Evil Inc eComic #50

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Available in a special Smartphone Edition — a vertical scroll optimized for smaller screens! As Miss Match grapples with her feelings for Captain Heroic, she finds herself in the arms of super-villain (and Egyptian god) Sobek-Ra. Meanwhile, Cap has his hands full bodyguarding a princess with a secret!

Mad Monster Party — An Annual Favorite

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Mad Monster Party was a Halloween-themed stop-motion animation from the masters who brought you all of those great
Christmas specials like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus is Coming to Town. And it’s on the Halloween movie list every year for my boys and me.

With a heavy influence from MAD magazine — it was co-written by Harvey Kurtzman and the characters were designed by Jack Davis — it’s a real treat. And with voices by Boris Karloff and Phyllis Diller, it’s absolutely irresistible.

In a notable change from the Victorian-era women in the Christmas specials, the female lead, Francesca, is a curvy, buxom, husky-voiced sexy red-head with a mind just as sinister as the ghastliest of the monsters.

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The Commission List is open for the holidays!

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Original art makes an awesome gift! I am currently accepting commissions — including NSFW requests. You have two great options:

Digital Commission — NSFW and SFW

You can get a full-color digital commission starting at $150. That would be a one-or-two person scene with a standard background. As the scene gets more complicated, we will negotiate the price together. And you can take $20 off your order if you allow me to share the image on my Patreon page. You will receive two files — one hi-res (for printing) and a low-res for your computer screen. These commissions can be NSFW or SFW… your choice.

Inked commission —NSFW and SFW

Inked commissions start at $250. I will mail you a signed, fully-inked 8×10″ illustration using archival inks on sturdy bristol board. That would be a one-or-two person scene with a standard background. As the scene gets more complicated, we will negotiate the price together. And you can take $20 off your order if you allow me to share the image on my Patreon page. The original art will be b&w, but you will also receive two full-color files — one hi-res (for printing) and a low-res for your computer screen. These commissions can be NSFW or SFW.

Please note: I don’t do caricatures.

Get your commission today!

The Evil Inc After Dark Pin-Up Calendar — get yours right now!

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Just in time for the holidays! It’s the Evil Inc calendar for 2016! Due to the jaw-dropping support of Evil Inc After Dark this year, I’ve decided to make this next calendar a pin-up calendar (instead of the collection of stand-out strips that I’ve traditionally offered).

Don’t worry — it’s completely SFW — but I think you’ll agree this calendar brings the heat… even in November and December.

But see it for yourself. Before you order yours, click Preview underneath the calendar cover for a month-by-month look at 2016.

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For a limited time, you can get yours for only $19.95 — that’s 30% off the retail price!

You’ll see all of your Evil Inc After Dark favorites — Captain Scarr, Desi, Lightning Lady, Miss Match — even Vespidae gets a little love!

Speaking of showing love — if you’re a Patreon supporter, do NOT click that link above! You are eligible for a calendar at an additional whopping ten-dollar discount! Just go to my Patreon page and scroll down the Creator Posts! You’ll find out how to get your 2016 calendar for only $9.99!

If you’ve been considering becoming a Patreon supporter, I heartily encourage you to sign up and grab your calendar as an extra reward! You’ll find it’s only the tip of the iceberg!

It’s gonna be a fantastic 2016. Let the sultry supervillains of Evil Inc keep you company from month to month.

GET YOUR CALENDAR TODAY!

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Special Halloween eComic!

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Just in time for those crisp fall nights, reading by the light of a fire (a Kindle Fire)… I’ve compiled some of my favorite spooky strips and stories from Evil Inc, Greystone Inn and Phables.

This Halloween eComic is 80 pages of spine-tingling fun — for only $1.99! Get yours now!

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And if you’re a fan of the Real Housewives of Transylvania, be sure to check out these special products featuring the spooky sirens — T-shirts, wall art, phone cases and more! They’re even available as greeting cards — which would be perfect as invitations to your Halloween party!

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Wizard World Chicago — THIS WEEK!

WizardWorld_ChicagoI know it’s all cool and junk to hate Wizard World. But I gotta tell you, I think they’re awesome. And they treat me super-nice. I’m as excited for Wizard World Chicago as I used to get for Comic Con International.

I’ve got an awesome spot in Artist AlleyTable B-21 — right around the corner from the legendary Neal Adams. I’ll be doing two great panels, and I’ll have all of the Evil Inc books, The Webcomics Handbook, Phables, and original art on hand. Plus, I’ll be opening a commission list at the table for personalized drawings and sketchbook pieces.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 21

1:00-1:45PM WEBCOMICS 101 (ROOM 2)
Wanna start a webcomic? Sure. We all do. But where to start? Brad Guigar, author of “The Webcomics Handbook,” — the popular sequel to “How To Make Webcomics” — takes you on a step-by-step tutorial of setting up a site, using social media for promotion, and making money from your work.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

11:30-12:15PM PATREON PRIMER (ROOM 2)
Patreon has become the most significant force in comics crowdfunding since Kickstarter. Webcomics veteran Brad Guigar leads a guide to using Patreon successfully to fund your comics business.

’Little help…?

Like I said, Wizard World has been very, very kind to me. The space I have for Artist Alley is waaaay more than I had expected. So much so, I’m a little unprepared for it. My little banner stand is gonna get lost in that 30 square feet of space. So, I’m putting the word out: If you live in the Chicago area and you have a lighting rig I can borrow from Thursday through Sunday, I’ll make it worth your while to deliver it and pick it up. Here’s what I’m looking for (minus the lights, of course).

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I can use something like that to hang my extra-large convention banner from. It’s that big monstrosity the the rear of the booth set-up below. If you have any other ideas (the vinyl banner is gonna be too heavy for PVC pipe), feel free to shoot them my way.

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And more…

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If you’re a Patreon supporter, be sure to stop by and give me some feedback on Evil Inc After Dark, uncensored Courting Disaster and the other cool stuff going on over there.

jasonPLUS… for the first time ever, EVEN MORE GUIGAR. My youngest brother, Jason, will be driving in from Bad Axe, Michigan, and spending a little time at the booth (when he’s not out drooling over the Knight Rider car, scoping Star Trek panels, and stuff like that).

And, ladies… He’s S-I-N-G-L-E.

Goodreads

How cool was it to find out that you guys have been reading and rating my books on Goodreads.com?! Heck, I’m even seeing the monthly comics rated over there! (You can find those on ComiXology and DriveThruComics.) Thank you so much! To that end, I’ve spiffed up my author page. If you’re a regular reader at Goodreads, please take a moment and rate/review your favorite books in my library. Goodread comics. Whodathunkit!

Brad Guigar’s books on Goodreads

How To Make Webcomics
How To Make Webcomics

reviews: 22

ratings: 326 (avg rating 4.06)

 

Evil Inc Annual Report Volume 1
Evil Inc Annual Report Volume 1

reviews: 1

ratings: 14 (avg rating 4.00)

 

Evil Inc Annual Report Volume 2
Evil Inc Annual Report Volume 2

reviews: 2

ratings: 10 (avg rating 4.10)

 

The Webcomics Handbook
The Webcomics Handbook

reviews: 2

ratings: 8 (avg rating 4.25)

 

Evil Inc After Dark #5 (NSFW comic)

EI_After_Dark_005_cropIf you’re a Patreon backer at the $10 level, you now have access to the latest NSFW comic: Evil Inc After Dark #5. This full-page story introduces Catnip, a new character who will be exclusive to the EiAD universe. She’s Evil Inc’s equivalent to characters like Catwoman and Black Cat. But, as you’ll soon see, she really has no equal.

It’s all a part of what my Patreon supporters get for a ten-dollar monthly pledge — weekly NSFW comic updates (including Evil Inc After Dark and uncensored Courting Disaster), previews of upcoming strips, monthly eComics, behind the scenes blog posts and images, and much more!

NSFW comics — Evil Inc and Courting Disaster

Patreon_textbug So I pitched something to my Patreon supporters, and they’ve responded in a big way. Exclusive to supporters at the $10/month level (and higher), I’ve started doing NSFW comics — featuring both Evil Inc and Courting Disaster.

The response has been very encouraging. So I wanted to give you a little peek into what Ive got planned.

The uncensored Courting Disaster cartoons have been a blast! It’s actually quite liberating to take the gloves off and do that kind of humor without any restrictions. The stuff I’ve posted for my Patreon supporters has been really well-received. If you’re one of the folks who have requested the return of CD, this is it. And, in my opinion, it’s better than ever!

