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Introducing Zen51.com: A new comic book/graphic novel resource designed to connect artists with their fansA new website resource designed to support the comic and graphic novel industry. Zen51.com is a site where aspiring comic artists can feature their work, connect with potential fans, and learn industry trends. Zen51 serves as a hub that will connect the comic communities across all genres. - May 04, 2009 American-style manga series launches new virtual world
Storyboards Online announced today that it has joined forces with ShanghaiPop to simultaneously launch the first of four issues of an American-style manga mini-series, MechTechs, and its coordinating virtual world in November. - July 14, 2008 DECEMBER ISSUE AND SOLD OUT DEBUT OCTOBER ISSUE OF STILL PLAYING WITH TOYS PRESENTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE DIRECT DOWNLOAD
Free download of first two issues plus remaining two issues to be offered via www.stillplayingwithtoys.com - December 24, 2007 Website brings happy holidays to graphic novel collectors
Graphic Novel Depot can help make the season bright for comic fans of any age, according to site owner Mike Gagnon. - November 28, 2007 New website offers collectors an easier alternative for buying graphic novels
An affordable way to shop for graphic novels from the comfort of your own home - October 16, 2007 Still Playing with Toys Presents #2 soliciting in October edition of Previews
The sophomore installment of Still Playing with Toys' flagship comic solicits in the October edition of Diamond Comics Distributors' Previews catalog, set to ship December 2007. - September 28, 2007 Still Playing with Toys Presents Debuting in August Edition of Previews
Still Playing with Toys' debut comic book issue solicits in Diamond Comic Distributors Previews August issue for an October 2007 release date! - July 18, 2007 ‘Industriacide’ creator combines grotesque and charming in new ‘Mess’
Sean Dietrich, creator of Industriacide and Fervor, returns to his ink-stained roots with a new tale of shadow and escape in Mess (Rorschach Entertainment, 2007). - July 06, 2007 Jesse Michael Renaud Celebrated Graphic Novel, The Book of One, Is Available As a First Edition Print
Fantasy artist and author Jesse Michael Renaud releases his first graphic novel, The Book of One, on 07.07.07 through WorldForge Press. - June 29, 2007 Mayfair Lands 3 Nominees for Origins ’07 Honors
Three different titles from Mayfair Games, Inc. have received nominations for top game awards. These nominations will be announced at the upcoming Origins 2007 International Game Expo and Fair, one of the world’s largest game trade and consumer fairs. - May 24, 2007 Septagon Studios Inc Unveils Imagination Creativity Pad
Toronto, March 2007 – The "Imagination Creativity Pad" launched today on the Septagon Studios Inc. website. Presented in English, the web page of the Imagination Creativity Pad allows visitors to enter text which is immediately published with simple registration to prevent unwanted spam. - March 29, 2007 Clark Kent Unveils True Identity Offplanet herald has an important message for humanity
Offplanet herald has an important message for humanity Vancouver, B.C., March 2007 — As if clutched from a yet-printed Superman comic, an offplanet emissary to Star Nations, an intergalactic alliance on Earth, Talessian, today announced his “Offplanet Man: Friends or Foes?” public talk to be held at Hilton Vancouver Metrotown on March 28, at 7:30 p.m. - March 28, 2007 Unscrewed! Comic Book Auctions Continue to set records going into it's third week.
Unscrewed Auctions Continue To Climb! Unscrewed! (www.unscrewedcomic.com), the collection of creators, publishers, retailers, and fans which banded together at the beginning of the year to take on an immoral and unethical publisher/convention promoter and provide financial assistance to those victimized by his company, ended its second week of auctions, bringing the total raised in both auction rounds to about $1800. - March 24, 2007 Comic Book Fans Have a New Wonderland: Graphic Novel Depot
New web based retailer offers fans a huge selection of graphic novels and collectibles, with reliable payments and shipping powered by Amazon. - March 21, 2007 Unscrewed! First Wave Auctions Success. Second Wave Now Live!
Unscrewed auctions bring in over $1,000 for comic creators. Second wave of auctions live. - March 14, 2007 White Powdered Doughnuts call for Webcomics Submissions !!
