UPDATE: MORE SKELETON PRESS COMICS!
MORE COMICS FOR THE COMMUNITY
Colton Fox is thrilled to continue providing comics to the Skeleton Press for the Kingston community.
Issue 14: For this issue of the Skeleton Press, Colton was tasked with creating a full page comic that focused on the theme of love and was encouraged to include many different expressions and depictions. The corded phone acting as panel borders was inspired by the works of Barbara Brandon-Croft. After finalizing his layout, Colton realized that there was enough room to include a bonus comic and created a strip with Beige Blum that featured their characters Hazel and Cam from their award winning series Witch Hazel.
Issue 15: For this issue of the Skeleton Press, Colton was tasked with creating a strip that dealt with Artificial Intelligence. Colton Fox did his best to create a comic that was both humorous while also showcasing the greed and dangers associated with artificial intelligence in the creative sector.
Colton is proud to contribute to the Skeleton Press as he loves the printed medium, contributing to the history of newspaper comics as well as the accessibility and community that comes from a free locally distributed newspaper.
You Can Read The Skeleton Press Here
Skeleton Press mission statement:
“What started as an informal chat about the politics of a neighbourhood in transition led to the founding of this newspaper. We are seeking a broader, more inclusive conversation that captures the vibrancy and diversity of the neighbourhood. We are interested in how an “old school” newspaper can communicate differently than digital publishing, and how the act of distributing the physical object can build community.
We hope tattered copies of The Skeleton Press can be passed from hand to hand, sparking conversation with neighbours over the fence or at the corner store, and strengthening our sense of place and each other. We believe in the power of sharing stories and telling a good yarn.
Please mark up your copy – write your thoughts on neighbourhood matters, ask a question, share what’s important to you about this community. Then give it to a friend or neighbour, leave it on the table at the café, drop it in someone’s mailbox or book box. This is meant to be a shared experience, a community-builder, and a conversation starter”
