4.27.2006

I've updated my website with a blog as the main index.
So check outJ Chris Campbell from now on.
Thanks Blogger!!!

4.20.2006

I did the cover to this week's The Beat.
It's for the unofficial guide to Greenville's arts festival calledArtisphere.






Big thanks to Rob Ullman and Andy Runton for helping me on such a tight deadline.
Me likey this chair. Little slots all over to put your graphic novels and mini-comics.



Made by Nobody and Co. Go check out some of the bookcases. Sick.

4.17.2006

I'll be posting all the killer EGG BOTS people made very soon.

4.15.2006

Hey! Make a robot with this neato template and a boiled egg.

J Chris Campbell's Egg Bot

Download the pdf HERE.

J Chris Campbell's Egg Bot

3.12.2006


I'm testing out this Blogger Widget for my Mac. Maybe it will encourage me to post more. Probably not.

1.31.2006

Recalcitrant Jones and The Dead Beats Collection

A full color convention special issue featuring lead characters from the pages of Students of the Unusual.



Terry Cronin and J Chris Campbell present the rock and roll adventures of Recalcitrant Jones and the Dead Beats. This issue collects new and previously published stories.

Recalcitrant Jones and the Dead Beats tells the story of a young musician who sells his soul to the devil and gets the band of a life-time--The resurrected Elvis, Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Keith Moon, and Lawrence Welk. The misadventures ensue when the band begins to rot away into zombies.

"Fans are particularly drawn to the adventures of the teen Recalcitrant Jones and his band of zombie rock stars, The Dead Beats illustrated by the sensational J Chris Campbell" -TheComicFanatic.com

Grab it first at MegaCon.

Survivor Panama contestant from Greenville, South Carolina

Ruth Marie Milliman is on the new season of Survivor. It starts on Thursday February 2.

Just thought I'd post that, being a fan of Survivor and of my hometown Greenville South Carolina.

Good Luck Ruth!

1.20.2006

The Preposterous Adventures of IronHide Tom

by Joel Priddy. Published by AdHouse Books

AdHouse Books returns to FREE Comic Book Day with an all new full-length original story from award-winning comic creator Joel Priddy… The Preposterous Voyages of IronHide Tom! This All-Ages Odyssey-like romp will delight the adventurer in us all! Also, look for special pin-ups & strips from the AdHouse bullpen, along with a special guest “house” illustrator for the backcover!

Free Comic Book Day

Owly: Breakin' the Ice

Free Comic Book Day offering from my buddy Andy Runton at Top Shelf.

LOST numbers on the cover of Cat Woman #51


4 8 15 16 23 42



1.18.2006

2006 Comic Shows
Finally listed the comic shows I'll be attending this year.

February 24-26
MegaCon
Orlando, Florida


March 18-19
MomoCon
Atlanta, GA

April 1
Fluke
Athens, GA

Feel free to still this banner for your site.

May 13
SPACE
Columbus, OH

June 30 - July 2
Indie Island
Charlotte, NC

SPX hasn't released any info yet thus it is not on the list.
Let me know if I missed one that's around Greenville SC so I can swing by.
Midnight Sun
Illustrator Ben Towle just posted the cover of his new comic from Slave Labor. I love his illustration style so I'm really looking forward to seeing the book.

VOTE for your favorite comics and creators!

Click for Ballot.

Did you know, if you work in the field of comics, you can vote to nominate comics and creators in the Harvey Awards?
It's true. Why would I lie to yah? Don't believe me? Well all you have to do is fill out the ballot and send it to the provided address.
Feel free to write in Zig Zag #1 by J Chris Campbell as the best in the Humor category.
I wouldn't be mad about that at all.

Other Suggestions:

AdHouse Books

BUMPERBOY LOSES HIS MARBLES by Debbie Huey, Distributed by AdHouse Books

MORT GRIM by Doug Fraser

PROCESS RECESS by James Jean (*Biographical, Historical, Journalistic...)

PROJECT: SUPERIOR by Various, edited by Chris Pitzer, Dean Haspiel & Scott Morse (*Anthology)

SALAMANDER DREAM by Hope Larson (*Best Graphic Album/Original)

THE SECRET VOICE #1 by Zack Soto (*Best Single Issue)

SKYSCRAPERS OF THE MIDWEST #2 by Joshua W. Cotter (*Best Single Issue)

SUPERIOR SHOWCASE #0 (FCBD05) by Various (*Best Single Issue)

ZIG ZAG #1 by J Chris Campbell (*Humor)

Top Shelf Comics

OWLY (VOL 2): JUST A LITTLE BLUE by Andy Runton
OWLY (VOL 3): FLYING LESSONS by Andy Runton
OWLY: SPLASHIN' AROUND by Andy Runton

THE SURROGATES #1 (of 5) by Robert Venditti & Brett Weldele
THE SURROGATES #2 (of 5) by Robert Venditti & Brett Weldele
THE SURROGATES #3 (of 5) by Robert Venditti & Brett Weldele

SPIRAL-BOUND by Aaron Renier

HELLO, AGAIN by Max Estes

WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME IF I WET THE BED? by Liz Prince

AEIOU by Jeffrey Brown
MINISULK by Jeffrey Brown