The Gift

[nHammer]

Links in my sig.

I had the pleasure of speaking to the creator at WizWorld Philly. It's a Small Press book, that has quality that equals any of the Big Boys.

[intmd8r]

This is such a wonderful book and Raven is simply awesome!

This book is very high quality both in content and in production - I would recommend it highly to anyone even remotely interested. http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/2thumbs.gif

[Mike Bullock]

The newest issue takes The Gift to a whole new level. :D

[Ice]

How can I get backissues of "The Gift"?

[CurryStick]

Auctions for The Gift on eBay are extremely overpriced, its crazy how much people will pay for these issues. The story really doesn't do much for me. Seems like a Darkness wannabe. Not my thing, but I'm glad lots of other are enjoying it, keep it coming.

[Ice]

I've just seen that in the new Previews there's a listing for a Gift Set ($ 9,95), maybe that's the thre first issues (I hope).

[MattKrizan]

From what I understand, the gift set is for the first five issues.

[J.D.Lombardi]

This is no longer a "small press" book too. Ravon Gregory has confirmed his title's move over to IMAGE as of like 8 or 9. :)

[George G]

look for issue 8 with the I in the corner, this couldn't have happened to a better book.

also keep an look out for the first trade collecting the early issue coming from Image around the same time.

if the story keeps building up like it did with the latest issue big things are in store.

[Christian Beranek]

Great news about The Gift moving to Image. More exposure for Raven and his crew!

[Jake.Hazelip]

Am I the only one who sees how bad this Liefeld-derivative art is?

http://www.thegiftcomic.com/GIFT01_20-21.jpg

Look at the fat man's legs, as an example...

That artwork is horrible. I'll pass, thanks.

[noodleboy]

I ordered issue 7 from June Previews and will order the 1-5 pack from the July Previews. Just need to find #6 now.

[Dom]

Am I the only one who sees how bad this Liefeld-derivative art is?

http://www.thegiftcomic.com/GIFT01_20-21.jpg

Look at the fat man's legs, as an example...

That artwork is horrible. I'll pass, thanks.

You really might like to give it a chance, the story is really shaping up into something cool. A new artist is coming on soon.

[Jake.Hazelip]

You really might like to give it a chance, the story is really shaping up into something cool. A new artist is coming on soon.
Comics are a visual medium. When there's bad art, there is no chance...

[nHammer]

Comics are a visual medium. When there's bad art, there is no chance...

Luckily there isn't bad art in The Gift. It's worth the read.

[CurryStick]

Wow, the gift pack is great for anyone interested in this comic. Too bad I'm not. It's just a Darkness revamp. Some ex-mafia type guy gets extreme powers and he comes back to kill all his enemies.

[Arvandor]

Wow, the gift pack is great for anyone interested in this comic. Too bad I'm not. It's just a Darkness revamp. Some ex-mafia type guy gets extreme powers and he comes back to kill all his enemies.

No no no.
That was just the first issue.

Each issue is a self-contained story, with different characters receiving 'the gift' and using it for their own purposes.

[CurryStick]

really, wow. Looks like I'm much more interested in this comic now. I figured it was the first issue that set the story. I'll check out the rest then...

[JTLauder]

I thought the next issue #8 will be published by Image for release in October. But the lastest Previews (August for October solicitations) doesn't list it.

Anyone knows what's up?

[JTLauder]

I asked this question in the Indies forum, but realized I should probably ask here since it'll be published by Image now.

Anyone know when the first issue (#8) will be released?
The Image site says it's suppose to be in October and listed in the August Previews, but I can't find it listed in the August Previews.

Anyone know?

[Ivan Isaacs]

I saw an issue in this week's delivery but it was still from Overcast I think. SO maybe it was just an o/a issue.

[peterkent]

I asked this question in the Indies forum, but realized I should probably ask here since it'll be published by Image now.

Anyone know when the first issue (#8) will be released?
The Image site says it's suppose to be in October and listed in the August Previews, but I can't find it listed in the August Previews.

Anyone know?

I just read issue 7 which just came out, and it's not an Image book yet. But what I did find humorous was during the story, there's some graffiti on a store window that says "Image Rules", so obviously the deal was already set before this one was finished. :D

[JTLauder]

The first Image issue is suppose to be #8. I pre-order my comics (for a 35% discount!) 2 months in advance from the Previews catalog. Image press releases and other news stories about the move to Image say that the first Image issue (#8) is suppose to come out in October and is suppose to be listed in the August Previews catalog, but it's not listed in there.

I'm just wondering if it has been delayed.

[intmd8r]

Issue #8 will indeed be coming out through Image.

