Six Gun Gorilla #1

IndySportsCards · 06-12-2013, 09:48 PM

I picked this up today, just loved the cover and the concept of a giant monkey with guns in the old west. The problem is, it's not the old west, it's a future set in the west. It's actually a Sci-Fi type story told in a western setting and I found the first issue to be pretty deep and action packed and I'm totally on board for issue #2.

it's not a funny book, it's not satire, it's pretty straight forward, you know other than a giant monkey with guns, but he's not in the 1st issue much, but you'll know when he appears as he's not afraid to use his guns!

And how!

Anyway, highly recommended for any sci-fi lovers out there in Junkieville.

Carrbeaz · 06-12-2013, 09:54 PM

I snagged two as well... The only two on my LCS shop

kyleg40 · 06-12-2013, 10:48 PM

I got 2 from Midtown

LBSB333 · 06-12-2013, 11:41 PM

Picked up two copies today from the LCS. What I expected and what actually happened were VERY different about this book, and I think that was a GREAT thing. Makes me appreciate the cover of the book now, too. The dialogue was good between the characters, too. The conversations in the beginning really made me think it was a pure Western, but when they make their exit I had a "wait...what the..." moment. (nice one Spurrier!) Stokely's pencils look awesome in the book and he draws one mean gorilla!

I'm on board for issue #2!

"creator unknown" (what does it mean???)

Getting good reviews too:

IGN rates it at 9.6

Adventures in Poor Taste rates it a 10

CBR gives it 3.5 stars (recommends reading it!)

2staples · 06-12-2013, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LBSB333

"creator unknown" (what does it mean???)

I remember Indy posted a video of the writer talking about the book and he mentioned that the idea came to him after looking at an early 20th century cartoon of a Gorilla with a gun, or something to that liking.

Anyway, maybe that's where the "creator unknown" thing comes from. Most people would take credit for it as an original concept, so that's admirable--that is, if i'm understanding this whole thing correctly.

Does it say that on the cover?

LBSB333 · 06-12-2013, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 2staples

I remember Indy posted a video of the writer talking about the book and he mentioned that the idea came to him after looking at an early 20th century cartoon of a Gorilla with a gun, or something to that liking.

Anyway, maybe that's where the "creator unknown" thing comes from. Most people would take credit for it as an original concept, so that's admirable--that is, if i'm understanding this whole thing correctly.

Does it say that on the cover?

Well at the very beginning the team acknowledges the unknown creators and looks like they took a couple of reprints from the original comic strip...but then...you'll see it mentioned in the story too.

2staples · 06-13-2013, 12:04 AM

Now I'm curious...guess I'll be picking up a few.

talktoofast · 06-13-2013, 02:07 AM

I picked up 4 of these, not had chance to read it yet though, but hearing good things

Tillya · 06-13-2013, 08:20 AM

I had a good time reading this book. The dialog is a little thick with all the twang in it but it loosened up after a few pages. Enjoyed being slightly challenged and the it really drew me in. Wasn't familiar with Stokely's art but am looking forward to more.

IndySportsCards · 06-13-2013, 08:34 AM

Yeah, IGN agrees with me. - Six-Gun Gorilla #1 is a stunning debut; a science-fiction epic that will leave you begging for more.

cmixer · 06-13-2013, 08:43 AM

The character is in the Public Domain.

natbornkiller · 06-13-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cmixer

The character is in the Public Domain.

thats what it is, could not think of the name

i ordered 1 last week from mt, passed on it at 50 percent off

cdizz · 06-13-2013, 12:54 PM

Just found a great comic book shop a block away from my new job

. There was six copies there and I just grabbed 2 and the variant!

BizarroChuck · 06-13-2013, 01:34 PM

Is this a mini?

IndySportsCards · 06-13-2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BizarroChuck

Is this a mini?

Eep Eep! Yes, 6 issue mini.

talktoofast · 06-14-2013, 08:06 AM

excellent stuff,
just finished reading this & not what I was expecting at all,
really impressed,
great writing & lovely art

IndySportsCards · 06-14-2013, 09:04 AM

It's SOLD OUT already! 2nd print coming.

Aloha808 · 06-14-2013, 05:25 PM

Thanks Indy's for another great pick. I was able to pick up a few copies at LCS. Read it and enjoyed it. The 1st issue was fast paced but explained clearly the background of story and characters. Futuristic Reality TV combined with Civil War, last ditch volunteers and a mysterious sharp shooting gorilla with double six guns. Truly looking forward to next issue to see how this story plays out. The art matched the writing very nicely.

LBSB333 · 06-14-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by IndySportsCards

It's SOLD OUT already! 2nd print coming.

Woo hoo! I picked up two more copies yesterday at the LCS and asked the owner if he could get Jeff Stokely in for a signing. He's working towards a signing in July, so L.A. peoples I'll keep you in the loop on if/when a date is set. He was there on Free Comic Book Day, and I changed my avatar to the sketch that he did for me.

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Originally Posted by Aloha808

Thanks Indy's for another great pick. I was able to pick up a few copies at LCS. Read it and enjoyed it. The 1st issue was fast paced but explained clearly the background of story and characters. Futuristic Reality TV combined with Civil War, last ditch volunteers and a mysterious sharp shooting gorilla with double six guns. Truly looking forward to next issue to see how this story plays out. The art matched the writing very nicely.

