Hey, listen. Have you ever wanted to own a real-life, honest-to-gosh copy of that hit crime comic, THE PRIVATE FILES OF THE FOWL? Well, uh… you can, would be the point I’m building to.

Yessir, for seven dollars cash American, (twelve for overseas) you can land yourself any one of the Cloaked Capo’s pulpy escapades, along with an original piece of high-quality Parris City artwork (the quality’s gone up, I should mention), yours for the framing. Or for the sacrificing to the hawk god Horus. Up to you, really.


SO:
1 Issue plus 1 piece of original art ----------------------------- $7.00
1 original strip with the Fowl and your own character ----- $10.00
1 Issue plus 1 original strip ------------------------------------ $20.00



We have five issues out right now, them being…

EX LIBRIS and THE CONCRETE MAT (sold together): The first two ashcan issues of the series, featuring the first appearance of the Mime and the infamous “giant zombi rooster” panel. Two full-length Parris City tales for the price of one!
(Plus a cover by Ben Perkins)

MAGIC MURDER MIX: Three Fowl short stories, including the very first comic book adventure of the Cloaked Capo and the one-page Sister Mary Vendetta preview. Features not one but TWO stories with child endangerment as a primary plot point.
(cover by Scott Godlewski, I should mention)

WHERE STALKS THE TENGU: A tale of murder and politics wherein the Avian Avenger has to deal with the double threat of a problem with his medication and the appearance of the deadly ninja in white, the Tengu. Limited supply!
(Sports a cover by Acrobat's JD Smith)

MEXICAN SENDOFF: Featuring the first appearances of Sister Mary Vendetta and the Crimson Quiver, the 48-hour comic "Labarum", and a Sister Mary Vendetta backup with art from Nicholas Foster.

For twenty dollars even (twenty-four overseas), the accompanying artwork will be turned into an original strip featuring Parris City’s eclectic nightlife interacting with the original character of your choice, the quality of which will be on par with that seen in the comic itself. Ten even, if you want the strip without the comics. We’ve very reasonable here at Dan Schkade.


Should you feel the urge to purchase this oh-so-incredible product, shoot cash or check (in any currency you choose) down to

DAN SCHKADE
145 PALO VERDE TERRACE
SANTA CRUZ CA 95060
USA

And in no time, you’ll have what you desire. Provided you’ve told me what you want. Otherwise… well.

Prices ARE negotiable – haggle at will. Operator is sitting by.

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Don't forget to check out Cranky Octopus [link] and the SUPERNATURAL LAW webcomic [link] .

And if you're still not reading ACROBAT [link] , then seriously, dude. What the Hell.



Peace out, sinners.

Howdy, folks.

Comic con was tiring, but useful. Talked to some Image bigwigs. Learned a lot about the webcomic scene. Saw the Green Hornet’s limo. Also, Jim Balent? Say what you will about the guy’s work, he’s nice as hell. Anyhow, promptly after the con, I got sick as a hick and was rendered artistically handicapped for over a week. Seems to be over with. Maybe now I can get some work done.

THINGS I’M WORKING ON:

‘s original strip, plus the copy of issue #4 that goes with it

‘s HDS pinup

‘s Acrobat pinup

And more anecdotes of the sinners and saints that make up Parris City.


FURTHERMORE! New Fowl for sale soon, including some never-before-seen content. Stay tuned. If you want to purchase some older issues, here’s your link: [link]


Smile! It’s August.

Hey, listen. Have you ever wanted to own a real-life, honest-to-gosh copy of that hit crime comic, THE PRIVATE FILES OF THE FOWL? Well, uh… you can, would be the point I’m building to.

Yessir, for seven dollars cash American, (twelve for overseas) you can land yourself any one of the Cloaked Capo’s pulpy escapades, along with an original piece of high-quality Parris City artwork (the quality’s gone up, I should mention), yours for the framing. Or for the sacrificing to the hawk god Horus. Up to you, really.


SO:
1 Issue plus 1 piece of original art ----------------------------- $7.00
1 original strip with the Fowl and your own character ----- $10.00
1 Issue plus 1 original strip ------------------------------------ $20.00



We have four issues out right now, them being…

EX LIBRIS and THE CONCRETE MAT (sold together): The first two ashcan issues of the series, featuring the first appearance of the Mime and the infamous “giant zombi rooster” panel. Two full-length Parris City tales for the price of one!
(Plus a cover by )

MAGIC MURDER MIX: Three Fowl short stories, including the very first comic book adventure of the Cloaked Capo and the one-page Sister Mary Vendetta preview. Features not one but TWO stories with child endangerment as a primary plot point.
(cover by , I should mention)

WHERE STALKS THE TENGU: A tale of murder and politics wherein the Avian Avenger has to deal with the double threat of a problem with his medication and the appearance of the deadly ninja in white, the Tengu. Limited supply!
(Sports a cover by )

For twenty dollars even (twenty-four overseas), the accompanying artwork will be turned into an original strip featuring Parris City’s eclectic nightlife interacting with the original character of your choice, the quality of which will be on par with that seen in the comic itself. Ten even, if you want the strip without the comics. We’ve very reasonable here at Dan Schkade.


