View Full Version : Small Gods: Anyone Else Reading this?
J.R. Rand
03-16-2005, 01:55 AM
...can be found at PopCultureShock (http://www.popcultureshock.com/reviews.php?id=3975).
Read, absorb, regurgitate!
In other words...check it, tell us what you think. :)
_ender
03-16-2005, 04:47 AM
Great stuff as always!
I've yet to be disappointed with anything you guys have done, you know. I'm also glad to see a hinting of further character development in this one Jase, as I mentioned how I thought it was lacking in the last couple. ;)
J.R. Rand
03-16-2005, 12:50 PM
Aw well, thanks, bud. :)
As for character development...never happen.
...
Okay, maybe a bit. :D
Tobias March
03-16-2005, 05:23 PM
Liked the trade a lot. I'm thinking of moving to issues now.
J.R. Rand
03-16-2005, 11:56 PM
It'd be appreciated, bud, especially if you'd preorder. That goes for everyone who read the trade and is waiting for the next one. We need to get our singles orders up if we're going to get a next trade, you know?
Mike Bullock
03-17-2005, 05:24 AM
It'd be appreciated, bud, especially if you'd preorder. That goes for everyone who read the trade and is waiting for the next one. We need to get our singles orders up if we're going to get a next trade, you know?
I pre-ordered mine. :) Does that give me an inherent permission to tease you at every turn or am I just reading too much into this? ;)
J.R. Rand
03-17-2005, 12:17 PM
As long as we're not talking teasing in the sexual sense (you're a nice guy, Mike, but I really don't need to see you in lingerie :eek: ), feel free.
:p
kramden
04-09-2005, 10:31 PM
i love Small Gods.im diggin` this storyline. Will there always be different characters for every new story arc? even if you eventually stop and just tie all the characters together,its stll a great/unique idea to bring in new characters for each arc.i`ve never seen that done before.you keep writin`em and i`ll keep buyin em
Sekhemket
04-10-2005, 11:08 AM
Dude, did number 8 come out yet? I haven't seen it in the stores...
J.R. Rand
04-13-2005, 06:43 AM
Kramden - in most, but not all story arcs. Some of the characters are intended as recurring ones. Besides the upcoming colour special that'll feature Owen and Bobby and their friends from the first and second arc, the fourth returns fully to Owen and Co.
Sekhemket - not yet, but it should be in a week or two at the latest. We've had a few delays, unfortunately, but we're working hard to get back onto schedule again.
juan ferreyra
04-26-2005, 07:08 AM
here are some pages from the first one shot coming out from the Small Gods series by Image.
the one shot will be 28 pages in full color at $2.95 and it comes out in June so go order it!
front cover
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/DRuiz/SmallGods/SmallGodsspecial-COVER.jpg
http://www.smallgodscomic.com/SGS%20p%2002.jpg
http://www.smallgodscomic.com/SGS%20p%2006.jpg
http://www.smallgodscomic.com/SGS%20p%2011.jpg
written by JASON RAND
art & cover by JUAN E. FERREYRA
"TWO TIME"
Heroes clash as Owen Young and Bobby Pope face off across the interrogation room. But what ulterior purpose has truly brought these men together? Unravel the mystery when, for the first time ever, SMALL GODS comes to you in FULL COLOR!
kenaustin
04-26-2005, 03:19 PM
Dammit, I had decided to drop Small Gods because of the changing cast of characters. Now you go and not only bring back Owen, but team him up with Bobby Pope, tying both arcs together.
Bring back the telekinetic assassin lady (don't remember her name right off) from the back up story in the first arc and I'll be here for awhile longer. ;)
Mike Bullock
04-27-2005, 05:01 AM
Bring back the telekinetic assassin lady (don't remember her name right off) from the back up story in the first arc and I'll be here for awhile longer. ;)
You must be telepathic! :eek:
lboinyamouf4sho
04-27-2005, 08:15 AM
damn, i was gonna order that, shit!!!! to late to order it through previews isn't it??
kenaustin
04-27-2005, 03:31 PM
You must be telepathic! :eek:
Now, you wouldn't be joking on an old man, would you? :confused:
I'd love to see Ferreyra's version of her, while she's controlling 5-6 guns, all floating around her.
J.R. Rand
04-28-2005, 05:56 AM
Actually, Mike's getting a little confused. The next psychic assassin lady is an empath - and she's even freakier than Miss Evelyn MacBride. ;)
I'll bear her in mind, Ken - but you should be interested to see what we've got coming up after the third arc. Another arc starring Owen and Co. (in a mystery story this time) and a rather significant change of direction to the book. :)
Mike Bullock
04-28-2005, 11:35 AM
Actually, Mike's getting a little confused. :)
What? Me? Get Confused? Never! http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/lol.gif
J.R. Rand
04-28-2005, 02:30 PM
Oh, right, sorry!
