SERPO DUE OUT THIS AUGUST!
Check out my first Devil's Due project out this July. It's called Serpo and it features my good friend and artist exroidinaire Joe Eisma on pencils/inks!
In 2005, an anonymous source within the DIA released detailed information on an extraterrestrial exchange program tied to the infamous Roswell crash. According to the files, 12 intrepid Americans journeyed to a distant, alien planet to live among its people. Serpo tells the adventures of this incredible "true" story.
GYPSY JOE JEFFERSON OUT THIS JULY!
Joe Jefferson, a former pro boxer turned night guard for an aerospace manufacturer, was secretly chosen by his employer to be the test subject for a new super weapon being developed for the United States government. Kidnapped and experimented on, Joe eventually escapes to discover that he emits a pheromone that causes anyone around him to go mad with murderous rage. Finding it impossible to stay in one place for longer than five minutes, Joe hits the road in search for answers, only to meet a woman unaffected by his newfound abilities. Jody Curtis was born with anosmia, the inability to smell, and with her help, Joe Jefferson hopes to cure himself and find those responsible.
Check out the two alternative covers for A Dummy's Guide to Danger: Lost at Sea.
First up, the Selleck Variant!
Next up, The Double Midnight retailer exlusive!
Imaginary Friends: The Rise of Shift Valentine, Due out in JUNE
When the imaginary poop hits the fan, there's only one group that can make things right. With the safety of the world hanging in the balance, a ragtag troop of imaginary friends is assembled and led by Rex Montana, the greatest imaginary adventurer never to have ever existed. Their mission is simple - - stop the evil Shift Valentine. Art by Dustin Evans!
A Dummy's Guide to Danger: Lost at Sea, Issue 3 out in May!
With the ship’s captain found dead in his quarters, the mystery cruise once believed to be a vacation for Alan and Mr. Bloomberg has now turned into a floating deathtrap. As they dig through clues in order to uncover the killer’s identity, Teri goes and gets herself kidnapped by the psycho in question, thickening the plot and upping the danger!
A Dummy's Guide to Danger: Lost at Sea, Issue 2 out in April!
As bodies begin to pile up while at sea, Alan and Mr. Bloomberg have to put their vacation on hold in order to retrieve Teri’s missing underwear collection and unravel the identity of the onboard murderer. But when their number one suspect turns up dead, who will the duo look to next as the guilty party?
Rabid graphic novel due out in April with art by Guy LeMay, a friend and drinking buddy! :)
When a canine infected with a mutated Rabies virus escapes from a lab, a small town is flipped on its head as the disease spreads into the human population, causing family, friends and neighbors to turn on each other. Now one sheriff has to do whatever it takes to keep his family safe as the town slips into hell.
A DUMMY'S GUIDE TO DANGER IS BACK THIS MARCH
A Dummy's Guide To Danger: Lost at Sea... with kick ass art by my pal and confidant Joe Eisma.
Issue 1: Finding their relationship strained under the pressure of becoming newfound celebrities, Alan and Mr. Bloomberg heed the advice of a therapist and take a vacation in hopes of salvaging their friendship. Opting on a mystery cruise, the private eye pair are surprised to find themselves knee deep in a real life murder thriller complete with an all new homicidal madman.
BORDERLAND IN STORES SOON
Inspired by the true cult killings upon which the feature film is based, Borderland tells the story of two police officers on opposing sides of the US/Mexican border who strike a tenuous pact in order to locate a missing tourist suspected to have been kidnapped by the Mexican cult responsible for a series of gruesome slayings.
The Sleepy Truth Out This October
Strange occurrences are running amok in the small town of Sleepy Hallow, which is why a group of local high school kids have embraced their first amendment rights and established "The Sleepy Truth," a newspaper printed for the people by the people that aims to uncover the eerie mysteries that have long been kept secret here. "Goonies" mets the "X-Files".
The Expendable One Returns
The sequel "The Boob Versus the Boobs" set to drop in August with new artist Erich Owen. In his first adventure, the bumbling Twigs Dupree was almost castrated by the maniacal cult leader known only as The Animal, now one year later, the invincible hero returns to face his greatest threat yet… really hot woman and their KILLER bodies. Boobs and bullets and blood! Oh my!