The Futuristic Reality TV kinda reminded me of The Running Man where you've got people watching and waiting for the participants to die. A lot was explained, but there's a couple of things that are leaving us hanging and wanting more. Looking forward to the next issue for sure!

LBSB333 · 06-21-2013, 09:18 AM

Got this is the mail yesterday. The virgin cover is pretty sweet. Also...it kinda looks like a view of the beach on the glass lenses...

LBSB333 · 06-30-2013, 12:41 PM

Six Gun Gorilla by Fiona Staples!

Photo by fionastaples • Instagram

06-12-2013, 11:41 PM	#4
LBSB333 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,591 pablogarzajr	Picked up two copies today from the LCS. What I expected and what actually happened were VERY different about this book, and I think that was a GREAT thing. Makes me appreciate the cover of the book now, too. The dialogue was good between the characters, too. The conversations in the beginning really made me think it was a pure Western, but when they make their exit I had a "wait...what the..." moment. (nice one Spurrier!) Stokely's pencils look awesome in the book and he draws one mean gorilla! I'm on board for issue #2! "creator unknown" (what does it mean???) Getting good reviews too: IGN rates it at 9.6 Adventures in Poor Taste rates it a 10 CBR gives it 3.5 stars (recommends reading it!) __________________ Rent? Last edited by LBSB333; 06-13-2013 at 12:04 AM. Reason: Adding links to reviews

06-13-2013, 08:34 AM	#10
IndySportsCards Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EO 13848 Posts: 41,661 braco0 IndySportsCards	Yeah, IGN agrees with me. - Six-Gun Gorilla #1 is a stunning debut; a science-fiction epic that will leave you begging for more. __________________ Most people would rather be in the majority, than be right.

06-13-2013, 12:54 PM	#13
cdizz Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rock Ridge-The sheriff is near!! Posts: 1,698 boondockcards3000	Just found a great comic book shop a block away from my new job . There was six copies there and I just grabbed 2 and the variant! __________________ Equipmunk sharp, equipmunk dirty. Equipmunk make Kevin's bobbum hurty. Forever unclean!!!

06-14-2013, 09:04 AM	#17
IndySportsCards Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EO 13848 Posts: 41,661 braco0 IndySportsCards	It's SOLD OUT already! 2nd print coming. __________________ Most people would rather be in the majority, than be right.

06-14-2013, 05:25 PM	#18
Aloha808 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 38 Aloha808	Another great pick Indy Thanks Indy's for another great pick. I was able to pick up a few copies at LCS. Read it and enjoyed it. The 1st issue was fast paced but explained clearly the background of story and characters. Futuristic Reality TV combined with Civil War, last ditch volunteers and a mysterious sharp shooting gorilla with double six guns. Truly looking forward to next issue to see how this story plays out. The art matched the writing very nicely.

06-12-2013, 09:48 PM	#1
IndySportsCards Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EO 13848 Posts: 41,661 braco0 IndySportsCards	Six Gun Gorilla #1 I picked this up today, just loved the cover and the concept of a giant monkey with guns in the old west. The problem is, it's not the old west, it's a future set in the west. It's actually a Sci-Fi type story told in a western setting and I found the first issue to be pretty deep and action packed and I'm totally on board for issue #2. it's not a funny book, it's not satire, it's pretty straight forward, you know other than a giant monkey with guns, but he's not in the 1st issue much, but you'll know when he appears as he's not afraid to use his guns! And how! Anyway, highly recommended for any sci-fi lovers out there in Junkieville. __________________ Most people would rather be in the majority, than be right.

06-12-2013, 09:54 PM	#2
Carrbeaz Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 8,802	I snagged two as well... The only two on my LCS shop __________________ If you ask me what is the least I will take, then I am going to respond with, "What is the most you are willing to pay?"

06-12-2013, 10:48 PM	#3
kyleg40 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Huffman, Texas Posts: 4,291	I got 2 from Midtown

06-13-2013, 12:04 AM	#7
2staples Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 167	Now I'm curious...guess I'll be picking up a few.

06-13-2013, 02:07 AM	#8
talktoofast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,229	I picked up 4 of these, not had chance to read it yet though, but hearing good things

06-13-2013, 08:20 AM	#9
Tillya Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 85	I had a good time reading this book. The dialog is a little thick with all the twang in it but it loosened up after a few pages. Enjoyed being slightly challenged and the it really drew me in. Wasn't familiar with Stokely's art but am looking forward to more.

06-13-2013, 08:43 AM	#11
cmixer Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,729	The character is in the Public Domain.

06-13-2013, 01:34 PM	#14
BizarroChuck Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 209 aaron9283	Is this a mini?

06-14-2013, 08:06 AM	#16
talktoofast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,229	excellent stuff, just finished reading this & not what I was expecting at all, really impressed, great writing & lovely art

06-21-2013, 09:18 AM	#20
LBSB333 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,591 pablogarzajr	Got this is the mail yesterday. The virgin cover is pretty sweet. Also...it kinda looks like a view of the beach on the glass lenses... __________________ Rent?

06-30-2013, 12:41 PM	#21
LBSB333 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,591 pablogarzajr	Six Gun Gorilla by Fiona Staples! Photo by fionastaples • Instagram __________________ Rent?