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It’s been almost two years, so might as well update this.
I do not read Notes or Comments here. The FAQ and biography cover all the useful links.
FAQ
Are you REALLY Ian Flynn? The Sonic comic guy?
Yes I am. You can check out my website and my body of work at www.BumbleKing.com
Awesome! I love your art in the comics!
That's flattering - but I don't do the art. I'm the writer. I compose the manuscripts the art team uses to produce the book. I've done concept art, though. Some you can find here on dA, some you can find in the graphic novel collections. I'm a decent doodler, but I leave the REAL art to the skilled professionals.
I want your job!
Er...
How do I break into the business?
That's better. When I was trying to break into the biz, there wasn't any guide. In an effort to give back to the fan community a little bit, I've compiled a FAQ to help aspiring fans. You can find it on BumbleKing.com.
Read my fan-fic! Look at my fan-art! Use my fan-concept!
No, nope, nuh-uh. This would open me up to allegations of intellectual theft. There's a lot of really creative fans out there, and they produce a lot of cool stuff. What if I accidentally re-used someone else's idea down the road? Some folks would be flattered, others would be enraged I "stole" from them. For my protection - and to protect the fandom - I limit any fan-material to fan-art of official characters.
I want to talk to you!
I wish I could keep in touch with everyone, but I really don't have the time. Your best bet is to try to catch me on Twitter (@IanFlynnBKC).
So... why are you on dA then?
Mostly to keep up with old friends, some artists I like, and to share some concept art from time to rare time.
I love the comics! I share them with my friends on dA!
The enthusiasm is appreciated, but you're breaking the law. People have to buy the books to get the content. Putting up scans loses the publisher money. So if you've got full scans up, I'd appreciate you taking them down. (Not like I can do anything about it, but still...)
I HATE you.
Sorry to hear that. Say what you will, but keep it civil. If you decide to be vulgar and/or profane, I'm hiding your comment. It'll stay there - you'll know I'll have read it - but I won't force other people to endure your foul language.
Are we going to see _______?
I’m not going to be spoiling anything about any of my projects. If you want to ask me something, please direct it to the Q&A portion of my podcast, the BumbleKast. www.patreon.com/BumbleKast
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First off, if you're not reading the FAQ below, you're getting a cranky look from me when you Note me or ask questions already answered/answered on my website. It's been years, folks. I can only do so much.
Secondly - whoops! Haven't updated this in a while. Then again, as the FAQ below points out (*cough*) I'm not using this account for much other than art-watching and keeping in contact with folks.
Third - the actual news! I've begun a biweekly podcast - the BumbleKast! My co-host and I talk about games, science-y news, movies, and whatever tickles our fancy. And every show ends with a Q&A. Also, I've finally begun releasing "Lost Hedgehog Tales." These will be documenting ideas of what I had wanted to do in the Sonic comics before the reboot. You can find both at www.BumbleKing.com
FAQ
Are you REALLY Ian Flynn? The comic guy?
Yes I am. You can check out my website and my body of work at www.BumbleKing.com
Awesome! I love your art in the comics!
That's flattering - but I don't do the art. I'm the writer. I compose the manuscripts the art team uses to produce the book. I've done concept art, though. Some you can find here on dA, some you can find in the graphic novel collections. I'm a decent doodler, but I leave the REAL art to the skilled professionals.
I want your job!
Er...
How do I break into the business?
That's better. When I was trying to break into the biz, there wasn't any guide. In an effort to give back to the fan community a little bit, I've compiled a FAQ to help aspiring fans down the path to applying to Archie. You can find it on BumbleKing.com.
Read my fan-fic! Look at my fan-art! Use my fan-concept!
No, nope, nuh-uh. This would open me up to allegations of intellectual theft. There's a lot of really creative fans out there, and they produce a lot of cool stuff. What if I accidentally re-used someone else's idea down the road? Some folks would be flattered, others would be enraged I "stole" from them. For my protection - and to protect the fandom - I limit any fan-material to fan-art of official characters.