White Powdered Doughnuts is looking for a few good stories. We are currently looking for the right combination of storyline and art that we can all be proud of. Our primary goal is to help creators display their comics on the net. We really want to promote new webcomic artists and writers. We also want to create a friendly community of webcomic creators that like to gather virtually and talk about their projects while giving feedback, constructive criticism, and tips to others. - December 04, 2006 A little white gorilla and Internet: lillaworld.com
Lillaworld.com to creative an alternative unpublished in the field of the childhood book trade. - November 21, 2006 Val Kilmer, Adam west, celebrities, comics, and more at Big Apple National Convention Nov 17-18-19
The big Apple Convention holds its largest comic book/sci-fi/fantasy/pop-culture convention on Nov. 17-18-19 at the Penn Plaza Pavilion. Special guests include Val Kilmer, Adam West, Bichael Biehn, Catherine Bach, Joyce DeWitt, Sybil Danning, Neal Adams, and more. - November 14, 2006 GROUNDED ANGEL, WILL YOU BE MINE?
Romance action manga Grounded Angel simultaneously launches at three webcomics portals; includes PSP pack of entire first issue - October 11, 2006 Keen to add "As featured on…" to your services and products?
PR company to run media tutorials at the British Library, London, UK - September 06, 2006 Dark Dance Productions – “Myth Makers” of Graphic Novels
This week, Author Doug Crill of the highly successful and controversial graphic novel series - Cry Wolf - was the featured guest on Global Talk Radio’s - “A Story to Tell” - where he made the announcement that his company, Dark Dance Productions, would establish itself as the “myth makers” of graphic novels. - August 10, 2006 Happy Birthday ZIGGY The Loveable Little man turns 35!
Happy Birthday to Ziggy! The affable everyman turns 35 years-old this year, making Ziggy one of the longest running comic panels in history. - August 01, 2006 “Cry Wolf” Now Part of Toledo Libraries
The main branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library as well as three other branches will be carrying both the first graphic novel (Cry Wolf) and second in the series (Cry Wolf — “Ghost of Sijan”) on their shelves. The announcement came late, last month. - July 15, 2006 Ziggy Celebrates 35 Years of Making People Smile Autograph Signing at Book Expo 2006 (Booth #3825)
Washington, DC – (May 18, 2006) – A Little Character Goes A Long Way is the very appropriate title of the new must-have book by Tom Wilson featuring the animated loveable little man, Ziggy, who celebrates his 35th Anniversary this year. - May 18, 2006 Shocker Toys Heralds In The Age of the Independent Comic!
Shocker Toys Announces 6" Figure Line Based on Indie Comic Characters - May 16, 2006 BIG BANG COMICS TO SELF-PUBLISH ALL-NEW BIMONTHLY SERIES!
“It's true! Big Bang has left Image Comics and will be self-publishing the new issues under the name Big Bang Comics,” confirmed BB editor Gary Carlson. - April 16, 2006 Keron Grant Joins Team Zoom Suit
Superstar Penciler Joins Award Winning Writer & Director John Taddeo to Complete Comic Book Limited Series - March 31, 2006 Grafenveer Set to Lead the Re-launch of SMASH! Comics with Second issue!
The second installment of the hit fantasy graphic novel series, Grafenveer begins shipping May 1st and details revolving around its launch are already causing a stir among retailers and collectors. - March 31, 2006 MARK MAZZ as new Creative Director of CAG!
CAG officially welcomes Mazz to the CAG family on April 22nd, 2006 at MOCCA/ NYC.ital production, which lead to his work with Sawyer Studios, the creative director of Harris Publications, and studio director of DialogueWorks/ Clarion Marketing NY. In addition to his print design and publishing experience, Mark comes to CAG adding a great wealth of knowledge about start-up corporations, direct-mail campaigns, packaging, point-of-purchase, and event marketing. - March 29, 2006 Insomniax Comix announces their latest new all color comic book "The Adventures of of Lt Tuffy"
The Adventures of Lt Tuffy comic book is the story of conflicts between two different ideals of government. The story details with the everyday life of people in conflict from the characters points of view. The comix book can be purchased at www.comixpress.com - March 19, 2006 The Big Bang Comics Group announces the addition of Allen Berrebbi as director of Business Development and Marketing.
