Saturday, January 9, 2010

CARS Relaunches as on-going series


Next Wednesday (January 13th, 2010) sees the arrival of CARS #0 in comic book stores.

The #0 issue and the slight title change, from "The World of CARS," to just simply "CARS," marks the switch from separate self contained four-issue mini-series to a regular on-going series.

With the new on-going we are focusing on new stories set after the movie exploring a little bit of where these characters went, plus having some fun along the way. The first story arc (issues #0-3) tell how McQueen organized a charity race at his new race track in Radiator Springs and gives us the chance to bring the two sides of McQueen's life together as we bring the race track crowd into town. Central to the story is a new character who will act as a foil between McQueen and his rival Chick Hicks. The second story arc (#4-7) is planned to be a fun cross country ride in the spirit of the Cannonball Run and Wacky Races as various characters from the CARS franchise team up for the "Route 66 Dash."

As a taster here's a couple of cover designs from issues #0 and #1.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Trek book makes Best Of 2009 list.

I was delighted and flattered to recently learn that the fine folks at TrekMovie.com have made "STAR TREK: A Comics History" their Best Reference Book in their review of 2009 Trek related books & comics - Thanks guys.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

A little bit of Kindle-ing


My biography of the Fab Four's early days, "BEFORE THEY WERE BEATLES," is now available as a Kindle edition for the low price of just $1.99


Wednesday, May 20, 2009

STAR TREK: A Comics History - Now Shipping


STAR TREK: A Comics History is now available and shipping.

It's been a wait, but I hope that when you see the book, you will agree that it's been a worthwhile one.

STAR TREK: A Comics History chronicles the 40 year history of Star Trek in comics, and includes plot summaries of over 600 story lines, original art, and creator interviews.

You can order your copy HERE

"The World of CARS: The Rookie" collection - Now Available



"The World of CARS: The Rookie" trade paperback book is now available in comic book stores, and will ship to book stores the first week of October. This collection includes my first four issues (including the sold out first issue) of the CARS comic book into a single volume. "The World of CARS: The Rookie" retails at $9.99 and be available online and at any good bookstore.

A special limited edition 250 print run hardback collection was issued at Comic-Con International as a show exclusive, and sold very well.

New interview with me about writing the Disney/Pixar "The World of CARS" series for BOOM! Studios is now online HERE.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Upcoming Projects in 2010


WIKI: Grow Your Own for Fun and Profit
by Alan J. Porter


Looking for a way to increase team collaboration, manage your company’s knowledge? Do you need a way to manage projects with customers or suppliers outside your company firewall? Would you like your customers to provide feedback on the information you publish? Then a wiki might be just what you are looking for.

Perhaps you have already decided that you should use a wiki, but are not sure how to go about it. Maybe you have a wiki but would like to encourage more people to use it. Or you would just like to learn more about the practical applications for this fast growing technology.

Then this is the book for you.

WIKI: Grow Your Own for Fun and Profit will introduce the concept of wikis, and show why they are becoming the must-have communications and collaboration technology for businesses of any size.

The book will also include several case studies highlighting the ways that various companies are using wikis to solve differing business and communications issues, and the resulting benefits in terms of both efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Books: Available Now


Books: Articles and Essays

I contributed either feature articles or essays to the following titles, which are all still available:


Comics: God Shop


God Shop - an online manga pilot project produced for Tokyopop.

What would you do if you were gifted with the power of a god for a day? Would you use it for good, or for selfish advancement?

Find out right here.

Magazine Articles


Over the years I've had articles published in the following magazines:

Ars Technica / Austin Monthly / Back Issue / Beatlology Magazine / Comic Buyers Guide / Comic & Games Retailer / Comicopia / Comics International / Comics World / The Communicator / Computer World / Computing / Disaster Recovery Journal / Disclosures / Flightpath / HP Solutions / Information Management / Intercom / The Manual / Net*Works / Popular Culture / Socialist Alternative / TechComm Manager / The Smell Of Napalm / Venue