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Title: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on February 22, 2007, 04:53:45 AM
You can now order at your local comic shop Honor Brigade #2 using the MAR073686 HONOR BRIGADE #2 order code from March's Previews catalog.

Also, #3 hits the printers today and will be in April's Previews.

Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: gdaybloke on February 22, 2007, 05:02:52 AM
Already got #2...

Roll On April!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Uncle Yuan on February 22, 2007, 07:12:42 AM
Oh goodygoodygoodygoody!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: BentonGrey on February 22, 2007, 07:35:41 AM
Awesome!  I can't wait!
Title: Today is the day!
Post by: Zapow on March 07, 2007, 08:44:45 AM
Honor Brigade #1 is in stores nationwide today. Grab your copy and enjoy!

If your local comic shop doesn't have it on the shelves just use the JAN073838 HONOR BRIGADE #1 code to order one.

Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Renegade on March 12, 2007, 09:25:12 AM
Hey guys, you got a review up at Newsarama.com!

http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=104787 (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=104787)
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: BentonGrey on March 12, 2007, 09:31:29 AM
You know, this kills me....y'all don't have anyone getting gruesomely murdered, no gratitious sex, no drug use....so you're automatically 'light hearted?'  I mean, the book isn't dark, but it isn't silly either....Still, it's a positive review...after a fashion, so that can only help.  Congratulations guys!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: detourne_me on March 12, 2007, 01:29:51 PM
Congratulations!  Great review too!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Courtnall6 on March 12, 2007, 11:08:18 PM
Quote from: Renegade on March 12, 2007, 09:25:12 AM
Hey guys, you got a review up at Newsarama.com!

http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=104787 (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=104787)

Heh...I scanned throught those reviews earlier today and completely missed ours! :oops:

I'm not overly thrilled with my art in the first book ( I was pretty rusty since it was my first comic work in a few years ). I've been getting more and more comfortable with each passing issue ( the artwork in issues 2 and 3 are much better imho ). It's always nice to hear good reviews though! :cool:
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Podmark on March 13, 2007, 12:55:45 AM
Hey guys, just wanted to congratulate you on your success and hope things continue to go well for you. Admittedly, I haven't checked it out because I wasn't sure I'd be interested in it. If I see an issue next time I'm in a comic shop I'll give it a look, see if it catches me.

Either way good luck.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: gdaybloke on March 13, 2007, 04:00:08 AM
Quote from: Podmark on March 13, 2007, 12:55:45 AM
Admittedly, I haven't checked it out
Evil clone! (*shoots*)
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on March 15, 2007, 07:06:15 PM
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Zapow21/HB%20Pictures/hb4_front_cover_small.jpg)
The cover to HB #4.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: stumpy on March 15, 2007, 07:39:45 PM
Woohoo! Looks awesome.  :cool:


Er... Is #3 out yet?
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Glitch Girl on March 15, 2007, 08:01:53 PM
Ah, more rock hard abs for our viewing pleasure.  ;)

So, when do we get so see some of it?  Huh, huh huh?  :D
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on March 15, 2007, 10:12:38 PM
Quote from: stumpy on March 15, 2007, 07:39:45 PM
Woohoo! Looks awesome.  :cool:


Er... Is #3 out yet?

June.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on March 15, 2007, 10:13:17 PM
Quote from: Glitch Girl on March 15, 2007, 08:01:53 PM
Ah, more rock hard abs for our viewing pleasure.  ;)

So, when do we get so see some of it?  Huh, huh huh?  :D

The first three pages are being lettered already.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Uncle Yuan on March 16, 2007, 05:20:46 AM
Quote from: Zapow on March 15, 2007, 10:12:38 PM
Quote from: stumpy on March 15, 2007, 07:39:45 PM
Woohoo! Looks awesome.  :cool:


Er... Is #3 out yet?

June.

