Video game playtesting... and a glimpse into NYCC!
about 2 years ago – Sun, Oct 16, 2022 at 11:23:36 PM

WE PLAYIN' GAMES...

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so I'm just gonna leave this right here...

This is a live shot from the play-testing of TALES OF MR. RHEE: "Punch All Monsters" that was taking place earlier today. Austin McKinley (who not only drew all of TALES OF MR. RHEE Volume 5: "Rock Star Paranoia" but is also the lead designer on the game) is currently working out a final few tweaks based on our combined notes after playing it for a bit. I think we've decided to give all of you (and Mr. Rhee) a chance to get a little health as you work your way towards trying to get the 666 points needed to win the game.

Wherever we land, expect your download of the free download of this game to be delivered RHEE-ly soon! It's A LOT of fun... and tis the season to celebrate all things horror!

Miss NYCC? Here's a glimpse at the action...

The always epic New York Comic Con allowed me another chance to chat live with my dear friend Sean Bartley of The Comics Pals at the show about the making of TALES OF MR. RHEE Volume 5 (and a major hint about what's to come next), and you can now watch the interview on Youtube HERE: https://youtu.be/MHOxBWA6L7w

Give it a watch/listen, friends... it's good stuff!

As always... THANK YOU for your support! I hope you're all enjoying your Halloween RHEE-ding and I'll be in touch very soon!

Your friend in comics,

Dirk Manning

P.S. -- Want even more RHEE-lated The Comics Pals goodness from NYCC? Check out this interview with Austin McKinley the big show right HERE, too!

We're RHEE-ly looking forward to NYCC!
about 2 years ago – Sat, Oct 01, 2022 at 09:23:01 PM

Come meet the team in the Big Apple!

Hey all!

As is usually the case, I will be at New York Comic Con again this year, in Artist Alley at Table H-8 (HATE!).

What I'm RHEE-ly excited to announce share with all of you is that both illustrator Austin McKinley and editor Drena Jo will also both be joining me at Table H8 from 1:00-4:00 PM every day of the show! Whoa!

Keep in mind, Austin McKinley also illustrated stories in the TALES OF MR. RHEE OMNIBUS: ACT ONE, the NIGHTMARE WORLD OMNIBUS, BUTTS IN SEATS: THE TONY SCHIAVONE STORY, and BURIED BUT NOT DEAD... so if you have any of those books and are coming to the show, bring those for him to sign, too!

Editor extraordinaire Drena Jo also edited several of them, and will be happy to sign them for you as well!

Oh... and if you're missing any of these books and want to add them to your collection -- signed or not -- I'll have copies of them all at my table, too. Join us! Join us!

The video game is almost ready...

Finally, the video game is almost ready to release for you to download, too! Final "bug fixes" are being reviewed and ironed out... and soon you'll all be able to "Punch All Monsters" and see if you can unlock the hidden prize with the secret score!

In the meantime...

I hope you're all taking the time to treat yourself to both the TALES OF MR. RHEE OMNIBUS: ACT ONE and TALES OF MR. RHEE Volume 5. When I got my copies I finally went through and re-read both series front to back, and I remain both exceptionally proud of the work done by me and all my peers -- and more excited than ever about the next volume of TALES OF MR. RHEE.

(No spoilers, but how about that ending of TALES OF MR. RHEE Volume 5, eh? Ha-ha!)

Thanks, all! I most sincerely appreciate all your support and look forward to seeing you on the road soon, hearing your thoughts on the books, and bringing you what's next!

I'll be in touch after NYCC... and we'll be releasing the game to all of you soon... so get ready!

Your friend in comics,

Dirk Manning

All That Remains...
over 2 years ago – Wed, Sep 14, 2022 at 11:41:48 AM

You read the last update, right?

Hey all! Dirk here! If you didn't read the last update from Source Point Press, please check your email (or you can check it on the KS page itself) about the book shipping. Some of you were erroneously sent the TPB edition of the TALES OF MR. RHEE OMNIBUS: ACT ONE rather than the KS Exclusive hardcover edition. If that's you -- fear not -- the "glitch in the shipping matrix" (as it's been described to me) has already been discovered and your HC editions are already in the process of being shipped!

If you're one of the people who got the TPB Edition on accident, you can either keep it or gift it to someone else who might appreciate it!I mean, hey, I certainly wouldn't mind you spreading the love of RHEE... but I won't fault you if you decide to keep it either. You've all been very patient in the face of global paper shortages, after all...

Video Game and Statue Updates!

The video game is going through some final testing right now, and I'll be sending you all a link to the *FREE* digital download to it soon... so make sure to keep an eye out on these messages, as the link will be in here!

