tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158472532011-07-07T15:23:53.579-05:00WorkBlog for Ed Dukeshire, Digital Webbing publisher, owner, designer, and comic book letterer.eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comBlogger5111100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-5453053113518870222010-06-14T11:36:00.003-05:002010-06-14T11:38:36.478-05:00

Been a little slow. But that's a good thing because summer is here and I want to enjoy it. Picked up a couple new projects, they start pretty "immediately" so they should be posted soon.This week I'm working on FOJ and Irredeemable.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-73210485037570611472010-06-06T14:02:00.003-05:002010-06-06T14:04:03.568-05:00

Finished the second issue earlier this week. Totally spaced and forgot to post it up. I don't think my 1 or 2 blog readers mind anyways. I might remove the ability to post on here since I'm starting to get a lot of spam lately. A real pain in the ass.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-56387031123152525032010-06-02T11:51:00.002-05:002010-06-02T11:53:20.259-05:00

Okay, just caught the supported formats and PNG is one of them (which these cover images are).With this posting, I'm caught up with the blog. I also just turned this in so it's even realtime. Next up is ShadowHawk and Fist of Justice. If it wasn't such a short week, it'd feel like I was ahead of the game.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-39937868758642641812010-06-02T11:48:00.003-05:002010-06-02T11:50:28.584-05:00

I hope you can see these pics, I'm using OS X's ability to screen cap images from the website I grab the stuff at. I used to just download the image but they're doing this funky thing with merging both covers into one image, which gives it this odd look. Lemme know!

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-81036608528927537962010-06-02T11:45:00.003-05:002010-06-02T11:48:02.645-05:00

Speaking of Scorpius -- here he is. I actually finished this issue before Farscape 8 but since I'm posting everything from the last half of the month, it's all clumped together.One of the reasons I use this blog to post this stuff isn't too brag, it actually helps me keep track of what I've invoiced and what I haven't. One of the sweet things about working for Marvel is you don't have to submit

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-86013850261957546042010-06-02T11:38:00.002-05:002010-06-02T11:44:41.432-05:00

Another issue of Farscape in the bag. This book looks much different with the new colorist on board. Lemme know what you think! Hope you're following Scorpius too!

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-34359154666067303572010-06-02T11:37:00.003-05:002010-06-02T11:38:50.172-05:00

I'm really, reeally diggin' this book and I think you would too. Go buy it. Now.Today I'm playing catch-up on all the posts I should have added last month. Yeah, I'm a slacker... or is that slacka (when you're in Boston).

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-27861709767709209862010-06-02T11:35:00.003-05:002010-06-02T11:36:22.795-05:00

Finished this back around the middle of last month (I'm just running behind on blog posts). Just searched the net for a graphic and didn't have any luck. I bet once the book hits the shelves, it'll pop up but it'll be too late since I'm posting this now.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-6752947207321132972010-05-12T19:07:00.002-05:002010-06-02T11:43:44.115-05:00

Interesting way of merging two covers, eh? Just noticed it.Anyways, Irredeemable 14 is finished. Next title is Baron Von Shock 2 and Scorpius 2. Plus ShadowHawk 2 and I'm sure Atlas 2 is just around the corner too!

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-78104897331157521382010-05-11T11:05:00.003-05:002010-05-11T11:07:45.320-05:00

Looking at the dates I finished this and the book before it, I'm not too far behind on blog posts. That's a good thing. I try to keep the blog updated because it also serves as a time line for my invoicing (it also helps make sure I don't forget anything).Currently working on Irredeemable 14, Baron Von Shock 2, and ShadowHawk 2.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-43886841372203507452010-05-11T11:02:00.003-05:002010-05-11T11:04:59.871-05:00

Playing catch-up on the blog. I think Xbox Live is taking over my life so I gotta be careful. I know someone who actually had to give away his box for a week so he can get back to drawing comics. It's crazy. Luckily I think I have some control over it. One of the things about working for yourself is how you have to be motivated to make money.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-91973921566045999072010-04-28T10:27:00.003-05:002010-04-28T10:31:52.857-05:00

Another title I hadn't realized was in solicitation. This is my first official monthly Marvel gig (in the past I just worked on one-shots, specials, and mini-series).One of the things I'm loving about this book is how they're letting me step away from the traditional lettering style I've done on past books. Here I get to do these big round balloons, cut into panel borders, and use a much

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-52001640625779132522010-04-28T10:24:00.003-05:002010-04-28T10:26:58.439-05:00

D'oh! Didn't even realize a couple titles were in solicitation (I gotta get to a shop and pick up some Diamond Previews).Here's a book I actually lettered towards the end of last year. I'm very happy to be a part of the creative team of Niles and Mandrake. Great, great talent! Can't wait to see what this looks like in final form.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-3534842947224397952010-04-19T13:06:00.002-05:002010-04-19T13:09:01.767-05:00

