Rick Olney--Fibber or Mega-Giganta-Fibber?

[Cam63]

Anyone interested in a pic of Grant and I at SDCC, check out my slideshow:

http://www.myspace.com/kobenkelly

Skinheads unite!! Oi!

Heh. You both look like you'd do some serious damage together.

[THEDOC]

Anyone interested in a pic of Grant and I at SDCC, check out my slideshow:

http://www.myspace.com/kobenkelly

Skinheads unite!! Oi!

Grea Pic dude. Will you be at WW-Chicago in the Summer? I requested an add from you on Myspace.

[wishlish]

Heh...Lemme see if I can PM you a few hints. But you will need to keep on the down low.

I'm happy to keep the secrets of those who want the info quiet. I don't want to wreck anyone's case.

[Koben Kelly]

Grea Pic dude. Will you be at WW-Chicago in the Summer? I requested an add from you on Myspace.

Yes-sir-ree-bob!

Actually, the entire Best Shots crew will be there in our team shirts (Lord willing).

I approved you and Danny (hi, Dan) for adds. Every Monday when BS goes up, I send out a bulletin listing all of the titles reviewed and a link. Keep yer peepers peeled!

[wishlish]

By the way, it occured to me the other day just how ridiculous Olney is.

I have a blog (www.whyilovecomics.com- go check it out to see the connection between Gnarls Barkley and the Riddler!). It's built on Wordpress, which means I can take any theme from the thousands out there, customize it, and plug it in easily. The code's easy to understand, and there's plenty of support docs.

One problem- I'm not a good designer. I can code, but I can't put fonts and colors together in an attractive format, and I'd like a pretty blog.

I found a designer who did some fantastic work, and it seemed like she was just getting started, and I thought she could take a theme she designed for another client, change up the graphics and fonts, and do the whole thing for no more than $100-$150, $200 at the most. Instead, she gave me an elaborate, well-thought estimate for $800. She explained why she'd have to do it that way, and I couldn't see any fault in her logic, even if the project would be impossible for me to afford.

If I had been Olney, I would have either lied to her and told her I would pay her, then stiff her over an NDA, insulting her at the end. Instead, I thanked her for her time, reaffirmed how much I liked her work, and remarked that at least I knew what a good professional would charge.

I'm still without a theme I really love, but I'm sure I'll find something. And I'm not Olney. :)

[stealthwise]

Jeez, Wishlish, you didn't even try to offer her sexual favours in lieu of payment? ;)

[sk716]

Couple of Unscrewed! things because I know a lot of people watching this thread aren't over on the Unscrewed! site.

I intend to set up a page listing everyone who has been shafted by Olney along with links to any works they have available for purchase. No one is required to participate, but if you would like to be listed on the page, I have set up a thread on the Unscrewed! forum, post the information and I'll start working on the page.

Everyone, not just the screwed, if you have a web strip or an idea for a web strip, Unscrewed! is accepting web comics. More information is up on the Unscrewed! forum.


We now return you to your regularly scheduled Olney watching.

[thespianphryne]

You know, I knew I had seen the phrase "gail" somewhere before RO. And now I remember:
[...]
As for "gail" well, the non-morons are wise to you.

Zoombaboom babies!

-dwight r. vlahos

[SUPERECWFAN1]

By the way, it occured to me the other day just how ridiculous Olney is.

I have a blog (www.whyilovecomics.com- go check it out to see the connection between Gnarls Barkley and the Riddler!). It's built on Wordpress, which means I can take any theme from the thousands out there, customize it, and plug it in easily. The code's easy to understand, and there's plenty of support docs.

One problem- I'm not a good designer. I can code, but I can't put fonts and colors together in an attractive format, and I'd like a pretty blog.

I found a designer who did some fantastic work, and it seemed like she was just getting started, and I thought she could take a theme she designed for another client, change up the graphics and fonts, and do the whole thing for no more than $100-$150, $200 at the most. Instead, she gave me an elaborate, well-thought estimate for $800. She explained why she'd have to do it that way, and I couldn't see any fault in her logic, even if the project would be impossible for me to afford.

If I had been Olney, I would have either lied to her and told her I would pay her, then stiff her over an NDA, insulting her at the end. Instead, I thanked her for her time, reaffirmed how much I liked her work, and remarked that at least I knew what a good professional would charge.

I'm still without a theme I really love, but I'm sure I'll find something. And I'm not Olney. :)


No you didn't do the following steps.

1. Contact and get well thought estimate.

2. Wait weeks and weeks as she soon forgets it. Then tell her again you want it. When she quotes the price again you must slam Devon Grayson as a creator in the industry . Use vulger terms too as you scare this woman.

3. After she does work claim your Enertainment Company will soon make a check payable to her account.

4. Weeks pass. After numerous e-mails claim your great Aunt Petunia just died of old age at 103 in some far away state. You've been gone all that time.

5. Weeks pass again. Claim you suffered a mild stroke and can't use your right check writing hand yet. She'll have to wait awhile longer.

6. By now she's angry but tell her she'll have to sign a NDA and then clear it thru your lawyer Jackie Chiles . He'll send her contact information on a Monday.

7. More weeks pass as by now she wants that information . Warn her that going public will unleash Jackie Chiles and his Sienfeldesque lawyer skills !

8. By now she's went public. Go to her site and let loose a barrage of slurs against her , gays and anyone that can read her blog.


If you follow this list you shall become THE ONE. :p

[Larry Dixon]

By the way, PLEASE tell me the project you two are working on is even "maybe", a new Gryphon book.

If not I'll settle for some more Jennifer Talldeer. I like that girl- she's got SPUNK.

Well I guess I'll make your day... Doc A & Wil R here at YABS are, in fact, doing summaries & notes from the three Gryphon book for new Mage Wars era Gryphon books. They're also doing the same for a new Tannim Drake/Shar/Foxtrot/Chinthliss SERRA book.

Anyone else need work? *chuckle*

[Papergirl]

Well I guess I'll make your day... Doc A & Wil R here at YABS are, in fact, doing summaries & notes from the three Gryphon book for new Mage Wars era Gryphon books. They're also doing the same for a new Tannim Drake/Shar/Foxtrot/Chinthliss SERRA book.

Anyone else need work? *chuckle*
Depends on what you need done. :p

~Bev

[Reverend Smooth]

Well I guess I'll make your day... Doc A & Wil R here at YABS are, in fact, doing summaries & notes from the three Gryphon book for new Mage Wars era Gryphon books. They're also doing the same for a new Tannim Drake/Shar/Foxtrot/Chinthliss SERRA book.

Anyone else need work? *chuckle*
Yes. (Speaking of that collaborative PM...) If you need a colorist/painter in my style, I'm yours. I like both of those series. ^^

[Sarah Beach]

It occured to me today that the proof that this thread is NOT a "dogpile" - especially an unwarranted one - is in the fact that it has quieted down in this waiting period. We are actually content to twiddle our thumbs waiting for real news.

Sure, if we find yet another example of his past stupidities, we examine it and comment on it. But beyond getting out of our systems our astonishment at this particular specimen, we're not endlessly ranting about him.

We wait on REAL events - either another eruption of Himself, or news (at the appropriate moments) of legal actions.

It's not that this thread is "out of life". It's that we're now in vigilance (as in watching) mode. Waiting. But moving ahead with other stuff.

Like I said, that should be proof that this isn't the "ganging up" that RO has accused it of being. At least, not the way he meant it.

[MacQuarrie]

Fuck, Rick's pissed off a Catholic institution ?

He's beyond screwed.

More than that. He pissed off an organization founded by Danny Thomas. There are very few people who really frighten me, but one of them is Marlo Thomas, and one of the things she will go all mother bear over is her father's memory. Do not cross her.

[Reverend Smooth]

At this point, only a moron would think that it was a dogpile.

[MacQuarrie]

Rick got in touch with a PR person from Marvel back in maybe 1994 and we (Rick, myself, and one other) took a bus to NYC to tour Marvel, DC, and Valient. Rick expressed his views on accessibility to younger readers and I'm sure he must have mentioned how comics are out of childrens price range. I believe Rick mentioned that he more inspired it rather than started it, which could be true because they must have thought over what he said at that meeting and future phone calls. I can see why his name never would have come up, giving credit, but he may have had some influence on it getting started a year or so later.

Brian

Bingo. I worked on packaging for a Comics in the Classroom program published by Gateway Educational Products in 1993, before ORCA existed. It was based around reprints of Classics Illustrated bundled with audio tapes of the scripts. I still have some of them.

It is a proven fact, ORCA did not invent the concept of comics in the classroom, and anyone who says they did is a liar or wilfully ignorant.

[AIPman1]

Olney continues inroads to Fanzine group:

...Rick recently reactivated his membership to this group and is going
to answer any question you may want to put to him now. Just remember
guys, I will NOT tolerate any cursing here, and request any
discussions be handled politely and with no violent tendencies.

One person will ask the other a question. The other will answer it.
The person who answers it can asks that person a question and so on.
Anyone else who wants to ask a question must wait their turn until the
first two people are done with their question session, which will ahve
a limit of ten questions each. Anybody getting out of line/out of
hand,in MY judgement will be expelled from this group.

PLEASE ABIDE BY THESE RULES!

GRIM JIM

[Flamebird]

Dag.. if you don't mind my saying, you guys have been "screwing" Rick for 845 pages. That's gotta be a record somewhere.

:) :)


And I'm sure "Rick" thinks he'll be publishing it...


Once we all sign his NDA and his Invisble lawyer looks over all our contracts for non-payment loopholes. :o

[bmrobson]

Bingo. I worked on packaging for a Comics in the Classroom program published by Gateway Educational Products in 1993, before ORCA existed. It was based around reprints of Classics Illustrated bundled with audio tapes of the scripts. I still have some of them.

It is a proven fact, ORCA did not invent the concept of comics in the classroom, and anyone who says they did is a liar or wilfully ignorant.

Actually, that was supposed to be about the 99 cent line of comics. I'm pretty sure he didn't originate either one but you really can't be sure what influence he had.

Another story is that Rick believed a character named Ricko the Sicko from issue 3 or 4 of Green Goblin was named after him. It seemed like an odd character name but if it was named after Rick, you have to wonder what they thought of him at Marvel. At the time, it seemed like every few months he had another one of these stories.

Ricko the Sicko
Real Name: Richard (last name unrevealed)
Occupation:
Other Aliases: None
Place Of Birth: Unrevealed
Marital Status: Unrevealed
Known Relatives: None
Group Affiliation: None
Source Of Powers: None
First Appearance: Green Goblin #1
List Of Appearances:
Green Goblin #1
Green Goblin #3

Brian

[Flamebird]

Rest assured:

I am being quiet, but that doesn't mean I'm being inactive.

I've just gotta keep my mouth shut publicly about what our attorney may or may not be doing.

'Course, I wouldn't mind knowing what everyone else is doing . . .




Doc 'TightLip Sunk His Own Ship' Absurd

You mean you're lawyer ISN'T telling you to run all over the internet raving like a loon on crack and then go on thread killing sprees?


pftt... NOt much of a lawyer then if ya ask me :rolleyes:

[Danny Donovan]

Well I guess I'll make your day... Doc A & Wil R here at YABS are, in fact, doing summaries & notes from the three Gryphon book for new Mage Wars era Gryphon books. They're also doing the same for a new Tannim Drake/Shar/Foxtrot/Chinthliss SERRA book.

Anyone else need work? *chuckle*


lol. *raises hand*

Not sure what in the blazes I can do but i figure I'd be honest. lol.

[Reverend Smooth]

lol. *raises hand*

Not sure what in the blazes I can do but i figure I'd be honest. lol.
At this point, it's not like the work is needed (I should have a fat royalty check in a month or so) on my end, but it would certainly be way more artistically fufilling than painting 3d horses (http://hollowcomic.com/dazstuff/silver1.jpg) for said royalties so other people can use them in their art projects and claim the credit. x.x

But at 50% royalty rates, I can't complain too much, even if it's dead boring.

[Flamebird]

Well I guess I'll make your day... Doc A & Wil R here at YABS are, in fact, doing summaries & notes from the three Gryphon book for new Mage Wars era Gryphon books. They're also doing the same for a new Tannim Drake/Shar/Foxtrot/Chinthliss SERRA book.

Anyone else need work? *chuckle*

Li'sa'eer* !!! I think you just made my YEAR .

I loves me some cocky Gryphons, and my B/F loves the SERRA books.

Okay, I like them too, but Gryphons RULE!!!

I could use some work, but doubt I could do anything you need(except maybe pro cat wrangler). but if you need any envelopes stuffed, stamps licked; etc... I'll happily do it- On my "Back" if necessary. :eek:


For'shava , Gestena*

P.S. YES I know I'm a GEEK
* hope I spelled those right , it's been awhile ;)

[neko onna]

Actually, that was supposed to be about the 99 cent line of comics. I'm pretty sure he didn't originate either one but you really can't be sure what influence he had.

