NYCC 2014 Recap

New York Comic Con has once again come and gone. What a weekend it was with over 150,000 people attending over the four days. Blimp was fortunate enough to be there amidst the chaos and at times added to it.

Our free giveaways were gone within a matter of minutes every time we handed them out, no matter which day of the con. The amount of people walking through out the Javits Center was insane. There were times on Friday and Saturday where the concourse between Javits North (Artist Alley) and the main show floor was shoulder to shoulder full of people. So, in an attempt to reach even more people we also slipped cards in some lucky attendees "The Block" Programs.

After spending a couple days recovering from the chaos we are ready to make the big announcement we promised you. This winter our beloved Landlord will return in Seize the Day. Details on this all new three part series will come as we get closer.

Until then, check out our Instagram and Twitter for more pictures from NYCC 14' and updates on this and more.

NYCC 2014!!

Well it is just about here, New York Comic Con 2014. As our long night of convention prep winds down, we just wanted to give you all glimpse of the weekend that will be. 

The convention begins tomorrow at noon, and Blimp will be there as the doors open.  All weekend we will be handing out cards and exclusive NYCC 14' merch bags FOR FREE. So keep an eye on our Instagram and Twitter for locations of handouts and other updates through out the weekend, including a huge announcement. 

Creator Update: 1.4

As summer winds down to an abrupt end, we wanted to catch everyone up on the excitement that it has brought and also give you a glimpse of what’s to come.

First, our summer long giveaway will be ending this week. So if you have emailed us and are wondering where your free swag is don’t worry, all packs will be sent out by the end of the week, and they will include some awesome new pins and cards. If you haven’t emailed us, you may still be able to receive one if you contact us by the end of the week (Friday, 8/29/14) before they are sent out.

In addition to our giveaway, the summer also marked Blimps first official convention showing. We had table space at all three local Philadelphia Comic Cons in Essington, Pennsylvania this summer (June 1, July 13, and August 17). Those who came and saw us got free Blimp cards and pins, in addition to an exclusive look at each Landlord series IN PRINT! We are going to continue to be present at more and more cons, whether we have a table or not, and are especially excited for this year’s New York Comic Con on October 9 – 13.

As you all know, our beloved landlord is in a tough spot after the events of Holiday (details of which can be found in the previous creator post). With that being said, the story will continue this fall! More on this as we get closer.

Finally, we wanted to remind everyone that we are still in search of an artist. That being said please share our Artist Wanted post and get the word out. As always, check out our Facebook and follow us on twitter for regular updates on all this and more. 

Creator Update: 1.3

As another Monday approaches, we wanted to give you all an update on what’s going on in the world of Blimp.

As you all know, our beloved landlord recently returned in Holiday. Last Sunday we released the third and final page of the series, which followed the events of Collection Day. In Holiday, Mick appears to be moving on from that horrific night in a seemingly routine fashion. However, his routine is totally thrown off when he gets some unexpected news in the third and final page. In addition to this terrible news, we also find out that we are not the only ones interested in Mick. This series left us with more questions than answers, but don’t worry these questions WILL be answered.

With the release of Holiday, we here at Blimp feel like celebrating with another giveaway! This means more free stuff! News on this coming later in the week though, so keep an eye on our Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

In the coming months, Blimp will be attending several comic cons. In addition to our normal pins we recently piloted a QR-Code display that, upon scanning, takes you right to our blog! (Pictured below). We are excited to continue this into the summer and also have bigger plans for some local cons. 

Finally, we wanted to remind everyone that we are still in search of an artist. That being said please share our Artist Wanted post and get the word out. Please remember that we are not looking for a big name hotshot artist (although that would be AWESOME); we are looking for a good comic artist who’s as passionate about the medium as we are. Amateur, professional, it doesn’t matter just email us to get the ball rolling.

As always, check out our Facebook and follow us on twitter for regular updates on all this and more. 

Update: Landlord 'Holiday' Release

Since our return back in October, we’ve been telling you guys about the next step for our beloved Landlord. We’ve given you the title of his next adventure and several glimpses of parts I and II, but today we are proud to announce the release dates for all three parts of Holiday. The Landlord will return this April with part I scheduled to drop on April 20, 2014. Parts II and III will then follow on a weekly basis, concluding the first week of May. Thank you all for your continued support, especially those of you who shared what you received in our free giveaway. If you did not participate in our first giveaway back in December, don’t worry we will be having another one soon except this time one of the perks will be an early release of Holiday for those who participate. So stay tuned to our Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates.

