Title: Massacre For Boys Action Special
Post by: Jimmy Baker's Assistant on 15 May, 2012, 08:23:47 PM
Post by: Jimmy Baker's Assistant on 15 May, 2012, 08:23:47 PM
The new war/superhero/sci-fi/animal-hatmaking/horror anthology comic, featuring contributions from many forum regulars, including Steven Denton, David Frankum, Bolt-01, Richmond Clements, John Caliber, Owen Watts, Dee Cunniffe and Nikki Foxrobot.
More details here: http://massacreforboys.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/action-special-running-order.html (http://massacreforboys.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/action-special-running-order.html)
Just launched at Bristol Expo, available online
Title: Re: Massacre For Boys Action Special
Post by: Proudhuff on 16 May, 2012, 11:14:15 AM
Post by: Proudhuff on 16 May, 2012, 11:14:15 AM
some good looking stuff there.
a wee visit after payday looks in order :D
a wee visit after payday looks in order :D
Title: Re: Massacre For Boys Action Special
Post by: Jimmy Baker's Assistant on 16 May, 2012, 08:14:37 PM
Post by: Jimmy Baker's Assistant on 16 May, 2012, 08:14:37 PM
Thanks Proudhuff :)
I've now remembered how to update the website, and managed to add the new comic to the shop page. You can see if I did it properly by clicking http://www.massacreforboys.co.uk/ (http://www.massacreforboys.co.uk/)
I've now remembered how to update the website, and managed to add the new comic to the shop page. You can see if I did it properly by clicking http://www.massacreforboys.co.uk/ (http://www.massacreforboys.co.uk/)
Title: Re: Massacre For Boys Action Special
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 16 May, 2012, 08:15:51 PM
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 16 May, 2012, 08:15:51 PM
I'm taking mine to work tonight and so long as I don't just sleep during every break I shall make a start on this. I flicked through and it looks quite good fun!
Title: Re: Massacre For Boys Action Special
Post by: Bolt-01 on 23 May, 2012, 05:12:37 PM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 23 May, 2012, 05:12:37 PM
Read my copy last night and really enjoyed it. I'm ashamed of my strip (apart from 1 page) but the rest of the comic more than made up for it. The cover in particular really looks so much better in the flesh.
Heartily recommended.
Heartily recommended.
Title: Re: Massacre For Boys Action Special
Post by: locustsofdeath! on 23 May, 2012, 07:20:58 PM
Post by: locustsofdeath! on 23 May, 2012, 07:20:58 PM
I've said it before, but what the heck, I'll say it again - that cover is a tremendous piece of art. Every time I see it, I can't help but gawk. Fantastic, that alone ought to see this issue.
Title: Re: Massacre For Boys Action Special
Post by: Proudhuff on 24 May, 2012, 11:32:49 AM
Post by: Proudhuff on 24 May, 2012, 11:32:49 AM
Given the hearty endorsments above, and the fact I've sold some stuff on ebay, My order is now in!!
Title: Re: Massacre For Boys Action Special
Post by: Jimmy Baker's Assistant on 24 May, 2012, 11:49:58 AM
Post by: Jimmy Baker's Assistant on 24 May, 2012, 11:49:58 AM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 23 May, 2012, 05:12:37 PM
Read my copy last night and really enjoyed it. I'm ashamed of my strip (apart from 1 page) but the rest of the comic more than made up for it. The cover in particular really looks so much better in the flesh.
Heartily recommended.
Thanks Bolt and for the record I love the job you've done on that story, exactly right, imho, and my favourite page is #5!
Quote from: locustsofdeathI've said it before, but what the heck, I'll say it again - that cover is a tremendous piece of art. Every time I see it, I can't help but gawk. Fantastic, that alone ought to see this issue.
I agree, I think it's Steve's best cover to date.
Quote from: ProudhuffGiven the hearty endorsments above, and the fact I've sold some stuff on ebay, My order is now in!!
Indeed, thank you very much and may I complement you on your excellent choices!
I'll get them out to you ASAP.
Title: Re: Massacre For Boys Action Special
Post by: gdwessel on 24 May, 2012, 01:23:59 PM
Post by: gdwessel on 24 May, 2012, 01:23:59 PM
This looks great, I'll have to bunker down for one. Any chance of a second issue coming?
Title: Re: Massacre For Boys Action Special
Post by: Jimmy Baker's Assistant on 24 May, 2012, 10:50:09 PM
Post by: Jimmy Baker's Assistant on 24 May, 2012, 10:50:09 PM
Quote from: gdwessel on 24 May, 2012, 01:23:59 PM
This looks great, I'll have to bunker down for one. Any chance of a second issue coming?
Every chance, and an official announcement will be coming within days.
Title: Re: Massacre For Boys Action Special
Post by: Jimmy Baker's Assistant on 27 May, 2012, 09:14:19 AM
Post by: Jimmy Baker's Assistant on 27 May, 2012, 09:14:19 AM
Quote from: Jimmy Baker's Assistant on 24 May, 2012, 10:50:09 PM
Every chance, and an official announcement will be coming within days.
See, I wasn't lying:
http://massacreforboys.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/announcing-massacre-for-boys-picture.html (http://massacreforboys.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/announcing-massacre-for-boys-picture.html)
Title: Re: Massacre For Boys Action Special
Post by: Steven Denton on 05 September, 2012, 11:26:36 AM
Post by: Steven Denton on 05 September, 2012, 11:26:36 AM
http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/2012/review-massacre-for-boys-action-special/
Review on FBI. It's a pretty good review with fairly positive comments and I can't argue with anything that's been said (not that I would, a reviewers opinion is something to think about not to contest) as an editor I will attempt to learn from this and do better next time!
Review on FBI. It's a pretty good review with fairly positive comments and I can't argue with anything that's been said (not that I would, a reviewers opinion is something to think about not to contest) as an editor I will attempt to learn from this and do better next time!
Title: Re: Massacre For Boys Action Special
Post by: Bolt-01 on 05 September, 2012, 11:40:02 AM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 05 September, 2012, 11:40:02 AM
Hmm, that's all fair- especially as regards my work. I really struggled with most of this and it obviously showed. However, page 5 really is a class page and something I'm proud of.
I'm thumbnailing the next installment now- so I shall try to up my game for this episode.
I'm thumbnailing the next installment now- so I shall try to up my game for this episode.
Title: Re: Massacre For Boys Action Special
Post by: Steven Denton on 16 September, 2012, 08:17:39 PM
Post by: Steven Denton on 16 September, 2012, 08:17:39 PM
http://www.brokenfrontier.com/columns/p/detail/submissive-tendencies-reads-massacre-for-boys-and-christian-halls-vasion
Another review.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the next Crusader story. He is still I think our oldest standing character (Chris and I came up with him in 1988)
Another review.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the next Crusader story. He is still I think our oldest standing character (Chris and I came up with him in 1988)
Title: Re: Massacre For Boys Action Special
Post by: Jimmy Baker's Assistant on 09 June, 2013, 02:20:36 PM
Post by: Jimmy Baker's Assistant on 09 June, 2013, 02:20:36 PM
Digital Edition now available for £1. David Frankum has more details here:
http://davidfrankum.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/massacre-for-boys-action-special-now.html
http://davidfrankum.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/massacre-for-boys-action-special-now.html
Title: Re: Massacre For Boys Action Special
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 June, 2013, 05:24:34 PM
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 June, 2013, 05:24:34 PM
That does look nice.