Press Release
DarkBrain.com Announces Fundraising Campaign
November 16, 2010: After publishing over 300 pages of web comics since February of this year, DarkBrain.com is about to bring one of its popular stories to a crashing completion. “Mirror, Mirror” is the story of the workplace dominatrix haunted by her dead sister, Mirriam. On the heels of the fifth and conclusive issue, the web comic featuring the voice talents of adult film star Tabitha Stevens has much more story to tell, but the web publisher needs the help of comic fans to continue the series to a second volume.
To raise funds to continue the popular series, DarkBrain.com is launching a Kickstarter campaign beginning November 17th. Kickstarter is a unique website designed to help projects like DarkBrain.com acquire funds that either helps launch projects, or help them continue on. Through a series of pledge incentives, DarkBrain.com hopes to raise $6000, the cost associated with producing one issue of a web comic on the popular web comic site.
For the planned 60-day fundraising campaign, DarkBrain.com is offering the following rewards for pledgers:
• PLEDGE $10 OR MORE: SUPPORTER – Free one month membership and the contributor’s name in the list of sponsors in the sponsor's page IN the comic.
• PLEDGE $25 OR MORE: FRIEND – Free one month membership, a signed photo of Tabitha Stevens, and the contributor’s name in the "Sponsored by" page IN the comic.
• PLEDGE $50 OR MORE: BENEFACTOR - Free one month membership, a free poster, and the contributor’s name in the "Sponsored by" page IN the comic (and link-out).
• PLEDGE $100 OR MORE: CHAMPION - Free six month subscription, three free posters (Mirror posters SIGNED by Tabitha Stevens!), the contributor’s name, link AND a small photo in the "Sponsored by" page IN the comic.
• PLEDGE $250 OR MORE: SILVER - A QUARTER PAGE sponsor's advertisement in the comic itself.
• PLEDGE $500 OR MORE: GOLD - A HALF PAGE sponsor's advertisement in the comic itself! OR appear IN the comic in a cameo shot with art done for the contributor (contributor also receives the original art!) and the contributor can supply his/her OWN VOICE for his/her line.
• PLEDGE $1,000 OR MORE: PLATINUM - A FULL PAGE sponsor's advertisement in the comic itself OR the contributor’s own full-page comic developed by DarkBrain and included IN the comic!
In addition to the Kickstarter campaign, DarkBrain.com has also opened an online store featuring 11 x 17 posters from the various comics DarkBrain produces. In the coming weeks, fans of the web comic publisher will also be able to pre-order THE ART OF DARKBRAIN.COM, a 100-page print publication celebrating the accomplishments of DarkBrain’s first year online. DarkBrain’s new store can be found at http://www.darkbrain.com/.
Fans interested in pledging to DarkBrain’s Kickstarter campaign can do so by visiting http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darkbraincomics/mirror-mirror-6-webcomic-with-art-voice-over-and-m
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Gay Super Team Takes on Gay Celebrity Zombies
CELEBRITY GAY ZOMBIES VS WORLD’S FIRST ALL-GAY SUPERHERO TEAM!
Spandex, the world’s first all-gay superhero team and stars of their own award-nominated comic, are back! And in the brand new issue, things take an unexpected turn, when the team face a whole horde of …celebrity gay zombies!
Spandex Comic creator Martin Eden comments: “I was doodling one of the pages and I thought it would be fun to cram in as many famous gay people as possible – as zombies! It’s a bit of a who’s-who of LGBT people in the media – they just look a bit scarier…”
The new Spandex issue, entitled ‘…If you were the last person on Earth’, is a one-shot sci-fi/horror story, where the world’s population is enslaved and turned into the living dead by an alien creature called Nadir.
It may sound like a bizarre premise but, all quirkiness aside, Eden is also looking at more serious issues with this story. “On one hand, the story is fun and over-the-top, but on the other hand, it explores mental health issues. One in four people are affected by depression, anxiety, and similar problems, and it is becoming an increasing issue in the LGBT community. The storyline explores this.” Eden will offer a list of helpful resources with this new issue.
Since its launch in November 2009, Spandex comic has earned an Eagle Award nomination for Best British Comic, and gained national radio, television and newspaper coverage, including appearances in The Sun and The Metro.
