OVERKILL URGE

brandonjerwa @ 2009-05-06T23:22:00

2009-05-07T06:23:23Z

I don't know if Brandon has mentioned this over here recently, but as the HBIC of all things Wide Awake Web right now, I'm going to mention it anyway. :)

Please go to http://wideawakeonline.com and read the first 8 pages of Brandon's new webcomic (he's co-author with Eric Trautmann aka mercuryeric ).

If you're on Facebook, add the fan page.

DO IT NOW!

~Jess

brandonjerwa @ 2009-01-01T14:49:00

2009-01-01T22:51:11Z

Happy New Year to one and all. Better things this year.

I've been doing a lot of press for HIGHLANDER ORIGINS: THE KURGAN lately. In fact, I'll be hopping on the phone for a podcast interview in about an hour. The first of these interviews has hit the internet, and it's here for your perusal...

Oh, and the Philadelphia Daily News took a very flattering look back at BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON ZERO as well.

brandonjerwa @ 2008-11-14T16:37:00

2008-11-15T00:38:16Z

Newsarama has posted an interview with yours truly about HIGHLANDER ORIGINS: THE KURGAN. Check it out.

TONIGHT! IN SEATTLE!

2008-11-06T18:35:45Z

Comic Writing With Brandon Jerwa

Education: Class Workshop

Learn all about the comic industry and the production of comics. Jerwa will discuss the creative process, dealing with licensed properties, the growing role of comics as accepted literature and sources of inspiration for movies and video games and the changes in media in the 21st century.

Where: Seattle Public Library - University Branch
5009 Roosevelt Way, N.E.
Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: 206-684-4063

When: 6:15pm
Thu 11.06.08

brandonjerwa @ 2008-10-15T09:50:00

2008-10-15T16:51:08Z

Brandon's book nominated for a Spike TV Scream award! :)

http://www.spike.com/event/scream/page/vote/category/28573

Just go here and vote for the Battlestar Galactica comics! No sign up necessary! Pass it along!

Vote for SD6!

2008-10-14T00:49:08Z

Please vote NOW to help SD6 to win Evening Magazine's Best Western Washington Band!

Voting ends today!

http://best.king5.com/sd6/biz/115898

brandonjerwa @ 2008-10-07T10:36:00

2008-10-07T17:37:06Z

Comic Book Resources has a preview of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: GHOSTS, my new 4-issue mini-series that debuts this Wednesday. Check it out!

NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: GHOSTS #1 (OF 4)
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: JUL08 3873
Writer: BRANDON JERWA
Penciller: JONATHAN LAU
Cover: DENNIS CALERO
Colorist: ROMULO FAJARDO JR.
Rating: Teen+
Genre: Science Fiction

Featuring 32 pages of story and art (in a 40 page comic) depicting Dynamite's first all-new cast of Galactica characters!

Meet the Ghost Squadron, a black-ops Viper team. Separated from the Pegasus at the time of the Holocaust, they join forces with a freelance salvage team and their ship, the Orion. After the apocalypse, unlike their fellow survivors on the Galactica, the Ghost Squadron isn't looking for Earth - they're just trying to stay alive.

Written by Brandon Jerwa, with art by Jonathan Lau and covers by Dennis (Legion of Super-heroes) Calero!

Greg Rucka made me change my header! ;)

2008-10-06T20:16:06Z

Comic Writing With Brandon Jerwa

November 6, 2008 6:15-7:45 pm

University Branch
5009 Roosevelt Way N.E.
Seattle, WA 98105
206-684-4063

Brandon Jerwa will discuss various facets of the industry and the production of comics -- touching also on the creative process, dealing with licensed properties, the growing role of comics as accepted literature and sources of inspiration for movies, video games, etc., and the changes in media we're facing in the 21st century.

About Brandon:
Brandon Jerwa isn't one to be satisfied with just one creative pursuit. Depending on the day, you might find him playing the role of comic writer, columnist or musician. He has new comics on the shelf every month, live shows in various Northwest venues with his band SD6, and his column "Anything Goes with Brandon Jerwa" is seen by fans every other week at http://www.comicswaitingroom.com.

brandonjerwa @ 2008-10-01T20:32:00

2008-10-02T03:33:03Z

SD6 needs your vote for Best Band in Western Washington!