After Scorpius, I made Imboden pretty happy by lettering some pages for the next issue of Fist Of Justice, but now it's back to deadline mode with Boom. Just finished up the latest Farscape and waiting to hear what's next. While I wait, I see pages of Irredeemable and Incorruptible ready for sound.On a completely different topic, sorta, I wish the iPad had Illustrator. That'd be pretty sweet to

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-26755046378016317102010-04-16T11:15:00.003-05:002010-04-16T11:18:04.133-05:00

I think this series is gonna be bigger than the regular Farscape series. But that could just be me since I always prefer the stories centered around the bad guys. Think about it, I prefer Irredeemable over Incorruptible so it's in line of my thinking.Next up since my workload is pretty much caught up is some FOJ pages.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-60110751245922884162010-04-12T12:51:00.003-05:002010-04-12T12:55:15.852-05:00

Irredeemable is back after a short one month hiatus (because of the special). So now it's time for lunch. I'll make myself a sandwich and pull up my iPad and read some news. The USA Today app on the pad is mucho better than the one on the phone (plus being bigger type doesn't hurt it). The company that developed the interface really gave it some thought. I wish the magazine developers would come

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-85378317164468885202010-04-07T17:46:00.002-05:002010-04-07T17:50:08.846-05:00

Ahhhhh... chipping away at the deadlines. 2 more major ones and I should be in good shape unless the next month's worth of books start rolling in.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-50880114041085226582010-04-06T12:18:00.002-05:002010-04-06T12:21:20.286-05:00

Just finished the first issue of Rob Zombie's new creation; Baron Von Shock. So I'm on track to finish what I need to do... still have 29 Days Later #10 to finish (half done already), then the next issue of Irredeemable, while still working on Diamond ads for Boom. I still haven't forgotten Fist of Justice, it just keeps getting pushed aside for the paid work.Speaking of Fist of Justice, the

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-85661521798543650552010-04-05T23:55:00.001-05:002010-04-05T23:57:15.046-05:00

Crazy busy. The thing that was holding me up was tax prep for my accountant. That sucked pretty bad. Every year I tell myself not to wait until the last minute, but it never works out. So in the meantime, projects were piling up. Finished this issue tonight and ready to hop on the next book in hopes of having it finished by tomorrow. Then tomorrow I have to finish up another book, plus some

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-46731471610504831152010-03-30T00:57:00.004-05:002010-04-05T23:55:27.183-05:00

I really, really, reeeally enjoyed the Azaceta illustrated story. After I lettered it, I gave it a second look and decided to change up the fonts and balloon styles. I really dig John Workman's lettering style, so I decided to use a influenced version of that -- it's the same style Marvel asked me to letter on a 8-page Incredible Hulk story.Looks like March is just about over, not sure I'll be

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-46156931667109238322010-03-23T21:13:00.003-05:002010-03-23T21:15:30.947-05:00

Today was one hectic day... and it's still not over for me. I have to finish some house ads for Boom's FCBD offering. Also had to pre-press a book which was previously uploaded to the printer because they're trying someone new. Also got the word from Shadowline to upload their book. Looks like a long night for me unless some designs come to me quickly.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-15380095613278872112010-03-18T12:04:00.003-05:002010-03-18T12:07:33.121-05:00

I frelling flew through this issue. Surprisingly since there's a LOT going on here.Found out yesterday a series I've been lettering for the past 6+ years has found a new publisher. So it's very unlikely I'll be lettering any more Vampirella comics. From what I understand, Simon Boland takes care of all of Dynamite's books, so it's definitely in capable hands. It was nice adding letters to you

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-79601057737111321442010-03-16T22:56:00.003-05:002010-03-16T22:58:39.470-05:00

The new ShadowHawk series is finished. Check that cover logo -- Jim drew it out and I built it based off his drawing. Every line there is created manually in Illustrator.Next up; Farscape (due tomorrow).

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-10502615285536304512010-03-16T19:42:00.003-05:002010-03-16T19:44:13.663-05:00

Finished Incorruptible a few days ago. Working on finishing ShadowHawk #1 right now, also did a short Hulk story for Marvel (not sure what book it goes in). After that, I have to finish the latest Farscape and something else I'm forgetting at the moment.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-48084157695094860352010-03-01T22:42:00.003-05:002010-03-01T22:44:20.262-05:00

Irredeemable gets a quick turnaround! Four books being pre-pressed and uploaded to the printer this week, this was the only one I needed to finish lettering. The rest of the week goes towards Previews ads, ShadowHawk, Fist of Justice and possibly the start of my new Marvel gig.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-20927733639960824552010-02-24T19:35:00.003-05:002010-02-24T19:37:24.654-05:00

Banged through the latest issue of Die Hard today. It's due tomorrow so I needed to focus on it, especially with the upcoming titles due next week. Maybe I'll get lucky and stay in book-a-day mode for the next two days and finish my workload for next week, THIS week.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-7307601430935948752010-02-24T02:35:00.003-05:002010-02-24T02:37:17.258-05:00

