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Conventions

CALGARY EXPO, Part 2 – and THUNDER THURSDAY!

May 5, 2016

TDA01FrontCoverTo say that Calgary Expo was a success would be an understatement.  Two Gargoyles Comics broke its previous year’s sales record, and the comics and art were well-received.

Standing out amongst the books was Twilight Detective Agency #1, still going strong as our top seller.  Haven’t read it yet?  You can order it here, for print or download!

Jeremy Thew’s art prints were a hit; he had such luminous images as Rogue, Wonder Woman, and the White Queen on offer.  I’m encouraging him to set up his own site so they can be made available outside of conventions– stay tuned for more on that!  He was also sketching like a madman at the table, coming up with ideas for future cons so stay tuned!

The Thunder Graphic Novel tied neck-and-neck with Diaperman for sales; I’m thinking now that there needs to be a convention special crossover comic!  The Titan vs. the Toddler!  Because YOU demanded it!  Okay, you didn’t, but you were sooooooo thinking about it.  Admit it.  Just admit it.

jenniemugIn terms of merch, much was made of the Krampuspresso Mugs, as modeled here by Jennie, a very satisfied customer (and coffee connoisseur)!

Shout-outs to Ningen Headwear, Crafty Geeks, and the talented Lucas and Carol-Anne of Hermit Sherpa for being great convention people, table neighbours (the former) and awesome drop-by friends (the latter).

Thanks also to the amazing con staff at the Calgary Expo!  They continue to bring their “A” game every year.  This expo is a “must attend” every year if you are at all interested in anything pop culture oriented!

Now comes the rest, planning, and brainstorming for next year– but within 30 days I’ll have a table at the Panel One Creator’s Festival, here in Calgary, and as it’s the first year for such an awesome creator-driven, creator-focussed one-day festival I’m really looking forward to being blown away.  The event has a Facebook page here if you want more awesome details!

Oh, and didn’t I mention that it’s THUNDER THURSDAY??  Issue 3 of Thunder is now completely posted online, you can now read the entire first three issues for free here on the site!

Hope you all had a fantastic weekend if you weren’t at the Expo, because if you were, then I already know you DID!

Best,
–Michael

Comics

TO REBOOT OR NOT TO REBOOT?

January 19, 2016
Diaperman by Derek Mah

Diaperman by Derek Mah

Hey Folks!! Had an interesting conversation about “Reboots” in the comic industry. Now, personally, I’m against them when they happen EVERY FREAKIN’ YEAR. But what about a comic that was started 20 years ago and has gone through tons of changes? Is it valid at that point, or do you forget about the past and concentrate on the future?

Those of us who are comics fans know all about “retconning” and “rebooting”: Specifically, starting a comic series over for a fresh take on the characters.  There’s always argument over whether or not it’s necessary.  In the case of Two Gargoyles Comics’ DIAPERMAN, the comic was started over 20 years ago and has gone through many changes since.  So the question is:  Do we reboot the story and start fresh, or continue the storyline as it’s been?

TELL US YOUR THOUGHTS ON WHETHER OR NOT DIAPERMAN SHOULD REBOOT!

https://poll.fbapp.io/diaperman-reboot-or-no-reboot

Blog / Comics / Conventions

PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE!

November 18, 2015

Hey Gargeteers!

PAST:

Had a fantastic weekend in Lethbridge, Alberta with Kyle Burles at the Lethbridge Expo!

It was a great time with a fantastic venue– the Enmax Centre is an entire arena, with a great layout and lots of room to expand.  It was very cool to have the artist alley on the upper level overlooking the convention floor; it gave me the sense of knowing where everything was and being able to see the entire Expo all at once.  Too, being right near the entrance doors is a huge bonus for traffic!

I’d like to see this convention grow.  If you’re in Alberta, it’s totally within driving distance– and that works for BC, Saskatchewan, Montana, Idaho and Washington, as well!  Check out www.lethexpo.com and come give it a try next year!