But it’s the NSFW Evil Inc comics — dubbed “Evil Inc After Dark” — that I’m really excited about. They’ve turned into longer-form stories (like Phables used to be). They’re little vignettes that explore some of the topics that I could never put into the daily comic. For starters, Evil Inc still has a dedicated newspaper following. But besides that, these are stories that just deserve to go further than four panels.

I’ll be posting the first of these extended Evil Inc After Dark stories later this week. Here’s a sneak peek…

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And I have another full-page story slated for after that….

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As you can see, many of these start off with something that happened in the daily strip, and then go veering off into a completely different direction.

And, along with those, I’ve got more uncensored CD.

All for my Patreon backers at the $10/month level (and higher), along with everything else offered at those levels — like monthly digital comics, desktop wallpapers, behind-the-scenes sketches and more! Signing up is easy. You’ll never get charged for more than you agree to, and you can maintain your privacy. Plus, you’ll be helping support one of your favorite cartoonists in a significant way!*

*It’s true. I can stop asking Scott Kurtz for coffee money.

ECCC – Comics Consultation

emerald_city_logoI haven’t done this in a while, but I thought I’d throw it out there in case anyone was interested. If you’re interested in doing a one-on-one consultation on your webcomic — and if you’ll be attending Emerald City Comicon (March 27-29 in Seattle) — feel free to book a consult, and we’ll schedule some time during the show to sit down and talk about your work. I’ll give you a free copy of The Webcomics Handbook and we’ll discuss your comic, your site, social media, merchandizing, self-publishing and anything else that’s on your mind.

There are two options…

Analysis and consultation

This is the $200 level. I will review your comic/site/etc. beforehand and provide a top-down analysis, based on my experience, of what I see working and what could be improved. And I’ll give you some actionable strategies for maximizing the good and fixing the areas that need it. We’ll open the discussion based on the analysis, and we’ll leave room at the end for you questions, concerns, thoughts, etc. The session will last for one hour, and you will get a complimentary copy of The Webcomics Handbook.

Consultation only

This is the $100 level. At this level, we sit down and start talking. I will not have looked at your site beforehand. Rather, I will look at whatever you bring — portfolio, your Web site on a digital tablet, etc. — and we will discuss your comic, your site, social media, merchandizing, self-publishing and anything else that’s on your mind. This discussion will be lead by you. It is much more a “question/answer” kind of discussion. The session will last for one hour, and you will get a complimentary copy of The Webcomics Handbook.

BOOK YOUR CONSULT NOW!

Emerald City Comicon 2015

emerald_city_logoEvery year for as far back as I can remember, the amazing folks at Emerald City Comicon have been kind enough to bring me out to Seattle to exhibit at their show. It’s the First Rite of Spring for me. So you can imagine how excited I am to be making the trip one more time to exhibit at a show that I consider to be second-to none.

This year, I’ll be exhibiting in the Skybridge — that walkway between the two parts of the main exhibition hall. And I’ll be in terrific company. I’ll be side-by-side with my friends at WeLoveFine, Scott Kurtz and Tavis Maiden. And right across from us will be Dazzling Dave Kellett and fine folks of Topatoco.

I’ll have the Evil Inc graphic novels there, along with copies of The Webcomics Handbook and original art. And if you’ve got a copy of the new Tales From the Con comic book, I’ll happily sign it!

I’m opening a Commission List early. If you’d like to get an original drawing from me, I’ll do it before the show and have it on hand to present to you when you arrive. All commissioned illos are 8×10″ (suitable for framing), done with archival ink on sturdy bristol board! Of course, I’ll be happy to put a headshot sketch in any book you buy, and I’m always happy to do commissions during the show, but this way, I can take my time and do a really polished illustration for you!

And clear your schedule on Friday so you can join me and a few of my friends for a screening of Stripped, The Comics Documentary. It’s in Hall A at 6 p.m. After the screening, Dave Kellett will moderate a discussion among Dylan Meconis, Danielle Corsetto, Kris Straub and me!

I’ve got a handy guide for you below. Click on the image to get a printable PDF that you can use to navigate your way to a firm, warm handshake and a gentle pat on the shoulder, as between old friends. I’ll see you there!

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Evil Inc Monthly — Six Month Bundle!

If you’d like to read all of January’s strips as a downloadable eComic, now’s your chance! Click the cover below to get a 99¢ PDF file perfect for reading on your iPad, Kindle, Galaxy or other digital device! You’ll get all of january PLUS a special bonus from the Evil Inc Archive!

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And that’s not all! The 6-month bundle collecting the Evil Inc Monthly Comic from July through December, 2014, is now available! That’s the second half of 2014 — including all of the monthly bonuses! It’s a great way to catch up on the strip — or read it for the first time! Perfect for your iPad, Kindle Fire, iPhone or other digital device — even your desktop! It’s specially priced at $3.99 — which saves you about two bucks!

And, yes, if you want all of last year’s comics in this easy-to-read eComic format, you can get the 6-month bundle from the first half of the year at the same deal. Six months, all of the bonus content, and save another two bucks.

Also available, soon, at…

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Save 30% on the Evil Inc Calendar

Order the 14-month calendar for 2015. Take 30% off by using coupon code NEWYEAR (thru Dec. 21)

The new Evil Inc 2015 calendar is now available! This 14-month wall calendar features some of the best moments from this year’s Evil Inc comics! Since the calendar starts with December 2014, you can get yours now and start using it right away!

The page-size of the calendar is 11 x 8½ inches. So, once you’ve hung it on the wall, opened up, it will be 11 x 16 inches.

The calendar lists all major US holidays as well as special dates in Evil Inc history — like the (gulp) 10 year anniversary in February!

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Cyber Monday Sale: Phables

Phables_cover_200Out of all of my comics, Phables tends to be the one people give most often as a gift. It’s perfect for someone who is from Philadelphia — or moving there… or someone who simply loves the everyday stories celebrated in the book.

In honor of Cyber Monday, the book, regularly priced at $14.99 is available for $9.99.

And if you’re interested in grabbing a little something for yourself, you can also pick up a copy of the latest Evil Inc graphic novel — Evil Inc Vol 8: Without Great Power… — for only $19.99.

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The Complete Greystone Inn — 50%-off the hardcover

Complete_GI_coverIf you’ve ever considered getting a copy of The Complete Greystone Inn hardcover — but were put off by that $60 hardcover price tag — your moment has come. Now through Nov. 24, you can get your copy of this 416-page tome at 50% off! Just use offer code: HC50.

Greystone Inn was my first daily comics strip, running from 2000-2005. Inspired by both Who Framed Roger Rabbit and The Larry Sanders Show, it was a comic strip about a fictional syndicated comic strip called Greystone Inn. Like Roger Rabbit, Argus the gargoyle — and the other stars of the comic — were living, breathing cartoon characters who worked among humans. And, like Sanders, most of the storytelling took place behind the scenes.

Click to download a PDF sampler of the strip.

Get yours — at 50% off! — right now!

And, while you’re there, check out the brand-new 14-month Evil Inc calendar, highlighting some of the best strips from this year!

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The new Evil Inc 2015 calendar is now available! This 14-month wall calendar features some of the best moments from this year’s Evil Inc comics! Since the calendar starts with December 2014, you can get yours now and start using it right away!

The page-size of the calendar is 11 x 8½ inches. So, once you’ve hung it on the wall, opened up, it will be 11 x 16 inches.

The calendar lists all major US holidays as well as special dates in Evil Inc history — like the (gulp) 10 year anniversary in February!

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Evil Inc Monthly Comic — October 2014

Evil Inc Monthly Comic, Oct. 2014, is available! It’s once again possible to download the upcoming Evil Inc comic strips for this month as a convenient download, perfect for your iPad, Kindle Fire, iPhone or other digital device — even your desktop! And now… you can subscribe to get them delivered to you automatically every month! They usually get uploaded on the first Monday of every month. If some of the strips appear in black-and-white, a free update will be released shortly thereafter with the color versions as soon as they’re ready.

To subscribe (99¢ per month), just click this little green button…

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This month’s comic continues the storyline launched last month as Miss Match, Elastic Man, Amazing Amazon and Mr. Fabulous are captured and transported to an organizer of exotic big-game hunting expeditions — and they’re the prey! Can they quit arguing amongst themselves long enough to stay alive?

