Lighting the fuse

Jimmie Robinson, whose new book Bomb Queen drops from Shadowline/Image in February, posted a plea to comic fans over at Newsarama this week:

This is a great time to be in comics - as a reader, or a creator. But with such great diversity our dollars are stretched thin. Many solid books are getting the short shaft simply due to economics in the marketplace. Both readers and retailers only have so much money, trust me, I understand. Because of this situation, I’m writing this open letter to you, and the industry.

Bomb Queen, from Shadowline Image Comics is one such title that needs your support. Of course I’m biased here, but I am certain Bomb Queen is worth a look, and worth the space at your local retailer.

Newsarama has a preview up of the first few pages of the first issue, so fans can see for themselves what the title is like. The book is about a super villain who takes over a town, much to the delight of the locals. If you've read Robinson's other work, such as Evil & Malice or Amanda & Gunn, you know he has a knack for making fun comics. Robinson continues:

This week, as of this post, is crucial for initial orders. This is a limited series of 4 issues, so the initial numbers need to be high enough to allow the entire series to survive. I know money is tight, so I’m not asking for an on-going commitment. Times have changed and so has the industry. Readers now have more power than ever before, hence why I’m coming to you to help spread the word.

If you’re a retailer, with a Diamond account, you can log on and read the ENTIRE first issue on the Diamond site.

If you’re a reader, I implore you to talk to your retailer and ask about the order code below:

Order CODE: DEC051754 Bomb Queen #1 (Of 4) (MR)

Thanks for your time and consideration on this matter. I know nobody really wants to see creators taking up posts like this, but as noted above, the times have changed. I love what I do (as creator, writer, artist) and I’d love to continue sharing my work – even if it doesn’t work for everyone. Diversity in comics must continue, especially for those who love what we do and slave night and day to reach our intended audience.