Another story is that Rick believed a character named Ricko the Sicko from issue 3 or 4 of Green Goblin was named after him. It seemed like an odd character name but if it was named after Rick, you have to wonder what they thought of him at Marvel. At the time, it seemed like every few months he had another one of these stories.

Ricko the Sicko
Real Name: Richard (last name unrevealed)
Occupation:
Other Aliases: None
Place Of Birth: Unrevealed
Marital Status: Unrevealed
Known Relatives: None
Group Affiliation: None
Source Of Powers: None
First Appearance: Green Goblin #1
List Of Appearances:
Green Goblin #1
Green Goblin #3

Brian

So EVERY character named some form of "Rick/"Ric" was named after Mr Orcafresh...jinkies

[TomStillwell]

Can I just say how much getting the auction together to benefit Olney's Orphans has cranked up my fanboy meter?

Check out this list of folks involved.

Kurt Busiek
Tony Isabella
Mark Waid
Larry Dixon
Mercedes Lackey
Troy Hickman
Colleen Doran
Taki Soma
Paul D. Storrie
James Owen
Scott Shaw!
Nat Gertler & About Comics
Lance Boucher
Timothy J. Tobolski
Jim Taylor
Nicola Scott
Tom Beland
Jamal Igle
Gail Simone
Nicola Scott
Marv Wolfman
Karen Ellis
Cully Hamner
Craig Kemper
Jim MacQuarrie
Chuck Satterlee
Alice Woodside
Ben Templesmith
Chuck Dixon
Joselle Vanderhooft

Last week I received the items from Kurt Busiek, Paul D. Storrie, Marv Wolfman, and Tom Beland. This is just some awesome stuff, folks. You'll be drooling, and not in that perverted Tightlip way, once you see these donations. This auction will be a great way to help people while getting some cool swag.

Or as Superman and Thor would put it:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Zapow21/auction/busiek3.jpg

[Matt Doc Martin]

I got word today that if judgments are issued against Rick (and let's face it, that is VERY likely) that a lot of his stuff isn't as well protected as he may think. I know someone that can offer MUCH assistance as far as a "discovery of assets" goes.


Feeling a bit warmer, Rick? That smell is the fat sizzling off you. It's a peanut BBQ!

[SteveForbes]

Can I just say how much getting the auction together to benefit Olney's Orphans has cranked up my fanboy meter?

Check out this list of folks involved.

Kurt Busiek
Tony Isabella
Mark Waid
Larry Dixon
Mercedes Lackey
Troy Hickman
Colleen Doran
Taki Soma
Paul D. Storrie
James Owen
Scott Shaw!
Nat Gertler & About Comics
Lance Boucher
Timothy J. Tobolski
Jim Taylor
Nicola Scott
Tom Beland
Jamal Igle
Gail Simone
Nicola Scott
Marv Wolfman
Karen Ellis
Cully Hamner
Craig Kemper
Jim MacQuarrie
Chuck Satterlee
Alice Woodside
Ben Templesmith
Chuck Dixon
Joselle Vanderhooft

Last week I received the items from Kurt Busiek, Paul D. Storrie, Marv Wolfman, and Tom Beland. This is just some awesome stuff, folks. You'll be drooling, and not in that perverted Tightlip way, once you see these donations. This auction will be a great way to help people while getting some cool swag.

Or as Superman and Thor would put it:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Zapow21/auction/busiek3.jpg

Hey Tom. Just wanted to point out that you have Nicola Scott listed twice (listed twice).

-(trying to be helpful) llama

[TomStillwell]

Hey Tom. Just wanted to point out that you have Nicola Scott listed twice (listed twice).

-(trying to be helpful) llama

That's because she's really awesome!

[TCJohnson]

Hey Tom. Just wanted to point out that you have Nicola Scott listed twice (listed twice).

-(trying to be helpful) llama

I really don't blame Tom! We can never have too much Nicola Scott.

http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/BoP/Scott/headshot_nicolascott_.jpg

[MacQuarrie]

I got word today that if judgments are issued against Rick (and let's face it, that is VERY likely) that a lot of his stuff isn't as well protected as he may think. I know someone that can offer MUCH assistance as far as a "discovery of assets" goes.


Feeling a bit warmer, Rick? That smell is the fat sizzling off you. It's a peanut BBQ!
Why do I get the sense that you're enjoying this?

Oh yeah, he threatened you and told you to "bring it."
Has anyone told you lately that you are very very good at bringing it?

Note to self: Do not piss off Matt.

[SteveForbes]

I really don't blame Tom! We can never have too much Nicola Scott.

http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/BoP/Scott/headshot_nicolascott_.jpg

You know, when I first saw her pic in an issue of Wizard, and her artwork beside it, I was floored.

I didn't think such a woman could exist- beautiful to look at, beautiful artwork, and drawing COMICS! The only thing that could make her even more perfecter (yeah, I made up a word! what?!) is if she were also a bodybuilder. (I'm a strange one, I know, but I love beautiful, bodybuildin' wimmins.) Well, there are actually a couple more things, but I've gone deep enough into the Weird Zone for one post.

-(should have stopped before he began) llama

[Matt Doc Martin]

Why do I get the sense that you're enjoying this?

Oh yeah, he threatened you and told you to "bring it."
Has anyone told you lately that you are very very good at bringing it?

Note to self: Do not piss off Matt.

I am just getting warmed up.

I hate bullies. HATE THEM.

This asshole is gonna get his. Oh, I am going to do EVERYTHING I can to make that happen.

I can't wait to see what Doc A, Ronee, and others do to him.

[TomStillwell]

You know, when I first saw her pic in an issue of Wizard, and her artwork beside it, I was floored.

I didn't think such a woman could exist- beautiful to look at, beautiful artwork, and drawing COMICS! The only thing that could make her even more perfecter (yeah, I made up a word! what?!) is if she were also a bodybuilder. (I'm a strange one, I know, but I love beautiful, bodybuildin' wimmins.) Well, there are actually a couple more things, but I've gone deep enough into the Weird Zone for one post.

-(should have stopped before he began) llama

Easy boys. That's a happily married woman there.

[SteveForbes]

Easy boys. That's a happily married woman there.

And I'm a happily married llama.

I can't look and appreciate?

-(making sure he's not spitting/drooling) llama

[AaronJ]

I am just getting warmed up.

I hate bullies. HATE THEM.

This asshole is gonna get his. Oh, I am going to do EVERYTHING I can to make that happen.

I can't wait to see what Doc A, Ronee, and others do to him.

And that's really the point here: beyond being a remorseless little slug of a con-man, and beyond all his other wonderful traits, when it comes down to it, Rick's a bully. He's a sad, pathetic bully. And, when it comes right down to it, most bullies can't take it when they get pushed back themselves.

God, what a repulsive "human being".

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Easy boys. That's a happily married woman there.

But can she be truelly happy with the SuperE there ? Ok she odds are is but that doesn't mean I can't have my dream. ;)

[TCJohnson]

Easy boys. That's a happily married woman there.

Hey now, your wife is a married woman and I plan on hitting on her! And her Wonder Woman art is not nearly as good as Nicola Scotts.


.....What?


;)

[TomStillwell]

Hey now, your wife is a married woman and I plan on hitting on her! And her Wonder Woman art is not nearly as good as Nicola Scotts.


.....What?


;)

My wife only has room for one geek in her life, and that's me.

[KevinTBrown]

My wife only has room for one geek in her life, and that's me.

But she's still looking for nerds, dweebs and dorks.


;)

[TomStillwell]

But she's still looking for nerds, dweebs and dorks.


;)

I fill those roles too. I multi-task.

[KevinTBrown]

I fill those roles too. I multi-task.

Hey! Role play!!

:p

[4thHorseman]

I still refuse to believe that any women have anything to do with comics. I think it's just men trying to get men interested in their work by claiming they're women....

But I'm going to try my best to at least get this girl im with to get into comics somewhat...then my whole ideas will change.

But until I witness firsthand....

[rummblestrips]

I still refuse to believe that any women have anything to do with comics. I think it's just men trying to get men interested in their work by claiming they're women....

But I'm going to try my best to at least get this girl im with to get into comics somewhat...then my whole ideas will change.

But until I witness firsthand....

Oh YEAH?!?!
When I was in public school, I knew more about the X-men and Transformers, (and come to think of it, Gi Joe as well) then any guy in class. Needless to say, that ensured I never had a boyfriend... just boy.. friends...

sigh

[4thHorseman]

Oh YEAH?!?!
When I was in public school, I knew more about the X-men and Transformers, (and come to think of it, Gi Joe as well) then any guy in class. Needless to say, that ensured I never had a boyfriend... just boy.. friends...

sigh

See, I would find that beyond awesome! I don't know any girls around here that like comics, and the only ones I see in the shop are the ones picking up the books for their boyfriends (lazy mother....).

If I knew girls that liked comics, and we actually talked to each other, whoooo buddy, I would be happy.

[J. Morgan (Bat) Neal]

Tell me, is it true that your sheep tremble in fear at the sight of a kilt, or is it just the bad Sean Connery impression?

And why does he have a scottish accent no matter what nationality he plays? X:

Because he's Scottish? :rolleyes:

[Blake Petit]

I still refuse to believe that any women have anything to do with comics. I think it's just men trying to get men interested in their work by claiming they're women....

But I'm going to try my best to at least get this girl im with to get into comics somewhat...then my whole ideas will change.

But until I witness firsthand....

Dude, the reason I first struck up a conversation with the girl who became the love of my life is because she used the handle "Harley Quinn" on a totally non-comic related website. Geekgirls are hawt. :D

[Danny Donovan]

See, I would find that beyond awesome! I don't know any girls around here that like comics, and the only ones I see in the shop are the ones picking up the books for their boyfriends (lazy mother....).

If I knew girls that liked comics, and we actually talked to each other, whoooo buddy, I would be happy.


Dude, there are a LOT of girls who are interested in, and trying to break into comics. I know a bunch and yes I agree with Blake. :p

Go to more conventions! :p

[4thHorseman]

Dude, there are a LOT of girls who are interested in, and trying to break into comics. I know a bunch and yes I agree with Blake. :p

Go to more conventions! :p


I would love to meet girls that know comics (already have a girl, so no need for that kind of relationship). I just don't know any around here.

and there's not many conventions here in KC. I would love there to be, but never seems to be.

[TomStillwell]

Dude, there are a LOT of girls who are interested in, and trying to break into comics. I know a bunch and yes I agree with Blake. :p

Go to more conventions! :p

Quoted for truth.

When I was young there weren't any people, let alone girls, that I knew who read comics except me. I felt terribly isolated.

Now, I go to conventions and sit at my table, and I see so many females into comics either as creators or fans...it's a beautiful thing.

Fellers, you are at a very great time to be a single male comic fan.

[JamesRitcheyIII]

If I knew girls that liked comics, and we actually talked to each other, whoooo buddy, I would be happy.

Women, learning to like comics, just to be able make men actually have conversations with them???

What an insidious conspiracy!
:D

[Erik Burnham]

Quoted for truth.

When I was young there weren't any people, let alone girls, that I knew who read comics except me. I felt terribly isolated.

Now, I go to conventions and sit at my table, and I see so many females into comics either as creators or fans...it's a beautiful thing.

Fellers, you are at a very great time to be a single male comic fan.

Don't believe him, he writes fiction! FICTION!

:D

-E

[Calliope's Comics]

Easily half of our customers are females between 13 to 25. I have noticed over the past 10 years that more and more women have been attending conventions and reading comics.

[Calliope's Comics]

Oops double post. But since I have to edit anyway I will expand. It is funny to see these ladies drag their boyfriends in here who have no interest in comics. It is almost surreal or for the more comic appropriate analogy, like operating a comic shop on Bizzaro World.

[Danny Donovan]

I would love to meet girls that know comics (already have a girl, so no need for that kind of relationship). I just don't know any around here.

and there's not many conventions here in KC. I would love there to be, but never seems to be.

Actually, my friend Erika just moved to KC recently. Marine biologist. Loves comics, just don't ever tell her what's going on in the x-books right now. she's covering her eyes and ears and going lalalalalalalalala (not a fan of the current changes lol.)

My artist on Nocturne and colorist on Jim and mine's NF lives up in OK so there are female fans and creators all abouts!

[Condiment King]

Well said, Mon Ami!

[Cam63]

I really don't blame Tom! We can never have too much Nicola Scott.

http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/BoP/Scott/headshot_nicolascott_.jpg

That'd be nice.

