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Thursday, December 3, 2009
It's Psycho Bunny!
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Comic Books - New

 

It's Psycho Bunny!

Oops...

Wrong Holiday Season!

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Above: Michele Witchipoo at the 2008 NYCC. A perfect photo for her WitchesBrewPress company!

To The Left:  Psycho Bunny #3!

Bottom: Michele (l) and Rachel Kadushin (r) at 2008 I-CON!  

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Since last week's "Black Friday" I have been busy listing and shipping out comics and graphic novels. Plus blogging about the Special Black Friday Event we had at Facebook Comic Con,  and also blogging about "Cyber Monday" and other commercial aspects... Whew! 

Well, today I'm back to blogging about publications that were sent in to me for possible review here in my Blog.

Michele Witchipoo, of WitchesBrewPress, sent me a copy of her "Psycho Bunny" #3 and "Babalon Babes" #4.  I decided to blog about Psycho Bunny because the concept was one that was different to me as well as funny to read.

But first, for those of you that don't know who Michele Witchipoo is... Here is how Michael Netzer, Founder of Facebook Comic Con (FBCC), announced Michele to the FBCC as an exhibitor at her own table:  

Michele Witchipoo is an artist, cartoonist, illustrator and colorist. She self-publishes two titles under her WitchesBrewPress imprint. One is PSYCHO BUNNY, an ongoing story about an unemployed alcoholic rabbit with anger issues. He lives in urban chaos as he deals with a dysfunctional family, crazy neighbors and few friends. The other is BABALON BABES, a sketchbook featuring femme fatales, mixing erotica and occult/spiritual symbols.

In the past, Michele has promoted her comics in various NYC club parties (In 2005, M8 and in 2007 Oi! with DJ Bejay Rose) and comic cons. In addition, Michele has served on three comicbook panels.

In 2008, Michele was nominated by CAG (Comic Artists Guild) as Best Cartoonist.

Here is how Michele talked about herself on her one of her web site pages:

Where does one begin when introducing oneself? I can begin by family background. My background is that of English and Maltese. Mother had grown up during World War Two. In Liverpool she had the chance to see this local band who had called themselves The Beatles. My father, also a child during WWII, was a professional soccer player in Malta. My parents met in New York at the famous Roseland ballroom.As old fashioned as it sounds, it was love at first sight.

Born and bred in New York City, I totally admit that I am a child of the 1980's. I grew up on a steady diet of old skool video games, New Wave, Gothic, 80's New Romantic stuff, Punk Rock. My musical tastes have now grown to in addition to other genres, such as Psychedelic, 70's Glam, Electronica, 60's Garage/Mod, Rockabilly, vintage Jazz, Oi!, Power Pop, Metal, what have you. I have even dj'ed a few rounds, spring 2004.

I was always into comics. When I was a kid, I first began with Harvey comics and Archie. I also read the daily newspaper strips, especially the Sunday edition. Was very into Peanuts, later on into Bloom County. Truly adored was the Hanna-Barbera cartoons such as The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Wacky Races, etc. Later on during my late teens I picked up on underground/alternative titles like Love and Rockets, Hate, and Joe Matt's Peepshow. In recent years I was introduced to Terry Moore's Strangers In Paradise. I wasn't always creating them however. I mostly focused on illustrations until 2003, when I orginally created Psycho Bunny. Psycho Bunny made his published debut in May 2004 over at the Hawthorne High School Comic Con in New Jersey. Babalon Babes was released late Fall 2004 in a NYC club party (M8).

My illustrations has also been published in various other forums. Over the years, my art has been featured in other publications, fanzines, websites, even CD covers. Besides dj'ing for a brief time, I did the movie/tv extra thing, did professional tarot readings, took on spiritual pursuits and traveled. At the present time I continue to work on a variety of projects between taking care of cats and throwing candy at strangers passing by...

So now that's Michele's been introduced... what is 'Psycho Bunny' all about?

In her own words:  "Psycho Bunny is about the misadventures of a alcoholic unemployed rabbit with anger issues. He has a dysfunctional, co-dependent relationship with his mother, retains very few friends, and lives among urban chaos. Psycho Bunny also skewers current pop culture".

Michele has also described Psycho Bunny's personality as such:  "Psycho Bunny kinda has an abrasive personality, and his drinking problem doesn't help. Slightly bitter, disgruntled, and obnoxious. He thinks he's slick, but most of the time his attitude backfires. He's his own worst enemy, but at the same time he ends up being this lovable loser. Many times I've had people tell me that Psycho Bunny has reminded them of someone they personally know".

