| General News: New Hires and New Releases |
[Jun. 25th, 2009|01:29 pm] |
New Release: Those of you who are fans of the awesome character Dr. Saida Nri will be happy to know that you can pick up the Adrenaline graphic novel she stars in! Those who pick up the graphic novel at DCBS are entitled to a free sketch from the artist of the series.
New Release: Torchbearers are popping up all over the place! Like Arisa Hines? I do too. Good thing she's appearing in a new issue of Perhapanauts! Check out the preview of issue #6 over at CBR. Jamar Nichols is one of the artists on this issue and I adore his work.
Upcoming Release: Sadly, we have to wait until September to get the next installment of the Aya series, but Aya: The Secrets Come Out is up for pre-order over at Amazon.
New Hire: Kick-ass artist Carol "Klio" Burrell has been hired to draw the upcoming graphic novel adaptation of Octavia Butler's Kindred series from Beacon Press.
New Hire: Screenwriters Angela Robinson and Felicia D. Henderson have been hired by DC Comics. Angela Robinson will be handling writing chores on the new series The Web. and Felicia D. Henderson will be taking over the reins of Teen Titans starting with issue #75. |
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| Torchbearers: Jalissa, Kirklynn & Alexus |
[Jun. 24th, 2009|02:19 pm] |
From the online webcomic The Dog Years, meet Jalissa, Kirklynn and Alexus! After a knock-down drag out fight with her significant other, Jalissa is feeling down. Kirklynn and Alexus do their best to try to cheer her up. And by best? I mean absolute worst. Four scans under the cut!
( I just can't do it! ) |
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| Torchbearers: Glory |
[Jun. 24th, 2009|12:44 pm] |
I'm really happy to spotlight an indie project here! Most of the indie guys don't seem to use the internet to post preview pages, so it's hard to promote their work because it's so difficult to find sample pages of it. Luckily, Korby Marks has made it easy for me. Meet his new character, Glory! Glory will be appearing in the upcoming comic series Glorious. Nine scans from Glorious #0 beneath the cut!
( I used to live here. ) |
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| Torchbearers: Geneveive Cray |
[Apr. 21st, 2009|03:03 pm] |
From Deathblow: Byblows, meet Geneveive Cray. Answers.com will bring us up to speed.
In the three-issue mini-series, Deathblow: Byblows (1999-2000), written by Alan Moore with art by Jim Baikie, it is revealed that I.O. have created several variant clones of each Team 7 member, using the DNA collected from them without their knowledge. In the event of a Team 7 member's death, their clones are released in a simulated environment with the intention that only one survive to act as the member's replacement. However, the series is concerned with Deathblow's clones only.
Seven scans under the cut!
( Mngh. ) |
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| Torchbearers: Vielle |
[Apr. 17th, 2009|06:16 pm] |
From the absolutely wonderful webcomic Fungus Grotto, meet Vielle. I'll let Fungus Grotto creator and Ormes Society member Ms,Shatia Hamilton set the stage...
Vielle is like any normal 17 year old girl with dreams, goals, and aspirations. On the eve of leaving home to step into her future she finds she’s not quite ready to go. Torn between ‘out there’ and ‘comfort’ Vielle takes a moment to daydream… Just dream… And she thought going out into the real world would be hard.
Five scans under the cut!
( I just want to dream a little while longer. ) |
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| Miranda Mercury Creative Team Needs Colorist! |
[Apr. 16th, 2009|07:38 pm] |
The Many Adventures of Miranda Mercury is on its way back and its creative team might be able to use your help! If you are already a colorist or think you've got the skills to make it as one, read on...
"Any and all interested parties can either post links to portfolios and sites below [at this Newsarama thread] or e-mail inker/quartermaster Marc Deering at marcdeering@gmail.com. If you think you got the goods and no one will give you a shot, or know someone who that applies to, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thanks." --Brandon Thomas |
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| General News: Live Unchained Seeking Submissions |
[Mar. 5th, 2009|08:58 pm] |
Live Unchained is a multi-media anthology/treasury created for and by black women across the African Diaspora. This project involves a multi-media approach to include diverse modes of personal and artistic expression. Some women capture moments with ink and paper, while others use imagery, sound and movement. To acknowledge this complexity, we chose to seek out and accept various mediums of creative expression. Women can submit non-fiction writing, personal essays, poetry, short stories, music, digital art, comics, live performances and whatever else they choose to impress us with. The final product will be a book with CD and DVD insert. We will organize the collection thematically, based on the submissions we receive.
