PREVIEW: Ten Grand #1

[CBR News]

Joe Fitzgerald was a mob enforcer until the day he met Laura, who convinced him to leave that world behind. Before quitting, Joe agreed to one last job, little realizing that the man he'd been sent to kill was deeply involved in demonlogy. He survived Joe's attempt and came after him, fatally wounding Joe and killing Laura. As he lay dying, an angelic force (who may or may not be what she appears) pointed out that where she is going, he can't follow, and where he is going, he wouldn't want her to follow. But if he will agree to work for them as a different kind of enforcer, they will bring him to life and keep on bringing him to life every time he is killed in a righteous cause. The reward: for those five minutes of death, he will be with Laura again. Would you endure an eternity of pain and death, dying over and over, to be with the woman you love for just five minutes each time you died? Most people might say no. But Joe Fitzgerald isn't most people.

A bold new era begins with the long-anticipated return of Joe's Comics, the imprint that brought you MIDNIGHT NATION and RISING STARS. All-new stories from J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI (Babylon 5, Jeremiah, Thor, Amazing Spider-Man, Superman: Earth One) return in 2013 with an action packed line up featuring everything from superhero action to supernatural thrillers. Watch this space as a new wave of exciting, challenging and experimental stories begins!


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[fredmanson]

Maybe I am getting older and older each passing day but I am no more enjoyed by the art of Templesmith. Sorry, guy.

[Schnitzy Pretzelpants]

Wow, this is great news!

J. Michael Straczynski on a comic book series!

I look forward to the first issue arriving in May, 2013 followed by the second through sixth issue arriving monthly through to October, 2013.

Then I'll wait with extra anticipation for the next six issues to show up sporadically over late 2013 and through to the end 2014.

After that I expect that I'll be frustrated by the delay on the 13th and 14th issue to 'sometime' in early 2015.

Finally, as I wait for the 15th issue onwards, I'll cease to actually care anymore by 2016.

[RobCons]

I like JMS but I've never seen any of Templesmith's work until now. I don't think I could ever get used to his style. Too bad.

[Belechael]

Wow, this is great news!

J. Michael Straczynski on a comic book series!

I look forward to the first issue arriving in May, 2013 followed by the second through sixth issue arriving monthly through to October, 2013.

Then I'll wait with extra anticipation for the next six issues to show up sporadically over late 2013 and through to the end 2014.

After that I expect that I'll be frustrated by the delay on the 13th and 14th issue to 'sometime' in early 2015.

Finally, as I wait for the 15th issue onwards, I'll cease to actually care anymore by 2016.

Apart from the Twelve what other reason do you have for so much sarcasm? Am I forgetting another series that JMS delayed without apparent reason? (emphasis on apparent)

[vickvega]

Wow, this is great news!

J. Michael Straczynski on a comic book series!

I look forward to the first issue arriving in May, 2013 followed by the second through sixth issue arriving monthly through to October, 2013.

Then I'll wait with extra anticipation for the next six issues to show up sporadically over late 2013 and through to the end 2014.

After that I expect that I'll be frustrated by the delay on the 13th and 14th issue to 'sometime' in early 2015.

Finally, as I wait for the 15th issue onwards, I'll cease to actually care anymore by 2016.

This^

Niether of these guys are known for fininshing on time(or at all). I like Templesmith but Im not convinced this comic will be released in a reasonable amount of time.

[lex1126]

Wow, this is great news!

J. Michael Straczynski on a comic book series!

I look forward to the first issue arriving in May, 2013 followed by the second through sixth issue arriving monthly through to October, 2013.

Then I'll wait with extra anticipation for the next six issues to show up sporadically over late 2013 and through to the end 2014.

After that I expect that I'll be frustrated by the delay on the 13th and 14th issue to 'sometime' in early 2015.

Finally, as I wait for the 15th issue onwards, I'll cease to actually care anymore by 2016.

this is actually what makes me hesitant to collect. and JMS. i just couldnt stand his writing

[Dark-Flux]

Not familiar with JMS's work but I like the concept of the series and Im a Templesmith fan so Im willing to give it a shot.