Comments on: STRANGERS IN PARADISE wraps and so does an era http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/ The News Blog of Comics Culture Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:03:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v= hourly 1 By: Seys http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18009 Seys Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:12:28 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18009 First reaction when i saw the before and after: awesome. First reaction when i saw the before and after: awesome.

]]> By: Maida http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18008 Maida Wed, 06 Jun 2007 18:45:02 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18008 Terry posts some photos from the party on his blog http://www.terrymooreart.com/blog/ The party was a great time! As a fan, and his webmistress, I'll miss SIP, but am looking forward to his next project! Maida Terry posts some photos from the party on his blog http://www.terrymooreart.com/blog/

The party was a great time! As a fan, and his webmistress, I’ll miss SIP, but am looking forward to his next project!

Maida

]]> By: Journalista - the news weblog of The Comics Journal » Blog Archive » June 4, 2007: Shorter Journalista 12 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18007 Journalista - the news weblog of The Comics Journal » Blog Archive » June 4, 2007: Shorter Journalista 12 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 09:59:32 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18007 [...] Heidi MacDonald reports from the New York City wrap party for Terry Moore’s Strangers in Paradise. [...] [...] Heidi MacDonald reports from the New York City wrap party for Terry Moore’s Strangers in Paradise. [...]

]]> By: neil kleid http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18006 neil kleid Sun, 03 Jun 2007 01:47:10 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18006 I was at the VIP thing for a little bit and it was indeed a schmoozer's dream... sad I had to leave early, but the true emotional aspect of it all hit me today when I sat and read the last issue and those words, "the end' really did make me realize that it felt like the end of an era as Heidi said -SIP, CEREBUS and BONE come to a close and long form epics like CASTLE WAITING and FINDER have adopted different avenues of publishing (to my eyes, anyway) that moves away from, what was to me, the romance of the self publisher sitting at the drawing table, sitting at the typerwriter, managing a monthly publishing schedule and doing it all one's self. FINDER definitely comes closest to me, posting the pages and then handling all aspects of the trades, but with CW at Fantagraphics, TRUE STORY, SWEAR TO GOD at Image and folks moving into the webcomic/straight to trade aspect, I'm having trouble thinking of other DYI monthly indie books that I wait for month after month,year after year. I think the new model is the graphic novel self publisher, ala Jane Irwin, Paul Sizer and others... I dunno, I'm rambling. I loved the last issue. I'll miss SIP. I was at the VIP thing for a little bit and it was indeed a schmoozer’s dream… sad I had to leave early, but the true emotional aspect of it all hit me today when I sat and read the last issue and those words, “the end’ really did make me realize that it felt like the end of an era as Heidi said -SIP, CEREBUS and BONE come to a close and long form epics like CASTLE WAITING and FINDER have adopted different avenues of publishing (to my eyes, anyway) that moves away from, what was to me, the romance of the self publisher sitting at the drawing table, sitting at the typerwriter, managing a monthly publishing schedule and doing it all one’s self. FINDER definitely comes closest to me, posting the pages and then handling all aspects of the trades, but with CW at Fantagraphics, TRUE STORY, SWEAR TO GOD at Image and folks moving into the webcomic/straight to trade aspect, I’m having trouble thinking of other DYI monthly indie books that I wait for month after month,year after year. I think the new model is the graphic novel self publisher, ala Jane Irwin, Paul Sizer and others… I dunno, I’m rambling. I loved the last issue. I’ll miss SIP.

]]> By: Ed Brubaker http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18005 Ed Brubaker Sat, 02 Jun 2007 09:14:31 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18005 Actually, Heidi, Age of Bronze has always been published through Image. I don't think Eric has ever self-published his comics. Actually, Heidi, Age of Bronze has always been published through Image. I don’t think Eric has ever self-published his comics.

]]> By: Torsten Adair http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18004 Torsten Adair Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:01:43 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18004 Aaaarrgh! Okay, I had to work that night, but would have been nice to attend. SiP is an amazing success; the digests sell well at my bookstore even though it gets little notice in the comics industry. (Barnes & Noble even featured the art book on a display once.) I look forward to what else he'll produce. If you're looking for something to fill the aching void, I enjoyed the work he did for Dark Horse's Droopy Comics. Aaaarrgh! Okay, I had to work that night, but would have been nice to attend.
SiP is an amazing success; the digests sell well at my bookstore even though it gets little notice in the comics industry. (Barnes & Noble even featured the art book on a display once.)
I look forward to what else he’ll produce. If you’re looking for something to fill the aching void, I enjoyed the work he did for Dark Horse’s Droopy Comics.

]]> By: michael http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18003 michael Fri, 01 Jun 2007 21:48:12 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18003 wow, sounded awesome. :) but sad it's done. :( and no pics? O.o wow, sounded awesome. :)

but sad it’s done. :(

and no pics? O.o

]]> By: ~chris http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18002 ~chris Fri, 01 Jun 2007 21:38:25 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18002 “Any idea when the last hardbound edition will be coming out?” It’s solicited in the new June Previews, thus due to arrive August-ish. <a href='http://www.amazon.com/Strangers-Paradise-III-Part-8/dp/1892597373' rel="nofollow">amazon.com/Strangers-Paradise-III-Part-8/dp/1892597373</a> SiP is my favorite comic of all time, and was my first step away from corporate superhero comics and into the wonderful world of independents. “Any idea when the last hardbound edition will be coming out?”

