Archive for November, 2009
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Here is the beginning of the series of pages that I did for Heroes Unite. I contributed 6 pages total to this jam-style story. Fun stuff. Colors by Nepath.
Nominate TrevorAMueller.com in the 2009 Web Comic List Reader’s Choice Awards (no need to sign up, but it helps if you put in some info so they know you’re not a spambot). I’d take any nominations, but I’m specifically looking for:
- Best Writing
- The Innovation Award
- Best Supporting Character – Susie (or the crazy cat lady…or the waiter)
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Happy Black Friday to all. This is the first Black Friday I’ve had to work since I worked in retail…but I’m working in advertising. Thought it was an industry standard to get this day off, but I guess not. No biggie, there’s certainly work to be done.
Speaking of which, this page didn’t take very long at all and I came up with it on a whim. I needed something for Friday (not ready to start the next story arc yet, and having a lot of fun drawing the comic again), and this just seemed to fit my tone. I mean, I did just open up Assassin’s Creed 2…. 
Just kidding. Wish I had time for video games, but if I’m not busting ass at the job then I’m at home working on comics lately. Lots of writing to get done on these other projects in the works, plus the regular web updates that you all enjoy so much.
I hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving, and didn’t get trampled doing your holiday gift shopping. I’ve had my shopping done since 3 weeks ago. Best of luck to the rest of you! 
See you next week!
Nominate TrevorAMueller.com in the 2009 Web Comic List Reader’s Choice Awards (no need to sign up, but it helps if you put in some info so they know you’re not a spambot). I’d take any nominations, but I’m specifically looking for:
- Best Writing
- The Innovation Award
- Best Supporting Character – Susie (or the crazy cat lady…or the waiter)
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Just a reminder that the next story arc needs a few weeks to get going, so in the meantime I’m posting some supplemental materials. To tease a bit about the up coming Assassin story arc from Olivia, here are some of her sketches for Seymour and Marielle. Next week will be some additional bonus content. Comic should start in late December.
I hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving!
Nominate TrevorAMueller.com in the 2009 Web Comic List Reader’s Choice Awards (no need to sign up, but it helps if you put in some info so they know you’re not a spambot). I’d take any nominations, but I’m specifically looking for:
- Best Writing
- The Innovation Award
- Best Supporting Character – Susie (or the crazy cat lady…or the waiter)
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I have been so completely swamped at work lately that it’s not even funny. I can’t even begin to describe how much I’m looking forward to tomorrow off for the holiday. Planning season is tough, but I think this is one of the most difficult that I’ve been through in my many years of media planning. Unfortunately this limits my time and ability to not only produce my own content, but also enjoy other people’s comics. That said, I’ve told myself that even if it means a sleepless night or two, I’m going to not miss an update day for he rest of 2009. I haven’t missed one yet this year, and it’ll be a great feeling to keep that going. But enough about work, let’s get to the good stuff….
I’ve been working on several comic projects in the background, many of which are very exciting prospects for getting printed. I don’t want to get into too many details until the books are published or contracts are signed (and I’m given the green lights), but I’m so stoked for this one project in particular that I can’t even begin to describe. I’ll obviously post more details once things are more solid – I don’t want history to repeat itself, as it were, and have people drop off last-minute – but this is looking good and I’m excited about the work.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, an American holiday that involves a lot of food and a lot of eating (and even a lot of leftovers, so there’s more eating to come), but it also involves a coming together of friends and family.
This year, because of the crazy work hours and having moved out of state, I will not be spending the holiday with my family. However, through the new friends I’ve made over the year I’ve found a group that has taken me (and several others) in for the holiday, and I’m looking forward to it. They call this “Displaced Thanksgiving,” for people in a similar situation to myself – people who can’t get away but have the day off and want to gorge themselves and be among good company. My friends are having this event professionally catered by someone in town that, whenever I mentioned the catering place to a local, people take notice. I’m very much looking forward to it.
I’ll no doubt post pictures in my blog (if I ever get 5 minutes to write one on non-update days), or on facebook or something. It should be a ton of fun.
I also have several guest strips and charity pieces coming out within the next several months. And then a new convention season starts up, and with a book out now it should be a whole new experience.
2009 was a year of change for me. Positive, mostly, but certainly a renewal period that I’m thankful for. And my friends and family have helped me get through the tough times, and adjust to the new times. And I’ve seen them go through both during this time as well. This is what I’m thankful for: friends and family, and the people who support me like you, my readers. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you. Here’s to an even better time in 2010.
