July 2012
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in part of a message exchange here on tumblr, pat asked me what I find offensive in comics
well, i had mixed feelings about anything that could be perceived as either racist, homophobic, or misogynist, whether depicted in a satirical/ironic sense or not. sometimes i’d think it was ok and maybe even funny, and sometimes i’d get pissed off. it really depended on the context and intent...
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darrylayo reblogged your post: so, i’m starting to write this essay about what’s…
I hope, hope, hope this doesn’t turn into a snark/snipe fest.
oh, this isn’t going to be about attacking other people. that’s simply not productive. it’s going to be more about opening up a discussion, and bringing in certain examples of current and past cultural/idealogical trends,...
June 2012
amipunkyet replied to your post: so, i’m starting to write this essay about what’s…
sounds like you’ll have a larger discourse on notions of balance in intent + perception, both of the artist and his or her potential audiences (i.e. when does one thing outweigh the other, and how does one justify decisions made in his/her work)
indeed, that will certainly be a large part of it. still...
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brandef replied to your post: so, i’m starting to write this essay about what’s…
frank miller
um please be more specific. like, what work has he done that has offended you, with very specific examples, and why it offended you?
also please don’t submit to me names of people whose work just offends you because their art or storytelling is bad. like, i mean, really.
so, i’m starting to write this essay about what’s offensive (versus what is funny or provoking) in indie comics, and what it means to be offensive. basically.
i am curious for you to submit or link me to samples of comic work that have personally offended you, with an explanation as to why it offended you. specifically looking for examples of racism, homophobia, sexism, and other...
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gettin down 2 business
removed the cactus queen and the paradise print from my big cartel store cuz i’m worried they might be sold out after i finish packaging outstanding orders this weekend. will let you know if they do go back up though!
and look forward to reprints of spithouse #s 1 and 2, alongside the release of #3, at the end of august. i might also make a bunch that are all 3 together for a better...
chrysanthemumblossoms said: search Crosley Rochester 5 in 1 Entertainment Center w/auxiliary input, AM/FM, tape, CD and Record player on target (dot) com. shit gets the job done.
whoah that sounds crazy … my cd/tape player just broke as well, so might not be such a bad idea. also online shopping, like not actually having to go to target (which i do not believe there is one around here...
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just found this gold mine of printing resources!!! now i know where i can spithouse #3 (and reprints of 1 and 2) risographed!!!!!!
http://print-resources.tumblr.com
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“In queer radical scenes, expressing political consciousness and emphasising your...”
– The Kreayshawn complex: cultural appropriation as counter-cultural expression
brandef reblogged your photoset: pixeldog: I did this instead of taking a joke.
Tran hopping should be only how you travel butt bikes and sail
i enjoy crawling with my arms while i kinda just drag my body and legs along so that i can better connect with the moist dirt, pebbles, and shards of glass in the ground. this is the only true punk way to live
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woodentreads replied to your post: hey, I just stumbled upon this site and am kinda overwhelmed by all the stuff I don’t know about in indie comics … just wondering, do you have any recommendations of stuff coming out right now? like not fantagraphics but more small press?
if yr ever in pittsburgh come to copacetic comics company..copaceticcomics.com
cool!
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Anonymous asked: hey, I just stumbled upon this site and am kinda overwhelmed by all the stuff I don't know about in indie comics ... just wondering, do you have any recommendations of stuff coming out right now? like not fantagraphics but more small press?
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this morning i dreamed about reading a book of poems by a 15-year old awkward beyoncé, which sparked a great debate about destiny’s child
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sorry for that last post / freakout, i have help in the form of four amazing lady friends on the way … everyone who ordered happiness and is sad that it hasn’t arrived yet, my efforts will be going into full force this week!!!
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corpuscaca asked: Was that some chris-chan ? Looked like something from chris-chan.
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