And for the Bonus Feature — oh, man! As a way to celebrate the digital release of the 416-page book, The Complete Greystone Inn, I’m grabbing all of the Greystone Inn strips from a storyline that formed the precursor to Evil Inc. It’s a special Lightning Lady storyline featuring the League of Evil — a corporation of super-villains. (Sound familiar?)

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Also available, soon, at…

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Halloween Special!

This is my favorite time of year. The weather is perfect, the kids are back in school and my favorite holiday, Halloween, is just around the corner.

So I’m launching a new offer — a Halloween Special —to entice some of you to support my cartooning through Patreon (and reward those of you who already are). If you sign up to back my Patreon campaign at the $5/month (or higher) in October, you’ll get a special 80-page Halloween comics collection along with all of your other rewards.

And that’s good for my current $1 backers who increase their pledge, too!

Support my comics on Patreon today!

This gargantuan special issue contains some of my best Halloween-related comics from an unlucky 13 years of cartooning. You’ll see the spooky best of Evil Inc as well as the annual Halloween storylines from Greystone Inn and a couple very creepy stories from the Eisner-award-nominated Phables.

If you loved the sexy, sassy Real Housewives of Transylvania, they’re represented in two fierce storylines.Of course, if you’d rather not sign up for Patreon, you can still get your meat-hooks into this plus-sized spooktacular. Just click on the cover(s) below!PDF

Click on the covers to initiate download!

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Kindle Fire

If you’re a Kindle Fire user, remember, you can use the convenient Send to Kindle app (it’s free!) to send your Evil Inc comic to your device.
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Still more Artist Editions

It’s been a while since I shared any Artist Editions with you, and this one turned out so nice I couldn’t help myself.

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As you probably know by now, an Artist Edition book is one in which I draw a personalized, signed sketch inside the book for you. It’s part of a limited-numbered series for each title I release.

If you’re looking at purchasing an Evil Inc book, check for the Artist Edition option. You can have a one-of-a-kind piece of art inside your book, too!

Patreon — By The Numbers

Since launching my Patreon page in March, I’ve posted a metric ton of coupons, free merchandise and bonus cartoons. Here’s a quick “by-the-numbers” recap:

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Members at the $5 level and higher have received a free copy of the Evil Inc digital comic at the beginning of every month. This monthly eComic releases all of the upcoming strips for the month in one, tablet-friendly PDF — a total of six eComics since March. Including bonus content, that’s a total of 217 pages of comics!

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I’ve posted nineteen bonus cartoons since June. This includes three prototype strips from a spin-off to Evil Inc that I’ve been considering.

Here’s one of the more recent bonus cartoons:

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Members at different pledge levels have received a total of eight offers for free merchandise* including free copies of the Tales from the Con comic book; digital copies of Evil Inc Annual Report volumes 1, 2 and 3; a poster (Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Supervillains); The Complete Greystone Inn (digital edition); Courting Disaster Vol. 4 (digital edition).

* In some cases, members were asked to cover a small Shipping & Handling fee.

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Eight pieces of original art have been awarded. (In some cases, the recipients are in the process of choosing their art.)

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I’ve posted seven sketches and/or scans from my sketchbook. These have included special sneak previews of upcoming strips with the lettering removed to avoid spoilers.

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In cases in which I offered free merchandise to higher tiers, I made sure backers at lower tiers got a discount on the same merchandise. This has happened twice, so far.

All in all, I’m super proud of what my backers are getting in return for supporting my work through Patreon. And for as little as one dollar a month, you can help me build that support even further — and get some really cool stuff in the process.

The Complete Greystone Inn – DIGITAL edition

CompleteGI_cover_1As part of the Kickstarter campaign for Evil Inc Vol. 8, I released The Complete Greystone Inn as a digital book formatted for your tablet. It has previously been available only as a print-on-demand hardcover.

Special note to my Patreon backers at the the $20 and higher levels: Check your email. You’re getting a free copy of this eBook. Click here for more details.

Greystone Inn was my first webcomic. It ran six days a week from February 2000 to June 2005. And this 416-page book collects the first comic through the last. GI, of course, provided the jumping-off point for Evil Inc. In fact, the very first official Evil Inc comic was Lighting Lady (who first appeared in Greystone) interviewing for a job with the evil corporation.

In addition to the complete collection, there’s a thirty-page introduction that includes:

  • A sampling of my high-school- and college-era editorial cartoons.
  • Three weeks of a comic-strip prototype I created in college.
  • Nine weeks of the unpublished strip that was the precursor to Greystone, called Single Guy.
  • All of the details behind my introduction to cartooning, the failed syndicate submissions, and the path that brought me to webcomics.

Over the life of Greystone, there were four collections created — three book were published by Plan 9 Publishing, and I published a fourth. Plan 9 has since disappeared and those books are nearly impossible to find.

This volume collects all of those plus a year-and-a-half of strips that have never been collected in book form.

I can’t tell you how proud I am to be able to offer this book to you. If you were a fan of Greystone Inn, this is a keeper. If you’re an Evil Inc fan, I think you’ll appreciate the writing — and the deep roots of some of your favorite characters, like Lightning Lady, who have their roots in the comic.

Let me put it this way. I’ve long since forgotten what I wrote in those strips, so the punchlines catch me totally by surprise. And I have to say. I wrote some pretty funny stuff in that strip.

Don’t believe me? Here’s a smattering of what you can expect: Greystone sampler (PDF).

I think you’ll agree. At $19.99, it’s a freaking steal. Get yours right now.

 

Evil Inc Monthly, August 2014

Evil Inc Monthly, August 2014, is available! It’s once again possible to download the upcoming Evil Inc comic strips for this month as a convenient download, perfect for your iPad, Kindle Fire, iPhone or other digital device — even your desktop! And now… you can subscribe to get them delivered to you automatically every month! They usually get uploaded on the first Monday of every month. If some of the strips appear in black-and-white, a free update will be released shortly thereafter with the color versions as soon as they’re ready. Just click this little green button…

Patreon_textbug Patreon supporters over the $5/month level automatically get this monthly comic as part of their reward package! Or you could just subscribe to the comic itself for 99¢ a month.

This month’s comic is crammed with great stuff! First, we wrap up the storyline that revolved around Lightning Lady’s mother’s visit. From that, we spend a little time as Keagan and Elastic Man consider their budding… friendship? And from there, we careen headlong into a brand new adventure that will find Elastic Man (and some other Evil Inc favorites) in an intergalactic struggle of epic proportions!

And for the Bonus Feature — oh, man! As a way to celebrate the digital release of the 416-page book, The Complete Greystone Inn, I’m grabbing all of the Greystone Inn strips that featured the gang attending Comic Con International! It’s over thirty pages of awesome bonus content! If you’ve never read G.I. before, I think you’re going to get a kick out of it!

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Framed prints — Evil Inc door gags and the dentist’s favorite, Ninjavitis

I woke up with this cool idea, and it wouldn’t leave me along until I brought it into the world. There’s this cool poster floating around that just features the front doors of houses. It’s really beautifully done.

And, in doing some of the final processing for the next Evil Inc book, I started to see those Saturday “hallway” gags as the perfect resource for a similar layout.

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It turned out really nice! I uploaded it to my Redbubble site, where you can order it as a poster, canvas print,  framed print, metal print — even a greeting card! And each of those categories has several sizes they’re available in.

While I was at it, I uploaded the popular Ninjavitis cartoon as a print. If you’re a dentist or dental hygienist — or if you just know of someone who fantasizes over cuspids — this would look awesome on their office wall.

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Patreon bonus cartoons

So what’s started out as a lark has kinda become a Thing. I haven’t updated my Patreon video yet, but I wanted you guys to know about it first. See, I started doing these Patreon bonus cartoons as a way to help direct attention to my Patreon page…

In case this is new to you, Patreon is a way you can help support my comics by donating as little as $1 per month.

The first one was straight out of my sketchbook. It was an idea that jumped into my head and demanded to be set free. It wasn’t going to fit into Evil Inc, and I didn’t think it was appropriate for Tales From The Con. So decided to scan it and make it a public post in my Patreon feed. This is the result…

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That went over really well, so I did a few more. And they all got a big response. So I decided this would be the perfect way to reward the people who support me on Patreon! As of last week, those bonus cartoons have become Patreon-exclusive. That means that only my Patreon supporters can see the finished cartoons.