Should you feel the urge to purchase this oh-so-incredible product, shoot cash or check (in any currency you choose) down to

DAN SCHKADE
145 PALO VERDE TERRACE
SANTA CRUZ CA 95060

And in no time, you’ll have what you desire. Provided you’ve told me what you want. Otherwise… well.

Prices ARE negotiable – haggle at will. Operator is sitting by.


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Things you really should be reading:
ACROBAT [link]
CRANKY OCTOPUS [link]
HEXAGON DEATH SQUAD [link]
SUPERNATURAL LAW [link]

And keep and eye on vicsage.com [link] . No reason.

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Peace out, sinners.

This just kind of flitted into my head just now:

I intended the Fowl to be a believable Batman. Don’t get me wrong, I loves me the Batman as is. He’s a shining pillar of human achievement and a symbol righteous retribution, and I think that’s pretty keen. But my favorite Batman stories, the one’s that made me seriously want to write comics, were the stories where he had to overcome his own problems in order to overcome the villain. Stories like Venom, in which he is almost undone by his obsession to be stronger, or Knightfall, which ends in his ultimate defeat because he failed to get over his need to be self-sufficient. Remember Prey? Hugo Strange is pop-psychoanalyzing him on television while Bruce Wayne watches helpless, slowly going insane? What about Daredevil? Born Again, and the issues leading up to it? Denny O’Neil’s the Question, that masterpiece? That’s what I’m talking about, here. Stories we can all relate to, because these men have to slay the same demons we all do, only their stakes are a bit higher.

The Green Arrow, Daredevil, and Question series’ of the late eighties and the magnificent early runs of Legends of the Dark Knight are what I’m referring to when I say “believable”. These characters had relationships and hardships what extended beyond the Clark Kent/Lois Lane pale comics usually subscribe to. Family members felt like people, not plot devices. When someone died, you cried where before you might have rolled your eyes. Sometimes you got angry at the hero, sometimes you didn’t want to be around them, but like real friends, you were always on their side and in their corner when the chips were down and the Kingpin came a’knockin’. Then came the nineties and everything went to hell, but with the Fowl, I hope to bring back tradition of O’Neil and Grell.

I implore you, do not think I aspire to recreate the Ultimates, Supreme Power, the Boys or the Authority. Not for me is the path of the cynic, the paranoid pessimist, or the establishmentaphobe. There will be no government-bred superfolk in my world. In fact, I think a federally funded superteam defeats the purpose of superheroes. They are not agents of the law, but rather, by definition, vigilantes and criminals. They operate outside the law in order to enforce justice. They are counter-establishment (not anti). As soon as they’re put on Uncle Sam’s payroll, they become little more that bizarrely-clad soldiers. Not that I have anything against soldiers, mind you. They’re just not superheroes (unless they have a secret identity, that is).

But I digress: The Fowl and his alter ego, Stephen DeMoge, are my first attempt at creating realistic, relatable superheroes for the twenty first century, hang-ups and compulsions and mental illnesses and all. He’s early Bruce Wayne with Vic Sage’s attitude and Matt Murdock’s luck, clad in slacks, not tights. He’s got the Shadow’s villains in Hellboy’s world, too, but that’s a discussion for another post.






THE PRIVATE FILES OF THE FOWL no. 3 is now on sale, collecting the stories “Stock in Murder”, “There is Infection…”, “Maternity Ward Doom”, and the Sister Mary Vendetta preview. $5.00 a full-sized copy and a personalized piece of Fowl art, shipping included. Note me to reserve.

Also, I'll be at the comic con all this week. You know it's me, 'cause I'm the one guy who's not dressed like an Stormtrooper.

Special shout out to , who's dong great things with his CRIMINALLY underrated comic, Hexagon Death Squad. Crazy women with swords, people. Snap to it.

Now that I know where I'm going to college next year, I'd say it's about time I got back in the swing of things.

Over in Parris City...

Who amongst you would like issues of that runaway hit crime series THE PRIVATE FILES OF THE FOWL delivered to your very mailbox? Whoa, that’s a lot of hands. Well, by the power and majesty of the US Postal Service, I can make this dream a reality. For five dollars (ten for shipments outside the United States), you get the first two issues in all their kinko’s-printed Ashcan glory, along with a little piece of personalized Fowl art.

Look at that. As soon as we mention the cash, half the hands shoot down like they’ve got dumbbells strapped to them.

Those of you still up for it, send me a note with a mailing address, I’ll return in kind, and we’ll see what can be done about adding something foul to your comic collection.

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Meanwhile: I'm actually working on these now! Right on.

1.
2. the Question (DONE)
3. The Phantom Darkstrike
4. Reaia
5. Firearm (DONE)
6. Brodie
7. Vigil (DONE)
8. Jeanne Nocturne V Fowl
9. Eddie (DONE)
10. Lou Creedy
11. Maverick
12. Virtus vs Vice (DONE... wait, they were supposed to be fighting each other? Crap!)
13. X and Raven I (DONE)
14. The Blue Fox (unless he changes his mind)
15. Victorian Batman (DONE)
16.
17. Master Guile
18. Dick Tracy (DONE)
19. Rorschach (DONE)
20. Dead Woman
20. Enid & Vortex

Hey, halfway there.

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That’s all for me. Peace out, sinners.