I had very ambitious plans
for the Goon publishing schedule at the beginning of 2012. Unfortunately, life
happens sometimes. Between selling a home, buying a home, and taking a little
needed me time, my schedule got a little out of control.
My apologies to all of you
who have been patiently waiting for Goon #44.
It is being resolicited and will be appearing in the catalog soon.
However, this situation has
brought to light how confusing our semi-ongoing series is to readers. Although
we were monthly for a year once for the Labrazio storyline, the book has always
tried to maintain a bi-monthly schedule. But since the Goon is pretty much a
one man show, that wasn’t always possible to sustain. I loved the idea of
having an ongoing series and getting up into some high number issues, but I
would prefer that the release schedule of the book be less confusing for you
guys.
So… after issue #44, The
Goon will be switching to a mini-series format with one shots sprinkled in. Much
like many of Dark Horse’s other titles.
The
first two miniseries to come out will actually tell one long, eight-issue
story. OCCASION OF REVENGE BOOKS 1 & 2 will focus on a gang war between the Goon and the new invading clan of
witches composed of what is left of the Zombie Priest’s race. If you’ve liked
the more gritty and noirish episodes of the Goon, like Chintaown & the
Mystery of Mr. Wicker, this will be right up your alley.
I hope you’re as excited as
I am about this next chapter of the Goon!
-Eric
