Here comes Scratch9!

Posted by Rob M. Worley on Aug 8, 2010 in 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!

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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.

Fanboy Planet Review: Scratch9 #1

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

[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!

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.

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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!