Looks like it's not slowing down any time soon for me. Have to turn in Die Hard in the next couple days, then jump on Irredeemable and Incorruptible right afterwards. I know there's a Farscape coming around too. Plus I just picked up a new Marvel title. That's all on top of finishing off ShadowHawk #1 in the next week or two as well.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-72321346450879600702010-02-17T15:53:00.003-05:002010-02-17T15:55:07.308-05:00

Finished the last issue of D'Argo. Hopefully there'll be more. Out of all the Farscapes so far, D'Argo's series have been my favorite.Next up is another issue of Die Hard, then Irredeemable. Plus I have a couple Image pitches to letter.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-77232574178807427022010-02-17T15:50:00.003-05:002010-02-17T15:52:49.398-05:00

Here's a cool project that landed on my desk a little while ago. I don't have a cover, but here's the inside front cover. It's a mini-sized comic that'll be packaged with the upcoming DVD release of Day of the Dead. Unlike most graphics posted on my blog, this one displays a larger version once clicked.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-18893192602832694282010-02-08T20:04:00.003-05:002010-02-08T20:06:20.657-05:00

Yeah! Finished this right before dinner and the editor just notified me that the first half of the next issue is ready for lettering. Sweet.Looks like ads are finished, just waiting for final tweaks. Also discovered another xbox game that is keeping me interested for the time-being; The Darkness. I'll stick with it and see where it takes me.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-70844335801914043092010-02-03T13:06:00.003-05:002010-02-03T13:09:04.045-05:00

Sweet, another issue of Incorruptible finished. Actually turned this in yesterday but had a busy day so I couldn't post it here. Today is Previews ads day, and probably the next couple days.After that, it should be 28 Days Later and D'Argo's Quest.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-7022680397765493572010-02-02T11:17:00.002-05:002010-02-02T11:23:26.953-05:00

Blasted through this issue because apparently it was due yesterday, but for some reason I was never really given a set deadline or notice of importance. If I had known, I would have finished this before Farscape. So, yeah, I stayed up for most of the night finishing this so they'd have it for this morning.Finishing up Incorruptible today. Then it's finally on to the Previews ads I need to design.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-5660744456173865942010-02-01T16:12:00.003-05:002010-02-01T16:13:15.499-05:00

Finished this issue while juggling two other books. Next up is Die Hard after a bunch of Preview ads.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-60067323926165421082010-01-28T16:48:00.003-05:002010-01-28T16:51:16.307-05:00

Finished the last issue of McBain. Couldn't find any covers so I'm reusing the one from last issue. Everywhere I looked, it's sold out. But we know what that really means... the store isn't stocking it beyond the 1 or 2 copies. Publishing comics as an independent is really tough. You can't really blame the stores though, they know they can sell a Spider-Man or Batman so it makes good business

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-81942287962047234352010-01-27T13:44:00.003-05:002010-01-27T13:46:43.719-05:00

Another issue of 28 Days Later is lettered. Hey, I got to meet Michael Alan Nelson a couple weeks back, he's the writer of this series in case you didn't know. I wanted to tell him something but completely spaced it... wanted to ask him why he had to name one of the main characters 'Clint'. Letterers know this is a name that HAS to be kerned every single time. Heh.Next up; McBain 4 and a bunch

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-33535741183069508562010-01-25T15:40:00.000-05:002010-01-25T15:40:00.433-05:00

Here's the new Farscape series I was telling you about earlier. It's pretty sweet. I finished it on Friday but couldn't post it here until today (didn't want to scoop all the news outlets, you know how they can get).Next up is another issue of 28 Days Later, the last issue of Luke McBain, and another title I'm not sure I can reveal yet. Will find out.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-17352315474770982922010-01-18T16:42:00.002-05:002010-01-18T16:47:27.295-05:00

Looks like the majority of books I'm lettering these days are from Boom! Studios. I'm cool with that. As long as I'm busy, I can't complain, right? Plus there's some really good stuff here. This is my favorite sub-series for Farscape right now. I actually prefer lettering D'Argo's series over the regular.Don't know if it's been announced yet, but there's another Farscape spin-off series coming

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-84857704054133177582010-01-11T20:20:00.003-05:002010-01-11T20:22:38.541-05:00

Issue 4 is finished. I see the next issue is ready to get lettered so I'll probably jump on that right after an issue of 28 Days Later (yeah, seems like there's a new issue every other week).Still working on Preview ads this week, once I finish, I'd like to finish off the latest issue of Fist of Justice since it's starting to fall behind.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-30387379493545196282010-01-08T00:23:00.003-05:002010-01-08T00:25:15.854-05:00

The tenth issue is finished. Well, waiting on one more page of art -- but I still went ahead and lettered the page WITHOUT the art to get a little head start. When it rolls in, I just have to fix up the paragraphs, create the balloons and tails, move a little here and there, then done!Next up is Farscape, then another issue of 28 Days Later. I'm sure a McBain will be rolling in, maybe even a

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-74121825120771468022010-01-06T22:18:00.002-05:002010-01-06T22:20:27.140-05:00