I keep forgetting that you PR people lie on purpose as a marketing ploy. ;)
Mike Bullock
04-28-2005, 05:40 PM
Oh, right, sorry!
I keep forgetting that you PR people lie on purpose as a marketing ploy. ;)
Not on this side of the pond. ;) :p
jclem
04-29-2005, 01:14 AM
Only two things to say :
More color!
Sekhemket
05-01-2005, 04:56 PM
Love the issues and storyline. When you gonna attend a convention so I can get all my copies signed? When does the special come out?
juan ferreyra
05-09-2005, 04:54 PM
lboinyamouf4sho, you can still order the book man! that is why i posted the pages, to give you guys an opportunity to order it
the special will be out on june, late june maybe... and I'm planning to go to San Diego, so there...
alos if you guys are interested, I`m selling original pages of small gods at www.comiconart.com, if you buy a page you get another one for free! :D
J.R. Rand
05-11-2005, 06:02 AM
Alas, it's looking like I'll only be hitting Australian cons this year.
Greg T
05-11-2005, 07:49 AM
and I'm planning to go to San Diego, so there...
San Diego, huh? Well, we'll just have to meet up then, won't we? ;)
juan ferreyra
05-12-2005, 10:08 PM
San Diego, huh? Well, we'll just have to meet up then, won't we? ;)
yeah Greg! cant wait to meet you man!
I`m gonna grab some ass, yeahhh!!!
You're gonna grab Greg's ass?
Too much info, Bro. Too much info.
Christopher Burton
05-14-2005, 06:02 AM
yeah Greg! cant wait to meet you man!
I`m gonna grab some ass, yeahhh!!!
Get a room! ;)
Sekhemket
06-14-2005, 05:56 PM
Hadn't noticed much chatter about this series. I think it's pretty good, although the most recent arc seemed rushed at the end there. I do like the short stories that have appeared at the end of each book, and the artwork and dialogue is great. The background is worth checking out in every comic because something odd always seem to occur.
Anyone else picking up this comic book?
Sleeper
06-15-2005, 01:12 AM
Read the trade and was liking it.
Didn't really jump into the "must have monthly" pile.
But it's there in the back of the mind.
Mario Gully
06-15-2005, 02:59 AM
I'm reading the book. I think it's great! Tell your friends about this gem.
I do.
Ron Zoso
06-16-2005, 05:32 PM
One of my favorite comics. Great story, great art, what more could a person ask for.
The letterer is even pretty damn good. :)
The letterer is even pretty damn good. :)
I've heard he's an ass. Ah well. Two out of three ain't bad. :evilsmile
Mike Bullock
06-17-2005, 03:38 AM
Not only is this book a black & white cornucopia of excellence, it's chock full of vitamin S. :)
Sekhemket
06-17-2005, 04:00 AM
Isn't the next issue supposed to be in color? It's some kind of special I think...
Isn't the next issue supposed to be in color? It's some kind of special I think...
That was the original plan, but it has been changed to B&W. For the only copy of the color version in existence, check out SHADOWHAWK #2 which has a 5-page color preview.
Apathy Boy
06-21-2005, 10:03 PM
I enjoyed the first arc quite a bit. The art is drool-worthy (I'm crushed we won't have a chance to see it in colour). The writing's solid too. I still have to track down issue #9 before I take a crack at the second arc, but I'm expecting good things.
Good book.
Predator
06-23-2005, 02:02 PM
I'll gladly read more when they release more trades.
Yellowjacket
06-27-2005, 12:17 PM
Just started this weekend when I piced up all 9 issues. Read them and loved them. To give an idea of what it's like think Powers meets Minority Report.
Rob H
07-03-2005, 03:21 AM
When does the new arc start or is it in the middle of one right now? I'd like to give it a try.
EDIT: I'll just pick up issue #10 and see how things pan out.
Ron Zoso
07-03-2005, 01:26 PM
When does the new arc start or is it in the middle of one right now? I'd like to give it a try.
EDIT: I'll just pick up issue #10 and see how things pan out.
There's a Small Gods Special out next week (maybe) featuring the characters from the first two story arcs, #10 starts a new arc. So you're good to go.
Rob H
07-03-2005, 08:42 PM
Thanks alot.
Rob H
07-07-2005, 06:56 AM
Picked up the first trade, issue 5 and issue 6 today. I couldn't find #7 and #8 but I'll keep searching.
Ron Zoso
07-07-2005, 04:15 PM
Cool.
You get the chance, stop on over to the Small Gods forum and let the boys know what you think. They love hearing from new readers.
http://www.imagecomics.com/messageboard/viewforum.php?f=13&sid=c10bf1b7bdf35e1fca09592a3e7dd857
You have to track down #7, Juan's storytelling abilities really shine in this issue. Hands down, the best drawn chase seen I've seen in my 26 years of comic buying.
