Day Of The Lepus: CAPTAIN CARROT & THE FINAL ARK #1 On Sale TODAY, Oct. 10!

[Scott Shaw!]

Today, Wednesday, October 10, the first issue of DC Comics' three-issue mini-series, CAPTAIN CARROT AND THE FINAL ARK -- starring the Zoo Crew, characters that I co-created (with Roy Thomas) over twenty-five years ago -- finally hits America's comic book racks. CAPTAIN CARROT AND THE FINAL ARK has been written by Bill Morrison, drawn by Scott Shaw!, inked by Al Gordon, colored by Tom Luth, lettered by Ken Lopez and edited by Joey Cavalieri.

Don't miss the revival of DC's classic funny-animal series from 1982 that cartoonist John Byrne calls, “a virtual textbook of How to Get It Wrong.”

Not a "kiddie comic" -- but, like THE SIMPSONS and ROCKY AND HIS FRIENDS, with a multi-tiered sense of humor that appeals to younger readers as well -- CAPTAIN CARROT AND THE FINAL ARK explores a world of "funny animals" that mirrors (and parodies) those of more traditional comic books. Captain Carrot (secretly cartoonist Rodney R. Rabbit) leads a team of animal superheroes, the Zoo Crew -- which includes Pig-Iron, Alley-Kat-Abra, Rubberduck, Yankee Poodle, Fastback and American Eagle -- as they face the threat of marine terrorists who are at the forefront of a planet-wide war between land-dwelling critters and the inhabitants of "Earth-26's" oceans. Along the way, we make fun of comic book conventions, J. J. Abrams' upcoming giant monster movie, DC's 52 and COUNTDOWN series (for which CAPTAIN CARROT AND THE FINAL ARK is actually an official tie-in), death in comics, lawyers, Tex Avery, Sergio Aragonés, Prince, Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, Jack Kirby's NEW GODS and much more. And the series' finale features a HUGE surprise that, once and for all, establishes the Zoo Crew's ties to the "regular" DC universe.

From my decades of experience in animation, I've tried to integrate designs, staging and acting in this comic book that are more commonly associated with cartoons, but with a distinctly "Jack Kirby-esqe” flair. It's also full of gags, both visual and verbal. Frankly, I think that CAPTAIN CARROT AND THE FINAL ARK represents some of the best stuff I've ever drawn. And I think that writer Bill Morrison (editor of SIMPSONS COMICS' Bongo Comics), inker Al Gordon (FANTASTIC FOUR and JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA) and colorist Tom Luth (SERGIO ARAGONES' GROO THE WANDERER) are all at the top of their respective careers, too.

You can view a sneak peek of the first five pages of CAPTAIN CARROT AND THE FINAL ARK No. 1 here:

http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=131956

I respectfully ask all of you to please support our little funnybook series and pick up copies of CAPTAIN CARROT AND THE FINAL ARK for yourselves and your kids. I really think you'll all dig it. Thanks!

Aloha,

Scott Shaw!
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"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." -- Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

[Agent Helix]

Why is this in the Community forum?

[Tadhg Adams]

It should be crossposted here. (http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/forum_topics.asp?FID=3)

[jessecuster3]

Why do you keep putting an exclamation point at the end of your name?

[Lance]

Did he really need to go and post the same exact thing six times?

[howyadoin]

Why do you keep putting an exclamation point at the end of your name?If I remember correctly, he had it legally changed.

[Scott Shaw!]

Why do you keep putting an exclamation point at the end of your name?

Please go to www.secretidentitypodcast.com and scroll down to "News" for October 10th. (I've been signing my name that way for 45 years!)

Folks, I'm sure the Moderators here have been gritting their teeth, too, in reaction to my multiple posts and I appreciate their tolerance. That said, you need to understand that:

-- DC has done little or no publicity on CAPTAIN CARROT AND THE FINAL ARK!

-- I don't get a penny more than my page rate if this book sells out. But I not only drew this comic, I co-created its cast of characters, and I want to make sure that everyone who might like it actually knows it's on the stands now.

-- CBR did some articles about CCATFA!, and they were good ones, but as I recall, they ran two months ago. Who's gonna remember that?

-- I only posted on forums that either related directly to the comic and its publisher, forums I normally frequent, or forums that are moderated by actual friends of mine. The COMMUNITY board was the only exception to that.

