Rather than starting new threads every time I want to waffle about the finest comics in the small press, I've decided to have a generic thread that I can update whenever I like.
To start the thread, here is the cover for issue 23 of the longest running 2000 AD fanzine, Dogbreath!
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/davepersonal/CoverDB23Web.jpg)
Artwork by strip artist James Feist, based on an idea by Richmond Clements.
This issue will be on sale in time for the BICS show in October, along with issue 10 of Zarjaz.
More info about the galaxies greatest fanzines can always be found at The Quaequam Blog! (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/) and you can buy copies of the comics at The FQP Webshop! (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php)
That's a fantastic cover...
That's looking sooo good, outstanding work!
nice
Great stuff!
Love that cover!
That is superb!
Nice one, is it not October yet.
filip
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 09 July, 2010, 11:16:44 AMArtwork by strip artist James Feist, based on an idea by Richmond Clements.
He is being modest about his own role - Bolt brought everything together, jiggled it all around tweaked things until it was just right.
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 09 July, 2010, 01:57:50 PM
Love that cover!
You would do though ;)
I am completely unbiased though ;) and delcare it excellent - I love the way it has worked out with all the characters, although my favourite is the Grnk as a strung-out Ewan McGregor.
For comparison is a copy of the poster:
http://www.sol.co.uk/almac/steevie/pics/trainspotting.gif
So remember: Chose life, chose Dogbreath.
QuoteHe is being modest about his own role
He always is!
If I died tomorrow, Dogbreath and Zarjaz would continue- but if Bolt popped it... I'd be snecked.
Not to be too blunt, but fucking brilliant. Love it :thumbsup:
Can we have a list of all the issues published so far?
There seems to be a Series 1 and Series 2? I suspect from the change over from Dr Bob.
It would be nice to try and get a complete set but I'm not sure what I have and don't have.
Cheers
Only a minor grump, but should'nt the 1,2,3,4,5 name text read the same way as the Dogbreath title along the bottome/top?
Might not matter depending on where the spine is, if so just tell me to shutup.
Dogbreath 1-14 were from Dr Bob (A4 side stapled)
Dogbreath 15-22 (current issue) Are from Myself & Rich.
I don't know of any specials and I don't have a full set myself.
Zarjaz is more of an issue.
The original run was only 4 issues (I believe there were some specials) I don't have all of these, so I can't be sure.
The current numbering started with 0 that came out for a Dreddcon as a taster. the first full issue was launched at the Brighton 2005 gig.
So- 0-4 and an Anniversary special.
Zarjaz 05-09 (current issue) Are from myself & Rich.
Does that help?
Huff- The numbering was taken to match the poster. :)
QuoteThe numbering was taken to match the poster
What poster..? *whistles innocently*
I am missing Issue 1 of Dogbreath only :'(
There is a Whistler Fanzine (Dogbreath spinoff)
Zarjaz list :-
0: B&W A2 (Anderson & Lawmaster on cover)
1: B&W A4 (Frazer Irving interview)
2: B&W A4 (Alan Grant interview)
3: B&W A2 (Alan Moore interview)
4: B&W A2 (Alan Moore interview)
1: Colour A2 onwards to latest issue
2 Specials :-
Dreddcon Special A4 (pic of Dredd's helmet with Zarjaz as the respirator pull down)
Dreddcon Special A4 (Never Mind the Baubles)
Judge Dredd 30th Anniversary Special, Colour A2
Stak: Rogue Trooper Fanzine, Colour A2
We also have two Class of '79 issues both B&W A4
CF you're needed on the 'looking for Thrills' thread :D ;)
There are also incomplete listings here:
Dogbreath:
http://www.2000ad.org/?zone=input&page=fanzines&choice=dog01
http://comicbookdb.com/title.php?ID=19859
http://www.comicvine.com/dogbreath/49-27609/
Zarjaz:
http://www.2000ad.org/?zone=input&page=fanzines
http://comicbookdb.com/title.php?ID=20713
http://comicbookdb.com/title.php?ID=19862
http://www.comicvine.com/zarjaz-vol-2/49-27568/
Thanks for the kind words all! The cover was a real team effort, with lots of back-and-forwardsing (Bolt's role cannot be underestimated) but I think the effort paid off in the end. I'm still really chuffed that I've done an actual Dogbreath cover! Can't quite believe it!
Here's a big ol' copy-free version of the poster homage, just for you lovely lot...
(http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/190/5/b/Strontium_Dog___Brainspotting_by_DarkJimbo.jpg)
Oho as Jimbo's number 1 stalker I am gonna to have to get my mitts on this. It will have pride of place in the shrine alongside the hair doll.
And Jimbo is trying a more shaded B&W work and I think it has worked out a real treat.
That cover is class, one of the best to grace any 2000ad publication.
Zarjaz and Dogbreath have replaced the summer and winter specials in 2000ads publishing schedual for me, and have a lot better content than the specials had.
I was in FP in Dublin a week or so back and they had a nice stack of both alongside 2000ad and the Meg(and the Nu Earth one), if you in the area, drop in and get one.
David
THis is a very cool cover....kudos!
I thought those guys looked familiar....
(http://www.allcelticmusic.com/dimage/7feecfd0-ceac-102a-b8f3-000f1f67beb1/250/250/cover.jpg)
Great cover.
Must get some of my work in that issue... :)
Quote from: Dunk! on 12 July, 2010, 06:07:00 PM
Must get some of my work in that issue... :)
I'm hoping to come up with something too!
Great job, Jimbo! Everyone is saying so, but still! A very worthy cover, indeed, and I can see why Bolt and His Lordship have been so excited about it.
Go on the Jimbo! Great cover mate.
Dont forget 1 issue of Bloodblade and 3 Friends of Thargs!
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/davepersonal/CoverZ2.10.jpg)
Leigh Gallagher provides the cover for Zarjaz 10. To celebrate the arrival of the epic length Flesh- EXTINCTION!
Beyond geekdom! What a super, soaraway cover. :)
Nice, innit?
Hooray! It's finally out! I've been bursting to show it to people (and the pic, too).
That's a beauty!!
Wow, that cover (and the dogbreath one) are fantastic. Are these actually on sale yet?
yep that is a really cool looking cover. looking forward to picking this up. :D
Unfortunately these aren't out yet. They will be on sale in approx 10 weeks (That seems like flippin' ages, doesn't it?) and I've actually had to contact the printer to see if I can have some extra pages for Zarjaz this issue- you will not believe what we have got coming up.
A cover mounted Lawmaster freebie?
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 30 July, 2010, 08:18:35 PM
A cover mounted Lawmaster freebie?
If so Bolt might want to drop past this thread (http://www.2000adonline.com/forum/index.php/topic,29437.0.html). ;)
wonderful stand out cover... extra pages? extra copies more like!!
10 weeks? 10 WEEKS! I need me one of them Time Bombs...
TIME BOMB!
...hmm.
TIME BOMB!
...nope, gonna have to wait. Nuts.
Quote from: Kerrin on 31 July, 2010, 07:38:39 PM
10 weeks? 10 WEEKS!
We'll have to pace ourselves like Marathon runners. One more day is a day closer to thrill power. Be positive.
Zarjaz 0 question: I got my hands on this issue, and I imagine it was a reboot/restart of the mag after Bolt and His Lordship took over editing - am I right? If so, how many issues were previously published and what number brought the editorial change?
http://www.2000ad.org/?zone=input&page=fanzines&choice=zarjaz
http://comicbookdb.com/title.php?ID=20713
http://comicbookdb.com/title.php?ID=19862
Basically:
Zarjaz series one - Andrew Lewis #1-4
Zarjaz series two - Underfire #0-4, FQP #5-onwards
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zarjaz
Freakin' awesome cover. Nice one Leigh!
Gorgeous cover
Actually, all the covers for this rock. hats off gents
Hey Bolt, don't forget to send those covers to the chump who does that covers blog, I'm sure he'd like to publicise 'em!
Hi Pete. That is already on my list of jobs, mate.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 30 July, 2010, 12:43:16 PM
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/davepersonal/CoverZ2.10.jpg)
Leigh Gallagher provides the cover for Zarjaz 10. To celebrate the arrival of the epic length Flesh- EXTINCTION!
Excellent cover... And I've just spotted that the logo is an ambigram, for which you get a billion extra kudos points!
-- Mike
Just what I was going to say, one of those upsidedown and back to front thingies ;)
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 01 August, 2010, 03:18:14 PM
Just what I was going to say, one of those upsidedown and back to front thingies ;)
That's them... They're incredibly hard to create! Lots more info on Ambigram.com (http://www.ambigram.com/)
Quote from: Mike Carroll on 01 August, 2010, 03:16:39 PM
Excellent cover... And I've just spotted that the logo is an ambigram, for which you get a billion extra kudos points!
From one Mr Kevin Levell:
http://kevlev.blogspot.com/2009/07/zarjaz.html
http://www.kevlev.co.uk/Kev_Lev_2.0/zarjaz.html
That logo is ace (as is the cover illo...), it makes my brain hurt, though, heh. :lol:
Just watching the IT Crowd and noticed Moss has Dredd Case Files and a Dredd-Death statue. Ever thought of sending them some Zarjaz/Dogbreath material as set dressing? Maybe Big Bang Theory and similar geeky shows too?
Someone mentioned on another thread that lots of Irish small press 'zines were used as set dressing on IT Crowd. Can't hurt to see if the production team would take Zarjaz.
That lovely Leigh Gallagher has done a blog post about his time working for Zarjaz HERE! (http://leighgallagherart.blogspot.com/2010/08/making-of-zarjaz-cover.html)
'It had to happen eventually, but the first of the issues of FQ eligible for the 2010 Eagle Vote have sold out!'
That must be a fair few of the issues sold out now, well done Bolt!
Bit out of left field this one. A couple of weeks ago, we were approached by Richard McAuliffe and Conor Boyle (http://pencilmonkeymagic.blogspot.com/) with info on a project they were working on. A series of shorts for the four Dark Judges and were seeking script opinions.
Needless to say we were impressed, and then they told us that they wanted to have the strips ready for the BICS gig in October at the Brum Wastes!
Fast forward a few emails and now we are proud to be presenting a one-off ZARJAZ Special for the Event.
More news both here and at Conor's blog as it happens!
Remember, It's not called ZARJAZ for nothing!
is this gona make its way into comic shops/ mail order aswell?
would love to get my hands on one but too skint for BICS this year, always looking for some more dark judge stuff for the old collection. :D
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 17 August, 2010, 10:05:35 AM
A series of shorts for the four Dark Judges
and from the pecil Monkey magic blog...
'The idea is that this will be a return for the four Dark Judges to the days of their first appearances in 2000AD, when they were just plain nasty, as opposed to the slightly camp pantomime status they achieved in later years'.For once I'm looking forward to a re-appearance by the Gang of Four Judges, hopefully us Non Brummies will get a chance of grabbing one of these.
I'm sure there will be copies available after the gig, but the main focus is for BICS.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 17 August, 2010, 11:22:34 AM
I'm sure there will be copies available after the gig
nah, they'll be storming your table like the first day of the January sales!
Quote from: Dandontdare on 17 August, 2010, 11:25:53 AM
nah, they'll be storming your table like the first day of the January sales!
That would be nice! I'll be putting up teasers as we go along, but nothing that will spoil it...
Cooooo very impressive. I'm really looking forward to this!!
Hoping people go for this when it does come out. We've tried to come at each of them from a slightly different angle than normal and make each of them twisted in their own ways. Should be fun anyway and I know Conor's art wont disappoint
But if you dont like it, Im sure you'll let us know... as you should! :D
I for one am very excited about this. :D
Ok, so I'm struggling with finding preview panels to put up at the minute without giving the game away... But I'm just very excited about this too!
I'm also very excited about the special, and the fact that I've just received a set of 'very' nice pages from one of my favourite ever droids. That's right- a Droid. I'm hoping to have a panel up on the Quaequam Blog tomorrow.
Yup.... grinning like an idiot. Might even have this as a tattoo :D
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/welshbluemeanie/credit2.jpg)
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 20 August, 2010, 01:16:04 AM
I'm also very excited about the special, and the fact that I've just received a set of 'very' nice pages from one of my favourite ever droids. That's right- a Droid. I'm hoping to have a panel up on the Quaequam Blog tomorrow.
Wait, wait - what are you saying here Bolt? Has one of those fellows - become a droid recently?!?!
Nah, me and Meanie are talking about different projects altogether. his is very cool though.
Ooh, you bloody teases.
Will there be a Zarjaz/ Dogbreath presence at Leeds Though Bubble, I'm looking to pick up a few issues?
Cheers,
Lee
There most certainly will be. The new issues will be available, as well as a rather Scrotnig array of back issues. You may even be able to get your hands on a copy of the Dark Judges special, providing I can convince the boys to let me sell it on for them.
Excellent, see you there then.
Cheers,
Lee
Now have the full proof of our Zarjaz Dark Judgement special and am a seriously happy monkey.
Also only just noticed that thanks to Conor, Mega-City one now has "Meanie's Bar" :)
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/welshbluemeanie/00DJsFront.jpg)
You and Conor should be mighty proud - it looks awesome!
That looks great fellows - I'll be grabbing this at BICS!
I may buy a couple of these at BICS ;)
Looks great, count me in for a copy.
Down The Tubes (http://downthetubescomics.blogspot.com/2010/09/zarjaz-special-focuses-on-dredds-dark.html) have an interesting post...
And now that the CD's are burned I can say that if you think that the Dark Judge special is awesome, that is just the start of the surprises for you all this time...
DAVE.....DAVE.....DAVE
There is a 6 page spread in Comic Heroes 3 all about small press and FutureQuake gets many a mention. The Brainspotting Dogbreath cover is shown alongside FutureQuake 10.
Well done chaps :D
Oh BOY. I've just caught wind of some awesome news... I'm not telling, but if you pop into the relevant blogs, you'll know too ;)
Quote from: KevLev on 17 September, 2010, 11:09:29 AM
Oh BOY. I've just caught wind of some awesome news... I'm not telling, but if you pop into the relevant blogs, you'll know too ;)
Is it the Zarjaz/Dogbreath crossover?
http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/death-to-future.html
If not then a link would be handy ;)
It was the cross-over.
Got sent a few sneaky pages of that crossover... looks... well... ARSOM!
bastards ;)
And I've not long had a look at a few pages of a strip that you wrote, courtesy of Mark Chilcott- You have nothing to fear in the ARSOM! Stakes.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 16 September, 2010, 01:57:42 PM
DAVE.....DAVE.....DAVE
There is a 6 page spread in Comic Heroes 3 all about small press and FutureQuake gets many a mention. The Brainspotting Dogbreath cover is shown alongside FutureQuake 10.
Well done chaps :D
And here it is:
http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/dogbreath-in-press-comic-heroes-3.html
:D
Just got a Dogbreath script approved for next May's issue
(http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac349/Bard_Eric/funny-1.gif)
totally made my day :)
The boys commissioned one of mine, too, but I'm not sure what ish it'll end up in! It's a grand feeling, I agree!
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 30 September, 2010, 02:12:20 PM
The boys commissioned one of mine, too, but I'm not sure what ish it'll end up in! It's a grand feeling, I agree!
Cool! A Dogbreath one, yeah?
You got an artist for it or are you one of those depressingly talented guys who do it all themselves
Quote from: bluemeanie on 30 September, 2010, 02:25:39 PM
are you one of those depressingly talented guys who do it all themselves
I wish :D.
Bolt hasn't got back to me about an artist yet, but I've got a guy in mind. I'm going to plead his case with the powers-that-be-all-powerful, ha.
Well done guys. Looking forward to seeing your stories in print!
Apologies if it's been mentiond, but without trawling back through many pages of chat about current-pages and future pages ( ::)), will the latest issues be available at BICS in a couple of weeks?
They most certaily will. I collect them from the printer on monday.
woo-hoo!
This is looking great! Are there any plans to make this awesome goodness available on PDF? :)
Hi Jomster, I'm not 100% on what you mean? Do you mean available to buy as a pdf?
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 02 October, 2010, 09:41:30 PM
Hi Jomster, I'm not 100% on what you mean? Do you mean available to buy as a pdf?
If he doesn't mean that then you should make an electronic version available - anyone know how you get in the iStore or on Comixology?
Quote from: Dandontdare on 01 October, 2010, 10:22:32 PM
will the latest issues be available at BICS in a couple of weeks?
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 02 October, 2010, 12:31:18 AM
They most certaily will. I collect them from the printer on monday.
Sound. I hope to see you for a pint Friday night, but I'll certainly be picking them up saturday morning!
Quote from: Emperor on 02 October, 2010, 09:49:12 PM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 02 October, 2010, 09:41:30 PM
Hi Jomster, I'm not 100% on what you mean? Do you mean available to buy as a pdf?
If he doesn't mean that then you should make an electronic version available - anyone know how you get in the iStore or on Comixology?
Sorry if I wasn't clear, yeah I would absolutely love to be able to get this on Comixology and would tweet about it till the cows came home! :D
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/dogbreath23.jpg)
Just when you thought Dogbreath was as good as it could get- we get better! This issue is a whopping 56 pages long and features more Strontium Dog than is really safe for you. Guest creator Nigel Dobbyn starts a tale for the Gronk that sees a familiar face in trouble, and Death to the Future sees Johhny Alpha dealing with an unexpected guest- Judge Dredd- in part of the first ever crossover with ZARJAZ! All for a mere £3.00
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/zarjaz10.jpg)
This issue of Zarjaz is so stuffed to the thrill-buffers that we had to expand to 56 pages to get it all in! In Flesh- the past was mined for food to feed the world- but what happened when they ran out? Find out in FLESH- EXCTINCTION! Also Judge Dredd gets caught up in Death to the Future, guest starring Johnny Alpha in the first ever crossover with DOGBREATH. All this and a wraparound cover by Leigh 'Defoe' Gallagher for the princely sum of £3.00. Remember- It's not called ZARJAZ for nothing!
All the titles are available from the FQP Webshop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php), or at either BICS or Thought Bubble.
Dogbreath and Zarjaz are also available from Forbidden Planet stores soon- if your local store doesn't carry it- get them to ask!
Also available is DARK JUDGEMENT! The Horrifying return of the Dark Judges. Only available at conventions- DARK JUDGEMENT returns the Alien superfiends to their iconic states as Judge Dredd's foes. Not for the feint hearted.
If its alright with you Bolt I'll buy mine from FP Edinbra in an attempt to get em stocking more! ;)
Is Dark Judgement absolutely, categorically, 100 per cent only available at conventions???
What if you can't go to any conventions!!!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
Van Dom, I can pick you up a copy and send it to you.
Sweet! Thanks mate. Will fix you up accordingly.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 05 October, 2010, 12:53:54 PM
Also available is DARK JUDGEMENT! The Horrifying return of the Dark Judges. Only available at conventions- DARK JUDGEMENT returns the Alien superfiends to their iconic states as Judge Dredd's foes. Not for the feint hearted.
Just when I thought I couldn't be more excited for Thought Bubble. Nice one!
Cheers,
Lee
WOO-HOO! I'll be picking mine up at BICs if that's OK Bolt. Any chance you could put aside a copy each of Zarjaz, Dogbreath, Futurequake and Something Wicked for me? Ooh, and the Death special. Don't want them to all sell out before I get my grubby mitts on them. :)
Don't worry- I've learned my lesson from last year- I've got plenty of stock of all the comics.
Excellent! The FQP stall is going to be my first port of call. Even before the bar.
Hey Bolt,
I'm trying to purchase a number (5) of lovely things from your website, but it's insisting on charging me a quid extra on each item for postage- so I'm ending up paying a fiver. Is this right? I think I may have had this problem last time, didn't I? Seems a little steep for five mags in an envelope!
Zarjaz #10, SW#6, DB#23 and FQ#15 & 16
SBT
Steev- You got a PM on it's way.
i'm due a trip to manc to get my zarjaz fix soonish. found my dredd special whilst tidying up today as well forgot how lovely the boo cook cover was he should do dreddmore often.
Any chance one of you lovely boarders going to BICS could get me a copy of Dark Judgement as I won't be there this year.
filip
Okay- open offer. If you want a copy of the DJ special- and there are only going to be so many printed- mail or PM me. The main reason it is not in the FQ shop is because of price- the comic is only £1.50, and the shop would add a pound to that. Not fair in my mind.
So, if you want a copy of the DJ special, and especially if you want to combine that with copies of Zarjaz & dogbreath or in deed any of the other fine comics on sale then mail me and I will be able to sort you out with a fair cost.
It's PIMPING Time folks!
As usual, there are updates both here and at The Quaequam Blog! (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/) and they have different pictures to tease and tantalise.
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/PimperyLate2010/Z10DTTF01.jpg)
In 'Death To The Future' Judge Dredd meets up with Johnny Alpha in the First Zarjaz-Dogbreath crossover, so what does that have to do with Mrs Gunderson? By Lee Robson and Dunk! Nimmo.
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/PimperyLate2010/Z10Flesh01.jpg)
In FLESH, Trans-time go to the distant past to harvest meat from the dinosuars. In FLESH: EXTINCTION, find out where else trans-time went. This is the longest single story ever presented in Zarjaz- a whopping 24 pages by Mark Howard and Chris Geary.
I've said it before, but that Chris Geary is one talented bastard...
Quote from: uncle fester on 08 October, 2010, 11:07:23 AM
I've said it before, but that Chris Geary is one talented bastard...
Fester, you really have no idea..! He's not only brilliant, but astoundingly fast and professional. Why he's not drawing for Tharg is beyond me!
Yup, when you see how many pages Chris can deliver, to pro standard- and he also does his own lettering too! It's scary.
'The Good, The Bad and The Arsom'!?! That word is getting everywhere, hee, hee.
I hope you're paying Cyberleader royalties.;)
Lovely looking pics, cant wait to pick these up next week!
Well excited about this - Flesh: Extinction looks classy - !
Agreed! That Chris Geary pic got me hunting for any website he might have....the first result was, apparently, the webs top gay homepage. The other result was for a Christopher geary, on facebook. There were some artwork samples there, but...not in the same style as that sample teaser! :D Soooo....I suppose I'm asking: does he have a website?
PM awaaaaay! :D
Getting a bit excited about this!
Quote from: Darren Stephens on 08 October, 2010, 09:37:26 PM
Agreed! That Chris Geary pic got me hunting for any website he might have....the first result was, apparently, the webs top gay homepage. The other result was for a Christopher geary, on facebook. There were some artwork samples there, but...not in the same style as that sample teaser! :D Soooo....I suppose I'm asking: does he have a website?
Nope - I did the same search with similar results and asked Chris if there was anywhere, but there isn't as far as I can tell.
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/PimperyLate2010/DB23FromBelow02.jpg)
Uh Oh! Slabhead better get out of the water- that doesn't look like it has a long fuse to me! Alec Robertson and Bruce McLaren present the third and final part of Laura Gonzalez- From Below
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/PimperyLate2010/DB23Gronk01.jpg)
Extra special guest creator Nigel Dobbyn- Yup, Nigel Dobbyn- starts a solo adventure for the Gronk. We are very proud to present this strip to you in Dogbreath.
Just got a bumper envelope stuffed choc full of FQP goodies.
Only read Dark Judgement so far. It's great. Proving, as far as I'm concerned, that there is life in the Dark Judges (pun intended).
And Judge Fire - what a bastard!
Glad you liked it, Dr X :)
Well done to all involved, arsome work.Anybody not ordered these yet get off you erse's and get it done.
filip
My envelope stuffed with fqp thrillage arrived yesterday, and so last night i devoured Zarjaz and Dogbreath. As usual, theyve excelled themselves, all the creators. Offhand, highlight for me was Xtras- cant remember who its by, but it made me laugh and ponder the form. Which is always good.
But, not a duff one in there. Anyone not jumped in yet, and reading this thinking 'oh come on, it's fanzines, how good can they be?' should really just give the various titles a go. There's real love on display here. And while in other spheres that may be synonymous with 'they're trying very hard so be forgiving', it really isnt the case here. It's no wonder Rebellion 'tolerate' the use of their trademarks and creators like Pat Mills are happy to soften their stance on 'their' characters- the likes of Zarjaz and DB offer only positive things to the larger 2000AD family. And 2000AD as a whole actually benefits from being somewhat associated with Futurequake and Something Wicked; both of which are examples of the kind of comics we all wish we could buy at the newsagent.
As usual, excellent stuff, and i alreadybawait the next ones, and the Dark Judges special with potential tpo.
SBT
Does 'The Beak' get a comp copy? :D
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/PimperyLate2010/Z10Wolfie01.jpg)
Unearthed in Zarjaz 10 is a lost work by Al Ewing- His proposed sequel to: THE MIND OF WOLFIE SMITH! Find out what happened next! Art & letters by Neil Roberts!
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/PimperyLate2010/Z10Flesh02.jpg)
Just in case you didn't get what I said about Chris Geary's art before- here is another example of just why this man is bound for great things- taken from 'FLESH- Extinction' in Zarjaz 10.
Coo - that is seriously impressive.
A nice bit of pimpage here:
http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/2010/new-futurequake-goodies-to-enjoy-at-bics/
Ah, you beat me to it!
Folk, after today, I'm away for 3 weeks, sunning myself on a long awaited holiday. I'll be back as of the second week of November, so if anyone emails me, or buys any comics I'll pick them up when I gets back. (And no, I'm not away spending the takings!)
I'm also desperately trying to get the last of the contributor copies away before I go, but if I doesn't manage- I'm really sorry, and will catch up with you asap.
Had a blast at BICS, and it was great to hear so many positive comments about the comics.
Enjoy your well-earned break and thanks again for everything!
Ditto. Have a great holiday and thanks for being such a gent.
Have a nice holiday - you've earned it.
Cheers Bolt
Lovin' Flesh: Extinction & Dark Judges are intensely creepin me out
Have a good 'un!
Chi
back to work you scurvy knave! oh alright have a holiday, I don't know how you have the time with all those zine to get out! :D
enjoy!
Really enjoyed Dark Judgement and would be interested to see how a more extended story might look in this style. Very nice to see the darker edge to the script and loved the artwork.
Now moving on to Zarjaz and Dogbreath which are also looking the business from what I've read so far.
What's more I'm now in the mood to buy some more 2000AD trades! :D
Well done everyone involved. Great stuff!
Apologies if this has already been answered somewhere on the site, but I was wondering how someone went about submitting scripts to these two fanzines, and couldn't see any mention of it on the blog. Does anyone know how to go about it, or if the editors take stuff from new and not tey professionally-published creators?
Quote from: strontium_dog_90 on 23 October, 2010, 06:43:12 PM
Apologies if this has already been answered somewhere on the site, but I was wondering how someone went about submitting scripts to these two fanzines, and couldn't see any mention of it on the blog. Does anyone know how to go about it, or if the editors take stuff from new and not tey professionally-published creators?
They've taken stuff from me, so I wouldn't worry about it being too tricky!
I imagine the submission process is as simple as contacting Rich or Bolt with samples of your art and a request for a suitable script (if they feel you are "ready"), or for stories, sending them a pitch of some sort - might want to make it just a simple outline rather than a full script to begin with, to save time, but I'm sure they would accept* a full script if you already had such a beast.
Richmond will now be along to tell you the proper procedure!
* accept as in "read it" rather than publish it - but you never know!
QuoteRichmond will now be along to tell you the proper procedure!
PM me.
Have just picked both of these up in the FP in Edinbra :D
Quote from: Proudhuff on 29 October, 2010, 04:42:03 PM
Have just picked both of these up in the FP in Edinbra :D
Let us know what you think (I haven't got my copies so I'm going to have to rely on second hand opinion). I also believe James' new style on Sun and Moon might not have satisfactorily transferred to print but then again artists are very self-critical so... ;)
Quote from: Emperor on 29 October, 2010, 05:11:17 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 29 October, 2010, 04:42:03 PM
Have just picked both of these up in the FP in Edinbra :D
Let us know what you think (I haven't got my copies so I'm going to have to rely on second hand opinion). I also believe James' new style on Sun and Moon might not have satisfactorily transferred to print but then again artists are very self-critical so... ;)
As I have a story in one of them I feel I should say about any of the stroies, what we need is The Beak!
Quote from: Proudhuff on 30 October, 2010, 04:52:48 PM
Quote from: Emperor on 29 October, 2010, 05:11:17 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 29 October, 2010, 04:42:03 PM
Have just picked both of these up in the FP in Edinbra :D
Let us know what you think (I haven't got my copies so I'm going to have to rely on second hand opinion). I also believe James' new style on Sun and Moon might not have satisfactorily transferred to print but then again artists are very self-critical so... ;)
As I have a story in one of them I feel I should say about any of the stroies, what we need is The Beak!
I'm not sure I'm robust enough to get Beaked right at the moment (perhaps when I'm free of this cold...) - someone should give Colin a nudge though. Although it seems he is closing That Reminds Me of This:
http://thatremindsmeofthis.blogspot.com/2010/10/and-so-farewell_30.html
A new batch of post went out Saturday, and I'll be prepping the remaining Comps (It is surprising how many there are) to go out after Thought Bubble.
Welcome back! Hope you had a good holiday.
Received my replacement Futurequake today. Thanks mr Bolt.
SBT
Well I've finished Dark Judgement and I thought it was excellent, top to bottom. Rich seems to have managed to find a new seam of scary in what seemed like overly mined characters, Conor hits it out of the park every time (the stores do rely on the art to deliver a lot of the impact so any drop off in quality could have torpedoed the whole business, but it doesn't happen) and that Jim Campbell fella seems OK at lettering too. ;) Also well done Dave and Rich for spotting the potential of this and making it a standalone special issue, as it seems the ideal format for delivering these thrills. If you haven't read this then stop fannying around and get a copy, if there are any left...
A few thoughts on the latest Zarjaz from Kek-W:
http://kidshirt.blogspot.com/2010/11/zarjaz-10.html
Quite a few updates going on at The Quaequam Blog (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/) at the moment, including this from a certain artdroid...
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/davepersonal/Z11PromoHammer01Web.jpg)
Remember, it isn't called ZARJAZ for nothing!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 07 January, 2011, 09:51:55 AM
including this from a certain artdroid...
Who needs photoshop. Not he.
Zarjaz indeed! Awesome cover there Bolt- 01.
That is rather purdy...
Zarjazzer- that isn't the cover... but it is connected...
Ooops righto! Still grand looking promotional piece. Hopefully we'll soon see more of the ABC special.
That is fantastic. I want to see Clint do a whole ABC's strip like that. Lovely stuff.
Sweet! Great looking Hammerstein from Clint.
Gorgeous pic, which I have TOTALLY stolen along with a write up that re-reading now seems horribly arse-kissey, but screw it
Credit where its due and all that
Oh wow... That looks fantastic!
-- Mike
Yeah, we know the Logo looks amazing, but did you like the picture as well? :)
There's a picture?
Lovely work and just a promo piece? The Langley droid is spoiling us!!