[Magneto_X]

I still refuse to believe that any women have anything to do with comics. I think it's just men trying to get men interested in their work by claiming they're women....

But I'm going to try my best to at least get this girl im with to get into comics somewhat...then my whole ideas will change.

But until I witness firsthand....

When I went to A.P.E in 2000 I was floored by how many cute girls are in the indy scene. :eek:

[Magneto_X]

Oh YEAH?!?!
When I was in public school, I knew more about the X-men and Transformers, (and come to think of it, Gi Joe as well) then any guy in class. Needless to say, that ensured I never had a boyfriend... just boy.. friends...

sigh

Honestly, if you were around when I was that young I'd have been your friend instantly!

A (pretty) girl who likes X-men and Transformers?!?

You creatures are like unicorns. lol

[Darediva]

This may have been posted here before, but these are links to expose the bad seed in publishing. Anybody a member of these to see if Himself is on the lists?


http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/131806/predators_and_editors_help_for_the.html

http://www.sfwa.org/prededitors/

[neko onna]

Oh YEAH?!?!
When I was in public school, I knew more about the X-men and Transformers, (and come to think of it, Gi Joe as well) then any guy in class. Needless to say, that ensured I never had a boyfriend... just boy.. friends...

sigh
Same here..only my thing was Star Wars and sci fi stuff like that...I still to this day get it at conventions..I can be at my table ALONE and DRAWING and someone will AWAYS come up to the table and ask where the artist is..."OH this is YOUR work..WOW..you are good for a girl" I have also been paid the compliment(?) "You know.. when I saw your work I thought you were a guy..you draw like a guy..thats great"..What does that mean? LOL

[rummblestrips]

Same here..only my thing was Star Wars and sci fi stuff like that...I still to this day get it at conventions..I can be at my table ALONE and DRAWING and someone will AWAYS come up to the table and ask where the artist is..."OH this is YOUR work..WOW..you are good for a girl" I have also been paid the compliment(?) "You know.. when I saw your work I thought you were a guy..you draw like a guy..thats great"..What does that mean? LOL

OH GAWD! I've silly things like that wayy too many times. I'll still never forget at Megacon my first year there. I was doing a commission and two guys walked by watching what I was drawing. As they walked away, the one guy said, "Wow, she's a hot chick AND she draws."

sheesh.

We should get together and put out a one-shot JUST of con experiences from a feminine point of view. It could actually be hilarious... hmmm, maybe a good story for Unscrewed?

[TCJohnson]

Same here..only my thing was Star Wars and sci fi stuff like that...I still to this day get it at conventions..I can be at my table ALONE and DRAWING and someone will AWAYS come up to the table and ask where the artist is..."OH this is YOUR work..WOW..you are good for a girl" I have also been paid the compliment(?) "You know.. when I saw your work I thought you were a guy..you draw like a guy..thats great"..What does that mean? LOL

If i ever meet Gail at a convention, this is exactly the thing I plan on saying to her...You write comics? You mean like Archie? Just to see her reaction.

[Cam63]

Not long ago, a teacher asked a class what aspirations they had and when a female student answered she'd like to be a doctor, some lummox replied only guys could become one.

Apparently his mother was a nurse.

[Cam63]

If i ever meet Gail at a convention, this is exactly the thing I plan on saying to her...You write comics? You mean like Archie? Just to see her reaction.

Hmmm... Could be interesting.

[neko onna]

OH GAWD! I've silly things like that wayy too many times. I'll still never forget at Megacon my first year there. I was doing a commission and two guys walked by watching what I was drawing. As they walked away, the one guy said, "Wow, she's a hot chick AND she draws."

sheesh.

We should get together and put out a one-shot JUST of con experiences from a feminine point of view. It could actually be hilarious... hmmm, maybe a good story for Unscrewed?

lol...totally...i'm down..lets edumacate these peeps.:p

[Samuel Catalino]

Well, MegaCon is one week away! :D

[Hybrid2]

OH GAWD! I've silly things like that wayy too many times. I'll still never forget at Megacon my first year there. I was doing a commission and two guys walked by watching what I was drawing. As they walked away, the one guy said, "Wow, she's a hot chick AND she draws."

sheesh.

We should get together and put out a one-shot JUST of con experiences from a feminine point of view. It could actually be hilarious... hmmm, maybe a good story for Unscrewed?

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=31079193

from the comment she said she get.you cant look like that and have a brain and talent.

[Koben Kelly]

http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/BoP/Scott/headshot_nicolascott_.jpg

This may be somewhat piggish of me... but, here goes.

Please, someone, tell me that Nicola is a redhead. *sigh*

[THEDOC]

Yes-sir-ree-bob!

Actually, the entire Best Shots crew will be there in our team shirts (Lord willing).

I approved you and Danny (hi, Dan) for adds. Every Monday when BS goes up, I send out a bulletin listing all of the titles reviewed and a link. Keep yer peepers peeled!

We will , I'll let you know what tables we get near show time.

[Reverend Smooth]

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=31079193

from the comment she said she get.you cant look like that and have a brain and talent.What a dumb thing to say.

[THEDOC]

Olney continues inroads to Fanzine group:

Sniff sniff? Do I smell a flame war starting?

[THEDOC]

I would love to meet girls that know comics (already have a girl, so no need for that kind of relationship). I just don't know any around here.

and there's not many conventions here in KC. I would love there to be, but never seems to be.

Seems you need to start your own convention. Any creators or publishers out there you can round up?

[TomStillwell]

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=31079193

from the comment she said she get.you cant look like that and have a brain and talent.

Do you realize how bad that sounds?

[Cam63]

This may be somewhat piggish of me... but, here goes.

Please, someone, tell me that Nicola is a redhead. *sigh*

It changes colours, depending on what mood she's in.

[jesshickman]

I have also been paid the compliment(?) "You know.. when I saw your work I thought you were a guy..you draw like a guy..thats great"..What does that mean? LOL
HAAA! I still get that comment to this day. :)

[Cam63]

HAAA! I still get that comment to this day. :)

Is it delivered as a backhanded compliment, awe or in total shock ?

[Larry Dixon]

Now, I go to conventions and sit at my table, and I see so many females into comics either as creators or fans...it's a beautiful thing.


Terrific convention in Perth Australia that Misty & were GoHs at, at one point, a knockout model dressed as Leeloo from The Fifth Element --- in the white bandages outfit --- comes up to us. She is accompanied by several other damned attractive ladies, one in a Naomi Armitage outfit, another as I think it may have been a Gunsmith Cats outfit.

Leeloo is getting autographs on the costume. She wants me to sign it directly between the breasts. And keep in mind, she's a very close match to Milla Jovovich in her assets. So I have my Sharpie in hand, and I say, "Hold still," and she plants my left hand on her left breast to steady me, while Naomi Armitage and the others press on in. About then, Misty slips in on my right side and goes down into the classic Frazetta-painting "servile female" pose clutching my right thigh, looking up adoringly.

"I love my job," I say.

If you ever wonder if all the hard work is worth it, remember---these things happen. :)

PS: Misty signed the back of the bandage costume with "Multipass! Big Badaboom!"

[Reverend Smooth]

Beeeg badaboum. Beeg.

[Papergirl]

If i ever meet Gail at a convention, this is exactly the thing I plan on saying to her...You write comics? You mean like Archie? Just to see her reaction.
It was nice knowing you, Teej...


~Bev

[Cam63]

He'll be right, Bev.

Gail only wounds on the first occasion.

[Larry Dixon]

He'll be right, Bev.

Gail only wounds on the first occasion.

She likes to savor the blood, and bask in how sweetly it flows so freely.

As The Defendent is learning........

[Matt Doc Martin]

She likes to savor the blood, and bask in how sweetly it flows so freely.

As The Defendent is learning........

Honestly, it tastes a bit greasy.

[Papergirl]

Honestly, it tastes a bit greasy.
It's all those Happy Meals he's had. I *told* you McDonald's is evil in a not-good way!

~Bev

[Reverend Smooth]

She likes to savor the blood, and bask in how sweetly it flows so freely.

As The Defendent is learning........
Feastings! :E

[Koben Kelly]

It changes colours, depending on what mood she's in.

Shall I regale you all with tales of my fetish for crayola-colored hair?

Needless to say, I'm quite obsessed with SuicideGirls and Madame Hydra. Guess Clint Barton and I have that in common.

[Koben Kelly]

Beeeg badaboum. Beeg.

Plaaaaaese, help maaae.

[Hybrid2]

Blah........

[Hybrid2]

Originally Posted by Hybrid2 View Post
http://www.myspace.com/siya

from the comment she said she get.you cant look like that and have a brain and talent.

Do you realize how bad that sounds?

Huh?
I dont understand what you mean.

[AIPman1]

Sniff sniff? Do I smell a flame war starting?

not with me! I refuse to talk directly to Olney. He's not woth my breath. I will however dispute any lies he posts in front of friends, strangers, baby kittens...it's what any good plebe should do.

[Gail Simone]

I think you guys are misunderstanding Hybrid. If I get it right, the woman in his LINK said that comment, it's not his opinion at all.

Gail

[Reverend Smooth]

I think you guys are misunderstanding Hybrid. If I get it right, the woman in his LINK said that comment, it's not his opinion at all.

Gail
I know. I was remarking on the statement itself.

[Cam63]

I think you guys are misunderstanding Hybrid. If I get it right, the woman in his LINK said that comment, it's not his opinion at all.

Gail

I don't argue with someone with a .45 in his hand.

...and he's got a gun in the other.

[Matt Doc Martin]

So I JUST got off the phone with a nice lady from the Attorney General's office.

Rick...would you like to call Jackie from Cuomo's office? Go on...explain yourself...

212-587-4209


Oh, yeah.. Everyone grab a fork. Rick is DONE!

[Cam63]

Hmm... I aint eatin' that.

What's the pizza number ?

[Jared H.]

So I JUST got off the phone with a nice lady from the Attorney General's office.

Rick...would you like to call Jackie from Cuomo's office? Go on...explain yourself...

212-587-4209


Oh, yeah.. Everyone grab a fork. Rick is DONE!

Sorry, I don't eat stink steak. Too gamey.



Nevertheless, this is looking goooooooood. Please keep us informed!

[TomStillwell]

I think you guys are misunderstanding Hybrid. If I get it right, the woman in his LINK said that comment, it's not his opinion at all.

Gail

Yep, that's my mistake. My apologies to Hybrid.

[wishlish]

So I JUST got off the phone with a nice lady from the Attorney General's office.

Rick...would you like to call Jackie from Cuomo's office? Go on...explain yourself...

212-587-4209


Oh, yeah.. Everyone grab a fork. Rick is DONE!

Matt Doc Martin is the MAN.

[Gail Simone]

I'm always going to be nice to Matt so he doesn't destroy me and everything I've ever loved.

Gail

[EdContradictory]

I'm always going to be nice to Matt so he doesn't destroy me and everything I've ever loved.

Gail

MDM = http://www.cherokeerose.com/general_sherman_sm.jpg ?

[Danny Donovan]

So I JUST got off the phone with a nice lady from the Attorney General's office.

Rick...would you like to call Jackie from Cuomo's office? Go on...explain yourself...

212-587-4209


Oh, yeah.. Everyone grab a fork. Rick is DONE!


"Hey Jackie... I read on the bully forum that you'd like to talk to me? Is Mario finally gonna give me a state's commendation for all the work I've done creating comics? Huh. Uh huh. So I'll be picking up my award at Rikers Island? Is there a McDonald's nearby? I wanna grab a meal before I accept my award..."

[Linkara]

Hey, new member. Found the board originally thanks to a post about the good Mr. Olney and have been lurking on and off for a bit. While I haven't taken the time to read EVERY page of the extensive dossier we now have on Peanut, I've read some of the highlights. Did he ever come back from dinner and state that one lie that was supposedly told to him? ^_~

Good luck with the lawsuit!

[JamesRitcheyIII]

MDM = http://www.cherokeerose.com/general_sherman_sm.jpg ?
Hey, y'know--?

There are Georgians here, and whether on the side of good or not, Sherman was a vile, brutal and dishonorable man--who had the good fortune to be born north of the Mason-Dixon.

Matt's more like my honorable ancestor:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/grant3.jpg

[titanfan]

You know.. when I saw your work I thought you were a guy..you draw like a guy..thats great"..What does that mean? LOL

No one hate me for this, but I often have a mental image of what a creator looks like based on their work. Various images include: The unkept slacker working in his mom's basement, the total comic book geek, the old guy, the goth girl, the married housewife who works at home. Of course--most often the preconceived images I have are quite wrong when I see a picture of X.