It's election season, and sure enough - WE NEED YOUR VOTES! We're up against some heavy hitters here, but with your help we can win the music category in Evening Magazine's Best of Western Washington! You do have to sign up to vote, but we'd REALLY appreciate the support. And remember - a vote for SD6 is a vote for all electronic artists in Western Washington. Plug-in pride, baby!

Just head over to http://best.king5.com/sd6/biz/115898 and click the "vote" button above our photo! It only takes a minute.

If you haven't heard SD6, pay a visit to www.myspace.com/sd6 and listen to tracks from our debut album "Between Noise and Transmission"

To celebrate the nomination (and SD6's unique economic bailout plan) 23db Records is offering the full-length "Between Noise and Transmission" CD for the outstanding price of only $8.00! This offer is available exclusively at http://www.assemblage23.com/store.html#sd6 - just click the link and drop one in your basket!

Thanks in advance for your support! Together, we can make a difference!

www.myspace.com/sd6
www.sd6online.com

brandonjerwa @ 2008-09-24T11:30:00

2008-09-24T18:31:51Z

Eric Trautmann and I capped off yesterday's festival of mutually assured destruction with a podcast interview for Johnny Gigawatt and the Tiger Men from Mars. It was quite a bit of fun, and the whole thing goes off the rails more than once. Eric and I hint at the Big Project, talk about "Wide Awake" and weigh in on a variety of subjects. Check it out!

In other news, Eric will be joining me in Bellingham this Saturday for Bell-Con. Your presence is required.

brandonjerwa @ 2008-09-02T12:33:00

2008-09-02T19:34:15Z

Eric Trautmann and I team up once again, this time delivering a directors' commentary on our short story WIDE AWAKE. You can experience the magic at Comics Waiting Room.

(And, as with the Comic Book Resources article, the complete nine-page story is available for your perusal, for the whopping price of "FREE.") Live it and love it.

Update from San Diego Comic-Con 2008, Day 1

2008-07-25T01:56:50Z

(Posted by Jess, for Brandon)

Brandon just left to meet up with friends, editors, etc., and I'm sitting here editing down some hunky man-photos from "The Middleman" panel that we attended today. Matt Keeslar is quite the eye-candy, if I do say so myself. I know I can say this without Brandon getting jealous, because Natalie Morales holds her own on the show as well. ;)

If you haven't managed to check out "The Middleman" on ABC Family, yes, ABC Family, then you're really missing out.

For realz.

And now, a couple photos from Brandon's web album.

The rest are here.

My Justice League Unlimited collection

2008-07-20T05:23:48Z

After much hemming and hawing, I've decided to part with my Justice League Unlimited collection.

See it on Ebay here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160263372955

Description:
This 51 figure lot of Justice League Unlimited figures is a perfect way to get your favorite classic characters, and some obscure, hard to find characters as well. These toys have literally been taken out of the package, set on a shelf, and kept out of harm's way. While I collected these figures to take them out of the package, they have not been manhandled. Joints and paint are package fresh; we have a non-smoking home.

Wonder Girl
Martian Manhunter (clear)
Steel
Super Girl
Superman
Martian Manhunter
Katmatui
John Stewart
Arkkis Chimmuck
Kyle Rayner
Tomar Re
Kilowog
John Stewart #2
Batman
Batman #2
Batman in Space Gear
Obsidian
Atom Smasher
Wave Rider
Orion
Booster Gold
Green Arrow
Flash
Hawk
Dove
Metamorpho
Dr. Fate
Aztek
Vigilante
Wonder Woman
The Atom
Shining Knight
Zatanna
Rocket Red
Dr. Light
Hawk Girl
Bizarro
Bizarro #2
Justice Lords Martian Manhunter
Justice Lords Batman
Justice Lords Superman
Amazo
Amazo #2
Lex Luthor
Reverse Flash
Mirror Master
Brainiac
Copper Head
Sinestro
Doomsday
Darkseid

U.S. and Canada bidders only. Preferred payment method is paypal. No personal checks. Buyer pays USPS shipping & handling of a flat $10 (which will include insurance).

I SEE GHOSTS! YOU CAN TOO!

2008-07-15T18:59:10Z

NEWSARAMA has an interview up with yours truly, in which we discuss my new project, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: GHOSTS.