Quick question: FutureQuake is going up to 3 issues a year (http://futurequakepress.blogspot.com/2011/01/futurequake-now-three-time-year.html), is Zarjaz? The ECBT2000AD chaps seem to think so (http://2000ad.wordpress.com/2011/01/07/clint-langley-zarjaz-hammerstein-arsom/). It doesn't mention that over on the blog (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/zarjaz-11-spread-word.html) so...
From the Quaequam blog
Due to the volume of top quality thrills, Zarjaz is now being published three times a year!
Look for new issues during the first weeks of March, July and November from now on!
Quote from: bluemeanie on 07 January, 2011, 03:10:13 PM
From the Quaequam blog
Due to the volume of top quality thrills, Zarjaz is now being published three times a year!
Look for new issues during the first weeks of March, July and November from now on!
Ah ha, the other post (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/due-to-volume-of-top-quality-thrills-is.html). Good news.*
* As they have half a dozen scripts from me already on the books and I've been given thumbs up on others.
You know I prefer that artwork to the colour work that has appeared in the Prog recently
Seconded.
Quote from: Proudhuff on 07 January, 2011, 05:08:47 PM
You know I prefer that artwork to the colour work that has appeared in the Prog recently
Thirded
Just had another nice cover pop up in the inbox... ohhhhhhhhh!
Blimey! Zarjaz 10 turned up today and I only ordered yesterday. Lovely stuff and a cracking Gallagher cover. The Atroxopod rules.
I PICKED zARJAZ 10 up from FP in Glasgow a while back. Very good stuff.
Just dawned on me I still dont have the latest one with the Gallagher cover.
Question now is do I wait for Bristol or go mail order??
Completely up to you there Meanie, I'll have copies for Bristol if you want to wait...
Maybe both- just to be sure?
Edinbra FP has sold out of Dogbreath and there is a lonely one copy of Zarjaz left on the shelf.
So is 11 - due out in March - an ABC Warriors special?
(Oh and fourthed - that Hammerstein is fabulous. I'd much rather see that than photoshoppery any day of the week)
That's cool to know Huffster, now if only FP would return my emails about outstanding invoices...
Tips- 11 is indeed going to be an all ABC special, and 12 will feature Judge Dredd on the cover- by Alex Ronald.
Bolt, on another topic, ive just remembered that thing i was going to get done for you! completely slipped my mind as my guy was on holiday over xmas. I'll poo down to him early next week and see if he can oblige. Sorry about the wait!
SBT
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 13 January, 2011, 04:37:34 PM
I'll poo down to him early next week and see if he can oblige.
:o
Quote from: James Stacey on 13 January, 2011, 04:39:05 PM
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 13 January, 2011, 04:37:34 PM
I'll poo down to him early next week and see if he can oblige.
:o
I now know where I've been going wrong in my attempts at artist wrangling ;)
I think we have found the Poogate culprit ;)
SBT- it's a good job I know what you are on about! :)
Best go and talk to my dealer as well then!
Drugs. We're talking about drugs.
And porn.
Bad, bad, porn.
SBT
Great News!
Brace Youself! (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/zarjaz-11-abc-warriors-cover.html)
crikey
WOW.
Oh yes.
Oh Lordy...
BLIMEY
Double crikey! :o :o
Oh my!
I need new pants:(
Flippin' 'eck - Thrill Power Overload or what? :o
Yon's a major Coo! well done Bolt.
As quite a few of you will have seen, the next Dogbreath cover is by the rather awesome Nigel Dobbyn- well the logo is all in place now so I'mmhappy to share!
(http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/dogbreath-24-cover.html)
In other news, work is rumbling along on the latest issues- with some artists having to really pull out the stops to get work in on time. All this hard work is going towards proving, once again that Zarjaz and dogbreath really are the greatest fanzines in the world!
strue :D
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/dogbreath15.jpg)
You may be wondering why I've called you here today. I want to talk to you about DOGBREATH. Since being started, DOGBREATH has become the longest running 2000 AD fanzine, being published roughly twice a year. During that time we've had some incredible contributions, from Al Ewing, Rufus Dayglo, Simon Coleby, Nigel Dobbyn and oh so many more. We've had strips featuring Middenface McNulty in a dress, Johnny Alpha facing Dredd and Judge Death, Wulf Sternhammer caught up in intergalactic warfare and even met a girl named Jenni Alpha. We are also home to Leigh Shepherds comprehensive chronicling of the Strontium Dog Case files.
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/dogbreath14.jpg)
So, what has this got to do with you? Well, without contributions from STRONTIUM DOG fans like you we'll have nothing to show you. Currently we have a real need for content- be it strips, articles or even interviews.
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/dogbreath17.jpg)
I don't normally make call outs for content like this- I don't have to.
DOGBREATH deserves to be published- don't let it go.
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/dogbreath22.jpg)
Contact me through the board or at strontiumdogbreath@gmail.com
Sad to hear that content is sparse and would love to get involved - have sent over an e-mail.
Likewise, I would love to contribute a script (had been planning on pitching one for a while, actually) and have also dropped you an email.
C'mon you scribes! Get your quills out, pronto!
Hit me up with a Johnny Alpha strip man!
Chi
I've got a Middenpus story bubbling away will get back on it tootsweet!
Bolt- I have an idea for a strip.
Do strips have to be specifically about characters who have appeared in the 2000 AD Strontium Dog strip, I.e. Alpha etc.? Or can creators create their own character(s) as long as they're related and in that universe*?
I'll admit, I haven't read any Dogbreath yet, but I'll certainly order a couple of mags for um, research** like. That may answer my question but that obviously depends a lot on what's in the specific mag I buy.
*The universe in this case being the broader 'Starlord/2000 AD S/D' + 'Dogbreath Fanzine'-verse of course.
**Okay. And enjoyment of course.
Quote from: Mardroid on 12 February, 2011, 03:33:34 PM
Bolt- I have an idea for a strip.
Do strips have to be specifically about characters who have appeared in the 2000 AD Strontium Dog strip, I.e. Alpha etc.? Or can creators create their own character(s) as long as they're related and in that universe*?
I'll admit, I haven't read any Dogbreath yet, but I'll certainly order a couple of mags for um, research** like. That may answer my question but that obviously depends a lot on what's in the specific mag I buy.
*The universe in this case being the broader 'Starlord/2000 AD S/D' + 'Dogbreath Fanzine'-verse of course.
**Okay. And enjoyment of course.
No, your own Dogs are fine too. Drop a line to the email with your idea and we'll see how it goes.
Pens and pencils powered up and ready....just say the word.
Dogbreath you say... I'm nearly done on my FQ strip so feel free to chuck some Johnny Alpha my way.
Thanks for the shouts chaps. We've had some interesting responses and hopefully we'll be up to quota soon enough. Artists- when you are free for a strip- mail me and we can take it from there!
Cool! Know I have a nice fluffy Dogbreath coming up with Mark Chilcott but I'll go hunting for artists for another submission attempt as I've just had a totally f*cked up idea :P
I should have a script to you in the next day or two after I've polished it a bit more...it's pretty messed up, too, ha ha.
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 12 February, 2011, 03:37:01 PM
No, your own Dogs are fine too. Drop a line to the email with your idea and we'll see how it goes.
Cheers for the quick reply. I've ordered a couple of Dogbreath issues (an earlier one and one of the more up-to-date issues (#11 in this case) so I can see what kind of page count/format, etc you're looking for.) Hopefully they'll come this week.
I'll get to work on a synopsis and post it to the email address. I may post the script along with it in one go depending on how long it takes for for the 'research material' ;) to arrive. (Obviously I understand that if you don't like the synopsis you might not read the script, but it's all good practice for me.)
I've had a bit of an idea for DB. I'll let you know when I've finished FE3.
Hey there Norms, I've been asked to let you know that over on the FQP Shop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php) the older issues of Dogbreath have been discounted. Issues 11, 12, 13 and 14 are now only £1.00 each plus postage.
Oh, and issue 4 is all sold out, too.
Think that's about it really- so if you want to pick up some classic issues of Dogbreath from before we went all orbital, drop by and get them while you can!
Bloomin' norms, we're too good to you.
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/Dogbreath/ButchIntroLineWeb.jpg)
oops- this has reminded me i must do a stront file or 3....
How did I miss this call to arms (pens)???!!
Thinking cap on!!!
I'm always happy for a DogBreath script to fill up my inbox.
Though it would have to join a small queue at the mo, and I'm partial to drawing the original SD characters, 'cos when else am I going to get the chance?
Dunk, you're busy enough- but when you clear your current assignments I'll make sure you get a good script.
Clear your current assignments = Get your arse in gear and get those pages finished!
Roger, and understood, Ed. :D
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 15 February, 2011, 10:11:19 AM
Hey there Norms, I've been asked to let you know that over on the FQP Shop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php) the older issues of Dogbreath have been discounted. Issues 11, 12, 13 and 14 are now only £1.00 each plus postage.
Aah! The week after I ordered issue 11! Never mind.
I knew issue 4 was sold out because I was informed after ordering it ;) The nice lady is sending me 7 instead though, which from her description of the contents is more in line with what I was looking for. This was the first issue include comic strips apparently. Not that I don't read prose mind, but a broader cross-section is good.
Edit- the original prices are still displayed on the site though.
Mardroid- You had dealings there with the original editor of Dogbreath, Dr Bob herself. And it is because of you that she's asked for the prices to be lowered (Checked the FQP shop and the new prices are showing for me) and you are lucky to be getting 07, IIRC that is the one with the Middenface cover- awesome beans.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 16 February, 2011, 08:16:41 PM
Mardroid- You had dealings there with the original editor of Dogbreath, Dr Bob herself. And it is because of you that she's asked for the prices to be lowered (Checked the FQP shop and the new prices are showing for me) and you are lucky to be getting 07, IIRC that is the one with the Middenface cover- awesome beans.
That's okay, I wasn't really complaining at having #7 over #4. When Dr Bob told me that #4 wasn't available I actually asked her for a good jumping on point, this being my first time buying these, and she suggested that one. (I originally just went for the earliest available for the earlier Dogbreaths and the later FQP versions.
As for my earlier comment complaining about the price reduction for #11 occurring just after I had ordered it, my apologies. In retrospect looks petulant of me, but I wasn't entirely serious. For the amount of pages the original price is still good, and I know small press are fortunate if they cover their expenses.
(EDIT- It was #18 I ordered not #11 so didn't apply to me anyway. That's fine, not sure why I got the numbers confused there.Don't mind me I'd had a couple of stupid days....)
Anyhow, I look forward to receiving them.
Not sure if it'll have a separate thread but for now...
While the chaps are putting the ABC Warriors special to bed here are some tasters:
Steelhorn: Shadown of the Titanic by Matthew Badham and Matt Soffe:
http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-just-in-steelhorn-shadow-of.html
Also:
http://mygrimmbrother.blogspot.com/2011/03/steelhorns-of-dilemma.html
http://mygrimmbrother.blogspot.com/2011/02/shadow-of-titanic.html
Ro-Busters, Terror in the Baltic by Ben Clark and Nick Dyer
http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-just-in-ro-busters-terror-in.html
And the older ones you may have already seen:
The cover by someone called Clint Langley ;)
http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/zarjaz-11-abc-warriors-cover.html
Joe Pineapples: Tin Man by Lee Robson and Chris Askham:
http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/abc-warriors-joe-pineapples-tin-man.html
Mongrol: Blogging by David Withers, Bolt-01 and Mike Carroll:
http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/first-look-abc-warriors-mongrol.html
Mek-Quake: Little Jobs by Emperor (hey, that's me) and Conor Boyle:
http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/1st-look-mek-quake-little-jobs.html
Deadlock: Unrepentant by Richmond Clements, Gibson Quarter and Jim Campbell:
http://gibsonquarter27art.blogspot.com/2011/02/zarjaz-11-preview.html
Blackblood by Eric Moore and Dunk! Nimmo
http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/1st-look-blackblood.html
Aaand there is one more still to be shown off so don't let your thrill receptors overload quite yet ;)
That looks wicked!
Will defo get a copy
Chi
INCREDIBLY EXCITED :O
I've reported that Langley fellow to the art police. Being able to draw a cover like that is just criminal.
WANT! NOW!
*stumbles off to recover enough to be able to form full sentences* :D
Quote from: Emperor on 19 March, 2011, 05:26:05 PMAaand there is one more still to be shown off so don't let your thrill receptors overload quite yet ;)
And here it is a sampler for ABC Warriors: Ricochet by Rich and Kev, which bookends the issue:
http://kevlev.blogspot.com/2011/03/black-hole.html
Ah, Kev beat me to it!
The issue 'should' be at the printers tomorrow, so I'll be able to take pre-orders soon after. This issue really redefines 'epic' for me in the amount of effort and planning that has gone into making, without wanting to sound boastful, the finest collection of fan strips you are ever likely to come across.
Looking great - can't wait! :D
Quotewithout wanting to sound boastful
A mega city judge has no such qualms.
It's a bloody awesome issue. Every page of art I see is better than the last- and the last was the best art I had ever seen.
This issue is going to rock your world.
Would the contributors mind stopping off at 2000AD before they head off to America?
And the cover isn't too bad either.
Quote from: SuperSurfer on 24 March, 2011, 10:38:21 AM
Would the contributors mind stopping off at 2000AD before they head off to America?
And the cover isn't too bad either.
I'll never go to America!
Unless they pay me.
In which case, you can all go fuck yourselves.
I'd rather draw Shakara than Green Lantern anyday.
Quote from: mygrimmbrother on 24 March, 2011, 10:51:24 AM
I'd rather draw Shakara than Green Lantern anyday.
Indeed.
I've been reading a lot of Cinebook GNs lately, and they've pretty much killed any interest I have in superhero books stone dead.
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 24 March, 2011, 11:02:44 AM
Quote from: mygrimmbrother on 24 March, 2011, 10:51:24 AM
I'd rather draw Shakara than Green Lantern anyday.
Indeed.
I've been reading a lot of Cinebook GNs lately, and they've pretty much killed any interest I have in superhero books stone dead.
Huzzah! another convert to the anti-double gusset brigade!!
Quote from: SuperSurfer on 24 March, 2011, 10:38:21 AM
Would the contributors mind stopping off at 2000AD before they head off to America?
And the cover isn't too bad either.
I'll never go to America!
But I will accept their filthy American pounds whilst working over the internet from here!
Dunk! (
i wish)
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 24 March, 2011, 08:07:23 AM
Ah, Kev beat me to it!
The issue 'should' be at the printers tomorrow, so I'll be able to take pre-orders soon after. This issue really redefines 'epic' for me in the amount of effort and planning that has gone into making, without wanting to sound boastful, the finest collection of fan strips you are ever likely to come across.
I've only been slightly involved in the planning of this (mainly checking for typos ;) ) but from what I've seen getting a themed issue like this is an order of magnitude trickier to pull off than a normal issue of Zarjaz (which is still time consuming), as you can't easily drop in any filler material if a story doesn't come in on time (OK mine was filling in for someone that dropped out but I got plenty of notice and Conor works like a demon). So well done to Dave and Rich for pulling it off. I have only seen my own story and the sample panels but everything looks fantastic.
Just playing the stingey jock here :-[ is there going to be a Dogbreath and Something Wicked out shortly/soon? Its just I would order em all at once saving pennies and Bolt's envelope stuffing wrist !!
Huff- Dogbreath is a little ways from complete yet, and Something Wicked is always for the end of the year.
Quote from: Proudhuff on 24 March, 2011, 04:37:24 PM
Just playing the stingey jock here :-[ is there going to be a Dogbreath and Something Wicked out shortly/soon? Its just I would order em all at once saving pennies and Bolt's envelope stuffing wrist !!
My understanding is the new schedule is now kind of Spring, Summer and Autumn/Winter:
1.
Zarjaz and
FutureQuake2.
Zarjaz,
FutureQuake and
Dogbreath, in time for Bristol
3.
Zarjaz,
FutureQuake,
Dogbreath and
Something Wicked - in time for Brum* (usually, but as it isn't on I assume it'll be Leeds Thoughtbubble)
* OK Halloween in SW's case.
One of these years I'm going to actually remember these zines during submission periods and not right when they're about to be released...
Quote from: gdwessel on 24 March, 2011, 05:34:34 PM
One of these years I'm going to actually remember these zines during submission periods and not right when they're about to be released...
You can submit at any time. Well, not for FQ- submissions are closed there at the moment.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 24 March, 2011, 04:54:27 PM
Dogbreath is a little ways from complete yet..
Erk! :-[
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 24 March, 2011, 06:11:30 PM
You can submit at any time. Well, not for FQ- submissions are closed there at the moment.
So is Something Wicked open as well as Zarjaz and Dogbreath?
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 24 March, 2011, 06:54:13 PM
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 24 March, 2011, 06:11:30 PM
You can submit at any time. Well, not for FQ- submissions are closed there at the moment.
So is Something Wicked open as well as Zarjaz and Dogbreath?
Erm... I'm gonna say yes, and Blot can correct me if needs be.
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 24 March, 2011, 06:58:50 PM
Erm... I'm gonna say yes, and Blot can correct me if needs be.
Is that Blot-10?
hey, remember who edits the book..!!
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 24 March, 2011, 07:16:17 PM
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 24 March, 2011, 06:58:50 PM
Erm... I'm gonna say yes, and Blot can correct me if needs be.
Is that Blot-10?
I think we have Zarjaz's answer to The Dictators of Zrag.
Ah. Dr-X. Something Wicked is shut too, for the forseeable. :)
Wish I'd remembered that before I started banging on about MT in another thread... :-[
How long's the reply period normally for a submission to Zarjaz? I've been waiting to hear back on a script before submitting another, is there a set sort of time or does it just depend?
Depends. But if it's been a loooong time, drop an email.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 24 March, 2011, 04:54:27 PM
Huff- Dogbreath is a little ways from complete yet, and Something Wicked is always for the end of the year.
cheers Blot, in that case will get my order in! :D
thats for FQ17 and Zarjaz not the other two :-[
Quote from: Emperor on 19 March, 2011, 05:26:05 PMBlackblood by Eric Moore and Dunk! Nimmo
http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/1st-look-blackblood.html
Another taster here - cracking work Dunk:
http://mangamax-aieeee.blogspot.com/2011/03/happy-squaxx-me.html
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/zarjaz11.jpg)
ZARJAZ 11 is now available from the FQP Shop! (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php)
Contained within the cover by CLINT LANGLEY, you will find:
Joe Pineapples- Tin Man by Lee Robson and Chris Askham
Mongrol- Blogging by David Withers, Bolt-01 & Mike Carroll
Mek-Quake- Little Jobs by The Emperor and Conor Boyle
Deadlock- Unrepentant by Richmond Clements, Gibson Quarter & Jim Campbell (inks & letters)
Blackblood by Eric Moore and Dunk! Nimmo
Steelhorn- Shadow of the titanic by Matthew Badham and Matt Soffe
Robusters- Terror in the Baltic Ben Clark and Nick Dyer
A.B.C. Warriors- RICOCHET by Richmond Clements and Kevin Levell.Thanks to the amazing Mike Carroll for the astounding logo for the issue.
Zarjaz 11 will be going to FPI and now ORBITAL of London in the next two weeks for those who buy their copies from shops.
Ordered mine!
Good news Bolt!
I'm looking forward to reading this one.
Kudos on the hard work!
Ordered, along with FutureQuake 17. I expect them both first thing tomorrow ;)
Ordered! Looks like it'll be a cracking read.
Ordered. Looking forward to it.
Ordered!!
er, tried to go into the shop and got this message:
The requested resource contains Heuristics_Malware (Name: Phishing)
don't know if that's my work's overzealous settings or something to worry about?
OOH? Cheers for that Huff. I've passed it onto Barney...
Huff- Barney reckons it's your work PC to blame. Have a try at home and see if that is any better.
Ordered.
filip
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 28 March, 2011, 07:41:53 PM
Huff- Barney reckons it's your work PC to blame. Have a try at home and see if that is any better.
cheers will do, sorry for any alarm :-[
Got my issue this morning.
Great stuff, everyone - absolutely chuffin' brilliant. Art and stories (and letters!) are all top-notch; everyone involved should be feeling very proud of this little beauty.
If you've never purchased a copy of Zarjaz (there are squaxx who haven't??)then now's the time!
Spread the word.
They've started arriving? Cool. they only went in the post at 4.30 last night.
Yep, it flopped through my letterbox about 10am. (The Zarjaz followed a couple of minutes later - I really must have a word with that postie...)
Yeah, mine's arrived too. Just had a quick scan through it just now... may need to lie down to prevent thrill-power overload.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 06 April, 2011, 01:30:46 PM
it flopped through my letterbox about 10am.
Never use the word "flop" and Zarjaz in the same sentence :D.
I'll be getting my order in tonight when I can look up my paypal password. Can't wait after all those fab teasers.
COR! Neatly sums it up. Fantastic stuff in there and no mistake - after the Thrill Power Overload of that cover (how about selling it as a poster huh?), highlights for this Squaxx are to see Ro-Busters back in action (with lovely spot-on dialogue of that era for Ro-Jaws by Ben Clark), and the B&W-Bisley-Black Hole Mek Quake by Conor Boyle in Liitle Jobs.
Stunning stuff.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 06 April, 2011, 01:30:46 PM
Yep, it flopped through my letterbox about 10am. (The Zarjaz followed a couple of minutes later - I really must have a word with that postie...)
I can see your postie sitting on your doorstep reading through your comics and posting them on when he is finished. Thrill-Power Overload will get him in the end if he isn't careful, trying to read FutreQuake and Zarjaz in one sitting? The fool.
QuoteThrill-Power Overload will get him in the end if he isn't careful, trying to read FutreQuake and Zarjaz in one sitting? The fool.
The management cannot be held responsible for any damage resulting from this kind of foolhardy action.
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 06 April, 2011, 03:20:54 PM
The management cannot be held responsible for any damage resulting from this kind of foolhardy action.
That's exactly what I said to the postie when he complained about me slamming the flap shut.
Got my very first issues (10 & 11) yesterday, than you Bolt-01 the cheque was posted to you yesterday, and was blown away by the standard of the art. Absolutely brilliant. Now if they were in colour I would be prepared to sell an organ (just a little one and not the one your thinking of)for a subscription.
Colour? Not likely. The colour centrespreads we like to do when appropriate are awesome, but they can be rather costly. We try to save them for special pieces- like the Rose O'rion by Dylan Teague or say if we got something rather special from Liam Sharp... Oh, that's for 12. :)
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 07 April, 2011, 11:17:43 AM
Oh, that's for 12. :)
No one can accuse you of resting on your laurels :)
Zarjaz and FutureQuake arrived today, with a nice Dredd sketch. I shall be reading these tonight while I am hard at work!
HURRAH! Just got home to find Zarjaz waiting for me. I'll pick up Futurequake at Kerpew!
Had a quick flick and it's looking good fellas. Very good.
Just picked up Zarjaz 11 at FP in Edinbra, two left on the shelf, so I faced them off for maximum effect, will get tore in about the fanzine on my t-break :D
Looked for this in FP Manchester today (just for curiosity - I've already ordered it from the site) but couldn't find it - Does FP buy something like this across all it's stores, or is it up to the individual shop managers?
Will Zarjaz be in the Cardiff FP anytime soon?
Chaps- I've no control whatsoever over which shops it goes to from FP- I just send them a box and they sell them. It's not just the stocking that is a bit all over the place- they've still not paid for the copies of Zarjaz 10 they sold...
Bolt - I asked Wake at Kapow and he said you'll be taking more copies of Zarjaz to Bristol? He'd sold out by the time I went to buy them.
Stront- Sure will. I'll have a full selection of Zarjaz and Dogbreath- and I might even have a surprise in store as well...
Got my ABC Zarjaz at Kapow!
Quality read, great work by all
Cheers
Chi
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 10 April, 2011, 07:40:30 PM
Stront- Sure will. I'll have a full selection of Zarjaz and Dogbreath- and I might even have a surprise in store as well...
ooooh - temptilising...
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 10 April, 2011, 07:40:30 PM
Stront- Sure will. I'll have a full selection of Zarjaz and Dogbreath- and I might even have a surprise in store as well...
Really must work out what issues I have missing and get them at Bristol.
Quote from: W. R. Logan on 11 April, 2011, 10:16:59 AM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 10 April, 2011, 07:40:30 PM
Stront- Sure will. I'll have a full selection of Zarjaz and Dogbreath- and I might even have a surprise in store as well...
Really must work out what issues I have missing and get them at Bristol.
Same here. I've been holding out getting all the newest issues (of Zarjaz and Dogbreath, as well as FQ) because I'll be at Bristol. Really looking forward to reading them, though.
Got my comp copy this morning and, even restricted to a quick flick through due to work, it's at times like this that I'm glad not to be privy to the work that's going to go into a Zarjaz before it lands in my hands.
Top notch stuff fellas.
Very proud to line my offering up against everyone elses.
Great read guys a great addition to my prog read at the weekend, Must take one of Rich's Mills Tours :lol:
Fine artwork through out, only crit (Constructive!)would be the panel count is high on a couple of pages so looks a wee bit crowded on the A5 page, no doubt on Prog sized it would be perfect.
Yeah, quick and honext question: why is it A5? Is it purely financial, and if so, then say no more. While i love the comic at the size it is, what with fq and sw being A4, i was wondering.
And im getting alarmed at my wife's 'ooh look mini-mags!' dance that she does everytime i get some!
Mind you, i received some copies of A6 dr who fanzine Panic Moon through the post the other day, and she almost had a spluttering coronary!
SBT
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 11 April, 2011, 02:22:34 PM
And im getting alarmed at my wife's 'ooh look mini-mags!' dance that she does everytime i get some!
SBT
does she always express herself through the medium of dance? ;)
Cheers Bolt! My copy came through this morning. Looks great. That last story makes the whole thing so much... 'more'.
I'd say (without knowing) that it's a cost thing to keep it at A5.
From a purely selfish point of view, an A5 finished comic is an excuse to see how much detail you can cram in on any given panel. I might've over-cooked it in places (Mek-Quake) but hopefully folks appreciate looking at details and it gives the whole thing re-readability value. Hopefully :)
I assume the size is useful for keeping the cost down (especially with the occasional colour centre pages) but it is also partly because they were that size when the chaps took over publishing Dogbreath and Zarjaz, so they have stayed that size. It makes a nice distinction between the fanzines and the rest of their output (wasn't Stak a similar size? I never did get a copy though so...).
Recieved my copy this morning ,truly is a thing of beauty well done all involved,if you haven't ordered your copy yet what are you waiting for.
filip
The size thing. To be honest it is partially a price thing.
We started doing Dogbreath after Dr Bob at the smaller size because we we trying to fund it with a minimal start up as we had already sunk what funds we could into FQP. We also opted for the smaller size to match what Colin was doing with Zarjaz at the time, which meant that when we took over Zarjaz as well the size thing wasn't an issue there.
Cost wise there isn't 'that' much in it really- unless we add a colour centrespread, which I do like to do when I can. Those can add significantly to my print price, but you'll never see that, same as when we put out the 56 page issues last year they were at the same price.
Found mine on the doormat today after work today, leading to immense enjoyment.
Quote from my girlfriend: "Deadlock has sexy hands"
Got mine the other day, truly excellent prog-worthy material. The ending to the Joe Pineapples story is pure genius! Futurequake was also top notch - That David Frankum's a bit good isn't he?
Got my Zarjaz and it is very impressive. I know I might be biased but the quality is consistently high (leaving aside my own story as it'd be a little naughty to include it in my summary*) - I know it is usually high but this feels like it was turned up a notch. And the ending... I knew Rich was planning something but... that was brilliant.
* Although Conor knocked it out of the park - he put so much detail in you'd need to print it on the side of a bus to get the full impact ;)
Cardiff FPI has it in now, just to let you know. Very nice issue.
Hope i haven't offended bringing up the size thing, if so i apologise. I'm happy with A5, but i think it's something the writers have to remember when it comes to panel numbers per page is all.
I've passed my copy on to Dode C, then it will be added to the mighty archives of Jockland's National Library :D
Quote from: Proudhuff on 14 April, 2011, 02:32:39 PM
Hope i haven't offended bringing up the size thing, if so i apologise. I'm happy with A5, but i think it's something the writers have to remember when it comes to panel numbers per page is all.
I didn't have anything to do with the scripts for this (other than my own) but the number of panels and amount of dialogue on a page is something I know the chaps keep an eye out for (as some people try to jam an awful lot in there - more than you'd want on an A4 page), but it is always going to be a compromise and I know I always push the envelope too ;) I did have a skim through and it doesn't seem too bad on that front, there is even room for the occasional splash page or two.
the only one I had trouble with was the RoBusters story, which my poor tired old eyes had to squint at a bit to read, even with my specs on!
Job's a good'un! Well done all! Zarjaz work! :D
After the weekend I've managed to get hold of something interesting (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/new-stocks-of-old-comics.html) to some of you.
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/coverdinnierun.jpg)
Copies are limited (about 20 sets all told) so if you want one- let me know.
Bolt, have you been getting my e-mails?
Never thought about producing PDF versions? Then you could go full colour throughout and not worry about production costs. Definitely the way forwards to ensure a place in the wondrous digital future.
Just seen this Review (http://2000ad.wordpress.com/2011/05/19/zarjaz-11-abc-warriors-special-review/) here from the rather splendid 'Everything comes back to 2000 AD' blog
Jimbo- I've not had anything from you in a while, mate... I'll send you one to reply to.
Caliber- We have indeed thought about it- and it may be something we look at for later collections of strips.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 20 May, 2011, 02:05:26 PM
Jimbo- I've not had anything from you in a while, mate... I'll send you one to reply to.
Ah, was starting to wonder. I sent the artwork for Sun&Moon a little while ago, and then another last week asking if you'd got it when I heard nothing. I've been having a few problems with my e-mail though. I assume you don't have it yet, so I'll try and sort that out in the next few days.
New Sun & Moon? I was talking about those with The Emperor at the weekend. Very much looking forward to seeing the pages.
Me too!!
Huge thanks to Bolt for a splendid parcel of goodness this morning!
It even had a couple of sketches in it. I love them. I'm happy.
- Trout
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WOW!!
Is this the cover of the next Metallica album?
FCKINEPIC
That is darn fine work Fester - nice way to whet the appetite!
What Fester hasn't told you is that this year will see the second DARK JUDGEMENT special- the scripts are all approved and the pencils are in for... one of the strips. All things going to plan this will be on sale in November, ready for the Thought Bubble gig, alongside Zarjaz 13.
Very apocalyptic art. Right up my street. Brilliant stuff.
Yer gone and out-did yerself Fester, and no mistake!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 24 May, 2011, 08:56:44 AM
What Fester hasn't told you is that this year will see the second DARK JUDGEMENT special- the scripts are all approved and the pencils are in for... one of the strips.
While I wasn't allowed to see the pencils myself (meanies!! ;) ) I did watch people as they looked at the pencils and they all seemed to think it was his best work to date. can't wait to get this one.
