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Wednesday, November 11, 2009 9:29 AM GMT

It has been a tough 6 months for me, was up and down because of an anime store I had opened in the Bahamas. I haven't picked up a pencil since just last week The second chapter of Titan sphere is done I just need to get coloring done and I'll be back to updating. See you guys soon!

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Back From The Dead! (No Pun Intended....Or Is It?!)

Monday, November 9, 2009 6:27 AM GMT

*Crawls out of a hole of dirt with shovel in hand.* Good god! How long have I been gone!? Jeez! I really do apologize for all this....series of unfortunate events occurred that I had no control over, and Lemony Snicket wasn't anywhere in sight that bastard....was hoping he would tell the story and stuff. Anywho, just wanted to let everyone know that I am still alive and kickin', working on the latest page but this one will take time due to the details and unbelievable amounts of gore. ((Hint hint.)) So it will be awesome :P

Also I would like to announce that I finally got Xbox Live and have joined the Xbox community, if anyone would like to play my account name is Kirschtomper ((Kir-sch-tomper, think of Stomper with the Kirsch in it...........for Kirschner.......which is my last name.......ah forget it.)) So if anyone wants to play a game of Halo 3 look me up. Also I heard that someone cosplayed Ivan at Neko-Con and all I can say is.......YAY! I wish I could see it myself, I really like that.

Anypoop, bout time I get back to work. Catch y'all later. *Digs back into the hole.*

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Tarou"

Sunday, November 8, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Naruto: Heroes Path comic!

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New Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi Comic: "Exit...Stage Light"

Thursday, November 5, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi comic!

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Youmacon Detroit convention

Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:14 AM GMT

I'm off to a convention in Detrioit. I believe it's called Youmacon or something like that. I'm not entirely sure this is very last minute they gave me a table. So ummm yeah I'm out the door.

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New Sugar Bits Comic: "Brotherhood of the Wolf"

Saturday, October 24, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Sugar Bits comic!

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Brotherhood of the Wolf

Saturday, October 24, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

To all Cebu peeps:

The Archon 2009 at Ayala Center Cebu was a blast! So far I think this is the best event we've had so kudos to all who helped out and attended. Congrats to Mike Abello and to all the cosplayers (hot,really hot cosplayers) for making this year's Archon a success.

Anyone who has photos to share please email me
I look forward to next year's event :]

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Bad luck.

Saturday, October 24, 2009 7:53 PM GMT

Hello everybody! As you may have noticed, i didn't update NHP lately. This is because i had an accident the last week, and i twisted my right hand quite badly (Why is it always the right hand with us, artist? Or is it just me and a very big case of bad luck?).
Anyway, this little problem has prevented me from drawing, coloring and even sketching!
The doctors said it was nothing some painkillers, ice and resting couldn't heal, so while i wait, please be patient and bear with me.
I'm very sorry for this delay. I'll resume the normal update schedule as soon as i can.

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Herms Wedding

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 11:27 AM GMT

Well I'm off to Texas for the fabled Herms wedding. I have two of the lamest gifts ever and it's the best I could come up with. I TRIED.

I'll be back in four days. Then gone again in another four days for a convention in Detroit. I thought I was done with cons. I was wrong.

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New Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi Comic: "Where's Waldo?"

Saturday, October 17, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi comic!

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Where's Waldo?

Saturday, October 17, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Beer is back! YaY! And he's high on Vicodin! :P
Just kidding! He's just taking meds to help with his recovery.

It's a special day today and I'm spending it with my family and my bratty little nephew!

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Over 200 pics from my "NORMALS" art experience!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 3:30 PM GMT

I just put up a HUGE re-cap with a link to over 200 photos of my recent Halloween art show in LA, "Hiding from the Normals"!

CHECK IT OUT HERE!!!

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"NORMALS" Art Show art up to view and purchase!

Sunday, October 11, 2009 1:49 PM GMT

Just a quick update. I went right from my art show to shooting our very first commercial for Zerofriends, but I will get a full update with photos (shot by Jon Dragonette, who took the above portrait) and all that good stuff about the show as soon as I get back to the land of the living, but as for now, all of the original pieces, as well as the book, the print, and the shirt, are available to purchase and view HERE NOW!

Direct link to view or purchase art:

http://themarrowisreal.blogspot.com/

Enjoy:)

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New Sugar Bits Comic: "Shadow of the Colossus"

Saturday, October 10, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Sugar Bits comic!

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Shadow of the Colossus

Saturday, October 10, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Hi everyone
I'm sorry it a took a while to update, our writer Beer had just recovered from surgery. He's still in hurt cuz he just had 9 inch of his intestine removed. Wish him luck for a quick recovery and we can get back to some comic updates.

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My Huge LA Horror/Halloween show!!!

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 3:28 AM GMT

Hello you all.
It's Monday night. I just got to LA and am in a swanky little Ramada Inn above a diner called Whispers where it's either legal to still smoke inside, or the multiple-personalitied bowlers that took over the place just don't give a shit. Either way, it's pretty rad. For the next 24 hours I will be setting up and installing my largest, most focused solo art show that I have ever created.

The show is called "Hiding From The Normals" and it takes place at GALLERY 1988 in LA (on Melrose & La Brea). (Its all ages, free of charge;)

I haven't said much about it, and unfortunately, i still don't WANT to say much about it, because I really really want you to be able to get a new experience if you are able to go check it out when it opens this Tuesday, October 6 @ 7pm.

However, with so much cool stuff going on in LA constantly, I would like to let you in on a little info and background surrounding the show, because it's a little different than my other shows, and there's A LOT to it.

Here's a few, short secrets that will hopefully get you excited about coming by to check out the show:

1. The entire show is based off of the beliefs of a man who recently went missing in real life. The man was a supposed crackpot and believes that there is another world living under ours filled with mutants. It is not known if this man is still alive or not.

2. In addition to creating paintings inspired by this missing man's beliefs, I have managed to get my hands on some actual evidence supporting the existence of this world. The evidence and some of his notes & sketches will be showcased alongside of the artwork.

3. I have recently become obsessed with this world that I jumped into, and I really hope that this showcase generates some interest in this universe called "The Marrow" so that this whole underworld can be expanded into something larger, like a film or an animated feature (hint, hint). So if you can't make it out to the show, but know anyone in the area, send them down!!

4. There will be BOTH a super limited PRINT release, as well as a limited CATALOG/BOOK release, called "Digging Up The Marrow: Excerpts from the Journals of William Dekker" Prints are signed and limited to 50. Books signed and limited to 200.

3. Because of the theme/inspiration and the time of the year, i am taking full advantage of October, which means that I am dressing up! And we are encouraging people to dress up in awesome costumes, both so I don't feel super stupid and outcast, AND because there is a cool prize for THE BEST COSTUME (judged by me:). I think it would be cool to have 2 winners, a BEST GIRL & A BEST GUY, so let's do that. Come dressed up!!!!!

4. In conjunction with MY show, at G1988, right next store, at the same time, the insanely awesome writer/director Mike Dougherty is hosting his DVD release costume party for his new anthology horror film, "Trick R Treat" which is rad.i.cal. Also, as a little extra fun thing, I teamed up with Mike this week and drew up some Trick R Treat art that we are releasing at my show as a Limited shirt! (I think there's less than a hundred of them available)

5. This show is going to be my LAST solo show for over a year. I will be participating in a few group shows, but 2010 is going to be full of some different kind of adventures:) Stay tuned.

Meanwhile, here are a few glimpses of the work from the show. But trust me, you need to come see it in person. Myself, Dave Correia, Paul Bustamante, Damon Alcorn, and Jensen & The Gallery 1988 crew have worked really hard to put together a show that pictures just won't do justice to. But nonetheless, I will take a ton of photos and try to share them with ya soon! Word.

�

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Awareness"

Sunday, October 4, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Naruto: Heroes Path comic!

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New SNAFU Comic: "Boomlimia"

Monday, September 28, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new SNAFU comic!

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Boomlimia

Monday, September 28, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Hey I'm catching up super quick from the move. I should be back soon. SOOOooooon.

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New Brain Dead Comic: "With Sugar on Top?"

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Brain Dead comic!

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With Sugar on Top?

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Hey everyone! I dont really have much news. But I do have one thing.

A good friend of mine James Rambo from Art college has recently started up a webcomic with his friend. Usually I dont advertise, but I have to admit that his work is actually something you gotta see. Its funny as hell and is well drawn, something not alot of webcomics have at the same time.

Here is the link: http://glutenfreestrip.wordpress.com/

I hope you all enjoy it as I did. He deserves some props.

And more Brain Dead on the way.

Toodles!

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I need your help for a Zerofriends Video Project!

Monday, September 21, 2009 6:07 PM GMT

Hey everyone.
So, a lot of exciting things in the mix for the upcoming months.
However, for one of these exciting things, i REALLY REALLY need some help from a few of you on a really small but cool project that is a pretty big milestone in my life.

So if you can or want to help with anything below, it would be greatly appreciated:)
Word.

Here's the info:
Zerofriends (My clothing/art company) is producing and filming our very first COMMERCIAL! And not just a shitty little handheld web-cam style one, either. A small team of us have made large sacrifices to get a great team of people involved in this to make the project even bigger and something that I am extremely excited about producing.

The upside: Projects like this are always fun, creative, and learning experiences since we rarely know what we are doing going into them. This time is a little different because of the talented people we have involved in it:)
The downside: Much like everything else that I do, and that Zerofriends does, we are completely financed by our own money, love and sacrifice. So the main downside is that there is no money available to pay for the remaining positions and roles that still need to fill, which is where you come in, as I would love it if any of you would be available and want to help with the project in whatever way you can.

Here are more details:
If you can and will help with any of the following, please send an EMAIL to BunnywithTshirtMonster@gmail.com and someone will help coordinate with you from there.

WHAT: Zerofriends video/commercial.
When: October 11, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA (tentative)
Written & Directed by: Stephen Reedy (He made Undercut, which is awesome, and he directed House Pardee with me & Shia, as well as the Letters From Digested Children video, and a ton of other things. AKA he's awesome)

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS:
MUST BE 18 or older.
Must live in or around the Los Angeles area and have your own transportation to and from the location. (Location is most likely going to be around Burbank, CA (subject to change)
Must be available for all of the time that you set up with the production manager, who you will be in contact with.
Must be OK with getting a little dirty if things get a little messy:)

What we are looking for:
Actress: 18-25, some experience required, emphasis on comedy. there will be some physical activity, like running around, etc. Headshot and reel encouraged.

Actor: 18-25, some experience required, emphasis on comedy. Headshot and reel encouraged

Make-up / Hair: General make-up for both male and female, but there will also be a small amount of gore and practical effects, so some experience in practical effects is encouraged.

Art Director: In general, we need someone to help art direct a living room being transformed into a girl's bedroom, as well as a few random things regarding effects, puppets, etc.

As I said before, i apologize that none of these positions will be paid positions, but there will be food there, and it will be a fun day of madness. Additionally, it's a chance for both you (AND MYSELF) to work with some really talented and creative people.

If you are interested in any of the above positions, please send an email to BunnywithTshirtMonster@gmail.com

Thank you mucho!!!
Alex

And just for fun, here is an old pic of Paul, Myself, and Director Stephen Reedy with balls on him.:)

I look forward to seeing you at the shoot.

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New Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi Comic: "Pink makes you look fat"

Sunday, September 20, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi comic!

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Pink makes you look fat

Sunday, September 20, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

That's why I'm gonna get me a Ps3 Slim baby!

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Spoil"

Friday, September 18, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Naruto: Heroes Path comic!

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Anime Weekend Atlanta.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 1:09 AM GMT

Wow this move has been tiring. Garage destroyed. Still not fully unpacked. I have to drive to Vegas Today to go to fly to Anime Weekend Atlanta Thursday. I'm TOTALLY not ready for that convention at all. I'm considering not using my booth at all and just walking around. Ugh total total mess. But this is the last of my conventions for the year and then it's just me getting caught up and then back to comics :)

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New Brain Dead Comic: "Happy Birthday Ya Prick!"

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Brain Dead comic!

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Happy Birthday Ya Prick!

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

This monday was my 22nd birthday! :D Yay! So I decided to make something for that special day. For those wondering who the girl is in the bottom corner, that is my girlfriend Lynz, case solved!

On a good note, more Brain Dead on the way, I have about eight pages made some far for the future of the comic.....thinking ahead >.> And now that the school quarter is coming close to an end I have more time to work on more pages. Yippie! Ok thats all for today......shoo shoo!

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Damn"

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Naruto: Heroes Path comic!

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Huge announcement for people who like huge announcements!

Monday, September 14, 2009 12:11 PM GMT

So, on MY TWITTER ACCOUNT over the weekend I mentioned that I was gearing up for a big announcement this morning. And, while YES, i do believe this is a big announcement, I have been so flustered lately that I think i might have actually already announced this casually last week, but I don't remember. Regardless, here is the big news:

I am sneaking in and having a HUGE solo art show at Gallery 1988 in LA on October 6th!

Why is this news so big, you ask?
Well, for me, personally, it's huge because i've been a fan of every artist that Gallery 1988 has shown in the last 5 years and to be included in that roster is amazing.
Also, because I refuse to do anything the easy way, we aren't just having an art show, we are having a PARTY! It's the first (and probably only for a long time) chance I get to have a big art show in LA, around HALLOWEEN! And with Halloween being my favorite holiday, i am jumping on that shit like Marmaduke on the mailman!

"HIDING FROM THE NORMALS"
A Celebration Of Rejects
New Works By Alex Pardee
GALLERY 1988 LA
7020 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA
www.nineteeneightyeight.com
Oct 6 @ 7PM

About the theme of the show:
"Throughout our history, every generation contains a large handful of children born, well...different. Over the years, these children have been plastered with inhumane labels by the "normal" citizens: Rejects. The Unwanted. Monsters. Freaks. Untrainable. Ghastly, and Ghoulish, to name a few. And in every generation, these children attempt to thrive, grow, and co-exist amongst the Normals. However, they're always met with such distaste, that many of these "Rejects" all appear to disappear by the time they're 10 years old. "Most likely", said Jon Higgus, an old carpenter back in the 1950's, "they die from a broken spirit. And good riddance, too."�

Though the Rejects are chemically no different from the Normals, no one questions where they go. No one misses their company. No one even notices that they have vanished.�

Well, they don't exactly die...or even vanish, for that matter.
They simply move out of the light. And out of the cruelty.

In every city, big or small, 100 yards beneath the cemetery, lies a small metropolis, shut off to the world of normality. A city that parallels the world above in many aspects. There are families. There are occupations. There is passion. There are quarrels. There are pets. There is creativity. There is love. And there is jealousy. But the one thing that doesn't exist in these underground worlds is judgement of appearance. For all of these "monsters" had found refuge in these secret worlds for the very same reason as one another. Their misshapen heads, abnormally hairy bodies, large eyes, snout-like noses, extra limbs, enormous skeletons, bad skin, and crippled joints were too much for a vain, appearance-obsessed world to handle with anything other than disgust. Sad, alone, and weak, the Rejects retreat to these oases to find friendship and purpose, un-judged by vanity. Here in these metropolises, they thrive, creating worlds and cities so beautiful that most Normals would weep at the sight of them. But not one Normal has ever seen one of these places. Most don't even know they exist.

Throughout the year, the Rejects live their own form of "normal" lives, night by night. But for one day a year, on October 31st, when the rest of the Normal world above is celebrating their arrogance by PRETENDING to dress up as something ugly, the Rejects ascend upon the world of the Normals, unnoticed by most, and come out to play, celebrating in their own ways....

Some rejoice.
Some observe.
Some dance.
Some laugh.
Some sing.
But some Rejects take out a little...frustration.

This Halloween, you may want to take a second look at the "costumed" person sitting next to you holding a knife and a pint of ale....

Happy Halloween.
Rejects, Rejoice."

More info in the next week or so, but we are going to be doing some cool shit for the opening, so be sure to check back or follow me on twitter @ http://www.twitter.com/alexpardee to keep up with the announcements and my progress for the show. I am working day in and day out on a brand new collection of monsters and messes for the show.

Hope to see you there!

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New Sugar Bits Comic: "Big Bad"

Sunday, September 13, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Sugar Bits comic!

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New Sugar Bits Comic: "Where the weapon things are"

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Sugar Bits comic!

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2 Days @ Dragon Con = Lifetime of Memories

Sunday, September 6, 2009 8:15 PM GMT

There's a weird stereotype that floats around about the people in the south having a slower lifestyle, but I just sat down, slumped in the couch, sorted through about 500 photos, and stared blankly at the TV as Robert Osbourne introduced "The Karate Kid" on TCM, where he described Ralph Macchio as a "high schooler who has to learn some "karate chops" from his old asian janitor who has a liking for collecting cars", and I feel SO much slower right now than anything i witnessed in the last 48 hours in Atlanta, GA. Because from what I can tell, whether it was the 50,000 people wearing the same colored t-shirts, transforming downtown into a giant tailgate party for their college football game, or the bars overflowing with jeweled-out 3-6-Mafia dopplegangers and bowel-shaking basslines, or the 600 stormtroopers wrestling with Steampunk Jawas in front of the Marriot, it was obvious that people from the south just like to rage. Fast, long, and hard. And that ruled.

As i had said before, I have always wanted to go to Dragon-Con as a fan of everything nerdy, but because of it being so far away, I never really had the chance. But HOLY SHIT, after only spending 2 days there just now, i have to warn you, if you become a part of my life in any significant way, and try to stop me from going back every year, i'm cutting you off!

The first time I went to the San Diego Comic Con, back in 1999, I had this same feeling. Completely caught by surprise, unexpectedly overflowing with blood of excitement from entering a brand new parallel universe filled with living versions of things loved but had only previously seen in 2-dimensions. But, over the years, as Comic Con grew, and became over-saturated with the general public just wanting to see what was going on, and corporations hosting private parties and hiking up prices and blah blah blah, now Comic Con is simply a place to see some friends once a year (if you are lucky enough to even cross paths with them) and the feeling i get, as a fan, isn't the same as it used to be. Because of that, I kind of lost a little excitement about going to conventions. I mean, if the biggest genre convention in the world was giving me a headache...

Enter Dragon Con 2009.
And enter me being a 12-year old again.
I know, realistically, i will never experience this same, unexpected feeling again, even when I go back next year. But regardless, that old, circa-1999 Comic Con feeling rushed back into me like the ebola virus this past weekend, and I couldn't be happier.

THE GOOD about Dragon-Con:
* EVERY person that attends is a genuine fan of something there. there is NO ONE who "just wants to see" what's going on as doesn't want to "be caught" going there.

* 90% of the people dressing up MAKE their own costumes. Fuck that store-bought shit, they spend all year making costumes that rival any of the things they are replicating.

* Most of the people in costumes aren't even dressed up as something that EXISTS in pop-culture anywhere. Instead, they just make some shit up, give themselves a story, and roam around like they own the world.
ME: "Oh cool, Boba Fett, but like...why are you wearing a crown and have a zombie-hand and a sword?"
BF: "Because I'm not Boba Fett, I am simply a Mandalorian named Brattin Fott who has discovered time travel and teleportation and have traveled many lands to earn the title of King. Oh, and one time I died in Europe so I had to be resurrected but the resurrection spell kinda failed so my hand stayed decomposed."
ME: "I love you."

* There are no "convention center" rules and regulations. No security guards telling people to grow up. The hotels that host the event just LET YOU DO WHATEVER YOU WANT. And EVERY person there drinks and rages and parties-out their frustrations. The closest term i can use to describe Dragon Con would simply be "Nerdi Gras". I mean, shit, there was a stormtrooper playing bagpipes, I watched the Big Daddy from Bioshock fall over into a vase and break it while his Little Sister held his giant drill-hand, we saw a Chewbacca with angel wings puking in the hotel fountain, i saw Morgana from Darkstalkers get fingered on an escalator, my friend Kiersten was basically raped by 2 aliens on ecstasy but it looked like the most fun rape ever. So yah, that shit ruled.

* And, unlike comic con, i DID actually get to see and hang with old friends and had a chance to make new ones, and meet new people and artists that I couldn't even get close to before at Comic Con. It was intensely inspiring.

THE BAD:
*nothing.

So, without any further banter, here are some of the more decent photos from my 2 days the event. Unfortunately, out of over 500 pictures, my excitement level was obviously apparent because most of them were blurry as fuck. But my memories are CRYSTAL...
Enjoy.

The ZEROFRIENDS crew in our hotel room, a few hours before the con, AKA the night before my mind was blown. From Left to right: Kiki, Sean Leopard, Darren, Meggie, covered with a ME blanket.

The night consisted of an intense Connect 4 tourney, which Darren from Zerofriends dominated. But i came in a close LAST.

"NOW," says this guy-thing, "time for COOONNNNN.....babay."

Look closely...is that me and 2 dudes in "Dumb & Dumber" costumes? NO! It's me and ONE dude in a Jim Carrey costume and a CARDBOARD CUTOUT in the middle. seriously, how perfect is this shit? Its cardboard! I let dude join Cardboard City as the ambassador, as it only seemed right.

Sean Leopard, who politely "assed" her if he could take a photo with her.

STEAM PUNK ROCK with myself and the lovely miss Tara McPherson.

Chris Ryniak and I with our great old friends at TOYBREAK, who recently did a cool review of my Walrus Rider Toy on their show!

At the Zerofriends booth.

Signing some Homesick books.

Bio-Sheezy

I got lost in this dudes outfit for like 24 minutes, but upon my escape, he let me take a photo with him. We may or may not have totally hooked up later.

Decorated (or ruined) some clothing and accessories for fans.

OK, so, this chick, whose name was PERRY, claimed to be named after her Grandfather, Raymond Burr, who played PERRY MASON in that show...umm...PERRY MASON back in the early 60's. Perry Mason was my Mom's favorite show, and she even watched all of the reruns nonstop when I was growing up. So i wanted to impress my mom and take a picture with this girl and show it to my Mom. Turns out though (I usually research the shit out of things before i blog because of cases like this), that PERRY MASON WAS GAY, never had any kids! Hence, no grandkids. I feel scammed. Even though she DOES look just like him circa the 60's. I'm sorry Mom, maybe next time.