Okay...  As you can tell from the above, this is not a mainstream comic book.  In fact it is self-published comic book in 8 1/2" x 11" printed format, and folded in two. However, as I have noted by attending multiple Artists Alleys at different comic cons, the Front Cover or the printed Format of a publication is not always indicative of what the interior pages contain.

In this case, Michele's work on Psycho Bunny, (at least for issue #3 that I have read so far), hit the mark that I set for a publication to be blogged about in the 'Main Feature' section of my Blog.  So yeah, this Bunny will not be for everyone's taste, but it an interesting concept and carried out well by Michele!

For Michele's comic book works at her web site:

http://www.witchesbrewpress.net/Michele_witchipoo/michele.html  

For PSYCHO BUNNY and BABALON BABES items other than comic books:

http://www.cafepress.com/witchbrewpress   

For those of You that belong to Facebook, be sure to check out her FBCC eXhibitor table at:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52107023236

My thanks to Michele for sending in the publications for a possible review here in my Blog today!

AND... Thanks again to all of YOU reading our current and archived blog posts!  We do blog usually on a daily basis on comic book creators, comic book reviews, comic cons, and other pop culture news and events including some TV shows and theatrical films as they are shown.  This current week since last week's 'Black Friday' to 'Cyber Monday' to this Thursday morning has been kind of overwhelming, but I am Thankful (Thanksgiving Day wise) to be busy!  

PLUS... Welcome to ALL of You that were reading the eBay Version of our Blog prior to eBay closing 'their eBay blogs platform' on October 31st, 2009.  That version of our Blog had 1.37 MILLION page views before the closure... However, This Blog version is the same Blog that has been published at the same time the eBay version was being published.  I've been publishing this version since September 2007, so it has the same 'Fun Stuff' you are used to reading on the eBay version!

Speaking of eBay... Be sure to check out our own new listings of comics, graphic novels, Comic Con exclusives and more pop culture items for sale in Our online eBay Featured Store that our blogs are based on!  It's due to sales at this online store that keep us going with the ability to post blogs like the one you have read here today!

~ Michael @  ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

 

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COMICCONS FEATURETTE:   This blog's  'Main Feature' today was on a creator who is both writing and illustrating their creations.

Well, what if you are a writer or an aspiring writer?  We already know that writer/illustrators have tools in their 'trade' to sketch out what the creations should look like.  But what about the persons who are writers alone... what do they have?

Well...at the recent 2009 Long Beach Comic Con, (LBCC), I ran into Chris Huntley at the 'Write Brothers' booth, as seen below.

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I explained to Chris what I was doing at the LBCC, and asked him to explain why his booth was there, because I first I didn't see the total connection.

He was kind enough to show me the intro to his software, and give me some promotional literature that told me about what 'Write Brothers' software could do for the aspiring as well as accomplished writer.

With this being the upcoming gift giving season, I thought I would mention their software programs here in my 'Featurette' section.  I have not personally used their software, but wanted to bring this company's works to the attention of my blog readers today.

You can find out more at their web site at: http://www.screenplay.com   and  if You are on Facebook, they do have a FB Member Page, (Not a Fan or Group Page), at the following: http://www.facebook.com/write.brothers?ref=ts

Again, I've not yet used this software, but I have also seen that they are a sponsor of the The 2010 Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival (CCI-IFF) which is now open to submissions. The deadline for submitting films is March 15, 2010. All film submissions must be be accompanied by the official entry form and postmarked between Dec. 1, 2009 and March 15, 2010.  So just be a 'sponsor' to the CCI speaks loads to me being a long time San Diego Comic Con attendee!

So if you are a writer, check 'em out before the holiday season is upon us and over.  You might want to buy yourself the holiday gift that You really want!   

~Michael

 

 

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Posted by makeitsomarketing at 10:18 AM PST
Updated: Thursday, December 3, 2009 12:53 PM PST
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Five Business Gift Giving Mistakes...
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Other Non Comics Works

 

Five Business Gift Giving Mistakes To Avoid This Holiday Season!

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Above: Tina was a contributor to the top selling book 'Top Dog Sales Secrets' as one of the Top Experts!

To The Left:  Tina LoSasso, Managing Editor at SalesDog.com, and also President of her own company at MakeItSoMarketing.com!  

Since last week's "Black Friday Event" here at Make It So Marketing's Facebook Comic Con Exhibitor Table, I've been busy listing, selling, and shipping comics and graphic novels to our customers.  This included listing hundreds of more items in time for 'Cyber Monday'... 

That has been taking a toll on my 'free time' in blogging and contributing to the social media and comics forums that I am associated with.  I haven't been able to read and reply fully to the emails and messages that have come in to me.

