"Train Me, Gamble" in stores this Wed! Join us for the Comic Crawl!

Hello Friends, Loved Ones, and Fellow Comic Creators!

We are now less than 72 hours away from the release of "Train Me, Gamble!" Finally, the wait is almost over and the greatest graphic novel of all time is almost here! (Okay, maybe not the greatest graphic novel of all time, but definitely the 5th greatest graphic novel of all time. Or arguably, a solid 7th place.) We are so excited to share this book with you. "Train Me, Gamble" marks the first step in my career as a comic writer and words fail to truly express how thankful I am that IDW Publishing gave us an opportunity. I'd like to directly thank Andy Schmidt, my Editor at IDW and Instructor at Comics Experience for his guidance and constant help along the way. Thanks Andy. You're the best.

So once again, here is the Diamond Code if you haven't had a chance to order yourself a copy. It's pretty late in the game, so chances are if you order the book from a retailer now, it won't show up until next week, but that's okay, I'll still sign it!

"Train Me, Gamble" DIAMOND ID: OCT100436

And here are the links to several places you can order the book online. For those ordering the book online, please not that the book will be released on January 4th, not this Wednesday. You can't hurry greatness.

AMAZON: http://amzn.com/1600107664

BARNES AND NOBLE: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Train-Me-Gamble/Santiago-Espina/e/9781600107665/?itm=1&USRI=train+me+gamble

BORDERS: http://tinyurl.com/2btdt9e

Now here's the info for the "Train Me, Gamble" Comic Crawl taking place right here in San Francisco! Unfortunately, I was a little late on two of the stores, but below is the list of places we are going to be visiting in San Francisco. We are starting at Amazing Fantasy in the Sunset and ending at the number one comic shop in San Francisco, one of my favorite places in the entire world: The Isotope Comic Book Lounge. It's run by my friend James Sime. I can't wait for you guys to meet him. He's been a constant supporter of the my work and his shop is the best. Just wait! If you have any questions about the crawl shoot me a line on here or call.

Date: This Wednesday! December 22nd.
Time: 5-7pm.
Shops:            1. Amazing Fantasy. 650 Irving at 8th Ave.
                       2. Neon Monster. 901 Castro at 22nd St.
                       3. Whatever. 548 Castro at 18th St. 
                       4. Isotope Comic Book Lounge. 326 Fell St. at Gough.

Can't wait to see you all this Wednesday. Next week I'll post up some photos for you guys to see. Thanks again for to all of you for your support and I hope you enjoy "Train Me, Gamble!"

Here's another trailer featuring the baddest villain in the world, the man Andrew Smith must face: Admiral Porter!

How to order "Train Me, Gamble" from your local shop!

Hey guys!

December is here and that can only mean ONE THING: we are just weeks away from the "Train Me, Gamble" official release!

Wednesday, December 22, "Train Me, Gamble" hits comic shops everywhere. Here's how YOU can guarantee that a copy will be waiting for you on the stands: our Diamond ID code. The Diamond ID is a unique distribution number that is assigned to each new book that is released. If you give this number to your shop, they should be able to order a copy with total ease. Here is our Diamond ID Code:

"TRAIN ME, GAMBLE" DIAMOND ID: OCT100436

Now remember, because this is an indie comic being produced by relative unknowns in the comic industry, many retailers may skip stocking it unless asked directly by a customer to do so. I suggest asking them AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. If you ask them the week of December 22, chances are they will not be able to obtain a copy. And boy, won't you feel terrible when you're the ONLY person on the block who doesn't own a copy of the coolest comic in town...

SO ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY! :)

Meet the men behind the story...

Today's video focuses on none other than Santiago Espina and Kel Nuttall, the artist and letterer of "Train Me, Gamble". I'm really proud to spotlight these two guys because without their tireless contributions, none of this would have been possible.

Don't forget to check our Facebook Fan Page here or our YouTube stream there!

"Train Me, Gamble" available Dec. 22, 2010!

Train Me, Gamble videos galore!!!

Monday is here and we have a whole bunch of "Train Me, Gamble" videos to wet your appetite!

Today's series focuses on our three main characters: Andrew Smith, our cowardly hero tasked with saving the world. Gamble, our crazy, fun loving fighter who must train him. And Admiral Porter, the military sociopath bent on ruling the world!

"Train Me, Gamble" will be available in store and online Dec. 22, 2010! Check out our FACEBOOK Fan Page here!

Meet Andrew Smith:

Meet Gamble:

Meet Admiral Porter:

"Train Me, Gamble" release date! Plus a new Cover!

"Train Me, Gamble" will officially hit comic stores nationwide this December, 2010 from IDW Publishing!

"Train Me, Gamble" is the story of a cowardly monster named Andrew Smith who is charged with saving the world. In order to ensure victory, Smith seeks the training of the greatest fighter in the galaxy: Gamble: a wisecracking, liquor drinking, 10,000 year old dude who doesn't look a day older than a 1st Grader!

A cross between "Incredible Hulk" and "Rocky," "Train Me, Gamble" is an action packed, comedic tale that will prove even a monster can be a hero...

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