FOLLOW THE LINK TO MY SECRET SHAME

2008-07-01T19:51:34Z

The newest edition of THE COMICS WAITING ROOM is up and running on the tubes...

While I recommend reading the entire issue, I must specifically point you to my column, in which I reveal my hidden shame.

Read and return here to discuss.

JOIN ME FOR MY BIRTHDAY IN SEATTLE ON 6/7!!

2008-06-07T00:08:47Z

This Saturday, the world will celebrate the birthdays of comic giant Brandon Jerwa and Seattle Times entertainment assassin Mark Rahner!

The good times begin at 8PM on Saturday at the Tin Hat....

512 NW 65th St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 782-2770

...and everyone's invited!

BRANDON JERWA'S MASSIVE MEDIA ROUNDUP

2008-06-03T19:09:39Z

First up, the new edition of COMICS WAITING ROOM is up. For my part, I sit down with RICK REMENDER for a compelling conversation about independence, perseverance and artistic commerce…

http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/jerwa9.html

THE OLYMPIAN turned their cameras loose at Emerald City ComiCon, and I managed to get in the way…

http://videos.theolympian.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=1905911

Also beaming direct from the Emerald City, Joseph Dilworth of POP CULTURE ZOO conducts an in-depth PODCAST interview with yours truly…

http://popculturezoo.com/archives/526

...and finally, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES has a preview of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON ZERO # 9, due out on Wednesday, June 4^th. (And yes, that’s two issues in as many weeks!)

http://comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=394&disp=table

As one ends, another begins

2008-05-24T18:08:47Z

As many of you already know, my BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON ZERO series began life as six issues, but was quickly bumped up to 12 after decent sales and a great response from fans and critics.

I don't think we'll go past 12 (although the idea has come up a couple of times), but I'm happy to announce that I've started work on a new Galactica mini-series that should debut in September. Dynamite asked for a pitch, we sent to it to Universal, and it came back with approval rather quickly. I actually put off writing the last issue of SEASON ZERO in favor of getting the first issue of the new book into production.

I'm particularly excited about this series, as it offers something new to the world of Galactica. The prequel work has been a lot of fun, and I'm always up for more, but it's nice to spread your wings and try something different once in a while.

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In other news, there are at least four projects that I can't say anything about right now. mercuryeric and I have been hard at work on something that will easily be the most high-profile work of our respective careers, and collaborating on a second project that might just be the coolest thing I'll ever work on.

The other two projects are extremely exciting as well. Let's leave it at that.

The ink isn't dry on some of the agreements for these yet - and therefore, subject to change - but I feel good about them overall. I will admit, though, that I'm beginning to understand the concept of "be careful what you wish for."

(Not that I can't handle more, mind you. )

Have a nice holiday weekend, everyone!

Jason Mason!

2008-05-16T20:42:53Z

After much journal-neglect, I've returned to post some awesome!

Coming soon-ish to a series of tubes near you...

...this one's for the all-ages crowd. That means everyone. Including you.

Attn. Comic Book Fans / Jess Knows Best ?

2007-11-08T05:48:20Z

Entry posted by Jessica:
_______________________________________________

Hey friends! Please pardon my informal posting in Brandon's journal, but I want to let you all know about my new advice column for comic book dorks and the like! :) A couple months ago the Comics Waiting Room (www.comicswaitingroom.com) offered me the opportunity to have an advice column on the site, and thus "Jess Knows Best" was conceived.

http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/jess.html

Here's a quick bit from the official press release:

The Comics Waiting Room is proud to announce the addition of columnist Jessica Blackshear to the site. Blackshear, who has worked as an editor, production designer, and agent, and who is married to a comic book writer (Brandon Jerwa), will be writing her column "JESS KNOWS BEST" for the site, and using it to answer the burning questions in every fanboy and fangirl's soul. If you have relationship issues, or want to know how to get a relationship started, ask Jess! If you're experiencing some troubles with a friend, ask Jess! When you need an outside, impartial voice, ask Jess!

"JESS KNOWS BEST" will appear on Tuesdays on a bi-weekly to monthly schedule, depending on the question load, and the column will be archived at www.comicswaitingroom.com/jess.html so that anyone who has missed an installment can easily catch up.