However, a message sent last night to me made me want to stop and re-publish a series of blog posts that my wife Tina LoSasso had guest blogged two seasons ago.  Those blog posts are no longer visible, because they were in the eBay version of our Blog, which has been discontinued by eBay itself.

So when this eBayer friend of mine asked if I could re-post the blogs here I said yes.  So the following are all Five of the Tips that Tina posted two seasons ago.  I thought it would be timely as well as informative, because on my Facebook Network of Friends alone, there are many self-publishers that are probably wondering what to give to their business network of associates this year.  Plus there are a lot of creators that are holding down day jobs until their own creations are published!

Here is a brief intro and then the 5 tips from Tina LoSasso:

Anyone braving the shopping malls during the holiday season knows that finding the perfect gift for family or friends is not easy. Business gift giving can be even more challenging. "Choosing the right business gift actually requires more time and thoughtfulness," says Tina LoSasso, Managing Editor of SalesDog.com, in one of 80 sales lessons in the new business book, Top Dog Sales Secrets. LoSasso identifies five common business gift-giving gaffes:  

1) Quality trumps quantity. "A small box of exquisite, handmade truffles will be appreciated far more than a big box of run-of-the-mill chocolates," LoSasso advises. "If the head honcho at your biggest account is a wine connoisseur, remember, it's far better to send one bottle of the very best than several ordinary bottles he'll never uncork."

2) Reject run-of-the-mill. Shun the ho hum food baskets and opt for a more memorable gift. "Check your client notes," suggests LoSasso. "What are his hobbies? Does he golf, cook or play sports? If your client, the gourmet cook, is still raving about the meals he enjoyed during his vacation in Tuscany, send him a beautifully illustrated regional cookbook. Your gift, and you, will be remembered far longer than a generic tin of cookies."

3) Don't even think of advertising. "Sending gifts with your company's logo on them make you look stingier than Scrooge," says LoSasso. "Save the logo-imprinted pens, paperweights, mouse pads and calculators for your next trade show. Instead, send a gift from your region of the country: Ghirardelli chocolate from San Francisco, smoked salmon from the Northwest, citrus from Florida or California, or barbecue sauce from Texas."

4) Beware of booze. "Alcoholic beverages are usually risky business," warns LoSasso. "The one exception is when you know someone loves a certain brand of rare Scotch, a particular wine, or a regional microbrew. Never send a bottle of champagne to that key account in Salt Lake City, or for that matter, frozen steaks to your customer who is a vegetarian. Don't laugh -- it happens."

5) The gender trap. Gender differences present their own gift-giving dangers. While it is generally acceptable for a saleswoman to send her stressed-out women clients personal items, like lotions or a spa kit, salesmen should not be so familiar. "Sorry guys," says LoSasso. "You're not in the club."

LoSasso's advice is excerpted from the bestselling book, Top Dog Sales Secrets, authored by 50 renowned sales lecturers, consultants, and corporate trainers. Top Dog Sales Secrets is available from the publisher or from Amazon and other online retailers.

That ends the 5 Tips and the introductory info about Tina's contributions at SalesDog.com. BTW, SalesDog.com features advice from America's leading sales experts. Their free weekly newsletter has over 25,000 subscribers. You are invited to sign up there for that newsletter if advice on Sales can help you bring 2009 to a satisfying close!

My thanks to Tina for allowing me to re-publish those earlier five blog posts into one Blog here today!  

AND... Thanks again to all of YOU reading our current and archived blog posts!  We do blog usually on a daily basis on comic book creators, comic book reviews, comic cons, and other pop culture news and events including some TV shows and theatrical films as they are shown.  This current week since 'Black Friday' to 'Cyber Monday' to this morning has been kind of overwhelming, but I am Thankful (Thanksgiving Day wise) to be busy!  

PLUS... Welcome to ALL of You that were reading the eBay Version of our Blog prior to eBay closing 'their eBay blogs platform' on October 31st, 2009.  That version of our Blog had 1.37 MILLION page views before the closure... However, This Blog version is the same Blog that has been published at the same time the eBay version was being published.  I've been publishing this version since September 2007, so it has the same 'Fun Stuff' you are used to reading on the eBay version!

Speaking of eBay... Be sure to check out our own new listings of comics, graphic novels, Comic Con exclusives and more pop culture items for sale in Our online eBay Featured Store that our blogs are based on!  It's due to sales at this online store that keep us going with the ability to post blogs like the one you have read here today!

~ Michael @  ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

 

Now Celebrating the 11th Year On The Web!

"Hammering Out the Web
For You Since May 12th, 1998!"

Click Here add This ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com to Your list of NetworkedBlogs! 

