Comic-Con 2010!

Posted by Rob M. Worley on Jul 15, 2010 in Featured, Scratch9 | 0 comments

Heading out to Comic-Con next week. If you’re on your way there, come see us where we’ll debut Scratch9!

Ape and KiZoic will have early editions of Scratch9 #1 available at the show at booth #1703.

Jason Kruse and I will be signing at the booth during scheduled periods Thurs-Sun (see below).

Jason will also be camped out in Artist Alley at table EE-22 throughout the week. Hit him up for a sketch!

SIGNING

Rob And Jason will be signing comics at Booth #1703

• THURSDAY – July 22 – 5pm-7pm
• FRIDAY – July 23 – 12pm – 2pm
• SATURDAY – July 24 – 3pm – 4:15pm
• SUNDAY – July 25 – 1pm – 3pm (Jason only)

PANELS

THURSDAY – July 22 – 1:00PM – Room 9
Ape Entertainment – Rob and Jason will join Ape and KiZoic in unveiling their upcoming line of comics, including Scratch9!

SATURDAY – July 24 – 4:30pm – Room 18
How To with Jason and Rob – In which we discuss the creative process on Scratch9 and other comics for the kids.

OFF SITE

The New Children’s Museum of San Diego is hosting a comic art exhibit during comic con, including original artwork from Scratch9 and other titles from Ape Entertainment and KiZoic. Visit http://www.thinkplaycreate.org/ for details.

Kids Read Comics Show is Tomorrow!

Posted by Rob M. Worley on Jun 11, 2010 in Scratch9 | 0 comments

If you’re looking for something to do with the kids tomorrow, bring ‘em on over to the Kids Read Comics convention Saturday or Sunday (June 12 & 13)!

I’ll be there handing out and autographing free limited edition Scratch9 posters! These are similar to the mini-posters fans got on Free Comic Book Day but they’re much larger: 12″ x 18″! They are also printed specifically for the KRC show and limited to 500 copies.

This is a completely free show and the focus is on informing young readers and creators about the art and craft of making comics. It’s held at the Henry Ford Centennial Library at 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126, between Interstate 94 and the Southfield Freeway • phone 313-943-2330.

See ya there!

The PullBox.com Review: Scratch9 #1

Posted by Rob M. Worley on May 30, 2010 in About Writing, Featured, Scratch9 | 0 comments

Scratch9 #1 another super-nice review, this time from The PullBox.com! They say:

Scratch9 is a perfect “read-together” comic for both child and parent. Grade: A

Click through for the complete review

Loki & Heimdall Cover Art

Posted by Rob M. Worley on May 30, 2010 in About Writing, Featured, short tales | 0 comments

The last two story books that I authored for Magic Wagon’s Short Tales line focus on the characters of Norse Myth: Loki and Heimdall. They’re available for pre-order now on Amazon for a September release.

These books were fun to write. They required a bit of research as I’m not as versed in Norse mythology as I am in Greek. I didn’t really realize when I drew this pair that their stories overlapped so much, with Heimdall clashing directly with Loki at Ragnarok.

The covers below are the first artwork I’ve seen from them. In fact, it’s from them that I’m learning that comic book artist Brandon McKinney (Spider-Man, Godzilla!!!) illustrated the Loki book. Comic book artist Shawn Moll (She-Hulk, Friday the 13th) drew the Heimdall book. Can’t wait to see the interiors.

Other books in the line include Odin by Shannon Eric Denton and Mark Bloodworth, Thor by Denton and Mateus Santolouco, Freya by Christopher E. Long and Mike Dubisch and Tyr by Long and Dubisch.

Fanboy Planet Review: Scratch9 #1

Posted by Rob M. Worley on May 26, 2010 in Featured, Scratch9 | 0 comments

Scratch9 got a sweet review from Fanboy Planet who writes:

Scratch9 has a dynamite hook and solid, kid-friendly storytelling that still plays decently for adults — who will be reading it to their kids over and over again.

