Jonathan and Joshua Luna's THE SWORD faces a dual
sell out!
December 6th, 2007 (Berkeley, CA) - Barely twenty
four hours after release, both THE SWORD #3 and the current printing of
#1 have sold out at a distribution level.
"Surprisingly, THE SWORD #3 came out a week
early and it sold out before its initial release date," series artist
Jonathan Luna said. "We’re absolutely thrilled that people
are enjoying The Sword."
This follows the success of their first two series,
ULTRA and GIRLS, which both saw multiple sell outs and subsequent reprints
for the first several issues. THE SWORD continues this trend with all
three issues selling out soon after release. Like with the recent sell
out of the second issue, both #1 and #3 will be printed once again in
an effort to meet demand.
Writer Joshua Luna said, "It’s great that
the demand is high, and, more importantly, that we are able to meet that
demand with extra printings."
THE SWORD #1 and #3 (OCT078039) second printings,
both 32-page comic books for $2.99, will be available December 27th. In
addition, the current printing of THE SWORD #2 is in stock.
GIRLS HC S&N Edition Dec.05.07
There seems to be some confusion about the exclusive
art that comes with GIRLS: The Complete Collection Deluxe Hardcover Signed
and Numbered Edition. That question is answered in the FAQ.
The Sword #3 Early Dec.05.07
Well, this has never happened before.
The Sword #3 is in stores a week early.
Can't complain about that!
Interview Dec.05.07
We've done an interview with Silver Bullet Comic
Books about The Sword.
The links on the left side of the homepage have been
updated. Links have been added for the following:
-Read ULTRA #1 for free.
-Find your local comic book stores.
Update Nov.20.07
BIBLIOGRAPHY is updated with the following
book info and cover art:
-GIRLS, Vol. 4: EXTINCTION (Delcourt - French Version)
Update Nov.19.07
BIBLIOGRAPHY is updated with the following
book info and cover art:
-THE SWORD #5
Update Nov.15.07
BIBLIOGRAPHY is updated with the following
book info and cover art:
-THE SWORD #2, 2nd Printing
Press Release Nov.15.07
THE SWORD STRIKES A SELL OUT!
Luna Brothers' newest series sells out!
November 15th, 2007 (Berkeley, CA) - THE SWORD, the
all-new ongoing series created by ULTRA and GIRLS' Luna Brothers, has
carried a buzz from its initial announcement through its release, resulting
in the second issue selling out at a distribution level.
“We’re just having so much fun creating
this story,” said co-creator/artist Jonathan Luna. “The fact
that there is such high demand for this book really means a lot to us.”
THE SWORD's second issue opens with the sole survivor
of a family's brutal murder, Dara Brighton, discovering a sword which
may be the key to her revenge. The subsequent hints to the series' ongoing
mystery has generated a demand so overwhelming a second printing is already
on its way.
Co-creator/writer Joshua Luna said, “As the
story progresses, we plan to have Dara's path of revenge grow more and
more epic in scale, and we're just very excited that there is a solid
readership that'll be along for the ride."
THE SWORD #2 SECOND PRINTING (SEP078031), a 32-page
full color comic book for $2.99, will be in stores on November 28th. THE
SWORD #3 (OCT072024) is available for reorder and will hit stands on December
12th.
Press Nov.02.07
Blair Butler shows THE SWORD more love on the on-air
version of Fresh Ink on G4TV.
Update Oct.27.07
FAQ updated.
Interview Oct.23.07
We've done an interview with Jaded Expressions Magazine.
BIBLIOGRAPHY is updated with the following
book info and cover art:
-THE SWORD #3
Update Sep.11.07
Giancarlo has provided us with a 3D image of GIRLS: The Complete Collection Deluxe
Hardcover, done completely in photoshop. This image will also be added
to BIBLIOGRAPHY.
Click the image to view it larger.
Update Sep.09.07
BIBLIOGRAPHY is updated with the following
book info and cover art:
-GIRLS: The Complete Collection Deluxe Hardcover
Update Sep.07.07
THE SWORD has been added to BIBLIOGRAPHY, along with
issue descriptions and cover images.
THE SWORD Letters Column Aug.25.07
At our forum, we've announced that we're open to
suggestions for the title of THE SWORD Letters Column. If you have any
ideas, shoot us a letter at our forum or at we [at] lunabrothers
[dot] com and we'll print them.
We appreciate all suggestions, but we can't guarantee
to pick one from the bunch.
You have until the end of August to get into THE
SWORD #1, and the end of September to get into THE SWORD #2. We'd like
to have a title by the time THE SWORD #3 comes out.
Mike Wieringo Tribute Aug.19.07
Newsarama has created a tribute to Mike Wieringo
with thoughts shared from his fellow professionals, including myself.
GIRLS: The Complete Collection Deluxe Hardcover has
been added to the STORE.
Edited to add: The correct
page count at the Amazon page is 624.
