Artist Mike Hoffman discovers Utopia!
In a major coup, Black Daze Publishing reveals that renowned fantasy
artist Mike Hoffman will take over the art on their current series 'THE
BALLAD OF UTOPIA" Drawn Dime Novels starting with a re-release of
issue #1, volume two. Mike's work has appeared on numerous magazine
covers, and he's well-known for his astonishing fantasy paintings and
numerous comic titles, such as last year's highly-acclaimed
"Tigress" mini-series, published by Basement Comics.
Creator, writer and original artist for "THE BALLAD OF UTOPIA", Barry
Buchanan is ecstatic over this new addition to "THE BALLAD OF UTOPIA"
team. "Over the course of producing the art for the first four and
half issues, I realized that my drawing wasn't progressing as fast as
I'd like" explains Buchanan. "I also was discovering that on top of my
other roles on this comic, I was too slow art-wise for a
bi-monthly title. So, while I went ahead with my artwork in the first
three finished books, I was on the lookout for a new person to help
out."
Barry continues "I'd seen a "Tigress" back issue, and was immediately
struck by the classic quality of the book's artwork. Later, I had a
table in artist's alley at one of the big cons, and Mike was a few rows
over--so, I dropped by to talk with him. After showing him the first
three issue of "THE BALLAD OF UTOPIA", Mike remarked that he was
contemplating making his next project a different take on Westerns!"
After reading "TIGRESS", I emailed him my thoughts on the book and his
art, and he replied that he loved "THE BALLAD OF UTOPIA", as it wasn't
an "ordinary" Western at all. As we talked further, he showed
interest in drawing the book, and naturally, I jumped at the opportunity
to let him." Barry finishes with, "Since then, Mike has redrawn the
entire issue that will be the "new" #1 and part of #2, and I've got
to tell you, they challenge the writer in me to meet the higher standard
he has set for the series. I couldn't be more pleased!"
"THE BALLAD OF UTOPIA" is the tale of two men's search for the
person(s) responsible for murdering the local stage keep, Charlie
Burnette. Due to their quest the secrets of the small, southwestern town
of Utopia are slowly brought to light, much to the chagrin of the
townsfolk and the other forces at work in Utopia.
"I've always thought that the old American West had a very macabre
feeling to it," states Buchanan. " And with this series I hope to touch
upon that impression. Now, with Mike's atmospheric drawing style and
his momentous ability to bring out the personality and spirit of my
characters, I think this book is going to do just that!"
"THE BALLAD OF UTOPIA" is a Western Gothic Drawn Dime Novel, 24 pages,
b/w interiors, 4-color color cover, standard format comic. Cover
price is $2.95 .
Check your distributors January catalogue . Issue #1 shipping in MAR.
2000.
For a sneak peek go to The Lending Library at
eBAY LAUNCHES COMICS DESTINATION * A TRUE MARVEL
SAN JOSE, Calif., December 7, 1999
eBay, the world's leading person-to-person online trading community,
today launched its new online destination for comics enthusiasts.
eBay's Comics-O-Rama ()
is a fun and comprehensive trading experience for comics collectors, bringing
together comics merchandise across many categories into one destination, including
everything from real Batmobiles and Superman salt and pepper shakers, to Snoopy
watches, to Magic: The Gathering collectible card game. Best of all, comics lovers
can search Comics-O-Rama for their favorite comic titles using the category listings
they're used to!
The Comics-O-Rama launch is celebrated with the following special events:
- Spider-Man co-creator, Stan Lee will autograph his personal desk used during his long career in comics, loaded with personal memorabilia, rare signed animation cels and drawings, and auction it for charity
- Introductory article by comics-writing hotshot, Mark Waid
- Viz Comics will auction exclusive Pokémon Comics items
In conjunction with the launch of Comics-O-Rama, eBay also provides access to
the industry's first comic authentication service from its partner, Comics Guaranty
Corporation. eBay users are qualified to receive a 10 percent discount on service
fees for using CGC's authentication service.
Image Comics J.U.D.G.E.
In March, Image comics will release J.U.D.G.E., an amazing new comic fully
painted and written by Greg Horn. Horn is enthusiastic about his new project
and explains how he achieved the unique look of his book . "I use traditional
art such as watercolors and airbrush, scan them into the computer and then
Ill do some digital painting and editing on screen. There is also alot of 3
dimensional modeling. It would seem like all these different styles would
clash, but with a little diligence I can get them all to mesh together." The
results are striking and apparently others agree. "The response to this book
has been tremendous." says Horn. "There is alot of people behind it and most
of the news sources have gone out of their way to help me promote this title.
Dynamic Forces' endorsement of an unknown creator such as myself, speaks
volumes to me. I feel like Im doing something really special." And special
it is-- Using his groundbreaking combination of traditional and digital
media, Horn delivers a surreal artistic vision that may change the way you
look at comic art forever.
If J.U.D.G.E. is a hit, it wont be an overnight success for Horn who
has been working in the comics field for nearly ten years. He has pencilled
for AC, Malibu, and Halloween Comics. Most recently, he illustrated the
ESPers stories for Image Comics. "It was rough in those days. Nobody seems to
notice you when youre doing a black and white book, so one day I said to
myself "Greg, youve got to do something that is so good, so compelling that
a reader cant possibly look at it and forget it. You must separate yourself
from the pack somehow"... That was when I decided to start J.U.D.G.E."
But there is more than the art that should get readers and retailers
excited. Horn has a special approach to production of his book. "J.U.D.G.E.
is going to be presented in an epic format of twelve chapters and each
chapter will be divided into its own self contained story arc of 3 or 4
issues. I think readers will be happy to know that the book has a specific
direction and a specific ending. J.U.D.G.E. won't wander aimlessly from
chapter to chapter with no end in sight."
