Friday's debut party was an overwhelming success. I can't believe the number of people that turned out. I sold a good amount of comics and everyone seemed to have a great time.
I have to thank a few people for making it a possibility:
- The Straight Ups, Kansas City's awesomest, rockingest, face-melting-est rock band. If you missed their fantastic show Friday night, be sure to check them out this coming Friday at the Brick!
- The Dead Girl Derby, the area's hottest new league of fast-moving, hard-hitting dames. Get more info on their Facebook page; and if you're interested in helping out, either on skates or off, drop a comment or send a message. They're having a recruit night November 16th!
- Jeff Mullikin, owner of one3studios, the amazing venue that hosted the party. Jeff is a terrific, friendly, easy-going guy who also happens to be an excellent photographer. You can check out his work on his website.
- Takes the Cake Bakery, provider of the delicious cupcakes mentioned in the "cupcakes & braaains" of the party's title. If you didn't arrive early enough to grab one -- and they went fast -- keep your eyes and ears peeled for her next appearance. You can find her online at TakesTheCakeKC.com.
- DJ Kreations, otherwise known as Kenneth "KC" Hamm, who spun some fantastic tunes all night long. Punctual, professional, and pretty damn sexy, I would recommend Mr. Kreations to all my friends. He doesn't just do kick-ass comic book debut parties; get in touch with him for your next Wedding, too!
- Everyone else: So many other people came through for me that night. Too many to even list. But they know who they are, and hopefully they know how much their help was appreciated. It truly couldn't have happened how it did without everyone's assistance. I only wish I could've experienced it all from in front of the merchandise table instead of behind it!
Speaking of merchandise, if any of you have breezed through your copy of Yellow #1, "Auld Lang Zombie," and are looking forward to the next installment... stay tuned. I've been asked a lot since Friday night about when the next issue drops, and I'm going to make a post about that shortly. I promise. I'd like to first get in touch with my artists and let them know how much everyone liked their work...and then drop the bombshell that they need to start getting ramped up for #2.
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Monday, November 8, 2010
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Is this real life?
The books are in! I felt just like George McFly opening his box of books for the first time at the end of Back to the Future. Ok, it was Biff that opened the box. So I felt like Biff and George. But it was all kind of surreal, so I also felt like Marty. So basically I felt like 3/4 of the cast of Back to the Future and now all I want to do is watch Back to the Future.
Anyway, here are the books!
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Coming Through Your TV...
As the release date for Yellow approaches, the debut party is really gathering steam.
I'll be on NBC Action News Midday on Friday (11 a.m. on your NBC station) to talk about the book and the party.
I hope you are all able to stop by. I should have plenty of books for sale in case anyone wants multiples (I've heard tell that's what some people want), plus posters and t-shirts. In fact I just picked up the shirts today and they look terrific. I can't wait to wear mine proudly.
Plus you can grab a temporary tattoo, play some old-skool video games on a custom arcade cabinet, listen to the mellow, face-melting tunes of The Straight Ups and the smooth turntable stylings of DJ Kreations, and of course nosh on a cupcake--or two--from Takes the Cake Bakery's mobile cupcakery. (Wow, that was fun to say...)
And when you're plenty liquored up--Oh, did I mention there will be a cash bar hosted by Grinders, too?--and you're ready for a nice relaxing cruise around the Crossroads district, just step outside and grab a TricycleTransit pedicab. (You know, three wheels, a pedal-pusher and a big seat for you and your squeeze?) They'll be making their own debut Friday and touring all over the district so you can hop on and take one for a spin.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Come for the comic, stay for the cupcakes.
Friday, November 5th, 2010, you’re invited to 419 E. 18th Street in the Crossroads District (next to Grinders) to celebrate First Friday and the launch of a new comic book, Yellow. (“Just another post-zompocalyptic comedy adventure love story.”)
Come on down from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. to pick up a special, full-color, fully-awesome preview edition of the first issue, “Auld Lang Zombie.”
Unless you’re undead, you’ll also enjoy the live music (KC’s own The Straight Ups, hitting the stage at 7:30 and again at 9); libations (cash bar hosted by Grinders); and luxurious cupcakes (Takes the Cake mobile bakery).
There will also be posters, t-shirts, and even free temporary tattoos (just to show the world you still support Zombietowne). We'll even be giving away a movie poster signed by famed horror director Eli Roth, just because.
Best of all, get your picture taken with a real live dead girl. Members of the metro’s newest roller derby league, the Dead Girl Derby, will be hanging out all night.
Limited copies of the original 4-issue run of Yellow as written and drawn by writer Bobby Bierley will also be for sale for anyone into the whole “nostalgia” thing.
(*Guest appearances are subject to change.)
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Yellow tells the story of Quinn Quigley, a lonely high school outcast who falls in love with the most beautiful zombie at Zombietowne, the world’s first zombie zoo. When Quinn takes it upon himself to “rescue” the living dead girl from a life behind bars…well, you’ll just have to read to find out.