Note: If you breaking into or already work in the comic book industry or other pop culture productions, you are welcome to email us press releases, news items, and updates that you feel would be of interest to our blog readers. Including YOUR own works!

To mail printed items to us for possible review, send to:

Click Here to see our Facebook Comic Con Dealer Table!

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PO Box 130653
Carlsbad, CA 92013

 

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RECOMMENDED GRAPHIC NOVELS AS GIFTS FEATURETTE:   This blog's  'Main Feature' today was on what items to avoid giving as a holiday present to business associates.

Well, what about those business associates that you work with on a regular basis and personally know very well, and that you would like to introduce them to the reading genres that you enjoy?

I would think that giving a graphic novel could be a good idea if you have heard them talk about books and / or movies that they have recently read or seen.   Here are some thoughts on graphic novels that I have reviewed this year with what audience to give as gift to.

For someone that reads HoRRoR books: 

Heathentown,

For someone that likes to read books to their children:

The Path,

For someone that likes audio books in a HoRRoR vein:

Spinechillers!

For someone that likes a 'Fun Read' and enjoys old TV Shows, say like the 1960's Batman TV Show:

Miserable Dastards!

For someone that likes Sci-Fi with social commentary:

Eye Of The Gods! 

The above are just some of the ideas that I have, based upon my personally reading them and then reviewing them here. Again, the above are meant for business associates or business friends that YOU personally know, and are NOT currently reading graphic novels. 

It would be a lot easier for me to recommend single issue 'floppy' comics, but NOT for business friends or associates.  Unfortunately it is still easier to give a graphic novel that re comics in a form of a book instead of a 'comic book' itself.

Possibly in the days to come, I may list more graphic novels and comic mini-series to give as gifts for those that you know that already read this form of literature. I am leaving this blog post open to possibly come back and add more, or post a link to a continuation post, as I have run out of time here this morning.....   

~Michael

 

 

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If you are a Facebook member and want to join my Facebook Network, feel free to send a 'friend request' to 'Michael D Hamersky'.

 

We also have an on-line exhibitor table at the virtual Facebook Comic Con. You can view the table by clicking this link

If you are a Facebook member, please join our Facebook Comic Con | Make It So Marketing exhibitor table for updates, specials, and other wall posts!

 

 

 


Posted by makeitsomarketing at 12:01 AM PST
Updated: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 11:09 AM PST
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Silver Comics For The Holidays?
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Comic Books - New

 

Silver Comics

For the Holidays?

 

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Above:  The Front Cover to Issue #2 of Silver Comics!  

To the top right: Photo of Johnny Ortiz (l) and Vince Musacchia (r) at the 2009 LBCC!

To the bottom right: Part of the Splash Page to the Seabolt story in Issue #2, as a sample to the writing and the artwork that are presented inside that story!

   

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Silver Comics for the Holidays? 

That's no typo... I didn't mean 'Silver Age Comics' for the Holidays; I did mean 'Silver Comics' as shown in the above right top photo!  That's because I was asked by a potential customer what comic books I would recommend for a pre-teen son of theirs...

This question was asked in between the time we held a 'Black Friday Special Event' and then our 'Cyber Monday' listings.  This question is one of the HARDEST questions nowadays for me to answer, because most of the comic books being published today are definitely NOT for Kids!

And yes, I do read, and possibly review those other comics and also graphic novels here in my Blog!   But I do put warnings as to whom I think those comics / graphic novels are meant for.

So I mentioned the above 'Silver Comics' to the potential customer, and sent them to the Silver Comics web site to purchase them from since we don't currently have them in stock.  I also mentioned at the same time that I had grown up during the 'Silver Age of Comics' and really enjoyed this  9 issues series myself, and that others that grew up during that time period would more than likely also enjoy this series!

I've already blogged about issue #1 here before (click here)... and then jumped to Issue #3 that had covers by George Tuska, (who passed away recently), and Nick Cardy, (click here for that post).

However, I'll just backtrack for a moment and blog here about issue #2.  First, here is the press release info on the second issue, as to what stories it contains:

Cloud Buster: "The Bigger They Are -- The Harder They Fall!" Johnny Ortiz (story, penciller), Dan Beltran (writer), Alfredo Nunez (inker) Doctor Prime works with Tom (and his damaged Cloud Buster armor) in the lab. Tom remains a giant; he and the armor will not reduce back to normal size. General Holt's army attacks Ash Island. Dr. Ash transfers his mind into the body of a giant troll.