-- I worked in advertising for many years. I don't look at these as single posts as much as a campaign.

-- Considering the amount of posts my threads have gotten -- and the positive reaction that CAPTAIN CARROT AND THE FINAL ARK! has already garnered -- I'd say the threads merit their existence.

-- Comic books may be your hobby; comic books (and other forms of cartooning) have been my career for nearly forty years. My family and I would like to see that continue, so self-promotion is an absolute necessity!

Now that CAPTAIN CARROT AND THE FINAL ARK! has been published, I don't need to beat the the ol' Zoo Crew drum nearly as hard or often.

Now, dash to the funnybook shop real fast and buy a copy before they run out, dammit. I hear that the book is selling out at a lot of stores already, especially by dealers who didn't think that anyone might want a "fun" comic.

Aloha,

Scott!

[Agent Helix]

No thanks.

[Scott Shaw!]

(That >scritch, scritch< sound you hear is CBR's reviewer Hannibal (THE BUY PILE) Taboo scratching his head!)

Aloha

Scott!

[Ed Cunard]

I despise fun.

[Michael P]

I despise fun.

It's true. Last time he was in New York, he took a dump on all the carousels in Central Park.

[jessecuster3]

It's true. Last time he was in New York, he took a dump on all the carousels in Central Park.

Was that before or after he almost was hit by a car?

[Kid Omega]

-- I worked in advertising for many years. I don't look at these as single posts as much as a campaign.

-- Comic books may be your hobby; comic books (and other forms of cartooning) have been my career for nearly forty years. My family and I would like to see that continue, so self-promotion is an absolute necessity!


Only two posts before we get the inevitable career recap... is that a record?

How soon before he mentions being pals with Sergio Aragones... I'm taking bets!

[Spike-X]

!!!!!!!!!!

[Dom]

Only two posts before we get the inevitable career recap... is that a record?

How soon before he mentions being pals with Sergio Aragones... I'm taking bets!

Vegas line is inside of 5.5.

[Kid Omega]

!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! !

[jessecuster3]

One!Day!You!Will!Get!Yours!Mr.!Rocketship!

[Deathstroke]

I despise fun.

I think we've discovered John Byrne's secret CBR posting identity.

[Deathstroke]

By the way, I read the first issue today.

Loved it!

Fun, Funny, and thanks to all the background stuff, it took me a while to read as I scanned the backgrounds for any in jokes and such.

[Guapo Méndez]

I'm getting it for my kids.

[Jack Zodiac]

Why do you keep putting an exclamation point at the end of your name?

All of the greatest comic creators have exclamation marks in their names. Coincidentally, there are only two of them. Elliot S! Maggin and Scott! Motherfuckin'! Shaw!

[Schornforce]

All of the greatest comic creators have exclamation marks in their names. Coincidentally, there are only two of them. Elliot S! Maggin and Scott! Motherfuckin'! Shaw!

You forgot AH! (Adam Hughes!)

[Jack Zodiac]

It's true. Last time he was in New York, he took a dump on all the carousels in Central Park.

Did he do it nonchalantly? Like, did he pretended he was just a big dumb man-child and dropped a load on each pony, or was he really obvious?

You forgot AH! (Adam Hughes!)

Fuck! I forgot about Adam.

[Jared_Humpherys]

I'm about halfway through it(not enough time during lunch break), and I'm on the fence.

The humorous battles and such were spot-on, but I'm not digging the convention in-jokes. They just kinda fall flat to me.

I'll finish reading before I make a final verdict, though.

[jessecuster3]

All of the greatest comic creators have exclamation marks in their names. Coincidentally, there are only two of them. Elliot S! Maggin and Scott! Motherfuckin'! Shaw!

But, but, but, doesn't it diminish how unique Mr Maggin's was? Especially because his was a humorous accident.

[Jack Zodiac]

No, Maggin's hilarity remains, because one day he'll be the only Congressman who signs his name with an exclamation mark.

[Scott Shaw!]

Only two posts before we get the inevitable career recap... is that a record?

How soon before he mentions being pals with Sergio Aragones... I'm taking bets!

Well, I'm certainly not gonna mistake or cite YOU as my pal. What's with the hostility and insults? If your attitude is one you display in the real world, you must get beaten up on a regular basis.

