Tim Bradstreet Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 "Put yer feet up. Set a spell and get ready for Armageddon! When a race of pig-eating, flesh-gnarling, aliens attack, it's up to Johnny Ray to kick some green-skinned butt AND keep his moronic brother, Elvis, out of trouble while protecting the sister he loves...probably more than he should. Its aliens, rednecks and incest! The perfect gift for that special someone." "Farmer, in collaboration with story masterminds, Thomas Jane and Steve Niles, writes a perfect pitch for a late night Saturday drive-in feature," - Horror Yearbook.com. APF 3000 --------------------------------------------- Story by Todd Farmer and Tom Jane Written by Todd Farmer Spiritual Guidance by the lovely and talented Steve Niles! Art by Don Marquez Color by Grant Goleash Lettering and production by Jason Hanley Book design by Tim B Covers by William Stout, and Mark Schultz!!! -------------------------------------------- Something crazy happened about a year ago. Bad Planet was on hiatus and we found ourselves searching for other projects to get into the hopper. Along came Todd Farmer with an idea, and we loved it. It just kind of blossomed before our eyes and all the sudden we knew we had something. Pig Farm needed a special look, a throwback vibe, an EC comics feel. The material was like Dukes of Hazzard meets Mars Attacks. Packed full of rednecks and Aliens, with a nice dose of humor. Tom found a vision in his head that the art should feel like the 'ol Frazetta 'Lil Abner stuff and Wallah! Enter artist Don Marquez (thank you Steve!). The rest is now history. The series started without much fanfare as we were all spread so thin we didn't get the opportunity to promote it to the degree it deserved. The numbers on issue #1 were somewhat disappointing. Then we got busy and made an effort to promote it! Issue #2 did better, and so on. People that have read it LOVE IT. But the problem is that stores don't stock a lot of extra books anymore, they just can't take the chance that it will "sit" on the shelves. So unfortunately in most cases, even the potential "browsing" fan was cheated out of seeing it, or knowing of it's existence. That's why we're telling YOU about it. We're very proud of this book and we want people to see it, read it, wrap their ever-lovin' hearts around it. A trade will be coming to be sure, but no street date yet. So do us a favor, do yourselves a favor, go to your retailer and ask him/her to re-order Alien Pig Farm 3000 for you. You won't be sorry. Folks that DID get a look at APF 3000, please chime in. We'd LOVE to hear your thoughts. Cover to issue #4 by Mark Schultz, color by Goleash One of the masterful interior pages by the esteemed Mr. Don Marquez. You can see more of Don's amazing work here - http://www.cartuneland.com/Pages/Cartuneland.html - Tb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Legend Killer Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 This was one of the best comics I have read in a while in any genre. With both companies trying to outdo each other with the big summer "megaevent" that is supposed to change their respective universes for decades to come, it was nice to finally go to the racks each month wanting to read something because it was an event but becasue it was just a plain good ol' story that you want to read. It was fast paced, irrevrent, funny, shocking, and just plain good. Something you give to your friends to read, passing along from person to person. A real sleeper hit. Keep it up guys. This is the stuff that needs to come out now and not all of these mega events that end up not meaning jack shit later on. Raw is a premiere studio and everyone needs to recognize it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Legend Killer Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 This was one of the best comics I have read in a while in any genre. With both companies trying to outdo each other with the big summer "megaevent" that is supposed to change their respective universes for decades to come, it was nice to finally go to the racks each month wanting to read something because it was an event but becasue it was just a plain good ol' story that you want to read. It was fast paced, irrevrent, funny, shocking, and just plain good. Something you give to your friends to read, passing along from person to person. A real sleeper hit. Keep it up guys. This is the stuff that needs to come out now and not all of these mega events that end up not meaning jack shit later on. Raw is a premiere studio and everyone needs to recognize it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Legend Killer Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Also being from Kentucky I can attest that the further South you go the more and more accurate the comic becomes. Especially in the Wester Portion of the State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nameless Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 I've seen a few pictures of it and it looks like something that Mad magazine would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankCastleArizona Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 I have no idea where my ass was for the first 3 issues... I have #4 but I refuse to read it until I've picked up the others in back issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendago Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 I went to a book signing for a friends and saw all four issues sitting on the shelf at Earth2Comics in LA. Made me feel all warm and fuzzy. But I know that Image is out because I tried to get more issues for Silicon in October. No dice. But I'm glad you what went and read it, liked it. Was a pleasure to work on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bradstreet Posted September 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Someone has those issues. Check around on line and I'll bet you can order them somewhere. And hey, it's Todd Farmer!! Love to have Todd jump in here and talk a little bit about his experience working on Pig Farm. Todd is also the mastermind behind the Alien Pig Farm 3000 website. It's a fucking scream so go check it out!!! ---------> http://www.alienpigfarm3000.com Yes . . . Please enter! - tb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendago Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 And hey, it's Todd Farmer! Not unlike saying, "Hey, it's the UPS guy." Hey, it's some guy with thumbs and an odd smell." "Hey, it's the fluffer." Although, those three will get you a better table at the Brass Lantern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediumfan Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Just wondered if anyone has any tips on where I can find the first three issues of this. I found #4 and bought the last one on the shelf, but no luck with the first three. Not even back issues, darnit. On that note, you guys should feel pretty good. I've been trolling comic stores in my area and of the three that I visited, only one had not heard of RAW, and the other two said they couldn't keep the books on the shelf. They were sold out. That's great for you guys, I'm sure. Keep up the good work. Mediumfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