This new issue hits comic shops on 20 November, with a special launch event at The Leeds Thought Bubble Convention this weekend. A teaser trailer to promote this new issue is available on YouTube.
Spandex comic issue #3: On-sale 20 November
For more information on how to purchase Spandex comic, visit: http://www.spandexcomic.com/
"Dapper Men" a Hit
Press release:
‘RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN,’ THE IT-BOOK OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON, SELLS OUT IN RECORD TIME, SECOND PRINTING RUSHING TO STORES
COPIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE AT LOCAL AND ONLINE RETAILERS BUT SELLING OUT FAST!
Los Angeles, CA (November 18, 2010) – Hailed in the press and by reviewers everywhere as an “instant classic” and the perfect gift for any reader this holiday season, RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN has sold out its initial run of 10,000 copies at the distributor level within the first 24 hours of being on sale.
Created by Jim McCann and Janet Lee and published by Archaia, this modern fairytale has been gaining buzz for months based on its breathtaking art and unique yet timeless story. Already on many Holiday Gift Guides, including Publishers Weekly and The New York Times, Archaia is rushing a second printing to meet the incredible demand and ensure that RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN will be available through booksellers everywhere during this holiday season.
“Reaction to the book has been just incredible, to say the very least,” says writer Jim McCann. “Janet and I are absolutely blown away and extremely humbled by the outpouring of support.”
The overwhelmingly glowing reviews for RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN have certainly helped to drive interest.
· “Some of the writing is lyrical and reads like a forgotten fairy tale…The artwork is often stunning, with a texture and depth.” – New York Times (2010 Holiday Gift Guide)
· “It’s an instant classic, combining steampunk, science fiction and fantasy with an impeccable fashion sense.” – USA Today
· “This book is everything the hype promised it would be…a mind-opening, eye-shutting book that sings to your dreams and dreams of your songs.” – Comic Book Resources (CBR)
· “Return of the Dapper Men is something extraordinary, something that makes that little light inside of each and every one of us burn brighter…Jim McCann and Janet Lee set off fireworks…can be compared to many children’s fantasy tales but is utterly unique in each and every aspect.” – Newsarama
· “Beautifully packaged title…It may be the first steampunk fairytale I’ve ever read, and hopefully it won’t be the last…gorgeously illustrated story.” – USA Today Pop Candy
· “I have never had the privilege of seeing a classic being made from the ground up. That is, until now…This is a story that dares to challenge the reader to dream and follow a different path…These pages can’t be duplicated and each one is a bona fide work of art.” – Ain’t It Cool News
While RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN is currently sold out at the distributor level, there is at least one week’s worth of copies available at local and online retailers wherever books are sold. Be sure to pick up or order your copy today!
A visual tour de force, RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN (hardcover, full color, 128 pages, 9.5” x 11”, $24.95), is the debut graphic novel from the minds of award-winning writer Jim McCann (Hawkeye & Mockingbird) and critically acclaimed gallery artist Janet Lee. A modern twist on classic fairytales, this is a story about growing up, childhood fears and examining the origins of a world and the things that inhabit it. The incredible decoupage art style combines steampunk fantasy and science fiction with Art Nouveau for a truly unique and groundbreaking book, all sharply dressed in a pinstripe suit and a dapper bowler hat. The book also features a Foreword written by the original Dapper Man, Tim Gunn (“Project Runway”), and a collection of pin-ups featuring works by Adrian Alphona and Christina Strain, Joyce Chin, John Tyler Christopher, Katie Cook, Colleen Coover, David Mack, Dave Perillo, Mike Perkins, Evan Shaner, Mark Smylie, Tom Whalen and Skottie Young. RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN is available now wherever are books are sold. To order a copy, use ISBN code 978-1932386905.
