tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245041540843812232024-03-05T05:58:24.565-08:0011/88 Studios BlogThe Latest From Keith Frederick Robinson & 11/88 Studios.KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-78351789070257615662013-12-17T21:49:00.001-08:002013-12-17T21:49:25.740-08:00Universal Studios Islands of Adventure & Walt Disney WorldWhat I learned from Disney.
What I learned from November 6th-November 19th. Work to Disney to Work.
It's been a hell of a year. I decided to start the year by making up for the last few year of not putting money into my 401k by doing it for four years into one. That resulted in about $200 less a month. That is not helpful when you're saving money for a local comic convention, a big city convention and my first trip to Florida for Universal Islands of Adventure and Disney -World.
Day one, Wednesday. Work.
Let's start with work shall be. This happens to be my five year anniversary. This was also timed perfectly, I do enjoy my job for the most part, it's changed my life for the better, a lot better (As I drink a Duvel Strong). The Wednesday before I left was a milestone dinner. Holy Crap, the casino puts on an amazing dinner and gave us $75. But the common trend for vacation is not wanting to go back, but like I said, I do enjoy my job. But to add onto that, I'm reminded almost on a regular basis how much I'm appreciated, sometimes in person and sometimes word of mouth. Even received a bottle opener (I collect them) from someone that doesn't get gifts for anyone (I assume outside his family I assume) for anyone because "Keith, is a great barback". So, I go from a great dinner, to being reminded I'll be missed in my two weeks off to vacation.
Day two, Thursday. Airport.
Not much special here. Left TC to Chicago, as a Packer fan, I do respect the rivalry with the Bears. Then we arrived to Orlando at night and went to bed.
Day three, Friday. Meet up.
That simple, we relaxed at the pool for a bit, checked out and met up with my sister Laura (Lily), with Brother in Law and Niece, Russell (Robert), along with my step Sister and Niece and my step Aunt. Then I'm pretty sure we did virtually nothing that day.
Day Four, Saturday. Universal Studios island of Adventure.
Holy Shit. If you want to see pictures. Add me as a friend on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/KeithFRobinson ) , I accept everyone due to my goal of being a pro comic writer, unless you're clearly spam.
This was without a doubt my favorite place. And it's where Russ hacked my facebook. I'm smart enough to lock my phone, but when you start taking photos as soon as you enter, that lock gets annoying. But, it was amazing and my only goal was to visit Jurassic Park. I won't bore you with most of the details and I'll have bullet points at the end. The Dr. Suess area was fun, as a non Harry Potter fan, that land was amazing, the one ride I went on was terrifying and the picture we didn't purchase was proof showing me cling to the barrier for dear life and I have my eyes shut in...terror.
Jurassic Park though, that was amazing. Every last detail, the signs, the ducks, the squirrel, seeing the Velocirapot hatch and of course the ride. The river adventure ride. it started out tame, but the JP fan in me didn't care, it wasn't until the area that something had happened that things got interesting. I had read about the ride and knew what was about to happen. I was about to escape the jaws of a T-Rex and plunge 80? feet. And I did....with a smile. I'll talk about smile vs terror later.
The night ended pretty well, enjoyed a few beers throughout the day, texted a friend that was going through some rough emotions and ended with someone telling me I had an awesome shirt. Turns out, we had both backed Veronica Mars.
Day Five, Sunday. Rest. Another day full of the pool, drinking new beer and hitting downtown Disney....and a Packers loss. Hunter was not able to find a trash can.
Day Six, Monday, Epcot. Thankfully, this was part of the wine and food tour, that means there was beer and beers I had never tried. Beyond that, nothing too major, not something that I was the target demographic. The fireworks show at the end was cool, but the rides I went on were more educational than entertaining and even by my standards were just not exciting.
Day seven, Tuesday. Magic Kingdom. This was the day I went through the baggage check. What a joke, if you want to smuggle in alcohol, it's easy, unzip the bags and you're good, just put a flask in your pocket. You are also allowed snacks and nonalcoholic drinks for sure. But once you get into the park, there is really nothing stopping you from taking a zip of something out of a coke bottle or adding something to it in the bathroom or something out of a clear Dasani bottle. No metal detectors or scans either. Magic Kingdom was better, it was much more Disney feeling rather than educational, but the rides sucked that day, all but two rides I was on stalled, no exaggeration either, thank God they weren't roller coasters. Thunder Mountain was fun and terrifying, Little Mermaid Stalled, Pirates Stalled, Splash Mountain Stalled, Buzz Light Year stalled, Haunted Mansion was just boring. No booze. Fireworks at the end were fun also. And seeing some of the things from the movies (the castle) and the little details (peanuts in the cement around Dumbo's ride) were pretty cool.
