Ascend Returns as Fully Re-mastered Graphic Novel
Following Sold-Out First Run
IDW Publishing to re-release the hit book Ascend as a special edition,
complete with new art and other extras
San Diego, CA (January 15, 2008)-Following its sold-out release three years ago, the graphic novel Ascend: Special Edition will be re-released by IDW Publishing (www.idwpublishing.com) in January. Originally published by writer/creator Keith Arem and PCB Productions (www.pcbproductions.com) the 200-page hardback will feature 70 additional pages and a completely rewritten story, taking the reader deeper into post-apocalyptic Purgatory Wars, where a battle over "harvested" human souls has destroyed heaven and hell.
With all-new dialog, the special edition further explores several story elements. All art panels were re-mastered, with additional art panels added along with new border and text effects. There is also an added opening prologue that introduces the main character as he is harvested into the Purgatory Wars. Included are original story and research notes along with a full leather cover and an increased size to 9"x13".
Ascend's Background
In Ascend, the young human Sebastian is tragically killed and unwillingly drafted into the war where he is reunited with his deceased brother, Gideon, the most powerful angel in the Legions of Heaven. Gideon is planning a coup to regain power and restore order. Realizing that he holds the key to ending the war, Sebastian must face his brother before Gideon destroys the cycle of life on earth.
"Ascend is an enormous, mythological world that has been a fantastic universe for our first 'transmedia' title," says Arem. "We are developing a new screenplay and game, and we're excited to revisit the world of Ascend with this special edition for the fans."
This is the first graphic novel from Arem, whose background in games, audio and animation led to the development of Ascend: Divination - an animated web series, based on the hit book. The Ascend: Special Edition will be released in stores nationwide in January 2008 and will be available through online retailers, as well as through comic book shops. www.preparetoascend.com
This comic book will be in stores January 2008; call 1-888-comic-book (1-888-266-4226) to find a store near you.
ABOUT IDW PUBLISHING
IDW PUBLISHING is a division of Idea and Design Works, LLC, a revolutionary creative service company with a wide range of clients. Among its best-selling titles are Hasbro's THE TRANSFORMERS; Paramount/CBS's STAR TREK; and Fox's ANGEL. IDW's 30 DAYS OF NIGHT film from Sony Pictures was released in October 2007 and was the #1 movie in its first week of release. More information about the company can be found at www.idwpublishing.com.
ABOUT PCB PRODUCTIONS
Keith Arem is President and Creative Director for Los Angeles based PCB Productions, known for his work on over 500 commercial titles, including Call of Duty, Lord of the Rings, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Spiderman, Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon, Far Cry, Prince of Persia, X-Men, Star Wars, Ridge Racer, Planetside, Everquest, and Rainbow Six.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
VIZ MEDIA'S BRAVE STORY WINS!
BRAVE STORY, written by Miyuki Miyabe and published domestically by VIZ,
has won the 2008 Batchelder Award by the Association for Library Service
to Children (ALSC).
The award, established in 1966, is a citation given to an American
publisher for a children's book considered to be the most outstanding of
those books originally published in a foreign language in a foreign
country, and subsequently translated into English and published in the
United States. The Association for Library Service to Children gives the
award to encourage American publishers to seek out superior children's
books abroad and to promote communication among the people of the world.
BRAVE STORY tells the adventures of Wataru, a meek and unassertive 10
year-old elementary school student with mediocre grades and little
aspiration. Things get worse for the boy when his father runs off with a
mistress. Shocked and depressed, Wataru’s mother is hospitalized after a
failed suicide attempt. Bewildered and seemingly alone, Wataru finds
refuge in a half constructed building in his neighborhood that is
supposedly haunted. But the building actually is the entrance to an
alternate world called Vision, filled with fantastic creatures both
fierce and friendly. Wataru must master magic techniques and collect
hidden treasures on his journey to the Tower Of Destiny where a goddess
of fate awaits, who it is believed, can make wishes come true. With
winged dragons, corkscrew wolves and other intriguing life forms around
every corner, Wataru realizes the task may be tricky. Before long, he
acquires a band of loyal cohorts, including Kee Keema, a quirky lizard,
and Meena, a circus cat. Only when Wataru has completed this journey and
collected five elusive gemstones will he posses the Demon’s Bane, which
is the key to unlock the future. And to complicate matters Wataru must
also outwit a merciless rival from the real world. Charity, bravery,
faith, grace and the powers of darkness and light are the provinces of
each gemstone and Wataru must learn important lessons about each during
his quest. When finally brought together, the stones have the power to
finally reunite Wataru’s family.
Author Miyuki Miyabe is renowned in Japan as a successful author of a
diverse collection of science fiction, mysteries, historical fiction,
social commentary and juvenile fiction. BRAVE STORY drew tremendous
acclaim upon its publication, selling more than half a million copies in
Japan, and was also turned into a critically acclaimed animated and as
spawned a video game for the Sony PSP as well.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one
of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga
(graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of
Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and
licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and
Shogakukan Production Co., Ltd. (ShoPro Japan), VIZ Media is a leader in
the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking
audiences in North America and a global licensor of Japanese manga and
animation. The company offers an integrated product line including,
magazines such as SHONEN JUMP and SHOJO BEAT, graphic novels, videos,
DVDs and audio soundtracks and develops and markets animated
entertainment from initial production, television placement and
distribution, to merchandise licensing and promotions for audiences and
consumers of all ages.
Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone
(415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and web site at www.VIZ.com.
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(original news from ALA)
http://www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2008/january2008/batchelder08.htm
BRAVE STORY, written by Miyuki Miyabe and published domestically by VIZ,
has won the 2008 Batchelder Award by the Association for Library Service
to Children (ALSC).
The award, established in 1966, is a citation given to an American
publisher for a children's book considered to be the most outstanding of
those books originally published in a foreign language in a foreign
country, and subsequently translated into English and published in the
United States. The Association for Library Service to Children gives the
award to encourage American publishers to seek out superior children's
books abroad and to promote communication among the people of the world.
BRAVE STORY tells the adventures of Wataru, a meek and unassertive 10
year-old elementary school student with mediocre grades and little
aspiration. Things get worse for the boy when his father runs off with a
mistress. Shocked and depressed, Wataru’s mother is hospitalized after a
failed suicide attempt. Bewildered and seemingly alone, Wataru finds
refuge in a half constructed building in his neighborhood that is
supposedly haunted. But the building actually is the entrance to an
alternate world called Vision, filled with fantastic creatures both
fierce and friendly. Wataru must master magic techniques and collect
hidden treasures on his journey to the Tower Of Destiny where a goddess
of fate awaits, who it is believed, can make wishes come true. With
winged dragons, corkscrew wolves and other intriguing life forms around
every corner, Wataru realizes the task may be tricky. Before long, he
acquires a band of loyal cohorts, including Kee Keema, a quirky lizard,
and Meena, a circus cat. Only when Wataru has completed this journey and
collected five elusive gemstones will he posses the Demon’s Bane, which
is the key to unlock the future. And to complicate matters Wataru must
also outwit a merciless rival from the real world. Charity, bravery,
faith, grace and the powers of darkness and light are the provinces of
each gemstone and Wataru must learn important lessons about each during
his quest. When finally brought together, the stones have the power to
finally reunite Wataru’s family.
Author Miyuki Miyabe is renowned in Japan as a successful author of a
diverse collection of science fiction, mysteries, historical fiction,
social commentary and juvenile fiction. BRAVE STORY drew tremendous
acclaim upon its publication, selling more than half a million copies in
Japan, and was also turned into a critically acclaimed animated and as
spawned a video game for the Sony PSP as well.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one
of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga
(graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of
Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and
licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and
Shogakukan Production Co., Ltd. (ShoPro Japan), VIZ Media is a leader in
the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking
audiences in North America and a global licensor of Japanese manga and
animation. The company offers an integrated product line including,
magazines such as SHONEN JUMP and SHOJO BEAT, graphic novels, videos,
DVDs and audio soundtracks and develops and markets animated
entertainment from initial production, television placement and
distribution, to merchandise licensing and promotions for audiences and
consumers of all ages.
Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone
(415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and web site at www.VIZ.com.
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(original news from ALA)
http://www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2008/january2008/batchelder08.htm
Here are the BOOM! Studios titles that are in stores this week (01/16/08).
Enjoy!
DOMINION #4
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Tim Hamilton
$3.99, 24 pages, full color (4 of 5)
Chicago is further torn apart, even as the authorities struggle to contain the virus - no one can get in, no one can get out, and as a result, no cavalry is coming. Just the same,salvation seems to be coming in the form of a vaccine and a cure - but is it too late to save Dick?
2 GUNS #5
Written by Steven Grant
Drawn by Mateus Santolouco
$3.99, 32pgs, full color (5 of 5)
The greatest heist comic of the year concludes with all things unraveling. Trench and Steadman find that when everyone wants you dead, allies become enemies and enemies become allies! Teaming up, they angle to take down the conspiracy that threatens to wipe them out. A fun crime-fiction romp in the vein of Ocean's Eleven and The Italian Job and for fans of Ed Brubaker's Criminal.
Enjoy!
DOMINION #4
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Tim Hamilton
$3.99, 24 pages, full color (4 of 5)
Chicago is further torn apart, even as the authorities struggle to contain the virus - no one can get in, no one can get out, and as a result, no cavalry is coming. Just the same,salvation seems to be coming in the form of a vaccine and a cure - but is it too late to save Dick?
2 GUNS #5
Written by Steven Grant
Drawn by Mateus Santolouco
$3.99, 32pgs, full color (5 of 5)
The greatest heist comic of the year concludes with all things unraveling. Trench and Steadman find that when everyone wants you dead, allies become enemies and enemies become allies! Teaming up, they angle to take down the conspiracy that threatens to wipe them out. A fun crime-fiction romp in the vein of Ocean's Eleven and The Italian Job and for fans of Ed Brubaker's Criminal.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
NORTH WIND #1 GETS SECOND PRINTING
Historic Simultaneous Release by BOOM! Studios and MySpace Comic Books Drives Demand
LOS ANGELES- January 15th, 2008 - BOOM! Studios announced today that NORTH WIND #1 will receive a second printing. Hitting the market simultaneously in stores and online at MySpace Comic Books , the first printing of NORTH WIND sold out in only ten days. The second print will have a slightly altered cover to distinguish itself from the first printing.
Diamond Comics Distributors will make the second printing of NORTH WIND #1 available on January 23rd, at that time the second printing's code will open for orders, and a Diamond Daily article will also run that day alerting retailers to its availability. BOOM! Studios is also offering retailers an additional 3% reorder incentive on all issues that have been solicited and remain in print.
In addition to the release of the NORTH WIND online to over 145,000 friends at MySpace Comic Books, BOOM! Studios commissioned a trailer for NORTH WIND that was featured on MySpaceTV and on the log-in page for MySpace. The trailer received 10,000 views in ten days and can seen here: http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=25270023
While the simultaneous release of NORTH WIND has its critics, BOOM! Studios has received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from retailers across the nation.
"BOOM!'s decision to make NORTH WIND available on MySpace was an innovative and brave decision that has paid off immensely. Readers who tried it online wanted to get a permanent copy they could hold in their hands, and wound up, in most cases, looking for more. Any gateway we can find to introduce non-traditional readers to comics is what this industry needs. Congrats, BOOM!" Said Mike Malve, owner of the Atomic Comics chain, a chain that includes four retail stores, including a mobile store housed in a van, all located in and around the greater Phoenix, Arizona area.
"The MySpace promotion has brought attention to BOOM!'S new title NORTH WIND in a very big way. Regulars who ONLY get Marvel and DC are asking for it, and we sold out of all of our shelf copies the day it came out, and even had a waiting list for our reorders. We have since sold out of two reorders and the overship copies that came in. Our stores only had three people on the pull list before the book came out, but we have since sold almost as many copies of NORTH WIND #1 as we have any BOOM! book so far, including TALENT. It is easily one of the best new reads I have picked up in a while, and the exposure on MySpace will help drive people not only for this book (as people will want a copy to collect) but also for other BOOM! books as well." Said Jon Newman, owner of the Ultimate Comics chain, comprised of three stores, in the Raliegh-Durham-Chapel Hill research triangle area of North Carolina.
NORTH WIND, written by David DiGilio, best known for writing the film EIGHT BELOW and creating the ABC TV show TRAVELER, is a five issue mini-series set in a future Los Angeles after a new ice age has covered the earth. NORTH WIND chronicles the rise of a new hero in a dystopian world where people burn books for fuel, and Skinrunners trade valuable pelts for rations and warmth. The first issue features a cover by Andrew Huerta with interior artwork by newcomer and soon to be fan-favorite, Alex Cal.
MySpace, the world's most popular social network, and BOOM! Studios, a leader in comic book and graphic novel publishing, announced a partnership January 3rd to provide the MySpace Comic Book community with free digital downloads of BOOM! Studios' highly anticipated new comic book series, NORTH WIND. Throughout the five-issue mini-series, MySpace users will be able to download all the issue of NORTH WIND for free exclusively on the MySpace Comic Books profile (http://myspace.com/comicbooks) the day each issue hits store shelves.
MySpace Comic Books (http://myspace.com/comicbooks) is a community dedicated to the best in comics, manga, and graphic novels. Launched in March 2007, MySpace Comic Books provides the online community with the latest comic book news and interviews and spotlights the most exciting projects, creators and events in the industry. With more than 145,000 friends, and growing, MySpace continues to see significant interest from its members in the comic book arena.
About BOOM! Studios
Winner of Wizard Magazine's "Best New Publisher," BOOM! Studios (http://www.boom-studios.com) is a unique new publishing house specializing in high-profile projects from some of the industry's biggest talents. Founded by the creator of the TV show EUREKA, Andrew Cosby, and his partner Ross Richie, BOOM! Studios continues to be on the leading edge of comic and graphic novel publishing.
BOOM! Studios co-founder Andrew Cosby's television series, EUREKA, recently finished its second season at the Sci-Fi Channel, having launched to impressive ratings this past summer and consistently winning several key demographics on basic cable. EUREKA is the highest-rated series in the Sci-Fi Channel's history.
Historic Simultaneous Release by BOOM! Studios and MySpace Comic Books Drives Demand
LOS ANGELES- January 15th, 2008 - BOOM! Studios announced today that NORTH WIND #1 will receive a second printing. Hitting the market simultaneously in stores and online at MySpace Comic Books , the first printing of NORTH WIND sold out in only ten days. The second print will have a slightly altered cover to distinguish itself from the first printing.
Diamond Comics Distributors will make the second printing of NORTH WIND #1 available on January 23rd, at that time the second printing's code will open for orders, and a Diamond Daily article will also run that day alerting retailers to its availability. BOOM! Studios is also offering retailers an additional 3% reorder incentive on all issues that have been solicited and remain in print.
In addition to the release of the NORTH WIND online to over 145,000 friends at MySpace Comic Books, BOOM! Studios commissioned a trailer for NORTH WIND that was featured on MySpaceTV and on the log-in page for MySpace. The trailer received 10,000 views in ten days and can seen here: http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=25270023
While the simultaneous release of NORTH WIND has its critics, BOOM! Studios has received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from retailers across the nation.
"BOOM!'s decision to make NORTH WIND available on MySpace was an innovative and brave decision that has paid off immensely. Readers who tried it online wanted to get a permanent copy they could hold in their hands, and wound up, in most cases, looking for more. Any gateway we can find to introduce non-traditional readers to comics is what this industry needs. Congrats, BOOM!" Said Mike Malve, owner of the Atomic Comics chain, a chain that includes four retail stores, including a mobile store housed in a van, all located in and around the greater Phoenix, Arizona area.
"The MySpace promotion has brought attention to BOOM!'S new title NORTH WIND in a very big way. Regulars who ONLY get Marvel and DC are asking for it, and we sold out of all of our shelf copies the day it came out, and even had a waiting list for our reorders. We have since sold out of two reorders and the overship copies that came in. Our stores only had three people on the pull list before the book came out, but we have since sold almost as many copies of NORTH WIND #1 as we have any BOOM! book so far, including TALENT. It is easily one of the best new reads I have picked up in a while, and the exposure on MySpace will help drive people not only for this book (as people will want a copy to collect) but also for other BOOM! books as well." Said Jon Newman, owner of the Ultimate Comics chain, comprised of three stores, in the Raliegh-Durham-Chapel Hill research triangle area of North Carolina.
NORTH WIND, written by David DiGilio, best known for writing the film EIGHT BELOW and creating the ABC TV show TRAVELER, is a five issue mini-series set in a future Los Angeles after a new ice age has covered the earth. NORTH WIND chronicles the rise of a new hero in a dystopian world where people burn books for fuel, and Skinrunners trade valuable pelts for rations and warmth. The first issue features a cover by Andrew Huerta with interior artwork by newcomer and soon to be fan-favorite, Alex Cal.
MySpace, the world's most popular social network, and BOOM! Studios, a leader in comic book and graphic novel publishing, announced a partnership January 3rd to provide the MySpace Comic Book community with free digital downloads of BOOM! Studios' highly anticipated new comic book series, NORTH WIND. Throughout the five-issue mini-series, MySpace users will be able to download all the issue of NORTH WIND for free exclusively on the MySpace Comic Books profile (http://myspace.com/comicbooks) the day each issue hits store shelves.
MySpace Comic Books (http://myspace.com/comicbooks) is a community dedicated to the best in comics, manga, and graphic novels. Launched in March 2007, MySpace Comic Books provides the online community with the latest comic book news and interviews and spotlights the most exciting projects, creators and events in the industry. With more than 145,000 friends, and growing, MySpace continues to see significant interest from its members in the comic book arena.
About BOOM! Studios
Winner of Wizard Magazine's "Best New Publisher," BOOM! Studios (http://www.boom-studios.com) is a unique new publishing house specializing in high-profile projects from some of the industry's biggest talents. Founded by the creator of the TV show EUREKA, Andrew Cosby, and his partner Ross Richie, BOOM! Studios continues to be on the leading edge of comic and graphic novel publishing.
BOOM! Studios co-founder Andrew Cosby's television series, EUREKA, recently finished its second season at the Sci-Fi Channel, having launched to impressive ratings this past summer and consistently winning several key demographics on basic cable. EUREKA is the highest-rated series in the Sci-Fi Channel's history.
UNCOVER THE SECRET… THE FOUR CONSTABLES ARE BACK!
San Jose, CA – January, 2007 – Your number one source of Hong Kong comics in the U.S.A is at again! DrMaster Publications and DGN Productions have just announced that they will publish the 3-volume continuation of The Four Constables, The Four Constables: Secret of the Delirium Dagger!
Four of China's supremely skilled detectives loyally serve their Master Zhuge Zhen-Wo, the head bodyguard and advisor for China's all-powerful Emperor. Emotionless is a master of weapons and devices. Iron Hand possesses incredible chi and can stop the sharpest blades with his bare hands. Life Snatcher is highly skilled in light-foot granting him undaunted legwork and kicks. Lastly Cold Blooded was raised by wolves and has since learned to convert his pain into strength - enabling him to defeat opponents much stronger than himself. Each of them is entrusted by the Emperor with the power to arrest and execute any corrupt officials or lawless criminals within the Chinese Empire. These Imperial Constables act as protectors. With their venerable skill as kung fu practitioners and meticulous sleuths, they root out potential usurpers and discern the cause of many strange occurrences during the Sung Dynasty!
