I met Chris last year at the same convention and was immediately impressed and entertained by his presence (which is to say I was eavesdropping).  He soon visited our booth and purchased the first Ralf the Destroyer book “Am I There Yet?“. When I saw him again this year he had nothing but entirely gracious things to say about it. Since the next Ralf volume (“Friend or Faux”) is in the chute, my wife had suggested having a forward. Fast forward to the convention and hearing Chris’ lyrical enthusiasm we decided he was the right man for the job, so I asked if he would and he heartily agreed. I laughed and was humbled upon reading it and would like to share that Forward with my online audience before the new book is finalized:

Now let’s get one thing straight: I know a lot about space aliens! In addition to following them in comics and pulp literature for decades, I’ve seen just about every documentary, heard every radio broadcast and slept through every motion picture on the subject. I’ve been to family reunions, eaten their cereals and even dated one in high school (she was out of this world!).
In my X-File opinion, Scott Lincoln’s RALF THE DESTROYER is all the hardcase proof we need that there is intelligent life out there! RALF is well-crafted, well-drafted and worthy of any sci-fan’s bookshelf collection. Unlike other characters in the little green invaders category, RALF won’t get a chance to become a dusty ancient astronaut relic. You’ll want to read it over and over again! Smart, fun and adventurous with just a pinch of cute. OK – Two pinches.
The only backside probe you’ll ever feel is your hand digging for your wallet in order to buy the latest collected edition.

CHRIS YAMBAR
Bart Simpson Comics / Mr.Beat

At least Ray has a hobby…

It seems logical at first…

It’s a good thing Ralf doesn’t drink coffee…

Ralf can at least appreciate this guy’s determination…

Ralf thinks he knows, but it’s only a sinking suspicion…

We all have our priorities…

I’m guessing this isn’t the first hole Lexi has dug for herself…

The difference between paranoia and foresight may simply be timing…

At least Ralf can stay on track when he’s missing the point…