Here’s a cool review of the latest installment of Bob Oxman’s account of the Smuttynose murders, Smuttynose 3.

Buy the book here.

It was fun! But I’ve only gotten one pic of our table so far, from the illustrious Bob Oxman of Smuttynose fame, so here it is:

Josh Rosen, Penina Gal, Bob Oxman, and Emily Wieja point out interesting military stuff up in the rafters at the Armory.

Actually this photo is sort of awesome because it shows a good view of the IKJK table and all our wares, as well as being a stunning shot of some key IKJK players. However, if anyone has any more pics feel free to send em to me!

As some of you may have noticed, IKJK has been producing a series of 4-Square anthologies for a while now- basically we gather four different artists and have them each create a story inspired by one loose theme. Our latest offering is called Future and it’s really special because it brings in some truly innovative and awesome artists…when putting together this book we tried to focus on artists who were doing unusual stuff, and we think the end result is a refreshing and unique anthology. Here are some sample pages to tease you until next week, when you can get your hands on a finished copy of your very own at MoCCA Festival 2010!

The amazing Jason Overby contributed the story Shark…his frantic pen lines are bursting with energy and tension.

Jennifer Tong’s story Virtual Date is sad, bittersweet, and moving, and complemented by her beautiful rendering.

José-Luis Olivares contributes First Flower, a metaphysical tale framed by lovely composition and forms.

Emily Wieja’s story Mirror employs bold shapes and splashes of negative space to evoke a stark atmosphere.

The covers will actually be black with gold foil transfer in place of the yellow above, for a striking effect. You can snag a copy at MoCCA for only $5- after that the cover price will go up to $7 and will be available for online ordering.

This past weekend some notable IKJK artists attended the Comics 101 event at the Silent Barn in Queens, NY. Colleen Frakes and Jon Chad hosted a cartooning workshop and Mario van Buren, Caitlin Plovnick, Ross Studlar, Emily Wieja and others attended a basement book-signing. All in all it was a good time and a fun reunion!

inking demos- the fluorescent lights were blinding!!

fun with cartoonists

CCS Pioneers reunion!!

We’ve just added books to the site by the amazing Ross Studlar so be sure to check those out, his new book The Raven and the Crayfish is great! Also, Colleen Frakes has just released Color Comics, a cool new collection of reprinted material from BASH! Magazine, Myspace Dark Horse Presents and Seven Days. All you Frakes fans be sure to grab a copy. Thanks to Colleen and Ross for the photos!

drawn waiting for R.Crumb at B&N Union Sq.

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drawn waiting for the 6 train

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Thanks to Rob Clough for posting about the newest 4-Square, “Dark Corners”, in his new role as reviewer for the re-vamped The Comics Journal.

http://fantagraphics.tempdomainname.com/?p=492

Then, when I went to knock around on the new site a bit, a review for Funny Aminals pops up!  Thanks again, Rob.

Dark Corners and Funny Aminals both sold out of their first printings, but we are in the process of making 2nd printings, and those should be ready for order soon!

Anthology Of Funny Animal Comics To Debut At SPX

Dear Furry Bellied Friends Of The Press,

CCS graduates and Sunday’s Co-editors, Bryan Stone, and Jeff Lok and their bestest forest friends bring you, Funny Aminals!

Contributors include: 2009 Ignatz award nominees Colleen Frakes and Cat Garza, as well as Brandon Elston, Emily Wieja, Jose Luis Olivares, Denis St. John, Kubby, Penina Gal, Bryan Stone, Jeff Lok, Morgan Pielli, and Dane Martin. With a cover by Cat Garza, an essay on the history of the funny animal comic by Steve Bissette, and games and puzzles! Plus extras!

The release date for the book is SPX 2009 at the I Know Joe Kimpel table. It will also be available in select comic shops, and online at http://www.iknowjoekimpel.com and http://funnyaminals.com. For more, Please visit:

http://funnyaminals.com

Not safe for children!

64 pages. $10. On newsprint. Full color cover on cardstock.

Well, the IKJK crew survived another year at the MoCCA Festival, and we did it with outstanding charm and good humor. The new location this year at the Lexington Avenue Armory provided plenty of room for our books, as well as plenty of lounging space behind the table.

Colleen Frakes sets up her always-impressive spread.

Former IKJK member Adam Staffaroni stopped by for a chat.

Caitlin Plovnick and Jon-Mikel Gates rest after some exhausting table-sitting.

John Chad was sad. Because he sold so many books. He hates to part with them.

One of our favorite people in the whole world, Tom Devlin, stopped by to impart his wisdom upon David Yoder. And on the rest of us.

Morgan Pielli's eyes were glowing red again. And see that crazed look on his face? We were afraid.

Ken Dahl was just wacky.

We took a lot more photos of middle fingers, just cause it's funny. No really, it is.

It was awesome to see the IKJK 4-Square anthologies on display at Jim Hanley's Universe.

I guess that’s all we have to share for now. Phew, posting this was exhausting. Off to rest up- see you all next year! Thanks to Colleen and Penina for the pics.