SAVAGE BEAUTY A DARLING WITH REVIEWERS!



Moonstone Entertainment, Inc., Captain Action Enterprises, and Runemaster Studios, the forces behind Moonstone's latest comic title SAVAGE BEAUTY, have been saying for months just how spectacular this new series would be. An updating of the Jungle Girl genre tale, SAVAGE BEAUTY uses two very strong female leads to not only introduce pulp like heroics into the jungles of today's world, but also tackles real life issues. The comic is a tool of vital partnership between its creators and agencies and organizations dedicated to making life better and even saving lives in Kenya, Africa, and other ravaged lands. Moonstone, CAE, and Runemaster have been shouting the praises of SAVAGE BEAUTY and rightfully so.



And now, so are other people. The reviews are in and it seems others have jumped on the SAVAGE BEAUTY bandwagon.



Eric J., www.thepullbox.com, summed up the origins and appeal of SAVAGE BEAUTY wonderfully-



“I am a huge pulp fan, always have been. A childhood constant of mine was watching old B&W’s with my mom on Sunday afternoons. The adventure, thrill and danger of an altruistic hero risking life and limb to take down a dastardly villain was almost too much for my little 7-year heart to handle. Well, what I know (as most of you do too) is that when creative teams try to “modernize” the genre something is lost in the translation and they fail more often than they succeed. And the less-than-stellar-results are usually something off-center, overly cheesy and perhaps way dark.



Running counter to that sad norm, the folks over at Moonstone have been lighting the way for years and showing fans that pulp can still be done and done well. Savage Beauty, as a title, just continues to add to their testimony.”



In his review at www.playeraffinity.com, Dustin Cabeal points out what makes SAVAGE BEAUTY a modern and relevant title in his 'Short Version'-



“If you’re looking for a sexy jungle story about two women fighting the crimes of Africa then you’ll only be half right. This story is anything but goofy and uses the comic to look at a very realistic problem in the world, while presenting it in a very accessible way. Simply put this isn’t a kid’s comic, but it’s still really good.”



Cabeal also goes on to point out specific strong points of the debut issue-



“Mike Bullock (The Phantom: Generations) does an impressive job of taking a book with a name that seems unserious and making it anything but. With this first issue, Bullock has tackled an issue that is still a problem in Africa today....There’s a balance that’s struck between the message and the fictional world of the comic and Bullock manages to walk the line between the two.



The art is very good and maintains a “pulp” look to it which really fits the book. Artist Jose Massaroli draws a wide variety of people, animals, settings and objects and exceeds at doing all of them well.”



Ray Tate with www.comicsbulletin.com sees SAVAGE BEAUTY as...



“a welcome addition to the jungle girls category of books. The writers and artists direct their talents to raise awareness about real world vermin while creating satisfying escapism in a twist on legacy heroism.”



SAVAGE BEAUTY is a comic that appeals to the masses because it tackles real world issues and does so in an entertaining, captivating way utilizing well known staples of heroic fiction and the jungle girl genre. Christopher with www.jonja.net states-



“With roots deep in Edgar Rice Borroughs' romanticized version of Africa and his hero 'Tarzan', Savage Beauty mixes the mythos of jungle warriors with real world drama and adds in a splash of dual identities...Don't let the cover fool you, this is more than just an excuse to draw pretty girls in fur bikinis. This new spin on the jungle heroine looks like it will be a serious and at times dark journey to, at least in the literary world, bring justice to the criminals that deserve it most.”




The reviews are definitely in. SAVAGE BEAUTY AVAILABLE NOW!











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CELEBRATE SAVAGE BEAUTY AND JUNGLE GIRLS AT C2E2 PANEL!!

Moonstone Entertainment, Inc., Captain Action Enterprises, and Runemaster Studios, Inc. have swung into action and adventure with their hot new title, SAVAGE BEAUTY! On the stands now, SAVAGE BEAUTY's debut issue introduces two heroines who, using a Jungle legend as a symbol, set out to right the wrongs done on so many levels in countries such as Kenya, Uganda, and others!

To celebrate SAVAGE BEAUTY as well as to discuss the Jungle Girl genre in general, a panel is being held at The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo – also known as C2E2. C2E2 brings attention to the hottest and newest items from comics, movies, television, toys, anime, manga and video games. And it is doing just that with the JUNGLE GIRL PANEL!