Sea-Bolt: "The Attack of Dr. Dark's Brain!" Johnny Ortiz (writer, penciller), Dan Beltran (co-writer), Tony Hamad (inker) Zarro's sub (with the captured Sea-Bolt inside) is attacked by another sub controlled by Dr. Dark's brain. An American destroyer drops a sonic charge at both subs. Sea-Bolt retrieves his helmet and tail section and fights Zarro. Both subs explode. Sea-Bolt survives, but is captured by a giant sea-serpent.

Dr. Monster: "The Origin of Dr. Monster, Part 2: When Titans Crumble!" Johnny Ortiz (story, penciller), Dan Beltran (writer), Lou Rodriguez (inker) Timo watches in shock as Man-Star, under arrest for murder, is led into a transport rocket. Timo hopes that Countess Kira can help Man-Star. Kira's father, set to take control of the Council, assures her that although Man-Star has been a hero to their world, the law must be upheld.

The Man Called Santa: "Jingle Hell! Jingle Hell!" Johnny Ortiz (writer, artist), Dan Beltran (co-writer) Santa fights back against Satan. Rudolph the Laser-Nosed Reindeer defeats the Martian commander Nodge. However, Satan has captured Santa's soul.

Here are my thoughts on those stories:

Cloud Buster:   This series continued to remind me of the early 1960's tales when the MoNSTer comics were evolving into Sci-Fi and then Superheroes comics.  Still kept my interest!

Sea Bolt:   In a previous blog I mentioned that this story reminded me of the Sub-Mariner stories in the 'Tales To Astonish' title.  Subby is NOT one of my favorite Marvel characters, I liked it mostly for the Adam Austin (Gene Colan) art, but this Sea Bolt storyline continued to remind me of why I liked the Subby series!

Dr. Monster:  The origin of Dr. Monster continues... like most 'origin stories' you kind of are waiting for the action to begin... but this origin has a good background going on.

The Man Called Santa:  Because of the 'cartoony' aspect of the artwork, I'm okay with still recommending this comic book title as a whole for pre-teens, even though Satan is involved in the storyline.

So I've presented you with what the 2nd issue contains and my thoughts on it.  Also I've provided you with links to my blog posts on the 1st and 3rd issues for my other reviews.  So you can see that I do enjoy this series, and do highly recommend it for those that are looking to get others interested into comics that are NOT ready for the 'grim n gritty' comics that you find so often out there at the LCBS in your area.  Plus, I truly believe that they make a great gift for someone who used to read comics during the 'Silver Age of Comics' and hasn't read a comic book in years!  And you know what...?  I'd even mention it to those that like the 'grim n gritty' comics of today just to expand their horizons in reading!

You can find out about their latest updates plus what you can purchase from the Silver Comics folks by going to their Facebook Fan Page by clicking here!

If you aren't a member of Facebook, then you can go directly to their web site at: http://www.silvercomics.org/

Thanks again to Johnny and Vince for taking the time to introduce me to this series when I met them at the recent Long Beach Comic Con (LBCC)! 

AND... Thanks again to all of YOU reading our current and archived blog posts!  We do blog daily on comic book creators, comic book reviews, comic cons, and other pop culture news and events including some TV shows and theatrical films as they are shown!  

PLUS... Welcome to ALL of You that were reading the eBay Version of our Blog prior to eBay closing 'their eBay blogs platform' on October 31st, 2009.  That version of our Blog had 1.37 MILLION page views before the closure... However, This Blog version is the same Blog that has been published at the same time the eBay version was being published.  I've been publishing this version since September 2007, so it has the same 'Fun Stuff' you are used to reading on the eBay version!

Speaking of eBay... Be sure to check out our own new listings of comics, graphic novels, Comic Con exclusives and more pop culture items for sale in Our online eBay Featured Store that our blogs are based on!  It's due to sales at this online store that keep us going with the ability to post blogs like the one you have read here today!

~ Michael @  ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

 

Now Celebrating the 11th Year On The Web!

"Hammering Out the Web
For You Since May 12th, 1998!"

Click Here add This ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com to Your list of NetworkedBlogs! 

Note: If you breaking into or already work in the comic book industry or other pop culture productions, you are welcome to email us press releases, news items, and updates that you feel would be of interest to our blog readers. Including YOUR own works!

To mail printed items to us for possible review, send to:

Click Here to see our Facebook Comic Con Dealer Table!

Make It So Marketing Inc
PO Box 130653
Carlsbad, CA 92013

 

If you are a Facebook member and want to join my Facebook Network, feel free to send a 'friend request' to 'Michael D Hamersky'.

 

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OTHER ILLUSTRATED ARTS FEATURETTE:   This blog's  'Main Feature' today was on what items would be of interest to kids as a holiday present.

