The graphic novel adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s Kindred that I wrote/lettered and John Jennings drew will be released by Abrams ComicArts on January 10, 2017 (available for pre-order now). In recognition of that momentous occasion, I’m writing 31 blog posts about the path from novel to graphic novel. This is 31 Days Of Kindred.  …

I live not far from the town of Homer, IL, where they recently had their annual Soda Festival. I’ve never been myself, but I hear it is a thing to do here in East Central Illinois. However, like so many correct people on the Earth, I don’t drink soda, I drink pop. Because that is …