Of course, if you think that being CBR's "Citizen Of The Month" is such an accomplishment, I can see why you're so frustrated.

Aloha,

Scott!

[Mac Danny]

Well, I'm certainly not gonna mistake or cite YOU as my pal. What's with the hostility and insults? If your attitude is one you display in the real world, you must get beaten up on a regular basis.

Of course, if you think that being CBR's "Citizen Of The Month" is such an accomplishment, I can see why you're so frustrated.

Aloha,

Scott!

Well the Career recap is kind of annoying. Just an observation. If you have done as much as your work recap dictates you don't need to tell anyone who you are.

My .155 HKD

[Matt Algren]

Well, I'm certainly not gonna mistake or cite YOU as my pal. What's with the hostility and insults? If your attitude is one you display in the real world, you must get beaten up on a regular basis.

Of course, if you think that being CBR's "Citizen Of The Month" is such an accomplishment, I can see why you're so frustrated.

Aloha,

Scott!

1) It's the default when a member of that group doesn't input a User Title.

2) It's certainly nothing to be ashamed of.

3) Way to work the spam threads. This post'll be sure to get people to buy your book. Kudos!

4) Quit acting like a dick. People might start thinking you are one. (See #3)

[Ed Cunard]

I like how he edited his post to get that extra dig in.

[jessecuster3]

1) It's the default when a member of that group doesn't input a User Title.

2) It's certainly nothing to be ashamed of.

3) Way to work the spam threads. This post'll be sure to get people to buy your book. Kudos!

4) Quit acting like a dick. People might start thinking you are one. (See #3)

You forgot:

5)Adding that exclamation point is neither smart nor clever.

[Kid Omega]

Well, I'm certainly not gonna mistake or cite YOU as my pal. What's with the hostility and insults? If your attitude is one you display in the real world, you must get beaten up on a regular basis.


Hostility? Insults? Really?Was it that bad? Is it so wrong to point out your predilection for constantly referencing your resume? You only give us your career recap... oh.... every time you post. It's a playful jab. Chillax.


Of course, if you think that being CBR's "Citizen Of The Month" is such an accomplishment, I can see why you're so frustrated.


Not sure what that means, although maybe that's a poke at my username subtitle. That's the default setting, by the way.

I'm not sure who's coming across as "frustrated" in this exchange.

[Kid Omega]

1)
3) Way to work the spam threads. This post'll be sure to get people to buy your book. Kudos!


Oh, I already bought it. A big stack of them, preordered months ago.

Be that as it may, I don't let my interactions here interfere with my interactions... elsewhere.

[Kid Omega]

You forgot:

5)Adding that exclamation point is neither smart nor clever.

Aw... that's just mean.

(Not as mean as mean as telling someone that it would be understandable if they were frequently physically assaulted, but still...)

[Mac Danny]

Hostility? Insults? Really?Was it that bad? Is it so wrong to point out your predilection for constantly referencing your resume? You only give us your career recap... oh.... every time you post. It's a playful jab. Chillax.


I would be like if I started every one of my posts with Guitar Hero Champion and Frequent Masturbator.

Everyone KNOWS it already. It's just silly to keep saying it.

[Matt Algren]

Oh, I already bought it. A big stack of them, preordered months ago.

Be that as it may, I don't let my interactions here interfere with my interactions... elsewhere.
Not talking about you. I'm talking about people who happen upon the thread and see the artist acting like a dick.

Also, nothing to do with the quality of the book, which I haven't gotten yet.

[Mac Danny]

Not talking about you. I'm talking about people who happen upon the thread and see the artist acting like a dick.

Also, nothing to do with the quality of the book, which I haven't gotten yet.

I think the people who would stumble onto Capt Carrot is pretty slim. Someone going into a shop to pic up the latest copy of whatever probably won't be interested in a talking bunny.

I know I wouldn't.

I think only people with a history in the character or prior knowledge would seek out the book.

And Kids. But kids don't know nuffin.

[Kid Omega]

I would be like if I started every one of my posts with Guitar Hero Champion ...

Are you really a Champion?

Like, you went to the National finals or something?