This amazing new title is 27 pages long, written and fully painted by
Greg Horn. It will ship with a 50/50 cover, and a limited Dynamic Forces
edition.
for a few images
from the first story which will be featured in Image's "Sneak Peek" inside
the Previews catalog.
Retailers make sure you order enough of the comic to fill demand. Fan
pre-order with your retailer to insure you get a copy of J.U.D.G.E. before it
sells out.
eBAY LAUNCHES COMICS DESTINATION * A TRUE MARVEL
SAN JOSE, Calif., December 7, 1999
eBay, the world's leading person-to-person online trading community,
today launched its new online destination for comics enthusiasts.
eBay's Comics-O-Rama ()
is a fun and comprehensive trading experience for comics collectors, bringing
together comics merchandise across many categories into one destination, including
everything from real Batmobiles and Superman salt and pepper shakers, to Snoopy
watches, to Magic: The Gathering collectible card game. Best of all, comics lovers
can search Comics-O-Rama for their favorite comic titles using the category listings
they're used to!
The Comics-O-Rama launch is celebrated with the following special events:
- Spider-Man co-creator, Stan Lee will autograph his personal desk used during his long career in comics, loaded with personal memorabilia, rare signed animation cels and drawings, and auction it for charity
- Introductory article by comics-writing hotshot, Mark Waid
- Viz Comics will auction exclusive Pokémon Comics items
In conjunction with the launch of Comics-O-Rama, eBay also provides access to
the industry's first comic authentication service from its partner, Comics Guaranty
Corporation. eBay users are qualified to receive a 10 percent discount on service
fees for using CGC's authentication service.
- Spider-Man co-creator, Stan Lee will autograph his personal desk used during his long career in comics, loaded with personal memorabilia, rare signed animation cels and drawings, and auction it for charity
- Introductory article by comics-writing hotshot, Mark Waid
- Viz Comics will auction exclusive Pokémon Comics items
Image Comics J.U.D.G.E.
In March, Image comics will release J.U.D.G.E., an amazing new comic fully
painted and written by Greg Horn. Horn is enthusiastic about his new project
and explains how he achieved the unique look of his book . "I use traditional
art such as watercolors and airbrush, scan them into the computer and then
Ill do some digital painting and editing on screen. There is also alot of 3
dimensional modeling. It would seem like all these different styles would
clash, but with a little diligence I can get them all to mesh together." The
results are striking and apparently others agree. "The response to this book
has been tremendous." says Horn. "There is alot of people behind it and most
of the news sources have gone out of their way to help me promote this title.
Dynamic Forces' endorsement of an unknown creator such as myself, speaks
volumes to me. I feel like Im doing something really special." And special
it is-- Using his groundbreaking combination of traditional and digital
media, Horn delivers a surreal artistic vision that may change the way you
look at comic art forever.
If J.U.D.G.E. is a hit, it wont be an overnight success for Horn who
has been working in the comics field for nearly ten years. He has pencilled
for AC, Malibu, and Halloween Comics. Most recently, he illustrated the
ESPers stories for Image Comics. "It was rough in those days. Nobody seems to
notice you when youre doing a black and white book, so one day I said to
myself "Greg, youve got to do something that is so good, so compelling that
a reader cant possibly look at it and forget it. You must separate yourself
from the pack somehow"... That was when I decided to start J.U.D.G.E."
But there is more than the art that should get readers and retailers
excited. Horn has a special approach to production of his book. "J.U.D.G.E.
is going to be presented in an epic format of twelve chapters and each
chapter will be divided into its own self contained story arc of 3 or 4
issues. I think readers will be happy to know that the book has a specific
direction and a specific ending. J.U.D.G.E. won't wander aimlessly from
chapter to chapter with no end in sight."
This amazing new title is 27 pages long, written and fully painted by
Greg Horn. It will ship with a 50/50 cover, and a limited Dynamic Forces
edition.
for a few images
from the first story which will be featured in Image's "Sneak Peek" inside
the Previews catalog.
Retailers make sure you order enough of the comic to fill demand. Fan
pre-order with your retailer to insure you get a copy of J.U.D.G.E. before it
sells out.
The Comics Interpreter
Giant-Sized Millennial Edition
Giant-Sized Millennial Edition
The Comics Interpreter #3 is now available. This jam-packed issue celebrates
the inevitability of the coming armageddon with over 120-pages of comics
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dream-comics Concave Up and Slow Wave. This issue also features an exclusive
sketchbook from acclaimed British cartoonist Nick Abadzis of Hugo Tate and
Millennium Fever fame; as well as extensive reviews of Tokyo Days, Heavy
Liquid, Goth Populi, Plastic, Tales of The Great Unspoken and even Inhumans.
And if that's still not enough: Find out just what a gaggle of comics
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Waid, Donna Barr, Walt Simonson, Paul Jenkins and more-- are each planning
for the Millennial New Year's Eve celebration. Plus Black Market Fumetti
Theatre...and more!
If you love comics you'll find something to love in this jam-packed
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RETAILERS inquire about wholesale rates. Join the small coalition of indy-friendly comics shops to carry The Comics Interpreter.
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COMIC RELIEF (CA)
COMICS OUTPOST (VT)
MARS IMPORT (TX)
COMICOPIA (MA)
DACHSUND DISTRO (UK)
c/o Robert Young
5820 N. Murray Ave. Suite D-12
Hanahan, SC 29406
Creednail@aol.com