Sunday, June 23, 2013

Where does he get those fabulous T-shirts?

Summer time is finally here! Instead of feeling hot, you can look hot in a comfortable and fabulous Bedbug T-shirt from Cafe Press!


The Mighty Bedbug shop at Cafe Press features original t-shirt designs by Scott Rogers (That's me!) for all ages and budgets!


And don't forget to check out the kid's sections for more original Bedbug designs!


The Cafe Press store allows you to purchase Bedbug gifts any time of the day or night!


Just click on this CAFE PRESS link to get your Bedbug shirts now!

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Thank you cancer!

Thank you to everyone who has been purchasing Bedbug #1! I appreciate you supporting my stories about the single-father superhero! But there's one story that wasn't told in the comic. How I couldn't have completed it if I hadn't gotten cancer.

I had always wanted to create a Bedbug comic since 2005 when Shooting Star Comics Anthology wrapped up (in fact, the origin story in Bedbug #1 was originally intended for Shooting Star #7) but for one reason or another, I didn't start writing the main story "Invitation" until 2010. I started drawing the pages right around when I changed jobs. Because of the demands of the new job and its sometimes unusual hours, the comic remained half-finished through 2011 and 2012.

In late fall of 2012 I fell very ill and in early 2013 I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma - a cancer that attacks the lymph nodes and lymph producing organs. I was hospitalized for 10 days and after I was released I was told that I had to look forward to disability and six months of treatment.

Chemotherapy, while effective, really wears down your immune system. I received treatment every two weeks and spent one week dealing with the side-effects of chemo while the other week getting my stamina back up to snuff so I could (literally) survive the next week's treatment. It sounds easy - letting your body recover on it's own, but for some reason my body was slow to recover. It got a little scary when I spent a day in the hospital as a result of getting a toe infection.

However, I didn't want to spend my treatment time doing "nothing." (OK, I was recovering but when you're lying there recovering you don't feel like you're doing anything.) Unfortunately my brain was too addled from chemicals to consistently write and my hand would get too unsteady to consistently draw, but I could tackle the project in small dose - a page drawn here, a page electronically colored there, a bit of character bio typed out. Thankfully, I also had many friends and family contributing in their own ways to help reduce the work load.

I have now reached the end of my treatment. I go in for testing in a few weeks to see how effective the 12 sessions of chemotherapy have been. (Fingers crossed) and if I will be able to return to work later this summer. Getting cancer is hard but I can honestly say that I wouldn't have been able to finish Bedbug #1 without it. And for that, I am thankful for cancer.

If you'd like to contribute to Hodgkin's Lymphoma research, please click to donate HERE.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

TODAY IS BEDBUG DAY!

IT'S HERE!! TODAY IS BEDBUG DAY!!

  

BOTH versions (standard cover and Super Alternate cover) are available to buy right here!(click the BUY button on the right)

BEDBUG #1
created by Scott Rogers
32 pages of full-color action! Can Bedbug balance busting crime with family time? All-ages action! Featuring four ALL-NEW stories, pin-ups, character bios and  more!
Art by Rogers, Sam Ellis (Archer), Lane Garrison and Drew Massey
Stories by Rogers, Chad Jones (Wrath of the Titans) and Erik Burnham (Ghostbusters)
Cover price: $3.99
Cover by Scott Rogers
Super Alternate Cover by Mitch Ballard (limited to 1:5)

You can also find the leapin' lawman at the following exclusive LA Area comic book stores! Tell 'em Bedbug sent ya!

Collector's Paradise - Winnetka
7131 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 999-9455
http://comicsandcards.net/

Collector's Paradise - Pasadena
319 South Arroyo Parkway #4
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 577-6694

http://comicsandcards.net/

Dreamworld Comics
2955 Cochran St
Ste B-2

Simi ValleyCA 93065
(805) 581-0409
http://www.dreamworldcomics.com
Earth 2 Comics - Sherman Oaks
15017 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 386-9590
http://www.earth2comics.com/feedback.php

Earth 2 Comics - Northridge
8967 Reseda Blvd
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 993-7804
http://www.earth2comics.com/feedback.php
Golden Apple Comics
7018 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038(323) 658-6047
http://www.goldenapplecomics.com/

House of Secrets
1930 W Olive St
Burbank, CA 91506
818 562-1900
http://www.artoffiction.com/HouseOfSecrets/
Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323 851-7223
http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Where Can I Find BEDBUG #1? DREAMWORLD!

