Ylum teeters on the edge of explosion. Dueling religions threaten to plunge the tiny planet into an orgy of blood-letting. Nexus wants only to be left alone to attend the birth of his son. Even Nexus may not be able to stop the jackals who surge back and forth like an angry sea. Assassins stalk Sundra and her child. Nexus 99 brings readers swiftly and thrillingly up to speed on Horatio Hellpop and his universe. An excellent jumping on place for new readers and old friends.

After receiving an absolutely unacceptable printing from Brenner, we are having them redo it. Assuming they don’t drag their heels, we’re looking at a Diamond pickup on February 18th for a February 27th in store date.

Steve was embarrassed that the print run has been so delayed, but decided that he would be even more embarrassed if the printing left his paintings looking muddy.

Thank you again for your support and we sincerely hope the 56 page Nexus 100 is worth the wait.
If you’re waiting for the trade, expect it early 2009.

NEXUS 100 TO BE RESOLICITED FOR JANUARY ON SALE DATE!

Rude Dude Productions announced Nexus 100 to be Pushed Back

Pheonix, AZ – September 21, 2007 – Are we sitting down? Rude Dude Productions announced today that the long awaited Nexus 100 is being delayed until January. Blame the perfectionist nature of the Dude. The painted story is taking longer than thought. And why the decision to resolicit? Because it’s going to buy us the time to send out all three issues without delay. Month after month, as originally intended.

To refresh your memories, in addition to the 23-page main story feature, Nexus 100 contains the first fully-painted Steve Rude art ever done for a comic story. “When She was Young,” Part II, an eleven-page Sundra Peale story that takes place at the beginning of Sundra’s career and reveals her first meeting with a notorious and very treacherous—ah, long time fans will probably guess—but for now just keep it under your hats. Baron and Rude consider this painted story a landmark achievement in itself. All their usual writing and art trademarks abound!

And don’t forget the bonus 12-page feature, “The History of Nexus” by journalist Bill Baker. See how it all began! Early, previously unseen Nexus art! The crew from all 3 Nexus publishers tell all! Readers new and old to Nexus will find this feature an invaluable resource. Heck, Baron and Rude even found out a few new things!

Nexus 100: Space Opera, Act 2 due out the first week in January can be previewed on Comic Space: www.comicspace.com/Steve_Rude. Rude Dude Productions also has a limited number of advanced black and white previews available in their store at www.steverude.com/store.

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NEXUS: THE ORIGIN
By Mike Baron and Steve Rude
48 pages, COLOR, Comic Size, Reprint,  $3.99 US
Estimated Street Date: Early November 2007
Now available from the September 2007 Diamond Previews catalog
DCD – SEPT07 3916 (reg. ed.) $3.99 US
DCD – SEPT07 3917 (S/N ed.) $19.95 US
Nexus:The Origin is back after 15 years — and not a moment too soon!

It’s all here — from the beginning:

• How Nexus became heir to a deadly alien gift — and the most feared legend in the galaxy
• How Sundra’s near burn-up in space announced her arrival on Ylum!
• How Nexus rescued Dave’s planet from the maniacal “Manager,” and how Dave went on to become Nexus’ closest companion
• Plus those incomparable complainers — Tyrone, Giz and Claude!

See why this comic has become a fan classic to span the decades!

Nexus: The Origin earned three Eisner Awards in 1993 — Best Single Issue, Best Writer/Artist Team and Best Penciller — and dozens of four-star write-ups and reviews. This double-sized, definitive issue remains as cutting-edge and relevant as the day of its original release in 1992 — but now features new, remastered coloring as overseen by The Dude himself to realize his original vision!

Also available for pre-order this month:

NEXUS ORIGIN PROMO POSTER
DCD – SEPT07 3920
Color, 18×24, $9.99
Estimated Street Date: Early November 2007

A dazzling full-color poster of the Nexus: Origin cover art! I could be wrong, but I’m pretty sure this is what walls were invented for.

