Lions, Tigers & Bears Q&A thread...with Mike Bullock [Archive]

Mike Bullock

04-15-2006, 10:15 PM

Might as well get this started.

Mike,

Is the series going to come out on time or are there any projected delays you know about at this time.

Gotta have my LTB fix! By the way, I bought both covers for issue #1, something I never do!

There are no projected delays that I know of at this point. Jack and I are both up to our eyeballs in other work, but LTB is on course to come out as planned. In fact, I think issue two went to the printer last week, not sure though.

Mike Bullock

04-15-2006, 10:17 PM

When are toys coming out? Will Night Pride be sold as set? Or will this be other toys like Orson?

I have a prototype for Ares sitting on my desk right now and as soon as we work out some of the things that need to be tweaked, it looks like we're going to go into production with him. If they sell fast enough, we should have enough money to make a set of all four with when we're done. :)

Mike Bullock

04-15-2006, 10:19 PM

I think the REAL question is.... when will Lions, Tigers & Bears make it on TV, it's the perfect animation gig, with a toy and comic tie-in. Just do us all a favor and don't fall off the face of the planet when Hollywood comes knocking... like the Danger Girl team did.

We want our LTB comics.

Well, Hollywood has already come knocking and the series was optioned for film long before volume II ever saw the light of day. First and foremost, this is a comic book series and Jack and I are comic book creators. Besides, Bomb Queen would make a much better video game. ;)

Figaro

04-15-2006, 11:09 PM

I may as well say it now: If--no, WHEN the day comes that LTB is picked up as a film/TV show and they need someone to voice Ares, I call dibs. :D

By thy side,

Figaro

Deathstroke

04-16-2006, 09:29 AM

I have a prototype for Ares sitting on my desk right now and as soon as we work out some of the things that need to be tweaked, it looks like we're going to go into production with him. If they sell fast enough, we should have enough money to make a set of all four with when we're done. :)

Oh sweet, now that is a toy I'll buy two of. One for me and one for my niece!

Deathstroke

04-16-2006, 09:30 AM

I may as well say it now: If--no, WHEN the day comes that LTB is picked up as a film/TV show and they need someone to voice Ares, I call dibs. :D

By thy side,

Figaro

Come on, you know they have to get Liam Neeson, who else can do a great voice to a big cat?

:D

Figaro

04-16-2006, 06:58 PM

Come on, you know they have to get Liam Neeson, who else can do a great voice to a big cat?

:D

Then Liam Neeson can voice Pallo the lion! :D

By thy side,

Figaro

Jimmykitty

04-16-2006, 08:43 PM

Mike Bullock

04-17-2006, 07:09 AM

I admit, you gotta give it up to Liam Neeson in Chronic. That was badass.

But I want to know who would play Joey and Courtney. Hopefully they'd get REAL child actors and not these teens playing as kids.

The current plan is to create the movie in a similar fashion to Narnia, with all the animals done via CGI, but the parts of Joey, Courtney, Grandma, Abner etc will be played by real actors.

In fact, in the final battle scene (from Narnia) the Queen has a white tiger in her army that semi-resembles a certain member of the Night Pride, although the stripes are very wrong. (quite like Larsen with the fin on Savage Dragon, I'm a stickler for Ares' stripe pattern ;) )

I've actually spent some time trying to figure out who might do good voice-overs for the animals & Beasties, and while I have a few pegged, I still haven't come up with good matches for most of them. I'll refrain from saying who I'd like to hear in what role, as I'd prefer readers came up with their own ideas as to what Ares sounds like or who is best suited to voice Valthraax.

Besides, it's fun to hear who other people imagine they sound like. :)

Mike Bullock

04-17-2006, 07:14 AM

I'm not sure if everyone's seen this or not, but LTB has been nominated for an Ursa Major Award for 2005: http://www.ursamajorawards.org/Voting-form-2005.htm

:D

Headhunter

04-17-2006, 07:38 PM

Dug the preview pages, will place an order at my LCS this coming Wednesday. http://forums.comicbookresources.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

Headhunter

04-17-2006, 07:53 PM

Dug the preview pages, will place an order at my LCS this coming Wednesday. http://forums.comicbookresources.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

Mike Bullock

04-17-2006, 07:55 PM

Dug the preview pages, will place an order at my LCS this coming Wednesday. http://forums.comicbookresources.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

Thanks for your support.