Bedbug #1 is coming out June 19th and will be carried by some of the finest comic stores!

DREAMWORLD COMICS has opened their brand-new location in the Simi Valley Mall! I'm thrilled to finally have Dreamworld Comics open because it's the closest comic store to my house!


You have to see Dreamworld Comics to believe it! It's HUGE! Not only does Dreamworld carry the newest comic books, they carry vintage books, games, shirts, toys and an amazing selection of vintage collectibles and even fine art housed in it's own MASSIVE showroom! Dreamworld Comics also hosts weekly card and miniature gaming tournaments and don't forget their video gaming lounge where you can try out all of the newest games!


Jay, Mike, Sophie and the rest of the friendly staff at Dreamworld are there to help you with your all of your comic, toy and collectible needs - and if you're looking for BEDBUG #1 just look for the exclusive drawing of Bedbug and Elvira by yours truly!

I'm proud to have BEDBUG #1 carried at Dreamworld Comics - if you live in Simi Valley, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks or anywhere nearby, make sure to get your copy there and tell 'em Bedbug sent ya!

DREAMWORLD COMICS 
2955 Cochran Street
Suite B-2
Simi Valley, CA
805 581-0409
http://www.dreamworldcomics.com

HOURS:
Monday 9 - 8
Tuesday 9 - 8
Wednesday 9 - 8
Thursday 9 - 8
Friday 9 - 10
Saturday 10 - 6
Sunday 10 - 6

Where Can I Find BEDBUG #1 - GOLDEN APPLE COMICS!

Bedbug #1 is coming out June 19th and will be carried by some of the finest comic stores!

For instance, GOLDEN APPLE COMICS has been around for 30 years - they're a Los Angeles landmark!


At Golden Apple Comics you can find a HUGE selection of the latest weekly comics as well as an outstanding selection of graphic novels, vintage comics, T-shirts, toys and other great collectibles. Golden Apple sponsors lots of events including signings, mixers and hosts celebrities from comics, movies and television! Check out the Artooey Project - a life-sized R2D2 signed by comic creators from all over the world (and don't forget to say hi to Spidey that "greets" every Golden Apple customer!)


Sophie and Ryan have been running Golden Apple for 30 years but just because they're superstars of comic retailing that doesn't mean that they don't love local comics artists - in fact you can find BEDBUG #1 in their special LOCAL INDEPENDENT CREATOR'S RACK right next to the cashier! Check out some of the great local talent and support indie comics!!

I'm proud to have BEDBUG #1 carried at the legendary Golden Apple - if you live in Los Angeles, make sure to get your copy there and tell 'em Bedbug sent ya!

GOLDEN APPLE COMICS
7018 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
323 658-6047
http://www.goldenapplecomics.com

HOURS:
Monday 11 - 7
Tuesday 11 - 5
Wednesday 10 - 9
Thursday 11 - 7
Friday 11 - 7
Saturday 11 - 7
Sunday 11 - 7

Monday, June 17, 2013


It's finally here! BEDBUG #1 on sale JUNE 19th!

(click the button on the right to get your copy!)

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Happy Father's Day from Bedbug!

To all fathers, you are all super! May you have a super father's day!


Friday, June 14, 2013

Where can I find BEDBUG #1? COLLECTOR'S PARADISE

Bedbug #1 is coming out June 19th and will be carried by some of the finest comic stores including COLLECTOR'S PARADISE!


If you live in the valley, you've seen comic book stores come and go, but one store that's stuck it out is Collector's Paradise in Winnetka.

