Posted by Vito Delsante on Thursday, October 25 2007 at 4:32 pm
In a city called Flint, almost as ugly as the real one, something has begun to stir in the pockets of wet shadow. Under hood and mask and clad to the toetips in red, a man has emerged in the alleyways with no memories of his person, his place, or his purpose. A prophecy-mangling amputee has taken to holding court in the street. Several stories above it all, a selfless psychiatric visionary is about to unleash a catastrophic new weapon in the battle with mental illness. Threads of Red Jack is a search for identity, a fable about anger that has outlived its usefulness, and a throwdown between the madmen in power and the madmen with none.
Threads of Red Jack is a new series written by Daniel Kibblesmith and drawn by K. Thor Jensen, appearing exclusively on The Chemistry Set. Red Jack has previously appeared in the Dresden Dolls music video “Half Jack,” viewable here:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=2njonoOMEU4
“I’m really looking forward to Threads of Red Jack,” said Chemistry Set co-founder, Vito Delsante. “I think of all the new creators and projects that we’ve brought on this year, Daniel and Thor’s collaboration is going to be a solid entertaining effort and should bring more faces to our readership. Threads is going to knock a lot of socks, and you can quote me.”
Daniel Kibblesmith was born in Oak Park, IL on the day of a prominent mushroom parade. His first comic book property, Dr. Dactyl was self-published at the age of three, and briefly adapted for television, until the static cling faded and the perforated pages slipped off the screen. He currently resides in Chicago, IL and supports himself by making graphics for a burgeoning online news empire, dividing his free time between crafting unfilmed scripts and unscripted video.
K. Thor Jensen was born in a hole and climbed up a mountain. He is the creator of Red Eye, Black Eye from Alternative Comics. He lives in Astoria, New York with his wife and family and has enough irons in the fire to brand all the cows in Texas. Threads of Red Jack is his first collaborative work.
The Chemistry Set is a destination for webcomics in a variety of styles from a variety of up & coming and established talent. Founded in 2006, The Chemistry Set boasts three Xeric Award winners and a combined bibliography including work for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Random House, Image Comics, SLG Publishing, Markosia and many others. Visit The Chemistry Set at www.chemsetcomics.com.
Category: Chemistry Set Announcements, Threads of Red Jack
Posted by TonyLee on Wednesday, October 17 2007 at 3:48 am
So, following the PR that’s been pimped around everywhere, it’s now known that The Gloom, the 1940’s pulp-noir parody first revealed in 2005 by Dan Boultwood and myself is about to be serialised, two pages every Friday right here on Ma Humbug’s House of Broken Glass.
For those who don’t know anything about The Gloom, that’s fine. We forgive you. Only two issues of the five ever came out anyway. But that doesn’t stop us trying again. Oh no.
But one important thing - we’re British. Which means that yes, some of the words will be spelled correctly, like colour, and words with ’s’ instead of ‘z’ in. Try to understand that this is just a learning exercise for you before we return, with red jackets and powdered wigs on for the next stage.
So come back in a couple of days and see the wonderment that is the first three or so pages - because we want you to sit back and enjoy the ride…
Category: Chemistry Set Announcements
Posted by DwightMacPherson on Thursday, October 4 2007 at 12:43 pm
The Chemistry Set and creator Dwight L. MacPherson are pleased to announce the launch of Kid Houdini and the Silver Dollar Misfits on the 81st anniversary of the death of legendary escape artist and showman: Harry Houdini.
Kid Houdini mastermind Dwight L. MacPherson is the creator and writer of such titles as Shadowline/Image’s “The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo” and “Archibald Saves Christmas” as well as Arcana Studio’s “Dead Men Tell No Tales” and Silent Devil Productions’ “Jim Reaper: Week One” and “Lil’ Hellions: A Day at the Zoo.” MacPherson also penned two stories for IDW’s “Gene Simmons’ House of Horrors.”
Co-creator and illustrator Worth Gowell is the creator of the hit webcomic “Small Wonder” which has recently been featured on Viper Comics’ website.
Kid Houdini and the Silver Dollar Misfits follows the adventures of young Harry Houdini after he ran away from his family home in Appleton, Wisconsin in 1886. Caged and mistreated by the cruel circus owner, Professor Murat, Harry and his misfit friends Lydia the snake girl, Hans the legless boy and the Siamese twins Jacques and Joe solve mysteries under cover of night. No case is too daunting nor dangerous to sway their scrutiny… if you can pay their fee: one shiny silver dollar.
