Oh the Horror!

I've discovered today (between midterm prep) that horror comics are alive and well! I've got some recommendations for those of you not too weak of heart ;)

First off Vertigo is putting together a monthly anthology of some of comic's best minds and talents under the title: Flinch. It is aptly named. The story's range from the cutely macabre to the gut-wrenching to the occasional mind-jarring thread. My favorite so far of the three collections I've read was "Wolf Girl Eats". I think it was in the first book actually.

My meanderings next led me to a comic put out by IDW, written by Steve Niles and drawn by Hector Casanova (great name!) called "The Lurkers". I loved the art in this book and the story was consistently creepy and enthralling. Tired of Zombies? Come check out the Ghouls in here. I need to find more work of both of these guys!

The last was a short book by Alan Moore so its no big surprise that I was enchanted and stunned all at once. The book is The Courtyard. Its a fantastic tale in Lovecraftian fashion (keep an eye out for the Cthuhlu tentacle beard in the second half!). This comic was printed under Avatar. Make sure to look it up.

Tonight at Drink & Draw!

Great turnout tonight for Denver Drink & Draw at Leela European Cafe. A good mix of new and familiar faces! I'm sitting here with artist Thea Jovie Hunt and though we are fading fast I felt like expressing some excitement over things to come.

Finding some really great work in the submissions for Cellar Door: Unraveling...finally. I've already sent some acceptances and got some of the artists started on illustrations. If you haven't heard from us yet, don't fret, things are just going a bit slower than expected.

Also there was plotting done for upcoming events such as the Comics & Education Symposium which is being held on March 15-17 (details will be listed on here in the next few days), a fashion show to be held this summer and a guerrilla film-making camp. That's right, be excited.

Sleepiness is setting in and its time to sign off. For Cellar Door and Narniaaaaa!

Watercourse Eats

This Monday be sure to stop by for a bite or two or three at Watercourse in Denver. Every dollarspent is a another bit of support for 5280 Comic Book Classroom. The restaurant serves vegetarian and vegan fare and it is truly wonderful. Don't miss this opportunity to help out and eat well in the meantime!

Artwork above by local artist Ravi Zupa and can be seen in amazing murals on the walls of the restaurant. Come see!

Release party video!!

I took some really bad video footage during the release party, but still couldn't help making a montage of some of the clips. Here it is with musical accompaniment by Beck.

Cellar Door One Release Party

The suspense is over. On Friday January 28th the first book of Cellar Door Anthology will be released at Leela European Cafe. Come down and meet the artists and writers of the inaugural issue! Buy a copy so they can sign and sketch in them for you. There will be drink specials, door prizes, and buttons with your favorite authors upon them. It will be a good time. I swear! Show your love for the growing local scene of united creative types.

The 5280 Comic Book Classroom staff will also be on hand to answer any and all questions you may have and let you know about all the upcoming events!

A Huge Success!

It's two days after the Rock for Literacy for the 5280 Comic Book Classroom and I still have not got the excitement out of my system. What a great night! All three of the bands (Silver String Theater, Backslide, and Say Yes) were fantastic and were a huge draw to plenty of new faces. Between the silent auction (included the battled over Captain America shield) and the donations at the door over $800 was raised for the classroom! We are still waiting on numbers from the staff of Leela for their contribution which will bring it to a figure higher than we had modestly expected. Thank you all who have been so supportive in this project.

Coming up Next (and Finally!) - The Release Party for Cellar Door One will be held on Friday the 28th.

Rock for Literacy!

Make sure to make your way over to Leela European Cafe on Friday the 14th sometime between 7 and midnight (ish)! There will be some great music coming from the direction of the stage and you'll be able to show your love for the newest non-profit on the block: 5280 Comic Book Classroom! There will be a suggested donation of $5 as well as plenty of awesome silent auction items to throw your money at. All this as well as door prizes and time to hobnob to find out how you can get involved in all the fun and craziness that is to come. It'll be a crime to miss this one...and you know that crime never pays...unless you're a really good super villain and then you do come out on top...but only sometimes!