June?!  Aw, man!  I was thinking April, but in looking back I see that that was for the preview release.  June is so far away . . .   :(
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on March 16, 2007, 12:04:26 PM
Quote from: Uncle Yuan on March 16, 2007, 05:20:46 AM
Quote from: Zapow on March 15, 2007, 10:12:38 PM
Quote from: stumpy on March 15, 2007, 07:39:45 PM
Woohoo! Looks awesome.  :cool:


Er... Is #3 out yet?

June.

June?!  Aw, man!  I was thinking April, but in looking back I see that that was for the preview release.  June is so far away . . .   :(

Not when you're getting a comic book together. Ugh!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Courtnall6 on March 17, 2007, 12:00:41 PM
Quote from: Glitch Girl on March 15, 2007, 08:01:53 PM
Ah, more rock hard abs for our viewing pleasure.  ;)

Enjoy it...it's the last one! (cover with rock hard abs that is):P

Quote from: Zapow on March 16, 2007, 12:04:26 PM
Quote from: Uncle Yuan on March 16, 2007, 05:20:46 AM
Quote from: Zapow on March 15, 2007, 10:12:38 PM
Quote from: stumpy on March 15, 2007, 07:39:45 PM
Woohoo! Looks awesome.  :cool:


Er... Is #3 out yet?

June.

June?!  Aw, man!  I was thinking April, but in looking back I see that that was for the preview release.  June is so far away . . .   :(

Not when you're getting a comic book together. Ugh!

I concur!

Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on March 21, 2007, 10:48:56 AM
Hey guys! There's some HB items up in a charity auction.

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZzapow21 (http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZzapow21)

Check them out.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on March 22, 2007, 07:44:22 AM
A page from HB #4.

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Zapow21/HB%20Pictures/HB4Pg_01Gscale.jpg)
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Figure Fan on March 22, 2007, 08:10:32 AM
I can't wait for Issues 3 & 4!

My brother's comic shop has Issue 1 on display next to the Indy, Marvel, and DC books. A pretty cool sight if you ask me. He told me that he sold a couple of them, too.

:cool:
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Uncle Yuan on March 22, 2007, 09:04:24 AM
Quote from: Figure Fan on March 22, 2007, 08:10:32 AM
I can't wait for Issues 3 & 4!

My brother's comic shop has Issue 1 on display next to the Indy, Marvel, and DC books. A pretty cool sight if you ask me. He told me that he sold a couple of them, too.

:cool:

Wait, wait - the comic ship your brother patronizes or the comic shop your brother owns?
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on March 22, 2007, 11:16:04 AM
Quote from: Figure Fan on March 22, 2007, 08:10:32 AM
I can't wait for Issues 3 & 4!

My brother's comic shop has Issue 1 on display next to the Indy, Marvel, and DC books. A pretty cool sight if you ask me. He told me that he sold a couple of them, too.

:cool:

Yay! I'm all for more buying of the comics!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on March 27, 2007, 01:08:26 PM
I just wanted to give you guys a headsup that Honor Brigade #3 will be available for order from your comic shop starting tomorrow.

Just give them the Diamond order code of HONOR BRIGADE #3 APR073954. The book will be available in stores 06/06/07.

Sorry for the wait on #3. There should be no more delays with the rest of the series.

Enjoy!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on April 15, 2007, 09:27:37 AM
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Zapow21/HB%20Pictures/HB3Hand.jpg)

Awww yeah! That's HB #3 in my hot little hand.

I love getting proofs!

You guys can still order the book from your LCS.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: GhostMachine on April 15, 2007, 09:31:30 AM
Quote from: Zapow on April 15, 2007, 09:27:37 AM
You guys can still order the book from your LCS.

I can't, apparently. I ordered it through my LCS as soon as #1 was solicited in Previews, and they never got me a copy of it or #2. Last time I was in, I added it again, but I don't have my hopes up.



Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on April 15, 2007, 09:39:14 AM
Hmmm.

#1 you should have gotten, unless the shop owner didn't put the order in on time.

#2 isn't out yet. Next month.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: GhostMachine on April 15, 2007, 09:47:02 AM
Quote from: Zapow on April 15, 2007, 09:39:14 AM
Hmmm.

