Archive for March, 2006

steve niles on cbr.cc

31.03.2006
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As for the future of “30 Days of Night” in comics, Steve, what’s the story there?

SN: There are all sorts of plans. The plans are, well, I guess this will be a premature sneak of sorts, but Kelly Sue DeConnick and I are doing a six-issue series simply called “Eben and Stella.” It will start one page after “Dark Days” and end at the beginning of “Return to Barrow.” It’s a story that documents what happened to them from the end of Dark Days on. I’m really excited about that.

Mwoo ha ha etc.

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work log

24.03.2006
14:42
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  • “VERY EXCITING NEW PROJECT.” Started researching and outlining Very! Exciting! New! Project! and should start scripting today. I have to have 3 22-page scripts turned in before it’s announced, so can’t talk to much about it at this point. Still: very! exciting!
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  • BLACK CAT. Wrapped up the adaptation of the first half of Vol. 5 earlier this week. Viz tells me Vol. 1 is selling well and I’m most pleased to hear it. My editor, Frances Wall (ed., DOUBT!!) has been promoted (Congratulations, Frances!) and a nice fellow by the name of Joel Enos will be taking over. I adore Frances so I’m bummed we won’t be working together on BLACK CAT any longer, but I’m happy for her of course, and I look forward to getting to know Joel.
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  • SENSUAL PHRASE. Just finished the adaptation of Vol. 16 of 18, which means the series is wrapping up — my final deadline is in mid-June. How long have I been on this property now… Three years, I think? I can’t believe it’ll all be over so soon! (We had an editorial shift on SP recently, too — did I tell you about this? Kit Fox (ed., KAMIKAZE GIRLS) took over for Eric Searleman (ed., SEXY VOICE AND ROBO) Remarkably easy transition. Kit is aces and we already knew each other from a previous project. Eric, who has become a friend over the course of the last three years, has been kind enough to stay in touch.) The end column for Vol. 16 is due the first week in April. Haven’t decided what to write about yet. Hm.
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  • KARE FIRST LOVE. Ha! There’s been an editorial shift on KARE, too! (I wonder if I should be taking this personally…?) Andy Nakatani (ed., MONSTER) has taken over for Michelle Pangilinan (ed., MERUPURI). I met Andy last fall when I was in California for the triathlon and was hoping I’d get a chance to work with him, so while I was sorry to see Michelle leave the book, I’m well-pleased to be working with Andy.
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  • “ANTHOLOGY.” Turned in my script for an anthology project that I believe is still unannounced, so I’ll keep my mouth shut save but to say that Fraction and I are both participating and we both got fixed up with phenomenal artists. The guy who’s putting this thing together is frighteningly well-connected.
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  • NORMAL JEAN. Started scripting a couple of weeks ago. Slow progress as it’s not calendared and it’s hard to make it a priority. I actually need to write to my editor and let him know I haven’t fallen off the face of the earth.
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  • SITE REVAMP. I installed WordPress by myself! Okay, well, with some coaching from Casey. But by myself-ish. To be able to do anything with my blog on my own (aside from posting) felt like such a breakthrough that for two days I announced my accomplishment to virtually everyone I met. Or to everyone I met virtually, more accurately. I installed a themes called “zen mininalist” and toyed around with it a bit but now I’m looking to Jean Snow to help make the design a little more interesting. Funny story: I wanted to call the new combined personal/professional blog “girl farts” which I believe horrified Jean. I’ve searched my soul, and I really do just love that name. I think it’s high comedy! And I believe Michel Gondry would have my back on this on. I am not, however, Michel Gondry… So the jury’s still out. (Don’t fret, the domain will remain kellysue.com.) After Jean has had a chance to mess around with the aesthetics, Casey will talk me through the migration. This, too, is Very! Exciting!
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  • “PARTNER PROJECT #2.” I had a call Thursday with Sam about a project we want to co-write. Sam is so awesome. So awesome he should be in Tiger Beat.
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  • “TYB.” An idea that’s on the back burner for a while. I continue to take notes on it as ideas occur to me, however.
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  • TRACERS. I believe this is dead for the time being. If I want to come back to it at some point, the pitch document will have to be expanded.
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    work log

    01.03.2006
    11:55
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  • I’m sitting at The Roasterie Cafe working on the NORMAL JEAN script, which is coming along at something even slower than a snail’s pace, I fear. But! Slow progress is still progress. Also? I am hungry. I want to walk over to the Market and pick up some sushi but that would mean giving up my incredibly comfy spot on the couch and — hell no. The cafe is out of fruit cups. Bastards.
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  • VERY EXCITING NEW PROJECT came through yesterday. Well… there’s no contract as of yet, but I got the thumb’s up phone call. So that’s awesome. Of course, I can’t say anything about it yet, but be advised: VERY EXCITING NEW PROJECT. Coming right up. (This means that the decision I made Monday to quit pursuing another gig and recommend a friend instead was, in fact, the Right Decision. Woo hoo! All hail winning gambles.)
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  • BLACK CAT VOL. 5 and SENSUAL PHRASE VOL. 16 deadlines swiftly approach.
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    AOD Review: Black Cat Vol. 1

    01.03.2006
    11:52
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    http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/manga/manga.php?manga_view=1671

    Text/SFX:
    SFX are translated with over-lays, which look decent enough with a few instances trying to mimic the original style, including transparency. I definitely applaud the effort made there. The English script is adapted by Kelly Sue DeConnick (Blue Spring, Sexy Voice and Robo, Sensual Phrase), her first shounen title I do believe. The script reads wonderfully and is not filled with the corny dialogue and catchphrases that usually permeate the Shounen Jump line. The characters’ cool and suave attitudes are captured wonderfully, which makes the translation a definite highlight of this volume. Very nice work!

    Full review in link. Associated forum thread here.

    SENSUAL PHRASE Guide on Comics Worth Reading

    01.03.2006
    11:48
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    This is neat — Comics Worth Reading maintains a SENSUAL PHRASE page with something akin to a TV episode guide as well as purchase links and commentary.

    I think hers is also the only review I’ve read that mentions the end columns. Good to know someone reads them…!
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