PICKLED BEETS! STEAK AND BEANS! SMOKIN’ GUACAMOLE!

Can you believe it?! Our first ever trade paperback collection is in stores today! The pages and stories contained in this 184 page book has taken Chris and I over two years to complete. The first issue in this collection is the first full-length comic we’ve ever created. Wow.

Chris pointed out to me that although this collection took us over two years to create, the next collection (out in June) will have taken us about 7 months! WHAT?! We love being a monthly book!

We have to extend a huge thanks to the folks at Image Comics for supporting us and helping us reach a much bigger audience.

Brian Truitt from USA Today wrote a super awesome and incredibly flattering article about the graphic novel sized collection of bear-riding goofiness!

If you’re interested in snagging a copy for yourself, there’s tons of ways to do it!

- Go to your local comic book shop

- Purchase from Amazon.com

- Purchase from Things From Another World

- Cheap Graphic Novels has it for cheap!

- Purchase a digital copy for your iPhone, iPad, Android, or to read on your computer!

Thanks to all our fans who continue to support us by pre-ordering our monthly single issues. Pre-ordering your books really helps your publisher know you’re not just making kindling for the fire!

Thanks to everyone who’s read our bear-riding adventures! Reed Readers are the best!

Oh yeah! And come hang out with us tonight at Meltdown Comics in Los Angeles to celebrate the release!

- Shane

Check out this quick trailer we made for the release of our trade paperback! Available digitally and in print!

REED GUNTHER #6 hits stands tomorrow and Chris and I can’t be more excited about it!

This issue is the perfect jumping on point for new readers– it’s an origin tale of when a young Reed first meets Sterling! It’s wild, adventurous, and is a heart-warming story about growing up, making friends, and growing mustaches.

IGN.com has a 10-page preview of the book! I don’t even know what you’re doing still reading this– you should be over at IGN checking out those pages!

The reviews are also starting to come in for the book. cxPulp.com gave issue #6 a 4.5 out of 5 and says:

“I’m not a huge reader of all age titles, and I generally don’t like Westerns, but I would have no problem flipping through Reed Gunthers all day long. It’s charming, and well worth your time.”

Check out your local shop tomorrow for REED GUNTHER #6!

Have a furry one, folks!

- Shane

Reed and Sterling’s origin story is in comic shops now! If you’ve never read the adventures of Reed Gunther before, this is the perfect place to jump in! And if you’ve been reading right along… get ready for one of our best adventures yet!

This issue also has a bonus page of story that reveals the “origin” of Reed’s mustache and a four page Reed short story that’s never seen print!

We’ve had some incredible reviews for this issue!

“This issue is a fine example of how to handle a standalone story that offers new readers ample access into an ongoing series… The Houghton brothers are clearly having fun with this book and they telegraph that fun throughout the issue…This is a smart, funny, friendly, and — most importantly — fun book…”

- ComicBookResources.com

“A terrific jumping on point for readers, of all ages, who just want to have fun and enjoy a great comic book adventure.”

- IGN.com

“I don’t know how anyone could read this comic and not end up with a massive smile on their face, Reed Gunther is pure joy. 10/10″

- ComicBuzz.com

“Chris & Shane have given us the most hilarious hero origin story you’ll ever read… You’d be hard-pressed to find a comic that will give you more laughs-per-panel than Reed Gunther.”

- FreakinAwesomeNetwork.com

And don’t forget about our brand new LETTERS PAGE! Feel free to write in any question or comment to mail@reedgunther.com and you may see your words in print!

You can pick up the latest issue from your local comic shop or digitally from carriers like Graphic.ly:

Thanks and Happy Reading!

- Shane

Hey folks!

As the year comes to an end, Chris and I have taken a look a back at a year of firsts for REED GUNTHER and look forward to a new year filled with awesomeness!

It looks like we’ve made a little splash in the world of comics this year and a few press sites have taken notice.

iFanboy.com awarded REED GUNTHER by naming it #1 on its list of TEN MOST FUN COMICS OF 2011!

ComicAttack.net named REED GUNTHER as their #1 TOP ALL-AGES TITLE OF 2011!

ComicImpact.com reviewed REED GUNTHER #6 and singled out that issue as “the most fun comic of 2011!”

Well Watchers podcast awarded REED GUNTHER with BEST TRADE PAPERBACK COLLECTION OF 2011!

TheSnipeNews.com awarded REED GUNTHER as the MOST OVERLOOKED COMIC OF 2011!

