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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

Broad Avenue Art Walk- Big Success!

Lin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:34:43 +0000

And a lot of fun!

Here are some pics from October 2nd’s Broad Ave. Art Walk-

Setting up the space.

Entrance to Adam’s studio.

My wall of toon paintings.

One of Adam Shaw’s paintings.

Kevin loves Cookie!

Greg Cravens’ with a couple of his paintings.

A couple more of Greg’s paintings.

Some of Marco’s photos.

Some comic book illustrations by Martheus Antone Wade.

Some Jetta work by Antone and Janet Wade.

Jetta and Bushi Tales banners flank Lana’s Vampy painting.

Penny and Adam work the MSCA merch table.

It was 6pm and people started to show up and check out the show.

It got dark quick outside but more folks continued to fill the space.

Antone and Anakin Wade stop to talk to comic artist Dean Zachary.

Lana works on the MSCA jam piece.

So does Greg.

Dean checks out some of Antone’s comic pages.

Adam talks with some comics fans about his painted Bloodstream comic pages.

Michael and Lana “Vamp” it up.

Marco, Anakin, and Janet take a break from it all.

Penny talks comics with some guests.

Now this is a crowd!

Our hosts- Penny and Adam Shaw.

Freddy Kruger and MSCA president Kevin L. Williams.

Me and Nicki.

Greg and Paula Cravens.

Paula had a show of her own down the street at West Memorials.

She had her photos on display alongside many of West Memorials custom monuments.

All the galleries and studios were jumpin’!

There were demonstrations like this one at Metalworks.

Next show at Adam’s studio will be mine on Oct 23rd.

Scare ya there!
Lin

Kim’s Story

Lin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:45:24 +0000

New Jetta Web Comic

There is a new web story starting up this Friday at www.toshigawa.com. This one is called Kim’s Story.

If you picked up the graphic novel, Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa-Defiance, then you will notice that Kim’s Story fits right in the middle of that book.

Synopsis:
Kim, the young leader of the Toshigawa ninja clan, is on a secret recon mission in the heart of new Tokyo. His back-up is a young group of ninja excited to begin their first mission. However, can the inexperienced group of warriors make it back from this mission alive when they encounter the demon army of the Knave?

Written by Janet Wade and illustrated by Sean Izaakse with colors by Kevin L. Williams (creator of Muley The Mule and editor on Jetta).

This is a free web story that will be running at toshigawa.com. Each Friday they will post a new page of this exciting story. Each story is illustrated and written by guest artists and ties in with the main Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa graphic novel series.

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Don’t forget to send in any member or industry news to me, and also check out our new forums. Lots of great topics to talk about, or feel free to start your own. You can also share your art with the group.

I’ve also started “Pimp It Friday” on my Comic Whore site. Your news could be a part of it, but only if I know about it!

Lin

PAPA ROY RHEA 1907 – 2009

Lin — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:40:49 +0000

This weekend Kevin’s Papa Roy passed away at his home in Potts Camp, MS (just outside of Holly Springs).

This from Kevin-

Papa Roy Velt Rhea – October 8, 1907 – April 25, 2009

The greatest person of my whole entire life has passed away at 101 years 6 months. While it should be expected, it was sudden news. Papa Roy Rhea had his mind and knowledge all the way through the end. He could remember things from his childhood and last week. His humor was always rich and quick, and you could never, ever get a joke over on him (although I did just once)!

This is going to be the worst and hardest days of my life which I have to deal with the next few days, but it is just part of what you have to deal with in life.

Prayers and good thoughts sent my way will be certainly helpful.

I put a bit of a tribute up on www.muleythemule.com last night, and likely more information will go online soon. Check that out for a nice couple words about the last day. While this kills my heart and soul, it is a good way for Papa Roy’s story to end–going to sleep on the front porch of his little house that he loved so much.

Thanks,
Kev

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

Visit Muley the Mule and Friends at:

www.muleythemule.com

"Love ya, Papa!"

Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Lin

On the road again…

Lin — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:38:44 +0000

Some of the MSCA/Memphis Mafia will be making a road trip up I-55 to attend the 4th Annual Cape Comic Con on April 25-26 in Cape Girardeau, MO. It’s a small show, but a lot of fun- and is only about 2 1/2 hours from Memphis, and not too far from Lambert’s Cafe- in fact, it’s on the way there and back! Mmm…throwed rolls..!

Here’s the CapeCon info-

4th Annual Cape Comic Con
Saturday April 25th 10am-6pm
Sunday April 26th 10am-5pm

West Park Mall
(former Steve & Barry’s location)

$5.00 Two-Day Pass
(Same rate applies for single day)

Children 7 and under FREE!

Guests include-

Gary Friedrich

Creator of Ghost Rider

Lin Workman

Co-creator of Bushi Tales

Matt Bowers

Creator of Strange Behavior

Martheus Wade, Janet Wade, Kevin L. Williams (and Muley)

Creators of Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa

Jay Chuppe
Creator of The Red Mullet & Cow Boy

For more information

http://www.capecomiccon.com

or contact Ken Murphy @ 573.270.6688 or marvelslegends@yahoo.com

Like free stuff..? Have we got a holiday for you!

Free Comic Book Day – May 2nd

Just a quick drive across town, MSCA members will be making a signing appearance from noon-2pm at Comic Cellar for Free Comic Book Day.

Here’s the info-

Comic Cellar Cards, Comics & Games
3620 Austin Peay Hwy Ste 2
Memphis, TN 38128
901-382-8623
fcbd@comiccellaronline.com
http://www.comiccellaronline.com

Artists:
Martheus Antone Wade, creator of Jetta:Tales of the Toshigawa
http://www.toshigawa.com

Kevin L.Williams, creator Muley The Mule and Friends
http://www.muleythemule.com

Lin Workman, co-creator of Bushi Tales
http://www.linworkman.com

What is Free Comic Book Day?

Free Comic Book Day is a single day – the first Saturday in May – when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores. *(Check with your local shop for their participation and rules.)

For more info on Free Comic Book Day go to:

http://www.freecomicbookday.com/

Comics and Collectibles on Poplar are participating, too. http://www.memphiscomics.com

Some of us are planning on seeing the new Wolverine: Origins movie after the event. More details on that soon.