I want to talk to you!
I wish I could keep in touch with everyone, but I really don't have the time. Your best bet is to try to catch me on Twitter (IanFlynnBKC) or on my forum. Comments and notes through dA will eventually be read, but I don't know when, and I don't know if I'll reply. I can only keep up so many avenues of correspondence, y'know?
So... why are you on dA then?
Mostly to keep up with old friends, some artists I like, and to share some concept art from time to rare time.
I love the comics! I share them with my friends on dA!
The enthusiasm is appreciated, but you're breaking the law. People have to buy the books to get the content. That money becomes profit for Archie and ensures they keep producing the book and I keep my job. Putting up scans for free loses Archie money. And there's the whole illegal angle. So if you've got full scans up, I'd appreciate you taking them down. (Not like I can do anything about it, but still...)
I HATE you.
Sorry to hear that. Say what you will, but keep it civil. If you decide to be vulgar and/or profane, I'm hiding your comment. It'll stay there - you'll know I'll have read it - but I won't force other people to endure your foul language.
You should negotiate with Ken Penders and get all the cut content back in the comics!
I emphatically point back to the point where I say I'm the writer. A freelance writer. I only have steady work with Archie because they really like what I do. This is not a 9-to-5 position, this is an issue-by-issue gig. And while I have a huge say in the direction of the books, I still have to abide by the decisions of the editor and licensors. Creatively, I've got a lot of input. Legally, I'm not even a blip on the radar. There are three to four levels of management above me that handle those negotiations and legal matters. There is nothing I can do about it.
I loved _________ in the old continuity. Will he/she/it come back?
I've been asked not to confirm anything along those lines for reasons I can't get into. It's not a question I enjoy dodging or having to ignore. All I can ask is that you enjoy what's present in the book and not worry too much about what might or might not be.
Secondly - whoops! Haven't updated this in a while. Then again, as the FAQ below points out (*cough*) I'm not using this account for much other than art-watching and keeping in contact with folks.
Third - the actual news! I've begun a biweekly podcast - the BumbleKast! My co-host and I talk about games, science-y news, movies, and whatever tickles our fancy. And every show ends with a Q&A. Also, I've finally begun releasing "Lost Hedgehog Tales." These will be documenting ideas of what I had wanted to do in the Sonic comics before the reboot. You can find both at www.BumbleKing.com
FAQ
Are you REALLY Ian Flynn? The comic guy?
Yes I am. You can check out my website and my body of work at www.BumbleKing.com
Awesome! I love your art in the comics!
That's flattering - but I don't do the art. I'm the writer. I compose the manuscripts the art team uses to produce the book. I've done concept art, though. Some you can find here on dA, some you can find in the graphic novel collections. I'm a decent doodler, but I leave the REAL art to the skilled professionals.
I want your job!
Er...
How do I break into the business?
That's better. When I was trying to break into the biz, there wasn't any guide. In an effort to give back to the fan community a little bit, I've compiled a FAQ to help aspiring fans down the path to applying to Archie. You can find it on BumbleKing.com.
Read my fan-fic! Look at my fan-art! Use my fan-concept!
No, nope, nuh-uh. This would open me up to allegations of intellectual theft. There's a lot of really creative fans out there, and they produce a lot of cool stuff. What if I accidentally re-used someone else's idea down the road? Some folks would be flattered, others would be enraged I "stole" from them. For my protection - and to protect the fandom - I limit any fan-material to fan-art of official characters.
I want to talk to you!
I wish I could keep in touch with everyone, but I really don't have the time. Your best bet is to try to catch me on Twitter (IanFlynnBKC) or on my forum. Comments and notes through dA will eventually be read, but I don't know when, and I don't know if I'll reply. I can only keep up so many avenues of correspondence, y'know?
So... why are you on dA then?
Mostly to keep up with old friends, some artists I like, and to share some concept art from time to rare time.
