Wednesday, July 16, 2008
And Issue Three!
Captain Britain and MI-13 issue three has now sold out as well, just like the first two, and so we have a second printing, with the last page as our new front cover. That makes seven covers over three issues! They had some issues in Forbidden Planet on Monday, mind you, so it looks like comic shops have upped their orders. Phew. It's getting so we'll be disappointed when we don't sell out! Cheerio.
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Congrats!
I can't afford to buy variant covers I can't afford to buy variant covers I can't afford....
Kudos!
Good to see that Captain Britain is selling as good as it reads!
Congrats!
Captain Britain's quickly becoming a superstar.
Congratulations again Paul. I just finished putting the Black Knight cover in a frame. It looks like I'll be getting another issue 3. I will also have to get both covers for issue 5 (Marvel Ape variant).
"The Ebony Blade Still Says Hello".
Thanks, all. Then, don't, Adele, honestly, the support you lot show is already most gracious! And I love the idea of people framing these things. Ah, they've announced the ape variant. Might save that for the next blog!
Congrats on the hat trick! If this keeps up, issue #13 looks assured.
This stuff is down to personal taste, of course, but while I love the new costume from the waist up, from the waist down it's kinda 'meh'! I think I'd prefer it with something like the lower half of the costume of the alternate Cap on the cover of 1985's CAPTAIN BRITAIN #5, which those of you who don't have the original comic can see at the wonderful Grand Comics Database at:
http://comics.org/coverview.lasso?id=40005&zoom=4
- Rob Hansen
Captain Britain #5? That would be the costume which belonged to Kaptain Briton, from Sat-yr-9's universe.
On the subject of Sat-yr-9 I wonder how many people might like to see her again. We never did get confirmation in new Excalibur as to whether that WAS Sat-yr-9 or if somehow Courtney Ross had been resurrected off panel. It looked like Chris Claremont had been building up some kind of large scale plot involving her, and probably Pete Wisdom's old employers Black Air. Sadly it was a story very much left hanging in the air, as the series ended.
Congrats on the hat trick, Paul. I had no idea there was going to be a Marvel Apes variant. I look forward to seeing that ! ;D
It's taken me two months just get hold of #1!
And that's even with my pre-ordering the damn thing with my online shop - a bigger sales triumph you couldn't really wish for!
It's entirely deserved, too, Paul - it really is as magnificent as I was hoping it'd be.
Now, if you can just send me my copy of #4 direct I'll be one happy bunny!
Wow! I must admit I'm not normally a fan of variant cover stuff(and I'm fortunate enough that my comic store has so far always had a copy for me, touch wood), but just the fact that this title is selling out and requires additional printings and variants just goes to show how well its being received. A really truly heartfelt but non-fuss making imperial handshake on a job well done.
Darren Wilson
hi Paul,
Congratulations on the good sales.
My copies have been held up - but I've been told I will get them sometime this weekend - along with your first issue of Fantastic 4.
I'm hoping I get them all tomorrow actually so I can do a bit of reading and look at the pictures lol. Basically have been working like a dog on updating my site and finding new stories and so forth. So an afternoon off just to read through 4 different comics - your first 3 issues of MI13 and first issue of Fantastic 4 sounds like heaven.
I've recently had an idea for a comic book of my own. Hopefully I will be able to use some time over weekend to flesh out an origin story.
Congrats on yet another sellout Paul! I just finished my ordering for Captain Britain #5, and we're up to 50 copies per month, which normally leaves 2 copies left for the back issue bins. And just of note - Diamond Comics is sold out of all printings of issues 1 and 2. At this rate Marvel will end up doing a compilation reprinting issues 1-3. :) And may I be the first here to applaud Marvel for doing second and third printings? Sure it's a Secret Invasion tie-in story, but it's definitely the story and art that have caused Marvel to keep it available!
I hope that they start increasing the print run, at least a tad.
Sell-outs are nice, but let's get more copies out and about.
Thanks, all. And good to hear that, Jeremy. Cheers.
Hi Paul,
Everyone. I've just gotten issue one and two of MI13 and still waiting on issue three which is saved for me.
Anyway to cut to the chased I loved it. Got to the end of issue two and just found myself wanting more -- the fall of the magic realm - damn.
