Bob Layton back in comics full-time...

stephenpakula · Post by **stephenpakula** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 9:11 am

check out http://www.boblayton.com for his monthly update. Here are the highlights:

"That being said, 2007 will herald a change for me, for my fans and for this website.

Some rather startling events have occurred to me in the last month that will be self-explanatory in the next few weeks if you follow the comic news websites.

All I will say at this juncture is that I’m going back to work in comics full-time—having been made an offer I couldn’t refuse.

The assignment, and the circumstances that led up to the deal, will all be made clear to you soon.

Since I’m going back to work, I need some time off from the website and the commissions. That's why I'm taking December off to get my house in order before starting the new gig. In the future, I'll be taking on fewer commission than in previous years due to my new work schedule, so be aware that the wait for a completed drawing might take longer than in the past.

With that being said--I'll be back with full, monthly web updates in January 2007--including the BIG announcement and details concerning what's to come. "

tarheelmarine · Post by **tarheelmarine** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 9:12 am

That is spectacular news. I wonder which company got him.

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 9:44 am

Marvel perhaps?

tarheelmarine · Post by **tarheelmarine** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 9:53 am

Daniel Jackson wrote:Marvel perhaps?

I hope DC.

x-omatic · Post by **x-omatic** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 9:57 am

That is great news. First Shooter and now Layton.

IanAlexavier · Post by **IanAlexavier** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 10:00 am

Get his feet wet and then in a year bring him to DNV!!!!

dellamorte · Post by **dellamorte** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 10:01 am

Sounds great. I would love to see the two big boys working together but I don't think it would ever happen.

ManofTheAtom · Post by **ManofTheAtom** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 10:01 am

I doubt it's Marvel, I think Quesada banned him from working there for firing him when Layton was EIC at VALIANT.

I think Layton explained the situation on his site some time ago.

leonmallett · Post by **leonmallett** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 10:02 am

ianalexavier wrote:Get his feet wet and then in a year bring him to DNV!!!!

Do we think new VALIANT to be a year away?

Good to hear Bob Layton is back in the comics business.

tarheelmarine · Post by **tarheelmarine** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 10:04 am

leonmallett wrote:
ianalexavier wrote:Get his feet wet and then in a year bring him to DNV!!!!
Do we think new VALIANT to be a year away?

Good to hear Bob Layton is back in the comics business.

I wish Valiant, but I know it's slim to none.

IanAlexavier · Post by **IanAlexavier** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 11:18 am

I know I said a year.. thats my hopes.. earlier would be nicer.. Im not sure how long it takes to get a comic company up and rolling.. Im sure if they used our collective genius here at FV.com we could have it up and running in no time

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 12:50 pm

tarheelmarine wrote:That is spectacular news. I wonder which company got him.

tarheelmarine wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:Marvel perhaps?
I hope DC.

*AHEM* Maybe... VALIANT Entertainment?????

-slym

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 1:12 pm

I don't see how that's likely considering the legal mess is still not resolved with the rightful ownership of the Valiant trademarks.

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 1:15 pm

Daniel Jackson wrote:I don't see how that's likely considering the legal mess is still not resolved with the rightful ownership of the VALIANT trademarks.

Oh, sure... just dash my hopes and dreams against the cold, unforgiving rocks of reality........

-slym (

)

Second_Death · Post by **Second_Death** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 2:47 pm

x-omatic wrote: That is great news. First Shooter and now Layton.

My thoughts also

siren3-4 · Post by **siren3-4** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 3:18 pm

Whichever company he comes out with I will be checking it out.

Met him recently at a show and the guy couldn't have been nicer. The only sad thig is I will have to wait a little longer for my commision. No biggie though, it will be worth the wait

jedimarley · Post by **jedimarley** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 7:31 am

I wonder if John Taddeo hired him to handle Zoom Suit II ???

k_c_collectibles · Post by **k_c_collectibles** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 11:28 am

jedimarley wrote:I wonder if John Taddeo hired him to handle Zoom Suit II ???

Zoom Suit II is another mini-series so I don't think he would call that a full time comic job. I know what I am HOPING it is, but it is probably a bit too early for that...

Chris

BrianT · Post by **BrianT** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 12:12 pm

So, it's been a "few weeks" any word on what Layton's new project is?

stephenpakula · Post by **stephenpakula** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 2:05 pm

Brian Thomer wrote:So, it's been a "few weeks" any word on what Layton's new project is?

this is purely speculation, and lots of wishful thinking, but check out this link to a short piece about Mr. Layton (and Mr. Michelinie) from Wizard. Reading between the lines, wouldn't it be cool if this was the new project?

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/ ... 792331.cfm

tarheelmarine · Post by **tarheelmarine** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 3:54 pm

stephenpakula wrote:
Brian Thomer wrote:So, it's been a "few weeks" any word on what Layton's new project is?
this is purely speculation, and lots of wishful thinking, but check out this link to a short piece about Mr. Layton (and Mr. Michelinie) from Wizard. Reading between the lines, wouldn't it be cool if this was the new project?

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/ ... 792331.cfm

Did Layton have bad blood with Jimmy Q?

BrianT · Post by **BrianT** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 4:23 pm

Good to know Wizard is willing to have a relationship with Layton. They didn't seem to give him much attention back when Future Comics was around.

A return to Iron Man would be considered a "BIG announcement" for Layton, but I don't think it's it. I could be wrong though.

IMJ · Post by **IMJ** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 4:34 pm

I have heard from some very credible sources that it's likely that Layton's return is to Iron Man.

fallenangel · Post by **fallenangel** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 11:23 pm

I love his work on Iron man. It would be interesting to see his take on shellhead with the current civil war storyline.

BrianT · Post by **BrianT** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:13 pm

Well the last major news day of December has gone by and no news of Layton's new gig. Hopefully, we'll get some info in his monthly update coming sometime next week.