However, there was a mixup and Image didn't get the text and image file together, so it accidentally got left out of the current Previews solicitations. Instead, it will be in the next Previews that comes out in a few weeks along with the trade paperback for issues 1-5 (for shipping in November).

But Raven always tries to ship early, so there is a slight chance it may still come out in October. :)

[JLarson]

Is there going to be a trade?

[Allen Klingelhoets]

I am very active on Image board.
I have been asked by raven to come over here. Attepting to clarify issue # 8.
There was a screw up in Previews. This is why issue # 8 did not appear to be ordered.
It can be ordered at end of September. Issue will than come out in November.
This is very special issue for me. I hope new people also try this issue. Raven is triing very hard to help out my niece Kathy. Orders are really hot for issue in my town. My Grandma even ordered issue. She is 94.
There will also be TPB. This will include issue 1-5. Special bonus features in there. Six readers were interviewed about comic. I was one of them. I think this is coming out in November or December. Will be in late September Previews.

[intmd8r]

Is there going to be a trade?
Yep - the first trade will encompass Issues #1-5 and will be available in the September Previews, as will Issue #8. :D

[Allen Klingelhoets]

Good job, Ang!
Have no idea if I will be very active over here.

[Allen Klingelhoets]

Issue # 8 is coming out in November. Error in Preview book.
Each story so far has been self contained. Some how leading into bigger picture.
I have not noticed any characters showing up again in any of seven issue.

[CurryStick]

Just an article of interest I found.

http://www.brokenfrontier.com/snapshots/imagereceivesthegift.htm

[Allen Klingelhoets]

Here is also link to Image forum on
The gift
http://www.imagecomics.com/messageboard/viewforum.php?f=29

[im399unot]

Who here is picking up this series? How is it?

[Onyxcross]

Well, I had been picking it up, but I think I stopped at issue #6.
It was Okay, and there does seem to be allot of people who enjoy it, but after a while, it just came across as the same thing to me in each story...The "Ancient One" bestows the "Gift" upon someone, and they do their thing with their new found power. (Get what they want, seek revenge etc.)

I've heard it's supposed to be building into a larger story as it goes along, but I didn't catch any clues to that end...maybe I didn't give it a long enough run to get me there, I don't know.

I have read nothing but pretty glowing reviews of each issue too, which is kind of what kept me picking it up for as long as I did, but I just didn't register the same response myself to the books as the reviewers obviously did...don't know what to tell you there.

Overall, the whole package is presented nicely enough (story/art) but I just found it to be too repetitious and predictable; guess as is with anything, it will all eventually boil down to personal tastes...it just turned out not to be my thing.

[Marcus]

A friend of mine got me hooked on this and I think he described it best..."it's the Twilight Zone on CRACK"

The stories are all individual except for one difference, there is a man called the Ancient One who bestows a "gift" on each person he meets. Now it's up to the individual whether the power given them will help them or end up hurting them, depending on the morals of that person (Issue #6 was a good example of this...man he got screwed! LOL!)

But Issue 9 will be out soon and I hear it's got a lot of hot chicks and other things in it.

I would definitely check it out!

(Plus, there is a trade coming out covering Issue 1-5 if you don't want to pay the price of back issues).

[Christian Beranek]

The Gift is an amazing series. Raven Gregory has crafted a multi-faceted universe that begs to be explored, full of heartbreak and possibility, wonder and horror.

The trade paperback containing issues 1 - 5 just came out through Image. I recommend picking it up.

[Marcus]

I've heard it's supposed to be building into a larger story as it goes along, but I didn't catch any clues to that end...maybe I didn't give it a long enough run to get me there, I don't know.


You can find the clues of each book at the Clues Thread (http://www.imagecomics.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=54950).

[BonsaiHaiku]

Did issue number 8 come out last week? I havent been able to find it at the shops here in town.

[M Polo]

Sure did! DAMN good issue!!!!

[im399unot]

I picked up all the issues, 1-8 execpt #6. I just could not find it. I guess I will have to do a little hunting before I start reading. I cant stand reading a series out of order. I do love the covers. The first 4 are the best and #4 just rocks. ;)

[M Polo]

try midtowncomics.com

[Marcus]

I picked up all the issues, 1-8 execpt #6. I just could not find it. I guess I will have to do a little hunting before I start reading. I cant stand reading a series out of order. I do love the covers. The first 4 are the best and #4 just rocks. ;)

Well, the beauty of this books is that they are not tied to each other, so you really don't have to read them in any particular order.

[Allen Klingelhoets]

Issue # 8 did come out last week.
I sorta ordered over 100 copies.
Trade paperback should be out next week.