And, again, many of them are supporting me with $1 per month. Of course, when a whole bunch of you pledge $1, the cumulative result is pretty significant for me. Plus, I have some pretty tempting rewards to entice you to support me at $5, $10, $20 or even $50 per month!

To give you a glimpse of what you’ll get as a Patreon supporter, I’m posting all of the bonus cartoons below — even the ones that were exclusives last week. I’m pretty sure my Patreon backers won’t mind — especially if it brings a few more of you into the group.

And, heck, there’s even a chat function under each entry, so you can comment, expound, eye-roll, shriek… whatever feels right, y’know?

Consider backing me on Patreon. My goal is to do at least three of these bonus cartoons a week. Let me know what you think.

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Fourth of July T-shirt Sale

InksterInc is having a Independence Day T-shirt sale! Today and tomorrow (July 4 and 5), all of my T-shirts are 30% off. That means the regularly-low $20 is now $14! If you’ve been eyeing one of these beauties, this is the time to get yours!

Made with a high-quality direct-to-garment printing process (ie: not iron-on heat transfer) using ring-spun cotton shirts, you can get each of these shirts in your choice of several fashionable colors.

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Selfie Help T-shirt

SELFIEweb-template-2Recently, I began sharing some “bonus” cartoons on my public Patreon feed (as well as other social media). I’ve been getting some good response from them and they’re an excellent excuse to exercise some cartooning muscles that I don’t always get to flex.

I’ve been considering making them Patreon exclusives. What do you think? Would getting three of these bonus ‘toons — unavailable anywhere else — entice you to, say, $5 a month on Patreon? Share your thoughts!

Meanwhile, here’s another little fringe benefits. I think some of them would make excellent T-shirts!

Here’s the first, based on my “Selfie Help” cartoon, available on high-quality InksterInc T-shirts, and available in several fashionable colors!

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Sometimes I curse my partial hearing loss…

Do_OneInkster-mockup-nygel… and sometimes I turn it into a T-shirt.

Here’s a new InksterInc shirt for you! It joins a growing roster of offerings at InksterInc that includes the classic VILF shirt, a Phenomenal Lass shirt and the popular Ninjavitis!

These aren’t those print-on-demand iron-ons that will fade when you wash ’em. These are high-quality shirts created with snazzy direct-to-garment printing that looks great and holds up over time!

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In case you missed me in Philly…

A number of the items that were at my table during Philadelphia Comic Con are now in my online store.

Screen Shot 2014-06-23 at 7.57.21 AMFor example, if you want a signed copy of one of the issues of the Philadelphia Daily News that featured my superhero illustration on the front page (as well as on the cover for the special section they produced to cover the event). You’ll also see the half-page ad touting my appearance there. And if you ever wondered what Evil Inc looks like on a newspaper comics page, you’ll get that, too.

And the “All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Supervillains” poster is now available online. If you’re a Patreon backer, you can get this for free (just cover shipping).

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PowerGirl_1Finally, I did a convention sketch of Power Girl that I’m really proud of. I was using it as an example of a commissioned sketch during the show, but forgot to offer it for sale on Sunday. It’s on eBay right now, with a very low Buy It Now price.

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Although I was sharing many thank-yous yesterday, I wanted to save this one for its own post.

Last week, the popular comic Unshelved, by Bill Barnes and Gene Ambaum, reviewed my new webcomics tutorial, The Webcomics Handbook on their site.

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You can read the entire thing at their site.

Needless to say, getting such warm praise by people whose work I respect a great deal is the best kind of honor I could hope for. Thanks, guys!

Webcomics Start-Up

Wizard-World-Philly-LogoIf you’re coming out to Philadelphia Comic Con today — and you’re interested in starting-up a webcomic (or improving the one you already started), you’re going to want to attend my panel:

Webcomics Star-Up
Saturday
1:30-2:15PM
Room 105

Webcomics_Handbook_GumroadI’m going to demystify the process of setting up a webcomics Web site. We’ll walk through all the steps you’ll need to get a basic site up and running. Then, I’m going to go through 10 ways you can make your webcomics better — right now. In other words, these are ten mistakes I see constantly in reviews, consultations and critiques. Chances are, you fall into one of the categories. The good news is that the fixes are easy, and the results are significant.

Plus, one lucky person attending the panel is going  to get a free copy of my new book, The Webcomics Handbook. This sequel to How To Make Webcomics covers webcomics — art, business and beyond — from the top down.

I’ll have copies for sale at my booth, #734, in the softcover AND the limited-edition hardcovers that aren’t sold in stores or online.

 

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Plus… if you stop by my booth, you can check out my Evil Inc graphic novels, the Pahbles collection and more…

Comics Consultation

As I’ve done in the past, I’ll take a small number of scheduled consultation sessions. This is similar to the Skype sessions that I offer. In fact, I’ll have you use the very same online form to pay for and schedule the session. You will receive a complimentary copy of The Webcomics Handbook (the limited-edition hardcover that sells for $50) when you show up for your consultation. Once you’ve signed up, I’ll get in touch and we’ll schedule the best time for you to come over for your one-on-one consultation. I usually host these sessions at my booth — since we’ll have a little elbow room there — but I’m more than happy to accommodate any special requests you might have.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Original Art

I’ll have a bunch of Evil Inc originals on hand as well. If you have a favorite strip, please drop me a line and let me know so I can have it available for you to look at. These originals are done with black archival ink on heavy bristol board, and the blue pencil sketch is still visible under the final art. They really do look good when people mat-and-frame them. Many an outhouse wall have been significantly spruced, I’m telling ya.

Commissions

If you’ve seen me at conventions, you know the deal. You can get on my commission list at the show and I’ll do a personalized piece of art just for you. $20 for a single figure (little or no background), and $40 for a completed piece. However, if you buy a book, I’ll do a headshot sketch inside the book at no charge whatsoever.

Panels

I’ll be hosting one more tremendous panel on Sunday…

Patreon Primer
Sunday, June 22
3:00-3:45PM
Room 109

Patreon has become the most significant force in comics crowdfunding since Kickstarter. Webcomics veteran Brad Guigar leads a guide to using Patreon successfully to fund your comics business.

Two Days Left

The Kickstarter campaign for the eighth Evil Inc graphic novel will be over in two days. That means that you have a very limited time to preorder the new book, get some great rewards and support this comic in a big way — all at the same time!

The book itself is going to be awesome. It’s clocking in at about 128 full-color pages. I’ve been feverishly finishing the extra never-before-seen panels to polish up the graphic-novelized presentation of the strip. It’s really gonna be great. If you’ve never seen one of my graphic novels, it’s more than a collection of the strips — it’s an entirely new reading experience. Scroll down this page for a little introduction to what I’m doing.

Rewards!

Let’s not forget the rewards. Each pledge level comes packed with its own rewards — digital downloads of this book and previous ones, original art, discounted pricing on packages — but the simple act of participating in this Kickstarter brings additional goodies!

For example, all of my backers are going to get my ridiculous laugh as a ringtone. And if we cross the $15K mark, I’ve got something extra special that you can’t get anywhere else — a complete beginning-to-end collection of my previous webcomic, Greystone Inn. Much of what you like about Evil Inc was initially created, experimented with, and developed in Greystone Inn. This DRM-free PDF is a 416-page collection of the entire run. PLUS it has a special 30-page introduction that shows some rare comics from my high school, college and pre-webcomics years. Here’s a little sample PDF of what you can expect from The Complete Greystone Inn.

AND, at the $15K mark, all backers who are eligible for physical rewards will get a free signed copy of the Tales from the Con comic book. This is a collection of comics that I wrote (illustrated by the mighty Chris Giarrusso) that lampoon comic conventions, fans and culture. It’s a great read, and if you’ve ever thrown a convention lanyard around your neck, you’re bound so find some stuff in there that hit ya.

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How can you get involved?

If you haven’t pledged to support the comic and get excellent rewards in return, click this link and go see what you’re eligible to receive. If you have pledged, jump on your social media (Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, etc.) and give me a shout-out! There’s no advertising as powerful as that, and it doesn’t cost a thing.

Philadelphia Comic Con

Wizard-World-Philly-LogoIt’s hard to believe, but the kids are almost out of school and Philadelphia Comic Con is just around the corner! It kicks off Thursday, June 19, and goes through Sunday, June 22. That’s the weekend after this one!

As you may have noticed, I’ve cut waaaaay back on my convention appearances. Aside from Emerald City Comicon in Seattle and (possibly) Baltimore Comic Con, this is the only convention I have on my schedule at this point.

