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[Lorenzo]

So, Malcolm Magic issue 11 is coming on nicely, here's another panel of interior art, dressed up as a little web flyer.

On another note, those of you who like all this nonsense, but would really rather a little more of it, will be pleased to hear about the recent launch of Blog Twice: the Blink Blog. This is the place where you'll find a whole load of other stuff about the comics and studio, lots of exclusive new art going up, and other such gems that won't be seen here in the Blink thread. Rather than post images up in the random order they go up in here, I'll also be grouping the art as it updates, and will go into more detail about the production of images than you currently get here. It's also a team Blog, meaning that you'll get Bob popping in from time to time to post up news on the scripting and general creation of all our adventures, and Marky will be in there too to let you know of any web-based wonders on the way. Oh, and don't forget you can get your art in there too: have a read of the "Blink Buddies" posting from Tuesday 17th Oct to find out how! Just click the pic of Kweet, fellow Blinkers!

Of course, you'll still be able to get almost daily updates right here in the Blink Thread each and every week, so sit tight, and get ready for more fun!

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[Lorenzo]

Here's Reggy, Chester, Fikov, Kenneth and Sebastian "dropping in" on the Gullivans...!

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[Lorenzo]

Hey gang, something a bit different today, for those of you who like words AND pictures! Hoho! I've been meaning to get a proper break-down of the madness which is the Malcolm Adenture up here for a while, and when doing a quick layup for the "Previously, in Malcolm Magic..." section of the new issue I realised I had the perfect excuse. So here, in Bobber's own words, is what's gone on thus far, along with some interior art shots you may not have seen before (prepare to be confused!)...

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[Lorenzo]

So, it's just a few days until the LONDON MCM EXPO and as we're releasing the new issue of Malcs there, I wanted to show you some more interior artwork from the issue and also talk a little about all the sketchin' I'll be doing at the show. As usual, I'll be doing free sketches all weekend for those who want them, and will post up a whole load of pics of my faves in here next week. So come along, come see us, chat comics and get yourself an original slice of the Blink - for nothin'!! Here, Rasper, Tonka and Kweet will tell you how...

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[Lorenzo]

Ooh! The show's only a few days away now...

Some rather "conflicting" shadow work here, methinks! Hoho!

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[Lorenzo]

So, today's a big day in the church of Blink, as our founding member, mister Robin Etherington (aka broski) has a big ole Birthday!!!! As many of you will know, by bro creates, writes and letters every single one of our adventures, and is the giant BRAIN behind all things Blink. Getting to work with my brother on these insanely fun projects is an absolute dream come true, and is the kind of thing we naively would chat about in tree houses, on our bikes, and in rooms strewn with copies of The Beano and episodes of Charlie's War as kids. Little did we know back then the world's a lot more complicated than it seems when you're seven, and sticking to our guns on producing the kind of comics we really care about has meant a great deal or perseverance and dedication. With Bob at the wheel though, it's always an absolute delight and sitting down at the drawing board each day here in Blink Towers with a new page of script is always exciting: wondering where he'll whisk my imagination and my pencils off to this time. So happy B-day, Bo-bo, can't wait until the Blink Team meets up tomorrow for a weekend of con-based Birthday shenanigans! Cheers!

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[Lorenzo]

Right! Just nipping in before I head off to London, here's the cover of MM11 that we launch tomorrow. Have a great weekend, guys!

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[Lorenzo]

Ah-haaa! Well, we return!! The London Con was an absolute STORMER, and you'll be pleased to here the Blink boys had a rather awesome time all round! Wanting to take a bit more time over my sketches than in the past, I only ran off about 30 - 40 over the weekend, and I'll be posting some each day all this week. Thanks to all the guys and gals who showed up to make this MASSIVE show so much fun - we loves ya! Back for another very soon!

Now, let's see some of those free sketches (excuse poor focus on some of 'em!)...

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[Lorenzo]

Okay, day two, here's some more, note that the first one is not dissimilar to a sketch I posted in here from Bristol a while back. Must have a thing for AT-AT's, I guess...!

[Lorenzo]

Okay, so I'm waiting on the pics for about 65% of the con sketches from Marky, so in the meantime, here's a couple of lil' vehicular ones I did recently...

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[Lorenzo]

More sketches from the London con, apologies for the blurry nature on some of these - hope you can still make 'em out!

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[Lorenzo]

Last few of my faves here! Now, be sure to check back in folks, as in the next few days I'll be posting up news of the once-a-year chance for you to get your paws on a rather special piece of original Blink Art! Ooooh!!

Cheers, guys and gals!

Lorenzo!

[Lorenzo]

Here's something special to start your week!! As some of you may know, here at The Blink we don't sell the original pages of art from our comics. Ever. In fact, we don't undertake commissions or commercial work of any kind (y'know, it's all about the comics, baby). So, the only way to get your hands on some original Blink comic art is to either get a free sketch at a con, or win an original board in one of our competitions run through the site and in the comics. Well, okay, there is ONE other way, and that's the annual Blink Art Auction, where just once a year we give you the opportunity to bid on just one piece of Blink art, and this year it's something fairly special - the original pencils for the cover of Malcolm Magic issue 11!! Yikes! The idea here is that the piece goes to a fan, so the ebay auction starts on Friday with NO reserve, NO starting price and FREE postage to ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD! Aren't we good to you?! Oh, and we're also gonna throw in a full set of issues 1-12 of the UK-only single issues of Malcolm Magic, soon to be discontinued! Here's a shot of the piece after a digital clean, the original is a little more smudgy!!

More news on this once it's up and running guys!

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[Lorenzo]

Right! A fun week ahead now, with a full preview page from Malcom Issue 11 every day from now 'till Friday!! ALLLLLRIIIIIIGHT!!

Let's get on with it then, eh?

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[Lorenzo]

Next page! Ooh! Things sure are hotting up!

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