Stereotypically "guy" art: Rob Liefield/90's Image -- exaggerated man-parts, breasts, boring hair, lots of "comic book style poses"

Stereotypically "girl" art: Anything out of an Elfquest Book, Trina Robbins -- more realistic anatomy, detailed facial expressions, lack of tesosterone in male poses. (For example, I can't see a male artist ever drawing a pose like this on Valor: http://www.damianobrigo.it/valorbig.jpg -- love ya Colleen!

Both have pros and cons, and I'm not saying the stereotype is right--I can think of several artists who "draw like a guy/girl" and vice versa, but those are the images that just come into my head.

[Gail Simone]

Hey, new member. Found the board originally thanks to a post about the good Mr. Olney and have been lurking on and off for a bit. While I haven't taken the time to read EVERY page of the extensive dossier we now have on Peanut, I've read some of the highlights. Did he ever come back from dinner and state that one lie that was supposedly told to him? ^_~

Good luck with the lawsuit!

Nope. He came back a couple days later with a completely lame misreading of what I'd said to a friend of his about Rick's smell, and promised to prove that, and of course looked like an idiot and produced nothing.

The monkey isn't good with follow through.

Gail

[wishlish]

You know, Olney HAS been awfully quiet this week.

Wonder if his wife finally took away his computer?

[Hybrid2]

Yep, that's my mistake. My apologies to Hybrid.

apologies accepted.

And it's not the woman that made that statement.it's comments that she got from a few idiots.

She is/was a model but she also draw awsome stuff.
great Fanal fantasy drawing.gona launch her comic book realy soon.

did'nt anyone follow the link?
http://www.myspace.com/siya

It's wort it.

As for Rick.
*point and laugh*

Still would like to hear is wife side of things.

[Matt Doc Martin]

MDM = http://www.cherokeerose.com/general_sherman_sm.jpg ?

Nope.

MDM = http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/docmartin72/MorpheusSm.jpg + http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/docmartin72/PICT0071.jpg + http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/docmartin72/mattnewpic119.jpg

[Matt Doc Martin]

You know, Olney HAS been awfully quiet this week.

Wonder if his wife finally took away his computer?

No..he is still coming online, but he is keeping his fat, worthless mouth shut.

Got your flight to Megacon booked yet, peanut?

[TCJohnson]

MDM =http://www.dailykitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/1169412674scan.jpg

[Matt Doc Martin]

Hey, y'know--?

There are Georgians here, and whether on the side of good or not, Sherman was a vile, brutal and dishonorable man--who had the good fortune to be born north of the Mason-Dixon.

Matt's more like my honorable ancestor:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/jamesritcheyiii/grant3.jpg

He couldn't hold his booze.

[Matt Doc Martin]

MDM =http://www.dailykitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/1169412674scan.jpg

A cat-eating plant?

[TomStillwell]

apologies accepted.

And it's not the woman that made that statement.it's comments that she got from a few idiots.

She is/was a model but she also draw awsome stuff.
great Fanal fantasy drawing.gona launch her comic book realy soon.

did'nt anyone follow the link?
http://www.myspace.com/siya

It's wort it.

As for Rick.
*point and laugh*

Still would like to hear is wife side of things.

I did.

I was impressed by her art and kind of disgusted by all the pigs saying stuff like "ur hawt babe".

[colleen]

No one hate me for this, but I often have a mental image of what a creator looks like based on their work. Various images include: The unkept slacker working in his mom's basement, the total comic book geek, the old guy, the goth girl, the married housewife who works at home. Of course--most often the preconceived images I have are quite wrong when I see a picture of X.

Stereotypically "guy" art: Rob Liefield/90's Image -- exaggerated man-parts, breasts, boring hair, lots of "comic book style poses"

Stereotypically "girl" art: Anything out of an Elfquest Book, Trina Robbins -- more realistic anatomy, detailed facial expressions, lack of tesosterone in male poses. (For example, I can't see a male artist ever drawing a pose like this on Valor: http://www.damianobrigo.it/valorbig.jpg -- love ya Colleen!

Both have pros and cons, and I'm not saying the stereotype is right--I can think of several artists who "draw like a guy/girl" and vice versa, but those are the images that just come into my head.

UM...I hate to break it to you, but a male artist DID draw that picture of Valor. That is not my work.

Sorry to ruin your stereotype and all.


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[titanfan]

UM...I hate to break it to you, but a male artist DID draw that picture of Valor. That is not my work.

Sorry to ruin your stereotype and all.

Drat, foiled again! (I can't believe that was a guy!)

[Ronée]

Oops double post. But since I have to edit anyway I will expand. It is funny to see these ladies drag their boyfriends in here who have no interest in comics. It is almost surreal or for the more comic appropriate analogy, like operating a comic shop on Bizzaro World.
I do that. I drag whomever is unlucky enough to be with me when I feel the need to hit a comic store. I can't wait to drag my unsuspecting new boyfriend into a shop...

[TCJohnson]

A cat-eating plant?

No, a cute kitten that is going, "grrrrrrrrrr!" at a dangerous plant.

(No offense....I can name a couple of women around here who like kittens.)

[Matt Doc Martin]

I do that. I drag whomever is unlucky enough to be with me when I feel the need to hit a comic store. I can't wait to drag my unsuspecting new boyfriend into a shop...

Hey, Ronee...are you pursuing a suit?
And have you heard anything from Brad V. regarding possible news stories? OI just left him a message earlier today again.

[Ronée]

you know, you ladies get that about your drawing skills... but you know I get it too for my column and its controversies from time to time. I still chuckle at a few of the guys at Byrne's site saying it was obvious by my writing that I was ugly.

what the hell?

[Matt Doc Martin]

No, a cute kitten that is going, "grrrrrrrrrr!" at a dangerous plant.

(No offense....I can name a couple of women around here who like kittens.)

You have very little respect for me, is that correct?

[Ronée]

Hey, Ronee...are you pursuing a suit?
And have you heard anything from Brad V. regarding possible news stories? OI just left him a message earlier today again.yes I am. but no papers have been filed yet. it is forthcoming.

and no I have not. But I have lists of other tv stations, radio and newspaper in all of new york dammit ill find someone who will expose the fucker.

[Matt Doc Martin]

yes I am. but no papers have been filed yet. it is forthcoming.

and no I have not. But I have lists of other tv stations, radio and newspaper in all of new york dammit ill find someone who will expose the fucker.

For a) is there is anything I can do, let me know. I will also take a trip to watch. (I am for a couple of others)

for b) If you manage to get through to anyone that will do a good story, I will gladly pass on my info in regards to the charity fraud that Rick appears DESPERATELY entangled in.

[wishlish]

UM...I hate to break it to you, but a male artist DID draw that picture of Valor. That is not my work.

Sorry to ruin your stereotype and all.


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Messing with Colleen Doran is bad for your health. And anyone who still thinks Colleen only delivers art that looks "girly" should check out Orbiter and Book of Lost Souls. Those two pieces proved that Doran can change her style depending on the project.

[colleen]

you know, you ladies get that about your drawing skills... but you know I get it too for my column and its controversies from time to time. I still chuckle at a few of the guys at Byrne's site saying it was obvious by my writing that I was ugly.

what the hell?


???

If you're ugly, then I must be Godzilla.

Honestly, everything we do is reduced to whether or not we ovulate. It's freaking boring. And stupid.



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[Ronée]

For a) is there is anything I can do, let me know. I will also take a trip to watch. (I am for a couple of others)

for b) If you manage to get through to anyone that will do a good story, I will gladly pass on my info in regards to the charity fraud that Rick appears DESPERATELY entangled in.schweet. will do.

[TCJohnson]

You have very little respect for me, is that correct?

Um...Yes, Sir? No, Sir?

Papergirl! Protect me!!

[Matt Doc Martin]

Um...Yes, Sir? No, Sir?

Papergirl! Protect me!!

*sharpens knives*

[Ronée]

???

If you're ugly, then I must be Godzilla.

Honestly, everything we do is reduced to whether or not we ovulate. It's freaking boring. And stupid.



clol u hush! How many times have I heard that you are the prettiest woman in comics? I'll answer.. TONS.

Point is... no one looks at a man's work and instantly says... "he must be ugly" or "he draws pretty damn good for a guy" or "YOU really did this?"

Yes, I am a woman, yes I have a great rack... that has nothing to do with my abilities or intellect so stop making stupid comments fellas.

Carry on. :D

[the4thpip]

No one hate me for this, but I often have a mental image of what a creator looks like based on their work. Various images include: The unkept slacker working in his mom's basement, the total comic book geek, the old guy, the goth girl, the married housewife who works at home. Of course--most often the preconceived images I have are quite wrong when I see a picture of X.

Stereotypically "guy" art: Rob Liefield/90's Image -- exaggerated man-parts, breasts, boring hair, lots of "comic book style poses"

Stereotypically "girl" art: Anything out of an Elfquest Book, Trina Robbins -- more realistic anatomy, detailed facial expressions, lack of tesosterone in male poses. (For example, I can't see a male artist ever drawing a pose like this on Valor: http://www.damianobrigo.it/valorbig.jpg -- love ya Colleen!

Both have pros and cons, and I'm not saying the stereotype is right--I can think of several artists who "draw like a guy/girl" and vice versa, but those are the images that just come into my head.

UM...I hate to break it to you, but a male artist DID draw that picture of Valor. That is not my work.

Sorry to ruin your stereotype and all.


c

Drat, foiled again! (I can't believe that was a guy!)

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/ATA/24818BP~The-Simpsons-Nelson-Haha-Posters.jpg

[AaronJ]

you know, you ladies get that about your drawing skills... but you know I get it too for my column and its controversies from time to time. I still chuckle at a few of the guys at Byrne's site saying it was obvious by my writing that I was ugly.

what the hell?

I put the answer to your question in bold. :) That pretty much explains everything.

[colleen]

lol u hush! How many times have I heard that you are the prettiest woman in comics? I'll answer.. TONS.

Point is... no one looks at a man's work and instantly says... "he must be ugly" or "he draws pretty damn good for a guy" or "YOU really did this?"

Yes, I am a woman, yes I have a great rack... that has nothing to do with my abilities or intellect so stop making stupid comments fellas.

Carry on. :D


LOL!

Well, that is nice, but even I realize that my cute girl cartoonist days are over and there are lots cuter and younger now, and that is fine.

Except it is harder to keep my ass smaller than it used to be. I'm not fine with that...And there is nothing gender based about being a freelancer who sits around working all day, worrying about getting a bigger ass. We don't call it "freelancer spread" for nothing.

I'd like to get a look at these Byrne fans who were criticizing your appearance. Do they have room to talk about other people's looks?

Anyway, whenever women do something, it all boils down to our uterus and how it affects our ability to perform our jobs. And that pisses me off.




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[Ronée]

LOL!

Well, that is nice, but even I realize that my cute girl cartoonist days are over and there are lots cuter and younger now, and that is fine.

Except it is harder to keep my ass smaller than it used to be. I'm not fine with that...And there is nothing gender based about being a freelancer who sits around working all day, worrying about getting a bigger ass. We don't call it "freelancer spread" for nothing.

I'd like to get a look at these Byrne fans who were criticizing your appearance. Do they have room to talk about other people's looks?

Anyway, whenever women do something, it all boils down to our uterus and how it affects our ability to perform our jobs. And that pisses me off.




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My uterus has nothing to do with my job. In fact, I have it with me at all times yet I can STILL write!! AMAZING!! See if any guy could do that!

ok I'm done.

[Linkara]

For me, my assumptions about the genders of artists/writers actually have stemmed from their names. For example, it was only recently that I discovered that Chris Claremont and Ale Garza were men. Not a huge shocker, mind you, but I always pictured them as women for some reason until I read up more about them. ^^;;

And thanks for the answer, Gail! I've actually sort of met you before. Over on Comicboards, I was the guy a few months ago who asked about why Power Girl was rather put-off by the roses (as if you couldn't figure out from the sigs linking to my webcomic. ^^;; ).

So what actually goes on at a Rick Olney convention? Besides for his inability to pay people, are they actually fun or are they like him - shallow and full of lies?

[Charles RB]

Fellers, you are at a very great time to be a single male comic fan.

Says you, all the comic fan girls I find are either in another country, seeing someone, or too old to be interested. Except in one case at University, where she was gay.

I'm stuffed.

I have also been paid the compliment(?) "You know.. when I saw your work I thought you were a guy..you draw like a guy..thats great"..What does that mean? LOL

Your drawings are full of breasts, guns and beer?

So I JUST got off the phone with a nice lady from the Attorney General's office... Oh, yeah.. Everyone grab a fork. Rick is DONE!

Bloody hell, your surname isn't Von Doom, is it? :o

[neil kleid]

One day, I hope to be the prettiest woman in comics.

[colleen]

One day, I hope to be the prettiest woman in comics.

I'll loan you my curling iron.