If you’re coming out to the show, here’s how you can find me. I’ll be directly across from one of my all-time heroes, Neal Adams!

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The good news is that I’ve got a ton of great stuff lined up for that weekend — books, panels, consultation opportunities, and more!

Books

Webcomics_Handbook_GumroadUnfortunately, the eighth Evil Inc graphic novel will not be available in time for the show (in fact, the Kickstarter to fund the book will be wrapping up right around the start of the convention). However, this is a great chance to pick up my new tutorial, The Webcomics Handbook. In fact, you can get your hands on one of the limited-edition hardcovers that aren’t available in stores or online.

Either way, it’s a great opportunity to pick up a book that covers webcomics — art, business and beyond — from the top down.

And, of course, if you don’t have the earlier Evil Inc graphic novels, this is a good time to pick them up, have me sign ’em and do a personalized sketch for you.

I’ll also have copies of some of my other books there — like Phables, a collection of comics about everyday life in Philadelphia.

Original Art

I’ll have a bunch of Evil Inc originals on hand as well. If you have a favorite strip, please drop me a line and let me know so I can have it available for you to look at. These originals are done with black archival ink on heavy bristol board, and the blue pencil sketch is still visible under the final art. They really do look good when people mat-and-frame them. Many an outhouse wall have been significantly spruced, I’m telling ya.

Commissions

If you’ve seen me at conventions, you know the deal. You can get on my commission list at the show and I’ll do a personalized piece of art just for you. $20 for a single figure (little or no background), and $40 for a completed piece. However, if you buy a book, I’ll do a headshot sketch inside the book at no charge whatsoever.

Comics Consultation

As I’ve done in the past, I’ll take a small number of scheduled consultation sessions. This is similar to the Skype sessions that I offer. In fact, I’ll have you use the very same online form to pay for and schedule the session. You will receive a complimentary copy of The Webcomics Handbook (the limited-edition hardcover that sells for $50) when you show up for your consultation. Once you’ve signed up, I’ll get in touch and we’ll schedule the best time for you to come over for your one-on-one consultation. I usually host these sessions at my booth — since we’ll have a little elbow room there — but I’m more than happy to accommodate any special requests you might have.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Panels

I’ll be hosting three tremendous panels during the convention.

Webcomics Roundtable
Friday, June 20
5:30-6:15PM
Room 109

The world of webcomics has undergone its biggest upheaval since its inception. From the new ComiXology app to Net Neutrality, from Kickstarter to Patreon, there’s an awful lot to keep track of. Webcomics veteran Brad Guigar gathers a roundtable of webcomics notables to talk about these questions and much much more!

Webcomics 101
Saturday,June 21
1:30-2:15PM
Room 105

Wanna start a webcomic? Sure. We all do. But where to start. Brad Guigar, author of “The Webcomics Handbook,” — the popular sequel to “How To Make Webcomics” — takes you on a step-by-step tutorial of setting up a site, using social media for promotion, and making money from your work.

Patreon Primer
Sunday, June 22
3:00-3:45PM
Room 109

Patreon has become the most significant force in comics crowdfunding since Kickstarter. Webcomics veteran Brad Guigar leads a guide to using Patreon successfully to fund your comics business.

New Stretch Goal announced

With a little over a week left to go in the Kickstarter campaign for the eighth Evil Inc graphic novel, I want to do everything I can to encourage people to pledge and promote! So I came up with a reward that I think you’re going to really love.

It’s the entire four-and-a-half-year run of my first webcomic, Greystone Inn. This 416-page behemoth has never been offered before in digital format, and if we reach $15K, all of my backers at or above the $10 level will get the whole thing in a tablet-friendly PDF file (DRM-free, of course).

And there’s more…

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At the $15K mark, all of my backers who are eligible to receive a physical reward will get something extra in their shipment — a signed copy of Tales from the Con #1. This is a collection of comic-convention-related comics that I wrote and Chris Giarrusso illustrated for the Emerald City Comicon Web site. Here are some samples from that comic book.

I’m really excited about offering The Complete Greystone Inn PDF as a reward for my backers. It has a ton of extras — like some of my cartoons from when I was in high school and college. It has some of my early editorial cartooning. And it has three complete syndicate submission packages that I attempted before turning full-time to webcomics.

Here’s a little sample PDF of what you can expect from The Complete Greystone Inn.

To be completely honest — I think the stuff holds up remarkably well. I’m far enough removed from it that I can read it without remembering the punchlines, and some of that stuff had me laughing out loud.

(Now, of course, I’m an easy laugh, but still…)

So that’s my goal. If you haven’t decided to make a pledge, maybe this will entice you. If you’ve pledged already, maybe this encourages you to increase your amount. And it’s definitely something that I’m hoping you’ll share on your various social-media outlets!

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Of course, if we surpass $11K, both of the original Stretch Goal rewards are still in play…

Stretch goal announced!

I’ve announced the first Stretch Goal for the 8th Evil Inc graphic novel! The best part about it is this — you don’t need to spend a dime to help us push past this goal! Every tweet, share, like, Tumblr post, etc. gets us that much closer! So warm those clicking fingers up, henchpeople!
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If we cross $11K, all of the backers for the new Evil Inc graphic novel will get free Guigar laugh ringtones! PLUS all backers who earned original art will be able to pick the strip they want (based on availability).

Two of the ringtones are pulled directly from the infamous “Laugh Track” episode of Webcomics Weekly in which a computer glitch caused my laugh to loop infinitely — nearly killing co-hosts Scott Kurtz and Kris Straub. These ringtones can be easily downloaded to iPhones and Android smartphones.

If you haven’t signed up to support this graphic novel, you’ve only got a few more days, so go over to the site, check out all of the cool swag you could get, and help us reach this goal!

Evil Inc 6-month value pack

If you’ve ever wanted to check out the monthly Evil Inc digital comic — or if you’re a new reader and you want to catch up fast — I’ve got great news. I’ve bundled the last six months of Evil Inc Monthly and made them available to you at a special discounted price. You can get the past six months’ ecomics (including special bonus material) for $3.99. That’s like getting two of them for free.

And they’re tailor-made to be read on your digital tablet.

In case you didn’t know, you can subscribe to the monthly ecomic (just hit that green button below) so you never have to worry about missing the next one as soon as it’s available. — it’s only 99 cents a month!

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Get yours now! Evil Inc #27 (June 2014)

It’s the first Monday of the month, and the new Evil Inc Monthly is available! It’s once again possible to download the upcoming Evil Inc comic strips for this month as a convenient download, perfect for your iPad, Kindle Fire, iPhone or other digital device — even your desktop! And now… you can subscribe to get them delivered to you automatically every month! They usually get uploaded on the first Monday of every month. If some of the strips appear in black-and-white, a free update will be released shortly thereafter with the color versions as soon as they’re ready.

Patreon_textbug Patreon supporters over the $5/month level automatically get this monthly comic as part of their reward package! Or you could just subscribe to the comic itself for 99¢ a month. Just click this little green button…

In this month’s storyline, Lightning Lady’s mom comes to visit. What will Lightning Lady do when her mother starts pressuring her for grandchildren — or, at the very least, seeing her daughter in a committed relationship? It’s time to ask a Big Favor of an Old Flame. (Here’s a hint… it’s not who you think…)

Fittingly enough, this month’s selection for Tales from the Evil Inc Archive is a time not so long ago when Lightning Lady found herself in the arms of an Old Flame. Kinda.

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Kindle Fire

If you’re a Kindle Fire user, remember, you can use the convenient Send to Kindle app (it’s free!) to send your Evil Inc comic to your device.

Also available at…

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Superheroes at Philadelphia’s City Hall

In the process of combing through original art that some of my Patreon backers won through their support of my comic, I came across a gem that I had entirely forgotten about.

This was an illustration that I had created to run the the Philadelphia Daily News. Unfortunately, it never ran, but I was always really happy with how it turned out.

With Wizard World Philadelphia right around the corner, I figured this would be a great time to make this the next original art offered on eBay.

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More Artist Editions to share

I shared a few Artist Edition photos and the Artist-Edition-reward pledges for my Kickstarter campaign for the next Evil Inc graphic novel skyrocketed for the day.

And Momma Guigar didn’t raise no fool.

So, here’s the deal…

An Artist Edition book is part of a special numbered, limited run of books in which I draw a special illustration inside the book (usually in the inside front cover) just for you. Each Artist Edition book is signed and numbered. There will be only 250 AE books produced for each Evil Inc title.

