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I threw a little tantrum on IMDB. Is there anything more ill-advised? Probably not, but there’s an ongoing theme in discussion of the Whiteout movie that’s been driving me insane. So far, the reaction to my outburst has actually been really nice. Who knows, maybe this wasn’t a mistake.

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TF: Can you describe your working relationship a little so people can better understand your “creative process”?

SL: We just yell at each other all the goddamn time.

Chris Ullrich interviews me and Jeff Parker at The Flickcast

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“…a slow burn early on that leads to an explosive finish that has the reader begging for the next issue. Underground strikes a delicate balance between plot and character development and immerses the reader into the town of Marion.”
Stumptown Trade Review

“Parker has managed to find time in his busy schedule of revamping the EXILES book (which I am loving, by the way) to come up with this grounded and interesting story. Lieber’s art is more than decent; gritty and real without being too dark or jaded, synonymous with the script, and as stated before, the opening sequence hit a very haunting note. If you are interested in nature, be it human or earth related, UNDERGROUND is worth checking out.”
Avril Brown, Comics Waiting Room

“Parker’s writing is great here. He does a good job in Underground with the many different aspects of the story. Parker’s control of the romantic dialogue, witty banter, and mysterious foreshadowing does the comic well. Lieber is no slouch either as his artwork really brings Wesley and the cast alive with the excellent detail in both facial features and background work.”
Aaron Albert, About.com

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Over at Robot 6 on CBR, Matt Maxwell has posted a nifty set of process sketches showing how I drew the cover to the first issue of his horror-western series Strangeways.

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My wife and I were just burgled. They stole our laptops, so we have no computers at home anymore, and we’ve got several days ahead of us of running around dealing with police, insurance, checking to make sure backups work, etc. This means that all the time at home I’d planned to spend doing promotion on Underground is gone, as are the machines I’d planned to it with.

Lots of folks have asked “what can I do to help?” The answer, if you have a comics audience, is blog or tweet something about the book. Send them to this specific post on the Underground site, or just tell them that Parker and I have a new book coming out from Image. Your RTs and facebook posts will make a big difference.

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“While fans might know him from his adept handling of diverse superhero characters, they still might be surprise by the subtlety and suspense Underground #1 provides.Neither Lieber’s facility with “normal” humans nor his status as a superb storytelling craftsman are anything new, but he seems to be exceptionally matched with Parker for this project. The characters seem real, the pace subtly ensnares you, and the project is filled with potential.”
J. C. Vaughn ,Scoop.

“This is the way comic books should always be done; sharp dialogue, crisp art and dynamic colors all mixed in equal, complimentary parts. In case I’m not getting my point across, this is a five-star, two thumbs up kind of book that you really don’t want to miss. Underground #1 is my favorite single issue so far this year and I’m confident it’ll be yours. “
Joseph Dilworth, Pop Culture Zoo

“I find the whole story setup very interesting. It highlights a very topical conflict when it comes to caves, that is the age-old commerce vs. conservation argument, and does so unobtrusively within the context of the story. Characterization is strong, as is to be expected from Parker.”
Johnny Bacardi, The Johnny Bacardi Show

“I had the chance to read a preview copy, and I was impressed by how quickly I got to know and care about the characters, as well as the (literal) cliffhanger. I can’t wait to read more!”
Johanna Draper Carlson, Comics Worth Reading

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Oh god, busy day! In addition to the news about UNDERGROUND, the Whiteout movie trailer’s gone live, too. EDIT: Now it’s gone from there. Don’t ask me folks. I find out about this stuff on Twitter like everyone else. If it pops up somewhere else, let me know.

If you reblog this info, you can let people know they can read the entire first issue right here.

Alas, one thing in the article with the trailer is wrong. Greg’s had some scheduling conflicts, so there is no Whiteout sequel on the horizon. But, um, there is UNDERGROUND.

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AT Newsarama Zack Smith interviews me and Jeff Parker about our new Image Comics miniseries UNDERGROUND.

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If you are a retailer, or you blog about comics or write about them for a print publication, Write me at steve (at) stevelieber(dot)com. Jeff Parker and I would like to send you a URL. We’re not going to spam anyone or fill your inbox with giant attachments. We just have this new comic we’re working on that we’d like to show off.

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UNDERGROUND #1 (of 5)
story JEFF PARKER
art & cover STEVE LIEBER
color RON CHAN
SEPTEMBER 23
32 PAGES / FC
$3.50

As WHITEOUT readies to hit theaters worldwide, artist STEVE LIEBER returns to the adventure genre with a new thriller, pairing with acclaimed writer JEFF PARKER (AGENTS OF ATLAS, EXILES)!

Park Ranger and avid caver Wesley Fischer is on a one-woman mission to stop Stillwater Cave from being turned into a tourist trap, but public opinion is not on her side. When locals begin blasting in the cave, Wes and a fellow ranger investigate – and a confrontation spirals into a deadly chase deep under the Kentucky mountains.

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Hmm. Looks like a lot of pages are piling up. I guess I should start posting some before too long.

Steve Lieber's next project.

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I’ll be a guest at the Spokane Comicon Saturday, May 30th. Hope to see some of you there!

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I just finished this sketch for a benefit auction for The Hero Initiative.

Wolverine sketch, drawn in india ink on a blank-cover variant edition of Wolverine:Weapon X.

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I’ve done some reworking on the website. Most of it is under-the-hood stuff, but a few will be visible to everyone. First, I got rid of the big Carrie-head landing page. Everyone I asked prefers to get the news page up front. Also, I’ve got comments working again. Not sure what happened there, but they’re back.

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I turned 42 today. It’s quiet in the studio and I’ve had a chance to reflect on my life these days and everything for which I’m thankful.
-for my health.
-for my wife Sara, who makes everything worthwhile.
-for my friends here at the studio, who are like a family to me.
-and most of all, I’m thankful that I’m not some broke-ass superhero, like Hawkeye.

Hawkeye so poor, when he fight Arcade, he check the coin return.

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The Frugal Traveller at the New York Times just ran a feature on Portland’s lunch carts. At about 30 seconds in, you can see me pulling out my wallet and getting a cup of coffee at Brunchbox. I love my town.

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I’ll be a guest at Stumptown Comics Fest this weekend April 18-19, sitting in Artists Alley at table 104 with my wife Sara Ryan. Looks like they’ve got me scheduled for portfolio duty from 12-12:45 both days. It’s a small room. I should be easy to find. And if you’re going to be at the con, here’s a simple guide to good networking:

From the Comfort Guide by John Aegard. Illustration by Steve Lieber

More from John Aegard here.

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Those mermaids hate that thing.

Pen and ink drawing with digital color. Two mermaids fighting off an underwater dragon, drawn in the manner of Arthur Rackham for the 2009 Emerald City Comicon artbook.

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There’s a long, nifty interview with me and Sara at the Portland arts blog Circle Into Square, conducted by Hiram Lucke of The Harvey Girls.

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I’ll be appearing on Erika Moen’s ustream video broadcast tonight at 7:30 pm PST.

Edit: The archive is up!