Well, I’m not actually rich. Nor am I the famous star of funnybooks and film Richie Rich. But I am writing for Kizoic’s upcoming Richie Rich comics. Click the thumbnail for the official promo image. Here’s the press release… Part James Bond, Jr., and part Indiana Jones with Donald Trump’s […]
LOS ANGELES—- ACTIONOPOLIS, LLC announced today the highly-anticipated sequel Heir to Fire: Zephyr Mesa with a Kindle edition first printing. Rob M. Worley, writer of a diverse range of comics for nearly every publisher and audience, returns readers to the Arizona desert town of Gila Flats, home to invading spiders, […]
Publisher: Ape Entertainment Publication Date: October 2010 Rob’s Credit: Created and written by Other Credits: Illustrated by Jason T. Kruse, Lettered by Bill Tortolini, Colored by Digikore Studios, Cover art by Mike Kunkel Synopsis: Scratch meets three more of his aspects: Bektah, the pharaoh’s cat, Ichirou the Shaolin cat and […]
A few weeks ago Raju Mudhar of the Toronto Star rang me up to ask me if it was all over for the comic book movie. Now, I’ve had reporters calling me up with this question ever since my Comics2Film website caught fire in 1998. Trend-spotting in Hollywood is an […]
I got a nice mention in the Dearborn Press & Guide this week, spotlighting my upcoming appearance at Green Brain Comics supporting Scratch9 and giving a sense of my crooked path into writing comics. Check it out!
[singlepic id=186 w=320 h=240 float=right]This has been ramping up all summer, but the announcement officially came down today: Actionopolis is back! Actionopolis is the book like featuring high-octane, high-adventure prose fiction by a myriad of talented writers from comics, film, video games and the like. The company initially published seven […]
A big, “howdy” to readers of Dearborn Press & Guide who may have discovered this site via the swell article that the paper ran on me this weekend. If you’re interested in the new comic Scratch9, I’d ask you to click onward to Scratch9.com for the most complete and up-to-date […]
Publisher: Ape Entertainment Publication Date: September 9 2010 Rob’s Credit: Created and written by Other Credits: Illustrated by Jason T. Kruse, Lettered by Bill Tortolini, Colored by Digikore Studios, Cover art by Mike Kunkel Synopsis: When an ordinary house cat runs afoul of a Mad Scientist he gains the extraordinary […]
The first issue of Scratch9 is due to ship this month and I realize I’ve been a bit remiss in posting about the book here at robworley.com. I have been keeping Scratch9.com current with all the latest and greatest buzz, of if you’ve been visiting there you’re up to speed. […]
Publisher: Actionopolis Publication Date: July 29, 2010 Rob’s Credit: Author Other Credits: Cover art by Mike Dubisch Synopsis: Ryan Morales and the town of Gila Flats are still reeling from the events of the first book. Having harnessed his fire abilities he’s dispatched the spider invaders that threatened to snatch the citizens of […]
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 […]
Publisher: ABDO Publishing/Magic Wagon/Short Tales Publication Date: July 2010 Rob’s Credit: Written by Other Credits: illustrated by Shawn Moll Synopsis: A picture book tale of one of the great heroes of Norse mythology, the protector of Asgard, Heimdall. For early readers. Link: Buy it at Amazon.com: Hardbound Library Edition
Publisher: ABDO Publishing/Magic Wagon/Short Tales Publication Date: July 2010 Rob’s Credit: Adapted by Other Credits: illustrated by Brandon McKinney Synopsis: A picture book retelling of the great villain of Norse Mythology, for early readers. Link: Buy it at Amazon.com: Hardbound Library Edition
[singlepic id=179 w=320 h=240 float=right] 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 […]
[singlepic id=172 w=320 h=240 float=right]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
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 […]
[singlepic id=171 w=320 h=240 float=right]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!
[singlepic id=170 w=320 h=240 float=right] 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!
[singlepic id=169 w=320 h=240 float=right]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!
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Diamond Comics Distributors has announced the launch of a new website and comic shop locator aimed at directing kids and parents to kid-friendly comic shops (the ones that carry Scratch9!!!) across the United States and Canada. The new site at kidscomics.com features a variety of news, info, and fun activities […]
When I was a youngster I loved Aesop’s fables and the wisdom they contained. So it was fun to be able to work on a couple of updated fables of ABDO Publishing’s Short Tales imprint a while back. I just noticed that the books went on sale this week! Everybody […]
Publisher: ABDO Publishing/Magic Wagon/Short Tales Publication Date: January 2010 Rob’s Credit: Adapted by Other Credits: Based on the classic fable by Aesop, illustrated by Will Meugniot Synopsis: The cautionary tale of what happens to liars, even when they tell the truth. Link: Buy it at Amazon.com: Hardbound Library Edition
[singlepic id=137 w=200 h=283 float=left]Publisher: ABDO Publishing/Magic Wagon/Short Tales Publication Date: January 2010 Rob’s Credit: Adapted by Other Credits: Based on the classic fable by Aesop, illustrated by Mark Bloodworth Synopsis: The cautionary tale of the importance of planning, hard work and sacrifice. Link: Buy it at Amazon.com: Hardbound Library […]
[singlepic id=161 w=200 h=255 float=left]Publisher: ABDO Publishing/Magic Wagon/Graphic Planet Publication Date: January 2010 Rob’s Credit: Adapted by Other Credits: Based on the novel by Gertrude Chandler Warner, illustrated by Mike Dubisch Synopsis: The Aldens return from a vacation, having strangely avoided any mysteries, until they arrive at the town that […]
[singlepic id=162 w=200 h=269 float=left]Publisher: ABDO Publishing/Magic Wagon/Graphic Planet Publication Date: January 2010 Rob’s Credit: Adapted by Other Credits: Based on the novel by Gertrude Chandler Warner, illustrated by Mike Dubisch Synopsis: The Aldens are enjoying a fall vacation in a remote cabin when they’re suddenly snowed in by freak […]
Title/Link: Who should lead the next ‘Spider-Man’? Begin the debate Publication: USA Today Date: January 13, 2010 Quotes: On fan concerns over the exit of Sam Raimi and the Spider-Man reboot: Some worry that the shift to younger fans “is going to turn Spider-Man into Twilight,” says Rob Worley, editor […]
Woo-hoo. The GRUNTS: WAR STORIES trade paperback is coming from Arcana this April. It’s a collection of short stories based on Shannon Eric Denton & Keith Giffen’s squad of resourceful U.S. Amry guys who encounter strange things on the World War II battlefield. I’m psyched because I’ve got a short […]
