For those of you paying attention, an ultra sneak peek of issue #Sex is available at the Dreamchilde Forum.

ADULT CONTENT. You were warned.

QUANTUM #6 release update - SUMMER 2005

Hey Gang,

I realized I promised in issue #5 that QUANTUM #6 would hit in May. Well here it is, June already, and still no book.

Most of you know of the problems I had getting issue #5 to print. That and the huge surge of June comic cons have set the issue back a little.

In re-assessing my publication frequency, I have basically made it a resolution to announce subsequent issues of QUANTUM on a seasonal basis. Since issue #5 hit in Spring, it's my guarantee that you'll see QUANTUM #6 in Summer of 2005.

So that's it. Sorry again for the delay, but I'm tellin' ya, once you see this issue, you'll never look at Sci-Fi comics the same way ever again. Get an advance peek at QUANTUM #6's cover at the QUANTUM website!


Best to all,

Philip

QUANTUM #5 Reviewed at CBEM!

David Le Blanc give us his two cents over at the Comic Book Electronic
Magazine. Check it out!

READ IT!

Peace out,
PC

QUANTUM FEATURED AT IGN COMICS

Hilary Goldstein at IGN has been kind enough to shed some light on QUANTUM over at IGN comics. Go take a look!

http://comics.ign.com/articles/623/623045p1.html

Peace and chicken grease,
Philip

QUANTUM #5 REVIEWED AT BUZZSCOPE!

Our friend J.D. Lombardi gives issue #5 a fair and impartial hearing over at Buzzscope. Check it out!

READ IT HERE!

QUANTUM #5 finally available at Dreamchilde Online Store

Well, after staff shakeups and printing fiascos, QUANTUM #5 is finally available for order at the Dreamchilde Press webstore. Pick it up here:

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID3913428P4266888-QUANTUM-Rock-of-Ages-5.aspx

Peace out, yo.
PC

QUANTUM Review at King Tractor Films

Check it out, yo.

Shawn Granger at King Tractor Films was kind enough to drop us a review. Here's a link:

http://www.setbb.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=118&mforum=kingtractor#118

Thanks a lot Shawn!
PC

CHECK OUT THE NEW QUANTUMCOMIC.NET

An all new interface makes surfing all things QUANTUM even easier. Check it out!

http://quantumcomic.net

QUANTUM YAHOO GROUP EXCLUSIVE! FREE COMIC BOOK ONLINE!

Welcome to the next phase of marketing for the book. It's something I've tossed around for a while. Since I've recently decided to print QUANTUM in TPB format only, I've decided to offer the true fans of the book an exclusive offer.

I've uploaded a PDF of QUANTUM #5 in the "Files" section of this group. This is my way of giving back to you all for your recent support throughout the ordeal that was putting this one issue out.

QUANTUM Yahoo Group

Enjoy, and encourage anyone you think might like this book to join this group!

Take care,
Philip

I'M DONE WITH PAMPHLETS!

Kinda.

Well, after deliberating long and hard about it; after having all of my colleagues advise me that trades are the way to go; after the recent printing fiasco; I've decided to stop printing "QUANTUM: Rock of Ages" as a pamplet comic book.

This is really a heart-breaking decision for me, as it makes me break a promise I made to myself. But the long and short of it is: trades are more profitable. They're easier to be solicited by Diamond because of the price point, and they sell better at shows.

For those of you who just HAVE TO have a comic book in your hands, I will be printing on demand at ComixPress. I may order a small quantity for shows and my local shops, but I'm not killing myself trying to put out pamphlets anymore. I think recent events are just God's way of telling me to stick to publishing trades.

The good news is that these ComixPress versions will be EXTREMELY rare and collectable, if there's anyone out there still collecting comics. James and I will continue to do the wrap-around covers you've all grown to know and love.

Anyway, that's the long and short of it. I really wanted to put out a 12-issue series, but it's just not practical.

