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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Martin Shapiro signing tomorrow in Manhattan Beach CA

FEARLESS DAWN:THE SECRET OF THE SWAMP #1 PREVIEW PAGES

ASYLUM PRESS RELEASES FEARLESS DAWN:THE SECRET OF THE SWAMP #1 PREVIEW PAGES

FEATURED IN OCTOBER DIAMOND PREVIEWS SHIPPING DECEMBER 2011

(Los Angeles) Frank Forte, publisher of Asylum Press, announces that Asylum Press releases a five page preview of the fan favorite Fearless Dawn: The Secret Of The Swamp One Shot. The Secret Of The Swamp is written and illustrated by Steve Mannion (The Bomb, Batman Black and White, Tales From The Crypt, Warlash:Dark Noir)

Once again our sexy heroine, Fearless Dawn, gets herself into a  predicament she can't get out of.  Following a treasure map to find a secret elixir, Fearless Dawn travels deep within a murky swamp.  Ignoring the warnings of Old Lady Flannigan, and hot on the trail of buried pirate booty, Fearless Dawn and her sidekick, "The Masked Kid" get assaulted by the GIANT SWAMP CREATURE!!.  Can our heroes make it out alive!??  Plus Fearless Dawn daily strips, Pin-ups, Dossier files, pencil art and more.

Fearless Dawn: The Secret Of The Swamp One Shot Preview can be seen here:
http://www.asylumpress.com/titles/fearless-dawn

Product Title: FEARLESS DAWN: THE SECRET OF THE SWAMP #1
Frequency: ONE SHOT
Intended Audience: General Readers
Writers’ and Artists’ Names: (written and Illustrated by) STEVE MANNION
Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
Format: Comic Book, 32 pgs, full color, Saddle Stitched
Cover Dimensions: 6.625" x 10.25"
Retail Price: $2.95

Featured in Oct. Diamond previews shipping Dec. 2011.

Diamond gave the book a CERTIFIED COOL stamp of approval.

Fearless Dawn Bloghttp://fearlessdawn.blogspot.com/

Steve Mannion Bloghttp://stevemannioncomics.blogspot.com/

ALSO AVAILABLE AT www.ASYLUMPRESS.COM
FEARLESS DAWN-(1-4) SIGNED PACK
FEARLESS DAWN #1
FEARLESS DAWN #2
FEARLESS DAWN #3
FEARLESS DAWN #4
THE BOMB TPB (FEATURING FEARLESS DAWN)
STRANGE PIRATE TALES #1

ABOUT ASYLUM PRESS:Founded in 1999 by Frank Forte, Asylum Press is a unique publishing house specializing in high profile projects from some of the industry's biggest rising stars. Steve Mannion’s Fearless Dawn is the company’s newest title and has been a great fan favorite. Publishing action/adventure comics with Black Powder: A Bloody Frontier Adventure, Trenchcoats, Cigarettes and Shotguns, Warlash: Zombie Mutant Genesis. And continuing their tradition of horror with Undead Evil, Satan’s 3-Ring Circus of Hell, Asylum of Horrors, Zombie Terrors, EEEK! and Beyond Lovecraft, also venturing into dark humor with Billy Boy The Sick Little Fat Kid and The Cletus and Floyd Show, Asylum Press continues to be on the cutting edge of comic and graphic novel publishing. Asylum Press is distributed by Diamond Comics Distributors and Tony Shenton and to the Booktrade by SCB Distributors, Ingram and Baker and Taylor.

Martin Shapiro signing at Golden Apple

MARTIN SHAPIRO--2 SIGNINGS TOMORROW IN LA

MARTIN SHAPIRO SIGNING AT MELTDOWN LA--THIS WED, 10/5

Screenwriter Martin Shapiro will be at Meltdown Comics signing copies of his new horror comic book series, CHOPPER, followed by a Q&A about how he sold the movie rights.

Created by Martin Shapiro and drawn by acclaimed Dark Horse artist Juan Ferreyra (Falling Skies, Rex Mundi), Chopper is a modern-day reimagining of the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow fame. After taking a strange new drug with supernatural side effects at a party, the rebellious teenage daughter of a police officer starts seeing ghosts and is stalked by the Reaper, a headless Hell’s Angel on a motorcycle who collects the souls of sinners in the afterlife.

This autograph event will take place on Wednesday, October 5th from 6-9 pm at Meltdown Comics at 7522 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046.

The first 50 people to arrive get a free copy of the limited edition Chopper prequel one-shot ORIGIN OFCHOPPER featuring a painted cover by Tony Mauro and 25 pages of sequential art by legendary colorist Drew Posada, his last book before he died.

Follow Us on Twitter @NightOwlComics or Like Us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NightOwlComicsfor sneak peeks of future Chopper pages and links to episodes of the Chopper live-action web TV series starring horror icons Tyler Mane (Halloween, X-Men) and Andrew Bryniarski (Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Batman Returns).

More preview pages from Chopper #1

Chopper #1

Chopper #1 is in this months DIAMOND PREVIEWS. Preorder at your local comic store.

Product Title: Chopper
Frequency: Bi-Monthly
Issue Number: #1 (of 5)
Intended Audience: Mature Readers
Genre: Horror
Format: Comic Book, 32 pgs, Full Color, Saddle Stitched
Cover Dimensions: 6.625" x 10.25"
Retail Price: $2.99


Writer: Martin Shapiro
Artist: Juan Ferreyra
Cover Artist: Cris Ortega
Synopsis: From screenwriter Martin Shapiro and acclaimed artist Juan Ferreyra (Falling Skies, Rex Mundi) comes a modern-day reimagining of the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow fame. After taking a strange new drug with supernatural side effects at a party, a rebellious high school cheerleader starts seeing ghosts and is stalked by the Reaper, a headless Hell's Angel on a motorcycle who collects the souls of sinners.