Holed Up There:

The Book on Johnston   Here's what a few high profile industry professionals had to say upon learning of Rich Johnston's return to writing comics with Rich Johnston's Holed Up. "Whether you love him or hate him (or both) you know that Rich is a refreshingly honest writer with a great sense of humor.  I'm looking forward to reading his new book." --Bill Jemas, Marvel Comics Chief Marketing Officer "Thankfully Rich hasn't asked that I read this book before giving him a quote. This may well be one of the best written debuts comics has ever seen, why it's right up there with... um, and as good as... as.. well, other stuff. hey, what's this thing called anyway?" --Bryan Hitch, artist of Marvel's The Ultimates "Rich Johnston, as a journalist, is smart and unafraid. If he's writing comics now, then everyone needs to grab a copy and dive for cover." --Warren Ellis, creator of Scars, Strange Killings, The Authority, and numerous others Rich Johnston's Holed Up #1 is a May release from Avatar Press. [ posted Thursday, February 26, 2004 6:30:16 PM  |  permanent link to this item ]

Rich Johnston
Gonzalo Martinez
Presenting a Three Issue
Mini-Series from Avatar Press

The most-read Internet comic columnist, Rich Johnston, is now serving up his all-new all-twisted humor series! Holed Up is a family sitcom with semi-automatic weaponry. Set in the separatist community of Idaho, the Holed family must cope with the ever encroaching invasion of a society that wants to take away their freedom. And they'll defend it with their lives if necessary. Or preferably the lives of other people. A black comedy where wholesome good fun meets the very worst aspects of humanity - a nuclear family at ground zero.

Rich Johnston is the author of Lying In The Gutters, the comic industry's premier gossip and rumor column. He has loyal readers in every comic shop in the world and not only will use that column to promote this comic, but also his media contacts on and offline. Prepare for an onslaught of attention.

WHAT IS IT?

Rich Johnston’s Holed Up is an American family sitcom with semi-automatic weaponry. Set amongst the separatist community of Idaho, it tells an outrageous, over the top story of family life. Written by Lying In The Gutters author Rich Johnston, from London, England and drawn by Gonzalo Martinez from Chile, it's an outsider's look at the American Family genre in extreme circumstances.

WHY AM I HERE?

Rich Johnston’s Holed Up can be ordered now from comic book retailers. In fact that’s the only way you’ll probably get hold of a copy. Many retailers will not order this comic unless you specifically order it. Which is why we’re starting the Holed Up Army. As a soldier of the Holed Up Army, you’ll receive exclusive art, script exerpts and signed copies of the book. On your part you have to do everything you can to get the word out. Photoshoppers, message board posters, website holders, retailers, journalists, I need anyone and everyone. To join the Holed Up Army, sign on to the Holed Up Army Yahoo Group and pick up your first mission. There will be more to come.

WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?

Right now, you can help by ordering the comic book. Write this information down and take it to your retailer.

• DIAMOND PREVIEWS PAGE 232 AVATAR PRESS SPOT MAR04 2307 RICH JOHNSTONS HOLED UP #1 (Of 3) (MR) $3.50 for the story-content cover
• DIAMOND PREVIEWS PAGE 232 AVATAR PRESS SPOT MAR04 2308 RICH JOHNSTONS HOLED UP HOMELAND SECURITY ED #1 (Of 3) (MR) $3.50 For the suicide bomber cover.

TALKING HOLED UP

• Joe Quesada’s Board
• Mark Millar’s Millarworld
• Newsarama

You can contact Rich Johnston at rich@holedup.net -- or even call him on 0780 1350982 (011447801350982 from the USA). You can contact Avatar publisher William Christensen here.