Well, there are also the 'big kids' that need to be shopped for!

And that is why Tina and myself have agreed to list a few prints of the Automotive Portraits in our online store from the originals that Joe Pepitone has been illustrating for his non-comics clients!

When I say non-comics clients, that's because Joe Pepitone is also the Art Director for Archie Comics.  However, he has been illustrating automotives for a while now, and was recently written up in the prestigious 'Hemmings Classics Car Magazine', as seen below: 

Click Here to see the JoepeP Automotive Portraits listed for sale!

For our full 'Spotlight on... Joe Pepitone' archived blog post, please click here!

To see what prints we currently have in stock from Joe Pep, please either click the magazine article page, or click here for the prints!

You truly should take a look at the prints even if you aren't in the 'market' for a print... because Joe Pep's illustrations are Awesome!  

 

 

WEB PAGE NOTE:  This blog post is written for the IE Browser standards. Netscape, Firefox and the others serve the page up differently. The screen display resolution is best seen at the setting of 1024 x 768.

All images and characters within this blog post are copyright and trademark their respective owners.

If you are a Facebook member and want to join my Facebook Network, feel free to send a 'friend request' to 'Michael D Hamersky'.

 

We also have an on-line exhibitor table at the virtual Facebook Comic Con. You can view the table by clicking this link

If you are a Facebook member, please join our Facebook Comic Con | Make It So Marketing exhibitor table for updates, specials, and other wall posts!

 

 

 


Posted by makeitsomarketing at 11:54 AM PST
Updated: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 1:29 PM PST
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Monday, November 30, 2009
It's Cyber Monday!
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: eBay Info

 

It's...

 Cyber Monday!

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Above:  The artist's sketch rendition of Journey Into Mystery #72 by Tiina Raisanen. See more of her work at Facebook Comic Con | Tiina Raisanen!  

To the top right: New Facebook Friend - Magnus Olsson drew this caricature of me last night, which I thought would be perfect for a 'Cyber Monday' blog. See more of his work at his Blog!

To the bottom right: Back in 1972 I set up as a comic book dealer at the 1972 San Diego Comic Con. (SDCC).  That seems so long ago now, what with being able to buy comics and graphic novels via the web on 'Cyber Monday'!  But please note... Comic Cons are still very popular.  The July 2010 Comic Con International:  San Diego / San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) is SOLD OUT of the Full 4 Day Memberships already!  And this is only November 30th 2009!  Sheesh!

   

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Last Friday, Tina and I held a 'Black Friday Special Event' at our exhibitor table at the Facebook Comic Con for ten hours...

Facebook Comic Con is a 'virtual comic convention', so having what is traditionally seen as a 'brick n mortar' event online on a Friday may seem a little strange.  However we were attempting to tie into the national event that according to CNN's Heidi Collins report that I just viewed while having breafast, had 195 million shoppers attend!  The average of what each shopper spent however was $343, which was down from last year.

Today's "Cyber Monday" is expected to have 100 million 'attendees' browsing on computers, especially at those attendees' places of work!  Tina commented while watching the CNN report with me about who doesn't have some sort of computer at home by now?  But I could see that several persons were too busy with guests over the long weekend, and otherwise occupied, so I could see several persons sneaking onto their 'work computers' to attend 'Cyber Monday'!

Anyways, I'm just posting a shorter blog post this morning, so I can get back to listing comics, graphic novels, toys, etc. in our own online store at: http://www.MakeItSoMarketing.com .  We had almost 6,000 listings posted as of last night, after selling quite a bit over the 'Black Friday Event / Weekend'.  So we'll see what happens today on 'Cyber Monday' saleswise.   

Thanks again to those that joined us during our 'Black Friday Event', and for those that stopped in at our online store over the weekend!  For those of you that are looking for inexpensive comics or back issues for yourself or your comics collector / reader friends, our store is always 'open' whether it's Cyber Monday or just a regular Tuesday!  We do have several thousand back issues of comics starting at only $1.95 plus shipping! 

AND... Thanks again to all of YOU reading our current and archived blog posts!  We do blog daily on comic book creators, comic book reviews, comic cons, and other pop culture news and events including some TV shows and theatrical films as they are shown!  

PLUS... Welcome to ALL of You that were reading the eBay Version of our Blog prior to eBay closing 'their eBay blogs platform' on October 31st, 2009.  That version of our Blog had 1.37 MILLION page views before the closure... However, This Blog version is the same Blog that has been published at the same time the eBay version was being published.  I've been publishing this version since September 2007, so it has the same 'Fun Stuff' you are used to reading on the eBay version!

