Archive for April 13th, 2005

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BIG OL’ AUCTION GOIN’ ON!

by Tom on April 13, 2005 at 12:00 am
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Hey, guys.

Remember earlier in the year when I would put together some original artwork and raffle it off to a random, lucky person who either bought merchandise, advertising or donated to the site?

Well, I've fallen WAY behind!

I haven't sent out the Constantine artwork from February and I haven't even pulled together the list of names to pull from for the Robots piece I did in March.

Remember how I was going to color in all of them and make a big calendar at the end of the year? Yeah… still haven't colored in the Robots piece yet…

Well, anyway. This aproach is changing. Instead of giving away the original art for free, I'm auctioning it off.

My reasoning for this is pretty simple. Basically, some of the artwork people have begged me to auction because they want to control their odds of getting it a little better than a raffle. Using the logic that everything is as valuable as what someone is willing to pay for it, I see the logic in their demands. Plus, it's easier to keep track of.

This month, I think I have a real hum-dinger for you.

So you all know that Sin City came out the first week in April, right? I even did a week-long arc covering it. What better subject could there possibly be for me to parody than the Frank Miller classic?

That's why I whipped this up:

Yeah, I thought you might like that.

If you click on the image, it will take you straight to the eBay auction I have set up. Or, of course, you could just click this link and get there just the same.

The rules are simple - by the end of Monday, April 18, the highest bidder wins. To sweeten the pot, I'm throwing in free Theater Hopper buttons and stickers. I'm also paying for First Class shipping, because that's the kind of guy I am.

The previous' months artwork will still be given away raffle-style for free. And once those names have been drawn, I will make an announcement to that effect.

But in the meantime, I will be running this message below the regular blog until the auction concludes Monday, April 18.

Incidentally, the profits from the sale of this original artwork will go toward the purchase of this silk screen press. My goal is to start producing Theater Hopper shirts that I can do myself instead of relying on outside vendors. Naturally, these shirts would be sold from this site. So if your a fan of Theater Hopper, bid generously because your money will help to advance the goals of this site.

Time to dig out the loose change from the couch cushions, kids. As always, thank you for your support! Happy bidding!

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SOMETHING I FORGOT TO MENTION

by Tom on April 13, 2005 at 12:00 am
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This is kind of a sticky wicket and I totally forgot about it when I pre-posted today’s blog.

Originally, I had it in my head that I would draw a buzzComix incentive sketch for each of the artists who were doing guest strips for me. For example, Michael Lalonde did a guest strip for me Monday, so as a mini-thanks, I drew Orneryboy.

Well, that’s not going to really work for today’s strip. Or Friday’s strip. Or Monday’s strip, for that matter.

See, since I’ll be out of town until next week, I won’t be around to update the remote link over at buzzComix so you guys will get a new image on those days.

So here’s how I propose to solve this problem. I’m drawing the creations of the next three artists in one, giant incentive sketch. If you vote for Theater Hopper once, you’ll have seen everything you need to see. I won’t be able to update it again until next Wednesday. But if you continue to show your support and keep Theater Hopper near the top of the Top 10 list, I will be very grateful.

Anyway, I didn't want to tip my hand so soon, but the buzzComix incentive sketch you'll become familiar with in the next week features characters from Kidnemo's Comet7, Sam Logan's Sam & Fuzzy and Mighty Mitch Clem's Nothing Nice to Say.

Many thanks and enjoy!

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GUEST STRIP – KIDNEMO

by Tom on April 13, 2005 at 12:00 am
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GUEST STRIP – KIDNEMO

Today's guest comic was submitted by the curiously-named Dayfree Press alumni Kidnemo. He's the creator of a comic called Comet7 that you would all do well to investigate.

If you're checking out his site, you might be curious as to why the styles don't match. Comet7 is a comic created with original pixel illustrations similar to Diesel Sweeties. However, Kidnemo's comic is far more surreal. Sure, Diesel Sweeties has robots. But does it have a talking water cooler? I think NOT!

Why the switchover to hand drawn? You got me! But that doesn't mean the comic isn't any less funny or that we appreciate it any less.

Frankly, my feelings mirror Kidnemo when it comes to Stephen King's Dreamcatcher. Even with Jason Lee and Morgan Freeman in the cast, the book was much, much better.

Our little guest strip session is just getting into full swing, so be sure to come back on Friday to see another hilarious interpretation by Sam & Fuzzy creator Sam Logan. You won't be disappointed. The punch line is a killer!

Also don't forget to check out the original art auction I'm running while I'm away in Texas. It's a Sin City inspired piece you can learn more about by just reading a little further!

Have a great Wednesday!

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ATTENTION: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

by Tom on April 13, 2005 at 12:00 am
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PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT ORIGINAL THEATER HOPPER ARTWORK BEING ACUTIONED OFF AT EBAY! YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED! AUCTION ENDS NEXT MONDAY, APRIL 18TH. SCROLL DOWN TO LEARN MORE!!!

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