KenKristensen

Thanks for the Indestructible love, guys! And I managed to put Shia LaBeouf in Indestructible #8 -- so there's a bag-head in every book.

And before I forget ---

SALE!SALE!SALE!SALE!

For the whole month of April you can get FREE SHIPPING(!!!) on any tee shirt order from our TV friends at Titmouse Animation.

VERY IMPORTANT -- use coupon code "SPRING2014" at checkout. Otherwise the shipping won't be free.

TODD, THE UGLIEST KID ON EARTH, Venture Bros, Black Dynamite. Really amazing shirts. But the TODD satanic PBS is one of the coolest.

Order here: www.TitmouseSTUFF.com

Again -- VERY IMPORTANT -- use coupon code "SPRING2014" at checkout. Otherwise the shipping won't be free.

AND....

While I'm down in Dallas I will also be doing a store signing at the amazing Zeus Comics -- 5-7 pm on Friday, April 18th.

Zeus's Address: 1334 Inwood Rd

Dallas, TX75247 Phone: 214.219.8697 (TOYS)

http://www.zeuscomics.com

ATTENTION DALLAS, TEXAS:

I'm psyched that I will be a guest at the upcoming North Texas Comic Book show on April 19th. My first Texas show ever. See:

http://comicbooksdallas.com

Among the many things to love about this show (Michael Lark!) is that Chris, the organizer, did 250 TODD bags:

Come on down!

Just got the TODD Volume 2 trade paperback (in stores May 7!!!) cover and back cover from Image:

And here's the hilarious variant, by Bernard Chang --

I know it's not Todd but it is our guy.

 

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=21044

 

This looks great. I'm in. (thumbs u

Thanks, bro! I'm loving writing it. Superhero/buddy comedy -- what's not to love?

Here's the ad they did (fyi: cover art by the great Jose Lopez, interiors by the sublime Giancarlo Caracuzzo):

Hey Ken,

 

Why no love for Todd here?

 

https://imagecomics.com/content/view/what-can-you-get-for-a-dollar-new-image-firsts

 

If we had issues on the shelves this month and next we'd have been a candidate...

Next wave of Image Firsts maybe the timing will be right.

That wasn't his last one, just the last one he brought. I'm glad the temptation was too much for you. And I appreciate your patience with me getting all mine signed. Also loved the story about the cover of #1.

 

 

I would love to hear the story about the cover.....Ken or anyone?

The cover in question is the 2nd Printing of issue #1 -- the characters on the far left were inspired by these guys I saw on the Strip in Vegas. It was a guy with no arms carrying around a guy with no legs. Between the two of them they got done what they needed to get done. I told M.K. about it and he said we needed to base a character on that concept. But we didn't have a place for them in the story. So he put them in the police line-up. And we'll find a place for them in a future story.

As well as others in that line-up....

Nice. Who did the cover?

 

My daughter drew it for me over the summer.

 

That's awesome! Did you send it in to get graded?

 

We've talked about getting it graded. I haven't decided yet but most likely send it in.

 

Here's her next project. Chris Burnham left room for Todd on the Batman drawing Hannah is holding. Chris left part of Batman's cap unfinished so Hannah can tie Todd into the drawing. I'll post pictures when she has it finished.

Awesome -- can't wait to see it.

It's Todd and a zombie holding hands and skipping.

Here's a close-up of it. BTW -- it was the highlight of my ECCC too! Great work.

That's very cool. Thanks!

In addition to my Godfatherly responsibilities, I've been under some serious deadlines with Todd, Indestructible, and another new book (coming this Fall from Image). So I haven't been on the board as much as I've wanted these past few weeks. But we're cranking on everything. And TV show news too!

See ya'll at ECCC next week....

So should we refer to you as the Godfather going forward and if so, who is going to be Luca Brasi ?

If you've read interviews and articles about M.K. you know that he comes from mafia stock. So I've informed the entire Perker family to refer to me as Godfather from now on. Just feels better if the only people who call you Godfather are actual mobsters.