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[TomStillwell]

lol u hush! How many times have I heard that you are the prettiest woman in comics? I'll answer.. TONS.

Point is... no one looks at a man's work and instantly says... "he must be ugly" or "he draws pretty damn good for a guy" or "YOU really did this?"

Yes, I am a woman, yes I have a great rack... that has nothing to do with my abilities or intellect so stop making stupid comments fellas.

Carry on. :D

I get this all the time. Usually it's right after they see me though...

[Charles RB]

If you're ugly, then I must be Godzilla.

In that case I hope Ronee turns out to actually be ugly, because there are few things that would be cooler than a comic artist secretly being Godzilla. :)

[colleen]

In that case I hope Ronee turns out to actually be ugly, because there are few things that would be cooler than a comic artist secretly being Godzilla. :)

Damn. You are going to be so bummed when I turn out to be Mothra.

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[TomStillwell]

Says you, all the comic fan girls I find are either in another country, seeing someone, or too old to be interested. Except in one case at University, where she was gay.

I'm stuffed.

All I know is that in my short time as a "pro" with a table at conventions, I've seen literally thousands of people walk by me in a course of a weekend. Many are women. Teens, college age, 20s and up. Many of the creators I've met and become friends with are women.

One of the many, many reasons I'm glad to me married is that I'd probably get my heart broken a half dozen times with all the wonderful women in and around comics now.

[Charles RB]

Damn. You are going to be so bummed when I turn out to be Mothra.

Awww. :( Is at least this (http://www.kaijuphile.com/rodansroost/kaijustats/graphics/mothragmk/mothragmk.jpg) version of Mothra?

Beau Smith is still Gamera, right? Right?

[Linkara]

Awww. :( Is at least this (http://www.kaijuphile.com/rodansroost/kaijustats/graphics/mothragmk/mothragmk.jpg) version of Mothra?

Beau Smith is still Gamera, right? Right?

Only if he's made of turtle meat and is really neat.

[wishlish]

Damn. You are going to be so bummed when I turn out to be Mothra.

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Are you the same Mothra that's in my wedding video? (My friend added Mothra to our nuptuals when he made our disc.)

[TonyIsabella]

All this talk about Godzilla and Mothra is making me hot. :)

Tony
lurking and then going pretty much offline for the next several days while I deal with the madness that is my life. But when I emerge from my cocoon...

[MacQuarrie]

did'nt anyone follow the link?
http://www.myspace.com/siya

It's wort it.

I tried. But I still can't make sense of MySpace. If there's something in particular you're trying to direct our attention to, you'll have to describe where it is in the frightful mess that is an average MySpace account.

Aside from that, I always instantly hit the "back" button on any page that has music autoloading. I like silent websites.

[MacQuarrie]

Anyway, whenever women do something, it all boils down to our uterus and how it affects our ability to perform our jobs. And that pisses me off.
True story: My mom's office was preparing for a christmas party, and she asked one of her male co-workers to help her with some decorations. He responded that he wouldn't help because "that's women's work."

My mom, all 5'2" of her, turned to him and said "Bill, will you explain to me how a penis will prevent you from hanging Christmas decorations? It's not that big, it won't get in the way. Now get over here and help me."

He went over and helped and said not another word.

I was raised right.

[Charles RB]

All this talk about Godzilla and Mothra is making me hot. :)

It's a good thing no-one brought up Gigan then...

[TCJohnson]

*sharpens knives*

By my pretty bonnet, I will end you!

[Sarah Beach]

True story: My mom's office was preparing for a christmas party, and she asked one of her male co-workers to help her with some decorations. He responded that he wouldn't help because "that's women's work."

My mom, all 5'2" of her, turned to him and said "Bill, will you explain to me how a penis will prevent you from hanging Christmas decorations? It's not that big, it won't get in the way. Now get over here and help me."

He went over and helped and said not another word.

I was raised right.

Mac, your mom sounds like she could subdue a whole crew of men. I can hear a woman saying the above in the most matter-of-fact voice, puncturing the ego-balloon! Heh.

[neko onna]

BWHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAaaaa you guys are killing me.. there was so much i was gonna quote but I woudl be here all day..LOL

you know, you ladies get that about your drawing skills... but you know I get it too for my column and its controversies from time to time. I still chuckle at a few of the guys at Byrne's site saying it was obvious by my writing that I was ugly.

what the hell?

Ok..That is just wierd..you win!



Your drawings are full of breasts, guns and beer?


um actually....no. Lately it has been webheads:p

http://www.airbrushcat.com/newart3/Spider-man3csm.jpg

[SteveForbes]

BWHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAaaaa you guys are killing me.. there was so much i was gonna quote but I woudl be here all day..LOL



Ok..That is just wierd..you win!


um actually....no. Lately it has been webheads:p

http://www.airbrushcat.com/newart3/Spider-man3csm.jpg

That looks a lot like the movie Spidey, which I generally don't like, but I have to say, this piece is BEAUTIFUL!

-llama

[neko onna]

it is movie spidey. that is what they wanted...Thanks

[colleen]

BWHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAaaaa you guys are killing me.. there was so much i was gonna quote but I woudl be here all day..LOL



Ok..That is just wierd..you win!


um actually....no. Lately it has been webheads:p

http://www.airbrushcat.com/newart3/Spider-man3csm.jpg

Spiderman!

Spiderman!

No one paints him like Cat Staggs can!

Renders him,

Like the greats!

Even though the girl ovulates!

Hey theeeeeere!

Check out Cat's Spidermaaaaaannnn!

[AaronJ]

Yeah, that's a beautiful Spider-Man. Nice work.

[Reverend Smooth]

Anyway, whenever women do something, it all boils down to our uterus and how it affects our ability to perform our jobs. And that pisses me off.
Yeah. My drawing hand does not sprout out of my cunt, so my sex should have nothing to do with my work.

(And that is a gorgeous Spiderman.)

[colleen]

it is movie spidey. that is what they wanted...Thanks

It's freaking gorgeous!


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[Blake Petit]

My uterus has nothing to do with my job. In fact, I have it with me at all times yet I can STILL write!! AMAZING!! See if any guy could do that!

ok I'm done.

Hey now, be fair! I've never had a problem writing when your uterus was around!

:rimshot:

[Blake Petit]

That looks a lot like the movie Spidey, which I generally don't like, but I have to say, this piece is BEAUTIFUL!

-llama

Okay, I've gotta ask... you've seen your Avatar, right? :D

[THEDOC]

Well, MegaCon is one week away! :D

I will be there as The Spirit..I mean in spirit. :o PLEASE folks take pics so I can put in my Convention Section of the IF site and maybe a report.

[THEDOC]

not with me! I refuse to talk directly to Olney. He's not woth my breath. I will however dispute any lies he posts in front of friends, strangers, baby kittens...it's what any good plebe should do.

I just meant with anyone Ian. You know how he is.

[THEDOC]

UM...I hate to break it to you, but a male artist DID draw that picture of Valor. That is not my work.

Sorry to ruin your stereotype and all.


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Just wanna tell ya Collen I did love Valor when you were on it. Great series.

[THEDOC]

lol u hush! How many times have I heard that you are the prettiest woman in comics? I'll answer.. TONS.

Point is... no one looks at a man's work and instantly says... "he must be ugly" or "he draws pretty damn good for a guy" or "YOU really did this?"

Yes, I am a woman, yes I have a great rack... that has nothing to do with my abilities or intellect so stop making stupid comments fellas.

Carry on. :D

Eh, I look at Liefield and say that art is U-U-UGLIE!..whether he's a guy or girl.
I love that more females our coming into the hobby/industry, it was so lacking going to cons back in the early 70's. More power to you!

[Reverend Smooth]

I love that more females our coming into the hobby/industry, it was so lacking going to cons back in the early 70's. More power to you!Among other reasons, I just didn't have the hardware to handle such resource-intensive work until recently. (And I was working on other stuff until a couple of laptops died ad took a good chunk of my projects with them.)

When my husband decided to switch (for now) from working on playwriting to working on comics, and wanted grungy watercolor for his comic, I decided to branch out into comics as well, since I've been reading them since I was a kid, (but the market for my style of color is slim and I want to see stuff other than airbrushing gain ground; superhero books are likely out of the question since I don't airbrush, so I simply saw no viable opportunity until we started our own project ourselves).

[THEDOC]

Among other reasons, I just didn't have the hardware to handle such resource-intensive work until recently. (And I was working on other stuff until a couple of laptops died ad took a good chunk of my projects with them.)

When my husband decided to switch (for now) from working on playwriting to working on comics, and wanted grungy watercolor for his comic, I decided to branch out into comics as well, since I've been reading them since I was a kid, (but the market for my style of color is slim and I want to see stuff other than airbrushing gain ground; superhero books are likely out of the question since I don't airbrush, so I simply saw no viable opportunity until we started our own project ourselves).

AH A husband and wife team (or wife and husband), just like my great freinds at Kiss-Me-Comix, It great that couple can share in this hobby/industry.

[THEDOC]

Some things I found on my hacked IF Forum that I was able to retrieve,

This is where Rick was trying to get a better title than "new member"

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:40 pm Post subject: Reply with quote
Hey! When do I get that distinction spelled out under my name to the left?

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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:43 am Post subject: Reply with quote
icon_eek.gif icon_confused.gif Supporter? Moi?

Heh, heh... DOC, you do know what I think of when I see "supporter" under my name, right?

Might I suggest "Advocate" or "Convention Host" versus that other...
How about simply "MMC Host"?

Thank you! icon_wink.gif
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Rick Olney
TightLip Entertainment
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2005 6:39 am Post subject: Reply with quote
Let me see what I can do!
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"History holds tightly to her truths!"

"I really hate this cosmic stuff!"

Rick talking about Tightlip

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:01 pm Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi all!

I thought I'd post an update. I asked DOC to remove the TightLip Entertainment forum from here because I simply didn't have time to update it as often as it needed to be. But I thought that this thread might be a good way to let you in on what's going on. So here goes:

What is TightLip Entertainment?

Well, originally, TightLip was the name I picked as my publishing imprint. I made a few mistakes eraly on on this wacky internet and accepted people at face value. As such, several of my original story and character concepts were pirated from me. Live and learn, right?

I also had several run-ins on message boards and, yeah, I have a unique personality. My word inflection comes across rough sometimes. But people meeting me in person soon learn that I am not anything like my online percieved persona. Okay, so that's me in a nutshell. Well, that and my interview here:

http://www.jazmaonline.com/interviews/interviews2.asp?intID=290

TightLip actually has several things being worked on presently. TightLip employs 4 staff, and that doesn't include our PR/Marketing guy, Rich Sullivan. So tally that at 5 staff and two volunteers. We also now employ a bookkeeping service.

Presently -- The Spooky is being turned into a haunt attraction that'll open each year on September 30th and close November 1st. It is NOT a convention. I learned the hard way that hosting a horror convention is more costly than it is worth these days. So buying a piece of property which offers 4 good sized bedrooms upstairs, and bathroom, with a main entrance area, living room, dining room, sizeable kitchen, and a den downstairs seemed like a good investment once my finances cleared up after 2004-2005's bleak health and parental financial future. There's a full stand-up basement with an entrance to outside, and an attic that is drop-dead-spectacular.

'Course having carpenters and electricians adding things and fixing stuff to code for the general public is no small task. But when The Spooky opens it'll have 6 theme rooms, a path to follow from the cellar to attic and back that'll take our paying customers from start to finish. Each room has two different guest surprises, and after hours tours are going to be spooky beyond belief. During the hours of operation, we'll have a gift shop offering things like t-shirts, spooky novelties, movies, comic-books, tpb's, and a few small press books...if I can make the connections. The kitchen has been stripped and converted to offer a theme. We have a working plan on offering things like a seance in the attic, and I just okayed to have a small theatre situated. Well, big screen television where we'll offer horror screeners. The Spooky will offer celebrity guests during October weekends. With a more party atmosphere that third weekend in October. People will be able to buy tickets in advance from the *new* www.thespookyny.com and www.thespooky.com (once it is finished) and
we'll features less scary hauntings for the kids during October weekday evenings. It will be as simple as following the blood red blotched drippings on the floor.

The Mighty Mini-Con is still at www.mightyminicon.com

We are on track for a 2 day convention on June 3rd & 4th. You can view our guest list thus far on the rotating marque. Check it out! We also have a September 2 day MMC planned.

The MMC boards have been a long time in getting comfortable, and I believe that once the forums on TightLip Entertainment's new website are situated ... we'll be downsizing them ... and asking people to gravitate over to the new www.tightlipentertainment.com website. A revision on the MMC is planned for late 2007 early 2008 to include more columns and more active comics stuff.

