Frank J. Barbiere

Hopefully we'll have some new news to share soon

Thanks for keeping the interest alive!

And while I'm at it: hope you guys check out VIOLENT LOVE, my new Image ongoing with Victor Santos. It'll be launching in a few weeks (Nov. 9th) and if you like any of my stuff, I think you'll be happy!

Hopefully we'll have some FG news for you all very soon!

Best,

Frank

Not really a fan of people putting words in my mouth, especially when they proclaim "we are cancelling the book because it doesn't sell/TV is dead in the water."

As Chris stated, we've worked on the book for three years straight and want to try something else for a bit. It's a project we love, and our own creation, so we'll definitely be coming back to it. As of now, it's on hiatus, but we'll definitely be returning in the future--we have to resolve some cliffhangers after all!

Re: "our sales"--selling anything in this market is really tough, and honestly if we wanted to jump off the train because of sales we would have done that around issue #10. We stuck it out for 18 issues because this a book we love, and yeah we don't really make great returns on the single issue sales. But I would NEVER say, especially to a fan, we "are cancelling the book because it doesn't sell." That's far from it, and while we are taking a hiatus it's not really due to our single issue sales. If you want to crunch that data, go ahead and read it all on icv2 or comichron--those numbers are publicly reported.

And the TV stuff: these things take years. We had a lot of momentum, but ultimately no one was happy with the -script that was written (by Evan Daugherty who wrote the most recent Ninja Turtles movie). Syfy ended up passing on that, but that doesn't discredit the project from further adaptation/etc. It's a long process, but we were excited to be in the fast lane for a moment.

Anyhow, I appreciate everyone for their support of the book and to keep that fire burning for future work/etc. Thanks!

Fresh off the artboard...here's Chris's painting/coverart for the hardcover coming up in June!

Wow, appreciate the support, Krighton. You're always so positive and seem to have my career all figured out.

Reading back on this thread, it seems the timing of announcing Broken World/excitement for Five Ghosts misled you guys. Apologies.

Hopefully we'll have pilot news very, very soon. Despite some people thinking they know how Hollywood works/hoping things fail, we are very far along and it's going really well. Clearly you'll be the first people I share news with, and Chris, Lauren, and I appreciate your enthusiasm.

The hardcover WILL have a brand new, PAINTED cover. We just used that for solicits because they were due so far in advance.

Hey guys! I put up a preview of issue #15 on my tumblr. You can check it out here:

http://fjbarb.tumblr.com/post/108929586385/five-ghosts-15-monsters-men-part-3-frank

Also, as a point of interest: our collaborator S.M. Vidaurri (who you guys know from his wonderful second print variants) is doing a full, painted story for FIVE GHOSTS: SPECIAL #1 in MARCH. The solicit should go live this month.

I'll have a backup story with another guest artist and we'll announce some cool variants as we get closer to release.

We'll have some other cool surprised soon

Hey guys, here's a look at the trade #3 cover that will be out THIS APRIL.

Hey guys!

#14 on the shelves this week. Here's a preview on my tumblr:

http://fjbarb.tumblr.com/post/104089410100/five-ghosts-14-frank-j-barbiere-chris

Hey guys,

Tomorrow I'll be signing in DE at The Comic Book Shop. If you're in the area, come say hey!

http://www.thecomicbookshop.com/frank-barbiere-signing-saturday-11-22-14/

Yes, our volume 1 trades were reprinted back in January. Might be heading to a third printing soon, as well.

Not wearing us out at all

I had to do a bunch of panels, meetings, etc. the last two days, but today I'll be at the table ALL DAY (with exception of lunch from 2-3) and most of the day tomorrow.

We do have some cool statue stuff in the works...can't say with who yet, but keep your eyes peeled. Lots more coming down the line.

And some info on Black Mask: Matt who runs Black Mask is a close friend of mine. We initially partnered to start developing some animation/new media stuff, and then the TV stuff happened. Black Mask signed on as producers to the show as we have a great relationship with them and they helped navigate a lot of the Holllywood landscape. They do publish comics, but Five Ghosts will remain at IMAGE as it's our home for publishing.

NYCC Update! We unfortunately didn't have time to get a show exclusive together for the show because of working on the new issues (d'oh!).

However, we will be putting something very special and limited together just for board members shortly after the con, so I'll keep you informed! Chris and I hope to see you east coasters this weekend!

Best,

Frank

We'll be in the Artists' Alley all week/weekend at table R6, as well as at an "official" Image signing on SUNDAY from 12 to 12:45 P.M.

Also note we'll be at FORBIDDEN PLANET on WEDNESDAY NIGHT (10/8) with a bunch of other Image creators for an informal signing. It'll definitely be a much more tame atmosphere than the con, so if you can make it--come on out!

Though they were only speculating here, let me be the first to tell you all: Five Ghosts is officially in development for television at SYFY. We're working on a pilot now, will have lots and lots to report.

Thanks for keeping the faith! See you all at NYCC!

http://deadline.com/2014/10/five-ghosts-comic-series-syfy-series-evan-daugherty-846957/

Here's a preview for the new issue, guys! Very excited about this one:

http://fjbarb.tumblr.com/post/98407889990/five-ghosts-13-frank-j-barbiere-chris

Those are the only two variants for #13--Heroes' Haven and Third Eye Comics were kind enough to have exclusives. You can get them from both of the retailers online...here's the specific link for HH: http://store.heroeshavencomics.com/pre-orders/1250169-five-ghosts.html

We'll also have orderable sketch covers for #13. Go to your retailer NOW and ask them to order them from Diamond. #13's orders are due MONDAY 9/29. The order code for sketch covers is JUL148416. I'm not sure Chris and I will have any at NYCC, unfortunately...just won't ship in time.

We also have really exciting stuff on the TV front. Can't announce anything yet, but stuff is churning forward...this certainly won't be one of the "potential shows" that got announced then disappeared

Hey guys,

I'll be signing copies of SUPERBOY: FUTURE'S END at New World Manga in Livingston, NJ this week on WEDNESDAY. There will be a CGC rep there so if you're in the area and want anything signed, come on by!

Alright, sets are spoken for.

Thanks, guys!

Great OA grab, Carl!

On another note: I have TWO leftover SDCC sets from this year due to a miscount on my part--send me a message and let's talk. They will be a little more than the list price due to the inflating prices, but I'll give you a fair deal

Best,

Frank

Hey guys,

Just a FINAL update: all SDCC sets are officially SHIPPED. A few got held at the post office for a few days (I have no idea why), but as of now they are all in the mail and you should have them within a week.

Thanks for the support! Sorry it took so long.

Best,

Frank

Chris and I have come up for a cool new variant idea for NYCC that we've never done before! I think you guys will be really excited.

//HYPE

Nice page, Solar! I almost bought that one from Chris myself...

Woo, almost there! Last sets going out TOMORROW.

Everyone should have their books very soon. So, so sorry for the long wait--thanks for your patience.

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys! I'm being a drama queen...it's not so bad! But off to ship the second to last shipment!