Plans are also being put into place to bring the first Dark Judgement back into print at the time of the release of the second one also. Which will please some folks.
On the topic of digital versions of Dogreath and Zarjaz, although I have many of both titles as hard copies, I'd easily get them again in digital format if the entire back catalogue was to become available.
Digital comics is a godsend for completist, hoarding, OCD geeks. (like me)
Please consider it Mr Bolt, if it was commercially viable.
I want it all done as motion comics with Dave and Richmond doing all the voices!
We'd have to start with Mr Sun & Mr Moon first :)
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 25 May, 2011, 12:03:23 AM
We'd have to start with Mr Sun & Mr Moon first :)
That'd be brilliant. Granted I am a teensy bit biased though. ;)
Just finished reading my hoarded Zarjaz's & Dogbreath (Feist's cover) from the con!
Bloody hell you run a tight ship Dave, some strips in there are miles better than stuff that's actually in the prog. AND THE ARTISTS.
*actually massively intimidated*
Eagerly awaiting the next one featuring ZOOAD's finest ;)
Great News!
Have you ever thought- I wish I could have that cover from Zarjaz or Dogbreath I like as a wallpaper?
Well now you can!
Head over to The Quaequam blog (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/wallpapers.html) and check the WALLPAPERS post.
The images themselves are not Board friendly size wise- so you'll need to check them out.
Starting with the cover to Zarjaz 12 by Alex Ronald, I'm in the process of uploading all the covers from Zarjaz, Dogbreath and even STAK!
Remember- IT AIN'T CALLED ZARJAZ FOR NOTHING!
Great idea
Good one! I love my new Rogue Trooper wallpaper. Look forward to the SFX fridge magnets :D
First looks at:
Judge Dredd: Big Jimpin:
http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/1st-look-judge-dredd-big-jimpin.html
Sam Slade: Robo-Hunter: Dust Buster:
http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/1st-look-sam-slade-robo-hunter-dust.html
And the one you've been waiting for:
Sun and Moon: Reservation Dogs out in Dogbreath 24 coming soon:
http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/1st-look-sun-moon-reservation-dogs.html
Looking good - I'm especially liking that Robo-Hunter pic!
I heard tell of this incoming Slade at Bristol - very impressive :D
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/dogbreath24.jpg)
At Last- We are proud to present Dogbreath 24- 48 pages of stone cold classic Search/Destroy action.
Behind the rather awesome cover by the ever talented Nigel Dobbyn we present:
Strontium Dog- Death of a mutant (Writer) Mark Pexton (Art) Toby Philp (Letters) Bolt-01
The Gronk- Small Universe 2 (Writer) Nigel Dobbyn (Art) Nigel Dobbyn (Letters) Nigel Dobbyn - completing the tale begun last issue!
Strontium Dog- A Moments Hesitation (Writer) Miles Reid (Art) Bruce McLaren (Letters) Bolt-01
SD's-CatchOfTheDay (Writer) Matthew McLaughlin (Art) Ryan Thomason (Letters) Bolt-01
Impetigo Jones - The Big Scab. (Writer) Greg Meldrum (Art) David Broughton (Letters) Bolt-01
Interview: A question of Rage (Writer) Shaun Avery talks to John Wagner & Alan Grant!
Case File Interludes- (Writer) Leigh Shepherd looks at the tales from various annuals and specials!
Strontium Dog- Served Cold (Writer) Richmond Clements (Art) Matt Soffe (Letters) Bolt-01
Sun & Moon: Hunters of Bounty- Reservation Dogs (Writer) The Emperor (Art) James Feist (Letters) Bolt-01
Star Scan- Durham Red (Art) Mark Pexton
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/zarjaz12.jpg)
The awesome- award winning Alex Ronald provides us with the cover for issue 12, and sees the first annual Judge Dredd summer cover!
Inside we present for you:
Constable Dredd-The Cursed Beat (Writer) Richard McAuliffe (Art) Mark Chilcott (letters) Bolt-01
Zenith-Invasion (Writer) Chris Denton (Art & Letters) David Frankum
ToM-C1- Fat Chancers (Writer) Alexi Conman (Art & Letters) Luis Chichon
Judge Fish (Writer) David Withers (Art & Letters) Phillip Vaughan
Slaine- Tattered Wings by Liam Sharp (Yes, Liam Sharp!)
Judge Dredd- Moon in the Undercity (Writer) Paul Glasswell (Art) Dave Thomson (letters) Bolt-01
Further previews will be forthcoming soon!
Remember- It's not called Zarjaz for nothing!
Having these two threads can be bloody confusing, I thought my post had vanished but then realised, I posted on the FuturQuake thread. Still I can't wait for my package to arrive :D
Look great Bolt. I'll be onto you about these in the next few days.
Greetings all,
Just to let you know, I've posted an article regarding my artistic contribution for Zarjaz issue 12: Zenith/ Invasion. If you have a spare moment, please take a look. Enjoy!
http://daveyf.co.uk/blog/?p=135
All the best.
David Frankum.
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/DB24/AMomentsHesitationBLOG.jpg)
A panel from Strontium Dog- A Moment's Hesitation by Miles Reid and Dogbreath veteran Bruce McLaren.
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Judge Dredd- Moon in the Undercity. The long awaited strip version of the classic tlale by writer Paul Glasswell illustrated by Dave Thomson. This one is the biggie.
Prog quailty art there chaps! carry on :D
Yeah, really top-notch work there, guys. Soon as I scrape some groats together I'll be ordering mine.
All contributors beware- The postal service will be bringing you goodies imminently. Also look out for copies in selected FP shops and the mighty Orbital of London!
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/Z12/Zenith-InvasionBLOG.jpg)
Here is a slice of action from Zenith/Invasion, by Chris Denton and David Frankum. This is definately going to be one of the strips most talked about- so you owe it to yourself to find out why...
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And for all of you out there who were eagerly awaiting the conclusion of NIGEL DOBBYN's strip featuring the Gronk- well your wait is over. SMALL UNIVERSE concludes in Dogbreath 24! Did I tell you that we also have an exclusive interview with John Wagner and Alan Grant as well? I did? And you still haven't ordered a copy? Shame on you!
I ordered stuff!
After too many years or neglecting to buy these amazing publications, I am now in the fold. I've even started to buy old issues, to build up a collection of them.
Recommended.
- Trout
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 15 July, 2011, 10:06:44 PM
All contributors beware- The postal service will be bringing you goodies imminently.
Never mind THEM what about us paying customers?! ;)
Just to confirm- as of this morning All contributors copies, as well as the copies for all of those who have already ordered are in the post!
I can sense mine arriving on Monday then, with a bit of luck :thumbsup:
Those lovely chaps over at the Forbidden Planet (http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/2011/zenith-meets-invasion-in-the-new-issue-of-zarzaz-and-added-liam-sharp/) blog have posted about Zarjaz!
Hello,
My ickle blog on the Zarjaz strip - http://markchilly.blogspot.com/2011/07/zarjaz.html
Waiting patiently for the sound of the postmans footsteps!
Thanks
Strewth! My copy of Zarjaz has just arrived! Great issue, chaps!
And I'm not just saying that because I'm in it. :lol:
Mine arrived as well, with two awesome sketches (that Bolt-01 is just way too talented). Just finished Zarjaz and am mightily impressed, especially with 'Moon in the Undercity' loved every bit of this. Great use of the term 'defilading fire' in the story.
Constable Dredd was also spot on with the alternate history and use of the phrases from those times :lol:
As for the rest, all equally good reads but I'm sure everyone else will want to blab on about them, so I won't!
One last thing, please tell me that the Zenith/Invasion strip is NOT a one off, as I need to see how this concludes!
"Great use of the term 'defilading fire' in the story."
I'll be honest, I first heard it in RED DAWN. I looked it up and still couldn't quite get the concept in my head but took the gamble that nobody else would know/care if I was wrong. But hey, I guessed right.
This is what awaits the lucky fans of the FutureQuake shop :D
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BUY IT NOW You know it makes sense!
woohoo
i didnt even realise this was out, came through the letter box this morning. :D
Got my stash as well. Read Dogbreath so far - some nice stories in there, and I've still got the Wagner/Grant interview to read.
Got mine!! not had a chance to read yet except Moon, fine stuff chaps, and thanks Bolt for the extras ;) :D
Mine just came through this morning - some great strips and I got to write questions for an interview with John Wagner and Alan Grant - John Wagner and Alan Grant! How could all not feel right with the world after that :) ?
Mine has turned up and it's shiny! Only got to Zarjaz so far but it's top tales and art.
Gents,
Hoping to post up some reviews for these in the next week or so. If anyone thinks they wouldnt mind chipping in either for Zarjaz or Dogbreah, please drop me a DM.
Heres a previous Dogbreah one to give you an idea how I'd like to handle it. Just need a few lines per story
http://2000ad.wordpress.com/2010/12/07/review-dogbreath-23/
Got my envelope today - looks great, can't wait to dip in.
If people enjoyed the interview in Dogbreath be sure to let us know, we've already got a list of possible future ones.
Got mine too!
Yup, got Zarjaz and FutureQuake :D. Although, (please don't all have a go at once) I stupidly forgot to order Dogbreath (booo), but I shall order it tomorrow (Hurrah!). Looking forward to reading the latest publications. Too all involved, well done! :D
Got my copy of Zarjaz today. Absolutely fantastic! All great strips but the stand out for me is Constable Dredd, slick and fun and everything Zarjaz should be about. I enjoyed it more than I enjoyed its' distant DC cousin, Gotham by Gaslight.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 18 July, 2011, 01:12:20 PM
One last thing, please tell me that the Zenith/Invasion strip is NOT a one off, as I need to see how this concludes!
Bad news, I'm afraid. Although I'd love to do a follow-up, there's nothing on the table at the moment.
Got my three this morning, brilliant work from all involved, anybody not ordered these what you waiting for.
filip
gOT MINE THANKS,
Late to the party but I have ordered mine. And an old Zarjaz I missed.
Not sure how to edit, but if the FQP chaps want some constructive criticism - isn't there a way to put the newest titles to the top? Scrolling through the old Futurequakes before getting to the next title makes new ones easy to miss. I know about the three new comics, but there was nothing on the sale page to let me buy, buy, buy with ease.
Doc- I believe Barny has something planned for the FQP site- still waiting to see exactly what- but knowing Barny it will be well worth it.
Review:
http://2000ad.wordpress.com/2011/07/20/zarjaz-issue-12-review/
All Thriller, no filler.
Hello all,
Zarjaz 12 is tops! Really enjoyed, cover to cover. I'd hate to single any story out, but I loved Judge Fish. Quality! Well done to all involved :D
QuoteOne last thing, please tell me that the Zenith/Invasion strip is NOT a one off, as I need to see how this concludes!
Regarding Zenith/ Invasion, I would be more than happy to draw a sequel if there is to be one. I enjoyed every minute illustrating Chris's script. At present, I'm up to my neck with various projects but hopefully in the future Zenith/ Invasion will continue.
I've written an article about my experience on drawing Zenith/ Invasion on my blog. If you haven't already done so, Please feel free to take a look http://daveyf.co.uk/blog/?p=135
Chris has written one too, which can be found at http://massacreforboys.blogspot.com/2011/07/zenithinvasion.html
Well done again FQP, a cracking issue full of thrill power!
David.
Quote from: Emperor on 20 July, 2011, 05:32:09 PM
Review:
http://2000ad.wordpress.com/2011/07/20/zarjaz-issue-12-review/
And another:
http://2000ad.wordpress.com/2011/07/21/another-zarjaz-12-review/
I have blogged some more about Zenith/Invasion! (and Constable Dredd, and Friday, and Futurequake 18):
http://massacreforboys.blogspot.com/2011/07/doesnt-really-go-anywhere.html
Well, I've bought all FIVE titles Bolt!!! If they are any good, then I'll continue to get them!!!
Any chance of a subscription?
Well Batson, you'll not regret it, and even a copy of MangaQuake too? Good call. As for subscriptions- that not something we can work with right now, but in future- you never know what might happen.
Had my bundle waiting for me when I got back from Holiday.
The usual entertaining slice of fan fiction.
Can believe there are folks who actively participate on this board and don't get these, even just once as a curiosity.
For shame.
Got a phat parcel yesterday, new Zarjazz got rinsed, FQ's to read now! Along with Vanguard last week and 'The Art Of Brett Ewins' book that arrived yesterday and finding 'The Dark Gate' in FP Cardiff its been a healthy slice of Britcore these past two weeks.
Have stuck up a blog posting about the Dogbreath 'Impetigo Jones' 5-pager by myself, David Broughton and Bolt-01.
http://hisowndrum.blogspot.com/2011/07/impetigo-jones-big-scab.html (http://hisowndrum.blogspot.com/2011/07/impetigo-jones-big-scab.html)
Writing Impetigo Jones was an itch I needed to scratch...
Just read Dogbreath. Top stuff! Some great strips, enjoyed Mr Clements story (nice illustration Mr Soffe) and loved Leigh Shepherd's Case Files- brought back some memories from when I was kid. Have now got all my old annuals out to re- read the stories that where featured- Well done, team!
Will Mr Clements be doing another pod- cast review of all the recent FQP publications. Really enjoyed the last one. A good way of 'getting stuff out there'.
I've had a word with Flint who said he'll sort a podcast reviewing the latest Dogbreath and Zarjaz... I cant join in really as I have a story in one of them.
As for getting Rich and/or Dave back on our podcast (I assume thats the talk with Richmond you meant, not his Small Press Big Mouth appearance) the guys can come on whenever they have something they want to talk about.
Quote from: bluemeanie on 26 July, 2011, 02:38:28 PM
I've had a word with Flint who said he'll sort a podcast reviewing the latest Dogbreath and Zarjaz...
Yay! Poor Dogbreath needs some love - it's my personal favorite FQP title (Strontium Dog is far and away my favorite comics series ever, so...)
I'm always up for talking!
ARSOM
That is all.
I've finally got round to it and just ordered the latest Zarjaz and Dogbreath.
I've never got anything from you guys before so I'm really looking forward to reading these.
Don't think you'll regret it Albion,
and if you do, just compare and contrast with some American doublegusset spandex issue from the big two: how many stories? how many ads? how many pages? how much? and the warm glow that comes from seeing the next gen of 2k artist and writers emerge (possibly) :D
Have they been shipped yet Bolt-01?
picked up zarjaz today ...brilliant! nice to see [spoiler]the land raider again[/spoiler]
Batson- sorry for the delay- they went in the post this morning.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 30 July, 2011, 05:30:29 PM
Batson- sorry for the delay- they went in the post this morning.
Excellent, should hopefully get this on Monday/Tuesday where I'll digest them to my
Heartsies delight!!!
I'd also like to remind folk out there reading this that TMO himself commands you to buy Zarjaz & Dogbreath!
Haven't been on in a while. Chuffed to see a new Zarjaz is out. With my newly soiled paypal account I've ordered this and a bundle of back issues (bargain). Looking forward to their appearance on my doorstep.
Yep, ive just filled my recently-realised hole with fqp goodies. Cheers, Bolt!
SBT
Yup, I just put in a little order, too.
Mine just arrived at work so I'll be reading some of it at lunchtime and while I work too if I get chance. :)
POdcast was recorded last night reviewing the latest Zarjaz and Dogbreath.
Will let you know when it goes up.... once I've edited it to make their Constable Dredd review AMAZING of course ;)
I read both Zarjaz and Dogbreath while working today.
Awesome stuff, loved them both and will be getting more. You really are a talented bunch of squaxx.
Nice work, Blue Meanie. Looking forward to hear it :)
I concur- Meanie, let us know when this is active.
Quote from: David Frankum on 01 August, 2011, 09:23:27 PM
Nice work, Blue Meanie. Looking forward to hear it :)
Hey, I didnt do bugger all! Well, I did ask Flint to do it but its allll him.
I'm with you guys, looking forward to it if a little nervous. He's a mate so he'll be brutally honest about mine. Actually if you've heard him you know he'll be honest about all of it. Best way I reckon
Zarjaz #11,12, Dogbreath #24, Futurequake #17 & #18 have arrived at SmallBlueTowers, and i do verily pronounce them GHAFFLEBETTE!
Thanks for the swift delivery Mr Bolt, and huge thanks to all involved.
SBT
Swift delivery indeed! Much quicker than Amazon.
They came yesterday, read them all & thought to myself "Brilliant"!!!
You've got me hooked Bolt on ALL of them!!!
The beauty of having a few days off is being able to fill orders and get them posted same day. That and working on pages full to the brim with thrill power...
Excellent work, everyone! Thoroughly enjoyed my FQ and Zarjaz!
I ordered my Zarjaz relief bundle Sunday afternoon and got them this lunchtime. That is an awesome turnaround. 3 issues have already been devoured and, like Frosties, they're GREAT! Thank you.
I'm very ill at the moment, and have just had a very cool bath to bring my temperature down, while reading zarjaz 11&12, and despite my near-hallucinatory state, i have to say they were the best issues yet.
Not a weak story in there, and some that made me briefly forget how near death i seem to be. Constable Dredd, the origin/death of judge fish and richmond clements' wraparound joe pineapples in the abc's issue stand out as particularly brilliant. And im still to read liam sharp's slaine.
Again i have to make it very clear how much these comics are appreciated and loved. Many, many thanks.
SBT
SBT- you were warned about thrill-power overload.
Readers- please remember, Zarjaz and Dogbreath are best enjoyed responsibly.
And thanks for the kind words, however- you won't believe some of the strips we've got coming for you all.
Lookin good Bolt
Will pick some up in Brum
Chi
Cheers, SBT!
Just out of curiosity, how often does each of the 5 titles come out Bolt???
Currently-
November 2011- FutureQuake, Zarjaz, Something Wicked. Dark Judgement 2
April 2012- FutureQuake, Zarjaz. Dogbreath 25
August 2012- FutureQuake, Zarjaz.
Dogbreath is currently coming out with every other Zarjaz, but if the material to fill an issue is generated earlier, I'll move it up the schedule. We are also running over page on Something Wicked as well, so there may well be more than one issue of that title next year.
There may well be more to this that we aren't in a position to tell you about yet as well.
Oooh, you little tease you. :-*
Bolt - did you get my email?
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 03 August, 2011, 09:23:01 PM
Currently-
November 2011- FutureQuake, Zarjaz, Something Wicked. Dark Judgement 2
April 2012- FutureQuake, Zarjaz. Dogbreath 25
August 2012- FutureQuake, Zarjaz.
Dogbreath is currently coming out with every other Zarjaz, but if the material to fill an issue is generated earlier, I'll move it up the schedule. We are also running over page on Something Wicked as well, so there may well be more than one issue of that title next year.
There may well be more to this that we aren't in a position to tell you about yet as well.
And MangaQuake??
Has there been a sale on question marks, BatSuc?
I'm afraid MQ is no more. Issue 7 was the last one. A shame really as it was a cracking little title.
Chris- I did and you have just reminded me that I want to ask you a question...
To email I go!
Bolt - Shame that, I really enjoyed reading the final issue, might get ALL previous issues at a later date. Any manga related comics among the British small press scene Bolt?
The Legendary Shark - I'm BATMAN'S SUPERIOR COUSIN!!! I have a monoply on using question marks in messages/posts within topics!!! Deal with it in your own way please, mate!!!
Just posted the review podcast for these latest issues. Not heard it yet though.
Good luck ;)
Quote from: bluemeanie on 05 August, 2011, 11:49:17 AM
Just posted the review podcast for these latest issues. Not heard it yet though.
Good luck ;)
Fantastic podcast.
With regard to the Zenith/Invasion! plot point discussed:
[spoiler]Maximan restores himself to his youthful prime in the last page in the same way Ruby Fox does in Phase III. Aging appears to be optional for the superhumans created by Peyne. [/spoiler]
Anyone who has listened to the podcast...please PM me if the review for the Dogbreath story "Catch of the Day" was a bad one...I'm too nervous to listen. If it was good...I don't know, PM me as well...cheers!
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 05 August, 2011, 04:21:18 PM
Anyone who has listened to the podcast...please PM me if the review for the Dogbreath story "Catch of the Day" was a bad one...I'm too nervous to listen. If it was good...I don't know, PM me as well...cheers!
I am listening to it now....
I took it that the train guard in the moments hesitation story hesitated because Alpha looked liked and reminded him of his own son, who is the kid in the picture - if he was recognising Alpha from some undercover activity, he woulda said something like "Hey, I know you -"
Millar reprints were squashed by Andy Diggle when the DC reprints started, though not because of politics (he was long gone by then, and I think it was more a case of he'd been let go rather than ran away, though it was probably a happy coincidence of the two). It was more because they are lame, and he felt it wouldnt reflect well on the line - im sure he posted something to that effect on the old alt.2000 newsgroup.
Cheers for a kind mention of the case files (also cheers to David in his earlier post). I do wonder at times if they are skippable, so its nice to see you got something from them - these weirdy special tales were a real odd set to work through from this end, let alone your end!
Hi there,
Just finished listening to ep 61-thanks for the kind review of Judge Fish guys- and thanks to David Withers, Bolt-01 et al at Zarjaz! Well spotted that man Flint, the tone was indeed done in Manga Studio, in fact it was an experiment, the whole strip was produced digitally in Manga Studio! My day job btw Flint is a 3d Animator, but my ambition is to get published in 2000ad one day!
Cheers
Phil V
New review up on the Forbidden PLanet blog
http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/2011/zarjaz-is-well-not-quite-zarjaz-but-pretty-damn-good/
Coincidentally, went into FP Cardiff on Saturday and picked up Zarjaz. Yeah, I have a comp copy anyway for having a story in there but had never gone into planet before and been able to buy a book with my name in. Was pretty cool
That's awesome! I've never seen it in the London FP store. Congrats on the pod cast. Tres bien :) Thank you for the kind words regarding my artwork for Zenith/ Invasion. Drawing the strip meant a lot to me and I'm glad that my enthusiasm came out through my work and folk have enjoyed. Thank you all for your kind comments :)
Over at the Quaequam blog, we are proud to launch an exclusive Competition. (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/competition-time-judge-rico-in.html) Closing date is September 30th and the Judges decision is final.
Have fun.
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/dogbreath18.jpg)
By Crikey- it's all going on tonight! We've just sold out of Dogbreath 18. Huge thanks to all those who have bought copies of the comic, and a reminder that the print runs of these comics is not infinite- when they are gone, they are gone.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 18 August, 2011, 09:35:49 PM
Over at the Quaequam blog, we are proud to launch an exclusive Competition. (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/competition-time-judge-rico-in.html) Closing date is September 30th and the Judges decision is final.
Have fun.
Well, I've had a go and squirted it into your in-box. (If you can't be good, be first :lol: )
Mr Prestwood- that's some cracking artwork :)
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 18 August, 2011, 09:35:49 PM
Over at the Quaequam blog, we are proud to launch an exclusive Competition. (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/competition-time-judge-rico-in.html) Closing date is September 30th and the Judges decision is final.
Have fun.
Awesome stuff - think I'm well up for a shot at that!
This was swallowed by the Missing Week but is well worth posting again, a teaser for a little something Bruno Stahl (http://brunostahl.deviantart.com/) and I have been working on:
http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/coming-soon-dirty-franks-holy-wrong.html
Just as a reminder- the Zarjaz script comp for the Judge Rico Strip by Stephen Prestwood ends tomorrow night.
Conor's cover for Dark Judgement 2
http://2000ad.wordpress.com/2011/10/10/dark-judgement-2/
:o
It's a bit bloody good, innit?
And just wait until you read the book...
wow! :o :o :o :o :o :o :thumbsup:
Outstanding Dirty Frank artwork. Look forward to that.
And that Dark Judgement cover is superb. So glad there's going to be a second issue. The first is one of the best small press comics I have read.
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/Promo/BlogRico01.jpg)
Congratulations to Shaun Avery! The competition for this script was really fierce, with almost nothing between the top three places, but Shaun triumphed and Mega-City One Tales: The Church of Rico will be appearing in Zarjaz 13, available after November 1st.
Well done, Shaun. I look forward to reading that!
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 16 October, 2011, 03:37:26 PM
Well done, Shaun. I look forward to reading that!
Thanks - I'm one very happy bunny!
Nice one! Great work Shaun!
Over on the blog, we've just revealed the cover to Zarjaz 13 (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/zarjaz-13-cover.html) by none other than Staz Johnson.
Enjoy!
Gorgeous! If you need someone to colour it I'd be more than happy to offer my services...
I like that a lot. Did you tell him off about the wraparound aspect ;)
Oops, ignore the above post - was looking on my phone and it only displayed the B&W version.
Great stuff, looks like this November's crop of zines will be one of the best yet, well done Bolt
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/zarjaz13.jpg)
Radiator- no worries, and Staz coloured this himself.
CF- Staz was suitably apologetic, and then I had to apologise for the crop I've done to it.
Proudhuff- You know it, buddy!
The CD's are burned and the printer will be getting hold of them tomorrow.
That, there, is one mighty impressive piece of artwork!!!
:o
Here are links to the Wallpapers (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/wallpapers.html) for:
Dark Judgement 2 (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/Promo/WPDJ021200.jpg) and Zarjaz 13 (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/Promo/WPZ131200.jpg)
Nordland!
Er, magnificent full colour Cover from Staz Johnson there.
Hey zarjaz folk, could someone please confirm exactly which issues will be available, and from when? Dj#2, new zarjaz... and dogbreath? Futurequake? Something wicked? Enquiring minds with a payday on the horizon would like to prepare!
SBT
Hi there SBT.
As it currently stands, November 1st will see the release of:
FutureQuake 19.
Something Wicked 07.
Zarjaz 13.
Dark Judgement 2 (and some extra copies of 1 I've gotten permission to print)
Dogbreath is currently going to be appearing with every other issue of Zarjaz- the next one being scheduled for March alongside Zarjaz 14 and FQ 20.
I'll be posting the running orders for the titles, along with creators over the next couple of days.
Excellent, cheers Bolt. Put me down for one of each from the November run please. I'll email you for prices, etc.
SBT
PLease excuse me while I do a very un-manly little happy dance
http://mombcomics.com/2011/10/31/dark-judgement-1-2/
And a question that came up when I was talking to Flint last night. Are Zarjaz wannabes allowed to submit Nemesis the Warlock strips or are they out of bounds?
I'm afraid Nemesis is indeed out of bounds. As requested by Brother Mills himself.
Well, look at this- first of November and there is a new ZARJAZ Available!
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/zarjaz13.jpg)
The most astounding thing about this issue is that it was able to fit into the pages! The sheer thrill-power in this issue will cause serious overload in those with old or faulty thrill buffers. You have been warned.
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/dark02.jpg)
Also available is DARK JUDGEMENT 02. Writer Rich McAuliffe and Artist Conor Boyle bring you more tales of the Dark Judge in their follow-up to last years surprise smash.
As always, visit the FQP Webshop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php) to get your hands on the latest and greatest from FQP.
Ordered!
I'll hold off till Though Bubble - always nice to buy in person I reckon!
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/Z13/BrokenDreamsBLOG.jpg)
A glimpse of ABC Warrios- Broken Dreams by Lee Robson and Bryan Coyle (The team behind BABBLE- coming soon from COM.X) available in the new Zarjaz.
The First Wave of post is due to be sent out from the Boltcave tomorrow- including the FPI Stock.
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/Z13/DFHolyWrongBLOG.jpg)
A panel from Dirty Frank's Holy Wrong by the Emperor and Bruno Stahl.
We also got a nice write up on the FPI Blog (http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/2011/new-futurequake/) as well.
After ordering Zarjaz for the first time with issue 12 I've ordered again. Really looking forward to 13 and the Dark Judgement bundle. :)
Got my package this morning and what a great bundle it was, Minihuff late for school and me for work after opening the envelope and still got some to go, Dirty Frank is true mad!
And that Rogue Cover and story are the bee's bollocks, well done all involved.
I thought Clements and Coleman's Rogue Trooper was not only prog-ready, but better than a great many of the official RT strips that have seen print.
*blush* Very kind of you! George knocked it out of the park with this one.
Quote from: Proudhuff on 08 November, 2011, 12:05:18 PM
Got my package this morning and what a great bundle it was, Minihuff late for school and me for work after opening the envelope and still got some to go, Dirty Frank is true mad!
And that Rogue Cover and story are the bee's bollocks, well done all involved.
Quote from: Professah Byah on 08 November, 2011, 01:20:35 PM
I thought Clements and Coleman's Rogue Trooper was not only prog-ready, but better than a great many of the official RT strips that have seen print.
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 08 November, 2011, 07:26:58 PM
*blush* Very kind of you! George knocked it out of the park with this one.
Thanks for the kind words guys! Rich, your script was terrific and a joy to draw.
Would you believe I've had to wait for 18 months to print this? Seriously. George had the artwork with his at the legendary Hi-Ex 2010 and it blew everyone who saw it away.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 08 November, 2011, 08:00:39 PM
Would you believe I've had to wait for 18 months to print this? Seriously. George had the artwork with his at the legendary Hi-Ex 2010 and it blew everyone who saw it away.
Aaaaaah! I remember seeing this artwork from Hi-Ex!!! yeah, great stuff!!!
The incomparable Mr Coleman illustrated my first ever published script (War of the Worlds, FutureQuake #15), making the finished story far, far better than what I writed. Anyone who can make something this old loon wrote look good is simply crying out for a proper Twoothy slot. You listening, Tharg? Get George some paid work ASAP!
Well obviously! He's even made Clements stuff look good! :o
Really tho, not to put down anyone else's work as it was a VERY strong issue, but it'd be my pick of the lot. Hit all the right notes and I'm not even that big a Rogue fan.
Got my parcel yesterday brilliant work from all involved.
filip
He's too shy to say but Dode has put a couple of addition Nort Skimmer images up on his Blog: http://thedodecscrawls.blogspot.com/ (http://thedodecscrawls.blogspot.com/)
Only a week to go thill Thought Bubble!
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/Z13/DustBusterBLOG.jpg)
A panel from Robo-Hunter 'Dust Buster' by Colin Dinnie and Jason Smith.
Looking forward to next issues. Only picked up Zarjaz 12 from Orbital the other week. Haven't read it yet but at a glance looks great.
(I think it's in Orbital cos I suggested that to Bolt. They have quite a few racks for small press.)
Orbital are in the process of sending me back the returns for the last crop, and the new issues should be with them early next week.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 11 November, 2011, 02:37:29 PM
Orbital are in the process of sending me back the returns for the last crop, and the new issues should be with them early next week.
Returns? Can't believe it. Sounds like a tax dodge to me ;)
It'll be a Thought Bubble pick up for me too. Can't wait :D
Ditto to that. I hope that monsieur Bolt has plenty of copies to hand as l'm sure they'll sell like uncle ump's hot cakes.
I picked up, amongst a few other choice selections, Dark Judgement issues 1 and 2 from Bolt at Thought Bubble and I read them last night.