Day Eight, Wednesday, Hollywood Studios.
Magic Kingdom was probably the peak, I don't remember too much from Hollywood Studios that I really cared for. Star Tours was amazing, the first time it was myself with my Sister, Brother in Law and Niece, second time most of the family joined, but the second time, the video during the ride was completely different. Turns out, they have, 54 (52) combinations. The rest of the day started with my hung over, having a barely warm hot cocoa, giant ice cream sandwich and eating at Pizza Planet. But Morgan got her Mickey Chewie trading pic and Gator Bait got her Smee trading pin and it got windy with a low of 65, the wind sucked, and I didn't care I had my mom’s Minnie hoodie my sister had got for her.
Day Nine, Thursday, Animal Kingdom.
Wasn't a bad day by any means. There was a short but fun (if you were drenched) river ride we went on, more like a very tame splash mountain. After than I got a HOT cocoa, God, that was amazing, wish it was hot the previous day. This was also the day it was cemented that 3D sucks and 4D is where it's at thanks to A Bugs Life. And I remember the adults saying the kids needed to find Pocahontas. That confused the shit out of me. Animal Kingdom was focused on Asia, Africa and Dinosaur Land, what the hell does she have to do with any of those? Still not a bad day, but it was still the final day, because of that it kind of sucked, but that'd go for any park we hit on the last day.
Fun two weeks. Amazing two weeks. Next time, maybe I'll hit Universal Studios also.
KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-74129247112479937402013-08-06T20:09:00.001-07:002013-08-06T20:09:52.290-07:00Cincy 2013Now that the 11/88 Studios name in on the site and linked here, I figured I should write something about it. Problem is my mind is focused elsewhere. I just picked up a second job to be able to take the trip down there and Disney in November. So I haven't really thought about pricing as much and considering it's a bigger show than the Cherry Capital Con, I want to price to give myself the maximum benefit, that doesn't mean high prices though, it means a respectable price so people don't think I'm selling garbage, but it also means a way to get rid of extra copies of Growing Pains and get extra exposure out for Modern Hood.
Considering this is not in my backyard, I won't have unlimited inventory that I can simply bring extra from home or my car, I get to bring what I have, make sure I have room for it along with myself and Nick, so I get to decide what prints to bring, how many and how many of each comic. Fun times.
You can always look through past posts or here on <a href="http://powerbomb1411.deviantart.com/gallery/">DA</a> and I think even the side bar, but the comics and prints I have are as follows.
<b>Comics</b>
Growing Pains
Modern Hood
The Legend Killer
12
Indie Comics Magazine
Prints
11/88 Trio
Modern Hood
Green Lantern Splinter
Yellow Lantern Scarecrow
Red lantern Demona
KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-56365060460931190362013-05-31T00:27:00.001-07:002013-05-31T00:27:17.868-07:00KindleDue to pricing issues, the first ever 11/88 Studios Anthology is now on the kindle.
Growing Pains (36 pages)
The Legend Killer (20 pages)
12 (20 pages)
The Adventures of Johnny Wraith (2 pages)
All for $2.99 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/11-88-Studios-Anthology-ebook/dp/B00D3EKEEW/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1369898274&sr=1-1&keywords=11%2F88+studios">right here</a>.
KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-71103419427478070742013-04-09T18:37:00.001-07:002013-04-09T18:37:09.960-07:00April 13Well, it's now April of 2013.
What do I have coming up? Lots and little.
This year and possibly next year i will be moving my focus to paying off debt and be debt free the way I used to be.
The result of that is the following. "12" That will be my last solo book for a year or two and by solo, I mean no other friends helped contribute other stories when I had it completed initially.
As of recent events, Collin Avery has contributed two pages and I through in 2 pages to cover what Kevin wasn't able to contribute to due some family issues. (Family is top priority)
Because family is top priority, 2013 will be a tough year.
My plan of attack is a lot.
Release "12", finish Modern Hood (that will FINALLY happen), go to C3 (Cherry Capital con), hopefully shortly after that I'll be paying back the failed Kick Starter campaign, later in the year I'll be going to the Cincy Con and no doubt be visiting my Brother (back to family), after that I go on a family trip to Disney in Florida with my family.
What's in my future comic wise?
I'll have help from a few friends (Brian, Collin, Gordon, Kevin & Nick).