Here's a basic design on it to view:


Additionally, with each book that TightLip publishes a new page similar to these two will be created.
The Monster Squad


Freedom 3


We STILL have legalities to work out regarding TightLip's 3rd book, BLOOD HARVEST, but that'll be resolved shortly. And, I'm pleased to announce that by this time a year from now we'll have two more primary titles and have our first creator owned (other than my other creative counter-part projects) title.

TightLip will offer a variety of items from its shopping cart. It also will be overseeing the re-emergence of ORCA and ORCAkids, via www.orcafresh.org

There is also space there for the ORComx APA, which shortly will mail its 60th issue.

Well, that's all I have to update you all on. I hope you're all healthy and well. Publishing comics is my last life goal. I'm involved in a couple other projects, but I'm not at liberty to comment on those yet.

So how you doin'?..
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Rick Olney
TightLip Entertainment
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End part one

[THEDOC]

Part two.

Sometime he even had some great suggestions

Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 3:43 pm Post subject: Reply with quote
DOC, please tell Gene That I greatly enjoyed his article. I've been saying (below) the same thing for many years to people who would listen.

quote: "If nothing else it should remind some of us of the quality that drew many fans to comics in the first place: The medium's perculiar genius for seting free the human imagination in some of its most unbridled forms."


Without imagination, its all just pictures and ink.

Oh, and do yourself a favor and place a link on the page bottom of that article that'll take the reader directly to the message thread conversation.
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Would he have done this?

Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 7:20 pm Post subject: Reply with quote
Walrus, if you wanted to come to the MMC and take a free first table -- I might be able to get you some television exposure for your book and project. Also, I can most likely offset your costs a tad. Think on it and let me know. I'm at: rick@mightyminicon.com

Oh, and a hearty congrats on finishing your book! icon_wink.gif
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Almost worked.

Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2005 10:56 pm Post subject: Reply with
DOC wrote:
Hey I am glad you two have worked out whatever happened..can't we all get along. I hope IF can help mend more fences.


It was a small fence that needed long overdue mending, Doc. That said, there are differences between small fences and huge walls that resemble the Great Wall of China. icon_lol.gif Don't go looking for the impossible. icon_wink.gif But I'm glad this is on the way to being fixed.
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Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 4:20 pm Post subject: Reply with quote
I always admired that about you, Phil.

Realizing we had a small fallout. Can you and I patch the differences and move forward?

If so, understand that your ad -- paid for last year WILL run in this June's program. You can either update it or have it appear as it was intended for public consumption last year. Additionally, I'm on public record here stating that I'll gladly reimbuse your $35 dollars paid last year for that ad IN PERSON should you want to come set up at a table provide for you FREE_OF_CHARGE.

My apology will be in person also. Let's work together and cut out the BS. What do you say?
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Here he is talking to my pal from Kaosfield

Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2005 10:48 pm Post subject: Reply with quote
Steve, I'm not sure where you're located, but my convention is always looking to give small press self and independent publishers a free first table.

I can also give you some front page plug on my website, and if your book is horror related -- you can get plugged on my www.thespookyny.com too, once its back up. It is presently under a facelift for this October.

Okay, and I'm not sure if you've heard or not -- But I also have leadership inclusion in a comics reader's advocacy group known simply as "ORCA" which is the acronym for Organized Readers of Comics Associated. We've been away after a two year hiatus -- but our newsletter FRESH is being retooled as I type this and we'd welcome ADS from ANY small presser wanting to reach a bunch of our readers.

We have an egroup at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ORCAprime/
Membership is free during 2005. A comp mailing otherwise means you only need to send me your mailing address. You can email it to me at: orcafresh@att.net

Guess that's about it... I have self published and I consider myself a small press creator. Good luck! icon_biggrin.gif
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Some more of Rick's claims.

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 6:33 pm Post subject: Reply with quote
walrus wrote:
ALLRighty, then...
I've been thinking (gasp!). A thought keeps running around my head and won't quit. It lowers its volume sometimes, but never really stops completely:


What are you gonna do now?


Sure, I'd like to get enough work at this gig to quit my day job, but so would anyone else. I mean besides that. A lot of good stuff has happened both for me, and because of my involvement here at IF. There's also been a lot of stuff happening at other sites too. A few things everyone seems to have in common is:

• Comics don't have a large fan (customer) base anymore.
• Unless you work for one of the Big 3 companies, you can't support yourself by working in this industry alone.
• Everyone in the biz would like to change the above 2 statements.

I stumbled across this site a few weeks ago. Am I the only one (again) who didn't know this existed ?

http://www.teachingcomics.org/about.php

I'll expound on this 'thought' thing later.


Teaching Comics.org was a spin off by a handful of creative people AFTER ORCA introduced my concept of "Comics in the Classoom" to the industry and hobby.

That initial first step helped to open the minds of creators into believing in themselves and amoungst each other that the comic book could influence educational settings and be taken seriously. 'Course, don't expect any of those people to ever come clean on their motivation or inspiration. Their group isn't the only group to take on such a task. Find me any of them that pre-date 1993 as a collective. I've done the looking. None of them existed prior to ORCA's efforts and my audacious behavior on the Internet and out in the society sector. Of which, I'm nothing in person like my online personna. Grasp the mission, see the goal, strike the target in the heart.
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Oops Tightlip in trouble?

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 4:34 pm Post subject: Reply with quote
I had a tremendously bad business year with TightLip Enteratinment in 2004. 'Course, thanks to our Uncle Sam -- That will mean I'll have a great tax year.

TightLip Entertainment was set up to administer to several areas of this hobby and business I've been involved with over the last 13years. 13 years out of a total of 47 years in this hobby is nothing.

I know that there are still areas that NOBODY is concentrating on.

I opened up the educational factor on how this industry looks at, respects, and inter-relates with teachers, parents, and other educators.

I helped greatly in introducing the .99 cent comic book concept employed by Marvel, DC, and then a number of other publishers.

2005 to 2010 will focus on spotlighting small press AS independent publishers. It doesn't matter what sort of format you use in small press as long as you're being creative and people ARE reading and viewing your efforts. If they ENJOY your creation(s) that's even better.

TightLip Entertainment oversees and mangaaes the Mighty Mini-Con (check my sig link). You'll see tremendous changes there in the next 14-16 months. Changes that wil make the common curious person want to explore sequential art and comic books. ALL KINDS OF COMIC BOOKS!

TightLip doesn't mean lip service. It means not throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Stop by the columns section of the MMC and read my column IN A NUTSHELL. It will soon feature an ongoing column on Small Press.
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More MMC Hype

Hi Rod,
Yes, I'm aware that this message thread is old, but I wanted or NEEDED to respond.

I actually got into conventioneering BECAUSE there was no event being held in upstate New York. Lots going on in the big apple ... but nothing from Albany, NY all the way to Buffalo.

I also have long encouraged small press in a variety of ways over my career in this hobby and business. That hasn't always made me friends with everyone, I mean -- I got bounced outta the SPA for speaking ill of how Wizard treated Crazee Comics last year. My words were edited and censored and a long litany of nonsense between Ian Shires and at times, myself, began. I've heard that he still tends to vilify me. Anyone close to me knows that I'm not intimidated. Nor am I going to stop assisting and supporting small press independent publishing where I see I can. All the lies and half truths in the world can't erase the full truth.

So, when you're looking again for a nice convention to introduce your comics to new readers ... consider the Mighty Mini-Con.
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[TomStillwell]

We also now employ a bookkeeping service.

Yeah, sure you do.

Publishing comics is my last life goal.

Good luck on that, Dick.

[TomStillwell]

All the lies and half truths in the world can't erase the full truth.

Why do you make this so easy for me?

[SteveForbes]

Okay, I've gotta ask... you've seen your Avatar, right? :D

Yeah, I know, but I also can admit to coolness when I see it.

My wife bought me TWO Spidey shirts, both the movie version, because she knew that I would find them to be cool. (I'm a bit of a Spidey snob, I'll admit. My wife has even learned to recognize the different versions of Spidey.)

-llama

[DarrenCawsey]

Teaching Comics.org was a spin off by a handful of creative people AFTER ORCA introduced my concept of "Comics in the Classoom" to the industry and hobby.


Arrghh!! God he is just so full of himself isn't he? Makes me want to tear my hair out.



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[SteveForbes]

Among other reasons, I just didn't have the hardware to handle such resource-intensive work until recently. (And I was working on other stuff until a couple of laptops died ad took a good chunk of my projects with them.)

When my husband decided to switch (for now) from working on playwriting to working on comics, and wanted grungy watercolor for his comic, I decided to branch out into comics as well, since I've been reading them since I was a kid, (but the market for my style of color is slim and I want to see stuff other than airbrushing gain ground; superhero books are likely out of the question since I don't airbrush, so I simply saw no viable opportunity until we started our own project ourselves).

I saw the colors you did for Hollow, and I gotta tell you, I LOVED them. I loved them so much that I'd like you to color a book of mine, once I get it approved and get the right artist for it. I'll definitely be in touch if/when this book happens.

-llama

[ChrisCross]

Guys, is ANY of what Rick says even remotely true?

Does he really have his hands in all of this stuff?

and he STILL can't pay people?

[Matt Doc Martin]

Guys, is ANY of what Rick says even remotely true?

Does he really have his hands in all of this stuff?

and he STILL can't pay people?

If he was anymore full of hot air, he'd be the centerpiece of a Jules Verne novel.

[DarrenCawsey]

I opened up the educational factor on how this industry looks at, respects, and inter-relates with teachers, parents, and other educators.

I helped greatly in introducing the .99 cent comic book concept employed by Marvel, DC, and then a number of other publishers.



I know it's the same claims that we have gone over and debunked already, but it just riles me.

That first sentance, I mean Jeee-suz. I'ts like he really does believe that HE is the centre of the comics world, and can influence the way the ENTIRE INDUSTRY views a subject.

He's Rick (Centre of the Universe) Olney and you MUST listen to Him!!




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[SUPERECWFAN1]

Guys, is ANY of what Rick says even remotely true?

Does he really have his hands in all of this stuff?

and he STILL can't pay people?

Ya know DC's Vertigo Imprint ? I saw Karen Berger at a Convention and told her they needed mature comics line at DC. See the Max line at Marvel. I started swearing at Marvel over raising the cost at Captain Marvel in 2002 and it was the reason it was created.

I think thats how his stuff goes. That he takes the credit for things in a way that is pretty silly and many have proved he's not done anything except hand some comics out to some people like Busiek's Astro City.

But on more fun things ...I loved your Firestorm & Captain Marvel Mr.Cross. I was bummed when you and Jolley left that series. Anything lined up at Marvel/DC ? Love to see ya on a monthly book again.

[THEDOC]

Among other reasons, I just didn't have the hardware to handle such resource-intensive work until recently. (And I was working on other stuff until a couple of laptops died ad took a good chunk of my projects with them.)

When my husband decided to switch (for now) from working on playwriting to working on comics, and wanted grungy watercolor for his comic, I decided to branch out into comics as well, since I've been reading them since I was a kid, (but the market for my style of color is slim and I want to see stuff other than airbrushing gain ground; superhero books are likely out of the question since I don't airbrush, so I simply saw no viable opportunity until we started our own project ourselves).

I was looking at your pages and they are soooo cool!

[bert]

The monkey isn't good with follow through.



Monkeys are only good at throwing poop.

and sticking their fingers up their buttholes.


interestingly, both have to do w/ producing shit. . so maybe "monkey" is the correct term here.

although I really like "peanut."

[Matt Doc Martin]

I know it's the same claims that we have gone over and debunked already, but it just riles me.

That first sentance, I mean Jeee-suz. I'ts like he really does believe that HE is the centre of the comics world, and can influence the way the ENTIRE INDUSTRY views a subject.

He's Rick (Centre of the Universe) Olney and you MUST listen to Him!!




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Well, he sure is working on increasing his mass.

[THEDOC]

Guys, is ANY of what Rick says even remotely true?

Does he really have his hands in all of this stuff?

and he STILL can't pay people?

Well alot of us were really buying into his "exaggerations", some of my folks were really loooking forward to going to MMC or Spooky.

[DarrenCawsey]

Well, he sure is working on increasing his mass.


Ba dim boom tish. :)

How awful would Olney with his own gravitational pull be? You could get too close to him and be unable to reach an escape velocity. Shit, next thing you know you're orbiting planet Olney for the rest of your life.


I think I now know what hell will be like.


Hopefully you would end up spinning on your axis and could avoid looking directly at him for at least some of the time.



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[Reverend Smooth]

AH A husband and wife team (or wife and husband), just like my great freinds at Kiss-Me-Comix, It great that couple can share in this hobby/industry.

