Newsletter #57: Workin' The Odds
The Eisner Awards Ceremony is this Friday. It’s virtual, so nobody gets to see the amazing parade of dusted-off suits, the dresses that are a little TOO nice, and the stellar Hawaiian shirt / cargo short combos that the event is truly known for. I am up for three awards #blessed and I am not going to win any of them #notblessed
People keep saying to me, “But Chip! That’s probably true based on what literally everyone is saying but why would YOU think that?”
Well, let’s look at the first category:
I fuckin’ split the vote
classic mistake
And the next category?
Look, unless people read this list like it’s the credits in a TV show, so in their mind they can hit the end and go “…and Chip Zdarsky as The Fonz,” I’m sunk. Too much talent in this category.
So, who’s going to win? Well, who really stands out?
Every single one of these pasty bastards are absolute cowards when it comes to their faces, save for one. A man who isn’t afraid to show a little skin to get what he wants, my much more successful Canadian associate Jeff Lemire. Congrats on the Eisner win, Jeff. You and your chin truly deserve it.
No I will not be watching the livestream. I’ve got too many comics to write!!!
IT’S OKAY I’LL WATCH IT AND TEXT YOU WHEN YOU’VE LOST
But … you’re me …
YEAH
Man … this newsletter’s getting creepy.
Speaking of creepy! STILLWATER #9 is out this week!
AMAZING SEGUE
Thanks, me!
And what does it feature?
It’s got some weird bits, some surprising bits and some violent bits! All from EISNER-NOMINATED artist Ramón Pérez! He’s up for his Stillwater covers! And for good reason! Look at this creepy cutie!
AWWWWWW
I know, right?!
And you know how babies are made? Through sex! Speaking of sex—
FUCKING AMAZING
…the final hardcover volume of Sex Criminals is out today! BIG HARD SEX CRIMINALS 3 is our grand finale and I highly recommend you pick it up along with volumes 1 and 2 if you don’t already have them. It’s the biggest project of my life, the one closest to my heart, and I think it’s also really good. Also, I don’t want to put out an omnibus.
And, like with previous volumes, there’s our Very Special Section called “CHIP’S BITS” which are all my background jokes that were unreadable or covered up within the story. Some true gems and worth every penny imho
Truly the end of an era.
CHIP ANSWERS QUESTIONS
Every week I’ll answer one POLITE and RESPECTFUL question about my life as a great segue-er or about my work. The email is zdarskyletters@gmail.com.
Hi Chip!
Is Donny Cates your best friend?
-tanzidtonmoy7
No.