#Comix Gab

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The great Andrew Davis of Samantha’s Comics and Sloopygoop draws Comix Gab’s icon Gabby!

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Andy Morgan (original:Bernard Prince) hatte seine Premiere in Deutschland im Magazin MV-Comix des Ehapa Verlags. Später gab es die üblichen Fortsetzungsgeschichten im Koralle ZACK Magazin aber auch abgeschlossene Storys im ZACK Taschenbuch ZACK Parade. Parallel gab es einige Abenteuer in Album-Form in der ZACK Box. Den ersten Auftritt hatte Andy bzw. Bernhard in der belgischen Tintin Ausgabe im Jahr 1966. Hermann und Greg veröffentlichten zunächst sieben vollständige Erzählungen von jeweils 4 bis 6 Seiten bei Tintin. Diese Geschichten zeigten den Helden als Interpol-Inspektor, bis er ein Schiff, die Cormoran, erbte; dieser Kurswechsel der Serie vom Krimi- zum Abenteuergenre soll aus verlegerischen Gründen erfolgt sein, da Tintin mit der Figur Rick Master bzw. Ric Hochet bereits einen Detektiv hatte. Auf seinen Abenteuern wird er von dem rauen, rauflustigen und alkoholkranken Seemann Barney Jordan und einem indischen Kind, Djinn, das sein Mündel geworden ist, begleitet. Eine kleine Fan-Seite mit ein paar mehr Infos findet ihr unter http://www.onliver.de/zaxxene/zaxxene4/serien__/gruen___/andy_mor/index.html

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💤💤😴 Having trouble getting to bed tonight, so I'm catching up with the homies @ed_piskor and @jimruggart on @cartoonist.kayfabe. Their shoot interview w/ @erikjonlarsen was super fun, since #SavageDragon was one of my top faves in the #ImageComics universe. So as Eric was gabbing, I was noodling on the #iPadPro in #Procreate. It was nice to turn off my noggin from the stress or whatever is buggin' my subconscious for a bit. Long live the fin-head! (PS- the fin was based off Dragon's fin in the Megaton era. So don't give me 💩!) 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 #Comics #Comix #ComicArt #ReadMoreComics #EdPiskor #JimRugg #CartoonistKayfabe #ShootInterview #ChasingTheGreenDragon #JeauxJanovsky #JeauxJ #JeauxJanovskyArt #DigitalArt #DigitalPencilSketch #DigitalColoring #ProcreateArt #ApplePencil #ClobberingTime #ArtistInResidence #SaferAtHome #StayHome #CoronaVirus #Covid19 #SelfDistancing #DontTouchYourFace #WashYourHands (at Culver City, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-RinK0DcrQ/?igshid=q027j509ijln

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Philly Zine Fest 2017 exhibitors

Table Name Representative Site

Ariadna Gonzalez Ariadna Gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/feather.n.fur/

astral sass Corey Bechelli/ Cory Kram www.coreybechelli.com

Atlantic County Gothic Bianca Fanty www.biancafanty.com

Baldy Cereal Ricky Bardy www.rickybardy.com

boys club Morgan Sturgeon morgansturgeon.bigcartel.com

Brusque Babe www.brusquebabe.com

Comix Gab Dre Grigoropol / Patrick Fortenbaugh / Cameron Jones http://www.comixgab.com

dark + druzy Marria Nakhoda darkanddruzy.com

Decades of Confusion Feed the Insect Justin Duerr http://justinduerr.com

Defectivepudding Christa Dippel www.defectivepudding.com

Displaced Snail Publications // The La La Theory Joseph Carlough/Katie www.displacedsnail.com // www.thelalatheory.com

Dreamyguts / Discomfort Tia McClelland / Dave Gunn http://dreamyguts.tumblr.com https://www.etsy.com/shop/discomfort

Gilbert Drive Productions Megan & Angelina Barbieri https://www.facebook.com/GilbertDriveProductions