Below are a couple recent Artist Edition sketches that I’ve sent out.

If you buy them from the Evil Inc store, you can even suggest an illustration! For the Kickstarter, I can’t make any promises. (But, heck, if you’re reading this, you’re a “regular” so if you drop me a friendly note, I’m sure we can work something out!)

 

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Kickstarter update

Thank you so much for your outpouring of support for my Kickstarter campaign! I’m really excited to be so close to funding so quickly!

A few of you have asked for an option to buy all eight books and get all eight PDFs. It’s something I should have thought about to begin with! But it’s an easy fix, so if you were someone who wanted that option, it now exists!

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Also…

I originally set a limit of 25 for the package of all eight books, but that limit got met so quickly that I realized I may have underestimated the demand for this reward. So I’ve re-set the limit for 50. If you wanted all eight books — but were prevented from ordering it due to the limit — you’ve got a second chance!

Thanks again for your encouragement and support. If you haven’t shared your support of this campaign through Twitter/Facebook/Tumblr/etc., please consider doing so. It really helps! Here’s the URL to link to:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/guigar/evil-inc-annual-report-vol-8

We’re past the halfway point, and quickly getting to the point of Stretch Goals. If you have an idea for something you’d really like to see offered through this campaign, please don’t hesitate to drop me a line! I’d be thrilled to hear your ideas!

What’s an Artist Edition?

Since the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for the next Evil Inc graphic novel, I’ve fielded a few questions from people who aren’t familiar with the term “Artist Edition.”

An Artist Edition book is part of a special numbered, limited run of books in which I draw a special illustration inside the book (usually in the inside front cover) just for you. Each Artist Edition book is signed and numbered. There will be only 250 AE books produced for each Evil Inc title.

Below are a couple recent Artist Edition sketches that I’ve sent out.

If you buy them from the Evil Inc store, you can even suggest an illustration! For the Kickstarter, I can’t make any promises. (But, heck, if you’re reading this, you’re a “regular” so if you drop me a friendly note, I’m sure we can work something out!)

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Support the Kickstarter for Evil Inc Vol. 8!

For those of you asked about the next Evil Inc graphic novel, here’s your chance to help make it happen.

I’ve launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the printing of the next Evil Inc graphic novel!

If you haven’t seen an Evil Inc graphic novel, let me explain. Instead of doing the usual collection of comic strips, the Evil Inc graphic novels use the individual panels from those strips to layout comic-book-style pages. Throw in some never-before-seen panels and other content, and you have an entirely new reading experience!

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And rewards? I think you’ll find a lot in there to like.

Of course, you can get the book and a DRM-free PDF to read on your digital tablet. But you could also get fantastic multiple-book packages, Artist Editions, original art and much more!

There’s a complete breakdown below. When you’ve finished looking it over, go over to the site and select your reward level.

And then — by all means — help me spread the word! Tweet, post on Facebook, reblog on Tumblr… it all helps in a massive way!

Thanks for your support, and now let’s get to work!

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Do you have a Phenomenal Lass… T-shirt?

Phenomenal_Inkster-mockup-nicoleOne more T-shirt then I’m done for the week. Promise.

This one came to me in a flash and it was too tempting to pass up.

Phenomenal Lass fans rejoice! There’s now a great way to show your allegiance to this sometimes supervillain.

As with all of the Inkster Inc shirts that I’m releasing, this is high-quality direct-to-garment printing — not that Cafe Press iron-on stuff from the early days of webcomics.

The shirts are 100% ring-spun cotton.

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 Get yours now!

More Evil Inc T-shirts. What’s next…?

Ninjavitis_Inkster-mockup-dylanI’ve been wanting to do T-shirts for years, but between not having the time/money for silkscreening and disliking the quality of heat-transfer shirts, I was kinda stuck. I’m really excited about partnering with Inkster Inc to do high-quality, direct-to-garment-printed T-shirts.

And this is the next T-shirt that’s been rumbling around in my head.

It’s based on an oldie but a goodie.

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Get yours right now!

Now — aside from shirts featuring the emblems of Captain Heroic and Miss Match — here are three designs that I had on my drawing board back in the day. I’ve long since lost the original files, but if you guys have strong feelings about one of them, I’d happily re-work it.

So… do any of these strike your fancy?

Or is there a punchline from a favorite strip that you think would be a great T-shirt?

Let me know in the comments below!

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Return of the VILF shirt

Inkster-mockup-caity1Years ago, I had a T-shirt design printed based on the acronym, VILF, which was how Desdemona was referred to the first time she was introduced into the strip.

It stands for “Villain I’d Like to … Foil.”

You have such a dirty mind.

The T-shirt was quite popular, but I was never able to keep up with having the shirts silkscreened — and those heat-transfer print-on-demand shirts had some major quality issues.

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Enter direct-to-garment printing. It’s kinda like an inkjet printer for clothes but with top-quality inks and fantastic print resolution. They stand toe-to-toe with silkscreen, but they can be ordered on a print-on-demand basis. The shirts are made from high-quality 100% ring-spun cotton.

Inkster Inc is a new company in Philadelphia that specializes in this kind of printing, and I’ve partnered with them to bring back the VILF shirt. And if that goes well, there are more to come.

Go get yours right now. This shirt is guarantees to get second looks.

Meanwhile, hit the comments and tell me what kind of design you’d like to see next.

New offerings at DriveThruComics!

If you’re a regular visitor to DriveThruComics, I want to clue you in to a new development that you’re going to love.

Along with the monthly Evil Inc eComic, the Evil Inc Annual Reports are going to start appearing there! If you’ve always wanted to pick up the digital versions of these great books, you can get yours there.

Better yet, you can get all four digital versions of the Courting Disaster collections!

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Get yours now! Evil Inc #26 (May 2014)

It’s the first Monday of the month, and the new Evil Inc Monthly is available! It’s once again possible to download the upcoming Evil Inc comic strips for this month as a convenient download, perfect for your iPad, Kindle Fire, iPhone or other digital device — even your desktop! And now… you can subscribe to get them delivered to you automatically every month! They usually get uploaded on the first Monday of every month. If some of the strips appear in black-and-white, a free update will be released shortly thereafter with the color versions as soon as they’re ready.

The April Evil Inc comic is the exciting conclusion to the four-part “Ul’Thax Proposal” storyline. The heroes are gathered to save the world — or so they think! Will the villains be able to save the world? The Ul’Thax Proposal promises to put Evil Inc in charge of world domination — if it doesn’t destroy it first!

Then… in a bonus feature, we gather the very best appearances of Captain Valerie Scarr — the space pirate whose very presence makes Evil Atom quake in his boots.

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If you’re a Kindle Fire user, remember, you can use the convenient Send to Kindle app (it’s free!) to send your Evil Inc comic to your device.


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Original comic art auction

As I do from time to time, I’m putting some of my original art up for grabs on eBay. If you’ve always wanted an original piece for yourself, this is the perfect time — each original starts at a ridiculously low 99¢! Go check out the available strips here or use the helpful widget below.

Included are:

• The spectacular TV series, “Breaking Bad,” is skewered in this parody, “Baking Bread.” This is the original art from “Evil Inc” a daily comic strip by Brad Guigar. It appeared on the Web on Nov. 11, 2013 and in newspapers afterward.

• A lawyer joke and Nosferatu — two for the price of one! This is the original art from “Evil Inc” a daily comic strip by Brad Guigar. It appeared on the Web on Jan. 21, 2014 and in newspapers afterward

• The Real Housewives of Transylvania — including the brides of Frankenstein, Dracula and the Mummy — gossip about their husbands. This is the original art from “Evil Inc” a daily comic strip by Brad Guigar. It appeared on the Web on July 25, 2013 and in newspapers afterward.

• The Foamy Breaker — a bar where the sexy scientists hang out — includes nods to Tony Stark, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Bobak Ferdowsi and “Breaking Bad’s” Walter White. This is the original art from “Evil Inc” a daily comic strip by Brad Guigar. It appeared on the Web and in newspapers afterward.

• The Real Housewives of Transylvania — including the brides of Frankenstein, Dracula and the Mummy — gossip about their famous husbands. This is the original art from “Evil Inc” a daily comic strip by Brad Guigar. It appeared on the Web on July 24, 2013 and in newspapers afterward.

