Tiki Zombie Ten Year Tikiversary

 

Ten years ago, the first FAN-TIKI-TASTIC issue of TIKI ZOMBIE was published by New Legend Productions. To celebrate this milestone, we are publishing a comic featuring all-new material from writer Michael Gordon and artist Peter Cutler, the same creative team as the very first issue.

The TIKI ZOMBIE TEN YEAR TIKIVERSARY SPECIAL features not one, not two, not three, but FOUR new stories starring Tiki Z and his crew! The comic will also sport FOUR covers, each representing a story inside the issue.

The Standard Tikiversary cover is by Peter Cutler.

The "SuperCheese" variant cover is by Aaron Berube.

The "Hot Rod" cover is by Jas Ingram.

The "Mermazon" cover is by Jen Broomall.

Go to the pic below to join the celebration!

Mahalo mucho!!!

New Legend Online Store

Visit the New Legend Online Store and get deals on Tiki Zombie and Invisible Scarlet O'Neil anniversary bundles while supplies last!

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Holiday Track o' the Day 17

Spend the holidays on Mooga Bali. Be sure to look up Tiki Z's!

Happy World Uke Day!

According to various social media, today is "World Uke Day." A day to celebrate, promote and play ukuleles. Since I do not play (yet), here are some clips by the Southeast Ukers when they performed at the Tiki Zombie Shindig many moons ago.

ESO Podcast - Episode 238

ESO concludes our Countdown to Halloween with none other than the King of Vampires, Lord of Shadows, Prince of Darkness, and Vlad the Impaler – Dracula! Mike, Mike, the award-winning artist Mark Maddox, writer Steven Philip Jones, and Friend of the Station Zan, try to get to the heart of why this captivating character has been portrayed in media more than almost any other. Plus, the “Ghost Host with the Most” Professor Morté casts a grim shadow as we put Shane Morton in The Geek Seat! All this, along with the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 238: Dracula

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:04:18 Rants & Raves
0:20:48 Interview & Geek Seat with Shane Morton
0:47:06 Dracula
2:01:46 Khan Report
2:07:14 Show Close

To listen, click the link above or download this podcast from iTunes.

This week's Shout Out goes out to two podcasts on the The ESO Network that I had the honor to be a part of. Phantom Troublemaker and I had a great conversation on a Halloween-themed episode of Needless Things, and Van Allen Plexico recently celebrated his 50th episode of the White Rocket Podcast!

Next week, Halloween might be over, but ESO's got a great after party as we discuss the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show! Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

ESO wants to hear from you! Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

And don't forget to check out items in our Amazon estore!

Creepy Tiki Countdown to Halloween

It's October and the Countdown to Halloween has begun! I'm very excited to once again participate along with 200 other enthusiasts. I've been an active Countdowner since 2009, but last year did not quite go as planned and I did not post nearly as much content as I wanted. However, it's 2014 and I'm back, baby!

If you did not already guess by the title of this post, this year my theme will be tiki in relation to horror and Halloween. If you know me, the only surprise is probably how long it has taken for me to adopt this theme! The connection between the tiki pop culture and horror and monster genre may be loose, but it is strong. As you'll see by the many examples I'll display here on my blog in the coming month. Both seem to inspire many of the same folks in similar manner as well as ways that may surprise you.

I personally have felt a connection to both tiki and the supernatural for as long as I can recall. And both are inspirations for my comic creation, Tiki Zombie. So it is only fitting that I let Tiki Z. launch the "Creepy Tiki Countdown to Halloween!"

So keep watching this blog all month long for some FAN-CREEPY-TIKI-TASTIC content. I can't promise I'll post every day, but there will be more treats than tricks here. Also, be sure to listen to the Earth Station One podcast as we'll be spotlighting a different monster each week.

And two other sites that are not officially part of the Countdown, but are also celebrating the season are Phantom Troublemaker's Needless Things and J.R. Mounts 60 Days of Halloween.   