I have to say I was totally blown away. Absolutely brilliant scripts, art, flawless storytelling, brilliant dialogue. Just a real treat. The art is fantastic in issue 1 but then I opened issue 2 and the improvement is amazing. I don't know how long there was between the two but the artist has really come on in leaps and bounds.
These are some of the best stories I've ever read about the Dark Judges. I particularly liked the story featuring Judge Mortis crashing a 'Judge-themed' wedding and the Judge Fire story in which he gives a young mother a horrible choice...
These stories really make the Dark Judges scary again and I would urge people to get hold of them.
I picked up the Dark Judgement issues on Saturday as well!
Great stuff guys!
Dark Judgement I & II - not even the flurry of pages as they were whipped up could cool my EMBARRASSED CHOPS which'd not gazed upon the fist of the first issue.
I bought the two meself and HOT DAMN they were good. Deserving Krill Tro Thargo winner McAuliffe and the macdaddy of all small press artists Mr Conor Boyle are on scintillating form throughout and the two books taken together make for extraordinarily juicy reading. My hat is off and out of the door and across the road in the bungalow with what's-her-face.
ZARJAZ 13
Excellent Staz cover - and the story which it promotes; namely that of Clements and Coleman is extraordinarily good. Coleman's lines are as solid as THE BARE EARTH and if he's not in the prog by the time I finish this sentence I'LL FLIP. More absurdly solid stuff comes from TAB regular (FOR THAT IS WHAT HE IS KNOWN FOR) Stephen Prestwood with smart competition-winning scriptage from future WTF contributor and writer of many a natty script Shaun Avery.
The standout story in the issue has to be Dirty Frank's Holy Wrong from The Emperor (another worthy KTT winner) and Bruno Stahl. Deliciously ridiculous from start to finish and as batty as a badger's balls I couldn't HELP but ADORE IT. The very decision to put Stahl on it deserves applause.
I enjoyed the desolation of the long Bad Company story and the continuity cake in the final Dredd - I thought Williams & Franco's one-shot Dredd was superb and I loved the retro for-no-reason-moon-sherriff outfit. Jason Smith has been showing his friendly face around the cons and I've been looking forward to his Robo Hunter with Colin Dinnie for a while. It didn't disappoint in the least - being as it was a nice look-in for Slade and a bold and brilliant wee story.
A truly amazing issue and another gurt big slab of lovely in the Zarjaz canon. Roll on 14!!!
Thanks for my copy of Zarjaz 13 Monsieur Bolt it was thrill sucker infested from page to page! :D
Quote from: dracula1 on 23 November, 2011, 11:59:48 AM
Thanks for my copy of Zarjaz 13 Monsieur Bolt it was thrill sucker infested from page to page! :D
Thats not good, is it?
It had that much thrill in it that my copy needed to be drained by suckers first so as I could read it safely !!!! :o
Thanks for the cool words about the Dark Judgement books guys, really appreciated. Means a lot if the hardcore fans dont think it sucks
Giving a set away over on my website if anyone missed them or needs replacements after ruining their own copies with TEARS OF PURE JOY GODDAMNIT!
...or something
How strange that the Dirty Frank story is so now :lol:
You can add me to the list of Dark Judgement admirers. I got both along with the latest Zarjaz and they were all arsom. As others have said the Dark Judges are scary in those stories, exactly as they should be.
Dark Judgement I really enjoyed (anymore planned)? Zarjaz #13 is great- well done all!
Cheers for the kind words all. After six years of putting out 2000AD based comics and apprearing at conventions representing Tharg, I'd like to think we were getting pretty good at it.
As for anoth Dark Judgement- I'm going to say that I doubt it. I'd say no, but we can never really be sure what will happen. I do know that there are two more specials in the works right now, and once we have more to share, I'll be sharing.
The blog this weekend will be posting about the new strips we've had completed recently and starting to look forward to our next day out in Cardiff!
I picked up Zarjaz over weekend. Great job. Just as with the prog, Dirty Frank was the stand out story for me. Quality stuff, script and art. It's the only comic strip I have felt compelled to read twice in a short space of time for yonks. And I am not talking just talking small press.
Just read my copy of Zarjaz #13.
Great as always, but the stand outs for me were the Bad Company strip (well, you might expect me to say that!), The Church of Rico (script was really good, you can't tell it was written after the impressive art was already drawn) and The Graduate (fine character piece, enjoyed it tremendously).
Really exceited as I got the linework for the cover for Zarjaz 14 last night. Classic character by a classic artist. You're gonna love it!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 13 January, 2012, 01:47:38 PM
Really exceited as I got the linework for the cover for Zarjaz 14 last night. Classic character by a classic artist. You're gonna love it!
Yes. Yes you are.
consider me intrigued
*strokes beard thoughtfully*
I think I know who and what. If I do know, then the same who is doing the cover for the "Thank You, Ron" project. If I don't know, then it's somebody else and they aren't.
By the way, the project still needs lots of contributions...
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/CoverWebbies/CoverZ2.14.jpg)
Well, I can now reveal to you all the beauty of a cover that decorates the mighty ZARJAZ 14!
The astoundingly talented Colin MacNeil once again graces us with his talent. This time Colin brings Devlin Waugh with him for his first Zarjaz cover.
Zarjaz 14 is officially released on March 1st, but I'll have copies for sale at Cardiff the week before for those lucky enough to see me there!
Absolutely superb - his chunkier new style (seen a bit in the PJ story last year and in Strange & Darke) is bloody gorgeous and works so well with computer colouring :D Can't wait to pick this one up... !
Oh wow, that's bloody gorgeous!
Don't the Japanese have a word for this sort of thing? ;)
Quote from: Proudhuff on 23 January, 2012, 12:28:52 PM
Don't the Japanese have a word for this sort of thing? ;)
shokushu goukan, well kida
As of today, the new crop are all ready to be printed (apart from Zarjaz 14, which is ready to be collected) so with that I'm finally able to share...
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/CoverWebbies/CoverDB25Web.jpg)
Dogbreath 25, by Stewart Moore.
This is a seriously good comic, and I know I always say that, but the sheer quality of the strips this issue is astounding.
I'll be posting the full contents in the next week, and there should be early copies available for the Cardiff Expo.
Ooh that does look lovely!
Coincidentally, I was sorting out and boxing up various heaps of my comics today, and in the process paused to admire my little collection of Zarjaz. Really is a quality book.
Holy feck! :o
Scrotnig! Loving Middenface's expression, that's a caption competition if I ever saw one :)
There's a sweet couple of covers right there, especially the MacNeil one.....Flaming Nora thats good!
(https://p.twimg.com/AmLJLbpCEAEyT1b.jpg:large)
Jon Haward's Slaine cover for Zarjaz - he's been showing it on Twitter. Sexified.
That is indeed bloody lovely.
That, my dear spoilered masses, is a WIP for the cover of Zarjaz 16, on sale in November, which does indeed feature a Jon Haward Slaine strip.
Ah, Jon had said to me not to release any images as it wasn't due until November...... :(
Sorry chaps - he had tweeted this publicly so I assumed it was alright to put it up here - shall we 'ave the mods delete it?
Nah, s'cool. It is a work in progress after all. It needs to be coloured by... not telling, yet.
With a cover like that and a Slaine story - this will probably be my first Zarjaz! (unless anyone can reccomedn other Zarjaz releases that have Slaine in it?)
Get Issue 7 too:
(http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/Zarjaz%20_7%20Dave%20Kendall%20cover.jpg)
Not only does it have one of the best covers to ever grace any publication, but it also contains some of the best Sláine stories of the decade.
You will also want Zarjaz 10
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/zarjaz10.jpg)
and Zarjaz 12 if you want your fill of Slaine from Zarjaz.
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/zarjaz12.jpg)
See what I mean about slick looking covers? Would any of those look out of place on the Prog, or even fall outside of the year's Top Ten (assuming Wells didn't cock up the sums)?
Thanks gents - will look at picking those up. :)
Ooh. Just got my mitts on Zarjaz 14.
It's a corker. I particularly enjoyed the Black Museum and Devlin.
Run, do not walk, to your nearest electonic dispensing interface and order a copy.
well I kinda expected a bit more pimping on this thread ;) , I for one am going to gather this latest harvest of zines at Hi-Ex, I suspect the Good Dr X modesty stops him mentioning the cracking Dredd story Rich Pickings in Zarjaz 14 :D
I can do modest.
Rich Pickings is the greatest Dredd one off I've ever seen. I had to re-read it to be sure it wasn't by Wagner. Why wasn't it in the prog?
My blind granny read it and could see. My lame son saw it and could walk.
Not only does the writer deserve his own 100 part Dredd epic, but I hear he's a handsome devil to boot, a considerate lover and generous with his money. Dogs and cats love him. Women want him, men want to be him, and yet he has a self depreciating air of calm.
The art, too, was genius. Da Vinci wept in his grave at the depictions of nasal violation.
Sterling work from all involved. It's an honour to be included alongside such talented company - my hat's off to you all, you talented beggars, you.
Apologies for the lack of pimpage. Horrendously busy here, just trying to keep up with things. Anyway...
Zarjaz 14, the Galaxy's greatest fanzine finally gets a cover featuring...
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/zarjaz14.jpg)
Devlin Waugh by non other than Colin Macneil. Inside this issue Peeps the butler droid gives you:
Judge Dredd- Rich Pickings by Derek Hamill and George Coleman
Flesh: Ectinction- 2 by MJ Howard and Chris Geary
Devlin Waugh- A Night in Casablanca by Lee Robson and Jaye Franklin
Judge Dredd-Super Judge Squad by Stephen Reid
ABC Warriors- The Mighty Phononotron by MJ Howard and Tom Berry
Tales From The Black Museum-The Myth by Mike Lynch and Owen Watts.
This is a whopping 52 pages for a mere £3.00, we are almost giving it to you.
Meanwhile over at the Kennel, Dr Bob unveils Dogbreath 25- the longest running 2000 AD fanzine
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/dogbreath25.jpg)
The cover for this issue is by Stewart Moore.
Within the pages of this issue, Dr Bob brings you:
Strontium Dog- Potential by Eric Moore and Chris Askham
Strontium Dog- One Day in Redemption by Alec Robertson and Steven Denton
Strontium Dogs- Doc Death- Blood from A Stone by Greg Meldrum and David Broughton
Strontium Dog- Old Wounds by Richmond Clements and Stephen Prestwood
Strontium Dog- Best Served Cold by Lee Robson and Simon Bennett Hayes
Strontium Dog-ShiftingSands by Monty Nero with illustrations by David Broughton
And two more Case files: An Incident on Mayger Minor and War Zone! Examined by Leigh Shepherd.
That's all for now, you lucky Squaxx. Many of the first wave of deliveries have made it all the way to you and there should be copies in selected FP shops imminemtly. Also available in the mighty Orbital of london. Tell 'em Bolt sent ya!
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 06 March, 2012, 06:40:21 PM
Sterling work from all involved. It's an honour to be included alongside such talented company - my hat's off to you all, you talented beggars, you.
You did spot another walk-on roll for yourself.
;)
I did! Fame at last!
Some nice JD shots and this tummy turner from the latest Zarjaz over at the Dode C scrawls Blog
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Panel from mine & Mike Lynch's :O
I'm always amazed by the the lack of response when either of these two beaus come out.
I can understand that people don't want to offend the fledgling the writers/artist, but surely constructive crit is the only way that people will improve/better their work?
I know when I've had stories in either zine I'd have prefered some feedback in almost any form!!
so, here goes (gulp)
Dogbreath 25.
Cover: a highly coloured eye catcher ! the only crit would be that middenface seems a bit lost orange on red ( There's also Johnny's nose but that just my perverse mind! :-[)
Old Wounds: a fine story, the action moves along well and the only crit would be the young Johnny took a double take and a couple of seconds to recognise thereby slowing the tale down.
Best served cold: This story worked well but could easily lose the first page, and have less panels per page. On the art front i think more diverse range of camera angles would have helped.
One day in Redemption Top tale on the zine, possibly improved by more solids/layers black/white/black rather that a lot of line work.
I will get round to the rest of the tales asap, hopefully the above will be taken in the sprit its intended.
Doc Death: Nice twist in the tale, the artwork could possibly do with being slighty less busy in every panel, the great variety of textures should be used sparingly, less is more after all.
Potentials A great idea, but half a dozen deaths would have done it! Artwork and story telling at a good level but suffered a bit from the high panel count. Nice variety of angles effects used.
Text story and case files I've yet to read, but i do think that the titles of each drawn tale could be clearer.
anyone else read this? got constructive comments? Have i got this totally erse about tit?
anyone? :D
I'm looking forward to more of your reviews, to be honest...
Quote from: Proudhuff on 19 April, 2012, 10:15:27 AM
anyone? :D
I keep trying to get reviews for these up on the website but as I'm a sometime contributor it feels wrong if I try and review the stuff myself. Also a lot of the people I would usually turn to for stuff like this are gonna know a lot of the people involved so its that awkward thing of either slagging off your mate's work or really liking it but having people think you're giving it a free ride :/
Quote from: bluemeanie on 19 April, 2012, 01:59:37 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 19 April, 2012, 10:15:27 AM
anyone? :D
I keep trying to get reviews for these up on the website but as I'm a sometime contributor it feels wrong if I try and review the stuff myself. Also a lot of the people I would usually turn to for stuff like this are gonna know a lot of the people involved so its that awkward thing of either slagging off your mate's work or really liking it but having people think you're giving it a free ride :/
You should organise the odd special ECBT2000AD podcast where some droids take your place and review Zarjazzes and Dogbreaths...
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 19 April, 2012, 02:09:17 PM
You should organise the odd special ECBT2000AD podcast where some droids take your place and review Zarjazzes and Dogbreaths...
YUS. AW YUS.
Well, we kind of blew it when it comes to reviews.
Remember, Colin from Too Busy Thinking About My Comics was reviewing them and giving each strip very in-depth feedback and constructive criticism - but some of that criticism had a lot of the creators upset and calling him out on the forum (Emps will be along to supply the link ;)). He was very upset by that and decided not to review the comics anymore.
Really, our loss, as Colin is a fantastic - and honest - comics reviewer. Perhaps we ought to beg him back into the fold.
Quote from: bluemeanie on 19 April, 2012, 01:59:37 PM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 19 April, 2012, 10:15:27 AM
anyone? :D
I keep trying to get reviews for these up on the website but as I'm a sometime contributor it feels wrong if I try and review the stuff myself. Also a lot of the people I would usually turn to for stuff like this are gonna know a lot of the people involved so its that awkward thing of either slagging off your mate's work or really liking it but having people think you're giving it a free ride :/
Totally agree with what's said here, hence my nervousness about this! However doing it has made made me look at my stuff with a (even) more critical eye, and made me more wary of dismissing things out of hand (please don't link my Dante comments Emp! ;))
The thing is, once you've released your work out there it really is there for anyone to take a pop at, praise or ignore and a thick skin is sometimes needed, look at the wonderful Mr Mills and the (one's?) response to some of his work .
I would have happily submitted my work to Colin's crit (was he the Beak?) Can we tempt him back with cheesey snacks or something?
Quote from: Proudhuff on 20 April, 2012, 01:48:25 PM
I would have happily submitted my work to Colin's crit (was he the Beak?) Can we tempt him back with cheesey snacks or something?
Yep, that was him. Cheesy snacks...
It can't hurt to ask him (with the promise of cheesy snacks). Every now and then he does a small press review - he's reviewed two of my scripts and I learned a lot from both his praises and his critiques.
Colin swore off reviewing small press in a blog post, which is a pity as his was one of the few in-depth critiques small pressers could actually get for their work beyond the usual "didn't they do well?" sentiments - as appreciated as those are, they aren't terribly helpful for the budding creatives who actually want to up their game and aren't just looking for a pat on the head, which I assume is most.
He recently reviewed a few small press comics (one of my projects included) and has said he may do more, so there may yet be hope...
Any review helps a creator grow - personally I feel that reviews that aren't overly positive, ones that give constructive criticism, are far better that the "pat-you-on-the-back types". Creators on this level need to know what they're doing wrong as well as what they're doing right. Bad or even so-so reviews can be upsetting, but as long as they're constructive they're worth it.
That said, I'm sure the Forbidden Planet Blog would review the FQ titles (though they are inclined to take the "this is great" or "this sucks" routes without much in-depth critique).
I would certainly welcome some constructive criticism and can't think any group of people I'd most like to hear the opinions of than the members of this Forum. You are my target audience, I guess, but it feels like I didn't even shoot in the right direction.
So, which Brave Soul is going to start the "Criticizing Amateurs" thread? I reckon it should be a droid. (Giving at least two droids the perfect opportunity to exercise their nemesissy duties...)
Any review is a good review - especially a constructive one, even if it's overtly negative you'll learn something. Even if that thing is that you hate constructive criticism.
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 20 April, 2012, 10:47:18 PM
I would certainly welcome some constructive criticism and can't think any group of people I'd most like to hear the opinions of than the members of this Forum. You are my target audience, I guess, but it feels like I didn't even shoot in the right direction.
So, which Brave Soul is going to start the "Criticizing Amateurs" thread? I reckon it should be a droid. (Giving at least two droids the perfect opportunity to exercise their nemesissy duties...)
I don't think small press creators heavily involved with the forum are going to get real constructive criticism from other forum members...we're all mostly friends here, so I know I wouldn't feel "right" pointing out flaws in someone's script/art (I'd be more inclined to go the "hey, yeah, here's a pat-on-the-back if I wasn't I. To something). However in private, I'd be more than willing to offer up my feeling; Van Dom and I critique each others' work very honestly through email. We all want/need approval for our endeavors, but sometimes we need to be challenged or called out on our flubs. Forbidden Planet raked one of my scripts over the coals, but after I was done being bummed out, I realized it was some of the best commentary I'd ever received, and used the critique to get better - again, I'm not so sure anyone here, not even the droids, is willing to write a scathing review about a strip when one of us takes a misstep. Feel good stuff, yeah, of course!
To get honest to goodness constructive criticism, I think you've got to go to someone unattached to the project (but obviously in tune with 2000ad if we're talking Zarjaz and Dogbreath). There are many, many review sites out there, they've just got to get copies of the mags/strips.
I agree. Wholeheartedly and completely. It's nice to be told "Yes dear, that's very pretty", but if you want to know what your work is really like you've got to be able to take a bit of criticism - then take a deep breath and work out how you can improve for next time. My PARAGON comic didn't get a glowing review from the FP blog last time round but I'll never knock the guy for giving his opinion - I literally asked for it.
Maybe a thread listing sites that review small press comics would help?
Quote from: Daveycandlish on 21 April, 2012, 07:20:03 AM
Maybe a thread listing sites that review small press comics would help?
This would be incredibly useful! Good idea!
Emps! Have one of your clones start it up!
Anyone know how many 'Promo' copies Bolt sends out? I'd happily sacrifice my contributor's copy (if I'm ever in again) if it meant getting a reriew. having said that it was The Beaks' in depth panel by panel review that i thought would have been most usuful.
other ideas:
As LoD does, we could pair up and each be as harsh as poss, but that could be a very dangerous trip :o
The idea of a guest reviewer might work, I know Alan Grant has 'helped' many people on a 'one to one' level, but I'm sure other artists/wriiters might be talked into it.
or an anonymous review by a contributor who's not in it?
Back from hols and starting on emails- but just to chip in here.
I agree with Locust that publicly being harsh isn't necessarily productive, so If I have a pile of crit for something I tend to email them privately. Even so, I only really do that for folks who I do know otherwise I run the risk of coming across like a right nutter.
As for review copies- There aren't that many. SFX get copies, and I suppose I really should send copies to FPI, though Richard isn't a fan of anthologies (though he is reading and reviewing the prog every week for the year) by his own admission. Mind you, he has picked up a copy of the ABC warriors issue.
If I was being really masochistic I'd pester TMO to pass feedback. His verdant majesty gets a copy of each issue and even though he is aware that these comics are done with love for the properties, I think he would have some very interesting things to say. However, I must advise caution for anyone who decides to pursue this- be careful what you wish for.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 21 April, 2012, 04:07:02 PM
However, I must advise caution for anyone who decides to pursue this- be careful what you wish for.
Just to add a few more pence - I think Zarjaz and Dogbreath exist perfectly within this forum and the 2000AD community in general. We're all fans of these characters, and we love reading "extra" adventures about them. I for one find it pleasing to read these adventures as written by friends and folks I know through the forum - and I'm not sure heavy critique is needed for these mags. As Shark says, the stories are written mainly for the community by the community, and I really think the fact that the community supports and enjoys the endeavors of the creators speaks volumes.
Reviews for the these two mags would be difficult in that the reviewer has to be versed in 2000AD or he's definitely not going "to get" (ah, the number one creator defense - "that reviewer just doesn't get it") what we're going on about, and therefore would be unable to properly critique a strip. On the other hand, as you can see from bluemeanie's earlier comments, many reviewers that would review the titles have ties to the creators of the strips, and may not be able to publicly weigh in on strips they feel may not be up to par...
As for me, like Bolt, I'd gladly offer up constructive crits - in private.
I've sent a free PDF of WTF to about.... sigh... eight to fifteen review websites and I've been told at conventions the issue that's being bought will be reviewed about eight times and it's never happened. No one's reviewed it, ever!
I e-mailed FPB twice with PDFs, SFX three times, etc etc :( Do people HATE anthologies?! POSSIBLY.
In fairness, the worst that can happen is someone tells you your stuff isn't ready for print, and if you're not currently being paid to make comics then you probably already know this.
I seem to recall one of Marvel's talent scouts saying that the closer you are to print ready, the more critical editorial gets, as by that point they figure you're worth investing the time in nurturing, though I can't speak to how accurate this is in practice seeing as Marvel hasn't actually nurtured artists for several years now, preferring to "discover" creatives who've already got themselves in print (the web doesn't count because anyone can do that), but the basic premise remains true: if someone's telling you "do this better next time", it's a better sign than "this isn't worth commenting upon."
Quote from: CrazyFoxMachine on 21 April, 2012, 06:44:59 PM
I've sent a free PDF of WTF to about.... sigh... eight to fifteen review websites and I've been told at conventions the issue that's being bought will be reviewed about eight times and it's never happened. No one's reviewed it, ever!
I e-mailed FPB twice with PDFs, SFX three times, etc etc :( Do people HATE anthologies?! POSSIBLY.
Snap! I did the same with Vanguard, a few places said they would be happy to review, sent off the pdf and...nothing!!! (Although Kelvin Green at Comics Bulletin should hopefully have something up soon). I didn't send it to FPB because I know Richard who reviews there just really does not like the format - I will hold off until I have complete story collections before sending him anything to review. I was really hoping to get some comments on issue 2 as I personally was very happy with it, I thought my scripting was pretty tight on all strips and the artwork was fabulous. I even made the issue available for free to encourage this and though its been viewed by over 240 people (and I've sold about 40 physical copies)- no comments!! Maybe I'm deluding myself, maybe my writing is incredibly shit, or just so meh it doesn't warrant mentioning ....but neither of those comments can be applied to the artwork of the 4 or 5 artists who contributed so it would have been nice for them to get some feedback.
Still, this is all kind of hijacking the Zarjaz and Dogbreath thread so maybe this conversation should be moved elsewhere. A new thread entitled "Review my shit!" perhaps! (Please nobody take that literally!)
The comics internet doesn't hate anthologies - it hates stories with no superheroes in it. I agree we need a Rate My Shit Thread, if only as a counterpoint to the Attempts At Sample Pages thread, which is fine for artists but the writers of the board are left out a little as usual. Might encourage some creative partnerships, if nothing else.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 21 April, 2012, 04:07:02 PM
However, I must advise caution for anyone who decides to pursue this- be careful what you wish for.
I can fully understand that, but how else can you improve? That's the rub!
I think Bolt does a stunning job in getting these 'zines colated and out there, and all/any of the above should really be prefaced with that.
Well, I have to say that Dave and Rich have both helped me to improve a great deal. Their suggestions and comments always make my scripts better. In fact, I think we have only ever disagreed over the layout of a single panel - a layout we continue to disagree over - but when all is said and done they are the editors and their decision is final. They were, however, extremely patient and open with me as I argued my corner and (I hope!) taught me to explain myself without being a twit about it. (Argument sounds like a strong word, as if there was all swearing and stuff, but it was more like an earnest discussion.) Before anyone asks, I'm not going to say which panel we disagreed over or what the disagreement was about because it would serve no useful purpose and the final decision has already been made. As a writer, I found that argument extremely helpful and educational. Yep, I owe the boys at FQP a debt of gratitude that I can never adequately repay.
If TMO, or anyone else for that matter, wants to contact me privately with honest opinions of my work then I would welcome that - whether the comments are complimentary or critical - as this would help me to improve further. I'd also like to know if I'm the only person in the world who thinks that Flesh: Extinction is better than Flesh: Texas :lol:
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 23 April, 2012, 05:43:47 PM
we have only ever disagreed over the layout of a single panel - a layout we continue to disagree over -
Oh
that panel! You know, when reading, I had the feeling there was a disagreement of some sort over
that panel... :D
I agree with proudhuff - the FQ boys do a tremendous job. I've recently self-published a comic with one story in it, and that was a tough enough task. How those guys manage four titles, wrangling all those artists and putting up with all us writers...I'll never comprehend!
Flesh: Extinction better than Flesh: Texas?
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I like to see what people think of my work. Like a lot of small press creators I think I still prefer some reaction to no reaction at all. I have to say I was a bit saddend by what seemed like the complete lack of reviews or feedback that zarjaz and dog breath have received so far. A big part of the reason I got involved with the small press is to share my work, for better or worse, with people.
Quote from: Steven Denton on 23 April, 2012, 08:16:52 PM
I like to see what people think of my work. Like a lot of small press creators I think I still prefer some reaction to no reaction at all. I have to say I was a bit saddend by what seemed like the complete lack of reviews or feedback that zarjaz and dog breath have received so far. A big part of the reason I got involved with the small press is to share my work, for better or worse, with people.
Yeah, the most dispiriting thing isnt always criticism it can be the resounding silence! I suppose its just a statistical inevitability - in the sam way a comic that sells 10s of thousands attracts feedback from maybe 1%, when you are selling just hundreds, you can only expect 1 or 2... and maybe people feel that criticism of small pressers is a bit like shooting fish in a barrel, but thats not a bad thing... I hope most small pressers arent so deluded they think their work is perfect!
Having just received the latest zarjaz and dogbreath in the post this morning, and had a brief flick before karate, only finding time to read a bit of zarjaz so far, i find im in the usual position in which i find myself.
Both mags make me very happy. Im extremely pleased and grateful to each and every person who contributed, as your love of 2000AD matches my own, and i get to read extra stories from that ideas-pool on a nonprog day. Do i think everyone involved is a potential professional? No, of course not. Some very definately are- and im going to single out george coleman and jaye franklin here, because art is easier to immediately 'judge' and because they both strike me as artists who, given the week-in-week-out treadmill of seventies ipc or dc thompson, would be utterly stunning within a few months. But christ, the same could probably be said of everybody involved. There really is nothing this time that i looked at and thought shouldnt be there. And crucially, i find i trust (cont)
(cont) mr evans and mr clements as editors enough now, that even if a strip doesnt immediately appeal i am prepared to give it a chance because they have selected it for a reason. Other than tharg, i cant say that about other editors- i dont pick up a clint and think 'it looks awful, but millar okayed it, so it must have something...'.
So, basically, a fairly typical 'well done chaps' all round. Which is part of the problem, isnt it? I dont want to criticise anyone- and any i'd offer would be very much from the position of 'but for fucks sakes dont stop, because i want you in my comics every issue'. Steven denton-you specifically asked for a response/ crit, so i will. Ive not read the strip yet, but ive just looked over the art and im familiar with your work, obviously. What strikes me? Your storytelling is excellent, as i can follow it immediately, and i like your faces very much. I think you could choose viewpoints that are easier for you to pull off without stretching your anatomy- final panel of (cont)
(cont) the penultimate page is an example- but your drawings of the architecture are exceptional. Id like to see you have the opportunity to use colour, as the lack of backgrounds can be at times distracting, and could be covered by some colour washes.
So there you go- on the whole i find your work some of the more dynamic of the 'small pressers', and i like it.
I confess i now feel like a twot for even attempting criticism of the sterling work done by all you guys. But i also feel guilty for just consuming it without saying anything other than 'thanks'. Im going to go now and read them- after 'embarassing bodies' obviously. Zarjaz could be enlivened remarkably by the addition of a number of septic bumholes.
SBT
Ha! All that from his phone! Glad the comics got to you SBT.
Sadly, the laptop is refusing to connect to the internets at the moment, so im all about the phone until herself sorts out the dongle!
SBT
As a one time regular contributor I've always shied off public critique. But I've not written owt for a while so maybe I just cunt as a punter these days.
But yeah, all feedback is good - you can sort the wheat and chaff fairly easily and identify who "doesn't get it" and also realise that when you start using "they don't get it" too often as an excuse, thatyou are doing something wrong.
I thought Colin (The Beak) was great critique - I don't see why somebody would take umbrage at what he said. I got some tough love and I thought it helped.
Quote from: Tiplodocus on 23 April, 2012, 09:59:59 PM
maybe I just cunt as a punter these days.
Hee hee. Not just as a punter, Tips. Not just as a punter.
Interesting discussion chaps. I've been keeping out of it, as I feel I have somewhat of an interest in it! But you're right - reviews are very useful.
But, I'm finding with Turning Tiger, with which 90% of the have been positive, that the negative ones don't really 'hurt' as much... BUT, because of the negative ones, the positive ones don't feel as good...
And, with my reviewers hat on, I can see, from where I am seated, a pile of <counts> eleven GNs that are waiting to be reviewed. This is not counting the ones beside the bed, or the ones on PDF on the computer, or the latest batch of audiobooks that arrived today or the novel I have just started reading.
What I'm saying is - reviewers are busy people and we honestly do not have the time to review everything!
I honestly hadn't considered that, Rich. (Self-centred writers, huh? Pff.)
A good point well made.
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 23 April, 2012, 11:02:08 PM
I simply have far too much free stuff to indulge and can't possibly wallow in the mud with you plebeians any longer.
The mask is starting to slip.
Quote from: Leigh S on 23 April, 2012, 08:25:13 PM
Yeah, the most dispiriting thing isnt always criticism it can be the resounding silence!
To me it's louder than the shattering of worlds, than the ancient ragged heartbeat of stone gods, so absolute that it seems there's more silence than substance in this cavernously dark existence.
ON THE PLUS SIDE NO ONE'S TOLD ME TO STOP YET
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Quote from: Professah Byah on 24 April, 2012, 12:48:49 AM
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 23 April, 2012, 11:02:08 PM
I simply have far too much free stuff to indulge and can't possibly wallow in the mud with you plebeians any longer.
The mask is starting to slip.
It's not often I will do this, but: LOL!
Seeing as there's a convention or two going on tomorrow, I just want to mention that the Zarjaz table at Bristol has the final 4 print copies of the Dark Judgement comics (and a copy of the first one I found when I was sorting the stock) as well as all the rest of the galaxies greatest fanzines.
