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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
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10:32 am - Lord Orcus Listens...
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Okay, so my most dreaded Lord Orcus needs questions to answer for the next LORD ORCUS LISTENS, which will be in the Summer edition of RPG Review.
Fire away!
Don't forget to add how you'd like to be credited! Thanks. :)
(Note: Questions can be nerdy in nature, related to gaming usually; but feel free to ask whatever and we'll try to fit it in. Also, while you're at the RPG Review site, check out the first 3 issues-- it's great stuff... and free!)
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| Monday, June 22nd, 2009
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1:37 am - And now for an important update...
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| Monday, June 15th, 2009
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1:10 pm - And some other things...
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The Secret Cross comic is nearing "ready for public consumption" status. For your enjoyment (hopefully) here's pages 2 through 4, nice and complete, from Humanity in the Execution, the first chapter in the Secret Cross saga: Check 'em oot here. This first chapter will appear in the UK anthology FTL, starting off in two 6-page installments. Speaking of FTL, if you go to that link, I've posted the direct link to FTL #1-- which you can read online in its entirety! Trust me, it's really damned good.
Other items of note: Friday was Sharon's birthday. How can a woman now in her late 30s still stay so gorgeous? How, I ask?? Has she been stealing my baby hearts when I haven't been looking? Sneaky wife-unit.
Vance turns 3 on Tuesday. Yes, we have a big party planned, complete with bouncy castle. How sad is it when you're too freaking busy and need to hire a party planning service? Heh. When we start using the maid service (and we probably will-- at least monthly), I think we'll have finally made it to Upper Middle Class Jerk status. Although once my shoulder is fixed, I'll be doing the lawn again. I could be a billionaire and I would still mow my own lawn. It's the prinicple of the matter, you know?
Aside from being overworked and overstressed, things are good. Drake and Vance are all ready for Kindergarten and Pre-School, respectively. We're just as excited as they are, I think.
Alrighty, back to work and family. But mostly family.
And to quote vance right now: "Daddy! Daddy! I'm laughing! I'm laughing! And look! These cows and horses and dragons are going to find aliens!!"
That's my boy.
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12:45 pm - New family pics
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Hey, it's been a little while since I've updated. Busy, etc etc, and this last weekend my parents were in town. They leave tomorrow, so I don't have too much time to post. Yesterday we went to Butchart Gardens, which I've never been to before. Wow! Totally worth the price of admission. The staff was very helpful and nice, and they even provided a wheelchair for free. I got a good workout pushing my mom around, and Drake and Vance took turns riding Grandma.
Wait, that's not supposed to sound so bad. Hmm...
Anyway, here's a few pictures:
 
 
I'm not going to lie to you. I wasn't prepared to see my mother after she's lost so much weight so quickly. Luckily, there's always Drake and Vance around to cheer everyone up. I cite you this example...
As always, click on those pictures to make them bigger. I didn't include any pictures with the oxygen tubes and stuff. Then the battery died on the camera before we could get Sharon in any of the pics... d'oh!
We're getting year-long passes to Butchart, as my mom would like to go back a few more times while she has the time and capability. She must also feel like I need to get in better shape... Man, there's a lot of hills there. Oof!
A great time was had and we ended the day with some great fish and chips from Naughty Nellie's, which is one of the best F&C places in town. Tonight? Tacos. Yessss... tacos.
So, how y'all doin'?
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| Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
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1:45 pm - Sorgon Offerings
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I didn't want to post this with the last post, even if my mom was all cool about it. Just felt weird. Especially considering what Sorgon means in Old Low Franconic.
Below you will see an image. It will take you to Rolf Lejdegård's new, as of yet unlettered Sorgon pages:
And this is the last panel of the first story, Lithan. Just for you LJ friends out there...
It's beautiful.
In other news, we may have to change the Sorgon name. How was I to know a drug company would come up with it as a play on "Sore Gone"? Fucking herpes... fucking with my ideas!
If I had herpes then maybe there could be some justice in it.
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1:35 pm - And so it was as it ever is... or something like that.
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I think my new icon properly conveys how I feel. It's a mix of sorrow, grief and quite a bit of anger.
As of the 17th my mom with start chemo therapy for her lymphoma. There are some other tests being done to check some other bad things out-- let's just hope they're not so bad. Lymphoma is pretty bad enough already, as I'm sure you'll agree.
I have no idea how covered they are for chemo. I'm looking into it. Though, to be honest, there's a Breaking Bad joke in here somewhere.
"You could always make meth, mom!"
Heh.
