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ShaneHo
Shane Houghton blogs about stuff you probably already know about.
He also writes comic books.
And makes videos.
Posts tagged Comics
Aug
10
‘Reed Gunther’ Literally Defines All-Ages Comics in Clever Press Release
Perhaps taking a cue from our own Laura Hudson, who frequently gives creators advice on how to get press attention when she speaks on the Indie Comics Marketing Panel at conventions around the U.S., the creators of acclaimed Image Comics series Reed Gunther have made themselves heard by creating aninnovative press release that is too clever to be ignored. Brothers Shane and Chris Houghton make an unassailable appeal to readers and retailers to consider all-ages comics in their proper context — comics made for all ages, not just children.
Created by brothers Shane Houghton and Chris Houghton, Reed Gunther depicts the exploits of the lovably inept cowboy adventurer Reed Gunther and his curiously bright and typically frustrated grizzly bear, Sterling. The series is absolutely kid-friendly, but, as the label implies, suitable for all-ages. The story depicted in the cool comic-as-press-release suggests that some retailers and readers have confused “all-ages” for “kiddie stuff,” and Reed himself offers some helpful suggestions on how to correct the situation.
Reed Gunther is a favorite of many comics creators, including Usagi Yojimbo’s Stan Sakai, outgoing B.P.R.D. artist Guy Davis and Fraggle Rock and Our Love is Real writer Sam Humphries. Three issues are on sale now from Image, and you can check out a preview right here.
We’re getting some phenomenal love for our REED GUNTHER press release comic! Thanks everyone!
Jul
6
REED GUNTHER #2 is in stores today! We’re officially monthly!
We’ll be signing copies at the House of Secrets in Burbank from 6-8:30 if you want to swing by and say hey!
Happy New Comics Day!!!
May
30
Reed Gunther and the Steak Snacking Snake hits comic shops across the country THIS WEDNESDAY, June 1st!
If you’re in Los Angeles, come hang out with us at our release party at Golden Apple Comics this Friday from 7-9 PM. We’ll have a LIVE steak snacking snake for you to pet and take pictures with!
Oh, and we’ll have copies of that comic book we created and can scribble on the front of it for you if you’d like.
It’s going to be a blast!
RSVP to the Facebook event here!
May
6
ComicsAlliance.com has an exclusive preview of “Animal Intimidation”, a short 4-page REED GUNTHER story!
Finish reading all the pages here, and then get ready for the release of Reed Gunther #1 from Image Comics on JUNE 1st!
Nov
30
Hey everyone!
Chris and I, along with some other fine comic-creators, will be at Meltdown Comics this Saturday for a super-awesome comic-creating event!
Feel free to swing by to snag an issue of Reed Gunther, attend a drawing and writing seminar hosted by me and Chris, or just to say hi!
Here’s the official press release:
Join local comic creators for a day of family fun to learn about creating comics and all-ages comic books from the creators of Fraggle Rock, Darkwing Duck, Penguins of Madagascar and Reed Gunther!
LOS ANGELES – Kids love comic books, and comic books love kids! A new renaissance of all-ages comic books has energized young readers like never before. To celebrate, a group of comic book creators in Los Angeles have teamed up to host Kids Comics L.A. – a unique (and free!) one-day event on Dec. 4 at Meltdown Comics in Hollywood to spotlight kids comics and engage a new generation of future comic creators!
At Kids Comics L.A., kids will meet and interact with comic creators and learn how to make their own comic books! Writers and artists of kid-friendly comic books starring familiar characters will be in attendance to sign books and talk about comics with fans. Two unique comic seminars will help budding creators understand the basics of making their own comics, with one session focused on creating characters and one focused on comic book storytelling. These interactive seminars are open to everyone attending the event and families are encouraged to learn together!
The creators participating in Kids Comics L.A. include Sam Humphries (Fraggle Rock, Archaia Comics), Ian Brill (Darkwing Duck and Rescue Rangers, BOOM! Kids Comics), David Server and Jackson Lanzing (Penguins of Madagascar, Ape Entertainment), and Chris and Shane Houghton (Reed Gunther, Independent).
Los Angeles’ own famous Grilled Cheese Truck will be on hand all day to feed comics lovers of all ages with their cheesy delights!
This event is all ages, open to the public, and free! Come hang out with the comic book creators of today AND tomorrow!
For more information, including creator bios, please see the Kids Comics L.A. page: http://bit.ly/aatqRe
When: Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Phone: 323-851-7723
Oct
5
Help us raise the funds to hire a colorist for Reed Gunther by reading our brand new goof-ball comic, Moon Gloom for only $0.99!
Read all the juicy details here!
Moon Gloom:
When the Earth is destroyed, the lonely Moon must find a new planet to orbit. Filled with gags, adventure and silliness, this 14 page comic by the creators of Reed Gunther is a goofy ride for all-ages.
Jun
2
Final cover for issue #4, Reed Gunther in Fish Out of Slaughter!
Available June 30th!
Mar
31
Come chat with the creators of Reed Gunther (me and my brother Chris) tonight at 6 PM Pacific and 9 PM Eastern at ComicChatCast.com!
Chris and I are going to be giving away some free comics and the original inked art that you see above! Wowee! All while chatting with YOU about comics.
It’ll be a hoot. Hope to see you there… TONIGHT!
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