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.

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!

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

Click through for the complete review

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.

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!

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!

“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!

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.

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!

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!