Finished the latest issue of Die Hard (the start of a new story arc).Busy week working on Diamond Previews ads so I was happy to finish this issue before it got too crazy work-wise. Next week will be much less stressful.Short post today to get back into the grind.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-73725764988458238062010-01-02T19:19:00.003-05:002010-01-02T19:21:24.722-05:00

Blasted through this issue because I know I'm going to have one of the busiest weeks in a long time. I think 3 books are being pre-pressed and uploaded to the printer, maybe there's a fourth one there I'm forgetting about? Plus I have Previews ads I have to put together... all while having two doctor appointments and battling this current cold. The good news is the following week should be easier

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-91739724425305073032009-12-29T15:37:00.003-05:002009-12-29T15:39:31.941-05:00

Second issue of Incorruptible is finished. And I just realized I spelled the first issue wrong... spelled it with an "A" instead of the "I".I probably have one more book in me before the end of the year. But I really hear "Left 4 Dead 2" calling me. LOL

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-83643599000363017692009-12-28T22:36:00.002-05:002009-12-28T22:38:43.069-05:00

Blasting through a couple books this week, maybe I'll get speedy enough to finish off 3 before New Years Day.Next up is Incorruptible #2, then 28 Days Later #7. I'm sure something else will come along and turn my schedule into chaos. But, hey, I can handle pressure!

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-74869108634197986402009-12-23T23:08:00.002-05:002009-12-23T23:11:23.365-05:00

Blasted through D'argo #2 and got a double-dose of 28 Days Later right afterwards. Then another 3 Boom titles to roll out before the end of the year.Also picked up a couple new gigs. One for a DVD comic, the other yet announced. I think it'll get announced by the next Previews catalog.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-64395805556085420512009-12-23T02:21:00.002-05:002009-12-23T02:23:57.816-05:00

Finished Iron Sirens #6 last week. Also finished a Wildstorm book (which I don't think I can reveal yet since I haven't seen it mentioned or posted anywhere). I think they're waiting to announce it for later. It's pretty sweet if you like supernatural stuff, especially if you like crossovers between two publishers.Next up is D'Argo #2. Due tomorrow, about halfway done.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-26676973400167340922009-12-16T19:44:00.003-05:002009-12-16T19:46:17.189-05:00

Finished issue 3 earlier today. The cover on the left is for issue 4 only because I can't find a cover the actual issue. Independent publishers get screwed even by online preorder retailers and don't even offer most the titles available from the distributor. No wonder it's so hard to find your audience.Anyways, I hear Deb calling me.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-30766064679149614212009-12-15T13:21:00.003-05:002009-12-15T13:23:23.277-05:00

Finished Die Hard yesterday. Working on McBain #3 right now and hope to have that finished late tonight or mid-Wednesday. Hoping to have it finished quick so I can visit the local comic shop and pick up my books. It's been a while... I'd say almost 2 months now. The shop used to be about 5 mins away from my house, but now that I've moved, it's a 15-20 minute trip. Worth it though, the owner gives

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-59976644241149967092009-12-09T03:03:00.002-05:002009-12-09T03:05:47.012-05:00

Oops. Forgot to post this up when I finished it, so I'm doing a double post today. How could I forget zombies? Especially since I'm addicted to Left For Dead 2. Been playing online with Fist of Justice co-creator Mike Imboden and comic artist Kody Chamberlain. Also convinced Troy Wall to give it a shot. Go get yourself a copy and look me up, gamertag is: digitalwebbing

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-10930229227474011302009-12-09T03:01:00.003-05:002009-12-09T03:03:50.566-05:00

Finished lettering another issue of Irredeemable --which is my favorite Boom! Studios book BTW. Next up is Die Hard and more Farscape. Probably try to squeeze out a Fist of Justice since it's been sitting around waiting for me. I think because it's not going through the Diamond system, it keeps getting pushed aside. Which reminds me, I have an issue of Iron Sirens to work on which also skips the

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-61427847796404109392009-12-07T11:37:00.004-05:002009-12-29T15:39:53.188-05:00

Been fighting a flu all last week but still was able to letter a couple books anyways. One of the books I'm still waiting to see if I'll actually get paid/credited for since DC swapped editors on it. And if you know the comic biz, you're only working as long as your editor is. When they swap things around, they usually swap out the creative teams since it IS who you know.I'll be finishing off a

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-29856939072506335022009-11-17T00:37:00.000-05:002009-11-17T00:37:00.234-05:00

Went ahead and jumped on the next issue of Farscape before focusing on X-Files. It's been a while since I lettered an X-Files so I want to take my time on it. Also juggled a few pages of Irredeemable, Die Hard and 28 Days today. Pretty productive day.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-58424072999092191102009-11-16T03:02:00.000-05:002009-11-16T03:02:00.228-05:00

