The Story Behind The Writing: 22 Days Until The End Of The Future

With only 22 days left until the release of The Overman #1, I've been hard at work promoting this 5-issue sci-fi extravaganza everywhere I can. Yesterday I was a guest at the Tampa Comic Book and Toy Convention, talking about The Overman and giving away some very cool cards featuring cover art from all 5 issues, along with tee-shirts featuring the mysterious Overman symbol. One of the great things about this project is the fact that Shane began the art nearly 2 years ahead of schedule, and will have the entire book completed sometime shortly after the first issue hits shelves on December 5th. Initial pre-orders for The Overman #1 are strong; a great sign that even though we're a new creative team, delivering an unknown product, many people out there seem to believe in this work as much as we do, and willing to give it a chance. We'll do everything possible to make sure that delivery is above and beyond anything you might have expected. A special thanks to Mark Waid, who offered his time to review the first 2 issues of The Overman. Go to the home page to see what he had to say about it.

The last major marketing push for The Overman will end in Mid-Ohio Con later this month. I'll have a table there talking to anyone willing to listen, about this 20-years in the making project that has finally materialized at Image Comics. It's been a long haul.

We'll have some FREE special items on the site next week, to coincide with the final countdown to The Overman #1, so make sure to check back soon. Among those items will be a sneak peek at the making of this mini-series, along with a few glimpses into future issues.