My Comic Book Coming Out in March 2023

[RaiseTheKnife]

Hey DTF,

Any comic book fans here?  I'm proud to announce that Issue #1 of my debut comic book series Miracle Kingdom will be released on March 8, 2023 through indie publisher Scout Comics.  It is the first of a five issue series, which was a lot of work, but a satisfying collaboration with a world class creative and editorial team.   I am the writer of the comic.

Miracle Kingdom is an offbeat, playful detective story about an accountant in heaven that is in charge of auditing  miracles.  Things go sideways when the angel discovers a shady televangelist with mystifying healing powers that appear to be astonishingly convincing.  Is it a case of divine intervention or a clever hoax?  Ultimately, the series examines the clandestine systems that impact our lives and how our worldviews can be challenged.

DTF has always been a meaningful community to me and I hope you can spread the word about this comic.  Better yet, for those so inclined, preorders are available now if you call up your local comic book shop and reserve a copy in advance with with code JAN231812.  Either way, your support goes a long way.  Here is the Previews World link with more details:
 
https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JAN231812

Here is the main Cover A artwork:


Variant Cover B is also available:


Thanks, your pal RaiseTheKnife

[TAC]

Wow! That looks fucking awesome!!

[RaiseTheKnife]

Wow! That looks fucking awesome!!

Wow, many thanks TAC!  It was written specifically for people who enjoy music in 11/8.  Okay, not exactly, but creative minds do think alike, so . . .

[King Postwhore]

Oh man. Fantastic. Chad will love this.

[TAC]

Chad will love this.

He would? It doesn't seem dorky.

[gmillerdrake]

How exciting! Count me in!

[King Postwhore]

Chad will love this.

He would? It doesn't seem dorky.

Chad is soooo into comic books.

[TAC]

Hey Knife, did you add your blood into the ink?


 

[King Postwhore]

Hey Knife, did you add your blood into the ink?


 

I still have mine.

[jingle.boy]

[RaiseTheKnife]

TAC, no blood in the ink . . . yet.  But there's still time before printing begins.

Thanks kingshmegland and GMillerDrake for the support!  You are the best!

[billboy73]

As someone who just got back into comics in the past couple of years, I will definitely check this out.  I have started reading more non-super hero stuff, and this looks pretty cool!  Congrats on getting this published!

[gmillerdrake]

Thanks kingshmegland and GMillerDrake for the support!  You are the best!

Is there a way to pre-order/buy online?

[Adami]

That looks awesome!

How long do you think until all 5 issues are ready?

[RaiseTheKnife]

As someone who just got back into comics in the past couple of years, I will definitely check this out.  I have started reading more non-super hero stuff, and this looks pretty cool!  Congrats on getting this published!

Thanks, appreciate you checking it out.  It's definitely an off-beat story.

[RaiseTheKnife]

Thanks kingshmegland and GMillerDrake for the support!  You are the best!

Is there a way to pre-order/buy online?

For now, only comic book stores can pre-order.  But the Scout webstore will have it available as the March release date draws closer.  I'll be coming back to this thread to drop a direct order link for those interested.

The reason I'm promoting now via local shops is it helps put this title on the store's radar so they know there is interest to carry the title.  If a person pre-orders one issue, maybe the store will order 10 for other customers.  Or something like that.

But I'll be dropping the direct order link in this thread once its ready.  Thanks for asking!!

[RaiseTheKnife]

That looks awesome!

How long do you think until all 5 issues are ready?

All fives issues have been finished and delivered to the publisher.  It's now just a matter of the publisher releasing them.  Although nothing official, I suspect Issue 5 will come out sometime in September, and a collected trade paperback featuring all 5 issues may be released in end of 2023/start of 2024, but that could depend on if the sales o the single issues justify it.

[DoctorAction]

Congratulations, man. This sounds great! Will talk to my local comic shop about ordering it for me. 

[RaiseTheKnife]

Congratulations, man. This sounds great! Will talk to my local comic shop about ordering it for me. 

   Wow! Thanks for your support!!   It's an exciting time for sure.