Please submit your contributions and/or suggestions to:
liveunchained@gmail.com |
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| KMBC Features Author Nancy Goldstein |
[Feb. 25th, 2009|02:45 pm] |
I am so sorry to be spamming your friends pages all up today, but I thought this was too cool. KMBC interviews author Nancy Goldstein about Jackie Ormes. |
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| Black Women in Comics: Pt. 1 |
[Feb. 18th, 2009|06:12 pm] |
Afua Richardson: Afua Richardson has received a Glyphs Comics Award Best Artist nomination for her artistic work on Top Cow's Pilot Season comic Genius. Her work has also received nominations for Best Cover as well as for the Fan Award for Best Comic. Congratulations, Afua! You can also check out Afua's latest interview in issue #4 of discounderworld! And don't just check out the article, be sure to vote for Afua in the magazine's cover contest as well! Check for voting details at the end of Afua's interview.
Starline X. Hodge: Starline X. Hodge has received a Glyphs Comics Award Rising Star Award nomination for her work on her webcomic Candi! Congratulations, Starline! Starline also contributes regularly to the Apartment 209 podcast.
Ms,Shatia Hamilton: Ms,Shatia Hamilton's webcomic Fungus Grotto has received a Glyphs Comics Award nomination for Best Comic Strip! Hamilton's original character Vielle has also received a nomination for Best Female Character. Congratulations, Ms,Shatia!
Ashley Woods: Ashley Woods has received a Glyphs Comics Award Rising Star Award nomination for her work on her independent comic Millennia War! Congratulations, Ashley! Ashley's work will also appear in the Beyond The Frame: African American Comic Book Artists exhibition!
Jennifer Cruté: Jennifer Cruté has received a Glyphs Comics Award Rising Star nomination for her work on her comic strip Jennifer's Journals; The Life of a SubUrban Girl. Congratulations, Jennifer! Jennifer was also a finalist in the Life Without Fair Courts contest from Lambda Legal.
C. Spike Trotman: Fans of C. Spike Trotman's series Templar, Arizona will be pleased to know that the third book of the series is now available for pre-order! Start shopping, folks! Trotman will also be making an appearance at New England Webcomics Weekend. |
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| Plans for the new year? |
[Jan. 18th, 2009|12:27 pm] |
| [ | Current Mood |
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just checking in to see what people are planning for 2009
For me--I have prewritten & thumbnailed my stories. This took most of last year, but at least for this year I just have to draw. I hope this actually pays off now. I plan to focus on Legacy of Light for the first half of the year, then onto Songbirds. I also plan to do more promotional work. I'm looking into online advertising, e-books etc. basically hoping for a productive year
cheers nara |
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| General News: GCAs Accept Submissions |
[Dec. 3rd, 2008|09:30 am] |
Any comics publisher – small, large, corporate, independent, self-published – as well as online comic creators and cartoonists for newspapers and other periodicals, are invited to submit black-themed material released from January 1-December 31, 2008 for consideration for award recognition. The Committee defines black-themed work as any comic with any combination of the following: a black protagonist(s), or at least a black character(s) pivotal to the direction of the story; a setting(s) or a theme(s) that explores the black experience within the United States and/or abroad, past, present, and/or future; and/or a comic of any kind written and/or illustrated by a black creator(s).
Anyone wishing to submit their comic book or comic strip for consideration in the 2009 competition should e-mail GCA Committee Chair Rich Watson at rich.watson@gmail.com for further information. Hard copies are preferred, though submissions of e-files will also be accepted. Online comics creators and newspaper/periodical cartoonists with websites should send a direct URL link to their site or page. Daily cartoonists must have a minimum of one month’s work archived and available for viewing; weekly cartoonists a minimum of two months. The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2009. |
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| Ormes Society: Member Request |
[Sep. 4th, 2008|01:06 pm] |
Last call! For alcohol! Just kidding! However, this is your last chance to join the Ormes Society before it switches hands. Do it now and take advantage of my productivity period! If you are a black woman with published comics work, please contact me within the next seven days. I am looking for women who have worked on webcomics, comic strips, comic books or graphic novels. If you would like to join the Ormes Society, please email me the following information:
Full Name
Work List
Email Address
Personal Website
That's all folks! Hope to hear from you!
*Feel free to re-post |
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| Ormes Society: Ormes Update 9/3/2008 pt. 2 |
[Sep. 3rd, 2008|04:19 pm] |
Monroe & Leak: Love the artwork of the duo Arie Monroe and Sherry Leak? Well, you are in luck! Arie and Sherry are currently in the middle of a month long fundraiser taking place at Arie's and Sherry's deviantArt websites. Mosey on over to bid on various pieces. My personal favorite? The Harley & Ivy pinup! And be sure to stop by their tables at the Mid-Ohio Comic Convention this October!
