Fallen Justice #7 has arrived!
It is with a bittersweet bag of mixed feelings that we announce the release of Fallen Justice #7, the 7th and final issue of the Fallen Justice series. On the one hand, we’re completely stoked to have this book get out there and into the hands of our fans, but by the same token it’s with a bit of sadness that we find ourselves at the end of the road and moving on with new and different projects. Steven Forbes, the co-writer on Fallen Justice will be out and about, working on his Bullet TIme series as well as MANY other projects. You can keep up with Steve, or at least try, at his blog. Ross too will be leaving us now that the work on this series is done. He has a ton of new work lined up and won’t be a stranger by any means as he makes his way deeper intot he mainstream comics industry and shows off his mad coloring skills. For those of you who want to track his every move, check out his DA account here.
Meanwhile, Harold and I have begun the next step in the journey we started years ago with these characters! That’s right, the Dynagirl series is right around the corner, and the coolest part is, it’s going to FREE as a webcomic! That’s right you’ll be able to check out the story in its entirety right on the internet over at the official Dynagirl Website! We’ll be updating that twice a week bringing you the adventures of our hard hitting no nonsense heroine as she navigates some pretty treacherous waters coming out of her retirement. There will be all manner of challenges as she deals with the past, present, and future trying to make her way in a very different world fromt he one she remembers. She’ll have a brand new team of friends to help her, and there will be some new villains as well as a couple of old ones tossed in there to give her some trouble! We hope you’ll stick with us and follow along as we tell her story! It’ll be fun, I promise!
For a great review of Fallen Justice #7, head on over to Comic Related and check it out! Brant Fowler tosses us some love and Bill Gladman chimes in via the comments to heap even more praise on top. Indy comics is a fairly small community of people and having guys really get what you’re doing like this means a lot.
And don’t think we’re done by any means! We’ve got some great stuff from the Talon team coming down the pike very shortly, and we’re just under a month from the debut of Dynagirl! So keep your eyes glued to Red Handed Studios folks, because we’re just getting warmed up!
Making changes!
Red Handed Studios Announces A New Addition
Indy publisher expands with key property acquisition
Red Handed Studios announced today that in addition to their already popular Fallen Justice and forthcoming Dynagirl titles, they’ve added another exciting book to the stable in the form of the Small Press Idol 2007 winning title ‘Talon’.
Careful observers will note that Scottie Ray Watson was added to the Red Handed Studios family back in March of 2009 as he and RHS founder Cary Kelley embarked on ‘Seppuku Blues’, their collaborative title about a futuristic ronin’s fight to stay alive long enough to save the life of a child she barely knows.
“We discussed Talon at the time,” Kelley recalls, “but because of obligations on both sides there were a lot of things left hanging, and Talon was one of them. Now that some of those things have resolved themselves, we’re very pleased to bring Talon under the Red Handed banner and we’re extremely excited about the chance to work with Scottie and the rest of the team on this incredible project.”
Watson and company are already hard at work on the forthcoming Talon graphic novel after having completed the origin story from Small Press Idol 2007. “We’ve been through the ringer,” Watson explains, “So many times we thought Talon wasn’t going to happen because of life issues and setbacks. It was a rough time all around, but we pushed through it and came out the other side stronger for the experience. Now we’re firing on all cylinders and ready to show the world what Talon is all about. Being a part of Red Handed Studios and seeing the energy there, I couldn’t imagine a better fit for what we want to accomplish. We’re having a blast!”
Currently the release schedule is still in revision as Kelley and his group put things in order for the coming year and what looks to be an exciting convention season.
“Right now, we’re focusing on the two things Red Handed Studios has always been known for: quality and honesty. First and foremost, RHS books have to be good, balanced books giving the fans top-notch art with the very best story we can bring to the table. Next, we release the books when we say we will, meaning if it’s solicited from Red Handed, you know it’s going to be there.” From what Kelley and Watson can discuss, it also appears that Talon will have access to a wide variety of options through it’s association with Red Handed Studios, only increasing exposure even further.
“At this point, the sky’s the limit.” Kelley confirms, “Talon is a full fledged Red Handed title, with everything that implies. It will get the same treatment as any other book, including listings in Haven, porting to digital media devices, the works. You’ll see Talon everywhere you see Fallen Justice or Dynagirl, and in some places you might never expect.”
Kelley is also very clear on the past as he discusses Talon‘s Small Press Idol history. “Make no mistake this move does not remove Talon from association with Dimestore Productions in any way. What it does do is give Talon and Scottie the home they’ve been looking for in terms of collaboration and camaraderie. Red Handed Studios has an excellent relationship with Dimestore Productions and we fully intend to continue that relationship, making it stronger going forward.”
Talon #0 is currently available in a 24 page black and white format through Dimestore Productions and in the Red Handed store directly. While fans wait for the forthcoming graphic novel, they will soon be able to get the original story in full color when Red Handed releases an as yet untitled compilation book in the summer of 2010, showcasing the wide variety of talent and stories available from Red Handed Studios.
Check out the Red Handed Podcast!
Chuck Moore over at Comic Related was kind enough to spend over an hour talking about not only Fallen Justice but pretty much everything Red Handed! We also shoot the bull about comics in general, my day job, and the works! Check it out: Comic Related Podcast #82
You’ve GOT to be kidding me!
Nope. I’m dead serious. It’s update time people, and this one is a doozy. I mentioned we were adding some talent to Red Handed Studios, and that’s now a done deal. If you paid any attention to the buzz behind Small Press Idol 2007 you are quite aware of a guy named Scottie Ray Watson. His book Talon took the gold and won the whole thing. Since then Scottie’s been busy, but in other areas, leaving his comic art for a bit. But he’s got things lined out now, and he’s back with a vengeance! And, in case you hadn’t guessed, he’s now a member of Red Handed Studios!
So what does that mean? Well for starters we’ll be working on an all new series yet to be named, but already in production. The series features a strong ass kicking sword wielding chick, much like Talon, but we’ve set this series in the far future, where technology is king, and the old ways are all but forgotten. Trust me, the energy level is high and you’re not gonna believe how cool this is gonna be. Also in the works we’re in talks to get another sword wielding chick drawn by Scottie over here as well. But we’ll have to leave you wondering about that for the time being.
But wait, that’s not all! Co-writing this title will be RD Hall, (lately of the Heroes Graphic novels) a prolific and exciting addition to the team! We’ve got the wheels turning and trust me, you won’t be disappointed.
But again, there’s more! We’re putting The Kansas Hit back into production with Virginia Mills-Barfield rocking the art chores! Ginny is also the creator of a series called Windy City, and you’re gonna be seeing her main character Bandit crossing over with our own Dynagirl as well in the coming months. We do so love a cross-over around here and it was a natural to get these two crime fighting girls together! We’re hoping to show you quite a lot of Bandit and Windy City in time, so keep on the lookout for a special announcement about that cause it’s coming shortly!
So, you think that’s it? Nope. We’re also bringing in another inker and a colorist (I’ll tell you who soon!) to round out the fun and help out with the work load so you only get the best possible books in the fastest manner possible. What we won’t do is promise you something we can’t deliver, so if we say it’s ready to go, then you can rest assured it’s gonna be there on time, every time. Will this make our schedule a bit slower? Sure will. But everyone here feels the same as I do, that slower and superior is better than quick and half assed.
On another front we’re registering with Haven distribution and Comics Monkey as well so our books will be easier to get and available to as wide an audience as possible. We’re committed to getting books into the hands of the fans, even if that means we hand deliver them!
So there you go. How’s that for an update? More as we get it folks!