Yeah. (It doesn't matter, my ego is big enough to not care if I come first or second in terminology.) XD

It's useful in that he'll bounce his writing off me and I'll help with some of that, and I'll bounce colors off him and he'll offer his input. We've had creative disagreements, but we're mature enough to get over it and move on.

I think that having a dependable and proactive partner helps, because you can both lift each other up when the stresses of the industry grind you down.

I'm sure we'll eventually work on projects separately, but I figure it's better to initially storm the Bastille with your best friend and solid business partner at your side.

(I consider reading comics to be my hobby and working on comics to be my profession. I never consider any art job a hobby, I think it leads to taking work too casually and it's vital, as an artist, not to turn into a laissez-faire flake.)

Steve: Thank you, and please do! (Now I'm interested, feel free to tell me more. XD)

It's not like I don't think there's a market out there for my stuff, but being published makes it easier for other creators to know there's someone in that style out there for projects they might have had on the backburner somewhere. (Like, say, Steve!) :D

And thank you, Doc!

[KevinTBrown]

Well, he sure is working on increasing his mass.

Ba dim boom tish. :)

How awful would Olney with his own gravitational pull be? You could get too close to him and be unable to reach an escape velocity. Shit, next thing you know you're orbiting planet Olney for the rest of your life.


I think I now know what hell will be like.


Hopefully you would end up spinning on your axis and could avoid looking directly at him for at least some of the time.



---------------------

Here let me help with your rimshot:

http://sacrificialscreams.sinisterbeauty.com/images/emotions/Rim_Shot_emoticon.gif

[Reverend Smooth]

<obvious>

While I do have the benefit, as it were, of the hindsight of everyone else's misfortune in regards to Olney, I am still stunned that he's gotten away with it for this long.

People in comics are a good, forgiving bunch, I guess. It's taken a long time for people to get fed up enough to flood this thread, I don't see why anyone should be portrayed as mean-spirited given how many chances they've given. If anything forbearing and patient would be better descriptors.

</obvious>

[Danny Donovan]

Guys, is ANY of what Rick says even remotely true?

Does he really have his hands in all of this stuff?

and he STILL can't pay people?

I need to keep an eye on this thread more. I step away for a few hours a new page and eleventy billion posts have sprung up.

But no, as pretty much a bunch of people have already said, and probably even more by the time I hit the post button will. Rick has never really truly accomplished anything by himself. Anything that actually got done you can attribute to him riding on the backs of people more talented than he.

There's word he plans on relaunching Orca in April. This I will believe, when I see, if Rick isn't in jail by then which may be the case.

I think it's really funny what he said about the "legalities" of Blood Harvest. What in the HELL was that about? I had a story for that, which went back and forth, he RUSHED us to get it done by x date which meant there was no time to really proof it, and there were some snags that got in the lettering because it had to be done in 30 days for his 2004 show.

Well that thing never went to the printer. I worked my ass off to get it to the artist in time and she damn near broke her wrist drawing it. It's up on my comicspace now. When I was made persona non grata the first time at the MMC I figured it got scuttled, then he came back tried to mend fences and wanted it included in TOTS. I figured that was fine, I wasn't doing anything with it. if it got us some royalties fine, if not whatever.

Now of course that's not going to happen either. Nothing he says ever comes to fruition. He makes unrealistic demands of the people he has doing all the hard work and then drops the ball when everyone else busts their ass to get it done, and gets it there in a timely and professional manner.

Mark my words there will be no MMC '07 which would be convention 3 Rick, not 7. Planning one and putting out press releases do not mean it happened.

bleh.

[Evan Waters]

I tried. But I still can't make sense of MySpace. If there's something in particular you're trying to direct our attention to, you'll have to describe where it is in the frightful mess that is an average MySpace account.

MySpace has actually crashed my browser on occasion, and never fails to bring up OSX's dreaded "color pinwheel" of slowness. And my computer has around 256 MB RAM.

I have no idea how this site got to be mainstream when it's that difficult just to browse.

[Evan Waters]

http://www.airbrushcat.com/newart3/Spider-man3csm.jpg

I know I'm late to the party, but this is very cool. Nice and moody.

[Reverend Smooth]

I have no idea how this site got to be mainstream when it's that difficult just to browse.And ugly. There seems to be very few pages with clean, seek interfaces, and I'm not up to doing css to make mine nice.

[Yonar]

<obvious>

While I do have the benefit, as it were, of the hindsight of everyone else's misfortune in regards to Olney, I am still stunned that he's gotten away with it for this long.

People in comics are a good, forgiving bunch, I guess. It's taken a long time for people to get fed up enough to flood this thread, I don't see why anyone should be portrayed as mean-spirited given how many chances they've given. If anything forbearing and patient would be better descriptors.

</obvious>

I'd like to point out that Rick is a classic abusive personality.

His behaviour tends to follow the pattern of:

1) Get into a position of power
2) Pick a scape goat for why something didn't work
3) Blame scape goat, and spread story about why they caused his work to fail.
4) Make amends with scape goat, appologize for things said/done, and graciously 'patch things up' so that said scape goat feels like an ass if they continue to complain.
5) If amends cannot be made, alienate scape goat, and surround oneself with people who will help to alienate scape goat, (either innocently, or through previous dislike of scapegoat. It's good to choose someone who has argued with someone else for your scapegoat.) thusly making each individual screwed feel alone and without recourse. (After all, everyone's on his side.)

What amazes me is Not that it took so long for people to compare notes and figure this out about him, but that it happened at all. Most of the time, if these individuals are somewhat functional, they build themelves a clique, and have the brains to bring in fresh scape goats now and then to alienate.

Of course, no one said Rick had brains.

[Gail Simone]

He might be the dumbest person I've ever met.

Gail

[Evan Waters]

He reminds me of a small-time hood you might see in old gangster movies (or BATMAN comics.) You know the type- gets a little bit of power. Likes the taste of it. Tries to get more and more. But he can't handle it. He can't keep track of everything. He borrows from Peter to pay Paul, or rather not, because he can't get the money, but he keeps promising he'll get the money, he'll get the money. Word gets around. His enemies grow. The walls start closing in, and before you know it he's in the window of an abandoned building with a tommy gun making his last stand, yelling "you'll never take me alive, coppers!"

A familiar tragedy, really.

[Matt Doc Martin]

He reminds me of a small-time hood you might see in old gangster movies (or BATMAN comics.) You know the type- gets a little bit of power. Likes the taste of it. Tries to get more and more. But he can't handle it. He can't keep track of everything. He borrows from Peter to pay Paul, or rather not, because he can't get the money, but he keeps promising he'll get the money, he'll get the money. Word gets around. His enemies grow. The walls start closing in, and before you know it he's in the window of an abandoned building with a tommy gun making his last stand, yelling "you'll never take me alive, coppers!"

A familiar tragedy, really.

But he never HAD power.

he is a bully that pretends.

Hell, his wife is the only honest wager earner in the house.

[Sarah Beach]

Trying to read Olneyese hurts my brain.

What does it mean to have "leadership inclusion"???

Who talks that way? Who writes that way?

And so, he bought the funeral home with this great plan to make it a haunted house attraction that would be open just over one month a year? How the heck is that financially feasible? It sounded sooooo much like some high-school kid's dream ambition. Except that high-school kids don't buy real estate for pie-in-the-sky activities.

(Truth in advertising moment: I do understand that sometimes grown-ups do make odd purchases for romantic dream reasons. My mom was a trained church musician - and an organist. My dad was not a musician, but he appreciated good music, and talent. One summer, a church in a Detroit suburb was remodeling and getting a new pipe organ, and Dad bought their old organ. The summer was spent disassembling it, and moving the pipes to our house in Jackson. His plan was to reassemble the organ (or at least part of it) in the house so Mom would have her own pipe organ. That's a heck of a romantic gift, heh. He never did get the organ reassembled. And then we moved to Texas a couple of years later, so he sold the pipes and all but the chimes to a pipe organ afficianado in town.)

[Evan Waters]

Judging from the URL, it was also in New York.

Known for its affordable real estate.

[Matt Doc Martin]

Judging from the URL, it was also in New York.

Known for its affordable real estate.

I think he lives in the place.

[TomStillwell]

And so, he bought the funeral home with this great plan to make it a haunted house attraction that would be open just over one month a year? How the heck is that financially feasible? It sounded sooooo much like some high-school kid's dream ambition. Except that high-school kids don't buy real estate for pie-in-the-sky activities.

I don't show Rick or his wife on record as owning any property and that includes the house he lives in.

Mostly likely the house belongs to an older relative and he's using it.

[TomStillwell]

But he never HAD power.

he is a bully that pretends.

Hell, his wife is the only honest wager earner in the house.

Rick has power. A POWERFUL stench!!!

[Matt Doc Martin]

I don't show Rick or his wife on record as owning any property and that includes the house he lives in.

Mostly likely the house belongs to an older relative and he's using it.

You'll never take the VAN OF JUSTICE!


Unless you have $200.

[TomStillwell]

You'll never take the VAN OF JUSTICE!


Unless you have $200.

Does that include the 8-Track?

[Yonar]

Does that include the 8-Track?


Eight track, Windows, and Winshield Wipers Extra.

[Evan Waters]

Is it parked down by the river?

[neko onna]

It's freaking gorgeous!


c

Thanks..coming from the prettiest woman in comics that means soooo much.;)

serioulsly thanks for the compliments folks.. I really appreciate it...as does my uterus

not back to the Reek Show!

[Cam63]

Thanks..coming from the prettiest woman in comics that means soooo much.;)

serioulsly thanks for the compliments folks.. I really appreciate it...as does my uterus

not back to the Reek Show!

You know, I still haven't forgiven you for breaking up the Beatles, Onna.






...What ?

[Cam63]

Is it parked down by the river?

It has a river inside due to there being no bathroom facilities.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Does that include the 8-Track?

Is the 8-Track of Journey ? Then surely its worth an extra 5 bucks. Come on people. We all grew up on Journey !

[AaronJ]

Is the 8-Track of Journey ? Then surely its worth an extra 5 bucks. Come on people. We all grew up on Journey !

I am sorry to admit that I saw Journey live in concert.

[Kyuubi]

I am sorry to admit that I saw Journey live in concert.



Don't stop believing, diana_fan.



Hold on to this feeling.

[Cam63]

Can't say I've heard of Journey.

They any good ?

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Can't say I've heard of Journey.

They any good ?

N-No......I can't believe this....I must get you links to Steve Perry's mastery !

[AaronJ]

Don't stop believing, diana_fan.



Hold on to this feeling.

Stop it. Please. :) I also saw Boston.

OTOH, I've seen Floyd twice, the Dead three times, Jimmy Page, Peter Gabriel, Neil Young twice (well, one of thsoe times I was so drunk I essentially missed the whole show), Bruce Springsteen twice, and many other rocking acts.

So, I learned my lesson, after a while.

Can't say I've heard of Journey.

They any good ?

You aren't really missing anything. They are classic 80's arena rock that wasn't too good, to be honest. A couple hit tunes made their career.

[Kyuubi]

Can't say I've heard of Journey.

They any good ?


Well, the lead singer was just a city boy

Born and raised in South Detroit

He took the midnight train going anywhere

[AaronJ]

Well, the lead singer was just a city boy

Born and raised in South Detroit

He took the midnight train going anywhere

Dude, seriously ... as much as this should make me sick to my stomach (and it should), it is actually making me want to go download their songs. IT'S LIKE A DISEASE!

ACk!

[Cam63]

Would listening to Journey inspire me to go walkabout ?

[Chris N]

Can't say I've heard of Journey.

They any good ?

Some say yes. Some say no. Just don't stop believin.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Don't Stop Believing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSfeElbGoaA


Seperate Ways

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyWFa7L4s-0

When You Love a Woman ( 1996 Return to kicking ass)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0zGpl7Ckhg


The worst mistake Journey ever made was booting Steve Perry. The guy was freakin awesome as a vocalist. I think he could do arena shows and just hit the entire arena with his voice.

[AaronJ]

Would listening to Journey inspire me to go walkabout ?

How do you feel about high-pitched male singers from the 80's arena rock period?

That will tell you everything you need to know. And yeah, it will probably "inspire" you to go walkabout. Not in a good way.

[Kyuubi]

Don't stop believin'


Hold on to that feelin'


Streetlight people

[SUPERECWFAN1]

How do you feel about high-pitched male singers from the 80's arena rock period?

That will tell you everything you need to know. And yeah, it will probably "inspire" you to go walkabout. Not in a good way.

Ok " When You Love a Woman " is just something that would do that. But I always found it to be a touching sweet song. I bet its The Wedding Song for a lot of people. :p

[Cam63]

*Waves VB bottle*

Ev'rybahdy shing !

