Everyone has signed off, the bill has been paid, the files have been uploaded…so it’s time to announce HEROES NOW #1! All along, my goal was to release the HEROIC: HEROES PAST retrospective and then settle in with three regular books: 1) The HOLOGRAM mincomic, 2) The STRANGE TIMES “anything goes” anthology, and 3) HEROESContinue reading “HEROES NOW #1 is at the printer!”
Tag Archives: Hologram
What’s new at Phoenix?
Hey all, I’m back from Spring Break and am a bit more tan, slightly rested (but quickly losing ground on that front from long nights since returning) and am more than ready to get things rolling once again at Phoenix Productions! I thought it wise to share a little of what I’ve been up toContinue reading “What’s new at Phoenix?”
Hologram #4 is LIVE!
At long last, issue 4 of Hologram is live! Hard copies go in the mail tomorrow, and the digital edition is live in the Library right now. Or you can Order a hard copy for yourself, fine by me! Our story continues with our hero learning more about his condition, understanding less about his mostContinue reading “Hologram #4 is LIVE!”
Looking back, looking forward
Funny, that title. I’m a Cub Scout leader as part of my non-comics life, and “Looking back, looking forward” is the name of a Webelos (older Cubs) adventure that involves personal and Scouting history. It has been one of my favorite adventures for the Cubs — at 5th grade, these kids barely have a historyContinue reading “Looking back, looking forward”
My Picks for the Top Comics of 2021
Happy Boxing Day! Everyone has their “Best of” lists for the year-end, and I read quite a few comics, too…so it only makes sense that I add my faves. This is a lightly edited compilation of my end-of-column notes that I’ve been inserting into the United Fanzine Organization‘s newsletter, Tetragrammaton Fragments, since rejoining that greatContinue reading “My Picks for the Top Comics of 2021”
Best Hologram review ever?
Former United Fanzine Organization chair and small press publishing legend Jeff Wood is catching up on his pile of unread zines, and he’s dishing out the commentary and accolades as appropriate. Here’s his Hologram mention: “Freaky diary of an insubstantial man.” Love it! Speaking of our insubstantial man, William Caddell and I are doing ourContinue reading “Best Hologram review ever?”
12 (Week)Days response: Rio Burton
Rio Burton, creator/publisher of the crowdsourced Branches Entwined and Broken, was kind enough to reply to my comments on the book. Here is the reply, reprinted with permission: Hi Tom! Thank you so much for your support, especially it being something out of your comfort zone. It was completely new for me too haha! IContinue reading “12 (Week)Days response: Rio Burton”
The in-between days
The life of a self-publisher can be streaky. By that, I mean short bursts of lots of visible activity and then long(-ish) stretches of what looks like nothing. I’d say we’re in the latter, but that doesn’t mean nothing is happening. So how about an update? My flagship book, Hologram, is moving along at itsContinue reading “The in-between days”
Poopsheet Foundation’s Rick Bradford reviews
Rick Bradford is doing incredible work at his Poopsheet Foundation : 1. His searchable online minicomics database at poopsheetfoundation.com – A MASSIVE collection of creators, publications and titles going back decades. 2. His online minicomics/small press store portal at pfminimart.com, where you can get new and old zines alike. It’s like the Amazon of minicomics.!Continue reading “Poopsheet Foundation’s Rick Bradford reviews”
Justin and Keeter review Hologram #3
The guys behind “Talking Small Press Comics” were kind enough to take a look at Hologram #3 in their latest video: It’s always an honor to receive a review, and this one is pretty nice. I’m glad they picked up on William’s creative use of ASCII filtering to build the cover image. (And yes, thisContinue reading “Justin and Keeter review Hologram #3”
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