World of Hurt » world of hurt http://worldofhurtonline.com Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:48:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 THE BLACK FIST 56 – Trial By Fire http://worldofhurtonline.com/2012/01/25/the-black-fist-56-trial-by-fire/ http://worldofhurtonline.com/2012/01/25/the-black-fist-56-trial-by-fire/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:48:32 +0000 Jay Potts http://worldofhurtonline.com/?p=3377 THE BLACK FIST 56 – Trial By Fire

Aaand we’re back! I want to thank everyone for sticking by me during this long hiatus.  It was really an unscheduled mental health vacation for me.  With the holidays and everything else that’s been going on, I realized I needed some time to take care of myself, have a more normal schedule, and enjoy some time [...]]]> THE BLACK FIST 56 – Trial By Fire

Aaand we’re back!

I want to thank everyone for sticking by me during this long hiatus.  It was really an unscheduled mental health vacation for me.  With the holidays and everything else that’s been going on, I realized I needed some time to take care of myself, have a more normal schedule, and enjoy some time with my wife.  Honestly, I haven’t even logged on to check my stats in ages, but I really, REALLY appreciate all your support.

As I came up to this strip, I had some real ambivalence about Pastor torturing a helpless man in such a cold-blooded manner, so I struggled with how I was going to play this scene. I decided to have Pastor mirror that ambivalence.  Despite his earlier bravado, he’s wrestling with himself about the ugly work he feels he has to do.

- JEP

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]]> http://worldofhurtonline.com/2011/12/15/the-black-fist-55-calling-your-bluff/feed/ 8 “WORLD OF HURT: The Thrill-Seekers” Poster http://worldofhurtonline.com/2011/12/13/world-of-hurt-the-thrill-seekers-poster/ http://worldofhurtonline.com/2011/12/13/world-of-hurt-the-thrill-seekers-poster/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:56:16 +0000 Jay Potts http://worldofhurtonline.com/?p=3371 We repurposed the cover art for the graphic novel into this swank poster.  I’ll be adding it to the online store shortly.WORLD OF HURT-The Thrillseekers Poster - 052611

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Hmm, I wonder if they had a warrant.  In a major change from all his previous appearances, Steiner’s actually smiling. - JEP ]]> THE BLACK FIST 53 – Nobody’s Home

Hmm, I wonder if they had a warrant.  In a major change from all his previous appearances, Steiner’s actually smiling.

- JEP

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I think I’ve finally got a handle on Det. Mike Steiner, but one day I’ll put him in a strip where’s he’s not yelling at Haworth. Thanks again for your patience and support the past week. - JEP ]]> THE BLACK FIST 52 – Prime Suspect

I think I’ve finally got a handle on Det. Mike Steiner, but one day I’ll put him in a strip where’s he’s not yelling at Haworth.

Thanks again for your patience and support the past week.

- JEP

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I think this is Pastor at his most Batman. - JEP ]]> THE BLACK FIST 50 – Leap Of Faith

I think this is Pastor at his most Batman.

- JEP

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Hey, I finally updated on time again this week! - JEP ]]> THE BLACK FIST 49 – The Getaway

Hey, I finally updated on time again this week!

- JEP

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Hello everyone!

I finally have a printing schedule for the book.  I had to go through a couple revisions with the printer. It was a real learning process, but they were very patient in working with me to make sure the files were correct and we both got what we needed from the other. 

In the interest of transparency, below is the schedule exactly as I received it. 

• Ozalids + Proofs send out from HK – 13 Oct 11
• Ozalids + Proofs rec’d by you in USA – 17 Oct 11
• Approved ozalids + proofs send out from USA – 18 Oct 11
• Approval ozalids + proofs rec’d by me in HK – 21 Oct 11
• Printed Sheets send out from HK – 02 Nov 11
• Printed Sheets rec’d by you in USA – 04 Nov 11
• Approval by email – 05 Nov 11
• Advance copies send out from HK – 15 Nov 11
• Advance copies rec’d by you in USA – 17 Nov 11
• Approval by email – 18 Nov 11
• Bulk Ex-Factory – 23 Nov 11

 Yeah, I struggle with “printer-ese,” too. Bottom line: If everything goes according to plan, I’ll have advance copies by November 17th and then I should have all the books in hand in early December, since bulk ex-factory is a worse case scenario on when the books will leave the factory in Hong Kong. Everyone should have their copies in time for Christmas. (What a lovely gift, eh?)

Again, thank you so much for your patience.  If anything changes, I’ll let you know.

- JEP

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Welcome back! I called this strip “Brass Tacks,” because that’s what both the story and Pastor are getting down to with this week’s installment.  If you don’t like action and violence, you might want to check out now, because that’s pretty much all we’re gonna see from here on out along with some interesting revelations. This strip [...]]]> THE BLACK FIST 47 – Brass Tacks

Welcome back!

I called this strip “Brass Tacks,” because that’s what both the story and Pastor are getting down to with this week’s installment.  If you don’t like action and violence, you might want to check out now, because that’s pretty much all we’re gonna see from here on out along with some interesting revelations.

This strip also marks the first appearance of my top Kickstarter contributor, Jonathan “J.G.” Gelatt as one of Harlan’s henchmen. I promised a two strip minimum, but J.G. will end up playing a pretty big part.

Speaking of the Kickstarter campaign, I should have a schedule from my printer at the end of the week to let me know when I can expect the books.  I will post it here and on Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail all the contributors as soon as I learn the date the books will ship.  Again, thank you for your patience everyone.

- Jay

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