Thunder #5 Now Available From Two Gargoyles Comics

In my previous post (August 22nd, chronogically) I mentioned coming across a few surprises from Indyplanet, among them an addition to the Group Of Seven series. The other major one was a print version of Thunder #5 being available.

The book has gone through a number of changes since the last issue was released, including a new artist (Myk Emmshin) and a name change for one of the characters. Nonetheless, this issue continues the story begun in the previous four, but is a bit of a transition issue. Thunder's training continues, he plans a return to Asgard and Vancouver begins to react to the superhero activity within city limits. Here's a glimpse at the new-look Thunder.

Now even though I happened to see the book on IndyPlanet, I would avoid buying it from them unless you plan to do so in digital format. The shipping costs from print books are simply brutal.

When I pointed this out on Twitter recently, writer Michael McAdam offered to ship the books to me if I bought directly from him. There's still a cost involved, of course, but it is reduced significantly.

I doubt McAdam offered this to me because I'm particularly awesome (though it's entirely possible). I'm sure the offer applies to any potential customer. So if you decide to get your hands on individual issues of Thunder, go straight to the source or contact McAdam through the Two Gargoyles Twitter account.

And coincidentally, as I was confirming Two Gargoyles Twitter account name, McAdam happened to post a picture of a new promotional poster for Thunder. Have a look below, and Mike, if/when you read this, remind me to add one to my order when I get Thunder #6 from you some day.

Spotlight on: Spectrum

Two Gargoyles Comics' Thunder was among the first characters I discovered, and became a fan of, after starting the They Stand On Guard blog in 2012.

Sadly, only four issues of his series have been released to date (and they are available on Indyplanet individually or collected as volume 1) and I believe the last one was in early 2014, perhaps even late 2013.

It appears as though the character has gone through intensive restructuring during that time, however. His appearance has changed, the art chores are now being handled by one Myk Emmshin and pages of the fifth issue are being posted on a weekly basis on the publisher's website, presumably to also be made available in print at a later date. The publisher's renewed commitment to the character is further underscored by the merchandise they now offer with his image.

Here are the basics, if you're new to the character.

In January. Two Gargoyles introduced a new series and character, using the same page-a-week format. Meet Spectrum:

As I write this, page 13 is about to become available. I'd been waiting for him to be seen in costume before sharing a page from the series. At a page a week, it was taking a while. But Two Gargoyles facilitated matters by creating the promotional fact sheet above.

I'm trying to avoid reading too much of that book, and the fifth issue of Thunder, because I plan on getting the print versions at some point. But I do know that you can follow Spectrum's adventures from the beginning on this page.