We may even have a sketching session or two over the weekend- but they are going to be getting thrown together as time and droids allow. Make sure you drop by the table to find out the latest.
Bump! ;)
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There may be a few of you out there who have seen this before, but the time is right for me to share this with everyone. This is a promo for the upcoming Zarjaz by the amazingly talented Alex Paterson. Over on the blog (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/coming-soon-zarjaz-15.html) I'll be starting a run of posts on upcoming strips including work that may not actually see print till next year!
By Grud! ... This is awesome stuff! IDW should be releasing this magazine in the States it's that good!
THAT, is a bit too good IMO.
Quote from: Kev Levell on 19 May, 2012, 11:01:00 AM
THAT, is a bit too good IMO.
Veering into 'direct competition' territory alright. I'd suggest dialing back the arsom by at least 17%, or no court will believe this is non-profit material. ;)
Love that Higginsy Dredd looming over everything.
.....that is... amazing.
I've just had the cover for the new Zarjaz. :)
Reveal the art you scoundrel!
Can't wait to see it!
Should be sharing it in the next week or so. As soon as the new issue is all locked in.
Many thanks to the illustrious Doctor Bob for this.
The Dogbreath Archive (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/dogbreath-volume-01-archive.html)
Thanks Dave. Ace! :)
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Coming very soon- Zarjaz 15, featuring a cover by Edmund Bagwell. Zarjaz 15 is all Dreddworld and will be available from the FQP webshop for a mere £3.00 for 52 pages of thrills.
:o
Amazing
That's nice -
THAT'S VERY NICE!
Sssssuperb! :o :D
Yes that cover is indeed outstanding stuff.
!Ay caramba! :o
Excellent cover. A nod to Pete Wells' Dredd/Death commission from Chris Weston. :thumbsup:
Stew.
That one should fly of the shelves!!
Very nice indeed :)
The lovely people at Zarjaz (well... Dave and Richmond) have been cool enough to say we can give the two Dark Judgement books away as free pdfs
Obviously thanks also to Conor and Jim for allowing this after putting in so much excellent work
Help yourselves
http://2000ad.wordpress.com/dark-judgement/
Thanks. Downloaded.
Yeah, also thanks, downloaded and donated.
Beautiful and.... horrible. Really, really horrible.
Good work.
Just got sent a proof of an upcoming Zarjaz strip the guys were cool enough to let me write
I am one happy Welsh fucker right now. Can't wait till this one comes out :)
Meanie- you're welcome, though this one may take a little while to emerge. Plans are afoot for another special...
Also- Richard over at the FPI Blog has posted a rather massive preview ofZarjaz 15 (http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/2012/upcoming-zarjaz-15/) with plenty of images!
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Alex Paterson's art looks amazing. Does he have a website?
Hi Brian, sorry for the long gap- I missed this post. To the best of my knowledge, Alex doesn't have a website. Shame as he is a fantastic artist.
In other news- you lucky norms can now get your hands on a .pdf of Dogbreath 03 here! (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/dogbreath-03-available-for-free.html)
Don't say we aren't too good to you.
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Behind the astounding Judge Dredd cover by Edmund Bagwell, Peeps the butler droid gives you:
STRIPS
Armitage- Soze Method, 6 pages by writer Samson Horn, art & letters by Phillip Vaughan
JUDGE DREDD- Big Jimpin', 5 pages by writer Lee Robson, artist David Broughton and letterer Bolt-01
JUDGE DREDD- Finding Mino, 6 pages by writer Mark Howard, artist Alex Paterson and letterer Bolt-01
JUDGE DREDD- The Promise, 6 pages by writer Mark Howard, artist Alex Paterson and letterer Bolt-01
JUDGE DREDD- The Taking of Mopad 456, 5 pages by writer Lee Robson, artist Kevin Levell and letterer Bolt-01
Mega-City One Tales - Gawkers, 6 pages by writer Shaun Avery, artist Simon Bennett Hayes and letterer Bolt-01
Mega-City One Tales- Good to talk, 5 pages by writer Shaun Avery, artist Rich Wells (with Nora Rodriguez) and letterer Rich Wells
Tales from the Black Museum- Jinni in a bottle, 9 pages by writer Richmond Clements, artist Stephen Prestwood and letterer Bolt-01
Available NOW from The FQP Webshop! (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php)
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Tales from the Black Museum- Jinni in a bottle, 9 pages by writer Richmond Clements, artist Stephen Prestwood and letterer Bolt-01
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A panel from JUDGE DREDD- Finding Mino, 6 pages by writer MJ Howard, artist Alex Paterson and letterer Bolt-01
Picked the new Zarjaz up from FP Cardiff yesterday- best Zarjaz in ages! Good work all.
And I've also had word that they are on sale in Nostalgia & Comics of Brum, too.
Also- don't forget that as well as Zarjaz, FutureQuake will be available to peruse if you visit Orbital of London.
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Over on the ever superb Forbidden Planet blog (http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/2012/zarjaz-more-thrill-power/), regular blogger Richard gives a fair review to the latest issue.
Well done, everyone. It makes me proud to be part of such a talented bunch of people - my hat's off to you!
Having read the most recent Zarjaz I have to say hats off to everyone for a stellar effort all round.
Particular praise must be heaped on Alex Paterson though who's art was stand out impressive.
Hopefully I'm back in the next issue to bring the neighbourhood down. :)
Dunk!
About to get back into the swing of things, so here is a new, exclusive, strip for the Quaequam blog-
Judge Dredd- Master At Work (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/judge-dredd-master-at-work.html) by Andy Johnson and Stevie Denyer!
Now available over at the Quaequam blog- Issue 04 of the first run of Dogbreath- this issue includes an interview with Mark Harrison.
The Dogbreath Archive (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/dogbreath-volume-01-archive.html)
We're just to good for you, norms.
Greetings, Fleshbags!
As a treat for you today, we here at Zarjaz present a remixed version of the strip by Derek Hemill and George Coleman that appeared in issue 14.
Now with colouring by Owen Watts and relettered by Bolt-01, here is: Judge Dredd- Rich Pickings (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/judge-dredd-rich-pickings.html)
Crickey! that's even better than the olde B&W one, didn't think it possible well done LOL Owen, why the sneck these chaps not in the Prog is beyond me.
I don't keep up with Zarjaz unfortunately because being in the US makes it tough. But question, have there ever been any Samantha Slade Robo-Hunter strips in Zarjaz?
I'm just curious.
Quote from: The Adventurer on 09 August, 2012, 08:23:11 PM
I don't keep up with Zarjaz unfortunately because being in the US makes it tough. But question, have there ever been any Samantha Slade Robo-Hunter strips in Zarjaz?
I'm just curious.
No, but that's only because we've never been sent one!
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 09 August, 2012, 08:26:47 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 09 August, 2012, 08:23:11 PM
I don't keep up with Zarjaz unfortunately because being in the US makes it tough. But question, have there ever been any Samantha Slade Robo-Hunter strips in Zarjaz?
I'm just curious.
No, but that's only because we've never been sent one!
That sounds like a challenge. I just need to reread all of Robo-Hunter first and see if I get inspired.
Quote from: The Adventurer on 09 August, 2012, 10:40:51 PM
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 09 August, 2012, 08:26:47 PM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 09 August, 2012, 08:23:11 PM
I don't keep up with Zarjaz unfortunately because being in the US makes it tough. But question, have there ever been any Samantha Slade Robo-Hunter strips in Zarjaz?
I'm just curious.
No, but that's only because we've never been sent one!
Go for it!
That sounds like a challenge. I just need to reread all of Robo-Hunter first and see if I get inspired.
The same goes for anyone else doing a re-read. If you are hit with an idea- pitch it. Especially if it is for one of TMO's more 'underused' cast. Variety is the spice of life and all that.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 10 August, 2012, 09:18:37 AM
The same goes for anyone else doing a re-read. If you are hit with an idea- pitch it. Especially if it is for one of TMO's more 'underused' cast. Variety is the spice of life and all that.
Cue us all combing through progs past for the most obscure strip to use :)
hmmm .. Return to Death Planet? The Partially Visible Man? Son of Shako? Chronos Theme Park?
Winners, every one
Quote from: Dandontdare on 10 August, 2012, 11:13:09 AM
hmmm .. Return to Death Planet? The Partially Visible Man? Son of Shako? Chronos Theme Park?
Winners, every one
I'm still holding out hope that Pat Mills will return to The Visible Man again, following that recent one-shot. But I'm sure some fun could be had with Son of Shako :)
Shako and Visible Man- been there, done that. And one of those is actually going to be used again, too.
Quote from: Dandontdare on 10 August, 2012, 11:13:09 AM
Return to Death Planet?
Its funny, because after reading the Death Planet free Meg floppy, I totally had an idea for Death Planet 2.
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Quote from: Dandontdare on 10 August, 2012, 11:13:09 AM
Return to Death Planet?
Its funny, because after reading the Death Planet free Meg floppy, I totally had an idea for Death Planet 2.
You should totally do it dude
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Quote from: The Adventurer on 10 August, 2012, 06:16:43 PM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 10 August, 2012, 11:13:09 AM
Return to Death Planet?
Its funny, because after reading the Death Planet free Meg floppy, I totally had an idea for Death Planet 2.
You should totally do it dude
Yeah. Trouble is it would be altogether too long for Zarjaz. But I'm still playing around with it, even if it just becomes writing practice.
Count my vote for a digital edition of these. I'm in Canada at the moment and it's hard enough to find 2000AD/The Meg over here so need my fix! :D
Quote from: The Adventurer on 10 August, 2012, 06:16:43 PM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 10 August, 2012, 11:13:09 AM
Return to Death Planet?
Its funny, because after reading the Death Planet free Meg floppy, I totally had an idea for Death Planet 2.
Zombo..?
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 11 August, 2012, 08:07:02 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 10 August, 2012, 06:16:43 PM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 10 August, 2012, 11:13:09 AM
Return to Death Planet?
Its funny, because after reading the Death Planet free Meg floppy, I totally had an idea for Death Planet 2.
Zombo..?
That's the thing isn't it. Zombo pretty much IS Death Planet reimagined for a modern age.
My concept is more of a direct sequel though. Building off the previous story's events.
Quote from: The Adventurer on 11 August, 2012, 09:10:09 AM
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 11 August, 2012, 08:07:02 AM
Quote from: The Adventurer on 10 August, 2012, 06:16:43 PM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 10 August, 2012, 11:13:09 AM
Return to Death Planet?
Its funny, because after reading the Death Planet free Meg floppy, I totally had an idea for Death Planet 2.
Zombo..?
That's the thing isn't it. Zombo pretty much IS Death Planet reimagined for a modern age.
My concept is more of a direct sequel though. Building off the previous story's events.
well, you know what to do..!
Quote from: PreacherCain on 11 August, 2012, 03:28:45 AM
Count my vote for a digital edition of these. I'm in Canada at the moment and it's hard enough to find 2000AD/The Meg over here so need my fix! :D
Preacher, we can post them to you, you know. It might be a bit expensive, but it can be done. If you would like a quote, PM me and we can take it from there.
Quote from: PreacherCain on 11 August, 2012, 03:28:45 AM
Count my vote for a digital edition of these. I'm in Canada at the moment and it's hard enough to find 2000AD/The Meg over here so need my fix! :D
I got them mailed to California, Cain. Wasn't anything expensive involved and well worth it. They're pretty fantastic!
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Quote from: PreacherCain on 11 August, 2012, 03:28:45 AM
Count my vote for a digital edition of these. I'm in Canada at the moment and it's hard enough to find 2000AD/The Meg over here so need my fix! :D
Preacher, we can post them to you, you know. It might be a bit expensive, but it can be done. If you would like a quote, PM me and we can take it from there.
Oh I know, just figured it'd be very expensive. I've been spending far too much of my paycheck in a local comic shop called The Beguiling over here, lots and lots of odd small press stuff from around the world. Will send you a PM in a bit, thanks Bolt!!
or you try and get the local comic shop to stock em!!
Holy Sneck, Normo!
Dogbreath 05 (http://draft.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3720014765885564456#editor/target=post;postID=4775405661267008913) is available for free! What are you waiting for- get it!
This issue featrures an interview with John Wagner among all the usual S/D related goodness!
I am very far behind- the most recent issues I have are: Zarjaz 14 and Dogbreath 25. Can somene please send me the total cost for however many come after that, up to date, so I can paypal the cash?
And- I'm really sorry about this- but am I the only one who finds the number of blogs and websites for Futurequake titles very confusing? I've been trying to find out what I'm missing, and even the Futurequake website has no link to Zarjaz titles. This particular board's pathetic search engine doesn't help either! Is there a single website I can go to to see what's new and order my comics? Each time I want to buy any, it seems I have to pm Mr Bolt- which seems an odd way to go about things.
SBT
http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php
I've been confused by the multiple blogs myself in the past, but it's understandable that Bolt and Rich want to keep the titles logically separate.
However, this page lists every FQP comic currently available:
http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php
Scroll down for Zarjaz and Dogbreath.
The corresponding 2000AD fanzines blog is here:
http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.co.uk/
Thanks fellas- not as far behind as I thought then. Anyway- sorted and appreciated and ordered!
SBT
SBT- sorry, I didn't realise you were having issues with stuff. The board has stopped mailing me when someone posts here...
One of the things we are looking at in the mid-future is having all the titles on the same blog- however, that is a work in progress.
While I've got you all here though- I'm very pleased to say that Dogbreath 06 is now available from the Dogbreath Archive (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/dogbreath-volume-01-archive.html)! Drop by and get a copy.
It's okay Bolt, have ordered latest zarjaz and the back issues of db that im missing, so all sorted!
SBT
Well, I'M excited!
http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/1st-look-hills-of-hellfire-my-dear.html
Nice work Blackmocco cant wait to read that. Im excited too-
http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/sneaky-peek-shakara-loose-ends.html
Whens this issue out?
YOU'RE DOING SHAKARA?!?!? I'm actually well up for that, Bolt's amaaaaayyzzing at choosing folk for things, that's brilliant :D
Cheers Ow, hope you like it :D
Quote from: judgefett on 25 October, 2012, 11:20:21 PM
Nice work Blackmocco cant wait to read that. Im excited too-
http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/sneaky-peek-shakara-loose-ends.html
Whens this issue out?
November 1st, I think....?
Ahhh, not too long then.
The issues are at the printers now and I 'should' have them in my grubby digits in the next couple of days.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 27 October, 2012, 09:16:52 AM
The issues are at the printers now and I 'should' have them in my grubby digits in the next couple of days.
Huzzah! remember and come here and pimp em!!
Pimpery will be forthcoming very soon, but in the meantime, I've had the okay to put up some of the many single page strips that we have produced for publications other than Zarjaz or Dogbreath.
Visit The Quaequam Blog (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.co.uk/)for strips by Michael Carroll, Richmond Clements, Bolt-01, Kev Levell and some chap named John Wagner...
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Available now- Zarjaz 16
Behind the cover by Jon Haward and Nigel Dobbyn present more thrills lifted from the thought processes of the Mighty One Himself.
This issue we present:
Anderson- I Death. 6 pages by writer Lee Robson, artist Dunk Nimmo and letterer Bolt-01
BAD COMPANY- Krool Intentions. 4 pages by writer Mark Pexton, artist and letterer James Newell
Flesh-FutureShock. 4 pages by writer Andrew Cheverton, artist David Frankum and letterer Andrew Cheverton
JD- Sleepers Awake. 10 pages by writer Tom Proudfoot, artist David Broughton and letterer Bolt-01
Sinister Dexter- Dr Maybes Museum. 3 pages by writer ony McVeigh, artist Chris Askham and letterer Bolt-01
Slaine-Night Moves. 6 pages by writer Richmond clements, artist Jon Haward and letterer Bolt-01
Tales of the GI- In The Zone 3. 5 pages by writer Mike Carroll, artist and letterer Bolt-01
The Hills Of Hellfire, My Dear. 8 pages by writer, artist and letterer Mick Cassidy
Whatever Happened to... Sancho Panzer? 6 pages by writer The Emperor, artist David Broughton and letterer Bolt-01
Visit the FQP Webshop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php)for your copy.
Very cool cover, some interesting story titles (and some familiar names!) there - I'll be bagging nmy copy at Thought Bubble.
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Available now- Dogbreath 26
Behind the cover by Jake Lynch present more files from the GCC archives.
This issue we present:
Strontium Dog- Enough For Good. 5 pages by writer Lee Robson, artist Steven Denton and letterer Bolt-01
Strontium Dog- Skin Deep. 6 pages by writer Derek Hamill, artist Leigh Kuilboer and letterer Bolt-01
Strontium Dog- Riley's Collar. 10 pages by writer Derek Hamill, artist Jon Taylor and letterer Bolt-01
Strontium Dog's- He Nose You Know. 6 pages by writer Alski, artist Ross Bampfylde and letterer Bolt-01
Strontium Dog- Wolves. 6 pages by writer MJ Howard, artist David Broughton and letterer Bolt-01
This issue also contains an astounding centrespread courtesy of Jon Taylor, as well as more case Files from Leigh Shepherd and the Doghouse barman Butch reviews the Life and Death of Johnny Alpha!
Norms, you know its contraband, but it's too good to miss!
Visit the FQP Webshop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php)for your copy.
In Dogbreath 26:
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Strontium Dog- Enough For Good. 5 pages by writer Lee Robson, artist Steven Denton and letterer Bolt-01
In Zarjaz 16:
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Slaine-Night Moves. 6 pages by writer Richmond Clements, artist Jon Haward and letterer Bolt-01
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Strontium Dog- Wolves. 6 pages by writer MJ Howard, artist David Broughton and letterer Bolt-01
Join Johnny Alpha on one of the more unusual cases of his career as he encounters a 'fearwolf' in Dogbreath 26.
Really looking forward to this little bundle
It's the first of the month so it month be time for another classic slice of GCC history. This month sees the release of Dogbreath 07.
Go get a copy while you can norms, we're just too sneckin' good to ya
The Dogbreath Archive (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/dogbreath-volume-01-archive.html)
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Sinister Dexter- Dr Maybes Museum. 3 pages by writer Tony McVeigh, artist Chris Askham and letterer Bolt-01
Not only will folks be able to read their copies of Zarjaz & Dogbreath from Monday, but Zarjaz 17 is all full already. Just need to finalise the cover.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 31 October, 2012, 12:25:09 PM
In Zarjaz 16:
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Slaine-Night Moves. 6 pages by writer Richmond Clements, artist Jon Haward and letterer Bolt-01
Looks good - have issues 7,10 and 12 already on my want list, will have to add 16 as well.
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From the depths of Milli-com, and now declassified- Stak is the fanzine for the ROGUE TROOPER. Stak collects together fan produced material including creators Al Ewing, Gordon Rennie, PJ Holden, Michael Carroll, Bolt-01, Richmond Clements, Bryan Coyle, Ed Berridge, James Kircough and more. This has been out of print for over 5 years and is now highly sought after.
The comic is available from Comicsy (http://www.comicsy.co.uk/bolt01/) as a digital download for only 50 earth pence
Ace! :D Congratulations on the release of all of your new publications. Hope all goes well... I'm sure it will. Looking forward to reading them :)
Every week i allow myself to order four comics on a friday night- well hey, it's what us middle-aged nerds do for fun- half that allowance is a swamp thing and a hellblazer, but next friday i will be ordering both zarjaz and dogbreath. Both have never let me down, and both are easily as much fun as any 'proper' (sorry, 'professional'?) comic you'd care to name. I would STRONGLY RECOMMEND all squaxx to give them a go.
SBT
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Strontium Dog- Skin Deep. 6 pages by writer Derek Hamill, artist Leigh Kuilboer and letterer Bolt-01 sees Johnny Dealing with hate crimes in the ghetto of Milton Keynes.
The snippets posted here all look top-notch!
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Flesh-FutureShock. 4 pages by writer Andrew Cheverton, artist David Frankum and letterer Andrew Cheverton. Andrew may be known to some on here as the writer of WEST, a personal favoutrite of mine. This strip really does need to be seen to be believed.
Well my bundle arrived and what a joy they are! if possible the Dogbreath is IMHO the best yet, top quality art and cracking tales, its hard to believe this is fan fiction, if only we'd had this in th e90s when the prog was in the doldrums :D
Quote from: Proudhuff on 06 November, 2012, 01:19:00 PM
Well my bundle arrived and what a joy they are! if possible the Dogbreath is IMHO the best yet, top quality art and cracking tales, its hard to believe this is fan fiction, if only we'd had this in th e90s when the prog was in the doldrums :D
Praise indeed! The quality of fan fic these days really can be astonishing.
Quote from: Proudhuff on 06 November, 2012, 01:19:00 PM
Well my bundle arrived and what a joy they are! if possible the Dogbreath is IMHO the best yet, top quality art and cracking tales, its hard to believe this is fan fiction, if only we'd had this in th e90s when the prog was in the doldrums :D
Ah, great news, hope my copy's arrived. Could salvage an otherwise shitty day.
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Bookending issue 26 is Strontium Dog- Riley's Collar. 10 pages by writer Derek Hamill, artist Jon Taylor and letterer Bolt-01.
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The Hills Of Hellfire, My Dear. 8 pages by writer, artist and letterer Mick Cassidy. This is a complete gift for us all, as Mick delivered a completed strip- and an astoundingly good one to boot!
Hopefully getting my bundle of extra curricular reading soon yessir!
Mine arrived yesterday. Fantastic stuff. The Slaine and Bad Company strips in particular jumped out at me. Delighted and very proud to be involved with this. Everyone should buy one of these.
Quote from: blackmocco on 08 November, 2012, 09:03:00 PM
Mine arrived yesterday. Fantastic stuff. The Slaine and Bad Company strips in particular jumped out at me. Delighted and very proud to be involved with this. Everyone should buy one of these.
Thanks! And I agree! BUY THEM!
The torture of waiting till the con to buy them. I prefer to have them asp, via the old postal service but decided to collect mine in person this time. Reading the above comments has reminded me why I should always order the buggers via the web. These really are too good to delay buying :'(
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Strontium Dog's- He Nose You Know. 6 pages by writer Alski, artist Ross Bampfylde and letterer Bolt-01
Really impressed with the art shown in these previews.
Can't wait for TB so I can pick up some copies.
I'm biased about the best strips in Dogbreath.
But as for Zarjaz - I thought the Flesh story was tops. As did my Flesh-loving boy. (Flesh the story that is. He doesn't love flesh, with a small "f". He's not a zombie. Not until the apocalypse, anyway.)
Uh, huh... keep digging Dr X, keep digging.
Thanks for the kind words, folks.
Today I give you:
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Anderson, PSI- I Death. 6 pages by writer Lee Robson, artist Dunk Nimmo and letterer Bolt-01
QuoteI thought the Flesh story was tops
The Enigmatic Dr X, many thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed :D
Can I mention that due to space issues I'll only have limited numbers of older issues with me. If anyone out there is after getting a complete set of the current Zarjaz (18 comics in total) then there will only be two sets available on the day. If anyone does want a set let me know and I'll bring them seperate for you.
In Zarjaz news I can report that the Leeds weekend saw the securing of the remaining covers for 2013 from 2 of Tharg's finest and a genuine legend working on a cover for Dogbreath in 2014. Yep, THAT's how far ahead I'm working!
Huge thanks to a Mr Colin Macneil for spending time at our table and for showing me that there is nothing wrong with the art equipment I use, I'm just using it wrong :)
A good time.
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Not a panel from an upcoming strip, but a superb study I was sent by our very own JudgeFett. Thanks
Hey, Norms! Over at the Dogbreath Archive (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/dogbreath-volume-01-archive.html) we finally have a copy of Dogbreath 01 available for a free download.
I have no idea why I'm telling you this, as you dirty sneckers will only go and download it so you can read the very first issue of the longest running 2000 AD fanzine; containing fiction by Doctor Bob and the article that spawned the 'Tax collector' from the pages of Strontium Dog.
Steve Denton has written a very insightful and helpful review of Zarjaz #15 over at the Massacre for Boys blog (http://massacreforboys.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Zarjaz).
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 08 December, 2012, 04:51:41 PM
Steve Denton has written a very insightful and helpful review of Zarjaz #15 over at the Massacre for Boys blog (http://massacreforboys.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Zarjaz).
Yip helpful review there, wish we could get more like that. hint hint
Quote from: Proudhuff on 13 December, 2012, 10:56:28 AM
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 08 December, 2012, 04:51:41 PM
Steve Denton has written a very insightful and helpful review of Zarjaz #15 over at the Massacre for Boys blog (http://massacreforboys.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Zarjaz).
Yip helpful review there, wish we could get more like that. hint hint
Yup - excellent review. A few more would be most welcome!
Yeah, that was fun, and I would definately like to read more opinion on these.
I'm glad people are liking the review; I have Zarjaz 16 and Dogbreath 26 on my to do list.
Sooooo
I got my Zarjaz from Nostalgia and Comics - great stuff... but no Dogbreath there?
I know I get a freebie, but erm..may not have made it that clear that I've moved house since the last agency files - I'm happy to pay, wehich is why I was waiting for N&C to come through....
Still, hoping the new tenants enjoyed it!
Grrr
Maybe they sold out..?
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 13 December, 2012, 12:53:11 PM
Yeah, that was fun, and I would definately like to read more opinion on these.
I thought so, too. The only thing I thought was missing from the review was a final round-up, a sort of "Overall, the positives outweigh any criticisms and this issue is recommended" (or the reverse, of course!) to bring all the well-written criticism to a neat rhetorical conclusion.
Cheers!
Jim
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 14 December, 2012, 10:17:28 PM
Maybe they sold out..?
Possibly, though I work across from N&C, so pop in a couple of times a week - they had a good number of Zarjaz's appear last week, but didn't catch a whiff of Dogbreath (see what I did there!) - would they have got them earlier?
MAybe wait til the next con - That said, my con going has not been what it was and can't see that changing in the immediate, so might have to go the direct route and actually order one!
Leigh, N&C 'should' have had 2 copies according to the data I get from FPI (though I take it all with a massive grain of salt and I'm saving a rant for another time) so they may well have sold out. It would be nice if they have.
Best thing for you to do is mail me your address and I'll get you a copy away. DB would not be the same without your case files.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 17 December, 2012, 10:09:00 AM
Leigh, N&C 'should' have had 2 copies according to the data I get from FPI (though I take it all with a massive grain of salt and I'm saving a rant for another time) so they may well have sold out. It would be nice if they have.
Best thing for you to do is mail me your address and I'll get you a copy away. DB would not be the same without your case files.
Heh - I've just returned with the same info.. only one left now though, so move fast you Birmingham Gap sneckers!
They'd tucked them down by the old progs, rather than in the small press section. Had a read on the bus and what a great issue - kept me entertained on my new longer bus route perfectly. Some great art in there too - last page of part 1 of Riley's Collar is sensational.
Though I'd best update your records for next time Bolt - still, tracking my copy down was an adventure worthy of Alpha himself.... well, maybe Stalkeye...
Quote from: Leigh S on 17 December, 2012, 05:00:01 PM
- last page of part 1 of Riley's Collar is sensational.
Hey, thanks very much. Though we did nick* it from Zenith. :D
*Homage, not theft, okay?
http://massacreforboys.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/zarjaz-16.html
A new review
And a creditable review it is, too!
Makes me yearn to get involved.
a fine balanced review, thanks for that. :D
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A new image over on the Quaequam Blog today, courtesy of Jake Lynch. Many thanks to Jake for sending me the image and for letting me add the SFX.
I don't think I'll ever tire of seeing a good Dredd/Mean Bok picture.
Always good to see a lynchin. Did his forum status get upgraded to creator droid?
That Jake kicks some serious arse.
Is there a better sound in this world than 'BOK!'? It's up there with 'BUDDABUDDA' as one of the more ammusing SFX. :lol:
A brilliant image, I salute you Sir Jake.
Also, a really neat and constructive review by Mr Steven Denton. I must say, it surprises how few reviews or mentions FQP's publications receive. The standard is always superb, on every level, but rarely do I see any mentions anywhere else, apart from here and on their own blogs... unless I'm looking in the wrong areas.
The magnificent Mr Dobbyn has put up his next cover -Robo-Hunter YES :O
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Ah, you beat me to this. I still need to finish it properly but this is the base image Nigel sent me. As usual, superb work from one of my favourite droids.
What a cracking image :)
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And here we go again. Zarjaz 17 is about to see imminent launch at the Cardiff expo this weekend (But it is on the shop already) and over on The Queaquam Blog (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.com/) we are running some previews for the strips; one each day in the run up to the expo.
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For those of you at the gig this weekend don't forget to stop by as not only can you get your fix of all the greatest fanzines in the galaxy we are having several Small press artists sketching over the weekend. We also have the mini-bolt collection bucket and there is a chance that we will have a brand something for you to buy- however I'm waiting on the printer so it may not happen.
Arsom, I'll be swinging by on Saturday with my pennies clutched in my hot little hand!
EDIT - I mistyped "pennies" first time - which would have given an entirely different spin on my intentions! :-[
Quote from: Dandontdare on 27 February, 2013, 12:13:50 PM
Arsom, I'll be swinging by on Saturday with my pennies clutched in my hot little hand!
EDIT - I mistyped "pennies" first time - which would have given an entirely different spin on my intentions! :-[
Some things never change...
Quote from: Dandontdare on 27 February, 2013, 12:13:50 PM
Arsom, I'll be swinging by on Saturday with my pennies clutched in my hot little hand!
EDIT - I mistyped "pennies" first time - which would have given an entirely different spin on my intentions! :-[
:lol:
Quote from: Dandontdare on 27 February, 2013, 12:13:50 PM
Arsom, I'll be swinging by on Saturday with my pennies clutched in my hot little hand!
EDIT - I mistyped "pennies" first time - which would have given an entirely different spin on my intentions! :-[
Perfectly understandable, DDD, all those blokes cosplaying in tight black leather outfits at the event it's not like you'd be the only one.
Lovely Lawmaster action there, really lookin forward to Zarjaz #17!
mine's is on order, already giving the postie the evil eye...
Cheers all. The postie will be getting his first run to deliver on Tuesday, so look for it on Thurs? Of course, those in Cardiff will be able to get theirs on Saturday, and maybe even a sketch too...
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Yeah, I know. Cool as, right. Don't forget to drop by and get your copy...
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 28 February, 2013, 12:44:25 PM
Cheers all. The postie will be getting his first run to deliver on Tuesday, so look for it on Thurs? Of course, those in Cardiff will be able to get theirs on Saturday, and maybe even a sketch too...
I'll just have to make do with the Prog til then, almost Picked up the IDW Dredd to fill the gap, but the knowledge that the superior Zarjaz is coming soon, stayed my hand :D
the first postal run is underway. All the comps 'and' the pre-orders, too. Thanks to all of those out there who have ordered.
