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Fanart Friday and Additions to the Store!

Jul26
on 2013/07/26 at 12:00 am
Posted In: Blog, Fanart

Hi friends! It feels like it’s been forever, but it’s not even a month since the end of the last season. I took a whopping 5 days off. Then, I’m right back at it, catching up on somethings I have been wanting to get done – like my new portfolio website (to be announced once finished) and some new additions to the STORE! More on that in a minute.

Fanart! With a new geeky twist! This sure is a first.

 Ben-magiccard

You may remember an old regular commenter, “Derelict” over the years here. While he hasn’t been as frequent, he still keeps up with Z&F and their antics, and has an interesting hobby of customizing Magic the Gathering game cards. He’s done some pretty good ones using Futurama, PowerPuff Girls and Pokemon characters, and the latest addition to his collection features Zorphbert & Fred!  The best part is the “spell” or action cards he chooses for each character are usually quite fitting.. and as you can see, this dual card is quite the perfect fit for these two opposite personalities. Many thanks to “Derelict” (aka Ben) for painting this awesome card, shipping it to me so I have yet another — unique & fun — ORIGINAL fanart keepsake! Good thing I don’t play Magic the Gathering, for I may be tempted to use it (and possibly ruin it!). Any other readers here play this game? It’s been around for a long time and I have many “gamer” friends in my circles who have played it for decades.

Check out What’s New in the STORE!

ZF2013A_ebookFirst I should re-mention the extra-special item that is a LIMITED TIME OFFER: the Exclusive 2013A Z&F ebook! I drew TWICE as many comics last season, than were posted online. Including a storyline about the Weird Kid’s reunion with his crush Alex, and the possibility of a baby being introduced into the house! If you don’t want to read these exclusive comics until Z&F Book 4 debuts, you can download it RIGHT NOW for as much as you may tip a bartender, or pay for a fancy Dunkin Donuts coffee. But hurry! This ebook will go back into the Z&F Airlock Space Vault before next season!

ebooksAnnnnnnnd… along side this exclusive ebook are now SIX volumes of Z&F ebooks! Each one has 100 comics and is a cheap and easy way to catch up on reading all of Z&F’s adventures, without the nuisance of clicking through the website navigation and waiting for each page to load. Here at Z&F, there’s over 600 comics to root through- that’s a LOT! Even with how fast the internet is these days, I understand how that can become tedious, so I wanted to offer you wonderful readers a cheap alternative! For $2.99, you’ll receive a link to download the PDF file, which you can read right on your computer, or add to iBooks on your iPad or your Kindle and read on your train commute or on vacation!

Think of buying an ebook like tipping me for my hard work, but it’s a tip where you get something in return!

Click HERE to head to the store!

└ Tags: derelict, ebooks, Fanart, game, magic
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Get it while it’s HERE!

Jul08
on 2013/07/08 at 1:26 am
Posted In: Blog

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Now available in the Z&F Store— the FIRST e-book!ZF2013A_ebook

This LIMITED TIME OFFER contains all the comics from the first 2013 season– and THAT INCLUDES the 20+ never-seen-before EXCLUSIVE comics! I was saving these for Z&F Volume 4, but just for you super-fans who can’t wait, they are now available to download for the low price of $2.99!

So, what happens in those other exclusive comics? there’s 2 major storylines you just can’t miss! Alex, the sassy girl-bully returns and the Weird Kid gets his first suedo-date! Plus, it appears the humans may be contemplating having a baby! What will Z&F do to prevent that mission-cramping “disaster”?

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Some webcomics offer memberships for a yearly subscription, so you can have ALL the content. Well, think of these download-able e-books like a VERY inexpensive membership to get ALL the content before it’s available to the public! Or, think of it as a TIP, that also gets you something in exchange!

The catch (yes, there’s always a catch) is that this e-book is ONLY available for this off-season. On Sept. 2nd, it will go back into the Z&F Airlock Space Vault! So HURRY NOW, before it’s locked away until the printing of Z&F Book 4! Head over to the store!!

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Z&F Fanart Challenge WINNER!

Jul01
on 2013/07/01 at 12:29 am
Posted In: Blog

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Annnnnnd we have a WINNER!

Thanks so much for getting involved and voting for the best cereal box design!

Now, drumroll please….. BY ONE SINGLE VOTE …..the winner is:

CFanartChallAdongrats to Jon Esparza, of Mike & Mindy! You are the reigning winner and will get this ad here on the Z&F website until the next winner knocks you off! Just get in touch with me (I’ll do the same) and send me a graphic to include in this space (approx. 180 px wide x 140 px high). ALSO! Don’t forget… Chris Flick has also offered appearances of your box design in his comic, Capes & Babes!

The runner-up, only beat out by 1 vote, was “WEIRDOS” by Chris Ciancanelli. Again, I want to extend my THANKS to everyone who submitted a cereal box design; this was a really fun project! Keep your eye out for next season’s FANART CHALLENGE on THIS page… it will be updated shortly after the beginning of next season- September 2nd 2013!

└ Tags: cahallenge, cereal, Fanart, jon esparza, mike, mindy, ZORPHIE PUFFS
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Summer Hiatus Hath Arrived!

