DFG President and Co-Publisher Issues Press Release Explaining "Bedtime Heroes"

Press Release
February 28th, 2008
DFG Corporate Head Office

Dear DFG Comics readers:

This press release is to clear up a serious misunderstanding that has occurred as the result of a press leak earlier this month. It was widely reported (click here) that DFG was intending to introduce “Bedtime Characters” into its new line-up. This is factually true. However, the rumour surrounding these characters is not. There is nothing untoward or questionable about these characters. It is all a gross misunderstanding.

At a meeting of our DFG creative team in mid-January, when we were brainstorming a dozen or so sure-fire hits for our 2008 publishing schedule, our Senior Creative Consultant, Leighton Graves, suggested the concept of introducing “Bedtime Heroes.” DFG Co-publisher and Vice-President Darryl Andrews asked what he meant by this. Leighton responded, “You know, heroes that you create when you are lying in bed at night and can’t sleep… You come up with their names, costumes, powers, alter egos, supporting cast and origin stories. You eventually fall asleep and when you wake up you never actually get around to committing your ideas to paper. We all have these characters bouncing around in our minds – why don’t we add them to the DFG roster?”

The consensus of the team was unanimous. We decided to incorporate these characters into our current titles and maybe even give some their own books! Unfortunately, someone leaked the term “Bedtime Heroes” to the press and, well, they ran with it.

Again, I wish to repeat that DFG Comics remain a wholesome form of family entertainment. DFG in no way intended to suggest otherwise. Rest assured that you and your children can continue to read DFG comics without any fear of the “bedroom antics” reported in the tabloid press. Indeed, DFG hopes to widen its scope in the new line-up of titles by publishing a “funny animal” comic entitled Captain Nepto and his Furry Friends.

Sincerely,

Dan Graves
President and Co-Publisher, DFG Comics

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Cease and Desist Letter Received from Todd Abbot

Dear Dan & Darryl:

It has come to my attention that you have made an unauthorized use of my copyrighted work entitled Cyclone v. Tornado. I have reserved all rights in the Work, first published in 1983 and have registered copyright therein.

As you neither asked for nor received permission to use the Work, nor to make or distribute copies, including electronic copies, of same, I believe you have willfully infringed my rights under 17 U.S.C. Section 101 et seq. and could be liable for statutory damages as high as $150,000 as set forth in Section 504(c)(2) therein.

I demand that you immediately cease the use and distribution of all infringing works derived from the Work, and all copies, including electronic copies, of same, that you deliver to me, if applicable, all unused, undistributed copies of same, or destroy such copies immediately and that you desist from this or any other infringement of my rights in the future. If I have not received an affirmative response from you by March 1, 2008 indicating that you have fully complied with these requirements, I shall take further action against you...., unless of course you send me a big fat cheque!

Very truly yours,

Todd Abbot

P.S. Really looking forward to doing the Spy-Master Classic Orgin thingy!

Todd Abbot diagnosed with Kaposi's Sarcoma?

Comicbook Icon Todd Abbot has expressed he may be suffering from a rare virus in an upcoming interview. Researchers at Carnage Medical School say the active component of marijuana may enhance the virus that causes a rare type of skin cancer called Kaposi's sarcoma. While most people are not at risk of developing this cancer, comicbook artists and transplant recipients are. "It's the weakened immune system that puts some at risk for this disease. And these are the people who should discuss with their doctors the costs of using marijuana medicinally or recreationally" said Dr. Tequilla in a statement.

Previous studies have indicated this very same association between marijuana use and Kaposi's sarcoma. But this study shows THC [tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) -- the ingredient that gives marijuana users a "high" -- to cause cells to become infected and then multiply] itself is the driving force.

D.F.G. Publishers Dan Graves & Darryl Andrews could not be reached for comment.

Todd Abbot confirmed for Spy Classics Origin Issue

Sure to be one of D.F.G.'s biggest sellers to date, Co-Publisher Darryl Andrews has already confirmed the Spy Classics Origins Issue will feature art by comic book icon Todd Abbot! When reached for an in-person interview at his Modular Home, Todd commented that he'd be doing one of the Big Three D.F.G. heroes and wouldn't have signed onto the project for a lesser hero. "Listen," said Todd, "No way would I participate in this project to provide the orgin of the Agent or the Warrior or some other lower-rung hero; Dan knows this project will sell out because of my participation. Nothing is finalized yet, but I expect to have the plum job of retelling the Spymaster's orgin Todd Abbot style. Don't ya dare miss it!!"

Todd Abbot Commissioned Work

D.F.G. Online is proud to announce that as of February 2008 you can commission a superhero drawing from Todd Abbot directly through this website! That's right! Todd Abbot, comic book legend, has made it possible for you to collaborate with him on producing awesome artwork for you! So if you would like to commission a superhero pinup drawn by Todd, act fast as this offer won't be always be available!

Here are his prices for a 5"x7":
First Character & No Background: $105
First Character & Basic Background: $180
Per additional Character: Add $95

Samples of sketches and commissioned artwork to be posted soon!!

Also note: This site will be the ONLY place to purchase, "Todd Abbot's Making Money Drawing Comix", which will be released later this year!!