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Mark D
Comic Books, Art, Illustration, Writing, Video Games. Creative from Detroit.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Hey folks if you want advanced topics and drawing and writing comics and are a night owl come check our the Comicbook Manga Workshop Saturdays from 11pm to 1am. only on the Imaginos Workshop Twitch Streaming Channel. https://www.twitch.tv/imaginosworkshop
Part 1 and 2 of the 9/15/18 class are now up on our Youtube Channel IMAGINOS TV!!!! Download, comment and SUBSCRIBE!!!
Part One
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGE-rnvgxFE
Part Two
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJKFBOzGTb8
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Imaginos Workshop News!!!
Hey guys long time no see. I want to make a couple of announcements to keep you all in the loop.
2. The advanced class for our Imaginos Worksnop/Better Pontiac Comicbook and Manga Workshop will be streamed live every Saturday Night from 11pm to 1am eastern time on TWITCH. Go to the Imaginos Workshop webpage on the "Interwebs" for the Twitch link.
3. The Honeycomb Hideout:Official Podcast of Imaginos Workshop will be going VIDEO!! That's right VIDEO. The show will take place on the Imaginos workshop Twitch channel. Stay tuned for dates and times.
4. Imaginos Workshop will be at Motor City Black Age of Comics, November 3rd, 2918 from 10am to 7pm. Come see us and get a copy of our new comic anthology IMAGIONS PLUS issue 3. COME AND GET ONE!!!
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
How Imaginos ROCKED!! Michigan Comicon!!!!!
It was the inaugural show for the Michigan Comic Con. Joe and I are definitely con pros but we really didn't know what to expect this time. I am happy to say we were PLEASANTLY SURPRISED! Held over the gorgeous weekend of August 17-19th (the same weekend as Dream Cruise, The Muscle Car Festival and the African World Festival) one would not think that so many people would venture down to Cobo Hall to come to the show Maybe thinking isn't my forte'.
From the minute we walked into the convention center to set up our table this con felt far different than what were used to locally ie The Motor City Comic Con. We easily found our tables and the con staff was very friendly. This was the general gist among all the exhibitors we talked to. The people working concessions at the center were also really good to us. It was probably all they could do in lieu of the high priced con food, Prices aside we did very well sales wise. We actually sold out of everything we brought to sell. I even managed to do a few convention sketches
It helped that we went guerrilla with our marketing just like the old days. Instead of pricey business cards we opted to print pocket size flyers talking about who we are and what we do. What was also a convention hit was our Comic book Manga Workshop initiative. This is a Saturday class we do in Pontiac in partnership with the nonprofit Better Pontiac. The culmination of this class is our yearly free comic book day addition of our popular anthology IMAGINOS PLUS. People also loved that we give back to the community.
We got to see a lot of people we hadn't seen in a while. The highlight was seeing Desmond Jones, brother of comic great Arvell Jones. Desmond has always supported me and I thank him very much for it. We also got a chance to hang out with our buddy Ervin Johnson our homie from the fledgling manga company SHINING OTAKU and the rest of Detroit Tradecraft. There were so many cool people there it was hard to count. What was the coolest is our studio mates Shyla Crump and Trey Ragatz came out to help man the table.
Parking was more expensive than the last time we set up at a show down there. With Downtown Detroit jumping like it is I can see why prices have gone up. I am kinda bummed that I missed CHARIVARI, the house music festival put on annually by Todd Johnson (co-creator of TRIBE,the best selling black comic book of a all time). Oh well maybe next year.
From the minute we walked into the convention center to set up our table this con felt far different than what were used to locally ie The Motor City Comic Con. We easily found our tables and the con staff was very friendly. This was the general gist among all the exhibitors we talked to. The people working concessions at the center were also really good to us. It was probably all they could do in lieu of the high priced con food, Prices aside we did very well sales wise. We actually sold out of everything we brought to sell. I even managed to do a few convention sketches
It helped that we went guerrilla with our marketing just like the old days. Instead of pricey business cards we opted to print pocket size flyers talking about who we are and what we do. What was also a convention hit was our Comic book Manga Workshop initiative. This is a Saturday class we do in Pontiac in partnership with the nonprofit Better Pontiac. The culmination of this class is our yearly free comic book day addition of our popular anthology IMAGINOS PLUS. People also loved that we give back to the community.