[AaronJ]

Don't Stop Believing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSfeElbGoaA


Seperate Ways

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyWFa7L4s-0

When You Love a Woman ( 1996 Return to kicking ass)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0zGpl7Ckhg


The worst mistake Journey ever made was booting Steve Perry. The guy was freakin awesome as a vocalist. I think he could do arena shows and just hit the entire arena with his voice.


You are an evil, evil man. :)

No, sure, the man could belt out a tune. I won't deny that.

Want to know the funny thing? I actaully grew up on the South(west) side of Detroit. :)

[Cam63]

When you sit, do you refer to it as " parking ? "

[SUPERECWFAN1]

With Smashing Pumpkins , Rage Against the Machine and now The Police re-uniting , why don't the Journey members get their heads outta their asses and bring Perry back ? Imagine if they walked out on the Grammy's ! I'd love to see them back.

I think Journey with Perry could be awesome in any era. They came in in 1996 and kicked ass for a short while.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

You are an evil, evil man. :)

No, sure, the man could belt out a tune. I won't deny that.

Want to know the funny thing? I actaully grew up on the South(west) side of Detroit. :)

Heh....my evil knows no bounds ! Not when it comes to hair rock of the 80's and my love of it. Next week lets all discuss Poison in the Olney thread ! :p

[AaronJ]

With Smashing Pumpkins , Rage Against the Machine and now The Police , why don't the Journey members get their heads outta their asses and bring Perry back ? Imagine if they walked out on the Grammy's ! I'd love to see them back.

I think Journey with Perry could be awesome in any era. They came in in 1996 and kicked ass for a short while.

That reminds me, I saw Sting as well.

And seriously? You are deluded concerning Journey. :)

[SUPERECWFAN1]

That reminds me, I saw Sting as well.

And seriously? You are deluded concerning Journey. :)

Nooooooo is it to emberrsing to say if I ever tie the knot I'll beg Mrs.SuperE to let the Wedding song be " When You Love a Woman " .

Journey isn't my main love. My main love is ....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peZ_36Jq2Io

[Larry Dixon]

You'll never take the VAN OF JUSTICE!


Unless you have $200.

HAH!!! Okay, that made me bust the hell up laughing.

--Larry "Motor Oil In The Blood" Dixon*

* my blood meter readings are reading 291 blood sugar AND 10W30!

[Cam63]

HAH!!! Okay, that made me bust the hell up laughing.

--Larry "Motor Oil In The Blood" Dixon*

* my blood meter readings are reading 291 blood sugar AND 10W30!

...and some avian flu too, I'm guessin'.

[Reverend Smooth]

* my blood meter readings are reading 291 blood sugar AND 10W30!I dunno if you're aware of this one, but if you eat protein before any carbs, it'll slow down the sugar spike and help keep your numbers more in balance.

I learned that one after my adrenals failing made my pancreas fail, and I developed diabetes. SInce I couldn't get insulin, I had to go on a caveman diet for years until it eased up.

Re: Journey: Shame they lost Perry. They make me nostalgic for the 80's.

[Flamebird]

Would listening to Journey inspire me to go walkabout ?

More likely it would inspire you to run screaming into the night.

I saw 'em like six times in three years cause my sister "loved" Steve Perry.

Met the band a couple of times and most were nice -Except Steve; what an ass!

[Reverend Smooth]

Met the band a couple of times and most were nice -Except Steve; what an ass!Never gonna meet 'em, so don't much care about his personality. ^^

[Flamebird]

Never gonna meet 'em, so don't much care about his personality. ^^

Who said anything about his personality? :eek:

[Reverend Smooth]

Who said anything about his personality? :eek:XD

Same goes for his ass.

[Joshua Pantalleresco]

I dunno if you're aware of this one, but if you eat protein before any carbs, it'll slow down the sugar spike and help keep your numbers more in balance.

I learned that one after my adrenals failing made my pancreas fail, and I developed diabetes. SInce I couldn't get insulin, I had to go on a caveman diet for years until it eased up.

Re: Journey: Shame they lost Perry. They make me nostalgic for the 80's.

Cinnamon works great for blood sugar too.

JP

[Reverend Smooth]

Cinnamon works great for blood sugar too.

JPI'm horribly allergic to it, so I didn't even think of that one.

[the4thpip]

Cinnamon works great for blood sugar too.

JP

You have to be careful though... there are basically two varieties of the cinnamon plant, and one is rather toxic for your liver as it contains a substance called cumarin.

[Gail Simone]

Trying to read Olneyese hurts my brain.

What does it mean to have "leadership inclusion"???

Who talks that way? Who writes that way?

And so, he bought the funeral home with this great plan to make it a haunted house attraction that would be open just over one month a year? How the heck is that financially feasible? It sounded sooooo much like some high-school kid's dream ambition. Except that high-school kids don't buy real estate for pie-in-the-sky activities.

(Truth in advertising moment: I do understand that sometimes grown-ups do make odd purchases for romantic dream reasons. My mom was a trained church musician - and an organist. My dad was not a musician, but he appreciated good music, and talent. One summer, a church in a Detroit suburb was remodeling and getting a new pipe organ, and Dad bought their old organ. The summer was spent disassembling it, and moving the pipes to our house in Jackson. His plan was to reassemble the organ (or at least part of it) in the house so Mom would have her own pipe organ. That's a heck of a romantic gift, heh. He never did get the organ reassembled. And then we moved to Texas a couple of years later, so he sold the pipes and all but the chimes to a pipe organ afficianado in town.)



You have English Inclusion in a leadership capacity!

Gail

[OzBat!]

English leadership in an inclusion capacity?

[Paul D. Storrie]

Well, the lead singer was just a city boy

Born and raised in South Detroit

He took the midnight train going anywhere

Realize that this is just a joke, but...

Steve Perry is NOT from the Detroit area. In fact, there really is no "South Detroit" -- you know what's south of Detroit? Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

As I've heard the story, Journey once played a gig in Southfield, MI. Which, strangely enough, is just north of Detroit. Anyway, when they were writing the song, they misremembered the name of the place.

Probably an urban legend, but there ya go.

Oh and, er, um, uh, to keep on topic, I'd say Mega-Giganta-Fibber.

And, no, that's not a comment on his waistline. I've got no room to be making potshots.

PDS
PDS

[Charles RB]

You'll never take the VAN OF JUSTICE!


Unless you have $200.

The van of justice isn't this van (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/41/Only_Fools_and_Horses_car.jpg)by chance, is it?

[GCom]

I am just getting warmed up.

I hate bullies. HATE THEM.

This asshole is gonna get his. Oh, I am going to do EVERYTHING I can to make that happen.

I can't wait to see what Doc A, Ronee, and others do to him.

Doc, I read that and decided that you are my Hero until 1:09 p.m. EST.




With Tolerance For Not Letting The Bad Things Slide...

GCom

[neko onna]

Can't say I've heard of Journey.

They any good ?

and I thought there were no such things as unicorns:eek:

damnit...now I have to go find a Journey song for my myspace..and I just changed it too...

[ChrisCross]

Ya know DC's Vertigo Imprint ? I saw Karen Berger at a Convention and told her they needed mature comics line at DC. See the Max line at Marvel. I started swearing at Marvel over raising the cost at Captain Marvel in 2002 and it was the reason it was created.

I think thats how his stuff goes. That he takes the credit for things in a way that is pretty silly and many have proved he's not done anything except hand some comics out to some people like Busiek's Astro City.

But on more fun things ...I loved your Firestorm & Captain Marvel Mr.Cross. I was bummed when you and Jolley left that series. Anything lined up at Marvel/DC ? Love to see ya on a monthly book again.

STILL caught up in finishing some graphic novels for Humanoids Publishing.

I've been caught in the bug of working abroad.

But i'm sure something will come up in the states.
I forsee it.

I'll let people know when things are about to drop.

Thanks fer yer serport.:D

[GCom]

Okay, I just read through this thread to present from where I left off days ago on page 847.

The whole uterus thing boggled me and slightly creeped me out. I couldn't help but think as I read it "Attack-Wombs... UNITE!".

Ronee, I wouldn't sweat what anyone at the Byrne Forum thinks of you. Really. I won't get into why, but do as I did... just laugh mightily and plan on smacking any of them you see in real life with a rabid lymphomic weasel.



With Tolerance For Attack-Wombs On The Rampage...

GCom

[Sarah Beach]

Doc, I read that and decided that you are my Hero until 1:09 p.m. EST.

With Tolerance For Not Letting The Bad Things Slide...

GCom

Okay, I've got to ask. Why the time limit?

:)

[ChrisCross]

Okay, I just read through this thread to present from where I left off days ago on page 847.

The whole uterus thing boggled me and slightly creeped me out. I couldn't help but think as I read it "Attack-Wombs... UNITE!".

Ronee, I wouldn't sweat what anyone at the Byrne Forum thinks of you. Really. I won't get into why, but do as I did... just laugh mightily and plan on smacking any of them you see in real life with a rabid lymphomic weasel.



With Tolerance For Attack-Wombs On The Rampage...

GCom
as they've proven before, they would never have the balls to tell you to your face that they were a member of the Byrned forums and tell you they can't stand you.

Ronee has NOTHING to worry about.

Ronee's a woman. They've never seen one built like her before. They would lose cohesion.
They wouldn't know what to do, much less how to act.

[EdContradictory]

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 4:34 pm Post subject: Reply with quote
I had a tremendously bad business year with TightLip Enteratinment in 2004. 'Course, thanks to our Uncle Sam -- That will mean I'll have a great tax year.
As there's no aspect of his business model that would ever make any money, I bet he's cheated on his taxes before. He couldn't have had decent margins on the shows he did hold (he gave away free tables and must have paid out more than came in). And his business model was... giving away comics. How do you make money on that?

TightLip Entertainment was set up to administer to several areas of this hobby and business I've been involved with over the last 13years. 13 years out of a total of 47 years in this hobby is nothing.

I know that there are still areas that NOBODY is concentrating on.

I opened up the educational factor on how this industry looks at, respects, and inter-relates with teachers, parents, and other educators.
Lies.

I helped greatly in introducing the .99 cent comic book concept employed by Marvel, DC, and then a number of other publishers.
More lies.

2005 to 2010 will focus on spotlighting small press AS independent publishers. It doesn't matter what sort of format you use in small press as long as you're being creative and people ARE reading and viewing your efforts. If they ENJOY your creation(s) that's even better.
Again, how is this a business model for a supposed company? How do you make money "spotlighting" other companies' products?

TightLip Entertainment oversees and mangaaes the Mighty Mini-Con (check my sig link). You'll see tremendous changes there in the next 14-16 months. Changes that wil make the common curious person want to explore sequential art and comic books. ALL KINDS OF COMIC BOOKS!
Lies. Unless you count banning everyone.

TightLip doesn't mean lip service.
Yes it does. More lies.

It means not throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Stop by the columns section of the MMC and read my column IN A NUTSHELL. It will soon feature an ongoing column on Small Press.
_________________
Regards,
--Rick
Rick, you can't keep a column going more than two weeks.

You suck beyond suck.

[GCom]

Okay, I've got to ask. Why the time limit?

:)

Short attention span, and I'm at work. Plus, my Filthy Assistant penciled in someone to be my Hero at 1:10, so, y'know, it just kinda worked out.



With Tolerance For Busy Schedules...

GCom

[GCom]

as they've proven before, they would never have the balls to tell you to your face that they were a member of the Byrned forums and tell you they can't stand you.

Ronee has NOTHING to worry about.

Ronee's a woman. They've never seen one built like her before. They would lose cohesion.
They wouldn't know what to do, much less how to act.

That was just one of those "I won't get into why" things. I've only got a couple of weasels left, and my arm gets tired of all the swinging I do at 'Cons already. No need to make more work for myself.


With Tolerance For Koalas After The Weasels Are Used Up...

GCom

[stealthwise]

STILL caught up in finishing some graphic novels for Humanoids Publishing.

I've been caught in the bug of working abroad.

But i'm sure something will come up in the states.
I forsee it.

I'll let people know when things are about to drop.

Thanks fer yer serport.:D

You're ChrisChross the artist?

Jeez, and this whole time I thought you were ChrisCross the rapper.

*smacks forehead, then tosses old ChrisCross cds in the trash*

[Tobias March]

*smacks forehead, then tosses old ChrisCross cds in the trash*

....weren't they the kids who wore their pants back to front?

Memories of the early 90's here.

[stealthwise]

....weren't they the kids who wore their pants back to front?

Memories of the early 90's here.

"I missed the bus, oh, I missed the bus..."

I just assumed that the two kids melded together into one, and became an artist for comics. Hence his/their work on Firestorm.

[Larry Dixon]

....weren't they the kids who wore their pants back to front?

They didn't intend to.

It was just that they said something offensive to Colleen Doran, and she smacked'em so damn hard they spun around in place.