Finished lettering the latest Farscape comic yesterday. I'm immediately jumping on Farscape #3 and #4 (the series).Also picked up a new X-Files book through Wildstorm the other day, so I may squeeze that inbetween the Farscapes just to get ahead of things.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-39975717875065741482009-11-15T02:59:00.003-05:002009-11-15T03:02:09.294-05:00

The last issue of Rayne hits just in time for the end of the year. Hopefully we go out with a bang this year. Let us know!It's also the last book that'll go through the Diamond system under the Digital Webbing banner. All future books will either be sold exclusively on the website or published through other publishers. The comic publishing business is too tough to juggle while trying to keep a

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-78450510373931797502009-11-06T13:49:00.003-05:002009-11-06T13:51:17.126-05:00

I'm back in action! Just finished McBain #2. I couldn't find a cover so I'm using #3's cover as a placeholder. I bet when I finish lettering #3, I'll find the cover for this issue.Next up is BloodRayne!

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-62063507637340554252009-10-28T03:09:00.003-05:002009-10-28T03:12:03.213-05:00

Continuing with book-a-day mode, I just finished Vampirella 4. I wanted to make sure this was completed before calling it a night. And, man, I'm tired.Tomorrow should be a much easier day with just tweaks to Irredeemable and possibly starting on a good chunk of BloodRayne. Looks like I'll only be able to finish one more title before the month is up. Turned out to be a light month. Hopefully

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-69675970666319394292009-10-27T00:52:00.004-05:002009-10-27T00:55:46.822-05:00

There's actually a few more pages to go on this, but I'm calling it a wrap since the text is laid out on the missing pages and just waiting for the final art.I dig this series, one of the few that I read as I letter. And by the time I get to the end, I want to start on the next issue -- it's that good! I'm also the letterer on the spin-off book Incorruptible, so that'll give me two Waid projects

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-15866707909616669762009-10-26T15:55:00.004-05:002009-10-27T00:57:24.975-05:00

Still trying to get back into work-mode. Finished Die Hard today, jumping on BloodRayne and Irredeemable next. Turned out to be a empty month for work. Will have to scrounge up more.Looks like it's gonna be a book-a-day for the final days of this month. Hopefully I can pull it off so I can meet my personal quota of 12 titles each month. Well, that's kinda unreachable at this point since there's

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-67064803704660742642009-10-20T23:53:00.004-05:002009-10-20T23:56:23.093-05:00

I'm back after a what seemed like a month-long absence. But, that's comics for you, you end up going a week or so without work while books are finishing up and getting ready to land on the letterer's lap. In the past, I'd be tempted to take on new projects but learned very quickly that EVERYTHING comes in all in once. So I'll just stick to 12 titles a month and enjoy a couple weeks off.Next up:

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-58720368747040273312009-10-02T15:41:00.003-05:002009-10-02T15:45:43.498-05:00

Polished off the last issue of the last Farscape mini-series today. Last month I was able to finish 12 titles, if I can keep it at that pace, I'll be a very happy guy. Looking at my schedule, it only looks like 11 books this month (counting this one), so I'll have to bug someone to give me a title. Hah.Next up -- Die Hard #3, and the last BloodRayne title for the year.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-73911938072204387552009-09-24T23:59:00.003-05:002009-09-25T00:02:28.904-05:00

Just finished lettering the second issue of the ongoing Farscape comic book. After a quick search online for a cover, I noticed nobody had it online. A little research and I found this doesn't come out until December which explains it... the newest Previews catalog which offers titles to comic shops doesn't come out until next week (that's where this issue is solicited).So... sweet! We're getting

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-71425769043081570962009-09-24T03:20:00.004-05:002009-09-24T03:22:38.246-05:00

Phew. Didn't think I could pull it off, but I did it in one night. My editors should be very pleased. Hey, maybe this deserves a raise?! heh.It sure was a busy week. Thursday will be edits day and probably a book upload here and there. But I'm taking Friday off. A much deserved extended weekend. Have some friends visiting my new home.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-53386665643452482402009-09-23T12:23:00.003-05:002009-09-23T12:25:35.872-05:00

Phil Hester is popping up all over the place lately. I already letter one of his other titles; Vampirella, so this was a pleasant surprise. Originally I finished the first 10 pages last month for a CBR preview so that only left 12 pages to finish off last night. Another issue down, one more to go this week and I call it a week (taking Friday off).