We got to see a lot of people we hadn't seen in a while. The highlight was seeing Desmond Jones, brother of comic great Arvell Jones. Desmond has always supported me and I thank him very much for it. We also got a chance to hang out with our buddy Ervin Johnson our homie from the fledgling manga company SHINING OTAKU and the rest of Detroit Tradecraft. There were so many cool people there it was hard to count. What was the coolest is our studio mates Shyla Crump and Trey Ragatz came out to help man the table.
Parking was more expensive than the last time we set up at a show down there. With Downtown Detroit jumping like it is I can see why prices have gone up. I am kinda bummed that I missed CHARIVARI, the house music festival put on annually by Todd Johnson (co-creator of TRIBE,the best selling black comic book of a all time). Oh well maybe next year.
Thursday, June 28, 2018
The Honeycomb Hideout Episode 55: Un-Aliving the Author!!
ALRIGHT, 'COMBIES!! Your boys are taking it to some interesting places this time around. The big topic centers on the concept of "The Death of the Author", but we've got a whole lot of other fun and not-so fun bits sprinkled all throughout the show. With the standard topic distractions and derailments, weird jokes, and uncomfortable truths, there's also a bit of somberness thrown in for balance as well. So come on down, sit back, and feel something with your boys as we go through a wide-range of topics in a surprisingly short span of time and a surprise ending that none of you will see coming.
'Dem Refs: Skateboards, Selective Attention Test, Frank Lloyd Wright house, Iron Man Heartbreaker armor, Iron Man Silver Centurion, Iron Man in Spider-Man: Homecoming, Ultimate Iron Man
And feel free to hit up your boys on the social media!
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
The Honeycomb Hideout Episode 54: Squabble Ad Infinitum -or- How I learned to love a mad Titan
What's up, 'Combies! The time has come. A moment 10 years in the making. Avengers: Infinity War has arrived and it wasn't a subtle entrance. It was loud and boisterous, all the while breaking records and hearts. This movie is most definitely a cinematic event and it has left a major impression on everyone that's seen it. So because of that, ya' boys are going to need a little help to unpack so we called in a friend to help us out with that. So come on down, kick back, and join in the group therapy as we deal with the monumental film that just happened to all of us.
(Reminder: This is an 18+ podcast. If you ain't over 18, FIND YO' MAMMY AND TURN THIS OFF!!)
And feel free to hit up your boys on the social media!
Monday, April 23, 2018
The Honeycomb Hideout Episode 53: SHUT UP, INTERNET!!! Part 2
(Reminder: This is an 18+ podcast. If you ain't over 18, FIND YO' MAMMY AND TURN THIS OFF!!)
What up, 'Combies? Ya boys are about to get REAL DEEP with this episode. It's been a long time coming and we only gave a taste of it a few episodes ago, but HERE is a proper sequel... SHUT UP INTERNET!!! Part 2: SHUT UP MORE!!!!
The boys are deep diving into a great many social ills of the modern era and how the internet glorifies and sometimes even causes them. This one's a bit cathartic too, so give a listen and you might hear us discuss something relevant to you too.
Imagery: Malcolm Ducasse, Eka Darville, More Gwendoline Christie, Macho Man and the rising cream, Joe Estevez
And feel free to hit up your boys on the social media!
Saturday, March 10, 2018
The Honeycomb Hideout Episode 52: The Great Wakandan Hype!
Alright, 'Combies! Your boys are back with something special for you today. Considering how much hype and anticiipation has been building to the release of Black Panther, you had to know that we were going to be checking it out. Hell, most of us are Marvel fanboys, so... yeah. BUT! It gets better! Not only are your boys going to review Black Panther and discuss it in its entirety, we've got an OG returning to the Hideout for this discussion. That's right, y'all, Mark Dudley A.K.A. Blackie Jones is back and he's got things to say about ol' T'Challa's first solo outing. So come on down and hang out with your boys as we dive into this multi-layered epic phenomenon in pop culture.
And don't forget, 'Combies, you can also find The Honeycomb Hideout on Podbean, as well as iTunes for the Apple-users in our audience!
For references to what we discuss this episode: Klaue's Mixtape and Two Kids in a trench coat
And feel free to hit up your boys on the social media!
Friday, February 16, 2018
The Honeycomb Hideout Episode 51: The Trope-a-Dope
Alright, 'Combies! After our recent milestone (see the last episode), we decided to take a bit easy for this episode and moved our natural analysis towards something a bit broader. Looking over the broad spectrum of fictional media, for this episode, we're looking at tropes. That's right, tropes; cliches and concepts that we've seen pop up in book after book, movie after movie, etc. There's a lot of them out there, so ya' boys decided to address the ones that we like and the ones that we loathe. Also, get ready to learn some interesting stuff about our esteemed host. It's a hoot this time around, so come on down and let's get into it!