I love the comics! I share them with my friends on dA!
The enthusiasm is appreciated, but you're breaking the law. People have to buy the books to get the content. That money becomes profit for Archie and ensures they keep producing the book and I keep my job. Putting up scans for free loses Archie money. And there's the whole illegal angle. So if you've got full scans up, I'd appreciate you taking them down. (Not like I can do anything about it, but still...)
I HATE you.
Sorry to hear that. Say what you will, but keep it civil. If you decide to be vulgar and/or profane, I'm hiding your comment. It'll stay there - you'll know I'll have read it - but I won't force other people to endure your foul language.
You should negotiate with Ken Penders and get all the cut content back in the comics!
I emphatically point back to the point where I say I'm the writer. A freelance writer. I only have steady work with Archie because they really like what I do. This is not a 9-to-5 position, this is an issue-by-issue gig. And while I have a huge say in the direction of the books, I still have to abide by the decisions of the editor and licensors. Creatively, I've got a lot of input. Legally, I'm not even a blip on the radar. There are three to four levels of management above me that handle those negotiations and legal matters. There is nothing I can do about it.
I loved _________ in the old continuity. Will he/she/it come back?
I've been asked not to confirm anything along those lines for reasons I can't get into. It's not a question I enjoy dodging or having to ignore. All I can ask is that you enjoy what's present in the book and not worry too much about what might or might not be.
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Raiders of the Abyss!
4 min read
Late last year, I ran a poll to get feedback on a monthly project, directed in part by patrons' donations. I got my feedback, I did my prep work, and now the project is live: "Raiders of the Abyss!" The first chapter is up and it is FREE.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/IanFlynnBKC
Trailer: [link]
Enjoy! Thanks to everyone who voted in the poll, and I hope you continue to support the project!
FAQ
Are you REALLY Ian Flynn? The comic guy?
Yes I am. You can check out my website and my body of work at www.BumbleKing.com
Awesome! I love your art in the comics!
That's flattering - but I don't do the art. I'm the writer. I compose the manuscripts the art team uses to produce the book. I've done concept art, though. Some you can find here on dA, some you can find in the graphic novel collections. I'm a decent doodler, but I leave the REAL art to the skilled professionals.
I want your job!
Er...
How do I break into the business?
That's better. When I was trying to break into the biz, there wasn't any guide. In an effort to give back to the fan community a little bit, I've compiled a FAQ to help aspiring fans down the path to applying to Archie. You can find it here: www.bumbleking.com/forum/viewt…
Read my fan-fic! Look at my fan-art! Use my fan-concept!
No, nope, nuh-uh. This would open me up to allegations of intellectual theft. There's a lot of really creative fans out there, and they produce a lot of cool stuff. What if I accidentally re-used someone else's idea down the road? Some folks would be flattered, others would be enraged I "stole" from them. For my protection - and to protect the fandom - I limit any fan-material to fan-art of official characters.
I want to talk to you!
I wish I could keep in touch with everyone, but I really don't have the time. Your best bet is to voice your thoughts on my forum - www.BumbleKing.com/forum. Comments and notes through dA will be read, but I don't know when, and I don't know if I'll reply. I can only keep up so many avenues of correspondence, y'know?
So... why are you on dA then?
Mostly to keep up with old friends, some artists I like, and to share some concept art from time to rare time.
I love the comics! I share them with my friends on dA!
The enthusiasm is appreciated, but you're breaking the law. People have to buy the books to get the content. That money becomes profit for Archie and ensures they keep producing the book and I keep my job. Putting up scans for free loses Archie money. And there's the whole illegal angle. So if you've got full scans up, I'd appreciate you taking them down. (Not like I can do anything about it, but still...)
I HATE you.
Sorry to hear that. Say what you will, but keep it civil. If you decide to be vulgar and/or profane, I'm hiding your comment. It'll stay there - you'll know I'll have read it - but I won't force other people to endure your foul language.
You should negotiate with Ken Penders and get all the cut content back in the comics!
