AstrokittyComics
In 2005 I realized one of my childhood dreams. I opened a comic book shop. It's been really successful...and just as I opened the store I met the girl of my dreams. We got married in November 2007, actually. Sadly, my father passed away earlier in 2007 but he's a big part of the store, as he painted the store sign, the interior, helped build signage and doors and was generally amazing. He's greatly missed, but one of his paintings hangs here in the store. I've been working hard to help foster a scene of local artists and writers...and promote them as much as I can. I'm organizing "Drink & Draw" events around the area, have been getting Sketch Sessions going every month or so...and will soon embark on "publishing" local creators through our very own webcomics portal! So, the next childhood dream to tackle...and something I've made little leaps and starts at over the years...the creation and publication of my own comic book, well, it's on the horizon. This whole last year and a half was great...but I hope to have a comic book or three in the can by my next birthday. Each year keeps flying by and I want to tell all the stories I can before...well...yeah. I've set up the back room as my personal studio, so the comic creation can begin in earnest! Evan Saathoff's "CUDDLEBLUD" and my own ideas are the core of my focus right now. I'm very excited about these projects! I'm also really stoked to meet and interact with others in the industry...whether they be wet newbies like myself or jaded veterans. Any creator interested in dropping by our shop...please check out our website: http://www.astrokittycomics.com BTW...my name is Joel, what's yours? Astrokitty Comics has put out two anthologies featuring stories by various local/regional artists! Larrytown Laffs! and Larryvillains United are both sold out but we'll be offering those online in the near future once we launch our upcoming web-comics site. That same site will feature regularly-updated strips by local/regional artists/creators as well as serve as the home for the Astrokitty & Friends web-comic. We're stoked about it and hope to have it see the light of day SOON! More Astrokitty artwork and whatnot can be found at our respective facebook and myspace accounts: http://tinyurl.com/dhpqh7 http://www.myspace.com/ndenclave On a personal note, you can find my (Joel's) artwork on my artblog: http://www.kingcommie.blogspot.com There you can see the kind of stuff I do at conventions, drink & draw events, the commission work I do, and the comics I'm working on!
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| Apr 7th, 2009 2:42 AM |
DRINK & DRAW! Lawrence, KS! Tuesday April 7th! 9pm-1:30am! Free! The Jackpot Saloon! |
| Nov 20th, 2007 2:26 PM |
Astrokitty Comics Presents: DRINK & DRAW LAWRENCE, Nov. 28th! |
| Oct 20th, 2007 1:12 PM |
JOHN PORCELLINO IN-STORE @ ASTROKITTY TODAY @ 3pm!!! 10/20 |
| Oct 16th, 2007 3:49 PM |
THIS WEEK IN ASTRONEWS & EVENTS: JOHN PORCELLINO!!! |
| Sep 13th, 2007 1:10 AM |
FREESTATE FREECON! This Sat. & Sun. in Lawrence, KS! FREEEEE! |
| Aug 28th, 2007 6:11 PM |
Red Balloon To Do Submissions Due SUNDAY!!! |
| Aug 7th, 2007 2:07 AM |
Larrytown Laffs! in LAWRENCE.COM!!! |
| Jul 24th, 2007 12:18 AM |
DRINK & DRAW LAWRENCE! TUESDAY NIGHT! 9pm-2am! (07/24/07) |
| Jul 17th, 2007 3:28 PM |
Astrokitty Comics Presents: Larrytown Laffs! In-Store Signing & Comic Release! |
| May 7th, 2007 10:44 PM |
Drink & Draw Lawrence 05/08/07 9:30pm-2am! $1 to enter! |
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[ Posted by StudentsoftheUnusual on Feb 29th, 2008 7:26 PM ]...
I am excited to tell you that the Students of the Unusual Giant-sized Music Special #1 has been spotlighted in the latest edition of the Diamond Previews Catalog (February 2008) with inserted music CD! |
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[ Posted by shadow_wolf on Aug 31st, 2007 1:12 PM ]...
