Check it out! The advance solicitations for Dark Matter issues #1-4, complete with covers (art by Garry Brown, colors by Ryan Hill) and non-spoilerific teasers. DARK MATTER #1 Joseph Mallozzi (W), Paul Mullie (W), Garry Brown (A/Cover), and Ryan Hill (C) A derelict ship floats in space, its troubled crew awakened from stasis with no…
January 3, 2012: The doggy dilemma! Dark Matter!
antisocialbutterflie writes: "I have garnered a lot of respect for you and your rallying behind Maximus for a while. There’s a strength of character and obvious loyalty for the things you care about that lures me back more than any amusement you provide. I now find myself in a similar situation and my understanding of…
December 30, 2011: Another Dark Matter interview! Ugly ornaments! Maximus! News of note!
I've been doing quite a few online interviews in support of my comic book, Dark Matter, that launches January 11, 2011. The latest here with Ryan Thomason at WatchPlayRead (http://watchplayread.com/wpr-interview-with-dark-matter-writer-joseph-mallozzi/) in which I discuss both Dark Matter and Stargate. Now onto matters of equal importance... I am very disappointed with the lack of ugly Christmas ornaments out…
December 23, 2011: Travel Day! Early Reviews of Dark Matter #1! Fabulously Festive Furball Fotos! Show off your hideous Christmas ornaments!
We're Montreal-bound today so, rather than keep you waiting on a blog entry, I thought I'd post early and give you all a head start on your holiday planning. As I mentioned in yesterday's post, digital advance copies of Dark Matter #1 went out to the various online sites. The reviews are starting to come…
December 22, 2011: Maximus’s Day Out! Squeezing in one more food truck! Take part in our Ugliest Christmas Ornament contest!
Given the fact that the prognosis isn't good for my pug, Maximus, we've decided to make the most of his remaining days. And so, this afternoon, taking advantage of a rare sunny day, we took him out for a walk along the seawall. A great time was had by all. Now Maximus may have lost…
December 21, 2011: Fish Heads, Fish Heads, Roly Poly Fish Heads! Fish Heads, Fish Heads, Eat Them Up, Yum!
Thank you to all those who have taken the time to post a comment or send an email regarding my boy, Maximus. Tomorrow afternoon, he goes in for a shot of - I want to say "prednisone" which sounds right but, to be honest, could have just been something I once heard on a rerun…
December 20, 2011: Maximus! My Holiday Gift Reads!
On the heels of bringing Maximus in to see the vet on Monday, I'm faced with a tough decision. The fact is, he's not going to get any better - this despite the special diet, the radiation treatment, and the anti-cancer vaccine. He only has a little time left. Of course, one could argue that,…
December 17, 2011: Maximus! Holiday things! Big day tomorrow!
No discernible change in the condition of my pug, Maximus. He's not eating and has been extremely low-energy (as opposed to his standard low-energy), but I'm heartened by the fact he is drinking water and perked up considerably this afternoon when some friends dropped by the house today with their kids. Maximus loves children and…
December 8, 2011: Snow Monkeys! Holiday mode! Two Dogs in a Tub!
The fantasy football postseason kick off tonight. As you know, my Snow Monkeys snagged the last playoff spot by destroying their week 13 opponent. Now, they face a much more formidable foe. The last time these two teams met was back in week 8 when my Snow Monkeys defeated the then undefeated I Have No…
November 26, 2011: Bath time! Tara needs your help! Snow Monkeys need a win! And more comic book thoughts!
The gang cleans pretty nice. They're all presentable now and ready to put in an appearance at your special occasion, be it a birthday party, anniversary, or wedding. Book now to avoid disappointment. Speaking of disappointment - tomorrow will be a HUGE day for my Snow Monkeys who are clinging to the last playoff spot…
November 23, 2011: Maximus lookin’ good! My second Dark Matter interview! More Alexander and Sarah!
Maximus had his follow-up yesterday and the vet says he's recovering nicely from the surgery that removed 80% of his melanoma. Look at the handsome fella. He looks ten (dog) years younger! Another Dark Matter interview is up, this one over at PopCultureZoo. In this one, I sit down with Joseph Dilworth Jr. and discuss…
November 14, 2011: Recent Purchase! Dark Matter! Dogs!
You'll never guess what I picked up today. Uh, correct on the first guess. How did you...? Oh, right. The photo. Yes, I picked up the complete five volume collection of Bloom County. And, because it wasn't on the shelf, I had to special order a little something else. Well, not so little. It's, in…
October 24, 2011: Vids! SGA! SGU! Puppy Lulu!
Robert Cooper directs Bob Picardo and David Hewlett in a scene from SGA's Vegas... And a scene of the evacuation of the Icarus base from SGU's Air I... And video of puppy Lulu. This was her very first day with us and the pugs...
September 9, 2011: Maximus’s last radioactive road trip!
Yesterday, our pug Maximus underwent his last radiation treatment targeting the tumor in his mouth. Unlike humans, dogs can only undergo a set number of treatments. Any more, I was informed, and they risk damaging the surrounding healthy cells. Don't know why this same logic doesn't apply to human beings but all this to say…
August 25, 2011: Maximus’s Radioactive Road Trip III! In my mailbox! Baby!
"It's cold out. I think I will wear my window-breaker." Akemi, August 23 2011. Early this morning, we were back at the University of Guelph Small Animal Hospital for Maximus's 3rd (of 5) radiation treatments and anti-cancer vaccine. Needless to say, my boy was less than enthusiastic... There have been some notable changes in Maximus…