Reasonably Priced Comics

Reasonably Priced Comics is an American independent comic-book publishing brand founded in 2009 by Brandon Barrows and Justin Brauman. The founders intended to publish comics they would want to read as fans while also creating a platform that could draw attention to their own creative work. The name reflects the publisher's stated practice of keeping the retail price of each issue as low as possible. Brauman left the nascent company shortly after its formation following disagreements over the publishing model. Barrows subsequently worked with Phillip “Flip” Katz, who joined as an editorial assistant. The company's first published title was Jack Hammer: Political Science, which appeared in October 2010. Written by Barrows and illustrated by Ionic, the title was planned as a four-issue limited series and received a nomination for Best Rookie Title in the annual Project Fanboy Awards. Only three issues were published under the Reasonably Priced Comics imprint before the book moved to Action Lab Comics. In December 2010, the publisher launched Reasonably Priced Comics, a quarterly ongoing anthology. The anthology presented work by both established independent creators and new or otherwise little-known creators, giving the imprint a dual role as a vehicle for the company's own projects and as a showcase for emerging comic-book talent. Other projects associated with the brand included the one-shot anthology SCIENCE!, the crime comic Unmade by Barrows and Johnnie Christmas, and Truth Hurts, a graphic novella by Alex De-Gruchy and Rob Durham that was scheduled but ultimately cancelled. The available reference material does not establish the company's current operating status, ownership, headquarters, distribution footprint, or an official website. Its documented publishing activity is concentrated in the early 2010s, with a focus on creator-driven independent comics, anthology publishing, crime fiction, detective stories, and experimental one-shot material.

Reasonably Priced Comics was established in 2009 by Brandon Barrows and Justin Brauman. The founders sought to publish comics that reflected their interests as readers and to use the publishing operation to raise awareness of their own creative work. The company adopted a name that emphasized its effort to keep the retail price of individual issues as low as possible. Justin Brauman departed soon after the company's creation because of disagreements concerning its publishing model. Brandon Barrows later continued the project with assistance from Phillip “Flip” Katz, who served as an editorial assistant. The first documented release was Jack Hammer: Political Science, published in October 2010. The detective comic was created by Barrows and the artist Ionic and was conceived as a four-issue limited series. It received a Best Rookie Title nomination from the Project Fanboy Awards, but only three issues appeared through Reasonably Priced Comics before the title transferred to Action Lab Comics. The publisher's self-titled anthology, Reasonably Priced Comics, followed in December 2010. It was structured as a quarterly ongoing publication and became known for combining contributions from professional independent comics creators with work by new and less-established creators. This anthology format was central to the imprint's identity, allowing it to operate as both a publisher of original projects and a venue for discovering or presenting independent talent. The catalog also included SCIENCE!, a one-shot anthology; Unmade, a one-shot crime comic by Brandon Barrows and Johnnie Christmas; and Truth Hurts, a graphic novella by Alex De-Gruchy and Rob Durham. Truth Hurts was scheduled for publication but was cancelled. The available reference does not document later corporate developments, a confirmed closure, current personnel, or continuing publication activity. Accordingly, the present status of the brand is recorded as unknown rather than active or defunct.

• 2010

  Jack Hammer: Political Science debuts

  [1]Reasonably Priced Comicsen.wikipedia.org

  The publisher released the first issue of Jack Hammer: Political Science in October 2010.

• 2010

  Reasonably Priced Comics anthology launches

  [1]Reasonably Priced Comicsen.wikipedia.org

  The quarterly ongoing anthology Reasonably Priced Comics launched in December 2010 and featured established independent and emerging creators.

• 2009

  Company founded

  [1]Reasonably Priced Comicsen.wikipedia.org

  Brandon Barrows and Justin Brauman founded Reasonably Priced Comics to publish fan-oriented comics and promote their own creative work.

• 2009

  Brauman leaves the nascent company

  [1]Reasonably Priced Comicsen.wikipedia.org

  Justin Brauman departed shortly after formation following disagreements about the company's publishing model.

A low-priced independent comics publisher and creator showcase focused on accessible issue pricing, original genre comics, and work by both professional and emerging creators.

• Detective comic series · 2010

  Jack Hammer: Political Science

  A detective series written by Brandon Barrows and illustrated by Ionic. It was intended as a four-issue limited series, but three issues were published by Reasonably Priced Comics before the title moved to Action Lab Comics. The first issue appeared in October 2010 and was nominated for Best Rookie Title in the Project Fanboy Awards.

• Quarterly anthology · 2010

  Reasonably Priced Comics

  The company's self-titled quarterly ongoing anthology. It showcased work from professional independent comics creators alongside contributions from brand-new and otherwise lesser-known creators, making it a principal platform for the publisher's creator-development and discovery function.

• One-shot anthology

  SCIENCE!

  A one-shot anthology associated with the Reasonably Priced Comics catalog. The available reference identifies the title and format but does not provide further details about its contributors, themes, publication date, or circulation.

• Graphic novella

  Truth Hurts

  A planned graphic novella by Alex De-Gruchy and Rob Durham. It was scheduled for publication by Reasonably Priced Comics but was cancelled before release.

• One-shot crime comic

  Unmade

  A one-shot crime comic created by Brandon Barrows and Johnnie Christmas. The available reference lists it among the publisher's titles but does not provide additional publication or sales information.

• 2010

  Transfer of Jack Hammer: Political Science to Action Lab ComicsOther

  Background

  Jack Hammer: Political Science was conceived as a four-issue limited series, but only three issues were published under the Reasonably Priced Comics imprint.

  Action taken

  The title moved to Action Lab Comics after its initial three-issue run with Reasonably Priced Comics.

  Aftermath

  The available reference does not state whether the planned fourth issue was published by Action Lab Comics or describe the commercial terms of the transfer.

  Source

• Cancellation of Truth HurtsOther

  Background

  Truth Hurts, a graphic novella by Alex De-Gruchy and Rob Durham, had been scheduled for publication.

  Action taken

  Reasonably Priced Comics cancelled the planned publication.

  Aftermath

  No reason for the cancellation or subsequent publication history is identified in the available reference.

  Source

1. 1Reasonably Priced Comicsen.wikipedia.org