Head-crab FTW.

Meggels can't believe that Darren is pretending to be in college.

Myself and Friend/Art/rock/Earth-Goddess Tara McPherson, who we were lucky enough to get a booth next to and chill with amongst the chaos. If you aren't familiar with Tara's work, you should check out her WEBSITE HERE. Tara has been KILLING it around the world with posters, comics, paintings, installations, and just overall good vibes, and her art is as mesmerizing. She got the cover of the Dragon Con program too! word!

One of my few purchases, in fact (i had to fly home so i couldnt buy a bunch of stuff but oh well...next time!) was this print from Tara, which i love to death.

Oh my DOG!

I also got a chance to chill with rad illustrator/DJ Jim "Food One" Mahfood, who I have crossed paths with a few times, but never quite as "sexy and intimate" as at Dragon Con! I discovered Jim's art YEARS ago when he was doing the Clerks comics and became a huge fan when i read Stupid Comics and 40 oz comics a little while later. since then the dude hasn't stopped. Look for future collabs soon;) And check out his ART HERE. We traded goods and i got stocked up on some of his newer books that i missed. Thanks, homie.

PS, my laptop, though sitting on my thighs, is somehow making my neck sweat. gross.

Conquering the night with old pals/fellow lunatics Huck Gee, Carlos East, The Baroness (from Kid Robot), & Sket One.

This dude, artist Ben Lande, and his friend and artist Aaron Crawford were hanging out at the con, and he had a tattoo of my Urkel piece!

Typical crowd shot, but i kept wondering why Dr. Manhattan didn't just teleport everywhere. that foot traffic sucked. What a patient doctor.

FINALLY, A DRAGON AT DRAGON CON!

I scribbled on one of MAD's Cre8tive Peeple for a fan. Thought some saggy tits and some spider eyes would be cute.

From this high, all the nerds just looked like nerdy ants.

Sean The Leopard recited the entire plot of Chasing Amy while somehow simultaneously looking for a ring he dropped, resembling something that i can't quite put my finger on...

Conquering the mountain that is DJ Lil Greencard.

Smelling milk. The Leopard is blurry as fuck.

Please don't be mad, but i left this dude's card at my booth before i bounced, but this guy rules. He won my annual award for nerdiest tattoos on the (Middle) Earth! He had way more than this, but these are some of my favorites. so sick.

He also is a dope tattoo artist himself as he recently did this nerdy tattoo on his friend!

If you know his name, let me know, he deserves a plug.

Dinner at a fancy FRIED CHICKEN spot with the ZF crew. Yah, thats right, FANCY FRIED CHICKEN!

CHICKEN CHEERS!

The Leopard ran into this dude in the bathroom, who was crying that his WIFE JUST PUNCHED HIM IN THE EYE! Wife-fail, dude.

I spoke on a panel for the very first time, which focused on the current state and perception of "Lowbrow Art", alongside (from left) COLIN CHRISTIAN, TRAVIS LOUIE & CHRIS RYNIAK. The panel was a great first time experience. I was nervous at first, and very humbled by the sheer knowledge that Travis, Colin & Chris had not only on our genre of art, but on all types of art history in general. It was great listening to them and (hopefully) absorbing some lessons from them. Eventually I loosened up and allowed myself to talk about Werewolves having multiple dicks and my experiences without art school. Thanks to designer/artist MARK MURPHY for hosting the event and making me feel pretty comfortable for my first time. Though, even once i started getting a little comfortable, it was still a little scary knowing that artist Brandt Peters and Kathie Olivas were amongst the audience.

Me MAYBE knowing what i am talking about, but probably not.

I love "To Catch A Predator", so its only natural that I also love when The Predator catches me.

Myself and Chris Ryniak picking up applications to join the made-up Mandalorian army. I hope they accept my application. I'm gonna look ill as shit in that armor!

So, when the ZF dudes get back, I'm sure more photos will surface, but for now, I'm back to work, and I can only pass the time by remembering the good old days 2 days ago.Word.
xo, DragonCon, xo.

Lastly, because i feel you need some moving pictures in your life, here is a glimpse at the FUCKING ROAD WARRIOR PARADE that they had! YES, IM SERIOUS.

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "WHAT?!!"

Saturday, September 5, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Naruto: Heroes Path comic!

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Gayrage

Thursday, September 3, 2009 12:59 PM GMT

So the Garage door got in a fight with my finger and lost.

Yeah the only other person who could fuck up a garage door up that badly with a single finger would have to be The Hulk (c)Disney.

I should challenger The Hulk (c)Disney to a thumb war or something.

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My broadsword & I are SLAYING DRAGON CON IN ATLANTA!

Thursday, September 3, 2009 12:48 PM GMT

When I first heard about Dragon-Con years ago from my good friends at Rotten Cotton, I flipped out at the name alone. A convention full of Beastmaster-lovers, Orcs, Killer Clowns, and Girls in Frazetta-gear? Sign me up! Then when I found out that Rotten Cotton had more success and was more excited about Dragon Con than the San Diego Comic Con, I began to look into it. Then, around 2002, someone sent me a photo of someone dressed up as THE MAXX, in a huge super-legit costume, that they saw at Dragon Con. THAT'S the moment i knew that someday i had to venture over to Atlanta to go to it, whether it was just to go, or get a booth or whatever.
Well, 7 years later, I am finally getting a chance to go. Dragon-Con, from what I hear, is like the biggest Horror-Sci-Fi-Fantasy convention in the Eastern US, which means that it's like taking San Diego comic con, and removing all the shit i dont like from it, making a jelly-filled-donut of a good time! Needless to say I'm excited, as its AT LEAST an excuse to buy a new horror movie t-shirt that I will wear until it falls apart. Anyway, I think i am going to be a part of a panel on lowbrow art, along with some of my current favorite artists, Travis Louie & Chis Ryniak, on Saturday evening.

And I will be hanging around by the Zerofriends booth on both Friday and Saturday all day so come say hi to us and check out some new stuff;)

Oh, yah, Zerofriends is releasing this DRAGON-CON EXCLUSIVE new Limited Giclee print of my painting, "The Puppeteer & His Wife" at the show. Its a limited edition of 50 and it rules the school.

Check it:

BTW, here is the link to Dragon Con's website, but to be honest, its a little hard to navigate so I actually don't really know where in the convention the Zerofriends Booth will be, but i know for sure it is in the POP-ART section.
The convention takes place in 4 different hotels:

DRAGON CON

ATLANTA, GA

Sept 4 - 7

�Hilton Atlanta:
 255 Courtland Street, NE
 Atlanta, GA 30303

�Hyatt Regency Atlanta:
 265 Peachtree Street NE
 Atlanta, GA 30303

�Marriott Marquis Atlanta:
 265 Peachtree Center Ave
 Atlanta, GA 30303

�Sheraton Atlanta Hotel:
 165 Courtland Street
 Atlanta, GA 30303

And here is the info regarding the panel that I will be doing:

"LOWBROW LOWDOWN - The Future of Lowbrow": Baby Tattooville, Alex Pardee, Sas Christian, Colin christian, Travis Louie, Chris Ryniak, Warner, HC -- Saturday, September 5 - Time: 5:30 PM (Hanover F) / 1 hour .......... *****SPECIAL GUEST MODERATOR: Mark Murphy of Murphy design.

Hope to see you there:)
Last time I was in the ATL, for the Sparks x UP tour, I had a fucking blast. I love Atlanta. Food, here i come.

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New Brain Dead Comic: "Table for Four Please Part 3"

Tuesday, September 1, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Brain Dead comic!

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Table for Four Please Part 3

Tuesday, September 1, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Though Marvel being bought by Disney stunned me to high hell, I still was able to update, Huzzah! Jack shit is going on right now, so........*Starts dancing.*

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Vintage pic & new "THE USED" album!

Monday, August 31, 2009 6:10 PM GMT

Hey yo.
As you may or may not know, I had worked with the band "The Used" for over 4 years on their last 3 album and DVD releases, and they continue to remain some of my best friends, despite me gaining weight and them traveling a TON;)
So, naturally I am very proud of them for the release of their brand new album, "ARTWORK", which comes out everywhere tomorrow, August 1st. (album cover seen above)
And though I didn't work with them on this release, it doesn't mean I am any less excited about it. "The Used", both as friends and as musicians, has collectively had a huge positive impact on my inspiration and my career path. And to celebrate the release, here is a never before seen picture of us, the very first day we met to discuss the "in love and death" album back in Feb of 2004.
So get out there and buy their new album tomorrow, or get it on itunes, or go listen to it on their website BY CLICKING HERE

Enjoy:)
And if you see the guys, tell them i love em.

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The End of The World As We Know It.

Monday, August 31, 2009 2:37 PM GMT

Disney supposedly bought Marvel Comics for 4 billion dollars. Google it for proof.

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New Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi Comic: "Buttercup can't dance"

Monday, August 31, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi comic!

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Success! sorta.

Saturday, August 29, 2009 10:22 AM GMT

Well as of yesterday morning I found a place to live so I drove all the way from Utah back to California and now I'm packing and then driving all the way back... unpacking then yeah. So I should still be missing for a little while longer but then I shall return woot woot.

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Shia Labeouf, Chadam, Speed & Uncomfortableness!

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 11:40 PM GMT

IT'S A VIDEO POST!!!!
Are you as pissed as I am that that shitface from VH-1 had to go kill himself and force VH-1 to take away all of my TV??
Well, to fill your void (maybe) I uploaded a few videos the other day, some you might have missed, some you might be tired of, but regardless, here they are! Enjoy.

Official trailer for "CHADAM", my animated series coming out eventually from WB & HD Films. Seriously, I know its been a while, but its coming out great;)

One of the best weeks of my life. Directing voice-talents like these people was insane. Good times. And Sid Haig is a hypnotherapist, which is rad.

A segment from the comedy series "The Jace Hall Show" (jacehall.tv) where i am interviewed by goofy intern Corey about my upcoming Warner Bros Animated series CHADAM.

Invaded the home of Shia Labeouf and ruined his walls with love and cake.

Me, Sam Flores & N8 Van Dyke went on a little painting tour around the US with Upper Playground & SPARKS. This was our first stop, where we sweat a lot.

One of my favorite timelapse vids, simply because of the fan, and because of Gary's cameo.

Until next time....

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Playing"

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Naruto: Heroes Path comic!

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Playing

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Hello everybody! I hope you are enjoying NHP.

A quick note regarding Nadja, that i forgot to put on last page's comment: She is a guest character from Aninhabr (http://aninhabr.deviantart.com/), included there with her permission, as a prize for winning one of my DA contests.
In NHP's canon, she plays the role of Seto's sla... I mean, assistant, whom she has a crush on. She is not related to any Naruto character (Sorry there).

PS: Oh my god! The "old" pages are almost over, I'll have to start working again! Oh noes!
Nah, just kidding, I already have some new ones in reserve.

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New Brain Dead Comic: "Table for Four Please Part 2"

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Brain Dead comic!

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Table for Four Please Part 2

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! I FINALLY HAVE COMCAST! FEEL ZE ALMIGHTY POWER I POSSESS!! FEAR M-..........What do you mean they shutted it down?! What do you mean we didnt pay the bills?! CURSE YOU FINANCES!!! YOU FOILED MY EVIL PLANS ONCE AGAIN!!!! CURSES!!!

Anywho, got internet and boy is it pretty, and I finally updated....THANK GOD!!! I will shut up now and get started with the next page along with other future pages. Toodles!

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lego awesome.

Monday, August 24, 2009 9:06 PM GMT

Hey all, I've been in Utah for the past while looking for a place to live. I hope I've found a spot. I'll know first thing tomorrow. But in the meantime to break my radio silence here is lego in the greatest way ever.

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Full SEATTLE Re-cap, minus most of the blood!

Monday, August 24, 2009 11:15 AM GMT

So, like the probable future of Robert Pattinson's career, my Seattle trip has come and gone in a flash. And though I previously have thought this in the 2 other times I have been to Seattle, I continue to stand by the fact that Seattle is one of the only other places outside of the Bay Area that I could see myself living and working. Its gorgeous, and (most) of the people are awesome.
The original plan for my Seattle appearance was to move my Portland show, "Self Portraits" up to Seattle for a second round. However, because almost all of the paintings actually sold out at the Portland show, I was left with very little to show and absolutely no time to produce a good amount of new work that wouldn't bum everyone out. So I decided to team up with my dudes who run Zerofriends, the clothing/art company that I co-own, and set up an entire Zerofriends experience, showing off a bunch of our prints, comic books, t-shirts, & some original art that was used for the clothing. On top of that, we carted up a shitload of Zerofriends merch and the kind folk at Upper Playground Seattle let us basically take over the store. That means we got to do things like get the mannequins naked, burn pillows and throw away original paintings by Nate Van Dyke and Sam Flores cuz they were IN MY WAY! :)
So myself, Sean "Leopard", Darren & the whole UP SEA crew spent a good part of Friday resetting up the store and filling it with Zerofriends stuff. It was a really cool feeling to actually have our stuff on display like that in a proper setting and it's exciting to think that we are going to be doing more of that in the future (shhhhh, thats kinda secret tho). And then I got to spend the night, from like 6pm to midnight, just meeting fans and drawing for folks and chatting about art, demons, school, swords, Alaska, and narcolepsy. It was non-stop and awesome. And though i normally don't like doing this because of the pressure of the situation and the permanence of it, but a REALLY REALLY sweet girl named Kayla asked me to draw on her back and she was going to get it tattooed the next day, and her mom was there who insisted it was alright, so I did it. Can't wait to see the tattoo if she gets it. I think she said she had to hide it from her Dad, though, so good luck, Kayla, i drew it kinda big;)
Anyway, here is a visual run-down of the event. My camera died toward the end of the night, so I don't have any pics of the after-show shindig where I ate mac-n cheese, put make-up on Sean, got my signature psycho-analyzed by old friend and illustrator Kyle Kesterson, chilled with a beautiful narcoleptic, and ran into the homies Reyes & Steel (MSK), who happen to be up in Seattle opening a new GOORIN BROS. retail store up there by Upper Playground. If youre up there you should check out that spot soon, i think they are painting the whole inside. So check the adventures below, next up is Dragon-Con in ATLANTA in about a week! See you there, dirty south!

Sean "Leopard" & Darren Scott, of Zerofriends, starting the setup.

Doing what i do best: Being confused and unprepared.

Meeting the store's security guard, who was actually USELESS! (see below)

Starting to overrun the store.

Sean "Leopard" doing his best E.T. impression.

Before the show started, we got a really quick chance to look around Seattle a little, where I stumbled upon these 2 things that made my insides happy:

A gigantic TROLL under the bridge that I am convinced SKINNER built in his formal life, as you can see the comparison.

And THIS THRIFT STORE, which was unfortunately closed, which meant that I came home UNICORN-VELVET-PAINTINGLESS.

Show about to start. The calm before the blood-storm.

First in line: A super young artist named Zinn who ruled the school, along with his father. He was rad. Well, they were BOTH rad.

To read about what is actually going on in the photo, go to my previous blog here: http://eyesuckink.blogspot.com/2009/08/to-clarify-incident-at-my-seattle.html

Sam Wallis being way too close the evidence as part of the clean-up crew.

Attention, clean-up in aisle EVERYWHERE.

Sean, Me, Darren and the worst security guard in history.

Afterparty dinner with the UP SEA Crew.

That night, Sean Leopard was tuckered out, and continued his day of imitating things by imitating my favorite ancient mummy photo.

Overall, awesome trip. Thank you Seattle. Even you, crazy-pants.
See you again soon. I need to learn more about narcalepsy.

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New Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi Comic: "Dexter and Blossom sitting in a tree..."

Sunday, August 23, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi comic!

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Dexter and Blossom sitting in a tree...

Sunday, August 23, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

S-C-I-E-N-C-E.
First comes science, then comes love...
then comes...something something.

Help me out here....what rhymes with love?

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Me and Zerofriends are taking over SEATTLE! (kinda)

Thursday, August 20, 2009 2:40 AM GMT

So, I've got good news for myself, and bad news for you! The good news is that I am leaving for Seattle tomorrow along with the Zerofriends crew to do something awesome. The BAD news, for YOU, is that i'm gonna probably twitter the fuck out of the trip so you guys will most likely get annoyed like you did last week in Denver;) However, I promise this time i will post less, but be twice as offensive and juvenile. Is that a fair compromise?

Good.

Anyway, yes, I am heading to Seattle.
What am I doing aside from trying to find the haunted basketball court they used in the Smells like Teen Spirit video? Well, I am setting up a little intimate art show, print release & signing on Friday evening at 6:00 pm at The Upper Playground up there.
In addition to that, ZEROFRIENDS will be taking over a section of the U.P. store and selling a bunch of shirts and prints throughout the next month! We have been hesitant to jump into the retail game given the economy and all, but this will be a good test so please please go check out the clothing if you are in Seattle and help support so we can take over stores throughout the country;)

The art show, itself, is going to be a fun little collection of stuff. Because I just got back from my Denver solo show, and this was a little spontaneous opportunity, I will be displaying and selling a number of random pieces of art and prints. I know most of my shows have themes and stuff, think of this one as my favorite Jeopardy category, Potpourri!
We will have both framed and un-framed prints for sale, books, shirts, some never before seen original black and white drawings from some of my clothing and poster designs, as well as a few little paintings for good measure.
And as a special surprise, we are releasing a Seattle-exclusive limited Giclee print of 'THE HANDFUL", like this:

Also, we are gonna party with you Seattle-ites. And Satellites.

So come on by, i think there will be drinks and music. No charge, all ages, all that good stuff. And if you cant make it to the opening, come by the shop to support Zerofriends all through September!

See ya there.
Word.

Here's the info:
ZEROFRIENDS POTPOURRI!
@ Upper Playground in Seattle
4730 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 985-1000
Friday, August 21 @ 6:00 PM

be there.

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "He did it again"

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Naruto: Heroes Path comic!

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New Sugar Bits Comic: "Binding Nemo"

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Sugar Bits comic!

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We Are Gods Among Men....

Sunday, August 16, 2009 12:26 PM GMT

Before I begin I want to let everyone know that I have been working on comic pages, just not in the way everyones expects, i was able to mix my school projects with Brain Dead, making sixteen extra pages for the future. So yeah I am working on the comic....yay! An update should be coming up soon....*Waits for it to be mailed in* Just kidding. I am working on it right now.

Champions Online open beta is tomorrow, and you guessed it, I will be there when it opens up. So anyone that has an open beta account has a chance to play with me. :3 Oh joy! Information on how to find me will be posted up when things are a go. See you on the comic pages of tomorrow. :D

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Getting Serious"

Thursday, August 13, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Naruto: Heroes Path comic!

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GenCon Indy

Thursday, August 13, 2009 10:29 AM GMT

I'm an idiot. I should have announced this sooner but I'm at gen con indy. Also I had a bag get lost on the airplane. So happy about that I could shit blood.

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New Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi Comic: "Little Miss Sunshine"

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi comic!

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New Sugar Bits Comic: "Into my belly"

Sunday, August 9, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Sugar Bits comic!

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Into my belly

Sunday, August 9, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Color by Seiryuga

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Lesson Three"

Sunday, August 9, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Naruto: Heroes Path comic!

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Good Company

Friday, August 7, 2009 11:51 AM GMT

Hawk did this little video of the good time had after Conneticon closed. I lost on that pocket pair of kings by the way. Soooo much fun.

Good Company from Hawk on Vimeo.

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Tenkawa Seto"

Thursday, August 6, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Naruto: Heroes Path comic!

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Finally Net Neutrality for good.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 2:42 PM GMT

Net Neutrality is a HUGE issue and finally there is a bill to actually HELP Net Neutrality instead of billls just trying to destroy it. So please for the sake of Snafu and all of the internet for that matter. Write in and try to show support for keeping the internet free from ISP control.

Go here and there is a super easy form to do 99% of the work of writing in for you.

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Grim Tattoos

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 2:25 PM GMT

This was a rather rad surprise I got at Conneticon.

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Back!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 1:20 PM GMT

Woo back from Conneticon, Man these conventions are killing me working this much but Conneticon felt like a LOT of fun and a lot less work. Which is A+ in my book.

Anyhoo even though Canada didn't let me in last time I tried this is still a rad video.

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"Frolicking Nightmares" Preview Images & Interview

Monday, August 3, 2009 1:46 AM GMT

In what is sure to be a minor epic adventure, I am packing up and getting ready to head out on a long drive to Bronco-Nugget Land, Denver, Colorado to set up my new solo art show. Amongst my framing, packing and sweating today, my fellow friend, neighbor and artist DAVE CORREIA sat down with me to ask me some questions about the show while he drooled a little on his bib. Enjoy the small preview, and I hope to see you there if you are a mountain dweller. Or a mountain goat. Or a bronco. Or awesome. Or all of the above.

CORREIA: So hopefully everyone that reads this will kinda know who you are and if not I don't really care because I'm a little drunk. So what are we here to talk about today?

ME: I just wanted to say a few words to let people know about my new solo�
show opening up at ANDENKEN GALLERY in Denver, CO on August 7, which I�think is next Friday.

CORREIA: You THINK that? Or you know that?

ME: I actually know that. I didn't really want to sound like a know it all�
though.

CORREIA: Knowing the days of the week isn't really that impressive of a feat. But ok. Congratulations. So, you usually have a semi-thought out theme for your solo shows. What's the name and theme of this show, if any?

ME: My themes usually start out as just a retarded idea that I think would�
be a funny one time painting and then I get hung up on the idea and it�
just kind of expands itself. This case is no different. The name of�
the show is "Frolicking Nightmares: Portraits of Beasts Who Dwell in a�
SEXIER Dimension".

CORREIA:What do you mean by "a sexier dimension?"

ME: Well, I always thought it would be awesome to create monsters that�
someone like Prince would like.

CORREIA: So these are gay monsters then?

ME: I'm not sure, I guess you'd have to ask them, but regardless, one of the�
things I'm trying to convey is that there's a difference between being�
homosexual and being SEXY. Especially in a sexier dimension. It's cool to�
think that some huge demented closet-monster can come out of the�
closet and scare the shit out of a kid but remain sexy while doing so.