For more details on Holiday check out our first creator update here.

Creator Update: 1.2

The weekend has come and gone and with it we wanted to give you all an update on what’s going on in the world of Blimp.

As you all know, the Landlord is returning and as mentioned in the first update it will pick up where Collection Day left off. The real question though is, WHEN CAN WE SEE IT?! Well we are proud to announce that Part I of Holiday will be released this spring. The series is being finalized as we speak and we are truly excited for you all to see it. More news on the series in the coming weeks.

Also this past week we sent out our final round of giveaways. Those of you who received one, we would love some feedback (good or bad). So share a picture of what you received with us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Or send us an angry email at blimpcomics@gmail.com.

Finally, we wanted to remind everyone that we are still in search of an artist. That being said please share our Artist Wanted post and get the word out. Please remember that we are not looking for a big name hotshot artist (although that would be AWESOME); we are looking for a good comic artist who’s as passionate about the medium as we are. Amateur, professional, it doesn’t matter just email us to get the ball rolling.

As always, check out our Facebook and follow us on twitter for regular updates on all this and more. 

Artist Wanted!!

Last week Blimp returned and one of the many announcements was their artist search. This search has a dual purpose. First, to find an artist for stories by Blimps creators, Jason Hulse and Joe Regina. Someone who is; capable and has experience with drawing comic pages from original stories, reliable, and enthusiastic about comics just as much as we are.

One of the benefits of being creator owned is that through out the process style or creativity will not be restricted but encouraged. The Blimp universe is still being shaped and we are looking for someone to take part in its creation and evolution.

The second part of the search is simply for comic book artists and all other creative folk (writers, sculptors, designers, colorists, inkers etc.) who are passionate about the medium.

Blimp is a creator owned and operated comic producer so we are looking for individuals who enjoy comics and have a basic understanding of them. Amateur, professional, doesn’t matter but understand since we are creator owned funds are limited, enjoyment would ideally be payment enough but we understand and are willing to discuss, especially as Blimp grows and our financial situation changes.

Please send samples/portfolios/anything you got, to us at blimpcomics@gmail.com.  

Post-NYCC 2013

The four day celebration of comics, games, movies, and all the other things we adore has come to an end. New York Comic Con was incredible, from the insane amount of comic vendors to the exclusive releases, appearances, and announcements the con delivered in every way. 

Blimp was fortunate enough to be part of all the excitement and had giveaways through out the weekend. Hopefully you were lucky enough to receive one of the many cards, or "NYCC 2013 Blimp Bags." Those of you who follow us on twitter and instagram got a taste of all the excitement but in case you missed it here's a one picture sum-up for the weekend that was NYCC 2013. 

The Landlord Returns

Continuing with the excitement of today, Blimp is proud to announce a new tale in the life of Mick Matthews. Our landlord returns in Holiday, a three part series that follows the harsh and mysterious  events of Collection Day. More on this coming soon so follow us on twitter and check back here for the latest announcements. Whoops, almost forgot...

NYCC 2013

Going to NYCC this year? Be sure to catch Blimp! Creators Jason Hulse and Joe Regina will be at the Javits Center both Friday October 11 and Saturday October 12. We will be handing out cards all weekend and enjoying all that the con has to offer. 

No booth...this year, so find us on the floor handing out cards, talking to people, and embarking on the artist search. Oh, and if you get there early enough you could be one of the first to get one of these...

2013: Blimp Returns...again.

Well, we are back….again. This is getting redundant I know, some of you have probably already stopped reading this due to the false promises from last summer, but like a fine wine some things just need time.

This will be a big year for Blimp Comics, a turn of the tide if you will. One thing we have said from the beginning is that we are a comic producer striving to create great stories and great art. Obtaining these standards has been a long and arduous process. A process that has culminated in an aggressive artist search, details of which will be released soon, but if you want to get ahead of the game email us at blimpcomics@gmail.com.

This year also marks the continuation of The Landlord. Creators Jason Hulse and Joe Regina are back at it again with a follow up to Collection Day. Stay tuned for details.

Finally, Blimp will be at New York Comic Con this year (WHICH BEGINS TOMORROW!!). Our presence will be much bigger than in years past so follow us on twitter for the most up to date info.

Also, in case you missed it Blimp revealed on their twitter that www.blimpcomics.com is officially on its way. Be sure to head over to our Facebook and Instagram pages for up to date info on this and all things Blimp.

