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"Comics erode the most fundamental habits
of humane, civilized living."
Bill Pearson
of humane, civilized living."
Bill Pearson
New page: The Magic Pen
December 2nd, 2011A workshop in Wellington and a competition.
November 25th, 2011
Two upcoming events I’m involved with:
I’m running a 2-week workshop in Wellington in December and January, as part of Whitireia Polytech’s Summer Writing Courses. It costs $300 and all are welcome (even if you can’t draw). The course runs over two separate weeks; part 1 is December 12-16th, part 2 is January 9-13th. Details are here.
And I’m judging the Graphic Fiction section in the AUT New Zealand Creative Writing Competition. It’s the first time AUT has included a Graphic Fiction (i.e. comics) section and I’m looking forward to seeing what people come up with. Prizes include in iPad (perfect for reading all those digital comics on) and entries close January 31st, 2012. Details are here.
New page: The Magic Pen (NSFW)
November 25th, 2011
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New page: The Magic Pen (NSFW)
October 6th, 2011
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Sparkplug needs your help
August 24th, 2011
Sparkplug Comics’ Dylan Williams is one of the true heroes of comics – a fine cartoonist and a smart, courageous publisher with great taste. Unfortunately, he’s pretty ill right now, and as we all know, being sick in America ain’t easy when you’re living on the income of an alt comix publisher…
So here’s where we come in – and by “we” I mean all of us who love great comics. Sparkplug’s online shop is packed full of wonderful treasures, with comics from Chris Wright, Emily Nilsson, Dave Kiersh, John Hanckiewicz, Julia Gforer, John Porcellino, Renee French, Rina Ayuyang, T. Edward Bak, Ted May and so many other great cartoonists! All you have to do is go buy some – and you’ll be helping Dylan and the whole world of comics.
And if that’s not enough to convince you, Sparkplug have expressed an interest in publishing New Zealand’s very own Timothy Kidd. Now that’s what I call excellent taste…
New page: The Magic Pen (NSFW)
June 29th, 2011
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New page: The Magic Pen (NSFW)
June 10th, 2011
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New page: The Magic Pen (NSFW)
May 11th, 2011
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April 15th, 2011
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Just a reminder: this story is NSFW and contains nudity etc.
Darkest Day – the Christchurch Earthquake benefit comic
April 7th, 2011
When the earthquake hit Christchurch on February 22nd, around 180 people were killed, many more were injured, and buildings around the city were damaged and destroyed. Everyone in New Zealand knows people affected by this disaster, and Christchurch will be reeling for years to come. Aftershocks continue, basic services like drinking water, sewerage outflow and electricity are still disrupted, businesses are closing and jobs are being lost. For many families and friends, of course, there is mourning and grief.
Christchurch is New Zealand’s second largest city and home to many writers, artists, and – of course – cartoonists. Within days of the quake, the city’s (and New Zealand’s) longest running comics anthology Funtime Comics started putting together a special issue, inviting contributions from around the country and beyond. 
Assembled at lightning speed, Darkest Day is now ready and will be launched this weekend at Armageddon Expo in Wellington. It includes a three-page comic by me, Sometimes You Feel (see sample page to the right).
All proceeds from Darkest Day will go to the Red Cross, to help with disaster relief.
You can buy Darkest Day online, here.
And if you’re at Armageddon Expo this weekend, make sure you visit the New Zealand Comics Creators table, where you’ll find a cornucopia of fine New Zealand comics and graphic novels (including Chris Slane & Matt Elliott’s Nice Day for a War, Ant Sang’s Shaolin Burning, the latest Bristle, and many more!), and meet some lovely talented cartoonists.
Spare a thought, too, for the organisers of Armageddon Expo, who are based in Christchurch and suffered extensive damage to their home and office. The annual expo in Christchurch was supposed to take place last weekend, but had to be postponed due to the earthquake (they hope to hold a special event later this year, if things have settled down enough). So amid all the hustle and bustle, the crowds and the cosplay, remember to be nice to everyone you meet. It’s been a tough year – here in New Zealand, over in Japan, and, come to think of it, all around the world.
As Kurt Vonnegut wrote, “There’s only one rule that I know of… ‘God damn it, you’ve got to be kind.'”