#1 you should have gotten, unless the shop owner didn't put the order in on time.

#2 isn't out yet. Next month.

Ah. Thought #2 was already out.

They must not have got the order out in time, because I put the order for HB out with plenty of time to spare. Was before the cutoff date listed in Previews, even. According to the store manager, they put in their orders around the end of the month, so they don't go by the cutoff dates for orders listed in Previews. I ordered something from them about a week and a half after the cutoff date listed in Previews once, and did get the item. I've got another item coming in next month I ordered about 2 weeks after the cutoff date.

Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Courtnall6 on April 15, 2007, 11:39:46 AM
Quote from: Zapow on April 15, 2007, 09:27:37 AM
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Zapow21/HB%20Pictures/HB3Hand.jpg)

Awww yeah! That's HB #3 in my hot little hand.

I love getting proofs!

You guys can still order the book from your LCS.

Looks awesome!  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: style on April 15, 2007, 11:46:54 AM
Yes it does!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: BentonGrey on April 15, 2007, 12:16:16 PM
Hey guys, I finally have a little something extra, and I went to order my copy of HB 2...but when I entered in my info, it told me that y'all aren't shipping to my area at this time.  (I'm in central Illinois)  What's up?
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on April 15, 2007, 01:50:20 PM
I don't know. I need to find out more about Diamond's policies on ordering after the initial solicit period.

I'll get back to you.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on April 17, 2007, 10:10:41 AM
A lettered page from HB #4. Enjoy.

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Zapow21/HB%20Pictures/HB4Pg_04.jpg)
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on April 17, 2007, 12:56:45 PM
Quote from: BentonGrey on April 15, 2007, 12:16:16 PM
Hey guys, I finally have a little something extra, and I went to order my copy of HB 2...but when I entered in my info, it told me that y'all aren't shipping to my area at this time.  (I'm in central Illinois)  What's up?

My Diamond contact just replied to my question regarding this issue.

QuoteFrom: Leah
Sent: Apr 17, 2007 2:29 PM
To: Tom Stillwell <zapow@earthlink.net>
Subject: RE: A question about orders

Hello Tom,

Just wanted to let you know I had our inventory specialist re-count the
in stock copies of Honor Brigade to make sure that we did indeed ship
out all of the copies that have arrived.  We currently have 0 on order
and have shipped everything but 6 orders which were just placed. 

As far as re-orders go, retailers are free to place issues on re-order
and we will send you a purchase order once these orders are submitted.
We'll leave the codes open as long as the comic is available, if for
instance you sold out let us know and then we will flag the code as
unavailable for back order.

Hopefully this makes sense, let me know if you have any other questions.

Leah

So I'm not sure what to tell you. It might be your retailer just doesn't want to order the book for whatever reason. Some are funny like that with indy titles.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Panther_Gunn on April 17, 2007, 02:28:55 PM
Quote from: Zapow on April 17, 2007, 12:56:45 PMSo I'm not sure what to tell you. It might be your retailer just doesn't want to order the book for whatever reason. Some are butt-chisels like that with indy titles.

fixed  ;)
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: BentonGrey on April 17, 2007, 03:13:02 PM
LOL, I suppose I wasn't very clear Zapow, I meant that I tried to order it through your website, and it told me that.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on April 17, 2007, 05:24:40 PM
Oh! Weird. I don't know why that would happen. I do all the shipping myself and I'm in Illinois.

I have plenty on hand at home.

Although, if you could order them from your shop I would appreciate it.

The more we sell through Diamond, the more happy they are to keep a small fry like us around.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: BentonGrey on April 17, 2007, 06:11:27 PM
Well, if it will help y'all out, I'll get off my lazy keister and go over to the local comic book store!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Courtnall6 on April 17, 2007, 07:54:34 PM
It always looks much more professional when the pages are lettered. :D
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on April 22, 2007, 07:54:33 PM
Another unlettered preview page from HB #4.

