tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154860272008-07-02T13:59:30.818-04:00Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-71575417801398427122008-06-22T16:08:00.003-04:002008-06-22T16:10:53.665-04:00

James Kochalka is documenting people who have drawn similarities between a scene in the new Hulk movie and his landmark "Hulk vs. the Rain" story. I haven't seen the film and don't plan to, but taking a page from Kochalka's book would have to be a better idea than following the template of the first Hulk movie.

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-77473129869675457292008-06-16T09:45:00.002-04:002008-06-16T09:47:19.248-04:00

Now online is the entire Hulk vs. The Rain story by James Kochalka. This is the colour version from an Incredible Hulk Annual, not the original black and white version, which I think was published in Coober Skeeber? Anyway, click the link for possibly the greatest Hulk story of all time.

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-72449204572352456612008-05-21T10:33:00.001-04:002008-05-21T10:34:28.611-04:00

James Kochalka tipped me off to this profile of the musician/cartoonist in Vermont's Seven Days weekly paper. The picture alone is worth clicking over for.

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-28022961711959971622008-02-10T10:45:00.000-05:002008-02-10T10:46:54.187-05:00

Over at Comic Book Galaxy, I've posted my review of James Kochalka's new children's graphic novel Johnny Boo.

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-27987403947296787722007-12-06T03:29:00.000-05:002007-12-06T03:32:52.003-05:00

James Kochalka's American Elf website has relaunched as American Elf Supersite. The new version of the site includes new bonus strips (seems like 4 or 5 are up already) from days when he does more than one diary strip, and other features. Perhaps best of all, the archives have now been made available for all readers, not just paying subscribers. But more subscriber-only enticements are available

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-54050383528138124832007-09-15T11:15:00.001-04:002007-09-16T07:54:56.995-04:00

Today's Rutland Herald features a brief profile of James Kochalka, focusing on the release of his children's book Squirrelly Gray.

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-77229483404098767842007-08-30T10:47:00.000-04:002007-09-16T07:55:23.006-04:00

Click here to watch and listen to the trailer for James Kochalka's new children's book Squirrelly Gray. I could listen to it but not see it, for some Quicktime-related reason, but the audio is very cute. I think kids and Kochalkaholics of all ages are gonna love this one.

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-79177430979446372622007-08-29T11:26:00.000-04:002007-08-29T11:27:54.169-04:00

You couldn't find a more qualified critic to judge the value of James Kochalka's autobiographical comics. Here's Eddie Campbell's look at American Elf Vol. 2.

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-73942053249832096452007-08-16T01:10:00.000-04:002007-08-16T01:12:29.391-04:00

Here are the details on James Kochalka's appearance next month at The Burlington, Vermont Book Festival: Sunday, September 16th 12:30-1:30 PM JAMES KOCHALKA Comics artist, musician and new children's book creator James Kochalka will bring his quirky humor to the Festival as he introduces his first picture book, Squirrely Gray, and sings songs with members of his band. Waterfront Theatre Great

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-43150656292173825662007-08-08T08:51:00.000-04:002007-08-08T08:52:42.823-04:00

I think the point of this interview is to talk about what music James Kochalka has on his computer. It's a fun piece.

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-23925325524880346842007-06-19T21:35:00.000-04:002007-06-19T21:36:28.780-04:00

Marvel will be publishing an anthology of superhero stories by noted artcomix creators, including James Kochalka. Click here to go to a preview at Newsarama.

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-1718425687807210772007-06-16T09:04:00.000-04:002007-06-16T09:06:49.022-04:00

James Kochalka has created 188 small paintings for his latest art show at Giant Robot in San Francisco. Once you've clicked over, click on the thumbnail images to see a larger image. As is usual with Kochalka's small paintings, the actual paintings are 2 x 2 inches on 3 x 3 inch, acrylic on 2-ply bristol. Take a look and bring yourself home some James Kochalka art!

