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James Pruett, previously of Scout Comics, now CCO of Roland Mann’s Silverline Publishing, launches their first direct market comedian Trumps #1
Article Summary
- James Pruett, former CCO of Scout Comics, joins Silverline as CCO.
- Trumps #1 is Silverline’s first comedian within the direct marketplace for Feb 2024.
- Pruett reunites with Roland Mann, brings his in depth publishing expertise.
- Trumps is a sci-fi twist on political intrigue, akin to Game of Thrones.
James Pruett has been Publisher and Chief Creative Officer of Scout Comics from 2016 to 2021. Before that Managing Editor of Tusk Entertainment and Managing Editor/Associate Publisher of Caliber Entertainment from 1994 to 1999. He has additionally been Senior Vice President Compliance Officer at Commonwealth Capital Corp in Florida since 2002.And now he’s CCO of Roland Mann’s Silverline Publishing, launching their first comedian guide into the direct market in February 2024, for Valentine’s Day – alongside Penthouse Comic with Trumps #1. Though nothing to do with a sure former and possibly future President.

“I’ve known Roland since the 1990s,” says Pruett, “and I’ve been following what he’s put together with Silverline the last few years. I like what they’re doing, I like the energy they have, and I thought I could help take them to the next level.”
James Pruett co-created the Negative Burn anthology along with his twin brother Joe Pruett and has written comics together with Midnight Sky, Mindbender, X-Men Unlimited, The Apparition, Black Mist, Kaos Moon, Abandoned, and others.
“I’ve been after Jim for a couple of years now,” provides Roland Mann, Silverline Head Honcho. “We’re both in the central Florida area and so I see him at shows regularly. We tend to be on the same wavelength when it comes to comics, and he brings a pretty incredible resume. We’re excited to have him join.”
“I know Silverline had books in the Diamond catalog quite a few years ago, and I asked Roland if he ever thought of getting back in,” says Pruett. “He immediately said yes. We were able to get that put together quickly…and then he asked me to come on board and help plan the future for Silverline. How could I say no?”
Trumps by Roland Mann, Anthony Pereira, Thomas Florimonte and Sid Venblu, beforehand crowdfunded on Kickstarter. Just the one cowl as effectively, what a novelty.
TRUMPS #1
SILVERLINE COMICS
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(W) Roland Mann (CA) Thomas Florimonte (A/CA) Anthony Pereira
Four kingdoms exist on the sci-fi world known as The Deck. Only a type of kingdoms can maintain the seat of energy; that kingdom is known as Trumps. The Diamonds have held the seat of energy for the reason that final shuffle however the King of Clubs is waging conflict to wrest that energy from the Diamonds so the Clubs could be trumps. The Queen of Diamonds is sick and on her deathbed, distracting the king from the conflict. Meanwhile, the Spades and Hearts are powerless and sitting out the combat… or are they? The Queen of Spades is working to persuade the Jack of Diamonds to dethrone his king, after which they will unite Diamonds and Spades and turn into Trumps. Trumps is Game of Thrones meets Lord of the Rings with a sci-fi twist.In Shops: Feb 14, 2024 SRP: $4.99

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