[Allen Klingelhoets]

Here is link to reviews of issues 1-8. :D
http://www.jazmaonline.com/jazmaforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1014

[bert]

I picked up the Trade from Gregory himself at WizardWorld Texas.

I was really impressed that he was selling the individual issues (all first printings), but since I haven't read the book, I played it safe and just bought the trade from him.

I asked him about the "value pack" that had been solicited. . but he said that orders were so high, he's completely out of them.

Very nice guy ( I think that was his Dad w/ him too, and he was cool as well).

The series is great, and I'm picking up the individual issues now as well. . . 9 just came out last Wed. if I'm not mistaken.

bert

[sythspawn]

Did the trade ship on Wednesday like it was supposed to? I had preordered a copy, but didn't get one yet.

[Dave Cote]

Yes the trade shipped on Wednesday I picked it up.Just finished reading it and I enjoyed it a lot. I will be picking it up on a regular basis from now on. :D

[Spiff]

This series interests me, but are the stories as original and imaginative as that review says it is? Are the stories actaully interesting?

C'mon guys, give me your best pitch :P

[Dante]

I picked the trade up over the weekend... and personally I didn't like it.

I was digging the story up through the first two issues, but then all the issues were about rape, rape and more rape. People being raped, guys wanting to rape, families being killed and raped.

I know that we are trying to go for the whole fight the real problems in the world bit, but it just seemed to me like a lot of rape.

Anyway... just my opinion. I don't think I will be getting any more.

Dante

[Onyxcross]

I already said why I didn't care much for the series...but I don't recall there being that much "rape" in there; I'm pretty sure there was an actual rape in one of the issues, maybe #2 or #3 (I already handed my copies off to my brother to take a look at, so I'm trying to recall.) but other than that, I do recall that there was a pretty fair amount of sexual overtones in general, which was kind of a turn off to me anyway.

Even though I dropped the series (I have a friend who collects it though, and talks with me about it.), I am curious however, to see just how the identity of the ancient one will actually play out in the overall telling of the tale; knowing who he is, I would say that it leaves a tall order to fill in making it jive with those who understand the historical aspect of the character...that is, IF this character is indeed based on who/what I think it is.

[JABSEN]

I've been colectimg this book in single and there is ONE rape.ONE.Issue 2.Its true the subject matter can be dark at time but the whole mytery of the Ancient One is playing out great.Why is he "gifting" these people?

Agian It does have some dark elements but they are really well handled.Issue 5 is about child abuse.Pick it up

[Allen Klingelhoets]

Can someone over here please pass along over there that the issues are not all about RAPE. None of the issues are about rape.

One girl get's raped in issue two. That's it.
Issue three. No rape. This book was about mental illness.
Issue four. No rape. Sure Jack Sinister is a sick **** but he never rapes anyone...he is just a serial killer who stalks his prey and kills them.
Issue five is about an abused kid for Christ sake.

Please let the guy know he's really missing a great story.
_________________
Raven Gregory
Writer/Creator of THE GIFT
www.thegiftcomic.com (http://www.thegiftcomic.com)

[Marcus]

I picked the trade up over the weekend... and personally I didn't like it.

I was digging the story up through the first two issues, but then all the issues were about rape, rape and more rape. People being raped, guys wanting to rape, families being killed and raped.

I know that we are trying to go for the whole fight the real problems in the world bit, but it just seemed to me like a lot of rape.

Anyway... just my opinion. I don't think I will be getting any more.

Dante

Well, it IS an adult themed book. So not a lot of KIDS are going to like it. But aside from the ONE issue they are not all about rape. If you like the sci-fi or horror comics of ye olden days, then you'll like this book.

"Girls like guys with skills. Like numchuck skills and bow hunting skills or computer hacking skill!"

You mean NUNCHUCK? I think girls like spelling skills too.

[Ed Cunard]

Well, it IS an adult themed book. So not a lot of KIDS are going to like it. But aside from the ONE issue they are not all about rape. If you like the sci-fi or horror comics of ye olden days, then you'll like this book.


He's a child because he didn't like THE GIFT?

I didn't like it either. It had been hyped quite a bit on Broken Frontier, so I checked out the first three issues, and I hated it. To me, it seemed too reminiscent of early Image work - more gloss than substance. I have no problems with adult-themed works - I'd say more than half of what I buy wouldn't be necessarily kid-friendly. However, most of those books are what one might call "mature," in terms of delivery, rather than content. There's really just nothing in THE GIFT for me.

But, for anyone interested, I think the first issue is available for free through the creator's website. Don't take any of our words for it - check it out yourself and make your own decisions.