CORREIA: You just said the monsters would "come out of the closet"? So they ARE admittedly gay?

ME: Dude it doesn't matter. You can't tell just by looking at them. And�
who cares. They are sexy. Period.

CORREIA: I'm still a little confused. Is sexy supposed to be scary?

ME: No, sexy is sexy. But I guarantee even at their sexiest, these monsters�
will fuck you up. And plus, I think it's awesome to imagine the�
lives that monsters could have outside of scaring people. Most of them�
are probably male models, or at least they'd wanna be if the economy�
was better. Being a male model is a rad dream. That's pretty much what I wanted to explore when creating these�paintings.

CORREIA: Alright, that's cool. So what can we expect to see at the show, other than your awkward face?

ME: I did a whole new series of these sexy beast paintings that will be on�
display, as well as some new black and white drawings, and a bunch of�
little paintings of my new friends, Taco, Muerte, Apple and the rest�
of the GHOST BONERS.

CORREIA: Umm ok, should I even ask what the Ghost Boners are?

ME: You can ask. But you don't seem to understand "sexy", so you probably�
won't get the whole boner thing.

CORREIA: Alright aside from the paintings, anything else available at the show?

ME: There's also going to be a new limited print release at the opening as�
well, which is the "En Vogue" image that you see on the web-flyer. (above). It's�a pretty sexy image.

CORREIA: Cool man well I'm glad i'm not going but i wish you luck.

ME: Thanks man. Stay sexy.

SHOW INFO:
"Frolicking Nightmares"
New works by ALEX PARDEE
AUGUST 7
7 PM - 12 AM
@ ANDENKEN GALLERY
990 Larimer Street
Denver, Colorado 80205
www.andenken.com

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New Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi Comic: "dream on"

Sunday, August 2, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi comic!

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Cute Palpatine up for Cute Auction

Friday, July 31, 2009 5:08 PM GMT

My CUTEST PALPATINE IN THE EMPIRE, which was on display at the Lucasfilm booth at Comic Con, is now up for auction for charity thanks to Lucasfilm, CharityFolks, Hasbro, and Bonnie Burton!
Along with mine, there are some other amazing and hilarious custom Muggs up for charity so check out the AUCTION HERE, which ends AUGUST 14th!

Direct link to bid on my Palpatine!
http://www.charityfolks.com/cfauctions/auction_bid.asp?auctionid=16828&catname=Collectibles+%26+Memorabilia&mcid=8536

HAPPY BIDDING.
IN FACT, HERE IS WHAT CUTE OL' PALPATINE SAID ABOUT AUCTIONS:
"I usually let Lord Vader do my bidding."

Don't be like the Emperor, do your own bidding!:)

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Diabetes Debuff

Friday, July 31, 2009 1:42 PM GMT

I couldnt resist anymore and drew this. For all of you World of Warcraft fans out there.

Enjoy,

Nick

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Zerofriends x Comic Con Products now available!

Thursday, July 30, 2009 9:03 PM GMT

Hola, yolas.
Just a quick note, i'm hustlin as hard as I can to make sure my Denver art show is as SEXY as can be, and the Zerofriends dudes are trying to recover from Comic con.
But i just wanted to give you a heads up that the new products that we debuted at comic con are now available for purchase online at the ZEROFRIENDS STORE.

Direct link to zerofriends store : http://www.zerofriends.com

Click on any of the photos to purchase or view at the store:)
Your chest and your chest's friends will thank you.

"Father Killer" shirt:

direct link to black "Father Killer" shirt:
http://zerofriends.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=33&products_id=244

Direct link to white "Father Killer" shirt:
http://zerofriends.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=33&products_id=245

Ghost of Peacock Forest Giclee Print:

Happy shopping;)
Word.

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New Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi Comic: "Doooooom...cloud"

Thursday, July 30, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi comic!

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Doooooom...cloud

Thursday, July 30, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

This should have been posted last week but my internet got screwed.

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Conneticon

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:20 PM GMT

For the first time Ever Snafu-Comics is going to be appearing at Conneticon in Hartford Connecticut. Since I've never done this convention before it truthfully scares the crap out of me. So please stop by and show us some love. We'll be in the Dealer's Hall booth number 802. It's pretty far in the back but I'm sure you can find us with the help of my handy dandy map with blindingly bright red arrows. Ta Dah!

Seriously though don't let me be lonely Connecticutians.

And this will be my last convention for a little while... Sorta. Just one a month for a little bit. Thank goodness. July was killer lots of work. But with my schedule finally slowing down I'll hopefully be able to get some things whipped back up to shape around here. Mostly Tin and MyPanda. :)

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Comic Con

Monday, July 27, 2009 6:40 PM GMT

Wow. Comic-con is AWESOME. I hope I get to display in a booth there every year. Seriously thanks to everyone who came out and said hi and bout shirts and posters and things. I really appreciate it! I can't wait for next year!

... Assuming I get a table again. I do hope so.

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Full SUCKER PUNCH art! ZACK SNYDER'S new movie!

Monday, July 27, 2009 4:34 PM GMT

So, as promised, here is a full look at the art that I created for director Zack Snyder's upcoming movie "Sucker Punch".
This is the first image that has been released anywhere regarding the film, which I am completely honored to be a part of. Below is a brief synopsis of the film, which comes out in 2011. Pass it around, its gonna be ill!

Set in the 1950s, SuckerPunch follows Babydoll (Emily Browning) who is confined to a mental institution by her stepfather, who intends to have her lobotomized in five days. While there, she imagines an alternative reality to hide her from the pain, and in that world, she begins planning her escape, needing to steal five objects to help get her out before she is deflowered by a vile man.

Emily Browning, Vanessa Hudgens, Abbie Cornish, Jamie Chung and Jena Malone co-star in the film, targeted for a March 25, 2011 release.

As far as the shirts that they gave away at the Watchmen panel at Comic Con, I have not heard if these are going to be sold anywhere officially, nor do i own the image so Zerofriends will NOT be producing any of this stuff, but judging from the amount of merch thats floating around there from Zack's other movies, I'm pretty sure you will see some of this stuff on shelves sometime;)

word.

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My Comic Con Secret was revealed last night!

Sunday, July 26, 2009 2:03 PM GMT

Last night, at 1am at the San Diego comic con, my favorite director Zack Snyder (Dawn of the Dead, 300, Watchmen) showed the very first public piece of art for his upcoming movie, Sucker Punch. and guess what!? I MADE IT! YESSSSSSS!!!! Like a twinkie, I will fill you in more soon about it, but for now, check out the announcement thingy:

http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/07/26/comic-con-first-look-at-zack-snyders-sucker-punch-art/

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New SNAFU Comic: "FF7's Dirty Secret"

Saturday, July 25, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new SNAFU comic!

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Brand new CHADAM trailer debuted at Comic-Con!

Friday, July 24, 2009 12:44 PM GMT

Wanna see the brand new CHADAM trailer that debuted on the Warner Bros jumbotron screen yesterday at the San Diego Comic con??? Well then click that little triangle down there.
If you don't know, CHADAM is an animated series I created for Warner Bros and have been working feverishly on for almost 2 years now. Still no solid release date, but we are getting there;)

Anyway, check it out!

And here is a little behind the scenes, high-fiving action from the weekend that we recorded the voice-acting, which still ranks up there in one of the coolest 2-day-period of my life.

Chadam Voice-Over Exclusive from io9 on Vimeo.

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NEW, SEXIER SOLO SHOW IN DENVER!

Thursday, July 23, 2009 12:19 PM GMT

Its OFFICIAL. on August 7 I have a NEW SOLO show in DENVER @ Andenken Gallery! And things just got WAY SEXIER!

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Comic Con is HERE!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009 5:39 PM GMT

COMIC CON 2009 IS HERE!!!!!!
John Carpenter's "In The Mouth Of Madness" is an awesome film, with an ill title. I used to say I love that title so much that I wish I could apply it to my life. However, now that these last few weeks have been so hectic and maddening, and i CAN say that I live "In The Mouth Of Madness", i all of a sudden regret that thought. But screw it, and as Twitter-master Diddy says, "LET'S GO PEOPLE!"

So, with that being said, i have some GREAT news, some more GREAT news, and some KINDA BAD news.

First, the GREAT NEWS:
For the last couple of weeks, I have been working on part of a very surreal and amazing project that does not involve me directly, but having a small part in this epic project has been something that I wish i lived far away for, so I could write home about it. It has been rad, and I will be able to tell you more after Comic Con, as I believe it is getting announced at the Con. If you want a little secret heads up, I suggest you fight your way into the LIVE WATCHMEN DIRECTORS CUT WITH ZACK SNYDER, DAVE GIBBONS, & JACKIE EARL HALEY doing live commentary while they screen the movie! Its on Saturday, July 25th, in ROOM 6BCF @8:30pm. (no, I didn't do anything Watchmen-related, though that would be equally amazing!)

Heres a super tiny super secret sneak peek at the project:)

Now, for some more GREAT news!
As of 3 days ago, Zerofriends COULD NOT get a booth at Comic Con, though we tried and tried for months. I have had a booth there every year for 10 years but that place is just too popular and too in demand for everyone to get a booth. However, as of 2 days ago, Justin from Comic Con International, was able to GET US A BOOTH AT THE LAST MINUTE!!!
That's right, ZEROFRIENDS will have a HUGE BOOTH at Comic con. Come see us at BOOTH #5302! Its close to the entrance. here is a partial map of the side of comic con where we are at (if you have ever been there, you know that this is like 1/18th of the exhibitor hall!)

And, though it was such short notice and we don't have anything that will be totally exclusive to the convention, we DO have some new limited products that we were waiting until next month to release, but we figured this would be a better time! So make sure you go by BOOTH #5302 to check out a ton of products that we are bringing down there.

NEW PRODUCTS:

"THE GHOST OF PEACOCK FOREST" Limited Giclee Print

Detail of the print:

By Alex Pardee
17' x 22" Super Limited Edition of 50
Printed with archival inks on velvet cotton rag
Each print hand signed and numbered by Alex Pardee
$60

"THE DAY I KILLED MY FATHER" T-shirt
(Available in both black and white at the convention)

"CREATURE" Skate Deck.
We finally have a few of these in stock. They came out briefly and were super limited and sold out quickly through Creature, but we got our hands on a few for the convention. And it comes with a mini Baseball Beater Bat too! For only $50! Deck is limited to 350 of them!

Also, even if you don't have any $$ to come pick up anything from us, at least stop by to check out a BRAND NEW "CHADAM" TRAILER that will be debuting at both the WarnerBros booth (on the JumboTron) and at the Zerofriends booth! It's looking cooler and cooler, and will be coming out soon!

Additionally, I will have a few other things floating around Comic Con:
I think i have a couple new shirts (and my WALRUS RIDER TOY) available at the UPPER PLAYGROUND BOOTH (#4031).
I did this painting of my favorite bumbling VILLAINOUS BONEHEAD for MATTEL's booth (#3029) to advertise a really cool project that they have going on (which I don't think i can tell you about but I'm sure it will be known at their booth): I had to do this piece rather quickly but I was stoked that they asked me to do it so I jumped on it. Hope ya like;)

And a detail of the loverboy's face:

And lastly, I am taking part in a charity auction organized by Lucasfilm & Hasbro to benefit the Make-A-Wish-Foundation. Over 50 of us artists customized MIGHTY MUGGS toys to fit into the Star Wars universe and they will be auctioned off and displayed at LUCASFILM's Booth (#2913). Naturally, because of my lust for Old Men with Lightning Powers, I chose ol' Emperor Palpatine as my drug of choice. Here is the little cute evil man:

Now, on to the BAD news:
With me being involved in so many cool things at Comic Con this year, it breaks my heart to tell you that, though Zerofriends will have a booth there, I WILL NOT BE THERE AT ALL this year:( My schedule is too too hectic in the next few weeks and I tried everything, but to no avail. It's the first time in 10 years that I will not be at the con, and i really do have a broken heart. But i will be there in spirit and I will Twitter as though i am there, so look out for that.
Regardless, I love you and hope to see you via satellite at Comic Con from my studio (soon to be hospital bed at the rate i'm going).

Word.
Alex Pardee
Zerofriends.com

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Why i think The news and PLANET EARTH is retarded.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

k cnn.com today had a story with the headline "GOP's new youth ambassador: Lady Gaga?"

Thought that seemed a bit odd so I clicked on the story which you can see here:

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/21/gops-new-youth-ambassador-lady-gaga/

Immediately the title is ridiculously misleading and by itself is spreading misinformation. The first paragraph is also equally as misleading. Plus adding a picture of Gaga to the right, more misleading.

The long and short of it is some college kid made a youtube video parodying a Lady Gaga song. How in the hell that qualifies as front page headline news for CNN... Fuck CNN is retarded. But what's far worse is it's spreading retarded to you know, adults. Reading CNN. They're the informed decision makers of our country. And they're DUMB.

I have huge problems with "reputable" news sources like CNN doing shit like this. First off THIS IS NOT NEWS. Even if it had been Lady Gaga making a video denouncing government spending that doesn't qualify as headline news.

Being incredibly misleading completely takes away my confidence in CNN as a source for news at all. They don't realize the damage and out right lies they're spreading around to millions of people everyday with their clumsy idiot "reporting" Just looking at the comments shows just how many people fell for this "start with a LIE and then vaguely mention what really happened later" tactics. This makes me realize that people

either

A) didn't even read the article to the third paragraph to realize it was just some college kid doing a parody youtube video.

or

B) they did read the article but were too stupid to comprehend what it was actually saying.

Both options disturb me to no end. Honestly I've seen WAY more intelligence from trolls on 4chan than these blog commenters on CNN. And what makes this SUPER uplifting is the retaredness is flowing from both political parties in the comments. The huge amount of hatred towards each other and so many of them don't even understand that Lady GaGa wasn't even involved. There are tons of comments about celebrities should shut up nobody cares about their opinon, or how stupid the republicans are to use Gaga as their spokesperson. NONE of these people even read the article. It's childish internet flaming one another and NONE of them seem to even realize what CNN was writing about because over half of the "news" article was deliberately misleading.

This is my problem with traditional news media. They aren't about actually giving people meaningful facts or being truthful and to the point. They're wasting time with misleading fulf pieces and deliberately "flame war" causing articles. It's a waste of time to read this drivel, and it's dumbing down the world even more than it already is. Honestly I apologize to even bringing this up to you fine people of Snafu. I just made us ALL a lot less intelligent by introducing CNN articles into our lives. We're much smarter reading my comic about dick and fart jokes than we'd ever be bothering with a trusted modern news source. I look forward to the Media dieing. I won't miss them.

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New Brain Dead Comic: "Table for Four Please Part 1"

Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Brain Dead comic!

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Table for Four Please Part 1

Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Ok! We are back on track.....I hope. Once I get internet into my apartment, things will be alot smoother. But that leaves us with one question.......how did I post this up? *Twilight Zone Theme*

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Comic Con

Tuesday, July 21, 2009 4:30 AM GMT

Well I got a reminder of Comic-con being huge and I actually need to explain where my booth is otherwise people will NEVER find me. I mean look at this map there are Imperial Death Stars smaller than this thing.

So anyhoo that's the map and we're in booth 5302. It's up against the wall right by the entrance as far right as you can go. Very tip of comic con civilization. I honestly never thought I'd get a booth at comicon. And it's finally happened. Wish I would have known about it for longer than TWO DAYS though.

Stress is my middle name... and first... and last.

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New Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi Comic: "Chapter 7"

Sunday, July 19, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi comic!

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Chapter 7

Sunday, July 19, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Sorry I haven't posted much.
I have been really busy.
Yes I am workin on GTAB! Please be patient.

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Wolverine

Saturday, July 18, 2009 11:39 AM GMT

Yeah the wolverine movie didn't make much sense in a lot of ways. I still had a lot of fun watching it. But I can admit it could have been a lot better plot.

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New SNAFU Comic: "Plot Holes"

Saturday, July 18, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new SNAFU comic!

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Distractions"

Friday, July 17, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Naruto: Heroes Path comic!

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Otakon/Comic Con

Friday, July 17, 2009 8:55 AM GMT

Hey everyone Otakon is starting in a few hours and Snafu will be there all weekend. Sean will be manning the booth and we'll be in the Dealer's Hall. If you're in Baltimore you should definitely come say hi and check out all our great new shirts. Lots of designs not even on the online store yet!

Then in a few days we'll be at San Diego Comic-Con. Also in the dealer's hall. This is our first time exhibiting at Comic Con so seriously if you'll be at the show come stop by there as well :) We'll be next to Zerofriends so that's alway rad!

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Mexico keeps US out.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 12:58 PM GMT

Mexico Builds Border Wall To Keep Out US - Watch more Funny Videos

This is hilarious.

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New Brain Dead Comic: "Buffer: Ow!"

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Brain Dead comic!

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Buffer: Ow!

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Ok I did say that there was goin to be a new comic page but suddenly and unexpectedly I got a nasty infection around my eye. I had to go to the doctors and get more medicine, oddly enough we figured that it had a connection to the last infection I told you all about. I am just a big ol skin pile of diseases and grossness. Luckly as of now the eye has healed up and no major swelling. This is how bad it looked when it was at its worst.

So dont worry I am working on things right now and things will get back underway.

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New Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi Comic: "Up up and away"

Saturday, July 11, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi comic!

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New SNAFU Comic: "Too Soon? "

Friday, July 10, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new SNAFU comic!

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Kubayashi Kenta"

Friday, July 10, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Naruto: Heroes Path comic!

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United Breaks Guitars

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 1:05 PM GMT

I've been mad at companies plenty of times in the past and now I wish I had some kind of musical talent to get sweet sweet revenge like this dude has. Yeeeeah they should have just fixed the thing they'll lose WAY more in ticket sells now from this video guaranteed.

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Mmmmmmm Amphetamines....

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 3:16 PM GMT

Hey Everyone, dont shoot me or start up an angry mob wielding torches and pitchforks just yet. A Brain Dead page will be up this week, and trust me folks.......I missed you all and missed working on the comic. Really pained me throughout my hiatus not to work on it. So for those who think I didnt care....well then....

*Gets on top of a table and flips the friggin bird.*

Scrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwww yooooooooooooooouuu!

I have a very nasty case of Attention deficit disorder and ADHD it would seem from what I am reading from my pill bottle. >.> I literally cannot function or do most work without my medicine Adderall. But also that is because I have been taking pills for it since around 10 to 12 years of age. SO I ALSO AM A ADDICT. :D I need my fix man! *Scratches arms and rubs nose like a crackhead.* I am freakin' out man! Luckly After a whole month without them I finally got the perscription I asked for...(A month ago.) And have my meds so I can work.

I am also living in my brand new apartment with the love of my life Lynze. You can also get the tour of my place by Lynze right here!

On a different note I have been playing Prototype during my move and I just have to say this.......OH MY GAWD!!!!! It is super frickin' awesome and has gained a Nick's Booyah Gotta Play Recommendation. There is so much to do in that game along with so much chaos and action it is just stupendous. Not to mention the acrobatics, wall running, leaping from building to building,and also gliding made me ask everyone I know. "Why the hell didnt they do this kind of crazy stuff for the Spiderman games?!" I dont care what anyone thinks when I say, this game has done so many things that superhero games should have done. Ya feel the envy now spiderman?! Only complaints I have are on PC the audio is annoyingly low and the graphics and textures could have been worked on a bit more. But it would make sense if they did that so most computers could handle the explosions and gunfire along with hundreds to thousands of people, mutants, and soldiers running fighting and destroying the city in front of you. Bad enough this game runs a hell of alot smoother than GTA4 for the pc. The requirements and game lag for GTA4 makes me cry sometimes. So yes, check out Prototype, definitely worth playing.

Well that is it for now. More Brain Dead coming soon this week. Adios everyone!

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All-A-Twitter

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 10:29 AM GMT

Heya Snafu-ers! My current and awesome employers, Archie Comics, recently joined the mega-popular Twitter ! Check �em out for the latest news and buzz coming from the company! And check out Sonic the Hedgehog #202, which�ll be in comic book stores tomorrow!

Speaking of Twitter, I, too, have joined the masses. As has Davey. Kinda�. =P

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Full CAGE art revealed, album in stores now!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 12:46 PM GMT

THE TIME IS HERE!
No, not fucking Morris Day and his awkward mustache and scarf-laden dance-steps, i mean CAGE IS HERE, DAMNIT!
It's midnight everywhere in the world right now (don't know how that's really possible, but Cage makes weird things happen) and that means that the awesomely-anticipated new CAGE album, "DEPART FROM ME" is now released in stores everywhere and in the digital realm via itunes and amazon and all that shiz.

I highly suggest you run out to the stores in the morning to pick up a physical copy of it. Why? well, for one, because supporting independent music in a time where every musician is losing money is a necessary thing for us to all do.
and two, because we tried really hard to make a cool art package for you to rip all up and hang up in your locker and stuff, and the low-res stuff you can steal online doesnt nearly do it justice. I promise.

Anyway, you can listen to the whole album on Cage's myspace page, here:
http://www.myspace.com/cagekennylz
and if you like it, pick up a copy. he deserves it. the dude is FRESH! and here is all of the artwork that you will get if you grab a copy of the album. and the cool thing is, only Cage and myself really know what all these drawings mean. But regardless, hope you enjoy both the album and the art.
Long live Chris Palko. Less than 3. Thats a heart, yo.

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And this is Dave.

Monday, July 6, 2009 8:02 PM GMT

Daaaaamn I love Matt's art so very much. Seriously man you ROCK!

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New SNAFU Comic: "Illogical"

Monday, July 6, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new SNAFU comic!

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Illogical

Monday, July 6, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Howdy-hey, Snafu-ers! Matt Herms, reporting in. (I'm still not quite sure who's name this will be posting under, so bear with us, please!) Apologies for the delay in getting this Snafu strip uploaded - Davey and I are working out the kinks in schedules, and we've both had a madly busy June! From convention-hopping to work to weddings. (No, not MINE yet. I know, I know - I posted that Sticky Floors strip announcing I was gettin' hitched AGES ago. The big day is finally fast approaching, though: This October!)

