Store update

You can now purchase books and shirts via the store page thanks to the nifty, if not a bit awkward, "add to cart" buttons. When you click it, a new window will open that takes you to Paypal.

Step by step, day by day...

Oh, great. Now I'm going to have that theme song stuck in my head all day.

In other news, progress on Issue #2 is coming along nicely. I should have the pencils back from Zeu by this weekend. Work on the cover should be underway by then, as well. (I hope to have the cover ready by Dec 4th, so I can preview it for anyone who comes to see me at Rock and Comic Con.)

In the meantime, does anyone have a better theme song to insert into my brain? Something less...Alan Thickey?

Issue #2 Update

Script for Issue the Second is DONE. It's entitled "Dead-On Arrival."

Are there more pages? Yes.

Is there more humor? Yes!

Are there more ZOMBIES? Yes, yes, a thousand times YES!

The 20-page follow-up to the newest zombie-themed starcrossed lovers comic book hits stands in January. Stay tuned...

Correction...

You know, sometimes when you're trying to get something done under a deadline little things tend to slip through the cracks. I have to issue a minor correction for 'Auld Lang Zombie' for just that reason.

On the second to last page, Mayor Bright tells Simon "Tomorrow is Friday..." This is a lie. Tomorrow is not Friday. Tomorrow has never been Friday. (That's ironic, considering that right now I have an ongoing philosophy of mentally making every day Friday, but never mind...)

The point is, that line was just thoughtless on my part. It should say "Tomorrow is Wednesday," but to be honest in future printings I'll probably just nix that line altogether.

I know it's a minor thing for most readers, but the timeline of this story is rather important, at least to me, and that's just the kind of continuity error that would bug the heck out of me. And ya'll deserve better!

Where to buy?

Good news everyone: Now if you want a copy of Yellow you don't have to know me personally, or follow me home from work and pretend like you're a delivery person and ask to use my phone because your truck broke down just to get inside my house and then steal a copy.

You can just head over to Clint's Comics at 39th & Main, or across the street to B-Bop. They both carry the books. (If you buy it from that B-Bop location you should find a nice freebie inside. You're welcome. And no, it doesn't wash off easily.)

For my fans north of the river, you can drop in at B-Bop near I-29 and Barry Road to grab your copy. (Sorry, no freebies there, unless you count the free conversation with a couple of cool guys behind the counter.)

More locations will hopefully be on the map soon. I'll keep you posted, of course.

Until then, remember to aim for the head.

The story continues...

Attention new and old Yellow fans alike: Here's my big announcement.

Thanks to the overwhelming positive feedback I've gotten so far, not to mention the death threats from people demanding a follow-up, I'm pround to announce that issue #2 will be dropping sometime in early January of next year.

That's not as far off as it sounds, trust me.

The issue doesn't have a title yet. I'll update you when that changes.

Thanks for reading!

A Big, Fat Helping of Thank You

Friday's debut party was an overwhelming success. I can't believe the number of people that turned out. I sold a good amount of comics and everyone seemed to have a great time.

I have to thank a few people for making it a possibility:

- The Straight Ups, Kansas City's awesomest, rockingest, face-melting-est rock band. If you missed their fantastic show Friday night, be sure to check them out this coming Friday at the Brick!

- The Dead Girl Derby, the area's hottest new league of fast-moving, hard-hitting dames. Get more info on their Facebook page; and if you're interested in helping out, either on skates or off, drop a comment or send a message. They're having a recruit night November 16th!

- Jeff Mullikin, owner of one3studios, the amazing venue that hosted the party. Jeff is a terrific, friendly, easy-going guy who also happens to be an excellent photographer. You can check out his work on his website.

- Takes the Cake Bakery, provider of the delicious cupcakes mentioned in the "cupcakes & braaains" of the party's title. If you didn't arrive early enough to grab one -- and they went fast -- keep your eyes and ears peeled for her next appearance. You can find her online at TakesTheCakeKC.com.

- DJ Kreations, otherwise known as Kenneth "KC" Hamm, who spun some fantastic tunes all night long. Punctual, professional, and pretty damn sexy, I would recommend Mr. Kreations to all my friends. He doesn't just do kick-ass comic book debut parties; get in touch with him for your next Wedding, too!

- Everyone else: So many other people came through for me that night. Too many to even list. But they know who they are, and hopefully they know how much their help was appreciated. It truly couldn't have happened how it did without everyone's assistance. I only wish I could've experienced it all from in front of the merchandise table instead of behind it!

Speaking of merchandise, if any of you have breezed through your copy of Yellow #1, "Auld Lang Zombie," and are looking forward to the next installment... stay tuned. I've been asked a lot since Friday night about when the next issue drops, and I'm going to make a post about that shortly. I promise. I'd like to first get in touch with my artists and let them know how much everyone liked their work...and then drop the bombshell that they need to start getting ramped up for #2.

Follow me on Twitter or friend me on Facebook if you want to make sure you get the latest.

Is this real life?

The books are in! I felt just like George McFly opening his box of books for the first time at the end of Back to the Future. Ok, it was Biff that opened the box. So I felt like Biff and George. But it was all kind of surreal, so I also felt like Marty. So basically I felt like 3/4 of the cast of Back to the Future and now all I want to do is watch Back to the Future.

Anyway, here are the books!

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Coming Through Your TV...

As the release date for Yellow approaches, the debut party is really gathering steam.

I'll be on NBC Action News Midday on Friday (11 a.m. on your NBC station) to talk about the book and the party.

I hope you are all able to stop by. I should have plenty of books for sale in case anyone wants multiples (I've heard tell that's what some people want), plus posters and t-shirts. In fact I just picked up the shirts today and they look terrific. I can't wait to wear mine proudly.

Plus you can grab a temporary tattoo, play some old-skool video games on a custom arcade cabinet, listen to the mellow, face-melting tunes of The Straight Ups and the smooth turntable stylings of DJ Kreations, and of course nosh on a cupcake--or two--from Takes the Cake Bakery's mobile cupcakery. (Wow, that was fun to say...)

And when you're plenty liquored up--Oh, did I mention there will be a cash bar hosted by Grinders, too?--and you're ready for a nice relaxing cruise around the Crossroads district, just step outside and grab a TricycleTransit pedicab. (You know, three wheels, a pedal-pusher and a big seat for you and your squeeze?) They'll be making their own debut Friday and touring all over the district so you can hop on and take one for a spin.