About Archaia
Archaia has built an unparalleled reputation for producing meaningful content that perpetually transforms minds. Archaia is: Artesia, Awakening, Beautiful Scars, Berona’s War, Critical Millennium, Cyclops, The Dark Crystal, Dark Fall, Days Missing, The Devil’s Handshake, An Elegy for Amelia Johnson, The Engineer, Everlast, Feeding Ground, Fraggle Rock, God Machine, The Grave Doug Freshley, Gunnerkrigg Court, Hybrid Bastards!, Inanna’s Tears, Johnny Recon, The Killer, Killing Pickman, Labyrinth, The Lone and Level Sands, Lucid, Miranda Mercury, Moon Lake, Mouse Guard, Mr. Murder Is Dead, Okko, One in a Million, Primordia, Return of the Dapper Men, Robotika, Saga, The Secret History, Some New Kind of Slaughter, Starkweather: Immortal, Syndrome, A Tale of Sand, Titanium Rain, Trial By Fire, and Tumor.
For more information on Archaia or any Archaia titles please visit www.Archaia.com. Archaia can also be found on Facebook (facebook.com/ArchaiaEntertainment) and Twitter (twitter.com/archaia).
‘RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN,’ THE IT-BOOK OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON, SELLS OUT IN RECORD TIME, SECOND PRINTING RUSHING TO STORES
COPIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE AT LOCAL AND ONLINE RETAILERS BUT SELLING OUT FAST!
Los Angeles, CA (November 18, 2010) – Hailed in the press and by reviewers everywhere as an “instant classic” and the perfect gift for any reader this holiday season, RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN has sold out its initial run of 10,000 copies at the distributor level within the first 24 hours of being on sale.
Created by Jim McCann and Janet Lee and published by Archaia, this modern fairytale has been gaining buzz for months based on its breathtaking art and unique yet timeless story. Already on many Holiday Gift Guides, including Publishers Weekly and The New York Times, Archaia is rushing a second printing to meet the incredible demand and ensure that RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN will be available through booksellers everywhere during this holiday season.
“Reaction to the book has been just incredible, to say the very least,” says writer Jim McCann. “Janet and I are absolutely blown away and extremely humbled by the outpouring of support.”
The overwhelmingly glowing reviews for RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN have certainly helped to drive interest.
· “Some of the writing is lyrical and reads like a forgotten fairy tale…The artwork is often stunning, with a texture and depth.” – New York Times (2010 Holiday Gift Guide)
· “It’s an instant classic, combining steampunk, science fiction and fantasy with an impeccable fashion sense.” – USA Today
· “This book is everything the hype promised it would be…a mind-opening, eye-shutting book that sings to your dreams and dreams of your songs.” – Comic Book Resources (CBR)
· “Return of the Dapper Men is something extraordinary, something that makes that little light inside of each and every one of us burn brighter…Jim McCann and Janet Lee set off fireworks…can be compared to many children’s fantasy tales but is utterly unique in each and every aspect.” – Newsarama
· “Beautifully packaged title…It may be the first steampunk fairytale I’ve ever read, and hopefully it won’t be the last…gorgeously illustrated story.” – USA Today Pop Candy
· “I have never had the privilege of seeing a classic being made from the ground up. That is, until now…This is a story that dares to challenge the reader to dream and follow a different path…These pages can’t be duplicated and each one is a bona fide work of art.” – Ain’t It Cool News
While RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN is currently sold out at the distributor level, there is at least one week’s worth of copies available at local and online retailers wherever books are sold. Be sure to pick up or order your copy today!
A visual tour de force, RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN (hardcover, full color, 128 pages, 9.5” x 11”, $24.95), is the debut graphic novel from the minds of award-winning writer Jim McCann (Hawkeye & Mockingbird) and critically acclaimed gallery artist Janet Lee. A modern twist on classic fairytales, this is a story about growing up, childhood fears and examining the origins of a world and the things that inhabit it. The incredible decoupage art style combines steampunk fantasy and science fiction with Art Nouveau for a truly unique and groundbreaking book, all sharply dressed in a pinstripe suit and a dapper bowler hat. The book also features a Foreword written by the original Dapper Man, Tim Gunn (“Project Runway”), and a collection of pin-ups featuring works by Adrian Alphona and Christina Strain, Joyce Chin, John Tyler Christopher, Katie Cook, Colleen Coover, David Mack, Dave Perillo, Mike Perkins, Evan Shaner, Mark Smylie, Tom Whalen and Skottie Young. RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN is available now wherever are books are sold. To order a copy, use ISBN code 978-1932386905.