Goda Trakumaite Goda Trakumaite https://www.godaswebsite.com

Hoax Sari Neith www.facebook.com/hoaxzine

Homos in Herstory Mr. Elvis https://elvis007.wordpress.com/

Hot Tag Dan Nelson hottag.bigcartel.com

In A Rut Comics Maria Sweeney/Eros Livieratos http://inarutcomics.tumblr.com

Kenneth R Art and Zines Kenneth R Www.kennethr.net

Kit Fraser Kit Fraser www.kitfraser.com

Last Syllable Press Mac MacDaniel www.lastsyllablepress.com

Moviejawn Rosalie Leonard www.Moviejawn.com

Nathan Hurst Art Nathan Hurst https://www.instagram.com/nathanhurstart/

Philly Zine Mobile Sy Biswas

Pop Wasteland Jon Allen www.jonfallen.com

RetroSofa Salvatore Marrone www.retrosofa.tumblr.com

Ross Chaos Comics Autumn Brown www.rosschaoscomics.deviantart.com

Samantha Comics Andrew Davis http://samanthacomics.com

Should I enjoy my life or not Jon-michael Frank Www.jonmichaelfrank.com

Swamphouse Press Brendan Williams-Childs swamphousepress.tumblr.com

Synonym and Sugar Bianca Alu-Marr

The Bettys Aurora Diaz www.thebettys.com

The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library Mary Tasillo www.phillysoapbox.org

The Word Distro Ed Kemp www.theworddistribution.com

Trans Sex Zine James DeWitt https://transsexzine.com/

Wayne Kleppe waterhouse ltd. www.holydemonarmy.storenvy.com/

Wykery Daniel Wyke www.wykery.com

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Und noch eine Mini-Konsole. Die Schrumpf-Ausgabe von SEGAs berühmter Konsole Mega Drive erscheint am 19. September 2019. Brauchen wir diese?

Vor ziemlich genau einem Jahr kündigte SEGA ein Mega Drive Mini an, geplant war eine Veröffentlichung noch 2018. Daraus wurde nicht, dafür steht jetzt der weltweite Erscheinungstermin fest: Am 19. September 2019 könnt ihr für knapp 80 Euro eine Mini-Ausgabe der 16-Bit-Maschine erwerben. Und was wird euch geboten?

Die Packung weckt Erinnerungen. (Foto: SEGA)

Atgames baut den Mega Drive Mini

So manche dürfte es nicht freuen: Wie schon letztes Jahr bekannt wurde, kümmert sich das Unternehmen Atgames um die Produktion des Mega Drive Mini. Der Hersteller baute in der Vergangenheit zahlreiche Mega-Drive-Neuauflagen, darunter zuletzt den wirklich soliden Mega Drive Flashback HD. Der Mini dagegen erhält eine Software von dem Entwickler M2, der für seine Neuauflagen bekannter Sega-Klassiker für aktuelle Konsolen (3D Classics-Spiele für den Nintendo 3DS, VirtualConsole-Titel) und die „Sega Ages“-Reihe bekannt ist. SEGA verspricht uns übersichtliche Menüs und eine bestmögliche Emulation der originalen Hardware.

Menüs vom japanischen Mega Drive Mini. (Foto: SEGA)

Menüs vom japanischen Mega Drive Mini. (Foto: SEGA)

Diese Spiele sind beim Mega Drive Mini vorinstalliert

Ansonsten bietet der Mega Drive Mini eine 720p-Auflösung via HDMI, die Möglichkeit, Spielstände jederzeit zu sichern (4 Slots pro Game) und 40 vorinstallierte Games. Es wurden noch nicht alle genannt, bestätigen wollte SEGA bisher:

Ecco the Dolphin

Castlevania: Bloodlines

Space Harrier II

Shining Force

Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine

ToeJam & Earl

Comix Zone

Sonic The Hedgehog

Altered Beast

Gunstar Heroes

Das japanische Modell enthält ebenfalls „Sonic 2“, „Puyo Puyo 2“, „Rent-A-Hero“, „Madō Monogatari I“ und „Wrestleball“. Es gibt also Unterschiede bei den Konsolen-Varianten.

