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

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

Happy Father's Day from Bedbug!

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

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

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

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 Valley, CA 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!

Mighty Bedbug store at Cafe Press

Many of you have been asking where to get Bedbug t-shirts and I have the answer!

The Mighty Bedbug Shop at Cafe Press has a fine (if I do say so myself) selection of t-shirts, stickers, glassware and other fun Bedbug items. 

Just follow the above link to check it out!

Alternate cover to Bedbug #1

Here's the alternate cover to Bedbug #1 drawn by the super-talented Mitch Ballard. Personally, I think it's awesome.

This cover will be available to retailers in a 1:4 ratio - meaning if you purchase three copies of Bedbug #1, the fourth cover bought will be the alternate cover.

I will be offering this alternate cover to retailers in the Los Angeles area but if you are a retailer who lives somewhere else and are interested in carrying Bedbug #1 in your store, please contact me via e-mail at mightybedbug@gmail.com

It's almost here!

For those of you wondering, here's the low-down on Bedbug #1 - (It's so exciting!!)

BEDBUG #1
Written by SCOTT ROGERS, ERIK BURNHAM and CHAD JONES
Art by SCOTT ROGERS, SAM ELLIS, DREW MASSEY and LANE GARRISON
Cover by SCOTT ROGERS
Watch out villains, here comes Bedbug! He's a single-father by day and crime-fighting hero at night! The leapin' lawman stars in his own 32 page comic that's packed with character bios, pin-ups and stories - featuring the NEVER REVEALED ORIGIN of Bedbug! Crime won't be sleeping tight once they feel the Bedbug's bite!
1:4 Variant cover by MITCH BALLARD
On sale SPRING 2013 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.

Bedbug #1 Preview Three

Ever wonder what goes into creating one comic book story? Here's the art and script for "Invitation" - one of the stories from Bedbug #1. As you can see it's a lot of work (and it's not even formatted and lettered yet!)

Don't worry, the comic itself will be tidied up and professional when its ready to go to print!

So I'm thinking something like this...

Whaddya think? (An alternate cover version will also be available.)

Bedbug #1 sneak peak #2!

Sometimes I forget that there might actually be people looking forwards to Bedbug #1 and might actually want to see a sneak peak from time to time.

Let's check in to see what Bedbug is up to...

 

Looks like our hero is in a bit of trouble. I'm sure all of those super villains - Scrapper, Player One, Boogeyman, Rook and Calamity - are just saying hello to Bedbug and not going to do anything bad to him, right? Right?

Check back again soon for more updates!

Letters! We want letters! Lots and lots of letters!

 

Hey all, one of the things I loved about comics was the personal connection that formed between the readers and the creators via the letters column. When I was younger (OK, when I was in college), I would write into my favorite comics to discuss the events of the latest issue.

Remember, this was waaaay before the internet allowed a fan to directly talk to a comic creator (Directly talk to the people who made comics? Was such a thing possible? It was like talking to God!) or at least the editor. Though I wrote many times, I wasn't published very often. I guess I was no T.M. Maple, Scribbler or Uncle Elvis when it came to crafting compelling letters to the editor. My crowning acheivement was when one of my letters was published in Batman #0 - I was a part of Batman history!

Now that I start to assemble Bedbug #1, I realize that the comic wouldn't be complete without it's own letters column. Here's where YOU come in. I need letters!! Since the comic hasn't come out yet, what the heck can you to me write about? Here's some ideas: Do you have any questions about Bedbug? Do you have any thoughts about his previous adventures found in Shooting Star Comics Anthology? (They're all available for free here on this webpage) Who is your favorite Bedbug character? How about some fan art? Send me a letter about any of these and you might have your it selected to be answered in Bedbug #1! (That's way better than being in a 0 issue!)

All you have to do is mail me at mightybedbug@gmail.com
Thanks and see you on the letter pages!

Leaping into action!

Just had to share this awesome image of Bedbug by Sam Ellis - who draws a story for the upcoming Bedbug Comic! Coming for sure in 2013! Keep peeled for more info!

Woot! Bedbug #1 preview!

Hey all! Check out this exclusive preview of the upcoming Bedbug #1

featuring awesome art by "Slammin'" Sam Ellis and words by yours truly!

Ten years already!!??

It seems like just yesterday when Bedbug premiered in Shooting Star Comics Anthology #1 - and since then there have been Bedbug action figures, Bedbug t-shirts, appearances of Bedbug in comics and academic books...

OK, so maybe it's a bit of a hyperbole, but at least it's true - there have been Bedbug action figures (made by myself), Bedbug t-shirts (available for purchase on this site) and Bedbug has had cameos in Dave Ryan's War of the Independents and in both of my books of video gaming. (Level Up! The Guide to Great Video Game Design and Swipe This! The Guide to Great Touchscreen Game Design)

I admit, Bedbug hasn't quite set the world on fire like I had hoped he would back in 2002. But if Bedbug hasn't quite made the big time, why don't I just give up on him?

Because, to paraphrase another crime fighting hero, I believe in Bedbug.

Bedbug's not super-powered or a billionaire or married to a super-model. He relies on his brains first and his fists second. He's got a sense of humor in the face of adversity. He's a responsible father and he never, ever gives up no matter had bad things get. He's everything I would love to be in real life and he's a hero I think today's world can still use. I'm tired of grim and gritty and pessimistic "heroes" and I think you might be too.

That's why I'm going to try my best to publish a ten year anniversary comic with all-new stories including the never-seen before origin of Bedbug. Join me in making this birthday wish come true and make this comic happen - keep your eyes peeled to this space for news and special previews pertaining to my efforts.

Did someone say NEW T-Shirts!!??

Has it been only 4 years since I released a new Bedbug T-shirt?

Well, the new one is really good. Bedbug teaches you how to defeat a supervillain in 3 easy steps and lays the smackdown on fan-favorite Grave Robber!

Get them while they last right here!

Bedbug in Wizard!!!

I'm finally back with some super exciting news! Wizard magazine #232 ran a story about Dave Ryan's War of the Independents... and guess who showed up in the article!?



THE MIGHTY BEDBUG!!!



Awesome sauce!