Red Leaf Comics

UnknownTales · Post by **UnknownTales** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 12:14:03 am

NorthForce, Canada's Greatest Heroes!

Village of the Dead - Chapter 1 is up! Check it out at:

http://www.redleafcomics.com/

Enjoy the debut of NorthForce!

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UnknownTales · Post by **UnknownTales** » Fri Sep 10, 2010 8:37:10 am

Check out the NorthForce jet by artist Antonio Lamas.

The craft is used by the team as they jet across Canada to save the day!

http://redleafcomics.proboards.com/inde ... 102&page=1

scroll down for image...

UnknownTales · Post by **UnknownTales** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 12:40:26 pm

There's a NEW Red Leaf Blog with news and pics:

http://redleafcomics.blogspot.com/

UnknownTales · Post by **UnknownTales** » Mon Sep 13, 2010 12:46:56 am

There's a "Zombie Castle" preview from The Leaf #1 at my blog:

http://redleafcomics.blogspot.com/

Burrito Boy · Post by **Burrito Boy** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 2:38:51 pm

Canada's under attack? Really? I thought everyone loved Canada.

dave · Post by **dave** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 2:43:58 pm

Stephen Colbert is leading the attack.

Can we ask totally inappropriate questions about Gadget Girl?

UnknownTales · Post by **UnknownTales** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 3:08:32 am

You can ask, but I won't reply. There are a lot of indy creators working hard to get their properties out. I would appreciate if you did not derail the thread.

Thanks

dave wrote:Stephen Colbert is leading the attack.

Can we ask totally inappropriate questions about Gadget Girl?

UnknownTales · Post by **UnknownTales** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 3:08:55 am

NorthForce, Canada's Greatest Heroes!

"Village of the Dead" Chapter 2 is up at:

http://www.redleafcomics.com/

ENJOY!!!

Discuss NorthForce here: http://redleafcomics.proboards.com/inde ... thread=102

UnknownTales · Post by **UnknownTales** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 4:38:15 pm

Blog updated with lots of news!!!

http://redleafcomics.blogspot.com/

UnknownTales · Post by **UnknownTales** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:29:41 pm

NorthForce, Canada's Greatest Heroes!

The Web Comic - Chapter 3 is up! Check it out at:

http://www.redleafcomics.com/

Leave feedback on our message board:

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UnknownTales · Post by **UnknownTales** » Thu Sep 23, 2010 8:12:19 am

Here's what we have for the Launch in October!

October is Red Leaf Rising Month!!!

NorthForce "Village of the Dead" Chapter 3 is now online at www.redleafcomics.com

The Leaf is rising!!

We are nearing October where our big plans are about to unfold.

Two comics featuring the Leaf, four online web comics (NorthForce has already debuted), and the new and improved wikipedia will hit the web.

The Leaf is a quarterly anthology featuring a different generation of the Leaf, Canada's Greatest Hero! every issue. The stories range from five pages to eight, depending on the tale.

First up is The Golden Age Leaf (1940s) with the rest of Winston Churchill's IMPERIALS in a tale set around the Dieppe invasion of France in 1943. Walter MacSorly runs into Zombies along the way and has to slug it out with the undead! Issue number one hits the stands in October.

In issue two of The Leaf, the Silver Age Leaf (1970s) James Hudson MacSorly battles a FLQ terrorist cell in the darkest corners and alleys of Toronto. With ruthless intent, the terrorists have kidnapped a minister and want revenge, money, and a voice. James gives them none of the above. His brand of justice is more swift and immediate. Issue number two is out in December, 2010.

Issue number three has another Golden Age Leaf tale as Walter saves the King and Queen of England from a diabolical Nazi kidnapping plot. Its 1939 and the war drums have echoed across Europe. German Valkyrie winged soldiers attack a train bound for London containing the Royal Family. This story is written by long-time friend Michael Sacal and issue number three has a street date of March 2011.

Over at Surprising Comics, October will see the third issue of Surprising Theater hit the stands. Mark F Davis had graciously agreed to print the 26 page origin story for the Modern Leaf, Michael MacSorly. Toronto is gripped with fear as The Leaf begins a bloody killing spree across town. RCMP Detective Inspector Stanley follows the trail to uncover the truth of the terrible crimes and tracks down The Leaf before he can kill again! Is Michael a killer? Why are bodies piling up all over Toronto?

Surprising Theater #3 is on sale in October for $2.99 US at http://www.surprisingcomics.com/

There's more! Visit our message board for details of future issues, writers, artists, and release dates.

Sudbury!!!! Quarterly?

That's too long to wait for Canada's Greatest Hero!!!!

Well, Red Leaf has the answer to your Canadian Super Hero fix.
Web Comics...