Also, if anyone hasn't seen it yet, there's an LTB article up on the CBR front page:
http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=7110 :D

Allen Klingelhoets

04-19-2006, 11:17 AM

Mike.
I upped my order to 15 copies of each issue of second series. I also just ordered five trades of first series. Did this through store close to your house :D

Mike Bullock

04-20-2006, 05:08 AM

Mike.
I upped my order to 15 copies of each issue of second series. I also just ordered five trades of first series. Did this through store close to your house :D

Thanks, Allen. The guys at Samurai love to have your business. :)

Allen Klingelhoets

04-25-2006, 05:36 PM

Samurai comics have been very helpful. I probably drive them a little crazy keeping up with e-Mail.That's okay though. I never know what direction idea will take me. I also ordered Phantom comic through Samurai comics.

Mike Bullock

05-04-2006, 07:22 AM

LTBv2 #2 should hit your local shops next week. And before #3 hits, expect to hear some pretty BIG news that will shake the Stuffed Animal Kingdom to its foundations!:eek:

Deathstroke

05-04-2006, 05:56 PM

Oh sure, just say something like that and leave us hanging!

Beast

05-06-2006, 04:53 PM

Mike Bullock

05-07-2006, 10:17 AM

Is the first TPB of LT&B still available? I had meant to read it when it first came out, due to several recommendation of how good it was... but I had to put it off. I noticed it came out in TPB form in Febuary, but it's Sold Out/Out of Stock and listed as Out of Print everywhere I've looked. :(

It will be re-released by Image later this year. We still have a few copies of the first printing left at the Runemaster Store (http://www.runemasterstudios.com/store.php), but other than that I couldn't tell you where to find a copy.

Mike Bullock

05-09-2006, 07:05 PM

There's an 8-page preview of #2 on the front page:
http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=7281

Todd Livingston

06-07-2006, 12:16 AM

I want to know who you thought was the sexiest person sitting next to you at Wizard LA?

Mike Bullock

06-09-2006, 07:59 PM

I want to know who you thought was the sexiest person sitting next to you at Wizard LA?

That would be none other than Johanna "Zombie Tales" Stokes... but if you mean in the Image Booth, that would some dude named Todd S. Omethingerrrother... ;)

Mike Bullock

06-15-2006, 07:49 PM

Anyone interested can check out an interview with yours truly over at The Pulse (http://www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=36;t=005247). You'll see some new art and read a thing or two about LTB you never knew before. :)

Deathstroke

06-15-2006, 09:37 PM

Good interview Mike. Still too bad about Jack.

Mike Bullock

06-22-2006, 07:03 AM

Not sure if everyone knows yet, but the long awaited second printing, replete with the ever fabulous Image *I* logo, is in the newest issue of Previews Magazine.

LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS , VOL. 1 TP - NEW PRINTING
story MIKE BULLOCK
art & cover JACK LAWRENCE

128 pg
FC
September 7
$12.99

"FEAR AND PRIDE"
Follow Joey Price on the adventure of a lifetime through the Stuffed Animal Kingdom is this epic all-ages odyssey! When Joey's worst fears, The Beasties, come crawling out of his closet in the middle of the night, he finds out his new stuffed animals, the Night Pride, are more real and more needed than he ever could have imagined.

http://images.comicbookresources.com/solicits/imagecomics/200609/lionstigersbears_v1_tp.jpg

All of you playing along at home will notice that it's $2 more than the first printing, however, you should also notice that it has more pages. A lot more pages. So, check it out. If you already have a copy of the first printing, buy one of the new ones for a friend or family member. If you don't already have one of the first printings, here's your chance to get the whole story and then some. But make sure your friendly, neighborhood comic retailer knows you want it!

Deathstroke

06-22-2006, 05:29 PM

Geez, now I feel I have to go out and buy this.

Well no pressure, I was going to do it anyway.

chickrockguitar

06-23-2006, 05:02 AM

Hi everyone.

Is it just here in the UK, or is LTB #3 running late?

Thanks
-Alex

Deathstroke

06-23-2006, 05:04 AM

Hi everyone.

Is it just here in the UK, or is LTB #3 running late?

Thanks
-Alex

It is running late but I believe that is due to the change in art teams.

Mike Bullock

06-23-2006, 05:58 AM

Hi everyone.

Is it just here in the UK, or is LTB #3 running late?

Thanks
-Alex

This should fill you in: Interview @ the Pulse (http://www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=36;t=005247) :D

chickrockguitar

06-23-2006, 08:43 AM

Ah right. Thanks Mike.

Can I just ask, is this image http://www.comicon.com/pulse/images_05a/02ltb7.jpg the new artists work? Or Jack's?

And, as for the action figures! Woo! I'm so buying me some!

Thanks!

Mike Bullock

06-23-2006, 02:16 PM

Ah right. Thanks Mike.

Can I just ask, is this image http://www.comicon.com/pulse/images_05a/02ltb7.jpg the new artists work? Or Jack's?