And don't forget, 'Combies, you can also find The Honeycomb Hideout on iTunes for the Apple-users in our audience!
For references to what we discuss this episode: Super Saiyan Satan (as seen above), Gwendoline Christie stands above her castmates, The OC: Mmmm whatcha say, and of course, Feels Goodman. :D
And feel free to hit up your boys on the social media!
Saturday, January 27, 2018
The Honeycomb Hideout Episode 50: This is FAR from The Last Jedi, Internet!!
Alright, 'Combies! Welcome to 2018! Not even a month in and things are all too "interesting" already. But, for our 50th episode, we're tackling something exceptionally divisive within the geek community and doesn't appear to be dying down anytime soon. With the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, there's been a wave of love and outrage over this movie that hasn't been seen since the Prequels as the fanbase is virtually split down the middle over it. (Star Wars: Civil War? Nah! Too redundant.) So now, your boys are diving into the film with a full review and in-depth discussion of it. So come on down, find out how The Last Jedi made us feel, and our take on the internet's reaction to the movie. It's gonna be a trip, y'all!
Oh and for those that actually are interested in the oddity that is the "Ugandan Knuckles" meme... ::sighs:: ...here.
And feel free to hit up your boys on the social media!
Saturday, December 16, 2017
The Honeycomb Hideout Episode 49 Part 2: Ragnarok the League!
Oh, and Drew's Twitch channel? BOOM! Check it out!!
And feel free to hit up your boys on the social media!
Thursday, December 14, 2017
The Honeycomb Hideout Episode 49 Part 1: Keep your hands to yourself!
Alright, 'Combies! Your boys have returned with some things to say. There's some heavy stuff going on out in the world and we're discussing it. We've got a lot of news lately about sexual harassment and assault of both men and women in show business going on and, while it's been happening for a long time, it's not being kept so quiet anymore. People are speaking out and against some surprising names. And the fun doesn't stop there! There's also been another kind of assault but this one is on a piece of America's soul; an attack on the internet. There's an attempt to repeal Net Neutraility and you can bet we have a lot to say about that too. So come on down as your boys get REAL deep with it this time around. But that's not all... It is a two-parter, afrer all. So get ready for the next one later on this week!
And feel free to hit up your boys on the social media!
Monday, November 13, 2017
31 Days of Horror 2017: Top 10
October 2017 was another glorious month of non-stop blood, death and devils in the annual tradition of 31 Days of Horror, jam-packing as many horror movies into the month as possible. This year I have parsed down the list into a rock solid Top 10, most of which are readily available for streaming or at least renting. As uninspiring as Netflix's movie catalog has seemed recently, they have a surprising number of really effective horror movies in the catalog currently. So as autumn winds down into winter, here are some movies for cold days and long nights.
1. Green Room (2016)
This economical horror thriller from director Jeremy Saulnier is best seen without watching the trailer. Knowing little or nothing about the story contributes to its overall effect, which is quite unnerving. It was filmed in and around Portland, OR and it is #1 on this list because there is no bullshit filler here. No contrived heroics, narrative fluff or clunky arcs - just a violent, confidently directed, well-acted story about a punk show gone horribly wrong. Available on Amazon Prime.
2. Raw (2016)
3. Train to Busan (2016)
4. The Wailing (2016)
5. Don't Breathe (2016)
6. The Canal (2014)
Filmed in Dublin by Irish filmmaker Ivan Kavanagh, The Canal pulls from numerous inspirations to make a deliberately paced mystery which is part crime thriller, part ghost story and part occult horror - all under an umbrella of pervasive psychological terror. While it begins with a seemingly mundane story of marital discord, the horrific supernatural elements are revealed gradually and in waves, with an emphasis on our unreliable perceptions of reality. Like all movies on this list, best watched in the dark with the volume turned up. Available on Netflix.
7. Under the Shadow (2016)
Set in the immediate aftermath of the Iranian Revolution, Under the Shadow revolves around the life of a mother and daughter in Tehran during the tumultuous Iran-Iraq conflict. It is a film which is by definition a political and cultural study even as it operates as a supernatural horror, the darker aspects of which reveal themselves slowly throughout the second half of the movie. It has been compared to The Babadook for its thoughtful script and sparing effects which illustrate themes of motherhood, childhood fears, and emotional and cultural symbolism. An impressive debut from Iranian filmmaker Babak Anvari. Available on Netflix.