Brauchen wir noch einen Mega Drive Mini?

Laut offiziellen Angaben ist der Mega Drive Mini 55 Prozent kleiner als die originale Konsole, die 1988 in den Handel kam. Dennoch soll es sich um eine liebevolle Nachbildung handeln – einen Modulslot zur Verwendung klassischer Cartridges wird allerdings nur vorgegaukelt.

In der Verpackung befinden sich übrigens zwei typische Controller mit drei Buttons. In Japan wiederum legt SEGA das Arcade-Gamepad mit sechs Tasten bei.

Mega Drive Mini. (Foto: SEGA)

Mega Drive Mini. (Foto: SEGA)

Mega Drive Mini. (Foto: SEGA)

Bereits jetzt könnt ihr den Mega Drive Mini für knapp 80 Euro vorbestellen – bei Amazon beispielsweise. Eine so große Nachfrage wie beim Mini NES oder Mini SNES erwarte ich persönlich nicht. Auch, weil es in den letzten Jahren doch ziemlich viele Mega-Drive-Konsolen (eben von Atgames) gab und SEGA die eigenen Spieleklassiker bereits häufig genug ausgeschlachtet hat – auf dem Smartphone, dem PC und auf nahezu allen aktuellen Konsolen. Da braucht’s eigentlich keinen Mega Drive Mini mehr. Oder wie seht ihr das?

Am 19. September 2019 erscheint der Mega Drive Mini. Das bietet die Retro-Konsole von SEGA. Brauchen wir die überhaupt? Und noch eine Mini-Konsole. Die Schrumpf-Ausgabe von SEGAs berühmter Konsole Mega Drive erscheint am 19. September 2019.

[sherrymnormal]

Aburrida en clases... Ese gab esta muy deforme 😂😂😂😂 Me encanta kkdlsnddl #destiel #supernatural #sobrenatural #drawing #dibujo #cool #comix #comic #manga #illustration #ilustracion #design #diseño #yaoi #fujoshi #love #gay #angel #arte #art #castiel #deanwinchester #gabriel

[mindyindy]

Comix Gab Interview

Cartoonist Dre Grigoropol of "Comix Gab" interviewed me and other zinesters at the Philly Zine Fest!  A fun and informative look into the world of zine festivals and comic/zine making.

Chronological Timeline

1:00 Dre and Ken are at the Philly Zine Fest 2014!

2:30 Interview with the writer of the comic book called Comicverse: Bianca Alu-Marr

5:40 Interview with DC Zine Fest organizer Ariana Stone.

10:30 Interview with indie cartoonist Mindy Indy.

18:00 Interview with author Homos in Herstory and organizer of NYC Feminist Zine Fest: Elvis B.

23:00 First Date At The Arcade song by the Comix Gab’s house band The Yucky Nerds.

See more about Dre's post on the Comix Gab site.

This is what happened on my first adventure to Burlington Coat Factory.  One of my room mates really likes it, so I was curious, and looks like you can find some good deals if you hunt... but it's a little below the bar of TJ Maxx and Marshall's - everything strewn about.  You'd think they'd have more glove selection, because it's fall/winter and gloves go with coats (more so than hats or scarves in my opinion) but their glove selection was pretty small, and there were many single gloves with no partner.  Said the associate: "People steal stuff."  Who would steal just one glove??  Luckily I did find a pretty good pair for $10.

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Corey Bechelli draws Comix Gabby!

Amazing work, Corey! This portrait of Gabby will be preserved in the Gabby Gallery forever!