Ok gang,
Well they're not the Firstwave copies, but issue #5 is officially available at ComixPress.
I did order one copy, and I have to say the quality is flawless. You can get yours here:

ORDER QUANTUM #5





Best,
PC

RAVE REVIEW OF QUANTUM TPB AT COMIXTREME!

Anthony over at ComiXtreme has given some great praise to the QUANTUM trade.
Check it out:


COMIXTREME Q TPB REVIEW



PC

QUANTUM #5 UPDATE

Due to printing problems, QUANTUM #5 will most likely not meet the March 30th release. I finally received my hard copies today, and the whole batch needs to be scrapped. I'll update this thread when I have more information, but it looks like we'll have to wait a couple more weeks for this one.

For now, I apologize to my readers and promise that when you all do see issue #5 you won't be disappointed.

Thanks,
Philip Clark

BIG APPLE CON UPDATE

Just wanted to drop a line and let everyone know I've been in touch with the Big Apple Con. Karen cleared up a lot of the miscommunication that went on over the past few weeks. To her credit, she's offered CAG a table at the April show.

I just wanted to go on the record to say that I apologize for potentially jeopardizing CAG'S standing with the Big Apple Con. I hope in light of these
new circumstances I've made up for any hassle I may have caused CAG and it's affiliates.

Hope you guys enjoy the table and the show. Sorry again for any drama.

Philip

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Dreamchilde Press Releases QUANTUM #5, explains hiatus.
New York Small Press Comic Book Publisher Continues Cross-time Adventure.

Fans have been wondering what’s going on with the Dreamchilde Press flagship title, “QUANTUM: Rock of Ages.“ After a 5-month hiatus, Dreamchilde Publisher Philip Clark has returned to announce a release date for the fifth installment: March 30. Hailed by readers, reviewers, and comic pros alike, QUANTUM: Rock of Ages is gaining ground as one of indie comics’ best new Sci-Fi series.

“We originally planned to release in September,” says Clark, “but we didn’t anticipate collecting the QUANTUM trade paperback (166 pages, $14.99. PREVIEWS order #AUG042683) so soon. That set us back a bit.” Clark also sites a failing economy and an unexpected change in jobs as additional factors for the delay. “It’s tough as an independent publisher. When I first started putting out QUANTUM, I had a higher-paying job and could afford to really throw money at the book. As luck would have it, my company moved and I couldn’t move with them, hence the new job.” Since that time, Clark has had to scale back the cost of putting QUANTUM out, and that includes reorganizing his art team.

“For the foreseeable future (QUANTUM artist) James Rodriguez and I will be grayscaling the book on our own. It was strictly a financial decision I had to make, and unfortunately it involved letting our coloring team go. Although it took us a little extra time, I feel James and I made a really great-looking issue. It will definitely be worth the wait!”

Part Clerks, part Sliders, QUANTUM: Rock of Ages follows the adventures of Nick Vargas, a jaded musician turned record-store owner. Nick is unwittingly taken on the ultimate cross-time thrill ride. His quest: to reassemble a magical gemstone—the Quantum Silica—split by a failed, alternate-reality time experiment. During his quest he encounters other characters that are also affected by the bizarre gemstone. Each fragment of the “Quantum” sphere offers a unique power to Nick and his counterparts, who must band together before the multiverse can be saved. Toss in a diabolical nemesis and some quirky pop-culture humor, and QUANTUM makes for a highly enjoyable ride.

“This is the type of comic book that is impossible to put down.”
-Silver Bullet Comics

“Philip Clark is an up and coming creator to watch out for.”
-David Mack

“Fun, utterly unpredictable, and marching to its own beat.”
-Newsarama

"This is the sort of thing I wish Marvel and DC could do more frequently."
-Four Color Explosion

QUANTUM: Rock of Ages #5 (32 pages, $2.99) will be available to order from the QUANTUM website, Cold Cut Distribution, FM Distribution, and most New York City comic book stores on March 30th. Review copies are available upon request.