In this sequel to the first series, Emotionless lives! He was saved by the master of the West Town, Yuan-Shan Lan, BUT in return for his debt, Yuan-Shan Lan wants Emotionless to murder him! They engage in an intense fight like none other! At the same time, Iron Hands and Cold Blooded are on a dangerous mission to find the criminals wreaking havoc on local towns. When they accidentally pull in two unconscious bodies from the river who they discover were victims of the criminals’ crimes. Thus the two victims lead the brave constables on a trail after the evil mastermind behind the vicious crimes, and get entangled with his evil pursuit of the powerful Delirium Dagger. Who is he and what machinations does he have planned? The constables fight for their lives as they unravel more secrets and get closer to finding the villainous mastermind.... Don’t miss out on all the action, drama and intrigue!
About the Author:
When it comes to creative team-ups, you can't get more impressive than comic giant Tony Wong (Weapons of the Gods, Oriental Heroes) locking pencils with rising star Andy Seto (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Shaolin Soccer). They have come together to produce the comic adaptation of The Four Imperial Constables, the critically-acclaimed novel by Wen Rui-An. Wen’s literary works jump-started today's kung fu hysteria nearly forty years ago.
Although of Chinese descent Wen Rui-An was born in Malaysia. He published his first literary piece when he was only nine years old and organized his own literary group when he was barely twenty. He had completed more than 200 fiction and nonfiction literary pieces before he was thirty. His forty-nine martial arts series have been published under Wang-Sheng Pub. The novels mainly deal with the final years of the Northern Sung Dynasty (ca. 1100 A.D.) under Emperor Huei.
Availability
Volume 1 of The Four Constables: Secret of the Delirium Dagger will be available in June 2008. The full color 128 page graphic novels will be priced at $13.95. Visit www.drmasterbooks.com more detailed series information.
About DrMaster Publications, Inc.:
From Japan we bring unique stories and characters, brought to life through suspenseful science fiction, relationship dramas, and side-splitting comedies. And from China, we have offerings rich in history and mystique, and titles with unmatched action and suspense. By brazenly going against the grain and laughing in the face of conformity, DrMaster Publications Inc. introduced something different to the legion of comic book fans whose cravings lie outside the superhero box. Choosing the path less traveled we have journeyed across the Pacific to bring US readers, the acclaimed works from Japan and China's biggest and brightest!
Each of our books is like a glimpse into a new realm as seen through the eyes of the authors and artists. You don’t just read a DrMaster book—it jolts you to life, as you are propelled through the pages. Please click here for a list of our current and upcoming titles. And feel free to tour the site. Regular updates will follow as our line of “masterful” comic series expands.
About DGN Productions International:
DGN Productions (Digital Graphic Novel Productions) is a newly-formed production company and studio made up of industry veterans within the comics and video game industries. Through strategic licensing of key comic book titles and the use of recognized industry professionals within the fields of animation and video game development, DGN Pro. Intl. is dedicated to producing cutting-edge video games, comics and animated features adapted from some the biggest and brightest in Hong Kong, Japanese and Korean comic book properties. DGN Productions Intl. was founded June 2004 and is based in Fremont, California
San Jose, CA – January, 2007 – Your number one source of Hong Kong comics in the U.S.A is at again! DrMaster Publications and DGN Productions have just announced that they will publish the 3-volume continuation of The Four Constables, The Four Constables: Secret of the Delirium Dagger!
Four of China's supremely skilled detectives loyally serve their Master Zhuge Zhen-Wo, the head bodyguard and advisor for China's all-powerful Emperor. Emotionless is a master of weapons and devices. Iron Hand possesses incredible chi and can stop the sharpest blades with his bare hands. Life Snatcher is highly skilled in light-foot granting him undaunted legwork and kicks. Lastly Cold Blooded was raised by wolves and has since learned to convert his pain into strength - enabling him to defeat opponents much stronger than himself. Each of them is entrusted by the Emperor with the power to arrest and execute any corrupt officials or lawless criminals within the Chinese Empire. These Imperial Constables act as protectors. With their venerable skill as kung fu practitioners and meticulous sleuths, they root out potential usurpers and discern the cause of many strange occurrences during the Sung Dynasty!
In this sequel to the first series, Emotionless lives! He was saved by the master of the West Town, Yuan-Shan Lan, BUT in return for his debt, Yuan-Shan Lan wants Emotionless to murder him! They engage in an intense fight like none other! At the same time, Iron Hands and Cold Blooded are on a dangerous mission to find the criminals wreaking havoc on local towns. When they accidentally pull in two unconscious bodies from the river who they discover were victims of the criminals’ crimes. Thus the two victims lead the brave constables on a trail after the evil mastermind behind the vicious crimes, and get entangled with his evil pursuit of the powerful Delirium Dagger. Who is he and what machinations does he have planned? The constables fight for their lives as they unravel more secrets and get closer to finding the villainous mastermind.... Don’t miss out on all the action, drama and intrigue!
About the Author:
When it comes to creative team-ups, you can't get more impressive than comic giant Tony Wong (Weapons of the Gods, Oriental Heroes) locking pencils with rising star Andy Seto (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Shaolin Soccer). They have come together to produce the comic adaptation of The Four Imperial Constables, the critically-acclaimed novel by Wen Rui-An. Wen’s literary works jump-started today's kung fu hysteria nearly forty years ago.
Although of Chinese descent Wen Rui-An was born in Malaysia. He published his first literary piece when he was only nine years old and organized his own literary group when he was barely twenty. He had completed more than 200 fiction and nonfiction literary pieces before he was thirty. His forty-nine martial arts series have been published under Wang-Sheng Pub. The novels mainly deal with the final years of the Northern Sung Dynasty (ca. 1100 A.D.) under Emperor Huei.
Availability
Volume 1 of The Four Constables: Secret of the Delirium Dagger will be available in June 2008. The full color 128 page graphic novels will be priced at $13.95. Visit www.drmasterbooks.com more detailed series information.
About DrMaster Publications, Inc.:
From Japan we bring unique stories and characters, brought to life through suspenseful science fiction, relationship dramas, and side-splitting comedies. And from China, we have offerings rich in history and mystique, and titles with unmatched action and suspense. By brazenly going against the grain and laughing in the face of conformity, DrMaster Publications Inc. introduced something different to the legion of comic book fans whose cravings lie outside the superhero box. Choosing the path less traveled we have journeyed across the Pacific to bring US readers, the acclaimed works from Japan and China's biggest and brightest!
Each of our books is like a glimpse into a new realm as seen through the eyes of the authors and artists. You don’t just read a DrMaster book—it jolts you to life, as you are propelled through the pages. Please click here for a list of our current and upcoming titles. And feel free to tour the site. Regular updates will follow as our line of “masterful” comic series expands.
About DGN Productions International:
DGN Productions (Digital Graphic Novel Productions) is a newly-formed production company and studio made up of industry veterans within the comics and video game industries. Through strategic licensing of key comic book titles and the use of recognized industry professionals within the fields of animation and video game development, DGN Pro. Intl. is dedicated to producing cutting-edge video games, comics and animated features adapted from some the biggest and brightest in Hong Kong, Japanese and Korean comic book properties. DGN Productions Intl. was founded June 2004 and is based in Fremont, California
Zenescope Closes in on Milestone
Late in 2005 a small indie comic book from a small unknown publisher hit stands for the first time. It was entitled GRIMM FAIRY TALES and no one, not even the publishers themselves, could predict the amount of success the brand new series would have in the ultra-competitive comic book market. But two years later Zenescope’s popular GRIMM FAIRY TALES is fast approaching a milestone 25th issue. Said series co-creator and co-writer Ralph Tedesco “It’s been truly amazing the way this series has grown over the last couple years. We had a pretty solid readership from the beginning and it continues to grow monthly. We really want to thank the fans and retailers that stuck with the ‘little comic that could’ this whole time and also the comic news websites that continue to offer coverage to independent books such as this one. We’ve had our share of shipping delays with some issues, which we are always working on reducing, but we’ve always been committed to making sure the quality is there every single issue and that we’re delivering a story that compels our readers to return month in and month out.”
The other good news: GRIMM is back on schedule with issue #20 hitting stands next Wednesday and issues 21 through 23 on shelves throughout late January and early February.
Zenescope has released a 6 page preview of their 25th landmark issue which is scheduled for a late March release and is now available for preorder through Diamond. For every 25 copies ordered, retailers will also receive a limited edition sketch over issue.
Diamond order code: JAN084008
Late in 2005 a small indie comic book from a small unknown publisher hit stands for the first time. It was entitled GRIMM FAIRY TALES and no one, not even the publishers themselves, could predict the amount of success the brand new series would have in the ultra-competitive comic book market. But two years later Zenescope’s popular GRIMM FAIRY TALES is fast approaching a milestone 25th issue. Said series co-creator and co-writer Ralph Tedesco “It’s been truly amazing the way this series has grown over the last couple years. We had a pretty solid readership from the beginning and it continues to grow monthly. We really want to thank the fans and retailers that stuck with the ‘little comic that could’ this whole time and also the comic news websites that continue to offer coverage to independent books such as this one. We’ve had our share of shipping delays with some issues, which we are always working on reducing, but we’ve always been committed to making sure the quality is there every single issue and that we’re delivering a story that compels our readers to return month in and month out.”
The other good news: GRIMM is back on schedule with issue #20 hitting stands next Wednesday and issues 21 through 23 on shelves throughout late January and early February.
Zenescope has released a 6 page preview of their 25th landmark issue which is scheduled for a late March release and is now available for preorder through Diamond. For every 25 copies ordered, retailers will also receive a limited edition sketch over issue.
Diamond order code: JAN084008
EASTER'S GOT A BRAND NEW SAVIOR!
ARCHIBALD SAVES EASTER this April!
January 15th, 2008 (Berkeley, CA) - This April Archibald the Aardvark reveals Hell hath no fury like an Aardvark scorned within the pages of ARCHIBALD SAVES EASTER, the much anticipated, mature readers follow up to last winter's ARCHIBALD SAVES CHRISTMAS.
"Writer Dwight MacPhearson and I had too good of a time working together on ARCHIBALD SAVES CHRISTMAS to not do a follow up," said artist and creator Grant Bond. "It's a unique opportunity to explore both my humorous and sadistic sides."
ARCHIBALD SAVES EASTER continues the story behind Archibald Aardvark, one of cartoons biggest stars of yesteryear who may or may not be a vicious serial killer. However, when his closest friends personal demons turn out to be literal, they find his Hyde-like alter ego may be the key to saving them all.
Shadowline President Jim Valentino said, "Shadowline strives to showcase the newest and most interesting talent emerging into the industry. Both Dwight and Grant are certainly high up on our list of favorite finds."
ARCHIBALD SAVES EASTER, a 32-page two-color comic for $3.50, will be on stands April 2nd, 2008.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently four partners in Image Comics (Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
ARCHIBALD SAVES EASTER this April!
January 15th, 2008 (Berkeley, CA) - This April Archibald the Aardvark reveals Hell hath no fury like an Aardvark scorned within the pages of ARCHIBALD SAVES EASTER, the much anticipated, mature readers follow up to last winter's ARCHIBALD SAVES CHRISTMAS.
"Writer Dwight MacPhearson and I had too good of a time working together on ARCHIBALD SAVES CHRISTMAS to not do a follow up," said artist and creator Grant Bond. "It's a unique opportunity to explore both my humorous and sadistic sides."
ARCHIBALD SAVES EASTER continues the story behind Archibald Aardvark, one of cartoons biggest stars of yesteryear who may or may not be a vicious serial killer. However, when his closest friends personal demons turn out to be literal, they find his Hyde-like alter ego may be the key to saving them all.
Shadowline President Jim Valentino said, "Shadowline strives to showcase the newest and most interesting talent emerging into the industry. Both Dwight and Grant are certainly high up on our list of favorite finds."
ARCHIBALD SAVES EASTER, a 32-page two-color comic for $3.50, will be on stands April 2nd, 2008.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently four partners in Image Comics (Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
LORD ZANGO IS THE LAZIEST SUPER VILLAIN ALIVE
Absolute Tyrant aims to conquer world with The Nearly Infamous Zango
Rob Osborne strikes back with ongoing, bi-monthly epic funnybook series
AUSTIN, TX, January 14, 2008—The Nearly Infamous Zango #1 introduces comic book readers to the laziest super villain alive. From creator Rob Osborne (1000 Steps To World Domination, Sunset City) and published by Absolute Tyrant, The Nearly Infamous Zango is an ongoing, bi-monthly comic book series. The first issue hits store shelves in March 2008.
In the first issue of The Nearly Infamous Zango, Lord Alfred Zango, Jr. is a formerly fearsome super villain. He was once the most notorious man in Metrotown. He razed entire city blocks, crushed super heroes beneath his heel. Now Lord Zango is just a malcontent couch potato. In bunny slippers and bathrobe, he gorges himself on junk food and fumes over the media attention that other super-baddies receive. Too lethargic to leave the house, Lord Zango sends a gorilla assassin to eliminate his competition.
The writer-artist of Zango is Rob Osborne. He is best known for 1000 Steps To World Domination, a mostly humorous, sometimes personal, often inspirational look at Osborne’s quest to conquer the world. That story garnered Osborne the first-ever Isotope Award for Excellence in Mini-Comics and was later published as a graphic novel by AiT/PlanetLar. The writer-artist followed with Sunset City, a graphic novella about a retired widower’s search for relevance.
Zango is Osborne’s first foray into the super hero genre, and the cartoonist is undaunted by the surplus of super-powered comics. “Calling Zango a super hero book is like suggesting that Arrested Development was homage to The Brady Bunch,” said Osborne. “This is a quirky, audacious look into a dysfunctional family of super villains.”
Lord Zango’s ambitions have spread to the internet, and he has his own MySpace page (www.myspace.com/lordzango). As MySpace users know, he is wont to hurl insults at those who befriend him. In a recent comment to a MySpace friend, Lord Zango wrote, “Finally, you're using that lump of cognitive mush! Choosing to serve me on MySpace is smart, but don't get cute! You are still a spineless, no-good wretch! Your charge is to submit to Lord Zango!”
The first story about Lord Zango and his family debuted as a one-shot comic book at the Alternative Press Expo in 2006. Last year, Osborne made a new, expanded version of The Nearly Infamous Zango available online at www.robosborne.net. The new story was well received as a webcomic, paving the way for the ongoing comic book series. According to Shawn Demumbrum, proprietor of SpazDog Comics in Phoenix, Arizona, that makes Osborne evil. “Make no mistake. I think he’s an evil genius for making us wait so long to see this story in print.”
The Nearly Infamous Zango #1 (Diamond order code: JAN083288, as seen in Diamond Comics’ January Previews, page 201) is a 24-page B&W comic shipping in March 2008 for $3.50. Written and drawn by Rob Osborne, and published by Absolute Tyrant. For more information, visit www.absolutetyrant.com.
Absolute Tyrant aims to conquer world with The Nearly Infamous Zango
Rob Osborne strikes back with ongoing, bi-monthly epic funnybook series
AUSTIN, TX, January 14, 2008—The Nearly Infamous Zango #1 introduces comic book readers to the laziest super villain alive. From creator Rob Osborne (1000 Steps To World Domination, Sunset City) and published by Absolute Tyrant, The Nearly Infamous Zango is an ongoing, bi-monthly comic book series. The first issue hits store shelves in March 2008.
In the first issue of The Nearly Infamous Zango, Lord Alfred Zango, Jr. is a formerly fearsome super villain. He was once the most notorious man in Metrotown. He razed entire city blocks, crushed super heroes beneath his heel. Now Lord Zango is just a malcontent couch potato. In bunny slippers and bathrobe, he gorges himself on junk food and fumes over the media attention that other super-baddies receive. Too lethargic to leave the house, Lord Zango sends a gorilla assassin to eliminate his competition.
The writer-artist of Zango is Rob Osborne. He is best known for 1000 Steps To World Domination, a mostly humorous, sometimes personal, often inspirational look at Osborne’s quest to conquer the world. That story garnered Osborne the first-ever Isotope Award for Excellence in Mini-Comics and was later published as a graphic novel by AiT/PlanetLar. The writer-artist followed with Sunset City, a graphic novella about a retired widower’s search for relevance.
Zango is Osborne’s first foray into the super hero genre, and the cartoonist is undaunted by the surplus of super-powered comics. “Calling Zango a super hero book is like suggesting that Arrested Development was homage to The Brady Bunch,” said Osborne. “This is a quirky, audacious look into a dysfunctional family of super villains.”
Lord Zango’s ambitions have spread to the internet, and he has his own MySpace page (www.myspace.com/lordzango). As MySpace users know, he is wont to hurl insults at those who befriend him. In a recent comment to a MySpace friend, Lord Zango wrote, “Finally, you're using that lump of cognitive mush! Choosing to serve me on MySpace is smart, but don't get cute! You are still a spineless, no-good wretch! Your charge is to submit to Lord Zango!”
The first story about Lord Zango and his family debuted as a one-shot comic book at the Alternative Press Expo in 2006. Last year, Osborne made a new, expanded version of The Nearly Infamous Zango available online at www.robosborne.net. The new story was well received as a webcomic, paving the way for the ongoing comic book series. According to Shawn Demumbrum, proprietor of SpazDog Comics in Phoenix, Arizona, that makes Osborne evil. “Make no mistake. I think he’s an evil genius for making us wait so long to see this story in print.”
The Nearly Infamous Zango #1 (Diamond order code: JAN083288, as seen in Diamond Comics’ January Previews, page 201) is a 24-page B&W comic shipping in March 2008 for $3.50. Written and drawn by Rob Osborne, and published by Absolute Tyrant. For more information, visit www.absolutetyrant.com.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
THE COMICS WAITING ROOM RELAUNCHES IN A NEW, BI-WEEKLY WEB-MAGAZINE FORMAT!
Cover stories, columns, feature articles, reviews, news and contests! The new CWR has all the stuff you’re looking for!
TEMPE, AZ, Tuesday, January 15, 2008-
The Comics Waiting Room (www.comicswaitingroom.com) is proud to announce a changing of format, as it moves away from daily updates and becomes a bi-weekly web magazine.
Waiting Room founder and Editor-in-chief Marc Mason had this to say: “The reality of comics-related websites is simple: if your name isn’t Tom, Dirk, or Heidi, there isn’t a pressing need to visit every day. So rather than continue butting my head against the wall, trying to figure out how to change that, the CWR writers and I came up with a better idea: become more of a special destination. By going bi-weekly, we hope to position ourselves as the comics equivalent of ROLLING STONE: still timely, but also able to explore many topics with more depth. And much like a typical magazine, we’ll have a primary feature in each issue.”
Along with the new direction comes a new look for the site, including a new color scheme and a new logo designed by CWR writer and graphic artist Elliott Serrano. Other changes include a new format for comics reviews, as the publisher pages the site previously used have made way for a new URL specifically created for reviews (also with a new logo of its own): http://reviews.comicswaitingroom.com. News items have now shifted to the classic CWR blog: http://comicswait.blogspot.com. And if you like the new look, we encourage you to stop by the CWR store and buy a t-shirt: http://www.cafepress.com/cwrshop.
