Comic Book Therapy reviews Skullkickers Vol. 1 and prescribes its healing properties.
“Skullkickers is a bona-fide classic. This book is something refreshing in an industry full of capes and serious stories.”…”a perfect mix of buddy-comedy, fantasy, and action”…”Extremely recommended.”
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Geeks of Doom has a review of Skullkickers Vol. 1 posted up this morning and they dive into our action-comedy hi-jinks with both feet.
\”Skullkickers is a raunchy, hilarious, and awesome fantasy tale that is clearly one of the best books currently being published by Image.\”…\”this book exceeded my expectations and is definitely a bargain at the price of $9.99. If you just want a good, fun read with plenty of action, you should definitely check out the first volume of Skullkickers.\”
Today is the big day!
7 months after we launched the series, right on time, it\’s the release day for Skullkickers Vol 1:1000 Opas and a Dead Body at comic shops across North America. We did it!
I can\’t properly express how proud I am of everyone on the team for their hard work and dedication.
If you live in the Toronto area, it would mean the world to me if you could make it out for the signing event tonight at The Beguiling from 5-7pm. I want to celebrate with family and friends. I would love to see you there.
The book is value-priced by Image as a way to bring a lot more people on board: $9.99 for 144 pages. Please pick up a copy, show your friends, spread the word. It\’s a book now and it\’s a satisfying little chunk o\’ entertainment…. or at least that\’s what I\’ve been told. 🙂
Thank you all for your support.
Zub
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Colin Bell over at Comic Booked has an extensive review of Skullkickers Vol. 1 and he raves about the quality and consistency of our first story arc.
\”Equal parts fantasy and buddy-cop movie, it’s as much a comedy book as it is an adventure one, and whatever way you slice it it’s a welcome breath of fresh air.\”…\”Skullkickers passed me by when it first hit the stands – but after reading this I’m unlikely to ever let an issue escape my grasp again.\”
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Comic Book Resources has a rundown of the \”Image Comics: Your New Favorites\” panel Zub was on at Emerald City Comicon over the weekend. Click on the logo or photo to check it out.
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Also, check out The Portland Mercury\’s fun brief about the \”Con Horror Stories\” panel Zub was also a part of.
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Jamie Noguchi, the Angry Zen Master, has been a big fan of our series since the beginning and he\’s now equally thrilled by our upcoming trade paperback release.
\”Skullkickers answers a lot of my complaints with the mainstream comic book industry.\”…\”This is what comics used to be, original stories that were fun and easy to get in to.\”
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Werewolves.com has a quick blurb about the upcoming Skullkickers Vol. 1 trade (which arrives this Wednesday).
\”They’ve definitely struck a chord in my heart\”…\”it’s definitely in the top 3 list of comics I have to read\”
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The Tales From the Water Cooler podcast crew reviewed a bunch of comics this week, including Skullkickers #6. All four reviewers gave the issue very high marks and loved our \’Four Tavern Tales\’ short story concept.
Skullkickers coverage starts at 50:20 in the podcast.
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Classic horror magazine Fangoria has up a fantastic review of the imminently-arriving Skullkickers Vol. 1 and they gave the book 4 skulls!
\”It’s extremely violent and hilarious, and readers should buy this one immediately!\”…\”SKULLKICKERS VOL. 1 is definitely something you should have in your comic book collection. Fans will be rooting for these two troublemakers and their crazy antics. Seriously, how can you not love a comic book with such a great title!\”
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Thank you to everyone at Emerald City Comicon – the staff, the fans, the pros, everyone!
It was an incredible weekend. We met a ton of great people and sold a slew of the Skullkickers limited edition hardcovers. The Skullkickers trade was the best selling item at the Image booth and a lot of new readers came by to get their issues signed and let us know how much they\’ve been enjoying the series. It was electrifying.
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Thank you! Your support means so much to everyone on the team. Keep an eye on our new Conventions page for a listing of shows and signings coming up in 2011.
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