Super Maxi-Pad Girl #2 @ Poopsheet Foundation
posted by Justin Giampaoli @ 9:07 AM
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Thirteen Minutes
Thirteen Minutes focused on weekly reviews of Creator-Owned Comics from 2005 to 2015. Critic @ Poopsheet Foundation 2009-2014. Critic @ Comics Bulletin 2013-2016. Freelance Writer/Editor @ DC/Vertigo, Stela, Madefire, Image Comics, Dark Horse, Boom! Studios, and Studio 12-7 from 2012-Present. Follow @ThirteenMinutes
4.27.2010
About Me
- Name: Justin Giampaoli
- Location: San Diego, CA
Justin Giampaoli was an award-winning critic at Thirteen Minutes and Comics Bulletin for over a decade. As a writer, his most notable work includes the self-published crime caper The Mercy Killing with artist Tim Goodyear, introductions and bonus content for New York Times Bestseller DMZ at DC/Vertigo, the alt-history epic Rome West and the sci-fi drama Starship Down, both with artist Andrea Mutti at Dark Horse. Other writing and editorial credits include projects for Boom! Studios, Image Comics, and Madefire. Recently, he edited the geo-political thriller California, Inc. with writer Arthur Ebuen and artist Dave Law at Studio 12-7, and was a panelist at San Diego Comic Con 2024.
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5 Comments:
Maybe this is the teacher in me, but I'm so glad that you call out creators on their typos and grammatical oversights. Comics is a multifaceted medium and writing is yet another skill you should hone when you create comics. In the university classroom, I'm ASTOUNDED at the number of students who will turn in scripts to me without having proofread their work. It's shameful. Thank you for making creators take responsibility for their writing.
(I'm not trying to single out SMPG, as I've seen you mention spelling/typo/grammar specifics on quite a few reviews...even mine. Ha-ha!)
Keep it up, Justin!
Ryan Claytor
Elephant Eater Comics
www.ElephantEater.com
Thanks, Ryan. Yeah, in addition to just lending a more professional feel, it's always been a total pet peeve of mine. One of my old bosses used to sometimes say "you've just got to know the King's English."
Justin, once again, I have to commend you for reviewing my comics and pointing out these errors. It must be very tough to sift through this story with such glaring mistakes. As for the supposed poor and tired delivery of jokes, there is nothing more I can do than try harder the next time around. Fortunately, for myself, I don't just create comics based on feminine products.
Also, Ryan, thank you for not singling out SMPG.
Hey Daniel,
No problem. Like I mentioned, he's busted me before, too. :) I think Justin's eagle-eye for grammar, along with his intelligent dissection of plot points and narrative elements, can really help us creators in honing our craft. I'm glad to see another comic artist receive his valuable criticism in a constructive light.
Best of luck with all your comics projects, Daniel.
Sincerely,
Ryan Claytor
Elephant Eater Comics
www.ElephantEater.com
Hi Daniel,
Thanks again for stopping by. Don't be too hard on yourself; I love reading comics (even the ones with typos), so it's not *that* tough to endure. I compare it to eating pizza. Even the pizza that has some problems and isn't your favorite is still pretty fun to eat. ;-) I learn something from every comic I read, and I hope as a creator, that you learn something from every piece of criticism as well.
Ryan, thanks again for the kudos. If you guys, or any creators, are taking away something of value, then I feel that I've really done my job and accomplished part of what I set out to do.
Best,
Justin
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