Questions for ME

Here's a link to an interview I did with a photographer dude recently. Yo, check it.
http://ekwimmer.blogspot.com/2008/04/10-questions-with-dan-piraro.html

Three to Read for Thursday, April 17

* BeaucoupKevin: Thumb Sucking Linus: Peanuts In Japan

* Panels & Pictures: Text in Comics (via Dirk)

* Graphic Lit: An interview with Mark Tatulli (also via Dirk)

Beautiful Brains

Today's Bizarro is sponsored by Oil of Olay. Squeaky face? Try Oil of Olay!

Judging by the emails I got, this cartoon resonated with a lot of folks. The seed of the idea came from my friend, Derek. He suggested the misinterpretation of the question, "what is the capital of..?" and I used it in a beauty pageant setting. I was somewhat inspired by the hilarious and embarrassing performance of a recent Miss Teen USA contestant that's been all over the Interwebs recently. If you haven't seen it, prepare to cringe.

By the way, why do we still have beauty pageants in 21st century America?

This just might be the greatest thing ever...

You can keep your All Star Batman & Robin. Now we've got what just might be the greatest comic ever:

Armageddon Now: World War 3



Rob Liefeld adapts the Book of Revelation.



What is it?

a new, original 120-page graphic novel planned for release this summer as part one of an eventual 5-part book series.

Sayeth Rob:

I've already heard how violent it is and I'm like, "Have you ever read the Bible before?" You’re not likely to find a more violent, sexual, treacherous book.

Bay Area Readers!

If you like Bizarro and want to support it against future cancellation, the SF Chron is currently asking readers to weigh in on their favorites. Go here if you want to help:
http://tinyurl.com/5ss9j7

Thanks!

See You At NY Comic Co

For those of you in the NYC area, I'll be signing, drawing, and selling junk at the Comic Con this weekend on Friday, April 18. At 2pm, I'll be at the Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) booth signing posters of my new pirate cartoons book cover. The book won't be out until August, so these posters will be collector's items!

After that is over, about 3pm, I'll be hopping over to the IndieSpinnerRack booth and hanging out for a couple hours selling and signing my retrospective book (blue cover) from last year, drawing elaborate sketchcards (see examples below, front and back) for a nominal price, and selling my new line of trading cards, which are not even in stores yet! What?! Oh my god, ("oh my nobody" for atheist readers) the three or four Bizarro fans who show up for this event will go home with some rare booty, indeed!

Hope to see you there –and if you tell me you found out about it on my blog, I'll give you an extra special premium gift! Don't know what yet, but try not to act disappointed when you see it. www.nycomiccon.com

Take A Lap, Maggot!

Today's Bizarro brought to you by tiny, creeping gnomes with lumpy hats.

What is a "life coach"? Do I need one? Will he be an overweight jackass with a bad haircut who makes me run laps when I talk back? And more importantly, if I don't have a good life coach, might I lose? How much time do I have to get ready for the playoffs?

I've never been arrested and hope to keep that streak going for a long time, but if ever I am, I hope I can remember to say this line.