Title: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived!
Post by: Dudley on 12 May, 2005, 04:29:48 PM
Post by: Dudley on 12 May, 2005, 04:29:48 PM
"I have no doubt that many of those now appearing in FutureQuake! will appear among the top professionals of tomorrow" - Alan Grant
"...the future of comics..." - Tharg the Mighty*
Futurequake! is a British comic exclusively dedicated to the pleasures of the short story. Within our pages you can find many worlds? Nazi dinosaurs share space with reality game show astronauts, benefit-cheat superheroes and Aztec gods?
Founded by reclusive and possibly mad genius Arthur Wyatt, the comic is now in saner if not necessarily safer hands. We feature strips from new writers and artists and have proved successful at attracting some top international talent alongside home-grown geniuses. Or is it "genii"? Anyway.
Futurequake issue 4 is now on sale, in its smart new full colour cover with an astonishingly good image from Matt Timson, which we ain't gonna spoiler here.
It also features the first UK work from Stewart McKenny (Captain America, Star Wars), Gibson Quarter (Northern Lightz), Julia Bax (Kaos!), and Cullen Bunn (two times winner of the World Horror Competition Gross-Out Contest), and many, many more creators besides!
We're also pleased to announce our final god-like professional contributor. Yes, alongside the Alan Grant introduction and full colour strip from Inaki Miranda and Eva de la Cruz (script by Cullen Bunn), we're running exclusive art by none other than Arthur Ranson.
And Oddboy, Bou, Tank Grrl and Mr Dribbles might be happy to know that, yes, he brought his lightbox with him...
All this, and 46 pages of strip besides!
Futurequake #4
FEAR THE FUTURE
* Some quotes may have been taken somewhat out of context. We also fear Rigellian Hotshots.
"...the future of comics..." - Tharg the Mighty*
Futurequake! is a British comic exclusively dedicated to the pleasures of the short story. Within our pages you can find many worlds? Nazi dinosaurs share space with reality game show astronauts, benefit-cheat superheroes and Aztec gods?
Founded by reclusive and possibly mad genius Arthur Wyatt, the comic is now in saner if not necessarily safer hands. We feature strips from new writers and artists and have proved successful at attracting some top international talent alongside home-grown geniuses. Or is it "genii"? Anyway.
Futurequake issue 4 is now on sale, in its smart new full colour cover with an astonishingly good image from Matt Timson, which we ain't gonna spoiler here.
It also features the first UK work from Stewart McKenny (Captain America, Star Wars), Gibson Quarter (Northern Lightz), Julia Bax (Kaos!), and Cullen Bunn (two times winner of the World Horror Competition Gross-Out Contest), and many, many more creators besides!
We're also pleased to announce our final god-like professional contributor. Yes, alongside the Alan Grant introduction and full colour strip from Inaki Miranda and Eva de la Cruz (script by Cullen Bunn), we're running exclusive art by none other than Arthur Ranson.
And Oddboy, Bou, Tank Grrl and Mr Dribbles might be happy to know that, yes, he brought his lightbox with him...
All this, and 46 pages of strip besides!
Futurequake #4
FEAR THE FUTURE
* Some quotes may have been taken somewhat out of context. We also fear Rigellian Hotshots.
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: longmanshort on 12 May, 2005, 04:36:34 PM
Post by: longmanshort on 12 May, 2005, 04:36:34 PM
Sounds great, guys! Looking forward to reading this, even though I lost my chance to appear alongside the Ranson-ster*
* Yeah, I know ...
* Yeah, I know ...
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: paulvonscott on 12 May, 2005, 04:52:48 PM
Post by: paulvonscott on 12 May, 2005, 04:52:48 PM
"I have no doubt that many of those now appearing in FutureQuake! will appear among the top professionals of tomorrow" - Alan Grant
Ahhh... now I understand why my strip was dropped...
;)
Ahhh... now I understand why my strip was dropped...