As far as my solo work goes? I'm going through my final edit of "God's of War" right now. I'm debating on a plan to launch a sort of anthology web comic. Then we'll see where we go from there.KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-12522059770575876932012-12-03T12:02:00.003-08:002012-12-03T12:02:07.485-08:00TwitterYou may notice to the right, I've added a Twitter feed. Well, it's more of a Facebook feed sent to Twitter sent here. So even if I don't post, you can still here me bullshit. Sorry, it's not child friendly.KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-2434155275153761732012-08-20T20:49:00.002-07:002012-08-20T20:49:45.948-07:00HalfI was just sending Arcana a message about the current status of Modern Hood when I realized something. I just got page 40 turned in colored. That means the book is half way done with colors. here is a panel from page 40 penciled, inked & colored.
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KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-4046205416859406012012-08-18T15:28:00.001-07:002012-08-18T15:28:37.312-07:00Slight change.As you can now see on the sidebar. The blog has changed a bit. The following links have been added.
Drive Thru Comics (good way for digital downloads)
Bigcartel (good way for physical sales)
My Facebook page.
11/88 Studios Facebook page.
Check them out.KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-23524992040966211892012-07-30T00:31:00.001-07:002012-07-30T00:31:55.963-07:00Breaking BadWhile today has been a wasted day, I'm watching Breaking Bad and did actually get a few of the (I think 43 comics current comics) read today.
I just realized I haven't updated this blog in a while and I know some people are finding it and to my surprise, some people are buying digital copies of my books on <a href="http://comics.drivethrustuff.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=4285">Drive Thru Comics</a>.
I figured I should give you some kind of an update.
I'm working on a web comic. A <strike>highschool</strike> <strike>gradeschool</strike> buddy of mine that I've known for a long time is working on it with me. When it launches it'll be out every couple weeks (we hope) and we're looking at January for the launch, possibly May.
Hopefully in time we'll even see a redesign to my web site.
http://11-88-studios.com/
Yeah, you're seeing it right, a whole lot of nothing.
That's the update.
Have a good day, until next time.
KeithKFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-70857406876107702342012-06-20T23:06:00.000-07:002012-06-20T23:06:23.086-07:00Drive Thru ComicsTo make things simpler on potential customers.
As usual, I do have my book online for free, previews anyway.
Those can be found <a href="http://www.demonoid.me/files/details/2945379/13063536/">here</a>.
But, if you're interested in purchasing a copy of <a href="http://comics.drivethrustuff.com/product/98984/Growing-Pains">Growing Pains</a> or <a href="http://comics.drivethrustuff.com/product/102677/The-Legend-Killer-%2301">The Legend Killer</a>. you can click either respective title link to <a href="http://comics.drivethrustuff.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=4285">here</a> for a link to the 11/88 Studios page on Drive Thru Comics.
Hope you enjoy.KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-52373565591595015072012-05-29T15:31:00.000-07:002012-05-29T15:32:30.322-07:00Scatter Brained Recap of C3 2012Well, all in all, I hear it was a success for everyone and that includes me. I think my fan base is growing, not by much, but there was a few newbies and oldies.<br /><br />I sold 14 Lantern prints, 4 of the 11/88 group print & one Modern Hood print.<br /><br />Then I sold 2 copies of growing Pains and I think 15 (not counting the five from my Mom) copies of The Legend Killer and looks like 6 copies of Modern Hood and even 2 copies of Indie Comics Magazine.<br /><br />Things just went better this year, as I showed in the pics, I had a banner that seemed to work out very well (made the news). And my table wasn't cluttered. I brought in more than I needed, but I also kept a lot in my car.<br /><br />The bad news is we think the extra success was because of memorial weekend. That might mean memorial weekend next year too. I know I'm doing "12" (I think in color) next year, and I think between the lowered prices and having things pre-signed, that helped sales.<br /><br />Not exactly sure what I’ll do to make next year better. I know I need new stands for the prints, I had to improvise on that this year, but they worked great for the books.<br /><br />I might get another L banner. Not sure what I’d do for it, I got the Growing pains cover on the one I had, but it didn’t increase sales on Growing Pains at all.<br /><br />I might throw in a back up story in “12”, I might not. I know I want to get Maria up for next years convention and hopefully David too. And with major respect to Jethro, I might ask Tyler Sowles (Killustrations Studios) or Ryan Lee so a cover for “12” or maybe a bit of a mash up cover.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone that stopped by and supported me. I’m hoping for better numbers next year. I don’t care how I get you to my table, if it’s being local or having the last name Robinson (I heard it at the show), as long as you like my work, that’s my goal.<br /><br />See you next year,<br />Keith Frederick Robinson<br />