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-22700321320057594072009-09-22T23:53:00.003-05:002009-09-22T23:58:37.341-05:00

I've been chipping away on this book since last month, a page here, a page there. Seems I've been doing that with most of the books I work on, seems to work, and I end up being more productive.But the trick is keeping a style sheet for each series so I can keep track of the type of fonts, balloons, captions, and sfx I use. Next up is the final pages for Anchor and then I'm just waiting on pages

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-65397788007318758082009-09-22T10:35:00.003-05:002009-09-22T10:38:26.242-05:00

What I thought was a pretty well thought out week, someone relaxing. Hey, I had the whole scheduling thing going on... turned out to be a busy end of the month with me banging through several books. Also seeing unexpected titles roll in at the last minute too. But you know what I say to that? Bring it on!Still squeezing in a game here and there of Arkham Asylum. The game is the best thing to hit

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-36828162951533824962009-09-21T12:02:00.002-05:002009-09-21T12:05:07.359-05:00

Got a new series with Wildstorm and it's based on a video game property which I was actually pursuing a couple years back. It never got into the big time stage, just a passing interest, but still. Cool that I finally get to work on it! I wish I had a Playstation to check out the game, heard great things about it. But for now, I'll stick with my XBox and Arkham Asylum (since that game has been

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-21829623114237294442009-09-20T23:46:00.004-05:002009-09-20T23:49:18.560-05:00

Irredeemable 7 is finished. Sweet ending to this issue! Next up on my slate is God of War #1 - which should be finished tonight. Immediately following that is the fifth issue of GeNext with Luke McBain #1 and Anchor #1 finishing up the beginning of my week.Non-comic/work related -- my Verizon contract ends today so now I'm able to switch to AT&T and go iPhone! Can't wait!

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-20133305891180979672009-09-17T22:48:00.005-05:002009-09-17T22:51:08.651-05:00

Finished another issue of D'argo. I've been enjoying this storyline a lot, one of my favorites from the Farscape series so far.This week I'm juggling God Of War #1, Luke McBain #1, Anchor #1, and Irredeemable #7. Phew.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-12087749922340325182009-09-15T13:46:00.003-05:002009-09-15T13:49:02.899-05:00

Lemme tell you... this book is crazy deadline insane. Last night I received a call telling me all the pages were uploaded and they needed the issue finished by morning. A little freaky. But here it is, afternoon time (my time zone) and it's done.Currently three books on my slate this week, all are about half finished; McBain, Irredeemable, and Anchor. Looks like I should have some time to start

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-24979001975883552522009-09-08T12:19:00.000-05:002009-09-08T12:19:00.176-05:00

Here's a title I've been chipping away at. Actually, with most Boom titles, I try to stay caught up as the pages are uploaded. It's less hassle to have to bang through a whole issue in a day. At this moment, I have about half of Irredeemable and Anchor finished. Just waiting for more pages to roll in before I can complete them.Tomorrow I should be finished with D'Argo's Trial #3.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-31082845599622847352009-09-02T14:21:00.002-05:002009-09-02T14:23:53.424-05:00

Just finished the next issue of X-Men Forever. I think this is a bi-weekly series? Can you imagine if comics were published bi-weekly? That'd be crazy, but kind of neat.Next up is D'Argo's Trial #3 and Irredeemable #7. Also have to blast through a bunch of Previews ads for Boom!

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-77162926747772624112009-09-02T01:34:00.003-05:002009-09-02T01:37:59.480-05:00

I dig Vampirella comics. I'm really glad I'm lettering this series. With this issue, Al Rio takes over the interior art chores, and the dude knows how to draw. Wonder why he doesn't attach himself to a regular monthly gig?An old friend of mine, Franchesco draws one of the variant covers. I was wondering where he took off to! Yo, Franchesco!

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-22966481842148108292009-08-31T15:41:00.004-05:002009-08-31T15:43:37.943-05:00

Third issue of Farscape: Gone and Back is completed.Next up on my list is to finish Vampirella and waiting for more pages to roll in on X-Men Forever, Die Hard, and Irredeemable. Staying caught-up considering I'm juggling several books PLUS trying to move.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-83734651097213295922009-08-30T22:31:00.004-05:002009-08-30T22:36:11.921-05:00

If you follow my blog daily, it'll look like I'm slackin', but I'm not. I've been working on several books here and there, a page here, a few pages there, etc.One of the books I've just completed is the last issue of Unthinkable. I enjoyed this title a lot! Mark Sable weaved a very interesting tale indeed. Hoping he dug my work on his work enough to ask for me on his next book whether it be at

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-4246243205117989492009-08-21T19:00:00.003-05:002009-08-21T19:02:42.204-05:00

Farscape gets it's own regular monthly series starting in November. I just finished lettering this issue. It was a trip working on this since it's slated to come out after the current mini-series: "Gone and Back" (which I have half finished). But some elements from that mini-series get brought up in this issue so any surprises are ruined for me!Anyways, pretty productive week working on several

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-33261411776045630422009-08-18T15:43:00.004-05:002009-08-22T22:00:09.881-05:00

This was a great issue to letter! It had all the cool X-Men characters I grew up reading, plus some other cool things like Nick Fury, and most of all -- and I just found this out since I didn't get to do a credits box -- it's illustrated by Steve Scott. I worked with Steve on one of the BloodRayne books I published a couple years back. Man, small world.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-87398347448704213582009-08-14T12:02:00.003-05:002009-08-14T12:05:24.798-05:00

Very productive week for me. Just finished D'argo #2.Just waiting on some new pages from Luke McBain #1. Also picked up a new Marvel gig; X-Men Forever, which I should start today. Wanted to go mow my lawn, but it's hot as hell outside.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-88666267712637658402009-08-14T00:42:00.001-05:002009-08-14T00:42:00.371-05:00