Anyhow, look for another update this weekend to hopefully get us caught up to speed a bit. Thanks for peekin'! =D

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Appropriate"

Monday, July 6, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Naruto: Heroes Path comic!

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Embarrassment"

Friday, July 3, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Naruto: Heroes Path comic!

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Anime Expo

Thursday, July 2, 2009 12:50 PM GMT

I'm off to Anime Expo in LA. I'm bringing a crap load of shirts never before seen and a few old classics. I'm also bringing a TON of VG Cats merch so if you'd like some t-shirt love come to the Snafu booth in the Dealer's hall of Anime Expo!

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New Sugar Bits Comic: "The battle continues"

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Sugar Bits comic!

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Total Obliteration"

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Naruto: Heroes Path comic!

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Oh Boy! New Apartment!

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 8:45 AM GMT

Finally got my new apartment. And Thank GOD for that one. Took forever to get done. Now that the situation has minimized, I will start popping my ADD pills and get back to work. I got a shopping cart to my apartment. Huzzah! In other news I made a random student film and I decided, hey, why not show those of snafu. You get to also see my sexy self. *Poses* Check out the arse of steel on this!

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Blood On My Hands! The Used new single!

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 2:04 AM GMT

My all time favorite band EVER. just released their new single for their upcoming album Artwork. Check out their site where you can hear a preview of the song, and then buy the song on iTunes like right now! It starts off so good. It's that immediate reminder that Quin and Jepha are the greatest guitar/base players on earth. So RAD! I haven't been this excited for something in a long time I can't wait for the full album to release!

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New MyPanda Comic: "Sex Offender"

Monday, June 29, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new MyPanda comic!

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Handful of shirt....and potatoes.

Sunday, June 28, 2009 10:53 PM GMT

We here at Zerofriends are pretty open-minded when it comes to being creative. We find inspiration in the weirdest places sometimes, whether its the reflection of our faces distorted in the toilet water when we pee, or the dab of ketchup that ends up on our chests as we sloppily molest a burger with our mouths. Or, as an actual example, this candid photo that was snapped during our annual Zerofriends potato feast:

One look at this photo and we all agreed: "FUCK YAH, NEW SHIRT!!!"
Direct link to photo:
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/lasagnacassidy/holdingpotatoflat.jpg

And so, I present to you, the "HANDFUL" shirt, a brand new exploration in potato-inspired apparel.

AVAILABLE NOW ONLY @ ZEROFRIENDS.COM
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE!

Direct link to purchase the "HANDFUL" shirt:
http://zerofriends.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products_id=242

Detail shot:

And if that isnt enough motivation, we are continuing the tradition of telling stories with our apparel, as the following story about the graphic is printed on the inside of the shirt:)
Enjoy.

"I went to school with a kid named Tommy Revenge who had an abnormally large right hand. Not just abnormally large for a 12 year old. Plain old abnormally large. He couldn't wear both gloves so his Mom wrapped his huge hand in a towel when it was cold, but the extra weight made him lose balance a lot. One morning we were all playing chicken with the groundskeeper and his ride-on John Deere like we always did, but Tommy's hand must have weighed a lot that day, because he got real close, and then just collapsed to his right, and fell under the lawnmower blades. Ironically, after the lawnmower completely diced him like a carrot, his huge right hand, the last thing to enter the blades, jammed them, destroying the machine. We always said that at least his last name suited him, as Tommy got his "Revenge". Kinda."

Thank you.
Alex
zerofriends.com

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Toys in the Attic

Sunday, June 28, 2009 2:08 PM GMT

There are three parts of this comic which are based in truth.

1.) I AM qualified to be a Super Hero.
2.) Job services never give you any job you want/are good for.
3.) I did actually go into the car sales industry not too long ago.

Comics should be coming more often. Sorry for the inconsistency in drawing style between this and the last comic. I feel this one looks infinitely better and I'm still feeling out this hand drawn thing after 5+ years of copy/pasting comics.

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New Awful Comic: "Toys in the Attic"

Sunday, June 28, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Awful comic!

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New MyPanda Comic: "Loves Kids"

Sunday, June 28, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new MyPanda comic!

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New MyPanda Comic: "Misses Ellie"

Saturday, June 27, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new MyPanda comic!

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Misses Ellie

Saturday, June 27, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

UP was without a doubt my favorite Pixar movie ever. Even though it made my eyes leak in public... for hours.

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New Sugar Bits Comic: "Investigate"

Friday, June 26, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "KNOCK"

Thursday, June 25, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Interview

Thursday, June 25, 2009 6:48 PM GMT

Well there is a little interview I did at Metrocon. By far the best part is the banner they made at the top of the page for me. Very rad.

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New Mural Video WIth Me, Skinner, Jeben Berg & Jason Maloney

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 4:44 PM GMT

Remember that HURLEY mural that i did at the YouTube headquarters a while back along with Skinner, Jeben Berg & Jason Maloney??
Well, Hurley has just put up a nice video of that little production. Enjoy:)

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Atsuko"

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Naruto: Heroes Path comic!

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New Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi Comic: "nice toss BUTTercup "

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi comic!

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Helmets, Hahns, Jesse James, and more helmets!

Monday, June 22, 2009 11:32 PM GMT

"I bet she gives GREAT Helmet..."
-Rick Moranis

I don't know if you know this, but I'm obsessed with Nip/Tuck. It's one of my favorite shows on TV. In the course of one episode, more plot twists, death, drama, and nipple reduction happens than on an entire season of 24. I'm not joking. I love it. So you can imagine my jizzy surprise a few years ago when I spotted John Hensley's character, Misguided Matt, sporting a shirt that i designed in the Nazi episode! or was it the tranny episode?! Either way, it was awesome randomly seeing something i drew on TV. Flash forward a few years, i work in LA a lot and because LA is super weird and weird shit always happens, I ended up crossing paths with John a few times and became friendly with him, and he's dope. He is ALSO a professional motorcycle racer and can probably out-speed Cykill from the GoBots, which is a tough feat.

Here is John Hensley and I at my Suru art show last year:

Anyway, John Hensley and Joe Hahn (artist, director & dj of Linkin Park) have put together a jaw-dropping art show at SURU and they were kind enough to ask me to be a part of the show. At first, i said "FUCK OFF" because i hear things wrong sometimes and i thought Joe said "will you be a part of me" and I thought he was asking me to marry him. But when he clarified, I was more than honored. The concept of the show is really really dope.

Theres about 15 artists who are all painting original pieces on these custom-made motorcycle helmets hand picked by Joe and John that will be sold for charity. And the best part about the show is the line up of artists. There's artists in this show that I have not only looked up to for years, but never even considered that I would ever show alongside of them, so yes, Joe, i really AM honored. DO NOT FUCK OFF. I mean, Jim Lee(!) Futura, Jesse James, James Jean, Barry (Twist) McGee??!!! Back in 1992 I used to take a bus from Antioch to Concord, then BART to San Francisco (like a 3 hour ride all together) every weekend JUST to walk around SF and see what new Twist characters were floating around town! So ill.

So yah, if you are around the LA area on Sunday, July 12th (or any time after that for a month), come check out the all-day sunday afternoon opening! Here is some more info, as well as a sneak peak at the helmet that I painted for the show. Enjoy.

Info:
SURU Presents CELERITAS
A Gallery exhibition featuring a body of work from a phenomenal group of artists who have chosen elements from motorcycle culture as their medium.
Sunday, July 12th, 12PM-8PM (show runs through august 16th)
Admission is free.

Hosted By:
John Hensley & Joe Hahn
@ SURU
7662 Melrose Ave
LA, CA 90046
www.suru-la.com

Featured Artists Include:
Barry McGee, Joe Hahn, Mike Shinoda, Mark Dean Veca, Audrey Kawasaki, Jim Lee, James Jean, Stash, Futura, Jesse James, Jeff McMillan, Alex Pardee, Troy Lee, Usugrow, Estevan Oriol, Nathan Cabrera, & Dr. Romanelli!

Here is me painting mine, using my too-big-for-the-helmet head as my easel. And yah, i know my bathroom is cleaner than yours, you don't have to tell me;)

Here is the flyer:

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Prepare to be skinned...

Sunday, June 21, 2009 10:43 PM GMT

Skinner is one of my favorite artists and the dude is so prolific and inspirational and he's in Romania right now just making art and hunting vampires which makes me super happy.
If you have never seen his art and are around San Francisco, Skinner has an INCREDIBLE solo show at 111 Minna Gallery right now and you should go check it out. You will either be inspired, or your head will explode. but either way, you'll have fun.
Meanwhile, check out this video that he did for his show. and YES, thats his band, Iguanadon, doing the music. He rips. And draws boners.
Word.

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Thank you for letting me hug you in person...

Sunday, June 21, 2009 2:10 AM GMT

Thank you to everyone who came out to my recent signings and release of the Krakken....i mean the release of the Walrus Rider toy! The signings are really fun because I'm usually pretty shy but these give me an excuse to talk to you and it's cool meeting fans, friends, and strangers who don't mind that my nervous sketches look more like my hand turkey drawings than they should.
If you missed the releases, you can still buy the Walrus Rider in select stores, or thru the Loyal Subjects (LoyalSubjects.com) or thru Upper Playground (upperplayground.com).

A HUGE HUGE, MILEY-CYRUS-MOUTH-SIZED THANK YOU to everyone at Upper Playground, The Loyal Subjects, and Munky King for making these events happen and for helping create the Walrus....

Heres a little selection of some photos from the events:

My good friends over at TOYBREAK (a cool, fun Toy Review show) came by the LA signing and ended up reviewing the Walrus Rider on their latest video episode which i embedded below. "Embedding" kind of implies that I forced this video into bed, which, for the record, maybe i DID. but who cares. Check out the review and checl out some of their other episodes OVER AT TOYBREAK

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "It's Time"

Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Naruto: Heroes Path comic!

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Metrocon

Thursday, June 18, 2009 10:01 PM GMT

So I'm at metrocon in tampa florida. We got moved to the dealers room instead of artist alley. Plus we did thew artwork for the badges and program book. Plus ill be doing panels Friday and Saturday at 7 and 8 respectively. So if you're in florida come say hi.

But more importantly. My toothbrush tastes like colongne. I don't wear colongne but my deodorant smells very nice. This disturbes me...

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New Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi Comic: "Minty fresh ice breath"

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi comic!

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Shark Robot Pre-Order

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 12:48 PM GMT

Hey I should have announced this WAY earlier. But there is a pre-order going over at Shark Robot and Snafu has a bunch of new products!

Twitter Fail Whale T-shirt

Does Not Care Bear

Transformers This is How I Roll

Decepticon This is How I Roll

Epic Fail

Mah Toast!!!

Akatsuki

Brain Damaged Sims

Brain Dead Large Glicee 16"x20" print!

Also we've got girl versions of the above shirts:
Girls Twitter Fail Whale

Girls Does Not Carebear

Girls Epic Fail

Girls Mah Toast

Girls Akatsuki

Girls Brain Damaged Sim

Girls Transformers This is How I Roll

Girls Decepticon This is How I Roll

And also just because I think it's awesome. This is a Print by JJ from FilibusterCartoons. It's every Mega Man robot master every, plus all the suport characters like Rush, Wiley, Dr. Light, Roll, Protoman, etc. It's pretty rad

Buy one you'll love it!

I should mention girl shirts and larger sizes (up to 5XL) are generally only for pre-orders. So if you want a girl version or a large size get it now while you can :)

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Finally, Out of the Storm.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 7:45 AM GMT

After weeks of constant work and progression, all the work is over and thank god for that. I can now finally continue working on the comic.

I would also like to thank all of those who responded and sent me emails for participating in the Warpigs animation. Details will be placed up when preproduction is finished. Thank you all again for being patient with me.

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Army"

Monday, June 15, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Naruto: Heroes Path comic!

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Army

Monday, June 15, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

NHP is finally back.
After this little delay, NHP will be updated on it's regular basis again, which makes me extremely happy!
I've got a new editor, so thanks Dave for getting him and thanks to my editor for bearing with my crappy English and last-minute changes.

Now, about this new page:

I REALLY hate it.
I hate it because it's old (around one year old), its plain and it doesn't have everything i wanted to show... It needs more soldiers, more accurate weapons and armors... You get the idea. I made three different versions of this page and I'm still not satisfied with it.
Anyway, we need to go through this pages in order to reach the ones I DO like.

See ya!

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New Titan Sphere Comic: "Eyes of the Behemoth!"

Friday, June 12, 2009 8:00 PM GMT

Go check out the new Titan Sphere comic!

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Eyes of the Behemoth!

Friday, June 12, 2009 8:00 PM GMT

Sorry for not updating last week, It's very hard work trying to open an Anime Hobby Store. Enjoy this weeks update!

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Los Angeles Walrus Signing & Giveaway Tomorrow!

Friday, June 12, 2009 3:14 PM GMT

If you are around the Grater Los Angeles area tomorrow evening (i say "grater" rather than "greater" because for some reason whenever i go down there my bowels get shredded like pepper jack), make sure you come by my official LA release & signing of my first original vinyl toy, "The Walrus Rider"!

This release & signing is going to be a little epic because I figured since it's on a Saturday night, and there is always a ton of secret weird coke-infested parties going on in Hollywood, I should make it worth your while to come say hi to me and the Walrus.

Like my favorite creepy ice cream man used to say when I was little, "Here's the scoop":

WHEN: Saturday, June 13th (thats tomorrow) @ 6pm-10pm
WHERE: Munky King Gallery @ 7308 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles (munkyking.com)
WHAT: Alex Pardee (me) will be signing and selling my new HUGE vinyl toy, "The Walrus Rider" (seen above, blonde chick not included), which was designed by me, and produced by Upper Playground and The Loyal Subjects
WHY: A) Because my beard will be nicely trimmed and seeing it in person might make your blood feel better. B) Because you can be one of the first people to own the WALRUS RIDER, which is limited to 500 pieces worldwide. &C) Because i will scribble on it for you, chat with you, and you have a chance to WIN an ORIGINAL FRAMED PAINTING OF THE WALRUS RIDER!!!
HOW MUCH $$: "The Walrus RIder" will be $75 to purchase

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Every person who purchases a Walrus Rider Toy will be entered in a raffle that will be held at the end of the signing @ 10pm. The winner of the raffle will WIN an original painting done by me of the Walrus Rider! (winner MUST be present at the time of the RAFFLE DRAWING!!!)
Also, we are also releasing an ultra-limited Giclee print of the Walrus Rider painting as well, signed and numbered by me. Here is a pic of the FRAMED ORIGINAL PAINTING that you can WIN, as well as the Giclee print, that has a little extra flavor added to it;)

The painting is 20" x 16" and done with watercolor and ink.

The Limited Giclee Print, which is an edition of 30, signed and numbered by me.

So yah, come on down to Munky King tomorrow and say hi. YOU DONT HAVE TO BUY ANYTHING TO SAY HI OR GET STUFF SIGNED:)

And check out how big this thing is! (photos from my recent SF release/singing)

See you there!!!

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New Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi Comic: "doomed again "

Thursday, June 11, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi comic!

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Who's hoooussse?? Zack's house!

Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:21 PM GMT

Look who's now the proud owner of my "Secondmen" painting!!?

Why, of COURSE it's Zack Snyder, Director "Watchmen", "300" and one of my favorite remakes, "Dawn Of the Dead"!

Zack is dope, as I got a chance to meet him last week and seriously geek out on some stuff. I'm sure I probably Urkel-ed the fuck out of him, asking a ton of questions in a geeky voice, all about how the studio let him do DAWN they way he did, the reception of Watchmen, Gerard Butlers ABS! (note, ohmygodholyshit they were REAL and he SAW THEM!!!) and a ton of other stuff. But in true professional fashion, he was gracious as hell and not only chatted with me about everything, but talked to me a lot about his next projects, including a dark animated film about owls and an awesome secret project. we had a blast (at least i hope we did. haha) He (as well as his whole production team) is super supportive of us weirdo artists and it was really refreshing. If only someone didn't already fuck up the Day Of the Dead remake I would have begged to be a PA on that shit just to eat some flesh in the background.

So my final review of Zack: 9/10. I would have given him a 10 but he was in sweats!! It's impossible to get a 10 in sweats!

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30 original paintings for sale!

Thursday, June 11, 2009 10:23 PM GMT

Well, this is kind of a bittersweet entry into blogdom as I sit here watching Labyrinth (the prequel to Pan's Labyrinth where the girl, instead of being a nice little imaginative girl, is a terrible teenager and says "I HATE YOU!" to babies) and thinking about how much time i DON'T have to meet certain deadlines that are rapidly approaching. But that's not your problem. Nor is the fact that a severe, hippy-punching storm attacked the opening night to my solo show in Portland causing a lot of people (except the amazingly supportive local crowd) to stay indoors instead of outdoors where they would have surely been ass-raped by winds and hail.

So what am I getting at? Well, I have been extremely fortunate and appreciative in the past year or so to actually be able to sell some artwork in an economy where people aren't even buying porn. Being able to put together some cool art shows with affordable pieces has been really well-accepted in general, and simultaneously has helped pay the bills too. So 2 hours before the doors opened to my new show, when the city-wide storm warnings literally told people to stay inside their houses and NOT COME OUT AT ALL BECAUSE THEY WILL DIE, I got a little bummed. In the end, though, the rain let up and people showed up and I sold some art and i had an amazing show. Whenever I sell art, even if its one piece, its good news. But now for the better news: because not much sold at the opening, now everyone else who is not in the Pacific Northwest can get a chance to view/purchase some of my original art.

You can check out the entire price list and images for the show by clicking HERE or by going to the direct link:

http://eyesuckink.com/Client/SPUpdatedPriceList.pdf

To purchase or inquire about any of the pieces, email fifty24pdxgallery@gmail.com or call 503.548.4835.

Oh, and you can see some of the framing on some of the pieces in my previous post, HERE

Direct link:
http://eyesuckink.blogspot.com/2009/06/tons-of-photos-from-my-pdx-art-opening.html

Thank you for checking out the art:)
Jason Voorhees and I will see you in Denver in like 6 weeks!

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New Grim Tales Comic: "Siblings"

Thursday, June 11, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Grim Tales comic!

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Siblings

Thursday, June 11, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

GTFD has ended.
Thank you for reading and hope you enjoyed it ;)

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Anime Evolution

Thursday, June 11, 2009 9:58 AM GMT

Hey everyone I'll be at Anime Evolution this weekend in Vancouver Canada. Come stop by if you're in town :)

Oh and I've FINALLY worked through and I think I've got an editor position filled for Snafu. I'm still going through the colorist submissions. It should take awhile but I shall get through them eventually as well. Thanks so much to everyone who applied, we may well need your help in the future so don't be surprised if I end up bugging you guys eventually ;)

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Tons of photos from my PDX Art Opening...

Thursday, June 11, 2009 12:05 PM GMT

My recent solo show, "Self Portraits Of Other People", opened last thursday in Portland @ Upper Playground amidst city wide storm and tornado warnings, which scared off a lot of people in the beginning of the show, but after the storm let up, the locals came rain-dancing out from the donut shops and strip clubs to show their support. Thank you to everyone who came out and weathered the madness. I had a blast. Enough rambling, I will let the photos do the chattering:

The entrance...

The Zerofriends Crew, as usual, helped me a TON with the set up of the show, and I returned the favor by being fat and falling over in the only picture we took together.

As people started showing up, I freaked out. Nothing new.

I signed cards...

I signed prints...

Man, I signed so much shit...I mean SHIRTS! I signed so many SHIRTS!

Artist Martin Ontiveros, who had an amazing 2-man show with Skinner last year, came through, and out of the 4 photos we took, this is the only one that came out, further proving that Blade hunts him on a regular basis.

One of my new acrylic paintings surrounded by some babies.

With Portland being all woodsy n' shit, I figured, "why not show the Night Of The Treeple video?" Btw, looking directly into the blue projection bulb for 4 seconds makes everyone's face a complete blue circle for the next 2 hours. Which, in turn, makes it WAY easier to talk to strangers. I highly suggest it next time you speak in public.

The original "Night of the Treeple" line art.

This is how you fancily drink juice at your own opening when youre too pussy to drink beer.

And speaking of BEERds, my new homie DangerEhren from Jackass came by to show me that not only is HIS beard is way better, but that his FACE is way funnier. I have some catching up to do.

It doesn't matter one bit that I have no idea who most of these girls are. What matters is that they showed up. Good work, Portland female race.

Obligatory crowd shot part 1: A New Hope.

Obligatory crowd shot part 2: Secret of the Ooze

The wall of continuing horror...

If you're gonna steal the walrus, you have to HIDE it, not just pretend you are breastfeeding it.

Illustrator/furniture guru Blaine Fontana was craving the salt I store in my ear.

And artist Damon Soule, who is seriously on some next level shit with his work, came by to show his support and share my uncomfortableness. I was stoked to finally meet Damon. Been a fan of his work for years.

And a detailed wall shot to close out the night...

Thank you Portland. I loved your donuts, your grilled cheeses, your cheap bars, your trannies, and your odd smells. I will come back soon.

If you are around portland, the show will be up for viewing for the next 2 months, so go check it if you get a chance.
Upper Playground, @ 5th & Couch st. Portland.

Some of the paintings are still available to purchase. Look for a post very soon about the available pieces.

Word.

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New SNAFU Comic: "Classy"

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new SNAFU comic!

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Classy

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Have I told you how much Herms is THE MAN. Because he is.

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Crying at Movies.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 9:16 AM GMT

I should do it more often apparently. It gets me lots of mentions on the internets. Thanks Jen! I especially love how huge I was drawn. Very nice.

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Damn

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 11:00 PM GMT

Well getting my computer back to the status quo hasn't been as easy as I'd hoped. I spend all day tweaking with printer setting trying to figure out the settings I used for the prints. (finally found it). Even figuring out the passwords for Snafu took me forever. Now I'm getting my scanner working again. Ugh this has been hell.