About Issue One:
You can start with our cool cover here: http://www.comicswaitingroom.com OR
Issue one’s cover story is a lengthy interview by Marc Mason with web cartoonist Danielle Corsetto, creator of GIRLS WITH SLINGSHOTS. Find the interview here: http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/corsetto.html
Matt Maxwell offers up an amusing look at being audited by the columnist police here: http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/fullbleed14.html
Vince Moore discusses why manga can’t replace his love of superheroes, along with the Tiffany Fallon/Wonder Woman controversy, here: http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/vince13.html
Elliott Serrano joins a twelve-step program and figures out that Marvel went wrong way before “One More Day”, tracing the problems back to the mid-80s, here: http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/ccw6.html
Marc Mason takes a look at the character viability of Red Sonja and reviews an entire year’s worth of her books here: http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/mason1.html
And Avril Brown, a 25-year old writer from Chicago, joins the site with her column “Rogue Element.” Avril will be writing on fashion and lifestyles for the geek set, and her first effort discusses what makes X-Men t-shirts a hot item. You can find the first Rogue Element here: http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/avril1.html and her permanent archive here: http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/avril.html
Plus, a contest! Those who join the site’s Google Group will be entered to win some autographed comics from Marc Mason’s personal collection. These books include signatures from such creators as Brian Bendis, Steve Lieber, and Jill Thompson
“I’m excited about these changes,” Mason added. “I think if folks give us a try, they’ll discover we’re site with high-quality content, and we probably have the most diverse group of writers of any comics spot on the web. And hopefully, they’ll keep coming back every two weeks to see what we’re up to. It’s sure to be good.”
About The Comics Waiting Room:
Established by Marc Mason in July 2006, after working for a number of other comics-related websites, The Comics Waiting Room has now shifted and become a bi-weekly web magazine. Each issue will offer a diverse and interesting mix of comics and graphic novel reviews, news, columns, interviews, feature stories, and more.
Contact: Marc Mason
marc@comicswaitingroom.com
Cover stories, columns, feature articles, reviews, news and contests! The new CWR has all the stuff you’re looking for!
TEMPE, AZ, Tuesday, January 15, 2008-
The Comics Waiting Room (www.comicswaitingroom.com) is proud to announce a changing of format, as it moves away from daily updates and becomes a bi-weekly web magazine.
Waiting Room founder and Editor-in-chief Marc Mason had this to say: “The reality of comics-related websites is simple: if your name isn’t Tom, Dirk, or Heidi, there isn’t a pressing need to visit every day. So rather than continue butting my head against the wall, trying to figure out how to change that, the CWR writers and I came up with a better idea: become more of a special destination. By going bi-weekly, we hope to position ourselves as the comics equivalent of ROLLING STONE: still timely, but also able to explore many topics with more depth. And much like a typical magazine, we’ll have a primary feature in each issue.”
Along with the new direction comes a new look for the site, including a new color scheme and a new logo designed by CWR writer and graphic artist Elliott Serrano. Other changes include a new format for comics reviews, as the publisher pages the site previously used have made way for a new URL specifically created for reviews (also with a new logo of its own): http://reviews.comicswaitingroom.com. News items have now shifted to the classic CWR blog: http://comicswait.blogspot.com. And if you like the new look, we encourage you to stop by the CWR store and buy a t-shirt: http://www.cafepress.com/cwrshop.
About Issue One:
You can start with our cool cover here: http://www.comicswaitingroom.com OR
Issue one’s cover story is a lengthy interview by Marc Mason with web cartoonist Danielle Corsetto, creator of GIRLS WITH SLINGSHOTS. Find the interview here: http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/corsetto.html
Matt Maxwell offers up an amusing look at being audited by the columnist police here: http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/fullbleed14.html
Vince Moore discusses why manga can’t replace his love of superheroes, along with the Tiffany Fallon/Wonder Woman controversy, here: http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/vince13.html
Elliott Serrano joins a twelve-step program and figures out that Marvel went wrong way before “One More Day”, tracing the problems back to the mid-80s, here: http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/ccw6.html
Marc Mason takes a look at the character viability of Red Sonja and reviews an entire year’s worth of her books here: http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/mason1.html
And Avril Brown, a 25-year old writer from Chicago, joins the site with her column “Rogue Element.” Avril will be writing on fashion and lifestyles for the geek set, and her first effort discusses what makes X-Men t-shirts a hot item. You can find the first Rogue Element here: http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/avril1.html and her permanent archive here: http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/avril.html
Plus, a contest! Those who join the site’s Google Group will be entered to win some autographed comics from Marc Mason’s personal collection. These books include signatures from such creators as Brian Bendis, Steve Lieber, and Jill Thompson
“I’m excited about these changes,” Mason added. “I think if folks give us a try, they’ll discover we’re site with high-quality content, and we probably have the most diverse group of writers of any comics spot on the web. And hopefully, they’ll keep coming back every two weeks to see what we’re up to. It’s sure to be good.”
About The Comics Waiting Room:
Established by Marc Mason in July 2006, after working for a number of other comics-related websites, The Comics Waiting Room has now shifted and become a bi-weekly web magazine. Each issue will offer a diverse and interesting mix of comics and graphic novel reviews, news, columns, interviews, feature stories, and more.
Contact: Marc Mason
marc@comicswaitingroom.com
Peterson and Cho Sign in Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD (Sept. 28, 2007) - Brandon Peterson, the artist of Strange, Ultimate Extinction, Ultimate Vision, and Ultimate X-Men and Frank Cho, the artist of Mighty Avengers, creator of Liberty Meadows, and co-writer and cover artist of Jungle Girl and Savage Red Sonja will appear at Cards, Comics & Collectibles in Reisterstown, Maryland this Saturday, January 19, 2008 from 5 PM to 7 PM.
Cards, Comics & Collectibles is located at 100-A Chartley Drive , Reisterstown , Maryland 21136 , just minutes off I-695, the Baltimore Beltway, just up I-795. For further information, please call (410) 526-7410 or email cardscomicscollecti bles@yahoo. com.
In addition to meeting Brandon Peterson and Frank Cho, attendees will be able to get the latest news on the September 27-28, 2008 Baltimore Comic-Con. The guest list already includes Jim Lee (Batman, Wildcats - appearing both days in 2008), along with Howard Chaykin (American Flagg, Wolverine), Steve Conley (Star Trek, The Escapist), Amanda Conner (JSA Classified, Terra), David Finch (World War Hulk, New Avengers), Ramona Fradon (Aquaman), John Gallagher (Buzzboy, Roboy Red), Michael Golden (Micronauts, The 'Nam), Geoff Johns (Green Lantern, Action Comics), J.G. Jones (52, Wonder Woman), Robert Kirkman (Invincible, Ultimate X-Men), Barry Kitson (Empire, The Order), Jimmy Palmiotti (Painkiller Jane, Jonah Hex, Eric Powell (The Goon), Tim Sale (Batman: The Long Halloween, Heroes), Jim Shooter (Legion of Super-Heroes, Secret Wars), J.C. Vaughn (Zombie-Proof, 24), Neil Vokes (The Black Forest, The Wicked West), and Mark Waid (Flash, Boom! Studios).
For additional information about the Baltimre Comic-Con, visit the show website http://www.comicon. com/baltimore/ or the show¢s MySpace page. (www.myspace. com/baltimore)
BALTIMORE, MD (Sept. 28, 2007) - Brandon Peterson, the artist of Strange, Ultimate Extinction, Ultimate Vision, and Ultimate X-Men and Frank Cho, the artist of Mighty Avengers, creator of Liberty Meadows, and co-writer and cover artist of Jungle Girl and Savage Red Sonja will appear at Cards, Comics & Collectibles in Reisterstown, Maryland this Saturday, January 19, 2008 from 5 PM to 7 PM.
Cards, Comics & Collectibles is located at 100-A Chartley Drive , Reisterstown , Maryland 21136 , just minutes off I-695, the Baltimore Beltway, just up I-795. For further information, please call (410) 526-7410 or email cardscomicscollecti bles@yahoo. com.
In addition to meeting Brandon Peterson and Frank Cho, attendees will be able to get the latest news on the September 27-28, 2008 Baltimore Comic-Con. The guest list already includes Jim Lee (Batman, Wildcats - appearing both days in 2008), along with Howard Chaykin (American Flagg, Wolverine), Steve Conley (Star Trek, The Escapist), Amanda Conner (JSA Classified, Terra), David Finch (World War Hulk, New Avengers), Ramona Fradon (Aquaman), John Gallagher (Buzzboy, Roboy Red), Michael Golden (Micronauts, The 'Nam), Geoff Johns (Green Lantern, Action Comics), J.G. Jones (52, Wonder Woman), Robert Kirkman (Invincible, Ultimate X-Men), Barry Kitson (Empire, The Order), Jimmy Palmiotti (Painkiller Jane, Jonah Hex, Eric Powell (The Goon), Tim Sale (Batman: The Long Halloween, Heroes), Jim Shooter (Legion of Super-Heroes, Secret Wars), J.C. Vaughn (Zombie-Proof, 24), Neil Vokes (The Black Forest, The Wicked West), and Mark Waid (Flash, Boom! Studios).
For additional information about the Baltimre Comic-Con, visit the show website http://www.comicon. com/baltimore/ or the show¢s MySpace page. (www.myspace. com/baltimore)
Buckaroo Banzai: The Prequel #2 (of 2)
Story: Earl Mac Rauch
Art: Chewie
Colors: Ken Wolak
Covers: Ken Wheaton & Joe Corroney
32pgs, color, $3.99
More BANZAI adventures by the original creators!
Screenwriter Earl Mac Rauch and Director WD Richter return to their creation with a brand new story!
Don’t miss the conclusion of “Of Hunan Bondage”, the wild epic tale that sets up the film!
Action!- Adventure! -Love! -Bondage!
You’ll laugh: you’ll cry; you’ll get a craving for watermelon…
Inside you’ll find: Banzai tortured, a dream meeting of the great minds, Peggy Priddy captured, the insidious Hanoi Xan, beautiful young virgins, a fill-in harp player, the first test of the overthruster, The Hong Kong Cavaliers to the rescue, …and the ultimate sacrifice!
Art by Superman Returns storyboard artist Chewie!
Covers by (The Simpson’s) Ken Wheaton, and (Star Wars) Joe Corroney!.
Story: Earl Mac Rauch
Art: Chewie
Colors: Ken Wolak
Covers: Ken Wheaton & Joe Corroney
32pgs, color, $3.99
More BANZAI adventures by the original creators!
Screenwriter Earl Mac Rauch and Director WD Richter return to their creation with a brand new story!
Don’t miss the conclusion of “Of Hunan Bondage”, the wild epic tale that sets up the film!
Action!- Adventure! -Love! -Bondage!
You’ll laugh: you’ll cry; you’ll get a craving for watermelon…
Inside you’ll find: Banzai tortured, a dream meeting of the great minds, Peggy Priddy captured, the insidious Hanoi Xan, beautiful young virgins, a fill-in harp player, the first test of the overthruster, The Hong Kong Cavaliers to the rescue, …and the ultimate sacrifice!
Art by Superman Returns storyboard artist Chewie!
Covers by (The Simpson’s) Ken Wheaton, and (Star Wars) Joe Corroney!.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Critically Acclaimed LEFT ON MISSION Nominated for Broken Frontier Award
Nominated alongside Brubaker's CRIMINAL, Rucka's CHECKMATE, and Hickman's THE NIGHTLY NEWS, Mosher's LEFT ON MISSION TPB hits shelves January 23rd
January 14th, Los Angeles, CA -- Currently nominated for a Broken Frontier Award for best Mystery/Suspense comic, BOOM! Studios' LEFT ON MISSION will be hitting shelves January 23rd, 2008 in trade paperback form. Other comics nominated alongside the critically acclaimed LEFT ON MISSION include Brubaker's CRIMINAL, Rucka's CHECKMATE, and Hickman's THE NIGHTLY NEWS.
"I wasn't surprised to see LEFT ON MISSION make the short list for our Broken Frontier Awards this year, regardless of the competition in the Mystery/Suspense category. Going up against stalwarts like Criminal and Checkmate and the fact that it was a mini-series goes to show just how strong a release this was. Chip Mosher's definitely on the map because of it." Said Frederik Hautain, proprietor of venerable comic news site BrokenFrontier.com.
Compiled by the entire Broken Frontier staff and "honoring the cream of the crop in the comics industry throughout 2007," this will be the fourth year that Broken Frontier ( www.brokenfrontier.com) has given out their own awards. The winner will be announced on Thursday, January 17.
The Broken Frontier Award nomination caps a year of almost continuous critical praise for LEFT ON MISSION, which has included positive pronouncements from many different media outlets, including the following:
"...spy fiction at its best." - Ain't It Cool News (www.aintitcoolnews.com)
"...reminiscent of Le Carré or even Fleming... for a better espionage comics, one need look no further... " - Double O Section (doubleosection.blogspot.com )
"Better than James Bond, makes Bourne almost boring... Without a doubt the best miniseries of 2007... " - Comics And... (comicsand.blogspot.com )
Most recently, LEFT ON MISSION spent almost a month ranked in the "Top 20 Hottest Graphic Novels" on TFAW.com.
LEFT ON MISSION tells the story of agent Eric Westfall coming out of retirement to stop a rogue spy from auctioning a stolen hard-drive on the black market for $50 million. Westfall must track down the traitorous Emma, and eliminate her -- despite the fact that the two were once lovers! The debut published work for writer/creator Chip Mosher, LEFT ON MISSION was drawn by fan-favorite Francesco Francavilla and colored by industry great Martin Thomas.
The LEFT ON MISSION trade paperback, collecting all five issues, will be available at comic shops around the country on January 23rd.
More information about the title is available at http://www.boom-studios.com/node/1380 .
About BOOM! Studios
Winner of Wizard Magazine's "Best New Publisher," BOOM! Studios (http://www.boom-studios.com) is a unique new publishing house specializing in high-profile projects from some of the industry's biggest talents. Founded by the creator of the TV show EUREKA, Andrew Cosby, and his partner Ross Richie, BOOM! Studios continues to be on the leading edge of comic and graphic novel publishing.
BOOM! Studios co-founder Andrew Cosby's television series, EUREKA, recently finished its second season at the Sci-Fi Channel, having launched to impressive ratings this past summer and consistently winning several key demographics on basic cable. EUREKA is the highest-rated series in the Sci-Fi Channel's history.
Nominated alongside Brubaker's CRIMINAL, Rucka's CHECKMATE, and Hickman's THE NIGHTLY NEWS, Mosher's LEFT ON MISSION TPB hits shelves January 23rd
January 14th, Los Angeles, CA -- Currently nominated for a Broken Frontier Award for best Mystery/Suspense comic, BOOM! Studios' LEFT ON MISSION will be hitting shelves January 23rd, 2008 in trade paperback form. Other comics nominated alongside the critically acclaimed LEFT ON MISSION include Brubaker's CRIMINAL, Rucka's CHECKMATE, and Hickman's THE NIGHTLY NEWS.
"I wasn't surprised to see LEFT ON MISSION make the short list for our Broken Frontier Awards this year, regardless of the competition in the Mystery/Suspense category. Going up against stalwarts like Criminal and Checkmate and the fact that it was a mini-series goes to show just how strong a release this was. Chip Mosher's definitely on the map because of it." Said Frederik Hautain, proprietor of venerable comic news site BrokenFrontier.com.
Compiled by the entire Broken Frontier staff and "honoring the cream of the crop in the comics industry throughout 2007," this will be the fourth year that Broken Frontier ( www.brokenfrontier.com) has given out their own awards. The winner will be announced on Thursday, January 17.
The Broken Frontier Award nomination caps a year of almost continuous critical praise for LEFT ON MISSION, which has included positive pronouncements from many different media outlets, including the following:
"...spy fiction at its best." - Ain't It Cool News (www.aintitcoolnews.com)
"...reminiscent of Le Carré or even Fleming... for a better espionage comics, one need look no further... " - Double O Section (doubleosection.blogspot.com )
"Better than James Bond, makes Bourne almost boring... Without a doubt the best miniseries of 2007... " - Comics And... (comicsand.blogspot.com )
Most recently, LEFT ON MISSION spent almost a month ranked in the "Top 20 Hottest Graphic Novels" on TFAW.com.
LEFT ON MISSION tells the story of agent Eric Westfall coming out of retirement to stop a rogue spy from auctioning a stolen hard-drive on the black market for $50 million. Westfall must track down the traitorous Emma, and eliminate her -- despite the fact that the two were once lovers! The debut published work for writer/creator Chip Mosher, LEFT ON MISSION was drawn by fan-favorite Francesco Francavilla and colored by industry great Martin Thomas.
The LEFT ON MISSION trade paperback, collecting all five issues, will be available at comic shops around the country on January 23rd.
More information about the title is available at http://www.boom-studios.com/node/1380 .
About BOOM! Studios
Winner of Wizard Magazine's "Best New Publisher," BOOM! Studios (http://www.boom-studios.com) is a unique new publishing house specializing in high-profile projects from some of the industry's biggest talents. Founded by the creator of the TV show EUREKA, Andrew Cosby, and his partner Ross Richie, BOOM! Studios continues to be on the leading edge of comic and graphic novel publishing.
BOOM! Studios co-founder Andrew Cosby's television series, EUREKA, recently finished its second season at the Sci-Fi Channel, having launched to impressive ratings this past summer and consistently winning several key demographics on basic cable. EUREKA is the highest-rated series in the Sci-Fi Channel's history.
Blue Dream Studios Press Release
For Immediate Release
“THE DREAMLAND CHRONICLES” CELEBRATES 2nd ANNIVERSARY WITH ITS 4,000,000th READER!
Nashville, TN -- Jan 14, 2007 -- On Sunday, Blue Dream Studios celebrated two years of the online serialization of Scott Christian Sava’s award-winning THE DREAMLAND CHRONICLES. And in a moment of serendipity, THE DREAMLAND CHRONICLES reached its 4 millionth unique reader the same weekend.
At http://www.thedreamlandchronicles.com, a new page in the epic story of Alex and his friends’ adventures in Dreamland and the coming war with the Nightmare Realm is revealed every weekday. The serialization has been collected thus far into two separate collections, THE DREAMLAND CHRONICLES: BOOK ONE and THE DREAMLAND CHRONICLES: BOOK TWO. The third book in the six-book epic comes out in July 2008.
“I figured picking up a million new readers from January to June was a big, big deal,” said Sava. “Then I pick up TWO million in the six months after that! I’m blown away, and so thankful to my readers who recruit more and more fans. And with Blue Dream’s growth---we have six new titles coming out this year---and the interest from Hollywood, we’re excited about our 2008.”
THE DREAMLAND CHRONICLES: BOOK ONE (ISBN: 978-0-9789168-0-0, $19.95, 300 pages, full-color perfectbound, 6” x 9”) is in retailers’ stores now or can be ordered if you ask your friendly retailer to get it for you today. BOOK ONE collects the first four issues of the story of Alex, a young adult who used to live adventures in Dreamland as a child, but who somehow lost his way. Now, with the help of a once-thought-lost necklace, Alex reunites with Nastajia the elf princess, Paddington the rock giant, and Kiwi the fairy, and nightly visits a land filled with wondrous and fantastical creatures and lands…all while living the life of a struggling college student by day, and perhaps being the hope of Dreamland by night.