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I'm been doing a much better job of keeping my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/1188Studios">Facebook</a> page up to date and doing a slightly better job keeping my <a href="http://powerbomb1411.deviantart.com/">Deviant Art</a> up to date.<br />
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Last year was a year of learning for me. I had no idea what to expect as far as sales go and had just enough arrogance to vastly over estimate what I could do outside the convention and inside the convention.<br />
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This year I have a little more to offer for a lot less.<br />
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So here is the list of things for sale. I'm still working on the prices though.<br />
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Comics....<br />
Growing Pains<br />
Modern Hood<br />
The Legend Killer (Makes it's comic debut)<br />
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Prints....<br />
Green Lantern Master Splinter (For charity)<br />
Red Lantern Demona (For charity)<br />
Yellow Lantern Scarecrow (For charity)<br />
Modern Hood convention cover (For Joseph & Henrik)<br />
11/88 Studios Group shot (Features The Legend Killer staring Tyler Kirk (Growing Pains) & Modern Hood down.)<br />
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Along with all that I'll have a couple long boxes and a box or two of various comics, trades, books, toys and DVD's from my personal collection. Hope to see everyone there.KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-28767292922237608532012-02-06T10:37:00.000-08:002012-02-06T11:21:25.115-08:00The Legend KillerThe Legend Killer has been accepted into the Spring issue of <a href="http://indiecomicsmagazine.com/">Indie Comic Magazine</a>.<br /><br />That will be a slightly trimmed version of one of the story's in the first issue of The Legend Killer which will be self published by 11/88 Studios.<br /><br />The version in the magazine will be eight pages instead of ten and it'll be the Werewolf story done by <a href="http://jetzun.deviantart.com/">Jethro Morales</a>. Jethro also worked with me on Growing Pains. He did chapter 3.<br /><br />The Legend Killer will also be sold at the 2012 <a href="http://www.cherrycapitalcon.com/">Cherry Capital Con</a>.<br /><br />It will feature a ten page story by Jethro Morales (Werewolf story) and another ten page story by <a href="http://thekillustrator.deviantart.com/">Tyler Sowles</a> (Vampire story). The cover was colored by new frequent colorist <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://athenaglaukopis.deviantart.com/"><span id="yui_3_2_0_1_1328555927846151" style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Lucida Handwriting, Cursiva;font-size:100%;" >Maria Belen Pilaftsidis-Horsch.</span></a><br /><br />And it features the letters of MaGnUs and the editing of Nick Caldwell.<br /><br />I think that sums the update up.KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-21953037606196281202011-10-30T13:42:00.000-07:002011-10-30T15:11:05.572-07:0011/88 PackageI'm in the process of cleaning my room and getting rid of what I can. But there are a few things I can't get rid of. Lot's of books and lots of prints. But I think I'm getting to the point (If not now, I will be in April), where I can put up an 11/88 Studios package for a decent price to get it out of my room and into other peoples hands.<br /><br />So I will be offering the following.<br /><br />Growing Pains #1 ($3.50 for 36 pages) (Interior art by various artists.)<br />Modern Hood #1 ($3.00 for 20 pages) (Interior art by Joseph Canave, Cover by David Johnson)<br />11/88 Studios Print ($5.00)<br />Bookmarks Included Free<br />Modern Hood Print included Free<br /><br />Shipping $6.00<br /><br />Additional Prints.<br />Green Lantern Splinter ($5.00)<br />Red Lantern Demona ($5.00)<br />Sinestro Corps Scarecrow ($5.00)<br /><br />Modern Hood has been picked up by Arcana Studios. I don't own the rights, I printed ashcans to gain some attention for the book at the convention and they didn't sell the way I hoped. But it does feature the first and possibly only appearance of Modern Hood in comic form.<br /><br />The 11/88 Studios Print is 11*17 and features Modern Hood, Tyler Kirk (Growing Pains) and The Legend Killer (debuts next April).<br /><br />I also have some other prints to benefit Tuberous Sclerosis. Those feature Splinter as a Green Lantern (David Johnson), Demona as a Red Lantern (Tyler Earles) and Scarecrow as member of the Sinestro Corps (Ethan Van Sciver). I'll sell those for $5.00 as well. $4.00 will go to Tuberous Sclerosis and $1.00 will cover print cost.<br /><br />Shipping will be $6.00. I don't think that'll cover the shttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifhipping, as long as I don't fall too much more into debt, I don't care.