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Alex Pardee x Greg Simkins Collab T-SHIRT!!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 12:34 PM GMT

I (along with the rest of Zerofriends) am proud to announce a pretty crazy milestone for Zerofriends:
Our VERY FIRST TRUE COLLABORATION t-shirt & print release!
Please file this in the "it-was-bound-to-happen-eventually-but-its-still-blowing-my-mind-at-how-cool-it-was-to-work-on" folder, as today Zerofriends released both a t-shirt and a HUGE poster featuring collaborative art between myself and GREG "CRAOLA" SIMKINS!!!!

direct link to graphic:
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/lasagnacassidy/ScaredFullart.jpg

Greg and I have collaborated in the past and we really wanted to do something cool for our first Zerofriends collab, so we decided to stop planning and just jump right in and MASH UP both of our companies ("Zerofriends", and "I'm Scared") into a deformed frankenstein-ish pile of superheroes.
What started as an innocent play on the old "Superfriends" shirts that both Greg and I had when we were in fourth grade, morphed into something a little more monstrous after a few back and forth sketch-sessions.
The end result is now available for you to dress yourself up in thanks to the age-old craft of printing!!

Starting today, The "SCARED FRIENDS" design is an insane 11-COLOR screenprint available on 3 different colors of shirts (white, slate, and light blue). And we actually used the exact color palette of the old superfriends art when we were designing this graphic.

And, because both Greg & My bedroom walls were plastered with super hero posters and giant dinosaur-eating galaxy posters, we thought "Why not produce old school-style wall posters?!" So we did just that. The "Scared Friends" image is also available as a HUGE 24" x 36" glossy poster for you (or your kids') walls!!

In the midst of everything else that is going on, this is something that i have been DYING to tell you guys about because Greg Simkins is one of my favorite artists of all time so it was a really fun collab. So be sure to check it out and grab one before they run out (as Greg's art and products seems to be more in demand than Kanye West's Nikes as of late).

Here's the info about the shirts, which are available EXCLUSIVELY online at Zerofriends ONLY!!!
Click here to go directly to ZEROFRIENDS or click any of the pictures below to purchase!

YES! WE FINALLY GOT A PILE OF NEW SHIRTS!

It's available in 3 colors. I guarantee you had the baby blue one in 4th grade. I know I did.

Detail of the art. Greg handled most of the left half and I did the right, but we scribbled back and forth over each other a lot and managed not to get mad at each other. It was fun.

DIRECT LINK TO PURCHASE THE "SCARED FRIENDS" T-SHIRT:
http://zerofriends.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=28&products_id=232

And check out the poster, the thing is HUGE, and will eat your Spuds McKenzie poster in a heartbeat.

Yah, i got a paper cut on my cheek but whatever...

Direct link to purchase the poster:
http://zerofriends.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=28&products_id=237

What are you waiting for?? With this image gracing your wall or your chest, you will be granted scary & super powers beyond belief.

Thanks a ton.
Oh, and yes, there are more collabs to come. Shhhhh:)

Alex
zerofriends.com

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Apple Geeks Lite

Monday, June 8, 2009 11:36 PM GMT

Yeah, I'm awesome.

And I should have photoshop installed in 2 hours... then upload my brushes and scanner drivers and Wacom drivers and I should be ready to rock and roll again.

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Computer Woes

Sunday, June 7, 2009 9:16 PM GMT

Hey just a quick update my computer got wiped clean and reformated due to some random problem I was having. And now I don't have photoshop. But my computer is up and working again enough for me to pop in here and say why I've been on radio silence for a little while.

But the good news is I think I've found my solution so Snafu can update while I'm gone to conventions. I'm VERY excited about it actually. I think this will be a great move for Snafu's future.

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New Grim Tales Comic: "Conversation"

Saturday, June 6, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Grim Tales comic!

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Conversation

Saturday, June 6, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

I don't speak Nergal,Klingon or Wookie so I'll leave it to your imagination.

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New Grim Tales Comic: "Rebirth"

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Grim Tales comic!

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We Need Reinforcements!

Tuesday, June 2, 2009 6:15 AM GMT

Ever since I placed up the Warpigs trailer, I have gotten nothing but good feedback, which gives me a fuzzy and warm feeling, but that could probably be cancer. So without a doubt I will start production of Warpigs Episode One.

I noticed in the forums, someone suggested that perhaps the people of Snafu could assist in the project. I think that it would be a wonderful idea in a way. So...for anyone who is interested in assisting in the Warpigs Project be sure to email me at:

nmk311@gmail.com

I do not know exactly in full fledged detail what I need assistance in due to the fact that the episode just started being created. But here is a small list of things that would be wonderful:

-Voice Actors ((Do not get your hopes up on the roles of the main characters.))
-Sound Fx ((Surfing the net for stock and free sound effects never really end well or they have shite quality.))
-Animators ((I hope to make the episode a hell of alot more animated than the trailer, so if you know how to animate, you will probably be needed.))

I repeat, I do not know EXACTLY what I will need. But best I let you all know what could be possible. And no you will not get payed....I need money just as much as you do. Yes, you will get credit for what you do. Like I said, if you think you can help out, email me. Details shall be developed later on when things are in full motion. Sadly my classwork comes first, so things may have to wait till the end of that quarter which may be around June 20th, which explains why Brain Dead has not been updated. It has been almost impossible with all this crap happening. For those who have been waiting on Brain Dead, please be patient, because Brain Dead was not the only thing that was placed on hold because of school work, but also drawings of my own interest and commissions. Hell because of things being so chaotic I cant make it to this years Otakon ;.; I wanted to hang out with fans. But Otakon is nestled tightly between the time I am moving and the beginning of my summer semester. So yeah, right now things are pretty sucky.

Well that is the update for now. Adios!

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UP

Monday, June 1, 2009 1:13 PM GMT

Everyone needs to see UP. I watched it at AKon this weekend and I loved it.

I also was crying basically the entire movie it felt like. So ridiculously good. I'm a wuss I know but Seriously it hurt my heart.

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Mega Man 2.5D

Monday, June 1, 2009 12:39 PM GMT

I want this game SO SO SO BAD. I wish it was official and Capcom would do it. I don't understand how fans can make things so much better than huge billion dollar companies. It's depressing.

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New Sugar Bits Comic: "Who's Bad?"

Sunday, May 31, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Sugar Bits comic!

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith Chronic Obesity"

Friday, May 29, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Bunnywith comic!

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New Grim Tales Comic: "Epilogue"

Thursday, May 28, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Grim Tales comic!

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New Titan Sphere Comic: "BEHEMOTH WIND!"

Thursday, May 28, 2009 2:00 PM GMT

Go check out the new Titan Sphere comic!

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BEHEMOTH WIND!

Thursday, May 28, 2009 2:00 PM GMT

Kind of an early update. These pages are easier to do because there's really no dialog also black and white is alot easier than color.

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Akon

Thursday, May 28, 2009 11:25 AM GMT

Well I'm flying off to akon this weekend. If you're in dallas texas stop by the artist alley and say hi. Sooooo looking forward to this convention being over so I can get some sleep. I literally was home for a day and a half from fanime before I had to fly out again. I want to make comics so bad it hurts. Honestly I want to cut conventions out and just do comics all the time. But snafu survives almost entirely off of convention sales so its something I can't leave behind. Ugh. What I rerally need is a sales man to watch the booth for me so I can stay home and comic.

That will never happen.

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Where have I been and where am I going??

Thursday, May 28, 2009 3:29 AM GMT

Its been a while since i stuffed my fat toes into my limited edition cyberspace shoes and gone web-surfing in the intergalactic ocean that is the internet. Although its only been a few days, somehow I have now developed a fear of it. An overwhelming fear that I can't pick up where I left off. Too many Twitters to catch up on, can't possibly respond to the insane amount of spam on myspace and facebook, and failblog scares me only because i will sit there for hours and stare at utter fail only to make myself feel better about only semi-failing.

However, fear isnt the only thing that has kept me away from Sandra Bullock's best movie (don't question it, of COURSE i mean "The Net" and i dare you to challenge me). In usual fashion, I have been juggling more projects than ever and neglecting my health and sanity to make sure they will rule the school. So with that all being said, here is some fun little info on what is going on with me in the next week or so:

1. A huge chunk of my internet-neglecting hours have actually been spent drooling over perfect actress Kristen Bell, who I have become so obsessed with that i actually sold the rights to my dreams and someone made some shitty movie about Beyonce and Ali Larter and didn't even include my heavenly love, Kristen. If any of you know her, please tell her I would love to take her to Toast, which is my new favorite restaurant. I will wear clean pants maybe.

2. BEHOLDDDDD!!!!

Finally, I am returning to PORTLAND, OREGON next week to install and show a brand new collection of artwork at the Upper Playground / 5024PDX Gallery! Last time when I did my show there, I thought it would be a cool experiment to not sleep at all and paint 30 paintings in 30 days. Well, that experiment killed me and I vowed NEVER to do that again. So instead i said fuck that, i can do the whole show in 3 WEEKS! So yah, I have been in and out of a haze, day in and day out pumping out new paintings and drawings for this new show which will be opening next Thursday, June 4. Here is all the info about the show, as well as a little behind the scenes collage of me making stuffs for the show. Hope to see you there!!!! I love Portland. Maybe Kristen Bell will show up.

My quote about the show, which is subtly titled "SELF PORTRAITS OF OTHER PEOPLE THAT I DREW ALL BY MYSELF PRETTY MUCH":
"Throughout the years, my reality and my imagination have occasionally blurred, causing me to misinterpret memories of various characters that I have met in my life: The grocery bagger with braces who constantly coughed on my apples; the old woman who had a heart attack in front of me at the bank; and the overweight man with arms growing from his head who yells at me for taking his parking space at work. Some are real, and some...I only THINK are real. Nonetheless, I wanted to create portraits, stories, and emotional representations of some of my favorite characters that continue to wander
through both my imagination and my reality.�

�Self Portraits of Other People that I Drew by
Myself Pretty Much�
OPENING RECEPTION:
June 4th from 6:00 - 9:30pm. Beverages from Redhook will be
provided as well as music from DJ Mighty Moves.
FIFTY 24PDX Gallery / Upper Playground
23 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
503.548.4835

3. MY VERY FIRST ORIGINAL VINYL TOY IS BEING RELEASED THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 30th @ UPPER PLAYGROUND IN SAN FRANCISCO!!! I am really excited (and a bit nervous) about the launch of this toy. I have wanted to fully design a vinyl toy for years and I can't thank Upper Playground enough for giving me this chance! I love the toy and I hope you do too. Here is the info about this Saturday's limited release and signing. Oh, yah, just to clarify, there are 2 versions of the toy. One is an Upper Playground Exclusive (BLACK & GREEN) and THAT is the one being released this Saturday. The REGULAR EDITION (Teal & Magenta) will be released in 2 weeks in LA @ MunkeyKing and then everywhere else shortly after that. Also I dont know how clear it is here but if you want to just come down and say hi or have me sign something, that would be awesome. you dont have to buy the toy just to say hi!!!! Check the info:

HERE IS A SHOT OF THE U.P. EXCLUSIVE VERSION THAT IS BEING RELEASED ON SATURDAY:

And look how awesome it looks in the giant box!!!

Maybe you have even seen these around, as apparently the rider has been missing;)

And here is a sneak peek at the REGULAR EDITION in the package, that will be released in 2 weeks!

NOTE: There will be LIMITED QUANTITIES to sell on hand at the release, i have no idea how many, but also, you can PRE-ORDER them to assure you get one!
PRE-ORDER THE BLACK EXCLUSIVE HERE!

Direct link to Black pre-order:
https://www.upperplaygroundstore.com/catalog/item/walrus_rider_black_4426

PRE-ORDER THE REGULAR EDITION HERE!

Direct link to Teal pre-order:
https://www.upperplaygroundstore.com/catalog/item/walrus_rider_teal_4425

4. Way more updates soon, as we are putting the finishing touches on CHADAM and ZEROFRIENDS is getting ready to release a ton of NEW STUFF!!!

5. LASTLY (for now), I got a very very cool and unexpected visit from my friends, Aesop Rock & Jeremy Fish to provide me with some well needed inspiration in this crunchy time of no sleep and exhaustion. Here's a little video that Aesop made while he was here (including that sick beat that is in the vid), which actually shows you a little glimpse of some of the new pieces that are debuting at my PORTLAND "Self Portraits" show. Enjoy;)

Goodnight, Kristen Bell.
Love,
Alex

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith A Tiny, Less-Perfect Version Of Himself Living In His Mouth"

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Bunnywith comic!

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New Brain Dead Comic: "Buffer: Viva La Paper 2"

Tuesday, May 26, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Brain Dead comic!

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Buffer: Viva La Paper 2

Tuesday, May 26, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

OK so things have gotten a bit onto the brighter side, the new apartment situation is almost fully dealt with and I am nice and healthy, gotz me some anti biotics. So after a mind numbing few weeks Brain Dead shall continue its damage upon the world. Also soon to come is the Brain Dead poster, soon to be in the store so check it out when it is out. Also I finally finished editing the animated clip I worked on and now you all get to see it. I think it is ok, but alot of people seem to like it. So check it out:

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith Kid 'N Play Hair"

Monday, May 25, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Sugar Bits Comic: "Punch Out"

Sunday, May 24, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Punch Out

Sunday, May 24, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Titan Sphere Comic: "ASCENSION!"

Friday, May 22, 2009 7:30 PM GMT

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith Bootleg Copy of KAZAAM Shoved in His Mouth"

Friday, May 22, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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The Best Book I've Ever Made is FINALLY Back In STOCK!!!

Thursday, May 21, 2009 4:37 PM GMT

LOOK AT WHAT'S FINALLY BACK IN STOCK AND READY FOR SOME MESSY WATERCOLORED BEAUTIFUL LOVE FROM YOU ALL!!!!
If you don't know what this is, please continue reading. If you DO, what are you waiting for? Now that they have discovered the missing link and shit, this book is the ONLY thing waiting to be uncovered by your inquisitive eyes.

"The Secrets Of Hollywood"
By Alex Pardee
36 Pages, Full Color. 8.5" x 11"
CLICK HERE TO BUY ONLINE @ZEROFRIENDS!

Direct link to purchase Secrets Of Hollywood:
http://zerofriends.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=43&products_id=226

Here is some more info about the book and about my revolutionary creative process:

"A lot of people don't know that one of my 2 main hobbies are A) trying to do things blindfolded, and B) detective work, aka just pretty much spying on people. Over the years, because of certain projects that I have been lucky enough to be a part of, I have also gained access to certain peoples' lives, which is always an awesome chance to take part in my spying hobby.

For example, Did you know Avril Lavigne speaks FLUENT DOLPHIN??! Its incredible!

After spying on almost every celebrity in Hollywood, I had stockpiled a ton of actual secrets that I have learned about some of them. Some secrets are astonishing, others are just AWESOME. I then decided that i no longer wanted them to be secrets anymore, and I wanted to share them with all of you. But then I thought, "how could I possibly do this in a non-boring way??? Oh, I know, I will practice my OTHER hobby, and PAINT BLINDFOLDED while simultanously integrating all of these TRUE FACTS into my paintings, and then compile them into a set of books for you to enjoy."

And thus, "The Secrets Of Hollywood, Part 1" was born.
This is the first in a series of 3 books, which, when combined together, will be over 120 pages of amazing and SECRET secrets that some of your favorite celebrities don't want you to know.

Here are some pics of the book, and as an added bonus, the FIRST 100 ONLINE ORDERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE GICLEE PRINT OF A BRAND NEW SECRET! (HINT: ITS THIS CHRIS BROWN ONE RIGHT HERE:)

Note: "The Secrets of Hollywood" was originally compiled and published in 2004 in a smaller format, but sold out quickly and has not been available anywhere in 5 years. However, this new version, though containing the same artwork, is re-laid out with larger panels, and broken up into 3 separate books in order to present the artwork the way Alex originally intended it. This is book #1.

Additional pics of the book, which you can purchase by clicking any of the pics on this page.

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Updates/Conventions

Thursday, May 21, 2009 9:30 AM GMT

Hey everyone sorry for the super slow lack of updates lately. It's entirely my fault. It's because I've been insanely busy getting ready for this weekend. There are 3 conventions I've had to worry about this weekend. I'll be personally attending San Jose's Fanime convention. Then in Anime Boston this weekend Kroze will have some Snafu merch at the Yugioh Adridged Booth. Also at my Fanime artist alley tables I'll have some VG Cats merchandise and some Girl Genius books for sale. All while up in Toronto Scott Ramsoomair will be doing another convention called Anime North.

So a quick recap if you get a chance stop buy and visit me at Fanime in San Jose.
Scott Ramsoomair of VG Cats at Anime north in Toronto,
and Kroze from Yugioh Abridged at Anime Boston... in Boston.

But yeah I still haven't gone through the editor and colorist submissions entirely. Once we get that settled we have a lot of Naruto comics finished and ready to go. I have some MyPanda's finished I just need time to upload them. Then we have a bunch of new comics I need to add super soon to... But I have Akon the very next weekend after Fanime so we'll see how much I get done next week. Conventions never stop I swear.

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2 new Ultra-Limited prints Just released!

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 5:08 PM GMT

My favorite pieces that I have done in a long time are still the entire collection of "Letters From Digested Children" paintings that I created earlier this year. And they seem to be favorites of a lot of you, as well, as there has been various tattoos and fan art that has already popped up online, which is awesome. I always love when artists take a stab at interpreting my artwork and characters in their style, its cool.

So, because we all here at Zerofriends like these pieces so much, we just released 2 more ultra-limited giclee prints from the series. Below is the info on the pieces, as well as some photos to get you drooling like a novacaine-eating whore. Get them while they last!

Click on any of the images to purchase.

"Theodore RooseFelt" Giclee Print

By Alex Pardee.
Ultra-Limited Edition Of 50.
16" x 20" Printed with Archival Inks on Acid Free Velvet Cotton Rag.
Each print is hand signed and numbered by Alex Pardee.
$60.00

This print was part of Alex's "Letters from Digested Children" Show at Upperplayground's Fifty24SF Gallery, which featured actual letters written by the children who have been eaten and are living in the stomachs of these monsters. Below is the "Police Report" statement regarding Theodore RooseFelt, the child trapped in this monster.

As told by his father, Gerald Nash. �We didn�t believe him. Little Darren had an overactive imagination. He cried wolf too many times. �Dad, the TV can see me! Dad, my cereal just jumped out of my bowl and ran away! Dad, My t-shirt stuck itself to me and is sucking my blood! Dad� blah blah,� Of course none of that was true. We would humor him for years. I cut up his shirt and would tell him I could hear it scream. I would unplug the television and I made a little pretend �firewall� so that the TV couldn�t see him. But it got overwhelming. Well, his grandmother made teddy bears and sold them to the local toy stores, and for his 6th birthday, she made Darren the largest teddy bear anyone had ever seen. She had everyone in our family help out with it, it was quite impressive. It took 6 adults just to get it up to his room. He loved that thing, named it Theodore RooseFelt, which I thought was a little too clever for a 6-year old. But soon enough, just like the TV, and the bed, and the toilet, he started making claims that something was inside of it. That while he slept, Theodore would inch closer to his bed, and even once, drool trickled from the stitching where the mouth was. Naturally, we were fed up. Nancy and I refused to humor him anymore. On Thursday mornings, Nancy always made pancakes in the shape of rockets, and Darren loved those. He waited at the table every Thursday hours before Nancy would even crack an egg. But yesterday, he never showed up to the table. I went upstairs to his room, and when I opened the door, I lost my breath and immediately felt drunk with confusion. Theodore, the giant teddy bear that took 6 GROWN MEN to position in his room, had been TORN to shreds, disemboweled of his cotton, and laid lifeless on the carpet. The room was in shambles, and Darren was nowhere to be found�

Direct link to "Theodore" print:
http://zerofriends.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=28&products_id=225

&
"Veronica Pickles" Giclee Print

By Alex Pardee.
Ultra-Limited Edition Of 50.
16" x 20" Printed with Archival Inks on Acid Free Velvet Cotton Rag.
Each print is hand signed and numbered by Alex Pardee.
$60.00

This print was part of Alex's "Letters from Digested Children" Show at Upperplayground's Fifty24SF Gallery, which featured actual letters written by the children who have been eaten and are living in the stomachs of these monsters. Below is the "Police Report" statement regarding Veronica Pickles, the child trapped in this monster.

As told by Veronica�s neighbor, Lucille McHenry: "All of the kids used to go there, none of us parents really saw the problem with it. Hell, most of us even went there when we were kids. Of course no one was worshipping Satan, or giving kids cigarettes back then either! Regardless, we all hung out there since it was so close to our houses. It�s right behind MY backyard. The kids now call it Greyskull, because I guess it looks like some He-Man castle or something, but we always knew it as The Mouth. We never really questioned why it looked like that, though, we just figured Mother Nature had made a cool rock formation that looked like a scary face. Well, the word on the street is that The Mouth has been making some weird noises lately. Us parents discussed it, and little Sammy�s dad even went to check it out, and he�s a security guard for the Starbucks over by Admiral Lane, he�s not scared of anything! He did hear the noises though. He said it just sounded like some kind of raccoon or something must have crawled in there and got stuck and was singing its death rattle. We told the kids not to go back there for a while, until Mother Nature got rid of that raccoon. But last night, I heard some footsteps while I was downstairs taking my third pee of the night. I have been drinking a lot of Gatorade lately because the doctor said that being hydrated will help my love life. But anyway, I looked outside and I swear I saw little Veronica sneaking through my juniper bushes, but I quickly brushed it off �cause I had just woken up and I might have been still kinda dreaming. But about 5:30 AM I woke up again, but not by my bladder. The loudest rumbling was coming from behind my fence, where The Mouth is. The ground shook like Michael J Fox and I nearly fell to the linoleum. When the noise and the shaking ceased, I went outside. My fence was destroyed. My junipers were ripped out of the ground. And the strangest thing�The Mouth was gone. And not only was it gone, but there must have been a 30 foot deep hole where it had been. Now who would go and dig up an entire rock formation like that in one night? I hope Veronica�s ok. But I have a bad feeling that she�s not.�

Direct link to "Veronica Pickles" Print:
http://zerofriends.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=28&products_id=224

Last but not least, you can buy both of these as a bundle and save $20.00!
Click here for the bundle pricing!