THE DREAMLAND CHRONICLES BOOK 2 (March 2008, ISBN: 978-0-9789168-3-1, $19.95, 272 pages, full-color perfectbound, 6” x 9”) moves the adventure forward at an exhilarating pace as Alex escapes from prison, battles the dragon king Nicodemus, visits the underwater city of Naroobi---is even given the tail of a mermaid!---and battles a kraken, all while uncovering clues to the mystery of Nastajia’s parents’ disappearance, rekindling a romance, and learning the reasons why Dreamland needs him now more than ever.
All of Blue Dream Studios’s ALL-AGES titles are available at finer comic book shops and bookstores everywhere, and on amazon.com.
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ABOUT BLUE DREAM STUDIOS
Founded in 2000 by Scott Christian Sava, Blue Dream Studios has become an international icon in technical innovation and creative storytelling. More than just an animation studio, Blue Dream is creating some of the most original and charming characters and stories of its time. From Casper the Friendly Ghost to Spider-Man to Predator to Star Trek, Blue Dream Studios has been instrumental in bringing these and many other characters to life for television, film, comics and video games. Other titles include ED’S TERRESTRIALS and PET ROBOTS.
For Immediate Release
“THE DREAMLAND CHRONICLES” CELEBRATES 2nd ANNIVERSARY WITH ITS 4,000,000th READER!
Nashville, TN -- Jan 14, 2007 -- On Sunday, Blue Dream Studios celebrated two years of the online serialization of Scott Christian Sava’s award-winning THE DREAMLAND CHRONICLES. And in a moment of serendipity, THE DREAMLAND CHRONICLES reached its 4 millionth unique reader the same weekend.
At http://www.thedreamlandchronicles.com, a new page in the epic story of Alex and his friends’ adventures in Dreamland and the coming war with the Nightmare Realm is revealed every weekday. The serialization has been collected thus far into two separate collections, THE DREAMLAND CHRONICLES: BOOK ONE and THE DREAMLAND CHRONICLES: BOOK TWO. The third book in the six-book epic comes out in July 2008.
“I figured picking up a million new readers from January to June was a big, big deal,” said Sava. “Then I pick up TWO million in the six months after that! I’m blown away, and so thankful to my readers who recruit more and more fans. And with Blue Dream’s growth---we have six new titles coming out this year---and the interest from Hollywood, we’re excited about our 2008.”
THE DREAMLAND CHRONICLES: BOOK ONE (ISBN: 978-0-9789168-0-0, $19.95, 300 pages, full-color perfectbound, 6” x 9”) is in retailers’ stores now or can be ordered if you ask your friendly retailer to get it for you today. BOOK ONE collects the first four issues of the story of Alex, a young adult who used to live adventures in Dreamland as a child, but who somehow lost his way. Now, with the help of a once-thought-lost necklace, Alex reunites with Nastajia the elf princess, Paddington the rock giant, and Kiwi the fairy, and nightly visits a land filled with wondrous and fantastical creatures and lands…all while living the life of a struggling college student by day, and perhaps being the hope of Dreamland by night.
THE DREAMLAND CHRONICLES BOOK 2 (March 2008, ISBN: 978-0-9789168-3-1, $19.95, 272 pages, full-color perfectbound, 6” x 9”) moves the adventure forward at an exhilarating pace as Alex escapes from prison, battles the dragon king Nicodemus, visits the underwater city of Naroobi---is even given the tail of a mermaid!---and battles a kraken, all while uncovering clues to the mystery of Nastajia’s parents’ disappearance, rekindling a romance, and learning the reasons why Dreamland needs him now more than ever.
All of Blue Dream Studios’s ALL-AGES titles are available at finer comic book shops and bookstores everywhere, and on amazon.com.
###
ABOUT BLUE DREAM STUDIOS
Founded in 2000 by Scott Christian Sava, Blue Dream Studios has become an international icon in technical innovation and creative storytelling. More than just an animation studio, Blue Dream is creating some of the most original and charming characters and stories of its time. From Casper the Friendly Ghost to Spider-Man to Predator to Star Trek, Blue Dream Studios has been instrumental in bringing these and many other characters to life for television, film, comics and video games. Other titles include ED’S TERRESTRIALS and PET ROBOTS.
Strangeco
Proudly Presents
The Vivisect Playset
STRANGEco is pleased to announce a new multi-artist designer toy series
Based on the annual gallery exhibition curated by artist Luke Chueh and
Hosted by Los Angeles-based Gallery 1988.
Started in 2003, The Vivisect Playset is an annual group art show curated by artist Luke Chueh, which thematically focuses on (drawings of) the dissection and reconstruction of animals to demonstrate human emotion. To celebrate this wildly successful show, STRANGEco has enlisted the participation of regular Vivisect artists Anthony Ausgang, Luke Chueh, Peter Gronquist, Thomas Han, Joe Ledbetter, Greg Simkins and Amanda Visell, to create a very special collectible toy series. This 8-piece collection will debut at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles on January 26th, 2008 and includes one original design per artist plus a collaborative piece by Simkins and Ledbetter.
The Vivisect Playset is one of Gallery 1988's longest- running group shows, breathing new life into the young start-up gallery and helping skyrocket it into the spotlight of the art world. Following the success of the Vivisect Playset series, Gallery 1988 partners Katie Cromwell and Jensen Karp went on to open another Gallery 1988 in San Francisco in 2006, where the fourth Vivisect Playset show took place in December 2007.
Cromwell credits artist Luke Chueh with helping to make 1988 a relevant gallery. "Jensen and I opened the LA Gallery almost 4 years ago." "We were kids with absolutely no business experience. It's a miracle that we're still in business- and that miracle is a man named Luke Chueh."
Luke Chueh and the other Vivisect Playset artists have caught the attention of some high profile fans and art aficionados of all walks of life. With the Vivisect Playset's anthropomorphous art in such high demand, STRANGEco has made it possible for even more art connoisseurs to take home a "piece" of their story. "As our second multi-artist toy series, we couldn't be happier collaborating with such a gifted group of artists and on such a continuously engaging gallery show", commented Jim Crawford, co-founder of STRANGEco. "The Vivisect Playset toy series is the kind of project that got me started making toys in the first place."
The 8 piece, 3-4" PVC figure series will sell individually in blind box packaging and will be available at Gallery 1988 and other fine retailers.
Suggested Retail Price - $7.99
For more information please visit: http:// www.STRANGEco.com
For more information on Gallery 1988 please visit: http:// www.nineteeneightyeight.com/
You can see more work by the artists at their individual websites:
Luke Chueh - http://www.lukechueh.com/
Anthony Ausgang - http://www.ausgangart.com/
Peter Gronquist - http:// www.petergronquist.com/
Thomas Han - http://www.thomas- han.deviantart.com/
Joe Ledbetter - http://www.joeledbetter.com/
Greg Simkins - http://www.imscared.com/
Amanda Visell - http:// www.thegirlsproductions.com/
ABOUT STRANGEco:
The foremost purveyor of artist-based toys, design objects and curiosities, STRANGEco continuously creates and produces innovative designs, and has deservedly gained recognition as the leader of the art toy revolution from both artists and customers alike. Working closely with artists they admire, STRANGEco develops character designs, often only seen in two dimensions. The end results are beautiful original art pieces in three-glorious dimensions which fans can actually afford and collect. Notable artists STRANGEco has worked with include tokidoki, Gary Baseman, Jim Woodring, FriendsWithYou, Mars-1, Nathan Jurevicius Pete Fowler, James Jarvis and many others.
ABOUT GALLERY 1988:
Gallery 1988 opened its Los Angeles location on the corner of Melrose and La Brea in 2004 and quickly became the place to see artists on the rise. The gallery has been covered in Maxim, FHM, Juxtapoz, The Washington Post, the LA Times and Nintendo Power, while CNN, Fox, Spike TV and G4 have also all reported on specific shows, such as last year's Crazy 4 Cult, where over 2000 patrons visited on opening night, along with host Kevin Smith, to see 100 artists reinterpret images from classic cult films. Gallery 1988 has also worked hand in hand with The Disney Company, Capcom and Mattel to create art shows and build their brand through art-inspired marketing. In 2007, Gallery 1988 opened its second gallery in San Francisco and has brought its arsenal of artists and original themed shows to a whole new city and fan base.
Proudly Presents
The Vivisect Playset
STRANGEco is pleased to announce a new multi-artist designer toy series
Based on the annual gallery exhibition curated by artist Luke Chueh and
Hosted by Los Angeles-based Gallery 1988.
Started in 2003, The Vivisect Playset is an annual group art show curated by artist Luke Chueh, which thematically focuses on (drawings of) the dissection and reconstruction of animals to demonstrate human emotion. To celebrate this wildly successful show, STRANGEco has enlisted the participation of regular Vivisect artists Anthony Ausgang, Luke Chueh, Peter Gronquist, Thomas Han, Joe Ledbetter, Greg Simkins and Amanda Visell, to create a very special collectible toy series. This 8-piece collection will debut at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles on January 26th, 2008 and includes one original design per artist plus a collaborative piece by Simkins and Ledbetter.
The Vivisect Playset is one of Gallery 1988's longest- running group shows, breathing new life into the young start-up gallery and helping skyrocket it into the spotlight of the art world. Following the success of the Vivisect Playset series, Gallery 1988 partners Katie Cromwell and Jensen Karp went on to open another Gallery 1988 in San Francisco in 2006, where the fourth Vivisect Playset show took place in December 2007.
Cromwell credits artist Luke Chueh with helping to make 1988 a relevant gallery. "Jensen and I opened the LA Gallery almost 4 years ago." "We were kids with absolutely no business experience. It's a miracle that we're still in business- and that miracle is a man named Luke Chueh."
Luke Chueh and the other Vivisect Playset artists have caught the attention of some high profile fans and art aficionados of all walks of life. With the Vivisect Playset's anthropomorphous art in such high demand, STRANGEco has made it possible for even more art connoisseurs to take home a "piece" of their story. "As our second multi-artist toy series, we couldn't be happier collaborating with such a gifted group of artists and on such a continuously engaging gallery show", commented Jim Crawford, co-founder of STRANGEco. "The Vivisect Playset toy series is the kind of project that got me started making toys in the first place."
The 8 piece, 3-4" PVC figure series will sell individually in blind box packaging and will be available at Gallery 1988 and other fine retailers.
Suggested Retail Price - $7.99
For more information please visit: http:// www.STRANGEco.com
For more information on Gallery 1988 please visit: http:// www.nineteeneightyeight.com/
You can see more work by the artists at their individual websites:
Luke Chueh - http://www.lukechueh.com/
Anthony Ausgang - http://www.ausgangart.com/
Peter Gronquist - http:// www.petergronquist.com/
Thomas Han - http://www.thomas- han.deviantart.com/
Joe Ledbetter - http://www.joeledbetter.com/
Greg Simkins - http://www.imscared.com/
Amanda Visell - http:// www.thegirlsproductions.com/
ABOUT STRANGEco:
The foremost purveyor of artist-based toys, design objects and curiosities, STRANGEco continuously creates and produces innovative designs, and has deservedly gained recognition as the leader of the art toy revolution from both artists and customers alike. Working closely with artists they admire, STRANGEco develops character designs, often only seen in two dimensions. The end results are beautiful original art pieces in three-glorious dimensions which fans can actually afford and collect. Notable artists STRANGEco has worked with include tokidoki, Gary Baseman, Jim Woodring, FriendsWithYou, Mars-1, Nathan Jurevicius Pete Fowler, James Jarvis and many others.
ABOUT GALLERY 1988:
Gallery 1988 opened its Los Angeles location on the corner of Melrose and La Brea in 2004 and quickly became the place to see artists on the rise. The gallery has been covered in Maxim, FHM, Juxtapoz, The Washington Post, the LA Times and Nintendo Power, while CNN, Fox, Spike TV and G4 have also all reported on specific shows, such as last year's Crazy 4 Cult, where over 2000 patrons visited on opening night, along with host Kevin Smith, to see 100 artists reinterpret images from classic cult films. Gallery 1988 has also worked hand in hand with The Disney Company, Capcom and Mattel to create art shows and build their brand through art-inspired marketing. In 2007, Gallery 1988 opened its second gallery in San Francisco and has brought its arsenal of artists and original themed shows to a whole new city and fan base.
PRESS RELEASE - PERHAPANAUTS KEEP COMING!
The battle of the super cryptics goes monthly!
January 14th, 2008 (Berkeley, CA) - Hot off the heels of this February's PERHAPANAUTS ANNUAL, Craig Rousseau and Todd Dezago return this April with the ongoing adventures of everyone's favorite crypto-zoological super-team!
"Getting PERHAPANAUTS out on an ongoing basis has been a goal of ours since its inception," said writer Todd Dezago. "As fans of the series know, we have a love for introducing background elements that eventually become major players later on. While we highly enjoyed our previous mini-series, this new ongoing series will allow us to fully explore all the ideas we've had brewing for years!"
PERHAPANAUTS is a book that features quite a few familiar faces from urban legend, but with an entirely new view. Bigfoot - yes, THAT bigfoot - heads up a team consisting of psychics, paranormals, dimension hoppers and even a chubacabara against menaces from beyond the outer edges of reality!
Artist Craig Rousseau said, "Drawing PERHAPANAUTS would be any artists dream come true - the book features all the best parts of superhero stories and tales of terror with a good balance of heart and suspense. It's a cliche, but here's it's true - we're set out to make a book where anything is possible."
PERHAPANAUTS #1, a full-color ongoing series for $3.50, will be in stores April 16th, 2008.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently four partners in Image Comics (Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
The battle of the super cryptics goes monthly!
January 14th, 2008 (Berkeley, CA) - Hot off the heels of this February's PERHAPANAUTS ANNUAL, Craig Rousseau and Todd Dezago return this April with the ongoing adventures of everyone's favorite crypto-zoological super-team!
"Getting PERHAPANAUTS out on an ongoing basis has been a goal of ours since its inception," said writer Todd Dezago. "As fans of the series know, we have a love for introducing background elements that eventually become major players later on. While we highly enjoyed our previous mini-series, this new ongoing series will allow us to fully explore all the ideas we've had brewing for years!"
PERHAPANAUTS is a book that features quite a few familiar faces from urban legend, but with an entirely new view. Bigfoot - yes, THAT bigfoot - heads up a team consisting of psychics, paranormals, dimension hoppers and even a chubacabara against menaces from beyond the outer edges of reality!
Artist Craig Rousseau said, "Drawing PERHAPANAUTS would be any artists dream come true - the book features all the best parts of superhero stories and tales of terror with a good balance of heart and suspense. It's a cliche, but here's it's true - we're set out to make a book where anything is possible."
PERHAPANAUTS #1, a full-color ongoing series for $3.50, will be in stores April 16th, 2008.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently four partners in Image Comics (Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
New items at Angry Drunk Graphics
New items for January 15 2008
01-15-08
FANS-
We have all new items up for sale at Angry Drunk Graphics. We will be offering downloads soon, too. Download a whole comic book for almost nothing! Read dark humor and filth while you are at work, your boss will be none the wiser. We will also be offering new music on vinyl!
STORES-
There are a few stores who let us email them so I would like to add that if you are a store you can get everything at Angry Drunk Graphics for almost the same price we get 'em for (40% off of the cover), we would rather see this stuff in "real" stores than make money off of it.
Email steve@angrydrunkgraphics.com to find out how.
NON FANS-
We started using this email program to keep spammers from getting our email addresses. Unfortunately, when I added our mail list to the account it added EVERYONE who ever emailed us. It costs us to email each one of you, so please ask to be removed from this list if you do not want to be on it.
Thank you.
FTB issue Zero
To keep this email rated PG I can't write the full name of the comic in it (and I can't describe what it's about either). But be assured, if you liked Steven Vincent's Spaztic Colon comic series you will probably like this filth as well.
FTB Issue Zero Contains all of the FTB comics from Steven Vincent's Spaztic Colon series. The FTB Christmas story, The first three pages of the upcoming FTB issue 1 and games!
16 pages
very limited run
FOR MATURE READERS!
$4
Douglas Paszkiewicz' Arsenic Lullaby Pulp Edition
ARSENIC LULLABY PULP EDITION #1 by Douglas Paszkiewicz The King of dark humor returns from a sabbatical larger and better that ever! This latest collection is a clinic on how to force laughter out of readers, whether they like it or not. Witch doctor 'Voodoo Joe' returns with his zombie fetus army to reluctantly help the helpless. Baron Von Donut, an alcoholic cereal mascot, travels to Cuba to help a long-lost love, and is eaten by sharks for his trouble, only to return the next morning to warn children of the dangers of heterosexuality. And Tex Buckaroo, an old school TV cowboy (and raging bigot), becomes a guardian angel! All this, plus Nazis, Ethiopians, and Chinese sweatshop workers. You wouldn't think it by that cast of characters, but this may be the funniest comic you read this year!
MATURE READERS
24 pages
Happy Drunk Christmas Spectacular #2 HOLIDAY PACK
Only available for a limited time!
Each set includes the Angry Drunk Graphics Holiday Spectacular #2 and a comp CD featuring some of the best bands that have played our events. Each comic is 36 pages of Holiday inspired stories by some of the underground's most disturbed artists featuring Steven Vincent, Mike Diana, Douglas Paskiewicz, Sergio Zuniga, Sam Henderson and more. Plus each comic features a wrap around cover/poster by Ryan Jones.
The first 25 orders will receive Mike Stoneroad's holiday coloring book, a pack of four neon crayons, a button and a candy cane.
MATURE READERS ONLY
VERY EXPLICIT
36 PAGES
Sergio Zunigas'- Ofice Boredom Art #2
One of the best new artists out there, New York City's own Sergio Zuniga is offering the follow up to his Office Boredom Art 1 (one of our best selling books). This book features more insane doodles and comics. All of these illustrations were drawn in ink by Zuniga while at work. The detail is amazing and the fact that it was drawn all at once with no erasing is almost unbelievable.
of course...
MATURE READERS
THE FLASH ATTACKS - PRAY FOR DEATH (free download or vinyl lp available)
Review from Maximum Rock N Roll: The Flash Attacks are a real breath of fresh air compared to all the other shlock I've listened to tonight. Tight as hell, angry, mildly metallic, thrashy hardcore punk. How's that for adjectives? This is really, really well played. A good comparison escapes me at this point though. The playing is is also impressively tight. Seriously, all the members are way above most of their peers, talentwise. Ahh, there is hope.(10 song CD - lyrics included) (Justin) Swedish Webzine(http://web.telia.com/~u31309301/) Anarcho-punk again and I enjoy it for full. I feels how much I have missed a band as Conflict right now. These ten songs is really tough but in a good way and they have as many other bands understand the weight of melodies in hard and aggressive music too. Discharge guitars can be heard also and The Flash Attacks have really got foreward 80´s punk in some way and I feel the nostalgic wings of history. It seems like if they have released the record as DIY but it feels unnecessary because a band like this should have a contract?have they been in England so had Mortarhate been the right label but now I don´t know.(SEVEN) 10/1-07
New items for January 15 2008
01-15-08
FANS-
We have all new items up for sale at Angry Drunk Graphics. We will be offering downloads soon, too. Download a whole comic book for almost nothing! Read dark humor and filth while you are at work, your boss will be none the wiser. We will also be offering new music on vinyl!