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Now available for free download from the GCC archive, Dogbreath 10. Featuring a cover by Dogbreath stalwart Rufus Dayglo this issue is 59 pages of top quality action that is really just too good for you norms.
New from FQP (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php) and only available in a limited quantity; the first set of high quality art cards from ZARJAZ!
Featuring Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, Slaine, Robo-Hunter and the A.B.C. Warriors these are presentations of classic covers from Zarjaz history and only 100 of each have been made.
Each card costs £1.00 plus 70p postage and is available from the FQP Webshop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php)
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From Zarjaz 12: Judge Dredd by Alex Ronald
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From Zarjaz 17: Robo-Hunter by Nigel Dobbyn
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From Zarjaz 11: A.B.C. Warriors by Clint Langley
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From Zarjaz 08: Rogue Trooper by PJ Holden & Steve Denton
Also available as a pack of five cards for £4.00 plus 70p postage
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These cards will not last forever and will not be reprinted.
I may be being a thickie but can I purchase the latest Zarjaz from the FQP shop? It seems not to be listed?
Dr X, the comic is indeed there, did you scroll down far enough?
Yep. Got it!
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I 'think' I've said this before, but I've just been told by Peeps that the last copy of the Zarjaz 30th Anniversary special has now been dispatched from FQP.
This means that the only issues of the previous run of Zarjaz available are: 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4. Numbers are pretty low for all of them but a couple have less than five of each left.
These issues are not under my control- so no plans exist for possible digital editions as far as I know, therefore when they are gone- they are gone for good.
Aside from the ECBT2000AD review were there any others for #17? How come small press doesn't get more reviews Gruddamnit?
Steven Denton did one or two good ones - I know the Forbidden Planet blog have completely sworn off them now - Small Press Big Mouth with oor Whittle does a few !
Small press reviews are hard to come by, as indeed is any sort of feedback.
I guess it's down to the scale of the enterprise. When you're talking about a total audience in three figures, you're not going to make much of a splash online, no matter how good the product.
bring back THE BEAK!
Well, its almost time for the new comics to be pimped relentlessly, so I've begun updating the Quaequam blog with what nnew strips I have ready to go. Over the next two-or-three weeks expect to see quite a few 'extraordinary' snippets from strips and then I will show you the covers. Believe me when I say that you have 'never' seen anything like the covers for the new Zarjaz and Dogbreath. There are a few folk out there who know what the general idea was, but the final execution is the very definition of Thrill-power.
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Yeah.
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That's right.
The new issues of both Dogbreath and Zarjaz are ready, so whilst Peeps sneaks into the printers to start things moving I'm free to unleash the opening salvo in the most thrill-powered summer issues you will experience on this plane of reality.
The comics will be available 'very' soon from the FQP webshop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php) and I want to take a moment to thank artdroid Ben Willsher for making the covers above a reality for me.
Pimpery will begin soon and believe me when I tell you that you aint seen anything, yet.
It ain't called Zarjaz for nothing.
Excuse me while I go and masterbate over and over to that cover/s.
Outstanding stuff from the Will-shire droid.
Awesome.
Love Willsher's Dredd- and his Johnny Alpha is top drawer as well.
That is exciting, need my copies NOW ;)
If you think that what you've seen so far is exciting, then brace yourself for tomorrow. The full line up will be on the blog.
Anyway, today we have a gift for you.
The Great Trade Robbery was originally planned for Zarjaz and would have been in the November issue, but events have conspired against us and so we present it here for you.
Words by the Emperor, astoundingly good art by newcomer to Zarjaz Jason Davies and letters by Bolt-01.
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Available now- Dogbreath 27
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Behind the astounding cover by Ben Willsher Dr Bob gives you more files just released from the GCC.
This issue we present:
STORIES
Durham Red- Neon Nights by Writer Lee Robson and Artist Bolt-01
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Maeve the many armed- One Woman Army by Writer Richmond Clements and Artist Nigel Dobbyn
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STRONTIUM DOG- Malak's Brood by Writer Shaun Avery and Artist John Hutcheson
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STRONTIUM DOG- The Gilpin Extraction by Writer Richmond Clements and Artist Bruce McLaren
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STRONTIUM DOG-All That I Have by Writer Shaun Avery and Artist David Broughton
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STRONTIUM DOG-Apocalypse Then by Writer Richmond Clements and Artist Bolt-01
STRONTIUM DOG-Special by Writer Kehaar and Artist Stevie Denyer
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Features:
Case File 30- The Rammy by Writer Leigh Shepherd
Starscan: Johnny Alpha by Artist Graeme Neil Reid
Still only £3.00
Available now- Zarjaz 18
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Behind the cover by Ben Willsher, Peeps the droid brings more thrills lifted from the thought processes of the Mighty One Himself.
This issue we present our summer Dreddworld special:
Strips:
JUDGE DREDD- A Helping Hand by Writer Richard McAuliffe and Artist Tom Berry
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JUDGE DREDD- Barely Legal by Writer Andrew Williams and Artist Daniel Bell
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JUDGE DREDD- Jurassic Farce by Writer Lee Robson and Artist Stewart Moore
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JUDGE DREDD- Mans Greatest Achievement by Writer Karl Stock and Artist Jared Souza
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JUDGE DREDD- Masqueraid of Death by Writer Andi Ewington and Artist Kev Crossley
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Max Normal-The Comeback King by Writer Mark Howard and Artist John Cahill
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Judge Rico- Cursed Earth Patrol by Writer Richmond Clements and Artist Jake Lynch
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TOM-C1- Baby Jays by Writers Alistair Mclean & Richard Swabey and Artist David Broughton
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Still only £3.00, you don't deserve it.
Some cracking looking stuff there, I'm off to the shop!!!
Dropping into FB Manchester tomorrow so might see if I can pick those love childs up. Jolly fantastic stuff, and Mr. Tom Berry on art duties? That's an instant love from me. :D
FP won't have them out for a week or so yet, it takes time for them to get them out from the warehhouse. Also- they don't have as many copies as they used to, so if you want one, get one. Failing that you can always get copies from me.
Just bumping this back to the top seeing as I knocked it off by adding to the "What's Everybody Reading" thread. Yes, I do support the smaller presses!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 01 July, 2013, 01:37:49 PM
FP won't have them out for a week or so yet, it takes time for them to get them out from the warehhouse. Also- they don't have as many copies as they used to, so if you want one, get one. Failing that you can always get copies from me.
Will there be a Zarjaz/ Dogbreath stand at Thoughtbubble this year? I'll make sure to drop by and buy a few back issues and have a chat then. :)
Hawkmonger- The BEST way to get your fix is direct from us at a convention. We will have a full selection of all Zarjaz and the majority of Dogbreath, too.
Cheers
Thought Bubble is too long a wait for me so order sent.
Plus I get my sometime contributor freebies of extra careful packing from Bolt01 and extra wurve from Richmond.
Dunk!
Order recieved Dunk!
You will also get, as will anyone spending more than ten earth pounds- a sketch from me.
Quote from: Dunk! on 01 July, 2013, 02:57:04 PM
Thought Bubble is too long a wait for me so order sent.
Plus I get my sometime contributor freebies of extra careful packing from Bolt01 and extra wurve from Richmond.
Dunk!
I know - you just love the hugs!
I would buy from the Future Quake! Store but it use's Paypal, a system i'm already on a warning for trying to use under age. Never mind, the idea of buying a few in person and talking about it with the publishers make's me feel better. :)
Ordered and relax :thumbsup:
Did some damage in there today...
I'll take a copy of the Dredd special, if I may. Probably pick that up at Thought Bubble, if I don't see you before.
And the postal ordeal has properly begun. After some 'issues' with the printer I've not got all the comics and spent a good two hours last night prepping the first postal run for this weekend.
Which is my way of apologising to all out there who have bought copies and not had them yet.
Huzzah! I can't wait for the wee parcel :D
Woop! <sits under postbox>
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 10 July, 2013, 02:06:31 PM
And the postal ordeal has properly begun. After some 'issues' with the printer I've not got all the comics and spent a good two hours last night prepping the first postal run for this weekend.
Which is my way of apologising to all out there who have bought copies and not had them yet.
Thought it would be something like that, good luck with going postal!!
Got my Zarjaz and Dogbreath today. Thanks for the Hershey sketch Bolt. :D
No worries, glad to hear they are starting to arrive.
Let us kow what you think of the issues when you are finished.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 15 July, 2013, 01:08:13 PM
No worries, glad to hear they are starting to arrive.
Let us kow what you think of the issues when you are finished.
Nice package Bolt, thanks for the Middenface, these issues will be joining my treasures from the Glasgow Con for a mass comic read!
Mine just flopped through the letterbox too. Excellent quality as usual. I am constantly amazed at the consistently high quality of your lush comics - especially since I learned that at least one of you seems to live in a park!
Now - time for a brew and a read!
A lovely phat wad of Small Press goodness has just been plonked on my drawing desk by a cowering minion so I will be perusing it this fine evening.
Cheers to Bolt01 and Richmond as always.
Maybe a review to follow...
Mine have arrived and will be devoured while I am hard at work tonight and you do realise that it takes a lot of will power not to read them before then :crazy:
Okay, I know that I'm a contributor and it may be bad form for me to type this but Zissue 18 is just awesome from start to finish. The quality of artists, letterers and writers (apart from that "Howard" chap, who's a bit 'meh') is breathtaking. There's not a single piece in this that wouldn't sit comfortably in Twoothy or the Megazine. Everyone involved should feel very proud of this Zissue - I know I do - especially Rich and Dave, whose tireless work, keen editorial brains and bald talent pull it all together time after time.
Buy one - you will not regret it.
It ain't called "Zarjaz" for nowt, tha' knows!
Ah, thanks, Sharky!
You get alot for the outlay. (I treated myself to FQ and Zarjaz) The Dark Judges story looked like it was straight out of the prog. My favourite though was the insane story about Elvises -my brain still reels at it. Good stuff throughout.
The word "fanzine" tends to bring up an image of enthusiastic stuff of interest only to the fanzine author and his chums but that is not the case with these.
Cheers Zarjazzer, glad you enjoyed them.
SK Moore & Kev Crossley's work was stunning. This is the kinda art I miss when reading over the old case files. I can't say "they don't make em like that anymore" again!
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Exciting news, readers!
The Galactic Crime Commission is an organisation committed to bringing justice to the furthest fringes of the known galaxy. With a highly trained and motivated workforce, the GCC is the premier agency for frontier justice in this most competitive of markets. Known informally as Strontium Dogs, GCC agents are almost exclusively made up of mutant humans from the planet Earth. This hardy breed are uniquely suited to this high stakes and challenging career. You can keep up with the latest from the GCC in the pages of Dogbreath.
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Dogbreath was first published back in the late 20th Century by original editor Dr Bob. Dr Bob single handedly produced 14 issues of Dogbreath before deciding in 2007 or thereabouts to stand down. Since then Dogbreath has been published by Bolt-01 and my good compadre Richmond Clements (Though a simulated version of Dr Bob was good enough to stay on to introduce each issue)
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The first 10 issues of Dogbreath are available to download (free and gratis) here. (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/dogbreath-volume-01-archive.html)
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The first issue of Dogbreath from FQP was issue 15 and we determined to bring you the best fanzine possible. We have just launched issue 27 and our contributors read like a list of the finest creators you will 'ever' see including: Boo Cook, Nigel Dobbyn, Monty Nero, Graeme Neil Reid, Jim Campbell, Simon Coleby, Steve Roberts and those are just the one's I think of as I'm typing.
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Why am I telling you this? Simple really- we need scripts. Stories, strips, features we need them all. Dogbreath is THE longest running fanzine for 2000 AD. Zarjaz doesn't come close and the rest don't even get a mention.
The situation at the moment is that unless we get more content Dogbreath 28 will be the last one. How's that for exciting?
Email strontiumdogbreath@gmail.com if you want to communicate confidentially.
So get writing you writey bams.
A very enjoyable trio of titles I have to say with some very promising artists across the board - some, in my humble opinion, mainstream comics if not prog ready.
Good going Rich and Bolt.
Support your local small press, you'll regret it when it's gone.
Dunk!
Quote from: Dunk! on 21 July, 2013, 05:43:22 PM
you'll regret it when it's gone.
WHEN?! Don't you mean "if it goes" - what are you planning Dunk?!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 19 July, 2013, 08:38:47 PM
[The situation at the moment is that unless we get more content Dogbreath 28 will be the last one. How's that for exciting?
I'll got a couple cooking just now will get them on the front burners !!
I have a story that I am currently bashing into script form for Dogbreath.
If Dave and Rich just accepted Johnny/Wulf slashfic they wouldn't be having this problem.
Quote from: Professor James T Bear on 08 August, 2013, 04:13:14 PM
If Dave and Rich just accepted Johnny/Wulf pornfics they wouldn't be having this problem.
FTFY
That was what Prof Bear said... I think...
Quote from: Professor James T Bear on 08 August, 2013, 04:13:14 PM
If Dave and Rich just accepted Johnny/Wulf slashfic they wouldn't be having this problem.
Just poke about fanfiction.net for a few hours if thats what you want. :lol:
Anyway. I am brewing up four stories hoping to hit on one worth pitching.
Quote from: Bat King on 08 August, 2013, 06:48:50 PM
That was what Prof Bear said... I think...
misread that as slasherfic :-[
Message me Mr. Bolt if you require some artwork duties for the Breath.
I don't know if this is the done thing so hopefully I'm not breaking any forum etiquette...sorry if I am.
However I've just published a report on my work for Shaun Averys script in the latest Dogbreath fanzine. The report has rough page layouts, thumbnail sketches, Finished pencils and links to all the reviews I can find on the ETCB website via this link. http://dbroughton.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/strontium-dog-all-that-i-have.html (http://dbroughton.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/strontium-dog-all-that-i-have.html)
I've also published a similar report for my work with script writers Alistair Mclean and Richard Swabey in the latest Zarjaz fanzine via this link http://dbroughton.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/tales-of-mega-city-one-baby-jays-01.html (http://dbroughton.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/tales-of-mega-city-one-baby-jays-01.html)
All the best!
http://dbroughton.blogspot.co.uk/ (http://dbroughton.blogspot.co.uk/)
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What's this?
Did I miss the memo?
Dunk!
Just wait... It says 'soon'...
you bloody tease...
Looks like our Bill and that young Zenith lad....
Yes, it does, doesn't it?
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Very cool, gents. Can't wait!
Did a review on my personal blog because:
a) I love Zarjaz
b) There are very few decent small press review blogs and I think as a medium self published comics deserve attention and respect and there's nothing more respectful than a constructive review. Shows you've read it and thought about it.
Short version: Get Haward doing more covers/stories, get Mick "Blackmocco" Cassidy doing a long form comic as his storytelling and art are outrageous, sneakily replace Alan Grant with Lee Robson & Dunk Nimmo and Anderson would be great again.
You want the moon on a stick, don't you Owen. The moon on a stick.
Hi Owen, I'll answer points as I can for you.
The Zarjaz logo for issue 16 was by the wonderful Mike Carroll. The man is a genius.
If you check the blog for the 'In the Zone' story- the older chapters are all on there to be read. I'm still waiting for the last chapter to be written... Yeah, Mike- lookin' at you!
BlackMocco will indeed be back and there is a very long in the development strip from Robson & Nimmo that I'm looking forward to.
Looking forward to that - !
I've updated the blog to reflect Mr Carroll designing the logo and the fact that In the Zone 1 & 2 are online - an elegant and generous solution to the multiple parts problem!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 25 October, 2013, 01:01:38 PM
very long in the development strip
Oh sweet holy blimey yes.
Apologies.
Dunk!
No need to apologise, just make it more awesome.
btw- new Zarjaz next week. Previews soon and then you'll realise why we call it Zarjaz!
Daft question from a noob...are the stories in Zarjaz ongoing or can I pick up the latest issue and not have to worry about having no idea what's going on?
Not a daft question at all.
At Zarjaz we 'try' to have no ongoing serials. If a story has multiple parts we will do our best to have the whole thing in a single issue.
The way we see it is that even at three times a year- serials in SP books are hellish to run. All too often real life gets in the way.
So if you want to try an issue, Zarjaz 19 should be on sale this time next week (Printer and webmeister permitting) so you'll be able to try an issue yourself.
you really should start pimping that....
;)
Huff- wait till Friday...
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 28 October, 2013, 04:46:54 PM
Huff- wait till Friday...
payday! and order Zarjaz day too
Available now- Zarjaz 19
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Behind the cover by Simon Fraser, Peeps the droid brings more thrills lifted from the thought processes of the Mighty One Himself.
This issue we present:
Strips:
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A.B.C. Warriors- Hammerstein: It's All In The Programming 7 pages by writer Steven Denton and artist Crow.
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Balls Bros: Big in the 90's. 5 pages by writer David Withers and artist Jerome Canty.
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Judge Dredd: Collectors Market. 5 pages by writer Lee Robson and artist Stephen Downey
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Tales of Mega-City One: A Hanging Door 5 pages by writer Shaun Avery and artist Nathan Webb
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Tales of Mega-City One: Baby Jays: Destiny's Plaza. 18 pages by writers Alistair Maclean & Richard Swabey and artist David Broughton
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Still only £3.00, from the FQP Webshop! (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php) you don't deserve it.
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Available now- DROKK
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Every now and then we at Zarjaz are pitched a story we can't really do in Zarjaz proper, for many, many reasons. This is a collection of stories that either could not, or should not exist. It is also one of the finest issues we have ever compiled. Warning- This comic may hurt you:
Strips:
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Judge Death- Personal Business. 5 pages by writer Richard McAuliffe and artist Roland Bird
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Kingdom. 3 pages by writer Richard McAuliffe and artist Roland Bird.
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M.A.C.H. 3- Conflagration. 3 pages by writer Derek Hamill and artist John Hutcheson
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Mechanismo. 12 pages by writer Derek Hamill and artist Mike Bunt
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Robo-Hunter- Slade B.C.P.D. 8 pages by writer Dirk Van Dom and artist Mike Bunt
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Rogue Trooper- I Am Mad But North North West. 5 pages by writer Dan Hill and artist David Broughton
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Savage/Zenith. 6 pages by writer Chris Denton and artist Dave Frankum
Add to this a superb look at the creation of the book's cover and this would be superb value if we demanded double for it, however you can get it for only £3.00 in print from the FQP webshop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php) or for £2.00 as a digital download from Comicsy! (http://www.comicsy.co.uk/bolt01/store/products/drokk/)
Two of my hard earned Earth Pounds are winging their way to you, Dave, 'cos I need to know What the Drokk? now rather than at Thought Bubble.
Cheers Dunk! Let me know about any issues with resolution and stuff. This digital is tricksy...
I'll wait till TB to buy this, simply to have a quick flick through and hug you instantly to acknowledge the genius of everyone involved. :o
DROKK and Zarjaz paid for :thumbsup:
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 25 October, 2013, 01:01:38 PM
Hi Owen, I'll answer points as I can for you.
The Zarjaz logo for issue 16 was by the wonderful Mike Carroll. The man is a genius.
If you check the blog for the 'In the Zone' story- the older chapters are all on there to be read. I'm still waiting for the last chapter to be written... Yeah, Mike- lookin' at you!
BlackMocco will indeed be back and there is a very long in the development strip from Robson & Nimmo that I'm looking forward to.
Unbelievably, I'm about to kick it off tomorrow to (hopefully) have it ready by the January deadline...
I shall see you in Leeds! Looking good.
Everything looks Drokking incredible Bolt and Richmond expect funds from my CredPal over the weekend!
SO chuffed to have conned my way into the first DROKK
First you get the Drokk, then you get the power, then you get the weeeemin
Really tho, cant wait to see it in print and also as an ipad junkie glad you guys are trying out the digital
Meanie- so far so good on the digital. Not massive sales, but if it helps a few folks get themselves a fix.
I'm just waiitng for the first feedback on Drokk- I, personally, think it is a really strong collection, with a couple of killer moments throughout the book, but I've lived with it for months. Really looking forward to seeing what other folks think.
I'm just about to read mine now, cheers chaps :thumbsup:
I blogged about the creation of Savage Zenith:
http://massacreforboys.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/savage-zenith.html
Interesting stuff, as always Chris. Cheers
I downloaded my copy of DROKK this morning - great stuff, especially the Zenith tale (great twist!) And the Mechanismo story (I do enjoy a rhyming yarn). Well done all.
Thanks for the positive words Davey- much appreciated.
Those of you out there who wait for the stock to appear in shops- Orbital should have had theirs by now and the stock made it to the FP Warehouse today, too. If your local FP doesn't stock Zarjaz or Dogbreath, as 'em why the sneck not?
Excelsior Bristol - ? I mean I'll buy 'em off you at the con but that'd be a good place to stick 'em they've got a small press bit!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 04 November, 2013, 10:38:22 PM
Thanks for the positive words Davey- much appreciated.
Those of you out there who wait for the stock to appear in shops- Orbital should have had theirs by now and the stock made it to the FP Warehouse today, too. If your local FP doesn't stock Zarjaz or Dogbreath, as 'em why the sneck not?
Just to be clear Forbidden Planet as in not International?
Leeds is an FPI and they are hit n miss with Zarjaz & Dogbreath... I've snagged one fromthere now n then but rare...
I've ordered a Futurequake and a Something Wicked.
Do I get a Drokk for writing stuff?
Hi Dr X, you sure do. I'll pack them all up for you.
Just got in from work to find Drokk #1 and Zarjaz #19 waiting for me :D Will read them in the morning when I am not knackered, thanks for the quick delivery, looking forward to reading them :D
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 25 October, 2013, 01:01:38 PM
there is a very long in the development strip from Robson & Nimmo that I'm looking forward to.
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My drawing board yesterday.
Yeah, but I'm very confident that the end result will register strongly on the Zarjaz Thrill-O-Tron (Patent pending)
Some nice words here! (http://www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/2013/new-from-zarjaz-drokk/) from the lads at the FPBlog
I love the look of Dunks artwork, his take on Alpha is awsome. Really love David Frankums Drokk cover too...Amazing!
Got the full compliment of Drokk, Zarjaz, Something Wicked and Future Quake plus a nifty Mean Machine piece from Bolt just the other day. Bloody good hefty thrill parcel and hopefully Drokk will continue to make many more appearances. High fives for all involved.
Quote from: Bat King on 05 November, 2013, 12:40:57 AM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 04 November, 2013, 10:38:22 PM
Thanks for the positive words Davey- much appreciated.
Those of you out there who wait for the stock to appear in shops- Orbital should have had theirs by now and the stock made it to the FP Warehouse today, too. If your local FP doesn't stock Zarjaz or Dogbreath, as 'em why the sneck not?
Just to be clear Forbidden Planet as in not International?
Leeds is an FPI and they are hit n miss with Zarjaz & Dogbreath... I've snagged one fromthere now n then but rare...
Sorry Bat- just noticed I'd not replied.
The deal is that 50 copies go to the FPI warehouse. What they do with them is anyones guess. They used to have a lot more copies, but these days, just the 50.
If any of you out there use an FPI, and they DO NOT have a Zarjaz, ask them to get you one from the warehouse. Maybe that is all that's needed.
Meanwhile, look what David Frankum did for me...
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Aint I a lucky editor...
Hope you are planning on bringing along a stack of back issues to Thought Bubble - already stopping by to pick up my copy of Pirates of the Lost World (please remind Richmond to sign it for me)
Ach- hate to be the bearer of bad news, but His Lordship isn't going to be able to make it. Events have conspired to stop his appearance.
I 'will' have a stack of back issues, in fact I think the only issue I may have a problem with is Zarjaz 12, which I only have 1 or 2 left of.
I am not 100% on this, but I believe Conor will have copies of 'Pirates' to sell/sign.
Great - will drop by on Saturday
I suggested the "send in the clone's" scenario to his lordship this morning so he would be able to attend....but he was a bit reticent due to a previous bad experience with a 'cellular double'...Apparently he's not allowed within 100 yards of an Anteater and is still paying off the bar bill!!!
Apparently Anteater's cant get enough of Crème de menthe....who knew?
Quote from: Lee Hicks on 17 November, 2013, 11:49:03 AM
I suggested the "send in the clone's" scenario to his lordship this morning so he would be able to attend....but he was a bit reticent due to a previous bad experience with a 'cellular double'...Apparently he's not allowed within 100 yards of an Anteater and is still paying off the bar bill!!!
Apparently Anteater's cant get enough of Crème de menthe....who knew?
that explians the 'Parklife' incident
Hey,I'm not judging here(as looking at the footage from the hidden hotel security camera it would very much appear consensual).
...what a man chooses to do with a 'Myrmecophaga tridactyla' and a stocked mini bar is a concern for him,the lycra clad mammal calling the shots and whichever God might sanction such behavior.....although he may have struggled to convince a judge with this argument in certain US states!!!
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STOP PRESS! This just in!
Due to taking evasive action from a Zragian pirate fleet, Team Zarjaz will be moving to table 11 in the Royal Armories Hall. Same room, different table!
See you there Bolt-01!
Thread for new Daily Dredd strip! (http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php/topic,40104.0/topicseen.html)
Good work chaps. How is Zarjaz coming on Bolt? Is there a Dog Breath on its way too?
As it happens- the new issues of Zarjaz & dogbreath are both read yto go to the printers. These are two of my favourite issues we've worked on and wait till you see the covers.
Pimpery will commence in about a week or so.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 17 February, 2014, 02:16:06 PM
As it happens- the new issues of Zarjaz & dogbreath are both read yto go to the printers. These are two of my favourite issues we've worked on and wait till you see the covers.
Pimpery will commence in about a week or so.
Sweet, looking forward to 'em!
Pimpage!!!
Excellent, looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us all!
I know you're not actually trading at the Dreddthingy in May, but will you perchance have a few copies with you? I still need a Drokk too!
For Lawgiver, I'm going to be taking advantage of CrazyFoxMachine and he'll have copies of Zarjaz & Dogbreath for sale on the day.
As for Drokk- there are barely a handful of print copies left so if you want one for sure let me know and I'll save you one. The rest are going to be making the long trek south to the LSCC where the creators of the lead strip- Chris Denton & David Frankum will be selling them.
I've the day off today (Half term with the kids) and have not long got back from dropping the new CD's at the printer. Within two weeks I'll be sharing the delights of the new issues, and trust me when I tell you all that there are some real treats in store. Dogbreath alone will melt your thrill diodes so be warned when I tell you that Zarjaz features Thrills of a level that can be seen from orbit.
Seeing as it is the weekend, and I'm at work for ALL of it!
Here is a little morning treat for you:
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The cover to Zarjaz 20 by superbly talented Mick Cassidy- thanks to mick for stepping in at the last minute with this little beauty.
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And the Strontium Bitch herself thanks to new father Kev Levell.
My heartfelt thanks to both for the awesome work and remember that the new comics go on sale this weekend (at some point) so make sure you get yours!
Wow :o They both look bloody lovely!
Fantastic (Prog worthy) covers. The quality of work in Zarjaz and Dogbreath goes from strength to strength.
Stew.
Awesome! Both covers look fantastic! :D
On sale this weekend you say, how fabulous and two excellent covers to boot!
Just one thing, could you obscure the logos on the next issues ;)
And I've just received word that they are live!
Available now- Dogbreath 28
This issue sees Durham Red take centre stage with both a cover by Kev Levell and the lead strip for the issue. Inside this issue we have interviews with both John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra alongside work from the finest muties we could find.
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This issue contains:
Case File 31- Stone Killers, 1 page by writer Leigh Shepherd
Durham Red- The Great Train Screw up, 6 pages by writer Luke Foster and artist David Broughton
Interview- Carlos Ezquerra, by Steve Hargett
Interview- John Wagner, by Steve Hargett
Strontium Dog- The Healers Hotel, 6 pages by writer Shaun Avery and artist Tom Crielly
Strontium Dog- Stuck In The Middle With You, 9 pages by writer Rich McAuliffe and artist Jake Rowlinson
Strontium Dog's- The Day The Diddly Died, 9 pages by writer Dirk Van Dom and artist Dan Cornwell
Strontium Dog's- Twilight of the dogs, 5 pages by writer Matt Sharp and artist Jim Campbell
Strontium Dog- Search & Destroy, 4 pages by writer David Stoddart and artist Graham Stoddart
Still only £3.00. From The FQP Webshop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php)
Available now- ZARJAZ 20.
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Behind the cover by Mick Cassidy, Peeps the droid brings more thrills lifted directly from the cortex of The Mighty One Himself.
This issue we present:
A.B.C. Warriors- Mongrol Handfuls of Smush, 7 pages by writer Mark Hobby and artist James Newell.
BAD Company- From Mud To Murder, 6 pages by writer Shaun Avery and artist David Broughton.
DownlodeTales- Sewer Side, 7 pages by writer Tom Proudfoot and artist George Coleman.
Judge Dredd- Dead Soldiers, 6 pages by writer Karl Stock and artist Tom Bonin.
M.A.C.H. 1-MachOfLies, 10 pages by writer Mark Howard and artist Matt Herbert.
Tales of Mega-City 1-Meg-Way Blues, 4 pages by writer Umar Ditta and artist Nathan Webb.
Still only £3.00, you don't deserve it! From [img=http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php]http://The FQP Webshop[/img]
Sold. What a great lineup that is on both issues - and the covers are stunning! That blackmocco one is a extraordinary - especially for such short notice :O
Ordered! :)
Will email ya before the night is through Bolt. Wanna get me an extra Zarjaz and a Dogbreath too.
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Opening Zarjaz 20 is BAD Company- From Mud To Murder by Shaun Avery and the one man art dept David Broughton. See why this was chosen to be the cover strip.
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Opening Dogbreath 28 is Durham Red- The Great Train Screw-up, by Luke Foster and that man Broughton!
Both of these comics are available NOW from The FQP Webshop! (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php) And while you are there, get caught up on the rest of DOGBREATH & ZARJAZ as they won't all be available forever.
Those are really stunning covers!
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New to the pages of Zarjaz- M.A.C.H. 1 by Mark Howard and Matt Herbert. The original hyper-hero comes to kick-ass and chew gum- only he's out of gum.
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Meanwhile over in Dogbreath, Johnny Alpha is having a rough old time when he's 'Stuck in the middle' by Richard McAuliff and Jake Rowlinson.
Can't wait for these! How long before they're in the post Bolt? :)
You got a right hack to do those interviews... gonna bring the standard down.
Fett- I'm actually collecting them tomorrow from the printers, so the first post run will be Saturday. Thos contributor copies take some working on!
I've shamelessly pimped these on my blog. I loved doing those two reviews!
Maybe the closest I'll ever get to appearing on Pete Wells' covers uncovered blog...! Haha! Zarjaz #20's cover broken down here. Can I just say I love drawing 2000AD stuff...? Kano is badass fun to draw.
http://blackmocco.blogspot.com/2014/03/zarjaz-20-cover.html
Bolt, you covers are class but that Zarjaz one is just brilliant! Will order a bunch soon!
Two fantastic covers there.