Direct link to bundle:
http://zerofriends.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41&products_id=228

Thank you all for your continued support.
Alex
zerofriends.com

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith Mediterranean Style of Cooking"

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Grim Tales Comic: "Father"

Monday, May 18, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith Extra Mouth"

Monday, May 18, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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CAGE's NEW VIDEO PREMIERES TOMORROW ALL DAY ON MTV2!

Sunday, May 17, 2009 3:03 PM GMT

Heads up,
Tomorrow, May 18th, CAGE's new video for the amazing song "I Never Knew You" premiers on MTV2 & MTVU all day, so make sure you tune in. The video was ill. Shia did an incredible job, the effects dudes, Dialated Pixels knocked it out, and Cage killed it.
Congrats, homie.

ANd if you stop blinking towards the beginning you can see me in it being all jolly and full of goof. ;)

Here's the info from CAGE:.
I Never Knew You video directed by Shia Labeouf premiering May 18th on
MTV2
Unleashed* (All Day Premiere on May 18th) will run every hour

mtvU

(All Day Premiere on May 18th) will run every hour

Also May 18th @ MTV2.com
14 day exclusive free download of I Never Knew You EP

MORE NEWS SOON!

DFM in stores and itunes 070709

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New Titan Sphere Comic: "DEMON WAVE!..."

Saturday, May 16, 2009 9:30 PM GMT

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New Titan Sphere Comic: "DEMON WAVE!..."

Saturday, May 16, 2009 9:27 PM GMT

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New Sugar Bits Comic: "I'm on fire!"

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Mothers Day!!!!

Sunday, May 10, 2009 1:25 PM GMT

Hey everyone, be sure to tell your mum that ya love em very much and appreciate all that they have done for you. Besides, your here arent you? How else would you be here, test tube? And if you havent told em a Happy Mothers Day, get off your ass away from the computer walk up to them, give em a big old hug or kiss on the cheek or whatever it is you do, gifts, flowers, sending em to a retirement home, whateva.

Mum, if you are reading this, I love you very much and hope you have a great Mothers Day. I may not have made a card but it is obvious why. *Stares at the crawling mass of paperwork and projects* So I decided, how about I let the world know that I wish my mum a great day. Cant get any better than that........unless of course I gave you a card or some flowers AND a Happy Mothers Day on the internet, but I am just not that perfect...........yet. *Plays the Billion Dollar Man Theme.* Shunananananananananana~

Anywho, HAPPY MOTHERS DAY MUM!!!!! I WUV YEW!!!!! XP

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith Portrait Drawn By Stevie Wonder"

Friday, May 8, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Sugar Bits Comic: "Round 1"

Friday, May 8, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Anime central

Thursday, May 7, 2009 5:07 PM GMT

Snafu will be at anime central this weekend. We will have three brand new shirts two brand new prints. A new booth. Bunnywith toys and comic books. Tons of neat stuff never before offered. Come check it all out!

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New CHADAM Development article published!

Wednesday, May 6, 2009 8:55 PM GMT

A really cool, in depth article just got published online at CGW Magazine about the whole development process that has been going into creating the Chadam animated series that I am doing with HD Films an Warner Bros. And along with the article a few new screenshots got released, too! WIth your first look at VICEROY! I made a quick little collage below of some of the new shots as well as a couple of storyboards so you can see how closely we are trying to recreate them! enjoy.

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My very first VINYL TOY is up for pre-sale!

Wednesday, May 6, 2009 5:57 PM GMT

I am proud to announce that my very first original vinyl collectible toy is now officially available for pre-sale over at TheLOYALsubjects' website !!! The final toy, which i designed for Upper PLayground to celebrate their 10th anniversary, is insane and I worked extremely close with the sculptors and painters to get it as close to a perfect recreation of my imagination as possible. Bendable arms, removable "tusk-sword", and standing almost 10" Tall, and it looks rad in the package! I am really proud and excited that this will be released on June 14th!
The quantities are limited so go make sure you reserve/pre-order yours now, and if you buy it and don't take it out of the box to play with it and help him exact his revenge, my face might be mad at you. grrrr.
CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER THE WALRUS RIDER FROM THELOYALSUBJECTS!

direct link:
http://www.theloyalsubjects.com

And as an added bonus, I was lucky enough to get famed toy photographer Brian McCarty to beautifully photograph the Walrus Rider (photo above!), caught in mid-fantasy, "dreaming of blondes" as he did before his legs were stolen. (Note: Brian's legs were not stolen, The Rider's were.)
The photo rules, and here is a cool pic of Brian setting up the shot. Make sure you check out more of Brian's work on his website

and in case you missed it, here is the story of the Walrus Rider:

Born with legs of a golden tint,
 He'd walk, he'd run, he'd jump and sprint. 
There's nothing much he COULDN'T do,
 With legs of gold and wooden shoes
 The girls all loved his limbs and knees,
For no one else had legs like these,
But jealousy arose with some,
Cause' HE was having all the fun! 
So late one night upon his slumber,
 Darkness drenched with rain and thunder. 
There he slept and dreamt of blondes,
But when he woke HIS LEGS WERE GONE!
 Who would do this tragic thing?
What good is a bee if a bee cannot sting?
 And what good is HE without legs at all?  
Now he cannot move and he's not that tall! 
So he hopped on the back of his bestest friend, 
And together they ride as he seeks his REVENGE!

Word.

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith Crabs"

Wednesday, May 6, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith Awesome Marketing Plan"

Tuesday, May 5, 2009 5:30 PM GMT

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Oh the Hilarity that Ensues....

Tuesday, May 5, 2009 7:49 AM GMT

Finally that damned poster is done, so expect it to be in the store soon enough and at your local Snafu-Comic convention table! Oh joy and rapture, the first Brain Dead merchandise!

So it is back to the comic now, and I bet you all are a bit pissed at me for all the delays, but there are major reasons why so. So I made a list of major reasons why I am taking so long.

-Commissions: In need of alot of money for new apartment. Contact me on my deviant art!!!

-Schoolwork: I have my midterms this week, but mostly I am piled on with more work than usual.

-Looking for Apartment: Gotta live somewhere. And still trying to find an affordable place to live in.

-Finding a Job: Don't have enough commissions to live off of for the time being. So need to get a part time job as well. T.T

-Having Medical Issues: Enough said.

-Financial Issues: Dont we all.

So here are ze excuses but blah dee blah whoop dee doo.

On a different note I had an interesting situation. I was on the Forums to Champions Online and I decided to post up my fan comic involving Rumplekillskin into the fan art section. Suddenly I was accused of not being the real creator of the comic, they believed I wasnt Nick Kirschner. :B I know I am Nick....unless I am a clone. But when I asked him why does he think this, he started to rant about how these sad fuckers use good art that isnt theirs for publicity. Now, I understand where he is going at, and personally I agree that there are people out there like that and it pisses me off. But he has accused me of being a fraud and called me a sad fucker.....I am not a sad fucker. *Tear* So yeah.....if they are reading this....here is your proof. I am the actual creator of the fan comic. I should know......I drew that.

Well, best I get on out of here and continue the comic or something.

See ya!

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Colorist/Editor

Tuesday, May 5, 2009 12:37 PM GMT

Holy crap k first off I'd like to apologize to the people who applied to be a colorist/editor for Snafu-Comics a few weeks ago. Apparently nearly ALL of your e-mails went to my spam junk folder for reasons I can't possibly imagine. So Yeah if I haven't contacted you back at all that's why. I'm going to go through these when I get back from Anime Central. But super sorry about this everyone. I didn't mean to be rude.

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New Digital Purgatory Comic: "Who's Heathcliff"

Monday, May 4, 2009 11:00 PM GMT

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New Grim Tales Comic: "Parole"

Monday, May 4, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Grim Tales Comic: "I have you"

Friday, May 1, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Titan Sphere Comic: "BWAHAHAHA!"

Thursday, April 30, 2009 11:21 PM GMT

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith Razor Scooter"

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Grim Tales Comic: "Just a flesh wound"

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Brain Dead Comic: "Buffer: Work In Progress"

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Buffer: Work In Progress

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Hey everyone,

Still working on the poster. I must say that it is looking freaking awesome so far.

There has been ALOT of work on my plate recently, senior projects and various other things. Also dealing with moving into a new apartment and out of school housing. Which finance is causing a bit of a stir in the situation. So I plan to be open for commissions very soon, and so is my girlfriend Lynze!

http://felineish.deviantart.com

Check out her artwork so far, I got to admit I was really impressed with some of it, so check her out!

Oh and this is my deviant art if you did not know:

http://kiru100.deviantart.com

I will be open for commissions and DONATIONS soon. And the poster will be released soon enough. Ok, catch y'all later! More Brain Dead coming soon!

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New Secret Voices of Chadam Revealed!!!

Monday, April 27, 2009 5:18 PM GMT

I know I haven't recently mentioned the CHADAM ANIMATED SERIES that I have been working on for almost 2 years now, but that's only because all of the exciting stuff I am forced to keep secret. Anyway, a handful of secrets that I have been almost to the point of physically leaking out of my pores has been unleashed like the Krakken today, courtesy of my favorite sci-fi blog, io9. I will not bore you with the details, but i WILL tell you that after you check this out, you should know that these 2 days of production were one of, if not THE, coolest days of my professional life. Seriously. I simultaneously shook, drooled, and smiled like Miley the entire 48 hours. Go check it out, more updates soon. Chadam is going to rule the school. The team that is producing it and slaving over it is incredible!

Chadam Voice-Over Exclusive from io9 on Vimeo

Direct link to io9 article:
http://io9.com/5229930/first-behind-the-scenes-look-at-block+headed-chadam-series

More to come! stay tuned!!

Alex

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Free KFC Chicken today only.

Monday, April 27, 2009 2:07 PM GMT

Oh yeah I should also mention that you can get a free piece of KFC's new grilled chicken today ONLY. It's a new product and they want you to try it out. I do love me some chicken and I always like chicken better grilled than fried so i'm curious to try this out. I guess time for me to get my chicken sample.

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Filibuster Cartoons

Monday, April 27, 2009 1:34 PM GMT

Well I woke up this morning feeling utterly overwhelmed with way too much to do and not enough time to do it. And when I find myself that pressured I do what most people do. I find a distraction for a bit to delay the inevitable workload. So webcomics it is. But what was meant to be a quick fun diversion turned into depression city. Filibuster Cartoons my all time favorite political cartoon is calling it quits with an indefinite hiatus. So my quick happy diversion has turned into unexpected bad news.

It makes me feel that upset feeling in my stomach like when you hear your cat just died. I don't like dead cats.

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New MyPanda Comic: "Gets Over His Fears."

Monday, April 27, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith Glasses"

Monday, April 27, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Shaking Babies

Sunday, April 26, 2009 3:23 AM GMT

Well I was reading internet news as I tend to do from time to time (constantly) and I came across one of the million fluff pieces that aren't news but stupid stories designed to insight ignorant unaware people into come kind of frenzied rage. And oh how it works like magic every time. Normally I don't give these things much attention and particularly wouldn't bother mentioning it to you fine people. But this one has the most insane comments I've ever read on the internet and I've read a lot of insane comments.

Quick recap of what happened. Someone somewhere made a silly app for the iphone, this is NOT Apple that made it is just someone who made it and it can be played on the apple iphone. Well the app is of random bad sketches of babbies and they're crying and you can shake the phone and the baby gets giant red x's over it's eye's in a cartoon fashion to show that the baby died. and thus the point of the baby shaking app in the first place. I'm sure it took someone all of 10 minutes to make the application. I suck at programming and I could have even made this one. It's not some indepth thing it's just silly. Here you can see it for yourself.

Warning: If you have no concept of reality and can't understand a joke, or if you get incredibly offended when people shake their phones then don't watch this completely harmless video.

The comments were a varied range from "boycott apple", to feminist super-nazi-man-hatred, to hoping the person who made the game goes to jail for helping in murder, and of course that follows with he should be thrown in jail and butt raped (of course, you cant have christian outrage without butt sex involved to make everything ok again.) They also threw in that if we're so mad at this, we should also be mad at Grand Theft Auto. Oh and anyone who thinks this is funny should have been aborted or at the very least sterilized so they can never have kids to murder with their now expertly well practiced baby shaking skillz. I mean clearly nobody ever shook a baby before the iphone came out. Clearly.

Here I'll take one of the lighter comments directly.

Rosanne Hughes 4-26-2009 @ 10:25PM

I was an apple user. No more. They have obviously decided to target the truly stupid people in our society. Since I do not fall into that category I will purchase my computers and phones elsewhere

*facepalm*

Rose check out this bit of filth

3==>

there I just made a penis with a three some equal signs and a ">" If you're viewing it, it's on your PC right this second. Let's boycott Microsoft, I can't believe they would allow a text penis to be programed onto your computer like that. And for that matter let's ban 3's and equal signs from now on just incase our children someday see this horrible thing sick fucks call a "joke".

For any person thats inconsolably outraged at this and believe anyone who isn't shouldn't have kids. I'd like to show you with science why not only should they be parents, but that they are better candidates for parents than you.

This picture is

a) a cellphone

B) a baby

C) murder training device

D) key to the gates of hell.

If you answered, B, C, or D... yeah you failed my super scientific reality test.

With all that said there was one comment that was rational and makes perfect sense.

Ellen 4-25-2009 @ 5:26PM

How about, right or wrong, this game is just in poor taste.

Now that's "outrage" I can respect. I'm not saying you have to like it, I'm not saying you have to download the app and play it everyday because it's so super awesome. But seriously people. Get a REAL problem to worry about, because this is just silly.

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Gag me with a toon.

Saturday, April 25, 2009 4:58 AM GMT

Hi everyone. Seriously, new Bunnywith comics coming soon. I cant seem to stop juggling a ton of things. thats a good talent to have if you are A) getting paid and B) entertaining people, but i am not sure if i am doing either of those things. any way, heres a new painting i did for a Cartoon-based art show at Meltdown Comics in LA next week. I wont bore you with any more ramblings about the show or the painting, but if you want to read some more info, click on this sexy link: Take me to find out more info, i totally want to go!

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I've seen everything.

Saturday, April 25, 2009 2:54 AM GMT

Holy shit I found this hilarious.

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New MyPanda Comic: "Afraid of Heights"

Saturday, April 25, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Afraid of Heights

Saturday, April 25, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

I feel bad, there wasn't a MyPanda yesterday entirely just because I forgot to upload one. Oh well here is yesteday's today. It's like a shitty time machine in reverse!

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New Titan Sphere Comic: "The Tongue of Doom"

Thursday, April 23, 2009 10:19 PM GMT

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The Tongue of Doom

Thursday, April 23, 2009 10:19 PM GMT

Hey guys, feeling a little down today, well for the past few months now I have been unemployed. However, I now do a lot of side jobs as a graphic designer and make a fair amount of funds, some weeks are good and some well you know. I pay the bills and whatnot and my wife pays the rent. Drawing comics takes my mind off of the hard stresses of life. I have been working my head off for this past week helping with the launch of a product. Reading from you guys really help to keep me encouraged with these comics. I hope to feel better after this product has launched.

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New Grim Tales Comic: "Kamehame in your face"

Thursday, April 23, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New MyPanda Comic: "Purple"

Thursday, April 23, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Purple

Thursday, April 23, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Just giving props to my favorite color.

Also quick update to my life. I just went to Monteray Bay for the first time. It's a great place. I'm definitely going to visit there a lot this summer. I didn't get to go to the Aquarium this time though. Oh well next time fishy's will be seen by me! Also I'm the greatest deep sea pool explorer EVER.

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New MyPanda Comic: "Chuck Norris"

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Dreams"

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Go check out the new Naruto: Heroes Path comic!

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Brain Dead Poster!........Yay?

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 7:48 AM GMT

Sorry about no comic this week. I have been working on the Brain Dead poster, which is looking really uber cool so far. The end results will be worth the wait for both me and those whom are fans. Cause its so sexy, so sexy it hurts. But yeah, apologies but I need to focus on at least putting one Brain Dead item on the snafu table. More to come afterwards, lot of ideas coming along.

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New MyPanda Comic: "Star Trek"

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Star Trek

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

I've actually been watching Star Trek Deep Space 9 for awhile now. I really enjoy it. I'm only on season 3 or 7 but still. Good series. The movie looks especially amazing.

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I painted the Internet again...

Monday, April 20, 2009 11:10 PM GMT

Damn, I know its horrible to complain about the heat, so instead I will complain about what the heat DOES to humans, which is KILL THEM IF IT GETS TOO HOT.
Im sweat-typing, which just means that i can't hunch over my keyboard and type like normal because if i do, every 4th letter I will watch a bead of sweat kamikaze itself onto a random letter-key and spread out through the nooks and crannies of the keyboard just seraching for placed to RUIN ANYTHING ELECTRONIC. Thus, the lack of super-informative post about my weekend that I promised right now.
Instead, I will let Katie from JUXTAPOZ do the tell you all about me helping out with a big HURLEY x YOUTUBE mural with Me, Skinner, Jeben Berg and Jason Maloney, since she just reported about my it beautifully over on the Juxtapoz Blog, so go check out some more pics and info now....

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New Digital Purgatory Comic: "Attention everyone"

Monday, April 20, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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CAGE's "Depart From Me" Album Cover art revealed

Monday, April 20, 2009 1:39 AM GMT

"Leak, leak leak leak leak...."

It's been a long time in the making, musically, emotionally, and artistically, and I am more than proud to give you the first visual glimpse at the cover to the new full-length CAGE album, "DEPART FROM ME", that I did the entire package design for, and which will be in stores this July 7th, just in time for a Summer in Hell.

I know I have mentioned this album a LOT recently and there is good reason for that. Even though Cage is 4,000 miles away from me at most times, he is one of my best friends. We met through a couple of mutual Cardboard City friends during the production of his last album, Hells Winter, way back in the beginning of 2005, when I was just a random Cage superfan. Since we shared similar interests in film, influences, and imaginations, we started talking about working together in the future. I was ecstatic. Time went by and we kept in touch, worked on a couple of things with him, like merch, and posters, etc, but i was really just waiting to dive into one of his albums, knowing how descriptive and emotional his music was, and how demented his imagination was. I excitedly and patiently waited for his new album like Dracula counting the minutes to sundown, and about a year ago, he let me know it was finally coming together. We had verbally gone a visual journey of loose ideas back and forth in the months that his album was being molded, and with it changing lyrically and sonically so much during that time, the art direction did too. Some directions were weird, some were mean, some were fun, but overall, we both just knew that we need to wait until the album was done, then we can move on visually. So again, I patiently waited and pissed myself in excitement.

Finally, a couple of months ago he sent me the full finished album and i got to sit back, and for the first time in 4 years, just listen to my favorite musician skillfully and emotionally pour his melted heart out over the most ridiculously sinister drawling but catchy music orchestrated by F.Sean Martin of Hatebreed. That night was amazing for me. I listened to the album about 20 times by the next day when I started to sit down and come up with the visuals. And Cage trusted me and my imagination enough to just let me go nuts. So I did.

Above is the first glimpse at the album's visual side, which will actually include a fully illustrated 12-page booklet upon its release on July 9th, 2009.

If you havent heard any of Cage's music yet I really suggest checking it out. Not a fan of rap? I can tell you one thing. "Depart From Me" is almost indescribable as far as genre goes. It's not a rap album. And even with F.Sean's weird fused bass guitars and keyboards scaring every drum track on the album, it's not a rock album either. So I hope that you give yourself a chance to check it out in July. And here is a link to his myspace page:

CAGE'S MYSPACE PAGE

And here is a little breakdown of the evolution of the assembly of the cover, from the initial sketch that was about 2 inches by 2 inches, to "real" rough sketch, to the final piece. hope you enjoy.

More soon;)

Alex

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Hey slow site updates my fault

Monday, April 20, 2009 12:46 PM GMT

Hey it's entirely my fault there haven't been much updates this week. I haven't gotten through all the editor/colorist emails yet for Titan Sphere/Naruto/Pirate Harbor/FF7 comics. I haven't done MyPanda and Snafu and Tin since I've got back, I've got Bleedman super busy on a project we need done by the end of the month for a convention Snafu will be attending soon.

So ummm don't hate me I'm a bottle neck that's holding everything up. But only temporarily I hope.

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2.5 Weeks of Works and Weaks

Friday, April 17, 2009 12:29 PM GMT

These last 2 weeks have been a lonely whirlwind for me, both emotionally and, well, emotionally. I mean, on one hand, I shut the entire world down, turned off my phone, and dove head first into finishing all of the packaging for CAGE's new album, "Depart From Me...", working 14-18 hours a day for about 16 days in a row, befriending only my TweetDeck, PeaSoupAnderson's Cheese (courtesy of Kelton Wolfe), occasional podcasts, Tales from the Darkside, and the amazing video-game competition reality show on Sci-fi called WCG Ultimate Gamer. On the other hand, you have EASTER falling right in the middle of my crunchtime. Now, you probably don't know this, as I have never really been too vocal about it, but Easter holds a place in my personal Hell, and not because I got forced to watch Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey while being humiliated by a gang of unshaven babysitters, thought that did happen, but I'm over it. No, the whole Easter thing was a little different. It went something like this:

It was Easter Eve, a saturday, if i remember correctly. My sisters and I were decorating the Easter Tree with our Mother. We were singing Easter Carols...happy, excited, waiting for Dad to get home from work.
A few hours passed, and we started to worry. Dad wasnt home yet. Mom called the office. The said he had left.
After about a week ,the police gave up.
It was snowing outside, even though it was clearly April. The house was cold. I threw some logs on the fire....thats when i noticed the smell.
The firemen came, they broke through the chimney top. We were all waiting, expecting them to pull out some dead cat, or a bird...
Instead, they pulled out my father.
He was dressed in an Easter Bunny costume. He had been climbing down the chimney on Easter Eve, his arms loaded with eggs and candy. He was going to surprise us.
Thats how i found out there was no Easter Bunny.

