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Strangeways: The Thirsty - Page 102

Hey, it's a splash page! You know what that means?

Written by Matt Maxwell. Art by Gervasio and Jok.

That's right. The chapter ends right here.  THE THIRSTY returns after Thanksgiving.  I'll look into having some other bonus material run next week.  Week after that is vacation time and I'll be off the grid entirely.  Stay tuned for, as they say, the thrilling conclusion.

In the meantime, may all your vampyr be sparkle-free!

Strangeways: The Thirsty - page 101

Written by Matt Maxwell. Art by Gervasio and Jok.

"Keep your filthy whiskey" indeed.  Savages! Heathens!

Back on Wednesday.

Strangeways: The Thirsty - Page 100

One zero zero!

Written by Matt Maxwell. Art by Gervasio and Jok.

And look! There's even something going on on this page! Not just yakkity-yakkin' and stuff.

Thanks for sticking around so far, folks. Still got a pretty substantial chunk of story to go. And things look to be heating up in Drytown, so buckle in.

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And on, this the 99th page of THE THIRSTY, I give you:

Art by Gervasio and Jok. Written by Matt Maxwell.

I just realized that Collins' riding coat got ripped in the first chapter and it got patched sometime along the way.  You can see it real clear in panel 3.

I'd try to work up something exciting for the 100th page, but everytime I've tried to, real life has reached up and smacked me in the face.  That doesn't mean you shouldn't keep your eyes peeled, though.

Back on Wednesday.

Strangeways: The Thirsty - Page 098

Holy cow! That inital 0 digit in the titles is about to become outmoded!

Written by Matt Maxwell. Art by Gervasio and Jok.

Wonder how long the residents of Drytown are going to let this makeover continue, anyways?

Strangeways: The Thirsty - Page 097

Written by Matt Maxwell. Art by Gervasio and Jok.

Remember kids, in real life, TNT is not to be enjoyed like a fine cigar.

Strangeways: The Thirsty - Page 096

We've substituted the post day for everyone's favorite ongoing horror/western serial. Let's see if they notice...

Written by Matt Maxwell. Art by Gervasio and Jok.

That's just this week, folks.  Should be back on schedule for Halloween week.  Geez, Halloween already.

Strangeways: The Thirsty - Page 095

Back from APE, will be collecting thoughts shortly.

Written by Matt Maxwell. Art by Gervasio and Jok.

Huh. Wonder what that's all about, then?

Back on Wednesday, APE posting may be up before then, but other work may supersede it.

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1. Today's page:

Art by Gervasio and Jok. Written by Matt Maxwell

2. I'll still be appearing at APE this weekend. And the Highway 62 compound will feature a special guest in the form of Alex Sheikman, author and illustrator of ROBOTIKA, put out by Archaia Studios Press. His book will be prettier than mine. And hardcover. And in color. Tough to compete with competition like that. But I'll be doing Five Minute Stories and he'll just be doing garden variety sketches. Take that, Alex! Anyways, hope to see some of you there. I know that JK Parkin (Robot6 High Overlord, or Co-High Overlord, depending on who you ask) will be at the show as well. Bet he'll sign your laptop if you leave the browser window open to R6.

3. I turn really old tomorrow. No, older than that. Like so old that this issue of FANTASTIC FOUR came out the month I was born.

4. Turns out that having children ages you prematurely. Who knew?

Strangeways: The Thirsty - Page 093

Written by Matt Maxwell. Art by Gervasio and Jok.

No funny caption today, though I can think of a few.

Getting ready for the upcoming APE show in SF in five short days from now.  Hopefully the inbound torrential rain won't wash the town away.  Be sure to stop by and say hello, and maybe get yourself a fancy Five Minute Story for your trouble.  Oh, and a look at upcoming chapters of THE THIRSTY, should that tickle your fancy.  See you then!

Strangeways: The Thirsty - Page 092

See, Wednesday really is new comics day.  You even get a new page of THE THIRSTY.

Written by Matt Maxwell. Art by Gervasio and Jok.

Guest starring, apparently, Warren Ellis this week.  Panel 4 in particular.  And no, I didn't plan that at all.

I mean, I've never even seen Mr. Ellis in a cowboy hat.  Well, maybe that one time in San Diego...

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Welcome, new readers who're stopping by after visiting me at the Long Beach Comic-Con last weekend.  Hope you enjoy the show!

As for the rest of you reprobates, here's the newest page:

Written by Matt Maxwell. Art by Gervasio and Jok.

So maybe Joachim isn't out of the fight yet.  But whose side will he end up on?

Robot 6 in Long Beach

Long Beach Comic Con

Okay, that's grabbier than "Strangeways in Long Beach," ya gotta admit.  It's even more accurate, since this week's guest blogger, David Gallaher, will be there as well.

Where in Long Beach?  Why, Long Beach Comic Con, of course.

It's been a long time since the LA area had a bigger show to go to.  The last show there was in 2008, and while it made for an interesting debut and and a great place to see friends over the weekend, it wasn't a barn-burner of an event.  I always felt that the shows put on in Long Beach far overshadowed the LA shows in terms of quality and location, and I've no doubt that this new show will live up to that.  Apparently Stan Lee himself will be cutting the opening ribbon, which might be fun to see.  I would love to have him sign my copy of ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS some day (indeed the book that made me a Marvel zombie so many years ago, also forming an impression of comics as books that I've yet to shake.)

I'll be down at booth 63, Mr. Gallaher at booth 62 (I wonder if I can get him to swap booths with me -- sentimental reasons).  I'm sure he'll have plenty of copies of HIGH MOON to sell, as I will have plenty of copies of MURDER MOON and the limited-edition red cover chapter #1 collection of THE THIRSTY.  And don't forget, those fabulous five minute stories will also be available for the asking.

See you there!

Strangeways: The Thirsty - Page 090

Art by Gervasio and Jok, written by Matt Maxwell

Sunuva...looks like the bloodsuckers are gonna get away after all.

Wonder how long Joachim's gonna stay around with a giant hole in his neck, anyways?  Have to find out next week.  See you then.

And remember, SoCal Robot 6 readers can see me (and guest blogger David Gallaher) this weekend at the first annual Long Beach Comic-Con.  Looks to be a great show, and the revival of one of my favorite venues.  Stop by for a five minute story or get your copy of MURDER MOON inscribed, breathlessly, even.

Strangeways: The Thirsty - Page 089

Meltdown in progress.  Stand by to receive page.

Written by Matt Maxwell. Art by Gervasio and Jok.

And here you thought that trick only worked for the good guys.

Check in Wednesday to see if de Medina gets away or gets what's coming to him!

And dig this.  Strangeways: Murder Moon was named "Best Local Graphic Novel" by the Sacramento News and Review.  Sacramento's got like, more than a thousand people living there!  That's a lot!  See?  More people than just my mom like it!  Coverage at Robot 6.