Still No Time

Welp, today is Jack Kirby's birthday, and I don't really have time to celebrate.  Still a month ago I worked up some Jack Kirby Tribute Pieces, so I might as well post those here today.

This is my version of Kirby's famous cover to Amazing Fantasy #15.

And my version of Fantastic Four #1.

I'm trying to post these to my Patreon as well, but for some reason I can't post things on Patreon lately.  Not sure what that's about.  It's pretty freaking annoying, and it's got me rethinking that whole system.

Anyway, next week is my Art Show at the Pique Gallery in Cincinnati, so I've spent all week getting ready for it.  Info on the show can be found at http://www.piquewebsite.com/#!video/c65q

Yep.  The image still hasn't loaded to Patreon.  Might need to contact somebody about that.

No Time

Holy Crap!  What happened to August?  Time is moving so fast lately!  Anyway, I think this is Jack Kirby week.  Hopefully I can do something for it before the end of the week!

First off, longtime friend of TORC Press, Bruce Rosenberger mentioned TORC Press in his KomicsKast Podcast.  Here's the Link so you can give it a listen:  http://www.komicskast.com/2015/08/19/komicskast-dog-days-16-small-press-indie-creators/

My Comics Soul Brother, Clint Basinger of Cosmic Moustache Comics, and I are doing a Gallery Show.  This is my first ever Gallery Show (well, not counting the one I did at my house that one time), so I'm really excited.  I've been working really hard on a series of paintings for the show, which are Jam Paintings with Clint.  I've been posting snapshots on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, so if you're following me on any of that stuff, you've probably seen some of it.

Anyway, here's the Press Release on the Show:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pique Art Space announces its September show

Super Nova Sequentials, works by Clint Basinger and Joseph Morris

September 3-October 15, 2015

Opening reception September 3, 7:03-10:58

Live music and art performance by The Dr. Orphyus Project September 4, 2015, 7:49-8:34

Get ready for Cincy Comic Expo and Cincinnati Comic Con by attending one of the opening events for Pique Art Space’s September show, Super Nova Sequentials. Clint Basinger, creator of Cosmic Moustache Comics, and Joseph Morris, creator of Torc Press, merge their mighty comic creating powers for Super Nova Sequentials. Journey into their wildly creative world filled with unique sci-fi, fantasy, pulp, and super heroes. You'll see original comic pages, process art, and new cosmic painting collaborations.

The Dr. Orphyus Project is a one-man death metal jazz fusion band. Established in ’06, the DOP has worked tirelessly to create original music and put on one of the most unique live shows ever experienced. Watch Joseph Morris as he creates new artwork during The Dr. Orphyus Project performance.

General Information

Pique Art Space is located at 210 Pike Street, Covington, KY. The space is an open ended art experiment. The common denominator is that workshops, classes, and events will take place frequently in the context of 6 exhibitions that inhabit the space over 12 months. Through our events, we create opportunities, connections and funding for artists and/or the community. We hope at some point this year through our challenging exhibitions, workshops, lectures, classes, and events to blow your mind. 

Visit our website for more information or to pitch us your crazy ideas. We love crazy ideas. 

http://www.piquewebsite.com

The Hot Fudge Sundae Adventure Club #3 Now Available!

So, if you're not into the whole Patreon Subscription Thingie, you can still buy cool comics directly from the TORC Press Online Store at http://www.torcpress.com/store/.  Right now, The Hot Fudge Sundae Adventure Club (v2) #3 is available in the Online Store.  It's just been added, and it's way cool.  Here's the Explosive Cover:

So, what's it about?  Well, Null Vizor, the evil nihilist that was last seen laying waste to the 8th Dimension in HFSAC (v1) #24, has used a dark ritual to create a monstrous Armageddon Titan.  This towering horror feeds on death and destruction, and once it is fully grown it will have the power to destroy entire planets.  Needless to say, our Hot Fudge Heroes (and pretty much everyone else) have to dive in and do battle to bring the Titan down!

This issue is my rather blatant homage to Tom Scioli's "Transformers vs. GIJoe", as it is very fast paced, very plot driven, completely crazy, and loaded to the brim with character cameos.  Just about everyone from the new TORC Press Era can be found in this issue, from the full HFSAC roster to the Waterbearers to the Order of the Eye to Zarathon, and even brand new characters like Butterfly and Tsao.  It's an issue I'm really proud of.

Here's some Images:

Heh.  I like that one.  Here's another.

Crazy, right?

Anyway, it's HFSAC #3, it's 24 Pages in Full Color, and it's $4 plus $1.50 S&H.

August Patreon Packs

Woo.  I've been quiet lately.  On the bright side, I've spent that time working, so that's something.

Anyway, the August Patreon Packs are ready to go (finally), and are shipping out today.  The Patreon Packs are Subscription Packets that are sent out once a month.  You can subscribe to TORC Press on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/torcpress?ty=h and get all sorts of Cool Stuff each month.  Here's what's in the August Packs:

If you're a $10 Subscriber, you get The Hot Fudge Sundae Adventure Club (v2) #3.  It's 24 Pages in Glorious Eye Popping Full Color, and features a wild, rollercoaster story that is my blatant homage to Tom Scioli's Transformers vs. GIJoe.  At its simplistic, our Hot Fudge Heroes do battle with a Giant Monster.  It's a cool issue.  In addition...

... you also get Cosmic Pulp #2 (you get this one if you are a $5 or $10 Subscriber).  It's 8 Pages in Eye Exploding TORColor, and features the continuation of the Prometheon/Saturn Saga.  In additional Addition...

... August is Jack Kirby's Birthday Month, which makes August Kirby Month!  Huzzah!  So if you're a $5 OR $10 Subscriber you get this cool Jack Kirby Sticker, where you can proudly display your Lifelong Devotion to the King of Comics.  Lastly but not Leastly...

...If you're a $10 Subscriber you also get this awesome Mini-Poster which is a Posterized version of the Killer Double Page Spread from the Middle of HFSAC #3.  Embrace the Beautiful Cosmic Craziness.  Embrace it!

Anyway, you know the drill.  Support TORC Press, get cool stuff.