CLEVER OVER CRAP

The City Paper gave my book what I consider to be a kick-ass review:

COMMISSIONS

I've started accepting commissions... portraits and fan-art in I Taste Sound-style.  Here are Doctor Manhattan and a friend's cat...

PEENER STICKS WORLD CUP

I conceived, scripted and drew this masterpiece beginning at noon on October 1st and ending at noon the next day as part of 24-Hour Comics Day at Collectors Corner in Baltimore. This will most likely be made into a feature film. There is also this interview on YouTube at the 2:00 mark a few pages into the process, roughly an hour and a half before I lost my mind from the kids in the next room arguing loudly over whether Aquaman's ability to withstand pressure at great depths would also enable him to take a punch from Superman.

24 HOUR COMICS DAY

I'll be trying to make a 24 page comic in 24 hours for 24 Hour Comics Day this Saturday at Collectors Corner. Come see me babbling incoherently on Sunday morning. Bring coffee(s).

Here is the Facebook Event.

COMIC-CON RECAP

I am very glad that Baltimore Comic-Con was the last event on this round of book appearances. The vibe was completely different than the other conventions I've done with an emphasis on artist and creators rather than tier three celebrities and sword vendors.  It was a great experience... including meeting a person that bought my book at an earlier event with crazy things to say, like that my book inspired them to return to creative projects of their own.  Here is me actin' natural at the syphilis awareness booth...

I also met the author of my all-time favorite graphic novel, Stan Sakai, on three occasions. He sketched and autographed my copies of his books (one from 1989) and I gave him a copy of my book.  This was the first time I'd met a person that I only knew through their 'work' and actually had a lot to say (DMC at BWI included).  If you know me, I've probably insisted that you read something of his because the stories are so heartfelt and fun.  Stan certainly seemed like a sweet person.  I hope he isn't offended by the horses doing it on page 2 of The Sword of Reason.

CON EXCLUSIVE STICKERS!

I'm going to be at table A150, Artist Alley at Baltimore Comic-Con Saturday and Sunday with free stickers about syphilis!

BALTIMORE COMIC-CON

OH! I'm going to be at table A150, Artist Alley at Baltimore Comic-Con this Saturday and Sunday. Come see me! Bring some nerds. Buy a book. Get a hug.

SKILLZ

PHILADELPHIA COMIC CON

I will be at the Philadelphia Comic Con this Friday through Sunday selling my book. They contacted me a few weeks ago asking for a head shot. It was a mass email, and I figured they were only intending on posting established comic creators... if I thought otherwise, I may have chosen the pic I sent more carefully. Here is my bio on the Wizard World site: www.wizardworld.com/mikeriley.html

I also had a chance to look at the floor plan for the event. I made some notes below on a few items that stood out to me...

FCBD - RECAP

Wow, Randy and the crew at Collectors Corner were incredible yesterday. They took such good care of the artist and the customers on a day that had to be nerve-rackingly hectic. So glad to be a part of this event. Sold a stack of books from this set up:

I had the best seat in the house next to Greg LaRocque who put together one amazing commission after another all day and while signing copies of the many Marvel and DC titles he's worked on. Lots of people in this line were there to see him...

...and these chicks caused at least one car accident out front.

Also, met Batgirl and she wrote this first review of the book at Girls With Comics... though I only count two actual butt jokes and two borderline butt jokes in the whole book, I thank her for the kind words.

I also took part in a contest amongst the featured artists where we were asked to draw our interpretations of 'Charlie Sheen as Green Lantern'. I did not win, and I feel bad, because I really hope Charlie makes it through summer.

THE BOOK

I Taste Sound Volume 1: The Sword of Reason is a 96 page, full-color, perfect-bound collection of highlights from the first year of my webcomic. It's funny and you can carry it around with you. Includes some never before seen multi-panel material with the color blue.

$12.99 + $4 shipping and handling for a limited time! http://itastesound.bigcartel.com/
Shipping price is within the US. If there happens to be someone outside of the US that wants one, message me at itastesound@gmail.com and I'll figure out how to get it to you.

I Taste Sound Volume 1: The Sword of Reason

 Also available at Atomic Books in Baltimore MD http://www.atomicbooks.com/ next to Henry & Glenn Forever!.... and something called Ass Holes!

 ... and Collectors Corner in Parkville, where I'll be signing them next Saturday http://www.collectorscornermd.com/

 It's a quality item.  I shit you not.

SNUTTOCKTHIC BEAUTY

My work will be featured in issue 33 of Gothic Beauty magazine via this ad for my friends in Snuttock. Inside back cover... available at news stands somewhere. They bought me a lot of Indian food for putting this together. Mmmm.

MAY 7TH F.C.B.D.

I'll be a featured artist at Collectors Corner Free Comic Book Day event May 7th. Click the flier to see it in full resolution.  The I Taste Sound book will be available sometime between now and then. More details soon...

DEEP DOWN GENRE HOUND

Logo design for one of my oldest friends, genre fiction writer Bill Ward billwardwriter.com/

CON POSTER

Worked up a poster to bring to some upcoming appearances and conventions in support of my book launch.

SHARK TANK TOUR POSTER

Here is a poster I made for the upcoming Shark Tank mini-tour (Height, Mickey Free, Lord Grunge and Brendan Richmond).  Hope to catch at least one of these dates.  More information here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Height-With-Friends/53084877130