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Zapow21/HB%20Pictures/hb4_page_15_small.jpg)
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: style on April 22, 2007, 10:15:33 PM
It's Intriguing with no words! :blink:
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on April 23, 2007, 12:11:04 PM
We've decided to go wordless from now on. Makes it more interactive.

:P
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Uncle Yuan on April 23, 2007, 02:55:14 PM
 . . . and dramatically speeds up the writing process.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Glitch Girl on April 23, 2007, 07:49:53 PM
You know this is just asking for a "caption this" kind of thread.  ;)
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: style on April 23, 2007, 08:17:27 PM
Panel1: A Normal day at Z.A.P.O.W. industries

Panel2: White scientist to the black scientist:"The Suit project is comming along great..."

Panel3: White scientist to the black scientist:"...but has anyone told you, you look just like Jim Rhodes."

Panel4: Black scientist to the white scientist:"Jim Rhodes shoot you look just like Tony Starks!"

Panel5 & 6: Both scientist: " Oh NO Lawsuit!

:P

Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: psychopanda on April 24, 2007, 08:00:21 AM
Panel 1-Caption: 8:06am, Minneapolis, Minnesota, R.E.A.C.H. Labs.

Panel 2- "Nice Work."

Panel 3-Scientist 1 "Nice work?! That's all you got to say?!"

Panel 4-Scientist 1 "I'm working for peanuts here! I don't even have a 401k plan!"

Panel 5-Scientist 2 "Larry...You don't bring me flowers anymore..."

Panel 6-Scientist 1 "...!"
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on May 07, 2007, 08:00:23 AM
Hey guys. I just wanted to give you all heads up that Honor Brigade #2 will be in stores on Wednesday.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: GhostMachine on May 07, 2007, 02:33:14 PM
Quote from: Zapow on May 07, 2007, 08:00:23 AM
Hey guys. I just wanted to give you all heads up that Honor Brigade #2 will be in stores on Wednesday.

Then that will be the test; I re-ordered in more than enough time for my local comics shop to get issue #2 for me. However, I'm picking up my comics tomorrow, so I'll have to call them Thursday to find out if they got it.



Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on May 08, 2007, 04:35:22 AM
Okay, I've been talking to some retailers and here's what I think has happened with some people not getting their copies of HB.

Two possible explanations.

1. You copy may have reached the shop damaged. Diamond still counts that book order as being filled.

2. You or your retailer didn't place your order within the timeframe of the initial purchase order from Diamond.

When Diamond tells me the book is still available for order they are giving me a half truth: It's still available for back order and is not considered in-stock even though I can get copies to them anytime.

So they'll take the new order and hold onto it until a decent number comes in and then send me another purchase order.

Most retailers won't do back orders on small indy books because chances are that it will be a long time before that purchase order is sent, if ever.

It sucks but there's not much I can do about it.

I'll still be selling issues directly so the book will always be available. I guess just keep on your retailer to make sure they order the book in time whenever it is solicited. #4 is being solicited now.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on May 08, 2007, 08:04:40 AM
Honor Brigade #4 is now available in May's Previews under HONOR BRIGADE #4 MAY07 3714.   

Be sure to get your orders in early to avoid any hassles.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on May 13, 2007, 01:04:27 PM
The cover to HB #5.

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Zapow21/HB%20Pictures/hb5_front_cover_small.jpg)

Oh, and here I am at Cape 3 in Dallas hawking Honor Brigade.

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Zapow21/1120-20Honor20Brigade-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: style on May 13, 2007, 07:23:16 PM
Dallas!?!!!!??!!! I live in Houston, man I wish I would have known!!!!!


And that cover is so tight you need to take it down, it'll give someone a stroke! :P
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Courtnall6 on May 13, 2007, 07:28:58 PM
Whoops!