Read the complete review!

First Look! Four Pages from Scratch9 #1!

Posted by Rob M. Worley on May 24, 2010 in Featured, Scratch9 | 0 comments

Comic Book Resources posted a nice interview with me about my new all-ages comic Scratch9!

Even better, the article includes four never-before-seen pages of artwork from the first issue!

Click & Read!

Comics Waiting Room likes Scratch9 #1

Posted by Rob M. Worley on May 20, 2010 in Scratch9 | 0 comments

The first review of Scratch9 #1 is up at the Comics Waiting Room! Critic Avril Brown writes:

“Talking animals, mad scientists and a dash of mysticism, SCRATCH9 delivers a positive message via a mischievously adorable young feline. “

Read the complete review at Comics Waiting Room!

Free Comic Book Day!

Posted by Rob M. Worley on Apr 29, 2010 in Scratch9 | 0 comments

Saturday, May 1 is Free Comic Book Day! That’s the day when comic book shops have tons of comics…for free! There are comics featuring Iron Man, Superman, Archie, Toy Story, The Tick and loads more. We’re partial to to the Shrek book from our friends at Kizoic and Ape Entertainment.

I’ll be at Comics & More in Madison Heights MI handing out this swell mini-poster from SCRATCH9. If you’re in the area this Saturday come get some! The store is on John R. Road, South of 12 Mile.

Hit the FCBD website to find a comic shop near you and for a complete listing of all the comics that’ll be available.

Read my GRUNTS: WAR STORIES Short Online

Posted by Rob M. Worley on Mar 23, 2010 in About Writing | 0 comments

Publishers Weekly posts a preview of the new GRUNTS: WAR STORIES trade paperback today. They’re featuring all ten pages of my “Over the Hill” story. That’s right! You can read the whole darn thing online! It’s a good one so get your handkerchiefs ready.

Of course, if you’d prefer to read it on luxurious paper, it’ll be in comic shops this week. The book contains my story and eight others by great comic writers, all with art by “Wrasslin’” Matt Jacobs!

Diamond Ordering Code: JAN10 0720
ISBN: 978-1-897548-23-3
Created by Shannon Eric Denton & Keith Giffen. Illustrated by Matt Jacobs(Prototype)

During World War Two, an American squad encounters a superhuman German unit and starts a Eugenics Race that carries into present day. Collecting the War Stories of the Grunts, there are contributions from Kevin Grevioux (New Warriors), Christopher E. Long (Wetworks), Dwight Macpherson (Archibald Saves Christmas), Howard Wong (After The Cape), Marc Bernardin/Adam Freeman (The Authority), Mike Bullock (The Phantom), Jimmie Robinson (Bomb Queen), Rob M. Worley (Scratch9) and many more!

GRUNTS: WAR STORIES Previewed

Posted by Rob M. Worley on Mar 22, 2010 in About Writing | 0 comments

Over at THE PULSE you’ll find a preview of GRUNTS: WAR STORIES. That’s the collection of original short stories written by various comics creators featuring Keith Giffen and Shannon Denton’s WW2 characters. The Pulse article has the first three pages of the story I contributed called “Over the Hill”.

Check it out and then RUN to your comics shop on Wednesday when the book arrives in stores.

Diamond Ordering Code: JAN10 0720
ISBN: 978-1-897548-23-3
Created by Shannon Eric Denton & Keith Giffen. Illustrated by Matt Jacobs(Prototype)

During World War Two, an American squad encounters a superhuman German unit and starts a Eugenics Race that carries into present day. Collecting the War Stories of the Grunts, there are contributions from Kevin Grevioux (New Warriors), Christopher E. Long (Wetworks), Dwight Macpherson (Archibald Saves Christmas), Howard Wong (After The Cape), Marc Bernardin/Adam Freeman (The Authority), Mike Bullock (The Phantom), Jimmie Robinson (Bomb Queen), Rob M. Worley (Scratch9) and many more!