[Mike Bullock]

There's really just nothing in THE GIFT for me.

But, for anyone interested, I think the first issue is available for free through the creator's website. Don't take any of our words for it - check it out yourself and make your own decisions.

Kudos, Ed.

[Marcus]

He's a child because he didn't like THE GIFT?


I never said that.

But I tell you what, if you get a chance check out Issue #8. The writer INSIST no one can say anything bad about this issue.

:cool:

[Ed Cunard]

I never said that.

But I tell you what, if you get a chance check out Issue #8. The writer INSIST no one can say anything bad about this issue.


I hate that kind of logic. There isn't a single piece of art or entertainment that is beyond criticism and/or against one's taste, because taste is a subjective thing.

Sorry if I misread your line saying "not a lot of KIDS are going to like it" in response to Dante's comments. Again, to each his own.

[JABSEN]

Hey Ed,

Tell him to try it out. Money back promise from me if he doesn't like it. That issue goes beyond comics. It has a good heart that transcends the artform.

It sounds conceited but it's not. It's just a really good heart felt story

Don't like it.Get your money backI Not sure if it applies to anyone but Ed.Visiting his board.he really loves issue 8

[Ed Cunard]

Again, thanks, but no thanks.

If I'm correct, this is the issue that Raven's donating the profits of to a charity that benefits Allen's niece, or the disease from which she suffers. That's commendable. However, the comic really and truly isn't to my taste. I've tried it - it's not for me.

Heart doesn't transcend an artform. If it did, CHICKEN SOUP FROM THE SOUL would be brilliant, and it isn't.

You know what though? **** it. I'll buy a copy, just for the charity aspect, because that's something I can get behind. So no money back if I hate it.

[Marcus]

That is really cool of you Ed. But seriously, do let us know what you think of it...good or bad, from the artistic aspect of it. I would definitely like to know just out of personal curiousity. I promise no foul words will be said from a personal opinion...of which I personally respect.

[JTLauder]

If you're asking about the artwork--it's top-notch. Definitely ranks up high in quality.
As for the the storyline, the premise is interesting, but I'm getting tired of all the individual stories of the "gift" being introduced to different people. I'd like to see it move along and see what it's all about.

[Allen Klingelhoets]

Ed C.
What raven did to help my niece Kathy has been very helpful. It has sparked other interest from other comic book related areas. Kathy will next appear in childrens comic called Lions, and Tigers and Bears. Her picture will appear in March issue. This series is from Image. Author is Broken frontier moderator Mike Bullock. I am going to appear in issue # 3.

[Jonah Weiland]

Right here:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=4545

[Ravengregory]

If you're asking about the artwork--it's top-notch. Definitely ranks up high in quality.
As for the the storyline, the premise is interesting, but I'm getting tired of all the individual stories of the "gift" being introduced to different people. I'd like to see it move along and see what it's all about.

Yes. I finally made it back on the boards. Thanks to everyone for checking out the book. Even if you didn't like it, thanks for giving it a chance.

As for everything coming together and the story moving along...look no further than issue nine and ten. Nines' ending is a MUST read for where the series is going to go. ANd ten throws up the biggest clue so far.

The next arc (issues 11-14) will answer all of your questions about WHY the Ancient One is doing all this. "Trust me when I say, you aint seen nothing yet". :D

[Allen Klingelhoets]

Welcome to CBR message board Raven Gregory!
A preview of issue # 9 is here

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http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=4545

[JTLauder]

Whoa! Really nice when the creators can come on board and answer fan posts--shows they are really interested in reader feedback. Thanks, Raven, I'll be looking forward to see how the story progresses, and keep up the good work.

[Allen Klingelhoets]

Raven has been attempting to do this for long time. He was having problems logging in from his computer. This is why many from Image board came over here to promote Gift comic. He asked us to be his voice.

[Ravengregory]

Raven has been attempting to do this for long time. He was having problems logging in from his computer. This is why many from Image board came over here to promote Gift comic. He asked us to be his voice.

Yeah, it was a real bitch for awhile but it's all good now.

[Ravengregory]

Hope you guys dig it. :)

[Allen Klingelhoets]

I had forgotten my pass word over here. Took me while to recall password.

[Jonah Weiland]

And I hope you're all enjoying our latest interview with Raven:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=4603

[Allen Klingelhoets]

I enjoyed interview. I already read this earlier today at Image board. Had link to over here.

[Moonbeam]

OK if I pick up the next issue and only the next issue, because of all the good reviews here, am I going to be able to understand what's going on?

[Allen Klingelhoets]

Issue # 9 is now in stores. Came out this week.