  

ESO Podcast - Episode 228

In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Dark Knight, the ESO crew looks back at one of our favorite versions of Batman, the groundbreaking animated series (1993-1995). Mike, Mike, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, Dan Haight, Cam Crowder, and John McCarthy reminisce about their favorite moments and the impressive talent that made it possible. We also speak with “The Boy Who Loved Batman” Michael Uslan and see if his Dark Knight can save him from The Geek Seat! Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 228: Batman The Animated Series

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:04:39 Rants & Raves
0:17:08 Michael Uslan Interview & Geek Seat
0:47:45 Batman The Animated Series
1:33:29 Doctor Geek’s Moment of Science
1:35:12 The Khan Report
1:46:06 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

To listen, click the link above or download this podcast from iTunes.

This week's Shout Out goes to the "other" tiki-comic creators I had the great fortune to meet last weekend. Artist Bill Hewitt and author Erik Carlson are having tons of fun creating Tiki P.I. and you'll have even more fun reading the books. Check 'em out and let 'em know Tiki Z. sent ya!

Next week, the ESO crew takes a road trip to Basin City. We hear the "Dames Are to Kill For." Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

ESO wants to hear from you! Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

And don't forget to check out items in our Amazon estore!

ESO Podcast - Episode 219

On this outrageous episode of the ESO podcast, the crew celebrate summer by going camp! Mah-velous Mike Faber, Fan-Tiki-Tastic Mike Gordon, and the sultry sounds of the award-winning Bobby Nash are joined by the divine Darren Nowell and Giant Girl goddess Sabrina Pandora to explore the history of camp style in our culture. We also find out if Keith R.A. DeCandido can use his new book, The Klingon Art of War, to help prepare for battling The Geek Seat, and we chat with Time Lord rocker Ken Spivey about his new album. All this, along with the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 219: Camping with Pride

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:03:31 Rants and Raves
0:13:02 Keith R.A. DeCandido Interview & Geek Seat
0:38:21 Camping with Pride
1:25:59 Doctor Geek’s Moment of Science
1:27:42 ESO Khan Report
1:36:30 Interview w/ Ken Spivey
1:45:21 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

To listen, click the link above or download this podcast from iTunes.

This week's Shout Out goes out my fellow co-host, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, who can now add screenwriter to his many accomplishments. The trailer for the newest episode of the Starship Farragut Trek fan film series has been released. It is titled "Conspiracy of Innocence" and I'm looking forward to seeing the premiere in a couple of weeks!

Next week, the ESO crew takes a look at actors who have become popularly associated for more than one role. Plus, more Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Reports, and Shout Outs!

ESO wants to hear from you! Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

And don't forget to check out items in our Amazon estore!

ESO Podcast - Episode 207

It's time for the ESO crew to get sensational,inspirational, celebrational, and Muppetational! Mike, Mike, and Award-Winning Author Bobby Nash are joined by puppeteers Crispy and Charles Kelso as they raise the curtain on the Muppets and their creator, Jim Henson. We also introduce Flotilla author Dan Haight to our version of dystopia – The Geek Seat! Plus, Q joins the Khan Report to promote the upcoming Terminus Gaslamp Gala and Phantom Troublemaker talks up the Free Comic Book Day event at Odin’s Comics in Lilburn, GA. All this, along with the usual Rants, Raves, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 207: The Muppets Take Earth Station One

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:04:17 Rants & Raves
0:27:35 Author Dan Haight Interview & Geek Seat
0:48:56 The Muppets
1:38:46 Doctors Geek Moment of Science
1:40:23 ESO Khan Report w/ Doctor Q & Phantom Troublemaker
1:59:55 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

To listen, click the link above or download this podcast from iTunes.

My Shout Out this week goes out to artist Wendell Calvalcanti, who is turing in some spectacular pages for the upcoming Strong Will comic. Still on schedule to be released this summer!

Next week, the ESO crew dives deep beneath the waves for a look back at our favorite underwater adventures. From Sea Hunt, Flipper, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, The Abyss, seaQuest DSV, and beyond, we explore the depths looking for adventure. And that’s not all! ESO also takes aim with Rants and Raves, Khan Report, interviews, The Geek Seat, Shout Outs, and so much more!

ESO wants to hear from you! Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

And don't forget to check out items in our Amazon estore!

