Joelle Jones – Fables: Legends in Exile Commission
VERY pleased with this one. In my previous post I mentioned I had a few goodies coming in soon, and here is some original art from the amazing Joelle Jones! What’s notable about this piece is that it’s the first commission I have received (I have commissioned others prior to this one, but they are still in progress). Like in that last post regarding Action Comics#29, this is new ground I never thought I’d get into, as previously I had a policy of strictly buying published art. The subject of this commission, however, had something to do with my change of heart. I have mentioned that finding a perfect Fables page has been problematic and I got tired of seeing the same pages over and over up for grabs. I decided to query artists to do what are essentially film one-sheets for the series arcs, and I thought (and was proven right) that Joelle was perfect for this leg of the project, considering the nature of Legends in Exile being a throwback mystery, and the skills Joelle has shown in works we’ve covered at BSC, like You Have Killed Me.
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First Lady of Comics’ First Cover
It’s been awhile but I have a few items coming in the next month or so that I know about, so the activity should be picking up at VI soon! This time I took it back to 1940 to add to my permanent collection! When I made this purchase I tweeted that I made my first purchase of a restored comic. This is generally not something to celebrate or be proud of, as the comic industry is one of hobbies that views (in terms of affecting pricing) restoration negatively. Beyond that. I’ve always had a firm no resto policy; a sort of artificial way of eliminating potential purchases. This purchase was kind of a perfect storm. I knew I’d never find another copy that presented as well for anywhere near the price, it fell into one of my collecting focuses, and I love adding affordable Golden Age gems when I can.
Rose Red for that Ass
You have to love Fables. For a series to be around that three digit figure in issues and having no arcs that anyone of adequate taste can describe as subpar is not a feat that many runs in comic history can claim (no matter what Spider-Girl fans will tell you!). Getting a new trade of Fables is among my favorite reading situations over the last few years, and I’m always on the lookout to nab original art from the series. I’ve remarked in the past I’ve found some difficulty in this, because while perfect for the story at hand, when confronted with examples of the original art itself (and I say this as compliment though it doesn’t seem like it) they don’t always grab me as individual items that I find myself eventually pulling the trigger on. In some fashion, it makes me think that perhaps the optimal comic book reading experience doesn’t lend itself to optimal OA purchasing options outside of one’s personal nostalgia zone (Fables is a read that I found as an adult). I find myself much more readily buying panel pages from books of my childhood., and more often than prefer splashy pages of my more current vices .With that in mind, I do get an extra satisfaction when I am able to grab a Fables piece.
Malazan Ascendancy – new blog about my favorite series!
Just wanted to a quick pointer (will probably mention this at BSC once I get done with the first chapter) at a new blog I’m doing based on a re-read of the works of Steven Erikson and Ian Cameron Esslemont. Straight dope from the about us page:
Malazan Ascendancy is a blog dedicated to the appreciation of the works of Steven Erikson and Ian Cameron Esslemont. I’ve been wanting to do this for some time now, and since I’m now in the process of a re-read I figured now is as good a time as any. It’s mostly but not limited to a live chapter re-read outline (Tomio’s Folly) that will be followed by an opinion post (The Re-Read) on that chapter. It’s more than probable that other types of posts will pop up sporadically.
It is by no means meant to be viewed as comprehensive, merely a fan’s musings and an effort to record and share them. Since this is a project based on my own personal experience, I’d warn people about definite existence of spoilers in the opinion posts. I will also be updating character pages as I go, though these will be limited to central characters or those that simply interest me.
I want to apologize in advance for any delays in posting. My online time is rather limited, and being one of the old guard of a network of sites that attracts a million viewers a month takes much of it (how the worshipers bind the gods!). I don’t really expect any rush of interest to begin with, as this – more than anything – is something I view as a personal tool-in-the-making to add more enjoyment to a series I already have a passion for. I both welcome and appreciate any productive comments, corrections, contributions and participation. Always an even trade.
- April 2010, from the Fan Warren
Visit the Malazan Ascendancy if you dig the series!
Pedigree Warlock & the God of Thunder
Okay, not quite Warlock yet, but “Him” didn’t look as sweet in the title field. Last night this month’s Comiclink Focused Auction came to an end, and it as one of those rare instances that the book I most coveted also turned out to be the cheapest out of the batch. In more ways than one as well, as not only was the Thor#165 the cheapest issue targeted, it was also the least expensive of the surrounding issues of Thor’s in the auction. There were several other examples from the Rocky Mountain Pedigree last night, and I have to admit being a bit giddy at the thought of being able to add to the stack of one of my favorite issues to horde with a pedigree and for less than an extravagant price (kind of), BUT still a beauty.
Joe Adventure Team Set not Completely Wack
Something can be (kinda) cool while still being something I’d never buy (yet completely in my niche of interest). I should get a couple of facts out there to clarify my stance thoughts. First, I’d never buy any G.I. Joe related figure that isn’t ARAH and O-ring. Second, it’s not a platform, – even if (seems to be to some in the Joe collecting/enthusiast community – I don’t visit boards or make posts about the lack of relevance of the newer molds because of the very fact that I don’t care about said molds. If I don’t have time to enjoy them, I certainly don’t have the time to belittle them or the people who enjoy them.
Spiff Six Shot – new personal blog
Just wanted to give a heads up that I started a new personal blog called Spiff Six Shot (S6S). I wanted to keep Vogue Immunity collecting focused, so S6S is where everything that’s not here, at BSCkids, or BSCreview is going to be placed.
While there is no official word count at either the Deathstar (aka BSCreview) or Moon’s Spawn (aka BSCkids) there are some preferable techie/format truths about both sites that don’t really allow me to just come through and drop brief thought on some subjects.
I just started, so I only have 2 posts up; an intro piece (explains the name and such-hint on half of it can be found at a past post here at VI), and my thoughts on recent moves by my Detroit Lions.
Spiff, Six Shot, and the Lions. The trifecta of awesome!