I emphatically point back to the point where I say I'm the writer. A freelance writer. I only have steady work with Archie because they really like what I do. This is not a 9-to-5 position, this is an issue-by-issue gig. And while I have a huge say in the direction of the books, I still have to abide by the decisions of the editor and licensors. Creatively, I've got a lot of input. Legally, I'm not even a blip on the radar. There are three to four levels of management above me that handle those negotiations and legal matters. There is nothing I can do about it.
I loved _________ in the old continuity. Will he/she/it come back?
I've been asked not to confirm anything along those lines for reasons I can't get into. It's not a question I enjoy dodging or having to ignore. For now, all I can ask is that you enjoy what's present in the book and not worry too much about what might or might not be.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/IanFlynnBKC
Trailer: [link]
Enjoy! Thanks to everyone who voted in the poll, and I hope you continue to support the project!
FAQ
Are you REALLY Ian Flynn? The comic guy?
Yes I am. You can check out my website and my body of work at www.BumbleKing.com
Awesome! I love your art in the comics!
That's flattering - but I don't do the art. I'm the writer. I compose the manuscripts the art team uses to produce the book. I've done concept art, though. Some you can find here on dA, some you can find in the graphic novel collections. I'm a decent doodler, but I leave the REAL art to the skilled professionals.
I want your job!
Er...
How do I break into the business?
That's better. When I was trying to break into the biz, there wasn't any guide. In an effort to give back to the fan community a little bit, I've compiled a FAQ to help aspiring fans down the path to applying to Archie. You can find it here: www.bumbleking.com/forum/viewt…
Read my fan-fic! Look at my fan-art! Use my fan-concept!
No, nope, nuh-uh. This would open me up to allegations of intellectual theft. There's a lot of really creative fans out there, and they produce a lot of cool stuff. What if I accidentally re-used someone else's idea down the road? Some folks would be flattered, others would be enraged I "stole" from them. For my protection - and to protect the fandom - I limit any fan-material to fan-art of official characters.
I want to talk to you!
I wish I could keep in touch with everyone, but I really don't have the time. Your best bet is to voice your thoughts on my forum - www.BumbleKing.com/forum. Comments and notes through dA will be read, but I don't know when, and I don't know if I'll reply. I can only keep up so many avenues of correspondence, y'know?
So... why are you on dA then?
Mostly to keep up with old friends, some artists I like, and to share some concept art from time to rare time.
I love the comics! I share them with my friends on dA!
The enthusiasm is appreciated, but you're breaking the law. People have to buy the books to get the content. That money becomes profit for Archie and ensures they keep producing the book and I keep my job. Putting up scans for free loses Archie money. And there's the whole illegal angle. So if you've got full scans up, I'd appreciate you taking them down. (Not like I can do anything about it, but still...)
I HATE you.
Sorry to hear that. Say what you will, but keep it civil. If you decide to be vulgar and/or profane, I'm hiding your comment. It'll stay there - you'll know I'll have read it - but I won't force other people to endure your foul language.
You should negotiate with Ken Penders and get all the cut content back in the comics!
I emphatically point back to the point where I say I'm the writer. A freelance writer. I only have steady work with Archie because they really like what I do. This is not a 9-to-5 position, this is an issue-by-issue gig. And while I have a huge say in the direction of the books, I still have to abide by the decisions of the editor and licensors. Creatively, I've got a lot of input. Legally, I'm not even a blip on the radar. There are three to four levels of management above me that handle those negotiations and legal matters. There is nothing I can do about it.
I loved _________ in the old continuity. Will he/she/it come back?
I've been asked not to confirm anything along those lines for reasons I can't get into. It's not a question I enjoy dodging or having to ignore. For now, all I can ask is that you enjoy what's present in the book and not worry too much about what might or might not be.
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New Project + FAQ Update
4 min read
Right! So I had an idea for a new project, and involves reader input. Please head on over to www.BumbleKing.com, read up on the project proposal, and vote. For or against, it helps me get an idea of how viable the project is.