The Panel will be held on Sunday, March 20 from 2:30 pm - 3:30 in 475b Panelists will include Ed Catto, Captain Action Enterprises and co-creator of SAVAGE BEAUTY, Paul Storrie, writer of Sheena, Lori Gentile Moonstone editor and retailer, and Kirsten Pagacz of Retro-a-Go-Go. The Panel will take on all things jungle- From Pin-up Jungle Girls to the gritty Unknown Soldier - a look at Jungle Comics. This panel explores everything from Sheena, the first super heroine, to today's newest entry, Savage Beauty!

This Panel has some awesome Jungle swag to give away as well!! This includes-

1. Two Copies of Jim Silke's new Jungle Girls book from Fleske Publications

2. Autographed copies of Savage Beauty and Limited edition lithographs

3. Vintage Jungle Girl shirts, Key chains etc. supplied by Retro-A-Go-Go!



Catch a train, a plane, a bus, or the nearest elephant and be at the JUNGLE GIRL PANEL at C2E2 to catch more of SAVAGE BEAUTY!!!



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LADY ACTION AT MIDTOWN COMICS TO WELCOME IN SAVAGE BEAUTY AND CAPTAIN ACTION WINTER SPECIAL!



Moonstone Entertainment, Inc. Runemaster Studios, Inc., and Captain Action Enterprises pulled out all the stops on Wednesday, March 16th at New York City's Midtown Comics on Times Square.

Lady Action, ally to Captain Action and heroine in her own right put an appearance at this top of the line comic venue to welcome the debut of CAPTAIN ACTION WINTER SPECIAL, featuring a team up between the good Captain and the Green Hornet. Lady Action was also on hand to celebrate the debut of a different type of heroine with SAVAGE BEAUTY #1 hitting the stands today! Special thanks to Midtown Comics and to Lady Action for joining everyone at Moonstone in celebrating two of the best heroes today-CAPTAIN ACTION and SAVAGE BEAUTY!















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MOONSTONE FEATURES FEMALE CREATORS & HEROINES IN CHICKS IN CAPES







Moonstone Entertainment, Inc. is excited to announce that CHICKS IN CAPES will be available soon! Chicks in Capes is a fun and provoking collection of ALL NEW prose short stories by a wide range of female authors: including NYT Bestselling authors Nancy Holder, Debbie Viguie, and Jennifer Fallon, along with comic book herstorian Trina Robbins, and a host of other popular fiction and comic book contributors.



All of the stories are about super heroines, many characters created exclusively for this collection, and featuring ALL NEW stories about established characters: Lady Action and Domino Lady. All contributors for the book are female, including the interior illustrator, the cover artists, and the editors!



What will you find within the pages of CHICKS IN CAPES? Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, Science-fiction…!

Strong female super-heroine characters from all walks of life are included in this stellar anthology: a parking valet, an archeologist, a bike messenger, a nurse, a holocaust survivor and many more. Also new stories featuring Lady Action and Domino Lady are included in this fantastic collection!



CHICKS IN CAPES spotlights not only female characters by female creators, but it casts a new light on the concept of super heroes in general. According to contributor Jennifer Fallon, "I think it’s a timely reminder that superheroes are not just for boys. They come in all shapes and sizes. We should judge our superheroes by their deeds, not their gender. Just like real people."





CHICKS IN CAPES from Moonstone Entertainment, Inc.! Coming Soon!

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THE AVENGER MEETS THE SPIDER FOR THE FIRST TIME

COURTESY OF MOONSTONE!


Moonstone Entertainment, Inc. proudly announces THE AVENGER: THE JUSTICE INC. FILES, Moonstone's latest anthology featuring all new adventures of one of the world's best known Pulp heroes!



This collection will also feature an event that for pulp fans has been a long time coming.



Moonstone excitedly announces that within the pages of THE AVENGER: THE JUSTICE INC. FILES, for the first and ONLY time anywhere, two legendary characters finally cross paths, two titans collide, two of the single greatest characters in Pulp History meet together in a hail of bullets and blood for one of the most talked about stories of the year and a Holy Grail of sorts for Pulp Fans everywhere. In this anthology, two icons bring a whole new meaning to vengeance and adventure together..for the FIRST time...



