12/30/07 - Free Graphic Programs

"There are a lot of excellent graphics programs on the market these days, but just because they come with a premium price tag doesn’t mean they are the only option." Are you currently doing at digitally? Interesting in expanding your tool set? Check out these 35 free graphic programs as served up by Mashable.com.

12/28/07 - Interested in print on demand publishing?

If you are thinking about self-publishing your next comic epic, you might want to take a look at Ka-Blam Digital Printing. They are one of two main "print-on-demand" comic producers (the other being ComixPress) and they recently shifted their business model eliminating set-up fees altogether. Admittedly, you have to serve up your pages per their digital specifications, but it's a straightforward way to see your title in print and on sale relatively quickly. Great for the individual comic creator trying to get started.

Get all the details on their killing their fees here and learn more at www.ka-blam.com. Comics printed by Ka-Blam can then be sold/marketed by their sister site IndyPlanet. Check out that site by visiting www.indyplanet.com.

To take a look at ComixPress (comparison shop!) just stop by www.comixpress.com.

12/26/07 - Need a Pen?

Are you an artist in need of a pen?
We may just have a site for you!

If you are interested in pens (both art and standard), I'm pleased to share a blog that takes a fairly thorough look at the subject. Found on the web at pens.h099.com, the blog is (according to their own site description) intended as a useful and practical resource for people who draw a lot.

Motto from the site: "Who Needs Friends … when you have pens."

Well worth a visit.

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12/17/07 - Happy Holidays!

There will be no December meeting as everyone is tied up with holiday celebrations and family activities. We'll regroup for a big meeting at the end of January 2008. (Illustration by Frank Daenen)

"Super World" in January '08 PREVIEWS!

"Super World"
by Kenn Minter & Clarence Pruitt
Published by Near Mint Press
24 pages, Black and White

- January 2008 PREVIEWS
- Item code is JAN083809
- Page 319
- Ships in March 2008

"Super World" is a new, one-shot anthology featuring short, snappy, satirical tales of self-absorbed and pathetic superheroes. In "Super World" you'll meet "Incredo-Lad," "the Z-Squad," "the ZZZip," Love Lantern,' plus many more!

From the same creative team that brought you "the Experts!"

Tell your favorite comic book shopkeeper to order hundreds of copies!

Thanks,
Kenn Minter