Guy LeCharles Gonzalez

PSA: Autism Fundraising

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:September 29, 2005
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I'd debated for a while whether or not to post anything about this here, reluctant to let the real world bleed into my 4-color escape, but I came across the following project and decided to go ahead and make an exception for a larger cause:Autism Project My name is Nic Carcieri. I am the writer/co-creator of Portal Productions' comic book RIP from Repercussion Comics. I live in the metro-Atlanta area and have a 4 1/2 year old son named Ben. Ben has been diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Delay (PDD) which is part of the autism spectrum.What I am doing is…

Link: Erik Larsen Goes Off

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:September 29, 2005
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Wow!An open letter to comic book creators everywhere:Is that all you've got?Really?Because if it is-- that's pretty fucking sad....I understand the desire to clutch on to the security of a guaranteed page rate. And I understand the attraction of working on characters that you grew up with. But at what point are you going to grow up? When are you going to stop sucking on the corporate tit? When are you going to (gasp) take a risk?Do you think the guy working for MdDonalds really has a better chance for success than the guy opening up his own restaurant? Sure,…

On The Shelves: 9/28/05

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:September 27, 2005
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Support GOOD Comics! Try something NEW!My weekly look at select comic books being released tomorrow, 9/28/05. The full shipping is list available at ComicList.[NOTE: Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores. If your LCBS offers a pre-ordering service, be sure to take advantage of it. If not, find another one; or try Khepri.com or MidtownComics.com]COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND CBLDF SPS 2005 Anthology, $12.95For a great cause, and from what I've heard, there's some good stuff in it.DARK HORSE COMICS Revelations #2 (Of 6), $2.99Didn't love the first issue, but it was intriguing. Probably pick it…

Glutton for Punishment

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:September 27, 2005
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Quick update...School is taking some time to fall into place as I get used to the pitfalls of independent study. I've never been particularly good at self-discipline but if I get through this, it'll only be because I got better at it.Of course, because I like to make things as tough as possible, I went and added a little extra to my already overloaded plate. Effective October 1st, I'll be taking over as Senior Comics Editor for Buzzscope.Yikes!

Buzzscope Reviews: 9/21/05

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:September 26, 2005
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...and a couple of other things below, including a "big" announcement.ShadowHawk #5Recommending this as a jump-on point, which under normal circumstances it would be perfect as, comes with a huge caveat because of the upcoming changes that will supposedly represent "a complete 180."In the Scope: Beckett’s New Image ExaminedJeff Amano and Gabriel Benson reflect on the past and offer a peek into the future, including a sneak peek at the cover of their first new release for 2006.The Comics Shrew once noted that I make a "habit of trying to herd cats," in reference to my Industry Buzz column over…

INFO: Free Manga; Marvel Misstep

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:September 23, 2005
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SIGN UP FOR YOUR FREE MANGA MAGAZINE!There are two ways to get Takuhai—in print and online—and each one has its own cool stories and articles.Your Takuhai Online account lets you vote for your favorite manga on the Web—plus, it gives you access to all the great feature stories, all the manga previews and all the how-to articles.Your subscription to the Takuhai print edition gets you a magazine delivered to your home via U.S. Mail. It's not available on newsstands! Every issue of the FREE Takuhai print edition will be packed with pages and pages of manga previews, behind-the-scenes with manga…

LINK: Hope for One Year Later?

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:September 22, 2005
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[via Fanboy Rampage]"The good new [sic] is, and I garauntee [sic] you this, when we're on the other side of the CRISIS, those days are GONE. Just gone. We're sick to death of heroes who are not heroes, we’re sick to death of darkness...Batman's broken. Through no ONE person's fault, but he's a dick now. And we've been told we can fix that."--Mard WaidI'll believe it when I see it, but damn, I really hope he's right!