Every month there are more and more folks discovering Reed and jumping headfirst into any issue. Don MacPherson over at EyeOnComics.com started with issues #5 and #6 and was smitten:

“The Houghton brothers clearly have a passion for comics and for light, goofy adventure. Each issue — hell, each panel — exudes so much personality and whimsy, one can’t help but smile at the title character’s triumphs and gaffes.”

And most strangely flattering… Chris and I were named number 6 and 7 on the list of TOP TEN SEXIEST COMIC CREATORS over at FreakinAwesomeNetwork.com. Seriously.

In the digital realm, REED GUNTHER #1 is now available on Comixology for FREE! Be sure to rate the book with as many stars as you feel appropriate. Also, the digital trade paperback is now only $7.99! What a steal!

2012 is going to be a big year for Reed Gunther so we hope you’re all on board! Starting in January, we have an incredibly fun werewolf story! Then in February, Reed takes a back seat as we have a spooky and fun story with Starla as the lead! Issues #9 and #10 are going to be an EPIC two-parter that you are not going to want to miss.

Thanks for reading all our goofy bear-riding adventures and we look forward to seeing you next year!

Happy Reading!

- Shane

Happy Holidays folks!

Chris and I were recently interviewed on FANBOY RADIO! We had a blast chatting with the hosts about all things Reed Gunther. This interview originally broadcast live in Texas and is now in podcast form for the rest of the world to enjoy!

Also, get ready for the release of REED GUNTHER #7 (Wed. 1-11)! This issue is going to blow your mind with hilariousness AND awesomeness! Chris did phenomenal work with the pencils and inks on this one, and Josh Ulrich returns to color the interior!

Happy Reading!

- Shane

Reed and Sterling are back at it again! In this exciting issue, Reed loses the gang’s money buying a pair of new boots! In order to make the money back, he agrees to exterminate a nearby town’s werewolf problem. Little does he know that things with this werewolf may not be what they seem!

This is a stand alone, done-in-one adventure so be sure to let folks who have never picked up a copy of REED GUNTHER before know!

Take a look into the first 9-PAGES of this story over at Newsarama!

And if those first nine pages didn’t quite entice you to pick up this issue, check out this review from ComicBuzz.com:

“It’s nigh on impossible to fault Reed Gunther. It’s fun, accessible, entertaining and there’s always a sense that everyone involved is doing the best they can do and enjoying it while they do it. I’ve praised a lot of Image comics other the past 12 months, but Reed Gunther is as good as any other.”

If you can’t wait to get to your local comic shop, you can purchase a digital version of this issue right here on Graphic.ly:

Thanks everyone! Hope you enjoy the new issue!

- Shane

We’re pumping them out! Only 3 short weeks after issue #7 hit the stands, Reed Gunther, Sterling, and Starla are galloping into comic shops again! But this month, it’s Starla who’s taking the reins…

It’s the Starla issue! After realizing she is “just one of the guys,” Starla has a breakdown and decides she needs to act more like a traditional Western lass. Of course, this goes poorly when Reed is in need of her punching-expertise when mummies begin to resurrect and want to eat his face!

In a recent review of RG #7, FanboyComics.net said this about Starla:

“It’s very refreshing to find a female lead who’s the loudest and often the most competent of all the main characters. Starla has a good head on her shoulders, and her no-nonsense attitude balances Reed’s impulsive heroism. She’s tough as nails, speaks her mind, and would be a good role model for any young female readers.”

If you can’t wait to get to your local comic shop, you can purchase a digital version of this issue right here on Graphic.ly:

Thanks for reading, folks!

- Shane

STEAK AND BEANS! Reed VS Sterling? Man VS Bear? Cowboy VS Steed?!?

It’s true! Readers of the entire series will remember a certain mysterious character who keeps popping up throughout the book (look for clues in issues #3 and #6), and it’s about time we heard his story!

This is the first half of an EPIC two-part story! Hold on to your lassos, this one’s going to be WILD!

Read the entire issue on your computer right now, thanks to Graphicly:

Can’t find a local comic shop? Purchase a copy online at ThingsFromAnotherWorld.com! Or purchase digitally at Comixology or on the Image Comics App.

Don’t forget to pre-order REED GUNTHER VOL. 2 “Monsters and Mustaches” at your local comic shop!

Diamond Order Code: MAR12 0444

Check out how cool that cover is! This second trade paperback will collect issues 6-10 and have TONS of extra stuff including short comics, sketch work, and the very first ever Reed and Sterling adventure– written by Chris! It’s wild and you gotta check it out!

Pre-ordering your indie comics (like any title from Image) really helps out the creators and the longevity of your favorite series. Thanks for pre-ordering and especially for reading!

Your fiend forever,

Shane