Bezoar is a monster-themed mini-comics anthology, started by a small group of Athens, GA cartoonists. However, for issue 3, we’re doing something a little different…
Bezoar contributor, incredible cartoonist, and wonderful pal Patrick Dean has recently come under some pretty severe health problems, being diagnosed with ALS.
As Patrick’s friends and fellow cartoonists, the Bezoar crew decided that we wanted to help out in any way we could. We decided it was time to put together a new issue of Bezoar, extend the net of creators further to include other friends & colleagues of Patrick’s, and use whatever funds come from it for his benefit! All money from sales of Bezoar 3 will go to Patrick and his family to assist with medical bills, quality of life, and just as a way to let them know we care.
So, let’s talk about Bezoar 3!
As with the previous issues, Bezoar’s theme is MONSTERS. Creators are welcome to interpret that however they like. Check out this killer list of contributors!
Drew Weing
Patrick Dean
Wes Brooks
Wook Jin Clark
Adam Daughhetee
Duane Ballenger
David Mack
Shawn Daughhetee
Scott Stripling
J Chris Campbell
Rich Tommaso
Joey Weiser
Eleanor Davis
Lee Gatlin Michele Chidester
As you can see from a few examples posted below, Bezoar 3 has a wide variety of work, ranging from spooky to delightful in mood and art style!
This anthology is 40 pages of monster greatness! Now, you have a few options for how to read Bezoar 3…
Limited Edition - Screen printed color cover, only 50 available, $10. Buy Online!
***The Limited Edition is sold out! Thanks for your support!***
Regular Edition - Black & white cover, $5. Buy Online!
The beautiful cover was created by David Mack who screen printed the Limited Editions. The logo, designed by Drew Weing, is hand-stamped and embossed on each cover, both Limited and Regular Editions!
We’re all very proud of this book, and we all hope that you’ll check it out! Be it the Limited, Regular, or Digital Edition, this is a great way to help out a member of our community and get some great monster comics!
Thank you all for the support! We’ve sold through a printing-and-a-half of the Bezoar 3 mini-comics, and all of that money has gone to Patrick and his family!
We are going to be cutting off online orders of the print edition at the end of the month, so if you’ve been meaning to get those, please put your orders in by June 30, 2019. Buy it online here!
The digital edition will continue to be available. That’s a pretty great deal for 3 issues of monster goodness, and as always all of the money that comes from that still goes to Patrick and his family.
However, if you’ve been meaning to pick up a physical copy of Bezoar 3, now is the time to order! Thank you!
***Thanks to all those who bought online! The print editions are now only available for purchase in person, but the Digital Edition is still available as a pay-what-you-want download!***
HeroesCon is this weekend! I’ll be there in Indie Island, table AA-1116, and I’d love to see you there! The schedule was recently released, and I’ll be on one panel:
SATURDAY 11:00 AM Room 203B ALL AGES PANEL TURNS 37 (old enough to know better)
We’re
in a golden age of comics for kids and teenagers. Why have all-ages
comics become such a dominant force in the industry? What are the unique
challenges of creating and marketing comics for different age groups?
JOEY WEISER, NAOMI FRANQUIZ, TED NAIFEH, ANDY RUNTON, and JUNE BRIGMAN
talk with moderator AARON KASHTAN about the past, present and future of
comics for younger readers.
I’ll have my new graphic novel Ghost Hog on hand in both hardcover and softcover! I’m also bringing several copies of theGhost Hog Free Comic Book Day issue, in case you missed it!
This would also be a great show to pick up Bezoar 3! Many contributors to the monster anthology, including Patrick Dean, will be at the show. See how many signatures you can get! As always, all money from sales of Bezoar 3 go directly to Dean and his family.
This show is also a rare opportunity to pick up the Buzzard Guts custom figure, Master Natural! Packaging art by David Mack, and colored by yours truly! This is an extremely limited item, I only have three to sell!
And, as usual with HeroesCon, I’ll be available for commissions! Have a favorite character you’d like to see (and own!) in my style? Find me in Indie Island and let me know!
I’ll also have Mermin graphic novels, SpongeBob Comics issues, and more! See you there!
HeroesCon is coming up, June14-16 in Charlotte, North Carolina! And that means it’s time for me to open up for commissions!
I
draw commissions at the show as well, but I like to set up some
beforehand that I can draw at home for you to pick up at the show. My
standard rate for preordered commissions is $25 for a 5″x8″ single
character ink drawing. If you want multiple characters, or
something specific that’s a little more involved, I have affordable rates that I’d love to discuss with you! Just email me at joey@tragic-planet.com to inquire and get put on my list.The deadline to preorder a commission is Friday, June 7! I prefer that you prepay with Paypal, but arrangements can be made to pay at the show as well.
So, please get in touch with me by June 7, and I’ll see you at the show!