More information can be found at http://quantumcomic.net.

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*QUANTUM REVIEWED AT 4-COLOR EXPLOSION*

Check it out! Another reviewer didn't hate us. It's always good to get some good press.


ISSUE #3 REVIEW

ISSUE #4 REVIEW



Hope all is well,
Philip

DREAMCHILDE PRESS BOYCOTTS BIG APPLE CON

Due to the administration of the Big Apple Con breaking their word
and pulling their support for CAG and Dreamchilde, I will no long be
attending their shows.

It's clear that the Big Apple Con is not indie-friendly. They give no
consideration for small press or independent publishers, choosing
instead to tap us for the same table fees they charge major
publishers and artists. What other con does this? Even Wizard World
has a different rate or small press.

It's unfortunate that, after 2 years of faithful attendance at these
shows, cross-promotion, encouraging CAG membership to attend,
and hosting panels for Big Apple they have chosen to treat us this
way. But this is mostly a financial decision. It makes no sense to pay
over $300 for a table that generates only $50 in sales on average.

And on a personal note: the show's just skeezy. I'm over it. It's clear
all they are concerned with is their bottom line. And they will walk
over any organization they see fit to accommodate it. I can't believe
after the drama of the "Snow-Con" (CAG alone brought 15 people
through the door of that show and still ran a panel) they would be like
this. We've been at every show since they moved out of the church,
have hyped it to our readership and membership, and have even
assisted the Big Apple Staff with setup. We have never cancelled at
the last minute (unlike a handful of "professionals" I won't name
here). This is a spit in the face I'm just not comfortable taking.

Big Apple Conventions apparently lost money on the last show and
have chosen to punish their regular attendees in order to make up
for it. That's not good business.

I encourage my fellow small pressers and New York City comic book
professionals to boycott these cons. They are, on a consistent basis,
the worst run shows I ever attend. For too long, Mike Carbonaro has
had a monopoly on conventions in NYC, and it's high time there were
other options.

Respectfully,
Philip Clark

QUANTUM #5 First Look!

QUANTUM #5 Preview at Jazma Online

Paul Dale Roberts and the folks over at Jazma Online have made a QUANTUM #5 pdf preview available on their site. Check it out here:


JAZMA ONLINE


Tell your friends!

PC

QUANTUM #5 IS IN THE CAN!

Finally!

You know, I don't believe in curses. But the entire ordeal getting
this book done almost made me rethink that. Regardless, the
final files are done and off the the printers. It should be available
in a couple of weeks.

I have posted the sneak peek which will go out to the media this
week. Check it out in the photos section of the QUANTUM Yahoo Group.


THE QUANTUM YAHOO GROUP


Best wishes,
Philip

THE DREAMCHILDE MESSAGE BOARD IS UP!

Hey Guys,
Just passing along the invitation for you to join the Dreamchilde Press
forum. In addition to QUANTUM and general comic book discussion, there are
topics on how-to, reviews, music, and more. Most of you are part of the
QUANTUM inner circle, so to speak, and I'd really appreciate your support in
getting this forum hopping. I'm also opening the forum for articles,
self-published comics fan threads, and the like. Hop on by:


THE DREAMCHILDE FORUM


Hope to see you there,
Philip

IT'S ALMOST DONE, I SWEAR.

Expect news about QUANTUM #5 soon!

Hey gang,
I'm FINALLY in the last stages of putting issue #5 in the can. Who would like to do me a huge favor and proofread the book before I send it to print? You'll get to be the first to see the book before it hits stores in a couple of weeks.
Just drop me a line at quantumcomic@hotmail.com if you're available. I'll need you to turn the work around quickly, as I'm sending the book to print this weekend.

Thanks alot,
Philip

COMIC ART GUILD AND DREAMCHILDE PRESS TO GUEST BIG APPLE CON, HOST PANEL.
New York Small Press Publisher To Hold Self Publishing Panel.