Lately I have found it hard to concentrate on anything other than paying work, and even that's tough. The new heat doesn't help, but whatever. It could be Detroit, so I count my blessings every single day. My mom is being a trooper about the whole cancer thing (and the diabetes thing-- have I mentioned that?), but she has lost almost 50 pounds already and needs oxygen. I would be lying if I said that this doesn't effect me. It's times like this that I envy people I know who have siblings and larger families. Or even those who aren't on speaking terms with their parents. I'm really close with my folks. They just aren't my mom and dad, but two of my lifelong best friends. I know that they will die one day, but I don't want that day to come. To those of you who have lost parents, I could only imagine before what that loss was like... but now I'm getting an idea. A taste. And no sir, I don't like it.
But I don't want to be a bummer or anything. I think my mom is keeping a better attitude than I. This is the part where I stop talking about this so I don't continue to be sad. Or angry. Angry Steve may be productive, but he's also Angry. And Mean.
Please, give my mom your well wishes. She could really use them.
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| Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
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5:10 pm - Make your eyes happy
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Take a look at this site showing off ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) sonder's great dark history to steampunk-like artefacts he has crafted and, lucky you, are for sale. Rich with heart and character, Julian's Able Workshop is filled to the brim of top-notch magnificence. Well done, sir.
So, what are you waiting for? Go, look, enjoy!!
Here's one of my fave pieces:
Love it.
And also remember what Uncle Torquemada says:
Be pure.
Be vigilant.
Behave.
:)
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| Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
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12:20 pm - Secret Cross update
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I finally got around to updating the Secret Cross blog... Go ahead and check it oot:
It's been awhile.
There you will discover new colorist Jeff Balke's fine work on a nasty creature showing up in the first story. We're almost there folks. Soon "Humanity in the Execution" will be unleashed.
And for those of you who may have forgotten or don't know what THE SECRET CROSS is, here's the copy:
"The Secret Cross is an upcoming comic book created by Stephen Lindsay, Steven G. Saunders and Dominic Vivona. With the main story set in the grim, trench-filled nightmare of World War One, this comic will have stories that cover the history of Germany’s secret force that kept all manner of horrors at bay from 1869 to 1925 and beyond."
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| Monday, May 25th, 2009
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1:25 pm - Updating and Shtuff
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Okay, now for a quick update. I'm having one of those days where I'm totally beat but have so much to get done. So, let's get to it.
First, for your amusement, this weekend was my good friend Ed's big 3-0 birthday. We went to a local Mexican restaurant which has actual good Mexican food! At $25 a small plate, it damn well better be. Why is this amusing, you ask? Oh, just look:
Yes, it may be impossible for me to do a serious picture. Ever.
At least Sharon thought my Beaker Spock was mildly entertaining. Also, Ed is in that first pic there. Why don't you go give him some Made-It-To-Thirty-Atta-Boy love and visit his most excellent site HYPERGEEK. It's probably one of the best written comic nerd sites on ze internets. Big thanks to Ed's lovely better half Chrissy for the awesome pictures. We had a great time!
For Ed's birthday my gift was the gift of not vomiting on him.
In other news, the first comic I have adapted (i.e. took the translation and re-wrote it so it makes more sense to a native English speaking audience, etc), THE SPARK, got a great review over at A Comic Book Review. Thanks, Sam! get your orders in for the Spark soon as it lands in fine comic shops come September (just in time for my birthday!).
Hey, looking for a great comic for your mobile device? Or just tor read in general? Go check out this new GUN STREET GIRL offering, The Jealous Dead!:
Be sure to read the 4 page preview!!
Speaking of Wicker Man Studios stuff, I'll be tormenting the world populous with my prose writings soon. Yes, that's right, I'm writing a story. It's about vampires, or my take on them anyway, and it'll be in 1200+ word weekly or bi-weekly installments. A couple artist friends of mine have already said they'd contribute sketches for the installments, too, so I hope folks enjoy it! Or don't want to stab be in the eyes after breaking my hands, as the case may be. Look for it in June. Don't worry, I'll let you know.
The first ten page story of SORGON (my version of Roland with Rolf, and amazing artist) will be done next month as well, it looks like. SECRET CROSS is chugging along with Dominic kicking serious ass on the first 12 pages and colourist Jeff Balke knocking it out of the park. You can also expect an 8 page SALVUS short sometime in the near future. Of course, more is going on. It always is.
The kids are well and we had an exhausting weekend, full of parks, beaches and soccer. I was kinda bummed I missed going to the beach on Saturday due to recording a new Comics on Comics Radio podcast, but the bright side is we got to talk to Scott Allie (Dark Horse editor on Buffy and Hellboy, writes Solomon Kane) for the afternoon. He rules, by the way.
And just so you know: Rex Mundi is not being canceled. Dark Horse is still seeing the book through until the end and still plan on giving it lots of love.
For those of you who've made it this far, there's good news on my mom. While it is confirmed she does have lymphoma, she apparently is in the small percentage who have a high survivability rate. Currently tests are being done on something else, too, and we're hoping it isn't bad. My mom is a tough ol' gal, and she's trying to keep her spirits up. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a bit downed by it... she is my mama, after all. Hopefully we can see her soon.
