Where to begin with of first official newspost… How about we dig into the e-mail and see what’s shown up?

Our first bit of news comes from a Mister David Gallaher writer of the werewolf slash western comic HIGH MOON which is currently running on Zuda comics, which apparently updates fortnightly. David would also like me to direct you to the production blog for the comic. Here you can find more of artist Steve Ellis’s work for the comic. David stressed that he and Steve are available for interviews, so we may just take him up on that. Then again he also used the word fortnightly in his e-mail so I can already tell he’s a character and a half.

Be sure to check out some of the posts that concern the creation of the comic. It’s always nice to glean a thing or two from others!

Next in our inbox is a message from the creator of Lucky and Guy. I’m just going to quote what she said:

Lucky and Guy? They’re pretty cool. They just graduated and they’re still
looking for work, so my heart goes out to them. They talk politics a lot,
but their opinions aren’t always the most informed, but their bleeding
liberal hearts are in the right place, bless their souls. I’ve been telling
their stories in comics since I first got them published in my middle school
newspaper. If you check out my website, http://www.luckyandguy.com/, you’ll
be able to see all the comics that have been published in my high school
and college newspapers (Warning: quality varies), and beyond. Who knows?
You might like it.

So go ahead and give them a visit, afterall, you might like it.

And our final bit of news from the inbox is from Geoffrey Thorne who wants me to direct everyone to his comic GEOFFREY THORNE’S DREAMNASIUM which can be found at Webcomics Nation. He also mentions that he’ll be wrapping up his second issue within the next couple of weeks. So Geoffrey? Congrats on the milestone. I can’t wait to hear about issue number fifty.

If you have any news to send us, you can e-mail us, or use our handy on-site form! So keep the news coming people, don’t make us search you guys out!

I’m looking forward to Smash Brothers Brawl, the soundtrack rip should keep me happy until it arrives.

So, how about some news?

First off, the friends to the Scienteers and all around great guys behind No Need for Bushido have done some youtube video tutorials concerning the creation of one of their pages. It’s extremely informitive, so be sure to check it out. Also, expect an interview with the guys later this week.

Next, we’ve slowly started gathering praise and plugs from other bloggers and sites, special thanks to David Gallaher for spreading the word about us, as well as Mangapunksai for her kind plug. We’ve interview with Dave Roman been mentioned on Journalista!

First off, we have some DD news!

First of all, an apology for not having a new featured comic up. Something about the new main page design isn’t bringing up the comics we’ve put in, so… I suppose a new comic will be up as soon as it’s fixed, or whenever
we can pester Volte enough so he’ll do it manually. Meanwhile, have you checked out the ones already featured?

Secondly, about the new main page design - there’s a thread in the forums about it, so if you’ve something to say about it, you can do so there!

Thirdly, a bit of an oversight by me in my previous newspost - Crowfeathers is also on Drunk Duck, and is up for two WCCAs! Good luck to all DDers!

There’s not a feed up on the main page right now for The Gigcast, but just so you guys know, our very own SuperFogeys have been interviewed on Feb 7th, and on Feb 1 they interviewed Amelius of Charby the Vampirate and her husband, Evil Emperor Nick of a bunch of stuff! You can catch both of them on the Gigcast’s page!

Also, NightGig is putting out a book!

Seelinkrun11’s comic Mystery World has reached 100 pages! Congratulations!

MOSAIC by SomaX turned 1 year old today!

Chernobog’s comic Schizophrenia Bloom has reached 50 pages!

Mr Mustard Seed wrote:

Nothing like crossing a milestone to help work up a thirst. Twenty-five postings ago the comic strip TWITCH! began taking shape on Twonks & Plonkers. Hoist a pint of your favorite brew as you follow the adventures of Goffer, Albie A. Mann, Munch, and Mr. Tally while they turn and burn their way through new laughs on their way to #50 and
beyond.

Thanks Skoolmunkee! You’re a credit to educated simians everywhere!

Next, David Gallaher is frequently become the BEST FRIEND SCIENCE CAN EVER ASK FOR.

Let’s read his latest e-mail shall we?

Dear Awesome The Scienteers,

I thought I would take a moment to direct  you to this post where webcomic author and mastermind behind IN HIS LIKENESS talks about one of his influences:
http://www.inhislikeness.com/2008/02/04/hatton-influence-part-i-henson/#comments

Also, I thought your Drunk Duck post was pretty awesome, and I agree about the interface. It’s a bit of a mess, which is ashame, because they have some solid content. I would be very interested in you thoughts on Zuda’s new February contestants, especially since webcomic ACT-I-VATEr Kevin Colden (the madman behind FISHTOWN) is doing a strip this month.

I’m really a big fan of the site- and totally keen on what you guys will be doing with it!