I forgot to add our names on the bottom.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v35/Courtnall6/hb5_front_cover_small_2.jpg)

There we go! :cool:

Definitely my favorite cover so far!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Courtnall6 on May 13, 2007, 07:29:58 PM
 :ph34r:
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on May 13, 2007, 08:08:34 PM
Quote from: style on May 13, 2007, 07:23:16 PM
Dallas!?!!!!??!!! I live in Houston, man I wish I would have known!!!!!


And that cover is so tight you need to take it down, it'll give someone a stroke! :P

Well, there was this thread... :P

http://freedomreborn.net/archive/index.php?topic=42285.0 (http://freedomreborn.net/archive/index.php?topic=42285.0)
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: gdaybloke on May 14, 2007, 04:16:03 AM
Gumballs! Jackpot! Some guy in a little black hat in the background!

Damn cool.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Uncle Yuan on May 14, 2007, 07:05:07 AM
Is it still possible to buy the books directly from you guys?  I really don't buy comics in stores anymore (I haven't even been in a comic shop in months).
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on May 14, 2007, 07:09:27 AM
Quote from: Uncle Yuan on May 14, 2007, 07:05:07 AM
Is it still possible to buy the books directly from you guys?  I really don't buy comics in stores anymore (I haven't even been in a comic shop in months).

Yeah, we'll have the new issues available on our site a few weeks after they are released in stores. Both in hard copies and digital format.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on June 04, 2007, 06:21:49 PM
Hey guys! HB #3 hits the shelves this Wednesday!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on June 08, 2007, 01:09:55 PM
Here's a nice review of Honor Brigade #3 from the Comic Bloc.

http://www.comicbloc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=989&Itemid=57&mosmsg=Thanks+for+your+vote%21 (http://www.comicbloc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=989&Itemid=57&mosmsg=Thanks+for+your+vote%21)
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on June 26, 2007, 06:48:21 PM
Hey folks! If you happened to miss out on snagging a copy of HB #3 when it came out in stores you can now buy one off my site.

I have traditional paper copies available as well as digital downloads for only $1.

http://www.honorbrigadecomic.com/shop/ (http://www.honorbrigadecomic.com/shop/)

Grab a copy now before #4 comes out next month!

Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: clownprince on June 26, 2007, 07:46:20 PM
Cool d/l right now!!!  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on July 06, 2007, 12:24:21 PM
I must apologize for the week delay. We had some issues with the printer that kept Honor Brigade #4 from shipping on time to be out this week.

Diamond assures me it will be on shelves next week.

Go buy Honor Brigade. Don't disappoint Toy Boy. He doesn't do disappointment well.

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Zapow21/HB%20Pictures/eggs.jpg)
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Alaric on July 10, 2007, 12:59:13 PM
I've been trying to order issue 3 from the web site, and I keep getting a "We do not ship to your area" message.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on July 10, 2007, 01:33:48 PM
Have you tried recently Al? I thought we had that fixed this weekend.

Otherwise you can just paypal me using my e-mail address and I'll ship the book.

Sorry for any hassle.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on July 10, 2007, 01:34:15 PM
Honor Brigade #4 is out tomorrow!

Go buy it or Toy Boy will thwap you with the rubber chicken!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: psychopanda on July 10, 2007, 01:59:50 PM
Not the lead chicken!!

Do you happen to know if Things From Another World is on your distribution list?

I wandered into a (different) local comic store the other day and saw 3 copies of HB#1. Cool stuff!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: BentonGrey on July 10, 2007, 02:18:14 PM
Awesome, I'm gonna' go to my comic store and make sure they're getting them!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on July 10, 2007, 02:34:45 PM
Quote from: psychopanda on July 10, 2007, 01:59:50 PM
Not the lead chicken!!

Do you happen to know if Things From Another World is on your distribution list?

I wandered into a (different) local comic store the other day and saw 3 copies of HB#1. Cool stuff!