For those of you who got a Mr. Rhee statue, those will be shipped out in about a week directly from the sculptor. We obviously didn't want to ship those in the boxes with those big ol' book!

Vampires and Victim Backers!

Now that RHEEv5 is finally in all your sweet little hands -- and mine -- I'm going to be diving into the scripting of TALES OF MR. RHEE Volume 6 soon... and that will include those of you who've been drawn into the book! I'll reach out to you here directly to get photos of you for your appearances and ask for your final confirmation of whether you want to be a vampire of a victim... so start thinking deep thoughts on that!

Photos! Reactions!

Now that I, too, have been able to get a copy of both the TALES OF MR. RHEE OMNIBUS: ACT ONE and TALES OF MR. RHEE Volume 5: "Rock Star Paranoia" in my hands via print editions (I told you all -- I wouldn't get mine until you all started getting yours), wow, I have to tell you, friends, it feels good to sit down and be able to so seamlessly read the first four volumes of RHEE together and all in full color. It's such a fun way to read all of "Act One" in a "binge read"... and then to be able to pick up Volume 5 -- the first volume of "Act Two" and dive into the second "mega-arc" of the series.

Without spoiling anything, RHEEv5 has more than a few surprises, and one real zinger that, in my opinion, is among the best I've ever written... so I most sincerely look forward to hearing your thoughts on Social Media as you read it... and I of course always look forward to seeing your photos of all your swag!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Seriously... I know these packages have been a long time coming due to all the crazy supply chain issues, I appreciate your patience, and I most sincerely look forward to your thoughts on the books!

Let me know your thoughts and I'll be in touch soon!

Thanks all!

Your friend in comics,

Dirk Manning

P.S. -- There's only a limited time left to preorder THE ADVENTURES OF CTHULHU JR. AND FRIENDS and get the book, the 12" plushie, and more with *FREE SHIPPING*... and you may need something to make you laugh after you get to the end of RHEEv5, especially, so if you haven't gotten in on that action, take a moment to do so HERE.

PLEASE READ! BOOK SHIPPING UPDATE FROM SPP!
over 2 years ago – Fri, Sep 09, 2022 at 09:55:11 PM

Hello!

It has come to our attention that some of the packages shipped should have included the Kickstarter Exclusive hardcover edition of the TALES OF MR. RHEE OMNIBUS: ACT ONE…  but due to a glitch in the matrix some packages instead contained the trade paperback edition of the Omnibus.

If you have received -- or in the coming days do receive -- a package with the TPB edition rather than the HC edition, rest assured that your replacement Kickstarter Exclusive Hardcover Edition is already being sent to you in all of its leather bound and gold gilded glory!

Regarding the extra trade paperback edition of the Omnibus, you have two options:

1.  Give it to a friend! Halloween and other holidays are coming, so you may want to share the gift of good horror comics… especially since the trade paperback edition of TALES OF MR. RHEE Volume 5: "Rock Star Paranoia"  will be available to the public in early 2023 wherever graphic novels are sold! Let's hook them up and hook them in! 

1.  Keep it for yourself! There's no shame in having two editions of what we hope will be one of your favorite horror graphic novels: one to read and one to keep as a collector's edition!
    

Whatever you choose, please know that we appreciate you very much! On behalf of ourselves as well as Dirk (who will be sending an update this weekend), thank you for your continued support!

Yes… RHEE-ly!

In gratitude,

Source Point Press

They're here... and here's video proof!
over 2 years ago – Thu, Sep 01, 2022 at 12:57:40 AM

You've all been so patient and read so many updates from me... so if you don't mind, I'm just going to let this video clip sent to me from the Source Point Press warehouse earlier today do the talking:

While I'm doing a signing at The Game Room in Toledo, Ohio this Saturday from Noon-5:00, there's no way the crates will be broken down from the pallets, re-packaged, and shipped by then... but given that James O'Barr and I will both be signing at the Monroe Pop Fest September 16-17, I plan on talking to Source Point Press tomorrow to see if any of you who will be at the show can perhaps pick-up your packages there... and get your books signed by both of us, if you want!

I'll be in touch in the coming days! Thanks, all! In the meantime, if you moved recently, DM me your new mailing address so we can update that in BackerKit for you!

Your friend in comics,

Dirk Manning

P.S. -- If you didn't get a chance to join the campaign for THE ADVENTURES OF CTHULHU JR. AND FRIENDS, you you can still get the TPB edition, the plushie, and more through the BackerKit HERE with free shipping!

P.P.S. -- I have a new book in PREVIEWS available for preorder through local comic shops, too: A new "Special Edition" of HOPE Volume 1: "Mother" with previously unreleased bonus content and more! If you have a local comic shop, have them order you a copy so you'll get it day of release in November! Details HERE.