;)
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Max Kon on 12 May, 2005, 04:59:36 PM
Post by: Max Kon on 12 May, 2005, 04:59:36 PM
Shouldn't we link? or does that come later?
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Dudley on 12 May, 2005, 05:22:25 PM
Post by: Dudley on 12 May, 2005, 05:22:25 PM
Oh go on Max, why not.
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: paulvonscott on 12 May, 2005, 05:34:54 PM
Post by: paulvonscott on 12 May, 2005, 05:34:54 PM
C'mon, show us!
Really looking forward to it.
Really looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: johnnystress on 12 May, 2005, 05:42:03 PM
Post by: johnnystress on 12 May, 2005, 05:42:03 PM
"I have no doubt that many of those now appearing in FutureQuake! will appear among the top professionals of tomorrow" - Alan Grant
"...the future of comics..." - Tharg the Mighty*
I'm going to sue the arse off Alan Grant if Tharg doesn't give me a job
Aces
Looking forward to reading this
"...the future of comics..." - Tharg the Mighty*
I'm going to sue the arse off Alan Grant if Tharg doesn't give me a job
Aces
Looking forward to reading this
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Max Kon on 12 May, 2005, 06:17:43 PM
Post by: Max Kon on 12 May, 2005, 06:17:43 PM
The site is by Barny (Dante on here).
The messageboard is by me, i'm still working on the colours.
The messageboard is by me, i'm still working on the colours.
Link: The site
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Bolt-01 on 12 May, 2005, 06:24:03 PM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 12 May, 2005, 06:24:03 PM
I'm here!
Have I missed 'owt?
Bolt-01
Have I missed 'owt?
Bolt-01
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Richmond Clements on 12 May, 2005, 06:31:00 PM
Post by: Richmond Clements on 12 May, 2005, 06:31:00 PM
Nah, it's all stuff you knew already.
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Carlsborg Expert on 12 May, 2005, 06:35:36 PM
Post by: Carlsborg Expert on 12 May, 2005, 06:35:36 PM
Well Done!
A lot of hard work has paid off in good stead.
:)
A lot of hard work has paid off in good stead.
:)
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Dudley on 12 May, 2005, 06:38:23 PM
Post by: Dudley on 12 May, 2005, 06:38:23 PM
Cheers all.
By the way, when you come to our site, please don't forget to leave a message on the messageboards!
By the way, when you come to our site, please don't forget to leave a message on the messageboards!
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Byron Virgo on 12 May, 2005, 06:41:35 PM
Post by: Byron Virgo on 12 May, 2005, 06:41:35 PM
I would, but it all looks so pristine and nice that I'd feel somewhat remiss if I soiled it!
Bloody well done guys - looks like all your hard work is finally paying off. Superb!
Bloody well done guys - looks like all your hard work is finally paying off. Superb!
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Richmond Clements on 12 May, 2005, 06:47:41 PM
Post by: Richmond Clements on 12 May, 2005, 06:47:41 PM
Cheers Byron.
And as if you people haven't had enough tasty treats!
How about a little peek at what Mr. Ranson's been up to?
And you haven't even seen the cover yet...
And as if you people haven't had enough tasty treats!
How about a little peek at what Mr. Ranson's been up to?
And you haven't even seen the cover yet...
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Oddboy on 12 May, 2005, 06:57:30 PM
Post by: Oddboy on 12 May, 2005, 06:57:30 PM
Bojemoi!
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Byron Virgo on 12 May, 2005, 06:59:53 PM
Post by: Byron Virgo on 12 May, 2005, 06:59:53 PM
Crickey Chief!
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Oddboy on 12 May, 2005, 07:16:14 PM
Post by: Oddboy on 12 May, 2005, 07:16:14 PM
I knew I shouldn't have just had a haircut...
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Tiplodocus on 12 May, 2005, 07:32:34 PM
Post by: Tiplodocus on 12 May, 2005, 07:32:34 PM
Nice site. Very much looking forward to reading the comic.
