips: Beetle Bailey, Calvin and Hobbes, Archie, Garfield, and Dennis the Menace. Art director Ethel Kessler selected the images that appear on the stamps.

The Beetle Bailey stamp features Beetle, smiling calmly while Sarge loses his cool.

The Calvin and Hobbes stamp captures the precocious 6-year-old and his tiger pal making scary and ridiculous faces.

The Archie stamp features Archie sharing a chocolate shake with brunette Veronica Lodge on his right and blonde Betty Cooper on his left.

The Garfield stamp features the crabby tabby standing back to back with Odie, a carefree, energetic dog.

The Dennis the Menace stamp features 5-year-old Dennis, dressed in red overalls and striped shirt, running off to some new adventure.

Issue Date: July 16, 2010

I didn’t realize these came out this summer, so hopefully your local post office still has some in stock. If not you can get them on-line.

Hope they do more toon stamps!

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Usually around the holidays the dinner meetings tend to have a lighter attendance, but this month’s was an exception.

We had about 16 folks show up at Garibaldi’s Pizza to discuss cartoons, member news, the association’s website, and more.

MSCA dinner meetings are the first Thursday of each month from 7-9pm at the U of M Garibaldi’s Pizza location off Walker and Highland. If you love cartoons we’d love to have ya!

The meetings are free and open to the public, but feel free to bring a few bucks to order off the menu, as well as some art to show or news to talk about.

Also be sure to sign up in the MSCA forums and get to posting about industry news, your art work, or to check out what others are doing. A new members gallery will be going up on the website soon and info on how to submit art , links, and bio info will be posted there in the clock tower thread by our webmaster Nicki.

Lin

November art events and meetings

Lin — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:58:24 +0000

Don’t forget that this Thursday is the MSCA Dinner Meeting at 7 pm. We’ll gather at Garibaldi’s Pizza on Walker Ave (across from Tiger Bookstore).

The second gathering is on November 20th at 9 am for Sat-art-day for those who can’t make the Thursday meeting, and to give us an opportunity to get some artwork done with the group as opposed to doing it by ourselves. I can tell you, I draw better when I’m with my artist peers. Meet us at Comic Cellar on Austin Peay Hwy (Ste. 2) north of Yale and the Raleigh Springs Mall.

MSCA Meetings are open to professionals, amateurs and cartooning enthusiasts; writers, artists, editors…if you’re in it, come join us!

Other Memphis happenings:

Fri, Sat November 5 & 6 – Memphis Comics & Fantasy Convention – Cook Convention Center www.memphiscfc.com

Sun November 7 – Davis Kidd Booksellers – David: The Graphic Novel is being signed by the artists: Martheus Wade, Andrew Chandler, Adam Shaw, Dean Zachary, and more!

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Just south of Memphis in Desto County-

DESOTO ARTS COUNCIL

WINTER SHOW Fine Arts Exhibit & Sale

Sponsored by Brian Henry, D.C. for Henry Chiropractic Clinic

EXHIBIT DATES:

Sunday, November 14, 2010 – Saturday, March 12, 2011

(end date subject to change due to anticipated gallery move in 2011)

Regular gallery hours: Thursday-Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

OPENING RECEPTION:

Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Lin Workman will be doing an airbrush demonstration from 1-4pm Sunday.

660 West Commerce Street, Hernando, Mississippi 38632

http://www.desotoarts.com/

Anderson’s Pottery is having its first ever
“Studio Show & Sale”

November 20, from 8 till 5

Wide selection of handcrafted, functional stoneware pottery

2701 Scott Rd – Hernando, MS

Elementary: The Many Faces of the MSCA

Lin — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:19:22 +0000

The artist reception for the art show “Elementary: The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes” was a big success this past Wednesday night.

Several members of the MSCA were in attendance.

And some like Ronnie and Jane Shenks came bearing gifts!

The Sherlock Candy Bouquet was awesome!

Nicki, her mom, and sister Regina got all of the refreshments together.

Tim Brown as “Isaac your bartender” did a great job with the liquid refreshments.

We had lots of friends attend as well.

The paintings looked great on the walls and were hung by David Lusk.

The paintings are located in the upper and lower lobbies and can be seen during Theatre Memphis business hours.

The art show and play run through Halloween, and MSCA member Jim Palmer is “Prof. Moriarty”.

For more info got to TheatreMemphis.org or LinWorkman.com.

Thanks to everyone that attended and helped set up and promote it.

Lin

Gail Simone sings praises of HARPE

Lin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:49:11 +0000

From writer Gail Simone’s Twitter-

One delightful surprise at SDCC was an OGN called HARPE, about America’s first serial killers. EXCELLENT book. http://tinyurl.com/34rwy2l

Published by Cave in Rock, HARPE: AMERICA’S FIRST SERIAL KILLERS is an original graphic novel written by Chad Kinkle, illustrated in black and white by MSCA member Adam Shaw and is 96 pages in length. HARPE: AMERICA’S FIRST SERIAL KILLERS is in stores now.

