It's a sad reality that a new issue of Havoc 21 hasn't hit the shelves since 2007. There are many factors to why this hasn't happened; the most important reason being that captain wasn't at the helm. Well that oversight has been rectified. A new team was formed, new material put out for production. And we are now coming to that time when we want to show off the fruit of our labors. Unlike before we have accumulated a body of work to produce several issues. When we reach issue 10 then we'll decide whether we want to continue Havoc 21 or just go with solo characters. Havoc is my love child but a disturbing child that requires a lot of attention and many bodies to nuture it. I am starting to want a more peaceful life as a creator, and solo character driven comics may be the way to gain such peace. And still be producing material that challenges its reader. With The Grave, Invisible Nation, AVH and The Wraith, plus others yet to showcase, I have a myriad of choices. And as a writer I can plant many seeds. Which will only require one artist (for each project) that is committed to the future and it's fruit. Instead of requiring a gathering of the collective for every issue.
With all that said both George and I felt we needed to introduce (or re-introduce) Havoc 21 to the reading public hence I tasked George with creating an omnibus from the first 5 issues with new text, art and a cover. So, for the past month George has been absorbing Havoc 21 and it's vault of shocks, horrors and surprises. EJB
George on his homework;
So things are coming together and we can finally talk about some of what we have planned. First up on the new publishing schedule is the Havoc 21 “Omnibus”. We'll be featuring some of the best stories from the five released issues of the Havoc 21 Anthology. I've enjoyed reading the stories contained in the these volumes and I'm excited to be helping to show these to American audiences for the first time. This collection is still being assembled, but our plan is to put together five or so stories from the previous issues. These are some great sci-fi, thriller and horror stories and just as these stories may have reminded European audiences of the '2000AD' anthology, they reminded me of some of the classic “Tales from the Crypt” stories that I loved growing up. In addition to great writing, there is some great artwork to go right along with it. You'll be able to see for yourselves quite soon, so keep checking this space for more info.
Until then,
-George
A release date will come the moment we have the Omnibus in our hands. And as we already have the work, it just needs to spicing up, expect good tidings soon! Then the greater news; the in-store date for Havoc 21 issue 6! EJB