The Avenger meets the uncompromising relentless justice of The Spider!



　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

From the story-

“By the man’s actions and glacial laughter, Benson knew that this must be The Spider, a lawless vigilante whose reputation in Manhattan was well known. And after seeing the criminal in action, he thought that reputation well-earned. The man was uncommonly swift and agile, much more so than any crook he’d ever gone against. And bullets from those .45s had sped to their targets without fail, as if on wires.”


“It was at that moment that a pounding sounded on the outside doors. It was but a second’s distraction, but when Benson looked back he saw one of The Spider’s automatics beginning to rise in his direction! With no time for thought, his finger tightened on Mike’s trigger.”




Each of these classic pulp icons brings their own history, their own techniques, and their own particular tastes for justice and vengeance to this singularly epic meeting. These aren't men who would be friends, but relentless pursuers of right, heaven help anyone who stands in their way. The Avenger....The Spider...in the same story only in THE AVENGER: JUSTICE INC. FILES from Moonstone!


THE AVENGER: THE JUSTICE INC. FILES

Cover Art: E.M.Gist

Edited by: Joe Gentile & Howard Hopkins

336pgs, b/w, Squarebound, 6”x9”, $18.95

ISBN: 10: 1-933076-90-9

ISBN: 13: 978-1933076-90-4



HARDCOVER ALSO AVAILABLE

370pgs, b/w, HC, Squarebound, 6”x9”, $45.95

10 digit: 1-933076-91-7
13 digit: 978-1933076-91-1
Limited Edition contains bonus solo stories of the Avenger’s aides!



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MOONSTONE BRINGS MYSTERY, NOIR, AND COOL BACK

WITH ANGELTOWN COLLECTION!



Moonstone Entertainment, Inc., known for innovative books and comics starring classic as well as original characters, sets the standard once more for the Private Investigator story with its upcoming release of ANGELTOWN: THE NATE HOLLIS INVESTIGATIONS written by Gary Phillips, Interiors by Shawn Martinbrough, Cover by Michael Stribling.





Los Angeles is the birthplace of noir because the brighter the sunshine, the deeper the shadows and the more deadly the mischief that goes on in the dark.



Angeltown: The Nate Hollis Investigations is a hardcover from Moonstone reprinting the Vertigo mini series in glorious black and white -- the original critically praised sequential mystery featuring the cool, tough private eye's frenzied search in the shadows for a pro hoopster wanted for murder in "Baller."



“Anyone who has read his Monk series knows Gary Phillips can write great PI stories. Well as it turns out he is also quite adept at using the comics/ graphic novel medium as well. With Angel Town Phillips has introduced us to a new PI character, Nate Hollis, set in L.A. and ready to kick ass and take names”. --- Jon Jordan, Crimespree magazine



The brand of noir that encompasses private eye tales is all about style and gritty substance. Phillips tells a hard hitting story with rapid fire dialogue and staccato pacing. Martinbrough adds to the fist to the face this story gives the reader with both stark and subtle imagery. Between them, the original mini series set a new standard for PI Noir.





“Slick as spit, big-shouldered Hollis walks the walk and talks the talk in the Angeltown comics, taking on a star-studded scandal that could rip the roof off post-Rodney King L.A”.---

Kevin Burton Smith, Mystery Scene



Exclusive to this hardcover, Gary Phillips (Operator 5), raises the bar once more with two original illustrated prose short stories; "Hollywood Killer," wherein superhero pretenders prowling Hollywood Boulevard for tips are getting bumped off, art by Manoel Magalhães (Vincent Price Presents, Bluewater Comics) and "King Cow," about cattle, low-riders and babes with Nazi tattoos, art by Alejandro Aragon (28 Days Later, Boom Studios).







Gritty. Sordid. Dark. Hard boiled. And all cast against the canvas of the Land of Broken Dreams. Angeltown: The Nate Hollis Investigations is that and so much more and it's all coming soon from Moonstone!







MOONSTONE RELEASES, JULY 2011





BUCKAROO BANZAI #1

Story: Earl Mac Rauch/Paul D. Storrie

Art: David Daza

Colors: Patrick Williams

Covers: Paul Gulacy, Bill Wiist

32pgs, color, $3.99

Rated: PG-13



The man, the marvel, the human achievement, is back!