ESO Podcast - Episode 205

This week, the ESO crew takes a look at geekdom from a different perspective. Mike, Mike, and the award-winning Bobby Nash are joined by Darren Nowell, Sabrina Pandora, and Philip Bonneau for an overall discussion boldly exploring a community that supposedly encourages diversity and inclusiveness. We also celebrate the newest member of the ESO Network, The Oncoming Storm, by introducing listeners to the cast and making Josh Wilson face the whirlwind that is The Geek Seat. Plus, we talk to writer/editor Joe Pruett about the upcoming MGA Comic Con and Jason De La Torre shares his excitement about making his comic debut for IDW with Star Mage. It’s a packed episode, but we still find time for the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 205: LGBT Community in Geek Culture

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:07:32 Rants & Raves
0:33:08 Welcome The Oncoming Storm & Geek Seat w/ Josh Wilson
0:54:02 LGBT Community in Geek Culture
1:43:49 Two Minutes w/ Doctor Geek
1:45:33 ESO Khan Report w/ Joe Pruett
2:00:38 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

To listen, click the link above or download this podcast from iTunes.

My Shout Out this week goes out to another show on the ESO Network, Transmissions from Atlantis. I had a great time discussing publishing independent comics with Jason and the other guests.

Next week, the ESO crew is back on the case as they review the new Veronica Mars movie and take a look back at the television series that started it all. And that’s not all! ESO also takes aim with Rants and Raves, Khan Report, interviews, The Geek Seat, Shout Outs, and so much more!

ESO wants to hear from you! Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

And don't forget to check out items in our Amazon estore!

This weekend - Warner Robins Comic Con

This Sunday, I'll be at the Warner Robins Comic Con. I'll be there representing Earth Station One with the award-winning author Bobby Nash, and I'll have plenty of copies of Tiki Zombie #2 Special Edition on hand. To be honest, I'm still a little con-lagged from earlier this month, but this is a great one day show featuring some cool guests and friendly attendees. I had a FAN-TIKI-TASTIC time at this con last time and look forward to returning. Come on by and say, "Howdy!" 

This Weekend - Dragon Con

It's Dragon Con time!!! This year will be my 20th appearance at my favorite event of the year and as I get older, I'm getting busier! Below is my schedule of panels and other events I'll be participating in and of course, you can once again find me at the New Legend table in the Comic and Pop Artist Alley located in the Hyatt. Hope to see y'all at the show!

Title: Podcast Track Kick Off!
Time: Fri 01:00 pm Location: 203 - Hilton (Length: 1)
Description: The Podcast track kicks off the weekend with a talented panel of podcasters discussing the state of podcasting and beyond.

Title: Voyagers! Time Travel in Sci-Fi TV
Time: Fri 02:30 pm Location: M303-M304 - Marriott (Length: 1)
Description: Doctors are not the only timey-wimey travelers. A look at sliders, leapers, and the multifaceted genius of Meeno Peluce.

Title: Dragon Con's Pinup by the Pool Party
Time: Fri 08:30 pm Location: Sheraton Pool - Sheraton (Length: 2:30)
Description: Talloolah Love and her bevy of bathing beauties bring you a poolside treat! Mermaids, pinups, and cabana boys, oh my!!!

Title: Super-vehicle Showdown!
Time: Sat 10:00 am Location: M303-M304 - Marriott (Length: 1)
Description: These important topics are why convention panels exist: Which super-vehicle is the best, KITT, Airwolf, The Batmobile, or...?

Title: Earth Station One Goes Classic Sci-Fi
Time: Sat 04:00 pm Location: M303-M304 - Marriott (Length: 1)
Description: Strap yourselves into the Geek Seat and be part of this live podcast performance.

Title: Doctor Who: Past, Present, and Future
Time: Sat 10:00 pm Location: Macon - Sheraton (Length: 1)
Description: The crew of the Earth Station Who Podcast talk about Doctor Who.

Title: Earth Station One Live at Dragon Con
Time: Sun 02:30 pm Location: 203 - Hilton (Length: 1)
Description: Shows that celebrate their love for all things pop culture sci-fi and fantasy, comics, and more. It's LIVE.