Barbara Jenkins: Ms. Jenkins has had her hands full with the relaunch of the Kiss Me Comix website! Be on the lookout for the official release of the #0 issue of her comic Serenade.
Michelle Billingsley: Michelle is still hard at work bringing fans the JOE! comic strips they adore!
Ms,Shatia Hamilton: Ms,Shatia has added new art to her online webcomic Fungus Grotto! Her work is gorgeous, so you should definitely take a look. She is currently working on a new sketchbook.
Nara Walker: Nara will be appearing at Anime Weekend Atlanta on September 19. If you are in the Atlanta area, drop by and purchase one of Nara's fabulous wood bead doll charms! If you can't make it to AWA, you can still enjoy Nara's work on the web via her online comic Legacy of Light.
That's all she wrote for now, folks! |
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| Ormes Society: Ormes Update 9/3/2008 |
[Sep. 3rd, 2008|11:50 am] |
Afua Richardson: The work of Afua Richardson can be seen in the Top Cow Pilot Series comic book Genius! Want to see more of Genius? Then don't forget to vote for Genius daily during Top Cow's Pilot Season contest!
Starline Hodge: The lovely Ms. Hodge has Candi artwork available for purchase at Ebay! Stop by and take a look! And take a look at her adorable online strip Candi once you've finished!
Indigo Caldwell: The wonderful Indigo Caldwell recently attended Dragon*Con 2008! Her online strip Kismetropolis returns next Wednesday!
C. Spike Trotman: Speaking of online strips, C. Spike Trotman's Templar, Arizona is still going strong. Late to the party? Be sure to pick up the first two Templar, Arizona trades from Iron Circus.
Alitha Martinez: Alitha Martinez is hard at work on the next issue of her Yumi and Ever series. Interested in starting the series? Contact Alitha via email to purchase a copy. Want to check out an online preview? Sure thing! And be sure to be on the lookout for Alitha at next month's Baltimore Comic Convention!
Pam Noles: The always amazing Ms. Noles has been blogging up a storm! Visit And We Shall March for her latest thoughts on the American political scene and her opinions on the latest literary achievements from various authors.
Moni Harrion: Will Moni Harrison decide to grace the Ormes Society with her creative presence? One can only hope! Ms. Harrison is an animator located in California. To view some of her work, be sure to visit her online portfolio.
Ashley Woods: Ashley Woods is still hard at work on her absolutely stunning series Millennia War. Issue #4 is now available for purchase via IndyPlanet. And expect issue #5 this October!
Rashida Lewis: Ms. Lewis is one of the hardest working women in comics! And animation! And video games! Her characters can be seen in both the Sand Storm comic series and the Sand Storm: Revelations mobile game.
Carol Burrell: Pull out your togas and gladiator sandals, Carol has resumed her work on SPQR Blues! Yes, her online strip is back and better than ever. Be sure to take a look!
Leisl Adams: Leisl just can't decide whether she wants to be the darling of the webcomics world or the princess of print media! Her online strip On the Edge is still wowing readers and her newspaper strip Thomas the Enlightened Cat appeared in the Chronicle Herald last month.
Cheryl Lynn Eaton: Ah, I see that it is time to flex my muscles and get my Doctor Doom on! Unfortunately, Cheryl Lynn Eaton will be abdicating her positions in both the Ormes Society and Torchbearers to pursue goals unrelated to the field of comics. She has had an absolute blast meeting all sorts of wonderful creative people during her time in both communities as well as the larger comics community and will cherish the friendships she has fostered. Interested in taking the reins at Ormes or Torchbearers? Please contact Cheryl Lynn via e-mail!
And we're just about halfway through the updates, folks! More to come! |
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| Ormes Society: Interviews here, there and everywhere! |
[Aug. 22nd, 2008|12:39 pm] |
Book recognizes talents of first black female cartoonist
By Jonah Winter
There is a rich tradition of expressing subversive political sentiments in the seemingly harmless format of the cartoon -- a cartoonist can get away with things that a writer can't, and Ormes got away with plenty.
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Trotman talks Templar
By Brigid Alverson
The business of Web comics depends on making money by giving something away for free. Not everyone can pull that off, but Charlie Trotman earns a living from her Web comic, Templar, Arizona, despite the fact that the entire comic is available online at no cost. Not only that, Trotman just self-published the second print volume of Templar, and she is in a position any publisher would envy: The book was completely paid for before she sent it to the printer.
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INTERVIEW: Starline Hodge
By T. Campbell
Call it unfinished business. When I got out of the interviewing game, I left a few odds and ends behind... a few subjects I never got to interview properly or whose interviews I couldn't publish. I have the chance to make it up to one of those people now, Starline Hodge, the classy cartoonist behind Candi.
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