Many of you are probably getting sick of seeing me post everytime.

And the Black Jack Justice fans will have read and enjoyed several posts and comments by BJJ writer, Gregg Taylor and artist, Sami Kivelä.

But many of you Rookie fans will have noticed an strange absence of the otherwise VERY talkative half of the Addictive Comics team, Scott Sigler, during the opening weeks of the site. 

There’s been a very good – and very bad — reason for this.

On our opening day, December 16th, Scott received some very serious news about a family member and informed me that he could not take part in the opening.  

Unfortunately, everything was scheduled, planned and announced.  So we had to go forward with the opening — even though Scott could not be involved.

Out of respect for his and his family’s privacy, we did not even reveal the problem.

However, I are happy to report that the news now is all good!  Out of respect for him (and a fear of getting something wrong), I’m still not gonna go into it here — but you can read about it on Scott’s own site at http://www.scottsigler.com/ and leave some comments of support for him. 

As soon as this crisis is fully over I am sure that General Siglerisimo (is that how you spell it?  For crying out loud — who talks like this?!)  will be back and as active as ever.

See ya soon,

Mark   

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We have new story pages up on both The Rookie and Black Jack Justice today. 

The Rookie

Black Jack Justice

Check them out and then let us know what you think on The Rookie Blog and the Black Jack Justice Blog.

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If you have no idea what that last sentence means — or if you had no idea how to get to the blogs to leave your words of wisdom — or if you are just bored and want to read all about blogs — We have created a page just for you!

How to Use the Addictive Comics Blog Comment System

One of the best things about online comics for the creators and the readers, is the chance to comment and interact with each other.  It’s something we REALLY hope to do a lot of with Addictive Comics.

So, we’ve set up a Super Easy and Very Efficiant way for you to leave your comments.  However, it’s a little different than most webcomics, so some of you have missed it.

Here’s what we’ve done…

We have created COMPANION BLOGS for each of our Comics so that the readers and creators would have a way to interact.  And so far that is exactly what is happening.

The Blogs are all about YOU. 

We’ve had many great comments from the readers and some excellent discussions about the stories, the artwork and even the fonts.  Gregg Taylor, the writer/creator of Black Jack Justice,  Sami Kivelä, the artist of Black Jack Justice and even me, Mark, the artist of The Rookie have all stopped by and left posts and replies.  It’s even been rumored that Trixie Dixon herself, Andrea Lyons, paid a visit.   

Blogs are made for comments and interaction.  You might say it is their purpose in life.  So it is Super Easy for the Readers and Creators to Interact. 

So if you want to comment or join in the discussions — you should visit The Rookie Blog or the Black Jack Justice Blog.

…And if you DON’T want to comment — you should STILL visit  The Rookie Blog or the Black Jack Justice Blog.

If you need help in ANY WAY - then click on the link below and go to the Super Easy - Very Detailed Description page.

CLICK HERE to visit — How to Use the Addictive Comics Blog Comment System

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Our second Premier Comic is the very enjoyable BLACK JACK JUSTICE.

BLACK JACK JUSTICE currently appears in an ongoing audio drama podcast from the Decoder Ring Theatre.  The podcast is a full-cast, live-action production in the tradition of Sam Spade, Philip Marlowe and Richard Diamond of Old Time Radio fame. 

Like those legendary detectives, Jack Justice is a 1940’s-style, tough guy detective, hard boiled, hard drinking and quick with the ever ready wise crack.  He is a veteren of World War II and occasionally his memories will bring out his softer side, much to his embarrassment.  Like most of the radio-detective series of the forties, there’s plenty of fun mixed in with the excitement.

What sets BLACK JACK JUSTICE apart from the detectives of yesteryear is his partner in crime, Trixie Dixon, ”Girl Detective.”  Trixie is a true partner and she plays a larger role than the women in the classic detective series, like Sam Spade’s secretary, Effie.  Furthermore she is anything but a dizzy broad.   Trixie Dixon is also a hard-boiled, wise-cracking detective who, in a pleasent new twist, also does narration of the stories.  This is a really fun bit.  As you might expect, she often sees things a bit differently than Jack does.

THE ADDICTIVE COMICS’ BLACK JACK JUSTICE

The Story

As soon as Scott and I started discussing the plans for what would become Addictive Comics, I knew there was one person I would contact immediately — Gregg Taylor of Decoder Ring Theater.

I have been a huge fan since the Original Red Panda Series and knew that BLACK JACK JUSTICE would make a great comic. 

To my delight, Gregg was thrilled by the opportunity and has been a big supporter and help to us as we get this underway. 

We are adapting the comic STRAIGHT from Gregg’s scripts — so you know it’s gonna be good. 

The Artwork

BLACK JACK JUSTICE continued to be blessed when we signed my first choice for artist — the very talented Sami Kivelä.  You are gonna love this guy’s work.  Especially the “dames.”  Let’s face it, anyone can draw Iron-man (as John Byrne once said) but it takes a special talent to dramically draw everyday life.  Sami has that rare talent.  Add to that a very real sense of the 1940’s era and a definite feel for Noir and you have a true winner.

I will be doing the inking and I just hope I don’t mess it up.

Here is a very small teaser for you.  Jack Justice head studies by Sami Kivelä:

 Click on the above drawing for a Larger View and
some interesting information about this sketch.

That’s all you get for now.  Sorry – no Trixie.  You’ll have to wait for the comic for her.  I gotta tell you though — she’s worth the wait!  Sign up for our email if you haven’t so you won’t miss a thing. 

By the way, for all you art fans — we are going to have an “Art of Black Jack Justice Blog” running alongside the comic series.  We will have some of Sami’s and my sketches and concept drawing for Black Jack Justice along with some of our other work and the Noir-style work of other Addictive Artists.  We plan to discuss each drawing and answer questions.  We also hope to include some fan drawings — so get cracking.    It ought to be a lot of fun.

IT’S ALL COMING VERY SOON!   

Trust me on this one – If you love Old Time Radio Detective Series (and who doesn’t?) or Film Noir (and who doesn’t?) or just damn good stories and artwork  (and who doesn’t?), then you MUST check out BLACK JACK JUSTICE. It has everything we love about the hardboiled private dick.

Mark

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