[RaiseTheKnife]

For those interested, a couple of online comic retailers have my debut comic Miracle Kingdom already listed for pre-order for home shipping.  The release date is March 8, but pre-orders help encourage stores to stock the title.  Here are few online options currently available, although there are others:

https://goldenapplecomics.com/products/jan231812?_pos=1&_sid=b286ddfc8&_ss=r
Shipping: $6.99

https://stateofcomics.com/products/0123sc300-miracle-kingdom-1-of-5-cvr-a-alonso-molina-gonzales
Shipping: $5.99

https://ashavecomics.com/product/miracle-kingdom-1-of-5-cvr-a-alonso-molina-gonzales/
Shipping:  $5.39

Keep in mind that shipping a comic even for a single issue is pricey ($5.99+), and paid up front.  But for those of you that have a local store nearby, you can always ask them to hold you a copy when it comes out in March, but you'll need to ask for it now, as the last day to place a pre-order is 2/5/23.

Lastly, any support by the good folks at DTF community is humbly appreciated.  Know that I'm deeply thankful for you even reading this thread.

[hefdaddy42]

This is extremely cool.  I will have to visit my local shop.

[RaiseTheKnife]

This is extremely cool.  I will have to visit my local shop.

You're the best, Hef.  Thanks!

[DTwwbwMP]

 

[DoctorAction]

Congratulations, man. This sounds great! Will talk to my local comic shop about ordering it for me. 

   Wow! Thanks for your support!!   It's an exciting time for sure.

Just put my order in with my local independent comic shop here in the UK so looking forward to getting it! 

[RaiseTheKnife]

Congratulations, man. This sounds great! Will talk to my local comic shop about ordering it for me. 

   Wow! Thanks for your support!!   It's an exciting time for sure.

Just put my order in with my local independent comic shop here in the UK so looking forward to getting it! 

Just totally made my day, DoctorAction.  I think that's my first legit international sale!!  Beyond thankful! 

[DoctorAction]

Excellent. 

[RaiseTheKnife]

The official press release from Scout Comics dropped this evening, so I'll post it here, as it contains some new reveals on the cover art, interior art (non-sequential samples) and overall story concept.  Enjoy!

https://mailchi.mp/scoutcomics.com/miraclekingdompressrelease

[hefdaddy42]

Hey, pal.  I finally made it by my local shop last night and set up my pull order for your book.  Looking forward to it!

[RaiseTheKnife]

Hey, pal.  I finally made it by my local shop last night and set up my pull order for your book.  Looking forward to it!

Thanks Hef -- that's absolutely killer that you did that!!  I deeply appreciate the support.
 

[billboy73]

I forgot to update when I did it, but put this one on order with my LCS a few weeks back.

Not too much longer now!

[Samsara]

RTK - No way! Very cool. Congratulations! I'll head down to the local shop this weekend and make sure they have that title coming in. I'll pick it up for sure. So awesome.

[RaiseTheKnife]

Whoah, no way! Thanks Billboy74 and Samsara - I'm indebted to your support!

Just a quick update-- looks like there are may some delays with the printing vendor, so the release date has been (unofficially) bumped to March 22.  Will keep everyone posted.

In other news, I just booked my first signing events at a few local stores here in the Los Angeles area - kinda surreal.  But I'll be at Pulp Fiction Comics in Culver City on March 22; at the Comic Bug in Culver City and Manhattan Beach on March 29; and in Chatsworth at We Can Be Heroes on April 15.  If any of these stores are in your neck of the woods, come say hi.  I'll be handing out homemade scratch tickets for a chance to win a free issue.

[hefdaddy42]

Whoah, no way! Thanks Billboy74 and Samsara - I'm indebted to your support!

Just a quick update-- looks like there are may some delays with the printing vendor, so the release date has been (unofficially) bumped to March 22.  Will keep everyone posted.

In other news, I just booked my first signing events at a few local stores here in the Los Angeles area - kinda surreal.  But I'll be at Pulp Fiction Comics in Culver City on March 22; at the Comic Bug in Culver City and Manhattan Beach on March 29; and in Chatsworth at We Can Be Heroes on April 15.  If any of these stores are in your neck of the woods, come say hi.  I'll be handing out homemade scratch tickets for a chance to win a free issue.

If you ever get to make it to Galaxy Con here in Raleigh, let me know, and I'll show you the VIP treatment.

[RaiseTheKnife]

If you ever get to make it to Galaxy Con here in Raleigh, let me know, and I'll show you the VIP treatment.

[billboy73]

So, the first issue finally came out yesterday.  Got my copy (along with the new Venom Lethal Protector miniseries # 1), but haven't had a chance to read it yet.  Hopefully I will get to it this weekend.  Pretty excited to give it a read.