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Buzzboy & John Gallagher will be at Calgary Expo this weekend! Booth K 03

John Gallagher — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:49:13 +0000

To all my buzz buddies up north– it’s time to get ready for some Calgary craziness at the upcoming Calgary Expo!

I can’t believe the collection of guests that will be attending, from my buddy Frank Cho, to Stan Lee to those guys that played the Weasley twins (James and Oliver Phelps)! Oh, and Adam West, and the 60s Batmobile, and Firefly’s Adam Baldwin– I am seriously geeking out! Tell your friends, invite your grandmother, and I will offer up an extra special Buzzboy sketch for everyone that brings me some Tim Horton’s coffee or donuts!

I’ll be at Booth # K 03 – c’mon by and tell me I sent you! By the way, I am juiced to be within spitting distance of Dan Parent, Ray Friesen, Frank Camuso, and other cool creators like that.

Nope, I don’t want to spit on any of them– I think that’s a Canadian custom, right? Kidding!

Wildcat Comic Con Thanks!

John Gallagher — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:57:28 +0000

Thanks to John Shableski and everyone at the Wildcat Comic Con– Jamar, Joihn, and Rich had a great time, signing, teaching, and saying hi to the fans in Williamsport. Here’s a news clip from the local TV Station… Wildcat Comic Con Coverage

Barry Lyga was in attendance talking about Manga Man and his other writing. Unfortunately I missed saying "Hi" to the original architect behind the national Free Comic Book Day

Winner of the WCC Costume Contest! Don't be angry...

Thomas and Kambrea Pratt of Shadowbinders Webcomic - Check it out!>>

CBD Episode 51: John Shableski, the Wildcat Comic-Con, and Art Studio vs. Man-Cave!

John Gallagher — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:52:03 +0000

John Shableski, GN publishing consultant discusses the upcoming Wildcat Comic-Con in Williamsport, PA, the future of comics publishing, and the best place to take that million dollar idea. Also, find out why Mick Jagger is a financial genius.

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Comic Book Diner Ep. 50: Jimmy Gownley – Shades of Grey, Amelia Rules!, and Beyond

John Gallagher — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:05:29 +0000

Eisner and Harvey nominee Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules!) joins Rich and John for our 50th episode, and discuss Jim’s ascent from self-publishing at 14 to getting picked up by Simon & Schuster and– what’s next? Amelia Rules! Look out for the Wookiee!

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Comic Book Diner Ep. 49 – Elmo’s Advice

John Gallagher — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:13:28 +0000

“Elmo Like getting advice– but why is Rich so negative?”
– Undisclosed Red Muppet

Advice– when should you take it, when should you give it? Jamar, Rich, and John discuss teaching art, writing, and comics in the educational system. Plus, John wonders where to go from here with Buzzboy, and gets advice from the guys.

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CBD Archive Dive: Search Engine Optimization and Social Networking

John Gallagher — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:44:12 +0000

A new feature at Comic Book Diner, highlighting past episodes that fit today’s comics headlines…

Episode 21 – Comics and Facebook, Twitter, and, oh yeah, Comics–and other items moving us up in the search engines…

Posted on January 14, 2011 by John Gallagher

Social Networking – Comics Bane or Boom? Jamar shares his long history of social networking, John talks about offering extras on facebook, and Rich can’t figure out why he’s on Twitter!

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How-To’sday: Comic Art Video – Adam Hughes Draws “Good Girls”

John Gallagher — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:39:36 +0000

Adam Hughes is, without a doubt, one of the most dynamic cover artists around, combining classic pin-up style with moden comic sensibilities. Apparently he ha a new video, which has already become a big seller. Here’s a clip:

Click here to view the video on YouTube.

Adam Hughes – Video Art Lessons “Drawing Good Girls” DVD

If you are interested in this style, please check it out at Amazon, or visit Adam’s site.

Thanks to Canson Fanboy’s Karalyn Johnson for the link!

CBD 48: Klatuu Borada Nikto! Comics Related Jobs to make the Earth Stand Still, Art Supplies, and Mean Art Teachers

John Gallagher — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:24:38 +0000

Klatuu Borada Nikto! Brought to you by Canson Fanboy Paper!

Part 2 with Canson Paper ambassador Karalyn Johnson, and Rich, Jamar, and John discussing jobs related to the comics industry, comics supplies, and staying on a path towards creativity.

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Buzzboy: Sidekicks Rule!

CBD 47: I’m a Fan, Boy! Karalyn Johnson Talks Comics Paper, Comics(ish) Jobs

John Gallagher — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:48:47 +0000

Comics-related jobs are discussed by the CBD gang as they welcome fantasy illustrator and Canson Paper ambassador Karalyn Johnson. We talk about Heroes Con, Comic and Manga art board, and the validity of a cheese omelette.

Marilyn Monroe as Poison Ivey, as depicted by artist Karalyn Johnson - Click on the Pic to visit Karalyn's Deviant Art Page!

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Buzzboy: Sidekicks Rule!

Episode 46: Order of the Kick!

John Gallagher — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:51:11 +0000

Canson Fanboy Paper presents a new Comic Book Diner! Crazy next door neighbor Thom Zahler talks about his Kickstarter campaign, John talks about the validity of stick figures, and Rich and Jamar discuss “Philly Wiz Wif”?

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Buzzboy: Sidekicks Rule!