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-87788130538989804272007-04-05T15:38:00.000-04:002007-04-05T15:41:45.692-04:00

I received a review copy of Super-F*ckers #4 yesterday from Top Shelf, so if it isn't in comic stores yet, it will be shortly (the good comic stores, anyway). The series, of course, is practically review-proof -- it's dirty, funny and fun to look at, with Kochalka using a style not quite like anything else he has done. If you liked previous issues, you'll like this one too. If you hate the

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-58072531102828245562007-04-05T15:33:00.000-04:002007-04-05T15:38:10.705-04:00

American Elf Vol. 2 is in stores, and The Daily Crosshatch has a review.

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-11484337224348290892007-03-12T11:22:00.000-04:002007-03-12T11:29:39.434-04:00

...and just like that, five months have gone by. Sorry about that. Kochalkaholic! lumbers from its long, fall-winter-nearly spring hibernation to inform dedicated readers that the long-awaited American Elf Vol. 2 arrives this week in better comic book stores everywhere. You can also buy from Top Shelf through that link. Kochalka's diary strips have only improved over the years, to the point now

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-1159441938127679172006-09-28T07:12:00.000-04:002006-09-28T07:12:18.186-04:00

You could spend a couple of hours or more enjoying the information, links and MP3s posted this week to a great Kochalka page at Bradley's Almanac. Be sure to bookmark that one, you're going to want to come back to it again!

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-1159343003758858582006-09-27T03:43:00.000-04:002006-09-27T03:43:23.786-04:00

Here's Wizard's coverage of talk James Kochalka gave at the San Diego Comicon this past summer.

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-1158061492835395952006-09-12T07:44:00.000-04:002006-09-12T07:44:52.906-04:00

Head to your favourite music store and get your copy of the new Spread Your Evil Wings and Fly CD by James Kochalka Superstar. Here's the amazing and hilarious video for Wash Your Ass, starring the band and Eli Kochalka.

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-1157959259006463642006-09-11T03:20:00.000-04:002006-09-11T03:22:46.136-04:00

Congratulations, James, on your Harvey Award for Best Online Comics Work. And a reminder to everyone that tomorrow (Tuesday, September 12th) is the official release date for Spread Your Evil Wings and Fly, available from Rykodisc at better music stores everywhere.

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-1157890367755678892006-09-10T08:12:00.000-04:002006-09-10T08:12:47.793-04:00

You can see the whole hilarious thing -- even the non-Kochalka parts are funny -- at YouTube.

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-1157298009197639102006-09-03T11:40:00.000-04:002006-09-03T11:40:09.276-04:00

Spread Your Evil Wings and Fly is the new CD from James Kochalka Superstar; it arrives in stores Tuesday, September 12th. Here is the video to the title track, Spread Your Evil Wings And Fly, at YouTube.

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-1157060871793213912006-08-31T17:47:00.000-04:002006-08-31T17:47:51.903-04:00

Head over to The Crown Commission to download and/or listen to a new Inkstuds MP3 interview with James Kochalka.

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-1156693547908899702006-08-27T11:41:00.000-04:002006-08-27T11:45:47.946-04:00

Reader Jose Fritz submits this review of the August 26th performance by James Kochalka and Jason Cooley at Tritone Bar in Philadelphia. I awoke this morning to a funny sound in the bathroom and a strange urge to rise early despite my late return last night. Maybe it was the pseudoephedrine talking but, I got up. There was water dripping from the ceiling in the bathroom again and I called

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-1156590776112048592006-08-26T07:12:00.000-04:002006-08-26T07:12:57.220-04:00

You won't find a better example of someone not quite getting it than the Times Argus review of Spread Your Evil Wings and Fly. Well worth a click.

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15486027.post-1154973893945442492006-08-07T14:03:00.000-04:002006-08-07T14:04:53.946-04:00

If you're anywhere near Boston, NYC or Philly, have a look at the tour schedule. If you go to one of the shows, your reviews are always welcome, just e-mail 'em to me.

Alan David Doanenoreply@blogger.com