Friday, April 23, 2010

April Edition of Blackjack Fairgrounds

We hope that you enjoy your time at Blackjack Fairgrounds. Remember the rules: no guns, thieves will be strung up, buyer beware, and be sure to leave before nightfall!


Issue 3 of Jericho Season 3 - Civil War

Jake and Hawkins are on the road as Wanted Men. Forced to enter into enemy territory, they must use the help of the Jericho Resistance to make their way through an Allied States processing town on the Texas Border. Disguised as refugees, our heroes must maneuver past hi-tech cameras, armed ASA soldiers and local black market thugs to continue their mission to find terrorist John Smith.

Order Link



Cover A & B
$3.99 each













Reviews
Axiom's Edge Review
Video Review by Medabotsoundwave
Comic Attack's Review
Michael Sautter's Review


Questions

What will John Smith tell us?
How will they get OUT of Loomer Ridge?
Will Uncle Emmett stay in Jericho?
When will issue four come out?

Friday, March 12, 2010

March Edition of Blackjack Fairgrounds

We hope that you enjoy your time at Blackjack Fairgrounds. Remember the rules: no guns, thieves will be strung up, buyer beware, and be sure to leave before nightfall!

Today's edition will be a review of the post-apocalyptic version of Richard III performed at the City College of San Francisco. The director, John Wilk, stated that this is one of Shakespeare's most compelling plays. It deals with the politics of greed which destroys the fabric of a society and this parallels the corporate greed that has helped weaken our education system.

The set was what you would think of as post-apocalyptic - the shell of a destroyed building. They had jagged plastic hanging from the window frame that looked like broken glass and they used that as a backdrop for a film projection. They showed a black and white film of clouds passing by, so you got the feeling that outside the building nothing was alive.

The costumes were modern grunge with a little bit of Hollywood Pirate thrown in.

With such a radical change in scenery and costuming, I was hoping this would be an adaptation of Hamlet III. Unfortunately it was not, it was the Shakespeare play performed with the original verse and prose. I've always found it jarring to hear Shakespeare's plays out of context and this play was no exception.

The actor who played Richard III, DeWayne Spalding, was very good and reminded me a bit of John Goetz.

Although I was hoping for more, the play was still enjoyable.

Next month, we will be looking at the third issue of the Jericho Season 3 - Civil War comic.

Friday, February 12, 2010

February Edition of Blackjack Fairgrounds

We hope that you enjoy your time at Blackjack Fairgrounds. Remember the rules: no guns, thieves will be strung up, buyer beware, and be sure to leave before nightfall!


Issue 2 of Jericho Season 3-Civil War Comic


Jake and Hawkins are on the road as Wanted Men. Forced to enter into enemy territory, they must use the help of the Jericho Resistance to make their way through an Allied States processing town on the Texas Border. Disguised as refugees, our heroes must maneuver past hi-tech cameras, armed ASA soldiers and local black market thugs to continue their mission to find terrorist John Smith.

Order Link



Cover A & B
$3.99
each





Reviews:
The action continues in issue two of the 'Jericho Season 3, Civil War' comic book
The Full Rundown on Issue #2 of Jericho Season 3
Jericho Issue #2 (Video Review)




Questions:
Was Dale's action justified?
What was Major Petrella's decision?
What did Stanley think of Mimi's surprise?
Where is Chavez?

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Special Announcement

The first issue of the Jericho Season 3 - Civil War comic will be available on November 27th.

From the Devil's Due Newsletter:
The time is almost here! Jericho: Civil War: Season Three is wrapping completion, now in the final coloring / design stages and heading to the printer very soon.

Originally scheduled for late October, production has taken longer than planned, as extra care is being taken to work closely with the television series producers, and to handle the project with the care it deserves. Look for an excellerated schedule between issues 2 and 3. We know you've waited patiently and thank you for your support!

If you haven't already, call your local retailer and reserve your copy today, or order the whole series here.

Friday, October 16, 2009

October Edition of Blackjack Fairgrounds

We hope that you enjoy your time at Blackjack Fairgrounds. Remember the rules: no guns, thieves will be strung up, buyer beware, and be sure to leave before nightfall!

Jericho Season 3 Issue 1

October 28th is the tentative release date of the first issue of the Jericho Season 3 - Civil War comic by Devil's Due Publishing. There will be three covers of this issue.



The first cover is the special preview cover. It is priced at $9.99













This is cover A, regular length. It is priced at $3.99.













This is cover B, regular length. It is priced at $3.99.








Per the DDP website, the first issue continues where Season 2 cliffhanger ended! Jake Green and Robert Hawkins are in the safe haven of Texas with the last remaining warhead from the devastating attack on America. As the Cheyenne army bears down on them, they must decide whether to side with a mysterious figure, possibly their former enemy, to fight an even greater one...

Check out the official website

You can order the comic now direct from the Devil's Due Publishing or via your local comic shop.

Reviews:

JERICHO Rises in Season 3 Comic


'Jericho Season 3, Civil War' off to an explosive start

Comic Book Review: Jericho Season 3 #1

Comic Review- Jericho Season 3 Issue #1 (Video Review)

Questions:
Where is the bomb?
How did the attack get through Texas airspace?
Who made the mysterious phone call?
Who was the mystery man smoking a cigarette and is he still alive?

Friday, September 18, 2009

September Edition of Blackjack Fairgrounds

We're back, after a one month vacation, and in this issue we will go over all the ways to order the Jericho Season 3 - Civil War Comic from Devils Due Publishing (DDP).

We hope that you enjoy your time at Blackjack Fairgrounds. Remember the rules: no guns, thieves will be strung up, buyer beware, and be sure to leave before nightfall!

HOW TO ORDER THE JERICHO COMIC

The smash hit TV series returns with the original series writers! Continues where Season 2 cliffhanger ended! There will be six issues of Jericho Season 3 – Civil War. Each issue will have two covers - Cover A and Cover B. One cover will be a drawing and one will be a photo.

There is a special preview being released with issue one -PX - Special Preview is $9.99.

Please order the comic now, since the pre-order sales determine how many are actually printed of each issue.

1. Via Your local Comic Shop
You can contact your local comic ship: http://www.comicshoplocator.com/

Type in your zip code and find your local comic shop. Contact your local shop and ask them to pre-order the Jericho comic from DDP.

2. Order Direct from the Publisher

You can also order direct from DDP: Six Issue Subscription

There is also a five issue subscription, if you’ve already bought issue #1. The ashcan (collector’s preview) and the special preview are all available via this link: All Jericho Items

3. International Orders
International fans should try Forbidden Planet This link will have the current issues for sale.

If you wish to advance order the other issues go to the home page and click on “Advance Order”, then click on DDP’s icon (red circle with helmeted red-eyed devil).

Come back next month, as we take a look at the further adventures of Jake and Hawkins in issue one of the Jericho Season 3 comic.