The Big Bang Comics Group announces the addition of Allen Berrebbi as director of Business Development and Marketing. Allen has been instrumental in the revamping, hosting and launching of the new Big Bang website (bigbangcomics.com). In addition to maintaining the official Big Bang website, Allen will be in charge of exploring new outlets for the licensing of Big Bang characters as well as creating partnerships with manufacturers, film makers and other publishers. - March 16, 2006 SEPTAGON STUDIOS UNLEASHES CREATOR SEARCH
(Toronto, March 10, 2006) – Canadian Comic book publisher Septagon Studios Inc. is seeking artwork from sequential artists and cover illustrators to work on their upcoming line of books. - March 10, 2006 Comic Book Legend Bob Layton Joins Team Zoom Suit at MEGA CON
Comic Book Legend Bob Layton Joins Team Zoom Suit at MEGA CON to Meet and Great Fans. Industry Icon Makes Rare Convention Appearance to Support Zoom Suit Comic and Animated Film for One Day Only! - February 01, 2006 Open Book Press Graphic Novels Available at Borders
Book retail giant Borders Books and Music has informed young upstart publisher Open Book press that they will make their current line of graphic novels available to order at the counter of all Borders and Waldenbooks locations throughout the United States. - January 24, 2006 CRY WOLF — ONE OF THE BEST GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR 2005
The prestigious comic book website, The ComicFanatic.com, has christened Cry Wolf as one of the best original graphic novels of 2005. The novel wound up in a three-way tie for the coveted title with two other original novels: Ravenous and Dead West. - January 17, 2006 ZOOM SUIT GETS SOUTHERN FRIED AND HEADS TO VEGAS
The award winning animated short film, Zoom Suit, will appear in a major Sotheast film festival and then head to Vegas for the National Association of Professional Television Executives meeting at Mandalay Bay Hotel. - January 12, 2006 Small Press Acknowledged by Organizers of the American Music Awards
Owners of small press publisher Open Book Press have confirmed that they have been given a very important nod from the organizers of the 33rd Annual American Music Awards. - November 15, 2005 MONKEYS WITH MACHINEGUNS SIGN DEAL WITH OPEN BOOK PRESS TO PUBLISH QUARTERLY ANTHOLOGY
Cardiff based comic book studio Monkeys with Machineguns (www.monkeyswithmachineguns.com) have signed a deal with U.S. Based publishers Open Book Press (www.openbookpress.com) for the ongoing publication of their eponymous quarterly science-fiction and horror anthology. - November 08, 2005 MONKEYS WITH MACHINEGUNS LAUNCH RED CROSS & HURRICANE KATRINA BENEFIT BOOK
Cardiff based comic book studio Monkeys with Machineguns (www.monkeyswithmachineguns.com) have released their comic and prose anthology “Hammer of Time” to raise money for the American Red Cross and the victims of Hurricane Katrina. - November 08, 2005 FORGET THOSE ALIEN AUTOPSIES! FREE 52-PAGE ONLINE COMIC-BOOK REVEALS HOW AN E.T. GETS A “NIP/TUCK” HOLLYWOOD MAKEOVER
Comic-book hero Zen Intergalactic Ninja has undergone a facelift to make him more attractive to Hollywood actors and producers. - November 03, 2005 CrazeeComics to Debut there newest Sci-fi Comedy series "THERE'S AN ALIEN IN MY TOILET" @ the Big Apple National Convention November 18th - 20th 2005
After releasing a teaser version of There's an Alien in my Toilet at the San Diego Comic Con to amazing results. The Young publisher has chosen it's home town convention "The Big Apple National Convention" in NYC to Launch the new series and related merchandise. This is the only event where fans will have an opportunity to see what Network Executives are Buzzing about. - October 30, 2005 Cry Wolf Graphic Novel Will Teach University Students
Doug Crill & Daniel J. Frey, the author and illustrator of the graphic novel Cry Wolf, as well as their publisher Open Book Press are proud to announce that the academic quality of the Cry Wolf graphic novel has been recognized in a big way. - October 26, 2005 “CRY WOLF” IS SMASH HIT AT WIZARD WORLD BOSTON