STORES-
There are a few stores who let us email them so I would like to add that if you are a store you can get everything at Angry Drunk Graphics for almost the same price we get 'em for (40% off of the cover), we would rather see this stuff in "real" stores than make money off of it.
Email steve@angrydrunkgraphics.com to find out how.
NON FANS-
We started using this email program to keep spammers from getting our email addresses. Unfortunately, when I added our mail list to the account it added EVERYONE who ever emailed us. It costs us to email each one of you, so please ask to be removed from this list if you do not want to be on it.
Thank you.
FTB issue Zero
To keep this email rated PG I can't write the full name of the comic in it (and I can't describe what it's about either). But be assured, if you liked Steven Vincent's Spaztic Colon comic series you will probably like this filth as well.
FTB Issue Zero Contains all of the FTB comics from Steven Vincent's Spaztic Colon series. The FTB Christmas story, The first three pages of the upcoming FTB issue 1 and games!
16 pages
very limited run
FOR MATURE READERS!
$4
Douglas Paszkiewicz' Arsenic Lullaby Pulp Edition
ARSENIC LULLABY PULP EDITION #1 by Douglas Paszkiewicz The King of dark humor returns from a sabbatical larger and better that ever! This latest collection is a clinic on how to force laughter out of readers, whether they like it or not. Witch doctor 'Voodoo Joe' returns with his zombie fetus army to reluctantly help the helpless. Baron Von Donut, an alcoholic cereal mascot, travels to Cuba to help a long-lost love, and is eaten by sharks for his trouble, only to return the next morning to warn children of the dangers of heterosexuality. And Tex Buckaroo, an old school TV cowboy (and raging bigot), becomes a guardian angel! All this, plus Nazis, Ethiopians, and Chinese sweatshop workers. You wouldn't think it by that cast of characters, but this may be the funniest comic you read this year!
MATURE READERS
24 pages
Happy Drunk Christmas Spectacular #2 HOLIDAY PACK
Only available for a limited time!
Each set includes the Angry Drunk Graphics Holiday Spectacular #2 and a comp CD featuring some of the best bands that have played our events. Each comic is 36 pages of Holiday inspired stories by some of the underground's most disturbed artists featuring Steven Vincent, Mike Diana, Douglas Paskiewicz, Sergio Zuniga, Sam Henderson and more. Plus each comic features a wrap around cover/poster by Ryan Jones.
The first 25 orders will receive Mike Stoneroad's holiday coloring book, a pack of four neon crayons, a button and a candy cane.
MATURE READERS ONLY
VERY EXPLICIT
36 PAGES
Sergio Zunigas'- Ofice Boredom Art #2
One of the best new artists out there, New York City's own Sergio Zuniga is offering the follow up to his Office Boredom Art 1 (one of our best selling books). This book features more insane doodles and comics. All of these illustrations were drawn in ink by Zuniga while at work. The detail is amazing and the fact that it was drawn all at once with no erasing is almost unbelievable.
of course...
MATURE READERS
THE FLASH ATTACKS - PRAY FOR DEATH (free download or vinyl lp available)
Review from Maximum Rock N Roll: The Flash Attacks are a real breath of fresh air compared to all the other shlock I've listened to tonight. Tight as hell, angry, mildly metallic, thrashy hardcore punk. How's that for adjectives? This is really, really well played. A good comparison escapes me at this point though. The playing is is also impressively tight. Seriously, all the members are way above most of their peers, talentwise. Ahh, there is hope.(10 song CD - lyrics included) (Justin) Swedish Webzine(http://web.telia.com/~u31309301/) Anarcho-punk again and I enjoy it for full. I feels how much I have missed a band as Conflict right now. These ten songs is really tough but in a good way and they have as many other bands understand the weight of melodies in hard and aggressive music too. Discharge guitars can be heard also and The Flash Attacks have really got foreward 80´s punk in some way and I feel the nostalgic wings of history. It seems like if they have released the record as DIY but it feels unnecessary because a band like this should have a contract?have they been in England so had Mortarhate been the right label but now I don´t know.(SEVEN) 10/1-07
Officiail PR: Silent Devil Announces Online Sale
Silent Devil, the publisher of the critically acclaimed graphic novel
series Astronaut Dad and the surprise hit comedy Division 18, has
announced a massive sale via their online store. All single issues
have been reduced to $1.50 each. This includes such titles as Empty
Chamber, Jim Reaper, For Life, Furious Fist of the Drunken Monkey and
more. In addition, all of Silent Devil's graphic novel prices have
been slashed. Fans will be able to pick up The Devil's Panties Volume
One, Dracula vs. King Arthur and other books at lower rates.
Founded by The Beranek Brothers in 1996, Silent Devil is one of the
leading independent production companies in the industry.
Please visit http://www.silentdevil.com for more details.
Silent Devil, the publisher of the critically acclaimed graphic novel
series Astronaut Dad and the surprise hit comedy Division 18, has
announced a massive sale via their online store. All single issues
have been reduced to $1.50 each. This includes such titles as Empty
Chamber, Jim Reaper, For Life, Furious Fist of the Drunken Monkey and
more. In addition, all of Silent Devil's graphic novel prices have
been slashed. Fans will be able to pick up The Devil's Panties Volume
One, Dracula vs. King Arthur and other books at lower rates.
Founded by The Beranek Brothers in 1996, Silent Devil is one of the
leading independent production companies in the industry.
Please visit http://www.silentdevil.com for more details.
Friday, January 11, 2008
NORTH WIND #1 SELLS OUT IN 10 DAYS!
Historic Simultaneous Release Online at Myspace Comic Books and in Retail Stores Leads to Dramatically Increased Sales
Copies Still Available at Comic Shops Nationwide as BOOM! Studios Evaluates Second Printing
LOS ANGELES- January 11th, 2008 - BOOM! Studios announced today that NORTH WIND #1 is completely sold out. Having been launched as part of a historic simultaneous release online and in retail stores, NORTH WIND #1 saw dramatically increased sales across the board.
While publisher BOOM! Studios and distributor Diamond Comics are completely sold out, NORTH WIND #1 may still be found at direct market retailers.
"If you want a copy, I would suggest running, not walking, but running to your local comic shop," said Chip Mosher, Director of Marketing and Sales at BOOM! Studios. "This promotion with MySpace Comic Books has helped us sell through all of our copies of NORTH WIND #1 and has brought new customers into comic stores across the nation. I couldn't have been happier when Diamond called to tell us that we sold out."
Retailers across the country have had tremendous success with this promotion. In Los Angeles, venerable direct market retailer Meltdown, received fifteen copies of NORTH WIND #1 on the day of release. Only four copies were left as of this morning.
"I only wish more companies had the inspired media moxy and sales savvy as displayed by BOOM! -- whether it's their online promotions that pull and create new readers or their simple but very effective shelftalkers. In this day of dinosaur brick & mortar stores, BOOM! is always finding new ways to help us sell, sell, sell. Kudos to you BOOM! We at Meltdown, Inc. look forward to working with all your titles to BOOST! our bottom line. Please continue to keep it innovative and keep sending us new and receptive costumers to sell all types of comics to!" Gaston Dominguez-Letelier proprietor of Meltdown, Inc. said.
"This sell out was driven by demand and dramatically increased re-orders through Diamond. We aggressively went after the comic and non-comic reading audience for this book, and they showed up in droves. BOOM! Studios offered retailers a 3% incentive for re-orders, which led to comic shops that hadn't ordered NORTH WIND #1 to take a chance on it the day it was released. Everything just came together to make this promotion a success," said Ross Richie, Publisher and Co-Founder of BOOM! Studios.
BOOM! Studios is working closely with Diamond Comics Distributor and evaluating the demand for a second printing.
"We are looking at the unfilled re-orders carefully at the moment. But a second printing looks like it may just happen," said Mosher.
NORTH WIND,written by David DiGilio, best known for writing the film EIGHT BELOW and creating the ABC TV show TRAVELER, is a five issue mini-series set in a future Los Angeles after a new ice age has covered the earth. NORTH WIND chronicles the rise of a new hero in a dystopian world where people burn books for fuel, and Skinrunners trade valuable pelts for rations and warmth. The first issue features a cover by Andrew Huerta with interior artwork by newcomer and soon to be fan-favorite, Alex Cal.
MySpace, the world's most popular social network, and BOOM! Studios, a leader in comic book and graphic novel publishing, announced a partnership January 3rd to provide the MySpace Comic Book community with free digital downloads of BOOM! Studios' highly anticipated new comic book series, NORTH WIND. Throughout the five-issue mini-series, MySpace users will be able to download all the issue of NORTH WIND for free exclusively on the MySpace Comic Books profile (http://myspace.com/comicbooks) the day each issue hits store shelves.
About BOOM! Studios
Winner of Wizard Magazine's "Best New Publisher," BOOM! Studios (http://www.boom-studios.com) is a unique new publishing house specializing in high-profile projects from some of the industry's biggest talents. Founded by the creator of the TV show EUREKA, Andrew Cosby, and his partner Ross Richie, BOOM! Studios continues to be on the leading edge of comic and graphic novel publishing.
BOOM! Studios co-founder Andrew Cosby's television series, EUREKA, recently finished its second season at the Sci-Fi Channel, having launched to impressive ratings this past summer and consistently winning several key demographics on basic cable. EUREKA is the highest-rated series in the Sci-Fi Channel's history.
Historic Simultaneous Release Online at Myspace Comic Books and in Retail Stores Leads to Dramatically Increased Sales
Copies Still Available at Comic Shops Nationwide as BOOM! Studios Evaluates Second Printing
LOS ANGELES- January 11th, 2008 - BOOM! Studios announced today that NORTH WIND #1 is completely sold out. Having been launched as part of a historic simultaneous release online and in retail stores, NORTH WIND #1 saw dramatically increased sales across the board.
While publisher BOOM! Studios and distributor Diamond Comics are completely sold out, NORTH WIND #1 may still be found at direct market retailers.
"If you want a copy, I would suggest running, not walking, but running to your local comic shop," said Chip Mosher, Director of Marketing and Sales at BOOM! Studios. "This promotion with MySpace Comic Books has helped us sell through all of our copies of NORTH WIND #1 and has brought new customers into comic stores across the nation. I couldn't have been happier when Diamond called to tell us that we sold out."
Retailers across the country have had tremendous success with this promotion. In Los Angeles, venerable direct market retailer Meltdown, received fifteen copies of NORTH WIND #1 on the day of release. Only four copies were left as of this morning.
"I only wish more companies had the inspired media moxy and sales savvy as displayed by BOOM! -- whether it's their online promotions that pull and create new readers or their simple but very effective shelftalkers. In this day of dinosaur brick & mortar stores, BOOM! is always finding new ways to help us sell, sell, sell. Kudos to you BOOM! We at Meltdown, Inc. look forward to working with all your titles to BOOST! our bottom line. Please continue to keep it innovative and keep sending us new and receptive costumers to sell all types of comics to!" Gaston Dominguez-Letelier proprietor of Meltdown, Inc. said.
"This sell out was driven by demand and dramatically increased re-orders through Diamond. We aggressively went after the comic and non-comic reading audience for this book, and they showed up in droves. BOOM! Studios offered retailers a 3% incentive for re-orders, which led to comic shops that hadn't ordered NORTH WIND #1 to take a chance on it the day it was released. Everything just came together to make this promotion a success," said Ross Richie, Publisher and Co-Founder of BOOM! Studios.
BOOM! Studios is working closely with Diamond Comics Distributor and evaluating the demand for a second printing.
"We are looking at the unfilled re-orders carefully at the moment. But a second printing looks like it may just happen," said Mosher.
NORTH WIND,written by David DiGilio, best known for writing the film EIGHT BELOW and creating the ABC TV show TRAVELER, is a five issue mini-series set in a future Los Angeles after a new ice age has covered the earth. NORTH WIND chronicles the rise of a new hero in a dystopian world where people burn books for fuel, and Skinrunners trade valuable pelts for rations and warmth. The first issue features a cover by Andrew Huerta with interior artwork by newcomer and soon to be fan-favorite, Alex Cal.
MySpace, the world's most popular social network, and BOOM! Studios, a leader in comic book and graphic novel publishing, announced a partnership January 3rd to provide the MySpace Comic Book community with free digital downloads of BOOM! Studios' highly anticipated new comic book series, NORTH WIND. Throughout the five-issue mini-series, MySpace users will be able to download all the issue of NORTH WIND for free exclusively on the MySpace Comic Books profile (http://myspace.com/comicbooks) the day each issue hits store shelves.
About BOOM! Studios
Winner of Wizard Magazine's "Best New Publisher," BOOM! Studios (http://www.boom-studios.com) is a unique new publishing house specializing in high-profile projects from some of the industry's biggest talents. Founded by the creator of the TV show EUREKA, Andrew Cosby, and his partner Ross Richie, BOOM! Studios continues to be on the leading edge of comic and graphic novel publishing.
BOOM! Studios co-founder Andrew Cosby's television series, EUREKA, recently finished its second season at the Sci-Fi Channel, having launched to impressive ratings this past summer and consistently winning several key demographics on basic cable. EUREKA is the highest-rated series in the Sci-Fi Channel's history.
PRESS RELEASE - NIXON'S NOT A CROOK, BUT HIS PALS ARE!
Joe Casey and Chris Burnam bring boiled super crime this March!
January 10th, 2008 (Berkeley, CA) - This March YOUNGBLOOD's Joe Casey and rising star Chris Burnham dig deep into the hidden super-villain
underbelly of Los Angeles this March in the 120-page graphic novel, NIXON'S PALS.
"The 'Nixon' in NIXON'S PALS is Nixon Cooper, parole officer to Los Angeles' ever growing super-villain scene," said writer Joe Casey.
"This is hard boiled storytelling, basically putting a superpowered spin on what I love in crime fiction by writers like Elmore Leonard and Jim Thompson."
Casey is not comparing NIXON'S PALS to Leonard's work lightly. The world of NIXON'S PALS is far from bright, with Burnham bringing
a refreshingly unique twist on the conventional grim and gritty super tale.
Burnham said, "Not only is Joe the type of writer who lets an artist run free, but NIXON'S PALS is exactly the type of comics I love to draw.
It's an insane romp, filled with giant furnance robots, sentient breasts, and a ton of really vile bastards. It's fun for the whole family!"
NIXON'S PALS (JAN082057), a 120-page black and white graphic novel for $12.99, will be in stores March 26th, 2008.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently four partners in Image Comics (Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
Joe Casey and Chris Burnam bring boiled super crime this March!
January 10th, 2008 (Berkeley, CA) - This March YOUNGBLOOD's Joe Casey and rising star Chris Burnham dig deep into the hidden super-villain
underbelly of Los Angeles this March in the 120-page graphic novel, NIXON'S PALS.
"The 'Nixon' in NIXON'S PALS is Nixon Cooper, parole officer to Los Angeles' ever growing super-villain scene," said writer Joe Casey.
"This is hard boiled storytelling, basically putting a superpowered spin on what I love in crime fiction by writers like Elmore Leonard and Jim Thompson."
Casey is not comparing NIXON'S PALS to Leonard's work lightly. The world of NIXON'S PALS is far from bright, with Burnham bringing
a refreshingly unique twist on the conventional grim and gritty super tale.
Burnham said, "Not only is Joe the type of writer who lets an artist run free, but NIXON'S PALS is exactly the type of comics I love to draw.
It's an insane romp, filled with giant furnance robots, sentient breasts, and a ton of really vile bastards. It's fun for the whole family!"
NIXON'S PALS (JAN082057), a 120-page black and white graphic novel for $12.99, will be in stores March 26th, 2008.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently four partners in Image Comics (Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
IDW PUBLISHING LAUNCHES NEW CHILDREN'S DIVISION
AND IMPRINT
Signs Distribution Agreement with Renowned UK Children's Publishing Firm; Pacts With Top Hollywood Screenwriters To Create Children's Books
(San Diego, CA and Newark, NJ; January 10, 2008) -- In a precedent-setting move, IDW Publishing, a division of IDT Internet Mobile Group and an established leader in the comic book and graphic novel arena, is launching a children's division called Jonas Publishing and a new imprint, Worthwhile Books. The move will allow IDW Publishing to expand its library of successful print titles, which to date has been particularly focused in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, such as 30 Days of Night and The Transformers. To launch the imprint, IDW Publishing has inked a significant agreement with a renowned UK children's publisher and is striking deals with top Hollywood writers to create children's books.
Worthwhile Books has finalized a first-look arrangement with UK children's publisher Meadowside Books (www.meadowsidebooks.com), known for its unique character-driven picture books for young readers. Worthwhile will be the exclusive U.S. publisher of selected Meadowside titles and will retain domestic film and television rights on those properties. The first Meadowside Books title in the deal, Michael Recycle, by Ellie Bethel, follows the escapades of a "green-caped" environmental hero and will be released in March by Worthwhile Books. Worthwhile expects to issue approximately 10 Meadowside titles over the course of the first year, including William's Dinosaurs, by Alan Baker, which tells the tale of a little boy who finds more than trees in the dark woods near his home.
Worthwhile's Hollywood outreach is tapping into the top ranks of movie and television writing talent to bring original literary stories to the young reading audience. The collective credits of the entertainment writers include some of the industry's most successful television series and movies. These writers include:
· David N. Weiss, whose writing credits include Shrek 2, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and both Rugrats movies
· David Sacks, a writer/producer on The Simpsons, producer on Malcolm in the Middle, and writer on 3rd Rock from the Sun
· Dava Savel, an Emmy Award- winning comedy writer with credits on shows such as Grace Under Fire and Will & Grace, in addition to being an executive producer on the children's program That's So Raven
· David Steinberg, whose producing credits include Meet the Robinsons, Home on the Range and Cats Don't Dance
· Robert Kurtz, who wrote for the movie Everyone's Hero and has written for such shows as Boy Meets World and Grace Under Fire
"Our growth strategy calls for continued expansion into other areas of the entertainment sector," said Ted Adams, IDW co-founder and president. "Creating and controlling successful children's properties helps us in those endeavors. Meadowside's books are playful, empowering, smart and exciting and the artwork is simply breathtaking. These are children's picture stories in the classic tradition with a central character that is relatable to today's kids."
In speaking of the outreach to Hollywood writers, Robert Kurtz, vice-president and creative director at Worthwhile Books, said "Every writer I know who works in television or movies has a children's story inside him or her that they've wanted to tell for years but for a variety of reasons never were able to get out into the marketplace. We want writers to think of Worthwhile Books as the one-stop destination for that kind of project. It is designed to be a writer-driven company and we think that will be very attractive to these talented artists."
ABOUT IDW PUBLISHING:
Idea and Design Works, LLC, (DBA IDW Publishing) is a division of IDT Internet Mobile Group (IIMG). An established leader in the comic book and graphic novel marketplace, particularly in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW Publishing also owns Jonas Publishing and its children's imprint, Worthwhile Books. IDW lists some of the most successful and hottest print titles in the industry in its portfolio, including: television's #1 prime time series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Sony's Underworld; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's 24 and Angel, and Hasbro's The Transformers. The feature film version of IDW Publishing's graphic novel, 30 Days of Night, recently topped the box office when it premiered in October. The company also works with foreign licensing agents to sell their comics around the world, with titles being published in multiple languages and crossing dozens of regions.
