Where I will be:

Beyond Comics in Gaithersburg MD with Mike Imboden and John Shine. This is the Facebook event page, for those of you who like that sort of thing.

What I am promoting:

• FUBAR: American History Z. Mike, John, and I all have stories in this big fat volume which came out on Wednesday. There is also an official FCBD Fubar book.
  
• RED TEN #0. I have a pinup in this official FCBD comic from ComixTribe. (I’ll also have a few OXYMORON hardcovers on hand for sale and sketching within.)
• MAGIC BULLET #6 The DC Conspiracy’s comic newspaper. There are a whole bunch of artist signings around the DC area this weekend, so if you can’t make it to mine chances are you can find one that is closer to you.
• OUTRE #1 A digital anthology that you’ll be able to download for free on FCBD. i did some lettering on a really pretty story (written by Ronald Montgomery, drawn by James Giar) that you should dig.
• PLASTIC FARM Nothing new. I promote this every day.

That’s about it. Free Comic Book Day is this Saturday. Hope to see some of you in Gaithersburg.

A few other Plastic Farm artists will be in attendance. Matt Dembicki is right next door at table 111 and Jake Warrenfeltz in across the isle at 117. Stephen Hines, at table 52, may be selling copies of ICONOPLASTIC (which I inked).

For more info, click here.

I will have copies of all the new PLASTIC FARM books (and the old ones too) and will draw pictures inside of them when you buy them.

I will also have very limited quantities of the OXYMORON variant cover I drew. How limited? Probably no more than ten. (They are large and heavy and I don’t want to bring any home with me on the plane.) Tyler was nice enough to leave a lot of space on the first page for drawing, so I’ll probably end up drawing some cool shit in there for folks who buy a copy.

I’ll also be doing some inexpensive “during a convention” commissions, prices based on how complicated of a drawing you want, but somewhere in the range of $20-$40. (This 9×12” Supreme Intelligence above would be $25 for example.)

Want to prebuy something, like one of those OXYMORON books? Email me at rafer(at)plasticfarm(dot)com and we’ll get sorted.

As many of you know, we have surpassed a few stretch goals on the PLASTIC FARM Kickstarter. In addition to folks now receiving free copies of PLASTIC FARM #22 when it is complete, we are now able to put the 120-page PLASTIC FARM: FERTILIZER back into print.

Bridging the gap between PLASTIC FARM: SOWING SEEDS ON FERTILE SOIL and PLASTIC FARM: SEASONS OF GROWTH IN THE FIELDS OF DESPAIR, FERTILIZER fills in backstories and gives depth to many major secondary characters.

April, 1972. Living on a compound surrounded by those who have rejected the reality that modern society has imposed upon us all, Jonathan Picanos has begun to experiment with new forms of meditation and self-mutilation. His friends, while recognizing that Jonathan has become adept at his mastery over nature, do not realize the depths to which he has gone. When a new threat to their way of life emerges from the shadows, will Jonathan’s mastery over reality save his friends and family, or will he lead them all to death and damnation?

April, 1998. Eliza Dorne is an assassin and, while she is quite good at her job, wishes to retire. She has completed what she hoped was her final mission, but her employer (a man known by many names, but most commonly known as The Reverend or The Smiling Man) is not so eager to let her go.

April, 1994. Frank and Benny were two honest cops killed while staking out the handoff of medical files between a junky and The Smiling Man. Now they find themselves resurrected and performing menial tasks as an undead zombie-like janitorial staff.

Three seemingly unrelated tales detailing three separate events that will reshape the lives and realities of all who dare enter the world of Plastic Farm. Written by Rafer Roberts, and featuring artwork by Wendi Strang-Frost and Jake Warrenfeltz.

This new printing features a new bonus section showing off some of my notes and sketches done while making FERTILIZER.

I have added a few “unlocked” reward levels to make it easier for new backers to get a copy of PLASTIC FARM: FERTILIZER, but if you are an existing backer I’ve tried to make life easy for you as well. Everyone who has pledged $70 or higher (including the shipping fee for international bidders) will automatically be getting a copy of FERTILIZER. Bidders at $60 can add $10 to their pledge and get a copy. Everyone else can add $15. Feel free to contact me if this is confusing.

The PLASTIC FARM Kickstarter, designed to raise the funds needed to print SEASONS OF GROWTH IN THE FIELDS OF DESPAIR, is now live. It’s the best way for you to pre-order a copy of the collection, as well as get some really cool shit along with it.

Here are a few samples of the various pledge levels:

Please consider heading over there and pledging whatever you can. Please also consider telling all your friends about it. Thanks!

Here is where I will be during three specific windows of time:

FRIDAY

4-6pm: FUBAR – artist alley table M6 (I’ve got a story in both FUBAR: Empire of the Rising Dead and the new FUBAR: American History Z. I’ll be doing drawings in them.)

SATURDAY

4-6pm: Once Upon A Time Machine – artist alley table X6 (I lettered three stories in this fantastic book. Come buy a copy and I will sign it. I’m planning on bringing a mini t-square and Ames lettering guide with me for my signatures in this book.)

SUNDAY

12:30-2pm: ComixTribe – table #2380 (I drew a story in the OXYMORON anthology. There’s a NYCC exclusive softcover that will be available since the hardcovers are still on their way from China. I’ll be signing that.)

I’ll just be wandering around being a fan the rest of the time. Say hi to me, or buy me a drink.