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Posted by Josh on November 13, 2009
Several people have been working hard on their comics for the anthology, so I’ve got a quick update on the Mid-Missouri Comics Anthology and info about a work night.
Updated deadline
Due to holidays and people wanting to work over the break, the deadline for submissions is Jan. 15, 2010. You can find more info on rules and production in our previous post.
Work night
Want see what everyone else is doing or just show off your awesome work? Then join us at the Mid-Missouri Comics Anthology work night.
Where
Café Berlin
220 N. 10th
Columbia, MO
When
Sat., Nov. 20
7p.m. till late.
Posted in: Events
Posted by Josh on November 9, 2009
When he’s not busy being a graphic designer/illustrator, Gary Lister is churning out the panels for his Web comic Morganna of the Borgs. We got a chance to interview Gary to find out what it’s been like starting a new Web comic.
What are you working on now comics-wise?
I am working on my own webcomic — Morganna of the Borgs Its a story of a young woman who finds herself suddenly and very unexpectedly the only person capable of saving Earth from an alien invasion.
How’s your comic output been the last year? What’s helped or hindered your output?
Being the first year, its still kind of in development — trying to get a stable schedule going. I’ve had a couple of format changes from single panel black & white posts to full page, full color posts. I’m in need of a new computer/design setup so this past month MOTB has been on hold while I knock out some pay illustration work. MOTB will be back on track the first week of November as I make the transition from pencil/ink/scan to 100% digitally created comics. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in: Featured creators
Posted by Josh on November 3, 2009
For 24 Hour Comics Day, J.B. Winter had a unique spin on the event. Instead of creating a 24-page comic, he created a huge, 24-panel sidewalk chalk strip. How he came up with the idea:
I got the idea for sidewalk comics one day when I was, of course, walking on a sidewalk. Sidewalks are already broken up into panels, so it seemed to me like an intuitive place to make comics. I also liked the idea that it can thrust a comic artist out into public view for immediate feedback and visibility.
Winter outlines his process on his blog, so go see how it was done.
Posted in: 24 Hour Comics Day
Posted by Josh on October 6, 2009
In his attempt to woo the new girl, Opey ends up making her dislike him even more. On top of that he gets some jail-time. What’s a pre-pubesent, antisocial, nuclear warhead, in a post-apocalyptic world to do? Find out in issue 4 of Opey the Warhead.
Miss the first three issues? Look ‘em up in the Opey the Warhead Collection Volume 1.
Posted in: Local comics
Posted by Josh on October 5, 2009
Midmococo’s 24 Hour Comics Day event was a huge success this year thanks to the hard work of Scott. I don’t think it could have gone any better and the space at Artlandish was perfect. Thanks to everyone who participated and thanks to Artlandish for providing the space.
In case you missed out on the event, you can read about it in the story the Missourian wrote: A drawn-out, comical day.
If you did participate, don’t forget to scan your work and publish it on the Web so we can link to it in a future post.
Update: The Missourian also had a photo gallery from the event. The Tribune also gave us some press before the event too.
Posted in: 24 Hour Comics Day, Events, Publicity
Posted by Josh on August 6, 2009
This month’s issue of Vox Magazine features a story about our own inline skating, local super hero, Keeley, created by Keith Chan. In the article, our past featured creator gives insight on how he creates his comic and why he uses Columbia as inspiration.
Fighting crime, CoMo style: Local artist gives Columbia a female superhero
Go read the whole story here.
Posted in: Local comics, Publicity
Posted by Josh on July 5, 2009
Are you a comic creator in the Mid-Missouri area? Want to be published in an anthology? Then this call for entries is for you! We are putting together an anthology of Mid-Mo. comics that will be published via a print-on-demand.
If you’re interested in participating contact us through the Midmococo contact form and get those artistic juices flowing. Read on for more details.
Purpose
To showcase and archive the 2009 work of comics creators in the Mid-Missouri area.
Deadline
Extended t0 Jan. 15, 2010.
Rules
Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in: Uncategorized
Posted by Josh on May 11, 2009
Dan Magee is the creator of Bad Guy High, which is featured on the Drunk Duck webcomics website. He’s also done quite a few illustrations for the Maneater during his college years. We decided to throw some questions his way before he graduates from MU this month
1. What are you working on now comics-wise?
For the past five years I’ve been working on my webcomic Bad Guy High. It’s a project that I keep very close to my heart and I want to see it through to the end. Unlike most web and print comics I don’t plan on doing it indefinitely. I have a very specific course of events and ending all planned out, and I won’t give up on Bad Guy High till I reach it. After college I eventually plan on doing a semi autobiographical graphic novel based around the rocky love life I’ve had here at school. I’m just narcissistic enough to believe it might actually be interesting. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in: Featured creators
Posted by Josh on May 8, 2009
The last comic jam produced robot bump and robot nipples. It was almost too much to handle.