(Toledo, Ohio – October 6, 2005) The final numbers are in and according to “CRY WOLF’S” creators, Doug Crill and Daniel J. Frey of Dark Dance Productions, the success of their graphic novel at last weekend’s Wizard World in Boston was nothing short of spectacular. - October 06, 2005 ‘Industriacide’ creator turns up the heat with ‘Fervor’
Sean Dietrich, the twisted mind that brought you the critically-acclaimed dytopic epic “Industriacide,” once again skewers the seedy underbelly of American culture with his latest story, “Fervor,” released by Rorschach Entertainment. Dietrich, whose art has been frequently compared to Jhonen Vasquez and Arthur Suydam, uses his poetic storytelling and disturbing yet luxurious artwork to once again blur reality as he explores the dark and violent fantasies of one of the “have nots.” - October 03, 2005 Open Book Press Is Crying Wolf
Both the management at Open Book Press and the creators of their newest graphic novel, Cry Wolf, are exited over the overwhelming fan reaction to the book. - September 29, 2005 SEPTAGON STUDIOS TO PUBLISH “SCORN”
Toronto, Canada — August 2005 –Septagon Studios C.E.O/Founder Nicola Defina is proud to announce the company’s first creator-owned project/title; Scorn, the independent comic book which made a strong impression at conventions across the United States. - September 24, 2005 Open Book Press To Aid In Hurricane Relief
Co-Owners of Open Book Press, Mike Gagnon and Chris Campanozzi, reach out to the comics and publishing industries to help in upcoming efforts to support the victims of Hurricane Katrina. - September 22, 2005 Ziggy Artist, Other Cartoonists, Gather For Tribute at Disney Birthplace
Marceline, MO – (Sept. 12, 2005) – TOONFEST 2005, a free public festival featuring a gathering of some of the world’s best-known cartoonists, will be held on Sept. 16-17 in Marceline, Missouri, the childhood hometown of Walt Disney. - September 12, 2005 UK BASED SMALL PRESS STARTS HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF PROJECT
Monkeys with Machineguns; a small publisher based in Cardiff, Wales, UK; has started a project to publish a collection of comics, art, and prose as a single book to raise money to support the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The book, “The Hammer of Time”, will be sold through the publisher's website and through on-line auction site eBay. The price for the book has not yet been seen, but 100% of profits will be donated to the American Red Cross to help their relief effort. - September 07, 2005 Septagon Studios Creator Advantages
About Septagon Studios www.septagonstudios.com Septagon Studios is a publishing company founded in early 2003 by Nicola Defina, creator and visionary, whose lifelong dream of breaking into the comic book industry is finally being realized. Alongside his two cousins, Vice President and Art Director Philip Defina and Art Consultant Domenic Defina, Nicola has established a sturdy base to help attract readers and make Septagon Studios the best it can be. - August 27, 2005 Canadian Comic book publisher to solicit late fall. Calls for submissions to seal 2005/2006 line up.
Toronto, Canada. In 2005/2006 Septagon Studios will directly move towards the publishing market of Comic Books, Graphic Novels and soon expanding towards other notorious formats. Septagon Studios will not limit itself by being underestimated. It will impact the way in which we look at publishing today. - August 20, 2005 Comic Book Scoop and Chanting Monks Press Team-Up for Contest
Chanting Books Press (http://www.chantingmonks.com/) and Comic Book Scoop (http://www.comicbookscoop.com/) announce that they are teaming-up to sponsor a contest sure to delight comic book and horror fans alike. Chanting Monks Press is graciously providing a copy of their Flowers on the Razorwire DVD package to the lucky winner of the contest. - August 03, 2005 Announcing a New, Comic-Based Web Community – Comic Book Scoop!
Visit http://www.comicbookscoop.com/ to get in on the ground floor of the newest and most innovative comic book community on the web. Comic Book Scoop utilizes the “Blogiverse” to enhance and expand the comic book community. - August 03, 2005 Well Known Artist/Cartoonist and Chef Cooks Up a Hit with the Publication of "Carl Allen Schoner's" Cartoon Cookbook Sampler."
