By demand:
We started talking about time, and then moved on to a question Dave got on his phone from Ralph S. Then Michael R. asked:
Hi Matt!
Questions for Dave.
Hi Dave!
I have read VOL. 1 of SDOAR. Once. So far. ...and while reading the book, which had me thinking was, how far did you research when you FINALLY said, " hey, I need to draw the next page?"
Also, a fun question. While creating SDOAR is there any "secret" images or messages to decipher in VOL.1?
BTW--- I loved the book! It was definitely worth the wait. Sigh --- then it was over. I want MORE!
All that research felt right. The book had a good flow to it. Carson is fabulous! His bridging artwork is seamless with yours.
Michael R.
Then Steve B. asked:
Before it was 300 issues, it was 26 years, and that wouldn't even have been a round number (I believe 156 was the original goal) - so obviously there is something important about 26 years. What was it? Why was it important to do Cerebus for 26 years?
(If he's already answered this somewhere and I missed it, please point me in the right direction)
Then Margaret asked:
Does Dave have any of those unauthorized Citadel miniatures? And if he doesn't, would he like some?
He does:
Then Sean Robinson asked:
If Dave could own one single piece of original art-- any time period, any medium-- what would it be? With the caveat that it can’t be sold, or viewed taken outside of the Off White House ...
For the sake of discussion, let's say it can be a grouping of original art instead. Say, every page of a certain comic story, for instance, or a sculptural group, etc. etc.
Then John G. asked:
This letter was in the last issue of the first Mage series in 1986. Does Dave know what Matt Wagner meant when he wrote “Dave Sim and I have been talking...”? Was there a planned collaboration that never happened?
Then Dave K. asked:
I got one for Dave: what was the meaning behind his use of the (modified?) ‘Song of Amergin’ as the epigraph for Mothers & Daughters?
Jeff S. asks:
Questions for Dave: Why so many versions of "High Society", other than the obvious answer/s. I mean, I have (I think) three versions, including the first printing copy with (as you noted when you signed it for me) "a rare intact cover". And, I will definitely buy a Regency Edition.
But, I mean, we're up to around six or seven versions now, if you count the Red, Blue, and neutral election versions. And that count doesn't include the hardcover, foreign-language editions.
Not to be a thorn in your side which, (obviously) I have been at times over the years, but when do you move on to more remasters?
Which leads into David B's reply to Jeff/question for Dave:
Jeff, my suggestion is that High Society is the biggest selling volume and is in need of reprinting more often and is the obvious choice for the first deluxe hardcover treatment. I hope it won't be the last.
Question for Dave:
I have a very good working relationship with some fine men I would have never known of if I hadn't first read Cerebus and then written you that first letter in the 1980s. With today's technology it is now possible for Cerebus fans to have an almost instantaneous connection and you are the reason why. Did you ever think about that any time since 1977? If so, would you be willing to share your thoughts? You're no Keith Richards, but you do have fans, followers, haters and not a few groupies over the years.
TMI bit: In that first letter I mentioned that I hoped to pass on my Cerebus trades to my son some day. As it turns out he is not
likely to read it, but he is a big fan of Cerebus In Hell? as is my daughter (well, Baby Yoda Cerebus at least). Who would have thought?
And my other notes are here.
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So, F. Paul Wilson and Divers Hands' Other Sandboxes which has a cover by Gerhard is now available.
Signed copies of Vark Wars: Walt's Empire Strikes Back (Signed by Dave, Signed by Dave and me, Signed by me after I scribble out Dave's name, Pretty much available Signed only...). If you've emailed me about it and haven't heard back, it's because I'm a lazy prick and haven't gotten around to taking care of that. I'ma do that this weekend...
Check out the new Cerebus masks and whatnots. If people want the Donald J. Cerebus of Joe Cerebus stuff, let me know and I'll add 'em to the store.
As you all know, Wilf Jenkins was the Aardvark/Vanaheim lawyer for years, and during that time he was on the comp list. Wilf saved all his copies. Dave and Wilf have signed them, and there's a certificate of authenticity. The books will be available from Looking For Heroes, for $10 (CAD) plus $4 dollars shipping to Canada and $5 dollars shipping to the USA. All the money goes to the Food Bank of the Waterloo Region.
And on the last Wednesday of the month (the 28th), pick up the Vault of Cerebus.
Buy Batvark: PENIS (in stores NOW! (Possibly along with the "Censored For Grandma" Variant, Batvark: XXXXX.).) If you're in the market for a "Virgin" Batvark: Penis (limited to ONLY 253 copies!), there's one on the eBays. It's Birdsong's Auction, and ALL the money is going to charity, which I hope explains why it's going for...$227.50 (Otherwise I'll be eBaying a copy with all the profits going to the "Feeding Matt Dows" Fund...)
For Auction, currently at $50 to Eric Bahringer:
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| Ya get this too. |
Okay, for those of you keeping score, The mis"printed" (mis-stapled really) Amicable Spider-Vark is Batvark: PENIS #-1, The Virgin Batvark: PENIS (no logos of text on the cover) is #0, Batvark: PENIS #1 is #1, The "Censored-For-Grandma" Variant Batvark: XXXXX is #2, and the upcoming second printing of the "Censored-For-Grandma" VariantBatvark: XXXXX is #3. So five versions in all. Here's your chance to get #0 Larry...
Don't forget cerebusoverload.com BECAUSE:
It's off like a Prom dress!!!
Bid on a slightly used copy of SODAR:
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| Bidding starts at $50 (USD) Anybody? |
Next Time: Oliver?