<br /><br />I'll be throwing in some book marks free of charge for every order along with an additional Modern Hood print.<br /><br />A select amount of each prints has been signed by the colorist and the Green Lantern, Modern Hood and 11/88 Print have also been signed by the penciler.<br /><br />Select amount copies of Modern Hood ashcan have also been signed by Penciler and Colorist.<br /><br />All books will be signed by me.<br /><br />Interior Art and larger versions of covers and prints can be viewed at <a href="http://powerbomb1411.deviantart.com/gallery/">Deviant Art here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><form target="paypal" action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><br /><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"><br /><input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="C9EVB7UUAZKRS"><br /><input type="image" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_cart_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!"><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"><br /></form><br /><br />If you're interested in buying the Lantern prints, I'll send you an invoice.<br /><br />If you're interested in donating money. The link below can do that.<br /><br /><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><br /><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"><br /><input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="QF3QS64DGPXGE"><br /><input type="image" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!"><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"><br /></form>KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-17617533402105239822011-06-27T22:24:00.000-07:002011-06-27T22:25:34.144-07:00Con Wrap UpWell, financially the convention wasn't what I had hoped for, but it wasn't even close to a total loss, I still count it as a win. Sold my personal comics collection for $800 before the show started, one flat offer that I excepted.<br /><br />I'm about to tally the money for everything sold, but it wasn't pretty six copies of the Modern Hood ashcan, three of them to my Mom.<br /><br />I did meet Maria and her husband in person. Both a great time to be around, thankfully there was never a silent awkward moment. I think she ended up selling the majority of things sold.<br /><br />As the night ended Daniel Way (Wolverine: Origins, Dark Wolverine, Daken, Deadpool), came by and snagged a copy of Growing Pains and the Modern Hood ash can, that's a win in my book.<br /><br />As for the convention from a fan view. Now that I'm in the habit of getting things signed and getting sketches, that was almost a total win.<br /><br />Scarecrow sketches and commissions from David Petersen (Mouse Guard), Katie Cook (Gronk & Fraggle Rock), Jason Howard (Astounding Wolf-Man & Super Dinosaur), Skottie Young (Oz, New X-Men) Ryan Ottley (Invincible), Jeremy Bastian (Cursed Pirate Girl), Timm Umstead (Local) & Ryan Lee (Local).<br /><br />I only missed Ryan Stegman & Angel Medina.<br /><br />I also got a sketch of The Land Before Time's Littlefoot. Jason said he enjoyed drawing something happy and not superheroy for a change. Glad I was able to give him something new to do.<br /><br />Got my first year volunteer shirt signed by all the new featured guests. Got all my books signed.<br /><br />Next year the goal will remain, Scarecrow sketches from featured artists including Angel & Ryan.<br /><br />And get three more sketches of something just different that an artists has hopefully never done before or really just has a fun time doing that they rarely get to do (Like Littlefoot).<br /><br />Not sure what my game plan will be next year as far as books go. Having sold a few this year, it's not like a lot like everyone will find them old, I'm thinking of maybe printing 50 issues of the ten page Legend Killer story and packaging it with Growing Pains & the Modern Hood ashcan and see if that'll work well as a group. Still plenty of time to figure that out though.KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-73972430647154635402011-06-12T01:20:00.000-07:002011-06-12T01:32:02.631-07:00Two WeeksI'm sitting here at my pc drinking Blue Moon Honey Wheat.<br /><br />First off, I don't recommend it. It's like a Blue Moon Light to me. There is a bit of bite, but no flavor. I'm not tasting any hint of honey. Then again, I'm not someone that sits with a food or drink in my mouth looking for all the flavors. I eat to get rid of hunger and drink to get rid of thirst....or get drunk or buzzed.<br /><br />I'm also drinking out of a Fear Pint glass. In Blackest Day, In Brightest Night, Beware Your Fears Made Into Light, Let Those Who Try And Stop What's Right, Burn Like His Power, SINESTRO'S MIGHT!<br /><br />Yeah, Sinestro Corps for life.<br /><br />Oh, I'm watching Dexter season 3 also. That would be a fun show to write, the drawback is how natural I think it'd come for me to write it. That's not good.<br /><br />Anyway, the Cherry Capital Con is two weeks away, about 13 days actually.<br /><br />Modern Hood was successful on Kick Starter, the print and book marks have arrived, I'm waiting for the Modern Hood books to arrive.<br /><br />I'm hoping to pull in a few grand for myself personally. Then I'll be able to pay off a credit card or come close to it.