tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113236892024-03-06T00:04:01.677-07:00Raised By Squirrels"Panel Press' <i>Raised By Squirrels</i> is truly one of the best-kept secrets in the indie comic book world today." — Ain't It Cool News<br><br>
"This isn’t just a spy comic: it’s a story to be appreciated for the sheer fun it brings to life." — ComicNews.Infomonicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13853774937834153556noreply@blogger.comBlogger1417125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-55132168478011676872015-09-19T10:47:00.004-06:002015-09-19T10:47:53.703-06:00At xkcd: the <a href="http://xkcd.com/1578/" target="_blank">Squirrelphone</a>.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-51817179075929379622015-08-08T11:07:00.001-06:002015-08-08T11:07:04.016-06:00Heading over to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bigadventurecomics" target="_blank">Big Adventure Comics</a> for today's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/539500742870601/" target="_blank">Indie Comics Sale</a> — will be set up alongside some other talented New Mexico comics creators.<br />
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Also: <a href="https://youtu.be/HTPOSdyA7Uo" target="_blank">squirrel trying to bury a nut in a Berner's fur</a>.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-26096126242822513432015-04-25T18:41:00.004-06:002015-04-25T18:42:11.617-06:00Thanks to the <i>Los Alamos Daily Post</i> for the <a href="http://www.ladailypost.com/content/presentations-graphic-novels-saturdays-los-alamos-book-fair-2015-has-it-all" target="_blank">nice mention</a> — one customer told us he came to today's Los Alamos Book Fair to pick up <i>Squirrels</i> after reading the article!Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-13513786536344213192015-02-26T21:00:00.001-07:002015-02-26T21:01:21.452-07:00Recent Goings-on<a href="http://www.demuthdesign.com/printsforsale1pa.html" target="_blank"">Remember … Squirrels are Not just for breakfast anymore!</a><br />
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Whoof, long time without a post. Guess my links and commentary's moved over to <a href="https://twitter.com/BramMeehan" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.<br />
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Yes, new issues of <i>Raised By Squirrels</i> are still in the works.<br />
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We'll be at <a href="http://staple-austin.org/" target="_blank">STAPLE!</a> next weekend representing <a href="http://www.7000bc.org/" target="_blank">7000 BC</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.markosia.com/graphic-novels/abominable-glory" target="_blank"><i>Abominable Glory</i></a>, an OGN I lettered and designed for <a href="http://www.markosia.com/" target="_blank">Markosia</a>, will premier at <a href="http://www.londonsupercomicconvention.com/" target="_blank">London Super Comic Convention</a>; writer <a href="http://www.paroneiria.com/" target="_blank">Martin Hayes</a> and artist <a href="http://www.chris-askham.co.uk/" target="_blank">Chris Askham</a> will be there <a href="http://www.londonsupercomicconvention.com/schedule" target="_blank">signing Saturday and Sunday</a> mornings.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-12642897660512340942014-10-06T12:28:00.001-06:002014-10-06T12:28:09.134-06:00A Rising Squirrel Tide Lifts All Squirrel-related Comics<a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=56038" target="_blank">Squirrel Girl gets her own series</a> in January.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-78682247183118258892014-09-12T22:36:00.000-06:002014-09-12T22:36:09.258-06:00Last Chance for the Alamac<a href="http://richardspooralmanac.blogspot.com/2014/09/stop-that-panicking.html" target="_blank">Richard Thompson's unearthed a few last copies of the out-of-print <i>Richard's Poor Almanac</i></a>. The gags are pretty inside-the-Beltway-heavy, but it's still terrific stuff that's no longer available.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-5721925879450722212014-08-23T17:59:00.001-06:002014-08-23T17:59:54.888-06:00The spies next door …… <a href="http://www.washingtonian.com/articles/people/the-spies-next-door/?src=longreads" target="_blank">and Howard Hughes, the Glomar Explorer, and one of the greatest engineering feats of all time</a>. Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-20781842270544659652014-08-15T19:28:00.003-06:002014-08-15T19:28:44.290-06:007000 BC meeting Saturday <a href="http://www.7000bc.org/2014/07/august-7000-bc-meeting-at-big-adventure.html" target="_blank">7000 BC meeting Saturday at Big Adventure Comics</a>. Stop by to talk about making comics.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-74739701383084343872014-08-10T10:16:00.003-06:002014-08-10T10:18:01.824-06:00My Money's Always on the SquirrelThough it digresses at the end: <a href="http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2014/08/10/the-abandoned-an-forsaked-did-squirrel-girl-just-beat-up-the-real-thanos/" target="_blank">about that one time Squirrel Girl <i>totally</i> beat up Thanos</a>.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-58360915134204806332014-08-01T08:15:00.001-06:002014-08-01T08:15:53.181-06:00Self-Publishing Panel Sunday at BuboniconI'll be joining <a href="http://typodmary.com/" target="_blank">John</a>, <a href="http://theredneb.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Ben</a>, <a href="http://www.overthetopcomics.com/" target="_blank">Pete</a>, and <a href="http://belmondotomato.com/" target="_blank">Jeff</a> for a panel on how to make comics at <a href="http://bubonicon.com/" target="_blank">Bubonicon</a> on <a href="http://bubonicon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/b46sked_5-aug.pdf" target="_blank">Sunday at 11:30 in the Carlsbad room</a>. Detailed, specific advice plus plenty of time for questions and interactions.