Since you guys have always been supportive and I get questions about when my stuff is going to released. Here it is. I am very happy to announce... Ah, just read the press release.

For Immediate Release:

Contact:
Martin R. Oakley
251 S. Healy Ave.
Negaunee, MI 49866
231-668-4692
bsprd@bloodstainedproductions.com

Bloodstained Productions Announces the signing of Joe Martino's Ripperman and Shadowflame for release in 2006.

January 10th 2006 – Bloodstained Productions is proud to announce the addition of Joe Martino’s creations Ripperman and Shadowflame to their already impressive roster.

Joe Martino says “I am happy to be joining the BSPRD team. It is a great step towards both our companies joining together and making the best comics possible. I couldn't find a better place to bring my creations. Marty is gung-ho and really into what he is doing."

Martin R. Oakley says "We are really lucky to have such a talent as Joe and his crew coming on board with us. Joe is a consummate professional, and knows what he's talking about."

There will be 2 Graphic Novels coming out by Joe Martino in mid 2006.

Shadowflame 10th Anniversary special. This is a complete retelling of the 4 issue mini series that was released way back in 1996. Over half of it has been redrawn by Joe and it was re-inked by Peter Palmiotti. There are also over 20 pages of new, never before seen material that adds to the story and gives more insight to Shadowflame’s struggle. This will be a full color trade. Colors for this book will be handled by Dash Martin on the first chapter and Ian Sokoliwski on the rest.

Ripperman: Fates Warning. This is a follow up to the Graphic Novel of October 2004. It will be Black and White with color covers. It is written by Joe Martino with art by Jeff Austin and Dash Martin. Johnny Lowe does lettering chores on both projects.

Ripperman and Shadowflame will be joining the likes of Beyond Mortality, The WolfBlade Chronicles, Star of Bethlehem, Oblivion and Liturgy: Twilight which will also be released in 2006 by Bloodstained Productions.

All of the upcoming 2006 line-up may be previewed in the book:

BSPRD: A 2006 Preview
56 pages, Color Covers, B&W interior
http://www.bloodstainedproductions.com/shop/index.php

Ripperman and Shadowflame will be available through select distributors including Diamond Comics and will be hitting shelves in summer 2006.

For More information you can go to:

http://www.bloodstainedproductions.com
or
http://www.jgmcomics.com

Wow! Congrats, Joe!

Now everybody'll know who Shadowflame is when they see your mini-micro of him!

That's fantastic, Joe. Now stand still while I sticky you.

I just thought I'd mention that I've done the colouring on the Ripperman cover - you can even see it over at Joe's website!

And so continues Ian's rise in the ranks of comic book colourists...

Congrats to both Joe and Ian. Way to go, guys!

Ian is being modest.

He is coloring 3\4's of the Shadowflame Trade too.

Thanks for the congrats all!!!

Congrats to Joe and Ian!!!

I've seen some sneak peaks and some of Joe's latest work, and it looks terrific!

Congrats!

Great news Joe, congrats. I'll keep my eyes peeled for these.
Congrats to Ian as well.

Bill

Thanks again guys!!

From reading the thread title, I figured you'd just saved a bunch of money on car insurance.


Congrats.

Unstickying this now, and archiving it on the Drawing Board. Congrats again, Joe.

Thanks for the sticky Linda!!!