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Cat Odes: Second Deadline

Submitted by justin on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 22:20

To all of those who have been itchin' to get into Cat Odes, but missed the deadline, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. We had already given a few artists extensions, but even with those comics, we would still be short of the page count we wanted, so we have decided to make a new deadline for Cat Odes. This is your chance to get in on this fun anthology.

The new deadline for Cat Odes is May 20, 2010.

For more information regarding Cat Odes, including page sizes and requirements, stop by its official web page.


It's Like I Can Touch You - Final Week for Entries

Submitted by justin on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 20:36

The submissions for the 3D illustration book, It's Like I Can Touch You, are due at the end of this week.

The final output of this book should be around 40 pages, and we still have plenty of spots left. So, get your submission in soon, and be a part of something unique. Learn more about ILICTY on Ink Groups dA page - http://inkgroup.deviantart.com

Cat Odes due Tomorrow

Submitted by justin on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 21:50

The comic anthology dedicated to cats, Cat Odes, submission period is coming to a close tomorrow. Comics can be sent in at any time through out the day (but don't fret if you are a couple of hours late - that's ok.

Submissions should be sent in to justin(at)dapshow(dot)com. If you are pretty much done, but need some extra time, just send an email to the same address and let us know.

ILICTY Due the First Week of March!

Submitted by justin on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 00:01

In another project nearing an end, the submissions for the 3D illustration book, It's Like I Can Touch You, are due the first week of march.

Be a part of something unique. Learn more about ILICTY on Ink Groups dA page - http://inkgroup.deviantart.com

11 Days to Finish Cat Odes!

Submitted by justin on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 23:41

The CATdown in on! There is only 11 days left until the submission period of the joyous celebration of kitties known as Cat Odes comes to an end. Don't worry, that is plenty of time to finish your comic!

As a reminder, here are some of the requirements.

* 5 x 7.5 inches
* With bleed, 5.5 x 7.75
* Text that is in the bleed, will most likely get cut off.
* Pages must be at least 300dpi
* At least 3 pages (no more than 24)
* Must be b/w or grayscale/toned
* 1 photo/drawing for artist bio
* Contact Info/A paragraph or two about yourself for artist bio

And something previously unmentioned - We WILL accept multiple submissions from people.

To read more about Cat Odes, visit its official site - http://books.dapshow.com/cat-odes

18 Days Left! Countdown to Cat Odes

Submitted by justin on Thu, 02/11/2010 - 08:10

The CATdown in on! There is only 18 days left until the submission period of the joyous celebration of kitties known as Cat Odes comes to an end. Don't worry, that is plenty of time to start/complete a good comic!

Remember, you aren't only doing this for yourself, you're doing it for the cats everywhere. They will totally love you for it.

To read more about Cat Odes, visit its official site - http://books.dapshow.com/cat-odes

Artist Call: It's Like I Can Touch You

Submitted by justin on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 21:06

We will be printing the comic in the 6.6x10.2" size. This means if you want to do a full bleed page (ie no borders) it has to be larger than those dimensions. I'll be getting out a link to a template you can use in photoshop to check the dimensions of your art in a few days. If you want to make a smaller image, go right ahead.

IMPORTANT TECHNICAL MUMBOJUMBO:
For the best 3D results, draw your foregrounds and backgrounds separately.
Remember to scan and save art at 300 DPI

That is: draw a complete background, and then draw a complete foreground - and we will combine them when we create the 3D plates to create a single image.
So for example, you draw a castle - as your background, then draw, a knight as your foreground. Send them to us in separate files - and make sure that they are correctly proportioned to each other.

Cat Odes Website

Submitted by justin on Tue, 01/19/2010 - 21:55

Everyone's favorite kitty anthology now has it's own webpage. We wanted a place where people could just go to and see all the requirements and updates on one page without digging through a bunch of posts. Click here to check it out.

On the new Cat Odes site, you find page sizing and other requirements, along with previews and an FAQ section.

Also, the Cat Odes on the forum is still going on, so make sure you stop by if you want to show anything off or get some help!

Misery Loves Company Released

Submitted by justin on Mon, 01/18/2010 - 18:51
Much sooner than we anticipated, Misery Loves Company - the second book of GOTHOLOGY, is now available through Indy Planet (and Comics Monkey for retailers).

Join us as we descend into the depression caused by the original GOTHOLOGY, The Eternal Sad.

As far as more volumes of GOTHOLOGY, we don't know right now. We are planning on doing a zombie themed spin-off at some point this year, but as of this post, don't know when exactly that is. The good news is, we are now taking submissions year round.

Miserable Website

Submitted by justin on Fri, 01/15/2010 - 17:41

We have given the Misery Loves Company webpage a new update to match the overall GOTHOLOGY Comics site theme.  It now also has 6 comic previews, and links to the artist pages.