More information can be found at the website : www.harpegraphicnovel.com

Congrats to Chad and Adam!

Lin

The “Sivads of March”..?

Lin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:05:09 +0000

You’ve experienced Africa in April and Memphis in May, but are you ready for the “Sivads of March”?

The Sivads of March — a public tribute to the memory of the late Watson Davis, the Malco ad executive who, as Sivad, “the Monster of Ceremonies,” was the host of the “Fantastic Features” horror movie program on WHBQ-TV Channel 13 from 1962 to 1972 — will take place at various venues March 25-28, with movies, an art show, and a rock concert featuring the Reigning Sound.

Davis co-workers and family members are expected to attend, and rare film clips and Sivad “artifacts” will be displayed.

As the comically ghoulish Sivad, Davis — who died five years ago this March 23, at the age of 92 — was simultaneously beloved and frightening, with a community-wide popularity that transcended class and race in a way that perhaps was rivaled only by wrestler Sputnik Monroe and a few other entertainers. A 1963 appearance by Sivad at the Mid-South Fairgrounds attracted 30,000 fans, according to The Commercial Appeal.

Sivads of March highlights will include:

A “monster martini” opening ceremony and reception on March 25 at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, followed by an 8 p.m. screening of the 1958 horror masterpiece, “Night of the Demon.”

Screening of other films originally introduced by Sivad — including “The Giant Claw,” “A Bucket of Blood,” “From Hell It Came” and “I Was a Teenage Werewolf” — at the Brooks, March 26-28, along with a March 28 panel discussion featuring Sivad colleagues and experts. The famous “Fantastic Features” introduction will be shown before each film.

A “Sivad Art Show” at 7 p.m. March 26 at the Adam Shaw Studio, 2547 Broad Ave., featuring Sivad-inspired work by local artists.

“Li’l Film Fest 13” at 2 p.m. March 27 at the Brooks, featuring shorts created by local filmmakers that pay homage to Sivad and the tradition of TV horror hosts and scary movies. (Entries still are being accepted: Visit livefrommemphis.com for more information.)

A March 27 concert featuring the Reigning Sound, the acclaimed band led by former Memphian and Sivad fan Greg Cartwright, at Nocturnal, 1588 Madison. The Reigning Sound’s latest album, “Love and Curses,” is named for a Sivad catchphrase, and the CD itself is imprinted with a picture of Davis’ vampiric alter ego.

For more, visit sivadsofmarch.com.

More Sivad!

Con Season 2010

Lin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:30:58 +0000

Here are a few conventions and events members of the MSCA will be attending next year-

Shadowcon XIV

January 8th & 9th, 2010

Holiday Inn Select

2240 Democrat Road

Memphis, TN 38132

http://www.shadowcon.org/

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Midsouthcon

March 12-14, 2010

Whispering Woods Hotel and Convention Center

11200 Goodman Road

Olive Branch, MS 38654

http://www.midsouthcon.org/

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CGS Super Show

March 27 & 28, 2010

Greater Reading Expo Center

Reading, PA

http://www.comicgeekspeak.com/supershow/

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Cape Comic Con (Cape-Con)

April?

Cape Girardeau, MO

http://www.capecomiccon.com./

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Free Comic Book Day

May 1st, 2010

Comic Cellar

3620 Austin Peay HWY Ste 2

Memphis, TN 38128

http://www.comiccellaronline.com/

http://www.freecomicbookday.com/

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Phoenix Comicon (Cactuscon)

May 27-30, 2010

Phoenix Convention Center & Hyatt Regency

Downtown Phoenix, AZ

http://www.phoenixcomicon.com/

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Metropolis Superman Celebration

June 10-13, 2010

Metropolis, IL (off I-24 north of Paducah, KY)

http://www.supermancelebration.net/

I’ll add more as I get the info.

Lin

Harpe Signing

Lin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:07:18 +0000

Here are a few pics from the “Harpe” signing at Comics and Collectibles this past Saturday.

Eric, Chad, Adam, and Penny.

Art print by Adam Shaw

Writer Chad Kinkle

Artist Adam B. Shaw and Chad Kinkle

MSCA members JAson Negen and Adam Shaw

Chad poses with Adam's cover art painting.

MSCA members Jason Negen, Jane Shenks, and Janet Wade

Chad talks to a comics fan about "Harpe".

Anakin Grayson Wade is in the house!

Anakin amd mom Janet

Anakin and dad Antone

MSCA member Ronnie Shenks takes advantage of the 20% off sale.