Also added a little bit more to the FAQ. Another question I get a lot but simply can't answer.
FAQ
Are you REALLY Ian Flynn? The comic guy?
Yes I am. You can check out my website and my body of work at www.BumbleKing.com
Awesome! I love your art in the comics!
That's flattering - but I don't do the art. I'm the writer. I compose the manuscripts the art team uses to produce the book. I've done concept art, though. Some you can find here on dA, some you can find in the graphic novel collections. I'm a decent doodler, but I leave the REAL art to the skilled professionals.
I want your job!
Er...
How do I break into the business?
That's better. When I was trying to break into the biz, there wasn't any guide. In an effort to give back to the fan community a little bit, I've compiled a FAQ to help aspiring fans down the path to applying to Archie. You can find it here: www.bumbleking.com/forum/viewt…
Read my fan-fic! Look at my fan-art! Use my fan-concept!
No, nope, nuh-uh. This would open me up to allegations of intellectual theft. There's a lot of really creative fans out there, and they produce a lot of cool stuff. What if I accidentally re-used someone else's idea down the road? Some folks would be flattered, others would be enraged I "stole" from them. For my protection - and to protect the fandom - I limit any fan-material to fan-art of official characters.
I want to talk to you!
I wish I could keep in touch with everyone, but I really don't have the time. Your best bet is to voice your thoughts on my forum - www.BumbleKing.com/forum. Comments and notes through dA will be read, but I don't know when, and I don't know if I'll reply. I can only keep up so many avenues of correspondence, y'know?
So... why are you on dA then?
Mostly to keep up with old friends, some artists I like, and to share some concept art from time to rare time.
I love the comics! I share them with my friends on dA!
The enthusiasm is appreciated, but you're breaking the law. People have to buy the books to get the content. That money becomes profit for Archie and ensures they keep producing the book and I keep my job. Putting up scans for free loses Archie money. And there's the whole illegal angle. So if you've got full scans up, I'd appreciate you taking them down. (Not like I can do anything about it, but still...)
I HATE you.
Sorry to hear that. Say what you will, but keep it civil. If you decide to be vulgar and/or profane, I'm hiding your comment. It'll stay there - you'll know I'll have read it - but I won't force other people to endure your foul language.
You should negotiate with Ken Penders and get all the cut content back in the comics!
I emphatically point back to the point where I say I'm the writer. A freelance writer. I only have steady work with Archie because they really like what I do. This is not a 9-to-5 position, this is an issue-by-issue gig. And while I have a huge say in the direction of the books, I still have to abide by the decisions of the editor and licensors. Creatively, I've got a lot of input. Legally, I'm not even a blip on the radar. There are three to four levels of management above me that handle those negotiations and legal matters. There is nothing I can do about it.
I loved _________ in the old continuity. Will he/she/it come back?
I've been asked not to confirm anything along those lines for reasons I can't get into. It's not a question I enjoy dodging or having to ignore. For now, all I can ask is that you enjoy what's present in the book and not worry too much about what might or might not be.
Also added a little bit more to the FAQ. Another question I get a lot but simply can't answer.
FAQ
Are you REALLY Ian Flynn? The comic guy?
Yes I am. You can check out my website and my body of work at www.BumbleKing.com
Awesome! I love your art in the comics!
That's flattering - but I don't do the art. I'm the writer. I compose the manuscripts the art team uses to produce the book. I've done concept art, though. Some you can find here on dA, some you can find in the graphic novel collections. I'm a decent doodler, but I leave the REAL art to the skilled professionals.
I want your job!
Er...
How do I break into the business?
That's better. When I was trying to break into the biz, there wasn't any guide. In an effort to give back to the fan community a little bit, I've compiled a FAQ to help aspiring fans down the path to applying to Archie. You can find it here: www.bumbleking.com/forum/viewt…
Read my fan-fic! Look at my fan-art! Use my fan-concept!