ABOUT IDT INTERNET MOBILE GROUP:
IDT Internet Mobile Group (IIMG), a division of the Fortune 1000 telecommunications firm IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT, IDT.C), is a leader in the development, management and growth of cross-platform consumer entertainment, distribution and financial services. From providing mobile content to consumers in over 200 countries through the mobile content portal Zedge (www.zedge.net) to the creation, development and distribution of top graphic novels through IDW Publishing, and providing cash remittance services via mobile phones to millions of people living abroad, IIMG is dedicated to turning innovative ideas and companies into products and services that span various industries.
In this press release, all statements that are not purely about historical facts, including, but not limited to, those with the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "plan," "intend," "estimate," "target" and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements and risk factors included in this document are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to IDT as of the date thereof, and IDT assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or risk factors.
AND IMPRINT
Signs Distribution Agreement with Renowned UK Children's Publishing Firm; Pacts With Top Hollywood Screenwriters To Create Children's Books
(San Diego, CA and Newark, NJ; January 10, 2008) -- In a precedent-setting move, IDW Publishing, a division of IDT Internet Mobile Group and an established leader in the comic book and graphic novel arena, is launching a children's division called Jonas Publishing and a new imprint, Worthwhile Books. The move will allow IDW Publishing to expand its library of successful print titles, which to date has been particularly focused in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, such as 30 Days of Night and The Transformers. To launch the imprint, IDW Publishing has inked a significant agreement with a renowned UK children's publisher and is striking deals with top Hollywood writers to create children's books.
Worthwhile Books has finalized a first-look arrangement with UK children's publisher Meadowside Books (www.meadowsidebooks.com), known for its unique character-driven picture books for young readers. Worthwhile will be the exclusive U.S. publisher of selected Meadowside titles and will retain domestic film and television rights on those properties. The first Meadowside Books title in the deal, Michael Recycle, by Ellie Bethel, follows the escapades of a "green-caped" environmental hero and will be released in March by Worthwhile Books. Worthwhile expects to issue approximately 10 Meadowside titles over the course of the first year, including William's Dinosaurs, by Alan Baker, which tells the tale of a little boy who finds more than trees in the dark woods near his home.
Worthwhile's Hollywood outreach is tapping into the top ranks of movie and television writing talent to bring original literary stories to the young reading audience. The collective credits of the entertainment writers include some of the industry's most successful television series and movies. These writers include:
· David N. Weiss, whose writing credits include Shrek 2, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and both Rugrats movies
· David Sacks, a writer/producer on The Simpsons, producer on Malcolm in the Middle, and writer on 3rd Rock from the Sun
· Dava Savel, an Emmy Award- winning comedy writer with credits on shows such as Grace Under Fire and Will & Grace, in addition to being an executive producer on the children's program That's So Raven
· David Steinberg, whose producing credits include Meet the Robinsons, Home on the Range and Cats Don't Dance
· Robert Kurtz, who wrote for the movie Everyone's Hero and has written for such shows as Boy Meets World and Grace Under Fire
"Our growth strategy calls for continued expansion into other areas of the entertainment sector," said Ted Adams, IDW co-founder and president. "Creating and controlling successful children's properties helps us in those endeavors. Meadowside's books are playful, empowering, smart and exciting and the artwork is simply breathtaking. These are children's picture stories in the classic tradition with a central character that is relatable to today's kids."
In speaking of the outreach to Hollywood writers, Robert Kurtz, vice-president and creative director at Worthwhile Books, said "Every writer I know who works in television or movies has a children's story inside him or her that they've wanted to tell for years but for a variety of reasons never were able to get out into the marketplace. We want writers to think of Worthwhile Books as the one-stop destination for that kind of project. It is designed to be a writer-driven company and we think that will be very attractive to these talented artists."
ABOUT IDW PUBLISHING:
Idea and Design Works, LLC, (DBA IDW Publishing) is a division of IDT Internet Mobile Group (IIMG). An established leader in the comic book and graphic novel marketplace, particularly in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW Publishing also owns Jonas Publishing and its children's imprint, Worthwhile Books. IDW lists some of the most successful and hottest print titles in the industry in its portfolio, including: television's #1 prime time series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Sony's Underworld; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's 24 and Angel, and Hasbro's The Transformers. The feature film version of IDW Publishing's graphic novel, 30 Days of Night, recently topped the box office when it premiered in October. The company also works with foreign licensing agents to sell their comics around the world, with titles being published in multiple languages and crossing dozens of regions.
ABOUT IDT INTERNET MOBILE GROUP:
IDT Internet Mobile Group (IIMG), a division of the Fortune 1000 telecommunications firm IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT, IDT.C), is a leader in the development, management and growth of cross-platform consumer entertainment, distribution and financial services. From providing mobile content to consumers in over 200 countries through the mobile content portal Zedge (www.zedge.net) to the creation, development and distribution of top graphic novels through IDW Publishing, and providing cash remittance services via mobile phones to millions of people living abroad, IIMG is dedicated to turning innovative ideas and companies into products and services that span various industries.
In this press release, all statements that are not purely about historical facts, including, but not limited to, those with the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "plan," "intend," "estimate," "target" and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements and risk factors included in this document are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to IDT as of the date thereof, and IDT assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or risk factors.
[PRESS] 'DRAFTED' #4 NOW OUT OF STOCK WITH MORE COPIES EN ROUTE
New issue of Devil's Due Publishing's hot sci-fi epic goes quickly as new shipments head from the printer to Diamond
Chicago, IL. (January 10, 2008) – A flood of orders quickly depleted Diamond's stock of the fourth issue of Mark Powers' ongoing sci-fi saga Drafted this week. Readers and retailers will not have to wait long to see the drought ended, however, because Devil's Due is currently rushing a new shipment from its printer to fulfill new orders.
"I've been in love with this concept from beginning," said DDP President Josh Blaylock. "I'm really glad that readers have latched onto the story with the same level of appreciation."
Powers' story follows Earth's first contact with extraterrestrial emissaries after the destruction of Jerusalem. When humans from all over the planet are removed from their everyday lives and told they have been drafted for a coming war to decide the fate of their world, the drama heats up as their training commences.
"Things are about to get really insane over the next few issues," Blaylock confirmed. Powers' intricately woven epic in the tradition of Star Wars and Battlestar Galactica unfurls with each new issue, crafting a new saga for this generation.
The Diamond order codes for the first six issues of Drafted are as follows:
DRAFTED PREVIEW APR073607
DRAFTED #1 JUL073478
DRAFTED #2 AUG073554
DRAFTED #3 SEP073564
DRAFTED #4 OCT073451
DRAFTED #5 NOV073504
DRAFTED #6 JAN083550
For more information, please visit www.devilsdue.net.
# # #
About Devil's Due Publishing:
After exploding on the comic book scene by igniting the "80s retro
revival" in the industry, Devil's Due quickly became one of the largest
and most popular comic book publishers in the United States. Today DDP's
lineup is a diverse mix of original properties and licensed books
including Drafted, Lost Squad, Sheena: Queen of the Jungle, G.I. Joe,
Storm Shadow, Dragonlance, Forgotten Realms, DemonWars, Voltron, The Nye
Incidents, and the cult-favorite Hack/Slash, which is currently in
pre-production as a feature film for Rogue Pictures.
Devil's Due: reminding everyone that "Pop culture IS our culture". For
more information on Devil's Due Publishing, please
visit http://devilsdue.net.
New issue of Devil's Due Publishing's hot sci-fi epic goes quickly as new shipments head from the printer to Diamond
Chicago, IL. (January 10, 2008) – A flood of orders quickly depleted Diamond's stock of the fourth issue of Mark Powers' ongoing sci-fi saga Drafted this week. Readers and retailers will not have to wait long to see the drought ended, however, because Devil's Due is currently rushing a new shipment from its printer to fulfill new orders.
"I've been in love with this concept from beginning," said DDP President Josh Blaylock. "I'm really glad that readers have latched onto the story with the same level of appreciation."
Powers' story follows Earth's first contact with extraterrestrial emissaries after the destruction of Jerusalem. When humans from all over the planet are removed from their everyday lives and told they have been drafted for a coming war to decide the fate of their world, the drama heats up as their training commences.
"Things are about to get really insane over the next few issues," Blaylock confirmed. Powers' intricately woven epic in the tradition of Star Wars and Battlestar Galactica unfurls with each new issue, crafting a new saga for this generation.
The Diamond order codes for the first six issues of Drafted are as follows:
DRAFTED PREVIEW APR073607
DRAFTED #1 JUL073478
DRAFTED #2 AUG073554
DRAFTED #3 SEP073564
DRAFTED #4 OCT073451
DRAFTED #5 NOV073504
DRAFTED #6 JAN083550
For more information, please visit www.devilsdue.net.
# # #
About Devil's Due Publishing:
After exploding on the comic book scene by igniting the "80s retro
revival" in the industry, Devil's Due quickly became one of the largest
and most popular comic book publishers in the United States. Today DDP's
lineup is a diverse mix of original properties and licensed books
including Drafted, Lost Squad, Sheena: Queen of the Jungle, G.I. Joe,
Storm Shadow, Dragonlance, Forgotten Realms, DemonWars, Voltron, The Nye
Incidents, and the cult-favorite Hack/Slash, which is currently in
pre-production as a feature film for Rogue Pictures.
Devil's Due: reminding everyone that "Pop culture IS our culture". For
more information on Devil's Due Publishing, please
visit http://devilsdue.net.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Inside the Comic Writers Studio – Episode 15
Atomika Writer Andrew Dabb Speaks Exclusively to ComicBloc
(San Antonio, Texas) January 7, 2008 – One of Devils Due Publishing's busiest writers, Andrew Dabb recently spoke exclusively to ComicBloc's Eric Moreno in the first installment of the acclaimed Inside the Comic Writers Studio series of 2008.
http://www.comicbloc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1083&Itemid=52
During the discussion, Dabb speaks about finding his niche as a successful adaptor of such varied properties as Dungeons & Dragons , G.I. Joe and The Ghostbusters, his collaboration with legendary artist Seth Fisher and writing Japanese science-fiction. While speaking on the subject of writer's block, Dabb had this to say:
"I believe that writer's block, to the extent it actually occurs and I'm sure it does, is self-inflicted. When you're legitimately engaged and excited about a project, it's fun to sit down and write for hours. But by contrast, when you're doing something out of obligation, or for the paycheck, or pounding on an idea that just won't work for some reason, that flashing cursor becomes your enemy."
ComicBloc (www.comicbloc.com ) is a conglomerate of members and readers that seeks to elevate the status of the sequential art into the mainstream. This is a weekly series featured exclusively at ComicBloc. Past guests include, HACK/Slash creator Tim Seeley, Virgin Comics Editor Ron Marz, Wildstorm: Armageddon author Christos N. Gage, Whiteout author Greg Rucka and Dynamo 5 creator Jay Faerber.
Atomika Writer Andrew Dabb Speaks Exclusively to ComicBloc
(San Antonio, Texas) January 7, 2008 – One of Devils Due Publishing's busiest writers, Andrew Dabb recently spoke exclusively to ComicBloc's Eric Moreno in the first installment of the acclaimed Inside the Comic Writers Studio series of 2008.
http://www.comicbloc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1083&Itemid=52
During the discussion, Dabb speaks about finding his niche as a successful adaptor of such varied properties as Dungeons & Dragons , G.I. Joe and The Ghostbusters, his collaboration with legendary artist Seth Fisher and writing Japanese science-fiction. While speaking on the subject of writer's block, Dabb had this to say:
"I believe that writer's block, to the extent it actually occurs and I'm sure it does, is self-inflicted. When you're legitimately engaged and excited about a project, it's fun to sit down and write for hours. But by contrast, when you're doing something out of obligation, or for the paycheck, or pounding on an idea that just won't work for some reason, that flashing cursor becomes your enemy."
ComicBloc (www.comicbloc.com ) is a conglomerate of members and readers that seeks to elevate the status of the sequential art into the mainstream. This is a weekly series featured exclusively at ComicBloc. Past guests include, HACK/Slash creator Tim Seeley, Virgin Comics Editor Ron Marz, Wildstorm: Armageddon author Christos N. Gage, Whiteout author Greg Rucka and Dynamo 5 creator Jay Faerber.
ROAD TRIP FROM HELL
URBAN MONSTERS hit the road this February!
January 9th, 2008 (Berkeley, CA) It’s been said that Hollywood is controlled by monsters and in February’s URBAN MONSTERS, four creatures head on a road trip to make that statement literal.
"URBAN MONSTERS pokes a lot of fun at the post-Warhol American Dream wherein everyone's after their fifteen minutes of fame," mini-series co-writer Joanne Moore said. "Our four road trippers learn not only that attaining any dream is hard, you'll have a heck of a time getting anywhere near it!"
Such dreams of fame hit a misfit group of east coast friends consisting of a beastman, a satyr, a fish-man and a zombie who strike out west on a country wide road trip. URBAN MONSTERS was created by Andrew Stroscher for noted television producer Vin Di Bona’s first foray into the comics medium and features the writing talents of Will Wilson & Joanne Moore alongside fan-favorite Tone Rodriguez on art duties.
Shadowline President Jim Valentino said, "URBAN MONSTERS is a wonderful fit in the eclectic lineup of titles under the Shadowline banner. Each book we publish is unique to everything else both in our line and on the stands altogether. We're very happy to have Andrew, Will, Joanne and Tone on board."
URBAN MONSTERS (DEC072051), a 3-issue 32-page miniseries for $3.50, will be in stores February 27th, 2007
URBAN MONSTERS hit the road this February!
January 9th, 2008 (Berkeley, CA) It’s been said that Hollywood is controlled by monsters and in February’s URBAN MONSTERS, four creatures head on a road trip to make that statement literal.
"URBAN MONSTERS pokes a lot of fun at the post-Warhol American Dream wherein everyone's after their fifteen minutes of fame," mini-series co-writer Joanne Moore said. "Our four road trippers learn not only that attaining any dream is hard, you'll have a heck of a time getting anywhere near it!"
Such dreams of fame hit a misfit group of east coast friends consisting of a beastman, a satyr, a fish-man and a zombie who strike out west on a country wide road trip. URBAN MONSTERS was created by Andrew Stroscher for noted television producer Vin Di Bona’s first foray into the comics medium and features the writing talents of Will Wilson & Joanne Moore alongside fan-favorite Tone Rodriguez on art duties.
Shadowline President Jim Valentino said, "URBAN MONSTERS is a wonderful fit in the eclectic lineup of titles under the Shadowline banner. Each book we publish is unique to everything else both in our line and on the stands altogether. We're very happy to have Andrew, Will, Joanne and Tone on board."
URBAN MONSTERS (DEC072051), a 3-issue 32-page miniseries for $3.50, will be in stores February 27th, 2007
NEW 'DUNGEONS & DRAGONS' SERIES GETTING LOWDER
D&D® legend editing new ongoing 'Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons™' series for Devil's Due Publishing
Chicago, IL. (January 10, 2008) – Bestselling author and award-winning editor James Lowder (Prince of Lies, Knight of the Black Rose) applies his talents to a new ongoing comic book series this February in Devil's Due's Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons. Lowder will oversee adaptations of the works of such legendary storytellers as R.A. Salvatore, Margaret Weis, and Tracy Hickman, which will pack the giant 48-page monthly comic.
"Each issue of Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons will feature two stories from Wizards of the Coast's bestselling fantasy settings, including the Forgotten Realms, Dragonlance, Ravenloft, and Eberron," Lowder said. Issues 1 and 2 will adapt R.A. Salvatore's "Dark Mirror," starring the Forgotten Realms' most famous drow, Drizzt Do'Urden, with a script by Nick Schley (Abiding Perdition, "Red Lotus") and art by Rafael Kayanan (Conan, Star Wars, Spider-Man), and Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman's "The Legacy," featuring the world of Krynn's most infamous wizard, Raistlin Majere, with a script by Neil Kleid (Brownsville, Ninety Candles, X-Men Unlimited), and art by Javier Sanchez Aranda (Hellina).
"Future issues of Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons will feature a wide array of iconic characters, including the arch-wizard Elminster, the vampire Strahd von Zarovich, and the death knight Lord Soth," according to Lowder. "Writers will include authors familiar to comics readers, as well as fans of fantasy fiction and role-playing games: Jeff Grubb, Ed Greenwood, Richard Knaak, Elaine Cunningham, P.N. Elrod, Monte Cook, Keith Baker, and Stan Brown, many of them scripting the adaptations of their own short stories."
Devil's Due tapped Lowder, whose background includes time directing the Forgotten Realms® and Ravenloft® book lines for TSR, Inc., and comics scripting assignments with DC, Moonstone, and Desperado. Lowder notes, "The worlds and characters featured in the anthology are already fan favorites for millions of readers and gamers around the world, but the stories are also terrific adventure fantasies that are accessible to anyone looking for great sword and sorcery tales."
For more information, please visit www.devilsdue.net.
Or find out more about James Lowder on his website www.jameslowder.com.
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About Devil's Due Publishing:
After exploding on the comic book scene by igniting the "80s retro revival" in the industry, Devil's Due quickly became one of the largest and most popular comic book publishers in the United States. Today DDP's lineup is a diverse mix of original properties and licensed books including Drafted, Lost Squad, Sheena: Queen of the Jungle, G.I. Joe, Storm Shadow, Dragonlance®, Forgotten Realms, DemonWars, Voltron, The Nye Incidents, and the cult-favorite Hack/Slash, which is currently in pre-production as a feature film for Rogue Pictures.
Devil's Due: reminding everyone that "Pop culture IS our culture."
D&D® legend editing new ongoing 'Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons™' series for Devil's Due Publishing
Chicago, IL. (January 10, 2008) – Bestselling author and award-winning editor James Lowder (Prince of Lies, Knight of the Black Rose) applies his talents to a new ongoing comic book series this February in Devil's Due's Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons. Lowder will oversee adaptations of the works of such legendary storytellers as R.A. Salvatore, Margaret Weis, and Tracy Hickman, which will pack the giant 48-page monthly comic.
"Each issue of Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons will feature two stories from Wizards of the Coast's bestselling fantasy settings, including the Forgotten Realms, Dragonlance, Ravenloft, and Eberron," Lowder said. Issues 1 and 2 will adapt R.A. Salvatore's "Dark Mirror," starring the Forgotten Realms' most famous drow, Drizzt Do'Urden, with a script by Nick Schley (Abiding Perdition, "Red Lotus") and art by Rafael Kayanan (Conan, Star Wars, Spider-Man), and Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman's "The Legacy," featuring the world of Krynn's most infamous wizard, Raistlin Majere, with a script by Neil Kleid (Brownsville, Ninety Candles, X-Men Unlimited), and art by Javier Sanchez Aranda (Hellina).
"Future issues of Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons will feature a wide array of iconic characters, including the arch-wizard Elminster, the vampire Strahd von Zarovich, and the death knight Lord Soth," according to Lowder. "Writers will include authors familiar to comics readers, as well as fans of fantasy fiction and role-playing games: Jeff Grubb, Ed Greenwood, Richard Knaak, Elaine Cunningham, P.N. Elrod, Monte Cook, Keith Baker, and Stan Brown, many of them scripting the adaptations of their own short stories."
Devil's Due tapped Lowder, whose background includes time directing the Forgotten Realms® and Ravenloft® book lines for TSR, Inc., and comics scripting assignments with DC, Moonstone, and Desperado. Lowder notes, "The worlds and characters featured in the anthology are already fan favorites for millions of readers and gamers around the world, but the stories are also terrific adventure fantasies that are accessible to anyone looking for great sword and sorcery tales."