Sorry, PP. I don't really know what shops are getting the books unless I know the owners. It all depends or not whether they've ordered the books. I just know what regions of the country order how many copies. Diamond doesn't provide more information that that.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on July 10, 2007, 04:43:50 PM
Al, give it a try again. I think we have it fixed.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: psychopanda on July 10, 2007, 04:45:51 PM
Quote from: Zapow on July 10, 2007, 02:34:45 PM
Sorry, PP. I don't really know what shops are getting the books unless I know the owners. It all depends or not whether they've ordered the books. I just know what regions of the country order how many copies. Diamond doesn't provide more information that that.

I might be signing up for a dropbox (or whatever they call it) soon, as I'm finding the time to read comics lately. I'll bug them about HB, if they don't carry it already. Thanks for the reply!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Alaric on July 10, 2007, 09:19:53 PM
Quote from: Zapow on July 10, 2007, 04:43:50 PM
Al, give it a try again. I think we have it fixed.

Seems to have worked. Looking forward to reading it.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: BentonGrey on July 10, 2007, 09:44:11 PM
I finally got a chance to pick up # 3 guys, I'm gonna' be watching the mailbox until it gets here!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: detourne_me on July 11, 2007, 07:37:15 AM
Man paypal is slow (when you don't have any money in it and it needs to be transferred from your bank account, then to american currency, then to tom's pocket....)

i only need to wait a few more days and im in honor country baby!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on July 11, 2007, 08:24:25 AM
Thanks for all your support folks.

Al, your book's in the mail.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: clownprince on July 11, 2007, 05:02:04 PM
i d/led all 3 issues. awesome stuff it got better every issue.  :thumbup: so can 4 also be d/led? i should go check.
thanks and i really like toy boy's suit for some unknow reason  :D
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on July 11, 2007, 06:17:05 PM
#4 won't be up for a few weeks. The stores need a chance to sell their copies first.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: clownprince on July 12, 2007, 03:34:09 PM
as my wife says to me in her funny french accent "i wait for you"  :P

well it makes me laugh  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: GhostMachine on July 14, 2007, 06:29:20 PM
Just picked up issue #4 today.  :thumbup:

[spoiler]Nice touch with the Chuck Norris jokes parody, Zap.[/spoiler]



Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on July 17, 2007, 05:07:39 AM
Your Honor Brigade page of the day.

From HB #5. Enjoy.

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Zapow21/HB%20Pictures/hb5_page_4_small.jpg)
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: detourne_me on July 18, 2007, 07:45:32 AM
just finished reading #1,2 and 3.  wow the stories shaping up to be really good.  i can't wait for #4 to be available online.
i really like the backstories you've given the characters, and the gradual introduction of new characters.  it's like your hitting up all of the major stereotypical origins,  but putting new spins on em.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on July 18, 2007, 08:24:09 AM
Glad you're enjoying the story so far.

The main thing we're trying to do, which seems like many writers these days fail to do, is make you care about the characters. Flashy costumes and superpowers are great, massive fight scenes are fun, off the wall ideas and humor are entertaining...but none of that matters if you don't care a whit about the characters wrapped up in everything.

A good story leaves you wanting more and missing the characters at the end. Hopefully we're doing that.

I finished writing #6 last month. It's titled "Out With A Bang" for a reason. It's like a sugar-coated tire iron to the head.

If we've done our job, you'll want more once that last page is turned.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Uncle Yuan on July 18, 2007, 08:51:53 AM
Quote from: Zapow on July 18, 2007, 08:24:09 AM

I finished writing #6 last month. It's titled "Out With A Bang" for a reason. It's like a sugar-coated tire iron to the head.

If we've done our job, you'll want more once that last page is turned.


Uh oh, I don't like the sound of that . . .  :unsure:
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on July 18, 2007, 09:18:45 AM
Quote from: Uncle Yuan on July 18, 2007, 08:51:53 AM
Quote from: Zapow on July 18, 2007, 08:24:09 AM

I finished writing #6 last month. It's titled "Out With A Bang" for a reason. It's like a sugar-coated tire iron to the head.

If we've done our job, you'll want more once that last page is turned.


