While we were in Japan, Stacy and I went to a cafe where they had the menu available via QR code on coasters at each table and I thought the same kind of thing could work well at conventions, be durable and also be easy to pack in with luggage. This morning I picked up these spiffy laser cut wood coasters from a shop near our place and they turned out great!
I’m looking forward to using them at my upcoming signings.
Signing at Fan Expo Dallas
Speaking of signings, since I’m flying in and out of Dallas for Robert E. Howard Days on June 7-8, I figured I might as well stop by Fan Expo Dallas at the same time.
If you’re heading to the show, I’ll be there only on Sunday, June 9th from 11am-3pm at the Comic Sketch Art area in Artist Alley (Tables P-00 to P-11). We’ll have a limited number of books and variants for sale and I’ll of course be signing any comics or other books people bring by.
A Critical Eye
On my website I just put up a new tutorial post. It’s an unvarnished rundown on problems with a pitch, and hopefully some helpful reminders for new creators trying to organize their ideas and get attention from a producer/publisher.
Give it a read and, if you find it helpful, share far and wide.
August Arrivals in the Hyborian Age
Comic Book Movie has the exclusive first look at solicitation info and covers for CONAN THE BARBARIAN #14 and SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #4, both arriving in August.
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #14 continues Frozen Faith, the fourth story arc in our relaunch. With this arc we’re celebrating the 90th anniversary of the classic Robert E. Howard story The Frost-Giant’s Daughter by looking at it and surrounding events in a different light and I’m excited for readers to see it all come together.
Doug Braithwaite is drawing the best damn pages of his career on this one. About a week ago, Doug sent us a beautiful finished two-page spread and then, a few days later, he sent a completely new version redrawn from scratch that was even better. Just stunning dedication and and amazing artwork coming from the whole team.
SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #4 is a special Battle of the Black Stone tie-in issue with six different short stories that set up key plotlines for-
It’s been a blast coordinating with this crew in and around the upcoming event mini-series. Can’t wait for you to see this one.
Eisner Nominations for Conan
Thrilled to see that letterer Richard Starkings and colorist Dean White received Eisner Award nominations this year for their amazing contributions to Conan the Barbarian.
Congrats, gents! You both helped make the new series a stunner that has won over old fans and new readers alike.
If you’re an industry professional or comic retailer, make sure you vote and help our Hyborians bring home the gold!
Current + Upcoming Releases
Upcoming Appearances
| June 7-8, 2024 | Howard Days | Cross Plains, TX, USA |
| June 9, 2024 | Fan Expo Dallas | Dallas, TX, USA |
| July 25-28, 2024 | San Diego Comic-Con | San Diego, CA, USA |
| Aug 1-4, 2024 | Gen Con Indy | Indianapolis, IN, USA |
| Aug 16-18, 2024 | Fan Expo Chicago | Chicago, IL, USA |
| Aug 22-25, 2024 | Fan Expo Canada | Toronto, ONT, CANADA |
| Oct 17-20, 2024 | Gamehole Con | Madison, WI, USA |
Links and Other Things
• Matthew Li has an interesting rundown on the origin of “Yoshoku”, Japan’s western-inspired cuisine and how it ties into the country’s history and values. Really neat stuff, especially for someone who is a big fan of Japanese cooking.
• Tony Diterlizzi, one of my favorite fantasy artists, has been doing a dive into his past work on the Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual release in 1993 and it’s a fascinating look at his work history and process at that time – PART 1 and PART 2 are up so far.
• Ernie Smith has put together an alternate home page for AI-free Google searching called &UDM=14. Here’s hoping it keeps working and that the tidal wave of generated garbage data gets swept aside in the future.
I hope your June is starting strong – Happy Pride Month to all my friends and fans!
Jim
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