Writer/Publisher Philip Clark, Artist James Rodriguez and Inker Peter
Palmiotti will be in attendance at the Big Apple Con on January 22-23 in
NYC. The Dreamchilde Press team will be working at the Comic Art Guild (CAG)
table with CAG President Keith Murphey. All Comic Art Guild members are
encouraged to attend.

A confirmed roster of CAG members attending this show:

•Keith Murphey (Silliman Farm) •Zorikh Lequidre (Watch this Space)
•Philip Clark (QUANTUM: Rock of Ages) •James Rodriguez (QUANTUM: Rock of
Ages) •Scott Sheaffer •Justin Thomas (Vessel)

The Comic Art Guild is a NYC/CT-based not-for-profit organization of
creators, publishers, and comic book enthusiasts. Their mission is to
provide community for fellow creators and educate the general public about
the art of sequential storytelling. Once a year, CAG publishes its annual
anthology showcasing its members broad talent. CAG welcomes all convention
attendees to inquire about membership, and will hold a meeting immediately
following the show Saturday night.

In addition, Dreamchilde's Philip Clark will be conducting a self-publishing
panel on Sunday, January 23rd at 11AM. Topics to include: producing a
comic, finding talent, budgeting a project, marketing campaigns, and
alternate forms of publishing. The panel is free of charge and open to all
convention attendees.

The Big Apple Con will be held January 22-23 at the Penn Plaza Pavilion, 401
Seventh Ave at 33rd St. Tickets for the show are $10 per day, and are
available through PayPal Or At The Door the day of show. More info can be found at http://bigapple.com.com.

QUANTUM #1 SELLS OUT!

New York Small Press Publisher Gaining Momentum.

Just over a year after its initial publication, "QUANTUM: Rock of Ages" #1 has officially sold out. "Decent online sales and strong convention presence helped us keep this book moving to the masses," Dreamchilde publisher Philip Clark explains. "All we could do was try to put an issue in every hand we could, and that seemed to help a lot."

Clark also admits to comping a number of copies to comic book industry and press. It seems to be a gamble that paid off, as QUANTUM garnered its fair share of positive press in 2004. "In this market, no publisher fresh out of the gate is going to just sell 1000 copies without putting multiple ads in Diamond's PREVIEWS. I knew that going in, and had no qualms about giving out copies to help keep the buzz alive. In an age where more people are buying trades, it's not smart to keep boxes upon boxes of comics just sitting around waiting to sell."

"QUANTUM: Rock of Ages" follows the story of Nick Vargas, reluctant teleporter and time-traveler, who must locate 7 fragments of the QUANTUM SILICA--an alien artifact which gave him his powers--in order to set a fractured time and space to right again. As he recovers the Quantum fragments he is joined by various cross-time counterparts who have also been empowered by the gem. It's a tale of friends, foes, dark science, love and intrigue that later leads Nick to an awesome revelation about himself and his companions.

Dreamchilde Press has retained 10 copies of QUANTUM #1 which will be re-released as collectors item editions upon QUANTUM'S 10th anniversary, December, 2013.

"QUANTUM: Rock of Ages" is still available from your comic shop through Diamond, FM International, and Cold Cut Distribution or directly from the Dreamchilde Press website (Diamond Order #s DEC03-2366, FEB04-2306, APR04-2589, AUG04-2683). More information can be found at http://quantumcomic.net.

WILL EISNER DIES AT 87

NEW YORK Cartoonist/graphic novelist Will Eisner died last night in Florida
following quadruple heart bypass surgery. He was 87.

His newspaper connection included creating "The Spirit" insert for Sunday
papers from 1940 to 1952. Jules Feiffer worked under Eisner on that comic
feature from 1946 and 1951.

Eisner received the 1995 Milton Caniff Lifetime Achievement Award and the
1998 Reuben Award as cartoonist of the year from the National Cartoonists
Society.

Rest in Peace, Will. You've definitely earned it.