I just realized that the movie is really going to happen, that it will be in theaters on Friday, this Friday, that there's no way it's not going to happen, and that this is all real and true and not some figment of my hyper-active and overly-stressed imagination.

Whiteout.

As a movie.

Whiteoutasamovie.

White.Out.As.A.Movie.

I'm, uh...I was on the damn SET for three weeks, and I'm still having trouble believing this.

I think Steve is dealing with this much better than I. He, at least, seems to have a plan to capitalize on it (if you're in the LA area, go see him when he's signing at Earth-2!).

The website is being updated with all current information as it comes out.

Me, I'm just...

...I'm gonna get back to work, here...still have Chace bleeding out and all, need to attend to that or she could be in real trouble, soon....

This is just an FYI for those who follow me here. Yes, I have been remarkably silent post SDCC.

It will continue for another two or three weeks. Between the Whiteout premiere, novel deadline, and multiple comic book obligations, I'm a little...swamped.

But I shall return! This I swear!!!

The Whiteout trailer -- the official one! -- is now online. Those with interest, please examine below the cut.

( Whiteout trailer! )

And then there's this preview of Detective Comice #855, on sale a week from today. Spoiler warnings if you don't want the ending of #854 ruined!

SDCC starts in earnest for me tomorrow, with The Day from Hell. I am guaranteed to make only one of my scheduled events on time, that being the first one, the Superman panel with myself, James Robinson, Sterling Gates, Geoff Johns, Matt Idelson, and others, at 11:45 am, in room 6DE.

As others pointed out in my previous schedule post, I neglected to include A Darker Shade of Ink, discussing noir and crime comics, at 2pm tomorrow, in room 5AB. Thank you to those who pointed out the omission.

Let the wild rumpus begin!

Just a reminder that I'll be signing at Olympic Cards and Comics in Lacey, WA, tomorrow, from noon until roughly five pm. Ostensibly, this is a Detective Comics signing, but a visit to OCC is always more than that -- and I understand Gabi's come up with some goodies for the event!

Hope to see (some) of you there!

For San Diego Comic Con International, 2009

Thursday, July 23rd

• 11:45 to 12:45 - Superman Panel (Room 6DE)


• 1:00 to 2:00 - Signing, DC Comics Booth


• 3:00 to 4:00 - Oni Press Panel (Room 10)


• 4:00 to 5:00 - Prism Comics Panel (Room 32 AB)

Friday, July 24th

• 12:30 to 1:30 - Bat(wo)man Panel (Room 6DE)


• 2:00 to 3:00 - Signing, DC Comics Booth


• 3:00 t0 4:00 - DC Nation Panel (Room 6DE)


• 4:00 to 5:20 - Signing, Oni Press Booth

Saturday, July 25th

• 11:00 to 12:00 - Signing, DC Comics Booth


• 12:45 to 1:45 - DC Editorial Presentation (Room 6B)


• 2:30 to 3:50 - Signing, Oni Press Booth


• 6:00 to 7:30 - Gays in Comics Panel (Room 6DE)

Sunday, July 26th

• 10:30 to 11:30 - Signing, DC Comics Booth

All times and locations are subject to the vagaries of con-ness. If I am not where I am supposed to be when I'm supposed to be, I beg patience; negotiating the floor and the hall can be a bitch-and-a-half, and getting from Point A to Point B through an ocean of humanity often takes more time than I'd like.

I will attempt to keep this blog, and my website, updated as to any changes.

Now, then...I promised some Cully goodness a couple days back.

( I aim to deliver. )

Enjoy!

The last of the Detective 854 signings is this Saturday at Olympic Cards and Comics, in Lacey, WA, from noon to five. My favorite store in the WHOLE wide world, even if it happens to be the terrain marked by my partner in many crimes, Eric Trautmann.

Take a look at this:





Yes, that's right! A Stumptown t-shirt! Matthew Southworth and I will be giving away 50 of them as a promotion at the Oni Press panel on Thursday at the con. Perfect for the cynic, romantic, or dogged PI in your life!

Las Vegas signings this Saturday.

JH3. Me. Detective Comics #854. Comic Oasis and Alternate Reality comics.

And just for added emphasis, JH3.

Really, the only thing that could make this better would be if Cully could make it, too. Which he can't. And that makes me sad.

So I will share Cully art with you. Not now, because, y'know, I don't have any with me, but soon. I promise.

It'll be worth it.

Last week, Blair Butler had some very nice things to say about Detective Comics 854.

Today, G4 posted a Fresh Ink segment I recorded a couple months back. It's me talking about three of my favorite comics, three books that I feel are often overlooked in the list of "great." The video is embedded below the cut.

( Hope you like it! )

Been on vacation this week. It's been less vacation than I'd have liked, honestly. A barrage of small annoyances that culminated in the death of my laptop last night. I'm hoping a resurrection is possible, but it won't be until this Sunday/Monday before I know the prognosis. And, of course, since I was on vacation, the last back-up was made before I left home. So, yes, work has been lost.

Not the first time, won't be the last, but everytime it happens, it still sucks all the same.

Great little interview with JH3 at CBR.

And yes, he really is that nice. Considering also that he is that good, it's potentially appalling!

So 1LT Dan Choi went before the Federal Recognition Board on Tuesday and, as expected, they delivered their recommendation that he be discharged for "moral and professional dereliction" because he's violated DADT. It's not an unexpected result. DADT is a law passed by Congress, one that the military is consequently compelled to follow.

The recommendation now makes its way up the chain of command. Could be a few days, a few weeks, a few months, before LT Choi knows if he's out or not. But, as Dan has written over at CourageCampaign, he is refusing to give up the fight, no matter the odds, not while the battle remains worth fighting, and not while there is a chance for victory. He's doing exactly what we would expect from an Army officer, in fact.

On July 4th, Dan will meet with Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and again present his case, and the case for repealing DADT. He will be presenting signatures to Speaker Pelosi at that time.

Once again, I ask you to please consider adding your name to mine and countless others in support of 1LT Daniel Choi. Follow this link to add your signature to the letter he will present her, asking that Congress make the repealing of DADT a priority.