Category Archives: Comics

In Praise of Friends – Scott Shaw

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Sarah Beach

Scott Shaw is a professional cartoonist. You have to get that from the start, because what you see on the surface can be deceptive (rather like tabasco sauce in a bland bottle). I got to know Scott through Jim MacQuarrie, … Continue reading →

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CAPS 2011 Holiday Party

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Sarah Beach

So, on December 8, CAPS gathered on its regular meeting day. But instead of meeting at our usual digs, we headed up the Montrose Bowling lanes. It’s a fun, amiable place, and it can be booked for private parties. In … Continue reading →

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Golden Apple’s Party for the DC New 52 Launch

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Sarah Beach

Golden Apple – the comic shop in Hollywood that has been “my” comic shop for … well, for a long time now – had a party Friday night to mark the end of the massive re-launch that DC Comics undertook … Continue reading →

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September CAPS Meeting Features Sergio

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Sarah Beach

The September meeting for CAPS featured some intriguing videos. First up was a silent film featuring noted cartoonists from 100 years ago. One of the special aspects of it was not just watching the cartoonist draw while being filmed, but … Continue reading →

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Talking about Green Lantern

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Sarah Beach

I’ve been in a lot of discussions in the last month or so about the Green Lantern feature film that was released this summer. And since I’m one of those people who sits in the crossroads of comics and movies, … Continue reading →

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CAPS After-Comic Con Potluck

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Sarah Beach

CAPS (Comic Arts Professional Society) held its “After-Comic Con” potluck last night, enjoying food (plenty of chicken was available) and conversation. With sundry other treats – such as Sergio giving out copies of the first issue of his “Funnies” magazine, and … Continue reading →

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Coloring “Tsalosha”

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Sarah Beach

I started coloring the scans of my comic book short story “Tsalosha” a while ago. The intent is to prepare it and a couple of other stories to be printed together in color (probably from the POD company Ka-Blam). I’m … Continue reading →

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Long Beach Comic Con 2010 – Sunday

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Sarah Beach

Ooops, so I’m a little late in getting the rest of the con report done.  Pardon me.  But here it is at last. I got rolling in good time Sunday morning and had an easy drive down from Hollywood to … Continue reading →

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Long Beach Comic Con 2010 – Saturday

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Sarah Beach

Saturday morning, I headed back down to Long Beach. Again, the easy atmosphere was very pleasant. Mind you, I actually enjoy the high-energy intensity of the huge San Diego Comic Con. But the runners of the Long Beach convention have … Continue reading →

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Long Beach Comic Con 2010 – Friday

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Sarah Beach

So I drove down to Long Beach for the 2nd Annual Long Beach Comic Con. It has proven to be a very laid-back and pleasant convention. Although this year, the programming for the con is outside, around in another building, … Continue reading →

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