<br /><br />There will be plenty of things to purchase also.<br /><br />Limited edition prints featuring Splinter (TMNT) as a Green Lantern, Demona (Gargoyles) as a Red Lantern. I mean, she was a bitch before, and to add onto that the fact that she's a female and might deal with a period and now a Red Lantern. She's a perfect fit. Also Scarecrow as a Yellow Lantern.<br /><br />Then I will have a Modern Hood print and print featuring some characters from the 11/88 Studios world.<br /><br />I'll have Growing Pains and Modern Hood there.<br /><br />And some book marks along with comics and graphic novels from my personal collection.<br /><br />11/88 books will be $5 each and the prints will be $10 each and sets of bookmarks for $1.<br /><br />Books from my personal collection will be $1 each, hard covers for $10 and paper backs will be $5.<br /><br />Hope to see you there.KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-19072757807626646102011-04-24T00:24:00.000-07:002011-04-24T00:26:44.381-07:0028% ($156 of $555)Kick Starter is going steady. 25 days left and it's up to $156 backed of the needed $555.<br /><br />And to top it off, I just added two new backer rewards.<br /><br />$5 will get you a few different Modern Hood book marks. And I will also add a sketch book signed by Joseph that features some of his untouched penciled work.<br /><br />$15 will get you a copy of my first self published book (Growing Pains) signed by myself and the inker of chapter 2 and Modern Hood Henrik Horvath. And it will also get you a copy of the original pitch that was sent off to publishers and I'll have that signed by Myself, Joseph and Henrik also.<br /><br /><iframe frameborder="0" height="380px" src="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kfr1188/modern-hood-a-modern-day-robin-hood-no-superpowers/widget/card.html" width="220px"></iframe><br /><br />The only thing about the backing that isn't great news to the backers is the turn around time. The convention is June 25th. That is when the preview copies will be signed by myself, David & Maria. Then between the time to recover and hopefully deal with lots of money, I'll be headed back to work. Then I will have to package everything up, then ship everything to Hungary to be signed by Henrik, then he'll send them to the Philippines to be signed by Joseph, then Joseph sends them back to me. And then I send them out. So I'd hope everything has arrived by the start of August.<br /><br />Onto other things.<br /><br />Happy Easter to those that celebrate it.<br /><br />On another note. I received the first (Almost final) version of the first page Maria has done for Modern Hood. Looks great.<br /><br />The start of next month I'll reveal the next print that will be for sale at the 11/88 Studios tables during C3.KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-79820366560503872492011-04-10T14:03:00.000-07:002011-04-10T14:15:51.728-07:00Next print<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhniY7uj99C1EW1tCia3JAnGpvPfEwsIX0JwXpR-FbWx1eKkDZuj6KBX-yhWFxvMNABhuX2AS71go_YxzULlMtpWh4B3qoP__lHT1HTedyMQGWoXLLCYGFQvLOtbVQfrHtTCtqwmnhbSxY/s1600/Hi-Res+Red+Lantern+Demona+background+1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 206px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhniY7uj99C1EW1tCia3JAnGpvPfEwsIX0JwXpR-FbWx1eKkDZuj6KBX-yhWFxvMNABhuX2AS71go_YxzULlMtpWh4B3qoP__lHT1HTedyMQGWoXLLCYGFQvLOtbVQfrHtTCtqwmnhbSxY/s320/Hi-Res+Red+Lantern+Demona+background+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594066496428361602" /></a><br />Demona as a Red Lantern Colored.<br /><br />Pencils & Inks be Travis Earles<br /><br />Colored by Maria Belen Pilaftsidis-Horsch.<br /><br />Maria Belen Pilaftsidis-Horsch will be on hand to sign the print.<br /><br />For those that love Red Lantern and Gargoyles, this print is for you. Demona as a Green Lantern.<br /><br />The print is probably going to cost $10, and all the profit for this print will be donated to raise awareness and hopefully find a cure for Tuberous Sclerosis.<br /><br />Tuberous Sclerosis is my charity of choice because my Nephew has it.<br /><br />For more info on check out Tuberous Sclerosis.<br /><br />And Modern Hood is still looking for support on Kick Starter. It's had a great start so far. Two backers for $130. 23% Funded and 38 days to go.<br /><br /><br /><iframe frameborder="0" height="410px" src="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kfr1188/modern-hood-a-modern-day-robin-hood-no-superpowers/widget/video.html" width="480px"></iframe>KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-56828154929476724512011-04-04T12:08:00.000-07:002011-04-04T12:11:33.890-07:00Modern Hood & Kick StarterI have made the choice of going to Kick Starter so help fund the preview edition of Modern Hood. The goal is $555 and there are plenty of nice goodies for the backers.<br /><br />You can visit the link <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kfr1188/modern-hood-a-modern-day-robin-hood-no-superpowers">here</a>.