The Hero Business

March is usually the time for doling out bonuses – so why not give a bonus Hero Business this week?

I’ve had this idea swirling around in my head for a while now… doing homage covers for each storyline.  In capturing Parker’s first day, I created an homage cover to the legendary Uncanny X-Men #139 (original art by John Byrne):

Welcome to the Hero Business, Parker. Hope you survive the experience!

And now, a few announcements:

First announcement: This homage image will adorn the very first Hero Business product: The Hero Business Collection 1. This issue collects the first storyline, “Orientation,” along with eight “Coffee Break” gags. 36 office-packed pages in all!

Plus, as an added bonus, I’m including a limited-edition Boston Comic-Con exclusive for all orders up til the con, on April 30 and May 1. This slipsheet will include “rough draft” sketches of Hero Business characters never seen online.

That leads me to my second announcement: I’ll be attending Boston Comic-Con in Artists Alley… doing commissions and selling some ultra cool Hero Business swag. I’m taking pre-orders on commissions if you guys want any (and that includes requests for Marvel and DC characters).

And that leads to my third announcement: I’ll be opening up a storefront in the next week, where fans can order cool new Merch, as well as the aforementioned Collection with Boston Comic-Con limited edition slipsheet.

The Hero Business Merch Madness. It was all Simon’s idea, I swear.

It’s bonus day at The Hero Business!

This week, we’re looking at the cover to the second Hero Business comic, “The All-New, All-Different Bravado.” As loyal heroites recall, the first Hero Business collection was an homage to John Byrne’s Uncanny X-Men #139.

The second storyline’s cover is a nod to Teen Titans #23 by the legendary Nick Cardy. Fittingly, it also featured the debut of the all-new Wonder Girl, looking very mod-sexy. Here’s the original cover:

Who pays for all those ripped up life-size posters anyway? Leave it to Bravado to take part in such a self-indulgent act of dramatic narcissism.

And now, a few announcements:

First Announcement: As mentioned, this art will adorn the cover of our second collection, featuring the full-length “All-New, All-Different Bravado” with a handful of “Coffee Break” gags as well. Start saving your pennies (you’ll need 500 of them), as the comic is due to hit our Gift Shop toward the end of October!

Second Announcement: As previously mentioned, I’ll be attending the ComiCONN in Stamford, Connecticut on Saturday, August 27th. It looks to be a fun show, and a good reason to escape a dreary pre-Hurricane day. Stop by my booth for comics, sketches and other fun surprises!

Third Announcement: September is Temp Month! As I gear up for the third storyline, I welcome a host of talented creators to grant their own take on The Hero Business universe. We’ll still run new comics every Thursday (and possibly in between). I’ve seen a few of ‘em already completed, and you guys are in for a treat!

Lastly, I’d like to thank all you heroites for your continued support. The comic has been steadily gaining momentum the past year, so I thank you for spreading the good word!