I can now confirm that the Gosh! comic shop in London has just put in an order for some of the first printing of the comic for their shelves.
Very chuffed with this news as I awas a big fan of Gosh! before they moved to their new premises which are even more fab. Really looking forward to delivering the copies of Tales of the Fallen down to the shop in person.
Don’t worry if you can’t get down to Gosh or the Thought Bubble launch as you can still get pre-order you copy here.
‘If, like me, you like rip-roaring testosterone fuelled pulp fiction. With soldiers, and mysteries, and all round weird stuff in, then this is the book for you.’ – Jonathan Ross.
The above sentence, I am very happy to reveal, is a very small portion of a special introduction to Tales of the Fallen which has kindly been provided by TV and radio presenter Jonathan Ross. As most of us in the comic world know Jonathan is also a huge comic fan and has recently become a comic writer with his Turf mini series published by Image Comics.
I approached Jonathan a while back with Tales of the Fallen and asked him if he would be interested in writing the introduction for the anthology. To say I was pleased when he accepted is a little bit of an understatement. Since then I’ve kept Jonathan’s involvement under wraps, from pretty much everyone on the creative team, as I wanted this to be one last surprise before the book went off to the printers.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Jonathan for taking the time out of his hectic schedule to do the introduction for Tales of the Fallen it is very much appreciated.
So as we approach the launch of Tales of the Fallen next month let’s not forget that the first issue of the comic adpatation was released early this year to some rave reviews.
Hi-Ex! Blog – “I cannot imagine anyone reading this and not wanting to pick up the next one”
SciFi Pulse – “It’s a roller coaster ride that includes skeletons, Mission Impossible-like stunts, a mysterious data disc and teeth-rattling explosions.”
Small Press Big Mouth – ‘very atmospheric and cinematic’ – the podcast review kicks off around the fourteen minute mark.
GeekPlanetOnline – ‘solid début issue that should leave you wanting more ‘
Well the comic has just hit the digital shelves of the Graphicly website and you can pick up your copy for $0.99 right now!
Haven’t got an ipad or a smart phone to read it on? not a problem you can also buy and read the comic (and all the comics from Unseen Shadows) from our facebook page. Just look for the Preview/Buy Comics link in the navigation.
So pick up Fallen Heroes issue 1 today and read it fast as issue 2 of Fallen Heroes is just around the corner!
I’m more than happy to pass along the news that our very own Band of Butchers artist Rob Carey has been nominated in the Irish Comic Awards in the BEST MAINSTREAM PUBLISHED IRISH ARTIST category. Rob has done fantastic work on Band of Butchers as well as his work on a host of other projects including The Indifference Engine by Cy Dethan.
Some of Rob's art from The Indifference Engine with Colours by Mel Cook
The voting is open now and will going on until Friday 28th October. So if you love Rob’s art (and why wouldn’t you?) then head over to the voting page and cast your vote.
I wish Rob all the best in the awards and if he wins it couldn’t happen to a nicer fella!