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Questions? Comments? Commission Requests? Soul-Crushing Insults? Email Me!August 27th: Page 1 of Green Lama #2--Mark Stegbauer, Inks  Page 2 (don't blame Mark--MY inks:  Page 3--w/Mark again:  Page 4, ditto.  Page11--w/Mark again:  May 8th: New cover prelim for Part Two, more soon:  April 13th: After a Diamond-related one month delay, Green Lama Man of Strength #1 is IN THE SHOPS!!! They don't like the Bush-Leaguers to have two similar titles released the same month...Bill Black and Mark Heike's issue 0 did well enough for Diamond to have to reorder, and hopefully this will bode well for #1. By the way: My First Interview--EVER!!! Popthought.com February 11th: A critic with a news site in the United States finally decided to read it--and he liked it! Chuck Moore's Comic Related Green Lama Review February 6th: GREAT LAMA NEWS!!!Da Numbas came in from Diamond--and Bill says we hit a high enough mark to warrant a second issue! The 'AC/Spark Explosion', my nefarious plan to subvert the mainstream by pursuing the crazy idea of using super-hero comics as a means of self-expression (that I hinted at in my editorial page/blog) may still have half a chance! Plus, we received an excellent review/nod from People Magazine Australia! Now if I could only get even one American Comics News outlet interested in what I'm doing, we might actually do okay! :D +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ November 24th: MY BLOG! TOP SECRET! GREEN LAMA CLUB MEMBERS ONLY+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ November 19th: A limited run BEFORE "Previews"--ON SALE NOW!!! James Ritchey's Green Lama Man of Strength from AC Comics! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ It's official! The 'Previews' Solicitation:  "Title: Green Lama, Man of Strength Issue Number: #1 Writer's and Artist's Names: Writer is James Ritchey, artists are James Ritchey and Loki Dolza Intended Audience: All-ages fans of thoughtful, character-driven modern style superheroics and Golden Age character revivals. Format: Standard comic book size, 40 pages, black & white with color covers; saddle-stitched. Retail Price: $6.95 (maximum discount 50%) Country of Origin: USA UPC Code:Yes- Information pertaining to same will be forwarded later. Ship Date: March 5, 2008 Synopsis: An unsuspecting college student falls heir to the powers of The GREEN LAMA, in a darkly contemporary version of the AC Universe. World War III has come and gone, demons run free in the streets- and only The GREEN LAMA can restore order. Guest-starring The FEMFORCE and GOLDEN LAD. Special Notes: Almost seven years in the making, this "Elseworlds"- style take on the classic Golden Age hero created by Ken Crossen is the product of hot new writer/artist James Ritchey. Refined in consultation with Kendra Crossen Burroughs, daughter of (and executor to the literary estate of ) Ken Crossen, this intro to the smart new series gives a darker, edgier, more modern take on superheroics, and should appeal much more easily to current comics readers. Unlike AC's normal "classic" approach to heroes & storytelling, these characters are more ambiguous, with unknown agendas hidden around every corner. In addition to guest-appearances by Mr. Ritchey's versions of mainstream AC heroes, see the revival of other costumed characters from Crossen's Spark Publications group of the mid-1940's; each with it's own unique spin. Company Name: AC Comics Address: P. O. Box 521216, Longwood, Florida, 32752-1216 Phone: (407)767-0199". Those guys sure can write some copy--I'm jealous! Other than the fact it's been only four years in the making, they tagged it. I'm looking forward to Bill Black and Mark Heike's prequel--Issue Zero, as well. Art and writing copyright 2005, 2007 Jim Ritchey.           A MEDITATION TOOL: 
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[ Posted by john5204 on Nov 26th, 2008 3:35 PM ]...
Thanks for the add...
Ozzy fan, huh? I get that alot...
Thanks, again.
-John |
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[ Posted by JohnnyZito on Aug 28th, 2008 5:57 PM ]...
Thanks for checking out the BCB.
New strips come out every Monday and Wednesday at The Black Cherry Bombshells.  1 Reply [ Latest posted on August 29th, 2008 5:03 PM ]
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[ Posted by robiearnold on Aug 19th, 2008 1:58 PM ]...
Hi neighbor, I really dig what I have seen of your stuff!! I love your art style, it beckons back to comic times long ago. Still waiting on my copy of The Green lama to arrive!!! I am really into the golden age character revival as of late. peace 1 Reply [ Latest posted on August 22nd, 2008 3:09 PM ]
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 [ Posted by James_Ritchey_III on Aug 22nd, 2008 3:09 PM ]...
Thanks, Robie! Jus' tryin' to be a Nick Cardy/Bruno Premiani/Johnny Craig amalgam when I grow up (sic)! |
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[ Posted by markalester on Jun 17th, 2008 5:12 PM ]...
Very cool art James. Thanks for the add and best of luck with your work. 1 Reply [ Latest posted on June 18th, 2008 11:43 PM ]
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[ Posted by James_Ritchey_III on Jun 18th, 2008 11:43 PM ]...
Thank, Mark--and BIG ditto! Stuff looks great! |
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[ Posted by kerchow on May 24th, 2008 1:19 PM ]...
