3C - California Comics & Collectables has invited me to hang out for a signing and meet-n-greet at their shop on Free Comic Book Day - Saturday, May 4th. Details, below!

11284 Washington Place
Culver City CA 90230

2pm - 6pm.

I'm also told GEOGES JEANTY (of Buffy book fame) will be there, as well. And Spider-Man. 

You can read more about 3C HERE.

Come by. Get a Smallville or a Batgirl signed. Talk shop. Whatevs. Hope to see you there!

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #15
Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER
Art by DANIEL HDR
Cover by PETE WOODS
On sale JULY 10 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

Krypton’s past, present and future collide in the skies over New Krypton as the clock ticks down to oblivion. Superman, Supergirl, Booster and the Legion battle the unthinkable! “Argo” comes to its explosive conclusion in part 3 of 3.

(via Newsarama)

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 SPECIAL #2 
Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER 
Art and cover by CAT STAGGS
On sale JULY 31 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

When Lois Lane accepts an assignment outside of Metropolis, she gets more than she bargained for. Follow the Daily Planet’s star reporter to the Congo as she investigates the Angel of the Plateau! “Valkyrie” reintroduces Lana Lang to the series!

(via Newsarama)

So, as the John Jones/Batman episode, "Effigy," concludes today, here's a look at episode order (so far) + release dates in coming months (and yes, I'm counting each of these "side stories" as en episode. And you should, too!).

1. Guardian

2. Detective

3. Haunted

4. Effigy

5. Argo

6. Valkyrie

7. [REDACTED]

8. [REDACTED (next "off-weeks" story)]

RELEASE SCHEDULE:

MARCH

3/15 Haunted 10

3/22 Haunted 11

3/29 Haunted 12

APRIL

4/3 Haunted, final print           

4/5 Valkyrie 1 

4/12 Argo 1

4/19 Argo 2

4/26 Argo 3

MAY 

5/3 Valkyrie 2

5/8 Argo Print 1

5/10 Valkyrie 3

5/17 Argo 4

5/24 Argo 5

5/29 Effigy print

5/31 Argo 6

JUNE

6/5 Argo Print 2

6/7 Valkyrie 4

6/14 Argo 7

6/21 Argo 8

6/28 Argo 9

JULY

7/5 New Parallel Episode wk 1

7/12 New Main Arc 1

ETC.

Stretch goal 1 (10 page story increase) has been met! We're inching toward that second stretch goal of the additional 10 pages on top of those. Regardless, our incentive list has some really great opportunities for anyone trying to get into "the business" to garner some real-world, professional feedback on his or her craft. Even if these aren't for you, odds are you may know someone who could benefit from these. Let them know!

[CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE KICKSTARTER!]

All the Best,

Bryan Q.

Incentives/perks, still available:

$125 (2 remaining) “THE PROSE PRO”

Aspiring YA prose writer? Looking for feedback/advice? Fund at this level to receive a full critique of the first 5,000 words of your unpublished YA manuscript from Indie author, and fellow successful Kickstarter, KELLY THOMPSON (author, YA superhero novel The Girl Who Would Be King) - AND - Bryan Q. Miller (Batgirl, Vol. 3; Smallville; Teen Titans). ALSO INCLUDES: Everything available at the $50 level. [CLICK HERE]

$250 [REDUCED from $300] (1 available) "THE CRAFTSMAN"

Aspiring comic book – OR – children’s book artist? Venture into this incentive to receive a portfolio review* from MICHAEL SIGLAIN*, former DC Comics editor and current Disney publishing Editor. ALSO INCLUDES: Everything available at the $50 level. [*For developing your craft, not sales/submission purposes.] [CLICK HERE]

*Mike was my partner in crime during the first half of my Batgirl run and genuinely knows what he's talking about. And is a super-nice gent to boot.