Author of Five books pens and draws a zany collection of his favorite cartoons and recipes, including such masterful creations as "Carl's Corney Dogs," "Mighty Meat Balls," "Chipped Beef on Toast," and "Your Mama's - July 20, 2005 Well Known Southern California Artist/Author and Cartoonist Announces Publication of "Carl Allen Schoner's BIG Cartoon Sketchbook"
Author/Artist/Cartoonist consolidates in a single book samples of his work produced over a 25 year period to illustrate how character development and style evolve in comic strip cartooning and pen and ink drawing. - July 20, 2005 "In The Beginning" Comic Strip Hits Gold!
In addition to making people laugh, Sushynski, a graduate of the University of Michigan, founded ‘In the Beginning’ to break traditional stereotypes about religious people. Sushynski also believes his comic strip can help hurting people. “One of the most important ways to receive healing is by laughter,” he says. - July 05, 2005 PULP FRICTION IN PHILLY The Venger: Dead Man Rising, new Ronin Studios title premieres at Wizard World Philly.
Visitors to the Wizard World Philly comic book convention June 3-5 will be able to purchase the first issue of The Venger: Dead Man Rising, a new comic from Ronin Studios by writer Matt Spatola and artist Jason Ossman. - May 22, 2005 SMASH! Publisher And Grafenveer Illustrator Eager To Meet Fans
Open Book Press co-owner and editor, Chris Campanozzi, and Christian N. St. Pierre, illustrator of the hit graphic novel series “Grafenveer” are ready to meet and greet fans. - May 16, 2005 OPEN BOOK PRESS, SMASH! COMICS ANNOUNCE THEIR 2005 CONVENTION SCHEDULE
Bayville, New Jersey, USA/Tiverton, ON, Canada, March 28th, 2005 – Open Book Press, and it’s comics imprint SMASH! Comics have announced their 2005 trade show and convention schedule. - March 28, 2005 JAY’S DAYS CREATOR JASON MARCY GETS OFFICIAL WEBSITE
March 15th, 2005 — Cartoonist Jason Marcy announced today the creation of his new website, www.JasonMarcy.com. - March 17, 2005 Indy Comics for the Masses
Independent comics don’t need to have lower standards in cost, quality, and content compared to superhero titles – but they often do. Announcing Water Media – a company focused on creating refreshing, independent content at exceptional prices. Nothing Left to Lose is the premiere title showcasing these features for Water Media’s growing company. For only $6.99 readers will enjoy a 216 page graphic novel about a young man dealing with mental illness. - March 12, 2005 Treasure Hunt Announces Comic Book Video Games Headed for Mobile Platforms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cranberry Township, PA - March 3, 2005 - Treasure Hunt announced today that it will be developing a line of video games for the mobile platform based upon the Nifty Comics superhero comic book, "Cadre." - March 12, 2005 The Big Apple Comic Book, Art & Toy Show: Vampires, & Heroes, & Jedi…Oh My!!!
The Big Apple Comic-Con, NYC’s largest and longest running comic book and popular arts convention, returns with a spectacular array of Superheroes, Space Sirens, Crime Busters, Comic Books, and Special Events. - March 11, 2005 Mr.T Returns to Comics in May
American cult hero and iconic all-round entertainer Mr.T returns to pulp fiction - and to pulp bad guys - this May in an all-new comic book series published by APComics. - March 03, 2005 New York Comic Book King, Michael Carbonaro, Launches New Website
Website Brings Visitors on a Cross Country Ride with America’s Biggest Comic Book Buyer - February 15, 2005 Superman #5 comic book sells for $29,000 online.
TIAS.com today released a list of unusual and rare antiques and collectibles that their merchants sold online in 2004. One of these items included a $29,000 copy of Superman #5. - February 12, 2005 ‘In the Beginning' Comic Strip Brings Laughs by Presenting the ‘Lighter Side' of Religion
Americans Ready for ‘Lighter Side' of Religion says Sushynski, who himself is a man of deep faith, felt the time had come for a comic strip that looked at the lighter side of religion. - November 21, 2004