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 Swords!  and... SORCERY!! Yes… as many of you already know, I’ll be writing some Conan stories. I’m REALLY looking forward to this, as Conan was one of the staples of my youth, and I’m still a huge fan of that rascally head-cleaving, Pict-kicking, jewel-thieving, harlot-spanking fellow.
Here’s a link (click here, by Crom!) to an article / interview talking all about it.
I hope everyone that’s been following my work at Marvel gives my Conan writing a look. I’ve been having a good deal of fun, trying to stay true to the spirit of Robert E. Howard. Because of this, I’ve been reading a lot of REH’s material, and the great Conan mags of the seventies and eighties, and generally researching barbarians as a whole. I’ll share a bit of my research, below.
 Some barbarians terrorize you in entirely different ways.  He who wields the sword, rules supreme.  WTF? Tobin! Crom take you! You are fiend to post such things! You’re right, Conan. I apologize. Here. I’ll make up for it with a sultry dancing girl.
 And... now you all hate me. But read Conan, folks!
By now a lot of you might know that I had a new ongoing in-continuity title announced at the San Diego Comic Convention. Along with a certain barbarian, Spider-Girl has been one of my major “I can’t tell you about this project” projects for some time, and I’m excited to finally get to talk about it. Here’s a link to Marvel’s announcement, intermixed with an interview with yours truly.
 Click on the Spidey-Symbol to enter the world of this new member of the Spider-Family  I really love this cover. Anya Corazon / Spider-Girl looks so amazingly carefree. The second cover will probably just be her glaring at me for what I'm pitting her against in the first issue. Sorry, Anya!  My first work with Spider-Girl will be in Amazing Spider-Man # 648. Seen above is a J. Scott Campbell variant cover. I love how gangly Spider-Girl is. When I was a teenager, I was clumsy enough to trip over particularly feisty ants... but Anya is soaring through the skies. I guess that's why she gets to meet Spider-Man, while I just get the concilation prize of Spider-Man Underoos.  Although Spider-Man Underoos ARE kind of cool. Check out this photo that might as well be me, circa 1980-2009. (I wear A-Team Underoos, now.)  Oh look... it's preview art. This art and the next piece are both by Clayton Henry... my art partner for the Spider-Girl title. These are both partial panels. I will either color these in with my crayons, or I suppose it's possible editor Nate Cosby will hire a colorist. I just bought a new box of Crayolas, though... and I'm ready to show my mad skills.  If I knew how to insert Ennio Morricone music with this image, you'd sure as hell be hearing it right now.  Peace out! And I hope you all enjoy my new Spider-Girl title. Editor Nate Cosby and I have really been brainstorming to make a Damn Fine Comic.
 Because he will flat out set your package on fire.
 These are the pencils for a page from LA QUÊTE DE L'OISEAU DU TEMPS... by artist Aouamri Mohamed. This stuff is LUSH. One of the benefits of the European method of graphic albums is that they allow the artists greater time to develop the page. Of course, on the flip side, your favorite artist might only produce one work in a year, or even less. I suppose it's much like the American indy scene, except with more money involved.  And here are the inks for the same page. Note the HUGE differences in the pencils and the inks. What's amazing to me about this is how complete the pencils are. Normally, when I see this much difference between pencils and inks, the pencils are very loose... more like layouts than actual drawings. It's an interesting look into Aouamri's process (and care) that he's willing to so thoroughly rework the material.  Just for kicks, one last piece of Aouamri's artwork, because the girls are so pretty.
 Hello... I'm David Eaglehoff, one of Paul's VERY GOOD friends, here to rock you out with some various previews of his upcoming projects. Before we go any further, let me introduce our blog's new house band.  We are GARVIS, home-dogs! And... ARE... YOU... READY... TO... PAAAAARTYYYYY!!!  That's right, we brought in Garvis, so get ready for some wanton debauchery, but first, let's see those previews.  Here's some Matteo Lolli art from an upcoming issue of Spider-Man. In it, Spider-Man flat out webs a man to a wall, chest first, because it's more humiliating that way... and that's how the Spider-Man rolls. Spider-Man also seems to have an owl with him, and that's pretty fly... but not as sweetly smooth as having his own eagle, the symbol of America.  And here's a preview of Paul's work on his upcoming Hulked Out Heroes: Wolverine vs. Captain America, with art by Jacopo Camagni. I don't want to spoil the plot, but let's just say the two of them don't work out their problems with written dissertations.  And now a look at some Colleen Coover art from Gingerbread Girl, an upcoming original graphic novel to be published by Top Shelf. It's a mesh of sex, psyschoanalysis, and brain surgery. The only thing it's lacking is an eagle.  It does have a pigeon, though.  And a bulldog. And a lot of other narrators. I know that Paul and Colleen are really happy with it, and I just want to say that it gets the David Eaglehoff stamp of approval. So.... when it comes out...  ... you should buy it.