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-54967306346164510582014-07-21T18:28:00.002-06:002014-07-21T18:31:58.351-06:00Photos from DC Conspiracy's ExhibitionSome <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/42072348@N00/sets/72157645801418582/" target="_blank">photos</a> via <a href="http://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2014/07/dc-conspiracy-exhibit-pictures.html" target="_blank">ComicsDC</a> of the <a href="http://dcconspiracy.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">DC Conspiracy</a>'s retrospective <a href="http://dcconspiracy.tumblr.com/post/91485714252/exhibit-opening-is-tomorrow-night-capitol-hill" target="_blank">exhibition</a>, including some process work from <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/42072348@N00/14701104101/in/set-72157645801418582" target="_blank">La Nissada's appearance</a> in the big Dr. Dremo crisis from multiple creators. <br />
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Somewhere around here, so safely stored away we have no idea where it would be, is the original of <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgafL1xd02YRU0xlQf2fSgO-nw0JZYeMEUxWtzMiGlfO09mOS3WBlNW4EOGS7YyXbJSwj62hpWTgKpt4zNxpvQ_3WVZtg92QizCtWg2a0cDh38uQqQJPkM_h92wmNr-0LVX38T-/s1600/dremo_mon+bram.jpg" target="_blank">my favorite page</a> from our contribution the the Dremo jams.<br />
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Thanks again to the DCC folks, and proud to be a part of this!<br />
Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-32518859434068552502014-07-06T22:25:00.003-06:002014-07-06T22:25:46.957-06:00Why are you still sitting there? Panic!OK, I'll admit that there's a lot to doubt in <a href="http://io9.com/vampire-squirrel-has-worlds-poofiest-tail-reputed-tast-1600797379" target="_blank">this account of the vampire squirrel</a>, but can we really take the chance? Vampire. Squirrel.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-82132807516558611002014-06-30T18:41:00.000-06:002014-06-30T18:41:03.178-06:00Welcome New ReadersMaybe we just met at <a href="http://abqcomicexpo.com/" target="_blank">ACE</a> this past weekend and this is your first time at this site — welcome!<br />
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This is the home of the serialized comic <i>Raised By Squirrels</i> — available for free by downloading the PDFs to the left, (go to <a href="http://www.raisedbysquirrels.com/p/older-issues.html">Older Issues</a> to start from the beginning at the end of the list), or for purchase via those links on the side and at comic shops in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. And <a href="https://www.comixology.com/Raised-By-Squirrels-Vol-1/digital-comic/95413" target="_blank">the first volume's at Comixology</a>.<br />
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<i>RBS</i> is released under the <a href="http://panelpress.com/" target="_blank">Panel Press</a> imprint, where we offer a few other comics, including <a href="http://panelpress.com/dcas.php" target="_blank"><i>Death, Cold As Steel</i></a> and <a href="http://panelpress.com/warsaw.php" target="_blank"><span style="font-style:italic;">The Darkness From Warsaw</span></a> which are set in the <span style="font-style:italic;">RBS</span> universe, but at an earlier time, and feature art by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/jamiechasearts" target="_blank">Jamie Chase</a>. <br />
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We're also members of <a href="http://www.7000bc.org/" target="_blank">7000 BC</a>, a Northern New Mexico-based comic creators collective. You can check out their Web site for more, including current activities and some free downloads.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-78686845582720409732014-06-26T19:09:00.000-06:002014-06-26T19:09:53.461-06:00ACE 2014<a href="http://abqcomicexpo.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://abqcomicexpo.com/wp-content/themes/twentytwelve/images/main-logo.png"></a><br />
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Friday, we return to <a href="http://abqcomicexpo.com/" target="_blank">Albuquerque Comic Expo</a>. We're at table B11(-ish, there's still some shuffling happening) with stacks of comics. <a href="http://7000bc.org/" target="_blank">7000 BC</a> will have a booth on the main floor promoting local independent comics, and many of our friends will also be in Artist Alley.<br />
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Bram will be leading a workshop on comic-making Friday at 5:00, a fast-paced hands-on introduction to the medium with no drawing ability required; participating on a panel on independent comics at 6:00; and talking about preparing files for print in a roundtable Q&A Sunday at 11:00.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-64680389106212491282014-06-24T18:53:00.003-06:002014-06-24T18:53:49.067-06:00On this day in squirrel history …Completely <a href="http://immonen.ca/post/89767590647" target=_blank">factual and accurate account</a> from the Immonens.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-56752842557293819872014-06-23T20:36:00.000-06:002014-06-23T20:36:00.727-06:00Summer's here, time for Cartoon Camp<a href="http://richardspooralmanac.blogspot.com/2014/06/creating-character.html" target="_blank">Richard Thompson's essay on character</a> uses Cul de Sac's Cartoon Camp as examples. Everybody wins.