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We have some upcoming events in the Philadelphia area! Come check us out and maybe even stop by for a short interview. Also, our host Dre will be exhibiting at Oddball Art Hall at the Oddity in DE in November and most likely December and have work in the Heavy Bubble’s art book RiTUAL. Single Sheet Book Show at 1241 Carpenter Studios in Philadelphia.

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Our gal Gabby, by artist Cory Kram!

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Visit Dre and Pat of Comix Gab fame at the official Comix Gab table a Too Many Games. We are honored to be there!

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Comix Gab Episode 29: Covering Camden Comic Con 2017

[Clockwise from left: Dre Grigoropol, Patrick Fortenbaugh, Cory Kram, Cameron Jones, Corey Bechelli, and Andrew Davis.] Comix Gab Episode 29 Covering Camden Comic Con 2017 Featured Music: “Camden Comic Con” by Patrick Fortenbaugh

A posse of six cartoonists, Dre Grigoropol, Patrick Fortenbaugh, Cory Kram, Cameron Jones, Corey, Bechelli, and Andrew Davis meet up at the Rutger University’s student lounge for a podcast.

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Chronological timeline: 2:00 The group introduces themselves. Cameron reveals he has a web comics appreciation blog webcomicry.com. 5:00 How did these cartoonist enjoy their experiences at the Camden Comic Con? What did they buy? Any good panels? The cartoonists talk about the highlights of their day. 13:00 Any favorite Cosplays? Favorite puppets? 16:00 How does this crew feel about bringing a box of used comics to comic con?

Featured Music: “Camden Comic Con” by Patrick Fortenbaugh

Commissioned sketchbook drawing by Dre.

Dre at her table. Photo by Nicola Black.

Dre at work. Photo by Patrick.

Giant Nightmare Before Christmas puppet. Photo by Patrick.‘

Andrew and Corey’s table. Photo by Dre.

Cory Kram. Photo by Dre.

Classic Street Fighter arcade in the lounge. Photo by Patrick.

Cosplay on college campus! Photo by Patrick.

Patrick’s tacos from the “My Four Suns” truck outside. Photo by Patrick.

The “My Four Suns” truck. Photo by Patrick.

Patrick. Photo by Dre.

Cameron. Photo by Dre.

Books that Cameron found. Photo by Dre.

Dre’s favorite cosplay: Octorok from the Legend of Zelda. Photo by Dre.

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Gabby our fictional, representative spokesperson of Comix Gab by Jay Imbrie.

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Comix Gab Episode 28:  Art Blossoms in Philly Spring 2017

[Collage of work, right to left:  Corey Bechelli, Cory Kram, Andrew Davis, Lora Bloom, Jay Imbrie and Dre Grigoropol.] Comix Gab Episode 28 Art Blossoms in Philly Spring 2017

A group of six artists, Corey Bechelli, Lora Bloom, Dre Grigoropol, Jay Imbrie, Cory Kram and Andrew Davis gather at Eris Temple Arts for a podcast to always remember.

(Don’t see the podcast? Click Here?)

Featured Music: Andrew Davis/Sloopygoop covering Radiohead’s All I Need.

Podcast’s timeline:

1:00 Using their library voices, the group begins to talk about Dre’s experience at the Free Library of Comic Con. 10:00 Corey, Cory, and Andrew talk about their voyage to S.P.A.C.E, Small Press Alternative Comics Expo in Columbus, Ohio. 13:00 Andrew’s alternative ego, Dot Matrix, traveled to Pittsburgh to present The Dorothy Matrix 8-Bit Orchestra at their Fringe Fest. 20:00 Lora shares her experiences doing performance art at shows like Dead Flowers Art Without a Message at the gallery Vox Populi. 30:00 Jay talks about his zine Fellow Friend. 36:00 Andrew explains it all about his new comic Mr.Trout. 42:00 Cory Kram describes her miniature art books. 46:00 Corey covers his new, very new age comic Psychedelic Gaze. 49:00 A conversation about Jay’s Sifter comic begins. 1:00:00 Cartoonist therapy talk 1:00:00 The group gives a shout out to the current art installation at Eris Temple Arts, which features artwork Dre, Lora, Common Zen Savvy. 1:06:00 Jay’s explains his Bob Ross style paintings. 1:12:00 Plugs for upcoming events like Scranton Zine Fest. 1:17:00 Andrew Davis/Sloopygoop covering Radiohead’s All I Need Thank you for checking out ComixGab.com!