Thanks for the befriendment, I was at your shop a while back I'll have to pop in again next time I'm in Lawrence. I think it's cool you're helping local artists, how long do you think it will be before you get your imprint started up? |
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[ Posted by fri13girl on Jul 18th, 2007 3:05 PM ]...
Thanks for the add. Feel Free to get a hold of me anytime. Awsome work.
Christy |
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[ Posted by antcomics on Jul 18th, 2007 11:17 AM ]...
Thanks for the add...and wow! Your own comic shop! Cool beyond words. I don't live far from Lawrence. I'll have to come by sometime! (I'm in Springfield, MO). Later! |
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[ Posted by darksyphstudios on Jul 18th, 2007 10:37 AM ]...
Hey, Thanx for the Befriendingaltionmentificationship! *L* |
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[ Posted by Lee on May 9th, 2007 11:33 AM ]...
Thanks for letting me have a go at your mascot. Hope it was what you wanted. Look forward to seeing the anthology. |
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[ Posted by sketchartist76 on Feb 2nd, 2007 1:04 PM ]...
Thanks for the add my friend! |
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[ Posted by robhamm on Jan 25th, 2007 1:37 PM ]...
Dude, we'd have SOOO been there, but Cat just got out of the hospital from having a--can you believe it--KIDNEY removed, and Shan went into the hospital last night. (Details in my LJ.)
Just didn't want you to think we were blowing you off, man. |
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[ Posted by MrWonderful on Jan 11th, 2007 8:15 AM ]...
So hows the comic shop going? :) |
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[ Posted by BADunn on Jan 9th, 2007 10:09 PM ]...
I'm looking forward to the Drink & Draw. I don't drink (much) and I don't draw (much) but Mike Sullivan said I ought to come out anyway and Mike's never wrong. Word is that you've got a pretty well established bunch who'll be out there so I'm looking forward to lots of meeting and re-meeting people. |
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[ Posted by aimsatellite on Jan 9th, 2007 1:02 AM ]...
well, now. you look familiar... something tells me i'll be seeing you soon...
-mellon |
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[ Posted by d741582 on Jan 5th, 2007 8:28 PM ]...
Hey whats going on, hows your day been? Another day full of exciting comic and fantasy adventure i hope! Well anyway, just dropping by to say hey. Talk to ya later! |
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[ Posted by jasonaaron on Jan 1st, 2007 9:15 PM ]...
See you this weekend. Looking forward to the signing. |
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[ Posted by shingoji on Dec 27th, 2006 8:16 PM ]...
Welcome to Comicspace! Glad to have you aboard for the new year! |
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[ Posted by stevenpjones on Dec 27th, 2006 11:25 AM ]...
Thanks for the add, Joel, and best of luck with that comics store! |
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[ Posted by jennigregory on Dec 24th, 2006 2:43 AM ]...
A comic shop owner? Bless you, my son!
Welcome to Comicspace and best of luck on your new ventures--the comic shop and the engagement!
Jen |
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[ Posted by illustrators_lounge on Dec 23rd, 2006 7:01 PM ]...
Wow, you are doing a great thing. It's nice to have the backing of somebody else when you are a creator, and making use of local talent is what we are trying to do ourselves. Best of luck with your owm stuff, just keep working and it'll happen! Merry X-Mas from all of us at the Lounge, London! |
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[ Posted by jochan on Dec 23rd, 2006 11:15 AM ]...
Thanks for the add, Joel. Went in the shop yesterday for a browse around, looks like you've got some good stuff! I'll have to save up a little Christmas money and bring a list with me. :) |
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[ Posted by brokenvoice on Dec 23rd, 2006 9:16 AM ]...
Thanks for the add, Joel - don't give up on those dreams! Hope you can find something at my website that appeals! |
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[ Posted by JAZANWILD on Dec 22nd, 2006 9:28 PM ]...
Happy Holidays!! Great to see you go after and reach your dream! Jazan |
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