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-39047956016888151412014-06-22T09:00:00.000-06:002014-06-23T08:56:02.587-06:00And the Manhattan Project TV ShowTrailer for <i>Manhattan</i><, filmed in part right behind where I parked for school. ETA: trailer inexplicably removed from original locaiton: <a href="http://youtu.be/E7aFsd3Mor4" target="_blank">watch this one</a>.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-39195065012757293952014-06-12T21:56:00.000-06:002014-06-12T21:56:17.384-06:00Manhattan Project PhotosNot from Los Alamos, from Oak Ridge. <a href="http://io9.com/extraordinary-photos-of-everyday-life-in-oak-ridge-the-1589828365" target="_blank">But still awesome, esp. the typography throughout</a>.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-33610411363048189832014-06-07T20:39:00.001-06:002014-06-08T09:38:36.717-06:00Sure, This, But ThatWord broke last night on Stephan Pastis' blog that <a href="http://stephanpastis.wordpress.com/2014/06/07/ever-wished-that-calvin-and-hobbes-creator-bill-watterson-would-return-to-the-comics-page-well-he-just-did/" target="_blank">Bill Watterson's been drawing panels</a> of <i><a href="http://www.gocomics.com/pearlsbeforeswine" target="_blank">Pearls Before Swine</a></i> this week. Thought that art looked familiar. But look what I've run across at <a href="http://swordandbackpack.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Sword & Backpack</a> since: <i><a href="http://swordguys.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">swordguys</a></i>.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-7526524404353223062014-05-08T20:47:00.002-06:002014-05-08T20:47:57.576-06:00It's like witnessing The Big BangRichard Thompson's posted "<a href="http://richardspooralmanac.blogspot.com/2014/05/big-bill-clinton-occupies-white-house.html" target="_blank">the first pre-Almanac</a>" which makes it, like, the pre-pre-<a href="http://www.gocomics.com/culdesac/" target="_blank"><i>Cul de Sac</i></a>. And check this — he's selling <a href="https://squareup.com/market/one-more-page/complete-cul-de-sac-signed" target="_blank">signed copies of the new complete edition</a>.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-41346202131805746162014-05-04T12:58:00.003-06:002014-05-04T22:17:04.316-06:00Welcome new readers!If you just saw the article about New Mexico comics in <i><a href="http://www.santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/books/comics-country-local-artists-draw-together/article_279e7aaf-1907-5f84-9c9a-d6b47d22b369.html" target="_blank">Pasatiempo</a></i> and this is your first time at this site — welcome!<br />
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This is the home of the serialized comic <i>Raised By Squirrels</i> — available for free by downloading the PDFs to the left, (go to <a href="http://www.raisedbysquirrels.com/p/older-issues.html">Older Issues</a> to start from the beginning at the end of the list), or for purchase via those links on the side and at comic shops in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.<br />
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<i>RBS</i> is released under the <a href="http://panelpress.com/" target="_blank">Panel Press</a> imprint, where we offer a few other comics, including <a href="http://panelpress.com/dcas.php" target="_blank"><i>Death, Cold As Steel</i></a> and <a href="http://panelpress.com/warsaw.php" target="_blank"><span style="font-style:italic;">The Darkness From Warsaw</span></a> which are set in the <span style="font-style:italic;">RBS</span> universe, but at an earlier time, and feature art by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/jamiechasearts" target="_blank">Jamie Chase</a>. <br />
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We're also members of <a href="http://www.7000bc.org/" target="_blank">7000 BC</a>, a Northern New Mexico-based comic creators collective. You can check out their Web site for more, including current activities and some free downloads.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-9667568210582225532014-05-01T11:29:00.000-06:002014-05-01T11:29:00.970-06:00What, is it time to get up already?All about <a href="http://etsyforanimals.blogspot.com/2014/04/animal-mundi-arctic-ground-squirrel-by.html" target="_blank">Arctic Ground Squirrels</a> by <a href="http://corinnabechko.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Corrinna Bechko</a>.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-48360850842195146062014-04-27T22:12:00.000-06:002014-04-27T22:13:04.776-06:00Yeah, I'll be digging deep and buying thisTwitter moves fast, but <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsteranko" target=_"blank">Steranko's sharing some behind-the-scenes</a> of his IDW Artist Edition of <i>Nick Fury, Agent of Shield</i> tonight.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-88328815583830071142014-04-20T08:53:00.001-06:002014-04-20T08:54:08.552-06:00Santa Fe's Monuments Men Connection<a href="http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/photograph-ties-late-santa-fe-man-to-mission-of-monuments/article_b1ce6cdf-6b1d-5147-bd5c-eddccad710b3.html" target="_blank">Santa Fean identified in a photo</a> of a looted Rubens recovered from a cave.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11323689.post-63481598948209059042014-04-17T18:37:00.003-06:002014-04-17T18:37:45.334-06:007000 BC Meeting April 19We'll be at the monthly <a href="http://www.7000bc.org/2014/04/april-7000-bc-meeting-at-big-adventure.html" target="_blank">7000 BC meeting this Saturday, April 19</a> — stop by and talk about making comics.Bramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224971335907211925noreply@blogger.com