All the best,
David Gallaher

Keep the news coming folks, we’re doing pretty well now. We’re getting mentions on Fleen, Journalista and Comixtalk! David’s e-mail does make me wonder about doing webcomic reviews on here. Maybe we’ll do a Zuda feature for each new batch. That is, if the site will load for me. I have quite a few complaints with the Zuda site, maybe I should start a series of articles where I complain then, huh?

First off, from the inbox comes some news from our friend David Gallaher.

Over the weekend, The Process Diary with David Gallaher, co-creator of HIGH MOON. We  spoke a bit about how he got into comics, how he got the story pitched and published, and why Zudacomics.com is such a great interactive medium for artists and readers alike. There is some really interesting stuff, and I am happy to announce that this won’t be the last we hear of the High Moon crew - in a couple of weeks, I talk to Steve Ellis, the man behind the hand behind the images.

http://theprocessdiary.blogspot.com/2008/03/high-moon-david-gallaher-interview.html

Next, Joseph sends us some Keenspot news.

Feel free to tell me if you get sick of these:

KEENSPOT DEBUTS “STRANGE SOMEONE”
New Webcomic From SORCERY 101 Creator Kel McDonald And Graphic Novelist Mia Paluzzi

Cresbard, SD, March 6, 2008 - Keenspot is proud to announce the debut today of STRANGE SOMEONE, a new webcomic created and written by SORCERY 101 creator Kel McDonald and illustrated by Mia Paluzzi.

STRANGE SOMEONE is about a woman named Liz who just wants to finish writing her book. Instead, she becomes caught up in the weirdness surrounding the guy she has hired to help her. “I’m really excited about this project,” said McDonald. “I’ve had this story idea for awhile now, but I just haven’t had time to draw it because of SORCERY 101 and now I get to see it come to life through Mia’s fantastic art!”

Paluzzi, best known for the 2007 graphic novel “Paintings of You” from Iris Print, is also enthusiastic about the comic and its debut on Keenspot. “I’m so excited to be here, I’m going to vomit rainbows,” said Paluzzi.

STRANGE SOMEONE is scheduled to update Tuesdays and Thursdays and can be found at strangesomeone.com.

ABOUT KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT
Keenspot Entertainment’s stable of web properties includes a network of more than fifty Keenspot-exclusive webcomic sites, in addition to #1 user-generated comics site ComicGenesis.com, which features over 10,000 independent webcomics. Keenspot also publishes books and other merchandise and produces animated shorts under the “Keentoons” label which are distributed internationally by ThunderSquid to mobile phone carriers worldwide including Verizon V-CAST (U.S.) and O2 (U.K.).

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Thanks guys. Keep them coming. As for you readers, if you have ANY news, please send it our way!

Just in from our friend Dave:

Gary Chun over at the Honolulu Star Bulletin lets HIGH MOON shine in today’s DRAWN AND QUARTERED feature.

Here’s a snippet: “It makes for lively reading, and is perfect for fans of fellow horror-adventure comics creator Dan Brereton’s work.”

In the article, I also discuss some of my early influences, my upbringing, and Goddard College. So, go check it out!

There’s a new installment of HIGH MOON, which you can find at Zuda via this brand spanking new url: http://www.highmooncomic.com You can also check out our news and production blog here: http://www.thehighmoonrises.com

It’s always good to hear from David, thanks man, keep up the good work!

Next we have some DD News from Skoolmunkee:

Sub-Standard Comics by OrionPax6 (how many comics are out there with self-depreciating names like that? Come on guys, comics are awesome!) has reached 175 pages! Wooo!

HalJones has a comic named Beyond Human and it has reached 75 pages today! It’s great, check it out!

The Uncanny Uper Dave by Bittenbymonk will reached 100 pages on Friday! I have to admit that ‘uper’ is a more fun word to say than ’super’…

Drunk Duck Creator Interviews Extravaganza continues! (If you dunno what that is, click here.

Today’s interview is of Seventy2 of Ninja Wedding and The Good Life, conducted by Bocaj of Laughing Out Loud Zombies, Guy in a Dinosaur Costume, and others!

Quote: How much time does it take for you to draw a comic?

“I take about 5 minutes to decide what I want on the paper, then I leave. I come back a couple hours later, and spend about 1-2 hours doing the initial drawing. Then it sits on the table for ever. Then the night before, I ink it and shade it in about 1-1/2 hours. So total it’s like 3-4 hours. Or like 5 days.”

Read the rest of the interview in its thread in the Interviews forum!

Lastly, I know the updates have been a bit slow lately, and not really encompassing as much of the webcomic scene as we should be doing. I’ll do my best to keep up more. If you’re a reader of the blog and would like to help, please send us any-news you find, big or small. Thank you.