[Ravengregory]

OK if I pick up the next issue and only the next issue, because of all the good reviews here, am I going to be able to understand what's going on?

Yup. You shouldn't have any problems. If you want to read the first five issues there's a TRADE also available.

Drop me a line and let me know what you think once you get a chance to read it.

[Allen Klingelhoets]

When is next trade coming out? In time for Episode 3 of Star Wars. Or as late as next Christmas? Made great presents this year. I would suggest for first read to get trade paper back. Issue # 8 is also terrific read.
also read issue # 1 for free
www.thegiftcomic.com

[Ravengregory]

When is next trade coming out? In time for Episode 3 of Star Wars. Or as late as next Christmas? Made great presents this year. I would suggest for first read to get trade paper back. Issue # 8 is also terrific read.
also read issue # 1 for free
www.thegiftcomic.com

Not sure. That's up to Image.

[Allen Klingelhoets]

Hope all interested ordered copy of issue # 11.
Raven Gregory series is about to start new story arc. This starts with upcoming issue # 11.
Here is link to Raven Gregory forum over at Image board.
Will give info about past issues and even future issues.
http://www.imagecomics.com/messageboard/viewforum.php?f=1&topicdays=0&start=50
My favorite issue of series is # 8.
Thank you for letting me promote Ravens comic.

[Ravengregory]

thanks for the support big guy

[Sharcque]

Hope all interested ordered copy of issue # 11.
Raven Gregory series is about to start new story arc. This starts with upcoming issue # 11.
Here is link to Raven Gregory forum over at Image board.
Will give info about past issues and even future issues.
http://www.imagecomics.com/messageboard/viewforum.php?f=1&topicdays=0&start=50
My favorite issue of series is # 8.
Thank you for letting me promote Ravens comic.
I can't find the thread. Can you put a link to the thread?

[Allen Klingelhoets]

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 1:45 pm Post subject:

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Allen Kling wrote:
Gift # 11 is not listed on next weeks Diamond list. Any problems? April 20th.
IMAGE

NOV041531D DETONATOR #3 $2.50
JAN051604 INVINCIBLE #22 $2.95
FEB051573 IRON GHOST #1 (OF 6) $2.95
OCT041528 SAVAGE DRAGON #121 $2.95
JUL041774 SAVAGE DRAGON VOL 10 ENDGAME HC $49.95
JAN051634 SMALL GODS #8 $2.95
FEB051602 SPAWN #145 (RES) $2.50


It's running a "little" late. Wanted to give orders room with the DC and all.
_________________
Raven Gregory
Writer/Creator of THE GIFT
www.thegiftcomic.com

Here is thread i found this in/Allen
http://www.imagecomics.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=806&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30

[Allen Klingelhoets]

Here is link to art from page 1 of issue # 11
http://www.richbonk.com/images/gift/thegiftissue9page1.jpg
Here is link to cover
http://www.imagecomics.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=1914
This last link was done through help of marcus over at Image Board.

[Allen Klingelhoets]

I am finding really good links about Gift comic.
I will start posting links over next few days.
http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/news/108844594649188.htm
2.
http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/features/109596941281035.htm
3.
http://www.vipercomics.com/interviews.asp?iID=24
4.
http://www.epicsff.com/interviews/2004/6/ravengregory.php
5.
http://www.comicworldnews.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?column=reviews&page=51
6.
http://www.comixtreme.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-10830.html
7.
http://www.brokenfrontier.com/lowdown/details.php?id=59
8.
http://newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=31233
9.
http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=19047
10.
talks about isue # 11
http://www.digitalwebbing.com/cbem/hype02.html
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[Ravengregory]

It's has some of the best action I've ever written. If your new to the series or have been following it the whole way this is a great place to jump on.

Also you get to see the Ancient One before he got his powers. All this leading up to our HUGE issue #13 that will have EVERYONE talking. :)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y128/TheUnalteredOne/gift18.jpg
And the cover to THE GIFT TPB Vol 2: consequences

[Ravengregory]

Tell your friends, tell your fellow comic readers when you go to the store, tell people on other message boards, tell your retailers, call your mom, SPREAD THE WORD, this will be the most talked about issue of the year. Please help us get this puppy into as many hands as possible.

Everyone knows the story of Spider-man and that with great power comes great responsibility. Now we tell the real story of what happens in high school when a nerdy kid who has been picked on his whole life gets absolute power. I promise you NOTHING like this has ever been seen before.

NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER IN JULY PREVIEW SHIPPING SEPTEMBER!
Order # JUL051619

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/Shadow303030/Comics/thegift13.jpg



THE GIFT #13
"THE DRAGON"
written by RAVEN GREGORY
art by RICHARD BONK & SONIA OBACK
cover by TYLER KIRKHAM & SONIA OBACK

Part three of the brand-new story arc that will reveal the answers behind the Ancient One's motives and past. For every right, there is a wrong. For every good, there is an evil. And in the world of THE GIFT, evil has a name: Lucius Sephar. You are not ready.

ALSO AVAILABLE: THE GIFT, VOL. 1 TP

September 28 o 32 pg o FC o $2.99

AD COPY: GUARANTEED TO BE THE MOST TALKED ABOUT BOOK OF THE YEAR!

[Rob H]

That's a pretty enticing ad. I have the sudden urge to eat some fried chicken.

I'll probably check it out.

[miss5050]

cool cover
i dont know much about it, never read before
but 1st gift was not from image
or?

[Ravengregory]

cool cover
i dont know much about it, never read before
but 1st gift was not from image
or?

The GIFT was independent until issue seven and then it was picked up by Image.

http://www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/pulse.cgi?http%3A//www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi%3Fubb%3Dget_topic%26f%3D36%26t%3D00 3172

There is a Trade from Image that has the first five issues.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/158240416X/qid=1120111385/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/102-3129209-3667303?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

If you like horror comics it's like the Twilight Zone on Crack! :cool:

[Rob H]

I've heard good things about this book. I'll have to check it out. Each issue is a self contained story, right?

[Ravengregory]

I've heard good things about this book. I'll have to check it out. Each issue is a self contained story, right?

The first 11 issues are and then each issue leads directly into the next.

[Rob H]

Now or never I guess. I'll definitely check it out but are there any preview pages on the net? I can't seem to find any.

[Ravengregory]

Now or never I guess. I'll definitely check it out but are there any preview pages on the net? I can't seem to find any.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=4603

http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=4545

[Rob H]

Hehe.... they were on CBR. Go figure. :)

Thanks mate. They look great. I'll check out issue #12.

[miss5050]

wow! i have only 1-5, but:
looks like crossgen, feels like vertigo
#2 comment: there you go @#$%&!
only #4 was flat
#5 made me cry

[Christian Beranek]

As your new marketing director I approve of this post!

;)

[Ravengregory]

As your new marketing director I approve of this post!

;)

The second TPB THE GIFT Vol 2 Consequences
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y128/TheUnalteredOne/gift18.jpg
will be in stores in November.

[miss5050]

so i picked few issues
and :) had to collect em all
amazing
cant wait....

[Ravengregory]

so i picked few issues
and :) had to collect em all
amazing
cant wait....

With the exception of 12 you can read any of the issues in any order and still understand what's going on.

12 just makes a lot more sense if you've read 11 already. ;)

[Rob K]

I keep hearing about this book, man. It's great, the buzz is big!

Good job, Raven! And Christian. I guess the marketing director has *something* to do with pimping the book, huh?

For those interested, check out this interview with Raven! (http://www.geeksonparade.proboards46.com/index.cgi?board=comicspotlight&action=display&thread=1120460218&page=1)

[Ravengregory]

I keep hearing about this book, man. It's great, the buzz is big!

Good job, Raven! And Christian. I guess the marketing director has *something* to do with pimping the book, huh?

For those interested, check out this interview with Raven! (http://www.geeksonparade.proboards46.com/index.cgi?board=comicspotlight&action=display&thread=1120460218&page=1)

Christian is the man. His Dracula versus King Arthur is selling like hot cakes. It's one of the best comics I've read this year. So bringing him aboard was only a matter of time. The man knows what he's doing.

[Ravengregory]

Tons of interviews and exclusive art from issue #13

http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/features/112019006125104.htm

http://www.jazmaonline.com/interviews/interviews.asp?intID=205

http://www.geeksonparade.proboards46.com/index.cgi?board=comicspotlight&action=display&thread=1120460218&page=1

http://www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=36;t=003960

http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?t=34563

http://www.buzzscope.com/features.php?id=1043

http://comics.ign.com/articles/632/632936p1.html

http://brokenfrontier.com/lowdown/details.php?id=207&PHPSESSID=8fdac86f5ba4fe8eda02523fbc36ad67

[Christian Beranek]

Don't forget about this one:

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazines/wizard/WZ20050725-five.cfm

[JTLauder]

Hey, Raven,
Thought you should know that I've "crossed-over" from monthlies to trades, as many people have. So I hope you keep the trades coming, because I'll certaining to looking out for them.

[Ravengregory]

Hey, Raven,
Thought you should know that I've "crossed-over" from monthlies to trades, as many people have. So I hope you keep the trades coming, because I'll certaining to looking out for them.