Speaking of eBay... Be sure to check out our own new listings of comics, graphic novels, Comic Con exclusives and more pop culture items for sale in Our online eBay Featured Store that our blogs are based on!  It's due to sales at this online store that keep us going with the ability to post blogs like the one you have read here today!

~ Michael @  ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

 

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COMIC BOOK RESOURCES FEATURETTE:   This blog's  'Main Feature' today was about the fact that "It's Cyber Monday!".

One of the reasons I blog is to write about comics history and how it pertains to me.  The sketch rendition of Journey Into Mystery #72 was a 'free sketch' by the artist, Tiina Raisanen.  It was a quick sketch by her during the Grand Opening of her own Facebook Comic Con exhibitor table.  I enjoyed her sketch so much that she illustrated for me that I blogged about receiving back during the Grand Opening Days of her Facebook Comic Con exhibitor table.

However, I'm usually not that fortunate to have a sketch readily available for me.  So if I don't have a copy of the comic book I'm writing about, I usually will check out the Grand Comic Book Database, because they have almost all of the comics published with cover online for easily reference! They are also known as: http://comics.org.  If you are looking for a comic book for a friend of yours that collects comics but don't know what it looks like, this database is a wonderful resource!  Plus you can also find other comics there by the same creators by using their sort feature.  This database has come a long way since it first started!

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Above is the actual front cover to the Journey Into Mystery #72 that Tiina Raisanen sketched for me.  Again, my Thanks to her! 

 

 

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Posted by makeitsomarketing at 7:06 AM PST
Updated: Monday, November 30, 2009 8:40 AM PST
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Sunday, November 29, 2009
The State Of Comics Retailing In 2009 Metro San Diego - Part III
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Comic Cons

 

The State Of Comics Retailing In 2009 Metro San Diego...

Per Jamie Newbold Of Southern California Comics!

Part III - Conventions

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Above:  The owner of Southern California Comics, Jamie Newbold. 

To the top right: Stan Lee cutting the Opening Day Ribbon at the exact moment during the 1st Annual Long Beach Comic Con, (LBCC).

To the bottom right: Tina LoSasso standing by the large outside banner at the 2009 Comic Con International:  San Diego / San Diego Comic Con (SDCC). This was her 9th straight attendance at this Comic Con!

   

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Two Weeks ago I started blogging a series about "The State Of Comics Retailing In 2009 Metro San Diego", as told by Jamie Newbold  of Southern California Comics in San Diego, (click here for Part I) and (click here for Part II)...

Southern California Comics, a.k.a. SoCal Comics, is owned by Jamie Newbold and is one of the major places in Metro San Diego area that I stop in at for comic book supplies and new comics for myself. 

When I stopped there the previous week for the FACTION comic book signing, (click here for that blog), Jamie and I went over what's been going on in San Diego sales wise for comics. 

Part I of this series was an introduction to the Store, Store Sales, and New Comics. Part II was on individual Comic Book Publishers' titles sales at his store. The following is from Jamie's own words about his activities at Southern California comic book conventions:

"CONVENTION SALES:  On a convention level, my main show presence is at the San Diego Comic Con International. I also attend one or two other shows during the year. I gather gossip and stories from other dealers (including other Overstreet advisors).

Patterns develop each year and I’m privy to the information that explains those patterns. One pattern that escaped my best prediction was the lack of sales at the 2009 San Diego Con.

2008 was a banner year for us in that the convention was just a good, easy show all the way around. However, in 2009, the show was set squarely in the second year of our country’s economic recession. In contrast to the previous show, I felt the reluctance of buyer’s spending money this year. Factors included an overcrowded dealer’s room, freebie frenzy by attendees, a lack of back-issue buyers (the common feeling was that many held off until Sunday to make their purchases) and the Hollywood distraction.

I commiserated with many fellow dealers and learned it wasn’t just me who experienced low sales. No one changed seller styles or offered different products...which generally stay the same each year. The fact is that we didn’t change--the Con changed. One major difference that many have seen is that the Gold and Silver Age sellers have reduced in numbers but attendance has increased.

Where and why have all the buyers gone? One dire consequence of dealer placement and large crowds are the throngs of people blocking access to one booth to get freebies or signings at another. Small press and publishers have been crammed into the same, tight area we occupy. They run promotions that generate huge lines of people and block aisles.

Back issue guys don’t draw large crowds so we can’t fight back. The Con managers do little or nothing to alleviate the stress. What a zoo. The sheer volume of people at our end of the room makes access to our booths a struggle. I’d like to see the show authorities fix that.

One irksome, logistical nightmare that Comic Con presents is their feedback period. Dealers with issues relating to convention problems are welcome to present them on the last day of the show. As a veteran of many Cons, I’ve gathered plenty of complaints, but I never get to air them.