 Got bored and did this.
 Because skates DON'T just "come off," rookie.
So… I’m going to be appearing at HeroesCon in Charlotte this weekend. And by “appearing” I mean—
 WANDERING AIMLESSLY: I do have a table, but have a tendency to walk around, bumping into things, getting lost, huddling in corners, wishing I would have remembered to fill the "emergency" flask.  LOOKING AT COMICS: Comics are fun. I like to look at them. I like to look at the history of comics or European graphic novels... with great artists that few people (here in the States) know about. Then I can seem smart when I cozy up to girls in bars and impress them with knowledable tidbits such as the eating habits of 1950's Austrailian cartoonists. The ladies just dig that stuff.  LOOK AT ORIGINAL ART: I collect original art, so I always like to look around and see what's available. My tastes are pretty cultured. Only the best for ME.  LOOKING AT GIRLS IN COSPLAY: Pretty girls make me happy. I like to be happy. The equation is very simple.  CHATTING WITH ARTISTS I'D LIKE TO WORK WITH: You know, talk about their interests, compliment their hair, maybe take them out for coffee, then... BOOOOM!.... back to my place for 36 pages of Conan on a tight deadline.  CHATTING WITH COSPLAY GIRLS I'D LIKE TO WORK WITH: You know, talk about their interests, compliment their costumes, maybe debate whether anime should ever be dubbed, then... BOOOOM... back to my room for... for... uhh... wait a second... WHAT THE HELL PICTURE DID I JUST POST? AM I GOING TO BE KICKED OFF THE INTERNET FOR SPREADING THAT PICTURE? I'M SORRY!! One thing I’m looking forward to… I’ve never been to the South before. It’s always fun going to new place. Wasn’t sure what to expect, so I asked Southern native Jeff Parker about it, and from his descriptions I have a pretty good idea of North Carolina.
 Dude... I am NOT seeing the grocery store. Also… besides occasionally being at my table, I’m also appearing on two panels. They are…
Friday, June 4th
Marvel: Breaking into Comics the Marvel Way , 1:30 to 2:20 PM, Room 207BCD
 Breaking into Marvel Comics as a creator is a lot easier than most people think. Pictured above is one of Marvel's portfolio review lines. Just have a good presentation, hone comic book PAGES... not just pinups, and mind the spears, watch out for the boiling water cascades, the incoming arrows, and the occasional sword in the back from those who want your position. Saturday, June 5th
Marvel: Mondo Marvel, 4:30 to 5:30, Room 207BCD
 We usually have a good time at the Marvel Mondo panels. Here we see a portion of our dancers rehearsing the announcement of my new ongoing in-continuity series.
 Hurrah and hooray! It is I, your master of ceremonies, come to speak to you of Paul Tobin's relaunched Spider-Man title. Is it good? Look at me! LOOK! Do you doubt the word of Darth Potty-Trainer? Yeah… so, as my liege said above, my relaunched Spider-Man title comes out this Wednesday. I would like to encourage everyone to pick it up. The way that I have encouraged this to happen is by making it The Best Damn Spider-Man Comic That I Could Write. This seemed to be a better plan than my initial push of the “Free Naked Photo of the Author with Every Purchase” scenario which was nixed by both Marvel Marketing and the Geneva Convention.
 Click on the image for a preview of the first seven pages. Go ahead... you don't want to get back to work anyway.  WHY should you read and follow my relaunched Spidey title? Well... I think I'm doing a fine job of the tension of Peter's life, the romance, the villains, the fights and, brother... if that don't pull you in, consider this Matteo Lolli art from an upcoming issue: THAT'S THE MASTER OF KUNG-FU WITH A PUG. Yeah. That's right. See you soon.  War dogs have always inspired fear in the hearts of the enemy. You're probably trembling just looking at this beast.
Just FYI. I’ll be attending the C2E2 convention in Chicago this weekend. Not getting a table, but I will be signing at the Marvel booth from 5-6 on both Friday and Saturday. Stop on by and say, “Hello!”
 Godzilla will not be attending this year, due to a prior committment in Tokyo.
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