This is the only picture i have of my father, its from the day they pulled him out. He looks so happy....

Actually, now that i think about it, it was Christmas, and with Santa Claus, and...yah, thats right, it wasnt me, it was Phoebe Cates, and she told me this story when she was in the middle of fighting little monsters. Oh well, you get the point. Maybe.

Regardless, this post is basically just a segue into getting me in the motion of blogging again, since, as I had holed myself in my studio, Twitter has become my only social life. Which i'm completely fine with as I have been getting bombarded with so many videos and articles that basically changed my life. Or didnt, but they could have if i paid attention to them. So thank you to everyone who kept me sane on Twitter while i was going INsane by myself.

Good news is, CAGE artwork and packaging is DONE DONE DONE, and it is the first time in my career that i have had complete freedom and trust from the musician and I think it will show when you finally see the work. The album is incredible and I am really proud of what we put together for the visual side of it.
I can't share too much with you right now, but take a look at an exclusive, highly detailed section of some of the art right below!

I know, its a little blurry, but it's super high rez so maybe if you just wait a while it will finish loading and become more clear.

Either way, I was glad to be a part of the album and I think this album is going to finally raise some eyebrows and get Cage the positive attention he has deserved for 10 years.

Now, with taxes done, Cage done, laundry done, maybe I'll take a day off? Or maybe i will just call Skinner tomorrow and we will paint all weekend until we pass out like my FAVORITE NEWSMAN, Dave Buckner:

Sorry this post was so jumbled. I'll straighten my life out someday. Hopefully soon.
Goodnight.

Alex
ps, follow me on twitter, now. cuz sometimes i'm funny. mostly not, but sometimes...

http://www.twitter.com/alexpardee

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New MyPanda Comic: "Spider-Man"

Friday, April 17, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Spider-Man

Friday, April 17, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Oh man this Panda brings back memories. This is one is just a speed trace of one of my super old Deviant Art drawings from clear back in 2004, Here's the original. I started by drawing a panda Spider-Man but I didn't like his pose it was too static for Spider-Man. Then I remembered my favorite Spider-Man I've ever drawn was on my DA account. So I copied myself. Kinda odd.

But anyhow wow yeah when I did this picture it was pre-Spider-Man 2 movie coming out. Back when Spider-Man was great and I was super obsessed. I wonder where my love of Spiddy went.

Although one thing that does bum me out about this. Looking at my DA account (which I haven't seriously touched in years) it's starting to feel like my art is getting worse then I was in 2004. That's depressing. I wonder what happened.

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New Titan Sphere Comic: "Need A Hand?"

Thursday, April 16, 2009 8:19 PM GMT

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Need A Hand?

Thursday, April 16, 2009 8:19 PM GMT

After the overwhelming (I mean this loosely, nah but it was a good much) response for editors. I have narrowed it down to 2 people, Kelly Ehm and Kevin Smith,who I want to thank dearly for their efforts. Both are good editors that I want to keep. I decided I will alternate them between chapters of Pirate Harbour and Titan Sphere. I will credit them and for there hard work I will take art request from them every so often. (Not that I want to, I want money from them...lol!)

Thanks Guys.

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Los Campesinos!

Thursday, April 16, 2009 5:55 AM GMT

So I just got back from the Los Campesinos concert in San Francisco. It was utterly awesome. Seriously I LOVE Los Campesino's live performance. My ears are ringing, so very very much.

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New MyPanda Comic: "Baldness"

Thursday, April 16, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Sugar Bits Comic: "Rage mode activated"

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Rage mode activated

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Everyone's talkin shit about DBE, I however am curious. I want to go see it cuz I'm curious. But I'm afraid, I'm afraid to go see it. I'm thinking it can either be ridiculously funny and stupid...or it'll be like having a Buffalo take a diarrhea dump in my ear :P

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Twitter

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 1:28 PM GMT

So I finally caved and I joined twitter. Honestly. I don't know what the point is yet. And I'm not posting about it to say "hey add me" I'm posting about it to ask A) what's a good application on the T-Mobile G1 to Twitter with I know there are a billion, and 2) what IS the point? what do I do with this new found tweeting power? It seems like a virtual stalking service and that's something to active avoid not sign up for. I'm confused.

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Banking Oopsie

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 12:10 PM GMT

K so I managed to pay my credit card twice today. My internet browser froze while it was making the online transfer from my checking account to my credit card. So I closed that window logged back in checked to see if there was a pending transfer, which there wasn't. So cool it didn't go through no big deal. So I started the process again transfered money from my checking to my credit card and then boom there are two of them. So I paid twice. I thought ok there must be a way to cancel this quickly since it takes 2-3 days for transfers to go through anyways. I can't do it online. So I call my bank, they can't do it since it's a card transfer so they send me over to Visa. And they say they can't do it until the money actually comes to them in 2-3 days.

This SUCKS.

But banking woe's aside yesterday was a pretty good day. I got home from my week long excursion to Seattle for Emerald City and SakuraCon (thanks again everyone for coming to the panel I had a blast.) and when I got home from driving that long I was dead tired. so I did a few small errands like picked my computer up from the repair place, replaced my broken watch band, and ripped wallet, and bought groceries just enough for two days of eating. I went home and had a relaxing day. Which may have been a bad idea since I do have so much work to catch up on. But at the same time I had a week and a half of awesome shows to catch up on to :)

I watched the two newest episodes of South Park which I loved throughly. the Eat, Pray, Queef episode was ridiculously funny to me. My favorite part is how they made fun of themselves with the two part terrance and phillip episode and they didn't show the second part since it was april fools day. South Park did that exact same thing way back in the day when the big thing was "who was Cartman's Dad." and instead of showing the second part they showed a Terrance and Phillip episode on April Fools. South Park fans were PISSED. So the entire episode to me was a this really happened event of sorts. I thought it was brilliant.

Oh and I also watched a ton of 30 Rock season 2 on the Xbox 360's netflix account. I love that show. Baldwin is hilarious and Tina Fey is officially a genius for coming up with the show.

Other than that not much happened yesterday. Today though I need to work work work to catch up from being gone for so long. I'm also thinking of finding a Fresno Chiropractor since my back has been killing me since I got home. I think the driving destroyed me.

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New MyPanda Comic:

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Poker Face

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Sakura Con was a BLAST! Thanks so much to everyone that came to the Snafu-Comic Panel. It was basically awesome. Thanks to Sabrina for having us there at Sakura con. Also Thanks to Tycho and Gabe for being super nice to me. I also got the chance to say hi to Greg and Liz again. Always a pleasure.

I'm going to catch up on Shark Robot e-mails tomorrow. But for now my head is pounding with a headache the size of some large headache that pounds. But tomorrow I'm going back to work on comics :) MyPanda is a good start though. And I strangely really like this one.

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New Sugar Bits Comic: "What big teeth you have"

Tuesday, April 14, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Brain Dead Comic: "Got a mint?"

Tuesday, April 14, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Got a mint?

Tuesday, April 14, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

I am still recovering from the hospital, hopefully should be back on my feet by next week. And I also finished penciling the Brain Dead poster, once done it will be up for purchase.... This weekend I bought a nerf heavy machine gun, automatic and all. The damn thing had a tripod and ammo cache for the ammo belt, and a anti jamming system for crying out loud. I love it to death but it seems like nerf has become training kids to use real weaponry. Oh well fuck it.....I love my gun.

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Sakuracon

Friday, April 10, 2009 12:57 PM GMT

Well I'm sitting waiting for opening ceremonies to start when I realized I can type news posts on my phone now. So I've checked up on snafu and I'm a bit disappointed in the lack of updates in my abscence but that's to be expected I suppose. Anyhoo ill be back tuesday night and ill immediately get to work on snafu tin and mypanda. And ill start to sift through the great submissions we've got for editors and colorists for the new comics. Once we get those setup we should have naruto updating regularly for a long time and mypanda forever. And final fantasy can get rolling as well.

As for my week in seattle its been incredibly boring. I was alone chilling in my motel for two day straight and when shawn from halolz flew in on wednesday I was excited for company but he slept all day long. Thursday we setup our booths and that leaves me at today. Dull week. Oh well.

Oh and my gateway netbook laptop thing broke on this trip. Again. Its the third time I've taken it to three cons and all three cons its failed me. Never ever under any circumstances buy a gateway they suck big time.

Oh and if you're at sakura con stop by the panel today at 4 pm. It should be decently fun I hope plus there is a webcomics panel tomorrow morning at 9 with penny arcade me greg from real life comics shawn from halolz and possible some more peeps. Should be rad.

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New Grim Tales Comic: "Imma chargin mah lazer"

Friday, April 10, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Titan Sphere Comic: "Pirate Harbour Ch.2"

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 4:00 PM GMT

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Pirate Harbour Ch.2

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 4:00 PM GMT

Hello all. Just want to give a heads up for Pirate Harbour's 2nd Chapter. Also, anyone who interested in editing can hit me up by leaving a message in this post. I need someone quick to help me so if your not a fast responder it wouldn't work out. Thanks in advance to anyone that replies.

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Better late than never

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 12:01 AM GMT

This is Boffo posting for anyone reading this on the forum and seeing Nix's name beside the post. It's complicated I know.

I've been busy these last few months helping my friends Johnny and Josh produce their new web series Life and Level. The two are competing in various video games while being subjected to various strange and painful handicaps to prove who is the better gamer. Check it out.

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Sonic the Hedgehog #199 on sale now!

Tuesday, April 7, 2009 11:35 PM GMT

Hey there, boys 'n' babes! Just wanted to give a quick heads-up that the latest issue of Archie Comics' Sonic the Hedgehog monthly comic book is hitting the comic store/specialty shop racks today, beginning my tenure as the titles' new regular colorist! Be sure to check it out!

(Man, I sure do hope I did the code stuff right and these pics actually show. XD)

You can check out more preview pages at the official Archie Comics' blogs (http://archie-blogs.archiecomics.com/sonic). The book is on sale at comic shops 4-08 and everywhere else comics are sold April 21st! =D I'll have more news about upcoming convention appearences as well as Free Comic Book Day next week! Thanks guys!

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New Digital Purgatory Comic: "The Negotiator"

Tuesday, April 7, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Brain Dead Comic: "My Mind Wanders..."

Tuesday, April 7, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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My Mind Wanders

Tuesday, April 7, 2009 2:33 PM GMT

So far I got a nice lil animation made, just have to edit it a bit and I may be able to post it up on the site just for the lolz. I recently cause a disease that has been supposedly goin around due to stress killing the immune system. I should hopefully recover within the week. But that wont faulter the comic.....unless I have to go to the hospital...then I would scream at my roomie as they take me out on a stretcher. "BRING THE LAPTOP!!! I MUST DRAW ZOMBIEZ!!" But yeah I should be ok. See ya all later.

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New Sugar Bits Comic: "Over my dead armor"

Tuesday, April 7, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Introducing my new favorite human...

Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:02 AM GMT

When I get the funds to finance the movie adaptation of my Walrus Rider Toy (as seen below, in my vision) this is who I am going to paint pink, cover in fur, slap a unicorn horn on and get to play the Rider.
I introduce to you, my new favorite human. Enjoy.

PS, i got this thanks to one of my favorite blogs, IGNORED PRAYERS which has changed my life more than once.

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Twit it from the back....

Sunday, April 5, 2009 5:47 PM GMT

I have had a Twitter account for a while, I set it up last year before comic con basically to keep mental notes and share with you any sightings of overweight Iron Man costumes or any run-ins with old wrestlers or quasi-celebs (yah im looking at you, Wishmaster guy). Then I kind of stopped using it, but it recently grew on me like a wart after a questionable night, so I have been using it a lot more lately, and sometimes i say funny stuff that you probably won't understand because I have a lot of in-jokes with myself. But nonetheless, if you have an account, you should follow me for a while....
I'll try to make you smile.
My twitter profile is

HERE

and here is a direct link:
http://twitter.com/alexpardee

and this is what its like the past few mornings waking up....

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New MyPanda Comic: "Girl Pants"

Friday, April 3, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Girl Pants

Friday, April 3, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Well I'm going to Emerald City Comic Con and Sakura Con back to back weekends in Seattle, WA. So MyPanda, Snafu, and Tin are on hold till I get back on Tuesday. But if you're in the area come to Sakura Con and see me talk in some of my panels! Should be fun. One of them is with the Penny-Arcade guys so that should be cool. But yeah stop by and say hi.

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Win a FREE 6-FOOT PAINTING by me...FOR FREE!

Thursday, April 2, 2009 7:40 PM GMT

First off, if you were one of the few hundred who helped out Jon last week and entered to win a free tiny print, here is the deal. If you received a "CONGRATS" email, then you will still get your print in mid-April. If not, I am sorry, we actually extended the print run to 500 because we got such a great response but we had to stop there. So yah, congrats, and THANK YOU.

Secondly, in what might be the greatest giveaway in history, other than when Lady Gaga gave her virginity away to a 13 year old raver, UPPER PLAYGROUND is GIVING AWAY A SIX-FOOT-TALL ORIGINAL PAINTING BY ME, FOR FREE! Not like. even "kinda" free, but really just for free. Go check out the contest rules and see all that good stuff over at UPPER PLAYGROUND.

Direct link to contest info and rules:
http://upperplayground.com/feature/story/up_10_year_anniversary_register_your_email_for_a_chance_to_win_an_alex_pardee_painting_88

Here is the painting you are gonna be forced to put up in your igloo (yah, i'm talking to you, too, Eskimos! Even YOU can win!) It's 4 Feet x 6 Feet and was painted in Atlanta when I was on the SPARKS tour.

And here is the an in-progress shot so you can see, in comparison to all 7-feet of Nate Van Dyke, how big the piece is....

And lastly, if you STILL need more proof why you should want it, here is some video footage of what went into the creation of it. Answer: Latex, spray paint, Sparks, acrylics, and fucking SHENNANIGANS...

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New interview i did with Def Jux is up...

Thursday, April 2, 2009 7:07 PM GMT

Above photo by Todd Wetphal / ishootamerica.com

Independent label extraordinaire, Definitive Jux, just posted a brand new interview with me to coincide with the artwork release of Cage's new E.P, "I Never Knew You", which i am designing alongside Cage's new Full Length release, "Depart From Me..."

You can check out the interview HERE to read about things like me being sad, my original connection to Carboard City, and how much I love Cage and going to the post office in my day dreams.

Direct link to interview:
http://www.definitivejux.net/news/cage/1184

And just for shits, here is a little progress montage of the "I.N.K.Y" cover, from the original super loose concept on the wacom to the finished cover.

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New Sugar Bits Comic: "gonna chop you up"

Thursday, April 2, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Tin Comic: "Ninju Arrives"

Thursday, April 2, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Ninju Arrives

Thursday, April 2, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Never stare a Dues Ju Machina gift horse in the face. Word to the wise.

Tin's finally back! WOOT!

And now another short hiatus. I'm off to Emerald City ComicCon and SakuraCon back to back weekends in Seattle. So no Snafu, Tin, next week. I've also been thinking of switching the dates I update around from Monday/Thursday to like Wednesday and Friday. I dunno we'll see.

Dave

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New MyPanda Comic: "Whitey Tighties"

Thursday, April 2, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New MyPanda Comic: "Does a LOT of Mushrooms."

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Damn why is this not a full feature length film already.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 8:56 PM GMT

I found this quite ingenious.

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Update 2: Revenge of the Black Nerd

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 4:11 PM GMT

Tomorrow, April 2nd, marks the opening of "IDIOT BOX", a group show that I am a part of at GALLERY 1988 LA that is honoring the guilty pleasures of television. The event is going to be insane, i have seen a handful of the pieces and they are incredible, and to top it all off, you can share a beer with Mr. Fucking BELDING, who is hosting the thing!
Unfortunately for me, I won't be able to make it to the opening, but I will definitely be there in spirit, as GALLERY 1988 is releasing a super-limited edition print of my "S.Urkel Jerk" Piece that I contributed for the show.
The print is 16" x 20", limited to an edition of 30, and the price is ridiculously low (i'm not 100% sure on the price, but the gallery will know;).

I really wish i could go down there. 1988 usually does some rad shows, partly because they are right next store to Golden Apple Comics so it turns into a huge party of art, nerds and booze and it's amazing.

INFO FOR SHOW:
"IDIOT BOX"
@ GALLERY 1988 LA
Corner of Melrose and LaBrea
April 2nd, from 7pm-11pm
Free, all ages, etc.

And, additionally, the gallery, along with GELASKINS, is doing something really cool. They took the Urkel image and made a bunch of skins for random devices, like iphones, macbooks, etc, and are giving out about 100 of them FOR FREE! So get there early and maybe grab one for me;)

Check em out:

And lastly, if you missed the TELEVISED MESSY BIRTH OF THIS NERD, here it is:

Thank you all.
Word.

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Seattle: Weekend Update Part 1

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 3:37 PM GMT

Been brushing up on my Spanish, learned to say "Hello, Friends", so "Cago en tu leche, amigos!"
So quick update, ZEROFRIENDS will be appearing/exhibiting at a couple of conventions in SEATTLE, WA within the next week.

First up is the EMERALD CITY CON, on April 4th & 5th at the Washington State Convention Center. We will be sharing a booth with SNAFU-COMICS at Booth #306.
Click HERE for more info.

Direct link to convention info:
http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/index.php

And the following weekend, April 10-12, we will be at SAKURA CON, also at the Washington State Convention Center. And we will be once again sharing a booth with SNAFU-COMICS at Booth #602.
Click HERE for more info.

Direct link to convention info:
http://www.sakuracon.org/index.php

A week-long rendezvous with Snafu-Dave, coffee, rain, and Cosplay? I smell a documentary waiting to happen, and it smells like Naruto's headband.

Anyway, if you are in the area in the next week or so, come by and say hi, and remember that we are offering a nice little 8 x 10 print at these conventions that you can only get by going and seeing us in person;)

it looks like this:

direct link to view print:
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f297/lasagnacassidy/GoodnightLavaCon.jpg

Unfortunately, I WILL NOT BE IN ATTENDANCE. I am dick-deep in finishing the new CAGE album art so I will not be able to go, but instead, my almost-as-handsome standin, Captain Shotgun, Sean Leonard, will be there to channel me and say hi to all of you and sell you some Zerofriends stuffs.
This is what you will see, possibly minus the kinda-beard.

Hope you can come by to say hi.

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I'm an idiot

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 11:13 PM GMT

Let me tell you what an awesome time I've been having lately. Yesterday k I go to ship order for Shark Robot. I get all of them sent. Forgot my wallet, which is the 2nd time in like a week. The last time was in Red Robins. Went home got my wallet all taken care of no biggie what ever.

This was the prelude to today.

Today I went to pay rent. I had ONE job to fill and that was it. I go to pay rent and on the way to the realtor that I drop the check off at I start up a conversation with Anath from AppleGeeks I get to the realtor and turn off the car and continue chit-chatting and by the time I put the phone down the place closed five minutes prior. I'm an IDIOT.

Then on the way home I take a wrong left turn and feel retarded. But whatever I decide to go to Office Depot and buy some Rubber-Bands. $2 item. No big deal. My Visa card has issues. Not that big a deal my card gets turned off nearly monthly or more because I purchase like everything online and Visa is terrified my card was stolen... again. And the thief just happens to shop at all of the places I shop at online every month. Whatever. Anyhow after that radness I go to my car to realize I've locked my keys in my car. Sweet. I try and call for my roommates to come rescue me with my spare set and when I call I get connected to my blue tooth headset (in the car) and I wonder why my phone doesn't make a noise. I realize what happened and since I have no idea how to not connect to that damned thing when it's in range I just have to walk far enough away from my car to call normally. I get rescued and decide to go to Home Depot to get another spare car key made just incase I do that again. They can't make that key. Awesome.

So today I'm losing my mind and I was a COMPLETE failure.

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New Brain Dead Comic: "Buffer: Lethal Addiction"

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Buffer: Lethal Addiction

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Huzzah! Spring Break! And no more finals, so now we are back on the road again! Yay! *Gets hit by a bus*

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New Grim Tales Comic: "What you say?"

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New MyPanda Comic: "Addicted to Porn"

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Digital Purgatory Comic: "Making an example"

Monday, March 30, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Awful Comic Comic: "Wayne, Bruce"

Monday, March 30, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Wayne, Bruce

Monday, March 30, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

My official first comic to be posted on the new Snafu syndicate. This comic is somewhat auto biographical in that a little over a year ago I went to job services trying to find a way to escape retail. It was a terrible experience where they made you fill out forms and list your dream jobs. Apparently there were no openings for Batman, Dragon Slayer, or Professional Woman Pleasurer. Which is sad really cause I feel like I'd be awesome at any of those jobs.

Also: "What are you dense? Are you retarded or something? Who the hell do you think I am?"
-The goddamn Wayne-man

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New SNAFU Comic: "Resident Evil 5"

Monday, March 30, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Resident Evil 5

Monday, March 30, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

I'm totally referencing this old comic that I Still love. And my official opinion on RE5 I don't think it's racist at all. He's just in Africa, it would be more racist if he were in Africa and he was still shooting white zombies. It's a rad idea for a game and I really like it.

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New MyPanda Comic: "Tin: The Incompetent Ninja"

Monday, March 30, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Tin: The Incompetent Ninja

Monday, March 30, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Tin I miss you. SOON you. I would have already updated Tin by my computer had to get repaired. Same with Snafu. Luckily I have some MyPanda's already made.

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New Awful Comic Comic: "No Tossing for This Salad"

Sunday, March 29, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New MyPanda Comic: "Naruto"

Sunday, March 29, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Naruto

Sunday, March 29, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Naruto is my favorite anime EVER. I love it to death. A Panda Naruto is Creepy as FUCK though.

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Great Job"

Sunday, March 29, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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HELP SNAFU Editors/Colorists needed

Saturday, March 28, 2009 8:00 PM GMT

Hey everyone Snafu needs some volunteer help. Dedmerath's Naruto:Heroes Path Comic and Stan's Pirate Harbour/Titan Sphere comics need an editor to help them be concise with proper grammar. Are there any editors out there that can help them with the text editing a bit?

