Purveyor of sheer awesomeness.
Joshua Hale Fialkov is the Harvey, Eisner, and Emmy Award nominated writer of graphic novels, animation, video games, film, and television, including:
THE LIFE AFTER, THE BUNKER, PUNKS, ELK'S RUN, TUMOR, ECHOES, KING, PACIFIC RIM, THE ULTIMATES, I, VAMPIRE, and JEFF STEINBERG CHAMPION OF EARTH. He's also written television including MAX’s YOUNG JUSTICE, NBC's CHICAGO MED and NETFLIX’s AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER.
Heard them on Indie 103.1 (the greatest radio station on earth) the other night. Sound a bit like late era Smiths meet Oingo Boingo. Highly recommended. Check them out here: http://www.blocparty.com/
Oh, and for you non-angelinos, check out 103.1 here: http://indie1031.fm/
Got my office finally unpacked.
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i've had stomach flu for the past two or three days now, my stomach's all tied up in knots, and i feel like i'm gonna fall over. it's awesome. i took the day off work (both day and night jobs) and relaxed, as much as i could, but, running to the bathroom every five minutes does not really allow for much actual relaxation.
at least i got to read comics for a change.
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http://www.thegreatcurve.net/2005/01/elks-run-must-read.html
here's what pros are saying:
"A genuinely creepy scenario washed in moody colors and possessing a pervasive atmosphere of mystery and genuine suspense. One of those original books that jumps up and grabs your attention." - B. Clay Moore (Hawaiian Dick, Battle Hymn)
"Elk's Run uses evocative art and authentic dialogue to tell a story that combines the coming of age and suspense genres in a way that transcends both." – Phil Hester (Green Arrow, Deep Sleeper)
"Elk's Run is strong, character-based horror. The kind that builds slowly and gets under your skin. Sort of like Demo meets old-school Hellblazer, and yes that's definitely a good thing." – Stuart Moore (Lone, Para, Firestorm)
"In a few short pages, Josh and Noel made us want to see what happens next, and that's a mark of a good story, well told." – Larry Young (Publisher AIT/PlaneLar)
And I agree with them. I've had the privilege of reading this first issue of Elk's Run and this is the second, and strongest, debut from Hoarse and Buggy Productions. Josh Fialkov has created an indie hit with Western Tales of Terror and Elk's Run is definitely set to follow suit. Great writing, moody artwork, and an enticing ending in this first issue has left me wanting more. I have to know more about these characters and their environment. I have to know the secret of Elk's Run.
Here's what you need to know:
February Previews, on stands now. Page 306. Product order number: FEB052900.
Reserve yours today. I have.
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in that picture is for the movie Ratcatcher. Not Cher.
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I get very frustrated these days because I spend my non-day job working hours, doing the work that I love to do. BUT, the problem is that I'm so burned out from working the day job that I start to resent the work I love to do. My quest for the happy medium has been a long one, but hopefully, I'm on the verge of finding it. At least I hope so.
First we have this weeks First Impressions column...
Well, here we are, a brand new year, a fresh start, and a time to reflect on what goals I have to accomplish this year. It’s actually intimidating. To think about the previous year as a chapter closed and the new year as the chapter yet to come. It’s also slightly unrealistic, especially in the comics business, where I’ve already finished all of my books that are coming out until at least July. But that’s neither here not there.
The rest can be read here.
And secondly a preview of my favorite story in WToT #3 (no offense to the rest of the wonderful talent in the book, mind you). You can read that here.
Much love and thanks, guys.
Well, it's been a bit since posting, and the new year has passed. Aside from the house flooding, and it causing my cat to start pissing all over the place, things have been good. Although, spending the bulk of my time on my knees scrubbing cat pee out of my carpet has not endeared itself to me as a hobby just quite yet. Western Tales #3 is in Previews now, and it's a fabulous issue. Issue 2 hit stores last week, but due to the holiday, the feedback's been kinda limited. I'm pretty sure that'll change this week.
I have more to say. But I have a column to write.
Cheers and Happy Year of New.
Goddammit.