(You spelt exclusive wrong on the home page).
(You spelt exclusive wrong on the home page).
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Satanist on 12 May, 2005, 07:42:04 PM
Post by: Satanist on 12 May, 2005, 07:42:04 PM
Well that sites given me something to do while I work late tonight.Cheers.
Best of British chaps.
Best of British chaps.
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Dan Kelly on 12 May, 2005, 07:59:35 PM
Post by: Dan Kelly on 12 May, 2005, 07:59:35 PM
Another lovely looking site.
As I said over on the TEIN thread, what am I going to read first...
Dan
As I said over on the TEIN thread, what am I going to read first...
Dan
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Dudley on 12 May, 2005, 09:23:55 PM
Post by: Dudley on 12 May, 2005, 09:23:55 PM
Not going to Bristol?
Want a copy of Futurequake?
Then email me, Bolt or RAC and we'll snatch you a copy from the slavering horde of buyers!
Want a copy of Futurequake?
Then email me, Bolt or RAC and we'll snatch you a copy from the slavering horde of buyers!
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Art on 12 May, 2005, 10:18:04 PM
Post by: Art on 12 May, 2005, 10:18:04 PM
Shall i put in the redirect on my site then?
And who do I send the PDFs to?
And who do I send the PDFs to?
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Dudley on 12 May, 2005, 10:21:19 PM
Post by: Dudley on 12 May, 2005, 10:21:19 PM
Did you not get my emails today, then? Sorry - I'll try again. Basically the answers are yes please and Barny.
Sorry mate.
Sorry mate.
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Dudley on 12 May, 2005, 10:27:37 PM
Post by: Dudley on 12 May, 2005, 10:27:37 PM
Message sent at 12:20 UK time, by the way
未來地震
未來地震
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Art on 12 May, 2005, 11:43:45 PM
Post by: Art on 12 May, 2005, 11:43:45 PM
Oops! Got it. Cheers.
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Bico on 13 May, 2005, 12:01:30 AM
Post by: Bico on 13 May, 2005, 12:01:30 AM
Bear want nice comic!
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Byron Virgo on 13 May, 2005, 12:14:49 AM
Post by: Byron Virgo on 13 May, 2005, 12:14:49 AM
Alright, I know, that's on the list too.
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Richmond Clements on 13 May, 2005, 12:16:39 AM
Post by: Richmond Clements on 13 May, 2005, 12:16:39 AM
You know, I didn't think I could get any more excited about this, but I am!
Best thing is, James and I have not seen the comic yet, so our first view will be when Bolt brings 'em down on Saturday. Can't flippin' wait!
Best thing is, James and I have not seen the comic yet, so our first view will be when Bolt brings 'em down on Saturday. Can't flippin' wait!
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Byron Virgo on 13 May, 2005, 12:25:44 AM
Post by: Byron Virgo on 13 May, 2005, 12:25:44 AM
You'll almost know what it feels like to be punters like us (except that you don't have to pay for your copies).
By the way, do you know what size you're printing at?
By the way, do you know what size you're printing at?
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Richmond Clements on 13 May, 2005, 12:30:25 AM
Post by: Richmond Clements on 13 May, 2005, 12:30:25 AM
I believe that you are a contributor to the comic in question, and thus are entitled to a complementary copy. Unless, of course, you insist on paying...
Size eh..? Bolt?
Size eh..? Bolt?
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Byron Virgo on 13 May, 2005, 01:19:59 AM
Post by: Byron Virgo on 13 May, 2005, 01:19:59 AM
Well actually I do insist on paying - how on earth do any of you people expect to make any money if you're giving out free comics willy-nilly to any wandering hobo-type who asks for them?!
It's no wonder everything in the Small Press is non-profit...
It's no wonder everything in the Small Press is non-profit...
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Bolt-01 on 13 May, 2005, 02:04:23 AM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 13 May, 2005, 02:04:23 AM
Byron's gotta pay! He's not a comp.