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kfr1188/modern-hood-a-modern-day-robin-hood-no-superpowers/widget/video.html" frameborder="0" height="410px" width="480px"></iframe>KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-25095335613071856392011-03-13T19:59:00.000-07:002011-03-13T20:01:09.803-07:00Second PrintI sit here at my pc watching/listening to Trailer Park Boys. If you've never heard of it check it out. It's like the office meets cops from the criminal point of view. It's a Canadian series set in a trailer park, it's a mockumentary about a few criminals. Very very funny.<br /><br />Anyway, the pub crawl is this Thursday (St. Patty's Day) where everyone is Irish and family.<br /><br />I happen to actually be Irish, mainly German. I don't have much of a temper. In fact, it takes a lot of me to get physical when I'm angry. And I do mean a lot, that just means I'm a happy drunk. I laugh at plenty.<br /><br />I'm training right now for the crawl with Taco bell, Jim Beam Red Stag (That's the ONLY Whiskey, Bourbon, Scotch (It's all the same, for real) that I can drink) and Shock Top (I love Wheat Beers).<br /><br />Yadda, yadda, yadda.<br /><br />You want the second print. All 20 of you or more. Well, I'll be honest. I watch quite a few people on DA and don't know why. Although sometimes they remind me.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://th04.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2011/026/a/c/scarecrow_maria_colors_by_powerbomb1411-d382fdt.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 719px; height: 1111px;" src="http://th04.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2011/026/a/c/scarecrow_maria_colors_by_powerbomb1411-d382fdt.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />The second print is anther X-Over the way Green Lantern Splinter is.<br /><br /><br /><br />Scarecrow as a Yellow Lantern.<br /><br />Scarecrow is done by Ethan Van Sciver and colored by Maria Belen Pilaftsidis-Horsch.<br /><br />A note on Ethan. This sketch was actually done at a C3 Pre show by Ethan. it wasn't until very later that I thought it would make a cool print to sell. I did ask Ethan for his approval and he allowed it. I wouldn't do it without his permission. And all the proft on the print goes to charity. As a creator/reader I feel disrespectful selling comics signed by a creator. As a creator I feel it's perfectly acceptable to do whatever you can to make sure the books with your name have a resell value and hopefully don't end up in the quarter or dollar bin. I just wish Marvel and DC felt the same way. But that's virtually impossible, they could up their standards though. Every company can.<br /><br />Until next time.<br />The Champ is STILL here.<br />Keith Robinson<br />Green Bay Packer Fan Forever.KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-58994289517845739942011-02-20T14:55:00.001-08:002011-02-20T14:59:53.493-08:00C3 2011 First PrintYes, I am the Super Bowl Champion. It's good to be champ. GO PACK GO!<br /><br />Now for C3.<br /><br />It shouldn't come as any surprise that Growing Pains will be for sale there.<br /><br />But a special print will also be there.<br /><br />The first print for sale at C3 2011 from 11/88 Studios.<br /><br />For those that love Green Lantern and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this print is for you. Master Splinter as a Green Lantern.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/1219/tssplinter.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 514px; height: 800px;" src="http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/1219/tssplinter.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Artist David Johnson and Colorist Maria Belen Pilaftsidis-Horsch are expected to be on hand to sign it.<br /><br />The print is probably going to cost $10, and all the profit for this print will be donated to raise awareness and hopefully find a cure for Tuberous Sclerosis.<br /><br />Tuberous Sclerosis is my charity of choice because my Nephew has it.<br /><br />For more info on check out Tuberous Sclerosis.<br /><a href="http://tsalliancemichigan.org/"></a>KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-34199112977956712172011-02-02T00:29:00.001-08:002011-02-02T00:29:33.483-08:00Scripts, C3 & Super BowlSunday is getting closer. It'll be a one day vacation for me. It's not secret I'm a Packer fan (especially if you've met me in person). I'd watch the game regardless, but to have my team in it also. I can't wait. 13 years ago, I was never someone that cared about the kick off, now I can't wait for it.<br /><br />Plus, as a movie fan, so many tv spots to watch out for.<br /><br />Captain America, Thor, Transformers, Super 8, Cowboys & Aliens.<br /><br />Those are the only one I care for. And I have a bit of an invested interest in Cowboys and Aliens. Hollywood logic.<br /><br />Come February 7th, I'll start making announcements on what I will be selling at the 11/88 Studios tables during C3.<br /><br />And as soon as I can tell you more about the story I'm writing for someone else I will. I'm going to start scripting that very soon.KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-76867033889185174002011-01-25T01:47:00.001-08:002011-01-25T01:47:26.875-08:00Superbowl 45 and a new book (Maybe)The Packers are going to the Superbowl. That's great news for me and not so much for Jay Quitter or Bears fans. (Steelers fans also?)