Alex, I was visiting Seattle and stopped by Xanadu downtown. An employee was talking about “Killer” via Archaia and I asked if he’d read “Few Rubles More” published by same and this dude flipped out saying he LOVED your work and that “Mouse Guard” short was awesome, too. Totally random, but very cool!

Received and read “For A Few Rubles More” 3&4 combo, Alex. Great stuff! All the fighting was badass, and that 3-level layout through #4 was neat-O. Awesome job!

Hey Alex, I did get your book I just haven’t had time to sit down and give it a god read. I did page through it and loved the art. Plus I liked your format for a recap on the inside cover. I’m hoping to get to it before the end of the week. I was at Wiz Philly last weekend and I am trying to catch up. I will also get Venger out to you as well.

Sure I would love too.Thanks for the interest. Just let me know what the address is and I’ll send it your way. Mine is… Matt Spatola 208 South Barbara Street Mount Joy PA 17552

Finished reading the Robotika hardcover last night and thought it was very good. Yeah, a bit spacey and out there, but very good. Probably the best compliment is that it made me want to read more. There, you have succeeded. ;)

I must admit I’m a sucker for everything samurai. :)

Doh! I misread that last blurb. Done! Err… I THINK I put it in the right place. ;)

DEFINITELY. Go for it, and I’d be honored. Sorry for the late reply—but the blurb reply thing was buggy for a bit.

forget that last question, it’ll be irrelevant as I went looking for it and found it oh so cheap on amazon.ca marketplace. ORDERED! :)

Me loves samurai story, will let you know what I think when I read it.

speaking of which, is the first mini absolutely necessary to follow what’s coming in the new issues?

I’ll probably pick it up at some point, but I got tons of stuff in my to read pile at the moment. :)

hey Alex, just thought you’d like to know that shipper Andy was kind enough to include a Robotika card in my shipment I received last week. It’s postcard size but with pictures on both size, pictures I assume are the covers of issues #1 and #2 based off what I can see on HI. It’s quite awesome and has now become my official bookmark for when I’m reading a trade. :)

Hi Alex, tweaked! (Sorry for any delay, I’ve been out a lot lately, going through the contact us page is better for this stuff because someone is always reading that…)

Here it is...

No, never did – haven’t seen much of The Dude’s big two superhero work, either… just that two-issue World’s Finest from a while back, I think. Have you seen that scathing critique Alex Toth delivered to him (by request)? It’s really really something – educational in the extreme.

I actually did find a great school. I appreciate your answer nonetheless because you just have raw talent and have probably been perfecting your skills as I have to. Thanks again sir!

I don’t know if you have any kind of degree pertaining to art (you could just be naturally talented in the art department) but I have been trying to find schools with good animation programs. I was wondering if you could recommend any schools or at least tell what school you attended/degree you received. Whatever your response I am sure it will shed at least a little light on my situation.

Alex, check this, this & this. Kinda cool.

Yeah – I’d love to, provided that you don’t need it immediately, and that I can come up with something worthy… ;-)

Hey, I just wanted to tell you I really enjoyed your “Something Wicked This Way Comes” inking. I love ink artwork and your piece really inspired me to actually try it out for once, so thanks for the courage and inspiration. Keep up the awesome work!

Hi Alex. Diamond somehow flushed our solicitation for Moon knight 26. I’ve been trying to reorder it, but so far no dice. I’m sorry for the confusion… they don’t know when/if they’ll be shipping any more.

Hi Alex… I spoke with our Diamond rep yesterday, it’s a shipping mixup on their part. We didn’t receive it this week, but it should be in soon. Sorry for the delay!

OK, so it turns out Diamond won’t have any more MM Warlock vol 2s until June… so, we’re both stuck waitin’.

Re: Warlock – I actually haven’t got it yet. I want vol 2 (the starlin stuff), and it doesn’t seem to be available… I’ll check with Andy about it today. I did get the Starlin Captain Marvel book, though – the quality (including color) is excellent. It’s from the same era, I assume the Warlock book will be as good. I’ll order asap and confirm.

