This spring, award-winning creative director Jim Fletcher–responsible for beloved lines as Ame-Comi Statues, DC Uniformz, and DC Core; co-created DC Bombshells and DC Artist’s Alley–is teaming up with fellow toy maker James Martin and Clover Press to bring to life the brand-new world of Flippitoons! In order to introduce fans to this unique universe, Fletcher and Martin have created Flippitoons Odditome of Deadlies and Dreadlies Volume 1, a massive hardcover art book that gives readers a look into the expansive they have created. As the press release describes the world of Flippitoons:
Jim S. Fletcher, (the S is silent) holds the highest degree in the dubious field of Oddibodology and has been diligently studying and cataloging Flippitoons. Fletcher and Martin’s observations on these elusive beings will soon be published in the collector art book that chronicles their flipped out findings. The Flippitoons Odditome of Deadlies and Dreadlies Volume 1 takes the viewer into the Flippi-verse of phenomenal creatures and their inverse personalities. When you flip the book over, right side up or upside down, you will then see each creature transform into “scaracters,” of another kind.
To bring the tome to the hands of fans, Clover Press, Fletcher, and Martin are partnering for a Kickstarter that is launching soon. This book looks to be a trip and a treasure and a ton fun for any reader and enthusiast of the odd and askew.
That’s why we’re thrilled to be able to exclusively share some of the pins for the campaign and some animations that Jim Fletcher has created! Check them out and be sure to take a gander at the Kickstarter!
The enamel pins:
And the animation:
From the official press release about the Kickstarter:
Throughout his award-winning career creative director and comic industry veteran Jim Fletcher has been a driving force behind countless fan-favorite collectibles. In his time with the DC Direct brand, Fletcher created beloved lines including DC Ame-Comi Statues, DC Uniformz, and DC Core; co-created DC Bombshells and DC Artist’s Alley; and led the development of the long-running Batman Black and White statue series. Now, he is joining forces with fellow toy maker and writer James Martin and Clover Press to introduce fans to a brand new world of Flippitoons! Co-written by Fletcher and Martin with extensive illustrations from Fletcher, Flippitoons Odditome of Deadlies and Dreadlies Volume 1 is a gorgeous, head-turning 224-page 10” X 10” deluxe hardcover art book, now available on Kickstarter.
“Flippitoons are creatures that I discovered one day while doodling,” explains Fletcher. “One sketch mysteriously tumbled off my desk and glided to the floor, seemingly flipping over of its own accord as it fell. As I attempted to pick it up, the image kept turning over, showing me the surprise potential of its other half! I soon realized that this was no coincidence, and a multitude of Flipittoons creatures were waiting to be discovered, just beyond our reality. That was when I realized that the field of Oddibiology, or the study of odd things, was where I wanted, no, needed to be! With fellow Odddibodologist James Martin, who quickly recognized what these creatures are, this collector art book is our first attempt to catalogue the Flippitoons (at least the ones we have captured so far) and we hope you will have a flippintastic time exploring its pages!”
In the world of Flippitoons reality is flipped on its head. Jim S. Fletcher, (the S is silent) holds the highest degree in the dubious field of Oddibodology and has been diligently studying and cataloging Flippitoons. Fletcher and Martin’s observations on these elusive beings will soon be published in
the collector art book that chronicles their flipped out findings. The Flippitoons Odditome of Deadlies and Dreadlies Volume 1 takes the viewer into the Flippi-verse of phenomenal creatures and their inverse personalities. When you flip the book over, right side up or upside down, you will then see each creature transform into “scaracters,” of another kind.
The main character illustrations are accompanied by lines of rhyming prose that can be read no matter which way you flip the book. Some of the fearsome, freaky and fabulous Flippitoons characters will also feature in their own unique 30-45 second Flippimations with original music composed by Fletcher to reflect each creature’s personality.
“When Jim first approached me, showing me these creatures he found, I thought he was flippin’crazy. Turned out I was right!” said Clover Press Publisher Hank Kanalz. “While we were at DC together, Jim created or co-created some of the most successful lines of DC Direct toys in their history, inspiring new and popular comic DC universes like DC AMI-COMI GIRLS and DC BOMBSHELLS. He’s absolutely bonkers,in the best way possible , and you’ll see that when you flip through this fantastic book of Oddibiology..”