About Archaia
Archaia has built an unparalleled reputation for producing meaningful content that perpetually transforms minds. Archaia is: Artesia, Awakening, Beautiful Scars, Berona’s War, Critical Millennium, Cyclops, The Dark Crystal, Dark Fall, Days Missing, The Devil’s Handshake, An Elegy for Amelia Johnson, The Engineer, Everlast, Feeding Ground, Fraggle Rock, God Machine, The Grave Doug Freshley, Gunnerkrigg Court, Hybrid Bastards!, Inanna’s Tears, Johnny Recon, The Killer, Killing Pickman, Labyrinth, The Lone and Level Sands, Lucid, Miranda Mercury, Moon Lake, Mouse Guard, Mr. Murder Is Dead, Okko, One in a Million, Primordia, Return of the Dapper Men, Robotika, Saga, The Secret History, Some New Kind of Slaughter, Starkweather: Immortal, Syndrome, A Tale of Sand, Titanium Rain, Trial By Fire, and Tumor.
For more information on Archaia or any Archaia titles please visit www.Archaia.com. Archaia can also be found on Facebook (facebook.com/ArchaiaEntertainment) and Twitter (twitter.com/archaia).
X-ed Out is Out
I read X'ed Out
I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin. This is the new Charles Burns graphic novel.
I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin. This is the new Charles Burns graphic novel.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Introducing Micaela Mone: Behind Closed Eyes
Micaela Mone is a local author and poet, and she is holding her first reading and book signing today. I'm currently reading her first book of poetry, Behind Closed Eyes, for a review at the Comic Book Bin. Check out her webite at http://www.micaelamone.com/home.cfm or get more info on Behind Closed Eyes at www.createspace.com/3478250
Friday, November 19, 2010
Bluewater Comics Closes Out November with Fame and More
The Deathsport Games #1
Writer: Mark L. Miller
Pencils: Roy Stewart
In the near future, three teens find themselves thrust into a twisted version of the Olympic Games against a horde of vicious Sportsmen and a blood-thirsty crowd of onlookers! David, Carrie, and Dean play a game where winning and losing are matters of life and death from Ain't It Cool News' Mark L. Miller!
Nanny & Hank #2
Writer: Mark L. Miller
Pencils: Steven Babb
After the terrifying events of last issue, Nanny & Hank attempt to pick up the pieces and deal with the fact that one bite from a vampire has changed their lives forever. Plus the vampire O'Neil wakes with a hangover and realizes what he's done. You've never seen vampires like this in this comic filled with horror and heart.
Vincent Price Presents: “PAWNS" #24
Writer: C. Edward Sellner
Pencils: Manoel Moreira
In an original tale of the macabre, it's a story of heroes, monsters and damsels in distress. But in this tale nothing is quite what it seems. When a young biker comes to the rescue he finds himself caught up in a fight for his life. Can he save the girl? And if so, who will save him? PAWNS, a stand alone, thrill a minute run through the woods!
FAME: The cast of Glee
Writer: C.W. Cooke and Patrick McCormack
Pencils: Beniamino Bradi
From the sold-out Fame series comes the story all Gleeks were waiting for: the biography of the cast and creator of Glee. From Ryan Murphy to Lea Michele and more of the cast, Fame takes a look at how all of these men and women became part of a global phenomenon. From the hit FOX series, it's your turn to be a Gleek. You know you want to.
Female Force: Betty White
Writer: Patrick McCray
Pencils: Todd Tennant
Cover Artist(s): 2 covers: Adam Ellis & Juan Mar Studios
Betty White: GoldenGirl Goes Platinum traces the amazing life of the actor, writer, wit, and humanitarian who has also been Hollywood's most enduring “it girl" for over sixty astounding years. From the earliest days of television to the cutting edge of Facebook and SNL, Betty always makes the scene!
Writer: Mark L. Miller
Pencils: Roy Stewart
In the near future, three teens find themselves thrust into a twisted version of the Olympic Games against a horde of vicious Sportsmen and a blood-thirsty crowd of onlookers! David, Carrie, and Dean play a game where winning and losing are matters of life and death from Ain't It Cool News' Mark L. Miller!
