We're trying our best to get them out quickly. The regular series is currently on a monthly/bi-monthly schedule where the story arcs come out monthly, then we take a month break between arcs so the artists can get caught back up. So far, this has worked well, as #15 goes to print soon and should hit stores one month after 14 did.
In addition to that, we're trying to have the special projects land between the monthlies, but due to the massive logistical concerns with the special project books, that's not always possible.
Just to keep you apprised of the work in progress, I'm 99% finished with the script to #20. Silvestre is about half way done with #18, Bob is currently coloring #17 and #16 is ready to go to the printer. So, right now we're still several months ahead of schedule, which should keep us on time well past issue 25. 
02-04-2007, 03:51 AM
02-04-2007, 06:17 AM
Mike Bullock Wrote:
We're trying our best to get them out quickly. The regular series is currently on a monthly/bi-monthly schedule where the story arcs come out monthly, then we take a month break between arcs so the artists can get caught back up. So far, this has worked well, as #15 goes to print soon and should hit stores one month after 14 did.
In addition to that, we're trying to have the special projects land between the monthlies, but due to the massive logistical concerns with the special project books, that's not always possible.
Just to keep you apprised of the work in progress, I'm 99% finished with the script to #20. Silvestre is about half way done with #18, Bob is currently coloring #17 and #16 is ready to go to the printer. So, right now we're still several months ahead of schedule, which should keep us on time well past issue 25.
In addition to that, we're trying to have the special projects land between the monthlies, but due to the massive logistical concerns with the special project books, that's not always possible.
Just to keep you apprised of the work in progress, I'm 99% finished with the script to #20. Silvestre is about half way done with #18, Bob is currently coloring #17 and #16 is ready to go to the printer. So, right now we're still several months ahead of schedule, which should keep us on time well past issue 25.
That's great news!
But if it were possible, all us readers would get you more than 24 hours a day 
Niko Zlatintsis Wrote:
Sounds good. I'll look it up.
Csrins: Sorry, man, I disagree. While I enjoy Mike's work a lot, I don't think I'm prejudiced. His part was no let-down to me. If you have time, could you elaborate what you didn't like about it?
I also enjoyed that every Phantom is a character of his own and this character dictates the story. They have weaknesses, they have strengths: you see the difference in the storytelling!
Csrins: Sorry, man, I disagree. While I enjoy Mike's work a lot, I don't think I'm prejudiced. His part was no let-down to me. If you have time, could you elaborate what you didn't like about it?
I also enjoyed that every Phantom is a character of his own and this character dictates the story. They have weaknesses, they have strengths: you see the difference in the storytelling!
Moonstone has pulled off a master coup with the sundays collection. In most panels, the art is pure poetry in motion! Plus the landscape format with unedited complete strips is awesome.
Glad you enjoyed the Annual. The #1 ish number has me waiting with great expectations for the next 360 days!
02-04-2007, 06:22 AM
02-04-2007, 07:16 AM
02-04-2007, 09:09 AM
astronato Wrote:
Sorry to be all fanboy but.........Are we going to see the dragon come into play in future Phantom stories?
Maybe. 
02-04-2007, 03:07 PM
02-04-2007, 08:58 PM
Mike Bullock Wrote:
In other news: The Annual has sold out of it's initial shipment to Diamond and Moonstone is feverishly filling re-orders. From the looks of things, it should be sold out very soon. If you don't have a copy yet, get one while you still can!
Great news!!! 
02-04-2007, 09:35 PM
02-04-2007, 11:53 PM
Mike Bullock Wrote:
In other news: The Annual has sold out of it's initial shipment to Diamond and Moonstone is feverishly filling re-orders. From the looks of things, it should be sold out very soon. If you don't have a copy yet, get one while you still can!
That is VERY good news!
All I can say is that The Phantom is alive in the US market:mrgreen:
How many copies were in the initial shipment?
02-05-2007, 12:02 AM