Posted in: Comic jams
Posted by Josh on April 22, 2009
Mizzou Wire has a new feature up about Assistant Professor Tim J. Evans, a veterinary medicine professor for the University of Missouri, who uses an alter ego, The Antidote, to teach toxicology.
“But his over-the-top teaching technique involves a cape, mask and transformation into his alter ego — The Antidote — who appears on slides and in person to promote the study of toxic-plant principles.”
You can read the whole story on Mizzou Wire and find more stories about Mizzou’s brightest and geekiest faculty.
Posted in: Uncategorized
Posted by Josh on April 5, 2009
Today’s meeting produced a jam that asks the question: How do post modern super heroes and villains fight?
Posted in: Comic jams
Posted by Josh on March 22, 2009
Local comic creator Zac Crockett has just released a collection of the first three issues of everyone’s favorite pre-pubescent nuclear missile, Opey the Warhead.
From the description:
The collection features three issues and a bonus short story, detailing Opey’s various travails, including going to school for the first time, making friends despite his appearance and his first ever crush.
Opey the Warhead is the heartwarming story of a living nuclear warhead and his adventures at an elementary school set in the post-apocalypse.
It’s defiantly a unique and entertaining read and worth checking out. You can get your very own copy on demand from Indy Planet.
Posted in: Local comics
Posted by Josh on March 13, 2009
Another meeing, another jam. Despite the T/F displacement, we managed to keep things together.
Posted in: Comic jams
Posted by Josh on February 5, 2009
What a turnout we had at the last Midmococo meeting! So many people, so few pencils. My beautiful, mechanical pencil with the comfy finger padding and extra long eraser managed to go home with someone. I hope if finds its way back to me someday … sigh.
Anyway, enough with the passive aggressive whining. Don’t forget that our March meeting is going to be at the Panera Bread on the South side of town since downtown will be busy with the True/Falase film festival.
Posted in: Comic jams
Posted by Josh on January 23, 2009
Izzy’s 50 States Jam found its way into Vox Magazine this week. In the article, JB Winter talks about how he came up with the idea for the jam and what it was like working with 49 other artists. Go give it a read and then get your copy of the comic at Get Lost Bookshop, MU Bookstore and Rock Bottom Comics.
Posted in: Local comics
Posted by Josh on January 1, 2009
Some more information about Mizzou’s New Student Center has been posted on Mizzou Wire with some details on how our favorite local cartoon celebrity is going to fit into the picture. You won’t see much of Beetle Baily when phase 1 is finished on Jan. 5. It won’t be until the end of phase 2 where he’ll make a showing. Here’s a few bits pulled from the story:
Mort’s: Named for MU alumnus Mort Walker (BA ’48), creator of the Beetle Bailey comic, this games-and-grill area will offer sandwiches and appetizers during and after late-night events at The Shack. Demand for late-night dining options on campus spurred its creation.
Beetle Bailey as a Mizzou student: While at school, Mort Walker served as editor of and contributor to a student humor magazine called the ShowMe, whose staff meetings often were held in the spacious booths of the original Shack. Upon graduating, Walker went to New York City to pursue a career as a cartoonist. Although Beetle wasn’t born on campus, Walker said he did have The Shack in mind while developing the character who became Beetle Bailey. Walker offered to create original artwork for the center that features Beetle as a Mizzou student.
Posted in: Uncategorized
Posted by Josh on December 17, 2008
It’s time for another evening of drinking, drawing and pizza. Come join us at a Midmococo Pitchers and Pictures event. As usual, there will be comic jams a plenty.
When:
Sat., Dec. 20th starting at 6:00 p.m. until we get tired
Where:
Gumbys Pizza on Boradway
Posted in: Events
Posted by Josh on December 14, 2008
According to the Dec. City Source newsletter, the Columbia Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) is implementing a new program to paint traffic signal boxes in the downtown area. The idea is to build on the success of the box on 9th st. painted by David Spear.
If you’re interested in getting involved, don’t go to the OCA’s Web site because it’s lame and has nothing to tell you. Instead, send your contact information the old-fashioned way to oca@gocolumbiamo.com or call 573-874-6386.
Posted in: Uncategorized
Posted by Josh on December 14, 2008
Another meeting, more jams. I will not elaborate more, so start checking them out below.
Posted in: Comic jams
Posted by Josh on November 10, 2008
Everyone who attended the 24 Hour Comics Day event this year got a special treat from J.B. Winter who created a 24-tortilla comic which he turned into 12 quesadillas.
For those who didn’t make the event, Winter has outlined his process of creating the edible art on his blog. You can read the whole comic, in this photo gallery.
Posted in: 24 Hour Comics Day, Local comics
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