We’re delighted to announce that Upgrade Soul has been nominated for two Stumptown Comics Awards (Best Artwork and Best Webcomic) as part of the upcoming Stumptown Comics Fest in Portland, Oregon. Writer/illustrator Ezra Claytan Daniels will be speaking at the festival on Sunday, April 28th about the creative possibilities that emerge when comics and interactive …
Well, looky here—Apple has gone and included Upgrade Soul in the Mexico App Store’s “Lo Mejor de 2012″ (Best of 2012) list, in the “Hidden Gems” category! We’re honored. Upgrade Soul has had strong support in Latin America since the beginning; thanks especially to all of the fans in Mexico. For you and the rest …
Motion comics have hit the big time. Many of the major players in the comics industry now have a stake in this format, which has imparted significant extra momentum to the move towards digital distribution. Warner Premiere has led the charge with Watchmen and has expanded their slate this year with Superman: Red Son and …
Comics theorist Scott McCloud took a moment to mention Ruben & Lullaby on his blog—a wonderful bit of synchronicity, as on the very same day I was talking up Understanding Comics to a group of students at UC Riverside as part of a lecture entitled “Stories as Instruments.” I, like many interactive and game designers, …