Fortress by Elmo

By the way: I'm currently out of blogpost material. So it might take untill after my NY adventure befor you'll find more here - sorry for that.

I made it to the roof

Yesterday my best friend Tom invited me to a party at his work. The occasion was that inauguration of the refreshed Tintin panel on the roof. I've been admiring the thing since I was a kid, so I was very happy to see it up close.

thank you Tom !

Taking a nap

When I fall asleep, the kids dig into my comic collection. It used to be sacred to me, I didn't like to lend any out to friends, always scared they might get marked in any way. But now.. they are my kids, you know. Only they can.

Bibberkopf comic: That day in the office

It's been a while since I took the time to draw another short comic. 2 weeks ago I decided to sacrifice some sleep and reading time to get this one out of my system by the ninth of September. If you've got trouble reading the small font, click on the image to enlarge it. I'm looking forward to your comments on this post.

Amazing Comics: Hellboy by Mike Mignola

More then 12 years ago there was this guy in my class (animation) who was a great fan of Hellboy. I couldn't understand why - it all seemed too childish to me: skulls and bones, fighting all the time, armory, .. All the same reasons why I don't dig videogames or roleplaying. But when I was on holiday in the US in 2004, I picked up 2 issues to bring them along as a souvenir. I was blown away by the darkness and the cultural references, without even mentioning the astonishing art. In the meanwhile, Hellboy is a popular brand thanks to 2 movies, which in my opinion do not capture the essence of this series. I guess it's about the difference in the experience: the books you savour at your own pace, taking the time you choose. The films they just pass you by and all the glitter and special effects just make the thing more accessible instead of uncapturable.

Anyhow, to the guy in my class - I was wrong, thank you for making me curious.

Amazing Comics: 100% by Paul Pope

I'm far from proud about this drawing (it was the first one I made for the Amazing Comics blogposts, namely in November of last year), so I've been hesitating to publish it. On the other hand, after all these months it turns out to be difficult for me to post on a regular bases, so I think it's better that I get out what I have prepared for you and that I keep my hesitations to myself.

Anyhow, I wanted to talk to you about this comic by Paul Pope. At first sight, Pope's work is hard to dig in - especially when it is in black and white. But then, after a few pages, you know that what you are reading is a much richer experience then what you often read, and you thank him for offering you that kind of stuff for more than an hour of lecture. He captures the NY artscene as only he can portray it. I could have referred to his comic Heavy Liquid as well, since it is as excellent as 100%. Dargaud published a french version of both books for those who prefer their literature in french.

GO - BUY - NOW

Haute cuisine: Mone on Sundaymorning

When daddy takes care

A few months ago, Saskia had to go abroad for her work. I was proud that I could take care of the kids on my own, warning my colleagues that I might be a bit tired or less available for a few days. A couple of hours before Saskia left, Mone got the chicken pox. And since I didn't take care of Elmo when he had them (The Bibberblog: the "stippeltjesweek"), the experience was new to me. I thought I just needed to rub her in with some cream and all would go well.

I guess I didn't think about the fact that the cream was red, that it ruined all her clothes and sheets. And most of all: that it would remain visible on her body when Saskia returned. That was a nice moment, I can tell you.

Elmo in.. Meet the Robinsons

Funny little guy. He looks like Lewis from Meet the Robinsons..

Invitation

"Sorry. It was Seppe's only condition to organise the party together." A drawing for the invitation of Wim's 30th birthday - Seppe's first. Happy birthday guys.

Pirate

Hanne

Amazing Comics: Breakfast after noon by Andi Watson

Perfect reading material for a rainy day like today. Read more about it here.

Elmo quote

Amazing Comics: Civil War by Steve McNiven and Mark Millar

This was the comic that started it all for me. I had some Frank Miller and Mike Mignola, but the superheroes were not my cup of tea. Until this came out. 

16 years ago: the U2 Zooropa Tour

I can't imagine that it's already 16 years ago that I went to see the U2 Zooropa Tour - perhaps the best rockshow I've ever seen. I'm getting old I guess..

Amazing Comics: David Boring by Daniel Clowes

The comic David Lynch would die for. Defenitely Clowes' best.

Amazing comics: Black Hole by Charles Burns

There has already been written so much about this dark and freaky comic, that I can't imagine I can add anything interesting to all that. The atmosephere is so specific, that I unconsciously keep thinking about it when I read other books or watch movies - like Meyer's Twilight or David Fincher's Zodiac for instance. Just google this one up.

Elmo the architect at work

Mr. Hernia (2)

Last week I went to the hospital for my hernia. I was a little nervous.

At "le moment suprême", the doctor that came for my treatement turned out to be an old boyscout buddy. That was quite a relief - after checking:

I didn't get to look at the needle itself, and the pain was ok thanks to some local anesthesia and some stuff that got me high - "to relax your muscles".


And as always I had the best nap in months afterwards, I guess it's the drugs that swept me off my feet. With the latest album of Emiliana Torrini I felt like I was in heaven.