Hey, remember High Moon?

Tonight, at sundown, marks the end of ACT II in the werewolf western epic, HIGH MOON.

Here’s what other people are saying about the series:

“High Moon creator/writer David Gallaher must have about twenty brains going full tilt boogie, because there’s not a single false note in this tasty multi-genre combo platter which blends spaghetti westerns, hard-boiled detective fiction, werewolf B-flicks and Weird Menace pulps. You can almost taste the dust and smell the blood. Pass the popcorn, please.” - Kevin Burton Smith, THE THRILLING DETECTIVE WEB SITE

High Moon is what happens when you mix Doctor Strange and Doc Holiday.  With werewolves, gunslingers, and the sumptuous artwork of Steve Ellis, High Moon will change everything you thought you knew about the Old West.
- Molly Crabapple, DR. SKETCHY’S

“Mixing legend, mystery, and a touch of the wicked, Gallaher and Ellis prove how the west was weird.” - Drew Rausch, SULLENGREY

“High Moon looks to be one of the most promising comics to come out of the Zuda lineup to date. It’s highly original and combines a fast paced storyline with moody art that nails the head for this horror western.” - About.Com

Read the webcomic that has been profiled by the likes of:
GEEK MONTHLY

RUE MORGUE

COMIC FOUNDRY

AMC’s MONSTERFEST

COMIXOLOGY

WIZARD!

Remember, HIGH MOON updates fortnightly only on Zuda - and with only 20 pages left … anything can happen!

Every Saturday from 5PM Pacific Standard Time until “question mark” I’ll hook up my camera and mic and draw live and chat with viewers. So go ahead and bookmark hpkomic’s comic-factory and check it out this Saturday. I’ll be glad to talk about stuff with you guys as I doodle.

Special thanks to my Nightgig peeps for informing me of this Tooncasting thing. If you’re not listening to the Gigcast, you’re missing out. As a bonus, that same episode features an interview with our friend David Gallaher.

Oh yeah, and a bonus, some pencils to my next comic page.

First off, Pray For Death just uploaded 4 new pages.

Pray For Death has updated today with four new pages which answer these big questions: Will Detective Jenkins get any useful forensic evidence at the scene of a triple crucifixion? Can Detective Smith be of any help at all? How much does it take to get Detective Jenkins to brandish her weapon? and the answers are: No, a little and, not very much at all.

Second, HIGH MOON is at it’s end-stages!

Tonight, at sundown, the FINAL ACT in the werewolf western epic, HIGH MOON begins!

Here’s what other people are saying about the webcomic series:

“The highest compliment I can pay this comic is that by the end I found myself needing and wanting more. … (Grade: A)” - WeeklyComicBookReview.Com

“It’s Sergio Leone’s THE HOWLING starring Clint Eastwood.  If that doesn’t appeal to you, then seriously: seek help.”
- NEEDCOFFEE.COM

“High Moon reminds me of the work of Sam Keith - the legend behind titles such as The Maxx. Yet it retains a vibrant life that is all its own. Every panel and every page is an artwork.”
- Paul Caggegi, THE PROCESS DIARY

Read the webcomic that has been profiled by the likes of:
GEEK MONTHLY

RUE MORGUE

COMIC FOUNDRY

AMC’s MONSTERFEST

COMIXOLOGY

WIZARD!

Remember, HIGH MOON updates fortnightly only on Zuda.
Every update brings us closer to the showdown at sundown!

HIGH MOON’s been a great ride so far. Interested in how it ends and what’s next for Dave after all this. Methinks it’s time for Ten Questions…

This evening, at sundown, HIGH MOON, the werewolf western webcomic, continues its startling third act!

Read what others are saying about this dramatic series:

“This werewolf western will leave you HOWLING for more!”

– Rob Caprilozzi, ComicMonsters.com

“HIGH MOON is the perfect prescription for someone who is sick of webcomics. Great setting, fun characters, and incredible art! Gallaher and Ellis have raised the bar by delivering the kind of story we were all missing from the webcomic scene.”

– Dave Flora, Ghost Zero

“HIGH MOON merges great storytelling with rich artwork to create a superb horror-western, bringing out the best of both genres.”

– Darrell Ferguson, The Life of Darrell

Read the webcomic that has been profiled by the likes of:

GEEK MONTHLY
RUE MORGUE
AMC’s MONSTERFEST
COMIC BOOK RESOURCES
HONOLULU STAR BULLETIN

Remember, HIGH MOON updates every other Tuesday only on Zuda!

With only 3 updates left, a thrilling showdown is on the horizon!
For more news about HIGH MOON, check out the series blog at TheHighMoonRises.Com

On and added note, keep an eye out for David Gallaher here on The Scienteers as he will be filling us in on Zuda news as a blogger.