As to the skrull disguised as John Lennon - I'm sort of taking that as a joke. Especially loved the bit where refferences Frankie Goes To Hollywood and a few other British Bands when asking the skrull what he can fight with.
Anyway am going to have to read through them both again when I can catch a breath - and maybe do a review on them at Scifipulse.net - am not used to reviewing comics - do not know about the artist to well so I will have to play to my strenghs which is story.
BTW I'm wondering if any of your guys would be interested in volinteering as a writer for scifipulse.net - specifically I'm looking for someone to help me develop the comic book news section.
Idealy I'm looking to try and strike a good balance between TV, Movie and Comic Book news. But were only interested in comics that have a science fiction and fantasy feel too them.
If any of your are interested in helping out you can contact me through the websites contact information page.
My God, you do care about obscure continuity, but you wrap things up in a way that doesn't draw away from the story. If you need any further research, I'd love to be an unofficial intern. In the meantime, a certain profile based website needs updating.
I'd love to see Sat-yr-9. That's one that's been on the backburner forever.
I'd like to know how Michael, Gabriel, and Nigel Orphyngton Smith and other RCX dudes fit into the MI-13 hierarchy.
I like Meggan and would like her back, but not for awhile. I actually really liked the way Cap took it when she was lost to the cosmos or whatever that was, a sad resignation but still you get a hint that he's sure to see her again.
What's the psychology of a guy that's been killed and resurrected twice? I'd like to see something on that.
cWhat's the psychology of a guy that's been killed and resurrected twice? I'd like to see something on that.
Brian's been killed and resurrected /three/ times, now. The first time was in Steve Parkhouse's Black Knight / Captain Britain run in Hulk Comic, second time was during Alan Moore's Captain Britain run, and the third time was this one. Each time Brian's died, Merlin's been the one to bring him back.
Brian doesn't remember the second death, though - he thinks Merlin transported him away at the last minute.
It's been a long time for Brian since those first two deaths, and he's been through a lot since. I think if anything, we'll just be seeing the effects of this latest resurrection.
Never been able to see the Hulk Comics stuff, never got reprinted here.
So a guy that's been resurrected two times that he knows about. He knows what death feels like, but it's never been final. Other stuff has gone down, but the taking of his life probably trumps any 10 of them. Is he basically immortal, will Merlyn snatch him back every time? That's something heavy to deal with. I find it interesting.
All interesting stuff, thanks.
Eeh by heck Paul,
John has hoisted your skrull look alike onto that there interweb thingy.
http://scifipulse.net/?p=611
What's my best defense? Kick to the good ole yarbles maybe, perhaps a sharp swift jab to the gullivers?
Evil laugh and all.
Ah, thanks for that link.
No probs Paul,
Hope to see you there.
Oh Paul, just saw your name scroll across my big ole American TV screen while watching G4's Comic-Con Live coverage. Congrats! The new series with the FF and literary personages was plugged! Way to go!
Good to hear, thanks!
Wow, looks like everything is all go! Didn't know where else to post it, but wanted to say that I would have quite like you taking over at the helm of DW on the tv. Know you're quite busy enough as it is, but I like the feel of your stories, what can I say. Also, I've been hearing from many many quarters that it's almost impossible to earn enough money to live off as a writer, unless you get a big advance of a London publisher or some such. If this is so then what's the secret, as you seem to be getting on okay. All I keep hearing is doomsday stories! Oh, and also, I posted ages ago after your DW story in the Telegraph, as I thought the magazine I write for was going to interview you, but it seems that went on hold. It was Primary Life, and I don't know if I'll be the one to do the honours, but if the chance comes round again I hope the Editor may think of me. Altho I might just end up quoting bits of your eps and novels back to you, but still I'd have a few questions in there I'm sure!
Eleanor
Paul,
I Just have to say reading your first two issues of CB MI13 has re-ignited my long dead interest in comics.
Before reading all I had on order from comic stores was the new Flash Gordon strip – and that was more out of a sense of let down from the awful TV series the SciFi Channel did last year – and part out of curiosity to see what changes the new writer would make from the Alex Raymond strips which I got hold of 4 or 5 years ago in book form because I was curious.
Since reading your first two issues - and with issue 3 and your first issue of the four issue run of Fantastic Four - on its way.
I've been looking at other things that nabbed my interest.
I’ve pre ordered a copy of Alan Moores new League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen strip, which is going to be three books I think.