Uh oh, I don't like the sound of that . . .  :unsure:

I don't mean that in a bad way...
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: BentonGrey on July 18, 2007, 09:28:47 AM
LOL...I may have to quote that...
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Panther_Gunn on July 18, 2007, 03:09:22 PM
Quote from: Zapow on July 18, 2007, 08:24:09 AMIf we've done our job, you'll want more once that last page is turned.

That sounds *way* too close to a paraphrased drug dealer.   ;)
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on July 18, 2007, 04:09:44 PM
Quote from: Panther_Gunn on July 18, 2007, 03:09:22 PM
Quote from: Zapow on July 18, 2007, 08:24:09 AMIf we've done our job, you'll want more once that last page is turned.

That sounds *way* too close to a paraphrased drug dealer.   ;)

Or anyone who sells something...
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on July 18, 2007, 06:57:45 PM
Folks, six page previews of the first four issues are now available on the HB site.

http://www.honorbrigadecomic.com/comic.htm (http://www.honorbrigadecomic.com/comic.htm)

Check 'em out.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on July 19, 2007, 05:20:02 PM
Head over to our site to learn more about the different characters from Honor Brigade.

http://www.honorbrigadecomic.com/characters.htm (http://www.honorbrigadecomic.com/characters.htm)
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Courtnall6 on July 19, 2007, 06:03:34 PM
Links aren't working for me :(

It all looks great Zap! One small glitch. When I hit Suit's link in the Cast area...it brings up Kevins'.

I painfully noticed in the preview pages for issues 3 and 4...I really need to give more space for Dave to add his word balloons! :blink:
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on July 19, 2007, 08:46:50 PM
Quote from: Courtnall6 on July 19, 2007, 06:03:34 PM
Links aren't working for me :(

It all looks great Zap! One small glitch. When I hit Suit's link in the Cast area...it brings up Kevins'.

I painfully noticed in the preview pages for issues 3 and 4...I really need to give more space for Dave to add his word balloons! :blink:

Links fixed. Click on Suit's picture for his bio.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Panther_Gunn on July 20, 2007, 08:12:04 PM
I *totally* just pimped you guys to the local comic shop.  The guy sounded interested just by the title alone.  ^_^
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on July 20, 2007, 09:48:28 PM
Quote from: Panther_Gunn on July 20, 2007, 08:12:04 PM
I *totally* just pimped you guys to the local comic shop.  The guy sounded interested just by the title alone.  ^_^

Pimping is good. Thanks!

That helps a small publisher a ton when the fans make an effort to get the shops interested.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on July 25, 2007, 07:22:59 AM
Howdy folks!

Honor Brigade #5 will be available in August's Previews with the AUG073969 HONOR BRIGADE #5 order code.

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Zapow21/HB%20Pictures/hb5_front_cover_small.jpg)

Make sure to get your orders in early, and as we say in Chicago, often.

Thanks for your support.

Tom
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: style on July 25, 2007, 07:44:19 AM
Quote from: Panther_Gunn on July 20, 2007, 08:12:04 PM
I *totally* just pimped you guys to the local comic shop.  The guy sounded interested just by the title alone.  ^_^

I did the same with my local comic shop! :lol:
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: kkhohoho on July 25, 2007, 08:32:30 AM
Will you be releasing a TBP when you're finished with the series?
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on July 25, 2007, 08:37:37 AM
Yes, but that's down the road quite a bit. Next year most likely.

It's going to be recolored and the first two issues re-lettered. It will also have additional content like a brand new backup story, pinups by various artists, and character bios.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: style on July 25, 2007, 09:24:54 AM
Hey now when you say recolored does that mean it will have color !
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on July 25, 2007, 10:55:01 AM
Yep, all six issues will be colored in the trade.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: style on July 25, 2007, 10:58:08 AM
Quote from: Zapow on July 25, 2007, 10:55:01 AM
Yep, all six issues will be colored in the trade.

:faint
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: BentonGrey on July 25, 2007, 04:25:57 PM
Man Zap, you've gotta' tell us these things! :D  Haha, well, definitely let us know, because if it's reasonably priced (which I'm sure it will be) I'll certainly pick one up.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on July 26, 2007, 01:55:13 PM
Yeah, we're not going to soak people on the trade. It's like a thank you to the readers who stuck with us as we learned to make comics.