So does Ronnie's mom Jane Shenks.

Penny Register Shaw and Nicki Howe talk shop.

The MSCA hopes to see you at the next comic signing!

MSCA – Art Show, Signing, Hockey, Sam, Songs‏ and Pod-People

Lin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:55:57 +0000

Looking for something fun to do on Friday night? There will be an art show on Friday, December 11, 2009, at the studio of Adam Shaw featuring some of his art in a show titled “The Heidi Series.” There will also be other artists on display, so be sure you show up! The show is at 2547 Broad Avenue, Memphis, TN 38112.

www.abshaw.com

But, the “Adam” fun times don’t end there! On Saturday, December 12, you can meet and greet with Adam Shaw, the artist of the new graphic novel, HARPE (about the first serial killers in the U.S.), at Comics and Collectibles from 2 – 4 p.m. Comics and Collectibles is located at 4730 Poplar Ave. #2 Memphis TN 38117.

http://www.memphiscomics.com/

But, wait! Your Saturday fun isn’t over just yet–you can also see Kevin Williams performing as Riverthing, the favorite mascot of the Mississippi Riverkings at the Desoto Civic Center. The game begins at 6:30 p.m. on December 12. If you’ve never been to a Riverkings game before, you should. Skate on down to the DCC and watch an awesome game, and if you show up and find Riverthing that night and mention you’re with the MSCA, you’ll get a special photo opportunity!!

www.muleythemule.com
www.riverkings.com/

Watch the MSCA site for frequent updates, like this week’s very fun text version of “Mule on the Street” when Muley the Mule interviewed none other than our own Sam Ray! Ever wanted to know more about an original member of the MSCA? Sam Ray is one of the guys to talk to. If you missed his talk at the December dinner meeting, this is your chance to get caught up.

We’ll be looking for a speaking member in January, so if you are interested in discussing more about who you are and your work, technique, tools and business, send me an e-mail. The next dinner meeting is January 7, 2010, at 7 pm at Garibaldi’s Pizza on Walker Ave., and would be the night you would speak. And you know me: If someone doesn’t volunteer I will have to appoint!

(It’s weird to already be typing 2010!)

Now, to add some Holiday cheer, our good friend Sean Taylor (writer for such comics as Gene Simmons’ “Dominatrix”) has shared an e-mail with us regarding music from his very awesome band:

Happy holidays! Hope you’re having a relaxing and fun season. Maybe this will help. Enjoy two free mp3s from my musical past:

- The first, a Nothing Regal recording from 2006, a Ramones-esque version of “O Come All Ye Faithful”: http://soundclick.com/share?songid=8441196

- The other, a Nothing Regal original, but an alternate recording, “So Long Awaited”: http://soundclick.com/share?songid=8441194 (the CD version has Jeff singing lead, this is the demo version with me taking lead vox).

- And a bonus song, a cover of “Christmas Must Be Tonight”: http://soundclick.com/share?songid=8441195 (this one just streams, no download, sorry)

Take care, and have an enjoyable celebration this season, no matter the name of it (except for you Festivus folks, ya’ll are nuts, heh).

Later,

—-
Sean Taylor
Writer & Editor

Be Safe, Be Happy, Be Well,
Kevin and the Mule

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Hey gang-

The second part of the interview Wonton and I did with Shawn Pryor and Jon Carroll for The Black Box podcast is now available. We talk more about digital comics, distribution, web comics, Jetta, Bushi Tales, my B/W art show and Comic Whore site.

http://thepkdblackbox.podbean.com/

Type at ya later,

Lin

Art Walk, Dinner Meeting, and Comic Whore?

Lin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:37:05 +0000

ComicWhore.com has been updated with a new blog on self-publishing comics.

If you’d like to know more about doing comics yourself, or the story behind how we published Bushi Tales be sure to check it out.

http://www.comicwhore.com/

A new blog on how to use the internet to promote yourself will be by our webmaster Nicki and updated every Wednesday.

Don’t forget that this Friday, Oct.2nd is the annual Broad Avenue Art Walk. Paula Cravens will have a photography show called “Standing Stones” at West Memorials, and the Midsouth Cartoonists Association will have “Nightmare on Broad Avenue” at Adam Shaw’s studio. The event is open to the public and free.

Paula and Greg hung her photos today and they are amazing!

The weather is looking great this week. Should be a great night to stretch your legs and enjoy some art.

The next MSCA dinner meeting is the night before (Oct.1st) from 7-9pm at Garibaldi’s Pizza off Walker and Highland in the U of M area across from Tiger Bookstore (3530 Walker Ave. – 901.327.6111). This is also free and open to the public, but bring a few bucks to order off the menu- you’ll be glad you did!

Lin