http://www.hydraheadlines.blogspot.com/
apparently the fun idea they're doing with this is putting out a comic book based on the album. there's a link to the cartoonist's blog. that would explain why this is taking a while....
Thanks for the link!
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Cool!
Very cool! I can't wait for this to come out!
I just read this at http://hydraheadlines.blogspot.com/2008/01/melvins-comic-book.html
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Quote from: http://iwilldestroyyounews.blogspot.com/2008/01/world-is-full-of-evil.htmlMy pals over at Hydra Head Records are putting out a fancy, limited edition vinyl version of "(a) senile animal" by The Melvins. They had the bright idea of asking me to do a comic book inspired by the album. Having been a HUGE and LONGTIME fan of The Melvins, I of course said "Hell Yeah!"
Above is the first page that I inked today. The whole comic will be 22 pages long. In keeping with the surreal nature of the band, the story is quite strange. Instead of trying to interpret the album, I used the song titles as inspiration for the characters (such as: A Talking Horse, The Civilized Worm, and Blood Witch) and then wrote a story around them.
I'll post some more updates as I go along with this project.
:D
Quote from: norecess on January 22, 2008, 03:46:21 AM
I just read this at http://hydraheadlines.blogspot.com/2008/01/melvins-comic-book.html
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Quote from: http://iwilldestroyyounews.blogspot.com/2008/01/world-is-full-of-evil.htmlMy pals over at Hydra Head Records are putting out a fancy, limited edition vinyl version of "(a) senile animal" by The Melvins. They had the bright idea of asking me to do a comic book inspired by the album. Having been a HUGE and LONGTIME fan of The Melvins, I of course said "Hell Yeah!"
Above is the first page that I inked today. The whole comic will be 22 pages long. In keeping with the surreal nature of the band, the story is quite strange. Instead of trying to interpret the album, I used the song titles as inspiration for the characters (such as: A Talking Horse, The Civilized Worm, and Blood Witch) and then wrote a story around them.
I'll post some more updates as I go along with this project.
:D
http://www.themelvins.net/forum/index.php?topic=9257.0
Ah, hadn't noticed that.
Someone please remind me to order this right away when it's avaulable. I don't want a repeat of:
HAT singles,
The End Vinyl
ASA special packaging.
Thank you in advance.
at his current inking pace, the next Melv's album will be out before the ASA comic is finished! :o
Quote from: anaconda on January 22, 2008, 09:17:27 AM
at his current inking pace, the next Melv's album will be out before the ASA comic is finished! :o
:lol:
holy shit thanks for posting that blog, I never knew it existed and because of that I was able to grab a Khanate shirt and hoodie off their ebay store for semi-legit prices considering how old that merch has to be. I'm like speechless, I've only been a fan of the Khanate/Sunn/etc. since 2007 and have wished I could have grabbed a shirt or two after looking at old designs on ideologic and I finally have some!
edit: also I wonder if these pics on the hh main page might be some of the characters, looks sort of similar: http://www.hydrahead.com/
Quote from: heavyR on January 23, 2008, 02:11:34 AM
holy shit thanks for posting that blog, I never knew it existed and because of that I was able to grab a Khanate shirt and hoodie off their ebay store for semi-legit prices considering how old that merch has to be. I'm like speechless, I've only been a fan of the Khanate/Sunn/etc. since 2007 and have wished I could have grabbed a shirt or two after looking at old designs on ideologic and I finally have some!
design aside, wait til you see the "quality" of the shirt itself. you'll know why they had extras.
The artist posted a couple of preview pages on his blog:
http://iwilldestroyyounews.blogspot.com/2008/01/melvins-comic-book-progress.html
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Talking Horse and Blood Witch
I was totally about to post this blog entry.
Can't wait for this one!!!
can't wait to see the rat faced granny.
mechanical bride! mechanical bride!
okay, this bit of Melvinry is cool and all, but I am not buying (a)SA when it comes out on vinyl because I think the whole idea of one sided LPs is ridiculous. You know HH is gonna charge something like 40-50 bones for this. Just gimme the comic book, I say. the artwork looks cool as hell.