Also pre ordered the new Buck Rogers comic - just to see how dynamite comics writers handle the origin story. I will probably only stick with that for a couple of stories.
Also ordered the new Dresden comic strip - because I'm curious to see if they will do Jim Butchers first book justice. I’m a huge fan of the book series – TV series was okish too – couldn’t hold a candle to the books though.
So Paul you 'ave a lot to answer for corrupting a young impressionable gent like me with these subversive comics about heroes and john Lennon and stuff.
If I start donning Lycra and helping old ladies cross the road and get arrested I will have to plead insanity and say I was influenced by the writings of Paul Cornell.
Just imagine it will be in the Sun and everything - the proper papers would probably ignore something like that lol.
Thanks. It's hard to earn a living as a writer of prose. Indeed, many established names in that field have day jobs. But then again, a writer of bestseller novels earns more than any other sort of writer (apart from perhaps the writer of the book of a long running musical). It's easier to earn a good living as a TV writer. It is, of course, very hard to become any sort of professional writer, but a living is, in the end, here to be made. And glad I've started some sort of bug there. Cheers.
New here, but more Congrats Mr Cornell. Haven't felt this excited about a new comic in a long time. A really diverse set of personalities you have to play with - I'm expecting the friction between them to lead to good & crazy things (unless you kill Dane - I know he is of colonial stock but he's such a complex character)
And.....forgive me if this has already come up but any chance of giving Leonard a break for a couple of issues and have Alan Davis return to the Captain (I know he doesn't like to be tied to the character but I'd love to see his take on the new costume.....)
Thanks very much. Although obviously he'd be welcome anywhere in comics, I think we're doing fine. Cheers.
Dear Mr. Cornell;
Thank you for this forum and for the work that you do. I hope you feel better from your accident. You are one of the sole reasons I still collect new comics right now.
It's not my intention to seem "high handed" with my following comments, but I feel concern on how many of Marvel's characters are getting portrayed these days, especially many of it's Black characters.
I'm not sure what made you decide on consulting actual Muslim women to depict Dr. Faiza Hussain, but I think the spirit behind such a choice is very considerate and well-meaning. My question is: since you are such a thorough writer, when you include Blade on your team, do you also plan to consult actual Black men on his portrayal, especially since Blade has such stereotypical origins and depictions?
I look forward to see how Dr. Hussain and Blade interact with each other -- they seem as if they're from different planets. I also can't wait until issue #5. The choice of Blade on the team really shocked me.
Thank you again for the contribution you make for all of us, and I hope you can get to the NY Comicon this year.
Thanks very much. This is serious stuff, and I try and treat it seriously. I did have some chats with an African-American comic writer friend of mine on the way in to the whole MI-13 bit, which incidentally touched on Blade. I leave him nameless because he's not to blame for mistakes I then make. I'm interested to hear you say that Blade can be a stereotype: I think he's driven by his calling, the nearest character I can't think of being Solomon Kane, the puritan monster fighter. I find the Wesley Snipes portrayal, which surely the actor had a great deal of say in, to be great fun, so we're going to build on that, with some of the depth comics can give you. But I must say, I didn't think he was particularly broken. Please get back to me when you see how I've done, and let me know what you think. The negative notes will be just as welcome as the positive. Cheers.
Thank you for taking my comments in the spirit in which I gave them. It impresses me that upon using Blade, you spoke with an actual Black man who is also in the comics industry as well. I'm not convinced many writers do such things...
It's quite exciting that Blade will be with MI-13, and I wonder if this will perhaps mean the return of Dai Thomas. I also can't wait to see how Dr. Hussain works with any of the MI-13 characters, since she's a doctor who will end up working with so many people who have killed others.
I enjoyed Wesley Snipes' portrayal of Blade -- IMO the movie did a great deal more for Blade than the comics did at the time. His Blade movies were very good, yet even they weren't free of the baggage many Black characters carry in Hollywood and comics. Fabian Nicieza also used the movie version of Blade in his Gambit series a few years back.
Blade's origins are very much based on quite a few very interesting stereotypes. It's to the point that out of respect -- since this is not my forum -- I won't and can't list them all outright. However, given an independent writer like yourself who does great research, I eagerly look forward to what you will do with Blade's past, present and future.
Thanks. Let me know what you think. Cheers.
Bloody Hell that was a bit good.
Ta!
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