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IC3 Spotlight on Paul Kirchner
Paul Kirchner: A New Haven Legend Returns to IC3 2025!
As a newcomer to the New England indie comic scene, I was thrilled when Paul Kirchner humbly applied for a table at the first Indie Comics Creator Con. Paul's kindness and talent left a lasting impression, and I couldn't be happier to welcome him back for year two.
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Born in New Haven in 1952, Paul Kirchner attended the Cooper Union School of Art with the ambition to eventually draw comic books. He dropped out during his junior year in 1973 when he began getting work in that field, penciling horror stories for DC and working as an assistant to Tex Blaisdell, Ralph Reese, and Wally Wood. Paul wrote and drew the Dope Rider comic for High Times magazine and created the regular feature "the bus" for HEAVY METAL. He collaborated with the Dutch mystery writer Janwillem van de Wetering on the graphic novel MURDER BY REMOTE CONTROL. In the 1980s, Paul began doing more mainstream illustration, much of it comics-related. He did design and packaging work in the toy industry and worked as a freelance storyboard artist in advertising. After his freelance work dried up about ten years ago, he returned to comics, producing new Dope Rider strips for HIGH TIMES and new bus strips for a second collection. The French publisher Editions Tanibis has put out six hardcover collections of Kirchner's work: the bus, THE BUS 2, AWAITING THE COLLAPSE, A FISTFUL OF DELIRIUM, HIERONYMUS & BOSCH, and MURDER BY REMOTE CONTROL, in French and English language editions.
You can chat with Paul on Instagram (@stayingamused) and check out his website (thedoperider.blogspot.com).
As a newcomer to the New England indie comic scene, I was thrilled when Paul Kirchner humbly applied for a table at the first Indie Comics Creator Con. Paul's kindness and talent left a lasting impression, and I couldn't be happier to welcome him back for year two.
Get your tickets to IC3 2025
Born in New Haven in 1952, Paul Kirchner attended the Cooper Union School of Art with the ambition to eventually draw comic books. He dropped out during his junior year in 1973 when he began getting work in that field, penciling horror stories for DC and working as an assistant to Tex Blaisdell, Ralph Reese, and Wally Wood. Paul wrote and drew the Dope Rider comic for High Times magazine and created the regular feature "the bus" for HEAVY METAL. He collaborated with the Dutch mystery writer Janwillem van de Wetering on the graphic novel MURDER BY REMOTE CONTROL. In the 1980s, Paul began doing more mainstream illustration, much of it comics-related. He did design and packaging work in the toy industry and worked as a freelance storyboard artist in advertising. After his freelance work dried up about ten years ago, he returned to comics, producing new Dope Rider strips for HIGH TIMES and new bus strips for a second collection. The French publisher Editions Tanibis has put out six hardcover collections of Kirchner's work: the bus, THE BUS 2, AWAITING THE COLLAPSE, A FISTFUL OF DELIRIUM, HIERONYMUS & BOSCH, and MURDER BY REMOTE CONTROL, in French and English language editions.
You can chat with Paul on Instagram (@stayingamused) and check out his website (thedoperider.blogspot.com).
Indie Comics Creator Con (IC3)
📅 March 15, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
📍 345 Fitch Street, New Haven, CT 06515
What to Expect:
150+ comic book creators
Panels that matter, discussing topics relevant to indie creators.
Gift bags for the first 100 attendees.
Scavenger Hunt with an original art grand prize.
Portfolio reviews for aspiring creators.
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About Indie Comics Creator Con
March 15, 2025
10 am - 6 pm
150+ Creators
Panels All-Day
Free Parking
Venue:
Southern Connecticut State University
Michael J. Adanti Student Center
345 Fitch St
New Haven, CT 06515
Indie Comics Creator Con (IC3) is a ground-breaking new comic book convention focusing on creators and those who support independent art and ideas. IC3 aims to provide a dynamic and inclusive platform for independent artists, writers, and publishers to showcase their talents and connect with an engaged audience. The annual event celebrates the spirit of creativity, community, and camaraderie within the world of comics.
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