Got home tonight (Wednesday) and there was a voicemail telling me the art for this issue was now on the server. The voicemail also mentions the issue had to be lettered by tomorrow. Nice. One day turn-a-round. I haven't done one of those in ages. So 3 hours later, I'm uploading a mock-up of the whole issue... lettered.I'm taking the next day off. Gonna go to the zoo or something.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-72183867216361496602009-08-13T01:50:00.000-05:002009-08-13T01:50:00.283-05:00

Two number sixes in a row. That's gonna stand for something. Don't know what.Next up is finishing Dargo's Trial #2 and hopefully I can start on Fist of Justice #6, which is the last issue of the series being distributed through Diamond. We just can't seem to get our sales up on that particular title so we'll be doing the digital comics route (iPhone and print on demand).

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-9086696929919408902009-08-12T15:55:00.003-05:002009-08-12T16:00:20.656-05:00

The last issue of Prototype has been lettered and waiting for the final word. As always in this biz, when you finish a mini-series, you get another one to replace it and I'm extremely happy to be working on the next title. It's another comic based on a video game property. Something huge. Something I think I'm gonna have a lot of fun with!

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-10779421680285136862009-08-11T00:42:00.003-05:002009-08-11T00:45:32.702-05:00

Die Hard is one of my favorite movies. Even the sequels are decent. But that wasn't the only reason I wanted to letter this series, it's because of Howard Chaykin. I loved his American Flagg series, even DC's The Shadow, and basically everything else he worked on.Just picked up a new book with 12 Gauge Studios thanks to my buddy Kody. Whipping through the first half of the book tonight so I can

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-26432005741547361502009-08-07T02:17:00.003-05:002009-08-11T00:45:46.712-05:00

Sweet book! I like lettering larger books because you can really get into some stories. Here's another example of how you always run into peeps you know. This issue is illustrated by Sanford Greene, DWP #4 readers will remember he drew the cover for that issue. And the cover for this issue is drawn by Michael Golden who also did the Demon's Regret covers we published through the Digital Webbing

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-33496847864859383672009-08-03T09:28:00.002-05:002009-08-03T09:33:06.168-05:00

I actually worked on this book a couple months ago for Archaia Studios and it's just now showing up in Diamond Previews. I couldn't post it here until it was made public, so here it is! It's from the same team that worked on Spooks over at Devil's Due, so it's impressive.Crazy busy week again for me, bunch of design and a few titles. I'm on it!

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-39481362451674285722009-08-01T01:48:00.004-05:002009-08-11T00:46:24.950-05:00

This was a tough issue because of deadline. I stayed right up with the artist and delivered lettered pages as they rolled in. Four down, one to go! Not sure which title I'll pick up to replace this since the mini-series is over.Waiting on numbers for the 6th issue of Fist of Justice... wondering if Diamond will let it slip through or just cancel. Good news is we are offering the series on the

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-38155568769207050452009-07-30T10:17:00.003-05:002009-07-30T10:21:00.608-05:00

This issue was on a crush but it's finished. Just waiting for some final art and I'll swap them out and it's a wrap.Just received pages from the Hulk Team-Up issue I'm doing for Marvel. I tell yah, this industry is so small you end up running into peeps you know all the time. So when they say never burn bridges because you never know if you'll end up working with that creator again, it's true!

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-17173134793819405702009-07-27T13:22:00.005-05:002009-07-30T01:42:19.001-05:00

Finished GeNext #4 in the nick of time! My deadline was today and I nailed it. Man, I'm good. That's what DiPascale always says, right Mike?Next up is finishing Die Hard, then the next issue of Farscape. I think Unthinkable is due this week (just waiting on the final pages to be drawn/colored). After that should be my next Marvel gig -- another Hulk! Yeah!Just realized something, my output of

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-13512514146801271052009-07-24T12:47:00.004-05:002009-08-11T00:46:09.751-05:00

Second issue is finished. For a what I thought was gonna be an easy week turned out to just fly by. The Fist of Justice comic is what screwed me up, had to lay out the letters and covers. For some reason, they just took forever.So I'll be working this weekend on GeNext and Die Hard. It's all good tho, suppose to rain.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-89318883753816063732009-07-20T12:54:00.003-05:002009-07-20T12:57:29.873-05:00

This issue is ready to roll, just waiting on the variant cover (which sports a crossover with E-Man). Once that's in, it's in the hands of the printer, hopefully within the next couple days.One thing I wanna point out. I usually search the web stores for the cover graphics and everyone I tried for this issue -- didn't have it. Not even as a pre-order item. No wonder our sales on this issue sucked

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-6583404588984529302009-07-16T12:39:00.003-05:002009-07-16T12:42:58.512-05:00

Just turned in the second issue of Vampirella's relaunch by Phil Hester. The cover on the left is actually from issue #1 since the second issue's cover won't be available in Previews at the end of this month. Talk about working in advance! I should take a hint and start doing that with my books.As a matter of fact, I am. We're 3 issues ahead on Fist of Justice, 3 months ahead on the last

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-61156975888952101572009-07-15T01:55:00.003-05:002009-07-15T01:57:41.054-05:00

The second D'argo series is finished. Looks like I'm maintaining the one book per day schedule I set out to do (since I didn't work last week).Next up on my list is the second issue of Vampirella while trying to finish off Fist of Justice #5. Not sure I'll be able to get 3 more books finished before week's end, but I'll try!

