Way back when, at the C2E2 convention, Unshaven Comics cut itself out a little mecca within Artist’s Alley in hopes of making new fans. Across the aisle from such Alley giants like Katie Cook, and siting besides amazing guys like Leo Kohse of Bloodfire Studios… our little table did what it could to be noticed. We wore company tee-shirts. We hung an 8 foot banner with 3 ft tall smiley faces adorned to it’s white vinyl. We yelled at Dan DiDio and Tom Brevoort to buy our book (for the record, Dan did, and enjoyed the free stickers. Tom didn’t even let Kyle finish the pitch). We called in fans from far and wide across the aisle with our tracktor beam-like powers. And then we got the idea to meet awesome media-types in hopes one of them would want to know our Unshaven Backstory.
After shaking down countless not-as-cool people… we ran into the Chicago Red Eye reporter Elliot Serrano. One interview, 17 reminders, and a few under-the-table dealings later (hey… it IS Chicago, mind you) we got ourselves a little publicity! And thanks to a few bribes with the good folks here at ComicMix… here’s a tasty link for you to enjoy our interview. Now click it, and enjoy!
Marc Alan Fishman is a graphic designer, digital artist, writer, and most importantly a native born Chicagoan. When he's not making websites, drawing and writing for his indie company Unshaven Comics, or rooting for the Bears... he's a dedicated husband and father. When you're not enjoying his column here on ComicMix, feel free to catch his comic book reviews weekly at MichaelDavisWorld, and check out his books and cartoons at Unshaven Comics.
Well Mike, it appears we’re pointing at comicmix.com’s advertising, helping click thru rates. You’re welcome. We turned black and white last week because we were told indie guys were cooler in black and white.
Well Mike, it appears we're pointing at comicmix.com's advertising, helping click thru rates. You're welcome. We turned black and white last week because we were told indie guys were cooler in black and white.
Nice interview. Congratulations, Marc.
Nice interview. Congratulations, Marc.
What the hell are you guys looking at? And when did you turn black-and-white? Last time I saw you, you were in color. I think.
Well Mike, it appears we’re pointing at comicmix.com’s advertising, helping click thru rates. You’re welcome. We turned black and white last week because we were told indie guys were cooler in black and white.
What the hell are you guys looking at? And when did you turn black-and-white? Last time I saw you, you were in color. I think.
Well Mike, it appears we're pointing at comicmix.com's advertising, helping click thru rates. You're welcome. We turned black and white last week because we were told indie guys were cooler in black and white.