Thanks!

Awesome that you can't tell the difference, isn't it? That's Paul. In fact, that's one of the first pages Paul did.

chickrockguitar

06-24-2006, 05:41 AM

Thanks for the reply Mike!
Wow. First I was really worried. But I'm feeling much better now! *breathes a sight of relief*

Another question, if I'm not bugging you? (sorry if I am, lol) Will Jack still do the covers after issue #4? Or is he just too busy now?

Thanks again
-Alex

Mike Bullock

06-24-2006, 06:24 AM

Another question, if I'm not bugging you? (sorry if I am, lol) Will Jack still do the covers after issue #4? Or is he just too busy now?

Thanks again
-Alex

Nope, not bugging me at all, that's what this thread is for. Unfortunately, Jack is too busy. We do have some exciting news for the cover of volume III #1 though. :D

chickrockguitar

06-24-2006, 03:43 PM

Aw, pitty about Jack.

Cool! When is Vol 3 expected out? Did I read somewhere, Early next year?

Mike Bullock

06-30-2006, 06:58 AM

Here's an interview (http://www.zonanegativa.com/?p=3054) I did a few months back to herald the Spanish version of LTBv1. It answers some questions folks ask here. Although the interview was conducted before Jack left LTB, so some settling has occured during shipping.

Sparda

07-05-2006, 07:29 AM

Yo quick question mike. I just read the first issue of LTB at Image's web site and I like your work. Currently how many issues are there and how often do they come out?

Mike Bullock

07-06-2006, 05:32 AM

Yo quick question mike. I just read the first issue of LTB at Image's web site and I like your work. Currently how many issues are there and how often do they come out?

So far there are 6 issues out. The first volume of 4 issues (the 2nd printing of the volume I trade is in the newest previews in the Image section) came out monthly last year and the first two issues of volume II came out monthly this year until Jack had to step away. Paul is currently working day & night to get issues 3 & 4 done and in stores back to back, then volume III will come out monthly.

chickrockguitar

07-07-2006, 12:45 PM

Mike Bullock

07-07-2006, 07:17 PM

Hi Mike.

Another question. :D

Are there any plans to re-print issues vol.1 #1-#4? In issue format, not Trade? I've been looking for them everywhere. I have issue #3, but am struggling to find the others...

Thanks!
-Alex

Not that I know of. We still have copies of issues 2 & 4 in the Runemaster Studios store (http://www.runemasterstudios.com/store.php), but supplies are almost gone.

Mike Bullock

07-11-2006, 05:18 AM

Anyone going to SDCC? Come find me and say hello:

Friday, July 21st
11:45a-12:45p Image Comics booth 2729 (LTB signing)
3:00-4:00pm Phantom Panel, room #1A
5:00-6:00pm Moonstone Books booth 2042 (Phantom signing)

Saturday, July 22nd
3:00-4:00pm Moonstone Books booth 2042
4:45-5:45pm Image Comics booth 2729

:D

chickrockguitar

08-23-2006, 04:25 PM

Mike, any idea what's happened to issues #3 and #4?

Allen Klingelhoets

08-23-2006, 05:02 PM

I can help with question about issues 3 and 4.
Mike has new artist for series. Issue # 3 could be out as early as next month.
I'm active on Image and rune Master studios board.

Mike Bullock

08-23-2006, 07:21 PM

Mike, any idea what's happened to issues #3 and #4?

Sadly, Jack Lawrence had to leave the series back in the Spring and unfortunately, was unable to finish the current mini. It took me roughly two weeks to find a new artist, Paul "Gutz" Gutierrez, to take over. Luckily, Paul's style is similar enough to Jack's that it blends well without looking like he's ripping Jack's imagery.

The downside is that Paul only pencils & inks, so we had to find a colorist. We went through two before we found one who could actually get the job done and he just finished coloring issue 3 about 4 or 5 days ago. If all goes well, it'll arrive in stores in about 6 weeks.

Paul is currently working away on issue 4 and we hope to have that in stores some time in October/November.

I've already finished the plot for Volume III and Paul will plunge headlong into that as soon as he completes v2 #4. Expect to see a much darker story that what's been going on in Volumes I & II. We hope to have it arrive in stores next Spring, with Volume IV hot on it's heals.

Deathstroke

08-23-2006, 07:56 PM

So we have a couple more years of new stories to look forward to!

YAAAY!!!

chickrockguitar

08-27-2006, 06:38 AM

Yep, I knew about the Artist Change, however, not about the colourist probs.
Thanks for the update Mike! Looking foward to the issues :)

Mike Bullock

08-30-2006, 01:57 PM

Click here to see the preview of #3! (http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=8251)
:D

Allen Klingelhoets

09-11-2006, 01:39 PM

I can hardly wait to read issue # 3. i loved preview!