Title: 1983: Geek-a-Mania in TV and Movies
Time: Sun 08:30 pm Location: M303-M304 - Marriott (Length: 1)
Description: Sequels at the movies. Knight Rider and A-Team on TV. Venture there with us to revel in the nerdiness.

Title: ESO Network Live at Dragon Con
Time: Sun 10:00 pm Location: M202 - Marriott (Length: 2)
Description: Join members of the Earth Station One podcast network as they rant, rave, and give shout outs to al things Dragon Con!

ESO Podcast - Episode 172

On this episode, the ESO crew enters the squared circle to grapple with the early origins of the unique world of sports entertainment. Mike, Mike, and the award winning author Bobby Nash face off against Joe Crowe, Nick Ahlehelm, and John Morgan Neal in the ultimate battle for the ESO title belt. We also chat with Larry Johnson from Cineprov and test his quick wit in The Geek Seat! Plus, some Rants and Raves about the San Diego Comic-Con, the Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 172: The Golden Age of Professional Wrestling

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:08:25 Rants & Raves – San Diego Comic Con
0:36:20 Interview & Geek Seat w/ Larry Johnson from Cineprov
0:57:47 The Golden Age of Professional Wrestling
1:58:35 The ESO Khan Report
2:04:03 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

To listen, click the link above or download this podcast from iTunes.

This week's Shout Out goes out to everyone associated with the San Diego Comic Con!!!

Check out other items in our Amazon estore!

Next week, the ESO crew heads back to the theater for a screening of the latest adventure of everyone’s favorite mutant. That’s right, we’re reviewing The Wolverine. But wait, bub, there’s more. We’ll also take a look at Logan’s teammates as The X-Men celebrate their 50th anniversary. SNIKT!!!

ESO wants to hear from you! What did you think of the new Wolverine movie? Have you recently visited a cool convention or planning one? Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

ESO Podcast - Episode 171

On this episode, the ESO crew powers up their Jaegers to battle invading the Kaiju! Mike, Mike, Jenn, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, Ashley Bergner, William, and the award-winning artist Mark Maddox join together in one massive neural link to share one another’s deepest thoughts about giant mechs fighting colossal monsters. The apocalypse may have been canceled, but San Diego Comic Con is still on schedule! On the eve of the biggest conventions of the year, we also give our thoughts on the already released info as well as some predictions of news to be revealed. All this, plus the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 171: When Monsters Attack - The Pacific Rim Movie Review

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:07:28 Rants & Raves
0:26:16 Pacific Rim
1:16:11 The ESO Khan Report
1:27:15 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

To listen, click the link above or download this podcast from iTunes.

This week's Shout Out goes out to the amazing Tiki Zombie crew! And that includes the fine folks at RA Comics Direct who did a heck of a printing job on such short notice.

Check out other items in our Amazon estore!

Next week, ESO comes off the top rope for a colossal cage match as we take a look at the golden age of wrestling. Oh, yeah! And, if that wasn’t enough, you also get the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, Geek Seat, and Shout Outs all on the next exciting episode of Earth Station One.

ESO wants to hear from you! Are you a wrestling fan? If so, we'd love to hear your favorite wrestling personalities and memories Have you recently visited a cool convention or planning one? Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

ESO Podcast - Episode 170

On this episode, the ESO crew travels to the old west to try to collect the bounty on the masked ex-ranger and his Indian companion. Mike, Mike, Jennifer, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, New York Times bestselling author Debbie Viguie, Dr. Scott Viguie, Joe Crowe, and Ashley Bergner cue up the William Tell Overture and discuss the highs and lows of two of the most popular characters in American pop culture from the radio show in the 1930′s to the new Disney movie, the latter of which nearly causes a barroom brawl! Plus, Darren Nowell joins us to rave about the big news regarding Dragon*Con. All this and the usual Khan Report and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 170: Who Is That Masked Man? The Lone Ranger

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:06:53 Big Changes at Dragon*Con
0:19:09 The History of the Lone Ranger
0:38:58 The Lone Ranger Movie Review
1:28:12 The ESO Khan Report
1:35:49 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

To listen, click the link above or download this podcast from iTunes.

