Snarked, Sealed and Delivered

 Now, I'm not especially clued-up on release dates, but I believe I'm right in saying that Snarked! #1 hits the comic book stores tomorrow - there are a few covers to choose from, as is so often the way of things these days, so look out for one of the following:

 

That one on the right is by my old mucker from Thor: The Mighty Avenger, the lovely and talented Mister Chris Samnee himself - many thanks to him for helping me kick off the new series in style (and, lest I forget, all three covers are coloured by Thor: TMA's colourist extraordinaire, Matt Wilson). The insides are all written and drawn by me, with glorious colours by Rachelle Rosenberg making my inky daubings look as good as they're ever likely to. Adventure, laughs and a whole lot of heart - monthly from me to you, starting tomorrow!

Harveys, Robots and more...

Hello! I'm interrupting a holiday here to bring you news, so I'll be brief - but I thought it was worth mentioning that I glommed a couple of Harvey Awards over the weekend, one for "Special Award for Humor" for The Muppet Show Comic Book (that's the one in the picture, being held by Boom! Studios' head honcho Ross Richie), and one for 'Best Writer" (!) for Thor: The Mighty Avenger. (Delighted to see my Thor collaborator Chris Samnee get a gong for his contribution as well.) So there's that. It's all anticlimax from here on in, folks!

Also worth sharing: Sonny Liew's Malinky Robot is out later today. Apart from just being a terrific book, it's got a pinup by me in it, which was great fun to do.

And last but very far from least, I'd like to draw your attention to the fact that Dylan Williams, publisher of Sparkplug Comics, is having health issues and needs some cash to deal with them. Please consider going to Sparkplug Comics' website and picking up some books. Your support could make a hell of a difference.

Harvey Awards

Rather excited to discover last night that I've been nominated for three Harvey Awards this year, two for Thor: The Mighty Avenger ("Best New Series" and "Best Writer") and one for the Muppet Show Comic Book ("Special Award for Humor"). Thor: TMA in particular has done very well, picking up another couple of nominations for Chris Samnee ("Best Artist" and, bizarrely, "Most Promising New Talent" - he's been around a few years, folks!) as well. Big thanks to everyone who nominated us, and congratulations to all the other nominees.

The Mighty Fighting Avengers!

Today is Free Comic Book Day, the day where we celebrate the time when the baby Jesus was given a comic book. Or something. Anyway, one of my efforts is available to comic book shop patrons this fine day, absolutely free: Captain America and Thor, the Mighty Fighting Avengers! I'm not responsible for the jaw-breaking title, but the rest of the words are mine; the pictures are by the marvellous Chris Samnee and Matthew Wilson. Basically, it's the Thor: The Mighty Avenger team reunited one more time. I honestly don't know if FCBD is observed outside the USA and Canada, but if you're fortunate enough to live near a participating store, why not head out and pick one up - and spend a few dollars while you're there, why don'tcha?

Not Only Can He Draw, He's Articulate Too!

Nice wee interview here with Chris Samnee about our Free Comic Book Day Thor/Captain America issue. He says some nice things about working with me, which I'd like to give right back at him with knobs on.