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Blue Moon Comics' Diversions!
Okay, Groove-ophiles! Yers trooly has behaved long enough! It's time for some braggin', horn tootin', and pluggin'! I'm sure you've noticed the big ol' Blue Moon logo that's been hangin' out on the top right-hand side of the blog (It's a link to the Blue Moon Comics website, ya know). You've no doubt had your eye caught by the colorful JW Erwin Diversions cover(s) just below that logo (links to Drivethru Comics and IndyPlanet where you can order copies of Diversions). Maybe you've clicked on the logo or covers (if you have, many, many thanks) or maybe you've resisted the temptation. May Ol' Groove ask that you resist no more?
Ya see, Blue Moon Comics in general and Diversions in particular is a labor of love that's been a long time comin' for Ol' Groove. A lot of you probably know that in the late 90s/early 2000s I published a couple dozen small press comics under the Blue Moon label. They were homemade and sold via mail-order during the fledgling days of the interwebs. The folks who got 'em dug 'em, but time marched on and Blue Moon faded away. At least, for a while.
Ol' Groove scratched his comics writing itch for a spell by writing about comics here on DotGK, but in time, opportunities started cropping up that allowed me to write some comics stories for a variety of wonderful small press/indy publishers like The Creeps, Will Lill, Surprising, Lucky, and Golden Era. No doubt, you've seen those mags displayed on the right sidebar over the last few years, as well. I've had a great time writing for those folks. Still do some writing for some of 'em! In fact, I have a story coming out in the next issue of The Creeps (#25)--but more on that at a later date!
But the stars have finally aligned so that I could get back into publishing my own comics. I dusted off my old Blue Moon label and didn't have to think twice about the title for my flagship title: Diversions! What else would I call my package of brand new comics whose goal is to recapture the fun and freewheeling spirit of the Groovy Age?
Diversions (The Comic) is a 24 page black and white anthology comic in which I hope to explore most every comics genre we love. In the first issue we have a street-level superhero (Night Spider), a fighting female seeking revenge in the Old West (Guns & Rosa), and a short science fantasy shocker (Other Worlds: "King of the Hill!")! We have more superheroes in the works, but we also have sword and sorcery, horror/mystery, kid's adventure/humor, and so much more. My goal is to make each issue feel like a trip to a Groovy Age spinner rack with its variety of genres and artistic styles!
The artists I'm lucky enough to work with on Diversions, JW Erwin, Joe Koziarsky, David Johnson Jr., Greg Rieves, the late Donnie Page, and others, are true pros! They're talented storytellers and stylists who love making comics as much as I do. As you can see by the samples sprinkled throughout this post, they pour 100% of their titanic talents into every panel!
Diversions #1 is ON SALE NOW, and Ol' Groove really hopes you'll give it a try! You can get .pdf copies at DriveThru Comics, digital copies at IndyPlanet--and you can also pre-order PRINT copies at IndyPlanet (which they'll send out as soon as their state-mandated "stay-at-home" order is lifted ). I and my artistic pals plan on continuing to create cool content for Diversions over the long haul (we're already working on enough material for at least three more issues, with plans for lots more!), so get in on the ground floor and grab a copy (digital or print) of the first ish right away! Ol' Groove would sure appreciate the support!
Blue Moon Comics' Diversions!
Okay, Groove-ophiles! Yers trooly has behaved long enough! It's time for some braggin', horn tootin', and pluggin'! I'm sure you've noticed the big ol' Blue Moon logo that's been hangin' out on the top right-hand side of the blog (It's a link to the Blue Moon Comics website, ya know). You've no doubt had your eye caught by the colorful JW Erwin Diversions cover(s) just below that logo (links to Drivethru Comics and IndyPlanet where you can order copies of Diversions). Maybe you've clicked on the logo or covers (if you have, many, many thanks) or maybe you've resisted the temptation. May Ol' Groove ask that you resist no more?
Ya see, Blue Moon Comics in general and Diversions in particular is a labor of love that's been a long time comin' for Ol' Groove. A lot of you probably know that in the late 90s/early 2000s I published a couple dozen small press comics under the Blue Moon label. They were homemade and sold via mail-order during the fledgling days of the interwebs. The folks who got 'em dug 'em, but time marched on and Blue Moon faded away. At least, for a while.
Ol' Groove scratched his comics writing itch for a spell by writing about comics here on DotGK, but in time, opportunities started cropping up that allowed me to write some comics stories for a variety of wonderful small press/indy publishers like The Creeps, Will Lill, Surprising, Lucky, and Golden Era. No doubt, you've seen those mags displayed on the right sidebar over the last few years, as well. I've had a great time writing for those folks. Still do some writing for some of 'em! In fact, I have a story coming out in the next issue of The Creeps (#25)--but more on that at a later date!
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| Night Spider art by JW Erwin |
But the stars have finally aligned so that I could get back into publishing my own comics. I dusted off my old Blue Moon label and didn't have to think twice about the title for my flagship title: Diversions! What else would I call my package of brand new comics whose goal is to recapture the fun and freewheeling spirit of the Groovy Age?
Diversions (The Comic) is a 24 page black and white anthology comic in which I hope to explore most every comics genre we love. In the first issue we have a street-level superhero (Night Spider), a fighting female seeking revenge in the Old West (Guns & Rosa), and a short science fantasy shocker (Other Worlds: "King of the Hill!")! We have more superheroes in the works, but we also have sword and sorcery, horror/mystery, kid's adventure/humor, and so much more. My goal is to make each issue feel like a trip to a Groovy Age spinner rack with its variety of genres and artistic styles!
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| "King of the Hill" art by Donnie Page and Ken McFarlane |
The artists I'm lucky enough to work with on Diversions, JW Erwin, Joe Koziarsky, David Johnson Jr., Greg Rieves, the late Donnie Page, and others, are true pros! They're talented storytellers and stylists who love making comics as much as I do. As you can see by the samples sprinkled throughout this post, they pour 100% of their titanic talents into every panel!
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| Guns & Rosa art by Joe Koziarski |
Diversions #1 is ON SALE NOW, and Ol' Groove really hopes you'll give it a try! You can get .pdf copies at DriveThru Comics, digital copies at IndyPlanet--and you can also pre-order PRINT copies at IndyPlanet (which they'll send out as soon as their state-mandated "stay-at-home" order is lifted ). I and my artistic pals plan on continuing to create cool content for Diversions over the long haul (we're already working on enough material for at least three more issues, with plans for lots more!), so get in on the ground floor and grab a copy (digital or print) of the first ish right away! Ol' Groove would sure appreciate the support!
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| Cover art by JW Erwin |