Lethbridge Expo at the Enmax Centre

Lethbridge Expo at the Enmax Centre

PRESENT:

You may already have seen pages from current comics updating on the site now– that’s right.  Two Gargoyles now updates THREE TIMES A WEEK — a new page of our horror comic Gloaming on Mondays, Twilight Detective Agency on Wednesdays, and Diaperman on Fridays.  It’s important to me that those of you who read this blog get to know the comics I write and get a chance to read ’em!  The hope, of course, is that you enjoy them so much you support them by purchasing what you like!

As a special treat, I’m uploading the VERY FIRST Twilight Detective Agency story, what we call “TDA #0,” which is the very first case our loveable gargoyles, Riverdale and Hawkstone, solve together.  Back when we first created TDA, it was a webcomic– the format is different and the character designs are very early concepts of the duo; art by Mike Rieger (who very much wishes you to understand that this is very old art and to not judge him for it. 🙂 )

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FUTURE:

Look for the site to have an update to its look and feel soon; thanks to the tender loving webcare of Mike Rieger, Two Gargoyles will have greater functionality, navigation and exciting new opportunities to get cool stuff!

What’s happening with Thunder?  Short answer: Fantastic things.  Thunder issue #5 is over half done, with the talented Myk Emmshin at the helm; amazing colouring by Levy Ramirez are giving the book a very polished, amazing feel.

But wait, there’s more– Thunder issues 1-4 are going to be gathered up into the very first THUNDER GRAPHIC NOVEL— with ALL NEW ART.  Yes, that’s right.  All 96 pages of art are going to be refreshed and made new!  In 2016 Two Gargoyles will be looking into Kickstarter or Patreon crowdfunding options to make that dream a reality, so if you’re a Twogargs fan, spread the word, bring people to the site and let them get to know our work!

In the meantime, please enjoy our new update schedule and look forward to the new things coming to you from Two Gargoyles Comics!

Previous Thunder 01, page 10

Previous Thunder 01, page 10

NEW Thunder 01, Page 10

NEW Thunder 01, Page 10
Blog / Merch

MIDDLE OF THE WEEK!

October 7, 2015
Diaperman by Derek Mah

Diaperman by Derek Mah

Hi Folks– it’s the middle of the week here at Two Gargoyles, and some housekeeping is in order!

Firstly, although I’ve set the Diaperman Graphic Novel to post one page a day on the Comics Archive page, glitches happen– and I realized it had skipped a couple of days (maybe it was tired?).  Thus, today there are THREE new pages posted of your favourite diapered superhero (And really, if you know of any other diapered superhero currently in existence, I would be very surprised).  However, if you’re tired of waiting and want to see the entire graphic novel in its entirety (including artwork and covers not included in the daily posts) it’s available (digitally and in print) via the good folks at Indyplanet!

Secondly, I’ve ordered some new items from our Redbubble store— apparently the Superboobs and Supergroins continue to be popular.  Due to demand, I’ve started experimenting with Superboob T-shirts– notably, Wonder Woman (see and follow our Instagram for photo).  Man or woman, puff out your chest proudly with super-pride!  Now, the t-shirts are currently only available through Vistaprint and are special-order items.  I’m looking into finding a good quality vendor online where you can order your own, but until I do you’ll have to email me for an order (use the Contact Us page).

Garg Magnets, Set 1

Garg Magnets, Set 1

Thirdly, if you’ve seen the Two Gargoyles table at conventions, you’ll know that we do Gargoyles Magnets— if you haven’t seen them, they’re available on our Etsy Store, there are two series of magnets available!

Finally, you may have noticed an absence of THUNDER on Two Gargoyles lately, and at conventions.  Expect news about our half-Norse, half-Canadian, Super-Polite superhero later this week!

Blog / Conventions

Calgary Red & White Club Show!

September 14, 2015

michaelbaymaxAlthough it was a small, one-day show, the Calgary Red and White Expo was great for Twogargs’ sales!  Although larger shows may offer more traffic for Artist’s Alley, smaller, more intimate shows give one a much greater chance of connecting with one’s audience!  Sales were good, and having time and space to chat with fans and peers alike made this show a “must-do” for the future.  Already looking into next September’s show!

Highlights were:  sharing a table with Kyle Burles — he has such good energy and as the artist on Gloaming, adds an extra bit of oomph to sales (and fan discussions of ) our comic at the table.

