Exclusive First Look At Jim Fletcher And James Martin’s ‘Flippitoons Odditome Of Deadlies and Dreadlies’ Vol. 1
by Olly MacNamee
Creative director and comic industry veteran Jim Fletcher may not be a name known to many outside of the industry, but I’m here to let you know that he has been the spearhead behind countless fan-favourite collectables, including DC Ame-ComiStatues, DC Uniformz and led the development of the long-running Batman Black and White statue series. And now he’s teaming up with toy maker and writer James Martin and Clover Press to crowdfund their new book, Flippitoons Odditome of Deadlies and Dreadlies Vol. 1. A book that works both the right way up and upside down. Here’s more on this bizarre new 224-page 10” X 10” deluxe hardcover art book, as well as an exclusive sneak peek at some of the creations included:
“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.”
Speaking about this new project Fletcher stated:
“Flippitoons are creatures that I discovered one day while doodling. 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!”
Clover Press Publisher Hank Kanalz added:
“When Jim first approached me, showing me these creatures he found, I thought he was flippin’crazy. Turned out I was right … 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 Ame-ComiStatues, 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.”
Flippitoons Odditome of Deadlies and Dreadlies Vol. 1 is crowdfunding soon on Kickstarter. To back the book and keep with updates, visit the campaign page here.
