STRANGE PIRATE TALES --DIGITAL

AVAILABLE ON COMIXOLOGY, COMICSPLUS,IVERSE, MYDIGITAL COMICS STRANGE PIRATE TALES #1 (ONE SHOT) Issue Number: 1 Written by Steve Mannion & Andy Marinkovich art by Steve Mannion Cover by Steve Mannion Intended Audience: Mature readers Format: B&W interiors, full color painted covers, 48 pages APP Price: $1.99 US Ship Date: Story Synopsis: Steve Mannion (Fearless Dawn, The Bomb) serves up a 48-page anthology containing four stories featuring the misadventures of legendary pirate Brownhole Jones and his crew of stooges. Also featuring the sexiest good girl on the seven seas, Sea-Goin' Lil, as well as Brownhole Jones' alter ego, Steampipe Johnny! a giant 48 page extravaganza!

STRANGE BATTLE TALES-DIGITAL

AVAILABLE ON COMIXOLOGY,COMICSPLUS AND MYDIGITAL COMICS--ON IPHONE, IPAD AND ANDROID Title: STRANGE BATTLE TALES #1 (ONE SHOT) Issue Number: 1 Written by Steve Mannion & Andy Marinkovich art by Steve Mannion Cover by Steve Mannion Intended Audience: Mature readers Format: B&W interiors, full color painted covers, 34 pages APP Price: $1.99 US APP RELEASE Date: Sept. 12, 2012 Story Synopsis: LONG OUT OF PRINT, this new digital edition features the VERY FIRST APPEARANCE of FEARLESS DAWN. Under her alter ego VANDA SAVAGE, we go to an alternate future where the she-agent and he band of guerillas duke it out in a war torn story we like to call " GIVE 'EM BULLETS". Alo on hand are the short tales "DEAL WITH THE DEVIL" , "ROMMEL'S DESERT APES" and "RACE OF DOOM!". Steve Mannion (Fearless Dawn, The Bomb) serves up a 32-page giant comic issue containing four stories which offer a humorous and quirky approach to the classic war tale genre. All tales feature a humorous "twist" ending reminiscent of the finest pre-code horror and war comics of the 1950s. B&W 34 Pages meta: humor, action, adventure, fairy tales, horror

The Bomb available on Comixology today

http://www.comixology.com/The-Bomb/digital-comic/JUN083688 Collecting issues 1-4 of Steve Mannion's The Bomb mini-series. Artist and writer Steven Mannion whips up some of the craziest comic book tales this side of The Goon, The Rocketter and Li'l Abner in this brilliantly executed vanity project from his independent imprint, ATOM BOMB COMICS. The Bomb contains: FEARLESS DAWN (Origin Story), BROWNHOLE JONES (Zombie Island Party) and introduces the R. Crumbesque JUNGLE CHICK and the DINOSAUR. The book has been described as "Raiders of the Lost Ark" meets "Mad Magazine" with a dash of Stan Lee thrown in for good measure! Steve Mannion's signature brush style, colorful characters and witty gag-writing have already netted the artist a solid underground following as well as foreign and domestic licensing deals. Beautifully rendered cartoon pen and ink work. For fans of "The Goon", Wally Wood and classic E.C. horror, this book is a must. Features color gallery section.

STRANGE FAIRY TALES #1 (ONE SHOT)

DIGITAL VERSION ON SALE TODAY

LONG OUT OF PRINT--THIS GREAT STEVE MANNION CLASSIC IS BACK!

Title: STRANGE FAIRY TALES #1 (ONE SHOT)

Issue Number: 1

Written by Steve Mannion & Andy Marinkovich art by Steve Mannion

Cover by Steve Mannion

Intended Audience: Mature readers

Format: B&W interiors, full color painted covers, 40 pages

APP Price: $1.99 US

Story Synopsis:

Steve Mannion (Fearless Dawn, The Bomb) serves up a 40-page giant comic issue containing two stories which offer a humorous and quirky approach to the classic fairy tale genre. "The Tale" is a rollicking chronicle about love, heroism, friendship, and mowing down evil demons with machine guns. "Little Dead Riding Hood" is a warped retelling of the classic children's story, with a gruesome "twist" ending reminiscent of the finest pre-code horror comics of the 1950s.

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Asylum Press Releases Trench Coats, Cigarettes and Shotguns as a “Digital First” Mini-Series

Asylum Press Releases Trench Coats, Cigarettes and Shotguns as a “Digital First” Mini-Series Aug.5 , 2012 – Los Angeles, CA – Asylum Press will publish Trench Coats, Cigarettes and Shotguns as a “digital first” 3-issue mini-series available on Comixology, Comics Plus, Graphicly and My Digital Comics. The series will also be collected into a stand alone eBook for the KindleFire, Nook, Kobo, and iBookstore.