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-3149775273853011952009-07-14T00:27:00.004-05:002009-07-30T01:43:43.367-05:00

One more issue to go and it's a wrap for this mini-series. Can't wait to see how it turns out! This is the second mini-series I've done for Wildstorm/DC and already have another one scheduled soon. I also asked for another title and can't wait to see what it is.Also picked up a new Hulk title today from Marvel. Can't wait to get started on that. I'll slot that in right after finishing Die Hard

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-70239895933570805472009-07-13T01:45:00.003-05:002009-07-13T01:48:33.287-05:00

I'm back from vacation and can tell it's gonna be a crazy month. Not only did work pile up while I was gone, I picked up several new gigs, and SDCC is just around the corner. Every year, SDCC causes a chaotic deadline where publishers try to get their titles out before they enjoy themselves at the show. I think this week alone, I have like 8 titles I have to send out. It's gonna be a busy, busy

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-22001446478518747562009-06-26T12:51:00.002-05:002009-06-26T12:54:27.085-05:00

The first D'Argo mini-series is completed! I'm in the middle of the second series right now and should have that finished sometime next week when I get back from my weekend trip to Vermont. Then it's all Previews ads unless Marvel or Wildstorm roll in with something that needs to be finished pronto.Can't wait for vacation. We rented a lake house. I'll be bringing my laptop and maybe squeeze in a

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-33898108078594682572009-06-26T12:47:00.003-05:002009-06-26T12:51:09.862-05:00

Now here's a book that doesn't need distribution using the regular comic book channels to succeed. This is the fourth issue without Diamond. It's offered for sale at local conventions and usually has the models themselves signing and selling copies.This issue also changes to a magazine format which I personally think it should have been started as from the get-go.

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-23823097199976224342009-06-24T22:31:00.002-05:002009-06-24T22:35:46.495-05:00

Just finished lettering the next Farscape comic. If this series wasn't broken up into mini-series, this would be issue eight of the series. The D'Argo series take place in a different timeline (the past) so they don't count in this numbering system.I think you should probably be looking at each mini-series as an episode so it should be easy to keep track. There's some good stuff happening in

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-66810342602034100282009-06-23T00:41:00.005-05:002009-06-24T16:30:34.184-05:00

My final trade paperback/hardcover for Boom is finished. Actually finished it a while ago but I'm waiting for word on what to fill the empty interior pages with.The next project on my schedule is a mixture of everything. Trying to frenzy through a bunch of stuff at once so I can actually relax on vacation and not have to worry about anything. BloodRayne was sent off to the printer, Fist of

eDukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617510475301616115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15847253.post-42187781933506044672009-06-19T00:09:00.002-05:002009-06-19T00:10:09.015-05:00

I can't believe it. It's finally finished and heading off to the printer. Yes, it's late and the distributor will make me go through an order adjustment in case any stores that ordered it want to cancel. But that's the life of a publisher who works for other publishers to pay the bills. If readers actually supported independent comics, then people can keep putting them out without having to do a

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Tim Bradstreet covers a Boom! Studios book?! It's true. Hey, speaking of Boom, a friend of mine was doing covers for them, Mike DiPascale, he's done covers for Farscape, Eureka, etc. Apparently he hasn't been offered any new cover work but Boom's loss is my gain. Mike turned in this kick-ass BloodRayne cover, actually 3 of them in the past few weeks. He's working on a fourth one right now. One is

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I dig this book but I think you're sick of hearing that from me so that's all I'll say about the subject. Except -- KFC is currently running a television campaign utilizing the words "Think the Unthinkable." heh.I'm currently plowing through my workload so I can go on vacation in July. It's gonna be sweet -- we rented a lake house. This weekend we're heading off to "Rib Fest" which is turning out

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Gave this book a quick turnaround and I'm pretty happy how it came out. It's one of the few books I letter that still use the traditional thought balloons. This issue even uses the older whisper balloons (y'know the dashes around the balloon).After turning it in, I'm beginning to second-guess my decision on the whisper balloon. One of the reasons the dashed balloon was phased out is because

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By the time this post goes public, Diamond Distribution will have this issue in their hands ready to send off to stores. I gotta admit, I'm impressed at the schedule of this series -- it's coming out on time, every time.Oh, I got a quote I want to share with you: "Ed's great..." -- Mark WaidAnd yes, I got permission to run that quote from the man himself. LOL

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