Nanny & Hank #2
Writer: Mark L. Miller
Pencils: Steven Babb
After the terrifying events of last issue, Nanny & Hank attempt to pick up the pieces and deal with the fact that one bite from a vampire has changed their lives forever. Plus the vampire O'Neil wakes with a hangover and realizes what he's done. You've never seen vampires like this in this comic filled with horror and heart.
Vincent Price Presents: “PAWNS" #24
Writer: C. Edward Sellner
Pencils: Manoel Moreira
In an original tale of the macabre, it's a story of heroes, monsters and damsels in distress. But in this tale nothing is quite what it seems. When a young biker comes to the rescue he finds himself caught up in a fight for his life. Can he save the girl? And if so, who will save him? PAWNS, a stand alone, thrill a minute run through the woods!
FAME: The cast of Glee
Writer: C.W. Cooke and Patrick McCormack
Pencils: Beniamino Bradi
From the sold-out Fame series comes the story all Gleeks were waiting for: the biography of the cast and creator of Glee. From Ryan Murphy to Lea Michele and more of the cast, Fame takes a look at how all of these men and women became part of a global phenomenon. From the hit FOX series, it's your turn to be a Gleek. You know you want to.
Female Force: Betty White
Writer: Patrick McCray
Pencils: Todd Tennant
Cover Artist(s): 2 covers: Adam Ellis & Juan Mar Studios
Betty White: GoldenGirl Goes Platinum traces the amazing life of the actor, writer, wit, and humanitarian who has also been Hollywood's most enduring “it girl" for over sixty astounding years. From the earliest days of television to the cutting edge of Facebook and SNL, Betty always makes the scene!
Creature Entertainment Presents "Forgive My Father" for iPad and iPhone
Press release:
FORGIVE ME FATHER” comic book on your IPAD/IPHONE
First issue of a Critical Series on Passion, Faith, and Crime
Miami, Florida – November 11th, 2010 – Creature Entertainment, South Florida-based publisher of the web comic “Zombie Years” and graphic novel “The Gun”, and creators of such films as “The Gun”, “Killswitch Billy” and “Zombie Years: Thanks Grandpa”, now releases a new comic book drama series entitled “Forgive Me Father” on the Graphic.ly comic book reader platform for iPhone, iPad, and computers everywhere.
“Forgive Me Father” is a crime novella that tells the story of three different characters bound by a singular fate. What happens when the shepherd loses his flock? When Father Pedro’s faith in his God and church is lost after the violent death of a young friend, he finds himself alone with a despair and anger that can barely be contained. He dreams of finding solace in the arms of a runaway girl. Is she his angel of redemption or a fantasy he’s made-up? Will helping her break the chains of her past be a path to true salvation… or damnation?
This newly-inked deal with Graphic.ly allows Creature Entertainment’s books to be distributed on various computers and smart phones using Graphic.ly’s digital platform.
“The rise of devices like smart phones and iPads,” says Editor-In-Chief Juan Navarro, “gives our readers many choices for how to receive and experience our content. It only makes sense to go with a company like Graphic.ly, which has such a cool and usable reader application.”
About Graphic.ly
Graphicly is a cutting-edge digital content delivery system and community platform for the publishing world. Graphic.ly’s first product, which focuses on comic publishers, creators and enthusiasts, provides an immersive social experience and marketplace around digital comics and associated merchandise. The company looks to expand its community and¬¬ content platform and become the de facto solution for print media. For more information, please visit www.graphic.ly.
About Creature Entertainment
Creature Entertainment is a group of artists, animators and filmmakers based in Miami, publish graphic novels, produce short and feature films.
Creature Entertainment is embracing new media, video, and good old print to create a unique niche in the market for their stories. They work on a modest budget as most independent publishers/filmmakers do and have a grassroots approach to putting their product into the hands of the comic book and film aficionado. For more information, please visit http://www.creatureentertainment.com/.
“FORGIVE ME FATHER” comic book on your IPAD/IPHONE: http://www.creatureentertainment.com/2010/11/11/forgive-me-father-comic-book-on-your-ipadiphone/
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