GIRLS The Complete Collection Jul.28.07
Some of you may have noticed the complete collection
of GIRLS in a hardcover format at Amazon.com. Erik Larsen/Image officially
announced it at Comic-Con. Above, is the full cover of the slipcase (front,
spine, back).
The Luna Brothers, creators behind GIRLS and ULTRA,
and artists of Marvel's SPIDER-WOMAN, return this October with an all-new
modern-day fantasy series, THE SWORD.
"Like our previous titles, THE SWORD weaves
the supernatural and fantastic into our everyday world," explained
writer Joshua Luna. "But unlike those books, THE SWORD focuses on
revenge and power."
Dara, the series' protagonist, is a young woman whose
life is destroyed by powerful strangers who are unlike anything she has
ever imagined. Just when things are at their worst she discovers a unique
sword with the power to take her revenge. Combining elements of Kill Bill,
Highlander and Blade of the Immortal with the patented Luna Brothers twist,
THE SWORD will be a must read for any fan of the action, drama, or fantasy
genres.
"We came up with THE SWORD two years ago,"
said artist Jonathan Luna. "Every now and then it would pop into
our conversations and never get out of our heads, so we knew this was
a story that we had to tell."
"Jonathan and Joshua embody everything that
Image Comics is about," added Image Comics' Publisher, Erik Larsen.
"We found them in a blind submission and through their work with
us they've become industry superstars. I'm ecstatic to read their newest
series."
THE SWORD #1 (AUG071971), a 32-page comic with a
cover price of $2.99, will be available for order in the August issue
of Previews and will go on sale in October 17.
New Series THE SWORD Jul.18.07
Our news series, THE SWORD, has been announced at Newsarama!
Update Jun.27.07
Links to purchase GIRLS and ULTRA posters from SCI-FI
GENRE.COM have been added to the GIRLS and ULTRA sections of BIBLIOGRAPHY.
Update May.22.07
GIRLS, Vol. 4: EXTINCTION has been added to the STORE.
The extra printings of GIRLS #1 and #2 have been
added to the GIRLS section.
GIRLS, Vol. 4 Release Date May.22.07
From Diamond Distribution: GIRLS, Vol. 4: EXTINCTION
will be in stores on May.30.07.
Thank you for your patience.
GIRLS, Vol. 4 Printer Delay May.16.07
We have found out that GIRLS, Vol 4: EXTINCTION was
not sent to Diamond Distribution from the printer in time to make it into
stores today, May 16th.
We are doing our best to get the books into stores
and to all of you as soon as possible.
It's difficult to control what happens after we turn
in our books, but we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
More news to come.
Jonathan and Joshua
Interview (Updated - Blog link) Apr.18.07
Comic Book Resources is representing the comic
book side of MySpace, and we are featured as Creators of the Week (chosen
by curator, David Goyer).
GIRLS #24 is in stores today! We would like to give
a big thanks to everyone for reading and supporting GIRLS! Image Comics,
retailers, and the fans--we couldn't have done it without you!
all the best,
Jonathan and Joshua
Update Apr.13.07 With the redesign of the website, the
foreign books for ULTRA and GIRLS were left out. They now have been included.
Interview Apr.07.07 We talk about the end of GIRLS with Newsarama here.
Article Mar.30.07 Wizard chooses GIRLS #23 for one of the
covers of the week for March 22.
France Mar.30.07 We have returned from our week-long tour
in France, and it was amazing!
Thanks to Album, the Bordeaux Festival, Nine City,
and Forbidden Zone for everything that they've done for us. Thanks so
much to Delcourt Publishing, Thierry, and Francois for making the whole
tour possible and incredible.
And of course, thanks to everyone that came to any
of our signings. We won't forget it.
Press Release Mar.06.07
Press Release
The Luna Brothers' sci-fi masterpiece GIRLS comes
to a close with issue #24. The issue is 40 pages of edge-of-your-seat
thrills for just $2.99! That's right, the issue is a special extra BIG
issue for no extra charge!
"We wanted the conclusion of this story to be
special," says co-creator Jonathan Luna. "The fate of Pennystown's
citizens couldn't be told in just 24 pages, so we decided to add more
pages and give fans some more bang for their buck."
GIRLS has been praised by everyone from Brian Bendis
to Joss Whedon and has received rave reviews from the likes of Variety
and Wizard. The epic tale chronicles the small town of Pennystown as it's
invaded by a giant sperm creature and murderous egg-laying women. The
conclusion to the wildly popular and utterly disturbing series has been
eagerly awaited for months.
It's mind-blowing! It's beautiful! It's a bargain!
It's GIRLS #24, a 40-page comic book priced at $2.99. It is available
for order now (FEB071907) in through Diamond Previews. It will be on sale
April 18th.
Update Mar.06.07 RED SONJA #20 will be released this Wednesday,
Mar.07.07. Thanks to Dynamite Entertainment for letting me play in their
sandbox.
-Jonathan
Update Mar.05.07 People have created Wikipedia pages for
us and our work!