It’s solicited in the new June Previews, thus due to arrive August-ish.
amazon.com/Strangers-Paradise-III-Part-8/dp/1892597373

SiP is my favorite comic of all time, and was my first step away from corporate superhero comics and into the wonderful world of independents.

]]> By: Rivkah http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18001 Rivkah Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:38:34 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18001 Any idea when the last hardbound edition will be coming out? That way I know how soon to start saving. :) The hardbound versions have been beautifully formatted, even if they're a tad on the expensive side, so I had to stop buying them for a while since I didn't know how long the series would be going. I'm actually <i>happy</i> the series has ended! ;_; Now Katchoo and Francine and David can have some peace and "happy ever after". :) And SIP was the first non-Japanese comic I ever bought. :D Any idea when the last hardbound edition will be coming out? That way I know how soon to start saving. :) The hardbound versions have been beautifully formatted, even if they’re a tad on the expensive side, so I had to stop buying them for a while since I didn’t know how long the series would be going. I’m actually happy the series has ended! ;_; Now Katchoo and Francine and David can have some peace and “happy ever after”. :)

And SIP was the first non-Japanese comic I ever bought. :D

]]> By: Jamie Coville http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18000 Jamie Coville Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:19:55 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-18000 SiP, I believe was the 2nd* non-superhero comic I bought. When they were published by Image my LCS ordered some for the shelf, which is where I browsed through it. I stuck with it a long time, but not all the way to the end. * Preacher was the first, but considering he was using that "word" power at the beginning SiP might be considered the 1st non-superhero book I bought. SiP, I believe was the 2nd* non-superhero comic I bought. When they were published by Image my LCS ordered some for the shelf, which is where I browsed through it. I stuck with it a long time, but not all the way to the end.

* Preacher was the first, but considering he was using that “word” power at the beginning SiP might be considered the 1st non-superhero book I bought.

]]> By: Jackie Estrada http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-17999 Jackie Estrada Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:45:26 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-17999 Well, since Terry is the only person to have done so, it does fit the definition of "unique," even with a one-time "guest artist." Jeff Smith did fewer issues and had to go on hiatus a few times. Dave Sim had Gerhard for all the backgrounds. Again, Terry did everything himself and on a steady schedule for an unprecdented period of time. And guess what--SiP has had a consistent high level of quality as well! I only wish I could have been in New York for the big celebration. Terry and Robyn deserve a big round of applause (and a nice vacation!). Jackie E. Well, since Terry is the only person to have done so, it does fit the definition of “unique,” even with a one-time “guest artist.” Jeff Smith did fewer issues and had to go on hiatus a few times. Dave Sim had Gerhard for all the backgrounds. Again, Terry did everything himself and on a steady schedule for an unprecdented period of time. And guess what–SiP has had a consistent high level of quality as well! I only wish I could have been in New York for the big celebration. Terry and Robyn deserve a big round of applause (and a nice vacation!).

Jackie E.

]]> By: Sphinx Magoo http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-17998 Sphinx Magoo Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:45:07 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-17998 Oh, stop being such a grouch to make a point. Oh, stop being such a grouch to make a point.

]]> By: BobH http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-17997 BobH Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:22:54 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-17997 "Well, he put out a regular comics series on a regular schedule for 13 years, writing, drawing, inking, and lettering everything himself. I think that’s pretty unique." Well, my point sort of was that "pretty unique" doesn't mean much. Unique by definition means only one. Absent the specific numbers (13 years, 106 issues, 95 of them self-published), there doesn't seem to be anything unique mentioned in the story. If I wanted to get real nit-picky, didn't Jim Lee draw a segment in one issue, forever robbing Moore of the distinction of doing everything by himself? “Well, he put out a regular comics series on a regular schedule for 13 years, writing, drawing, inking, and lettering everything himself. I think that’s pretty unique.”

Well, my point sort of was that “pretty unique” doesn’t mean much. Unique by definition means only one. Absent the specific numbers (13 years, 106 issues, 95 of them self-published), there doesn’t seem to be anything unique mentioned in the story. If I wanted to get real nit-picky, didn’t Jim Lee draw a segment in one issue, forever robbing Moore of the distinction of doing everything by himself?

]]> By: Chad Anderson http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-17996 Chad Anderson Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:26:10 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-17996 Don't forget Stray Bullets! Been a while since the last issue, but I hope it's still a going concern. Don’t forget Stray Bullets! Been a while since the last issue, but I hope it’s still a going concern.

]]> By: Jackie Estrada http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-17995 Jackie Estrada Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:39:21 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/06/01/strangers-in-paradise-wraps-and-so-does-an-era/#comment-17995 And regarding "Supernatural Law," the next issue is in production and will be out in time for Comic-Con International: San Diego. Meanwhile, it is also a webcomic, in color, at www.supernaturallaw.com, with many stories that have never appeared in print. And regarding “Supernatural Law,” the next issue is in production and will be out in time for Comic-Con International: San Diego. Meanwhile, it is also a webcomic, in color, at http://www.supernaturallaw.com, with many stories that have never appeared in print.

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