For more information, please visit www.devilsdue.net.
Or find out more about James Lowder on his website www.jameslowder.com.
# # #
About Devil's Due Publishing:
After exploding on the comic book scene by igniting the "80s retro revival" in the industry, Devil's Due quickly became one of the largest and most popular comic book publishers in the United States. Today DDP's lineup is a diverse mix of original properties and licensed books including Drafted, Lost Squad, Sheena: Queen of the Jungle, G.I. Joe, Storm Shadow, Dragonlance®, Forgotten Realms, DemonWars, Voltron, The Nye Incidents, and the cult-favorite Hack/Slash, which is currently in pre-production as a feature film for Rogue Pictures.
Devil's Due: reminding everyone that "Pop culture IS our culture."
THE PHANTOM #24
Written by Mike Bullock , Art: by Silvestre Szilagyi
Colors by Bob Pedroza, Cover: Rick Leonardi, Terry Austin and Bob Pedroza
32pgs, color, $3.99 …………"Checkmate #4 (of 5)"
Bangalla Invaded! The biggest arc in Moonstone's Phantom run, culminating in the double sized issue #25, continues!
In the aftermath of last issue, the Phantom must hurry to follow the murderer's trail before it grows cold.
However, the hunt leads him to a place no man, even one Who Cannot Die, wants to go.
" The Phantom may be decades old but his stories continue to be fresh, relevant and exciting." – Broken Frontier
"I think Lee Falk would have been proud." – Chronicle Chamber
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KOLCHAK TALES: NIGHT STALKER OF THE LIVING DEAD #2 (of 3)
written by Chris Mills
illustrated by Tim Hamilton
cover by Dave Aikins
32 pages, color, $3.99
Forget the Children of the Corn...
Kolchak and the local sheriff are up to their ears (pun intended) in ZOMBIES at a small-town corn festival.
But what is the terrible secret behind these walking, lifeless people...
and what else besides people has it affected?
This is one story Kolchak may not want to get to the bottom of!
Written by Mike Bullock , Art: by Silvestre Szilagyi
Colors by Bob Pedroza, Cover: Rick Leonardi, Terry Austin and Bob Pedroza
32pgs, color, $3.99 …………"Checkmate #4 (of 5)"
Bangalla Invaded! The biggest arc in Moonstone's Phantom run, culminating in the double sized issue #25, continues!
In the aftermath of last issue, the Phantom must hurry to follow the murderer's trail before it grows cold.
However, the hunt leads him to a place no man, even one Who Cannot Die, wants to go.
" The Phantom may be decades old but his stories continue to be fresh, relevant and exciting." – Broken Frontier
"I think Lee Falk would have been proud." – Chronicle Chamber
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
KOLCHAK TALES: NIGHT STALKER OF THE LIVING DEAD #2 (of 3)
written by Chris Mills
illustrated by Tim Hamilton
cover by Dave Aikins
32 pages, color, $3.99
Forget the Children of the Corn...
Kolchak and the local sheriff are up to their ears (pun intended) in ZOMBIES at a small-town corn festival.
But what is the terrible secret behind these walking, lifeless people...
and what else besides people has it affected?
This is one story Kolchak may not want to get to the bottom of!
Great Expectations, the Graphic Novel
Best-selling Treasury of Victorian Murder creator Rick Geary adapts
Charles Dickens’ tale of mystery and obsessive love
It’s been made into movies nearly a dozen times. School systems
worldwide tell their students to read it. It’s in the top one-tenth of
one percent of Amazon.com’s bestsellers. And in April, Charles Dickens’
Great Expectations appears under the Papercutz Classics Illustrated
imprint as a graphic novel by Rick Geary, creator of the popular series
Treasury of Victorian Murder.
Great Expectations is a full-color hardcover, 56 pages long, at a size
of 6 1/2” by 9”, a cover price of $9.95, and the ISBN
978-1-59707-097-3. In both the prose novel and the graphic novel, the
homeless orphan Pip falls desperately in love with the beautiful but
shallow Estella. Pip struggles to prove himself worthy of Estella while
a mysterious benefactor intervenes in the boy’s life. You can see
preview art at http://www.papercutz.com/classics/greatexpectpre1.html.
Geary has won the 2007 “Best Title for a Younger Audience” Eisner
award (the comic-book Oscar) and the National Cartoonists Society’s
Book and Magazine Illustration Award. His Treasury of Victorian Murder
graphic novels have inspired praise such as:
• “First rate. Superb as always.”--Publishers Weekly
• “Meticulously researched, beautifully drawn, and quite entertaining.
My highest recommendation!”--Comics Buyer’s Guide
• “A must read!”--Andrew Smith, Scripps-Howard Newspapers
• “ Will have even reluctant readers immersed in history.”--School
Library Journal
• “Geary relies not on gore but on the scrupulously drawn detail and
the droll, telling expression.”--Booklist
• “A keen sense of period detail and sharp pacing.”--Kirkus Reviews
• “Filled with rich detail and told with the tightness of a
thriller.”--Time.comix
• “Geary shows a true talent for capturing the images, mood and even
language of Victorian society.”--Washington Post
Classics Illustrated has introduced generations of students to great
literature. These comic-book editions of novels, plays, and epic poems
sold about 200 million copies from 1941 through 1998. Geary originally
created his version of Great Expectations for a Classics Illustrated
series published by Berkley Publishing and First Publishing in 1990. It
has been out of print for more than a decade, and Papercutz is proud to
bring it back.
Great Expectations is the second of Papercutz’s new Classics
Illustrated volumes. The first two was Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in
the Willows, adapted by Michel Plessix. Up next: Grimm’s Fairy Tales
by Mazan (pen name of Pierre Lavaud), Philip Petit, and Cecile
Chicault.
Best-selling Treasury of Victorian Murder creator Rick Geary adapts
Charles Dickens’ tale of mystery and obsessive love
It’s been made into movies nearly a dozen times. School systems
worldwide tell their students to read it. It’s in the top one-tenth of
one percent of Amazon.com’s bestsellers. And in April, Charles Dickens’
Great Expectations appears under the Papercutz Classics Illustrated
imprint as a graphic novel by Rick Geary, creator of the popular series
Treasury of Victorian Murder.
Great Expectations is a full-color hardcover, 56 pages long, at a size
of 6 1/2” by 9”, a cover price of $9.95, and the ISBN
978-1-59707-097-3. In both the prose novel and the graphic novel, the
homeless orphan Pip falls desperately in love with the beautiful but
shallow Estella. Pip struggles to prove himself worthy of Estella while
a mysterious benefactor intervenes in the boy’s life. You can see
preview art at http://www.papercutz.com/classics/greatexpectpre1.html.
Geary has won the 2007 “Best Title for a Younger Audience” Eisner
award (the comic-book Oscar) and the National Cartoonists Society’s
Book and Magazine Illustration Award. His Treasury of Victorian Murder
graphic novels have inspired praise such as:
• “First rate. Superb as always.”--Publishers Weekly
• “Meticulously researched, beautifully drawn, and quite entertaining.
My highest recommendation!”--Comics Buyer’s Guide
• “A must read!”--Andrew Smith, Scripps-Howard Newspapers
• “ Will have even reluctant readers immersed in history.”--School
Library Journal
• “Geary relies not on gore but on the scrupulously drawn detail and
the droll, telling expression.”--Booklist
• “A keen sense of period detail and sharp pacing.”--Kirkus Reviews
• “Filled with rich detail and told with the tightness of a
thriller.”--Time.comix
• “Geary shows a true talent for capturing the images, mood and even
language of Victorian society.”--Washington Post
Classics Illustrated has introduced generations of students to great
literature. These comic-book editions of novels, plays, and epic poems
sold about 200 million copies from 1941 through 1998. Geary originally
created his version of Great Expectations for a Classics Illustrated
series published by Berkley Publishing and First Publishing in 1990. It
has been out of print for more than a decade, and Papercutz is proud to
bring it back.
Great Expectations is the second of Papercutz’s new Classics
Illustrated volumes. The first two was Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in
the Willows, adapted by Michel Plessix. Up next: Grimm’s Fairy Tales
by Mazan (pen name of Pierre Lavaud), Philip Petit, and Cecile
Chicault.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES SIX NEW MANGA SERIES FOR FIRST QUARTER 2008
Diverse New Titles To Kick Off The New YearSan Francisco, CA, January 8, 2008 –
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the launch of six highly anticipated new manga comic series for the First Quarter of 2008.The new releases are designed for Teen and Older Teen readers and include SAND CHRONICLES, HIGH SCHOOL DEBUT, HONEY AND CLOVER and MONKEY HIGH, to be published under the popular SHOJO BEAT imprint, RAL Ω GRAD, under the SHONEN JUMP ADVANCED imprint, and SWITCH, to be offered by the VIZ Media imprint.“We open 2008 with an exciting and diverse collection of new manga titles designed for fans of everything from gritty crime dramas and fantasy/action tales to bittersweet romance stories and zany high school comedy,” says Alvin Lu, Vice President, Publishing VIZ Media, “The debut of DEATH NOTE artist Takeshi Obata’s latest manga series RAL Ω GRAD continues to show the versatility of this very talented creator as he tackles the genre of fantasy adventure manga. New teen-oriented series like SAND CHRONICLES and HONEY AND CLOVER present softer but equally intriguing stories about growing up, entering adulthood and dealing with life’s dramas. The unique stories and characters presented in our newest collection of titles should strike a chord among even the most discriminating fan and we look forward to their success in the New Year.”
SAND CHRONICLES • Rated “T” for Teens • MSRP: $8.99 • Available Now!Twelve-year-old Ann and her divorced mother move from big city Tokyo to her mother’s rural hometown, where the menu consists of mystery meat, the village kids are totally uncool, the cute woodland creatures are not destined to be her faithful companions, and there aren’t even any bookstores! How will she survive her exile from civilization? When Ann’s mother unexpectedly dies, she must grow up fast, relying on the kindness of her new friends—Daigo and aristocratic siblings Fuji and Shika. But after her father reappears and moves her to Tokyo, will Ann be able to maintain a long-distance relationship with Daigo ?And do Fuji and Shika harbor romantic feelings for each other that will rip apart these childhood friendships…?
SAND CHRONICLES was created by Hinako Ashihara and won the 50th Shogakukan Manga Award. The ten-volume series sold more than 5.7 million copies in Japan and also spawned a live-action television series and a feature film, set to be released next year. The series currently appears in SHOJO BEAT magazine and also has been published in Italian, German and Spanish.
HIGH SCHOOL DEBUT • Rated “T” for Teens • MSRP: $8.99 • Available Now!Can a junior high tomboy turn into a high school sweetheart overnight? When Haruna Nagashima was in junior high, her life consisted of playing softball and reading comics. Now in high school, Haruna decides to put all of her energy towards getting a boyfriend and having the high school romance of a lifetime. She enlists the help of a cute upperclassman named Yoh Komiyama to help her transform into the kind of girl who can catch a guy. Yoh agrees to the challenge with one catch – Haruna had better not fall for him!
HIGH SCHOOL DEBUT was created by Kazune Kawahara, who drew her first manga series at age 18. Since then, Kawahara has developed a variety of comics for Shueisha's Bessatsu Margaret magazine. HIGH SCHOOL DEBUT is also previewed in the December issue of SHOJO BEAT magazine.
RAL Ω GRAD • Rated “T+” for Older Teens • MSRP: $7.99 • Available Feb. 5, 2008Renowned manga artist Takeshi Obata, artist of HIKARU NO GO and the wildly popular DEATH NOTE, introduces a new series of fantasy and action set in medieval times. In the midst of a meaningless war, a child named Ral is born during a bloody battle at the cost of his mother's life. From this baby’s shadow comes forth a huge and powerful dragon named Grad, which lays waste to the landscape within minutes. A quick-thinking knight locks the baby in a cage of darkness, where he grows to be a young man, knowing only the kindness of his young female tutor named Mio, but never seeing her face. One day an army attacks and the people of Sphaein are put under siege by horrendous monsters knows as Shadows. With the castle walls collapsing and their doom within sight, the people are persuaded to set Ral free knowing he also has a Shadow within him—the large blue dragon. Released from his black cell, Ral finally meets his beloved teacher face-to-face and discovers there are differences between men and women…differences he deems worth fighting for!
RAL Ω GRAD artist Takeshi Obata won the 2003 Tezuka Shinsei "New Hope" award and the Shogakukan Manga award for his wildly popular Shonen Jump title HIKARU NO GO. RALΩGRAD is his newest series and the latest addition to the Shonen Jump Advanced imprint and will appeal to fans of fantasy RPGs.
MONKEY HIGH • Rated “T” for Teens • MSRP: $8.99 • Available March 4, 2008After her politician father is disgraced in a scandal, Haruna Aizawa transfers to a new school where she becomes convinced that school life is like a monkey mountain—all the monkeys form cliques, get into fights, and get back together again. She even meets a boy called Macharu who reminds her of a baby monkey! Will Haruna remain jaded and distance herself from everyone around her, or will Macharu win her over with his monkey magic?
MONKEY HIGH was created by Shouko Akira, who made her manga debut in 1995 with THE SOLAR SYSTEM IS YOURS, which was serialized in Japan's Deluxe Bessatsu Shojo Comic. Akira is notable for her Betsucomi style art which features rosy cheeks and cute, clean designs. She is also the creator of TIMES TWO, a collection of five romantic short storiesthat's currently available from VIZ Media. MONKEY HIGH will be previewed in SHOJO BEAT magazine in February.
HONEY AND CLOVER • Rated “T+” for Older Teens • MSRP: $7.99• Available March 4, 2008Takemoto is a student who lives in a run-down student apartment, where his greatest worries are when he'll next be able to afford to eat meat and whether he'll get to class on time. Along with a crazy cast of five friends, Takemoto sets out to discover life and his true self. Set in a Tokyo art college, HONEY AND CLOVER realistically blends comedy and pathos to bring to life a very unique set of individuals. One day, one of the art professors introduces Takemoto to his cousin's daughter, Hagumi Hanamoto, a first-year art student who has come to live with him. Takemoto is immediately smitten and the plot thickens as Hagumi becomes embroiled in a complicated love triangle that also includes Takemoto’s friend, Shinobu Morita.
HONEY AND CLOVER showcases the journey from adolescence into adulthood and the long and challenging road these five young people must navigate to balance the demands of school, work, and love.Chica Umino is the creator of HONEY AND CLOVER, which debuted in 2000 and received the Kodansha Manga Award in 2003. The series was extremely successful and was also nominated for the Tezuka Culture Prize and an award from the Japan Media Arts Festival. Over 7.8 million copies of the 10-volume series have been sold in Japan and the series inspired both and anime series and live-action film, set for release by VIZ Pictures in 2008. Chica Umino is also a merchandise designer and created an array of HONEY AND CLOVER bags, purses, hats, and clothing available in Japan. There is even a HONEY AND CLOVER café in Tokyo. The series has been translated into Dutch, Korean, Chinese, and German and is also serialized in SHOJO BEAT magazine.
SWITCH • Rated “T+” for Older Teens • MSRP: $9.99 • Available March 11, 2008Kai Eto may look like a squeaky clean kid, but the Greater Kanto Narcotics Control Division's new investigator hides a violent alter ego and a dangerous past. Together with his stoic partner, Hal Kurabayashi, Kai is assigned to track down and stop the distribution of a dangerous new drug called Dragon Speed. But the hard-boiled syndicate trafficking the drug is almost impossible to infiltrate and combined with street violence and a jurisdiction war with the Meguro Police, poor Kai is in for some very long days at the office.
SWITCH was created by the Naked Ape duo, a collaboration of artist Tonomi Nakamura and writer Otoo Saki. The two women also produced an array of posters, album covers, phone cards and manga series such as BLACK TAR and the futuristic crime thriller DOLLS. SWITCH was originally published by Square Enix, the Japanese company behind FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST and FINAL FANTASY, and will appeal to fans of crime dramas such as Miami Vice, CSI, and NCIS.
LIBRARY EDITIONS • MSRP: $15.99 • Available January 2008In January, the company will also publish new hardcover Library Editions of the first volumes of several popular manga series including BLEACH, DEATH NOTE, FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST, INUYASHA, NARUTO and RANMA ½. The content of these editions will match their original manga counterparts but now packaged with a rugged hardcover to make the volumes viable for years of library use.
About VIZ Media, LLCHeadquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan Production Co., Ltd. (ShoPro Japan), VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America and a global licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including, magazines such as SHONEN JUMP and SHOJO BEAT, graphic novels, videos, DVDs and audio soundtracks and develops and markets animated entertainment from initial production, television placement and distribution, to merchandise licensing and promotions for audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and web site at www.VIZ.com.
Diverse New Titles To Kick Off The New YearSan Francisco, CA, January 8, 2008 –
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the launch of six highly anticipated new manga comic series for the First Quarter of 2008.The new releases are designed for Teen and Older Teen readers and include SAND CHRONICLES, HIGH SCHOOL DEBUT, HONEY AND CLOVER and MONKEY HIGH, to be published under the popular SHOJO BEAT imprint, RAL Ω GRAD, under the SHONEN JUMP ADVANCED imprint, and SWITCH, to be offered by the VIZ Media imprint.“We open 2008 with an exciting and diverse collection of new manga titles designed for fans of everything from gritty crime dramas and fantasy/action tales to bittersweet romance stories and zany high school comedy,” says Alvin Lu, Vice President, Publishing VIZ Media, “The debut of DEATH NOTE artist Takeshi Obata’s latest manga series RAL Ω GRAD continues to show the versatility of this very talented creator as he tackles the genre of fantasy adventure manga. New teen-oriented series like SAND CHRONICLES and HONEY AND CLOVER present softer but equally intriguing stories about growing up, entering adulthood and dealing with life’s dramas. The unique stories and characters presented in our newest collection of titles should strike a chord among even the most discriminating fan and we look forward to their success in the New Year.”
SAND CHRONICLES • Rated “T” for Teens • MSRP: $8.99 • Available Now!Twelve-year-old Ann and her divorced mother move from big city Tokyo to her mother’s rural hometown, where the menu consists of mystery meat, the village kids are totally uncool, the cute woodland creatures are not destined to be her faithful companions, and there aren’t even any bookstores! How will she survive her exile from civilization? When Ann’s mother unexpectedly dies, she must grow up fast, relying on the kindness of her new friends—Daigo and aristocratic siblings Fuji and Shika. But after her father reappears and moves her to Tokyo, will Ann be able to maintain a long-distance relationship with Daigo ?And do Fuji and Shika harbor romantic feelings for each other that will rip apart these childhood friendships…?
SAND CHRONICLES was created by Hinako Ashihara and won the 50th Shogakukan Manga Award. The ten-volume series sold more than 5.7 million copies in Japan and also spawned a live-action television series and a feature film, set to be released next year. The series currently appears in SHOJO BEAT magazine and also has been published in Italian, German and Spanish.
HIGH SCHOOL DEBUT • Rated “T” for Teens • MSRP: $8.99 • Available Now!Can a junior high tomboy turn into a high school sweetheart overnight? When Haruna Nagashima was in junior high, her life consisted of playing softball and reading comics. Now in high school, Haruna decides to put all of her energy towards getting a boyfriend and having the high school romance of a lifetime. She enlists the help of a cute upperclassman named Yoh Komiyama to help her transform into the kind of girl who can catch a guy. Yoh agrees to the challenge with one catch – Haruna had better not fall for him!
