Monthly Archives: November 2017

Hey Ratchworld.

The current incarnations of Ratchwood and Wicklow are not the only versions that have ever existed.  Between the years 2010 and 2014, I collaborated with artist Nigel Maughan (formerly of the Viz) and occasional colourist Terry Lloyd on an embryonic Ratchwood Prophecy.  Several elements of the story had yet to be developed and other elements were given a disproportionate amount of attention but it was a significant step in bringing the current slant on the character into focus.

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Hey Ratchworld.

This week I am bringing to you an exclusive preview of the next Volume of The Ratchwood Prophecies.  Said volume is entitled Genesis and it is the prequel story of how Ratchwood and Wicklow arrive at the place (state of mind) where their story began.

Unlike its predecessors, Genesis focusses less on existential exploration of faith-based issues (aka mystical shit), placing greater emphasis on the narrative journeys of the protagonists.  Having said this, the linear structure of the story…..

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So the first two volumes of The Ratchwood Prophecies are currently available.  Entitled Next Testament Volume 1: The Ratchwood Prophecy and Ratchwood Dilemma: 2nd Volume of Next Testament, they introduce the characters of Ratchwood, Wicklow and Vygotski.  Journeys that will span aeons and story arks that will span volumes, begin to be chronicled, as well as those of vaguely connected supporting characters in their own exploratory stories.

Work is almost complete on Ratchwood Prophecies: Genesis.  This third book of The Next Testament tells the prequel tale…..

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