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Free Comic Book Day Events!

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Those of you celebrating Free Comic Book Day tomorrow (and really, why wouldn’t you be?) can find no less than six Periscope members out on the town promoting their wares. Catch Erika Moen, Terry Dodson, and Jeremy Barlow signing at the Portland branch of Things From Another World from 11:30 to 1:30. Or, if you’re in the Beaverton area, head to the local TFAW branch to see Ben Bates from 11:30 to 1:30, and Colleen Coover and Paul Tobin from 1:30 – 3:30!

There are plenty of other events taking place in the Portland area, so be sure to stop in at Floating World, Bridge City, Cosmic Monkey, and all the other fine comics-hawking establishments for maximum free comic fun.

See you there!

Jeremy Barlow Talks Process with Shane McCarthy

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If you have any interest in the process of writing comics — or really creating anything at all — Shane McCarthy’s nitty-gritty interview with Jeremy Barlow is definitely what you should be reading this week. Get the scoop on Jeremy’s current projects, his advice to a younger self, and the harsh realities of pushing through self-doubt in the creative process.

With every new project I start, I feel like I have to learn how to write all over again. It’s agony, and I wonder why I do this to myself, and what I was thinking even following this career, and how this’ll be the last thing I ever do because I’m all used up. And once I’ve wasted enough time on that, once I can no longer procrastinate, I sit down and plow through.

This is how magic happens, everyone.

(You can also talk with Jeremy in person at the Stumptown Comics Fest this weekend! Find him at Table L06.)

 

Come Meet Periscope at the Stumptown Comics Fest!

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If you’ve taken a look at our Appearances page lately, you’ll see that this weekend heralds the coming of the great Stumptown Comics Fest! You’ll be able to find most of Periscope* loitering around table blocks K and L Saturday (10am-6pm) and Sunday (12pm-6pm) at the Oregon Convention Center. We’ll also be out in force at the Fest’s official after party on Saturday night at the Jupiter Hotel, where Jeff Parker and Cat Farris join local comics heavyweights to duke it out in the annual Art Battle.

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*The full list: Aaron McConnell, Jeremy Barlow, Ben Dewey, Cat Farris, Colleen Coover,  Dustin Weaver, Dylan Meconis, Erika Moen, Grace Allison, Jonathan Case, Karl Kesel, Natalie Nourigat, Paul Guinan, Paul Tobin, Rich Ellis, Ron Chan, Ron Randall, Steve Lieber, Terri Nelson, Jesse Hamm, and Terry Blas.

Several members are also appearing on panels, giving workshops, and holding signings. On Saturday, join Jonathan Case for a workshop on Composing Comics, Ben Dewey on Style and Communication, Mike Russel interviewing Dylan Meconis, and the infamous Freelancer Panel with Erika Moen, Natalie Nourigat, and negotiation ninja Katie Lane.

On Sunday, we’ve got a spotlight on Ron Randall’s Trekker with Dark Horse editor Jim Gibbons, a not-to-be-missed Manga Studio workshop with Wook Jin Clark, a Queer Culture in Comics panel with Erika Moen and Terry Blas, and a look at Kickstarter and Indie Comics with Dylan Meconis and others.

The full schedule (including times, locations, and descriptions) can be found here.

See you at the Fest!

Jeremy Barlow Talks HAWKEN: GENESIS

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“…our lives are all a long string of small decisions that require sacrifice and compromise, and even the smallest choices affect those around us. The true test is how you navigate those options while minimizing the damage and staying true to yourself. The higher the stakes, the greater the potential for a fall.”

Dustin Cabeal of Comic Bastards has a snappy 5-question interview up with Jeremy Barlow about his work on HAWKEN: GENESIS. The collected hardcover, previously released in digital-only single issue installments, came out from Archaia Entertainment last week. Learn more about the comic here.

A Very Periscope Halloween

This Halloween boasts a frightful amount of comics debuting from our studio members! Read on for links and preview images of our latest projects:

City of the Dead – Ron Randall, Karl Kesel, and Grace Allison

Husbands #2 – Natalie Nourigat

Wander #2 – Grace Allison

The Stars Below – Rich Ellis

Memorial: Imaginary Fiends #3 - Rich Ellis and Grace Allison

Preview: Colder #1 – Paul Tobin

Interview: City of the Damned - Jeremy Barlow

 

By Crom—A Savage Sword Release Party!

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Wednesday, September 28, join Jeremy Barlow, Paul Tobin, Joshua Williamson, and Patric Reynolds for an excellent Savage Sword Release Party! Come to Things From Another World, a fine local retailer of comic books, at 4133 NE Sandy Blvd. in Portland from 7-10 pm to meet the creators behind Savage Sword #3 and enjoy free beer (with ID) and food. Win Robert E. Howard-themed prizes from Dark Horse Comics and pose for “Conan” photos in front of the green screen! RSVP on Facebook