Comic Book Flatting From the pages of Modern Scientific Comix.

Comics haven't always been created digitally. Check out some of these kooky ads for comic book flatters on Comic Bastards.

http://comicbastards.com/comics/a-visual-history-of-flatting-from-the-pages-of-modern-scientific-comix/

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The Grudge

A short comic I did foundation year in college. I was at that time afflicted with a severe case of Frank Miller but have since received treatment and  am feeling much better, thank you.

Pondering Small Comic Books

I've been working on a new comic book idea and have been leaning towards using a smaller, digest format instead of the traditional American "floppy" format of 6.625 inches (16.83 cm) × 10.25 inches (26.0 cm). Through the years I have acquired a small collection of comics from several countries and various decades. I've scanned them to show my creative partners and thought it might be interesting to post them here.

My main reason for exploring this size is to be able to vend them from spiral-vend snack machines more easily than floppies. But I've also heard that they are preferred in other countries, specifically Mexico, where the smaller size is easier to read with one hand and is easier to stuff into a pocket or bag. They are simply more mobile than the larger, thinner format. Plus it's just an enjoyable experiment into a new format that changes the pacing of the storytelling.

I'd appreciate your thoughts on this. If you read comics which format appeals to you and why? Does your country have a history of these smaller comics? Please let me know in the comments.

Thanks to Wes Street and Chris FitzPatrick for their kind additions to my collection of mini-comics.

Captain America mini-comic from 1987. This is just a reduced size of a standard format comic which makes for very small images and type.

Commando from 1983. One of my favorite comics.

Gunsmoke, Mexico 2008. This series is known for its stunning cover artwork by Rafael Gallur.

A 1977 JLA paperback that appears to be reprinted versions of earlier comics. However the artwork seems to have been "broken apart" to fit the paperback format.

The Detective Novel, Mexico 2007

That should be 125mm x 140mm. Spinal Tap level mistake.

Private-Eye Picture Stories, Republic of Ireland 1963. I love the title of this series.

"TAKE OFF YOUR TROUSERS!"

Starblazer, UK 1980

Trucker Stories, Mexico 2004. Always good to see stories about people who don't wear capes and masks.

Tane Character Sheet.

Here is Ryan Howe's art of Tane, the brave leader of the Tiki Tribe in Tiki versus Cthulhu. We designed the Tiki people to be a fully fictional tribe and although certain cues were taken from existing peoples they are not based on any one culture.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/847163926/tiki-versus-cthulhu-issue1

New Cthulhu and Tiki Art by Nathen Wahl.

Nathen Wahl's brilliant companion pieces for Tiki versus Cthulhu. These will be included as mini-prints in the campaign. Colors by Ronda Pattison.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/847163926/tiki-versus-cthulhu-issue1

Tiki versus Cthulhu Page 1 Art by Ryan Howe.

First page of Tiki versus Cthulhu art. The final book will be fully colored by Ronda Pattison.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/847163926/tiki-versus-cthulhu-issue1

Tiki versus Cthulhu Kickstarter Now Live!

The Kickstarter to create the first issue of Tiki versus Cthulhu is now live! Please check it out and support it. Thanks!


https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/847163926/tiki-versus-cthulhu-issue1

New Tiki versus Cthulhu Art by Nathen Wahl.

A new Tiki versus Cthulhu mini-print by Nathen Wahl! This one features Great Cthulhu and some of his deep one/human hybrid followers from The Hook Islands. Nathen also did a Tiki companion piece but I'll hold off on showing that one until the Kickstarter launches. Colors by Ronda Pattison.

Kickstarter is here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/847163926/tiki-versus-cthulhu-issue1

New Tiki versus Cthulhu Art.

A new piece of art from Evan Quiring featuring Tiki and in the style of classic monster comics. This will be one of the mini-prints available during our Kickstarter campaign. Colors by Ronda Pattison, layout by Brian Roe. 

Check out the TvsC trailer here:

http://roebeast.blogspot.com/2014/03/tiki-versus-cthulhu-coming-soon-to.html

Tiki versus Cthulhu! Coming soon to Kickstarter.

The next comic book project from RSquared Studios:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/847163926/tiki-versus-cthulhu-issue1