My Final "Chaotic" Episode Premieres Saturday

Since 2006, I've been one of the writers for the animated series "Chaotic" which aired on FOX, Toon Disney, Cartoon Network, and the CW. The final of my 14 episodes, "A Peytonic Adventure," debuts this Saturday morning (February 27) at 11:30 on the CW. Check it out.

Sci-Fi Guy Reviews Ender Companion

Blogger "Sci-Fi Guy" reviews the Ender Companion here.

All New "Ender Companion" Interview

That Chick That Reads interviewed me about the "Ender Companion." You can read it here.

Supergirl #50 Review

Supergirl #50 has been a bit of polarizing issue. Some people loved it, others really didn't. Not much in the middle. A lot of people question how involved Helen really was in the story, and I can tell you that she was heavily involved. She and I had several phone conversations discussing the continuity of the DCU. We pitched several stories together. She really wanted to include the Titans, and thought it was so awesome that Supergirl was a part of a team with Wonder Girl, Miss Martian, etc. We talked a lot, and each did several passes on the script.

I'm not going to include links to all the reviews I find online, not because they're negative, but b/c there have been so many. Here's one, though, which is gushingly positive from a Supergirl fan site. It's certainly the longest, most analytical of the reviews I've read. And yes, very positive! :-p

Supergirl #50 In Stores Today

"Supergirl 50" (featuring a story I co-wrote with actress Helen Slater) is in stores today. Here are the two covers. You can buy it at your local comic shop. I will be signing at Dr. Volts in Salt Lake from 3-7. Here's another interview I did to promote the comic.

Kryptonsite Supergirl 50 Interview

Kryptonsite, the best Smallville news site on the web, interviewed me re: Supergirl #50. You can check it out here.

DC Comics Solicits My May 2010 Comic

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #49
On sale MAY 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
Written by AMY WOLFRAM and JAKE BLACK • Art by ETHEN BEAVERS & MIN S. KU • Cover by MIN S. KU
The brand-new era in Ben 10 continues! ACTION PACK has three all-new Ben 10 Ultimate Alien stories filled with the usual blend of action, adventure, comedy and out-of-this-world excitement!

Couple More Supergirl #50 Links

Here are a couple more promotional links for Supergirl #50.

Big Shiny Robot Interview

Cliff Chiang's Blog (The artist on my story...this link has my favorite panel from the whole issue...)

Lots of "Supergirl 50" Links

"Supergirl #50" (featuring a story I wrote with actress Helen Slater) hits comic shops this week. As such there are a lot of links popping up promoting it. Here are the first batch. I'll post more throughout the week.

iFanboy's "Don't Miss Book of the Week"

Newsarama Preview

Artist Jamal Igle's Blog

New GeekWeek Column "Manic Monday"

Here's a new column for GeekWeek.com. This one looks at TNA's move to Mondays.

Very Nice Ender Companion Review

Here's another Ender Companion review.

451 Fridays

As part of the promotion for the Ender Companion, I did a short blog for 451 Fridays, which asks writers to name the 5 most important/significant books to them. The books that they would preserve for humanity if society crumbled to the point that books would be burned, a la "Farenheit 451." I picked 4 classics and a book by Sarah Vowell. You can read my brief entry here.

Another Ender Companion Review.

Here's another review of the Authorized Ender Companion.

This Weekend: BYU Sci-Fi Symposium and Young Ambassador Reunion

This weekend, Friday and Saturday, I will be a Special Guest at Brigham Young University's annual sci-fi/fantasy symposium "Life, the Universe, and Everything." Sponsored by the Department of Theatre and Media Arts, the symposium looks sci-fi/fantasy in modern society. There is a an emphasis on writing in these genres.

Registration for the event is in 3252 of the Wilk. Come check it out. My schedule is as follows (for the rest of the schedule, visit LTUE.org):

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Noon:

- Who influenced me as a writer?

(Eric James Stone, Kathleen Dalton-Woodbury, Berin Stephens, Jake Black, Michael Young)

7:00 PM

- Writing comics and webcomics

(Jake Black, Brian Hailes, Howard Tayler, Emily Sorensen)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13

9:00 AM  

- The Future of the Art of Comics.

(Emily Sorensen, Brian Hailes, Jake Black, Howard Tayler)

1:00 PM

SIGNING: Brandon Mull, Brandon Sanderson, Howard Tayler, Eric James Stone, Berin Stephens, Jake Black, Roger White, Lisa Mangum, Aleta Clegg, Mette Ivie Harrison, John Brown (I believe this is in the BYU Bookstore...check the registration room to be sure...)