Over the years, it's been great to see owners Ed and Joe turn Collector's Paradise into a high-quality store and a great meeting place for the comic-loving community. They have a great selection of trade paperbacks and new books, they host weekly heroclix and card game tournaments, they carry tons of toys and shirts, they have a fun kid's section, they host tons of events including signing (hey, howabout one for Bedbug?) and they even have an art gallery where you can buy original artwork... Collector's Paradise has pretty much everything a comic fan could want... including BEDBUG #1!


I'm proud to call Collector's Paradise MY store... it's where I buy my weekly books and banter with Nick and Andrew and the rest of the staff about the weekly geekery. (If you catch me there, I'll be happy to sign your BEDBUG #1 for you!)

Recently Collector's Paradise opened a second location in Pasadena, you can get BEDBUG #1 there too! I'm proud to have BEDBUG #1 carried at both Collector's Paradise locations - if you're in the Valley or Pasadena, make sure to get your copy there and tell 'em Bedbug sent ya!

COLLECTOR'S PARADISE - WINNETKA
7131 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, CA 91306
818 999-9455

COLLECTOR'S PARADISE - PASADENA
319 South Arroyo Parkway #4
Pasadena, CA 91105
626 577-6694

http://comicsandcards.net/

Where can I find BEDBUG #1? EARTH 2 COMICS

Bedbug #1 is coming out June 19th and will be carried by some of the finest comic stores including EARTH 2 COMICS!


Earth 2 has long been one of the coolest stores in the valley. When I first starting going to Earth 2, I was impressed on how unlike any other comic store they were - clean, well-lit, well-stocked with graphic novels as well as vintage comics and a great selection of toys and other fun stuff  They have everything a comic fan could want... including BEDBUG #1!


But what impressed me was how knowledgeable the team at Earth 2 are about comics - Earth 2 was the first comic store that not only cared what I was buying but pointed me towards other titles that I might like. Other folks must have noticed it too, because Earth 2 won the prestigious Spirit of Comics Retailers award. (Congrats guys!)

Recently Earth 2 opened a second location in Northridge, you can get BEDBUG #1 there too! (You might even see co-owner comic writer Geoff Johns there!)

I'm proud to have BEDBUG #1 carried at both Earth 2 locations - if you're in Sherman Oaks or Northridge, make sure to get your copy there and tell 'em Bedbug sent ya!

EARTH 2 COMICS - SHERMAN OAKS
15017 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
818 386-9590

EARTH 2 COMICS - NORTHRIDGE
8967 Reseda Blvd
Northridge, CA 91324
818 993-7804

http://www.earth2comics.com/feedback.php

HOURS:
Monday 11 - 7
Tuesday 11 - 5
Wednesday 10 - 9
Thursday 11 - 7
Friday 11 - 7
Saturday 11 - 7
Sunday 11 - 5

Where can I find BEDBUG #1? MELTDOWN COMICS

Bedbug #1 is coming out June 19th and will be carried by some of the finest comic stores!

If you live in LA, then you know MELTDOWN COMICS!


Meltdown Comics is one of the hippest stores in LA - it has a MASSIVE selection of comics as well as collectibles, toys, clothing... it's literally a comic book museum!  They have everything a comic fan could want... including BEDBUG #1!


Meltdown's friendly staff (such as the lovely Holly shown above) can help you with your comic needs or if you require live entertainment, you can always check out their amazing schedule of events - Meltdown is home of the Nerdist podcasts (http://www.nerdist.com/) as well as live comedy such as NerdMelt (where you can often catch my friend Jackie Kashian performing or hosting her Dork Forest podcast - http://www.jackiekashian.com/)

I'm proud to have BEDBUG #1 carried at Meltdown - if you live in Los Angeles, make sure to get your copy there and tell 'em Bedbug sent ya!

MELTDOWN COMICS
7522 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323 851-7223
http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/

HOURS:
Monday 11 - 9
Tuesday 11 - 9
Wednesday 10 - 10
Thursday 11 - 9
Friday 11 - 9
Saturday 11 - 9
Sunday 11 - 9

Where can I find Bedbug #1? HOUSE OF SECRETS

Bedbug #1 is coming out June 19th and will be carried by some of the finest comic stores!

