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Roundup: Spellbound Party

On Saturday July 18, the Boston Comics Roundtable was happy to celebrate the release of their latest anthology Spellbound. The kickoff event was held at the new Boston Comics Workspace, where the BCR community gathered for a magical evening of food, games, and fun!

A better crowd could not have been asked for to take a peek at the new anthology (pictured are David Marshall, J. L. Bell, Neil Johnson, Heide Solbrig, Olivia Li, Catalina Rufin, Donna Martinez, John Carvajal, Jordan Stillman, Adam Tutkus, L. J. Baptiste, Carolina Hu, Jonathan Juniman, Roho, James Mobius, Mattie Glenhaber, and Dan Mazur, among others). We were very pleased to have many of Spellbound‘s contributors in attendance, who each very kindly autographed the Workspace copy of the book (check it out next time you’re in the space).

The food was abundant and overflowing, almost as much as the titillating conversation. Folks participated in a comics jam to surreal and comedic effect as well as decorated the Workspace table with their lovely drawings. The hand drawn bookmarks were also a big hit. It was a wonderful evening and a great event in anticipation of Spellbound‘s official launch at Boston Comic Con 2015. Thanks to everyone who came out and made the night a success!

Photographs are courtesy of David Marshall (inkydavid), Roho and Levon Gyulkhasyan.

July 21, 2015
Creator Talks: Dan Mazur

BOSTON COMICS ROUNDTABLE PRESENTS: Creator Talks, with Dan Mazur on “The Jernegan Solution”

SOMERVILLE, Mass. – The Boston Comics Roundtable (BCR) cordially invites you to the second installment of their recently launched Creator Talk series, which will take place at the new Boston Comics Workspace at 561 Windsor Street in Somerville, Studio 306. Writer/artist Dan Mazur will discuss his new historical nonfiction comic “The Jernegan Solution,” the tale of a strange little gold rush that occurred in 1890s Maine. The event kicks off at 2 pm on Sunday July 26th. Admission is free and open to the public.

Mazur’s Creator Talk will focus on the process of bringing “The Jernegan Solution” to fruition, from inspiration to publication, becoming what Kevin Bramer at Optical Sloth calls “a thoroughly engaging comic that details a bit of American history that I was completely unaware of.” Topics will include visual and historical research, script composition, and the creative problem solving involved in bringing this obscure bit of American history to light.

An excellent offering, then, for comics creators and enthusiasts alike.

Please find more information about Mazur and his work at www.danmazurcomics.com.

About Dan Mazur
Mazur wears many hats in the Boston comics community. He’s the creative force behind Ninth Art Press, the “unofficial publishing arm” of the BCR, co-director of M.I.C.E. (Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo), and an acclaimed author, cartoonist, and comics scholar. Most recently he is known for the compendium “Comics: A Global History.”

Purchase “The Jernegan Solution” here!

When: Sunday July 26, 2015 at 2:00 pm
Where: 561 Windsor Street, Studio 306, in Somerville

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July 13, 2015
Roundup: Comics Confection

The Comics Confection, held on Saturday 20 June, marked the first event for the Boston Comics Workspace (see more here). There were mounds of baked goods for consumption, comics to examine, doodles to draw, and excellent company.

A number of BCR members and friends were in attendance (pictured are Patrick Flaherty, David Marshall, Cathy Leamy, Catalina Rufin, Heide Solbrig, Donna Martinez, James Mobius, Olivia Li, Dan Mazur, Ludgy Jean-Baptiste, Jesse Schuh, and Jesse Lonergan, among others). Quite a few people brought their own work to share and add to our growing comic library. The collection contains not only BCR anthologies, but also the work of our members, some of which includes Inaction Comics published by Kimball Anderson, The Jenergan Solution by Dan Mazur, Highland Girl by Catalina Rufin, The Dandelion King by Heide Solbrig, Late August by Neil Johnson, Inky Stories #4 by David Marshall, and so many more, all available for perusing and purchase in one convenient location! Is your book not featured? Feel free to stop by the Workspace and drop a few copies off.

Besides flipping through comics, those in attendance took up ink and crayon and set to doing what they do best! It was wonderful to see the doodles and collaborations decorating our table. The food was good, the comics were many, and the conversation was engaging and plentiful, running the gambit from brush strokes to Doctor Who. I cannot think of a better way to have spent an afternoon. Keep your eyes peeled and your ears open for news of our next event!

Photos are courtesy of Dan Mazur (danmazur), David Marshall (inkydavid), and Olivia Li (lovianart).

June 23, 2015