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AdHouse Books cancels FCHS collection
FCHS
Writer Vito Delsante announced this morning on Twitter that, “due to low pre-orders,” AdHouse Books won’t be publishing FCHS, the webcomic-turned-graphic novel described as “Archie meets 90210.”
The comic, by Delsante and artist Rachel Freire, debuted in December 2007 at the now-defunct Chemistry Set online collective, and caught the attention of AdHouse’s Chris Pitzer the following summer. A 128-page collection was added to the publisher’s fall 2009 schedule, and promoted online, at conventions and with a full-color Free Comic Book Day issue.
FCHS, Vol. 1, had been solicited for November release. Delsante spoke last month about the comic with Robot 6′s Tim O’Shea.
7 Comments
Kiel Phegley
October 12, 2009 at 9:50 am
Ugh. What terrible news that makes me feel oddly semi-personally responsible. Was really looking forward to this book but just waited assuming the nice shop in my area would have copies around. I’ve got to learn to start pre-ordering cool stuff.
Kat Kan
October 12, 2009 at 10:32 am
Shoot. I did pre-order this, now I’m very disappointed.
Vito Delsante
October 12, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Thank you Kiel and Kat for the encouraging words and support.
We’re taking the week to discuss our options. I’m sure whatever we decide, you won’t be disappointed.
Evan Meadow
October 13, 2009 at 1:11 am
That sucks I was looking forward to this after reading the FCBD issue. Pre-ordering means credit so I’m always happy with that as well.
I’ll wait and see if it comes out in another format and look for it then
Michael Silva
October 14, 2009 at 11:46 am
Why is it that I always want what I can’t have? I only just heard about this comic today and now all I want to do is read it. Bah! This is exactly the sort of collection I’d pick up in my local comic shop.
Vito Delsante
October 16, 2009 at 6:43 am
Thanks Evan and Michael!
News to come next week.
bill delgaudio
December 30, 2009 at 8:57 pm
I would buy it. actually planned on it. i still will if you decide to go ahead with a limited printing.
put me down for a pre-order. credit card to follow at secure site i.e. paypal, etc.
thank you bill