Signings for End Times & continuing THIEVERY

 

Hey!  So END TIMES OF BRAM & BEN #1 is out NOW from Image Comics!  We’ve got the best reviews of anything I’ve written (proving Jim Festante is the real talent here) – and SEVERAL SIGNINGS coming up!

At all these, we’ll definitely be promoting End Times… but these signings are for GAMBIT and/or THIEF OF THIEVES fans, too!  (Or Generation Hope, etc…)  I’ve got TWO MORE issues of THIEVES coming next week and late next month.  Thief of Thieves vol 2 collection is due in March!

Gambit vol. 1 features issues #1-7 of the series for only $19 – out on March 20th!  (Less on Amazon, of course.)  It’s a great way to jump on 🙂

2/13 – ANAHEIM, CA @ BEACH BALL COMICS w/ Jim Festante
the release of End Times Of Bram & Ben #2!

2/16 – LAS VEGAS, NV @ MAXIMUM COMICS  w/ Jim Festante

2/27 – PORTLAND, OR @ THINGS FROM ANOTHER WORLD

3/1 – 3/3 – SEATTLE, WA @ EMERALD CITY CON w/ Jim Festante

3/29 – 3/31 – ANAHEIM, CA @ WONDER CON

4/26 – 4/28 – CHICAGO, IL @ C2E2

And People Love It!:

“This book is AWESOME! It’s been a while since we’ve seen an original concept like this and executed so brilliantly, with this level of great writing.” – Bleeding Cool

“Freaking hilarious! The kind of book everyone is going to be talking about… an early contender for best mini-series of 2013!” – IGN

“A breath of fresh air. It’s original, funny with some killer art. 5/5stars!” – Major Spoilers

COMING SOON:

2/13/13  END TIMES…#2 Cover art by J.A.W. Cooper

3/13/13  END TIMES…#3 Cover art by Juan Doe!

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THIEF OF THIEVES & Anaheim SIGNING w/Clay Mann THIS WEDNESDAY!

QUICK UPDATE / REMINDERS:

NEW SERIES (for me): THIS WEDNESDAY (9/5) sees the release of my first issue of THIEF OF THIEVES with Robert Kirkman (creator/writer Walking Dead, Invincible), Shawn Martinbrough (penciler Detective Comics), & Felix Serrano (colorist Generation X).

I’m deliriously proud to be a part of this awesome book from Image Comics / Skybound (and to be taking over this arc after the first by the bad-ass Nick Spencer) – and I think this issue is one of the strongest comics I’ve written!

The first collected volume (issues #1-7 scripted by Nick Spencer) will be available Wed in your comic shops –  or you can order it from Amazon HERE.  I genuinely recommend the book if you like cool, smart crime character pieces.

SIGNING IN ANAHEIM w/ CLAY MANN! – ALSO this Wed, I’ll be signing comics (or whatever you want, really) at Beach Ball Comics in Anaheim.  GAMBIT artist extraordinaire, Clay Mann, will be there too!  This is a very rare west-coast appearance by Clay – so you should make your way over (or get someone to come by on your behalf).  He’s even taking commissions for a few sketches if you can beat the cut-off HERE.

GAMBIT issues #1 AND #2 are OUT NOW.  If you haven’t picked them up yet, come by (or send a Southern California friend) and get a signed copy of the sexy cool goodness we’re cooking up 🙂

And while we’re at it, here’s some preview art from issue #3 – out 9/12!!

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GAMBIT #1 interviews & more!

 

First off: THANK YOU infinitely to all those who picked up GAMBIT #1 and/or recommended it to Remy-loving friend and/or came out to say hi and offer enthusiasm at one of the signings or on Twitter! (!!!)

*  *  *  * INTERVIEWS *  *  *  *

Now if you have read it, and wanted to hear some behind-the-scenes thinking, teases for the future, and/or my thoughts on other stuff – you’re in luck!! I’ve been talking to a lot of folks lately:

• an hour-long chat with the wonderful Kieron Gillen (writer; Uncanny X-Men, Generation Hope, Phonogram) for his podcast Decompressed.  This one really centers on the choices and process of creating the book.
• a brief interview I did with ComicVine.com
• a long-form interview podcast with Cultural Wormhole (with plenty of Gen Hope talk, too)
• a more moderate length discussion with LairCast (includes Thief of Thieves talk)
• and a quick riff with Comixology’s podcast

*  *  *  * SIGNING with CLAY MANN in ANAHEIM *  *  *  *

On SEPTEMBER 5th I’ll be in Anaheim signing at BEACH BALL COMICS – WITH ARTIST CLAY MANN!

Also, by virtue of the later date, that means Gambit #1, #2 AND my first issue of THIEF OF THIEVES should be available!

More details soon…

*  *  *  *  HOW & WHY TO GET GAMBIT #1 *  *  *  *

If you can’t make the signing – you can still get a copy from: your local retailer, read it on your computer through ComiXology.com, on your iPad/Android tablet/KindleFire through the ComiXology or Marvel apps, or just dive in with a subscription to 12 months delivered to your door!

And if you’re still on the fence about getting the book, here’s:

• 3 preview pages (with slight spoilers)
• Newsarama telling you to pick up the book
• ComicVine telling you to pick up the book
• MajorSpoilers telling you to pick up the book

 

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GAMBIT is coming to steal your heart! (And your money)

HOLY $#!+ has stuff been busy and wonderful since I last posted!

The big thing to expound on (for today…) is GAMBIT! (And how you can get your hands on him…)

As announced at C2E2 – I’m writing an all new comic book series for the sexy, thieving Cajun mutant.  This book is designed to be COMPLETELY NEW-READER FRIENDLY.  We’ll be unfolding a whole new odyssey of heists, seduction, and globe-trotting high adventure for everyone who is, was, or could be interested in Gambit.

The main artist on the book is Clay Mann – who’s already won a legion of fans for his sexy and cinematic art work on X-Men: Legacy and Age of X.  He’s been doing a phenomenal job of crafting a completely engulfing world and sophisticated characters.  He’s also providing the covers for the first four issues – so you can get a sense of the world we’re building in the book:

The first TWO issues will come out in August – and if you’re interested in giving us a try – there’s THREE ways you can get the book:

1. You can reserve your copies NOW from your local comic shop! (Find yours here.)
2. You can get a year’s SUBSCRIPTION for home delivery (like a magazine) from Marvel.com for 25% off the cover price!
3. Or – the comics will be available through ComiXology or Marvel Comics apps for iPad and Android devices on the same day as publication. (Stay tuned for those links when the book is released.)

I really think this book will be something that appeals to an incredibly wide audience.  Our hope is to make this book something that a lapsed comic fan – or your girlfriend who’s just dipping her toe into comics can get hooked on (and understand the plot!).

I hope you’ll give us a shot.  There’s is a LOT of sexy cool fun coming down the pipe.

And if you’re anxious to hear more particulars about what we’ve got planned – here are some of the interviews I did around the announcement:

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/c2e2-2012-marvel-next-big-thing.html  (replay “the next big thing” panel from C2E2)
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=38181
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/c2e2-2012-gambit-asmus-mann.html
http://www.comicvine.com/news/c2e2-interview-james-asmus-deals-gambit-a-new-deck/144571/
http://marvel.com/news/story/18542/c2e2_2012_gambit
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=38203

More of Clay Mann’s sexy Gambit. (And Rogue. Who will make a dramatic appearance in the book a little later in the year.)

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