I agree, one sided vinyl is a bit strange. Put a live show on there or something.
outtakes, bloopers, alternative mixes or an interview, anything.
Quote from: anaconda on January 24, 2008, 04:05:20 PM
I agree, one sided vinyl is a bit strange. Put a live show on their or something.
outtakes, bloopers, alternative mixes or an interview, anything.
It must be a collector nerd thing to have one side.
wonder if thats HH's idea or MELVINS.
could be MELVINS request in order to present (A)SA as it was meant to be presented, one piece of work w/ no break.
it's cheaper to produce if you only have to lathe one side.
Quote from: anaconda on January 24, 2008, 05:14:04 PM
it's cheaper to produce if you only have to lathe one side.
in that case if it goes for 40 bills plus thats bullshit.
I think thats what poontang was getting at.
Quote from: glen on January 24, 2008, 04:45:54 PM
wonder if thats HH's idea or MELVINS.
could be MELVINS request in order to present (A)SA as it was meant to be presented, one piece of work w/ no break.
don't you have to take a break to change records though?
not if it's one sided vinyl. see above.
Quote from: anaconda on January 24, 2008, 06:58:19 PM
not if it's one sided vinyl. see above.
ASA won't all fit on one side of vinyl.
you people are confusing the shit out of me.
Quote from: Eponymous on January 24, 2008, 09:33:23 PM
Quote from: anaconda on January 24, 2008, 06:58:19 PM
not if it's one sided vinyl. see above.
ASA won't all fit on one side of vinyl.
i have read somewhere that it should be 4x 1-sided LP!!!
ok, now I understand! I thought they were going to try and squeeze it all onto
one single side of LP vinyl by lathing micro thin grooves. Real head scratcher there.
Classic Records is an audiophile label that reissues a lot of classic rock (The Who, Led Zep, etc) on one sided LPs. They also tend to split hairs and issue the same remastered recordings in 33rpm and 45 rpm ](*,) I guess for people who need to hear the difference or whatever.
I wouldn't be surprised if (a)SA gets released as single sided LPs with an etching on the other side. This would defeat the "audiophile" nature of these particular one sided LPs, which I would doubt concern the Melvins to this infinitesimal degree . An etching on the other side would also raise the price.
Quote from: Brooklyns Finest PoonTang on January 25, 2008, 03:34:40 PM
Classic Records is an audiophile label that reissues a lot of classic rock (The Who, Led Zep, etc) on one sided LPs. They also tend to split hairs and issue the same remastered recordings in 33rpm and 45 rpm ](*,) I guess for people who need to hear the difference or whatever.
I wouldn't be surprised if (a)SA gets released as single sided LPs with an etching on the other side. This would defeat the "audiophile" nature of these particular one sided LPs, which I would doubt concern the Melvins to this infinitesimal degree . An etching on the other side would also raise the price.
...yes, they are supposed to be etched at the b-sides
Quote from: glen on January 25, 2008, 06:40:38 AM
you people are confusing the shit out of me.
I'm with ya on that. I don't understand what the fuck they're talking about. I'll just buy the damn thing.
Gas huffer released comic books with every release up to The Rest of Us. Most had the lyrics illustrated, others were just art work.
It was a nice touch. Some of the band members were illustraters. Gas Huffer band members all contributed to the artwork. Bone's has a job now with Rolling Stone Magazine.
Back to the Melvins. I wonder if the Melvins will have thier lyrics illustrated, or will the comic be some other art?
Illustrating the lyrics would mean an explaination to the meaning of the songs. This would be a first for the Melvins.
I'm very excited.
I'm also excited about the one sided LP. I've never seen etched artwork on the blank side. Does any one have an example.
I remember Johnny Winter's second album had three sides. This confused the hell out of my cousin.
