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The Cross Hatch Dispatch 12.2.09
[Above, Templesmith and McCool are midnight chokers. Below, some people call the Dispatch Maurice.] It Will Come From Japan! Paul Pope illustrates concept cars from the Land of the Rising Sun via GQ.com . The Bens [McCool & Templesmith] are making it easy on all those who want ...
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Cross Hatch Holiday Contest!
Cross Hatch Holiday Contest!
thedailycrosshatch.com — Hey all, it’s time for yet another Daily Cross Hatch contest. To celebrate the holiday season, we’re... embracing the spirit of giving—and comics, naturally. If you’ve ever attempted to preach the gospel of sequential art to friends and loved ones, ... (more) Cross Hatch Holiday Contest!
Interview: Al Columbia Pt. 1 [of 4]
Interview: Al Columbia Pt. 1 [of 4]
thedailycrosshatch.com — So, what really happened to Al Columbia? Simple, really—he created some comics, for Fantagraphics, did illustration work... for the likes of The New York Times , collaborated on with folks like Archer Prewitt, recorded some music, and did design ... (more) Interview: Al Columbia Pt. 1 [of 4]
Interview: Jerry Moriarty Pt. 4 [of 4]
Interview: Jerry Moriarty Pt. 4 [of 4]
thedailycrosshatch.com — We wrap up our interview with the Jack Survives author by discussing the Sears-inspired art of his... formative years, the transition from collector to creator, and the importance of pornography. [ Part One ][ Part Two ][ Part Three ] My real ... (more) Interview: Jerry Moriarty Pt. 4 [of 4]
The Cross Hatch Dispatch 11.28.09
[Above, a very Neroid Thanksgiving. Below, the sparse Dispatch.] Mark your calendars for next week, because on Saturday December 5th from 11am-7pm is the Brooklyn Comics and Graphics Festival. Guest artists include Gabrielle Bell, R. O. Blechman, and many more. Thinking about ...
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Guest Strip: Jose-Luis Olivares
Jose-Luis Olivares is a 2nd year student at the Center for Cartoon Studies. His guest strip is about the creative process. The drawing is done loosely and quickly in a stream-of-consciousness style, which Jose-Luis says is “the kind of comic that gets my mind thinking and hand moving ...
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Happy Thanksgiving
Have a good day with you families, folks! Or all alone. Here’s my favorite Thanksgiving tune from ex-cartoonist Anders Carlson : thanksgivingsong . For fun! - Sarah Morean
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Strange Suspense: The Steve Ditko Archive Vol. 1 Edited by Blake Bell
Strange Suspense: The Steve Ditko Archive Vol. 1 Edited by Blake Bell
thedailycrosshatch.com — Strange Suspense: The Steve Ditko Archive Vol. 1 Edited by Blake Bell Fantagraphics It’s difficult know how... to approach Strange Suspense . As a relic? An oddity? A supplementary biography of one of the medium’s truly warped innovators? Given its ... (more) Strange Suspense: The Steve Ditko Archive Vol. 1 Edited ...
Pim & Francie: The Golden Bear Days by Al Columbia
Pim & Francie: The Golden Bear Days by Al Columbia
thedailycrosshatch.com — Pim & Francie: The Golden Bear Days By Al Columbia Fantagraphics What ever happened to Al Columbia?... The answers, hopefully, are not found on these pages. If they are, the truth is positively terrifying. Pim & Francie: The Golden Bear Day ... (more) Pim & Francie: The Golden Bear Days by Al Columbia
Interview: Jerry Moriarty Pt. 3 [of 4]
Interview: Jerry Moriarty Pt. 3 [of 4]
thedailycrosshatch.com — The Jack Survives artist discusses his disinterest in “old people,” the breakdown of filters, and inhabiting the... mind of a 12-year-old girl. [ PartOne ][ Part Two ] Back to this concept of having “adults” in your life—does it upset the ... (more) Interview: Jerry Moriarty Pt. 3 [of 4]
The Cross Hatch Dispatch
[Above, Lucy Knisley has e-books' backs. Below, the Dispatch, now with more scrolling!] The Extreme Evangelist says, “If Alan Moore isn’t porno, what is?” The Beat has the money shot and more. In light of the recent New Moon premier, Marvel’s What Th-?! has ...
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Guest Strip: Paul Abbamondi
After making the journal comic series MyLifeComics for about two years, Paul Abbamondi finally took the plunge into fiction. His webcomic Supertown follows the adventures of two best friends, Will and Kyle, who believe themselves to be their town’s only hope against the many ...
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The Cross Hatch Dispatch 11.19.09
[Above, Crumby shoes. Below, Dispatch on the fritz.] Graphic NYC highlights the career of Peter Kuper, illustrator extraordinaire. Vans released a pair of R. Crumb slip-ons featuring Fritz the Cat. Don’t pretend they’re not awesome. Genghis Con invades Cleveland this Thanksgiving ...
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Ochre Ellipse #3 by Jonas Madden-Connor
Ochre Ellipse #3 by Jonas Madden-Connor
thedailycrosshatch.com — Ochre Ellipse #3 by Jonas Madden-Connor Family Style It’s difficult to say something new about the simplicity... and preciousness of youth, but in Ochre Ellipse #3 , I believe Jonas Madden-Connor has done it. Childhood is such a primitive, ... (more) Ochre Ellipse #3 by Jonas Madden-Connor
Cat Burglar Black by Richard Sala
Cat Burglar Black by Richard Sala
thedailycrosshatch.com — Cat Burglar Black By Richard Sala First Second Books Surveying the world of sequential art over the... past couple of decades, it’s difficult not to bemoan the contemporary state of comics for kids. The late 80s was the beginning of the end for the ... (more) Cat Burglar Black by Richard Sala
Interview: Neil Swaab Pt. 3
Interview: Neil Swaab Pt. 3
thedailycrosshatch.com — In this third and final part of our interview with the Rehabilitating Mr. Wiggles artist, we discuss... Superjail , writing Hollywood screenplays, and why Neil Swaab is in hot water with the world’s Webcartoonists. [ Part One ][ Part Two ] Is ... (more) Interview: Neil Swaab Pt. 3
The Daily Cross Hatch Goes Comic Book Club Tomorrow
[Image shamefully stolen from AVClub.com] Apologizes for the late notice—we only found about this appearance in the last couple of days, but that’s how we play things in the comic book world, fast and loose. Cross Hatch columnist and part-time TV star Timmy Williams and myself will be ...
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The Cross Hatch Dispatch 11.16.09
[Above, Rick Parker is really pushing it. Below, Dispatch on the tracks.] Haunted , the Xeric winning debut graphic novel by Joshua Smeaton is now available for pre-order from Orion Books. Two middle schools recently pulled Stuck in the Middle from their library shelves. The book ...
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Interview: Jerry Moriarty Pt. 2 [of 4]
Interview: Jerry Moriarty Pt. 2 [of 4]
thedailycrosshatch.com — In this second part of our interview with the Jack Survives artist, we discuss the influence of... EC Comics, Jerry Moriarty’s fascination with “cool,” and the role that Alvin Buenaventura plays as, “the adult” in his ... (more) Interview: Jerry Moriarty Pt. 2 [of 4]
The Daily Cross Hatch Dispatch 11.15.09
[Above, comics blow up Gene Yang's brain. Below, the exploding plastic Dispatch.] The month of December is a time of giving and Tank Girl co-creator Alan Martin and artist Rufus Dayglo are giving fans a special on-shoot issue: Tank Girl Dark Nuggets. Itching for your daily does of ...
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