Alrighty, I think I've squeezed in enough for one post. How are you all doing? Keeping a fresh supply of baby hearts, I pray.
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| Monday, May 18th, 2009
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7:25 pm - Jesse Ventura Pwns Hasselbeck on Torture
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Say what you will about The View, but Jesse Ventura is the fucking man. I don't really know who this Humpyback woman is, but she strikes me as just about useless and should donate her body to Science. Now.
Thank you, Mr. Ventura. I love you.
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12:45 am - Remember, kids...
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| Sunday, May 17th, 2009
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11:15 am - Epic Star Trek Victory
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So, last night I saw Star Trek with my wife, our friends Ed and Chrissy and a few newly met folks who are totally top-notch. Now, I should probably be writing up the new GeekDad Stack, but I really want to get my Trek Talk down before my head starts to get clouded by other things (like tacos and squirrels, for instance).
Short Star Trek review: Totally freaking awesome. I pooped out pure tears of nerdvana. It's everything I've always wanted in a Star Trek film and more. Fun Steve Fact: I played a short campaign of the Star Trek Next Gen RPG in high school, and my character was the captain of a pirate vessel. My only goal? To jack a Galaxy class starship. Eventually I had three ships, my flagship being a modified Excelsior class vessel, and through some wild transporter shenanigans, my crew and I eventually accomplished our goal... and then spent several sessions fighting off that pesky Federation. Anyhow, you get the picture-- I like action and grit in my Trek. I don't want a message really, unless it's wrapped up like a radioactive burrito served to the cast and crew of the film Crank. And you know what, my friends? This latest Trek film does just THAT. Sure, it isn't perfect, and it could have been much better in parts. But MAN is it paced well. Seriously, it flows like magic super-butter from a flamethrower of Awesome.
Anyhow, I'll go over some points about the film I loved or hated. It's behind a Spoiler Cut, so ye 'ave been warned, me hearties.
( Cut for your pleasure and protection. )
All in all, Star Trek is one of the best films I have ever seen and I would see it 20 times again.
current music: S.P.O.C.K. - "Dr. McCoy"
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| Friday, May 15th, 2009
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8:40 pm - One day, in the Smurf village...
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9:50 am - Another taste
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| Thursday, May 14th, 2009
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2:57 pm - Sorgon and other things
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So, a little while back, that great artist I was working with on SORGON (my interpretation of the legendary hero Roland) had to drop out. Fortunately, a friend of mine-- who's also an incredibly talented artist-- stepped up to the plate and from what I've seen so far, he's knocking it out of the park. Needless to say, Rolf Lejdegård is the man!
Here's just a sketchy taste of what's coming...
This is Hruodland (Roland), our hero.
Some of those bandits from the start of the story.
Huh, I have a thing for baldies, I guess. Speaking of which, SALVUS is underway and being worked on, and SECRET CROSS motors on.
More projects are in the works and there's a bunch of exciting stuff... that I can't talk about. Sorry!
I'm hoping the first 10 pages of Sorgon should be ready for public consumption sometime within the next month or so. It'll be showing up first in an issue of UK anthology FTL and will later be collected and sold as a full comic book by Chimaera Studios.
Alrighty... and in case you missed it earlier: My interview with Marvel's Lockjaw & Pet Avengers creators. It's a great comic for the whole family. Pick it up!
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11:10 am - Lockjaw & The Pet Avengers team interviewed!
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Howdy doody, folks. won't you please take a peek at my latest contribution to Wired's GeekDad? It's a fun short interview with the writer and editor of Marvel's LOCKJAW & THE PET AVENGERS. The comic itself is a real hoot to read, and is suitable for any age! Plus it has FROG THOR!!
Go ahead and click on this beautiful cover to be transported to the magic thanks to the miracle of science:
I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did conducting the interview! Great guys. Marvel is always a real treat to work with.
Feel ree to Stumble, Mixx, Digg, Yahoo Buzz and/or full on marching band that sucker!
And what's that I hear? Some questions for the TINY TITANS team? Hey, are you a TINY TITANS reader or DCU fan...? If so what would you want to ask them?
In other news, today was full of drama as Sharon had a sorta-severe allergic reaction to something (probably antibiotics). Everything's okay now; she just has to get used to the antihistamines. Also: Sushi at home with the boys. Ahhh... quite relaxing.
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| Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
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10:52 am - Frank and Marshall sitting in a tree...
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Punisher and Eminem. In a comic. Together. Fighting Barracuda.
Right.
It's okay, I guess. Wait, no. I had myself wishing Frank was an avenging angel again, so it's NOT okay. But for a celeb-wankfest it's better than most. I guess. (At least you can read it for free.)
But you KNOW what we need to do now. We need to come together. We need to write Marvel and let our voices be heard. We need to demand...