Alex, I just noticed your blurb over at long-gone intern Brian’s account, and thought I’d point you to another place he’s got some art posted:

Behance.net/breddy

Hey Alex! I’m good. Busy, but good! I’ve got your sketchbook all ready to go. I think you’ll get a smile from it. Hope you’re doing well, too.

I sure as heck hope so (in regards to people always wanting bright eyed bushy tailed graduates).

Bleargh. Didn’t get to the con. Oh well.

BTW, if you don’t check that site regularly, you should – it’s a treasure-trove, with more great stuff added all the time!

so, someone ordered one and apparently cancelled their order, so I’m holding it in my hands now. It looks pretty good (though I’ve never seen any other editions to compare it to) – it’s about an inch thick, has a black cloth cover, and has very nice paper – I can’t really believe they’re only charging $24 for it… unless I’m looking at the wrong entry? Anyway, Wrightson will apparently be at the Boston con this weekend, so I think I’ll bring it down and try to get it signed…

Some Bernie Wrightson for ya!

LOVE the new 24 hour comic picture, Alex!

I signed up for deliveries every 4 weeks and it has been about 28 days since I did so I am about to send an e-mail to see when they plan to ship me (a very large number) my comics. Got the book “Artesia” yesterday and will read it this weekend—In between mowing the lawn, painting the porch and doing my final exam in Managerial Accounting.

Actually I didn’ realize that Corbin was still doing anything (I was on a hiatus during the 90s and early 00s) until I saw an issue of Hulk he did. I have most Heavy Metal issues with his work and even picked up a signed and numbered hard back copy of Howard’s Bloodstar by Corbin. Typing in these little boxes is awkward—and why does part of my text get lined out?? As a young child in the mid 60s I picked up a comic illustrated paperback full of short scifi stories by Wallace Wood. I devoured it and have it still. Man, they were/are great! Can’t find it’s equal today. Sigh.

Just purchsed Artesia and will get in a few days. HI has not shipped me Wolverine Saudade yet. Looking forward to a lrge shipment soon. Strangly, I am enjoying the “Old man Wolverine” twist in the regular title-but who knows what will catch my fancy. I really enjoy good comic art. I grew up with Wallace Wood and Bernie Wrightson and Oh! Richard Corbin-The sicko—I loved his stuf. I’ll let you know how I like Artesia.

Thanks. I’ll check it out. After reading 3 or 4 LOR wannabees in the late 80s I quit fantasy (at least the sword & sorcery) for years until a friend tipped me to GRRM and I devoured the books (even managed to get a signed first edition for my library. So I look forward to recommended books now. Oh and how about Kim Stanley Robinson’s Mars trilogy in comic format? Epic and done right for years of enjoyment. Dreaming again.

Your points are valid. I would also note that “hard” scifi may not have the reader support or it might have to be dumbed down. Doesn’t stop me from wanting to see it though… I am enjoying Dresden Files and Wild Cards. Even enjoyed Hedge Knight (but would really like to see the entire Game of Thrones. One can dream.

Strangely enough I did buy the first couple of issues (mainly because it was Jim Starlin) but never read them-have them packed away somewhere. I guess I’m not talking about mainstream scifi. How about Breg Bear’s “Forge of God” or David Brin’s Uplift series or Niven’s “Jesus Incident” or “Legacy of Heorot”, or Aldiss’ Helliconia series and on and on… Looking forward to King’s “The Stand” being done-hope I’m not disapointed.

Thanks, Alex! I’ll have more Perhapanuts news on Friday!

w00t, just read “Robotika” HC last night. I’ll try and get a review up shortly!

:)

Hi Alex. Just wanted to say a belated welcome and thanks for all your posts thus far. I appreciate your input on different comics that I may not have read yet. You’ve been a great addition to the community. Thanks, again!

Alex! Nice to see you, sir!

Hey Alex! I’m glad to see you promoting yourself and buying comics at the same time. I told you Heavy Ink was pretty cool! It’s good to see you here.