DJRustbucket

December 17, 2010 8:51 pm I think I just peed a little...

October 23, 2009 5:27 pm I know I'm a nerd, but goddamn, Ron, you're Titans/X-Babies rant really raises the bar...

August 28, 2009 4:30 pm Happy Birthday, Mr. Kirby, and thank you for your contributions to the funny books I enjoy oh so much!

August 27, 2009 12:36 pm

I thought the cover for the newest issue of SCALPED was fantastic, myself.

Is Scott Lobdell really writing GOTHAM CITY SIRENS? That's cool. I've missed his work, and glad he's back!

August 26, 2009 11:28 am

I'm fortunate enough that I can afford to buy both the single issues and collected versions of the same series. As stated above by others, the storage issue factors heavily into what I keep in collected form. I keep my single issues alphabetized, so if I want to go back and re-read some Ultimate Spider-Man, I have to move five or six boxes off the top of that one particular box...or I can walk over to my bookshelf and grab the hardcover. Much easier. Also, I find it's easier to turn people onto comics if you hand them a trade or hardcover, versus handing them a stack of bagged-and-boarded issues with advertisements in them. So I use the single for my personal enjoyment/collection, and collected versions to induct new people into this wonderful little cult of ours.

As far as giving away books, I sold about 300-400 to a local vintage store owner. I'm getting married next year, so I wanted some extra money to put towards the wedding. My criteria for getting rid of stuff was essentially "Will Iread this again", "Do I have this in collected form", or "I forgot I had this...in a good way". So long every-Chuck-Austen-book-I-ever-bought!

May 26, 2009 2:59 pm

As a fellow artist who also entered the contest, I just wanted to say that these entries were so wonderful that I want to rip of my drawing hand. I hate you all.

 That said, terrifc job everyone, and I look forward to the next competition! (Speaking of which, how far off are we on the next one?)

April 15, 2009 12:55 pm @stew: Damn, dude, your art is incredible! Somebody needs to snatch you up quick! Very impressive work!

April 15, 2009 12:36 am

Sorry my previous post looks weird.

These things happen...

April 15, 2009 12:34 am @icn1983: I looked at your blog, and man you have some great stuff. I really like your graytones and your colors. I'm already working with Kwisdumb, but I'd love for you to add something to my art (as coloring is difficult for me to wrap my head around). Too bad we can only work in two person teams. Say, Paul, any chance of this rule being lifted? To truly see what your iFanbase is capable of? (Insert puppy-dog eyes here)

April 14, 2009 3:06 pm

@kwisdumb: I sent an email your way, dude.