Mike Bullock

09-12-2006, 05:39 AM

The wonderful women of All-Ages Reads ran a very nice article about LTB yesterday. Click here to read it. (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=83616)

Mike Bullock

09-12-2006, 05:52 AM

But wait, there's more:

The Latest Entertainment for Every Age reviews the new LTB trade. (http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/allages/115804146617473.htm)

:D

Jimmykitty

09-12-2006, 11:50 AM

Mike getting a lot of well deserved love!

Interesting how the discussion on Newsarama turned into a comic industry debate - that old axe of, "comics for kids in today's market?"

As you know Mike, I'm gearing up an all-ages book... but it saddens me when I see the reaction to all-ages books versus tits & ass books (like mine). It's like I what I said about AGE OF BRONZE. I just can't comprehend why it's not standard reading for everyone. It should be ordered... hell, just on principle. Just to be in stock.

It's like all-ages titles are just a novelty. It makes me mad, I tell you!
Mike how do you deal with it?

Mike Bullock

09-12-2006, 03:02 PM

Mike how do you deal with it?

About once every week or two I get an email from either a child or a parent telling me how LTB has enriched their lives. One guy told me after he returned from a 2-year tour of duty overseas, LTB helped him reconnect with his 3 year old son. Another parent told me how LTB helped their son learn how to read. Yet another emailed me to tell me after picking up LTB for their son he now can't get enough things to read and wants to read all the time. A woman emailed me and told me LTB was passed around her entire family and now they all have a comic book that they all enjoy together. I got an email just last night from a 4 year old girl telling me she was super excited about LTBv2 #3 and couldn't wait for it to come out.

Stuff like that so far outweighs the fact that LTB isn't breaking sales records that I actually don't even give it much thought.

That is, until you pointed it out.

:mad:

Just kidding.
;)

Mike Bullock

09-14-2006, 07:39 PM

FYI:

Lions, Tigers and Bears volume II #3 will be in stores next Wednesday. 9/20/2006

Until then, I will be anxious and Paul will be nervous. ;)

Allen Klingelhoets

09-16-2006, 10:34 AM

I will be getting copies of issue # 3. I should send in some pictures. I had some pictures taken in my town of people that bought Lions, tigers and Bears shirt. Had some group photos. I even had pictures taken of oldest person to get shirt. She is 98.

Mike Bullock

10-22-2006, 08:06 AM

Anyone else get #3? Can I hear your thoughts on it?:D

Jimmykitty

10-22-2006, 01:34 PM

Damn skippy! [waves his copy in front of the monitor] SEE! SEE!

First off, what's up with that backcover, dude? I buy my books at the store, then open them up when I get home. I like a full surprise. I don't want to see 10 minutes of the movie, leave, then come back and watch the rest.

But those backcovers! Gives away too much info, [cry]

Anyway, nice flashback effect for the Polar Bear Guard. Old school comics style, haha! Also glad to see Orson back. I think I posted this before, but Orson with a stick/staff would rock. The sword is just evil. Orson is a badboy bear with a heart of gold, but he's no killer. He just looks more war-wise with a staff. And he'd have real contact swinging a staff than keeping it "safe" with a sword [smacking Beasties with the flat side of the blade].

The art change works. It still holds true to the style that Lions, Tigers & Bears has built. Hard to get his feel for backgrounds, yet... since most of this issue was pretty much in the cave, and setting up for a battle.

The writing however is horrible. hahah! They need to change that hack!
[runs out the room] I keed! I keed! Gold as usual, Mike.

Actually Courtney is warming up and I have to admit, I like her best when she's being the realist. It counters Joey's imagination. In fact, I wish she was more combative. You know the classic tough-on-the-outside routine, like Orson (perhaps that's why they're big time friends)

Technical comments:
(1) - Damn I love the ink on the cover. All black and it doesn't smudge? What mystery ink is this? At first I didn't want to touch it and leave my oily fingerprints. But as I handled it I saw it was like the monolith in Arthur C. Clarke's 2001. You just can't smear it.

(2) - Why is your book only 2.99? I wish I had such a deal.

(3) - No letters page? It's nice The Grove featured the winner, but where's the letters? And damn it must be nice to run ALL pages, even the back cover without ads (save the inside back cover). You really know how to negotiate, dontcha?

Okay.... get the next issue out and let the battle begin. Part of me wants to see all the Beasties laid out, but the romantic side of me wishes for a positive ending. Perhaps the beasties have a heart after all. If only there was a way to win friends rather than slay enemies. That's just the Disney side of me yappin'.

