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matt fraction's avatar

chum have you called the eisner trophy helpline? customer service above and beyond. the number is on the base of the trophy, 24-7 a day

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Chip Zdarsky's avatar

I called them before to suggest the engraving say "Best Series" instead of "Best New Series" and now they've blocked my number :(

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matt fraction's avatar

i'll take that up with the Council of Winners on our next call

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Joe Quesada's avatar

I'll be at NYCC as well. Please respect the restraining order.

I was also at this year's Eisner awards. Not that that's important or relates to this story in any way.

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Chip Zdarsky's avatar

you know I don't respect or follow your "American" laws

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Joe Quesada's avatar

The authorities are well aware of this. You better stop by my booth and say hello you handsome man.

Speaking of which, allow me to hijack your audience for a moment and invite them all to stop by my booth. I'll be on the show floor, and I'm much friendlier than Chip.

Also, not Canadian.

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Dan's avatar

Eh, looks like it's just bent to the right a little. I'm pretty sure they make medicine for that now.

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MSX: Mangasplaining Extra's avatar

Oh look, it's Chip "I need a replacement Eisner, AGAIN" Zdarsky

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Chip Zdarsky's avatar

it's the law of averages when you win SO MANY!!!

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KJ Aimoe's avatar

Those dang Eisner awards must be very flimsy, to be broken like that """"entirely on accident""""

Thank you for warning us about SOMNA, I am absolutely disgusted by this book's depravity and definitely, absolutely, have not placed an order.

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Chip Zdarsky's avatar

I'm glad I could warn you!!!!

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David Ong's avatar

I agree. I am definitely not going to order the poly bag version.

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KJ Aimoe's avatar

I definitely did not either!

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Adriano Ariganello's avatar

I've supported too many Kickstarter projects over the past 11 years I've been on there. I'm at 599 backed now.

You may have made the case for the 600th here.

(But I was waiting for one more "When in Rome" callback there.)

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Kim's avatar

SOMNA-a-witch Chip! Your Eisner looks a bit off its axis.

Of course, Smut and New York go together like chocolate & peanut butter…unless you’re allergic. Sounds like you’re allergic to SOMNA, hopefully it’s not serious.

And you just had to reveal your (station in the) Hand by saying you wanted to take another photo with Jorge before you crumble into dust. No wonder why you were so great at making Matt suffer.

And on that note, here’s to a wonderful weekend, Chip. May your Eisner will be on the mend by next week.

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Chip Zdarsky's avatar

I'm allergic to impure thoughts!!!!

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Actual Dracula's avatar

That trophy would be perfect if the inscription read "Best New Series?". I've spent many hours studying sociopathic behavior, and the look of pure joy on Allison's face as she hands you the Eisner she very obviously broke intentionally tells me that she is not in fact a sociopath, rather she is simply "in Rome".

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Charlie Harris's avatar

That is a handsome man (Jorge)

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Patrick Bramble's avatar

I hope you have a good time next week! Fly safe

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