The Standard #2: On Sale Now!
The Standard #2 is now on sale!
Once, Gilbert Graham was The Standard, the world’s first and greatest superhero. Now an old man and long retired from crime-fighting, he lives a quiet life as a high school chemistry teacher. But when Alex Thomas – his former sidekick and successor to the Standard mantle – is murdered, Gilbert is haunted by old memories and faced with a serious decision.
The Standard is a 6-issue comic book miniseries, each chapter 28 pages long. This second issue is written by me, John Lees, is pencilled and inked by Jonathan Rector, colored by Gulliver Vianei and Mike Gagnon, lettered by Kel Nuttall, and edited by Steven Forbes. The comic is debuting digitally, published by ComixTribe, and is now available from these platforms, priced at $1.99:
In the coming days, The Standard #2 will also be available digitally from Graphicly. Be sure to check thestandardcomic.com for the latest updates.
If you would rather have a print edition of The Standard #2 you can hold in your hands, we’ve got you covered. Within the next few weeks, you’ll be able to order a copy from IndyPlanet, priced at $3.99.
Don’t forget, The Standard #1 is also still available from Indyplanet, Graphicly, Wowio, DriveThruComics and MyDigitalComics. The series debut was nominated in two categories at the Scottish Independent Comic Book Awards: Best Comic/Graphic Novel and Best Writer. Here’s what the critics have been saying about it:
A solid debut for Lees and Rector onto the comic book scene as well as for a new superhero story that may offer something a bit different than what Marvel or DC are doing right now If you are someone who wants to support indie comics but isn’t into the supernatural or angst ridden gothic things, this is the title for you.
– Alex Widen, Brooklyn Comic Books Examiner
The art is fantastic bringing crisp, clean, and beautiful work on every panel. Just like the art, the writing is excellent and panel by panel I found myself feeling as if I was familiar with the characters and developing a bond with them.
– Stephen Jondrew, Project Fanboy
The Standard leaps the hurdle that many independent comics cannot. Some indie comics suffer from low-quality art and writing, and clichés both visually and in the narrative. The Standard carries itself quite well, providing an intriguing story and characters that are both engaging and easy on the eyes. I have to say that as far as creator-owned, independently-published superhero comics go, you’d be hard pressed to find something better.
– Dan Cole, Broken Frontier
In the age of reality television and absolute sensationalism, The Standard is deeply relevant.
– James Miller, Comics Bulletin
Comix Tribe is really publishing a slew or interesting titles these days and The Standard easily lives up to what I am quickly coming to expect from their titles.
– Tom Feazell, Omnicomic
This book reeks of professionalism, looking and acting like a Marvel or DC Comic. The Standard creative team have no fear in showing the world that they are just as smart and clever as the big boys.
– Luke Halsall, Geek Syndicate
If you’ve not read The Standard #1 yet, it’s not too late to catch up. If you have read it, I hope you’ll also pick up The Standard #2, and let me know what you think!
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