• The Memo, a scentient sheet of paper explains health insurance to his lackey, a Vincent Price lookalike. This is the original art from “Evil Inc” a daily comic strip by Brad Guigar. It appeared on the Web on Sept. 19, 2013 and in newspapers afterward.

• The Real Housewives of Transylvania! In this episode, a sexy werewolf woman talks about her hot date. This is the original art from “Evil Inc” a daily comic strip by Brad Guigar. It appeared on the Web on July 19, 2013 and in newspapers afterward.

• This might be the most sexy threesome of them all. This is the original art from “Evil Inc” a daily comic strip by Brad Guigar. It appeared on the Web on March 7, 2014 and in newspapers afterward.

• This cute kid joke is from a storyline called “Things my kids said,” based on real-life conversations with my two boys. This is the original art from “Evil Inc” a daily comic strip by Brad Guigar. It appeared on the Web on Oct. 29, 2012 and in newspapers afterward.

Art is on heavy bristol board with archival ink and blue-pencil sketch underneath. Signed by the artist!

 

 

 

Patreon news

Earlier this month, I launched a Patreon page for this comic. It’s a way for me to offer cool rewards to the people who support my work on this comic.

The response has been great, and I want to keep that ball rolling by reminding you of some cool opportunities — a few of which won’t be offered after a few days.

Free copies of all the 2013 Evil Inc Monthly eComics

 Up through April 30, everyone who signs up to be a Patreon supporter of Evil Inc will get access to download all of the 2013 Evil Inc eComics. This is a great way to read the daily comic on your tablet. And it includes all of the monthly bonus material, too.

More original art

Originally, the plan was to offer a monthly lottery for original art (your choice — based on availability), but it’s been such a popular feature that I decided to make it a weekly lottery for original art! That’s for anybody who pledges at the $20/month (or more) level! (Pssst… now’s the time to join… your odds are very good!) I pull the winner’s name during the live video hangout (available at the $10/month and higher levels).

More free stuff

At and above the $20 level, you get a free copy of any new Evil Inc merchandise. I realize that the Tales From The Con that I write for Emerald City Comicon isn’t Evil Inc merchandise, but I got my hands on a bunch of copies of the exclusive variant-cover edition of the comic book that collects the first batch of those comics in print, so I made sure my Patreon backers at those levels got coupon codes to get their copies for free! All they have to do is cover shipping!

More Evil Inc content

I’m working on crushing the bugs on this, but my plan is to turn that weekly Evil Inc hangout into a weekly podcast/vidcast. I want to do a kind of weekly talk show featuring my readers/supporters. Sign up at the $10 level (or higher) and help shape this thing. I think it could be loads of fun. Plus, if you’re doing something cool on the Web, we’ll even plug it!

More visibility

Patreon-LeagueSpeaking of people doing cool things on the Web, be sure to check out the $50 level. At that level, you’ll get a special button at the top of this blog that identifies you as a Patreon supporter of the highest degree — and links to your own site/social media/etc. (based on approval, of course). At the right is a quick look at how it’s going to be positioned on the site.

Evil Inc Monthly Comic #25 – April, 2014

The new Evil Inc Monthly is available! It’s once again possible to download the upcoming Evil Inc comic strips for this month as a convenient download, perfect for your iPad, Kindle Fire, iPhone or other digital device — even your desktop! And now… you can subscribe to get them delivered to you automatically every month!

The April Evil Inc comic is a continuation of the exciting “Ul’Thax Proposal” storyline. The heroes are gathered to save the world — or so they think! Will the villains be able to save the world? The Ul’Thax Proposal promises to put Evil Inc in charge of world domination — if it doesn’t destroy it first!

Then… in a huge bonus feature, we re-live Dr. Muskiday falling head-over-flippers in love with a woman who has a dark, horrible secret. Will Dr. Haynus be able to save him (and will he be able to save himself and his puppy/host Scruffy in the process)?

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Buy “Stripped” today!

feature-posterMy friends Dave Kellett and Fred Schroeder have an event today (no foolin’), and I want you to participate. Go to http://www.strippedfilm.com/ for details, but here are the highlights:

We’re going to do a big push to tell people to make their purchase today. We want to give this movie a big push to get it wide recognition. We’re going to try to get as much notoriety for the movie as possible by making it #1 on iTunes. And we can do it if we act together. Here’s the link to get it from iTunes.

Here’s the first five minutes of the film.

Folks, Kellett and Schroeder have made what will undoubtedly become the finest documentary on the art of cartooning ever. This goes waaaaaaay beyond “Print vs. Web.” This is a sensitive, moving, endearing, warm all-encompassing look at cartooning from several different perspectives. Heck, I’m even in it! It shows people who couldn’t possibly have anything at all in common all telling remarkably similar stories about their passion for the craft. It talks about the very nature of creativity. It talks about thunderous successes and heartbreaking failures.

But mostly, it talks about cartoonists and their burning need to make comics.

But, listen… don’t take my word for it. All you need to know is this: Bill Watterson drew his first public cartoon since the last Calvin and Hobbes to promote this movie. Can you imagine how many offers he’s had in all those (almost 20) years?! — how many good causes… fun projects… deserving people? He quietly said no to them.

And he said Yes to “Stripped.”

If that doesn’t make you ache to own this film, then I got nothing.

You’re going to watch this movie once and then sit there in quiet awe as the credits roll.

And then you’re going to listen to it over and over and over in the background as you pencil or ink or sketch or wash dishes or… well, you get the point.

This movie goes beyond good… it’s important.

You’ll never look at your drawing board / Cintiq / sketchbook the same again.

Support Evil Inc on Patreon!

In case you don’t follow me on Twitter (or if you haven’t Liked the Facebook page for Evil Inc), you may have missed that I helped launch the first-ever Patreon-exclusive podcast, Surviving Creativity, with Scott Kurtz and business manager Cory Casoni. In fact, we just uploaded our second episode and it’s a doozy.

Patreon-backer-panelIn our first episode, we spoke with Patreon creator Jack Conte. And hearing him speak so passionately about this project made me want to jump in and see if I could apply what he was talking about to my own comic.

So here’s the deal. First off, absolutely nothing is changing about Evil Inc. I’ll still be doing a daily comic strip, and you’ll still be able to read it at evil-inc.com.

But, now you’ll be able to sign up to support the comic directly through Patreon.

It works like this: You set a pledge level, and every month I create daily comics, your account is charged at the amount you set. You can even set a cap amount to ensure you never get charged for more than what you expect.*

Patreon-bonusAnd the more you pledge, the more rewards you’ll receive. Here’s a breakdown:

  • $1/month: Cool backers-only activity feed with behind-the-scenes photos, work in progress and coupon codes.
  • $5/month: Everything above PLUS a free subscription to the monthly Evil Inc digital comic.
  • $10/month: Everything above PLUS access to a weekly, exclusive hour-long video hangout.
  • $20/month: Everything above PLUS you get entered to win a monthly raffle for the original art to an Evil Inc comic strip — your choice, based on availability! AND every time I print a new graphic novel, you get one free (plus shipping charges outside the U.S.).

Sound interesting? Go sign up now!

This is a work in progress so if you want higher reward levels — or is you have any ideas for cool rewards, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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* The Pledge Cap is really for creators who don’t do daily content. For example, at Surviving Creativity, our backers are charged every time we post a new podcast. It’s a weekly show but we could conceivable post more than that. Your donation cap would prevent you from getting charged more than you’re comfortable with in that scenario.

 

Courting Disaster, Vol. 4 — Sexy comics that’ll make you laugh your pants off

CD4_cover_thumbIf you’re a fan of the cheesecakey goodness served up at Courting Disaster, you’re going to love the latest digital download I’m making available. Now on hiatus, CD was a weekly sex-advice site where readers gave the advice. Every week was a new question from a reader, paired with a comic, a poll, and an invitation for you to help this person out with your perspective on their problem.

This download features some of the very best Courting Disaster cartoons from the past couple of years.

You can also buy a Kindle-enabled version of these sexy comics at Amazon.com.

Emerald City Comicon!

emerald_city_logoI can’t remember being this excited about prepping for a comic convention in a long time! Emerald City Comicon (in Seattle) kicks off at the end of the month (March 28-30) and there’s going to be a lot of stuff going on. Here’s a handy PDF to print out and bring with you. It will lead you to all the cool stuff.