There’s a definite community “feel” to the show; our group of friends have been attending it for years now– this was our first time exhibiting at it.  Familiar faces, veterans of the comic and toy collecting communties, and family events like a kid’s costume show (but seriously, guys, TURN DOWN YOUR MICROPHONE)!  It was a good feeling and a great way for kids to get a little break from the hubbub of “Back to School.”

My personal highlight?  I MET BAYMAX.  So there.

BIG WEBSITE ANNOUNCEMENT!

You may already be aware that twogargs.com is updating, going through some changes.  Part of the reason is that, starting today, Twogargs will be making its comics AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ONLINE.  Yup, you read that correctly– there is now a “Comics Archive” link at the top of the home page that will take you to our comics page where you can read what you’ve been missing or re-visit old favourites!  I’ve started with Diaperman, the comic that started it all– I’m posting pages from the Complete Series Graphic Novel– including the writer/artist commentary written by me, Michael McAdam, and original artist Mike Rieger.

I’ll be posting a new page every day so you can follow along.  Also, there’s a series category for “Behind the Scenes” — in which one-shots like “Two Gargoyles Texting” will pop up every so often!  If you like randomness, you’ll like Behind the Scenes.

Onward and upward!

–Michael

 

Comics / Conventions / Merch

CALGARY EXPO THIS WEEKEND!

April 15, 2015

Calgary Expo 2015 FloorplanCome see us this weekend (INCLUDING THURSDAY!!) at the Calgary Expo!  Writer Michael McAdam (Thunder, Gloaming, Twilight Detective Agency, Diaperman, Spectrum)  and artist Jeremy Thew (Twilight Detective Agency, Diaperman, Spectrum) will be manning the table ready to sign copies of their comics!

There’s also other fun merchandise like the Superhero ABC’s, Superheroine ABC’s, Puck pucks, Gargoyles magnets and more!  Come give us a look!

Groins!

Groin Products!

Can you name them all? A, B, C...

Can you name them all? A, B, C…

Show hours are: April 16 – 4pm to 8pm, April 17 – 12pm to 8pm, April 18 – 10am to 7pm and April 19 – 10am to 5pm!  FOUR DAYS of awesomeness with Two Gargoyles Comics!

Comics

DIAPERMAN VILLAIN in ANT-MAN #2??

February 4, 2015

Just to prove that there really are no new ideas under the sun, any of you remember the cuddly, kooky villain FURSONA from Diaperman #13 and #14?  He’s the guy in the bear suit.  Well, apparently he’s been moonlighting as a villain in ANT-MAN, as shown by this page spread from ANT-MAN #2!  Pretty cool, eh?  Probably angry that there’s been no new issues of Diaperman recently!

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Conventions

COME SEE US AT EDMONTON EXPO THIS WEEKEND!

September 25, 2014

This weekend, September 26-28, 2014, Michael McAdam (writer) and Jeremy Thew (artist) will be at the Two Gargoyles table in Artist’s Alley, E09.  Look!  A handy MAP!

Us at Edmonton Expo 2014!

Us at Edmonton Expo 2014!

We’ll have THUNDER issues 1-4, GLOAMING, TWILIGHT DETECTIVE AGENCY, DIAPERMAN, as well as our popular Gargoyles magnet sets!  We’re also debuting some fun new things– Remember THE HARDY BOYS books?  We’ve made a Twilight Detective Agency case journal– a blank journal with our Gargoyle Gumshoes on the cover to keep your own notes in!  And hey, HOCKEY FANS– you think you know PUCK, the impish sprite from Gargoyles?  Well, he’s put together a hockey team and he’s challenging YOU to a game of shinny using one of our FIGHTING AVALON MOTHER PUCKERS pucks!  Limited supply, get ’em while they last!

Blank journals and Pucks!

Blank journals and Pucks!

We’ll be livetweeting from the show, so follow us on Twitter at @Twogargs!  Also feel free to leave comments on our Facebook Page — https://www.facebook.com/twogargs !  We’d love to meet you if we haven’t met before, and reconnect with friends and fans on the convention floor!  Come on by!

–Michael

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