8. A Dark Song (2016)
Another movie on this list filmed entirely in Dublin, Ireland, shot mostly in a 20-day span in a large country house that forms the base of operations for the two primary characters. This is a deliberately slow-paced film which revels in the details and traumas of its occult ritual, the effects of which come on slowly and menacingly. Its stately pacing and attention to detail are amplified greatly by a tremendous score by Ray Harman. Its climax finally opens up to the violence and horror one might expect, but for this film especially it's not so much about the destination as it is the journey. Available on Netflix.
9. The Last House on the Left (1972)
10. The Eyes of My Mother (2016)
Another debut feature, this one from Brooklyn-based director Nicolas Pesce, who was honored with the Official Selection of the 2016 Sundance Film Festival for the film. This black and white arthouse horror has been called Hitchcockian, albeit with a quiet and disturbing infusion of gore. This story of isolation and loneliness in the remote countryside finds an extra layer of repulsion in the way it tells the story of its heroine - slow pacing, careful editing and a reliance on long, static shots imparts a placid and matter-of-fact tone to its violent and disturbing subject matter. Available on Netflix.
- Jonathan Ross
Monday, October 2, 2017
The Honeycomb Hideout Episode 48: A Wind Down of Mass Distraction
ALRIGHT, 'COMBIES!! Now, we've reached a point in time in which there's so much unfortunateness and ugliness in our day-to-day lives. I mean, it's everywhere you turn! So, in an attempt to combat this and keep our audience's moods on the upswing, your boys have got you covered with another melee episode! We're busting out our nuclear option to make sure y'all remember that, while things may suck A LOT, they don't have to all the time. So kick back and relax with ya' boys and let's ride this wave of good vibes out togethere!
For the sake of reference, here's Joe's favorite Spider-Man theme (commence the judgement): Spectacular Spider-Man theme
And of course, here we have the ever astonishing Gwendoline Christie: Awesome, Stunning, and the Show-stopper!
And then there is, the Marvel Legacy trailer. Maybe you'll get something from it we didn't... LOL
And feel free to hit up your boys on the social media!
Saturday, August 12, 2017
The Honeycomb Hideout Episode 47: The Million Dollar Mustache
Alright, 'Combies!! Your boys have combed through the news and interesting goings-on before and since San Diego Comic-Con. We've got geek and regular news galore as well as an in-depth breakdown of gender as it exists today. So yeah, we're all over the place in this one too, but don't worry, you won't be disappointed. ;) So come on down, break open a cold one and get informed!
And the best is saved for last... Whatchu want, Tim Curry?
And feel free to hit up your boys on the social media!
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Juda Fist Finally!!!
Hey guys, I just wanted to take the time to let you know I am finally working on Juda Fist: 7 Deaths of the Yobi Issue 1. Here is a sneak peak at some of he layouts and sketches so far.
Stay tuned as I talk more about my process!
Saturday, July 15, 2017
The Honeycomb Hideout Episode 46: Who's Really Gonna Tell Diana No?
Alright, 'Combies! The boys are giving you another meal-style roller coaster of an episode for you. We talk a bit more about long-standing cases reaching undesirable resolutions and the inherent trends surrounding them (police keep messing up and people in general can't stop sucking in bad ways). BUT! We aren't just talking about depressing stuff (though a lot of it is pretty heavy), we're also going to be reviewing a little piece of awesomeness that defied all expectations. That's right, Wonder Woman came out and get ready to hear our thoughts on it and beware for there be spoilers ahead. So come on down and let's enjoy the ride!
Joss Whedon's Wonder Woman script: 0.o
And for context to something fun, the full Zeus Meme
And feel free to hit up your boys on the social media!
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
The Honeycomb Hideout Episode 45: Unmoderated Moderation
Alright, 'Combies!! The boys are back again and they've got a pretty interesting topical ascension this time around. They're bringing an all too necessary discussion of the insanely frequent unarmed shootings of people of color, the ridiculous outrage over the "Women Only" showing of "Wonder Woman" at the Alamo Drafthouse and a long overdue review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. So come on and down and prepare yourself for some real talk this time around, y'all!
For reference to the stories we talked about this episode:
-The Officer fired for not shooting suspect: LINK
-The Men that got mad that Women got to see "Wonder Woman" first: LINK
-Far Cry 5 and its white antagonists: LINK
-Oh and what say you all? Think this belongs on a shirt? "Guys... I think we fucked up."
And feel free to hit up your boys on the social media!
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