<br /><br />It's been a long time sense it's happened and I can't wait to see it happen again. Green bay is home of title town because of it's 12 NFL titles. No NFL team has more than Green Bay. It's time to bring Lombardi back home where he belongs.<br /><br />Now comes the superstitious side of me. A while ago my Uncle told me an interesting fact. About every 30 years Green Bay wins the title. That's simply not accurate but when I was younger it seemed accurate. However, I'm still being very superstitious right now. I've never been this way. But I wore a Packer's shirt I had gotten for Christmas the day Green Bay beat the Eagles in the Wild Card round. I left it unwashed, and wore it the day Green Bay decimated the #1 seed Falcons. Once again, I left it unwashed and wore it Sunday when Green Bay walked into Soldier field and won the biggest game of the Green Bay/Chicago rivalry history.<br /><br />Now it's been 13 years since Green Bay has been to the Superbowl. Unlucky 13. Last time they went, they lost to Denver and John Elway. Our chance to win our 13th NFL title and we lost to a guy that couldn't win a single one.<br /><br />Now 13 years later we return again for a chance to win our 13th title.<br /><br />Yeah, I'm a bit scared. I'll be even more scared come Superbowl Sunday.<br /><br />Now for that other book. Almost two years ago I had written a script for someone and like many scripts, I assumed it would turn into nothing. I just got an e-mail saying the book was half way done and he wanted me to keep writing it ongoing. I'm game so we'll see what happens. The book is supposed to be out this year, once it's ready to have announcements, I'll make some.KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-52088286486988590122011-01-18T15:35:00.000-08:002011-01-18T15:44:03.636-08:00Shipping changeThere is a change to shipping now. I had been charging $2 for shipping and that is not the case anymore. It's not $4.95.<br /><br />Between gas money, buying envelopes, weight variations and the service of the post office. $2 is just not a safe move for me now. I've looked into paypal to alter the shipping cost for multiple items, but I can't find a way to do that. And the past month I've sent out quite a few packages and a couple have went MIA. So I'm opting now for Priority mail. It's flat rate shipping and I can fit more than one copy in it. Sorry for the change, I wish I didn't have to do it, but I need to bring some kind of money in to continue the dream. I'm taking enough of a loss on the book itself and I can't continue to take a loss on shipping. I realize that'll prevent some and maybe all from buying a hard copy until I get another book completed.<br /><br />I can tell you though that all copies come bagged and boarded. And they will all be signed also. If you want it personalized, leave a note when you make the purchase and I will do that also.<br /><br />And if you're interested in supporting me buy don't want to pay for hard copy, you can always hit the donate button as well, it saves on shipping and I appreciate anything you're interested in donating.<br /><br />To buy a copy.<br /><br /><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><br /><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"><br /><input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="ATKFN3KWBRF3E"><br /><input type="image" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!"><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"><br /></form><br /><br />To donate.<br /><br /><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><br /><input name="cmd" value="_s-xclick" type="hidden"><br /><input name="hosted_button_id" value="DYSKGNF7U8YT8" type="hidden"><br /><input src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!" type="image" border="0"><br /><br /></form>KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624504154084381223.post-71731274971814020402011-01-08T23:35:00.000-08:002011-01-18T15:33:46.956-08:00Growing Pains releasedGrowing Pains has been released now. It was a fun day at the comic shop and had some friends stop by that might not have ever been in a comic shop, sold a few copies at work and bribed people with pizza on the release party.<br /><br />So far the comments, reviews and feedback have been good. So either people are really enjoying it or they're lying through their teeth and don't have the heart to tell me.<br /><br />You can find out for yourself by clicking the link below and snagging a copy. All of them come signed and I'll be more than happy to personalize it to anyone that asks me too.<br /><br />Click the link below to order a copy.<br /><br /><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><br /><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"><br /><input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="ATKFN3KWBRF3E"><br /><input type="image" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!"><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"><br /></form><br /><br /><br />Thanks for the support.KFRobinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06828581717134759276noreply@blogger.com0