NEXUS FACE BLACK T-SHIRT

M (DCD – SEPT07 3921) $16.99
L (DCD – SEPT07 3922) $16.99
XL (DCD – SEPT07 3923) $16.99
XXL (DCD – SEPT07 3924) $19.99
XXXL (DCD – SEPT07 3925) $20.99

Estimated Street Date: Early November 2007

You need a shirt if you want service. We’re not lawyers, but we bet most establishments would probably waive the “No Shoes” rule for you if you walked in wearing a shirt as striking as this.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact :
Steve or Jaynelle Rude
Rude Dude Productions, LLC
20783 N 83rd Ave Ste 103
Peoria AZ 85382
Fax: 623-322-6574
www.rudedudeproductions.com
rudedude [at] rudedudeproductions.com

STEVE RUDE SPECIAL ARTWORK SALE!

Rude Dude Productions announces special artwork sale.

Pheonix, AZ – May 18, 2007 – Rude Dude Productions announced today that Steve Rude is reducing prices across the board on his original artwork.

Steve’s wife, Jaynelle Rude, has been working 65-70 hour work weeks outside of her duties with Rude Dude Productions while taking care of their two small children so Steve can concentrate on finishing up the latest Nexus series. She has been doing contract work that allowed her to work at home, but the job is coming to an end and her hours have abruptly dropped to less than 20 a week.

Steve Rude is discounting most all the artwork in his online store (www.steverude.com/store ) and is willing to negotiate prices so Rude Dude can stay afloat until the first cash flow comes in August.

“We only have to make it until San Diego, “ said Jaynelle. “Then the income from the books will start coming in, so this offer will definitely not last. If you have anything that you’ve had your eye on, now is definitely the time to make an offer on it. We’re willing to consider all reasonable offers. Email us as steve@steverude.com.”

Space Opera Act 1 was nominated by the Diamond Purchasing Team as a hot pick for the May 2007 previews for items shipping in July, and Space Opera Act 2 is a hot pick for June 2007 for items shipping in August.

Rude Dude also announced that they will be selling a few of the preview ashcans to help fund the printing. Those may be purchased at www.rudedudeproductions.com/presale while supplies last for only $10.

Nexus 99: Space Opera, Act 1 due out in July can be previewed on Comic Space: www.comicspace.com/Steve_Rude .

If you would like more information, or to schedule an interview, please email at rudedude [at] rudedudeproductions.com

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20783 N 83rd Ave Ste 103 PMB 191
Peoria AZ 85382

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Contact :
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Rude Dude Productions, LLC
20783 N 83rd Ave Ste 103
Peoria AZ 85382
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www.rudedudeproductions.com
press [at] rudedudeproductions.com

NEXUS SPACE OPERA: ON RESERVE NOW!

Rude Dude Productions announced Nexus 99: Space Opera Act 1 of 4 is now on presale.

Pheonix, AZ – April 27, 2007 – Rude Dude Productions announced today that their first official book under the Rude Dude title, Nexus 99: Space Opera Act 1 of 4, is now on presale through your local retailer.

Space Opera Act 1 was nominated by the Diamond Purchasing Team as a hot pick for the May 2007 previews for items shipping in July. There are 2 versions available. A regular version (MAY073691) and a Limited Edition Signed and Numbered version with a certificate of authencity (MAY073694). Orders are due to retailers by May 12.

Rude Dude also announced that they will be selling a few of the preview ashcans to help fund the printing. Those may be purchased at www.rudedudeproductions.com/presale while supplies last for only $5.

Nexus: Space Opera, Act 1 due out in July can be previewed on Comic Space: www.comicspace.com/Steve_Rude, and also in the back of Nexus: Greatest Hits available as a Free Comic Book Day Comic.

If you would like more information, or to schedule an interview, please email at press [at] rudedudeproductions.com.

For Immediate Release
February 5, 2007

Contact :

Steve or Jaynelle Rude
Rude Dude Productions, LLC
20783 N 83rd Ave Ste 103
Peoria AZ 85382
Fax: 623-322-6574
RudeDudeProductions.com
press@rudedudeproductions.com

Steve Rude announced today that his new company website, Rude Dude Productions officially launched their new website, RudeDudeProductions.com<.

Rude also announced that the top 1,000 retailer orders of the Free Comic Book Day Nexus issue will receive a free 18x25 poster advertising Free Comic Book Day. The top 10 retailer orders will receive a care package from the Rude Dude Crew including a batch of Gino's famous homemade cookies. Diamond Code is FEB070046.

The FCBD issue of Nexus marks the return of the award winning comic after a nearly 10 year hiatus.

If you would like more information, or to schedule an interview, please email at press@rudedudeproductions.com

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