With only a little time left in this year’s con season for me and the Unshaven Lads, I want to address an elephant in the Alley, if you will. My nemesis / frenemy / all around stunning pal Dan Dougherty – of Touching Evil, Beardo, and Bob Howard: Plumber of the Unknown fame – has recently become the talk of the town over a recent strip he posted.
Soon thereafter, many wonderful bloggers, fans, passersby, and everyone in between began commenting. The discussion was mostly positive, and on the side of us indie artists. But a few ne’er-do-wells decided to play devil’s advocate (see also: dicks, douchebags, trolls, et. al.), and champion the counterpoint. They posit the question: When an indie artist produces a printed piece (a poster, postcard, trading card, etc.) depicting any licensed character that they themselves do not control a license for… should they have any right...
Soon thereafter, many wonderful bloggers, fans, passersby, and everyone in between began commenting. The discussion was mostly positive, and on the side of us indie artists. But a few ne’er-do-wells decided to play devil’s advocate (see also: dicks, douchebags, trolls, et. al.), and champion the counterpoint. They posit the question: When an indie artist produces a printed piece (a poster, postcard, trading card, etc.) depicting any licensed character that they themselves do not control a license for… should they have any right...
- 9/19/2015
- by Marc Alan Fishman
- Comicmix.com
This past week, I joined a panel of fellow indie comic publishers in a Q & A session revolving around the industry. There were some great questions bandied about, but for my money? The best concerned ‘the hustle’. When you’re a garage band, your merch doesn’t march into the stores without serious work. As I’ve detailed before, the way into every comic book shop is paved in broken glass, and tarnished dreams. Indie publishers’ best chance at initial sales comes first and foremost in face to face pitches. But you see, on this panel, I sat next to two other gentlemen… each representing a side on the teeter-totter of salesmanship. It got me thinking about the process of building a brand, and how those who are readying themselves for their first cons on the other side of the aisle might benefit from knowing the lay of the land.
- 4/12/2014
- by Marc Alan Fishman
- Comicmix.com
This week Decapitated Dan is back with another 2 interview show! First Dan is joined by bad Kids Go to Hell writers Barry Wernick and Matt Spradlin.
In the second interview Dan is joined by Rafael Nieves and Tales from the Water Cooler co-host the Southern Sensation.
Finally Dan gives his thoughts on Bad Kids Go to Hell and Bob Howard: Plumber of the Unknown.
Music by Workhorse Kings and Call the Paramedics
The show is sponsored by CuriousGoodandComics.com
This show runs for about 79 minutes.
Discussions with Decapitated Dan #27: Bad Kids Go to Hell
You can click… More...
In the second interview Dan is joined by Rafael Nieves and Tales from the Water Cooler co-host the Southern Sensation.
Finally Dan gives his thoughts on Bad Kids Go to Hell and Bob Howard: Plumber of the Unknown.
Music by Workhorse Kings and Call the Paramedics
The show is sponsored by CuriousGoodandComics.com
This show runs for about 79 minutes.
Discussions with Decapitated Dan #27: Bad Kids Go to Hell
You can click… More...
- 9/5/2011
- by Dan Royer
- Horror News
Writer Rafael Nieves and artist Dan Dougherty have been working in the alternative comic market since well before they met each other.
Nieves co-wrote the 1993 Eisner-nominated underground hit “Tales from the Heart,” pulp mystery titles like “Mr. Moto” and “The Phantom,” and the dystopian sci-fi, “Orlock.”
Dan Dougherty came on the scene swinging as the writer/artist on “Cyclone Bill and the Tall Tales,” and now lends his art prowess to the Zombie/Western mash-up “Rotten,” and his syndicated comic “Beardo.”
Rafael Nieves (left) and Dan Dougherty
As a team they co-created and delivered “The Apocalypse Plan” through Transfuzion Publishing. Think of it as Biblical Revelations seen through the eyes of corporate espionage. They now self-publish their monster/horror/slapstick comedy “Bob Howard: Plumber of the Unknown.”
At this year’s Wizard World Chicago Comic Con in Rosemont, Il, they shot the breeze with me on Bob’s character,...
Nieves co-wrote the 1993 Eisner-nominated underground hit “Tales from the Heart,” pulp mystery titles like “Mr. Moto” and “The Phantom,” and the dystopian sci-fi, “Orlock.”
Dan Dougherty came on the scene swinging as the writer/artist on “Cyclone Bill and the Tall Tales,” and now lends his art prowess to the Zombie/Western mash-up “Rotten,” and his syndicated comic “Beardo.”
Rafael Nieves (left) and Dan Dougherty
As a team they co-created and delivered “The Apocalypse Plan” through Transfuzion Publishing. Think of it as Biblical Revelations seen through the eyes of corporate espionage. They now self-publish their monster/horror/slapstick comedy “Bob Howard: Plumber of the Unknown.”
At this year’s Wizard World Chicago Comic Con in Rosemont, Il, they shot the breeze with me on Bob’s character,...
- 8/30/2011
- by David Lanzafame
- Boomtron
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.