Sorry about the delay. The Trade will be coming out in November. I plan on fast lining the Trades from here on out.

The biggest reason for the delays is we won't solicit unless we know the book will be done. I know late sucks, but late when you said a book is going to be out is even worse in my eyes.

But take heart, as soon as the GIFT breaks the top 100, it'll be monthly each and every month. Swear ;)

[Headhunter]

Looks good, I remember checking out the previews for #1 way back and being impressed.

Will seek out the trade when I get some pennies to rub together. :)

[Christian Beranek]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=5666 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=5666)

http://images.comicbookresources.com/previews/imagecomics/thegift13/page22.jpg

Raven and I have been dying to show this to you guys. The time is now.

Pre-orders for The Gift #13 close this Friday!

[Ravengregory]

Looks good, I remember checking out the previews for #1 way back and being impressed.

Will seek out the trade when I get some pennies to rub together. :)
check out the interview for number #13.

http://images.comicbookresources.com/previews/imagecomics/thegift13/page22.jpg

[Christian Beranek]

The issue is on shelves today.

[Ravengregory]

The Origin Of The Ancient One!

The Gift #14

[Christian Beranek]

The Origin Of The Ancient One!

The Gift #14

Oh hell yeah. Josh Medors on art and one sweet back-up story as well!

[DonC]

I got the first trade yesterday at the Motor City Con and read it last night. It was pretty cool, but I have to ask: Is this going anywhere? Or is the entire series just this Ancient One dude giving people "The Gift?"

[Arvandor]

Most of the series is indeed made up of individual stories, with different characters receiving the Gift.

But the last few issues do indicate an overall plan. Issue #13 revealed the identity of the Ancient One's enemy, and issue #14 told the Ancient One's origin story.


Issue 14 was the end of the current run. It's on hiatus now anyway.

[DonC]

Hiatus? Please tell me I didn't just pick up a book that isn't going to finish its main storyline.

[JTLauder]

The series takes forever setting up the story. The first 8-10 issues or so is the Ancient One giving the Gift to different people and how they use it. Around the 8-10 issue or so (I forget) some of the background story of the Ancient One starts appearing. Supposedly, the series will tie in all those people eventually, but I've lost interest in the series already.

[X-Ray]

I met the author at a con and got the vol. 1 and then got the next few issues but they seem to take forever to come out or the CBS just don't push them.

It's seems cool enough but I wanted to know if anyone else read it, liked it.

[Arvandor]

I read it and really enjoyed it.

There have been 14 issues released, but now I believe the series is on hiatus.

[Periscope]

Haven't read it, what's it about?

[Arvandor]

Haven't read it, what's it about?

The series tells of a mysterious being known as "The Ancient One", who travels the world handing out powerful, supernaturally charged items to selected mortals. These "Gifts" grant the mortal incredible power, to use however they see fit. Some use it for good, others for their own selfish ends.

Each issue is a standalone story, focusing on a new recipient of "the Gift" and how they choose to use it.

[X-Ray]

Anyone else???

[Dustin]

I don't even know what it is.

[DonC]

I got the first trade from Raven Gregory at the Motor City Con and enjoyed it. Got the rest of the series at Wizard World Chicago, but I haven't read them yet.

Apparently there is/was an overall story about the Ancient One, but I don't think they got to telling it before the book went on hiatus. So, it's good, but you won't see any resolution to the overall storyline.

[Sharcque]

I have all the issues, and loved every one of them. The art is spectacular, and the storyl,ine very unique!

Does it still come out? Is it coming back?

[Allen Klingelhoets]

Raven Gregory told me at Image boards The Gift is definatly returning. Not until next year though. I had letter published in issue # 4. My niece Kathy was in letters page of issue # 8.
My picture was in letters section of issue # 9. I even participated in interview in first trade paperback of the Gift.
I have every regular issue published. I do not have Directors Cut though. I also have both trades. I have nothing but respect for Raven Gregories story The Gift. My family thinks the world of Raven.

[Ravengregory]

We are hoping to have it back out again next year. The biggest hold up is finding an artist that can meet deadlines and keep up the quality of what you'd expect out of the book.

The answers to the bigger story surrounding the Ancient One were revealed in issue #14.

Thanks to all those who enjoyed the series. I appreciate the support and I'm glad you liked it.

If you get a chance, check out my newest project. I'm writing the prequel comic for the movie SE7EN from zenescope entertainment and New Line Cinema due out in stores on Sept 13. I'm doing the first issue, Gluttony. If you enjoyed the movie, you'll get a kick out of the series.