The release dates for each issue of the comic book are: Trench Coats, Cigarettes and Shotguns #1 – Aug 1, 2012 Trench Coats, Cigarettes and Shotguns #2 – Aug 8, 2012 Trench Coats, Cigarettes and Shotguns #3 – Aug 15, 2012 A free preview of Trench Coats, Cigarettes and Shotguns can be seen at the Asylum Press website: http://www.asylumpress.com/titles/trench-coats-cigarettes-and-shotguns

"I'm really excited to be working with Chuck Brown and Philipp Neundorf to publish this exciting, action-packed story," publisher Frank Forte says. "Trench Coats has a dark storyline and twisted characters. It's exactly what Asylum Press wants to bring to the masses." The story centers around a mysterious hitman named Trypp who only relies on three things – his trench coat, cigarettes and shotgun – as he navigates a dangerous world filled with mech-wielding gangsters, demonic Mafioso and demons that run wild on earth. A new kind of crime family that has emerged in New York City uses ancient satanic rituals to gain the speed, strength and other attributes of demons. When the mob murders Trypp's friend, he embraces the darkness in his soul, leaving a path of death and destruction to avenge her.

“Working with Philipp Neundorf was a writer’s dream," says writer Chuck Brown, "though we bumped heads now and again he was able to take the world of Trench Coats, Cigarettes and Shotguns to new heights. Assembling this book took a lot of time and sleepless nights, but in the end I think we created something unique and special. Take away all the demons, death, magic and mayhem in the book and you’re left with a simple story about a grain of good trying to stay afloat in a sea of evil. Something I think a lot of people can relate to nowadays."

Artist Philipp Neundorf explains the creative process behind the book series, "Doing a full color page per day for around three months is an intense undertaking, even more so when collaborating with strong personalities like Chuck. Often enough we were crushing our heads like Trypp does to the demons in the book. However, after looking at the final pages, it was worth the fight. Doing comics that have to compete with the big-name titles out there in the market is tough."

ABOUT ASYLUM PRESS: Asylum Press is a Los Angeles-based comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1999 by artist Frank Forte. The Company publishes high-concept books from the industry’s top talent within the horror, fantasy, and action adventure genres via a bold new business model that focuses on digital publishing and new distribution outlets in both the American and international markets. Asylum Press maximizes the value of these branded properties by extending them across multiple entertainment platforms, including movies, TV, and video games, often using transmedia storytelling techniques. Its flagship titles include Fearless Dawn, The Bomb, Undead Evil, Black Powder, Warlash, and the popular horror anthologies Zombie Terrors, EEEK!, Asylum of Horrors, and Satan’s 3-Ring Circus of Hell. For more information, visit http://www.asylumpress.com. ABOUT CHUCK BROWN: Brown has written and published six anthologies as a senior member of 803Studios. He’s published an online strip at theschoolofart.com and Brown is currently working with Dark Horse writing “Rotten Apple” for Dark Horse Presents #s 2,3,4 & 5. He’s also in the process of scripting an 80pg GN and web comic for MTV/geek. ABOUT PHILIPP NEUNDORF: Philipp Neundorf lives and works as an artist in Berlin, Germany. His published credits include Rogue, End Of All, Winter War, SPX-Anthology 2004, and Scorn. He has also published several short stories, cover art and pinups. His work has been exhibited at art exhibitions in Germany. Prior to comic books, he worked as a graphic designer, doing designs for computer games and artwork for CD covers.

Frank Forte Sketchbook #1 now on sale

Hey everyone, I finally put together a sketchbook.

It contains character sketches, storyboards, BG design, concept sketches, character turns, unused designs from pitches, figure drawing and more. Hope you like.

FRANK FORTE SKETCHBOOK: CARTOON CONCEPT DESIGN #1
Artist: Frank Forte
Price: $10
Special notes:Signed and limited to 500 copies
each copy has and original sketch on the back cover
Pages: 48
Printing: First

Size: 5.5 x 8.5 saddle stitched.
Cover: CARDSTOCK
Interiors: Black and White/greytones

Description: This sketchbook collects  a sampling of character design, Background design, props design, storyboards, concept sketches, sexy barbarian girls, life drawing and more.  All in an attempt to show the progress and skills needed to get and keep a job in the animation industry.