EDIT
Oh wait... Disney films killed the enemies, too? Never mind, wipe 'em all out! Burn that beastie flesh on the spikes of the city gate!

Jimmykitty

10-22-2006, 07:54 PM

Mike... I got tempted.

You know the deal.... Devil and idle hands and all that jazz.

My version of Orson, with staff.
http://homepage.mac.com/jimmykitty/Art_kitty/Online_art/Forum_art/Orson.jpg

Figaro

10-22-2006, 10:21 PM

That's FANTASTIC, Jimmy! Great pose!

By thy side,

Figaro

Mike Bullock

10-29-2006, 07:48 PM

Mike... I got tempted.

You know the deal.... Devil and idle hands and all that jazz.

My version of Orson, with staff.
http://homepage.mac.com/jimmykitty/Art_kitty/Online_art/Forum_art/Orson.jpg

Excellent! :)

Thanks, Jimmy!

Jimmykitty

10-30-2006, 08:16 PM

You're welcome. Keep the good comics flowin' bro.

Mike Bullock

11-03-2006, 04:33 AM

Ally, the winner of the "Get Snatched By A Beastie" Contest, had her mother help her hook up her very own Night Pride costume:

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h247/Runemaster_Studios/Ally_Venus_Halloween06sm.jpg

How cool is that? :D

Deathstroke

11-03-2006, 06:10 AM

Allen Klingelhoets

11-13-2006, 04:53 PM

I also like costume.

The Ghost Who Walks

11-18-2006, 10:51 AM

Hi Mike.

When will we get to hear more about the LTAB movie that have been optioned?

Mike Bullock

11-18-2006, 12:05 PM

Hi Mike.

When will we get to hear more about the LTAB movie that have been optioned?

As soon as I know anything more to report, I'll be sure to shout it from the rooftops. Right now it's officially "in development". :D

The Ghost Who Walks

11-18-2006, 12:45 PM

thanks for the reply. I always thought a cgi LTAB movie would be great.

BTW how has the reaction been to your phantom story?

chickrockguitar

11-19-2006, 08:28 AM

Hi Mike,

Any news when #4 will hit the stores?

Thanks!
-Alex

Mike Bullock

11-19-2006, 10:52 AM

Hi Mike,

Any news when #4 will hit the stores?

Thanks!
-Alex

There should be some info on this, and other LTB related news, on the front page of CBR pretty soon. :)

Mike Bullock

11-19-2006, 10:53 AM

BTW how has the reaction been to your phantom story?

Not quite as positive as the response to LTB, but overall it's been good.

chickrockguitar

11-30-2006, 07:33 PM

Hey, Just saw the news report thingy.
So, Jan? Cool. Looking foward to that. I wish Paul well.

Mike, LTB Vol 3... Any idea when that'll start? Also, any news on the LTB Movie?

Thanks!
-Alex

Mike Bullock

11-30-2006, 07:50 PM

Mike, LTB Vol 3... Any idea when that'll start? Also, any news on the LTB Movie?

Thanks!
-Alex

Chances are we won't solicit v3 until the entire series is completed so as to make sure it comes out in a timely manner. With that in mind, and taking Paul's health issues into account, I'd expect it to start coming out late in '07, if not early '08.

As for the movie, they're still laying the groundwork. Hollywood, it seems, moves even slower than Comicwood.

Mike Bullock

02-01-2007, 06:26 PM

Click here for an interview with yours truly on Comic Bloc. (http://www.comicbloc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=846&Itemid=57)

:D

Richard Sullivan

02-02-2007, 07:13 AM

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/SullyPutty/33696LionsTigersBears-md.jpg

Lions, Tigers, and Bears Wins Angouleme Prize
For Kids Title
February 02, 2007

Image Comics' Lions, Tigers, and Bears, by Mike Bullock and Jack Lawrence, won the Angouleme Discovery Prize for readers from 7-8 at the Angouleme International Comics Festival in January. The Angouleme show is one of the largest comic conventions in the world.

The Image trade paperback edition was released in the U.S. in September; the book was originally published by Alias.

U.S. retailers have noted Lions, Tigers, and Bears as a great way to reach out to younger retailers.

Congratulations, Mr. Bullock!

chickrockguitar

02-05-2007, 01:47 PM

Any idea news on latest issue date?

Mike Bullock

02-05-2007, 04:10 PM

Any idea news on latest issue date?

Paul's health has taken a turn for the worse, which is heartbreaking. It seemed like he was finally getting everything under control, but his wife emailed me and told me he was not doing well, but they were hopeful he would improve soon.

chickrockguitar

02-06-2007, 03:23 PM

Aw man. I'm sorry to hear that.
Thanks for the reply. Hope he gets better very soon.

