Heard from my Bushi Tales comics partner Dave Beaty this week. He had some good news- he had just turned in his two weeks notice at his day job so he could draw comics full time!  For the past year or so he’s been doing some side work for DC, Marvel, and Aspen, with Scott Clark including last year’s X-Men: Sword of the Braddocks and the DCU Holiday Special.

Here are a couple of his new projects that are coming out soon-

JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #7 (OF 7)

On Sale FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Written by JAMES ROBINSON; Art by MAURO CASCIOLI with SCOTT CLARK & DAVE BEATY!

This is the big one! After the catastrophes seen in issues #5 and #6, a hero loses control, leading to an unexpected ending that will fundamentally change the lives of the World’s Greatest Heroes forever. This issue launches a major storyline in the DC Universe and is not to be missed.

TITANS #23

On sale MARCH 17

Written by EDDIE BERGANZA

Art by ANGEL UNZUETA with SCOTT CLARK & DAVE BEATY!

Spotlight on Red Arrow! As Roy Harper lies in critical condition after the events of JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #5, his fever dreams show him the perfect future life he wants for the Titans. Unfortunately for him, it’s a life the Titans will never see.

Be sure to stop by the Bushi Tales table at the Pheonix Cactuscon this May to see what else Dave has been up to.

Hopefully he’ll be able to announce what else he’s got lined up soon.

Congrats, Dave!

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Lex Luthor For Sale

If you’d like one of my paintings now’s your chance!

I originally did this to show at the Superman Celebration in Metropolis, IL a couple years ago, and ended up donating it to the HERO Initiative art auction at the Phoenix Cactuscon. Noel Neill (the ORIGINAL Lois Lane) was kind enough to sign it for me before the auction (she starred with Kevin Spacey in Superman Returns).

Well, it’s back up for auction- this time on ebay by Brandon Ladd Burkey, owner of Crossroads Entertainment Co., LLC. and the guy who bought it in Phoenix. Minimum bid is $200 and apparently you get one of my sketchbooks, too.

Best I remember this one is approx. 2′x3′ and it’s airbrush acrylic on canvas.

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PHOENIX OR BUST!

Speaking of PHX, it’s official- Dave and I have been listed as guests for this May’s Phoenix Cactuscon. We’ll be there with Micah and Nicki and are looking forward to checking out the new con digs!

Oh- Noel Neill will be there, too!

Hope to see you there-

Lin

Hey gang,

Some of the other items donated to the John Ostrander benefit auction are now available to bid on-

http://shop.ebay.com/lynegold/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=

One of the paintings I donated to the auction will be up for bids next Monday, August 31.

http://www.comix4sight.com/

Looks like Green Arrow has an opening bid of $100. Hope it brings in some bucks!

My friends Tim and Traci just had dinner with John and Mary while up in New Jersey. They said he seems to be doing well and has some more follow up appointments.

There was a recent interview with John on CBR- http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=22654

In the interview he mentions finally getting to meet Gail Simone in Metropolis and what a great time he had there at the Superman Celebration. We had a great time having him there!

Lin

Thought I would give you all a heads up on a future comics star- Truett!

Green Arrow by Truett in Metropolis

I sometimes am worried about the future of comics, and getting more kids interested into comics. If it’s in the hands of folks like 5 year old Truett then I’ve got nothing to worry about.

Metropolis 2007

I’ve been seeing a lot of parents bringing their kids to comic shows/conventions lately, and have noticed a lot of them not only dressing the kids up as superheroes and other comics characters, but dressing up themselves. Very cool to see a whole family of supers!

Golden Age Flash

But in Metropolis this year I met a golden aged costumer who was only 5 years old. That was Truett. I had just gotten back from the baseball game and noticed a 3ft tall Flash. I asked to take his picture and his dad told him, “Do the pose.”- and he did! Too funny. When his dad realized I had done a Flash painting for the art show he asked if he could buy it. “Sure!” I said, and we went over to the painting. I noticed Truett had a small sketchbook and tiny Sharpie attached. I asked if I could sketch in his book and drew a quick Flash in it for him.

Truett to the rescue!

The next day during my panel on self publishing Truett and his mom were there and sitting down front. He sat there quietly drawing in his sketchbook and would occasionally look up and listen, and then go back to sketching. He even asked a couple questions when we got to the Q&A part. I asked how many people wanted to create comics and he was one of the folks that raised their hands. After the panel was over Truett came up and gave me a sketch! It was the only sketch I got all weekend.

Like I said, if kids like Truett grow up to make comics then we’ve got some great things to look forward to.

Keep drawing funny!

Lin

Well, another Superman Celebration in Metropolis is over. Had a “super” time- saw a lot of friends, met some new ones, sold some comics and art, ate some corn dogs and Lambert’s, got some books signed, played baseball, danced, watched fan-films, became an official citizen of Metropolis, and took a ton of pictures.

I’ll write a review of the weekend later this week, and post some pics.

For now, need rest…

Lin/Jor-Elvis/Super-Kid

Hey gang-

If you’re in the Memphis/Mid-South area and have the first Thursday of each month free stop on by Garribaldi’s Pizza off Walker (near Highland in the U of M area) from 7-9pm for the MSCA dinner meetings. Lots of fun and good food to be had. Bring things you’ve drawn, collected, your appetite, and money to order off the menu!

http://www.midsouthcartoonists.com/

We’ll be discussing our upcoming trek to Metropolis, IL for the Superman Celebration, Nicki’s recent birthday, and kicking around some sketchbooks or drawing on napkins.

Speaking of Metropolis be sure to tune into The Travel Channel tonight, June 3rd for a segment on Metropolis and it’s love for the Man of Steel!

Here is how The Travel Channel describes the show…

Think small towns are all the same? Think again. Explore some of the world’s most unique towns where the residents’ zeal makes up for what they lack in numbers in Extreme Towns.

Premieres Wednesday, June 3rd at 8pm Eastern/Standard time on the Travel Channel!

http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Extreme