origin1950 Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 The site I order from, www.mycomicshop.com, has 2 and 3 for three bucks a piece MFAN. -TL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediumfan Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Thank you so much for that, TL. I've already ordered them. Great tip! mediumfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Brown Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Finally able to get my hands on a copy of this! Will read it tonight! I am very excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
origin1950 Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 Today was comic book day for me. I went around town lookin for reading material - visited 7 shops. I was shocked to hear (or was I really?) that only 2 of the 7 shops carried APF3000. I loved the expressions on the faces of the people that worked in the shops when I asked 'em for the book. "Alien what farm?", "There's a comic called Alien Pig Farm?". "Alien Pig Farm 3000" I responded. Luckily for my two buddies that were shoppin with me, the two shops that did carry the book had two #1s, and one #3. So my crew was able to take home some RAW comics today. And also let me add, that 3 of the 5 shops in Fort Lauderdale that didn't carry 'em are now adding them to the inventory - same thing with Bad Planet. It took some convincing, but it worked. Specially when I threw the name Bradstreet out there. I wasn't able to find what I was lookin for today, that original Bad Planet #1, but I'm glad I got more people to join the cause - every reader counts. Am I right? -TL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Brown Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Read issue three of Alien Pig Farm last night! LOVED IT!!! Great book!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendago Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I'm down to my last eight, two issues of each. I guess I should bag'em. Keep'em safe and precious and all that. Or not. One day we might actually print some trade paperbacks but that won't happen until after Tom and Tim are back from New Meheeko where they are no doubt killing hookers and dumping their bodies in the Rio Grande. Come to think of it, I think Pig Farm comes out in digital format at the end of the month. You can download it onto your PSP. We should get all those details and post them here somewhere. Or maybe they already are and I'm just too lazy. Speaking of lazy, I'm gonna take a nap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavdownie Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I loved the book. Great art and the story's a blast. Bring on some more please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediumfan Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Wow, I finally got issues # 2 & 3 and read the last three (I'm still looking for #1, darnit!) and all I can say is "F*ck me sideways on a crooked seesaw!" (Lol, hahaha, I just love that line!) This was the most fun I've had reading a comic book in years. Ranks right up there with this other one I've been reading lately. Maybe you've heard of it. It's called Bad Planet. Yeah, it's totally wicked. Anyway, this one was so much fun. It was a killer ride! I'm glad I waited till I at least got three of the four and read 'em all at one time. But I would LOVE to have #1. I'm still looking for that one. Anyway, Farmer, TJ and all the rest of you guys at RAW, great work on this one, (and on Bad Planet, but I'll save that for another thread). But one thing. You are gonna bring this back, aren'tcha? Cause you just cannot leave it hangin' like that! That's just mean! Can't wait to see what you guys come out with next. Keep up the good work. Mediumfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendago Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 This released on Halloween although I haven't seen it yet. I'm a Mac guy. Need to pull the PC out of the closet. I notice we got one nasty review. Nice way to start the day. Of course the moron thinks it's a game. No wonder he thought it sucked. tf Pig Farm Digital Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david allcock Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Happy Birthday Todd (pig)Farmer!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bradstreet Posted November 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Here's hoping Todd recieved the ultimate birthday present! Va-Voom! - Tb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediumfan Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Best wishes, Todd Farmer. Happy Birthday. Just wanted to tell you that I finally found issue #1, so I have all of these now, and I wanted to congratulate you guys again on a fantastic job. I loved this whole series, but it was even better once I read all of them. I particularly loved the scene with the little aliens flipping off the other aliens just before they got blown up. Hilarious!!! Great work! Can't wait to see more of this. Mediumfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendago Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Thanks Fan-o-Medium! Glad you dug. And unless my memory is malfunctioning, which is mostly standard these days, that cute little circular frame with the aliens shooting intergalactic birds was all the penciler's doing. I don't think I wrote it. I think Don got to that part, had the idea and went with it. Which by the way, is what makes Donnie Marquez my hero. And thanks for all the birfday wishes. I got a Wii, some sex and several pairs of socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bradstreet Posted November 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 NEVER underestimate the POWER of a birthday knobber. Luvya Todd, wish you here in NM! Smother love on the girls for us! - TB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpweber Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Any word on weather or not you can still order issues of APF 3000? I'm still looking for issue #1 and I'm not sure if I should keep waiting on my comic shop or order online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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