Jun28
on 2013/06/28 at 12:00 am
Posted In: Blog

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Whew, I made it!

Hopefully you enjoyed the latest, slightly edgier, Z&F comic featuring Betty White in all her glory….because that’s the last one for a while! Next week kicks off my summer hiatus, lasting from July 1st until Sept. 2nd. If you’re not sure what the deal with the hiatus is, check out this article to see the self-imposed rules I set up ’round these parts.

Keeping Busy

Well, you know me. I never REALLY take a break. And these hiatuses (hiatusi?) are self-imposed for more than just recharging the batteries and vegging out in front of the TV. I have plenty of OTHER work to get done. Last break, I put together Book 3! This break, I have a bit of a laundry list:

  1. Release the 2014-A Z&F EXCLUSIVE ebook download (see below for more info)
  2. Release the Z&F ebook volumes 1 through 6!
  3. Get the 6 volumes formatted for other distribution methods like Apple’s iBooks, or ComiXology.
  4. Connect with some local retailers & services to help promote Z&F in my area. This include libraries, comic shops, small bookstores, schools, even vet offices!
  5. PLUS I have a bunch of appearances/events to prepare for! July 13th is the Haverford Library comic con MINUTES from my house. Then August 24th is Comic CONN in Trumbull, CT. Shortly after that is my favorite: Baltimore Comic Con on Sept. 8-9!

The 2014-A Exclusive e-Book!

ZFdownloadThis is a brand new idea of mine, stemming from all those extra comics I write & draw but haven’t shown YOU (yet!) this past season. My original intent was to wait to reveal them once Z&F volume 4 comes out.  But, that is a long time to wait.

SO, this summer I will be offering a LIMITED-TIME-ONLY downloadable e-book of this past season’s FULL COLLECTION of comics- including all those exclusive comics NOT posted online! For a VERY reasonable price of $2.99! The tricky part is that it will ONLY be available to purchase during the hiatus (July and August 2013). After that, it’ll go back into the Airlock Space Vault… so swing by and get it while it’s here! Otherwise, you’ll just have to wait for the next book.

There will be a NEW Exclusive e-Book each off-season hiatus… titled after the year (2014), and the letter “A” or “B” representing the biannual seasons.

Also, keep a eye out for the e-book full collections of Z&F comics– 100 comics per book for just $3.99!

 

One More Thing…

Monday, July 1st, I will be announcing the WINNER of the Z&F fanart Challenge— for the BEST cereal box design! This is your LAST REMINDER to swing by and VOTE for the best entry! Click HERE!

 

└ Tags: break, downloads, exclusive, hiatus, summer
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News & Reminders Heading into Summer Hiatus

Jun21
on 2013/06/21 at 12:00 am
Posted In: Blog

It’s Voting Time!

_FanartChallengeLOGODon’t forget! This month we are VOTING on the WINNER of the Z&F Fanart Challenge for the BEST cereal box design!Right now there are 2 leaders that are fighting for the top slot: WEIRDOS and ZORPHIE PUFFS! But there are other great designs as well.

The WINNER will get free a space here on the site, annnnnnnnnd a special surprise (*gasp*!)

Please take a minute and get involved. VOTE HERE!

Coming This Summer…..

ZFdownload

As many of you know by now (and maybe some of you don’t, or forgot), I’m not exactly slacking behind the scenes, with these once-a-week updates. I actually whip up TWO comics a week, and work with a month+ buffer. You can read all about the why’s and how’s in this old article. I am only sharing HALF the content I create here on the site for free, and the rest will wait for the next Z&F book (200 comics)…. and well…. that’s a long wait to get a hold of that super-secret exclusive collection of comics!

Oh, you want a teaser? Okay.. how about this: There are TWO major storylines in the exclusive content I created behind the scenes this season. One involves the Weird Kid and the RETURN of ALEX! How far will his delusional crush take him? The other storyline, well, let’s just say Z&F may have “diaper duty” in their future!

So, I had an idea. I want you super-fans of Z&F to be able to get your hands on this content, but have it retain its value at the same time. Plus, I’d love to give a reason to come back to the site during the hiatus! SO, this summer I will be offering a LIMITED-TIME-ONLY downloadable PDF of this past season’s FULL COLLECTION of comics! For a VERY reasonable price, too! The tricky part is that it will ONLY be available to purchase during the hiatus (July and August 2013). After that, it’ll go back into the Airlock Space Vault… so swing by and get it while it’s here!

Next Appearance!

HTFL Comic Con Poster SmallPleased to announce that I’ll be among the guests at the Haverford Library Kids Comic Con, next month! I’ll also be on a Panel called “Creators Creating!” for 13 and up aspiring cartoonists! This should be a ton of fun since I live LITERALLY 3 minutes away. Come visit me on my own turf!

Who: All ages welcome, this is a family-friendly event

What: HTFL Comic Con

What to Wear: Costumes encouraged!

Where: Community Room

When: Saturday, July 13th, 10am-3pm

Why: If you (or your kids) love comics and super heros, this is the place for you

Cost: Pay what you can

└ Tags: apearance, cereal, challenge, cons, download, Fanart, haverford, hiatus, libraary, PDF, summer, voting
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