And we're done! We (along with John, who loved that this was serialized) would like to thank everyone on Boing Boing, and all readers, for following this story over the pace of a page or two every month. The obvious question: What's next? Answer: There will be a Kickstarter -- likely around June -- to fund a complete volume, along with extensive notes and extras. Why, it's the perfect addition to any academic library, hip comic book shelf, counterculture gift, or journalism course syllabus worth its Real News salt, naturally! You can follow on Twitter for info (Scott or Ethan) -- You can also follow this project's Kickstarter profile. Additionally, we're aware of the many of you who have purchased a Book One of the series. Your patience and support will not be ignored! We'll have a Book Two available in the Kickstarter, along with a Complete Volume (Books One and Two together). In the meantime, here's an ad for Book One - Get one before it's gone - Genuine thanks, Ethan and Scott.
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John Wilcock's foray into biography, documenting many of the Factory personas -- in what is largely considered the first critical assessment of Andy Warhol and his entourage -- From John Wilcock, New York Years, by Ethan Persoff and Scott Marshall. (See all Boing Boing installments)
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A holiday letter to John Wilcock from Hunter S. Thompson (written exactly fifty years ago this week!) - Describing Thompson's intentions to run for sheriff of Aspen and Joe Edwards' nearly successful run for Mayor.
Read John's previous encounter with Hunter here.
From John Wilcock, New York Years, by Ethan Persoff and Scott Marshall.
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The mayhem (or success) of the 1968 Democratic National Convention, and Abbie Hoffman's arrest for writing a forbidden word on his forehead.
From John Wilcock, New York Years, by Ethan Persoff and Scott Marshall.
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Tom the Dancing Bug, IN WHICH Super-Fun-Pak Comix features a Zone of Surprising, Ironic Plot Twists, The New Yorker Cinematic Universe, and so, so much more!
The first meeting of editors from around the country, merged together as The Underground Press Syndicate — and the early gestation for what will become the protests at the Pentagon building. From John Wilcock, New York Years, by Ethan Persoff and Scott Marshall.
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Tom the Dancing Bug, IN WHICH Ukraine gets a visit from THE DON, with an offer it can't refuse.
A spirited conversation between Hunter S. Thompson and John Wilcock. From John Wilcock, New York Years, by Ethan Persoff and Scott Marshall.
Look for a holiday follow-up to this story in December, detailing "How the Freaks Almost Took the Town".
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Shown at top of fold: Cover to OTHER SCENES, Volume 1, Number 6, September 1968 — Additional items on the history of OTHER SCENES will be included in the comments section over the week.
From John Wilcock, New York Years, by Ethan Persoff and Scott Marshall.
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A relieving of tensions between John and the East Village Other leads to the development of the UPS.
From John Wilcock, New York Years, by Ethan Persoff and Scott Marshall.
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From John Wilcock, New York Years, by Ethan Persoff and Scott Marshall.
Greetings, Wilcock readers! The series will complete here on Boing Boing, in weekly installments, through the end of the year.
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Variety interviewed Wesley Snipes about the failed 1992 attempt to bring Black Panther to the screen. Read the rest
Tragically, cartoonist Brian Fies and his wife Karen lost their home in the recent Calistoga Fire. Brian shares their heartbreaking tale in his webcomic A Fire Story.
He writes:
My house burned down. I made a comic about it.
That seems to be how I handle trauma. It's kind of a feature and a bug.
This is quick, loose work...
I'd be pleased if you'd consider this as a journalistic dispatch from the front.
and...
My family, pets and I are all fine--a lot better off than many others. There's not a person in the county who hasn't been touched by this disaster. Karen and I know at least a hundred people burned out of their homes, including a lot of cops, firefighters, and government staff who've been working hard for others all week.
See the entire webcomic here.
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André Bergs created this short digital comic titled Protanopia. This short video hints at the possibilities of storytelling in electronic comics. Read the rest
Raising Dion released a trailer and comic in 2015 (previously). Now Netflix has ordered 10 episodes about raising a 7-year-old son with superpowers. Read the rest
Autumn is here. It's a fine season for pulling out your favorite sweaters, downing PSLs, and huddling in the corner fearing nuclear war.
With this comic, illustrator Jessica Robinson of Columbus, Ohio really captures our current "climate," doesn't she? Read the rest