2:00 PM

- SF on TV

(Jake Black, Charlene Harmon, Rex Rouviere, MartyBrenneis)

Also this weekend is the 40th anniversary reunion of the BYU Young Ambassadors. I'll be hanging out at the RB/HFAC off and on throughout the weekend as well as at the Wilkinson Center for LTUE. Would love to see you!

In Comics Shops Wednesday, Feb. 10

Projects I worked on, available in comic book specialty shops this week.

ENDER'S GAME: COMMAND SCHOOL #5
Written by Christopher Yost; Art by Pasqual Ferry; Story Consultant: Jake Black
The stunning conclusion to Orson Scott Card's award-winning classic sci-fi novel! Ender and his jeesh are being pushed to the breaking point by Mazer Rackham, the only man ever to defeat the Formics. But as the Third Invasion approaches, the games are getting more intense by the day. Can Ender win? And who is he really playing against? Himself? His teachers? Or someone else? The final game ends here.

As you can see in the description, I didn't write this, only worked as Story Consultant. Also, this isn't the final Ender's comic Marvel is producing. Only the final issue of "Ender's Game."

Also, when you go to your comic shop this week, be sure to confirm your preorder of SUPERGIRL #50, which hits next Wednesday.

This Week's GeekWeek Column Up

This week in my column on GeekWeek.com, I look at the Bret Hart/Montreal incident. Because it's not been analyzed enough in the last twelve years. Check it out.

My Appearance on the Geek Show Podcast

A couple of weeks ago, I appeared on the Geek Show Podcast, the fantastic show hosted  by X96 morning show star Kerry Jackson alongside Deseret News film critic, and my pal Jeff Vice. Also on the panel is Scott Pierce, TV critic for the aforementioned Deseret News. Scott profiled me in the News 15 years ago, when I was lobbying to save "My So-Called Life." (Tangent: this was in the glory days of "letter campaigns" to save TV shows. With the advent on the internet, the uniqueness of such a cause is lost. Any and every show gets a "Save our Show" campaign now. Those were the days!)

Anyway, you can download the podcast by clicking here. WARNING: it is NOT SAFE FOR WORK. There is a lot of "mature" (and by that, we mean "immature") content, and adult language, etc. If you are easily offended, don't listen to the show. But if you're okay with it, give it a listen. We talk about Smallville, Supergirl, and a lot of other projects I've worked on.

Supergirl Trade Paperback Announced

The regular issue featuring my Supergirl story co-written with Helen Slater, "Supergirl #50," won't hit stores for another week and half, but Amazon has announced (and is taking preorders for) the trade paperback wherein the story will be reprinted. You can pre-order it by clicking here.

Reminder: Watch Ben 10 Tonight; New Chaotic Tomorrow

Just reminder to watch my episode of "Ben 10: Alien Force" tonight on Catroon Network. There's also a new episode of "Chaotic" I wrote premiering tomorrow morning on the CW, "Loser's Circle." Check 'em both out!

New "Ender Companion" Review

You can read a new review of the Ender Companion here.

World Cancer Day 2010

Today marks World Cancer Day 2010. The theme of this year's World Cancer Day is "prevention." So, everyone get screened, eat right, don't smoke, etc. Go here for more info.

Action-Packed TV Written by Jake Black This Weekend

This weekend, two episodes of action-packed TV shows I wrote will be airing on Cartoon Network and the CW respectively. Friday evening at 8:30 e/p brings a repeat of "Ben 10: Alien Force" episode "Busy Box" on Cartoon Network. On Saturday morning at 11:30 (double check local listings) a new episode of "Chaotic", "Loser's Circle", premieres on the CW.

More Supergirl #50 Press

Avid Supergirl blogger Anj has posted a commentary on the preview pages DC Comics posted about my upcoming in Supergirl #50, including some pretty impressive deduction about some cameos that appear in the story. You can read his thoughts here.

In Comic Book Shops Wednesday, February 3

Projects I worked on in comic book shops this Wednesday, February 3, 2010:

DC Comics Super-Hero Collection #45 "Harley Quinn." This is the latest issue I wrote in the Diamond Comics Gem Award-winning series.

New GeekWeek Column Up For Feb 2

New wrestling column up on GeekWeek.com looking at wrestling and viral marketing. Read it here.

"Ender Companion" No Longer Available at Amazon; Boycott 'em!

Because of the Amazon/Macmillan publishing fight, "The Authorized Ender Companion" is no longer available at Amazon. Amazon has dropped all books published by Macmillan and its imprints, including Tor. This move has angered readers and authors, and has numerous people calling upon customers to boycott Amazon until the online bookseller restores good faith with publishers, authors, and customers. So, to that end, I've removed the Amazon links on the side of my blog, replacing them with Barnes and Noble. And you can buy the Ender Companion from Barnes and Noble online by clicking here until Amazon fixes itself!