Mike Bullock

03-19-2007, 05:29 AM

For those waiting on the next LTB, check out my first issue of Sonic X:
http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=168177

Mike Bullock

03-21-2007, 05:07 AM

For the second straight year, LTB is up for an Ursa Major Award.

You can check out the ballot and cast your vote here:

http://www.ursamajorawards.org/Voting-form-2006.htm

Mike Bullock

07-05-2007, 01:57 PM

Little Birdie is telling me LTB fans are about to be VERY happy. Stay tuned.

Deathstroke

07-05-2007, 04:54 PM

Little Birdie is telling me LTB fans are about to be VERY happy. Stay tuned.

Little Birdie better be right.

Mike Bullock

07-06-2007, 03:35 PM

Little Birdie better be right.

He was.

The lineart for LTBv2 #4 is now completed. Bob Pedroza is coloring the final page today and Dave Lanphear will be furiously slinging letters all over the pages next week. After that, it's off to the printer and into your hands by way of the friendly neighborhood comic retailer.

http://community.runemasterstudios.com/images/smilies/grumbledance.gif~http://community.runemasterstudios.com/images/smilies/grumbledance.gif~http://community.runemasterstudios.com/images/smilies/grumbledance.gif~http://community.runemasterstudios.com/images/smilies/grumbledance.gif

Deathstroke

07-06-2007, 09:37 PM

He was.

The lineart for LTBv2 #4 is now completed. Bob Pedroza is coloring the final page today and Dave Lanphear will be furiously slinging letters all over the pages next week. After that, it's off to the printer and into your hands by way of the friendly neighborhood comic retailer.

http://community.runemasterstudios.com/images/smilies/grumbledance.gif~http://community.runemasterstudios.com/images/smilies/grumbledance.gif~http://community.runemasterstudios.com/images/smilies/grumbledance.gif~http://community.runemasterstudios.com/images/smilies/grumbledance.gif

Whoo Hoo, great news. Images aren't currently showing up though.

Mike Bullock

07-07-2007, 06:13 AM

How about this one?

http://www.runemasterstudios.com/mike/ltb/LTBv2_4_teaser.jpg

Deathstroke

07-07-2007, 06:48 AM

Yaaaay!!!!!!

Mike Bullock

07-07-2007, 07:02 AM

Here's a peek at the cover

http://www.comicsintheclassroom.net/xcitcpics/cats%20meow/LTBv2_4FC.jpg

Deathstroke

07-07-2007, 09:00 PM

Here's a peek at the cover

http://www.runemasterstudios.com/images/rotating/1.jpg

That's SWEEEEEEET!

chickrockguitar

07-13-2007, 04:10 PM

Weeeeeeeee! Can't wait for this!
It's about time! :D

Mike Bullock

07-23-2007, 05:42 AM

From the upcoming LTBv3 #1, meet Grillus:

http://www.runemasterstudios.com/images/ltb/Grillusv2.jpg

Just don't get to close.

Deathstroke

07-23-2007, 06:41 AM

Yeah, he doesn't seem the hugs and cuddles type.

Mike Bullock

08-17-2007, 06:57 AM

John over at www.comicsintheclassroom.net has just done an advance review (http://www.comicsintheclassroom.net/oocats_meow2007_aug16_ltbreview.htm) of LTBV2 #4, in stores later this month.

http://community.runemasterstudios.com/images/smilies/grumbledance.gif

Winslow

08-22-2007, 04:29 PM

Here's a peek at the cover

http://www.runemasterstudios.com/images/rotating/1.jpg

Looks pretty sweet Mike. Looking forward to reading it (and getting my kids off my back) ;) :D

chickrockguitar

09-06-2007, 05:29 AM

Did LTB 4 come out yesterday?

Mike Bullock

09-06-2007, 08:55 AM

Did LTB 4 come out yesterday?

New comic day is today, due to the Holiday weekend.

chickrockguitar

09-06-2007, 01:48 PM

OKay, did it come out today? lol
MY LCS didn't have it...

Mike Bullock

09-06-2007, 02:19 PM

OKay, did it come out today? lol
MY LCS didn't have it...

I talked to a retailer in Chicago who got it today, so it's out. :)

Mike Bullock

12-06-2007, 04:27 AM

Trades, trades and more trades!

DEC07 2069 LIONS, TIGERS & BEARS VOL. 2 TP

LIONS, TIGERS & BEARS, VOL. 2 TP
story MIKE BULLOCK
art JACK LAWRENCE, PAUL GUTIERREZ & BOB PEDROZA
cover JACK LAWRENCE

BETRAYAL!