First up, HOUSE OF SECRETS!



When I think of House of Secrets, I think "groovy" - HoS has a great selection of back issues and graphic novels as well as the newest weekly books. It's a favorite hangout of animators and comic creators - you never know who you'll see there! Make sure you sit on Plastic Man (disguised as a bench!)


More importantly, HoS is staffed by some of the nicest folks you'll ever meet in a comic store: Amy, Eric and Paul who are also huge comic fans. (check out Amy's "Talkin Comics" vlog here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqrZgynMisI)

I'm proud to have BEDBUG #1 carried at the House of Secrets - if you live in the Burbank/Glendale area, make sure to get your copy there and tell 'em Bedbug sent ya!

HOUSE OF SECRETS
1930 W Olive St
Burbank, CA 91506
818 562-1900
http://www.artoffiction.com/HouseOfSecrets/

HOURS:
Monday 11 - 7
Tuesday 11 - 7
Wednesday 11 - 8:30
Thursday 11 - 7
Friday 11 - 8
Saturday 11 - 7
Sunday 12 - 5

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Bedbug #1 Exclusive Preview!

I'm sure you're all wondering just what is in Bedbug #1? Let me tell you, you're going to get a lot for your $3.99! First of all, it's 32 pages of FULL-COLOR COMICS! You get these FOUR ALL-NEW BEDBUG ADVENTURES:

"Who He Is And How He Came To Be" is the NEVER BEFORE published origin of Bedbug. With art by Sam Ellis (Archer) and story by Scott Rogers (Hey, that's me!)

"Teacher's Pet" is written by Chad Jones (Wrath of the Titans) and art by Scott Rogers - will Bedbug's secret identity get revealed by his young daughter?

"Invitation" is written and drawn by Scott Rogers - What can a parent do when a big crime spree is the same night as your daughter's sleep over?

"It Happened At Twilight" is written by Erik Burham (Ghostbusters) with art by You Know Who. Two words: Day. Vampires.

Not enough for you? There's also bios of Bedbug's friends and foes, excellently drawn pin-ups (by Drew Massey and Lane Garrison) and more! Need more convincing? Just because I love you, here is an EXCLUSIVE three-page preview!



BEDBUG #1 goes on-sale June 19th at select comic stores and on-line at http://www.mightybedbug.com


Thursday, June 6, 2013

Bedbug #1 available in stores JUNE 19th!

JUNE 19th is BEDBUG DAY!


BEDBUG #1
created by Scott Rogers
32 pages of full-color action! Featuring four ALL-NEW stories, pin-ups, character bios and  more!
Art by Rogers, Sam Ellis, Lane Garrison and Drew Massey
Stories by Rogers, Chad Jones and Erik Burnham
Cover price: $3.99

The leapin' lawman finally arrives in his own book at the following exclusive LA and San Fernando Valley comic book stores!

Collector's Paradise - Winnetka
7131 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 999-9455
http://comicsandcards.net/

Collector's Paradise - Pasadena
319 South Arroyo Parkway #4
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 577-6694

http://comicsandcards.net/

Dreamworld Comics
2955 Cochran St
Ste B-2

Simi ValleyCA 93065
(805) 581-0409http://www.dreamworldcomics.com
Earth 2 Comics - Sherman Oaks
15017 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 386-9590http://www.earth2comics.com/feedback.php

Earth 2 Comics - Northridge
8967 Reseda Blvd
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 993-7804http://www.earth2comics.com/feedback.php
Golden Apple Comics7018 Melrose AveLos Angeles, CA 90038(323) 658-6047http://www.goldenapplecomics.com/

House of Secrets
1930 W Olive St
Burbank, CA 91506
818 562-1900
http://www.artoffiction.com/HouseOfSecrets/
Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323 851-7223
http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/
Tell 'em Bedbug sent ya!