Comics Waiting Room owner and Editor-in-Chief Marc Mason had this to say about the addition of Blackshear to the site: "I'm extremely excited to bring Jess to the site. We first began discussing this idea almost a year ago, and seeing it come to fruition is a dream come true. Jess has a great variety of experiences in her life, and when it comes to asking for advice… when it comes from a woman who's married to a supergeek, you had better trust it! She knows what she's talking about! I think she's going to be able to help a lot of people, and that brings a smile to my face."

About Jessica Blackshear:Jessica Blackshear is a rock star, a business ninja, and a decorated graduate from the School of Hard Knocks. "JESS KNOWS BEST" will draw upon her experience as an agent, disc jockey, web designer, production designer, editor, paralegal, singer and secret government operative. She resides in Seattle with her husband and son.

There you have it! If you've made it this far into my posting, why not take another minute and send me a question? I just might respond in my next column!

askjess@comicswaitingroom.com

brandonjerwa @ 2007-08-17T23:05:00

2007-08-18T06:07:17Z

Hey, everybody - I'm a little behind on updates, so let's get back into the swing of things with some really important news!

I'll be appearing at the GRAND OPENING of DRAGON'S REALM COMICS & COLLECTIBLES in Graham, Washington this Saturday, August 18th.

DRAGON'S REALM
21110 Meridian Ave E.
Graham, WA 98338

253.846.6433

This event goes from 11 AM to 7PM and you can save 10% throughout the store all day!

Hope to see you there!

A Most Excellent CD Review from Side-Line (7/8) & a Seattle Show in September!

2007-05-18T18:17:55Z

SD6 - Between Noise and Transmission (23db Records)

Posted on 16 May, 2007 - Formed from the ashes of the band Omnibox, SD6's sound is roughly comparable to that of Assemblage 23 with a honeyed touch of eighties-era new romanticism. While the former likeness is rather obvious considering since Tom Shear (A23's mastermind) produced this disc, it is the latter aspect that lends Sd6 a remarkably sensual sheen. For example, the sultry trip-hop drum loop of "We Are As One" is seductive. Pairing Brandon Jerwa's velvet croon with a hint of crystalline synth and the shadow of Jessica Blackshear's foggy lilt, it is a recipe that results in a delectable down-tempo dirge. Proving her own vocal prowess, Blackshear dominates "Untruth". Painting a tale of destroyed trust in torrid blues, her presence is accented with peals of snare and a meaty baritone bass line, heightening its drama while instilling rhythmic flare. If something a bit punchier better suits one's palate, "Believe" crackles with a buzzing synth, brisk snare, and bass pad alliance. Conjoined in a keen marching cadence, their headstrong march adds emphasis to both Jerwa's lofty vocals as well as its fragile arpeggios. Armed with a terse bass line, "Free" concludes this affair with gusto. Anthemic and defiant, snares clack to a stopwatch-like tick over this deep gruff rhythm. Jerwa's vocals ascend from stoic baritone verses to a determined alto chorus, the newfound confidence in his rising timbre echoed through serene halcyon waves and soprano droplets of fuzzy synth. With the additional assistance of Shear's deft production, Between Noise and Transmission proves to be a pleasant vacation through SD6's own embittered and often lush futurepop world. (VM: 7/8) Vlad M.

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ASSEMBLAGE 23 + SD6 + GOD MODULE

Live at El Corazon ($15)

September 9, 2007

Doors @ 8 / Show @ 9

** Tickets available at MusicWerks **

REMINDER: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY SIGNING WITH JERWA, RUCKA, VAN METER AND CLARK ! ! !

2007-05-03T17:18:58Z

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY AT OLYMPIC CARDS AND COMICS

THE SIGNING MADNESS STARTS ON SATURDAY, MAY 5TH AT NOON:

Brandon Jerwa
Greg Rucka
Jen Van Meter
Matthew Clark

OLYMPIC CARDS AND COMICS

4129 Pacific Avenue
Lacey, WA 98503-1104
(360) 459-7721

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY SIGNING - JERWA / RUCKA / VAN METER / CLARK IN LACEY, WASHINGTON

2007-05-01T19:22:47Z

The usual press-whoring material...

2007-04-10T16:36:04Z

Hello, kids...

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: ZAREK wraps up with issue 4, and HIGHLANDER starts a new story arc with an amazing new artist in issue 6! Both books are out this Wednesday...

Newsarama has the previews:
DYNAMITE PREVIEWS FOR 4/11/07