First "Official" Review

When I look at the Eternal Day website and see such a low "hit" count, I wonder what we're doing wrong. But then I realize our book really isn't out in the mainstream at all! So how can I expect people to know about it or for hundreds of people to be checking out the site everyday?! But then I think about the 50 some-odd books we distributed at the New York Comic Con last month and not one single person has contacted us; zero feedback. It's kind of discouraging.

Part of creating something is just the fun of doing it, but there's also that part of you that wants some kind of validation for your efforts or a desire for reciprocation. I create art because I enjoy creating art, but at the same time you want to know that your creative expressions are being received by other human beings. Even if someone gave negative feedback; at least then you know someone took the time to ponder your creation.

In this vein I was thrilled when we received our first "official" online review. It's soon to appear on thecomicfanatic.com, but I figured I'd post it here for everyone to see before it's on the website (special thanks to Heath at thecomicfanatic.com!):

"Eternal Day #1 (The Naked Experiment, Inc.) -

In my 30 plus years of reading comic books, I don’t think I have ever come across one that has left me completely speechless. Eternal Day turned the trick! Now, consider for a moment how hard it is to actually render me speechless…my “real” job is radio. I make my living talking all day!

I wish that I could describe Eternal Day for you, but I can’t. Here’s why…Eternal Day is a little Lovecraft mixed with a little Clive Barker, and odds are that each person who reads this debut issue will get something different out of it.

Eternal Day is steeped in bizarre symbolism, but this works in a surprising way. This symbolism pulls the reader in and actually makes you part of the story. Heck, I read this book three times, and came up with a different meaning each time I did! J. Gerick and Mark A. Derrick have created a different type of comic book here…one that I want to see more of.

While Gerick’s black and white interior art is superb and quite eerie, after checking out the color cover by Tim Vigil and Jay Fotos, I now want to see this entire story in all of its brightly colored, bizarre glory.

Suggested for teen readers and up due to violence and disturbing images.

Overall grade = A"

In other news, Chapter 2 of Eternal Day is pretty much all worked out in terms of the story. Now I just have to thumbnail the pages. I'm also currently working on the first 5 pages. So the gears are moving. I've got some prelims and character sketches to post, but I have to scan them first.

Oh yeah, and we've officially decided to book a table at the New York Comic Con for 2007. Yeah, I know: it seems so far away, but it'll sneak up fast. I sent the form in to reserve our spot. Now we really have to get this book done!