24-Hour Comics Day!

Hi everyone,

This weekend is 24-Hour Comics Day, so I hope you're all getting some rest, keeping your drawing arm supple and your mind limber!

We will be here and ready at Hub Comics with drawing spaces, hot coffee, a couch for those all-important 4:00 am power naps, and of course some of the greatest comics and graphic novels of all time to inspire you. All you will need to bring are art supplies and your creativity. And possibly some Visine.

Please send a confirmation email to let us know you're coming so we can reserve your spot. As of this writing, we still have space available, and you're invited to forward this email to any artists you think may like to give it a try. We encourage cartoonists of all skill levels; hell, I'm going to give it a try!

I look forward to beating the clock with you!

What we'll be providing:
- A brightly-lit, roomy comic shop and tables on which to draw, chairs on which to sit
- Some snacks, sodas, water, and pots of hot coffee, including a midnight run to the grocery store
- A couple of comfy couches for those 4-am power naps
- Lots and lots of reference material and inspiration
- A fairly clean restroom

What we will not be providing:
- Meals (although we do have a selection of delivery menus, and there are several late-open restaurants within walking distance)
- Art supplies
- Kitchen, shower or other household amenities

We'll be officially starting promptly at noon, during regular business hours, which last through 9 p.m. and resume at 10 a.m. Sunday.

Because of city regulations, no one will be allowed in between midnight and 5 a.m. We regret that if you arrive or return during that time, we will be unable to admit you.

Slightly before midnight, we'll be doing a snack run to get the fuel to get us through 'til morning.

We hope we will be able to feature your finished comics here on our website!

Comments

Blank Spot | My 24-Hour Comic for 2009

Blank Spot | My 24-Hour Comic for 2009

Update: Here's a Detailed Blog of my participation in this year's event!

There are only 20 pages out of an attempted 24. Unlike last year, I was actually able to focus. Following the "spirit of the law", I walked in with no planning whatsoever. Like "School Fight!" and Lucky Seven", this story is rendered with traditional media tools. The Ames 3.5 lettering looks large on a 9" x 12" page, but I really wanted to test my new C6 nibs.

David Marshall, Comic Book Artist
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