[Ravengregory]

Hiatus? Please tell me I didn't just pick up a book that isn't going to finish its main storyline.

#14 answered the bigger question. When the series starts up again next year the series will focus on all the characters from the first 13 issues coming back and interacting with each other and what role they play in the Ancient One's master plan.

[Ravengregory]

so, now that some time has passed and people have had a chance to see where the whole story was going...

your thoughts?

[Allen Klingelhoets]

I knew origin of Enoch long before I was told in story. I read mentions of him in Bible. I hope that there will soon be more new issues. It has been very long time since issue # 14. I wish there would be some sort of follow up to story in issue # 8. I cried when i finished issue # 8. Mother was reading child story of issue # 1 of The Gift.

[Ruthless_Pryde]

I met the writer, Raven Gregory, at the Dallas Comic Con a few weeks ago. He told me that he has written up to issue 30 something and he is just waiting for an artist. They were talking to some guy but I forgot what he said about it. He is on myspace, if you want to catch him and ask him questions.

but overall, i picked up the whole 14 issues at the Comic Con and felt the same way at first, where is this going. in issue 11-14 it get answered, ow i want more.

Raven is a really nice guy and was cool to talk to.

[Roads]

What new with the Gift?

[Ravengregory]

GIFT news coming shortly

[BrikHed21]

GIFT news coming shortly

Interesting.... I had picked up the first 10 issues I believe and then lost track of the book. It was a good concept and done well - you have my curious.

[suttercain]

GIFT news coming shortly


Define: Shortly

[suttercain]

I knew origin of Enoch long before I was told in story. I read mentions of him in Bible. I hope that there will soon be more new issues. It has been very long time since issue # 14. I wish there would be some sort of follow up to story in issue # 8. I cried when i finished issue # 8. Mother was reading child story of issue # 1 of The Gift.

Ahh... that kills it for me. I just picked up the trade and started to enjoy it, even though I could tell a slight religious overtone was being used.

That and almost every intro has a shout out to God and Jesus.

[DonC]

Define: Shortly


You mean your comic store isn't carrying the book anymore? They're up past issue 25.




















































Just kidding. Raven said in another thread that he sold the characters to a multi-media company called Spacedog. Since Spacedog doesn't actually publish comics (they purchase properties and try to market them into video games, movies and TV shows) I don't think they have any plans to continue with the series.

[Ravengregory]

You mean your comic store isn't carrying the book anymore? They're up past issue 25.




















































Just kidding. Raven said in another thread that he sold the characters to a multi-media company called Spacedog. Since Spacedog doesn't actually publish comics (they purchase properties and try to market them into video games, movies and TV shows) I don't think they have any plans to continue with the series.

News on this coming soon.

[Ravengregory]

What new with the Gift?

Announcement coming soon.

[Ravengregory]

I met the writer, Raven Gregory, at the Dallas Comic Con a few weeks ago. He told me that he has written up to issue 30 something and he is just waiting for an artist. They were talking to some guy but I forgot what he said about it. He is on myspace, if you want to catch him and ask him questions.

but overall, i picked up the whole 14 issues at the Comic Con and felt the same way at first, where is this going. in issue 11-14 it get answered, ow i want more.

Raven is a really nice guy and was cool to talk to.


Thanks. News coming soon.

[CoreyB]

I wonder if news is coming soon.

[DonC]

Hopefully it'll be good news.

[BrikHed21]

...makes you wonder, maybe "news is coming". Then again will I still be alive when it does? :rolleyes:

[Ravengregory]

...makes you wonder, maybe "news is coming". Then again will I still be alive when it does? :rolleyes:

The Gift was sold to Spacedog. They will be releasing a maxi-edition of the series later this year.

[suttercain]

I read the Gift and while I found the artwork enjoyable and even some of the stories entertaining, I felt like it didn't go anywhere ant there was no consistency. Maybe I'm missing something, but I didn't think, as a whole, it was that good.

[DonC]

Congratulations, Raven. Hopefully this will lead to new stories.

Suttercain, I believe Raven had an overall storyarc designed that unfortunately didn't get finished.

[suttercain]

Suttercain, I believe Raven had an overall storyarc designed that unfortunately didn't get finished.

It should state that it's an unfinished book on the back panel. Would have saved me some $$$. :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

[DonC]

On the back panel of what? The two trade paperbacks came out while the series was still going and Raven planned on bringing the series back.

[CoreyB]

The Gift was sold to Spacedog. They will be releasing a maxi-edition of the series later this year.

Congratulations!

What's a maxi-edition, though? Is that like an omnibus-type collection?

[JC25]

There's a thread about Image Comics recommendation. I definitely recommend this one. It's a good read.