LINKS has been updated.
LunaBrothers.com ver. 3.0 Feb.27.07 Welcome to the new LunaBrothers.com!
For the past few months, our dear friend, Giancarlo,
has been redesigning our new site for the new year. And now that it's
done, we get to show it to you! We think it looks amazing, and we hope
you do, too.
Take a look around. We now have a mailing list, which
will be a nice way to tell you about any upcoming work of ours. New wallpapers
have also been added. Enjoy your stay and feel free to send us any thoughts.
best,
Jonathan and Joshua
Update Feb.15.07 PROJECTS is updated with the following
book info and cover art:
-GIRLS, Vol. 4: EXTINCTION
This is the last volume (of four) of the GIRLS series,
containing issues #19-24.
Update Jan.17.07 A second printing of GIRLS, Vol.1: CONCEPTION
TP will be available on Feb.07.07. GIRLS is still going strong and we'd
like to thank everyone for their support!
Interview Jan.17.07 For the French, we've done an interview
with BDTheque. You can read it here.
If you'd like to read it in English, you can Google
"bdtheque" and click "translate this page" on the
right of the link.
Update Jan.17.07 APPEARANCES: Added the cities of our French tour.
Update Jan.16.07 PROJECTS is updated with the following book info and cover art:
-GIRLS #24
This is the series conclusion, folks!
Update Jan.13.07 APPEARANCES is updated with our week-long
French tour. We can't wait to see everyone there!
Interview Dec.20.06 This is our interview in Geek Monthly Magazine #1. The names are
switched with the photos (It should read "Jonathan, left; Joshua,
right").
Click on the image above to read it in higher resolution.
Holiday Heroes Dec.01.06
This holiday season, I will be donating a custom-painted Munny (ULTRA) for Uberbot's Holiday Heroes, which will be auctioned through Ebay starting on December 17th. All proceeds will benefit Toys For Tots.
Update Dec.16.06 PROJECTS is updated with the following book info and cover art:
-GIRLS #23
Plug Dec.08.06
Joss Whedon (Buffy, Angel, Firefly) was interviewed
by TVGuide.com and had some very flattering things to say about GIRLS:
TVGuide.com: What is your favorite comic right now?
Whedon: There are a lot of comics I like a lot. I'm a huge fan of Planetary. I love the Luna Brothers' Girls. It's like watching a movie. I haven't read a comic like that since I can remember. It's really intense. I love Next Wave, The Ultimates. I'm pretty straightforward. Mostly it's guys in suits.
Update Nov.24.06 PROJECTS is updated with the following book info and cover art:
-GIRLS #22
Update Nov.24.06 PROJECTS is updated with the following book
info and cover art:
-GIRLS #22
Interview Nov.09.06 We talk about GIRLS ending at Newsarama.
Interview Nov.04.06
We hear that we have an interview in Geek Monthly
#1 (September?).
Um. Yeah. They didn't send us one.
Yet.
-Jonathan
Update Nov.03.06 PROJECTS is updated with the following
book info and cover art:
-Wonderlost #1 - Short Story written by C.B.
Cebulski and illustrated by Jonathan Luna
Holiday Heroes Oct.24.06
This holiday season, I will be donating a custom-painted
Munny for Uberbot's Holiday Heroes, which will be auctioned through Ebay.
All proceeds will benefit Toys For Tots.
Update Oct.23.06 PROJECTS is updated with the following
book info and cover art:
-GIRLS #21
Update Oct.17.06 PROJECTS is updated with the following
book info and cover art:
- GIRLS, Vol. 2: EMERGENCE Hardcover (Delcourt
- French)
- BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #95 PINUPS (apologies on the delay)
Update Sep.20.06 PROJECTS is updated with the following book
info and cover art:
-GIRLS #20
STORE is updated with the following book:
-GIRLS, Vol. 3: SURVIVAL (Trade Paperback)
Plug (Updated Sep.12.06 - Blog Link) Sep.12.06 Blair Butler gives ULTRA an incredible review
on Attack of the Show's Fresh Ink (G4TV). Probably the most flattering
thing we've ever heard. View it here (Look for Attack of the Show: Blair Butler's Fresh Ink 09/08/2006). Or
read it here.
Plug Sep.12.06 Patton Oswalt mentions us in his great
interview with Brian Bendis. Read it here.
Update Sep.11.06 Because so many people asked at Baltimore
Con, we're letting you know that GIRLS will be ending at issue 24 (Apr.07).
Initially, it was 12 issues, but we felt that we needed more time to tell
the story.
Thanks to everyone that stopped by in Baltimore!
Lena Headey is ULTRA Feb.14.06
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Lena Headey will play a single,
city-girl superhero in Barbara Hall's comic-book-based drama pilot "Ultra"
for CBS.
Headey is currently onscreen in the feature "Imagine Me & You,"
and appeared last year in "The Brothers Grimm."
Barbara Hall is the creator of the series "Joan
of Arcardia" and developed "Judging Amy."