Fortunately for him it is a cute baby...otherwise he may have needed to name it Todd. Pass along our best to the new dad and of course to you also! See you @ ECCC.

Then again, there's that expression: "Pretty in the cradle means ugly at the table."

Yes, I will be at ECCC --- hope to see lots of you there!

The biggest and most important update to our schedule is....MK's first child (and my first god-child) was born on Friday!

Leyla Perker, born 2/28/14. Here she is with her father:

MK is in the middle of issue 9 and I've just started writing issue #11. The next arc is six issues. Our goal is to have that arc start in July. We'll see how MK balances Todd and Leyla before we totally commit to soliciting for July.

BREAKING NEWS -- May 17th and 18th I will be a guest at San Jose's Big Wow Comic Con. I will also be helping emcee the live art auction on Saturday night after the exhibitor floor closes. I may wear my satan mask and do some stand-up comedy.

Anyway, this con has a very solid talent line-up. I'm hoping the meet and perhaps drink with THE Greg Rucka.

Now, please -- buy tickets:

http://www.bigwowcomicfest.com/tickets/

We will have pre-order news on the TODD statue very soon!

Nordberg may have to start dating Mahogany Davis Junior!

He can't help it.

Luckily, CNN is reporting Shia has apologized to me.

So first Shia LaBeouf plagiarized Dan Clowes and now this -- http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2014/02/09/shia-labeouf-sports-paper-bag-on-head-at-film-premiere/5341441/

Read the second arc (5-8) last night and I thought it was even better than the first! Love the humor and tone of the book. This is right up my alley.

 

The Marvel panel discussion at the Comic Con in #5 had me rolling!

 

The only way this thread could get any better is if it were 50 pages shorter...

Our goal is to make each arc better than the last. So I'm glad you're on board.

Funny you should mention the Marvel panel from issue #5, because this podcast came out this week and highlighted that:

http://thetaylornetworkofpodcasts.com/2014/02/05/no-apologies-ep-161-respect-the-bell/

99 cent sale! 99 cent sale! 99 cent sale! 99 cent sale!

TODAY'S THE LAST DAY OF THE TODD SALE ON COMIXOLOGY. SPREAD THE WORD!

99 cent sale! 99 cent sale! 99 cent sale! 99 cent sale!

 

Here's the link:

 

ow.ly/tmsJH

 

I'll take some Todd swag in return for the sales generated by first bringing the sale to the board's attention.

99 cent sale! 99 cent sale! 99 cent sale! 99 cent sale!

TODAY'S THE LAST DAY OF THE TODD SALE ON COMIXOLOGY. SPREAD THE WORD!

99 cent sale! 99 cent sale! 99 cent sale! 99 cent sale!

 

Here's the link:

 

ow.ly/tmsJH

 

I'll take some Todd swag in return for the sales generated by first bringing the sale to the board's attention.

I'll be appearing at a show in Dallas in mid April -- pick up your swag there!

99 cent sale! 99 cent sale! 99 cent sale! 99 cent sale!

TODAY'S THE LAST DAY OF THE TODD SALE ON COMIXOLOGY. SPREAD THE WORD!

99 cent sale! 99 cent sale! 99 cent sale! 99 cent sale!

Here's the link:

ow.ly/tmsJH

FYI, Comixology is having a Todd 99 cent sale. Hopefully this will bring in some new readers.

 

Got a cousin on board when I saw this sale advertised on FB. Don't know if he read them yet, but I think he bought all 8 issues... I can't wait to get his reaction after he reads them.

 

It brought me in. I read the first four issues last night and was very entertained. Great humor, great premise and idea, great art! I'm looking forward to finishing the second arc tonight.

 

Welcome to TODD's world!!

Hells, yeah! HeroX -- welcome to the party. We got some wild stuff happening in the 3rd arc. Should have a cover to share sooooooooon....