One of the new projects I've been working on lately is THE FIVE-DIMENSIONAL ADVENTURES OF DIRK DAVIES for Namco Bandai's SHIFTYLOOK.
In a nutshell, SHIFTYLOOK is reviving old (and for the most part, dormant) video game properties in the form of webcomics, and I'm working with artist Dean Haspiel to bring an extremely old school 1981 arcade game called WARP & WARP back to life. The game's about as primitive as it gets, but me and Dean had a lot of fun developing a story out of pretty much nothing. We came up with Dirk Davies, a time-traveling, dimension-hopping detective who's on the hunt for a wanted fugitive hiding out somewhere between time and space. An absolute hoot!
Here's a link to the first episode (and as of today, April 17th, 3 episodes are live): http://shiftylook.com/comics/dirkdavies/the-traveler/
SHIFTYLOOK!
WonderCon 2012~
So I'm attending WonderCon in Anaheim, California next week, and you'll be able to find me all over the bloody place. First up, I'm on Friday's IDW Publishing panel with Chris Ryall, Steve Niles, Mike Costa and more. Panel's at 12:30pm.
Next, I'll be at Saturday's Namco Bandai panel announcing a new project with artist Dean Haspiel. Kicks off at 2:30pm.
And on Sunday I'm joined by Sam Humphries, Jeremy Atkins, Chip Mosher & David Gabriel on the Comics Marketing panel. A 12:30pm start for that one. Hope to see some of you there!
More details about the show here: http://comic-con.org/wc/wc_prog.php
Next up: C2E2 in Chicago! I'll post more details about that as it draws closer...
Out This Week: PIGS #4 and MEMOIR #5!
I have two comics out this week (Wednesday, December 14th): PIGS #4 and MEMOIR #5.
First up, PIGS #4, featuring a wonderful cover by Becky Cloonan (see left). Wrapping up the first story arc in shocking fashion, this issue highlights what the PIGS are capable of when push comes to shove... Whether Felix likes it or not. And if you'll remember issue #1's cliffhanger? Yeah, that one? Well, it's time for us to prove that we haven't forgotten about it. No siree...
Next, MEMOIR #5! It's been a long time coming (believe me, I know) but the spooky goings-on will hopefully make up for the wait. Some surprising revelations in this one, including insight into the mysterious shadow people and what they're all about.
Hope you dig 'em both!
Dave Gibbons covers PIGS!
So the Image Comics January 2012 solicitations have gone live (is that *really* less than three months away...?) and include PIGS #5, with a startling cover by none other than Mr. DAVE GIBBONS!
Me and Nate have made a real effort to ensure that PIGS' covers are in equal part diverse, stylish and (in a nutshell) AWESOME. With artists such as Jock, Francesco Francavilla, Amanda Conner and Becky Cloonan having already contributed, I think we've succeeded! And believe me, there are lots more top-notch artists coming up.
As I'm sure you'll agree, this particular piece is an absolute beauty: Classic and cool. Many thanks to Dave for agreeing to do it!
MEMOIR picked up by Warner Bros. TV!
In yet more awesome news, Publisher's Marketplace has announced that MEMOIR, the Image Comics series by me and Nikki Cook, has been picked up by Warner Bros. Television!
MEMOIR is about a small Midwestern town where one morning everybody wakes up with no idea who they are, where they are, or what's happened. The whole town's memory has been erased. All except for one man... He remembers EVERYTHING.
Announced: NEVSKY
So NYCC was a wild (but fun) show for me. Lots of catching up with friends, meeting people kind enough to buy my books, and of course, Work Stuff. And speaking of which, I was delighted to announce NEVSKY, a brand new 110-page graphic novel to be published by IDW Publishing next Spring.
Telling the tale of Alexander Nevsky, the heroic Russian leader who banded together an army of fearless warriors to topple the all-conquering Teutonic Order, the GN adapts Sergei Eisenstein's classic film and introduces its pioneering storytelling and action sequences to a fresh, contemporary audience. Or at least, that's what I'm hoping! It's illustrated beautifully by rising star Mario Guevara, and we're both beyond excited for people to check it out.
Lots more info on the book's official website here: http://nevskythegraphicnovel.com/
IMMORTALS and PIGS #2 out this week!
On a side note from the (enjoyable) madness that is New York Comic Con, I also have 2 books out this week. First up, IMMORTALS: GODS AND HEROES from Archaia. Check out David Mack's gorgeous cover above! It boasts an array of top-notch talent including (but not limited to) Ben Templesmith, Phil Hester, Ron Marz, Jock, Dennis Calero, Jim McCann, Kevin Colden, Jeff Parker & Paul Tobin. And by all accounts the actual book is GORGEOUS--designed and packaged beautifully. But what else would you expect from Archaia?
Also out this week is the second issue of PIGS, by me, Nate Cosby, Breno Tamura, Chris Sotomayor and Rus Wooton. The first issue picked up some incredible reviews (for which we're all tremendously grateful) and we're hoping that y'all enjoy this next installment just as much.
I'll be signing PIGS (and other stuff) at Jim hanley's Universe this coming Wednesday, along with a slew of other creators including Nathan Edmondson (Who is Jake Ellis?), Charles Soule (Twenty Seven), Edwin Huang (Skullkickers), Richard Starkings (Elephantmen) and more!
Jim Hanley's Universe is on 33rd Street between 5th & 6th Avenues, opposite the Empire State Building. The fun starts at 6:30pm.
Bring beer.
