Bullet Proof Coffin (New Shaky Kane and David Hine book!)

[Greg Anderson]

Ashcan coverage on The Geek Syndicate for Bristol International Comic & Small Press Expo 2010:

http://geeksyndicate.wordpress.com/2...hcan%e2%80%99/

The six-issue series is a satire on the comic book industry, focusing on a collector of pop ephemera who finds himself torn between fantasy and reality.

“This comic is the book Shaky and myself have always wanted to buy, but no-one was really doing it,” Hine told Newsarama. “It’s a satire of all the comics we love from the last 60 years, including the post-modern comics of the ’90s. We mock but we do it with deep affection.”

Kane added: “It’s about dead superheroes, stone-age girls in chamois leather bikinis, eyeball-headed psychics, bulletproof coffins with spiked tires, spirit walkers, secret attic rooms full of comic book collections, and resurrected GIs.” – quote take from Digital Spy

Visitors to the Bristol Expo will be able to pick The BULLETPROOF COFFIN ashcan for free at the Mercure’s Image Stand. They will only have a limited of ashcans and once they’re gone they’re gone so pick one up if you get the chance.

The creators of the six issue mini series The BULLETPROOF COFFIN, David & Shaky will also be on hand to sign the ashcan. The comic itself will be coming out from Image this summer (June I think).

Check out some more of the art from The BULLETPROOF COFFIN here and check out a Newsarama interview with the guys here.

[Greg Anderson]

THE BULLETPROOF COFFIN #3 (of 6)
story DAVID HINE & SHAKY KANE
art & cover SHAKY KANE
AUGUST 18
32 PAGES/FC
$3.99
Steve Nyman dons the costume of Coffin Fly to battle dinosaurs and Zombie Nam Vets on the Graveyard Planet. Meanwhile, in our insert Classic Comic, Ramona Queen of the Stone Age battles dinosaurs and Zombie Nam Vets... Realities collide in the story we just had to call “Dead Finks Walking!”

RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

[janthonyh]

This looks fantastic, I'm getting it!

[Greg Anderson]

This looks fantastic, I'm getting it!

It's gonna be fun!

Bulletproof Coffin preview! On sale this week!

http://www.theouthousers.com/content/view/8425/600/

[janthonyh]

So who picked up their copy? Really looking forward to reading this. Is it great?

[MoneyJungle]

Just picked mine up. I loved it. There is a great story within the story. Can't wait for issue #2.

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[Oskar Von Strange]

I actually picked this up today not knowing anything about it. I opened it up and fell in love with the art. Reading those interviews, looks like I'm in for a treat.

Don't know if I'll trade wait, I don't have enough money to support these $3.99 comics

[Hatut Zeraze]

Not surprisingly, I loved this issue. It is exactly the kind of weirdo fun I thought it would be.

[michaeljsmith]

Be careful Cheeze many Image books don't go to trades - it all depends on the sales of the singles. I know $3.99 is not cheap but I believe this book will be worth it.... I loved the first issue

[janthonyh]

I loved it also. It was a fun read and I can't wait for the rest. Love the art!

[Greg Anderson]

I wrote my review up on Hine's forum, but I'll post it here...


http://imagecomics.com/messageboard/...ic.php?t=49158

Oh yes, I got my copy! :D Of course I had to go to the city to get it since my LCS didn't have it. Though one thing that made me smile was that while my friend (who works at one of my LCS) was one the phone taking someone's order, I heard him say, "No, I'm sorry. We didn't get Bulletproof Coffin." So yes, there's demand!

Now, after all that pimping and excitement for this book, did it deliver for me... Ehhhh... heck yes! I dug the hell out of this book. Upon initially reading, I had no idea what to make of it. We were transported into a strange and bizarre world and it was fun wondering what was already normal to the main character Steve. A pink dog with no genitals and wild hair? Is this normal in his world, or is reality already starting to break apart after discovering this strange home with the comics that shouldn't exist?

I absolutely loved the The Unforgiving Eye story. I was shocked at a lot of the stuff I was reading, and goodness gracious sweet Christmas, that final outcome of the strip. "Ryan Stark was Spineless! Let's just be thankful he didn't accuse him of being gutless!"

