Trade you.

First off, Jocelyn and I want to thank each and every one of you that picked up copies of SG:S #1 and #2. The begging for more has been flattering.

(No really. It has. But, um... sending us copious amounts of cupcakes, fancy teas, and/or alchohol is more effective. Just saying.)

Now, for all of you zombies out there that were waiting to preorder the graphic novel version of SULLENGREY: SACRIFICE to read it - the wait is almost over. In fact, this is the last week to do so. I know, so last minute and all.


(There's the cover. Sure is purdy, ain't it?)

We all know the drill. If you want something, you have to ask for it. That means asking your local comic book retailer to PREORDER a copy just for you using code OCT09 0685.
On the off chance that your retailer isn't willing to take a chance or is physically incapable. Here's a few other options:
Amazon.com, TFAW.com, and DCBServices.com just to name a few. The important thing is that you have till October 26th to do so. Show that you want more SULLENGREY with your wallets. Otherwise, we'll find a corner to wither and die in only to replaced by spandex wearing counterparts.

*shudder*

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Now I admit there is a bit of a double meaning to this post. You see while you're preordering a copy of SULLENGREY: SACRIFICE, you should also get them to order you a copy of fellow artist and warm weather hater Aaron Alexovich's SERENITY ROSE vol 2!

He talks about witch-y stuff here(You WILL like it. I promise.)!

(Yours truly had the honor of doing a pinup for the book.)

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Forever rambling -

D.

On Sale Today (10/07/09)! Sullengrey: Sacrifice #2

It's in stores today! Go get it! Just GO!

Long Beach Comic Con

First off I want to extend a huge thank you to Nancy, Lainey, the staff of Comics Unlimited and all the freaks that came buy to help make our release party for Sullengrey: Sacrifice #1 a spooktacular success! Fantastic people they are!

Jocelyn and I will be attending Long Beach Comic Con this SATURDAY and SUNDAY, OCT 3rd and 4th. You can find us in Artists Alley, sharing Table 62 with David Gallaher (who contrary to belief, is NOT a werewolf but does write the newly released High Moon, a story about werewolves in the Old West you should be reading).

I'll be drawing 8 1/2 x 11 pen & inkwash sketches/ zombie caricatures for those who wish to part with $30. We'll also have copies of SULLENGREY: Cemetery Things TPB and issues 1 and 2 of SULLENGREY: SACRIFICE as well as original art to sell.

Be sure to stop by. And remember cupcakes and alchohol are always appreciated!

Cover(ed).

Here's a sneaky peek at the cover to Sullengrey:Sacrifice #2. Should be hitting stores in late October. Questions will be answered!

Preorder it by using this.

Winchester.

"The creative team behind SLG’s Haunted Mansion comic book turn their attentions to another spooky old house as they tell the story behind one of the Winchester Mansion and it’s owner and designer the enigmatic Sarah Winchester. A pair of curious adventurers go missing after trying to sneak onto the grounds and set things in motion which will reveal the mystery surrounding the old Winchester House. Legend has it that the house was haunted by the ghosts of all the people killed with Winchester rifles, and the only way to appease them was for the house to be continuously under construction."

The details of how all this happened are still fuzzy.

I remember looking up at SLG publisher Dan Vado sitting on his legendary thrown of aborted goblin fetuses. His devious smile peeling back as his voice rasped one single word - "Winchester."

That was a year ago.

I can talk about it now. I'm still a bit shaken from the experience, but that's what the vodka and cupcakes are for. They calm me. Enough so to show you what you, the reader, will be treated when you purchase a copy from your local comic provider in October.

Let's let some of the skeletons out of the closet, shall we? Here's a peek at some of the characters in the book...


Alberto Moran - the caretaker.


Rachel - the detective


Adam Coons - the psychic adviser to Mrs. Winchester


Bessie and the naked aborted screaming flesh sacks - one of the many haunts


... and Harry Houdini! It was rumored that Houdini debunked a "haunting" as a fraud when he was alive. Now he himself is a ghost in the mansion.

Here's a brief David Lynch-esque trailer that the SLG minions made...

