John Z.
What’s going on people? Is there a problem getting Kilroy out?
I want to know but I hope you say it ain’t so. I never heard about you guys (and
gals) until I see an ad for Kilroy #1 (vol.II as I later find out) in AnotherUniverse.com.
The picture and the blurb piques my curiosity so I order it. When I finally get it, at
first look I feel I’m going to be disappointed, it’s black and white, I’m
not crazy about the art, yadda, yadda and so on. But, I’m one who feels that a good
story can overcome bad art, so I read. This is the fastest I have ever read a comic and as
I read the art becomes better, perfect for the story. Color would have ruined the look and
maybe the story. Kilroy needs to be black and white…I get my comics at "Classic
Comics", I have a list with them and I add titles. So I add Kilroy, the most
intriguing and innovative comic I have ever read as an adult (by the way I’m 39, so
it’s not just kids but that’s probably why you exist). I’m enthralled by
this comic (though it’s more than just a comic) and when I finish there’s this
piece of prose by Mr. Pruett (almost had some alliteration going there) and at the end of
it he lists all of Kilroy’s appearances and I immediately know I want to get them all
because this is a character like no other.
What I want to know is have you published past #1? If so, how can I get
my grubbies on those issues as well as Caliber Spotlight #1, the High Caliber graphic
novel, as well as Negative Burn #’s 13,18 and 32? If not
through you, than who? Mile High, Westfield, someone else? Please help me out here. I want
to read your comics (while searching, some of the others sounded interesting) but I
can’t find them. Responde sil vous plais.
John, we do sell back-issues through this website, as well as
through the mail. If you can’t find what you’re looking for at a local store,
then Mile High Comics might be a good place to look as they carry all Caliber titles. For
those of you without a comic store in your area, both Mile High and Westfield offer
excellent subscription services and come highly recommended by Caliber.
Marcella D. Boyer
I adore Kilroy. I recently wrote to Caliber about his
appearance in Saint Germaine #7. I enjoy dark characters, they’re just
so much more fun than superheroes.
Kilroy is one of the best. I’ve read Ghost Rider, Morbius,
Hellstorm, Preacher, Johnny-t.h.m., Deadpool, Destiny, Spawn, Violator, Concrete, any
character tormented, deranged, psychotic, or in any way f***ed up. I like them all. But
Kilroy has something special. He makes me think of the first Guns-n-Roses album. Raw,
alive, and there because, well…, just because.
Isn’t it funny, if Pol Pot had had a subscription to Saint
Germaine through his local comic shop, he might have had some warning about his coming
demise. Reason #648 to read comics regularly.
Ah, well, enough babbling from this Kilroy groupie. He is at #2 on my
list of most desirable men (my husband is, and shall forever remain #1), and #1 in Fantasy
encounters. Pretty good for a comic character. Or pretty damned sick for me.
Bradley Walton
Been a while since I talked to you. I hope you’re well. I picked
up the new Kilroy #1 today (the one with the Tommy Lee Edwards cover).
Content-wise, I think this is a step up from the original series, which
I thought was pretty good (the later issues were much better than the first, and I recall
the Bosnia issues that Mike Perkins drew as being the best of the run). Kilroy having a
breakdown? Now there’s an interesting story. I look forward to seeing how this
progresses. I really like the interior art. You were right to get this guy on board.
Laurence Campbell
Picked up Kilroy #1, and just thought I’d send you a
quick note to say how much I enjoyed it. I’m unsure what exactly attracts me to this
comic, but whatever it is it works.
I thought his change of image was a good move, and Kilroy already has a
real sense of fatalism/arrogance. The prison scene was nicely done, and I raise my hat to
Feliciano. Kilroy has a real sense of intelligent horror/thriller, giving the reader
enough, without being spoon-fed.
For those of you who don’t know, Laurence is the brilliant artist
behind the upcoming Core title, The Disciples. If you can’t wait till that title is
released be sure to check out his work in the previously published Red Diaries mini-series
featuring Raven Chronicles, Marilyn Monroe, JFK and leads directly into the new Black Mist
series.
Dean Wheatley
Sydney, Australia
I remember reading the old Kilroy stories and thinking this
is how a character-driven series should be done. It looks like the new series is off to a
good start as well.
Kilroy seems to be losing it big time, what I don’t understand is
why did killing Jacob send Kilroy over the edge, was it something from his past? Or did it
just get too much for him to bear?
Have you ever considered doing an old Wild West version of Kilroy? I
think the characters would fit well into a storyline like that.
I don’t remember seeing F.G. Zecchins’ art before but it
suits the new style of Kilroy story. It would be nice to see Ken Meyer, Jr. as a guest
artist once in a while.
What has happened to Kilroy’s old clothes? The crumpled and
stained raincoat, as well as the long hair, made Kilroy an unique, if alienated character.
You have my vote to bring back his raincoat at least.
Ben Herman
Hello again. Finally located a copy of the new Kilroy series.
I never read any of the old series, but I do have the Daemonstorm crossover and
several issues of Negative Burn with Kilroy stories. Yep, I’m still slowly
getting the entire run together. I ordered several directly from Caliber. They were
extremely helpful, and even located a copy of the hard-to-find third issue.
Anyway, as I was saying, I read "Faces", and it was a good
story. The first few pages were pretty creepy. Very nice layouts by Feliciano Zecchin.
If someone decided to make a Kilroy movie, who would you cast? Because
as I was reading this issue I suddenly pictured Christopher Lambert as Kilroy. Maybe
it’s because Kilroy is this stoic, enigmatic immortal figure who speaks with a
whispery voice, a description superficially similar to Lambert’s role in the original
Highlander film. Of course, Kilroy is actually a very different character, but I could
still see Lambert filling the role. If not him, then Jurgen Prochnow, who portrayed an
enigmatic wanderer in the Seventh Sign and The Keep. Well, I can imagine, Can’t I?
Anyway, thanks again for your time. I’m looking forward to Kilroy.
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