CANNON BUSTERS LANDS @ DEVIL'S DUE

[MattBrady]

Press Release

Devil’s Due Publishing has completed negotiations to publish its newest creator-owned comic series, Cannon Busters, a hip, steam-punk action-adventure created by LeSean Thomas (TMNT, Arkanium, and Disney's Kim Possible artist). Udon Entertainment will assist in producing the book with Thomas.

“I think this is a perfect fit,” says Thomas, who went through negotiations with various companies such as Dreamwave Productions, ComX, and Image Comics before settling with Devil’s Due. It’s been a tough road for this project, but it’s finally where I think it belongs. Erik Ko, Adam Fortier and the folks at Devil’s Due have shown great enthusiasm for the project and seem to have a great understanding for what I’m trying to do. With Udon in the mix, it will shine like it’s supposed to.”

In addition to creating the book, Thomas will write and pencil “Cannon Busters”. Acclaimed indy writer J. Torres will co-script the funky action-adventure. Superstars Ed McGuinness, Keron Grant and Skottie Young are among a few of the artists who will provide guest covers.

"Cannon Busters #0," a Con-Exclusive premier issue, will hit the summer conventions, including San Diego ComicCon and Wizard World Chicago featuring a guest teaser story by Corey Lewis and an 8-page sketchbook featuring concept art by the collaborative designer, Corey Lewis. The first issue of the bi-monthly series will be in comic stores in November 2004. Josh Blaylock, President of Devil’s Due, has nothing but words of encouragement for Thomas and the new series. “Devil’s Due Publishing began with creator owned material and we always felt strongly that the industry needs new talented voices to be heard. LeSean Thomas has a strong creative package put together for Cannon Busters, and I am happy to help the project be seen.”

Visit www.cannonbusters.com for future news this project.

Also visit www.devilsdue.net for more information about Devil's Due Publishing, and the wide variety of entertaining comic books they offer. *Pop culture IS our culture.*

[Derek Ruiz]

This is cool news I can't wait to see Canon busters hit the shelves.

I still don't like that the UPC will be messin up the wonderful cover art but...hey as long as Les gets his book out there I'm all for picking it up.

[jasinmartin]

Well, I guess this is good news if it helps get this book out. I've been looking forward to it.

I'm a big fan of LeSean's art, and am looking forward to this creator owned property. I know Corey Lewis was slated to do the art, and now it looks like that has changed too. I was looking forward to his stuff too, as the stuff I'd seen on his site has a really cool vibe. But I guess he's still on the preview book. Now it lists LeSean back on series art, and I hope that works out. I know he was on again off again on Bazooka Jules, and the last article I read about him had him working full time in animation, so hopefully this comes together. I'll be there when it does!

[Simon-Hartford]

Hey, I thought that Canon Busters was going to be a com.x title?

Didn't newsarama report that it "lands" at com.x a while back.

If so, why isn't this good enough for a british publisher... com.x would have given the book quality throughout.

Poor old com.x not only can't it keep its artists - but it can't keep the books it plans to publish... eventually.

Cla$$war was cool though... if a little rushed, art wise.

Roll on thge brits.

com.x
apcomics

are great!

Simon

[AForceOfOne]

YES! Finally! Remember way back on the DW board LeSean? When I said this book was going to kick @$$? I can't wait to read this thing.

Congrats man.

[FIG]

I can't wait to see this comic, particularly because I've been a fan of Lesean since before he was working on Arkanium. Congratulations Lesean, i can't wait to buy your book, it looks awesome so far.

[tim seeley]

Everything we have lying around in the office for this book looks incredible. I can't wait to see the finished product!
Vive La Devil's Due,
TIM

[stlfan79]

I was excited for this at Com.X since I think they put out some of the highest quality comics in the medium but will still be following it to DD. LeSean is an incredible talent and anything that he does I will give a fair shot. Im also impressed with Devils Due here, besides the first 5 issues of GI Joe I have never been interested in anything they have put out but with Starlin's Cosmic Guard and now landing Mr Thomas I have two titles from them that will be on my pull list.


Also if your reading this LeSean are you still finishing Bazooka Jules as previously rumored/announced?