Quote from: GrimReaper on January 26, 2008, 01:16:14 PM
Back to the Melvins. I wonder if the Melvins will have thier lyrics illustrated, or will the comic be some other art?
Illustrating the lyrics would mean an explaination to the meaning of the songs. This would be a first for the Melvins.
Taken from http://iwilldestroyyounews.blogspot.com/2008/01/melvins-comic-book-progress.html
QuoteThe words that the Talking Horse are speaking are what I have deciphered as some of the lyrics to songs from the album. Though, forgive me if some of them aren't completely accurate- I couldn't get the lyrics from Buzz because he said they were never "typed out." So, they are what I think I heard in some of the songs. The character who pulls the horse's head off is supposed to be the Blood Witch (track 2 of the album). And in the last couple of panels of page 6, you can see The Civilized Worm (track 3), an armless legless man creeping into the picture.
So he's saying ASA is a concept album?
http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/wizard/007435621.cfm
sweet update
this month
http://iwilldestroyyounews.blogspot.com/2008/04/robot-boobs-are-funny.html
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COMING SOON
http://iwilldestroyyounews.blogspot.com/2008/06/coming-soon.html
It's here! (http://iwilldestroyyounews.blogspot.com/2008/07/melvins-comic-book-has-arrived.html)
And most importantly...
Quote
Then sometime in August will be the actual release of the Melvins box set that includes the comic book.
:D
oooh. good thing i got paid this week!
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That's f_ckin great! Almost reminds me of Clowes somewhat.
Although I don't understand why Coady is on 3rd guitar????
so is the comic book only going to be included in the boxed set?
Nope, Hydrahead says that you can buy it separate. It sounds like there's two box sets, one for A Senile Animal and the other one with all their stuff from Ipecac. Good thing my stimulus check just got here.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
LIKE CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER: TOM NEELY vs THE MELVINS
From HH blogs
we've been hollerin' about this melvins "(a) senile animal" project for a while, but it's really, finally, truly nearing completion. above are some images of the "your disease spread quick" comic, inspired by the music of the melvins, written and drawn by tom neely , published by robotic boot (a subdivision of hydra head industries). the comic is making its debut at tom neely's table at san diego comic con this weekend, as well as on the merch table on the current melvins/big business tour. in the next 2-3 weeks it will also be available as part of "(a) senile animal" box set, which will also include a 4 x LP vinyl version of the album of the same name and a fancy-schmancy melvins belt buckle. this shit is gonna be amazing - which sort of goes without saying since it involves the unholy trinity of hydra head, the melvins, and tom neely. we'll be doing some sort of party for the release of the box set with our friends in LA at the highly esteemed secret headquarters comic shop. more details on that and the exact release of the box set soon. the 4 x LP, belt buckle, and comic book will be available individually through the HHR webstore (and select retail outlets) for those of you that somehow mistakenly believe you don't need the super-deluxe-totally-fucking-awesome box set.
Quote from: Idlehanz on July 25, 2008, 03:13:34 AM
Thursday, July 24, 2008
LIKE CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER: TOM NEELY vs THE MELVINS
From HH blogs
we've been hollerin' about this melvins "(a) senile animal" project for a while, but it's really, finally, truly nearing completion. above are some images of the "your disease spread quick" comic, inspired by the music of the melvins, written and drawn by tom neely , published by robotic boot (a subdivision of hydra head industries). the comic is making its debut at tom neely's table at san diego comic con this weekend, as well as on the merch table on the current melvins/big business tour. in the next 2-3 weeks it will also be available as part of "(a) senile animal" box set, which will also include a 4 x LP vinyl version of the album of the same name and a fancy-schmancy melvins belt buckle. this shit is gonna be amazing - which sort of goes without saying since it involves the unholy trinity of hydra head, the melvins, and tom neely. we'll be doing some sort of party for the release of the box set with our friends in LA at the highly esteemed secret headquarters comic shop. more details on that and the exact release of the box set soon. the 4 x LP, belt buckle, and comic book will be available individually through the HHR webstore (and select retail outlets) for those of you that somehow mistakenly believe you don't need the super-deluxe-totally-fucking-awesome box set.
did i mention my birthday is coming up? :D
Who is going to an upcoming show and is willing to pick up a copy for me? I'm willing to pay on forehand, no problem. Please send me a PM if you want to help me out.