“I have wanted to do this series for quite some time,” says creator Dwight L. MacPherson. “Imagine ‘Scooby Doo’ meets HBO’s ‘Carnivale,’ and that gives you an idea as to the feel of the story. There are supernatural aspects to the stories, but they are also grounded in good old-fashioned Sherlock Holmes-styled detective work. Regardless of age, I’m certain that readers will find something to enjoy in these new detective stories.”
“When we brought Dwight into the Chemistry Set, we knew we were getting someone with talent and imagination,” said Chemistry Set co-founder, Vito Delsante. “‘Kid Houdini’ is exactly the kind of story we expect from Dwight; fun, colorful and most of all, entertaining. We’re happy that he chose to run it with us, as he could have clearly chosen other outlets.”
Kid Houdini and the Silver Dollar Misfits was co-created and beautifully illustrated by Worth Gowell and vibrantly colored by Kevin Conley.
The first page will be posted on the anniversary of Houdini’s death: October 31st , and subsequent pages will be posted every Wednesday following the initial launch.
Category: Chemistry Set Announcements
Posted by ChrisArrant on Tuesday, September 18 2007 at 11:04 pm
The Chemistry Set is pleased to announce that Filipino comicker Andrew Drilon and his series, Kare-Kare Komiks, is joining it’s line-up. Previously displayed at Warren Ellis’ forum The Engine, Drilon is bringing his unique and emboldened take on comics to a bigger semi-monthly starting September 19th, 2007.
“These are wonderful,” says Warren Ellis. “I swear, the Pinoy make comics in the same way that the Icelandic make music … Fucking genius.”
‘Kare-kare’ is a traditional Filipino dish that incorporates various assorted ingredients into a delicious, meaty stew. ‘Komiks’ is a term for sequential art made in the Philippines, referring to Pinoy mass-produced newsprint comic books. Put these two together and you have Kare-Kare Komiks, the new semi-monthly webcomic at The Chemistry Set. Kare-Kare Komiks is an ongoing collection of self-contained short comics by Andrew Drilon that explores new flavors of the sequential art experience.
Andrew Drilon is a writer, artist, editor and graphic designer from the Philippines.He has been featured among The Philippine Daily Inquirer’s “22 under 22 Avant-Guardians” and Meg Magazine’s “Top 50 Achievers”, as one of the country’s hottest young voices. He has contributed to two National Book Award-winning anthologies-Siglo: Freedom and Siglo: Passion-and is the co-editor of the PBBY-recommended graphic anthology, Project: Hero. He has self-published a series of ashcan comics, is a regular contributor to K-Zone Magazine, and maintains a weekly Sunday strip at The Philippine Star.
“Andrew Drilon does beautiful, otherworldly work– he makes comics like nobody else,” says Matt Fraction, writer of Casanova and The Immortal Iron Fist. “Kare-Kare is one of my favorite things on the internet ever. It’s even better than that one time where they blew up that whale everywhere.”
The first comic will debut on September 19th, and is entited ‘Mang Tomas the Storyhunter’. Drilon will post favorites from his run on The Engine starting with ‘The Legend of Caraboy!’ on Sept. 26, ‘Secret Heart’ on Oct. 3rd, ‘Two Tiny Things’ on Oct. 10th, and ‘What Will You Bring?’ on Oct. 17th. After that, Drilon will begin a semi-monthly posting on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of every month.
The Chemistry Set is a destination for webcomics in a variety of styles from a variety of up & coming and established talent. Founded in 2006, The Chemistry Set boasts three Xeric Award winners and a combined bibliography including work for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Random House, Image Comics, SLG Publishing and many others. Visit The Chemistry Set at www.chemsetcomics.com.
Category: Chemistry Set Announcements
Posted by Vito Delsante on Saturday, September 15 2007 at 5:11 pm
Category: Chemistry Set Announcements, FCHS
Posted by DwightMacPherson on Friday, August 10 2007 at 1:29 pm
Allow me to first introduce myself. My name is Dwight L. MacPherson and I am a single father of three boys, disabled Army veteran and published creator/writer/editor of funny books and–obviously–the newest member of this brilliant webcomic collective known as The Chemistry Set.