No, nope, nuh-uh. This would open me up to allegations of intellectual theft. There's a lot of really creative fans out there, and they produce a lot of cool stuff. What if I accidentally re-used someone else's idea down the road? Some folks would be flattered, others would be enraged I "stole" from them. For my protection - and to protect the fandom - I limit any fan-material to fan-art of official characters.
I want to talk to you!
I wish I could keep in touch with everyone, but I really don't have the time. Your best bet is to voice your thoughts on my forum - www.BumbleKing.com/forum. Comments and notes through dA will be read, but I don't know when, and I don't know if I'll reply. I can only keep up so many avenues of correspondence, y'know?
So... why are you on dA then?
Mostly to keep up with old friends, some artists I like, and to share some concept art from time to rare time.
I love the comics! I share them with my friends on dA!
The enthusiasm is appreciated, but you're breaking the law. People have to buy the books to get the content. That money becomes profit for Archie and ensures they keep producing the book and I keep my job. Putting up scans for free loses Archie money. And there's the whole illegal angle. So if you've got full scans up, I'd appreciate you taking them down. (Not like I can do anything about it, but still...)
I HATE you.
Sorry to hear that. Say what you will, but keep it civil. If you decide to be vulgar and/or profane, I'm hiding your comment. It'll stay there - you'll know I'll have read it - but I won't force other people to endure your foul language.
You should negotiate with Ken Penders and get all the cut content back in the comics!
I emphatically point back to the point where I say I'm the writer. A freelance writer. I only have steady work with Archie because they really like what I do. This is not a 9-to-5 position, this is an issue-by-issue gig. And while I have a huge say in the direction of the books, I still have to abide by the decisions of the editor and licensors. Creatively, I've got a lot of input. Legally, I'm not even a blip on the radar. There are three to four levels of management above me that handle those negotiations and legal matters. There is nothing I can do about it.
I loved _________ in the old continuity. Will he/she/it come back?
I've been asked not to confirm anything along those lines for reasons I can't get into. It's not a question I enjoy dodging or having to ignore. For now, all I can ask is that you enjoy what's present in the book and not worry too much about what might or might not be.
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FAQ Update
4 min read
Nothing of huge importance, but I keep getting badgered about the cut content, so I felt that warranted a response.
Not that a lot of people actually read this, given my inbox some days, but HEY! Hope springs eternal.
(I really ought to upload something, it's been so long...)
FAQ
Are you REALLY Ian Flynn? The comic guy?
Yes I am. You can check out my website and my body of work at www.BumbleKing.com
Awesome! I love your art in the comics!
That's flattering - but I don't do the art. I'm the writer. I compose the manuscripts the art team uses to produce the book. I've done concept art, though. Some you can find here on dA, some you can find in the graphic novel collections. I'm a decent doodler, but I leave the REAL art to the skilled professionals.
I want your job!
Er...
How do I break into the business?
That's better. When I was trying to break into the biz, there wasn't any guide. In an effort to give back to the fan community a little bit, I've compiled a FAQ to help aspiring fans down the path to applying to Archie. You can find it here: www.bumbleking.com/forum/viewt…
Read my fan-fic! Look at my fan-art! Use my fan-concept!
No, nope, nuh-uh. This would open me up to allegations of intellectual theft. There's a lot of really creative fans out there, and they produce a lot of cool stuff. What if I accidentally re-used someone else's idea down the road? Some folks would be flattered, others would be enraged I "stole" from them. For my protection - and to protect the fandom - I limit any fan-material to fan-art of official characters.
I want to talk to you!
I wish I could keep in touch with everyone, but I really don't have the time. Your best bet is to voice your thoughts on my forum - www.BumbleKing.com/forum. Comments and notes through dA will be read, but I don't know when, and I don't know if I'll reply. I can only keep up so many avenues of correspondence, y'know?
So... why are you on dA then?
Mostly to keep up with old friends, some artists I like, and to share some concept art from time to rare time.