We are printing A4 size, the same as the other issues of FutureQuake. However, unlike the other issues of FutureQuake we are having a full colour cover, and back cover too.
Bolt-01, who has seen te finished article and declares it good.
We are printing A4 size, the same as the other issues of FutureQuake. However, unlike the other issues of FutureQuake we are having a full colour cover, and back cover too.
Bolt-01, who has seen te finished article and declares it good.
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Richmond Clements on 13 May, 2005, 02:30:55 AM
Post by: Richmond Clements on 13 May, 2005, 02:30:55 AM
So that's that!
A4 and you're paying!
A4 and you're paying!
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Byron Virgo on 13 May, 2005, 02:40:24 AM
Post by: Byron Virgo on 13 May, 2005, 02:40:24 AM
Indeed (but it's colour too!)
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Tanky on 13 May, 2005, 02:45:12 AM
Post by: Tanky on 13 May, 2005, 02:45:12 AM
Cor! Tanky want nice comic too!
Someone post the pic of me? i wanna see!!!
Tanky x
Someone post the pic of me? i wanna see!!!
Tanky x
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Tiplodocus on 13 May, 2005, 04:57:09 AM
Post by: Tiplodocus on 13 May, 2005, 04:57:09 AM
I'll have one too, please.
And I'll gladly pay. Have you got PAYPAL sorted or do I need to send a cheque?
Once you've got the other PDFs and scripts up on site, I'll pimp it to all of my mates. Both of them should be quite interested.
And I'll gladly pay. Have you got PAYPAL sorted or do I need to send a cheque?
Once you've got the other PDFs and scripts up on site, I'll pimp it to all of my mates. Both of them should be quite interested.
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Bolt-01 on 13 May, 2005, 01:28:30 PM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 13 May, 2005, 01:28:30 PM
I'm hoping we'll have paypal sorted by the end of next week.
You'll get your copy before then though.
Bolt-01
You'll get your copy before then though.
Bolt-01
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: paulvonscott on 13 May, 2005, 02:03:19 PM
Post by: paulvonscott on 13 May, 2005, 02:03:19 PM
Just about to head off to bristol, good luck guys!
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: johnnystress on 13 May, 2005, 03:46:37 PM
Post by: johnnystress on 13 May, 2005, 03:46:37 PM
Paul- just had a thought, today being Fiday the 13th would be a good day to release the Horror issue of Solar WInd! but you've probabaly noticed that...
anyway- enjoy the con everyone
check out my stuff in Solar Wind and FutureQuake while youre at it
anyway- enjoy the con everyone
check out my stuff in Solar Wind and FutureQuake while youre at it
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Dudley on 13 May, 2005, 06:44:49 PM
Post by: Dudley on 13 May, 2005, 06:44:49 PM
Oh, by the way - back issues of FQ will also be available. This is going to be one CROWDED stand.
Off to Bristol now - wish us luck!
Off to Bristol now - wish us luck!
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Oddboy on 13 May, 2005, 06:59:49 PM
Post by: Oddboy on 13 May, 2005, 06:59:49 PM
Good luck!
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: johnnystress on 13 May, 2005, 07:06:45 PM
Post by: johnnystress on 13 May, 2005, 07:06:45 PM
Goos luck lads
Is the message board on the site down? Or is it just my connection?
Is the message board on the site down? Or is it just my connection?
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Conexus on 13 May, 2005, 07:08:28 PM
Post by: Conexus on 13 May, 2005, 07:08:28 PM
Bah! You won't need luck, you've got pros involved, and you got pimped in 2000AD, and the end is nigh won't need luck for similar reasons, so I'm wishing luck for Lost Property instead (I'm not saying that i hope that Futurequake and the end is nigh fail-especialy not the end is nigh, I've got some work in that one that'll go into my cv- I'm just saying Lost Property needs the luck more, as there aren't any pros involved, or any pimping in any comic or comics website)
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Oddboy on 13 May, 2005, 07:31:23 PM
Post by: Oddboy on 13 May, 2005, 07:31:23 PM
Yes. EVERY ONE SHOULD BY LOST PROPERTY. It's good for you.
