Kick in the Arsonist

There are a limited number of free 'The Littlest Arsonist' comics left which Liam Geraghty and myself did for Liam and Craig's Comiccast first birthday. You can get one from 'The Winding Stair' bookshop on the quays at the north end of the Ha'penny bridge if you're in Dublin city or you can get in touch with the Comiccast here if you want to get one by post or you can mail meself - email in the profile to the right.

P.S. I'm on vacation for a week so I'd be getting to them after that point if you've mailed and you're getting frustrated waiting.

Paper Cut

Did this cover for Paper Cut zine a while back.

P.S. Check out the newly revamped Windell Comics site - you can now watch their hilarious and impressive promo vid online as well as buy the comic (which you should).

Tidalism

Paul Francis has recently put up one of my notes on his blog here but much more noteworthy is Paul's comic Tidalism here - a terrific piece of sequential art with perfect text and black placement.

The Littlest Arsonist

For the last two weeks I was working like a maniac to complete Liam Geraghty and myself's 'The Littlest Arsonist' in time for the The Comic Cast birthday bash last Friday. The comic was given out free on the night (a topper night it was too) but I only managed to get 68 of them printed in time as I misjudged the work involved. Keep your eye (and ear) on the Comic Cast website to pick one up sometime soon.

Downright Bockedy Publications

New over in the shop - Blackshapes is downright delighted to stock John Robbins Downright Bockedy Publications. Click on over to the comics section to see samples and order via paypal. Remember Blackshapes stands by everything it sells!

Beyond the Valley of the Notes

Nótaí Eile

I was honoured to be asked to contribute an illustration to a section of Uiscebot's fantastic 'Fat Girl on the Luas' series.

Look, just start from the start and read the lot so far and I'll say no more.

Uiscebot even sent on a brilliant 'in-advance' response:

Fear

This story was done for the excellent 2D festival anthology entitled 'Fear' which I was at last weekend. I can't find any examples of the original Jackpot story it is an homage to but 'Good News, Bad News' used to have a similar set-up of alternating panels e.g. 'The Bad news is we're going on a school tour to the museum - "Booo!" followed by a trip to waterland funworld - "Yaaay!"' etc.

Blessed with Notes

Man, another pleasant surprise of a note, this time from the very talented Deirdre - I can only agree wholeheartedly with the sentiments expressed thereon. (Looking forward to checking out Deirdre's Downpour at Derry this weekend).

2D Festival

As well as a stellar bunch of professionals, a good representation of the Irish small press and myself are going to be representing at the 2D Comic Festival in Derry this weekend. Definitely worth a look if you're in the vicinity. Last years had good people and a very relaxed atmosphere and it's a fantastic location.