Winchester #1 trailer from SLG Publishing on Vimeo.

Click for ordering info.

The time to take action is now.

First off - Jocelyn and I would like to personally thank those of you that have already put preordered your copy of Sullengrey:Sacrifice #1 from your local comic retailer. You guys are now as much a part of the process as Jocelyn, myself, Drew, Chandra and the Ape staff who put this thing together are.

But of course it wouldn't be a process if there wasn't a challenge. With less then a week for stores to put in their product orders for the month left, we were hit with a hurdle. Our preorder numbers are falling short of Diamond Distributors minimum. What does this mean? Well - if a book falls short of the standard number that the distributor has set, then said distributor has the right to refuse sending stores a supply of books. Basically, stores won't have copies to put on their shelves. If you wanted SG and you go to the store and don't see it, this is why.

It's an awful thing that small press publishers struggle with. It happens.

But in light of that charming news, we now have to ask you - the fans, of not just SG but of all those who are looking for a good story - help us.

We want to make this easy, so we've put together a little order form. All you need to do is print it out (it's small), fill it out and take it to a comic shop. That's it.

Don't have a comic store to frequent? It's ok. Just call one. You can find a list of stores here (this goes for those who live outside the US as well) Most stores will take your order over the phone and mail it to you. Just give the info on the form.

So there you go. A last ditch effort. We're not looking for millions of dollars in success. Just a chance to show you what we can do.

We promise not to disappoint.

After every party I die (SDCC aftermath)

Hello all.

I'm transmitting to you from my bed, hooked up to liquid feeding tubes and infernal beeping machines, currently fighting off what J is calling the Nerd Flu. I don't know about the force, but all this midichlorian infection gave me was a headache, the ability to drip everywhere and a strong will to vomit while standing! Something I never understood - with all the spandex that you attendees wrap yourself in, how is it that you're all still so germ-y?

Another San Diego Comic Con has come and gone. I had originally planned to do a day by day report with pictures and diagrams and detailed descriptions of everything that I saw and who I met... that didn't happen. So here's some touching moments brought to you in an 80's style montage...

... except we taped over the video with a compelling movie of the inside of my pants pocket, so you will have to use your imagination. OH FUCK NO!

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- If the response we got from Sullengrey: Sacrifice pre-sale is any indication of the success we'll have when these books hit shelves in September, then our dreams of finally eating something other then the $5 pizza deal at Little Caesars will become a reality. (I'm not complaining, J can do amazing things with Crazy Bread). To the percentage of you that bought copies, we want to hear what you thought. Also, shout it to the noise boards... don't horde it to yourself. Show and tell. Your friends - they like that.

A special round of applause for Ms. Drew, who survived her first comic con.

- Rode the elevator with Hayden Panettiere. What an actress! Even in the elevator she plays the part of a brain dead valley girl cheerleader perfectly. And what about Tyrese Gibbons who showed he's the most brilliant marketing genius in the galaxy by covering a restaraunt's windows in front of his table with copies of his comic... OR he may just like privacy while he's devouring the souls of his victims.

- Saw the Mighty Boosh liveshow. They spun good music. I danced. Horrible things happened. Let us not speak anymore of it.

- Introduced my newest project with SLG and Dan Vado, WINCHESTER (*more on this later). Fans responded by gathering around a large campfire in front of the booth, telling stories of how THEY visited the Winchester Mystery House. Security was not happy.

- And it wouldn't have been Comic Con if J and I hadn't met some truly awesome and properly bathed people. Special thanks to Amy and Lea who kept me entertained. And to
Lizzy and Skellentine - who made us cupcakes and forced us to stick our hands in puppet anuses. To all of you who stopped by and either bought something, shared your fondness of our work, or just wanted to inform us that you bought the most wickedly cool C3PO jump drive... thank you so very much.

- Lastly, it was always great to see (some for the first time) all our talented friends. You are the reason we come to this show. Thank you Slave Labor Graphics and Ape Entertainment for allowing us to peddle at your booths.

That about sums it up. Now I'm going to go fuck off and die somewhere.