And lastly there is a new comic series coming to Snafu soon but the line art is so good it would be awesome to have a colorist out there who likes to... well color. Just a quick sample or what I'm talking about.

Click on that image to download the larger version If you're interested in being a colorist color that page and send it into me at snafudave@gmail.com And we'll look over the coloring and go from there. We'd really appreciate the help so if you're up to the task please tell us!

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Cage E.P. Exclusive Cover Preview

Saturday, March 28, 2009 4:53 PM GMT

So, as I am heavily crunching away on the new CAGE "Depart From Me..." album art (going to be like 12 pages of all new illustrations and will be released on DEFJUX June 29th) I thought it would be relevant to share an additional part of Cage's universe with you.
As you may know, or may NOT know, Cage is releasing a download-only E.P. with about 8 new songs before "Depart From Me..." is released! I'm not sure when this E.P. will be officially released, but if you pay attention to CAGE'S MYSPACE PAGE , you can probably find out soon.

Anyway, the 2 albums will tie in both sonically and visually, even though the art styles will be completely different (The "Depart From Me.." art is going to be NUTS), but I thought you might want to take a peek at the cover for the "...I Never Knew You" E.P. So here it is....

And Cage just wrapped his new video for the single, "I Never Knew You" which will be featured both on the E.P. and on "Depart From Me..." which Shia LaBeouf directed and Dan Byrd (the kid from one of my favorite movies, the Hills Have Eyes remake) stars in. If you havent seen the little preview of the making of the video, video, check it out, courtesy of Grassyslope's Vimeo page:

coming.... from grassyslope on Vimeo.

And here is an interview with Shia & Cage about the album and video. check it out below, courtesy of MTV.

MTV Shows

This is just another project in my life that makes me feel so goddamned happy that I have worked hard and suffered for years trying to turn my art into a career. I have been a huge Cage fan for years and it's things like this that make all of the struggle of being self-employed worth it.
Continuing the grind....

Cage and I noticing a bird just shit in one of the crewmen's coffee cup while on set of the video.

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More Covers.

Saturday, March 28, 2009 1:44 PM GMT

Yeah I couldn't find a cover video for Burning Down the House by The Used since it doesn't exist. But it's a way rad song. So instead I'll post this vid.

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Cover Since you've been Gone

Saturday, March 28, 2009 12:38 PM GMT

This song is pretty rad to. Not quite as rad as the Toxic cover. But still awesome. Thanks to Epilepsylink in the forums for telling me about it. This one isn't nessicarily way better than the original one like Toxic was. It's more just a different take on it that's still super rad. the Toxic cover had more energy than the original and was more exciting. This one strangely seemed to have less energy but directed in a completely different way. There is one other cover song that I fucking LOVE to death more than either of these but there isn't a video for it. Maybe I can find a link to just the song though.

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New MyPanda Comic: "is Diabetic"

Saturday, March 28, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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is Diabetic

Saturday, March 28, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

Here we go. Now MyPanda is the comic it should be :)

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For Every Action....TGIF!!!

Friday, March 27, 2009 8:17 PM GMT

So you know that old phrase, "For every action theres, like, a different action that doesn't really have much to do with the first one, but is rad anyway."?
Well, that fits today perfectly, because amongst the chaos of me being called a cheater and liar, on the OPPOSITE spectrum, something really cool has happened. Thank GOD its FRIDAY:

YouTube is an amazing company, even after the whole "corporate thing" went down and its harder to use licensed music and stuff. The other day, YouTube contacted me and wanted to "Spotlight" the URKEL TIMELAPSE video that I put up a couple weeks ago. However, instead of just saying "YOU USED THE THEME SONG THATS ILLEGAL SHIT WE HATE YOU", they actually kindly just asked if I was willing to change the music and re-upload it so they COULD feature it. Now, granted, the new version isn't as powerful, but the fact that they were willing to work with me to MY BENEFIT, is insane and cool. No way I'm changing the Shia LaBeouf video tho, The New Kids on the Block song is too close to home.

So yah, my Urkel Video is the "Spotlight" on the front page of "FILM AND ANIMATION" . That's a huge deal to me.
Thanks, YouTube.
Here's the video in case you missed it:
(note, new, royalty free music is used now. oh well;)

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"Hello, and good night. Oh, and @#$% you too.:

Friday, March 27, 2009 4:14 PM GMT

Hello Everyone.
I just wanted to offer a HUGE thank you from both myself and Jon Dragonette, who's contest i posted about yesterday.

Unfortunately, my intentions were misconstrued and tarnished Jon's image within the admin department of that website as I was accused of helping Jon cheat because there is "no possible way Jon could have got that many votes without cheating". Jon bowed out of the contest after numerous attacks from the admin department and from other contestants pointing the admin department to ME. Jon feels strongly enough about the situation in Laos and his project that he would rather not have that VISION tarnished, regardless if he won, by people accusing him of cheating to get to pursue his dream. Jon can actually say it better than me, so here is Jon:

"This is where I bow out. This competition was never about me, but the idea I really wanted the world to recognize. It seems that this has turned into more of a popularity contest, and less of an outlet for people to pursue their dreams. I don�t need the help of a big corporation to pursue this project, although I saw this contest as an opportunity that would help me to get a head start on a project that I believe in. I really appreciate the positive feed back and help from all my friends and family who voted for me. However, I feel that it is best for me to bow out of the competition as I just cant have this idea dragged through the gutter because people are angry. I don't want my dream assignment to be attached to anything less sincere than was originally intended. I am still going to continue to work hard to support this cause and make it to Laos eventually.

Thank you again to everyone for your support and especially my wife who I know will continue to pursue this assignment with me. I know that even though I did not complete this competition, I hope that I have at the very least opened your eyes towards the situation in Laos.

Best of luck to everyone out there who aims to make a change in the lives of those who are in need.

_-Jon Dragonette"

There are things I understand about the outrage of the other competitors/admins and things I don't.
First off, Jon had NOTHING to do with me campaigning for him. I simply got his email saying that he was a part of it and asking his friends for support. I read about his project, and i thought "Holy shit, this is amazing, I want to try to help as much as i can." I had no idea the positive (but ultimately negative) effect that my campaigning would have.
I agree, when I phrased my excited encouragement in my blog post as "already voted yesterday? re-register with a different email and re-vote! i DID!" i was naively encouraging spam. However, Jon got an UNCANNY amount of votes yesterday, and yes, i would imagine that there were a COUPLE of re-casted votes, but in every one of these "vote for me" contests, the CONTESTANTS' sole purpose is to USE their RESOURCES to GET FUCKING VOTES. So let's take a look at what I (only ONE of Jon's resources) DID TO HELP POINT PEOPLE TO THE WEBSITE:

I posted it on my numerous blogs, including my website, my MySpace (30,000 friends), Twitter, Facebook, Upper Playground's blog, DeviantArt (3500 subscribers), my clothing company's newsletter (2900 subscribers), my personal email list, and the front page of one of the most popular web-comic sites, Snafu-Comics. On top of that, I encouraged everyone I sent it to to also post it on their blogs, etc. I did all of this in ONE DAY. Hell, Snafu-Comics ALONE is ranked 14,091 on ALEXA (the leading web "ranking site which means out of the millions of websites there are, only 14,000 of them are more popular than Snafu) versus the contest's shitty website being ranked down at 111,358.
So, to all you whiners who think there was "something shady going on" when Jon's votes skyrocketed in one day, here is something to think about:
MAYBE the fact that in ONE day, a few hundred thousand people were simply NOTIFIED about Jon's cause, AND this shitty website, and a few HUNDRED of them actually AGREED that Jon's cause was worthwhile enough to vote for??
Jon's "dream" project of going and photographing and helping the villagers in Laos because the United States dropped 2 million tons of mines in the Vietnam war is so fucking amazing, do you honestly think that out of the hundreds of thousands of people that saw this post, that no one would think this is cool enough to vote for??? That's INSULTING both to Jon and to the integrity of the project!
OF COURSE his votes are going to go up! Even if i didn't encourage anyone to vote for him and simply put a link up, his votes STILL would have increased rapidly simply because of statistics.

With that being said, the sole purpose of running a website that is based on USER-GENERATED content and advertisements is to USE their registered users to GET NEW PEOPLE TO THE SITE. These kind of sites, like threadless, or cafe press, etc would not exist if the users DID NOT CREATE CONTENT AND THEN TELL PEOPLE TO GO THERE. That's why these kind of sites can't afford to SHIT on the people, like Jon, that are actively using their site and BRINGING NEW USERS ON BOARD! When you have to register to vote on these sites, and with Jon's votes increasing by 1000, that means that THAT WEBSITE GOT 1,000 NEW REGISTERED USERS in ONE DAY! Nowadays when there is so much oversaturation on the internet, 1,000 new registered users is probably worth 50 grand by itself, so here's Ray Liotta to say something to you: "FUCK YOU, PAY ME.". And I'll pay Jon and send him to Laos, and together we will propose a new "dream" project that will LOWER AWARENESS of this website and the people who fucking whined about him getting votes.

I hate you.

I think it's noble of Jon to bow out, and I understand why he did it, but I think that you fuckers who contributed to his guilt and his withdrawl should learn how to use the internet for things other than complaining. Amazon's got a sale on cribs. Buy one, cry-babies.

Jon is still going to be working on this project regardless, so go check out http://www.dragonettephotography.com/ to both check out his work and to further support his dream project.

Sincerely,
Jon's Friend
Alex Pardee
zerofriends.com

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New MyPanda Comic: "Candyland"

Friday, March 27, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Toxic Cover

Thursday, March 26, 2009 8:13 PM GMT

Holy shit Layne just showed me this song/video like five minuets ago and I officially love it. They took the only decent Britney Spears song ever and made it not gay. And the look alikes were neat.

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic:

Thursday, March 26, 2009 1:00 PM GMT

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New Sugar Bits Comic: "Be careful what you say"

Thursday, March 26, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Site Updates

Thursday, March 26, 2009 5:35 AM GMT

I've been gone for a bit it seems from the site but I've actually been working on Snafu harder than I have in a long time. Literally everyday all day programing and fucking around with things.

So I've got the link section up and working again finally. I added a mega-shit-ton of comics as well. There are some really good quality comics in there and it's worth checking out.

I updated the convention list.

Got a new advertising network signed on with Snafu which I'm really excited about (thanks so much for taking the survey again.)

Also I fixed the site a bit how it used to pop into the center once everything got loaded. So that makes me a LOT happier.

I then went through all the archives and updated them so there weren't any nameless blank comics everything is fixed on all the archive pages.

I started MyPanda although I haven't got the comic buttons updated yet.

I broke the side background images fixing the site's popping issue so I have to go and fix that up on every page.

I'm still trying to get RSS 100% so it doesn't break browsers trying to open it up.

Slowly slowly getting Snafu error free and up to 100% like it should be.

Oh and my computer needs the motherboard replaced because the ram on the videocard which for some reason is surgically attached the the mother board went bad. Thank god it's under Warranty still. So busy busy busy lately. I'm going to keep working on the site though. I want it as perfect as possible. Also a new Naruto comic will go up as soon as I get done editing it tomorrow.

And for the people that pre-ordered the Watchman shirts from Shark Robot they should all be shipping Friday and Saturday. We're just waiting on the blank shirts at this point and we'll get it taken care of.

Phew that was a long boring post. But just a heads up of what I've been doing. I should keep you more updated than I have been. I apologize.

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Potpourri, with In Flames, Shia, KidRobot, and Cake Face....

Thursday, March 26, 2009 4:18 AM GMT

A few random things to update about, and my follow up commentary to the Home Invasion video, which seems to be a hit according to your comments.
So let's talk about that first.

We all had a shitload of fun making that video, and even more fun reading some of your insane comments. Stephen Reedy directed and edited it, and my homies the New Kids on the Block sang backup. Now, granted, Shia is a retardedly talented actor who pretty much carries most of the movies he's in, including stealing most of the scenes away from the CGI stars in Transformers thanks to the robots having zero personality but tons of ethnicity. And yah, that dude can switch into acting mode faster than Carrie's demeanor can change if she's draped in pigs blood. With that being said, it was hilarious reading some of the comments asking if this was "real", because we honestly didn't think anyone would assume it was real at all, so we weren't even trying to hide anything, such as Shia being in the timelapse, but that just means that once again, Shia carried this movie and made it believable. But what was funnier than those "is this real" questions, was the NUMEROUS responses that pointed out all of the evidence that it was staged, such as:

"no, you can see Shia at 1:18, totally staged."
"fake, shia is even wearing one of alex's shirts."
"alex already knew shia, from Cage, and also there's a picture of him with the transformers"
and even the real investigators got on board:
"alex NEVER told Shia that he was from San Francisco. FAKE!!"

So OK, you caught us, but why the fuck didn't ANY ONE OF YOU prove it's falseness by saying "OF COURSE ITS FAKE THERE IS A DEAD MEXICAN BEING USED FOR COMEDY REASONS!!!" Not one person pointed out that if this was real, it would not only be an admittance of MURDER, but close to the first actual proof of a snuff film via the internet. You guys are weird;)

But yah, I had a blast. I have known Shia for a few years now as he has been developing a feature film based on the early life of Cage, and it has been really cool watching him both blow up AND mature as an actor. Dude is talented as fuck.

If you missed the video, here it is again (click that HQ button if you like your eyes):

and here are a few pics from behind the scenes. Photos by Steve Reedy and Todd Westphal.

Over the last couple of weeks, I have done a couple of quick little things for IN FLAMES as their album "A Sense Of Purpose" continues to do better and better. Here are a couple of single covers and an updated version of their tour poster for their new UK/IRELAND tour.

And lastly, I ripped the face off of this tiny little 4-inch tall KidRobot Munny for Nichole "ToyBaroness" East from Kid Robot for her 30th birthday. Happy early birthday, Nichole.

I will have a cool announcement about CAGE thursday or Friday, so keep your eyes peeled like an uncomfortable banana.
Good night.

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New MyPanda Comic: "Cookies"

Thursday, March 26, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New MyPanda Comic: "Ice Cream"

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith Fetish"

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New MyPanda Comic: "MyPanda"

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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MyPanda

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

I hope you like hearing about MyPanda!

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New MyPanda Comic: "MyPanda"

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Jon Dragonette is awesome and he needs our love.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 7:00 PM GMT

Today is a day full of favorites, i guess.
First the Hi-Fructose thing, and now a little something about my favorite photographer, Jon Dragonette.
I met Jon when he photographed me for my Juxtapoz article a couple of years ago, and we instantly hit it off because he was down to break into abandon warehouses with me and play dress up and pretend we were shooting a hollywood movie when the cops came.
And to top it off, his photos turned out amazing.
He and I have since done a few other projects together, like the Treeple project, the first Sparks tour, some UP ads, etc. and we have become good friends.

Anyway, Jon has been working for years helping to raise the awareness of the neglect of forgotten landmine victims in Laos in preparation to go photograph some of the surviving victims and the Laotian people who still go and retrieve these active mines to help out their villages, and in return showcase his work around the world and donate the profits to the surviving victims. This is Jon's dream photography assignment and has been for years, and I think it's amazing. Well, an opportunity came up where he has a chance to win $50,000 towards this dream project, and he asked me to help get him some votes from YOU GUYS to help him complete his dream project. So I am asking you to kindly take 2 minutes out of your day (if you agree with the cause) to register and vote for Jon. I did it and it seriously is just registering, confirming your email, and clicking vote. It took me 2 minutes and it has the potential to give Jon his DREAM. is that too much to ask????
anyway, check out this message from Jon, and see some of his photos below.
And I thank you very much for taking the time to read this and vote for him. He deserves it.

"Hey! Jon here!

I need a little help from my friends... I have submitted a proposal for my dream photography assignment and I need YOUR VOTES in order to have a chance at winning the opportunity to pursue my project. It only takes a few seconds to register and vote for my project. All I ask is that you register and vote and pass it along to all your friends and family to help support my goal.

"My dream assignment is to use my skills as a photographer to help raise awareness and donate funds to organizations that provide relief to human suffering of the forgotten landmine victims in Laos. �I would like to photograph the victims of these dormant deathtraps as well as the brave men who detect and dispose of these munitions. �My goal is to exhibit the body of work in at least four major cities around the world and donate the proceeds to The Lao National Unexploded Ordnance Program (UXO) and The Coffeelands Landmine Victims Trust...."

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS:
Click, PIC IT on the left top corner. Fill out the short form, and cast your vote. Its that easy. here is the link, please copy and paste into your browser.
http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/Dragonette/laos-landmine-victims-the-war-is-over-but-their-suffering-continues-/

The prize is $50,000 to complete your dream assignment. I found out about the plight of the landmine victims a few months ago and have been trying to develop some interest in my project to help raise awareness and support. �My wife and I have been researching the subject and we managed to find this competition and hoped that it might help. �If I win, the prize and all proceeds from subsequent exhibits and publications will be contributed to this project and the relevant charities.

Unfortunately I found out about this competition late in the game and only have until APRIL 3, 2009 to get all my votes in!!!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP! GET VOTING!!!!

Jon Dragonette
Dragonette Photography
www.dragonettephotography.com"

And here are some examples of Jon's work, some of my favorite photos he's taken.

Thank you,
Alex
zerofriends.com

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Hi-Fructose Magazine Preview image and info.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 6:19 PM GMT

Hi-Fructose is not just one of my favorite art magazines out there, but it's one of my favorite magazines of all time. even better than Ranger Rick, Highlights, and Foreskin Quarterly put together. That last one, FQ, tho, is quite an odd piece of collected trees that is dedicated to the beauty of the "uncut" man that I would have never discovered had I not had a job handling international magazine returns for Tower Records back in the day. And yes, Hi-Fructose is better than that one;)

Attaboy, Annie, and the rest of the Hi-Fructose crew have assembled a ridiculously amazing roster of artists together for a showcase at the COPRONASON gallery in Los Angeles next week which i am proud (and really humbled seeing a lot of the preview images) to be a part of. I think I should be there in person as part of a signing of the new hardcover collected HI-FRUCTOSE BOOK, too which is a STEAL at 25 bucks on amazon, go there and get it

Anyway, here is the info and flyer for the show, my piece that i did is shown above and below is a detailed shot.
Hope you enjoy and hope to see you there.
That will probably then be my 9th trip to LA in 2 months. Rad.

Hi-Fructose Presents:
"OVERDOSE"
@ CoproGallery
2525 Michigan Ave
Santa Monica, CA
copronason.com

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith Smallest Stature In The Universe"

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Shia LaBeouf Home Invasion....with ME!

Monday, March 23, 2009 1:48 PM GMT

The What-The-Fuck Files are getting filled to the brim.....

I present to you.......me.
and make sure to click that HQ button in the youtube window. it will make you happier.

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith Sex Change"

Monday, March 23, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Sugar Bits Comic: "Who...?"

Sunday, March 22, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Current Mission"

Saturday, March 21, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Titan Sphere Comic: "The Peregrine"

Friday, March 20, 2009 8:00 AM GMT

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The Peregrine

Friday, March 20, 2009 8:00 AM GMT

Here is the end of Chapter 1 Hope everyone enjoyed it.

now, there was a close race for me to put up chapter 2 of Pirate Harbour or Chapter 2 of Titan sphere, but Pirates won. So next week is the continuation of Pirate Harbour chapter 2 after which I will skip to Titan Sphere Chapter 2.

Thanks for watching and taking the time to read my comics.

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith Impalement Issues"

Friday, March 20, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Father"

Thursday, March 19, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith Mysterious Disguise"

Thursday, March 19, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith Shitty Reception"

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Forums

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 4:59 PM GMT

Sorry about not getting Monday's update on time. I've been working on the forums all week and I've finally got it to not look like butt and thanks to DJ we have the Quick Reply box back os the forums officially rock again. Wooo! And I'll get to work on the comic tomorrow. Today is Eric's Bday so that means sushi and ice cream cake. Great combination.

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New Brain Dead Comic: "And So Arises Ivan."

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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And So Arises Ivan.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

I am not sure what to say.....sorta in a bleh mood. Also since my finals are coming up next week, possibility is that there will not be a comic for next week. Sorry, but it has to be done.

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New Sugar Bits Comic: "Her clothes won't burn...dammit"

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith Bad Hair Day"

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Digital Purgatory Comic: "The Senate Responds"

Monday, March 16, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "Royalty"

Monday, March 16, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith Symbiotic Twin"

Monday, March 16, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi Comic: "Back on Earth"

Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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Hi

Saturday, March 14, 2009 5:30 PM GMT

Hello everybody! My name is Dedmerath and from now on I will be hanging around here, on Snafu. As you can tell, my comic is about Naruto, and it's settled well after the current events of the original story. Of course, there will be a LOT of differences with Kishimoto's work as his comic progresses, but please bear with that. You will just have to assume that they defeated the Akatsuki and everyone is happy, or something along those lines.

I'm kinda embarrassed with the first pages too... I did them quite a while ago, so when i see the text and artwork i really think they are awful... But, oh well, I'm sure you all will help me improve a lot.

See ya around!
Dedmerath.

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New Naruto: Heroes Path Comic: "ONICHAN!"

Saturday, March 14, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi Comic: "The Watcher"

Friday, March 13, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Titan Sphere Comic: "Who Ordered Ham?"

Friday, March 13, 2009 6:00 PM GMT

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Who Ordered Ham?

Friday, March 13, 2009 6:20 PM GMT

Hey Guys. I am Liking what I have don so far with this comic especially for a first chapter. There's only one more page to go then this chapter is done. Now I need to know from you guys, would you want me to continue Titan Sphere now or would you rather see how this story plays out? This is a question for all of you, feel free to post your thoughts on whats happened. Your comments will also make me do better as an artist/storyteller. Thank you all.

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith War Paint"

Friday, March 13, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith Friend-Pen (And Talking Balls)"

Thursday, March 12, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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The Messy Birth Of A Black Nerd

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 3:54 PM GMT

I will go ahead and file this in the what-the-fuck files for you.....
;)

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New Bunnywith Comic: "Bunnywith 5 o'clock Shadow"

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 12:00 AM GMT

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New SNAFU Comic: "I Like to Watch"