I will be picking up my copies as usual from the thrill merchant.
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Strontium Dog- The Healers' Hotel is by Shaun Avery and Tom Creilly,
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And in Sewer-side, a Downlode tale we welcome the mighty George Coleman back to Zarjaz with a set of pages that are frankly jaw dropping.
Dumplode...still makes me titter :-[
The first wave of post will be going tomorrow AM- any orders I've rec'd before now are processed and packed. A lot of the contributor copies are done as well.
To celebrate- here's more pimpery!
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First a panel from John Freeman's (http://downthetubes.net/?p=14490) fave strip in the new Zarjaz, Judge Dredd- Dead soldiers by Karl Stock and Tom Bonin.
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also a panel from another strip mentioned by John Freeman. (http://downthetubes.net/?p=14490) Search & Destroy by the Stoddart Brothers!
Happy weekend folks!
Something to look forward to on a Monday morning!
Bum, meant to order a Zarjaz before now.
Will do it when I get home.
Wow, Bat Kings still not home...
But don't fret folk- the latest issues will be available at Lawgiver courtesy of the amazing CFM!
LOL - I forgot again...
Order in.
I'm useless with remembering stuff...
I'll be showing Zarjaz n Dogbrearth around at work & pimping it to shops when I get the ones I ordered today - my comp copy will be sealed away for Lawgiver to ask for a few autographs :) John Wagner's sig on my interview with him will top the day off!
My little pack of thrillpower has just arrived. Ten comics, all of which look great! Many thanks Bolt!
SBT
Mine have arrived safely and I'm looking forward to reading them, at work :thumbsup:
Just read Dogbreath, its one of the best ones you've produced imo. Well done all involved.
All ten were devoured yesterday, and all ten pleased me no end! Seriously good work guys n gals, and much appreciated. Some incredible strips, and progworthy scripts and art. And even with the strips that perhaps weren't at that standard, the skill and enthusiasm shone through- not an unenjoyable one in the bunch.
And put me down for a Drokk! #2.
SBT
My bundle turned up and was devoured before it hit the mat! Amazing covers and full of great stories. Best ones yet, and I'm not biased. Honestly.
Quote from: dancornwell on 11 March, 2014, 06:10:29 PM
Amazing covers and full of great stories. Best ones yet, and I'm not biased. Honestly.
It is a good line up, isn't it? And I'm not biased either. Nosir.
My bit's got art by an Actual Droid! I told him what to draw and he drew it!
You've got no idea how thrilling that is!
But it was only one of those cheap old Lettering Droids that was lying around...
Congrats on getting another issue out Bolt.
Highlight for me was the Downlode Tale by Proudfoot & Colman. That could sit proudly within the pages of the Prog or Meg - top notch stuff.
And here's a review: http://www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/2014/review-zarjaz/
Fine work, chaps!
Ah, you beat me to it. A fine review that warms the heart. If you have still not tried Zarjaz or Do breath, maybe you should...
Please talk to me again about if/how I may puchase this (and some back issues) digitally? I'm trying to cut down on piles of comics around the house but need to maintain my thrill power levels.
Ah, tips. The only digital issue currently is DROKK, that you can pick up from comicsy (go through the blog link to go to the relevant page) but I think that long term once the oldest issues are no longer available in print then we will look at putting them out digitally.
Thanks for asking though.
Another review. (http://judgetutorsemple.wordpress.com/2014/03/11/zarjaz-20-spoiler-light-preview-pages/)
And another one Here! (http://2000ad.wordpress.com/2014/03/21/review-zarjaz-20/) Thanks for the kind words Eamonn.
Out of interest- I'll be at the Dredd screening Sunday, so if anyone there wants a half assed proto-droid scribble I'll do you one, and I bet I'm not the only one there either...
Ordered my latest batch on Fri night, arrived this morning (Mon). Excellent as always kudos to all involved.
Thanks for the Wulf sketch Bolt :D
filippo
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ECBT reviews of Zarjaz 20 & Dogbreath28 (http://2000ad.wordpress.com/2014/06/04/ecbt2000ad-episode-170/) are available now.
Not had chance to listen myself as yet, but thanks to the chaps for reading.
Would anybody mind emailing me this to my GMail addy as I don't seem to be able to download it on my 'phone? Thanks :-)
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Email sent- let me know if it is what you need.
Thanks, Bolt, you're a gent.
Listening to this right now- and so far so good, apart from the reviewer gives away all the plot to the opening story, so watch out if you've not read your copy yet.
Will listen later...
Good review, chaps - I found it very helpful! Thanks, looking forward to the next one.
Just listened to the ECBT Podcast. At least I didn't ask any stupid questions in the interviews!
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We told you this would happen. Drokk has sold out. The only way you can get your hands on a copy of this beauty now is via the digital version over at Comicsy (http://www.comicsy.co.uk/bolt01/store/products/drokk/)
I'd like to thank all the creators for helping me to put together such a high quality (IMO) book and maybe one day there will be enough material for a second.
Oooooohhhhh, I just ordered that. Did I get the last one?
I do believe it was. That went in the post this morning along with your Zarjaz' & Dogbreath.
Many thanks for the order.
Well done Albion!
Attention Humes!
The new Zarjaz will be available soon, and to celebrate the comic reaching issue 21 we got prime Dredd artist Patrick Goddard to provide us with the summer Dredd-world cover. Also on hand was Owen Watts to provide the colour.
Enjoy:
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Woah, that may be my favorite Zarjaz cover yet! (Not knocking any of of the past covers)
Sold!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 14 June, 2014, 03:01:44 PM
Attention Humes!
The new Zarjaz will be available soon, and to celebrate the comic reaching issue 21 we got prime Dredd artist Patrick Goddard to provide us with the summer Dredd-world cover. Also on hand was Owen Watts to provide the colour.
Enjoy:
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That's a cracker! looking forward to this un.
Brilliant stuff!
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It is the annual Dreddworld special, so we present 9 new strips featuring the denizens of Mega-City one in a stunning wraparound cover by the one and only Patrick Goddard. This issue is so thrill-packed it comes in at a whopping 56 pages.
At a mere £3.00 you know this is astounding value, available NOW From The FQP webshop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php)
I coulda be a contenda... :'(
all ordered!
Yup yup yup.
Will review too ;)
Just posted about this on my facebook page. Who knows, it may bring in a new customer or two from my Dredd friends who don't frequent here ;)
Looks like a big order is about to be placed :thumbsup:
Indeed, I've had a few unusual orders today.
Unusual is good...
Every little helps towards your world domination of the fanzine market ;)
Quote from: Bat King on 01 July, 2014, 11:11:00 PM
Unusual is good...
Depends what they're trying to pay with...
Cheers
Jim
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A panel from Judge Dredd- Day Shift by Mark Pexton and Sam Weller.
Quote from: Jim_Campbell on 02 July, 2014, 08:21:57 AM
Quote from: Bat King on 01 July, 2014, 11:11:00 PM
Unusual is good...
Depends what they're trying to pay with...
Cheers
Jim
True... I didn't think that through did I...
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This issue of Zarjaz we are very pleased to present Armitage- descent. A strip gifted to us by Martin Stiff (http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Absence-Martin-Stiff/dp/1782760385), soon to be published by Titan Comics. A personal highlight of the comic.
Hey, all.
Should it interest anyone, I've posted about the process behind my two contributions to the new Zarjaz (http://paulwilliamsart.tumblr.com/post/89988112915/drawing-dredd-for-zarjaz-the-making-of (http://paulwilliamsart.tumblr.com/post/89988112915/drawing-dredd-for-zarjaz-the-making-of)) and Dave has allowed me to post a couple of the finished pages, pre-lettering (http://paulwilliamsart.tumblr.com/post/90753603455/a-little-taste-of-dredd (http://paulwilliamsart.tumblr.com/post/90753603455/a-little-taste-of-dredd)).
Cheers, hope you drokkers enjoy the issue!
Nice mention of BABBLE in your article!
Dudes, if you haven't read Babble do get on to it! (my review here (http://judgetutorsemple.wordpress.com/2013/01/20/babble-a-graphic-novel-by-lee-robson-bryan-coyle-eddie-deighton-mild-spoilers/))
Lovely new Zarjaz issue - proud to be a part of it! Have given it (and the latest Indigo Prime saga) an extensive review up on the old what the old Down the Tubes there:
http://downthetubes.net/?p=15929
That's a lotta words!
Cheers CFM- a good review, nice to have some feedback that gives me something to think about.
Got my bundle yesterday so consumed it overnight, i would say that the last story (SJS) was my favourite for art and tale, CFM's review pretty much nails it without being cruel or nasty or indeed too gushing.
Well done bolt for getting this package together an other feather in your cap!
and thanks for the sketch too ;)
Quote from: CrazyFoxMachine on 08 July, 2014, 02:13:23 PM
Lovely new Zarjaz issue - proud to be a part of it! Have given it (and the latest Indigo Prime saga) an extensive review up on the old what the old Down the Tubes there:
http://downthetubes.net/?p=15929
Great review, O.
That's exactly what small pressers need, very very constructive criticism (I for one always enjoyed being skewered by The Beak way back when) as well as praise. The "Is it Prog-Worthy" bottom line is a nice way to go about things.
Just finished reading Paul Willliams behind the scenes look at his artwork for the latest issue of Zarjaz which was awesome. Thanks for sharing Paul.
For anyone who is interested here are the rough layouts, thumbnails and finished pencils for the Bad Company story written by Shaun Avery which appeared in Zarjaz #20. http://www.dbroughton.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/bad-company-from-mud-to-murder.html (http://www.dbroughton.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/bad-company-from-mud-to-murder.html)
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KILL KROOL!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 03 July, 2014, 09:48:39 AM
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This issue of Zarjaz we are very pleased to present Armitage- descent. A strip gifted to us by Martin Stiff (http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Absence-Martin-Stiff/dp/1782760385), soon to be published by Titan Comics. A personal highlight of the comic.
Nice art! Armitage & Tharg - separated at birth?
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curiously, this io9 article (http://io9.com/whats-your-favorite-story-that-started-as-a-joke-and-be-1627156549?utm_campaign=socialflow_io9_facebook&utm_source=io9_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow) uses the cover to Zarjaz 12 as it's lead image.
It's great to see the Alex Ronald cover out there again and kicking ass, but it's a shame that he's not credited. I've passed Alex a mail letting him know and also reminded the site that Dredd appears in 2000 AD every week.
Shows a credit now. But Dredd didn't start as a joke...
A Zarjaz credit wouldn't go amiss, either... Pimp, damn you - PIMP!!
A good point lol
Heh, I did giver them the title of the comic and the link to the shop. Guess they chose not to provide all relevant information.
Grrr...
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This damn 'phone. Is there a comments section where a sly ad/link can be slipped in? Guerilla advertising!
The pimpery was in my reply to the post, but I haven't had chance to see if they posted my comment.
Of course, sorry - it was foolish of me to imagine you'd miss such a golden opportunity! (I feel such a twit now, lol)
No worries Sharkster, and thanks for thinking of us.
Heh, I think I think of you rather more often than is strictly healthy ;-)
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As some of you may know, I've recently lost the vast majority of my possessions and the rest is scattered, stored by friends.
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I've looked through what remains before and was horrified not to find my small collection of ama-comics containing my scripts. Yesterday I had another root and found them - Zarjazes, a DogBreath, FQ, SW and Paragons - and was overjoyed, literally.
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Yes, yes - I know it's a very selfish thing but I'm proud of my modest contributions and I LOVE my Zarjazes. They smell like hope!
no,
they smell like...
Victory!
Well at least we can agree that they smell. :P
Great. Now I've got snot in my coffee.
For anyone who is interested here are the rough layouts, and finished pencils for the Judge Dredd story 'Hanks Tale' written by Richmond Clements which appeared in Zarjaz #21. http://www.dbroughton.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/judge-dredd-hanks-tale.html (http://www.dbroughton.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/judge-dredd-hanks-tale.html)
Lovely work, David, as always. Had a great time doing the cover for Zarjaz based on a story you illustrated a while back. I envy your productivity.
That was a really eye catching cover Mick and I loved all the background info that was posted on your blog. Thanks for sharing fella! :)
And just last weekend I got the artwork for the new Zarjaz cover as well. I'll be posting here as soon as it is all dressed up and looking lovely.
Oooh! Exciting! Ready in time for Thought Bubble?
Yup. Shaping up to be a cracking issue too. Got a few real surprises inside.
you tease...
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 06 October, 2014, 03:48:02 PM
Yup. Shaping up to be a cracking issue too. Got a few real surprises inside.
Every issue is a surprise Bolt! Can't wait as always
Also looking forward to next issues :)
Never mind all that Thought Bubble malarky, when can we order on line? ;)
Seeing as it is the weekend, and if my memory serves this is Prog & Meg week I thought I'd start off with an aperitif of new Thrill for us all:
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The cover to Zarjaz 22 by PJ Holden & Steven Denton. Aint it a beauty?
This is the second cover that the team have done for the best fanzine named Zarjaz as they also collaborated on the cover to Zarjaz 08.
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/zarjaz8.jpg)
which even predates Monsterology.
Zarjaz 22 will be on sale at the start of November, and will be available at Thought Bubble, along with all the other issues. All self respecting squaxx should own a full set and if you have any doubts as to quality- it ain't called ZARJAZ for nothing.
That Chopper cover is a cracker there Bolt!
Cracking indeed, i like a bit o Chopper me!
Lovely-jubbly!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 11 October, 2014, 08:03:41 AM
Seeing as it is the weekend, and if my memory serves this is Prog & Meg week I thought I'd start off with an aperitif of new Thrill for us all:
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The cover to Zarjaz 22 by PJ Holden & Steven Denton. Aint it a beauty?
This is the second cover that the team have done for the best fanzine named Zarjaz as they also collaborated on the cover to Zarjaz 08.
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/zarjaz8.jpg)
which even predates Monsterology.
Zarjaz 22 will be on sale at the start of November, and will be available at Thought Bubble, along with all the other issues. All self respecting squaxx should own a full set and if you have any doubts as to quality- it ain't called ZARJAZ for nothing.
Blimey, if I ever do a third cover for you, send those to me first so I don't accidentally do another almost identical composition - talk about failure of imagination!
-pj
Dentonlicious colouring there :D
Completing the weekend of thrills from here at FQP we are proud to present:
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The cover to Dogbreath 29 by none other than Matt Timson. Matt was good enough to do us a cover on the back of the strip he provides art for.
This is possibly my favourite cover we've had yet, and we've had some absolute classics.
Dogbreath 29 will be on sale early November and the first chance you will have to see it in the flesh will be at Thought Bubble.
Bump.
That's a great cover- love the smoking hole.
Yeah, very dynamic cover. Definitely prog-worthy.
Great cover love the composition.
November is going to be rather groovy as the young pups say.
Fantastic.
AVAILABLE NOW!
Dogbreath 29
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Cover artist Matt Timson provides the lead strip this issue along with writer And Ewington. The colour centrespread this issue is provided by John Charles and among the six stories inside there are new adventures for Flys Eyes Wagner, Wirehead Rex and of course Johnny Alpha & Wulf.
All for the amazing price of £3.00.
Strips:
Strontium Dog- Death By Dog by writer Mark Howard and artist David Broughton
Strontium Dog- Bloodhound by writer Andi Ewington and artist Matt Timson
Strontium Dogs- Angel of Death by writer Alec Charles and artist Scott Twells
Strontium Dogs- Wirehead Rex- The Idolmaker Subterfuge by writer Dirk Van Dom and artist Dan Cornwell
Strontium Dog- Among The Missing- book review by writer Amanda Kear
Strontium Dog-The Wreck by writer Richmond Clements and artist John Charles
Still only £3.00, you don't deserve it! From The FQP Webshop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php)
AVAILABLE NOW! ZARJAZ 22
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Behind the superb cover by PJ Holden & Steven Denton featuring Chopper, following on from the strip which features art by Jake Lynch (with special thanks to Pye-01) we present 8 tales charged with so much Thrill-power it caused the seasons to slide! 48 pages for the amazing price of £3.00.
Strips:
Judge Dredd- Aggressive Deportment by writer Tom Proudfoot and artist Astrom Chang
Judge Dredd- Sunday Morning Crash by writer Mark Howard and artist Conor Boyle
Tharg The Mighty- Escape from sanity's edge by writer River Apparicio and artist Bolt-01
The Sequels That Time Forgot- Mean Team Bk 3 by writer Al Ewing and artist Stephen Prestwood
Chopper- Different Strokes by writer Chris Redfern and artist Jake Lynch (Thanks to Pye01)
M.A.C.H.-1- Bearing Up by writer Mark Howard and artist Bryan Coyle
Rogue Trooper- Sniper Alley by writer Tom Proudfoot and artist P. L. Woods
Finn- Checkmate by writer Umar Ditta and artist Tom Bonin
Still only £3.00, you don't deserve it! From The FQP Webshop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php)
I know I've asked this before, but I've forgotten the answer.
If I was hypothetically writing a script for Zarjaz (or Dogbreath) what is the recommended length? Five pages? Unfortunately I've yet to get my hands on a physical copy (does a digital edition yet exist?) to just check for myself.
Hi Adventurer. The only digital edition available commercially is DROKK, available via for a mere £2.00.
For a script- contact us via email for details but if you aim for five-six pages you won't be far off. Of course it all depends on the story... (http://www.comicsy.co.uk/bolt01/Comicsy%5B/url)
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Judge Dredd- Aggressive Deportment by writer Tom Proudfoot and artist Astrom Chang
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Strontium Dog- Bloodhound by writer Andi Ewington and artist Matt Timson
Remember- all orders over £10.00 will automatically get a mini-sketch by Bolt-01 (but don't let that put you off)
Wow - I mean; just wow. That looks flipping awesome!
Today we bring you a slice of:
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Judge Dredd- Sunday Morning Crash by writer Mark Howard and artist Conor Boyle
Also-
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Strontium Dog- Death By Dog by writer Mark Howard and artist David Broughton
Note- all orders in by Friday night will definitely be in the post early Saturday AM- a week before Thought Bubble! Also- all orders over £10 will get one of Bolt-01's mini sketches.
Two of the best there!
You make me blush, Huffy, thank you.
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Today I bring you a tale thought lost- a tale of heroic sacrifice, of knowledge gained at great cost and ultimately a tale of redemption. Today I bring you The Sequels That Time Forgot- Mean Team Bk3 by writer Al Ewing and artist Stephen Prestwood.
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Also, Strontium Dogs- Angel of Death by writer Alec Charles and artist Scott Twells gives us an insight into Flys Eyes Wagner.
Available now from The FQP Webshop! (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php)
The first copies went in the post last night folks- so if you have bought copies already then they are on the way! The next post run will be Saturday AM so if an order is placed today then it will be on its way then!
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Today we bring you a taste of this issues cover strip- Chopper- Different Strokes by writer Chris Redfern and artist Jake Lynch. Thanks to Pye01.
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Strontium Dog-The Wreck by writer Richmond Clements and 2000 AD cover artist John Charles!
Available from the FQP Webshop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php)
this and Megazine Saturday and it's my day off tomorrow. Royal Mail better not let me down or someone will be going postal!
As of right now you can get the digital edition of DROKK for a single earth pound.
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/CoverWebbies/Cover(Drokk)Web.jpg)
Visit Comicsy (http://www.comicsy.co.uk/bolt01/) to get your copy now, and while there take advantage of the other digital content from FQP
Bargain! You are spoiling folk now Bolt-01!
The Kingdom strip was my favourite - though all are excellent.
Well looks like RM can't handle too much thrillpower and decided to hang onto my Meg for a bit longer :( I did however get my package from Deadbolt01 and what a package! (Extra tape on the ends in future Dave, the A5's nearly escaped).
I think Dogbreath really is the standout here, with Progworthy art especially Matt Timson's work. Having seen a fair bit of small press at the recent Lakes Con, I can safely say this is head and shoulders above the rest of the pack, well done all involved.
Cheers Huffster! Always nice to hear some feedback and for those of you out there yet to take the plunge, drop by the FQP table this weekend at Thought Bubble and you'll see for yourself why Dogbreath is just so darn awesome!
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You know what? Tharg doesn't do enough cross-overs. So to rectify that we at Zarjaz bring you M.A.C.H.-1- Bearing Up by writer Mark Howard and artist Bryan Coyle which sees John Probe dealing with SHAKO!
(This strip also featres my favourite panel from the whole comic, but I'm not spoiling 'that'.
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/DB29/IdolMakerSubterfugeBlog.jpg)
This issue of Dogbreath also sees a second outing for Strontium Dogs- Wirehead Rex- The Idolmaker Subterfuge by writer Dirk Van Dom and artist Dan Cornwell
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 10 November, 2014, 02:05:08 PM
Cheers Huffster! Always nice to hear some feedback and for those of you out there yet to take the plunge, drop by the FQP table this weekend at Thought Bubble and you'll see for yourself why Dogbreath is just so darn awesome!
Fully intend to :) Hear only good things about these fanzines but yet to take the plunge...
I shall be seeing you Saturday Bolt-01!
I dare say I will see you Sunday as well... but you know what I mean.
Bit late bringing this to the party but:
Rom Of The Reds (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/11/12/its-thanos-meets-roy-of-the-rovers-john-wagner-and-alan-grant-reunite-for-rom-of-the-reds/) featuring art by Dan Cornwell.
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Congrats to Dan- the latest creator to make the leap via FQP.
Picked both these up at Thought Bubble and have to say they were stonking.
Consistently great art, on Dogbreath particularly, combined with some cracking writing makes for a great read.
Makes me wish I wasn't banned from contributing. :P
Dunk!
Got mine at TB too and they're the usual high standard - highlights have got to be John Probe punching Shako in the mush, and the story of a novice SD running into Johnny & Wulf on her first job.
I could do without any more Simon Cowell/X factor parodies though.
*swoons*
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Thank you, Sir.
ha, you're welcome. Didn't realise it was you when I commented as I don't have the mag in front of me, but I thought it was certainly the most interesting story - I liked the double-switch regarding her motives, and the banter between Wulf & johnny was great
Got my annual supply from thought bubble when can't wait to dive in.
Quote from: Dandontdare on 18 November, 2014, 01:39:01 PM
Got mine at TB too and they're the usual high standard - highlights have got to be John Probe punching Shako in the mush, and the story of a novice SD running into Johnny & Wulf on her first job.
I could do without any more Simon Cowell/X factor parodies though.
Nice to meet you at TB Dan and thanks for the complements on this post. :) I really enjoy drawing Marks scripts, he really knows the characters and makes sure that the artist has to work on facial expressions and body gestures to tell his stories. I finished the artwork way back in October 2013. I'll probably publish the pencils and thumbnails on my blog when the next Dogbreath has been published.
Gonna read the latest issues at work tonight, which I picked up from the team!
I'm now worried that the writer/artist of the X-factor parody is seething in resentment. I won't go and look up who I may have offended. (it was well done by the way, I just groaned when I saw the concept!)
DDD- I don't think Dirk & Dan will mind terribly- after all it was still accepted, published and it was Dans work on this character in DB that brought him to the attention of John Wagner :)
Thanks to all who picked up copies of the new comics over the weekend- and to those folks who bought older issues as well. It's always a guessing game as to whether to take back issues, especially now that some of the very oldest issues are getting very few in number.
reading Dogbreath now...
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 19 November, 2014, 12:44:18 PM
Thanks to all who picked up copies of the new comics over the weekend- and to those folks who bought older issues as well. It's always a guessing game as to whether to take back issues, especially now that some of the very oldest issues are getting very few in number.
Picked up my first issue of Zarjaz at Thought Bubble, actually got 3 (all those featuring Slaine). I didnt think it too many!
Davek- did you tell me you were a boarder? I don't remember at all but I do remember meeting you. The only other Slaine strip we've done so far that I missed on telling you about was in issue 10-
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/zarjaz10.jpg)
And there is also the postcard for the Dave Kendall cover (which isn't currently in the shop but will be soon) and that is all the Slaine content for Zarjaz so far.
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 20 November, 2014, 11:25:55 AM
Davek- did you tell me you were a boarder? I don't remember at all but I do remember meeting you. The only other Slaine strip we've done so far that I missed on telling you about was in issue 10-
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/zarjaz10.jpg)
And there is also the postcard for the Dave Kendall cover (which isn't currently in the shop but will be soon) and that is all the Slaine content for Zarjaz so far.
Cheers Bolt, should have introduced myself - not on here
that much so tricky to remember whos on here. Was my first convention, will stop and chat if I see you at another :)
Zarjaz 7 was good for me, enjoyed all the Slaine strips and that Dave Kendall cover :thumbsup:. Keeps me going until the Brutania book is released...
Quote from: Davek on 21 November, 2014, 07:52:01 PM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 20 November, 2014, 11:25:55 AM
Davek- did you tell me you were a boarder? I don't remember at all but I do remember meeting you. The only other Slaine strip we've done so far that I missed on telling you about was in issue 10-
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/zarjaz10.jpg)
And there is also the postcard for the Dave Kendall cover (which isn't currently in the shop but will be soon) and that is all the Slaine content for Zarjaz so far.
Cheers Bolt, should have introduced myself - not on here that much so tricky to remember whos on here. Was my first convention, will stop and chat if I see you at another :)
Zarjaz 7 was good for me, enjoyed all the Slaine strips and that Dave Kendall cover :thumbsup:. Keeps me going until the Brutania book is released...
Were you the chap who was at the table with his young lady, after converting her to the ways of Slaine..?
Thanks, DDD, your kind comments are much appreciated and put a smile on my face :-)
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Glad also that you enjoyed my effort, Megabus, you certainly did a terrific job on it!
Quote from: The Legendary Shark on 22 November, 2014, 09:58:18 AM
Glad also that you enjoyed my effort, Megabus, you certainly did a terrific job on it!
It's way too early to be plugging it as it's pencilled in for the Zarjaz-after-next, but Megabus has come up with some absolutely scrotnig and arsome art for my first go at a Zarjaz script! Just you wait...
Quote from: Richmond Clements on 21 November, 2014, 09:11:56 PM
Quote from: Davek on 21 November, 2014, 07:52:01 PM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 20 November, 2014, 11:25:55 AM
Davek- did you tell me you were a boarder? I don't remember at all but I do remember meeting you. The only other Slaine strip we've done so far that I missed on telling you about was in issue 10-
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/images/shop/zarjaz10.jpg)
And there is also the postcard for the Dave Kendall cover (which isn't currently in the shop but will be soon) and that is all the Slaine content for Zarjaz so far.
Cheers Bolt, should have introduced myself - not on here that much so tricky to remember whos on here. Was my first convention, will stop and chat if I see you at another :)
Zarjaz 7 was good for me, enjoyed all the Slaine strips and that Dave Kendall cover :thumbsup:. Keeps me going until the Brutania book is released...
Were you the chap who was at the table with his young lady, after converting her to the ways of Slaine..?
I came to the Zarjaz table with my missus and youngest daughter. Whoever I spoke to (Bolt?) did try and explain who Slaine was briefly to my 9yo daughter (mention of Atlantean times) but unfortunately it went over her head :lol:
Hi Davek, that was indeed me- I spent aages trying to find a doodle of Slaine for you as well. I've since done a couple so I know there will be one for next time.
Lovely to meet you.
Cheers Bolt, likewise. No worries about the sketch; I'll hold you to it if I see you at a future con though ;) (might try and make a couple next year, MCM in Birmingham or London Super Con ... maybe Thought Bubble again).
My review of Dogbreath 29 (http://judgetutorsemple.wordpress.com/2014/11/27/dogbreath-issue-29/)
Thanks, BK!
And a review of Zarjaz issue 22 is now up on Judge-Tutor Semple (http://judgetutorsemple.wordpress.com/2014/11/28/zarjaz-issue-22/).
A stonkingly good read!
Thanks Bat King, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Aye, thanks BK- and if anyone else out there wants to write a review, post it here. Good, bad & ugly- all feedback welcome.
Oh I meant my review was a good read, Sharky. The comic was awful *snarf*
I might make a wee avatar of Simple Semple (the Simp that was at Lawgiver) to put with comments like that...
This issue hits the button. Panic button (insert Simple Semple). With señal strips that wouldn't be out of place in a Prog, Annual or Sci-fi Special.
Outstanding value at £3
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 29 November, 2014, 09:28:56 AM
Aye, thanks BK- and if anyone else out there wants to write a review, post it here. Good, bad & ugly- all feedback welcome.
Second that, always good to hear what peeps think!
Weren't yours just filler Mr Proudhuff?
*snarf*
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 29 November, 2014, 09:28:56 AM
Aye, thanks BK- and if anyone else out there wants to write a review, post it here. Good, bad & ugly- all feedback welcome.
I miss the Beak's reviews. After having three (or four, maybe) strips reviewed by him, I can't tell you how much I learned about comics writing - from his lashings as well as his praise.
I could do with a good lashing myself...
Quote from: Bat King on 01 December, 2014, 05:36:41 PM
Weren't yours just filler Mr Proudhuff?
*snarf*
Someone has to take up the slack...
Just secured the next artdroid for a Zarjaz cover. And it is a droid I've long wanted to have on-board. Happy days!
By secured, you mean gaffer-taped?
That would be telling...
Intriguing - can't wait to see who it is!
Tracey Emin?
Buttonman?
I do have a serious guess...
Want to ask? I'll tell you the truth...
20 Questions!
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1) Is this mystery artist British?
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2) Is this mystery artist female?
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1. Yes (I believe)
2. No.
3 Does the mystery artist have a beard?
3. We've never met so I can neither confirm or deny the appearance of facial hair of any sort.
4. Prog veteran ?
4. Oh, yeah.
Bryan Talbot?
Hawk- No.
5. did they attend Thoughtbubble this year?
I don't think so, but I know I didn't get to see any of the 2000 AD stuff beyond a flying visit to see Molch on the table so the mystery droid might have been there.
Thought you might have 'sealed the deal' there :D
Ha, the only droid I actually got to really chat with was Ben Willsher, and we spent most our time talking nonsense (it 'was' sunday afternoon)
6) Did the mystery artist's work appear professionally in the first 100 progs?
6, no.
7) Is the Mystery Artist best known for a single 2000AD strip?
7, no.
This line of enquiry needs the most zarjaz Venn diagram - ever.
My guess is... Alex Ronald.
Hi Chris- nice try but no. Alex has already done me a cover (Zarjaz 12).
Pedantry Alert - guesses at names really should be numbered too because, if we allow...
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What...?
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All right, all right - I'm going.
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Is it Ian Gibson?
Sharky- No.
Ian Gibson was around in the early progs, of course.
How about... Colin Wilson (clearly still at it) ?
Fungus- Colin Wilson is a no (but what a choice- I'd love to get his work in Zarjaz)
If the Mystery Artist were to appear in a Robin Smith-style 'Star Scan' image, would he be depicted clad entirely in tartan and wearing a Tam O'Shanter?
Lobo- I really don't think so- Though I did love those old Robin Smith star scans (aren't they all on Barney somewhere?)
