Hey, Kid — Wanna Buy a Nine?

I think most of us are better at promoting other people’s work than we are our own.

[As I compose this post, Claude is systematically assembling every dog bed and toy in the house in a pile by the door. I’m not sure if he’s trying to keep the zombies out or packing his things.]

I have zero discomfort singing the praises of CASANOVA or PLANETARY or RENT GIRL (or even IRON FIST, which I didn’t think would particularly be my thing, despite the talent involved. I was wrong. In fact, thus far I like each issue better than the last. I read Issue #4 yesterday and it was awesome! Looove the Crane Mother. And I seriously can’t wait for the Pirate Queen issue) but I don’t do much to push my own books. I mean, for one thing, I’m skeptical of my own ability to change the numbers and for another… it’s an awfully vulnerable position to put yourself in, isn’t it?
Anyway, I just had a look at 30 Days of Night: Eben & Stella, Issue #2 and… here’s the thing: I really like it. I want you to buy it. I feel pretty good about Issue #1 — and well, #1 is a good place to start, but #2? Well, I’m excited about #2. So there you go. I said it.

If you like vampires and cyberpunks and kittens, and, well, me, Justin and/or Steve, you should buy this book.

Issue #1 is out in May, #2 in June. Mark your calendar or pre-order or whatever, okay?