From the cult movie starring Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin, and Jeff Goldblum!

The creators/film makers are telling NEW stories!

Your favorite neurosurgeon/rock star/adventurer returns, along with his Hong Kong Cavaliers, in: TEARS of a CLONE!...where a Death’s Head tank squad lurks in suburbia, talking bouncer-robots attack, expensive love wants to erupt, and Lectroids run with scissors, and then… shotguns! The world may never be the same.

(covers: Gulacy = 80%, Wiist = 20%)

**Retailer incentive: buy 4 or more copies and get one regular edition FREE!

***buy 8 or more and you can purchase one copy of the b/w virgin Gulacy cover for $3.99 retail.



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That Man FLINT #0

Story: Gary Phillips

Art: Kevin Jones

Cover: Mark Maddox

16pgs, color, $1.99

Join (Vertigo) writer Gary Phillip as super spy Derek Flint returns to spin the swinging sixties on its head!
The Cold War is hot and so are the gorgeous mini-skirted women with their
kung fu grip. Inventor, ballet instructor, dolphinologist and seeker of the
third eye, Flint also battles dastardly villains and sultry Russian
assassins. That Man Flint is retro revisionist fare capturing the fun and
excitement of halcyon espionage outings like The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and Steranko’s
Nick Fury for today’s audience.

**Retailer incentive: for every 4 copies purchased, get one FREE!!**













OMEGA PARADOX #0

story: Ian Ng

Art: Mark Sparacio

Colors: Abe Melendez
A man who may hold the key to keeping the universe together hides behind a scholarly front. Five unlikely teammates seek him, but can they keep it together long enough to find him and who's agenda do they follow?

Moonstone introduces a creator-owned effort from Mark (Heroes for Hire/ Jonah Hex)Sparacio and newcomer Ian Ng, ad-free in full color!

16pgs,FC, $1.99



**retailer incentive: if you purchase 4 or more copies, you will receive one FREE Mark Sparacio variant cover edition!**

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THE SPIDER #4

Story: Martin Powell, Gary Phillips

Art: Hannibal King, Jay Piscopo

Cover: Dan Brereton

32pgs, grayscale, $3.50



The Spider faces a monstrous flesh-eating evil that attacks invisibly from the
filthy shadows, leaving doomed New York City in a panic-stricken state of
hysteria and gruesome sudden death. None are immune to the plague of the
Creeping Hell, not even Nita Van Sloan, the Spider’s beloved.

PLUS: more Operator 5!

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ZOMBIES vs CHEERLEADERS TPB

(W) Steven L. Frank and the gang

(A) Various

(C) Bill Maus

144pgs, color, $16.95

ISBN:978-1936814-07-7

This volume collects the first five issues of the hilarity-packed and thrill-
inducing series, Zombies vs Cheerleaders, including every hot cover and a
brand new story exclusive to this trade! Reprinting the first three issues
of ZvC, the Geektacular special with the 3 Geeks and the Flips Out story!
Check out what all the crazy fun is about!
144pgs, color, $16.95

















WEREWOLVES of Idria GN

Story: John Chadwell

Art: Duncan Long

152pgs, b/w, 7” x 10”, $15.95

ISBN: 978-1-936814-03-9



Widevision graphic novel!

A new breed of werewolf!

Holy warriors, led by a 900-year-old knight who fought beside El Cid, now in a deadly struggle against a motorcycle gang headed by Satan’s ken, hell bent on revenge. The Aceves family is like no other. With patriarch, Roberto Aceves, forever a Spanish knight after being bitten by a werewolf, he and his clan have secretly fought man’s wars for 900 years. Today, near the abandoned mining town of New Idria, they must battle against a demon and his biker gang who want nothing more than to destroy the entire clan.













Moonstone Entertainment, Inc. publishes comics and illustrated fiction designed to “awaken your sense of adventure”, featuring classic and new heroes in thrilling tales of adventure, mystery, and horror. For more than a decade, Moonstone Entertainment, Inc. has created fine and distinct comic books, Graphic Novels and prose…books that are meant to be read. Awaken your sense of adventure at http://www.moonstonebooks.com/



Captain Action Enterprises and Runemaster Studios, Inc. hold rights to SAVAGE BEAUTY



Captain Action Enterprises holds rights to CAPTAIN ACTION and any and all related Concepts