We have already debuted the NorthForce web comic on our main website and have plans for more Fantastic! stories for our faithful readers.

First, NorthForce "Village of the Dead" is a 60 strip web comic published weekly at http://www.redleafcomics.com/. Currently, the strip is uploaded every Wednesday night. Tonight, chapter three will be up and its a good one. Something has happened to a mining town in Northern Alberta and hundreds of civilians have gone missing. When NorthForce arrives, they find a deserted town and not a body in sight. Somewhere, the evil mastermind of the event is lurking in the darkness, ready to unleash a trail of death and blood. This strip is drawn by Spanish artist Antonio Lamas.

Debuting in October, Dune, Master Spy will hit the website with a weekly strip as well. Created by another long-time friend Sid pletcher, Dune is the tale of a 1940's Egyptian spy centered in Cairo who thwarts Nazi plans and protects his country's cultural heritage. The series showcases a Golden Age villain called Iron Jaw ---a public domain character from the 1940's when comic publishing in America was filled with patriotic heroes and their adversaries. Red leaf will be reprinting some of Iron Jaw's appearances from that era as will as inserting him in new stories as a thorn in the side of the Allied powers during the war. The art is by Red Leaf Studios veteran Joe Badon who drew the IMPERIAL back-up story "Monsters" starring Johnny Dingo, the Australian werewolf who fought for Churchill.

The next series to fill the gaps between our quarterly publishing schedule is The Original Leaf web comic.
The web comic series is titled "Calling London!" and is a globe-trotting adventure set in a half dozen countries around the world. Walter MacSorly is on the heels of a ruthless villain using his detective skills he learned in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to uncover the mystery of an evil Nazi plot to destroy ALL of London! ---and in the wake of devastation, a new enemy will rise up from the ashes and drain the blood of the dead and dying!!! Red Leaf is still in negotiations for an artist on this web comic. Stay tuned here for the announcement soon!

Breaking News!!!! Stu Berryhill has just signed on to draw The
Golden Age Leaf Web Comic!!!!!

If that doesn't fill you boots, then check out the horroresque Nether Men web comic debuting in October as well!!! Four vampire brothers that have ruled the underworld for 2,000 years have finally encountered their greatest foe---themselves. The family has splintered into two factions and the blood-letting on humans from the family feud reaches a new level of intensity. This thrilling vampire tale will be drawn by super Red Leaf artist Rowel Roque. He also drew the 8 page IMPERIAL feature for The Leaf number one! Vampires, blood, oh my!!!

And ---there's Skywatcher. This is the story of a man on the run from himself. Caught up in a government plot to confuse its adversaries, Justin Kane has fallen from grace and is now on the run of his life. Once the head of the Alien Investigation Division, was replaced and forced into a mental hospital because he "believes" he is an alien trapped in a human body. Justin escapes, and with the knowledge and skills as A.I Divisions once powerful leader, he relentlessly searches for the answer to the question that has consumed his life: Am I human? This modern tale is set in every conceivable UFO hot spot around the world. Drawn by newcomer, Kellye Perdue, prepare to scan the skies for the impossible...

Finally, The Huskie comes to life again in a new web comic from artist Grace Tveit. She penciled and colored the cover to issue number two of The Leaf and we are excited that she's on this project. "This is right up my alley," said Grace in a recent interview. The Huskie are dog-men that have been hunted to near extinction and are now hiding on the fringes of human society to survive.

Red Leaf Studios hopes to knock your socks off with these Fantastic! tales of horror, adventure, and mystery. Vampires, heroes from World War 2, dog-men, aliens...the sun has set on the competition and the Leaf has risen.

Red Leaf Rising at http://www.redleafcomics.com/

Fantastic!
John Helmer
Publisher, Red leaf Comics

UnknownTales · Post by **UnknownTales** » Sat Sep 25, 2010 1:14:16 am

Red leaf Comics Publisher John Michael Helmer interviewed at:

www.firstcomicsnews.com

http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=14366

UnknownTales · Post by **UnknownTales** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:08:21 am

Red Leaf Press Release at First Comics News!!!

http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=14834

UnknownTales · Post by **UnknownTales** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 8:51:01 am

NorthForce, Canada's Greatest Heroes!