We'll improve the original story as much as we can with color/lettering, and we'll give you new content.

We'd give it away free if we could but all that stuff costs big bucks!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on August 08, 2007, 04:56:22 PM
Here's a preview of Honor Brigade #5. Go get it, kids!

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Zapow21/HB%20Pictures/hb5_front_cover_small.jpg)

http://www.honorbrigadecomic.com/comic.htm (http://www.honorbrigadecomic.com/comic.htm)
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on August 13, 2007, 04:25:24 PM
Hey folks!

HB #4 is now available via our site in both digital and traditional formats.

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Zapow21/HB%20Pictures/hb4_front_cover_small.jpg)

http://www.honorbrigadecomic.com/shop/ (http://www.honorbrigadecomic.com/shop/)

Enjoy!

Tom
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: detourne_me on August 16, 2007, 10:41:49 PM
Sweet!  just bought issue #4,   gonna read it after work today.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: MJB on August 17, 2007, 12:50:47 AM
Quote from: Zapow on July 25, 2007, 10:55:01 AM
Yep, all six issues will be colored in the trade.

Do you have a release date for the trade yet?

-MJB
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on August 17, 2007, 04:58:51 AM
It's going to be a while.

We're coloring the whole thing and relettering the first two issues. That will be expensive and saving up the money to pay for it will take some time.

Plus there will be extra content like pin-ups, character bios, and maybe a back up story.

It will be next year. Probably Spring.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on August 28, 2007, 03:55:23 PM
Check out this nifty review at Heroes TV!

http://heroestv.com/blog/strongbadwi/2007/08/28/the-honor-brigade/ (http://heroestv.com/blog/strongbadwi/2007/08/28/the-honor-brigade/)
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on September 12, 2007, 06:01:48 PM
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Zapow21/HB%20Pictures/hb6_front_cover_small.jpg)
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: The Hitman on September 12, 2007, 09:08:19 PM
Sweet Christmas! I can't wait!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on September 26, 2007, 04:59:52 AM
Honor Brigade #5 drops today. Grab a copy or three!

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Zapow21/HB%20Pictures/hb5_front_cover_small.jpg)
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: style on September 26, 2007, 09:26:12 PM
Got it! And it's goooooood!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on November 02, 2007, 05:55:15 PM
Honor Brigade #4-#5 reviewed over at Comic Bloc...

http://www.comicbloc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1060&Itemid=57 (http://www.comicbloc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1060&Itemid=57)
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on November 03, 2007, 07:57:48 AM
Hey guys, Honor Brigade #5 is available on our site for those who might have missed it in stores.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Courtnall6 on November 03, 2007, 08:33:21 AM
Quote from: Zapow on November 02, 2007, 05:55:15 PM
Honor Brigade #4-#5 reviewed over at Comic Bloc...

http://www.comicbloc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1060&Itemid=57 (http://www.comicbloc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1060&Itemid=57)

Nice! :cool:
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on November 26, 2007, 02:30:17 PM
The last issue in the Honor Unbound mini-series can be ordered through your comic shop in December's Previews using the DEC073882 HONOR BRIGADE #6 order code.

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/Zapow21/HB%20Pictures/hb6_front_cover_small.jpg)

Don't miss out on this action packed finale issue!
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on November 28, 2007, 04:16:38 PM
Hey guys, stop by our new forums.

http://www.spinnerrackcomics.com/forum/ (http://www.spinnerrackcomics.com/forum/)

We're still under construction but feel free to register and kick the tires.
Title: Re: Honor Brigade Update Thread
Post by: Zapow on January 03, 2008, 05:06:35 AM
There's a four page preview of Honor Brigade #6 over at Comic Related.

http://www.comicrelated.com/commentary/080102002.html (http://www.comicrelated.com/commentary/080102002.html)