I have no idea where this book is going to go, even after reading all them interviews. We know some of the old heroes of the Nugget Comics will be coming asking Steve for help as they're being assassinated one by one but just the bizarre world we're at in this point is just... wow. I can't wait! And those black and white killers, I'm assuming are Agents of the Big 2? I love them already.

Shaky Kane was awesome. After seeing this art for the past few years online, it's exciting to finally see his pages for this book finally in my hands and boy is it fun looking at it. As each page turns, I find myself staring and lingering on the pages longer even if his style is very simple. The flat colors he uses really pop and add some vibrant fun to pull you in.

While I mentioned initially I wasn't too sure what the fully make of the book, the article/essay at the end of the book was what really ran it fully home. I found myself chuckling and smiling at the history of the Nugget Comics and what happened to the creators, Hine and Kane, when Big 2 bought them out. The story of Hine selling out was very humorous along with Kane's disdain for it and avoiding everyone, becoming a recluse. Hine threatening to sue was priceless. :lol: I have to say, with the commentary about Hine "churning out crap" for the Big 2 made me feel as I tend to like most of them.

A clear Image winner. I hope people check this out because it's a ton of fun and I want it collected and trade and get even more people to check it out! I can't wait for next month! It's great to hear Shaky Kane is already doing the art for #5 of the series. No delays!

[Oskar Von Strange]

I wrote my review up on Hine's forum, but I'll post it here...


http://imagecomics.com/messageboard/...ic.php?t=49158

Oh yes, I got my copy! :D Of course I had to go to the city to get it since my LCS didn't have it. Though one thing that made me smile was that while my friend (who works at one of my LCS) was one the phone taking someone's order, I heard him say, "No, I'm sorry. We didn't get Bulletproof Coffin." So yes, there's demand!

Now, after all that pimping and excitement for this book, did it deliver for me... Ehhhh... heck yes! I dug the hell out of this book. Upon initially reading, I had no idea what to make of it. We were transported into a strange and bizarre world and it was fun wondering what was already normal to the main character Steve. A pink dog with no genitals and wild hair? Is this normal in his world, or is reality already starting to break apart after discovering this strange home with the comics that shouldn't exist?

I absolutely loved the The Unforgiving Eye story. I was shocked at a lot of the stuff I was reading, and goodness gracious sweet Christmas, that final outcome of the strip. "Ryan Stark was Spineless! Let's just be thankful he didn't accuse him of being gutless!"

I have no idea where this book is going to go, even after reading all them interviews. We know some of the old heroes of the Nugget Comics will be coming asking Steve for help as they're being assassinated one by one but just the bizarre world we're at in this point is just... wow. I can't wait! And those black and white killers, I'm assuming are Agents of the Big 2? I love them already.

Shaky Kane was awesome. After seeing this art for the past few years online, it's exciting to finally see his pages for this book finally in my hands and boy is it fun looking at it. As each page turns, I find myself staring and lingering on the pages longer even if his style is very simple. The flat colors he uses really pop and add some vibrant fun to pull you in.

While I mentioned initially I wasn't too sure what the fully make of the book, the article/essay at the end of the book was what really ran it fully home. I found myself chuckling and smiling at the history of the Nugget Comics and what happened to the creators, Hine and Kane, when Big 2 bought them out. The story of Hine selling out was very humorous along with Kane's disdain for it and avoiding everyone, becoming a recluse. Hine threatening to sue was priceless. :lol: I have to say, with the commentary about Hine "churning out crap" for the Big 2 made me feel as I tend to like most of them.

A clear Image winner. I hope people check this out because it's a ton of fun and I want it collected and trade and get even more people to check it out! I can't wait for next month! It's great to hear Shaky Kane is already doing the art for #5 of the series. No delays!

I gotta say, I agree with your review man. I felt the same from the flat colors to the brief two-page history in the back. This comic was so cool and bizarre that I will eagerly be waiting for issue 2.

[janthonyh]

I have already re-read this one like 3 or 4 times. Issue two needs to come quick.

[Hatut Zeraze]

I have already re-read this one like 3 or 4 times. Issue two needs to come quick.

GAAAHHH!! < shakes fist at sky > We still have almost an entire month until issue #2!

[dfstell]

I really enjoyed this too after having to hunt around a bit to find a copy. Its the kind of weird fun that I want from my non-DC/Marvel comics. I loved the page where we meet the guy's family. :)