THE UNDERWORLD RAILROAD SET FOR RELEASE IN AUGUST
While many of the stories that surrounded the Underground Railroad are well documented, its origins are not. If history has taught us anything it’s that for every great idea, there is a greater source of inspiration. For as long as civilized man has walked the Earth, another form of the railroad has existed. The Underworld Railroad, although not unlike its sister version in terms of concept, was put into place for a very different reason. When a human being dies, its spirit is either called to Heaven or escorted to Hell based on the sins the person commits while alive. For those spirits forced to enter Hell as the wrongly accused - - there is hope. A system of safe houses has been established around the globe, offering refuge for the confused and bewildered spirits that attempt to outrun the devil. This is their story.
The amazing artist Paul Tucker worked on this and you should buy it to see his stuff alone!
FOUR STARS: "Jason takes a story that carries elements of grand western epic and psycho-drama of faith in equal parts, either one of which could have easily fallen into cliche territory on its own, and weaves them together to create what is very much his own beast - it's The Alamo meets The Prophecy."
Comic News International
Recommendation for the Week: “It’s a really cool concept. As I was reading it, I was seeing it in my head as a film.”
Fanboy Radio
“What a premise, eh? I was intrigued right away as this teaser was printed right on the back of the book. I read the book immediately upon its arrival, and again Viper has not failed to please by publishing worthy projects.”
Pop Thought
“Jason M. Burns, master of the high concept, strikes again with THE UNDERWORLD RAILROAD! Conceptually, RAILROAD is a solid book. With books like this and THE EXPENDABLE ONE, Burns has really shown himself to be one of the best high-concept guys working in comics today.”
Comics Waiting Room
“All in all, this first volume of Underworld Railroad (I assume there will be more) is an entertaining read, featuring plenty of supernatural action, intrigue, and personal conflicts to keep readers interested.”
Silver Bullet Comic Books
“Graphic novels are books, too, and while this one isn't heavenly, it's a hell of a good time.”
SF Scope
“The concept is rife with potential, and Burns would do well to pursue it further.”
Rambles.net
CHECK OUT WHAT THE DUMMY'S GUIDE TO DANGER TRADE PAPERBACK COVER WILL LOOK LIKE... DUE THIS JUNE!
Comic book writer with a number of projects in stores and in development, including the recently released horror/comedy graphic novel The Expendable One (Viper Comics), with artist Bryan Baugh and A Dummy's Guide To Danger, a four-issue mini series with artist Ron Chan. (Viper Comics) Next up are the graphic novels The Underworld Railroad, The Sleepy Truth and Rabid. Also working in the film and television industry as a writer and producer with a number of projects in the works on both fronts. Stay tuned for big announcements on all of this.
View artwork and preview pages of various comic releases at www.vipercomics.com.
CHECK OUT A FIRST LOOK OF "A DUMMY'S GUIDE TO DANGER" NOW AT WWW.VIPERCOMICS.COM.
What is "A Dummy's Guide To Danger" you ask? Well let me tell you!
Combining elements of humor, mystery and horror, private investigator Alan Sirois and his partner Mr. Bloomberg, a paraplegic ventriloquist dummy that Alan believes was shot in the back by an assailant and became crippled when the bullet lodged in his spine, track down a gruesome killer known only as the Flesh Collector.
"A Dummy’s Guide To Danger is an excellent comic book, working both the pulp and comic side of the line. The amazing Viper produces another winner with this book."
Silver Bullet Comic Books
"Unlike most new series out there – which may be damn fine books when all is said and done – I only had to read this one, single 22-page installment to realize that I wanted every last drop more."
Broken Frontier
"This has been a terrific series from page one, and might just be the best book Viper has produced in 2006. Definitely worth your time to seek out."
The Comics Waiting Room
Four Stars: "Don't let the odd setup fool you, if you like detective stories, this is a good read."
Indy Comic Review
"It is funny, interesting and, at times, disturbing. All in all it has taken the classic genre of the crime-fighting buddies and put its own unique stamp on it. Bottom Line: A unique, funny and weird detective yarn."
The Comic Avalanche
"When private detective Alan Sirois needs to solve a string of murders among the entertainment industry elite, he calls on his overly chatty and “paraplegic” partner, Mr. Bloomberg. And while the case has provided twists and turns over its first few issues, one of the big questions for the series’ supporting cast is Alan’s sanity, or lack thereof."
Wizard
"Talents such as Burns and Chan need to harnessed and appreciated for their raw, creative ingenuity in storytelling."
The Comics Review
Did I mention that artist Ron Chan is on this project and he completely knocks it out of the park? I didn't... well... he is and he does. There, I said it.
