Jane & Bill will be at the IMAGE booth at Comic-Con signing copies of Lady Robotika! 🙂

• July 22 – Comic-Con
  3:00-4:00pm: Fractured Fables (Doug TenNapel, Phil Hester, Bill Morrison, Derek McCulloch,  Anthony Peruzzo, Ben Templesmith, Ted McKeever, Camilla D’Errico)
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• July 23 – Comic-Con
  • 11:00-12:00pm: Jane Wiedlin, Bill Morrison, Jim Silke
  • 4:00-5:00pm: Jane Wiedlin, Bill Morrison, Jim Silke
  • Eisner Awards – Bill Morrison (host)
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• July 24 – Comic-Con
  3:00-4:00pm:  Jane Wiedlin, Bill Morrison, Jim Silke

iFanboy Reviews Lady Robotika

This comic is not to be taken too seriously, which is a good thing.  Reading this first issue reminded me that some comic books are just meant to be goofy, ridiculous fun and that’s exactly what this is.  Full of references to pop culture and Miss Wiedlin herself, Lady Robotika #1 follows the former Go-Go as she is abducted after a concert by aliens who are big fans of hers and Earth pop-culture in general.  That’s about the extent of the premise here.  It’s refreshing to see a comic that is shallow simply because it wants to be and doesn’t require a whole lot of background or depth to weigh it down.

There is a funny appearance by a fat man with a five o’clock shadow running out of a bar named Joe’s who wonders if Jane and her companion are glowing (during their abduction by tractor beam) because they work at the nuclear plant too.  Wonder who that could be?  I’ll most likely be picking up the second issue, because we need more comics that don’t take themselves seriously and are there to entertain us with fantasy.

Tfaw reviews Lady Robotika

Comics Bulletin reviews Lady Robotika:

Vanity projects tend to suck, even when essentially ghost-written by the actor or singer’s co-author. Lady Robotika is a fun traipse through ’50s “Watch the Skies” science fiction.

I don’t exactly know how much Jane Wiedlin wrote, but she is a songwriter, and there are some scenes that would have had to be approved by the subject. The character Jane Wiedlin gets probed and naked a lot in this book, and that’s the kind of thing you would expect the star to have a say in. I can envision Wiedlin enthusiastically agreeing to all these indignities, simply because they are a staple of pop UFO culture. Also, Jane’s dialogue sounds fairly authentic. I’m a huge Go-Gos fan. So, I watch their interviews and I’ve attended several of their concerts when they played Pittsburgh.

So let’s say that Bill Morrison and Jane Wiedlin probably got together, found a mutual appreciation for kitschy sci-fi and produced a little number in which Go-Go Jane Wiedlin is abducted by classic aliens, probed and given an ultimatum: sing or die.

That doesn’t explain how Jane became the swashbuckling sci-fi, whip-wielding heroine of the title, but they’re getting there. Until then, Morrison and Wiedlin give readers a taste of Lady Robotika in action. She infiltrates the sadomasochistic cover queen’s lair and rescues her would-be beau Jasper, who in the opener looks and sounds a lot like the tenth Doctor. This is especially true when he’s strapped to a table and about to be tortured. I’d be surprised if that wasn’t pure homage.

Though three artists and a unifying colorist detail the Lady Robotika premiere, the art melds fairly well, and it’s all professionally rendered. The entire team illustrate a sharp likeness of our Go-Go-To-Gal. Furthermore, Bill Morrison, Tone Rodriquez, Dan Davis and Rachelle Rosenberg all have an excellent handle on the visual qualities of sci-fi pulps and the movies inspired by them.

It turns out that Lady Robotika is actually better written and illustrated than some of the so-called serious books that I’ve read. Jane Wiedlin’s personality is all over the writing, and I don’t believe Go-Gos fans or science fiction fans will come away from the book disappointed.

Jane & Bill will be at Whatever Comics in San Francisco (5pm-7pm) on July 17th for a Lady Robotika book signing!

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Hope to see you there! 🙂

Thanks to Atlantis Fantasyworld for hosting today’s event and to everyone who came by to say hi. Big thanks to De-De for taking photos!

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Jane & Bill will be at Atlantis Fantasyworld in Santa Cruz (12 – 2pm and 4 – 6pm) on July 16th for a Lady Robotika book signing! 🙂

New interview with Jane over at Pop Culture Zoo.

Jane Wiedlin gained worldwide recognition as rhythm guitarist, singer and songwriter in the band the Go-Go’s and her successful solo career. She has also had notable acting roles in the films Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Clue. Recently she has teamed up with The Simpsons illustrator and Futurama director Bill Morrison on a new comic book called Lady Robotika, which sees Jane herself as the main character. Joe had a chance to talk to Jane about the comic…. Read rest of the article HERE.

SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON ATTENDEES ESCAPE TO L.A. FOR MELTDOWN’S ANNUAL BASH

July 13, 2010 (LOS ANGELES, CA): Meltdown Comics in Hollywood, CA will host the official launch party for the debut of the new savior of the universe Lady Robotika, the comic book creation of Jane Wiedlin (guitarist for the legendary Go-Go’s), and Bill Morrison ( Eisner Award-winning creative behind The Simpsons Comics, Futurama Comics, Roswell, Little Green Man and Heroes Anonymous).

