Issue #6 is in stores now! If your local shop does not have the comic on the shelves, ask them to order it.
The old DDP store orders were transfered to CBS. The CBS shipment of issue #6 has been delayed and we are awaiting an answer of when it will ship.
You can order from your local comic shop: http://www.comicshoplocator.com or on-line from Things From Another World (TFAW): http://bit.ly/h9gWPP TFAW gives discounts on pre-orders and has reasonable USshipping rates.
The graphic novel (all six comics in book form) will be released before the end of the year. IDW has not set a firm release date. It can be pre-ordered from Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/43gtj6t
Operation Phoenix/Comic Book Update
June 21, 2011
Hello Fellow Rangers:
We have 4 weeks left until Comic Con in San Diego. We believe that the good news we have been waiting for the past 3 years is coming within the next couple of weeks.
We believe that the delays in sending out Issue #6 by CBS Consumer Products, the impending release of the Graphic Novel which is the first 6 issues bound together as one volume are tied to Comic Con and real news from Junction regarding Jericho's future.
Recently, we learned that are own Rubberpoultry will be designing the cover for the forthcoming Graphic Novel. That is great news and shows the close working relationship between the Producers and the Fans that is unlike any other in TV history.
We have seen the numbers of new Jericho Fans continue to grow some 3 plus years after Jericho left CBS in March of 2008. The show continues to grow because of the efforts of every Ranger no matter how big or small that contribution has been over the past 3 years. It also has continued because of the story and characters pull you in once you start watching and don't let go.
Ratkeeper and the Ranger contingent who attended Wondercon in San Francisco this Spring were told that a Producer from Junction will be at Comic Con and that they are quite likely to have good news for the fans.
In 2004, when my beloved Redsox won their first World Series since 1918 they put out a DVD entitled "Faith Rewarded".
For the past 3 and half years, I have stated we need to stay the course and Keep the Faith. Both Ratkeeper and I believe that the Jericho Fans will have their faith rewarded for their perseverance.
Keep the Faith
Redsox1986
Blackjack Fairgrounds
June update from Blackjack: http://blackjackfairgrounds.blogspot.com/2011/06/june-update-from-blackjack.htmlActivities and Gatherings Weekly On-line Gatherings Beau's Bark - Come join our "open house" chat for most of Tuesday evening to accommodate the time zones!! This is a fun time to get together with old friends and make some new ones! Looking forward to seeing you there! http://www.radiofreejericho.com/chat.html Tuesday Night Ranger Watchers- We are on vacation for a week. We will return on July 5th and will watch Reconstruction.
In-Person Events Comic Con International - July 21 - 24, 2011 http://www.comic-con.org/cci/ There will be a Jericho Fan Tale at Comic Con. Comic Con 2011 is Sold Out. Check back in June for available tickets after refund requests get processed.
Operation Phoenix Airsoft Charity Event - July 29-31st, 2011 http://www.sg-operations.com/Op-Phoenix.htm A Jericho themed charity airsoft event in North Carolina. Come join us and participate in the continuing battle between Jericho and the Allied States.
Besides the huge turn out of airsoft players, there is also increased demand for volunteers to play some of the civilian town people and shop keepers (roleplayers). Best of all, roleplayers ALWAYS get to attend for free!
ECRG 2011 - September 9-11, 2011 The East Coast Ranger Gathering (ECRG) is slated for September 9-11, 2011 in Baltimore, MD. This will be the third annual gathering of Rangers and the 2nd time in Baltimore.
The ECRG is just that, a gathering of Jericho Fans who are getting together for a social event to talk about Jericho, the comic and speculate about the eventual release of the feature film. It is not a convention or con and has never been intended for that purpose. We will not be looking for active participation from anyone who worked on the series. In time, the event may grow into something other than a social event but for now it is meant to be purely an event where people can meet, explore the location and have a good time.
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn 7491-A New Ridge Road Arundel Mills, MD 21076 410-878-7200
Contact -- Amanda Shenton, Sales Manager
Special Rate: $99. Deadline for special rate: August 8, 2011; When making reservation identify yourself as being with the East Coast Rangers.There are other events going on that weekend including the 10th Anniversary of September 11th so book early!
ECRG schedule Baltimore 2011:
Friday September 9, 2011 Welcome Dinner outside patio at the Hampton Inn- hosted by Beebull and Masscas.
Saturday September 10, 2011 Breakfast near or at hotel Boat ride to tour Inner Harbor, including Fort McHenry (fee) Shopping Local Food Tasting Steamed Crab Dinner over looking the Harbor
Sunday, September 11, 2011 Brunch at 10:00 am Hotel
Most transporation provided by the hotel. Cost of train to inner harbor is $3.50.
TV Reminders: Saturday: Skeet Ulrich (Jake Green) "Law & Order Los Angeles" new episodes? Sunday: Clayne Crawford (Mitchell Cafferty) "The Glades" new episodes Monday: Skeet Ulrich (Jake Green) "Law & Order Los Angeles" repeats Thursday: Xander Berkely (John Smith) "Nikita" (CW) repeats Monday: Carol Barbee (Producer) "Hawaii Five O" (CBS) season ended Friday: Shoshannah Stern (Bonnie Richmond) "Lie to Me" (FOX) reruns *Want to know when you favorite Jericho stars on on TV? Check out: http://www.locatetv.com/
Movies coming out: Erik Knudsen (Dale Turner) "Scream 4" April 15 2011 Lennie James (Robert Hawkins) "Colombiana" September 2, 2011 Pamela Reed (Gail Green) "Asleep at the Wheel" 2012 Aasif Mandvi (Dr Kenchy Dhuwalia) "Premium Rush" January 13, 2012
DVD releases: Lennie James (Robert Hawkins) "The Walking Dead" (AMC) March 8, 2011 Aasif Mandvi (Dr Kenchy Dhuwalia) "It's Kind of a Funny Story" February 8, 2011