Frank Forte BIO
Frank Forte is an accomplished designer, storyboard artist and comic book artist. He has worked in animation for feature films, TV and gaming. Frank's credits include: Despicable Me 2, Bob's Burgers, Allen Gregory, The Super Hero Squad Show, Hero 108, Marvel Heroes 4D, Lego Hero Factory, Lego Bionicle:The Legend Reborn, HI HI PUFFY AMI YUMI, Re-Animated Pilot (Out of Jimmy’s Head), The Mr. Men Show, Bionicle: The Legend Reborn (DVD-2009), Lego Clutch Powers 4D ride at Legoland and Lego Atlantis. He co-created The Cletus and Floyd Show with Gene McGuckin, a tribute to animation directors Tex Avery, Bob Clampett and Chuck Jones. Robert S. Rhine and Frank Forte created the pilot episode of Sickcom the Animated Series which was sold to Spike and Mike’s Sick and Twisted Festival Of Animation in 2003. Frank is also the publisher at Asylum Press (www.asylumpress.com), an indy graphic novel and comic book publisher. Since its inception in 1999, Frank has written, illustrated and published such comics as, Zombie Terrors, The Vampire Verses, Warlash, Fearless Dawn, Billy Boy, The Cletus and Floyd Show.
Frank's original animated shorts can be seen at: www.youtube.com/gooncartoons

FRANK FORTE SKETCHBOOK #1
CARTOON CONCEPT DESIGN
$10 plus $2 shipping.
INCLUDES ORIGINAL SKETCH ON BACK
SIGNED AND NUMBERED TO 500 COPIES.

THE HORRORS OF IT ALL: 17th Annual HAASHOW Highlights

THE HORRORS OF IT ALL: 17th Annual HAASHOW Highlights: Before we continue with more comic book horror classics, I thought I'd share some photos I took last weekend at the 17th Annual Halloween & ...

FEARLESS DAWN THE SECET OF THE SWAMP #1 in stores Wed. 2/8

CHOPPER #3 IN PREVIEWS NOW

Chopper #3 is now available for pre-order in the Diamond PREVIEWS December catalog. This exciting five-issue horror series is published by Asylum Press.

Written by screenwriter Martin Shapiro and drawn by acclaimed artist Cliff Richards (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Batman: Time and the Batman, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies), Chopper is a modern-day reimagining of the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow fame.

In issue #3, Christina tries to recover from the shocking death of her friend. She meets the ghost of a punk rocker who warns her about the headless motorcyclist, known in the Shadowlands as “The Reaper”. Christina isn’t sure if what she saw that night on the beach was real or if she was just hallucinating. She consults with Madame Chloe, a spiritual medium, to figure out what is going on.

For readers not familiar with Asylum Press books, the publisher is offering a 5-page preview of Chopper #1 and #2 online at www.asylumpress.com/titles/chopper.

If you’re on the fence about trying a book from a smaller publisher, be aware that Diamond gave both Chopper #1 and Chopper #2 a "Certified Cool" in its Previews catalog.

We’re also proud to announce that the movie rights to Chopper have been sold, and the production company has already shot and released a live-action web TV series in October to introduce fans to the Chopper mythology and build awareness for an upcoming movie in 2012. The web series stars Tyler Mane (played Michael Myers in Rob Zombie's Halloween remake, and Sabretooth in X-Men) and Andrew Bryniarski (Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Batman Returns). It features all-new prequel story material not in the comic book that will explore the origins of the Reaper and shine a light on the unknown pasts of several key characters. Visit www.chopperlives.com for more info.

Chopper #3, a 32-page full color comic book for $2.99, can be pre-ordered from your local comic book shop (www.comicshoplocator.com). This title carries a Diamond Order Code of DEC110840.

CHOPPER #2 CAN STILL BE REORDERED

Writer: Martin Shapiro
Penciller/Inker: Juan Ferreyra (Rex Mundi, Small Gods)
Cover Art: Diane Ozdamar

Christina and her rowdy girlfriends go to the Daytona Bike Week motorcycle rally and sneak into a nightclub to see a heavy metal band. After taking a hit of the supernatural drug known as Stairway to Heaven, Christina and Trish start seeing ghosts and are stalked by a headless Hell's Angel on a motorcycle who collects the souls of sinners.

Diamond Comic Distributors gave Chopper #2 a "Certified Cool" in its October Previews catalog.

Format: Full Color, 32 pages
Price: $2.99
Diamond Code: OCT110860
In Stores: December 7, 2011

HELL COMES TO HOLLYWOOD

HELL COMES TO HOLLYWOOD
Short Horror Fiction set in Tinseltown
Written by Show Biz Pros

A collection of short stories about psychotic killers, ghosts, demons, vampires, and a host of other horrifying creatures stalking the entertainment capital of the world.

Featuring over 20 all-original tales written by Movie and Television Screenwriters, Directors, Actors and Producers.

Paperbacks and E-books will be available for Kindle and Nook in Fall 2011 through Amazon.com and

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