EDIT. Hm, so the comic book is part of that (A)SA box set, eh? So there's no way to buy the comic book only?
Quote from: norecess on July 29, 2008, 10:22:01 AM
Who is going to an upcoming show and is willing to pick up a copy for me? I'm willing to pay on forehand, no problem. Please send me a PM if you want to help me out.
EDIT. Hm, so the comic book is part of that (A)SA box set, eh? So there's no way to buy the comic book only?
It was available at the recent comic convention according to some reports.
From the looks of the Hydra Head blog on Myspace it sounds like the comic book will be available separately at the Hydra Head webstore. I'm sure there will be a couple of them available at the merch booth if they aren't already. Anyone seen the comic yet?
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i felt the need to post this for anyone who hasnt seen it yet. i love how Dale looks like Jughead.
Quote from: wakavaki on July 29, 2008, 12:29:54 PM
From the looks of the Hydra Head blog on Myspace it sounds like the comic book will be available separately at the Hydra Head webstore. I'm sure there will be a couple of them available at the merch booth if they aren't already. Anyone seen the comic yet?
It was for sale at the Seattle show for $5. Short, but well drawn. The art is awesome.
http://www.self-titledmag.com/home/2008/07/29/hydra-head-preps-deluxe-melvins-box-setcomic-book4-x-lp/
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In the back of the comic book it mentions a signed and numbered edition of 300 included in the Senile Animal box set, so I guess we know how many of those there will be.
anyone have any interest in me scanning the whole thing and posting it?
it can be done.
Yeah.... that would be very cool.
I'll do it tonight. give me a few hours.
it's cool, but again I ask why does that page have Coady on third guitar???
Quote from: anaconda on August 07, 2008, 02:29:27 PM
it's cool, but again I ask why does that page have Coady on third guitar???
I wondered that too. I know the creator (tom neely) knows better than that.
don't use that posted page as an example of what its like though. that is the back cover. its more like the pics posted early in this thread. very little text. all (A)SA lyrics.
I'll get the whole thing up here in a little while.
My fave is the double page of History of Drunks, and History of Bad Men all in one scene.
okay so i didn't get it done.
this thing is a little longer than I recalled. its going to take me awhile but I'll chip away at it.
I got two pages scanned last night. more tonight.
plus the damn thing doesn't fit on my scanner double paged (if you follow me) so I have to do one single page at a time.
Quote from: glen on August 08, 2008, 06:53:02 AM
okay so i didn't get it done.
this thing is a little longer than I recalled. its going to take me awhile but I'll chip away at it.
I got two pages scanned last night. more tonight.
plus the damn thing doesn't fit on my scanner double paged (if you follow me) so I have to do one single page at a time.
:x :x :x
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Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on August 08, 2008, 01:27:15 PM
Quote from: glen on August 08, 2008, 06:53:02 AM
okay so i didn't get it done.
this thing is a little longer than I recalled. its going to take me awhile but I'll chip away at it.
I got two pages scanned last night. more tonight.
plus the damn thing doesn't fit on my scanner double paged (if you follow me) so I have to do one single page at a time.
:x :x :x
(http://www.freewilliamsburg.com/archives/git-r-done.jpg)
That guy could totally be the Gene Simmons of country music!!! Put some makeup on him and he would have to beat the ladies off with a stick!!!!!!they would be all over him!!!
No one has said anything about the belt buckle!!! I'm pretty excited about it.
is this out on Hydra Head yet? and yes, i can't wait for the Melvins belt buckle.
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I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse.
I just sent my copy to get graded and put behind plastic by CGC. Now I am waiting patiently.