Here comes Scratch9!

Posted by Rob M. Worley on Aug 8, 2010 in Featured, Scratch9 | 0 comments

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.

If not here’s some interesting stuff you missed:

Now, we don’t know the exact shipping date of issue #1. We’ll have that for you soon. If you haven’t bugged your local comic shop you may want to do that now because they may have overlooked us! If you want to help your retailer order a copy of any of the issues so far, you should give him these ordering codes: Issue 1 – #JUN10 0739, Issue 2 – #JUL10 0753 and Issue 3 – #AUG10 0753

If you really want to help raise awareness about our little indie comic — and win some cool Scratch9 prizes besides enter our “Help your comics shop find Scratch9” contest!

Finally, we’ve got previews of the second and third issues right here!

Comic-Con 2010!

Posted by Rob M. Worley on Jul 15, 2010 in 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.