Andrew Rev’s Terrific Production LLC recently acquired the rights to Youngblood, a matter which Youngblood creator Rob Liefeld was not pleased with. Since then, Rev has been working to recruit comic book writers and artists to Terrific Production, and he’s apparently shooting for the stars. On the Terrific Production twitter account, Rev put out a call for someone to put him in touch with Alan Moore so he can make Moore an offer… and Rev is willing to meet Moore’s conditions, no matter how outrageous.
I do not know Alan Moore personally, I assume he is not impressed with the comic companies he has worked with to date. I would like to Officially Request anyone who knows Mr. Alan Moore to name his conditions no matter how outrageous to see if Terrific can afford to meet them.
— Terrific Production LLC "Our Comics will Rock You" (@LlcTerrific) August 10, 2019
Unfortunately, Rev isn’t having much luck locating the comics wizard, except for one false alarm.
Is this Alan Moore?
— Terrific Production LLC "Our Comics will Rock You" (@LlcTerrific) August 10, 2019
He is reaching out to other comic book creators, however, such as David Lapham…
Hey, I enjoyed your work. I am interested in international sales and merchandise. If you wish to do powerful superheroes that's open also. Follow me and then Direct email your contact
— Terrific Production LLC "Our Comics will Rock You" (@LlcTerrific) August 11, 2019
And Steve Rude…
Steve, are you open to doing superhero work if I give you a challenge .. follow me and the direct email me so we can talk.
— Terrific Production LLC "Our Comics will Rock You" (@LlcTerrific) August 11, 2019
And James Tynion IV…
Dear James:
We are a new publisher but we can match the rate you receive at Boom.
I have not read your writing but I have heard very good buzz.
We have an effort to get the best writers. We pay on time. We pay on time and royalties. Our artist rights are exceptional
— Terrific Production LLC "Our Comics will Rock You" (@LlcTerrific) August 12, 2019
And Evan Dorkin…
Hi, Evan, I would like to ask who do I talk to about Licensing your publications overseas. For merchandise. Just follow me and the DM your contact. Terrific is managing overseas and merchandise for several prominent titles
— Terrific Production LLC "Our Comics will Rock You" (@LlcTerrific) August 11, 2019
Though in that case, Rev chose a poor tweet to respond to, prompting this response:
You're replying to my heartfelt tweet about the death of Ernie Colon with a business pitch, tagging in a fellow professional for no reason I can see (sorry, David). I don't think I'd be alone in finding that really unprofessional and off-putting. Please don't contact me again. https://t.co/0f8PPOGnoh
— Evan Dorkin (@evandorkin) August 11, 2019
Rev did apologize… sort of.
No one read his tweet just saw his name to contact him. Had the tweet been read it would not have been sent. Colon work is known for his conan pages and our president met and spoke with him before- tell evan apology – just what happens when u text without seeing the messgage abov
— Terrific Production LLC "Our Comics will Rock You" (@LlcTerrific) August 11, 2019
Meanwhile, some helpful followers are reaching out with ideas that could help boost Terrific Production’s visibility, efforts which are clearly appreciated.
Thats awesome idea but we have legal right to have liefeld on the book. The people he sold it to thought of everything. We are nice to Rob because we are just nice to artists.
— Terrific Production LLC "Our Comics will Rock You" (@LlcTerrific) August 13, 2019
Speaking of which, Rev also commented on plans to bring back lapsed Youngblood fans.
Yes YOUNGBLOOD will, & can be VERY profitable, but it originally came to prominence due to a superstar artist, who made his name at Marvel, so legions of fans followed Rob to his million dollar selling Indy endeavors….
— Samal-World McNealy (@CartoonSamal) August 12, 2019
Lets just say the original youngblood fans who bought the youngblood for one million copies left comics the way most of superman's readers all left because the stories and art did not evolve. He still has some loyal core that are still waiting for Kickstarter Brigade to arrive
— Terrific Production LLC "Our Comics will Rock You" (@LlcTerrific) August 12, 2019
For now, Rev is working toward the goal of gaining 200 followers for Terrific Production’s twitter account…
Todays agenda
1) I would like to see the followers go over 200 followers.
2) while i am sleeping cause i went to sleep 5:30 AM. Talking to a Youngblood w— Terrific Production LLC "Our Comics will Rock You" (@LlcTerrific) August 13, 2019
Oops, looks like he fell asleep mid-tweet.
The saga continues…
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