Lady Robotika will take center stage as the premier event during Meltdown Comics’ highly anticipated annual after-party for San Diego Comic-Con, attended by celebrities, entertainment VIPs and fans alike. Jane Wiedlin and Bill Morrison will be on hand to autograph copies of Lady Robotika’s issue #1: Slaveship to the Stars! Wiedlin will also perform several Lady Robotika songs (while sitting down as she is still recovering from a recent knee surgery).

When:        July 26, 2010
Time:        7:00pm – 10:00pm
Where:        Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90046

The party is free and open to the public. In celebration of sexy cyborg revolutionist Lady Robotika, attendees are encouraged to dress for the party in their favorite metallic and spacey regalia. C3POs welcome.

About LADY ROBOTIKA
Lady Robotika is a full-color 32-page comic published by Shadowline and Image Comics. The brainchild of Jane Wiedlin and Bill Morrison, with an art assist from Tone Rodriquez and Jeffrey Moy, Lady Robotika hits comic stores nationwide on July 14. Earthly rock star Jane Wiedlin is abducted by a rock ‘n roll-loving evil alien emperor and implanted with nanobots meant to enslave her.  His plans backfire as our guitar-slinging heroine learns to control the nanites and transforms into the super-powered cyborg galactic liberator Lady Robotika! With sexy sci-fi rock and roll space adventures to ensue…

About MELTDOWN COMICS
Meltdown Comics is the largest comic book shop on the West Coast, located in the heart of Hollywood on Sunset Blvd. Meltdown opened in 1993 and has since become one the most respected comic book stores in the world. With a sophisticated approach to merchandise and operations – and a reputation for hosting successful events in their Melt Gallery – Meltdown is a must-see pop culture destination in Los Angeles.

Thanks to Rebel Alert blog for the love.

Read what they wrote HERE. 🙂

New interview with Jane and VonEtte magazine. 🙂

Check out Shadowline Comics header!!

If you watch long enough … Lady Robotika waves at you! 🙂

Article about Wonder Woman’s new costume – Jane interviewed for reaction.

Read article HERE.

Lady Robotika has teamed up with TFAW.com for a fantastic contest!

Win one a page of original artwork from Lady Robotika, drawn by Bill Morrison!

Contest details HERE.

Big Ball Holder, DragStrip Productions, wants you to fall to your immoral, depraved, degradacious, and deviant knees and seek salvation at their Altar of Shameless Self-promotion on San Francisco’s Sabbath of Studliness, the 15th Annual “Sinners and Salivation-Themed” Drag King Contest.  The Power of Drag Compels You on Friday, August 20, 2010 at the Mecca of Manliness, The DNA Lounge.

Her Eminence, Reverend Sister Go-Go, Jane Wiedlin, guitarist of The Go-Go’s and ordained minister, who also performs wedding, commitment and vow reaffirmation ceremonies, will officiate.  Can we get an Amen?

More info HERE.

New interview with Jane & Bill

July is Image Month here at TFAW.com! We’re big fans of Image Comics, one of the largest independent comic book publishers in the industry, so we’re peppering our blog this month with exclusive interviews with Image creators, as well as preview art from upcoming comics!

We decided to kick things off in style with an interview with Jane Wiedlin and Bill Morrison, co-creators of the new Image series Lady Robotika! What happens when a founding member of the Go-Gos joins forces with the co-founder of Bongo Comics? A whole lot of awesome, by the looks of things. Read on to learn how Wiedlin broke into the comics biz, why she and Morrison chose to work together, and what they’re up to next… read rest of article HERE.

JANE WIEDLIN AND BILL MORRISON’S LADY ROBOTIKA COMIC BOOK NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER

New Sneak Peek Revealed of Jane’s Ultra-Galactic, Sexy Cyborg Revolutionist Alter-Ego

July 1, 2010 (LOS ANGELES, CA) – With two weeks to go until the street date of Lady Robotika: Slaveship to the Stars, issue #1 in the debut of the comic book series created by Bill Morrison and Jane Wiedlin, the creators today release a sneak preview of some of the key concept art from the book, and announce the pre-sale of the debut issues. Published by Shadowline and Image Comics, Lady Robotika touches down on July 14 at comic stores nationwide. To find a comic shop near you, please visit comicshoplocator.com

Today’s announcement includes the introduction of some of the characters keeping Lady Robotika company, including E’Death: Herron IV’s sadistic prison warden, the Iron Maidens: E’death’s lethal squad of guards, and Emperor Yecchh: the Supreme Ruler of planet Herron IV. The exclusive concept art gallery can be viewed HERE.

Lady Robotika is a full-color 32-page comic, the brainchild of legendary Go-Go’s guitarist Jane Wiedlin (“Our Lips Are Sealed”), and Bill Morrison, Eisner Award-winning creative behind The Simpsons Comics, Futurama Comics, Roswell, Little Green Man and Heroes Anonymous, with an art assist from Tone Rodriquez and Jeffrey Moy. Earthly rock star Jane Wiedlin is abducted by a rock ‘n roll-loving evil alien emperor, and implanted with nanobots meant to enslave her. His plans backfire as our guitar-slinging heroine learns to control the nanites and transforms into the super-powered cyborg galactic liberator Lady Robotika! With sexy sci-fi rock and roll space adventures to ensue…

For additional information, including interviews with Bill Morrison and Jane Wiedlin, please contact Jenny Bendel at Rock ‘n Load.

Mark your calendars!

Jane & Bill will be at Atlantis Fantasyworld in Santa Cruz (12 – 2pm and 4 – 6pm) on July 16th for a Lady Robotika book signing! 🙂