I love the comics! I share them with my friends on dA!
The enthusiasm is appreciated, but you're breaking the law. People have to buy the books to get the content. That money becomes profit for Archie and ensures they keep producing the book and I keep my job. Putting up scans for free loses Archie money. And there's the whole illegal angle. So if you've got full scans up, I'd appreciate you taking them down. (Not like I can do anything about it, but still...)
I HATE you.
Sorry to hear that. Say what you will, but keep it civil. If you decide to be vulgar and/or profane, I'm hiding your comment. It'll stay there - you'll know I'll have read it - but I won't force other people to endure your foul language.
You should negotiate with Ken Penders and get all the cut content back in the comics!
I emphatically point back to the point where I say I'm the writer. A freelance writer. I only have steady work with Archie because they really like what I do. This is not a 9-to-5 position, this is an issue-by-issue gig. And while I have a huge say in the direction of the books, I still have to abide by the decisions of the editor and licensors. Creatively, I've got a lot of input. Legally, I'm not even a blip on the radar. There are three to four levels of management above me that handle those negotiations and legal matters. There is nothing I can do about it.
Not that a lot of people actually read this, given my inbox some days, but HEY! Hope springs eternal.
(I really ought to upload something, it's been so long...)
FAQ
Are you REALLY Ian Flynn? The comic guy?
Yes I am. You can check out my website and my body of work at www.BumbleKing.com
Awesome! I love your art in the comics!
That's flattering - but I don't do the art. I'm the writer. I compose the manuscripts the art team uses to produce the book. I've done concept art, though. Some you can find here on dA, some you can find in the graphic novel collections. I'm a decent doodler, but I leave the REAL art to the skilled professionals.
I want your job!
Er...
How do I break into the business?
That's better. When I was trying to break into the biz, there wasn't any guide. In an effort to give back to the fan community a little bit, I've compiled a FAQ to help aspiring fans down the path to applying to Archie. You can find it here: www.bumbleking.com/forum/viewt…
Read my fan-fic! Look at my fan-art! Use my fan-concept!
No, nope, nuh-uh. This would open me up to allegations of intellectual theft. There's a lot of really creative fans out there, and they produce a lot of cool stuff. What if I accidentally re-used someone else's idea down the road? Some folks would be flattered, others would be enraged I "stole" from them. For my protection - and to protect the fandom - I limit any fan-material to fan-art of official characters.
I want to talk to you!
I wish I could keep in touch with everyone, but I really don't have the time. Your best bet is to voice your thoughts on my forum - www.BumbleKing.com/forum. Comments and notes through dA will be read, but I don't know when, and I don't know if I'll reply. I can only keep up so many avenues of correspondence, y'know?
So... why are you on dA then?
Mostly to keep up with old friends, some artists I like, and to share some concept art from time to rare time.
I love the comics! I share them with my friends on dA!
The enthusiasm is appreciated, but you're breaking the law. People have to buy the books to get the content. That money becomes profit for Archie and ensures they keep producing the book and I keep my job. Putting up scans for free loses Archie money. And there's the whole illegal angle. So if you've got full scans up, I'd appreciate you taking them down. (Not like I can do anything about it, but still...)
I HATE you.
Sorry to hear that. Say what you will, but keep it civil. If you decide to be vulgar and/or profane, I'm hiding your comment. It'll stay there - you'll know I'll have read it - but I won't force other people to endure your foul language.
You should negotiate with Ken Penders and get all the cut content back in the comics!
I emphatically point back to the point where I say I'm the writer. A freelance writer. I only have steady work with Archie because they really like what I do. This is not a 9-to-5 position, this is an issue-by-issue gig. And while I have a huge say in the direction of the books, I still have to abide by the decisions of the editor and licensors. Creatively, I've got a lot of input. Legally, I'm not even a blip on the radar. There are three to four levels of management above me that handle those negotiations and legal matters. There is nothing I can do about it.
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