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Graphic novel class at Schulz Museum

Posted by paige on September 2, 2009

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 10–11:30am
Graphic Novels from the Ground Up
Jane’s World creator Paige Braddock and graphic novel writer Jason McNamara will teach you how to create a graphic novel, including how to develop longer narratives and endearing characters. Jason and Paige collaborated on The Martian Confederacy. Jason’s other published graphic novel titles include Continuity, Less Than Hero and First Moon, which won him the 2006 Xeric Award.

Advance registration is required.
● Classes are recommended for artists 18 years of age and older.
● Class size is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
● Call (707) 579-4452, ext. 263 to reserve your space, or download and print our
Class Registration Form (PDF).
● Please review our Cancelation/Refund Policy before signing up for classes.

Cost per class: $32 members & $40 non-members.

For more information go to the Schulz Museum website and click on the Adult Master Series link under Education and Programs.

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Book 2 getting under way!

Posted by paige on July 29, 2009

I’ve gotten the first draft of the first 45 pages of The Martian Confederacy book 2 from Jason… and they are hilarious… and action packed. One of the early scenes he described in the script inspired this sketch that I did last night. Sexy girl storms off as LOU greets her departure, while Boone yells his defense from the doorway. Lots of great quixotic mayhem in this second book.

Mars 2 sketch

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Trophy Award nomination

Posted by paige on April 13, 2009

The Martian Confederacy has been nominated for a Stumptown Trophy Award. Woo Hoo! If you’re in Portland for the Stumptown comics festival be sure and stop by and say hello to Jason.

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Martian fan art

Posted by paige on March 11, 2009

Jason and I ran into an animator pal of mine, Jett, during our Wondercon signing at the Schulz Museum booth. She sent us this cool fan art after reading The Martian Confederacy. Thanks, Jett!

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Wondercon signing this weekend

Posted by paige on February 25, 2009

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Wondercon happens this weekend at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Jason and Paige will be on hand for a signing at the Charles M. Schulz Museum booth. Come by and pick up a signed copy of The Martian Confederacy. Here are the details:

SIGNING AT THE SCHULZ MUSEUM BOOTH 721
Saturday, February 28
3:00-5:00 Paige Braddock and Jason McNamara will both be in the booth signing.

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TMC2: From Mars With Love

Posted by paige on January 22, 2009

Thanks to Andrew Wheeler for yesterday’s review on ComicMix of The Martian Confederacy: Vol. 1

And here are a few words from Jason Mc. about TMC2:

“I’ve just finished the first draft of Martian Confederacy V.2: From Mars from Love. As noted in the review, the premise of our sequel is going to be different. We expand on the structure of life in 3535, in an adventure that takes our rebellious trio off world and into places they’ve never been before. Hearts will be broken, moons will be destroyed and and hooch will flow in zero gravity. Thanks again for a well thought out review.”

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Ain’t It Cool News

Posted by paige on January 16, 2009

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Hey, thank you Ryan McLelland for a great review of our Mars book on Ain’t It Cool News. Scroll down to the “Indie Jones” section to read the review.

Have a great weekend everyone.

And if you’re reading this in Chicago, stay warm! It’s a good time to stay indoors and read comics :-)

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Top ten comics of 2008

Posted by paige on December 19, 2008

Who wants to be on someone’s best of 2008 list? (I do.) We beat out Grant Morrison’s All Star Super-Man. We’d never heard of this blog before but it’s a new favorite. Thanks, Bram!

Top ten comics of 2008

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Mars fan art!

Posted by paige on November 22, 2008

We got some cool fan art today from fellow comic book artist, Diego Jourdan Pereira.

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Land Sharks Ahoy!

Posted by paige on November 19, 2008

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Greg Burgas gave The Martian Confederacy a great review on the Comic Book Resources site. He’s also highlighted some other new books in the same post. If you feel like reading up on new releases check out his reviews. Cheers!

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