Well I’ve met to post this for a while now but it’s pretty bloody obvious that this blog is on a hiatus now.
This blog has a history that was tied to a certain comic book store in Vancouver, Canada (You know, where the 2010 Winter Olympics were) called ELFSAR COLLECTION COMICS & TOYS. Sadly Elfsar had to close down in May so in many ways, it’s closing has also put the final nail into the coffin of this blog. If I had ANY thought of returning and sparking this sucker up, it’s all gone now. Elfsar was the spark that had me start REALLY bad reviews over on Happy Harbor Comics website. That went on for a while until I thought, why not just start my own blog doing the same thing and ranting about whatever else I wanted. So I did and BtS was born. It went through many looks & feel until finding the latest incarnation. Now don’t get me wrong, I do miss it at times but overall I think running this blog took a great deal out of me in ways I haven’t still realized. I managed this blog almost as much or more than working 8 hours a day and that got to be too much in general. That and I feel my appreciation for comic books lately has been at an all time low so I have little to talk about.
I know many friends I know wished I kept the blog up and running but never truly understood it was like feeding a forever hungry zombie… and I FUCKING HATE Zombies!
So for now the blog is again on a Hiatus. If you feel the fucked up strange need to listen to my rambles, you can catch me on Twitter here:
http://twitter.com/RobertParizek
I’m not closing up shop as I like the digital footprint this leaves so feel free to browse and lick the carpet, you might find something you like. That said, I’m closing the comments now for the entire site and all older posts.
SO TRUE!
Check out this great & funny blog w/ web comics & posts from Ed Brisson, comic book letterer extraordinaire & publisher of New Reliable Press, fellow studio mate & friend. Check out his blog here:
http://www.ihatecomics.com/
Also check out New Reliable Press here:
http://www.newreliable.com/
& don’t forget to order JAN’S ATOMIC HEART. The Best Comic of 2009! See a preview here:
http://newreliable.com/prev/JANS_ATOMIC_HEART_prev.pdf
OH I almost forgot that Ed is also lettering the Image Comic – Sky Pirates of Neo Terra. Artwork by the stunning Camilla d’Errico. Check out more info here:
http://edbrisson.com/2009/10/02/sky-pirates-of-neo-terra-1-in-stores-now/
*phew* dats alot of pimpin but I LOVE it!!
Mega pimpage today!
So exactly one month ago today I announced that Zeros 2 Heroes had launched all the comic books with their Comic Creation Nation campaign and today I just wanted to remind everyone again! Please go and check out the books at Zeros 2 Heroes and especially Gustav Hayes and Abigail’s War — those are the books I had worked on as an Editor for Z2H!
Abigail’s War
Written by Jennica Harper and stunning artwork by Sandrine Replat, lettering by Ed Brisson
http://www.abigailswar.com/
Gustav Hayes: Lounge Singer of the Apocalypse
Written by Morgan Jeske, art by Daniel Bradford and Cristian Valdes, lettering by Chris Studabaker
http://www.gustavhayes.com/
Remember that these ONLINE Comic Books are FREE to view. Just go and click on the BE A FAN button to show your support! I would be very appreciative if you supported by Gustav Hayes and Abigail’s War but hey, you vote on what books you enjoyed!
Zeros 2 Heroes Comic Creation Nation books
http://www.zeros2heroes.com/component/option,com_prop/
Also the talented Jennica Harper is also doing the screenplay for Arcana Comics Clockwork Girl animated film and Jennica also has her second book of poetry What It Feels Like for a Girl coming out to a bookstore near you very soon (next week I think)!
If you are on Facebook, here is the launch event for her book
http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/event.php?eid=25902854525&ref=mf
Oh and Ed Brisson, who I worked with on Abigail’s War and runs New Reliable Press, is doing a book launch of you ain’t no dancer 3 and art show at Lucky Comics tomorrow, more info:
http://www.newreliable.com/
I really wish I could go but I have plans to go see the Vancouver Giants play. 