I would like to thank the current members for their interest in my webcomic The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo–as well as their faith in me. After all, you never quite know what to expect when you invite new members into a preexistent, established team.
Now, dear reader, to you.
Here is what has been said thus far about The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo:
“[The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo is] A brilliant fantasy epic on par with Mouse Guard.” - Broken Frontier
“I’ve seen enough to convince me to buy it.” – Kurt Busiek (Creator of Astro City)
“I’ll be picking this one up for sure.” -Steve Niles (Creator 30 Days of Night)
As you may or may not know, the first volume of The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo will be published by Image’s Shadowline imprint and hit comic and bookshops this coming Wednesday, August 15th. Pre-order numbers were exceptional, so there will definitely be future adventures.
The reason I’m telling you about the graphic novel is to say this: we won’t let you down. Updates will be made every Saturday, rain or shine, sickness or health. We have 96 completed episodes ready to go–and new pages being completed as I type this. Make no mistake… this is an epic adventure, so we hope you are prepared for a long, eventful, magical journey.
So put on your favorite safari hat, grab your walking stick and prepare to join the adventure September 8th!
-Dwight L. MacPherson
Category: Chemistry Set Announcements, Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo
Posted by Vito Delsante on Monday, July 23 2007 at 9:59 pm
Hey everyone, prodigal son Vito Delsante here. If any of our faithful readers are going to be in San Diego this week (I wonder what for…), then why don’t you try to find me:
THURSDAY - 5:30-7:00 Comic Book Podcasting: One Year Later— Since the first gathering of comic book podcasters last year, podcasting has become a mainstay in the comic book community. With more showing up every day, podcasts have become just as big a part of reading comics as going to the shop on Wednesdays. Hear from the voices behind some of your favorite shows. This year’s panel includes podcasters Scott Hinze (Fanboy Radio), Jon Towry (Comic Talk Cafe), Jimmy Aquino (Comic News Insider), Mr. Phil (Indie Spinner Rack), Josh Flanagan (iFanboy.com), Ian Levenstein (Comic Timing), John Mayo (Comic Book Page) and will be moderated by comic book writer and retailer Vito Delsante (Stuck, JSA Classified). Room 8
Also, I’ll be signing at the DC Booth throughout the weekend. Times will be posted on site. Come by and I’ll sketch Scooby Doo or a pulp character of your choice (based on my limited abilities as an artist). I look forward to seeing you there!
Category: Stuck, Chemistry Set Announcements, Publicity
Posted by Vito Delsante on Friday, July 6 2007 at 4:29 pm
I actually don’t know how old he is today, but he’s a year older!
Give him a shot in the arm and the old heave ho!
Category: Chemistry Set Announcements
Posted by ChrisArrant on Wednesday, June 27 2007 at 11:10 am
Hey guys,
Chris Arrant here, writer of 1 Way Ticket. Dan Warner and I are taking 1 Way Ticket on a summer hiatus through September 2007. Now before you get the torches out and storm our mountain fortress, let me explain why.
Dan’s found himself with several paying comics gigs and no one could be happier for him than me (well, maybe his wife). While the details of his assignments remain private at this time, what Dan’s showed me is amazing. For me, I’ve got a couple irons in a couple of fires.
But September 2007, 1 Way Ticket will return with Chapter 5 in an awesome spectacle of bravado than even I am shocked by. As the time approaches we’ll be doing some new things that’ll be sure to please.
Stay Tuned,
Chris Arrant
Category: 1 Way Ticket, Chemistry Set Announcements
Posted by ChrisArrant on Saturday, April 14 2007 at 8:00 am
It’s official. Chemsetters Chris Arrant (1 Way Ticket) and Tom Williams (Stuck)have an 8 page story in the forthcoming second volume of Image Comics’ robot anthology 24Seven. The first teaser image from the OGN anthology came up in this week’s edition of Lying In The Gutters, which you can see here. (Scroll down 3/4).
It’s got a stellar list of talent, and some big honkin’ names. While Tom and I aren’t the marque names just yet, I’m kinda glad because now we have more room to surprise you. Here’s a sketch from Tom showing one of the characters, Bruce.
24Seven, Vol. 2 comes out this summer!
Category: Chemistry Set Announcements