Why? The main reason is that the forum is held for one hour late in the afternoon on the last day when business and theft are especially heavy. When we are all busy standing in long pre-registration lines for next year’s show. When the crush to leave the dealer’s room is at its greatest I’m stuck at my booth working. In fifteen years I’ve never had a problem-free show and never been able to make it to the forum. COME ON!

I give kudos to the fledgling Long Beach Comic Con. Wizard World LA left a gap when it disappeared. The Long Beach people happily filled that gap. I thought the little show had heart. Now, go see it and spend some money when it returns!

Terry’s Comics runs its own annual show in Orange County. It’s dominated by Terry’s desire to honor the traditions of shows of yesteryear where back issues were the draw. Support Terry and all of us Gold/Silver/Bronze guys and show up."  (Michael's Note: Show is called the CalComicCon)

Jamie went on to talk about his Web Site Sales / and eBay & other Auction Site Sales, which I will be posting in Part IV to follow soon... 

Thanks again to Jamie Newbold for sharing the above with me and giving me permission to post it in my Blog!

For those of you that are looking at visiting the San Diego area soon, be sure to visit Jamie's SoCal Comics store.  There is much more to comics in San Diego than just the once a year Comic Con International: San Diego (CCI / SDCC) that over 125,000 people attend!

Here's the direct link to Jamie's store:  http://www.socalcomics.com/!

AND... Thanks again to all of YOU reading our current and archived blog posts!  We do blog daily on comic book creators, comic book reviews, comic cons, and other pop culture news and events including some TV shows and theatrical films as they are shown!  

PLUS... Welcome to ALL of You that were reading the eBay Version of our Blog prior to eBay closing 'their eBay blogs platform' on October 31st, 2009.  That version of our Blog had 1.37 MILLION page views before the closure... However, This Blog version is the same Blog that has been published at the same time the eBay version was being published.  I've been publishing this version since September 2007, so it has the same 'Fun Stuff' you are used to reading on the eBay version!

Speaking of eBay... Be sure to check out our own new listings of comics, graphic novels, Comic Con exclusives and more pop culture items for sale in Our online eBay Featured Store that our blogs are based on!  It's due to sales at this online store that keep us going with the ability to post blogs like the one you have read here today!

~ Michael @  ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

 

Now Celebrating the 11th Year On The Web!

"Hammering Out the Web
For You Since May 12th, 1998!"

Click Here add This ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com to Your list of NetworkedBlogs! 

Note: If you breaking into or already work in the comic book industry or other pop culture productions, you are welcome to email us press releases, news items, and updates that you feel would be of interest to our blog readers. Including YOUR own works!

To mail printed items to us for possible review, send to:

Click Here to see our Facebook Comic Con Dealer Table!

Make It So Marketing Inc
PO Box 130653
Carlsbad, CA 92013

 

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COMIC CONVENTIONS FEATURETTE:   This Blog's  'Main Feature' today was about 'The State of Comics Retailing in Metro San Diego Part III - Conventions'.

One of the reasons that I attend as many comic cons that I do is because I want to meet creators that set up at these cons to either promote their latest creations, websites, or their sketching abilities.

Below is Geo Brawn IV whom I met briefly at the 2009 Long Beach Comic Con.  He is pictured holding a couple of his comic books, including "The Untold Chronicles: Blood Rites - Next Gen" and the "Genesis of Fate".

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Geo has a Fan Page at:  The ART & SOUL of | Geo Brawn IV and if you are a Facebook member you can also join it and be interactive and discuss his creations with him along with other fans.

Geo also has a web site at:  http://www.BrawnGraphix.com for other information!

Please Note:  Geo's works and personal web site are intended for Mature Readers.

If his genre of creations is something that you would enjoy, be sure to check out his Pricing and Commissions page!

My Thanks to Geo for taking the time to show me his works! 

 

 

WEB PAGE NOTE:  This blog post is written for the IE Browser standards. Netscape, Firefox and the others serve the page up differently. The screen display resolution is best seen at the setting of 1024 x 768.

All images and characters within this blog post are copyright and trademark their respective owners.

If you are a Facebook member and want to join my Facebook Network, feel free to send a 'friend request' to 'Michael D Hamersky'.

 

We also have an on-line exhibitor table at the virtual Facebook Comic Con. You can view the table by clicking this link

If you are a Facebook member, please join our Facebook Comic Con | Make It So Marketing exhibitor table for updates, specials, and other wall posts!

 

 

 


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Updated: Sunday, November 29, 2009 8:40 AM PST
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