Yellow features art by ‘Zeu’ Gouveia, colors by Giuseppe Pica, letters by Ed Brisson, and an amazing cover by Ralph Abou Raad. All based on script by Bobby Bierley.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
****IMPORTANT UPDATE! LOCATION CHANGE****
The official release party for Yellow will no longer be at Scion LAB because of scheduling conflicts. But I'm very happy to say the venue has been very cordial and got us set up just around the corner at 419 E. 18th Street. (Thanks, Kris!)
It doesn't have a cool name, just an address, but it is right smack dab next to Grinders which could be a very good thing for the comic. (If you'll allow me to be candid for a moment: Woohoo!)
Also, the party is no longer locked into ending at the early hour of 10 p.m. I've extended the festivities to go until 11, or even midnight if things are really rockin'.
So bring your dancin' shoes, a healthy amount of spending cash, and head down to 419 E. 18th Street November 5th for CUPCAKES & BRAAAINS!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Getting closer...
This book is going to look great from cover to cover.
Don't believe me? Here's a tiny sample:
Still don't believe me? Come to the release party and find out for yourself. If you don't like it, I'll even buy you a cupcake. A cupcake, you say? That's right.
Check it:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Local Comic Book Tells the Story of Love in a Time of People Who Eat Brains.
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Save the date for cupcakes & braaains!
Friday, November 5th, 2010, you’re invited to 419 E. 18th Street in the Crossroads District (next to Grinders) to celebrate First Friday and the launch of a new comic book, Yellow. (“Just another post-zompocalyptic comedy adventure love story.”)
Come on down from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. to pick up a special, full-color, fully-awesome preview edition of the first issue, “Auld Lang Zombie.”
Unless you’re undead, you’ll also enjoy the live music (KC’s own The Straight Ups, hitting the stage at 7:30 and again at 9); libations (cash bar hosted by Grinders); and luxurious cupcakes (Takes the Cake mobile bakery).
There will also be posters, t-shirts, and even free temporary tattoos (just to show the world you still support Zombietowne). We'll even be giving away a movie poster signed by famed horror director Eli Roth, just because.
Best of all, get your picture taken with a real live dead girl. Members of the metro’s newest roller derby league, the Dead Girl Derby, will be hanging out all night.
Limited copies of the original 4-issue run of Yellow as written and drawn by writer Bobby Bierley will also be for sale for anyone into the whole “nostalgia” thing.
(*Guest appearances are subject to change.)
---------------
Yellow tells the story of Quinn Quigley, a lonely high school outcast who falls in love with the most beautiful zombie at Zombietowne, the world’s first zombie zoo. When Quinn takes it upon himself to “rescue” the living dead girl from a life behind bars…well, you’ll just have to read to find out.
Yellow features art by ‘Zeu’ Gouveia, colors by Giuseppe Pica, letters by Ed Brisson, and an amazing cover by Ralph Abou Raad. All based on script by Bobby Bierley.
So, there you go. Be there, or be cupcakeless.
Don't believe me? Here's a tiny sample:
Still don't believe me? Come to the release party and find out for yourself. If you don't like it, I'll even buy you a cupcake. A cupcake, you say? That's right.
Check it:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Local Comic Book Tells the Story of Love in a Time of People Who Eat Brains.
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Save the date for cupcakes & braaains!
Friday, November 5th, 2010, you’re invited to 419 E. 18th Street in the Crossroads District (next to Grinders) to celebrate First Friday and the launch of a new comic book, Yellow. (“Just another post-zompocalyptic comedy adventure love story.”)
Come on down from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. to pick up a special, full-color, fully-awesome preview edition of the first issue, “Auld Lang Zombie.”
Unless you’re undead, you’ll also enjoy the live music (KC’s own The Straight Ups, hitting the stage at 7:30 and again at 9); libations (cash bar hosted by Grinders); and luxurious cupcakes (Takes the Cake mobile bakery).
There will also be posters, t-shirts, and even free temporary tattoos (just to show the world you still support Zombietowne). We'll even be giving away a movie poster signed by famed horror director Eli Roth, just because.
Best of all, get your picture taken with a real live dead girl. Members of the metro’s newest roller derby league, the Dead Girl Derby, will be hanging out all night.
Limited copies of the original 4-issue run of Yellow as written and drawn by writer Bobby Bierley will also be for sale for anyone into the whole “nostalgia” thing.
(*Guest appearances are subject to change.)
---------------
Yellow tells the story of Quinn Quigley, a lonely high school outcast who falls in love with the most beautiful zombie at Zombietowne, the world’s first zombie zoo. When Quinn takes it upon himself to “rescue” the living dead girl from a life behind bars…well, you’ll just have to read to find out.
Yellow features art by ‘Zeu’ Gouveia, colors by Giuseppe Pica, letters by Ed Brisson, and an amazing cover by Ralph Abou Raad. All based on script by Bobby Bierley.
So, there you go. Be there, or be cupcakeless.
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