What are you thankful for?
Nominate TrevorAMueller.com in the 2009 Web Comic List Reader’s Choice Awards (no need to sign up, but it helps if you put in some info so they know you’re not a spambot). I’d take any nominations, but I’m specifically looking for:
- Best Writing
- The Innovation Award
- Best Supporting Character – Susie (or the crazy cat lady…or the waiter)
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Just a reminder that the next story arc needs a few weeks to get going, so in the meantime I’m posting some supplemental materials. To tease a bit about the up coming Assassin story arc from Olivia, here are some of her sketches for Seymour. Another set of sketches will post on Thursday. Next week will be some additional bonus content. Comic should start in late December.
Nominate TrevorAMueller.com in the 2009 Web Comic List Reader’s Choice Awards (no need to sign up, but it helps if you put in some info so they know you’re not a spambot). I’d take any nominations, but I’m specifically looking for:
- Best Writing
- The Innovation Award
- Best Supporting Character – Susie (or the crazy cat lady…or the waiter)
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Seriously, isn’t this what that means? I’ve never understood the appeal, myself, but the ladies like it. Hence, a comic for the ladies.
There were several iterations for this comic before I settled on this final one, most dealing with Trevor saying, “I would never own a cat.” But that’s only funny when you parallel the photo and illustrated worlds…and even then, it’s not that funny. However, making fun of the idiots who can’t spell and post their lack of education on the internet for all to see along with some pictures of cats (sometimes poorly photoshoped), well – that’s just entertaining. For some reason a lot of women that I know find this lack of spelling ability with pictures of cats to be “cute.” Compare this to all of the internet dating profiles that I read that say, “Proper grammar and spelling ability are a must,” and it just furthers my confusion about the female mentality.
Perhaps another reason I’m still single.
On another note, though, I have a lot of projects in the pipeline again. I was approached yesterday by four more anthologies to make submissions – which are all mostly written – and I’ve been working with an artist that I’m very excited to be working with on a short story already. Which could lead to a regular collaboration, possibly even with the characters that we’re developing here. Very fun and exciting stuff.
So this weekend will be spent doing more of what I love: Making comics! Have a great one!
Nominate TrevorAMueller.com in the 2009 Web Comic List Reader’s Choice Awards (no need to sign up, but it helps if you put in some info so they know you’re not a spambot). I’d take any nominations, but I’m specifically looking for:
- Best Writing
- The Innovation Award
- Best Supporting Character – Susie (or the crazy cat lady…or the waiter)
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It’s been a while since I last colored any pages. Too long. It shows to me. But it was fun to draw Anthony again. His boss, Jo, however, needs some work. She’s very stiff yet.
Basically, I’m trying to warm up for the nude beach story – get the ol’ drawing hand working again. While I’m not completely satisfied with the work (and what artist ever is), it feels good to be doing it again.
Check back Friday for a comic for the ladies…!
Comic Review: The Dreamer
Writer / Artist: Lora Innes
Publisher: IDW
Website: www.thedreamercomic.com
Plot: Beatrice is your average teenage girl who wants to get the lead in the school play and to date the cute boy. But when she falls asleep she dreams about living a life during the Revolutionary War. As she delves deeper into the life of the characters fighting to create an independent nation, she starts to question if she truly is dreaming…or if there’s something else going on.
Lora Innes is the twice-Harvey Award nominated (and winner of multiple other webcomic awards) writer and artist of The Dreamer, and also a good friend of mine. Her pages are absolute gold, and you can see her style evolve even within the first six issues collected in her first trade from IDW. The characters are interesting and believable, the dialogue is delivered realistically, and the level of detail put into the outfits – in both modern times and the past – are absolutely spectacular. Whenever Bea dreams is when this comic shines, and it’s a fascinating and historical ride.
Lora balances tense dramatic scenes, action, and even a little comedy into the mix for a story that spans the ages. By the end of the first book you want to know not only what’s going on with Bea and her time-spanning dreams, but also how her trips may affect her in the present.
Lora has also just started a charity auction (which includes Thom Zahler, Barb Jacobs, Alan Evans, myself, and about 50 other creators) to create a wallpaper to help raise money to put a stop to human trafficking (AKA: modern day slavery). She has some frightening statistics and a personal story about it on her website, so be sure to check it out and help contribute.
Heroes Unite page 16
Drunk Duck
My first page for Heroes Unite went live a few days ago. Click the link to check out the rest of the story so far.