jab@uokvax.UUCP (09/18/84)
/***** uokvax:net.sf-lovers / Cellio@cmu-cs-cad / 11:19 am Sep 13, 1984 */ From: Dragon <Monica.Cellio@cmu-cs-cad> The "myth" books are: Another Fine Myth Mythconceptions Mythdirections Hit or Myth /*********************/ The publisher for this series is "Donning", out of Norfolk/Virginia Beach. For some strange reason, this publisher doesn't realize the potential value of this fluff, and refuses to send out enough copies. I have had tremendous luck getting the books directly from the publisher. I got the address from the lovely lady at the local BDalton's and suggest that you contact her for the address, since I don't seem to have it anymore. Jeff Bowles Lisle, IL
kcarroll@utzoo.UUCP (Kieran A. Carroll) (09/26/84)
* For all out there who are interested in Asprin's "Myth*" books, you may also be interested in... ..."Mythadventures", the comic book! I'm not sure who publishes this; I think it's an independent company; I can check if anyone wants me to. Asprin is credited with plotting the thing; as far as I could tell at first skim, it follows the plot of the first book pretty closely. The drawing is cartoon; it looks like the artist is trying to capture the spirit of Freas at his most whimsical, although (alas) it's not done by Freas, of course. -Kieran A. Carroll ...decvax!utzoo!kcarroll
mcdonald@smu.UUCP (10/02/84)
I believe Mythadventures is published by WaRP Graphics.
I.E.: high quality, back issues stay in print, erratic printing schedules
(although they usually try for three a year)
(Since it is not completely original like their other two mags,
it may come out more often -- I haven't seen it yet.)
Any comics specialty store should carry it.lasko@regina.DEC (10/08/84)
Mythadventures *is* published by WaRP Graphics, issue #2 came out about a
month ago, and the next is due in December. WaRP Graphics were the people
that created the legendary Elfquest comic book - cum - graphic novel.
Their reputation for erratic printing schedules was mostly due to the fact
that Wendy and Richard were not only drawing and scripting Elfquest, but
also trying to publish it at the same time (as well as keep up with a
tremendous fan club and more and more invitations to conventions, etc.).
Now that the Elfquest story is finished (for now, anyway), and the company's
two publications (Myth and another fine book called A Distant Soil) aren't
(I mean don't) involve as much of their time, they should get back to
a clock regular schedule.
As for the artwork and adaption, Phil Foglio is doing a wonderful job
adapting Bob Asprin's work to his own artistic style. (In fact, I just
took a few minutes off while typing this to reread it, it really is hilarious)
Comparing Phil's work to Kelly Freas', in my opinion, would be flattering
both of them, but they really have two different styles. Phil has also done
most of the artwork on the Starblaze editions of the myth books, as well,
so that will give you an idea of what he draws like.
(Hmm, this doesn't have a lot to do with sf, does it? Oh, well.)
If you'll take the recommendation of a total stranger, I say to buy these
comics. You'll have to go to a comic specialty store, however, as I'm
sure we won't see Waldenbooks stocking them (and more's the pity). They
are $1.50 a throw, are 8x11, and have 26 pages of story.
tim lasko
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