Join the excitement as Joey and his stuffed animal guardians must thwart the evil schemes of the Beasties in this all-ages series. Joey and Courtney's winter wonderland is shattered when the Big Cats of the Night Pride arrive with terrible news from the Stuffed Animal Kingdom. The evil Beasties have struck at the heart of the kingdom, and now all that stands between these horrible monsters and children everywhere are Joey, Courtney and their imaginations.

"The Absolute Best All-Ages Book out there!" -- Silver Bullet Comic Books

"Lions, Tigers & Bears can be summed up with one word: Imagination." -- Broken Frontier

http://images.comicbookresources.com/solicits/imagecomics/200802/lionstigersbears_vol2.jpg
FEBRUARY 6 - 128 PAGES - FC - $14.99

And, the volume I trade sold out of it's initial Image pressing and has gone into it's 3rd print.

On top of that, my other all-ages story, The Gimoles, will finally see print again in the form of a SECRETS OF THE SEASONS: THE GIMOLES trade paperback, shipping in April. This is the first of four books in the SECRETS OF THE SEASONS series. Make sure to grab it up!

SECRETS OF THE SEASONS: THE GIMOLES
APRIL 08 • 128 pg • FC • $12.99

written by Mike Bullock
art by Theo Bain, Michael Mayhew & Bob Pedroza
cover by Theo Bain

Follow Limmy and Ohgi Gimole on their quest to shut down the machines of winter when Ichabod Cornelius Frost, the nefarious Czar of Winter, refuses to let loose his icy grip in this all-ages adventure from the creator of the critically acclaimed, all ages sensation Lions, Tigers and Bears.

THE GIMOLES is ™ and © MIKE BULLOCK, 2005-2008. All Rights Reserved.

“9 out of 10 stars!” – The Comics Review

“Pleasant, smile-inducing and very slickly produced!” – Ain’t It Cool News

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h247/Runemaster_Studios/SOTS_Gimoles_FC1.jpg

Deathstroke

12-06-2007, 05:06 AM

I will definitely be eagerly anticipating getting to read The Gimoles at long last!

Mike Bullock

01-14-2008, 05:45 PM

Chris over at Newsarama just did a quick Q&A with me, featuring some new art:

http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=143125

chickrockguitar

01-26-2008, 07:43 AM

Mike Bullock

02-16-2008, 03:50 AM

Hey Mike!

Gonna pick up LTB Trade 2 (I have the issues as well, lol)
Also gonna pick up THE GIMOLES TPB, as I've been interested in this for ages, but could never find the issues. Looks good!

And I'm REALLY looking foward to LTB Vol3!!

Excellent. LTBv3 #1 is almost done, so we're about 1/5th of the way to the finish line. (yes, I AM bad at math ;) )

Deathstroke

02-16-2008, 05:22 AM

Excellent. LTBv3 #1 is almost done, so we're about 1/5th of the way to the finish line. (yes, I AM bad at math ;) )

I can't wait to see it solicited and have it in my greedy hands.

Mike Bullock

02-17-2008, 07:17 PM

There's a preview of this week's LTBv2 trade on the front page:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/ne...m.cgi?id=13019

:D

Mike Bullock

04-07-2008, 07:17 AM

Here's the cover to the upcoming LTBv3 #1:

http://www.runemasterstudios.com/images/rotating/8.jpg

Done by artist extraordinaire, Kevin Myers.

Deathstroke

04-07-2008, 12:30 PM

Coolness!

Can't wait to read it. I still have to pick up the second trade to send down to my niece.

chickrockguitar

04-19-2008, 02:35 PM

Awesome!
Any idea when its out yet?

Mike Bullock

04-20-2008, 06:26 AM

Awesome!
Any idea when its out yet?

We're aiming for late fall. The reason for it taking so long is that we want to make sure all four issues are done before we solicit #1, that way there won't be any delays through the volume. :)

chickrockguitar

04-20-2008, 08:46 AM

Thanks Mike!
Looking foward to it :biggrin:

Stressfactor

04-20-2008, 09:33 AM

Mike Bullock

04-20-2008, 11:37 AM

YAY!!! I love this series and I cannot express how happy I am for you Mike that it continues to sell well enough for Image to keep supporting it.

I don't think I've ever heard of this Kevin Myers though -- what else has he done? Also, is he just on the covers or is he doing interior art as well?

Oh, and I still want Night Pride plushies!!!

Thanks, SF. Glad you love it. I do too. :)

Kevin's first published work was in the POPGUN v1 anthology from Image. Really neat stuff. I highly recommend picking up that book (and you can find some Tigerman in there as well, straight from LTBv1 #1).