Rob H
07-07-2005, 08:21 PM
Oh, I'm already a member there under the user name Robbie. Hobbes is the one that convinced me to give it a try.
Ron Zoso
07-08-2005, 03:55 AM
I just seen your post over there about what issues you got and wondered if it was the same guy.
Like hobbes said, if you can't find the rest of the issues, Jason might be able to hook you up when he gets back next week. If he can't, one of the regulars on the forum probably can.
Rob H
07-08-2005, 06:57 AM
I'll see how things go. I have one more store to check. If it's not there, I'll call for help.
Sleeper
07-11-2005, 11:37 PM
The colour special that was made back into a black and white should be out this week also.
Headhunter
08-20-2005, 06:23 AM
Got the 1st trade today, was intrigued when flipping through.
$14 Canadian is pretty good value for an Image trade...
CoreyB
08-21-2005, 01:22 PM
Unfortunately there will be no more trades of Small Gods, so if you're waiting.... you can stop. Go get the single issues! I just did yesterday and I'm all caught up except for the Special.
Headhunter
08-21-2005, 11:13 PM
Unfortunately there will be no more trades of Small Gods, so if you're waiting.... you can stop. Go get the single issues! I just did yesterday and I'm all caught up except for the Special.
Seriously? Has the book ended prematurely?
CoreyB
08-22-2005, 10:16 AM
Seriously? Has the book ended prematurely?
No, they just don't intend to do anymore trades. Strictly single issues each month (with a month break between story arcs).
Headhunter
08-22-2005, 07:13 PM
Wha, why would they possibly want to discontinue collected editions?
CoreyB
08-23-2005, 01:26 PM
If the first trade sells better or the singles sell out, there will be more trades. But it doesn't seem like there's any immediate plans.
EDIT: See the Small Gods message board at Image.com. That's where I'm getting the info. Hopefully I'm relaying it accurately this time.
kenaustin
08-25-2005, 02:49 PM
I just finished reading this, and J. R. Rand...you were right (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=1294647&postcount=6), Ms. Fierro is definitely dangerous. Add to that pissed off, and seemingly insane. All of which end up making a very, pardon the pun, explosive situation for the military.
What exactly is it that Hanley sees? Is he seeing the life force in people (or maybe heat signatures) or does he see actions taken by the recently deceased? I'm guessing the former, but the latter would be kind of cool.
I am eagerly awaiting the next issue.
P.S.
Regarding your post from up top...what exactly is the "significant change of direction" you alluded to?
Arvandor
09-02-2005, 12:39 PM
I just read this. Loved it. Crissy is a bad-assed bitch.
Great artistic style, as we watched through her own eyes as she butchered everyone at the compound.
This is an awesome series. Loved every issue.
miss5050
09-03-2005, 07:27 AM
like new cover :)
read 2night ;)
Arvandor
09-29-2005, 10:21 PM
image comics forum (http://www.imagecomics.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=8432)
Its official, this awesome, amazing and excellent series is now cancelled as of #12.
BASTARDS!!!!!!!! ANYONE NOT BUYING IT. YOU'RE ALL BASTARDS!!!!!
Sekhemket
09-30-2005, 06:25 AM
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was one of the best out there!! How in the hell...
Gilda Dent
09-30-2005, 06:27 AM
It's my fault. Any time I subscribe to a comic that isn't from the big two based on previews, it gets cancelled. Except for Walking Dead.
Gilda
The Adventurer
09-30-2005, 07:04 AM
I dropped it after the Special because it wasn't really doing anything for me, great art, nice potencial, but the story's never clicked with me. They're finishing off the soldier arc that's going on right now right?
kenaustin
09-30-2005, 01:12 PM
Damn.
I really like Small Gods. Great book.
R.I.P. Hopefully it's just a comic book death.
Added to this years list...
Fallen Angel (but back in Dec.!!)
The Symbiotes (arggh! It is the old wound my king, it has never healed!)
Elsinore (back soon maybe?)
Small Gods (even the wife liked it!)
Hopefully "Dorothy" and "100 Girls" stay healthy!!
miss5050
10-01-2005, 07:14 AM
crap :(
but lol @ gilda :D
Apathy Boy
10-02-2005, 12:11 PM
That's disappointing. But I think the creators and Image should be commended for getting 13 issues out there. That's a LOT more than most other series get.
Which, I suppose, is little consolation.
J.R. Rand
10-05-2005, 04:55 AM
Yeah, not a whole lot...but it'll do for now. :)
Gilda, you and Andy Speed over at comiXtreme - it's all your fault.
;)
Adventurer, yeah, we're finishing out the third arc for the sake of our readers.
And yeah, Ken, we're all still alive and moving on. I've still got Helios, Juan and I and the rest of the team are going to be working on a new Shadowline book for Jim Valentino and Juan's just been revealed as the new artist for Rex Mundi, starting with #16.
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