Cheers for the comments, apologies for the hernia, would love to see a pin-up from you. |
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[ Posted by kerchow on May 18th, 2008 7:23 PM ]...
Zombie Nazi's from outer space! I've so gotta read something with a title like that. |
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[ Posted by Stacy_B on Apr 16th, 2008 5:06 PM ]...
Thanks for the add! I'm enjoying the GREEN LAMA book and can't wait to see more! |
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[ Posted by MarkStegbauer on Mar 7th, 2008 7:38 PM ]...
Issue 2! Issue 2! Want pages! Want pages! Gimme gimme gimme! |
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[ Posted by MikeWilliams on Feb 9th, 2008 11:44 PM ]...
Hey James! How's it going? |
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[ Posted by jaypiscopo on Jan 31st, 2008 10:26 AM ]...
Beautiful Work! |
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[ Posted by MHcomics on Nov 21st, 2007 9:01 AM ]...
Thanks for the add.Nice looking work.Your style has a cool old school feel to it that you don't see much of anymore.Keep up the good work. |
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[ Posted by James_Ritchey_III on Nov 18th, 2007 7:15 PM ]...
Thanks, Y'all!!!!
Does this make me IN the comics field now, instead of a shunned, crazy crank on the outskirts--? Only time will tell. :D |
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[ Posted by bobbynash on Nov 18th, 2007 9:55 AM ]...
Hey, man. Congrats on the Green lama. Been a long time coming, man. Can't wait to give it a read.
Bobby |
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[ Posted by seanhtaylor on Nov 13th, 2007 7:18 AM ]...
The Green freakin' Lama baby!!!! 'Bout damn time, huh, my friend? Congrats. |
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[ Posted by James_Ritchey_III on Nov 8th, 2007 1:48 PM ]...
Thanks, guys! |
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[ Posted by Commandergood on Nov 5th, 2007 1:32 PM ]...
Some very nice work. :) |
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[ Posted by MikeWilliams on Oct 25th, 2007 6:38 PM ]...
Hey, James! Just dropping by to say hi. Site still kicks butt I see... |
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[ Posted by James_Ritchey_III on Sep 15th, 2007 8:52 PM ]...
Yep, Mr. Stegbauer--I think we're gonna be the best, most original comics team since Simon and Kirby (well--without the later alienation)! WOOT!
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[ Posted by MarkStegbauer on Sep 10th, 2007 9:41 PM ]...
Thanks for the add my friend! Are you ready for some football?! I mean making some awesome freakin' comics?!
You + Me = damn good stuff! |
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[ Posted by bobbynash on Sep 4th, 2007 12:09 AM ]...
Good seeing you at Dragon Con, Jim. Hope you had a great show.
Bobby 1 Reply [ Latest posted on September 4th, 2007 12:24 PM ]
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[ Posted by James_Ritchey_III on Sep 4th, 2007 12:24 PM ]...
Always a pleasure, Bobby--and yeah, I had a GREAT show! |
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[ Posted by James_Ritchey_III on Mar 1st, 2007 3:22 AM ]...
Thanks, guys, for the kind comments.
Yeah, Paul, hope is never dead with me. Remember, this is still the 'unfixed', raw version, and needs three pages added, and three redone (EVIL BAD PACING). I could get issue two done in two and a half months, if I had the right team--the Multiple Sclerosis is regulated, and I'm a productive boy, once more. |
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[ Posted by zebramag on Feb 28th, 2007 9:45 PM ]...
Green Lama is great! |
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[ Posted by PalisadesPress on Feb 28th, 2007 9:02 PM ]...
Damn, Jim! The Green Lama! Very nice! Thanks for posting it for all to see. That was a lot of work. You should be proud of the accomplishment even if it never sees print. I wish there was a completed part 2 to read, as well. |
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[ Posted by MikeWilliams on Feb 28th, 2007 7:57 PM ]...
Thanks for accepting, man. Your work is really fantactic. |
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[ Posted by James_Ritchey_III on Feb 8th, 2007 1:34 PM ]...
Hey, Paul! Good to hear from you! Thanks for the Add.
Hee...I've been thinking about just posting the PDF of issue one of Green Lama online as a piece of fan fiction. Yep--it's been lettered for over a year, now. 'Fanboy Hardcore' Blambot font fit better than Bill thought, and it comes close to matching the old Spark Publications style. Both Bill and I were TERRIBLY unhappy with the inks, and it needs about 3 pages added and 3 altered not to suck, pacing-wise, for specific pages. That's what you get for cramming 44 pages worth of story into 32 pages. But, GAWD, if it don't have some some breathtaking moments, if I do say so myself. :D 1 Reply [ Latest posted on February 11th, 2007 6:01 PM ]
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[ Posted by PalisadesPress on Feb 11th, 2007 6:01 PM ]...
Any chance it will ever see print? or, is an online .pdf going to be as close as I get to reading it? I'd love to see the breathtaking moments and promise to ignore the sucky ones with the knowledge that it's still a work in progress. |
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[ Posted by PalisadesPress on Feb 7th, 2007 7:29 AM ]...
Great art as always! I'm still looking forward to seeing your Green Lama story in print. Happy to see you here!
Paul
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