Village of the Dead - Chapter 4 is up! Check it out at:

http://www.redleafcomics.com/

Leave feedback on our message board:

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UnknownTales · Post by **UnknownTales** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:48:15 pm

The Leaf #1

Pages: 24
Cover 1 of 4
Release Date: November 8th
Order at: www.redleafcomics.com

The Leaf...starring The Golden Age Leaf

Also starring Johnny Dingo and Victoria Cross

Cover Art and Title Design by Jakob Burgos

Logo Design by Antonio Lamas

Credit page & Intro by John Michael Helmer

The IMPERIALS in "Zombie Castle"
Written by CL Werner & John Helmer
Art by Rowel Roque
8 pages
Black Rod, Johnny Dingo, GA Leaf, Victoria Cross

Victoria Cross in "The Tyrant" by C.L. Werner
6 pages
Art by Paul Moore

Johnny Dingo in "Monsters" by C.L. Werner
6 pages
Art by Joe Badon

American Guard in "Roots" by Mark F Davis
1 pages
Art by Randy Valiente

Surprising Comics Advertisement
1 page
Art by Randy Valiente

CE Publishing Advertisement
1 page
Art by Nathan Kroll

Dracula "The Gift" by Michael Sacal
Art by Stuart Berryhill
1 page preview advertisement

The Leaf "Red Autumn" by John Michael Helmer
Art by Rodolfo Maximo
1 page preview advertisement

UnknownTales · Post by **UnknownTales** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 2:43:21 pm

Here's the press release and ALL four covers!!

Canada’s Greatest Hero The Leaf Debuts In His Own Series!

October 10, 2010: As part of its Red Leaf Rising campaign during the month of October, Red Leaf Comics has announced today that its iconic character, The Leaf, arrives in stores November 8th. Published by Red Leaf Comics, The Leaf, which spans three generations of heroes from the 1940’s, 60’s, and today, will appear in an anthology series of the same name.

“Canada has finally been given what she has waited a long time for ---a national hero,” said publisher John Michael Helmer. “The Leaf is a living legend that inspires everyday citizens to not only do what is right, but to go beyond…to be a hero.”

Published under the company’s hero imprint, Red Leaf Universe, The Leaf comic books will reach stores early next month with four separate covers. “Jakob’s painted covers are simply amazing!” replied Helmer when he revealed the images.

Digitally painted by Jakob Burgos, The Leaf #1 has a Burgos main cover and a Burgos variant edition. Also included in the first issue cover madness is a second series of covers by artist Stuart Berryhill. Colored by Randy Valiente, these covers feature the Golden Age Leaf battling a Canadian zombie soldier during World War II.

Since 1987, The Leaf, Canada’s Greatest Hero, has been battling Nazis, FLQ terrorists, and common thugs and has been a fan favorite in the Indy comic circles. For ordering information about The Leaf #1 and other Red Leaf Universe characters visit: www.redleafcomics.com

Jakob Burgos’ art can be found at: http://www.facebook.com/jakob.burgos
Contact Artist Stuart Berryhill at: stuartberryhill@gmail.com
Red Leaf Publisher John Michael Helmer can be reached at: redleafcomics@gmail.com

Jakob Burgos Cover

Jakob Burgos Variant Cover

Stuart Berryhill Cover

Stuart Berryhill Variant Cover

dellamorte · Post by **dellamorte** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 3:48:48 pm

I really dig the Stu B. sketch cover. How do I get one?

Chiclo · Post by **Chiclo** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 3:52:28 pm

$2.99 cover price and four variants.

Put me down for one of each.

X-O HoboJoe · Post by **X-O HoboJoe** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 3:57:14 pm

Man, Jakob tore it up on those covers!

UnknownTales · Post by **UnknownTales** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 8:49:47 pm

Thanks for the thumbs up, guys!

Everybody here at Red leaf Studios is excited for the launch.

I will post all the ordering info here at ValiantFans as soon as the issues ship from the printer. 20 days or so.

dellamorte wrote:I really dig the Stu B. sketch cover. How do I get one?

UnknownTales · Post by **UnknownTales** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 2:55:12 am

The Leaf #1 press Release!!!

http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=15513

Everybody give Stu a round of applause!

He's Famous now!!!

X-O HoboJoe · Post by **X-O HoboJoe** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 9:31:55 am

UnknownTales wrote:The Leaf #1 press Release!!!

http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=15513

Everybody give Stu a round of applause!

He's Famous now!!!

I am? Damn, I need to start charging more.

steverino · Post by **steverino** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 12:01:58 pm

Awesome job on those covers!

UnknownTales · Post by **UnknownTales** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:25:55 am

Stu Berryhill will be providing a cover for The Leaf #2 and, again, the penciled variant.

Save your quarters! The Leaf #2 due out the third week of December!!!

UnknownTales · Post by **UnknownTales** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:41:23 pm

Red Leaf Fans...

The Golden Age Leaf Web Comic with art by Stuart Berryhill is now up on the main website!!

Chapter 1 of "Calling London!"
check out our latest web comic at: www.redleafcomics.com