It can be seen here.

Also, the book should be dropping very soon now, so keep an eye out for it guys!

PS: To Artists in The Eternal Sad, we will be redoing that page as well to match misery, and to include artist links.

Cat Odes and APSCA®

Submitted by justin on Mon, 01/04/2010 - 20:35

We have mentioned it as a possibility a few other places, but it is official now.  DAPshow Press is going to be donating procedes from Cat Odes to ASPCA®.

We are very proud to be doing this and a part of a book that is going towards such a great cause.

If you would like to learn more about the requirements, check out our first article about Cat Odes.

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Cat Odes!

Submitted by justin on Thu, 12/03/2009 - 02:32

The first DAPshow anthology series, GOTHOLOGY, made everyone miserable; and now, we are going to help you get your  "daww" faces on.  That's right, DAPshow Press is proud to announce our second comic anthology series, Cat Odes.  It's an anthology dedicated to the animal everyone loves - CATS!

So, you want to get in on the fun?  Well, hurry up and get started on your cat comic then.  We are mainly thinking house cats here, but it can be any kind of cat.  There is going to be more news to come soon, but in case you want to get started now, keep reading to learn about the comic requirements.

From the Tomb Magazine Interview

Submitted by jack on Wed, 11/25/2009 - 00:44

Recently, we, the men of darkness, got interviewed by From the Tomb Magazine, a magazine dedicated to horror comics, and it is up on the From the Tomb blog for your reading pleasure.

Stop by, and give it a read - http://fromthetomb.blogspot.com/2009/11/deep-discussions-with-decapitate...

They also have a lot of other cool reviews and interviews as well. So, give the entire site a look through if you are a fan of horror comics.

1 Week Until MISERY

Submitted by justin on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 14:39

It is most likely too late to start now, but if you are in the middle of your entry, it would be good to get working on it.  Hell, even if you haven't started yet, we are making future editions, so it could be a head start for a future book if you do not finish in time.

Check out these links for more info -

Main Site
deviantART Page

And always remember - fangs out!

2 Weeks Until MISERY

Submitted by justin on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 14:28

Two weeks left before the end of the deadline for GOTHOLOGY: Misery Loves Company.  Get your comics ready!

Check out these links for more info -

Main Site
deviantART Page


And always remember - fangs out!

Miserable Previews

Submitted by justin on Sun, 10/11/2009 - 18:29
The time for GOTHOLOGY: Misery Loves Company to be released draws near.  At the moment there is a little over 3 weeks remaining until draw time is complete.  Once that is done, we will hopefully be able to work on getting to together right away a get the book released as soon as possible, which at the moment, it is slated for a January 2010 release.

Well, that's still a ways off, so we decided to rock out with some previews of comics in the upcoming GOTHOLOGY volume.

And that is exactly what you will find if you read on.

GOTHOLOGY, NOW AVAILABLE

Submitted by justin on Wed, 07/01/2009 - 14:11

Our sorrow has been finally answered, and the 254 paged deep anthology is now available for purchase.  So get your miserable, blood stained hands on a copy (or 5) today!

Here's how it's going to work.  We have copies, but we want them for Wizard World Chicago (you can totally get one there if you want to wait), so for now the first book of Gothology will only be available on IndyPlanet.

Misery LOVES Company

Submitted by jack on Mon, 06/29/2009 - 00:26

So, you wanted to make the gothiest comic ever but missed the deadline for The Eternal Sad? Well, you must suck a lot, BUT now you have a second chance.

GOTHOLOGY: Misery Loves Company is now in the works. So, join together Goth Brethren and make some miserable magic. All entries are due on Dia de Los Muertos (Nov 2nd).

To find out more, read about it in the forum

Gothology Nearing First Print Run

Submitted by justin on Sun, 06/07/2009 - 17:17
A collection of comics studying the cultural force known by laymen as “Goth”. Drink deep the veins of tragedy that run wild throughout this volume, gathering the works of artists from all corners of this wretched earth.

Who is the Most Badass?

Submitted by justin on Sat, 06/06/2009 - 16:37

Physicist Roundtable is the story of 4 physicists (Archimedes, Einstein, Galileo, and Newton). They are dead and now in the after life... in a place set aside for those who challenge religion. They are old and bitter, and somehow get into a debate over who was the best. They each go through their stories (which are pretty exaggerated).

Gothology Previews

Submitted by justin on Fri, 05/29/2009 - 17:48

Check out the official Gothology webpage (http://books.dapshow.com/gothology), it has been recently updated and has short previews of 6 comics from the sorrowful collection. 

These 6 comics will make you cry, make you think, make you angry, make you laugh, make you scared, and all sorts of other emotions. 

The one thing they will all make you feel though.... is dark. 

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