First and foremost, I get to spend the weekend with a guy I consider to be my brother, Scott Kurtz. Any chance I get to hang out with him is a reason to be happy, and I’m going to be sharing a table with him and Tavis Maiden. Tavis’ recently launched Tenko King is destined to become your Next Favorite Thing. We’re going to be at Booth 1320.

Emerald City Comicon has gotten huge, so here’s what you wanna do: Once you walk into the main entrance, continue straight on. Take a moment to tip your cap to Dave Kellett at Booth 112 along the way and express your excitement over his upcoming webcomics documentary, Stripped. Then keep walking towards the Sky Bridge over Pike Street. Keep walking straight in until you hit Artist’s Alley and then hang a hard left turn. We’ll be there, waiting patiently for you, at Booth 1320. We’ll be right between What Pumpkin and the awesome folks from Periscope Studios (and directly behind the National Cartoonist Society).

TFTC_year1_cover_directAnother reason I’m so excited is that I’ll have two brand new things for you to peruse. The first is the brand-new Tales from the Con comic book, collecting the series of weekly comics written by me and illustrated by the formidable Chris Giarrusso. This is a series that looks at comic conventions, comic culture and comics fans. And let’s face it, anything drawn by Chris is gonna be terrific.

You can pick up your copy at the Emerald City Comicon Merchandise Booth (over by the South Lobby).

Then bring it over so I can commend you on your good taste and sign it for you. Then take it to Chris in Artist’s Alley (Table HH-09) and get his sexy scrawl. Finally, if you can manage to flag down Emerald City’s head honcho Jim Demonakos, you’ll score the trifecta. This whole thing was his brainchild.

Webcomics_Handbook_GumroadThe other reason I’m excited is that I get to show off The Webcomics Handbook for the first time anywhere! I’m super-proud of this book, and I can’t wait to get it into as many hands as possible. Plus, I will have a small supply of the limited-edition hardcover versions of the book. Those won’t be available for sale anywhere other than personal appearances. You either have to be a Kickstarter supporter or you have to catch me in person to snag one of these.

Finally, I’m doing to panel discussions that should be lots of fun. They are:

Challenge of the Super Friends
Room: HALL B (608-609)
Time: 12:10PM – 1:00PM

Gregg Schigiel hosts as his comics pro friends Jay Faerber, Chris Giarusso, Maris Wicks, Joe Quinones and me play a series of superhero-centric games — “Alphabet Superheroes”, “Name that Story Arc”, & “Super Suit Celebrity” – and 1 lucky audience member wins prizes! Expect laughs, fun & superhero talk! ALL-AGES

and…

History of Webcomics
Room: HALL C (610)
Time: 4:20PM – 5:10PM

The art form of webcomics is now twenty years old, and has gone through many changes. Some creators have been around long enough to see them all. In this panel, we’ll discuss the different platforms and revenue streams we’ve explored during these decades. What’s worked and what hasn’t? Find out in this informative panel including Shaenon Garrity, Phil Foglio, Bill Holbrook and me.

Whew. That’s a lot to look forward to. Plus I’ll have Evil Inc graphic novels, some great original art, I’ll open up a commissions list… we’re going to do it all. Just me and you. Together.

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Evil Inc Monthly Comic – March 2014

The new Evil Inc Monthly is available! It’s once again possible to download the upcoming Evil Inc comic strips for this month as a convenient download, perfect for your iPad, Kindle Fire, iPhone or other digital device — even your desktop! And now… you can subscribe to get them delivered to you automatically every month!

The March Evil Inc comic is a continuation of the “Ul’Thax Proposal” storyline started last month. Captain Heroic’s faith in his wife is put to the test as Miss match is placed in a very delicate situation — one that will decide the fate of Evil Inc itself! The Ul’Thax Proposal promises to put Evil Inc in charge of world domination — if it doesn’t destroy it first!

Then… in a huge bonus feature, we re-live the time-travel adventure that sent Oliver and Oscar to the prehistoric past in search of adventure. Will Commander Heroic get to them in time? (literally)… And who is the arch-villain that holds the key to their path home?

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Evil Inc Monthly Comic – January 2014

The new Evil Inc Monthly is available! It’s once again possible to download the upcoming Evil Inc comic strips for this month as a convenient download, perfect for your iPad, Kindle Fire, iPhone or other digital device — even your desktop! And now… you can subscribe to get them delivered to you automatically every month!

The December Evil Inc comic is 22 pages, and it concludes the Christmas storyline in which one of Santa’s elves talks with Oscar and Oliver about his life. Next, an unassuming lunch break serves as to the lead-in to a storyline that will arc over much of the upcoming year — the Ul’Thax Proposal! Finally… in the bonus feature, Tales from the Evil Inc Archive, I remember a warmer holiday season when I took my family to Walt Disney World for Christmas.

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Evil Inc monthly comic value pack!

If you’ve ever wanted to check out the monthly Evil Inc digital comic — or if you’re a new reader and you want to catch up fast — I’ve got great news. I’ve bundled the last six months of Evil Inc Monthly and made them available to you at a special discounted price. You can get the past six months’ ecomics (including special bonus material) for $3.99. That’s like getting two of them for free.

And they’re tailor-made to be read on your digital tablet.

In case you didn’t know, you can subscribe to the monthly ecomic (just hit that green button below) so you never have to worry about missing the next one as soon as it’s available. — it’s only 99 cents a month!

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Give the gift of original art

Just in time for the holidays, I’ve put four pieces of original art up on eBay starting at a ridiculously low $10 each.

If you’re looking for a unique gift idea, this is your chance to get a something completely unique.

Get your bid in now for a chance to get it cheap. Or hit “Buy it now” to make sure you get the one you want.

And if these three don’t do it for you, remember you can buy the original art to any Evil Inc comic by clicking “BUY” on the grey navigation bar below the comic.

Here are the comics that are up for grabs…

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One-on-one comics consultation

Part of my Kickstarter campaign for the Webcomics Handbook was to offer one-on-one consultations with creators via Skype. I would research their comic and their Web site and prepare a PDF dossier on what I saw, including elements like their social media presence, merchandise, etc. It would be a comprehensive look at what they were doing as a webcartoonist.

Participants received this dossier, and then we’d schedule a one-on-one Skype meeting to discuss my findings. I offered constructive criticism as well as advice, ideas for improvement and workshopped strategy. Finally, the sessions ended with the cartoonist directing the discussion, asking questions, follow-ups and sharing concerns.

These consultations have been overwhelmingly positive experiences, so I decided to continue beyond the Kickstarter.

If you would like to do a one-on-one consultation with me, the breakdown is as follows:

Analysis and one-on-one Skype consultation

The analysis itself is $100. And then the consultation is $100 per hour, with the first 0-60 minutes charged at a flat $100. For every 15 minutes after the first hour, time is accrued at $25. You’d pay upfront for the analysis plus the first hour. And then I would bill you for any time we went over that hour.

Skype consultation only

If you would like to skip the analysis and go right for the one-on-one conversation, the time is charged the same: $100 upfront, plus $25 for every 15 minutes after the first hour (billed afterwards). However, I will be coming into the conversation without having completed research on your comic. It will be up to you to direct the conversation.

Click here to order/schedule your consultation.

Evil Inc Monthly Comic – November PreRelease

The new Evil Inc Monthly is available! It’s once again possible to download the upcoming Evil Inc comic strips for this month as a convenient download, perfect for your iPad, Kindle Fire, iPhone or other digital device — even your desktop! And now… you can subscribe to get them delivered to you automatically every month!

The November Evil Inc comic is 30 pages, and it kicks off a storyline that includes a cameo appearance by Walter White, the return of the Spoiler, and … a surprise wedding proposal! Then… in the bonus feature, Tales from the Evil Inc Archive, Dr. Muskiday — with an assist by Phenomenal Lass —  invents a device that puts his brain in control of Captain Heroic’s body. So what happens when Amazing Amazon puts the moves on Our Hero?

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Artist Edition calendars

I have some Artist Edition illustrations to share with you!
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Once again, I’m making available a special 14-month calendar for Evil Inc fans. Featuring highlights from the past 12 months, this 11×17-inch calendar leaves plenty of room for jotting down dentist appointments, social outings and world-domination benchmarks. Use the handy preview widget below to see it cover to cover.

If you’d like an extra-special Artist Edition calendar, use the button below and remember to list your birthday and any special character requests. I’ll do a personalized illustration just for you wishing you a happy birthday on the appropriate month. If you’re looking for a unique gift for the holiday season, I couldn’t think of a better one!

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