HIGH SCHOOL DEBUT was created by Kazune Kawahara, who drew her first manga series at age 18. Since then, Kawahara has developed a variety of comics for Shueisha's Bessatsu Margaret magazine. HIGH SCHOOL DEBUT is also previewed in the December issue of SHOJO BEAT magazine.
RAL Ω GRAD • Rated “T+” for Older Teens • MSRP: $7.99 • Available Feb. 5, 2008Renowned manga artist Takeshi Obata, artist of HIKARU NO GO and the wildly popular DEATH NOTE, introduces a new series of fantasy and action set in medieval times. In the midst of a meaningless war, a child named Ral is born during a bloody battle at the cost of his mother's life. From this baby’s shadow comes forth a huge and powerful dragon named Grad, which lays waste to the landscape within minutes. A quick-thinking knight locks the baby in a cage of darkness, where he grows to be a young man, knowing only the kindness of his young female tutor named Mio, but never seeing her face. One day an army attacks and the people of Sphaein are put under siege by horrendous monsters knows as Shadows. With the castle walls collapsing and their doom within sight, the people are persuaded to set Ral free knowing he also has a Shadow within him—the large blue dragon. Released from his black cell, Ral finally meets his beloved teacher face-to-face and discovers there are differences between men and women…differences he deems worth fighting for!
RAL Ω GRAD artist Takeshi Obata won the 2003 Tezuka Shinsei "New Hope" award and the Shogakukan Manga award for his wildly popular Shonen Jump title HIKARU NO GO. RALΩGRAD is his newest series and the latest addition to the Shonen Jump Advanced imprint and will appeal to fans of fantasy RPGs.
MONKEY HIGH • Rated “T” for Teens • MSRP: $8.99 • Available March 4, 2008After her politician father is disgraced in a scandal, Haruna Aizawa transfers to a new school where she becomes convinced that school life is like a monkey mountain—all the monkeys form cliques, get into fights, and get back together again. She even meets a boy called Macharu who reminds her of a baby monkey! Will Haruna remain jaded and distance herself from everyone around her, or will Macharu win her over with his monkey magic?
MONKEY HIGH was created by Shouko Akira, who made her manga debut in 1995 with THE SOLAR SYSTEM IS YOURS, which was serialized in Japan's Deluxe Bessatsu Shojo Comic. Akira is notable for her Betsucomi style art which features rosy cheeks and cute, clean designs. She is also the creator of TIMES TWO, a collection of five romantic short storiesthat's currently available from VIZ Media. MONKEY HIGH will be previewed in SHOJO BEAT magazine in February.
HONEY AND CLOVER • Rated “T+” for Older Teens • MSRP: $7.99• Available March 4, 2008Takemoto is a student who lives in a run-down student apartment, where his greatest worries are when he'll next be able to afford to eat meat and whether he'll get to class on time. Along with a crazy cast of five friends, Takemoto sets out to discover life and his true self. Set in a Tokyo art college, HONEY AND CLOVER realistically blends comedy and pathos to bring to life a very unique set of individuals. One day, one of the art professors introduces Takemoto to his cousin's daughter, Hagumi Hanamoto, a first-year art student who has come to live with him. Takemoto is immediately smitten and the plot thickens as Hagumi becomes embroiled in a complicated love triangle that also includes Takemoto’s friend, Shinobu Morita.
HONEY AND CLOVER showcases the journey from adolescence into adulthood and the long and challenging road these five young people must navigate to balance the demands of school, work, and love.Chica Umino is the creator of HONEY AND CLOVER, which debuted in 2000 and received the Kodansha Manga Award in 2003. The series was extremely successful and was also nominated for the Tezuka Culture Prize and an award from the Japan Media Arts Festival. Over 7.8 million copies of the 10-volume series have been sold in Japan and the series inspired both and anime series and live-action film, set for release by VIZ Pictures in 2008. Chica Umino is also a merchandise designer and created an array of HONEY AND CLOVER bags, purses, hats, and clothing available in Japan. There is even a HONEY AND CLOVER café in Tokyo. The series has been translated into Dutch, Korean, Chinese, and German and is also serialized in SHOJO BEAT magazine.
SWITCH • Rated “T+” for Older Teens • MSRP: $9.99 • Available March 11, 2008Kai Eto may look like a squeaky clean kid, but the Greater Kanto Narcotics Control Division's new investigator hides a violent alter ego and a dangerous past. Together with his stoic partner, Hal Kurabayashi, Kai is assigned to track down and stop the distribution of a dangerous new drug called Dragon Speed. But the hard-boiled syndicate trafficking the drug is almost impossible to infiltrate and combined with street violence and a jurisdiction war with the Meguro Police, poor Kai is in for some very long days at the office.
SWITCH was created by the Naked Ape duo, a collaboration of artist Tonomi Nakamura and writer Otoo Saki. The two women also produced an array of posters, album covers, phone cards and manga series such as BLACK TAR and the futuristic crime thriller DOLLS. SWITCH was originally published by Square Enix, the Japanese company behind FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST and FINAL FANTASY, and will appeal to fans of crime dramas such as Miami Vice, CSI, and NCIS.
LIBRARY EDITIONS • MSRP: $15.99 • Available January 2008In January, the company will also publish new hardcover Library Editions of the first volumes of several popular manga series including BLEACH, DEATH NOTE, FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST, INUYASHA, NARUTO and RANMA ½. The content of these editions will match their original manga counterparts but now packaged with a rugged hardcover to make the volumes viable for years of library use.
About VIZ Media, LLCHeadquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan Production Co., Ltd. (ShoPro Japan), VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America and a global licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including, magazines such as SHONEN JUMP and SHOJO BEAT, graphic novels, videos, DVDs and audio soundtracks and develops and markets animated entertainment from initial production, television placement and distribution, to merchandise licensing and promotions for audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and web site at www.VIZ.com.
Dan Dare Flies off Shelves & to Computers
www.virgincomics.com offers Digital Comic of sold-out title
JANUARY 8, 2008 - NEW YORK, NY - With comic book collectors scooping up every issue of Virgin Comics’ sold-out Dan Dare #1 at retail, fans desperate to read the new adventures of this classic British science fiction hero have found a solution. As part of Virgin Comics’ popular Widescreen Digital Comic Book series, installments of Dan Dare #1 are being posted every Monday and Wednesdays at www.virgincomics.com. “With Dan Dare we are seeing why online digital comics are so important to Virgin Comics” said Sharad Devarajan, CEO of Virgin Comics. “The global demand for comics and graphic story telling far exceeds the distribution available through physical distribution.”
Dan Dare #2 was released on December 26th, and is still available at limited retail locations. The highly anticipated Dan Dare #3 is scheduled to street on January 23rd. Both of these issues, as well as copies of the second print run of Dan Dare #1, can currently be ordered at www.virgincomicsstore.com.
Virgin Comics’ Dan Dare is written by legendary comic author Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys, Hitman, John Woo’s Seven Brothers and other acclaimed and best-selling titles). The story is set in the future, albeit not too many decades from the present day. Colonel Dare is still vibrant and courageous – but now he’s retired. His retirement is a self-imposed exile, the result of his disgust with politics and the post-nuclear warfare that has destroyed North America and much of Asia – leaving the UK as the world’s last remaining superpower. Readers familiar with Dan Dare stories will recognize many of the original cast including a wiser and more experienced Digby; the innovative, brilliant and beautiful Professor Peabody; and of course the enemy of all that is good, the super-intelligent ruler of the Treens – The Mekon, together with a mix of galactic evil beings.
In addition to Dan Dare, other Virgin Widescreen Digital Comics titles include Guy Ritchie’s Gamekeeper, Devi, Weston & Nicolas Cage’s Voodoo Child, Deepak Chopra’s & Shekhar Kapur’s Ramayan 3392AD, Dave Stewart’s Walk In, The Sadhu, Deepak Chopra’s India Authentic, John Woo’s Seven Brothers and Snake Woman.
About Virgin Comics
Virgin Comics LLC is a character entertainment company creating original stories and epic myths for worldwide audiences. The company was founded in November 2005 by Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Enterprises Ltd., alongside author Deepak Chopra, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and entrepreneurs Sharad Devarajan, Gotham Chopra and Suresh Seetharaman. Virgin is developing new stories with acclaimed filmmakers, actors and musicians including John Woo, Guy Ritchie, Terry Gilliam, Jenna Jameson, Dave Stewart, Ed Burns, Nicolas Cage, Duran Duran, Sachin Tendulkar and others. Feature films based on Virgin Comics' characters are also in the works, including an animated feature, The Secrets of the Seven Sounds, and theatrical live action feature films including Gamekeeper in development with Warner Bros. and Virulents with Fox. In India, Virgin Comics recently established a partnership with Studio 18 to pioneer the Indian "teen-horror" genre and a separate partnership with UTV Motion Pictures to develop new Indian superheroes. Virgin Comics also formed a joint venture with NBC Universal to create new science fiction properties for graphic novels and television with the Sci Fi Channel. www.virgincomics.com
ABOUT THE DAN DARE CORPORATION
The Dan Dare Corporation is the global rights holder in the intellectual property Dan Dare and the Eagle Comic. It represents the film, television, merchandising and publishing rights. The Company produced the highly successful CGI animated series 'Dan Dare - Pilot of the Future' in 2001. The $20 million production in LA has now been distributed by Columbia TriStar to over 130 countries worldwide. In October 2007, the book ‘The Best of the Eagle’ will be published worldwide. www.dandare.com
www.virgincomics.com offers Digital Comic of sold-out title
JANUARY 8, 2008 - NEW YORK, NY - With comic book collectors scooping up every issue of Virgin Comics’ sold-out Dan Dare #1 at retail, fans desperate to read the new adventures of this classic British science fiction hero have found a solution. As part of Virgin Comics’ popular Widescreen Digital Comic Book series, installments of Dan Dare #1 are being posted every Monday and Wednesdays at www.virgincomics.com. “With Dan Dare we are seeing why online digital comics are so important to Virgin Comics” said Sharad Devarajan, CEO of Virgin Comics. “The global demand for comics and graphic story telling far exceeds the distribution available through physical distribution.”
Dan Dare #2 was released on December 26th, and is still available at limited retail locations. The highly anticipated Dan Dare #3 is scheduled to street on January 23rd. Both of these issues, as well as copies of the second print run of Dan Dare #1, can currently be ordered at www.virgincomicsstore.com.
Virgin Comics’ Dan Dare is written by legendary comic author Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys, Hitman, John Woo’s Seven Brothers and other acclaimed and best-selling titles). The story is set in the future, albeit not too many decades from the present day. Colonel Dare is still vibrant and courageous – but now he’s retired. His retirement is a self-imposed exile, the result of his disgust with politics and the post-nuclear warfare that has destroyed North America and much of Asia – leaving the UK as the world’s last remaining superpower. Readers familiar with Dan Dare stories will recognize many of the original cast including a wiser and more experienced Digby; the innovative, brilliant and beautiful Professor Peabody; and of course the enemy of all that is good, the super-intelligent ruler of the Treens – The Mekon, together with a mix of galactic evil beings.
In addition to Dan Dare, other Virgin Widescreen Digital Comics titles include Guy Ritchie’s Gamekeeper, Devi, Weston & Nicolas Cage’s Voodoo Child, Deepak Chopra’s & Shekhar Kapur’s Ramayan 3392AD, Dave Stewart’s Walk In, The Sadhu, Deepak Chopra’s India Authentic, John Woo’s Seven Brothers and Snake Woman.
About Virgin Comics
Virgin Comics LLC is a character entertainment company creating original stories and epic myths for worldwide audiences. The company was founded in November 2005 by Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Enterprises Ltd., alongside author Deepak Chopra, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and entrepreneurs Sharad Devarajan, Gotham Chopra and Suresh Seetharaman. Virgin is developing new stories with acclaimed filmmakers, actors and musicians including John Woo, Guy Ritchie, Terry Gilliam, Jenna Jameson, Dave Stewart, Ed Burns, Nicolas Cage, Duran Duran, Sachin Tendulkar and others. Feature films based on Virgin Comics' characters are also in the works, including an animated feature, The Secrets of the Seven Sounds, and theatrical live action feature films including Gamekeeper in development with Warner Bros. and Virulents with Fox. In India, Virgin Comics recently established a partnership with Studio 18 to pioneer the Indian "teen-horror" genre and a separate partnership with UTV Motion Pictures to develop new Indian superheroes. Virgin Comics also formed a joint venture with NBC Universal to create new science fiction properties for graphic novels and television with the Sci Fi Channel. www.virgincomics.com
ABOUT THE DAN DARE CORPORATION
The Dan Dare Corporation is the global rights holder in the intellectual property Dan Dare and the Eagle Comic. It represents the film, television, merchandising and publishing rights. The Company produced the highly successful CGI animated series 'Dan Dare - Pilot of the Future' in 2001. The $20 million production in LA has now been distributed by Columbia TriStar to over 130 countries worldwide. In October 2007, the book ‘The Best of the Eagle’ will be published worldwide. www.dandare.com
BACK ON THE HORIZON!
THE INFINITE HORIZON Returns to Store Shelves!
January 7th, 2008 (Berkeley, CA) - Following excellent reviews and a free convention preview, the debut issue of THE INFINITE HORIZON sold out at a distribution level and will return to store shelves alongside the second issue. on January 9th with a new cover by artist and series co-creator Phil Noto.
“Working with Phil Noto has been a true dream, I’ve been a fan of his for a long time,” said Writer Gerry Duggan. “We’re both ecstatic about the very gratifying reviews and then selling out of the first issue from the distributor. We think every issue gets better, and we want to take a second to thank the fans, retailers and reviewers that have all supported this new comic book.”
The reprint of the first issue of THE INFINITE HORIZON (OCT071959) and the brand new second issue (NOV072044), both 32-page comics for $2.99, will be available January 9th, 2008. The oversized third issue (DEC072091) will feature the soldier with no name against the Cyclops and arrive on racks in late February with a cover price of 2.99. For more information please visit http://www.the-infinite-horizon.com/site and http://www.imagecomics.com.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently four partners in Image Comics (Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
2007=fin.
Below you'll find my final review of 2007. I've done so many this year (again) that I couldn't even begin to count them all. Adding the new columnists to the main site really helped me ease back on the throttle a bit, so I'm very grateful for that. And for them.
What will 2008 bring? Something damned cool, I'll tell you that much right now. I'm not ready to totally spill the beans yet, but The Comics Waiting Room as you've known it up until now is stepping aside. Version 3.0 is coming.
Comics Waiting Room 3.0
I'm seriously fuggin' excited about it. It's going to be different, and yet more of the same cool stuff you've grown to expect from me and the merry band of columnists writing for the site. Plus, you'll also get some new writers to enjoy, as well.
So... MONDAY, JANUARY 14TH, 2008. That's the big day. Keep an eye out.
We'll be waiting for you. Happy New Year!
Marc Mason
Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Below you'll find my final review of 2007. I've done so many this year (again) that I couldn't even begin to count them all. Adding the new columnists to the main site really helped me ease back on the throttle a bit, so I'm very grateful for that. And for them.
What will 2008 bring? Something damned cool, I'll tell you that much right now. I'm not ready to totally spill the beans yet, but The Comics Waiting Room as you've known it up until now is stepping aside. Version 3.0 is coming.
Comics Waiting Room 3.0
I'm seriously fuggin' excited about it. It's going to be different, and yet more of the same cool stuff you've grown to expect from me and the merry band of columnists writing for the site. Plus, you'll also get some new writers to enjoy, as well.
So... MONDAY, JANUARY 14TH, 2008. That's the big day. Keep an eye out.
We'll be waiting for you. Happy New Year!
Marc Mason
Owner/Editor-in-Chief
NORTHLANDERS #1-2
Written by Brian Wood
Drawn by Davide Gianfelice
Published by DC/Vertigo
A marauding Varangian named Sven returns to his homeland, only to discover that his father is dead and his evil uncle has assumed control of the lands and gold that rightfully belong to him in NORTHLANDERS, a very accessible (if a little too colloquial) new book about Vikings from the fertile mind of Brian Wood. We’ve seen futuristic sci-fi (CHANNEL ZERO), action-adventure (COURIERS), human drama (LOCAL), superheroes (DEMO), and political allegory (DMZ) from Wood, but those are all quite a distance from a concept like this one, so it does play as a bit of a surprise. But even when Wood has faltered in his storytelling approach, his work has remained compulsively readable. This book is no different.
That isn’t to say that NORTHLANDERS is massively flawed in any way- it isn’t. But giving Sven a sort of Wolverine-esque narration is… well, odd. It serves to make what’s happening on the page at those moments feel anachronistic. It works to keep the reader glued to Sven as a character, which is smart; he’s hardly someone to root for or develop a keen interest in watching succeed. As a man of this period of time, he’s a colossal asshole with an ego of matching size. But everyone else is worse, leading you to hope for more delightful death, dismemberment, and bloodshed to come.
To my eyes, the real treat in these two issues is the work of Gianfelice. What a find! His art resembles a somewhat rougher John Romita, Jr, his characters wonderfully well-defined and captivating to look at. I’m working from black and white preview copies, and they’re so sweet to the eye that I don’t think I’d want to see them spoiled by the eventual colors.
I don’t know that I’d keep up on the monthly issues, as the pacing here is a bit broad and slow, but I could certainly see myself reading the entire tale (these pieces are only the first two of a total eight) once it gets a cover and a spine.
/Mason
Written by Brian Wood
Drawn by Davide Gianfelice
Published by DC/Vertigo
A marauding Varangian named Sven returns to his homeland, only to discover that his father is dead and his evil uncle has assumed control of the lands and gold that rightfully belong to him in NORTHLANDERS, a very accessible (if a little too colloquial) new book about Vikings from the fertile mind of Brian Wood. We’ve seen futuristic sci-fi (CHANNEL ZERO), action-adventure (COURIERS), human drama (LOCAL), superheroes (DEMO), and political allegory (DMZ) from Wood, but those are all quite a distance from a concept like this one, so it does play as a bit of a surprise. But even when Wood has faltered in his storytelling approach, his work has remained compulsively readable. This book is no different.That isn’t to say that NORTHLANDERS is massively flawed in any way- it isn’t. But giving Sven a sort of Wolverine-esque narration is… well, odd. It serves to make what’s happening on the page at those moments feel anachronistic. It works to keep the reader glued to Sven as a character, which is smart; he’s hardly someone to root for or develop a keen interest in watching succeed. As a man of this period of time, he’s a colossal asshole with an ego of matching size. But everyone else is worse, leading you to hope for more delightful death, dismemberment, and bloodshed to come.
To my eyes, the real treat in these two issues is the work of Gianfelice. What a find! His art resembles a somewhat rougher John Romita, Jr, his characters wonderfully well-defined and captivating to look at. I’m working from black and white preview copies, and they’re so sweet to the eye that I don’t think I’d want to see them spoiled by the eventual colors.
I don’t know that I’d keep up on the monthly issues, as the pacing here is a bit broad and slow, but I could certainly see myself reading the entire tale (these pieces are only the first two of a total eight) once it gets a cover and a spine.
/Mason
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