ROBYN HOOD!
If you love, like, or tolerate me even a bit - drop by a comic shop and put in your order for ROBYN HOOD: WANTED #1 today.
My Comics in September
Hey all. I’ve made the announcement on Facebook, but haven’t had the time to type up a proper blog, so here I go. All proper and blog-like.
Along withRobyn Hood, Zenescope will be launching two additional new titles… both of which I’m kicking off.
Godstorm #0ties into my epicGodstormarc, which is the culmination of the war that has been brewing between the gods of old in the Grimm Universe. It’s an epic story, to be sure, but as I’m writing it, it feels more like a crime drama likeThe Wirewith a heavy helping of Greek mythology. It’s something completely different that will set the Grimm Universe spinning in a different, and decidedly awesome, direction.
And speaking of the Grimm Universe - Zenescope is launching another new series in September, and it’s called… well,Grimm Universe. I’m writing the first over-sized issue, which features Neptune, Angel, and a few surprise characters. While this decidedly builds toward the role Neptune and Heather Angelos will play inGodstorm, it tells a complete, epic, balls-out action story.
And y’all know aboutRobyn Hood, which is beginning the start of what I think will be an epic run in September as well.
I can’t wait for you all to hold these comics in your hands.
From Byron to Buffy
Pretty sure that being reblogged by the awesome From Byron to Buffy has gotten Robyn Hood more press than any of my interviews thus far. Tumblr rocks!
Press Batch #1
Hey! It’s been a crazy week and change. I’ve decided to post, in addition to my weekly Robyn Hood tease, a collection of all the press that’s going on. It’ll be an easy way to follow the art we’re releasing, interviews I’m doing, and all that fun stuff.
This is what it all began with. Includes three covers for #1, info on the series, and a quote from me.
“Robyn Hood is the story I’ve been waiting to tell. We’re taking this girl, who pretty much has everything good in her life taken from her, and we watch as she evolves into a hero.” states series writer Pat Shand. “Like Katniss Everdeen, Robyn is a strong female character that realizes what her destiny is but approaches it on her own terms.”
2. INTERVIEW: Adventures in Poor Taste
This interview covers not only Robyn Hood, but my prior work on Grimm Fairy Tales, 1000 Ways to Die, and Joss Whedon’s Angel. Also, I talk a lot about writing in general. I may also geek out about R. L. Stine.
3. INTERVIEW: First Comics News
This interview, just posted today, gets down to the nitty gritty. What am I changing about Robyn Hood? What is staying the same? What about Maid Marian? Are the Merry Men all chicks?
(SPOILER: They’re not.)
Until next time!
In the weeks leading up to the launch of ROBYN HOOD #1 in September, I’ll be providing a tease every week on my blog. I’ll tackle things that the interviews I’ve been doing haven’t yet addressed.
TEASER #1: The Eye
I keep looking at Facebook, and I see a lot of the same comments. A lot of folks are saying, “How is Robyn able to shoot arrows if she’s missing an eye?”
Some well-meaning fans are calling those folks nit-picky, but I disagree.
That is exactly the question you should be asking. And I can’t wait until you read the book to find out the answer.
SEPTEMBER 2012
Robyn Hood #1 pre-orders
Big time offer!
If you pre-order all three covers of Robyn Hood #1 through Diamond Previews at your local comic shop, I will e-mail you a free PDF collection of ten of my short stories. None of the stories are Zenescope-related, but I thought it would be a cool bonus to those who are supporting the series.
Send me pictures of either your receipt or your Previews order form here: https://www.facebook.com/patshand
So here it is. The big news I’ve been teasing for a while and, really, the coolest thing I’ve done in my career thus far. I am writing Zenescope Entertainment’s new flagship series, ROBYN HOOD. I’ve been plotting and chatting about this with Raven Gregory for a while now, so it feels good to finally be able to let the world know! More will be revealed this week as we continue to tease, but this series encompasses everything I love about comics and I can’t wait for you all to read it.
I promise all you Robin Hood fans out there, while this is clearly a new take, I’m as into the original ballads as any English major can be. Hell, when we’re able to reveal the title of the first issue, I think you’ll be assured that the Robber in the Hood is in good hands.
TEASERS HERE:
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/zenescope-robyn-hood-teasers.html