Has the Mystery Artist ever drawn:
A) Dredd
B) Slaine
C) Nemesis
D) Future Shocks
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Shark, two of those options are correct...
McMahon?
Hawk- Another for the 'Oh, I wish' file- so, no.
The new Zarjaz Guess Who? Boardgame
Is it Mike, Kev, Brendan, or Ian?...
No it's...
Quote from: -Dunk!- on 05 December, 2014, 12:59:18 PM
The new Zarjaz Guess Who? Boardgame
Does he have a beard? Glasses? Bald head? Fat?
So... any male in comicdom then?
You can't play.
Bah!
But I have a REALLY good guess...
Has this artist ever - in an official capacity - drawn characters from a franchise that had a cartoon show, movie or videogame based upon it?
Is the mystery artist better known internationally for stuff done for the 'big two'?
Allah- 'maybe' (could be horribly ignorant of something vital)
BK- Not that I'm aware of.
Well, so far I've worked out it isn't Jesus Redondo.
Kevin O'Neil?
Shark- Nope.
Hmmm...
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Does the Mystery Artist's name rhyme with Flen Gabry, by any chance?
now you mention it, no :)
Simon Davis?
Hawkster- Nope.
Dang - and I was really hoping it was going to be Jem Glabry...
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Has the Mystery Artist ever illustrated Rogue Trooper in his original incarnation?
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Henry Flint
Shark- No
IronGraham- No.
Grrr.
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Has the Mystery Artist's work appeared professionally in the last 100 progs?
Shark- Yes.
Does his name rhyme with Book Hook?
Sharky- No. :)
Somebody else please have a go - I'm just making myself look like an idiot.
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(Quiet, you...)
Steve Yeowell? more a wish than a real guess...
If the Mystery Artist's first name were to be a punchline to a joke, would the joke be 'what do you call a man with a seagull on his head?'
Aoste- No, but he would be a great choice.
Lobo- Not, not Cliff...
This thing is still going ?! :)
Leigh Gallagher.
Or D'Israeli.
Is iy Mike Dowling?
A good review from the folks over at Starburst: www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/comic-reviews/10503-zarjaz-22
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BK- No, afraid not.
Shark- Thanks for that. The chap from Starburst came to us at TB and was really positive about the book. Thanks for the link.
You're welcome :-)
A huge thanks to all at the Nerve centre for linking to the Zarjaz Daily strip we ran for christmas and as part of the mighty Advent.
The Quaequam blog! (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/the-daily-x-mas-dredd-santy-claws-is.html)
Did the Mystery Artist contribute to this year's magnificent Advent Calendar?
No.
Too busy working for Zarjaz, eh? That's what I like to hear!
The cover is now in. Massive thanks to the mystery droid and stay tuned Squaxx for the reveal of the latest cover from Zarjaz!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 21 January, 2015, 09:45:07 AM
The cover is now in. Massive thanks to the mystery droid and stay tuned Squaxx for the reveal of the latest cover from Zarjaz!
Such a tease you are sir!
Hey there Squaxx.
I'm going to be revealing the new Zarjaz cover tomorrow night- but I thought you might like to move that forward by finishing the game of 'guess who?' that's been going on for the last few pages.
So, if one of you can work out who the cover is by before 6pm tomorrow I'll post it early for you. Otherwise I'll reveal all at 6.
Previous guesses and questions can be found Starting from Here (http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php/topic,29164.msg856004.html#msg856004), but the droids you aren't looking for are:
Mike Dowling
Leigh Gallagher
D'Isreali
Cliff Robinson
Steve Yeowell
Boo Cook
Henry Flint
Glenn Fabry
Simon Davis
Kev O'neill
Mike McMahon
Colin Wilson
Ian Gibson
Alex Ronald
Bryan Talbot
Good luck and remember this doesn't start till tomorrow as I'm out most of today driving so won't be able to answer.
Erm... David Roach...?
Carlos Ezquerra? Simon Bisley????
Quote from: IAMTHESYSTEM on 15 February, 2015, 02:06:55 PM
Carlos Ezquerra?
Nah, can't be - 'no known facial hair', remember.
Carlos would be my absolute dream catch for a cover. It's not him or any of the others ment.
But man, just wait until you see it...
Brenden McCarthy?
nope.
Urm... Mark Harrison...?
Brian Bolland? Philip Bond? Jon Haward?
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(I'm just throwing out random names, now!)
Siku?
Shakey Kane?
Rufus Dayglo?
And there was I looking forward to a day of guessing, hinting and finally revealing...
Congrats to LOBO BAGGINS who correctly guessed that the cover of Zarjaz 23 would be by... Mark Harrison.
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Mark has been on my 'wants' list for a long time- his work on Strontium Dogs was one of my personal highlights in prog history. Many thanks to The Mighty One for his help in making this happen and Zarjaz 23 is going to be available early March 2015.
Thanks to everyone who took the time to play along.
For those of you out there that haven't sampled the finest fanzine in the firmament, remember it's not called Zarjaz for nothing.
Wow, what a cover and a wraparound to.
Expect this heralds a Anderson Vs Dark Judges story in this prog/mag/issue/edition (Does ZarJaz have a special issue name?)
Dunk!
That's a bit special, Bolt... nice one!
Cheers
Jim
Ouch thats a nice cover! Mark is a fine choice for cover artist and a good man for doing that for you. Stunning work.
Ooh - nice!
'Millions of Tormented Souls, at last finding an outlet - let the Judges be Judged!'
Quote from: Dunk! on 16 February, 2015, 08:58:24 AM
(Does ZarJaz have a special issue name?)
Dunk!
Nazotimer, surely.
Afraid the strip doesn't relate to the DJ's, but don't let that put you off.
the actual strip is by Lee robson & Alfie Gallagher. Alfie is a tremendous find, as I think you'll all agree
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How fantastic is this.
Cover looks fantastic - even on this old 'phone. Well done, Bolt - you are a fisherman of some considerable skill!
Two great pieces of art there Bolt, well done to all!
That's a great take on Anderson! ;)
That's a cracker of a cover, fellas!
Love that! and I don't even like the DJs
I've posted it separately but thought I'd mention it here. I've put my interview with John Wagner on my blog but if you didn't buy Dogbreath 28 go buy it. My interviews (there is one with Carlos too) are nestled with some great stories.
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Anderson, PSI claims her first cover since the '0' issue back in 2005 and brings
Mark Harrison to the pages of Zarjaz. Containing a whopping 7 strips, Zarjaz 23 brings the finest talents in the small press to you.
48 pages for the amazing price of £3.00.Available as always from: The FQP webshop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php)
Strips:
Anderson, PSI- The Line Of Duty by writer Lee Robson and artist Alfie Gallagher
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Comic Rock- Silver Song by writer Matt Sharp and artist David Broughton
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Future Shocks- The Ballad of Phat Toonie by writer JJ Robinson and artist Mike Bunt
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JUDGE DREDD-Downtime by Martin Currie
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JUDGE DREDD-Primal Scream by writer Adam Breen and artist Jim Lavery
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JUDGE DREDD-The Trial by Stuart Catley
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Tales Of Mega-City One- Partners by writer Alexi Conman and artist Roland Bird
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Dave, if you need any help with your plan to abduct Dave Broughton and keep him locked up in a small room so he can draw Ro-Busters forever, I'm up for it.
If you need any help duffing up Matt Sharp for ruining my childhood, I'm up for that, too.
Quote from: Bear "Bear" McBear (bear) on 01 March, 2015, 11:00:32 AM
If you need any help duffing up Matt Sharp for ruining my childhood, I'm up for that, too.
Tsk, I'm not scared of you, Bear.
I know a jaunty tune and I'm not afraid to use it...
It's not me you have to be afraid of, it's Pat Mills once he sees you're using Nemesis characters.
Quote from: Bear "Bear" McBear (bear) on 01 March, 2015, 04:01:43 PM
It's not me you have to be afraid of, it's Pat Mills once he sees you're using Nemesis characters.
We're allowed to use 'em now!
I figured as much when Pat didn't duff me up for drawing the ABC Warriors/Bill Savage mash-up a few Zarjazzes ago, so fine - it is me Matt Sharp has to be afraid of. I will make catty remarks at him across the internet while pretending to be a bear, and if that doesn't show him, I don't know what will.
Quote from: Bear "Bear" McBear (bear) on 01 March, 2015, 04:17:32 PM
I figured as much when Pat didn't duff me up for drawing the ABC Warriors/Bill Savage mash-up a few Zarjazzes ago, so fine - it is me Matt Sharp has to be afraid of. I will make catty remarks at him across the internet while pretending to be a bear, and if that doesn't show him, I don't know what will.
Aha, well - if I was worried about upsetting mere people (and pretend bears), I'd never have written it in the first place...
That said, I sincerely hope that Pat Mills isn't offended - he's been extremely kind and generous in allowing Zarjaz to use his characters and universe...
Tharg and his droids have always been very supportive to both Zarjaz and Dogbreath.
Note to squaxx waiting for their deliveries of Zarjaz 23: Unfortunately due to a monkey fingered editorial muppet the comic is having to go back to the printer for a tweak-
Meantime here is another piece of superb art from Jim Lavery inspired by the strip he drew for the issue
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Is that...a cod piece. :o
Well you wouldn't want a kick in the tadger, would you?
Folks- after spending all evening hard at work here in the ramshackle fan-thrill assembly complex I'm very pleased to say that all the contributor copies of Zarjaz 23 are now ready for dispatch, along with all those orders already received.
If you want to be among the very first to get your hands, claws or even digital manipulators on a copy of Zarjaz 23, put your order in today. There is a link in the sig below to the blog or the shop.
remember all orders over £10 earth money will get include a sketch by Bolt-01.
In Downtime, did I spot a cameo from the only bear on the Justice Department Death List?
Over on the Daily Zarjaz thread (http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php/topic,40749.msg871197.html#msg871197) there is a new serial starting today featuring Judge Dredd. Clicky linky...
Today's haul from the postie :-)(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt99/flipray09/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0381_zps6i2ayj4y.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/flipray09/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0381_zps6i2ayj4y.jpg.html)
Thanks
filippo
Bolt.just waiting til i can get on a trustworthy pc before ordering!
Bought in FP edinbra, thought the first story and Partners were stand out tales. Excellent stuff again well done bolt and His Lordy ship on a quality product.
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'Oh, my heartses!' For those of you coming to The Birmingham comic Festival (http://www.thecomicfestival.com/) tomorrow I want to make sure you are all aware that I'll have a special guest.
Courtesy of the extra-ordinary talents of my daughter I shall be sharing table space with a Gronk.
Ain't I a lucky Squaxx?
That is brilliant!
Hope we meet him at Thoughtbubble
Let's hope it's not Strontium Dogs era Gronk or he'll probably get in a fist fight with some poor chap before you've even set the table up.
Got mine at Birmingham Comic Festival.
Solid read, Zarjaz stuff guys.
Dunk!
Strip-by-strip review of 2013's #19 (I'm behind) here: http://downthetubes.net/?p=21696
Also featuring belated noise about Dept of Monsterology and Sam Roads' Kristo
Sweet Grud- I did indeed miss the credit box! How the sneck did I never notice that in all the time since this was published?
Thanks for the review, CFM.
Another review here as well from Small Press Comics Review (http://smallpresscomicsreview.blogspot.nl/2015/04/zarjaz-23-edited-by-dave-evans-and.html)
That's a very good review, everyone, well done!
NEW STRIP STARTING TODAY! (http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php/topic,40749.msg875779.html#msg875779)
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NEW STRIP STARTED YESTERDAY!
The first Daily Zarjaz serial featuring the Genetic Infantryman himself-
ROGUE TROOPER! The series is called INFESTED and is by Lee
Robson (https://twitter.com/lee_robson) and Paul
Moore (https://twitter.com/PMoore121)
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The series continues every day Right Here! (http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php/topic,40749.msg881918.html#msg881918)
Remember, It ain't called ZARJAZ for nothing!
Love Rogue Trooper. Can't wait to see what happens next. Thanks Lee, Paul and Bolt. :)
NEW DOGBREATH
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Cover by Jim Lavery
The longest running 2000 AD fanzine is back with 6 new strips featuring the world of the Strontium Dog. Dogbreath 30 also contains the latest chapters of Leigh Shepherds case by case history of the Strontium Dog. All wrapped in a cover by rising star Jim Lavery. 48 pages for the amazing price of £3.00.
Strips:
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Durham Red- Come On You Reds by writer Luke Foster and artist P. L. Woods
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Middenface- The Wee Nap by writer Gavin Johnston and artist Simon Bennett Hayes
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Strontium Dog- Cart of Darkness by writer Mark Howard and artist Jim Lavery
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Strontium Dog- Tremor wings by writer Jim Alexander and artist Barry Renshaw
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Strontium Dogs- The First Day by writer Matt Sharp and artist David Broughton
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Tales of the Doghouse- The Second Chumming by writer Matt Sharp and artist Bruce McLaren
Still only £3.00, you don't deserve it! Available from the FQP Webshop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php)
New Zarjaz
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Mike Collins provides his first cover to Zarjaz and kicks the summer Dreddworld issue of in fine style. Containing a whopping 8 strips, Zarjaz 24 shows you the fanzine of the future. 48 pages for the amazing price of £3.00.
Strips:
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JUDGE DREDD- Cals Arena by writers Steven Austin & Mike Lynch and artist Steven Austin
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JUDGE DREDD- Prometheus Unchained by writer David Griffiths and artist Stephen Prestwood
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JUDGE DREDD- Stance by Martin Currie
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JUDGE DREDD- Video Nasties by writer Lee Robson and artist John Hutcheson
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JUDGE DREDD- Yet Another Rainy Day by writer Mark Howard and artist David Broughton
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Lowlife-Attack of the Naturists by writer McVeigh and artist Eddy Lyle
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Red Razors- Masquerade by writer Matt Farr and artist Simon Petersen
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Tales of Mega-City One- Death In Pictures by writer Shaun Avery and artist Bhuna
Still only £3.00, you don't deserve it! Available from the FQP Webshop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php)
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 01 July, 2015, 08:20:33 AM
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Tales of the Doghouse- The Second Chumming by writer Matt Sharp and artist Bruce McLaren
That particular panel from 'The Second Chumming' looks almost exactly like I imagined it, such much kudos due to Bruce McLaren!
Or possibly we're both guided by the Light of Dennis to bring his Many and Interesting Words into the Hearts and Minds of all Good Chums. Praise be to Dennis!
All looks the biz as usual, well done fellas.
Will order when my cash flow improves.
Dunk!
A heads up that the first postal run will be tomorrow AM, so if anyone wants to get themselves a dose of the finest comics the small press has to offer- either visit the shop or for a better price- PM ME!
Remember all sales over £10 get a complimentary doodle from yours truly!
Best I order a Proglet today then!
Just ordered both of these wee buggers :thumbsup:
And I've just packed them up, all safe and sound. They will be in the post tomorrow by 11.
Today's haul!
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Most impressive!
It sure is. Sheridan needs to be very careful not to succumb to TPO.
Wow, the Futurequake Press mother lode.
Nice.
Dunk!
The the first review has been spotted!
Thanks to Steven Austin for bringing this to my attention:
Olly Macnamee on Bleeding Cool (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/07/08/macs-books-reviewed-beast-wagon-reel-love-act-two-confessions-zarjaz-no-24/)
If anyone out there is in any doubt as to whether or not to get a copy of Zarjaz, Dogbreath or indeed any of the books from FQP- take a read of this and then either visit the FQP Webshop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php) or drop me a line.
Quote from: sheridan on 09 July, 2015, 12:39:17 AM
Today's haul!
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That's awesome, haha. :D
Quote from: Chris Tresson on 11 July, 2015, 06:14:52 PM
Quote from: sheridan on 09 July, 2015, 12:39:17 AM
Today's haul!
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That's awesome, haha. :D
I am about to do something similar this week for ZarJaz and it's ten years as I have every single issue from 0 to the latest release :D
Just far too lazy to get all the pics xD Actually planned this at the weekend and then sat down and read them all again so by the time I got around to it the day was gone.
Loving ZarJaz,
pssst, don't tell 2000AD but there are times I prefer ZarJaz as my main 2000AD fix :D
Cheers Grey- and watch out for Rigellian Hotshots!
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 13 July, 2015, 01:34:43 PM
Cheers Grey- and watch out for Rigellian Hotshots!
Hopefully the stack of ZarJaz will keep them at bay :D
Quote from: Grey M@a on 13 July, 2015, 01:31:55 PM
Quote from: Chris Tresson on 11 July, 2015, 06:14:52 PM
Quote from: sheridan on 09 July, 2015, 12:39:17 AM
Today's haul!
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That's awesome, haha. :D
I am about to do something similar this week for ZarJaz and it's ten years as I have every single issue from 0 to the latest release :D
Just far too lazy to get all the pics xD Actually planned this at the weekend and then sat down and read them all again so by the time I got around to it the day was gone.
Loving ZarJaz, pssst, don't tell 2000AD but there are times I prefer ZarJaz as my main 2000AD fix :D
I'd toyed with the idea of buying some before, and figured when I went for it I might as well get
everything!
Quote from: sheridan on 13 July, 2015, 02:20:17 PM
Quote from: Grey M@a on 13 July, 2015, 01:31:55 PM
Quote from: Chris Tresson on 11 July, 2015, 06:14:52 PM
Quote from: sheridan on 09 July, 2015, 12:39:17 AM
Today's haul!
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That's awesome, haha. :D
I am about to do something similar this week for ZarJaz and it's ten years as I have every single issue from 0 to the latest release :D
Just far too lazy to get all the pics xD Actually planned this at the weekend and then sat down and read them all again so by the time I got around to it the day was gone.
Loving ZarJaz, pssst, don't tell 2000AD but there are times I prefer ZarJaz as my main 2000AD fix :D
I'd toyed with the idea of buying some before, and figured when I went for it I might as well get everything!
Took me a little while to find the issues before Issue 5 as I think this is when Bolt took over ZarJaz!
Found them eventually though with the help of FQP :D
Click on the REVIEW (http://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/comic-reviews/12659-dogbreath-30) to read a cracking little write up of Dogbreath #30, many thanks to Alister Davison of Starburst Magazine.
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Morning, for anyone interested a look behind the creation of Comic Rock Silver Song published in Zarjaz #13
http://www.dbroughton.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/comic-rock-silver-song-look-behind.html (http://www.dbroughton.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/comic-rock-silver-song-look-behind.html)
Reviews are up
Zarjaz 24 (https://judgetutorsemple.wordpress.com/2015/08/01/zarjaz-issue-24/)
Dogbreath 30 (https://judgetutorsemple.wordpress.com/2015/08/02/dogbreath-30/)
Great stuff, thanks Bats!
Over on The Daily Zarjaz (http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php/topic,40749.msg887091.html#msg887091) we have a new strip starting today...
Morning, for anyone interested a look behind Death by Dog written by Mark Howard lettered by Bolt 01 and Published in Dogbreath #29. http://dbroughton.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/strontium-dog-death-by-dog.html (http://dbroughton.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/strontium-dog-death-by-dog.html)
Wow, there's a lot of good work gone into that - thanks for sharing. (All I have to do is imagine it, which is relatively easy!)
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Available this weekend (fingers crossed) is Zarjaz #25, featuring a storming Rogue Trooper cover by Daniel Dwyer, who also provides the art on this issues Judge Dredd.
Daniel was the winner of the 2014 Thought Bubble comp.
More details soon.
I shall collect one of these beauties at Thought Bubble my good man!
Me too! (and probably one or two by mistake that I already own, if past form's anything to go by!)
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Now available!
Beneath the cover by Daniel Dwyer, the winner of the 2000 AD Thought Bubble competition in 2014, we bring you more thrills than you should be allowed to access in a single sitting. 48 pages for the amazing price of £3.00.
Strips:
A.B.C. Warriors- Red Spice by writer Lee Robson and artist Alfie Gallagher
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A.B.C. Warriors- Rover by Martin Currie
http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/Z25/ABC-RoverBlog.jpg
Future Shock- Trash Ed by writer Ryan King and artist Stephen Prestwood
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Judge Dredd-The Epiphany Of Treasure Highland by writer Mark Howard and artist Daniel Dwyer
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Rogue Trooper - Lone Gunnar by Martin Currie
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/Z25/LoneGunnarBlog.jpg)
Rogue Trooper - The Walking Dead by writer Lee Robson and artist James Newell
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/Z25/TheWalkingDeadBlog.jpg)
Shakara- The fourth Buggerian by Scott Twells
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Tales Of Mega-City 1- The Story of Jjon Pepps by writer Alistair Mclean and artist Danos Philopoulos
(http://www.futurequake.co.uk/imagebucket/Z25/JjonPeppsBlog.jpg)
Still only £3.00, you don't deserve it! Available from the FQP Webshop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php)
For those of you who prefer to pick up your thrills in person, we will be at the Thought Bubble gig in Leeds over the weekend of 14-15 November. Stop by, say hi and collect your thrills in person!
Remember,
it's not called Zarjaz! for nothing.
flippi-neck! What a weekend.
Normally I come back from a gig all exhausted, but this year I feel energised! Maybe it is because TB is quite simply my favourite gig, maybe it is the droids bigging FQP up, maybe it is the droid who agreed to draw a Dogbreath cover, or even the astounding prize we have been gifted with by Planet replicas and maybe it is that Joe Palmer- winner of the art comp- is a artist I've worked with extrensively over the last year or so. Maybe it is any one of those but It is also very likely to be a combination of all of the above.
The reason I'm here today though is that one of my favourite art machines, Dave Broughton, has posted one of his magnificent breakdown posts on his blog.
This time he is looking at the creation of the strip in Zarjaz 24: JUDGE DREDD- YET ANOTHER RAINY DAY (http://www.dbroughton.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/judge-dredd-yet-another-rainy-day.html)
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The strip is still available as part of Zarjaz 24- overview of the comic right here. (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/zarjaz-24-now-available.html)
Thanks to dave for sending me the link to this- in all the kerfuffle post Thought Bubble I'd missed it!
I love Dave's strip breakdowns - not to mention his finished work. He's a properly top-notch artist who deserves to be on Tharg's roster.
Welcome back, Squaxx as it is now time to revel in the glorious covers for the new comics:
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First we have Zarjaz #26, with a cover by Paul Marshall coloured by Owen Watts. I've wanted to get Paul to draw for Zarjaz for a long time, and I'm not dissappointed.
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Cover photo by Steve Green, featuring Matthew Simpson as Johnny Alpha and Kevin Horsham as Wulf Sternhammer from the upcoming Fan Film Search & Destroy (http://www.strontiumdogfanfilm.com/)
Thanks to the Steve's for all the work involved in making this happen. It was a treat for me as this composition was requested to compliment the first Dogbreath cover we did, back in the mists of time...
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Love the Dogbreath cover!
That's better than some recent progs!!
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ON SALE NOW OVER AT: The FQP Webshop! (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php)
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Dogbreath #31. Cover photo by Steve Green, featuring Matthew Simpson as Johnny Alpha and Kevin Horsham as Wulf Sternhammer from the upcoming Fan Film Search & Destroy (http://www.strontiumdogfanfilm.com/)
Welcome back to the Doghouse. Within the pages of Dogbreath 31 you will find 8 tales taken straight from the files of the GCC. 48 pages for the amazing price of £3.00.
Strips:Durham Red- Like A Dog by writer Lee Robson and artist Paul Williams
Gronk- Where's Gronk by writer Steve Hargett and artist Nigel Dobbyn
Strontium Dog - The Scowl And The Pussycat by writer Matt Sharp and artist Neil Sims
Strontium Dog - Toad in the hole by writer Ursula Kincaid and artist Leigh Shepherd
Strontium Dog- No Choice At All by writer Lee Robson and artist David Broughton
Strontium Dog's- DogBreath the Dog- Rubbish by writer Mark Howard and artist Bolt-01
Strontium Dog's- Flys Eyes Wagner- The Dark by writer Alec Charles and artist Scott Twells
Tales Of The Doghouse- The Only Vet in the Doghouse by writer Oscar Maltby and artist Bolt-01
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Zarjaz #26. Cover art by: Paul Marshall, colours by Owen Watts.
Within the pages of Zarjaz 26, Peeps the droids smuggles 6 tales from the sub-sub basement of the Nerve Centre! 44 pages for the amazing price of £3.00.
Strips:Anderson PSI -Long Way Home by writer Lee Robson and artist Bryan Coyle
Brigand Doom- Paper Cubs by writer Mark Howard and artist Alexander Mines
Judge Dredd -Billion Credit Heist by writer Karl Stock and artist Jon Taylor
Judge Dredd- The Boys Next door by writer Lee Robson and artist Jim Lavery
Strontium Dog –Time Twister by writer Mark Howard and artist Darren Stephens
Tales Of Mega-City one- A Day In The life by writer Santiago Mayaud and artist Conor Boyle
Remeber folk, it ain't called ZARJAZ for nothing.
Still only £3.00, you don't deserve it! Visit The FQP Webshop! (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php) for the full range of issues available and don't forget, every issue sold between today and the end of April will come with a raffle ticket to enter the competition to win a GCC badge!
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Welcome back Squaxx, rather than dump all the images for the new issues now I'll do a regular drop each day for the next few weeks.
The same is taking place over on The Quaequam Blog (http://thequaequamblog.blogspot.co.uk/p/the-zarjaz-daily.html)too, so I'll try to make sure we run a different image each day.
Today we start with Dogbreath, the longest running of the 2000 AD fanzines.
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Durham Red- Like A Dog- by Lee Robson & Paul Williams, the team behind the recent daily Zarjaz
Judge Dredd- Season Finale (http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php?topic=40749.msg907454#msg907454)
Join us tomorrow as we start to loook at Zarjaz in a little more depth and don't forget that all sales between now and the end of April will qualify to enter:
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Today we start to look at the strips in Zarjaz, beginning with
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JUDGE DREDD: Billion Credit Heist by Karl Stock & Jon Taylor.
Join us next time for a sneak peek from Dogbreath!
I have three articles on the way regarding these titles.
Two are reviews, one for each title obviously. The third is self pimpery about my story in Dogbreath - 'Where's Gronk?' with Nigel Dobbyn.
I had hoped to have the reviews up by today but the sad death of the Mum of one of my closest friend meant time - out from writing to be there for him. That's by the by of course.
That's both of these beauties bought! At least these turn up a lot quicker than everything else ;)
Received my copies this morning, kudos to all involved as usual especially Bolt 01 :)
filippo
Thanks All.
CF- your copies will be in the post today.
Flippo- always a pleasure.
I've been neglectful of the thread, but today I'll bring you a slice of one of the strangest scripts I've ever read:
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Tales Of The Doghouse- The Only Vet in the Doghouse by writer Oscar Maltby and artist Bolt-01.
Orders are being processed almost daily at the moment and don't forget ALL copies of Zarjaz & Dogbreath will get you a raffle ticket for the S/D badge. No excuse not to fill those gaps in your collection Squaxx!
My copies have arrived and I think I have the winning ticket :lol:
Thanks to Bolt and his team of writers, artists and letterers, for their wonderful work!
I'll do a post on facebook later, see if I can drum up some more sales for you ;)
Ordered! now where are they? ;)
Got my contributor copy on weekend, Cheers Bolt. Lovely to see it in print :-[ and great to read the other stories. There is some seriously Prog-worthy work going on! :o
Huffster- Thanks for the order, your copies will be in the post tomorrow afternoon.
Amines2058- You are welcome. For a newcomer, you are improving rapidly and the best way to learn is to do!
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Huffster- Thanks for the order, your copies will be in the post tomorrow afternoon.
Amines2058- You are welcome. For a newcomer, you are improving rapidly and the best way to learn is to do!
Dude!Sweet!
Out of sheer pride (which is not nice ;) ) I've written an article giving a little insight to 'Where's Gronk' by myself and Nigel Dobbyn.
I was having insomnia and though this took some concentration I felt it unfair to the other the contributors to write a review of Dogbreath or Zarjaz in this state... I had planned to do those reviews Thursday night before publishing this article but forgot I'm playing Pathfinder on Thursday... So those reviews will be out on Friday or Saturday now.
It introduces the character, explains a little about the process and includes a few comments from Nigel about what challenges my novice script gave him.
There was more feedback from Nigel than is in the article but I've kept some back as it spoils the story. All of the feedback is great for me as a Writer and I will share it all at some point after Dogbreath 31 has been out a while and done a few Conventions.
Big thrill for me all round :)
https://judgetutorsemple.wordpress.com/2016/03/10/where-is-gronk-and-who-is-he-anyway/
Excellent - I enjoyed that.
Thanks Bolt, my copy of Dogbreath with the lovely wraparound fan film cover arrived yesterday. Very prompt postage. And I appreciate you putting it in that plastic sleeve as it was wet out.
I've yet to read it, but it looks a quality product.
Cheers Mardroid- and that is standard packaging for all FQP post. We don't want no pesky rain ruining the bootleg thrills!
Great article, Bat King. I also really enjoyed the strip itself. Having an actual 2000AD droid on art duties helps, but the tale itself was very entertaining! ;)
Cheers Messers Shark and Stephens.
As I said in my article... NIGEL DOBBYN baby!
OK I worded it differently in the article ;)
Review of Zarjaz 26 is up (https://judgetutorsemple.wordpress.com/2016/03/20/zarjaz-issue-26/).
Thanks, Bats; concise, to the point and finely done - as always.
Short review of Zarjaz # 26 (http://downthetubes.net/?p=29700) from downthetubes.net.
I'm really enjoying working with you, Zarjaz and DOGBREATH are quality comics by passionate people
Sweet Jovus, it is the last chance to enter the draw to win the scrotnig S/D badge, courtesy of those fine folks over at PLANET REPLICAS!
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Your last chance to purchase a qualifying comic is Saturday April 30th, so get yourself over to from the FQP Webshop (http://www.futurequake.co.uk/shop.php) and grab yourself any of the fine comics available there. Each comic will come with a raffle ticket, so make sure you take advantage!
The winner will be contacted on Sunday and if they want to have their name revealed I'll be sharing it with you all.
Good luck, Squaxx!
My copies arrived yesterday with my raffle tickets - fingers toes and tentacles crossed!
Thanks to all of you who purchased comics during the last two months with an eye on picking up the rather awesome Strontium Dog Badge courtesy of the fine folk over at Planet Replicas.
The comp closed with a flourish, thanks to one last minute customer on Saturday 30th, but the winner was pulled from the spreadsheet yesterday and has been notified of their win.
I'm not going to name names until the winner gets back to me and says it is okay to, but one last thanks to all of you out there for supporting FQP.
For those of you who missed it:
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You'll be able to read the rest here:
Daily Zarjaz Thread. (http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php?topic=40749.msg919280#msg919280)
News on the rather special new issue of Zarjaz soon.
Also- think it worth saying that the reason there was no winner announced for the S/D badge was that the winner asked me not to name them...
They must be more valuable than I thought.