Art show video at Eris Temple Arts, featuring Dre by Common Zen Savvy:

The Dorothy Matrix 8-Bit Orchestra performing in Philly:

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Comix Gab Episode 26: Sailor Moon R Comes to US Theaters 20+ years later

(Commanda Cobra, Dre and Eric in front of the movie poster in the mall. Photo by Ted Strange.)

Commanda Cobra and Dre’s teenage girls dreams come true when Sailor Moon R the movie plays in a special viewing at Neshaminy 24, the theater in their hometown! <3 The two stars gab about their movie watching experience in Comix Gab’s first podcast of 2017!

Don't see the podcast? Click here!

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Hot Dog Taste Test: Book Review!

Book Review By Patrick Fortenbaugh

Lisa Hanawalt’s Hot Dog Taste Test is not only my graphic novel of this past year, but it’s also one of the funniest comics I have ever read! (So, it’s okay to review it almost a year after it came out!)

“Food Culture” really rubs me the wrong way and the term “foodie” kinda makes me cringe. I was relieved that this comic was not that. Hot Dog Taste Test does neither glorify food or even make it appetizing. Lisa Hanawalt analyzes the food in such a detailed, absurd and disturbing way that the simple mundane act of eating just seems gross to me now. I guess that the idea for this collection was to vaguely feature comics that relate to food, experiences at different restaurants, or in a way that only Lisa Hanawalt make work, ways she deals with pooping the food she ate. The concept of food stories is so loose to the point of almost being non-existent. Some of the best comics in this collection don’t even feature food, but quirky concepts like animals she finds cute up to the point of making her horny, or as she calls it “chorny”. Also, things that make her feel super old, death, her menstrual cycle, or more jokes about going to the bathroom (this comic has lots of literal toilet humor).

Unlike Lisa Hanawalt’s other graphic novel, My Dirty Dumb Eyes, Hot Dog Taste Test seems to be in it’s own weird,surreal and colorful world. This time around, all the pop culture references and movie reviews are gone and there is not a single celebrity drawing in sight. Even though she goes to familiar places like Los Angeles, New York and Las Vegas everything seems so otherworldly, like a world that just revolves around food, non sequiturs, gluttony, genitals or just gross things in general. Her artwork is loose and somewhat deliberately amateurish in the best way possible. There are so many under-baked drawings (a food pun) mixed in with beautiful vibrant painted splash pages. Lisa Hanawalt is a very good artist, she takes a lot of risks that many artists do not. She experiments with multi-media a lot in ways that it reminds me more of a zine then what one would see in most graphic novels. She kinda reminds me of a weirder maybe more sophomoric Lynda Barry. I may be overanalyzing but to me it says, “I AM a good artist and writer but I don’t HAVE  to be all the time.” The inconsistencies give the comic such a fun and carefree feel. The “sloppy” imperfections with the text and stream of conscious writing actually really work in the comics favor, even though on the surface the writing seems so random, the jokes just work in a way that the randomness seems deliberate and well placed.  

There are so many jokes in this book, they are everywhere, there are jokes on the copy-write page even! I love her lists with words just randomly crossed out or anecdotes put in random places. Her summary of the book on the last page is one of my favorite pages in the whole thing.  The whole comic is so funny, endearing and unpretentious that its basically impossible not to like. I would recommend it to anyone!

(Patrick is a Philly based cartoonist. Learn more about him on his Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrick.fortenbaugh)