I’ll be at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival this weekend! If you live in the Toronto area, definitely come by and say “Hi!” I’ll be at table 279 on the second floor. The show is free to attend!
Saturday 10:00 AM – Pigs! Pigs! Pigs! It’s the Year of the Pig! – Meet the creators of two exciting new porcine releases, Howard Wong (The Unhappy Little Pig) and Joey Weiser (Ghost Hog), as they talk about how and why they made their recent books. This is one session that definitely won’t be a boar!
Saturday 4:00 PM – The FLIGHT Anthology Reunion Panel – A discussion of the history and impact of the award-winning FLIGHT
anthology series. 12 years after its initial publication, many of the
contributors have since gone on to have successful careers in graphic
novels and animation. Join founder and editor Kazu Kibuishi, with
contributors Bannister, Jason Caffoe, Tony Cliff, Stu Livingston, Fabio
Moon, Richard Pose, Katie Shanahan, Kean Soo, Joey Weiser, and other
special guests for a look back and discussion of FLIGHT’s continuing
influence on comic anthologies today!
These are both going to be tons of fun! I’ve got a little presentation prepared to introduce Ghost Hog and its inspirations for the Pigs! panel, and the FLIGHT panel is going to be nuts! So many creators in one small space, reminiscing about our experiences together!
A new graphic novel from the Eisner Award-nominated creator of MERMIN that deftly navigates loss, vengeance, and acceptance!
Truff
is the ghost of a young boar, fueled by fury towards the hunter who
shot her down. She has a lot to learn about her new afterlife, and
thankfully the forest spirits Claude and Stanley are there to guide her!
However,
they soon find that her parents, along with their fellow animal
villagers, have been kidnapped by the malicious mountain demon Mava!
Truff wants to help, but… the hunter is finally within her grasp, and if
she lets him go, she may never get her revenge!
Is vengeance all
that being a ghost is good for? Or is there something stronger keeping
this little pig tethered to the living world?
I am so excited that this book is out there in the world now, and that people are starting to read it!
Weiser’s graphic novel, with its lively artwork reminiscent of Sunday
comic strips, renders the complex themes both entertaining and
understandable. - Kirkus
The graphic novel provides an easy-to-follow plot that can open up
discussions on topics many people—young and old—struggle with. It’s a
book that parents and kids can enjoy together filled with life lessons,
humor, and heartwarming moments. - The Beat
There is a special Ghost Hog FCBD issue that I can’t wait for folks to read! It’s been getting some great reviews from places like NPR who says that you should “definitely” pick it up, and All Star Comics Melbourne!
Open, dynamic, colorful and decidedly kid-friendly art, but there’s some
knotty, thoughtful stuff here: themes like regret, obsession, guilt,
shame and empathy. - NPR’s Glen Weldon
An unexpectedly deep little comic, Ghost Hog is heartily recommended. - All Star Comics Melbourne
The Ghost Hog FCBD issue contains two original stories, not included in the graphic novel! But you won’t have to wait long for the book… it comes out the following week! And if you’re at Richard’s Comics, you won’t even have to wait that long! I’m going to be bringing a few advanced copies of the Ghost Hog graphic novel for sale!
But no matter where you live, from the United States to Australia, go out to your local shop on Free Comic Book Day and they’ll give you free comics, including Ghost Hog!
We’re about to see the release of my new graphic novel, Ghost Hog, as well as its companion Free Comic Book Day issue! Here’s where I’ll be in the next couple months, with books in hand!
My new graphic novel, Ghost Hog, is hitting stores next month!
A new graphic novel from the Eisner Award-nominated creator of MERMIN that deftly navigates loss, vengeance, and acceptance!
Truff
is the ghost of a young boar, fueled by fury towards the hunter who
shot her down. She has a lot to learn about her new afterlife, and
thankfully the forest spirits Claude and Stanley are there to guide her!
However, they soon find that her parents, along with their fellow
animal villagers, have been kidnapped by the malicious mountain demon
Mava! Truff wants to help, but… the hunter is finally within her grasp,
and if she lets him go, she may never get her revenge! Is
vengeance all that being a ghost is good for? Or is there something
stronger keeping this little pig tethered to the living world?
Diamond’s final order cutoff is Monday, April 15th! If you plan on buying your copy through your local comic shop, or anyone who uses Diamond as their distributor, you have until 4/15 to preorder the book! Preorders are extremely important – They not only guarantee that you’ll get your book the day it is released, it also shows retailers that people are interested in the book, and might inspire them to order more copies for their store!
I’ll be at DINK, the Denver Independent Comics & Art Expo, this weekend! Check out their site for details, but I’ll be there with Mermin graphic novels, Year of the Boar postcards, mini-comics, and even an advanced copy of Ghost Hog if you’d like to flip through it and get excited for its release in May!
I’ll be on the second floor, at table 228! Come say “Hi!”