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Bolt-01 on 13 May, 2005, 08:30:55 PM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 13 May, 2005, 08:30:55 PM
Yup! Buy Lost Property! My bank balance commands you!
Bolt-01 would like to say that he has already received CASH money from people for this comic!
Bolt-01 would like to say that he has already received CASH money from people for this comic!
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Roger Godpleton on 13 May, 2005, 10:43:47 PM
Post by: Roger Godpleton on 13 May, 2005, 10:43:47 PM
Can I have one?
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Richmond Clements on 16 May, 2005, 09:00:05 PM
Post by: Richmond Clements on 16 May, 2005, 09:00:05 PM
Course you can Krusty.
Big BIG thanks to eveyone who turned up over the wekend and bought a copy, and to all the lovely lovely people who contributed to make it what it was!
For those of you who haven't seen it yet, here's the cover, by the marvelous Mr. Timson:
Big BIG thanks to eveyone who turned up over the wekend and bought a copy, and to all the lovely lovely people who contributed to make it what it was!
For those of you who haven't seen it yet, here's the cover, by the marvelous Mr. Timson:
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: johnnystress on 16 May, 2005, 09:04:53 PM
Post by: johnnystress on 16 May, 2005, 09:04:53 PM
oooh! thats great!
can't wait to get this
can't wait to get this
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Banners on 16 May, 2005, 09:08:49 PM
Post by: Banners on 16 May, 2005, 09:08:49 PM
Am I missing something? There's this thread, a website and a couple of emails, but nowhere in any of those is there an address to send a cheque to!
Please furnish me with the details and I'll happily nab a copy too.
Cheers.
M@
Please furnish me with the details and I'll happily nab a copy too.
Cheers.
M@
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Dudley on 16 May, 2005, 09:11:49 PM
Post by: Dudley on 16 May, 2005, 09:11:49 PM
The answer is that old favourite, "website issues". The damn thing crashed over the weekend (the entire server crashed, fun fun fun). The chatrooms are still not online and the PayPal isn't sorted.
Dammit it all Jim, we're editors, not web designers!
Anyone wanting a copy at the moment needs to sendmail me or Dave.
Dammit it all Jim, we're editors, not web designers!
Anyone wanting a copy at the moment needs to sendmail me or Dave.
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: House of Usher on 16 May, 2005, 09:30:14 PM
Post by: House of Usher on 16 May, 2005, 09:30:14 PM
Future Quake #4 is currently available from Forbidden Planet in Cardiff, while stocks last.
(oh, and so is Lost Property, too)
(oh, and so is Lost Property, too)
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Bolt-01 on 16 May, 2005, 09:48:10 PM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 16 May, 2005, 09:48:10 PM
Yay!
Bolt-01
Bolt-01
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: NikolaiDante on 17 May, 2005, 06:02:02 AM
Post by: NikolaiDante on 17 May, 2005, 06:02:02 AM
Turned out that the server 2000ad.nu was one (and hence Future Quake) was in imminent danger of dying and taking everything with it. So the hosting company did an emergency transfer but didn't quite get it right. They've moved one of the databases back and I'm just waiting for them to rescue the one that drives the FQ message board. Nearly there....
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Bolt-01 on 17 May, 2005, 06:12:46 PM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 17 May, 2005, 06:12:46 PM
Great news Dante!
Bolt-01
Bolt-01
Title: Re: Futurequake #4 ... has arrived...
Post by: Richmond Clements on 17 May, 2005, 06:33:34 PM
Post by: Richmond Clements on 17 May, 2005, 06:33:34 PM
I remember you explaining this to me over the weekend. I didn't understand it then, and i barely do now, but you are a bloody star!