This week's Shout Out goes out to the gorgeous, graceful, and generous MeduSirena Marina! Not only is she featured on the front cover of Tiki Zombie #2 Special Edition, but she was the inspiration of one of the featured characters in the first story. Marina performs all over the country, but her home base is The Wreck Bar in Fort Lauderdale, FL. If you have the chance, don't miss seeing her act in person!

Check out other items in our Amazon estore!

It’s giant robots vs. giant monsters as ESO heads back to the theater to review the new blockbuster film from Guillermo del Toro, Pacific Rim. Plus, as if that wasn’t enough, you get all this and the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, Geek Seat, and Shout Outs all on the next exciting episode of Earth Station One.

ESO wants to hear from you! We would love to hear your thoughts on Pacific Rim. Like it? Love it? Hate it? Have you recently visited a cool convention or planning one? Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

FAN-TIKI-TASTIC Tuesday 7/16/13

I am extremely pleased to announce that the Special Edition of Tiki Zombie #2 features the spec-tiki-tacular performer, MeduSirena Marina! Copies of this issue will be available this weekend at the San Diego Comic Con. Look for us in the Small Press area, Table M12. Get 'em while they last!

FAN-TIKI-TASTIC FRIDAY 7/12/13

I am so very excited to announce that Tiki Zombie #2 will be available next week at the San Diego Comic Con! Look for us in the Small Press area, Table M-12. And even more exciting is our special photo-variant cover, featuring the spec-tiki-tacular performer who was the inspiration for a new character in the issue. Think you know who it is? All will be revealed on Monday!

FAN-TIKI-TASTIC FRIDAY 7/5/13

The TWA (Tiki Wrestling Association) Heavyweight Champion, Tattoo Balloo

ESO Podcast - Episode 169

On this episode, the station is full to the brim with folks celebrating the life and career of “The Father of Speculative Fiction,” “The Patron Saint of Steampunk,” “The Shaper of Things to Come,” “History’s Awesome Outliner,” and “That Strange Gent from Kent,” Herbert George Wells. Showing the Wellsian love along with Mike, Mike, Jenn, and the award-winning author Bobby Nash are Mark Maddox and Sean Taylor (two award-winners in their own right), Doctor Q (soon to win an award for something), and Drew Meyer (who should get an award for suffering through The Geek Seat). Plus, we also manage to find some time for Rants, Raves, the Khan Report, and Shout Outs.

Earth Station One Episode 169: The Infinite Worlds of H.G. Wells

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:05:17 Rants and Raves
0:34:35 Geek Seat w/ Drew Meyer
0:41:10 H.G. Wells
1:27:59 The ESO Khan Report
1:33:54 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

To listen, click the link above or download this podcast from iTunes.

This week's Shout Out goes out to the amazing Tiki Zombie crew! Y'all are the best! Now let's get back to work and have issue #2 done for San Diego!!!

Check out other items in our Amazon estore!

Next week, we yell "Hi Ho Silver, Away!" and take a look at character of The Lone Ranger over the years right up to the new movie.

ESO wants to hear from you! What did you think of the new Lone Ranger movie? Have you recently visited a cool convention or planning one? Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

Last Weekend - Marietta Comic and Anime Con

Last weekend, I was a guest at the Marietta Comic and Anime Con, the first show og that kind in that area for quite some time. The con was very well attended and although Marietta is not that far from Atlanta, I saw so many different faces that it was like being in another state. Of course, saw some friends as well and I hope made some new ones.

But don't just take my word for it! Two online articles have been published about the event and I'm in both (at least my picture anyway). Hey, I'm newsworthy!!!

Marietta Daily Journal Online

GIGA Geek Magazine

I want to thank everyone who came out on a rainy Sunday to see us! Thanks also to my fellow ESO crew (Mike and Bobby), and all the other guests and vendors who helped make the show a success. And a special thanks to Mario for organizing such a great show. There is another one scheduled for November 10th. Count me in!