WAR JOURNAL ENSEMBLE: SLAYER / PUNISHER TEAM-UP
If you don't love that idea then I really don't want to care what you think.
What.
If I can't have my our dreams realised in comics, then life isn't really worth living.
current music: Slayer - "War Ensemble"
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| Monday, May 11th, 2009
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12:33 pm - New GeekDad Stack! etc
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Hey folks, GeekDad Stack #2 is up over at Wired's GeekDad blog with yours truly spewing all sorts of comic book recommendations for your family and you. Here, let me show you it. I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions-- let me know!
How was everyone's Mother's Day weekend? Ours was full of ups and a few downs, but overall it was good. My mom will get her flowers today, at least. She's not doing so hot, by the way. They're back to being unsure as to why her lungs are filling up with fluid over and over. Bleh. She's hanging in there though, and I can't wait until we can get away to see her and my pops.
One M-Day highlight was Arkham Horror last night. Because nothing says "a mother's love" like being devoured by Tsathoggua... which is exactly what happened.
Man, Leaether Strip's Law of Jante (Golem Mix) may be my favourite current song, along with a few Metric songs.
current music: Leaether Strip - "Law of Jante (Golem Mix)"
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| Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
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3:30 pm - Bah... Deadliest Lack of Research is more like it
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After watching Deadliest Warrior for a few eps, I have decided it is utterly silly to the point of frustration.
Ep 1. Gladiator vs. Apache was interesting, though a trained Gladiator can take out an Apache no sweat. However, the Apache was a fierce warrior, indeed. It's just that Gladiators had it even harder-- they fought and lived or got killed. Apaches had families and other things on their minds. They were capable, but in one-on-one, I felt Gladiator had the edge. However, I will accept that an Apache could possibly take a Gladiator. There were some badass Apache warriors and crippled Gladiators, after all... what? I kid, I kid. I disagree with this ep's outcome.
Ep 2. Viking vs. Samurai. This one was cool, and the best in the series so far... probably ever, really. The Samurai has the distinct edge, though, no pun intended. In fact, Vikings had the same problem Apaches did as Samurai lived for combat, while Vikings farmed and raided. Still, Vikings were no slouches-- but the Samurai would take them apart. I agree with this ep's outcome.
Ep 3. Spartan vs. Ninja. Seriously? Are you fucking kidding me? One of history's most efficient and nastiest killing machines against a guy who depends on you bathing, peeing or sleeping so they can take you out? Toe to toe the Spartan is going to win every single time. Spartans will mess you up, kids. They were cruel, brutal, fast and well trained; as well as strong, smart and brutal. Yes, I meant to say brutal twice. Sure, I agree with this ep's outcome (Spartan wins)-- but come the hell on. Really? What kind of stupid match up is that? Also, there were more than 300 Spartans fighting for the Hellenes at Thermopylae you uneducated, retarded Spike TV bastards. Many more. 300 soldiers of ANY background would have been wiped out to a man within minutes facing the Persians. I don't care HOW narrow that pass is. The Persians are arguably the greatest Empire in history overall for a reason.
Ep 4. Pirate vs. Knight. Even stupider than the one before it, I skipped through much of this episode. The outcome? The Pirate wins after an admittedly entertaining fight. The moral, they say? Technology trumps skill. Fuck that. That Pirate wouldn't have a chance to fire that gun off before the Knight cut him into about 5692 slices and pissed on the chunks before going to bugger the Pirate's buddies and set fire to all of their illegitimate children. Then the Knight would have filled the Pirate's ship full of gold and women and set off to find out where the Pirates came from so they can get some more buggery on. Point is, Knights were the massacre men of the Middle Ages. They were almost unstoppable... just ask the Arabs, as they needed a great leader (Saladin) to get their shit together to fully take them. Sure, knights were vulnerable to arrows, especially from longbows. But that never really factored into the match with the Knight and Pirate. The Pirate would have got a shot off, probably missed and then would have been cut down by the Knight. Pirates were almost always wanting to scare their opponents into submission though shock and awe rather than fight toe-to-toe. Anyhow, I don't care if the fight was funny-- this episode was utterly retarded.
Ep 5. Mafia vs. Yakuza. And that's it, I'm done with this series. I'm watching a show about warriors, not crime families. Where are the Janassaries, Huscarls, Franks, Aztecs, Saracens, Normans, Gurkha, German WWI Stormtroopers, Immortals, Boers, Zulu, SAS, etc etc etc... where are the real warriors??? If I want to see tattooed gangbangers duking it out with firearms I'll watch the news.
Anyone else see this show? And if so, what do you think?
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| Monday, May 4th, 2009
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3:38 pm - This could be the most awesome thing you see on the intardnet all day.
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Click it to make it bigger and to be transported to the magic awesome that is artist Dusty Peterson.
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