InkOutbreak Q&A: Smash

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Smash Blue Are you familiar with InkOutbreak? If not, you should be — we have a little banner for it over there to the right, above that Top Webcomics banner.

InkOutbreak is a great site where you can view a TON of webcomics, choose the ones you want to follow, block the ones you don't like, and get your regular fix with no muss, no fuss.

If you need an excuse to check the site out, here's one: Kyle and I answered a Q&A that InkOutbreak is featuring right now! Click here to start reading — and leave a quick comment to let us know if we sound cool or lame.

Fan Art: Mike Martin

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Here's some more fantastic fan art, this time from Mike Martin, creator of the terrific sci-fi webcomic Far From Home. Mike Martin Fan Art

While I love Mike's picture, I have to admit we're just a little irritated that Mike spoiled our planned finale of the Smash/Magus conflict. Guess we're going to have to change it now — maybe from an atomic wedgie to a galactic swirly? Anyway, it isn't Mike's fault that he's so prescient, and we love his work regardless. Thanks, Mike!

Smash Saves Halloween!

Welcome, Beat readers! If you're new to Smash, click here to catch up! Smash Saves Halloween (Click for a larger view.)

Sorry we've been so quiet — it's been a busy time for us! We're compiling edits and changes for Book One while simultaneously working on Season 2 of the comic. However, we had to stop and take a few moments to honor one of our favorite seasons (and holidays).

This time of year, Kyle goes crazy with pumpkin carving (I'll post some pics and you'll see what I mean) and I overdose on Halloween-themed movies, cartoons, and books (if you haven't already, read The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury). And, of course, planning our costumes!

Wishing you and yours a very happy Halloween!

SMASH Gets a Book Deal!

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In her enthusiastic review for the School Library Journal blog, Elizabeth Bird wrote, "If [Smash] follows the lead of such other successful webcomics as Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Jellaby in print form, I will be well pleased." And now, we're doing just that.

We're thrilled to announce that we've signed a deal to have Season One of Smash published by Candlewick Press, the home of such acclaimed children's books as the Judy Moody, Girl Detective series and the novels of Kate DiCamillo (The Tale of Despereaux)!

We want to give our HUGE thanks to Mary Lee Donovan, our editor at Candlewick, who loved and believed in Smash at first glance, and our amazing agent, Bernadette Baker-Baughman of the Baker's Mark Literary Agency, for her tireless support in making our dream a reality.

Kyle and I also owe a gigantic debt to the other half of Team Smash: Sarah Fenton for her fantastic colors, and Jamie Bolton for all of her hard work behind the scenes.

We don't have a publication date yet, but you can bet we'll let you know as soon as we do. And for the time being, you can still read Season One online for free!

Here are some pictures of the signing:

Chris signs Chris signs the contract in Portland.

Kyle signs Kyle signs in Seattle.

Chris grins Chris is kind of glowing here.

Kyle smiles Kyle's turn to smile!