The End is Near

Happy Friday everyone! We hope you enjoyed the second part of Collection Day that was released earlier this week (Seen Here). The second installment gave us a little more insight into the mysterious landlord, Mick Matthews. We saw Mick getting on the subway after what he describes as a "chaotic" night. But the point of this post is not to delve into previous released material.

Instead, we are proud to announce a release date for the conclusion of Collection Day. The third and final part will be coming next week. So please spread the word and get ready for the end of Blimp's first mini-series . . EVER. Also keep on the look out for some new content on our facebook page and be sure to keep following us @BlimpComics !!!

Collection Day Update

On this fine Sunday we bring you an update on The Landlord and  the new content released last week. A snapshot of an in-progress piece by @JASONHULSE was released (Click here to see it), along with a new look for the blog (see above) making this week an excellent lead into today's announcement.

Today we are proud to announce that the second installment of Collection Day will be coming this week. Yes that's right and the week following we will bring you the third and final part !! Details on the exact day of both releases will be coming this week. So to get ready be sure you see where it all began and check out the first page of Collection Day here. 

Also, this week there will be more news regarding the picture mentioned earlier along with new content on our Facebook page, so be sure to keep following us @BlimpComics !!

Update: Landlord Release

With this weekend came a ridiculous amount of turkey and hundreds of hours of football, but today we are proud to bring you one more treat, a release date for Blimp's new series The Landlord. 

For weeks we have given you insight into the world of landlord Mick Matthews (See Landlord Update for details) and next weekend will mark his first appearance in, Collection Day: Part I. On Saturday, December 3, the first in a three part series centered around an average day for Mick will make its debut. 

More information on the series will be released as the week goes on, so be sure to follow us @BlimpComics and check out our facebook page facebook.com/blimpcomics.  

Landlord Update

Last week we gave you an exclusive look at Blimp's upcoming series The Landlord. The series centers around the life of a landlord named Mick Matthews. Matthews runs an apartment building in a rough neighborhood (see The Fallen City Article for details).

With all this being said, most of you are probably wondering, when the f*** are we going to see The Landlord?! This week we will announce the release date for the first part of The Landlord. So stay tuned for updates and news on this and all things Blimp! And be sure to follow us @BlimpComics.

The Landlord is coming..

Here is a preview to the first part of "The Landlord." Stay tuned and let let us know what you think. Enjoy!

Just a taste

On this lovely Sunday we proudly present to you the exclusive comic  that was handed out at this year's NYCC. The comic was on the back of the previously released Blimp advertisement. This is the first of many so let us know what you think!! Also, there are still some prints available! Make sure you get one. Be sure to follow us on twitter @BlimpComics and check out our facebook page for the latest news on Blimp releases. Including news on the upcoming series The Landlord.

Best Weekend Ever?

Today was unfortunately the end of this year's New York Comic Con. The weekend was in one word AMAZING. From Capcom's incredible showcase with Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and Streetfighter X Tekken to the uncanny amount of comic vendors the show was filled.

This years show was bigger and better then ever before. It included more games (i.e. Nintendo's booth) and movies (i.e. The Avengers) then last year which made the crowd one of the biggest ever. Blimp creators Jason Hulse (@JASONHULSE) and Joe Regina (@joe_regina) were there to take it all in and spread the word about Blimp's upcoming releases. Although most of their time was spent knuckles deep in comic boxes they also handed out cards and picked up sticks with the best of them at Capcom's booth. On Friday some lucky attendees got their hands on an NYCC exclusive Blimp card (see posts below) with a comic on the back. Then, on Saturday hundreds of people received Blimp ad cards. All in all, Blimp made its presence known this past weekend.

Even with all the new and exciting showcases the core of the weekend is still comics. The amount of comic vendors, companies, writers, and artists was almost mind-numbing. So it was only fitting that Blimp was there.  More details and pictures on what Blimp's creators were actually doing at NYCC will be coming later. So be sure to follow us on twitter @BlimpComics and check us out on facebook.

NYCC 2011 Ad

This is what we will be handing out at New York Comic Con along with an exclusive comic on the back.. get ready!

"The Landlord" Teaser

Today, we are releasing a sneak preview of Blimp's newest series "The Landlord." The series is set to premiere sometime next week as the start to Blimp's exclusive weekly release (see the previous post for details). So check out the beginnings of next weeks "The Landlord" above.
We will be updating you on the progress of "The Landlord" so make sure you follow us on twitter @BlimpComics