[Jared_Humpherys]

I have no real vested interest in this one way or another, but what the hell:

Mr. Shaw!, I think a good deal of bad blood was built up as a result of this (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=186405&highlight=stupid) thread some time back, especially when you proceeded to double-back to your own site to complain about various CBR posters and mods. So you let your own pot of resentment burn in your corner, and return here expecting different from us?

And don't tell me there isn't any on your part. If there weren't, you would've replied to those of us who remarked on the book itself in this thread: me, for instance. I was hoping for a comment from you to the effect of "sorry you didn't dig the convention jokes Jared. Rest assured, Captain Carrot and friends will be visiting several other locales throughout the series, and the humor only gets better!" Because that is the sort of thing I would expect from the Scott Shaw! I have seen on the Oddball Comics articles and the Captain Carrot comics.

Not so here. Instead, you go straight after Kid Omega.

[Matt Algren]

Are you really a Champion?

Like, you went to the National finals or something?
...and how often is "frequent"? Are you a champion at that too?

[Kid Omega]

Nope. Instead, you go straight after Kid Omega.

To be fair, I did say the most hostile insult ever.

...

oh wait...

[Mac Danny]

Are you really a Champion?

Like, you went to the National finals or something?

No actually I've never played it.

This brings us to another internet lesson. The internet is full of LIES!

[Mac Danny]

...and how often is "frequent"? Are you a champion at that too?

More a Champion of that than the other thing. I have never played guitar hero, but if there was a skin flute hero, I am a one man band!

[Kid Omega]

No actually I've never played it.

This brings us to another internet lesson. The internet is full of LIES!

You son of a bitch.

I can't believe you lied to me.

[Mac Danny]

I have no real vested interest in this one way or another, but what the hell:

Mr. Shaw!, I think a good deal of bad blood was built up as a result of this (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=186405&highlight=stupid) thread some time back, especially when you proceeded to double-back to your own site to complain about various CBR posters and mods. So you let your own pot of resentment burn in your corner, and return here expecting different from us?

And don't tell me there isn't any on your part. If there weren't, you would've replied to those of us who remarked on the book itself in this thread: me, for instance. I was hoping for a comment from you to the effect of "sorry you didn't dig the convention jokes Jared. Rest assured, Captain Carrot and friends will be visiting several other locales throughout the series, and the humor only gets better!"

Nope. Instead, you go straight after Kid Omega.

Well he's got that Churchill avatar! I don't know if I want to kiss it's big bald head or argue with it!

[Mac Danny]

You son of a bitch.

I can't believe you lied to me.

If your broken heart helps you learn this lesson than it was necessary.

The internet is full of Lies I am really a 13 year old girl in Saskatchewan who enjoys cosplay and green day.

[Matt Algren]

On a related note, now I know how I'm voting in the COTM thread this month!

[Kid Omega]

On a related note, now I know how I'm voting in the COTM thread this month!

It must frustrate you to think that's important.

[Jared_Humpherys]

On a related note, now I know how I'm voting in the COTM thread this month!

It's that Churchill avatar again, isn't it?

I know your secret, Kid Omega!

[Matt Algren]

It must frustrate you to think that's important.
You better watch it, or I will beat you up!



Hey, he was right after all!

[Mac Danny]

It must frustrate you to think that's important.

It frustrates me NOT to be COTM. I have been with the board for what seems like an eternity and what do I have to show for it but an impressive collection of Elf Porn and a cable modem bill!

[Guapo Méndez]

It frustrates me NOT to be COTM. I have been with the board for what seems like an eternity and what do I have to show for it but an impressive collection of Elf Porn and a cable modem bill!

Several options:
Adopt a dog, land in the hospital, help a pot-head reform, come out of the closet...

[howyadoin]

Of course, if you think that being CBR's "Citizen Of The Month" is such an accomplishment, I can see why you're so frustrated.If you think it's something to be scorned, why would you want any of the people here buying your book?

[Kid Omega]

Several options:
Adopt a dog, land in the hospital, help a pot-head reform, come out of the closet...

LOL!

Guapo mendez, everyone.... the next COTM!

[Mac Danny]

Several options:
Adopt a dog, land in the hospital, help a pot-head reform, come out of the closet...

Can I do them ALL! COTM for SURE!

[Matt Algren]

LOL!

Guapo mendez, everyone.... the next COTM!
But he hasn't reformed yet!

