News and Updates on Hip Flask and Elephantmen http://www.hipflask.com/blog Comic Book Resources has just posted a five-page preview of "Star Bright" for your pleasure and perusal. June 15, 2009 http://www.hipflask.com/issues/elephantmen20/preview/icon.jpg http://www.hipflask.com/blog/20090615.html Diamond distributors has just informed us that issue #19 is sold out. If you've yet to your hands on a copy, better hurry! Here's what reviewers have to say: "This issue ... will continue to resonate with you well after you are finished." and#8212; Ryan The Iowan , Weekly Power Rankings @ Newsarama "Incredibly well done." and#8212; Darrell Ferguson , Life of Darrell "A highly recommended comic." and#8212; Brandon Borzelli , Geek Goggle Reviews June 14, 2009 http://www.hipflask.com/issues/elephantmen20/preview/icon.jpg http://www.hipflask.com/blog/20090614.html ELEPHANTMEN creator Richard Starkings will be swinging by THE COMIC BUG this Wednesday to infect you with the new ELEPHANTMEN hardcover, FATAL DISEASES -- 312 meaty pages for $34.99! Also on hand, a small number of ADVANCE copies of the forthcoming ELEPHANTMEN trade paperback collection, DAMAGED GOODS, featuring the art of Marian Churchland from issues #18-20! A snip at only $12.99. Richard will also be happy to sign copies of COMIC BOOK LETTERING THE COMICRAFT WAY, MARVELS! THE KILLING JOKE! DANGER GIRL! SPIDER-MAN: BLUE! DAREDEVIL: YELLOW! SUPERMAN: KRYPTON! Anything with his name in it! Wednesday, June 10th 11:30am-2pm and 5-9pm The Comic Bug 1807 1/2 Manhattan Beach Blvd Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 310 372-6704 June 9, 2009 http://www.hipflask.com/issues/elephantmen20/preview/icon.jpg http://www.hipflask.com/blog/20090609.html Cameron McEwan chats with Richard about Blade Runner, Doctor Who, Elephantmen and more... May 27, 2009 http://www.hipflask.com/issues/elephantmen20/preview/icon.jpg http://www.hipflask.com/blog/20090527.html Nominations are now open for the 2008 Eagle Awards. Anyone can make nominations now through Friday, May 22nd. The awards are presented in May at the UK Comic Expo in Bristol. If we might make a few suggestions... Favourite Artist: Moritat Favourite Writer: Richard Starkings Favourite Artist: Pencils: Ian Churchill Favourite Artist: Fully-Painted Artwork: Boo Cook Favourite Colourist: Gregory Wright Favourite Letterer: Richard Starkings Favourite Publisher: Image Comics Favourite American Colour Comicbook: ELEPHANTMEN Favourite Single Story Published During 2008: ELEPHANTMEN #12 "Human Remains" Favourite Continued Story Published During 2008: ELEPHANTMEN: WAR TOYS Favourite Cover Published During 2008: ELEPHANTMEN: WAR TOYS #3 Favourite Reprint Compilation: STRANGE EMBRACE Favourite Comics-Related Book: TIM SALE BLACK AND WHITE Favourite Comics Related Website: ComicBookFonts.com Or click here to see all the EM issues that came out in '08. Thanks in advance for your support! Nomination page >> May 18, 2009 http://www.hipflask.com/issues/elephantmen20/preview/icon.jpg http://www.hipflask.com/blog/20090518.html Read a six-page story preview at CBR >> Check out the image gallery >> DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL The story of Sahara. On sale May 13, 2009 By Richard Starkings and Marian Churchland Cover and variant sketch cover by Ian Churchill Flip cover by Marian Churchland 32pp full color for $3.50 Diamond: MAR09 2446 More info >> May 11, 2009 http://www.hipflask.com/issues/elephantmen20/preview/icon.jpg http://www.hipflask.com/blog/20090511.html "Churchland knocks it out of the park. Starkings' storytelling is masterfully done. If you aren't checking this book out, you need to go get it. Great storytelling, phenomenal art -- it's just a blast." See the whole review , starting at 1:10... May 5, 2009 http://www.hipflask.com/issues/elephantmen20/preview/icon.jpg http://www.hipflask.com/blog/20090505.html Free Comic Book Day is tomorrow, and for the first time ever, Uclick is celebrating by making several of their iPhone apps free for a limited time. Download Elephantmen #1 , as well as comic book apps starring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghostbusters and many more. All will be available for free on the App Store starting Friday afternoon and ending Saturday night at 11:59pm PST. Visit the Uclick iTunes Store here >> May 1, 2009 http://www.hipflask.com/issues/elephantmen20/preview/icon.jpg http://www.hipflask.com/blog/20090501.html Diamond has just reported that issue 18, released last week, is already sold out! If you can still get your hands on a copy (we're still waiting for ours, and are now wondering if they'll ever arrive), here's what you can expect: "Gorgeous art, an intriguing story, and perhaps the most thoughtful storytelling of the week makes this a can't miss issue and an easy choice for this week's Book of the Week " and#8212; Ryan The Iowan , Weekly Power Rankings "Starkings is one of those people who has become a very good writer. It's a quieter issue, as Miki tries to work through her relationship with Hip. Of course, there’s something sinister happening in the background, but given this comic, that's not surprising." and#8212; Greg Burgas , Comics Should be Good! @ CBR "Churchland's art...adds a dose of realism that the series has never really demanded from its art before. The minor details add a realism and even a disorganized pathos that rushes through the story of the troubled Miki character." and#8212; Brandon Soderberg , Comics for Serious Readers "Miki becomes a more layered and complex character in this issue, but the real grabber is the potential story seeds that are planted here. Another compelling story in a fantastic series." and#8212; Brandon Borzelli , Geek Goggle Reviews April 27, 2009 http://www.hipflask.com/issues/elephantmen20/preview/icon.jpg http://www.hipflask.com/blog/20090427.html