$500 (4 remaining)  “THE LAUREATE”

Aspiring television/feature writer? Get a full script review* and notes/feedback from ERIKA KENNAIR**, creator of NBC Universal’s “Writers on the Verge” writers’ workshop, and current VP of Development for the Syfy channel. ALSO INCLUDES: everything available at the $50 level. [*For developing your craft, not sales/submission purposes.] [CLICK HERE]

**Breaking in is VERY hard, and it all starts with a solid script. Erika's made it her job for YEARS to help writers improve their craft. A pricey level, but invaluable if you're serious about getting into the business.

WELCOME TO MAY!

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #13
Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER
Art by DANIEL HDR
Cover by PETE WOODS
On sale MAY 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

An all-new episode begins with “Argo” part 1 of 3! Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes try to stop war between Earth and a shocking enemy! Plus, a glitch in Booster Gold’s Legion flight ring propels the “Gold Standard,” his trusty robot Skeets and The Man of Steel into the 31st century.

(via IGN)

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 SPECIAL #1
Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER
Art by AXEL GIMENEZ and DIANA EGEA
Cover by CAT STAGGS
On sale MAY 29 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

Detective John Jones, the Martian Manhunter, steps into the Smallville spotlight in “Effigy,” a stand-alone adventure! A grisly murder in Gotham City sends Martian Manhunter on a quest to confront his past. Guest-starring Batman and Nightwing!

(via IGN)

Post-"Haunted" Release Schedule:

APRIL

4/5 "Valkyrie" (1 of 4) - Parallel story to "Argo" begins here!
4/12 "Argo" (1 of 9)
4/19 "Argo" 2
4/26 "Argo" 3

MAY 

5/3 "Valkyrie" 2
5/10 "Valkyrie" 3
5/17 "Argo" 4
5/24 "Argo" 5
5/31 "Argo" 6

JUNE 

6/7 "Valkyrie" 4 (conclusion of parallel tale)
6/14 "Argo" 7
6/21 "Argo" 8
6/28 "Argo" 9 

We're 2/3 funded and going strong! Marcio posted another update over on his Deviant, the Twins from the Mercury Six -- CODY and TRIN PETERSEN.

You can read more about Cody, Trin and the rest of the "Earthward" Kickstarter HERE.

Twins Cody and Trin Petersen

Evenin', all. So, you may have noticed that I've been a little chatty about the Kickstarter I"m doing with MARCIO TAKARA. You can check it out HERE.

You can also read about it:

- At IGN (thanks to Joey Esposito!)

- At CBR (thanks to Tim O'Shea!)

- At Wired.com (thanks to Corrina Lawson!)

We've been doing AWESOME on pledges, and I'll post something more about that before bed tonight as we end day one of the drive. All the feels, Gang. ALL THE FEELS!

Some ANGRY Aliens in an interplanetary market

A full-color, ALL-AGES (7+), 110-page graphic novel celebrating adventure, exploration and family. IN SPACE!

Curious? CLICK HERE to head straight over to the Kickstarter page.

Funding incentives include the following (and are going fast):

Pencil and ink, any character, from anything, commissions (9x12) by MARCIO TAKARA - PERE PEREZ - CAT STAGGS - DUSTIN NGUYEN - JAMAL IGLE - KELLEY JONES - MARCUS TO - all in addition to getting the actual book and some goodies.

Marcio and I are very proud of the work we've been doing on it, and sincerely hope you'll help us complete funding and make the book a reality!

This is ALYSSA MASTERS, Ben's younger sister. Hot-head. Eager to prove herself as a pilot. Fiercely independent. You can get a better look at MARCIO'S PAGE.

You can read some more about the project over on the Robot6 blog at Comic Book Resources. Watch this space and my Twitter for more news and info later today... and TOMORROW (Friday)... WHEN WE LAUNCH! FINALLY!

This is BEN MASTERS, oldest of the MERCURY SIX. Dependable. Honest. Long-burdened with being "the responsible one." You can get a better look at MARCIO'S PAGE.

You can read some more about the project over on the Robot6 blog at Comic Book Resources. Watch this space and my Twitter for more news and info tomorrow... and on Friday... WHEN WE LAUNCH! FINALLY!