[Mac Danny]

If you think it's something to be scorned, why would you want any of the people here buying your book?

Because SOMEONE has to buy it. There are like 12 members on his own board. I think 6 of them are actually him. *






*The exact membership figures are not known to me. This is a joke, quoting me your membership will only help in bringing about more jokes like it.

[Guapo Méndez]

Can I do them ALL! COTM for SURE!

Now, if you adopt a reformed pothead dog that's just out of the hospital, you land COTY.

[Guapo Méndez]

LOL!

Guapo mendez, everyone.... the next COTM!

You assume I care for the tiara.


...that lovely, lovely tiara....

[Ed Cunard]

Scott,

You're being ridiculously passive-aggressive regarding this Captain Carrot thing. In the past few weeks, you've started a lot of threads on multiple CBR forums promoting your work (that's not the passive-aggressive part), and I can understand why you'd want as many people as possible to buy it.

However, you've also:

Slipped in an insult towards retailers who didn't order your book:

Now, dash to the funnybook shop real fast and buy a copy before they run out, dammit. I hear that the book is selling out at a lot of stores already, especially by dealers who didn't think that anyone might want a "fun" comic.

Brought a thread from another forum in to this one in order to disagree with it and garner more attention (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?p=5598526#post5598526).

Knocked a reviewer for not liking your book:

That >scritch, scritch< sound you hear is CBR's reviewer Hannibal (THE BUY PILE) Taboo scratching his head!

Insulted a poster in a way that comes off as not a direct insult:

If your attitude is one you display in the real world, you must get beaten up on a regular basis.

Insulted the very forum in which you are posting your hype:

Of course, if you think that being CBR's "Citizen Of The Month" is such an accomplishment, I can see why you're so frustrated.

This is just stuff I've observed recently. From what I've taken from some conversations, you may have rubbed people the wrong way here long before that (before my time, as it were), and that doesn't particularly concern me. I just think, generally? It doesn't behoove someone to act passive-aggressive when they are trying to promote a product, particularly if they're actually, you know, a professional with many years of experience--I can understand it better when it's from a "professional" (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=131691) who clearly doesn't know better.

[Spackling Compound]

I'm just amazed that this thread is still alive.
SOME Mod must like ! or this would be locked, moved or disappeared.

[Spike-X]

Several options:
Adopt a dog, land in the hospital, help a pot-head reform, come out of the closet...
...have breasts...

[Puma]

...have breasts...

I have breasts,

I've never won.

got one vote though, way back when.

[Matt Algren]

I have breasts,

I've never won.

got one vote though, way back when.
Looks like you'll have to adopt a dog.



<duck and cover>

[Brian Cronin]

Scott,

You're being ridiculously passive-aggressive regarding this Captain Carrot thing. In the past few weeks, you've started a lot of threads on multiple CBR forums promoting your work (that's not the passive-aggressive part), and I can understand why you'd want as many people as possible to buy it.

However, you've also:

Slipped in an insult towards retailers who didn't order your book:

Now, dash to the funnybook shop real fast and buy a copy before they run out, dammit. I hear that the book is selling out at a lot of stores already, especially by dealers who didn't think that anyone might want a "fun" comic.

Brought a thread from another forum in to this one in order to disagree with it and garner more attention (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?p=5598526#post5598526).

Knocked a reviewer for not liking your book:

That >scritch, scritch< sound you hear is CBR's reviewer Hannibal (THE BUY PILE) Taboo scratching his head!

Insulted a poster in a way that comes off as not a direct insult:

If your attitude is one you display in the real world, you must get beaten up on a regular basis.

Insulted the very forum in which you are posting your hype:

Of course, if you think that being CBR's "Citizen Of The Month" is such an accomplishment, I can see why you're so frustrated.

This is just stuff I've observed recently. From what I've taken from some conversations, you may have rubbed people the wrong way here long before that (before my time, as it were), and that doesn't particularly concern me. I just think, generally? It doesn't behoove someone to act passive-aggressive when they are trying to promote a product, particularly if they're actually, you know, a professional with many years of experience--I can understand it better when it's from a "professional" (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=131691) who clearly doesn't know better.

That more or less DOES seem how this one appears, Scott.

I'll chalk it up to a bad day.

-Brian