recommended comic: “I Run” by Rachael Wells
Check out this comic by Rachael Wells. She created it for the Gender Through Comic Books class.
Tier One comics
tier one comics Saturday was the official Free Comic Book Day, but the most exclusive free comic in town is only available tonight. Tier One from Cougar Comics is an anthology featuring work from students of Mat Johnson’s latest graphic novel workshop, in collaboration with local artists. Free copies will be distributed to the first […]
heroes i have been
Heroes I have Been is one page comic I did for my Gender Through Comics Class. It depicts just a few of the female super heroes and adventure characters I have taken inspiration from and shows me , at various ages from 4 to 23, pretending to be Batgirl, Wonder Woman, Dazzler and Sarah Connor […]
hallucinating houston
“… who lounged hungry and lonesome through Houston seeking jazz or sex or soup,” (from Howl by Allen Ginsberg) Before I left Houston, someone asked me what my favorite memory of Houston was. I said I would have to think about it. After all, I had been living in the Bayou City off and on for more […]
back from winter break
The year started off okay for this blog, but it looks as if I may have jinxed myself by blogging about blogging and making a resolution to blog more. Well, anyway, I’m back, and I hope I am not jinxing myself by saying that.
“Happy New Year” introduction
I’ve blogged about my New Year’s themed comic in the past, but I only printed two pages of it. Now, here it is in it’s entirety. The scans (actually photos) are not very good, so I have provided a transcript with each page. Also, I posted these in reverse order, so you can read them […]
“Happy New Year” page 1 of 8
“Happy New Year” p. 1 of 8. Panel 2 — Manager: We’re really slow tonight. You can go after this table. copyright 2011 shane patrick boyle
“Happy New Year” page 2 of 8
Happy New Year” p. 2 of 8. Panels 1-3 — Narration: I have the rest of the night off. New Years Eve. Big, Fucking, Deal! Panel 4 — Like I have anything to celebrate. copyright 2011 shane patrick boyle
“Happy New Year” page 3 of 8
“Happy New Year” p. 3 of 8. Panels 1-4 — Narration: Every year, it’s the same. Same job, same city, same apartment. copyright 2011 shane patrick boyle
“Happy New Year” page 4 of 8
“Happy New Year” p. 4 of 8. Panel 1 – Guy in football jersey: Don’t go upstairs. The party’s in the courtyard. Waiter guy: Sorry, but I’m tired. Football guy: Okay, see ya next year. Panels 2-5 — Maybe next year will be different. Maybe I’ll find a new job. Maybe I’ll get out of […]