The new interior artist is Michael Metcalf. You can get a sneak peak at what he's doing here. (http://www.imagecomics.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=41180)

chickrockguitar

05-24-2008, 11:32 AM

Any news?
September's Solicits are out and LTB vol3 isn't among them...

Mike Bullock

06-24-2008, 06:44 PM

Michael is working on LTBv3 #3 right now and hopes to be done soon. Once he's done with #4, we'll be soliciting it. So, we're expecting an in-store date around December or January.

In the meantime, Secrets of the Seasons v1: The Gimoles is landing in comic shops tomorrow. Please let me know what you think once you've checked it out. :)

Deathstroke

06-25-2008, 06:34 AM

Mike Bullock

07-12-2008, 07:36 AM

You know I'll be sure to let you know, since I've been waiting for the whole story for decades now... :evilsmile:

And...? :smile:

Deathstroke

07-12-2008, 08:17 PM

And...? :smile:

It was wonderful.

DKeener

07-12-2008, 08:41 PM

Should have my copy of Secret of the Seasons next week. I'll let you know what I think, but I have high expectations.

Mike Bullock

07-15-2008, 08:49 AM

It was wonderful.

:) What'd you think of Michael's art debut?

Should have my copy of Secret of the Seasons next week. I'll let you know what I think, but I have high expectations.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Deathstroke

07-15-2008, 12:58 PM

:) What'd you think of Michael's art debut?

I look forward to hearing from you.

I liked the artwork. It flowed right along with the story and kept me locked into what was going on.

Mike Bullock

07-16-2008, 05:41 AM

I liked the artwork. It flowed right along with the story and kept me locked into what was going on.

Wait until you see what he's doing on LTBv3. Currently, he has a handful of pages left to ink for issue #3, then it's on to the finale.

After that, we'll either revisit the SOTS world or go further into the Stuffed Animal Kingdom, we haven't decided which. I'm leaning towards having someone else work on Volume II of SOTS, but I do so love what Michael did with v1.

Deathstroke

07-16-2008, 06:29 AM

Wait until you see what he's doing on LTBv3. Currently, he has a handful of pages left to ink for issue #3, then it's on to the finale.

After that, we'll either revisit the SOTS world or go further into the Stuffed Animal Kingdom, we haven't decided which. I'm leaning towards having someone else work on Volume II of SOTS, but I do so love what Michael did with v1.

I joke here but, after what you did on The Phantom, who's getting killed off in LTB? :evilsmile:

Mike Bullock

07-16-2008, 07:19 AM

I joke here but, after what you did on The Phantom, who's getting killed off in LTB? :evilsmile:

The timeliness of that comment almost made me spit my breakfast all over the monitor, and I ate it ten minutes ago. LOL!

Check the YABS forum for clues to what I'm talking about, although it most likely won't be there for a few days.

Deathstroke

07-16-2008, 01:42 PM

The timeliness of that comment almost made me spit my breakfast all over the monitor, and I ate it ten minutes ago. LOL!

Check the YABS forum for clues to what I'm talking about, although it most likely won't be there for a few days.

Well in that case, should there be a letters page in LTB V3, make sure to include a mention of how awesome I was in calling the fact someone was biting the dust in this one....

Mike Bullock

07-16-2008, 10:37 PM

Well in that case, should there be a letters page in LTB V3, make sure to include a mention of how awesome I was in calling the fact someone was biting the dust in this one....

Wrong book. I'll show you what I mean as soon as I'm allowed. You'll get it then.

Deathstroke

07-17-2008, 06:42 AM

Wrong book. I'll show you what I mean as soon as I'm allowed. You'll get it then.

Okay, now I'm scared.

Mike Bullock

07-17-2008, 07:11 AM

Okay, now I'm scared.

Good. Fear keeps you frosty. ;)

Deathstroke

07-17-2008, 02:10 PM

Good. Fear keeps you frosty. ;)

No, my cold dead heart does that.

What, are you going to kill off the current Phantom or something.... Jaysus, you are sure a bloodthirsty bastard lately.:evilsmile:

Mike Bullock

10-22-2008, 06:53 AM

Here's the cover for Volume III #2, done by Kevin Myers.

http://www.runemasterstudios.com/images/ltb/LTBv3_2cvrmock.jpg

CMBMOOL

11-07-2008, 08:25 PM

Hey Mike,

I know it has been a while since I last talked to you, but I was wondering....

I know you do the Phantom over at Moonstone. So I got to ask why don't you create a family based Phantom comic that centers around his family, like you do for the Lions Tigers and Bear mini series ?

Also if the reboot is suppose to be a few years after the last arc, does that mean that there is a new Phantom out there or is it the same one, and if so is the family going to play a minor role ?

Thanks for your time I hope to hear from you soon.