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Writer Brandon Jerwa Announces "Untold Tales of the Comic Industry" Documentary, Launches Kickstarter Fundraising Effort
Brandon Jerwa is pulling back the curtain on the comic industry with a documentary that focuses on stories and insights from a wide variety of creators. - August 22, 2011 - Untold Tales of the Comic Industry
Garfield & Papercutz Prepare for the Holidays 2011
In May of 2011, New York publisher Papercutz released Garfield & Co. #1 and 2 to an overwhelming response. Despite the heat of summer approaching, the publisher announced this week the anticipated release of the next two adaptations of the popular Cartoon Network series – both with a... - July 01, 2011 - Papercutz
Papercutz Celebrates Children's Book Week with Geronimo Stilton Appearances
Italian creative team schedules limited appearance signing tour in San Francisco Bay area, in honor of Children's Book Week and Free Comic Book Day. - April 28, 2011 - Papercutz
H.G. Wells’ Lesser-Known Time Travel Story to be Revived as Graphic Novel
New Baby Productions Adapting Sci-Fi Master’s Obscure “The Chronic Argonauts” Over 120 Years after First Published - March 23, 2011 - New Baby Productions
Good Comic Books, the UK’s Comic Book Website Has Just Launched; http://www.goodcomicbooks.com
Good Comic Books is a brand new website that aims to bring news, reviews, previews and features on all the best in comic books, including big press, small press, films, games, webcomics and events. Good Comic Books will also publish their own webcomics for your entertainment, by the best in underground writers and artists. - February 05, 2011 - Good Comic Books
DarkBrain Celebrates 1st Birthday with New Products
One year ago, DarkBrain.com launched an innovative and edgy new website. Since that launch, publisher Andrew Zar and dozens of artists have worked very hard to produce and publish online over 400 pages of serialized graphic novels featuring voice over narration from some of the most renowned adult... - February 04, 2011 - DarkBrain, LLC
Blue Yonder Webcomic Gives Away Superhero Death Knell
In a comic book landscape where both Batman and Captain America have died and come back to life, the creators of the webcomic “Blue Yonder” have created an interesting twist on the superhero death - by letting fans make their own. - January 21, 2011 - Blue Yonder Comics
Return to the Sea with Buster and Friends in New Bugville Critters Picture Books from Reagent Press and Author Robert Stanek
When Robert Stanek saw that certain concepts were a struggle to learn using traditional approaches, he started writing the Bugville Learning Adventures. These stories help children learn important concepts and the latest releases are Undersea 2, 3 with Buster and Friends, Undersea 4, 5 with Buster and Friends, and Undersea 6, 7 with Buster and Friends. - January 11, 2011 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
SJS Promotions Rings in the New Year at Arisia
After a two month hiatus in the comic book and science fiction convention schedule, creators represented by the Rhode Island-based promotions firm announced today their first convention of the year. Susan Soares, publicist at SJS Comic Promotions, joined by Rick Silva of Dandelion Studios, Dirk... - January 06, 2011 - SJS Comic Promotions
With Dark Myth Production Studios' New Owner Comes Major Changes
Montoya regains ownership of the company and vows serious improvements. - January 04, 2011 - Dark Myth Production Studios
Young Readers Take a Journey Under the Sea with Reagent Press and Author Robert Stanek in New Bugville Critters Books with Unique Educational Focuses
Help celebrate Robert Stanek’s birthday today (Jan. 3) by taking a journey to Bugville. Share the joy of Bugville by reading and sharing the new book Buster Explores the Sea or any other Bugville Critters book. Buster and Lass are little bugs with Big dreams. Their dreams take them to... - January 03, 2011 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Reagent Press and Author Robert Stanek Take Young Readers on Really Great Adventures at the Biggest Little Show on Earth with Buster and Friends in New Bugville Books
Buster and Lass are little bugs with Big dreams. Their dreams take them to extraordinary places. In Buster’s Really Great Big Top Show, Buster and Lass’s dreams take them to the Biggest little show on earth. Buster’s Really Great Big Top Show and the related books are published by Reagent Press and Bugville Publishing under the Bugville Jr. imprint. The Bugville Jr. books, written for children ages 6 months and up, keep with the unique educational outlook of the original Bugville books. - December 28, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
'Groundbreaking' Paperless Eco Comics Announced
British publisher Mohawk Media has today announced Eco Comics, a range of environmentally-friendly, paperless comic books. - December 22, 2010 - Mohawk Media
Reagent Press and Author Robert Stanek Introduce Bugville Jr, Books That Build on the Success of the Bugville Critters Books While Keeping with a Unique Educational Focus
Bugville Publishing and Reagent Press are introducing the Bugville Jr. line of books for babies and toddlers—and just in time for Christmas. Debuting first in digital, the Bugville Jr. builds on the success of the Bugville Critters books while keeping with the unique educational outlook of helping children discover the world around them while combining facts about our natural world with fictional stories that instruct and entertain. - December 20, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Catch a Cup of Sunshine with Buster and Author Robert Stanek and See Why Precocious Lovable Buster is Winning Hearts and Minds Everywhere, the 23rd Bugville Critters Book
Robert Stanek continues his ground-breaking Bugville Critters books with the 23rd installment’s publication on December 14, 2010. Robert Stanek quietly worked on the Bugville Critters for 15 years, satisfied with only the gleeful cheers, laughs and giggles of his children who delighted to hear his tales of Bugville and a little bug called Buster. As his children got older, they urged him to get the books published so other children could enjoy them as much as they did. - December 14, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
DarkBrain.com Launches First Members-Only Title Featuring Top Voice Talent
Andrew Zar, publisher for the ever-growing web comic studio announced this week the launch of DarkBrain’s newest and edgiest story yet. “Rashida’s Ascension” is a dark, twisted tale of heaven, hell and their eternal struggle played out on earth. “Rashida’s... - December 14, 2010 - DarkBrain, LLC
Worlds To Discover Presents Labyrinth's Door: Anyia -Dream of a Warrior Virtual Book Tour with Jacquitta A McManus
Jacquitta A McManus will be taking Labyrinth's Door: Anyia - Dream of a Warrior on Virtual Book Tour from December 21 - January 22, 2010. - December 11, 2010 - Worlds To Discover
New Ruin Mist Comic Book Published by Reagent Press Takes Readers Deeper Into the Fantasy Universe Created by Author Robert Stanek
Readers around the world have enjoyed Robert Stanek’s Ruin Mist, Kingdoms and Dragons books. The books have been translated into many languages and many editions. Earlier this year, Robert Stanek expanded his work through original comic books and now the fourth Delinna Alder comic, Discord (A Daughter of Kings, Comic #4), is being released. - December 08, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Venture to Bugville with Author Robert Stanek and Discover His Innovative Approach to Teaching Children About Time in His 22nd Bugville Critters Picture Book
Robert Stanek’s ground-breaking Bugville Critters books are captivating the imaginations of young readers around the world. Author Robert Stanek has received hundreds of letters from young readers asking about Buster. In “Every Day is Different,” the precocious lovable Buster sets out to learn the meaning of a day and ends up learning more about time than he ever imagined possible. - December 02, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
More Learning Adventures Featuring Buster and Friends from the Little Small Press and Big Hearted Author Robert Stanek
The Bugville Learning Adventures started with Buster Bee’s Adventures with Letters and Words, a 28-page picture book first published in 2007. Robert Stanek followed up that book with several other “Learning Adventures.” Now Reagent Press launches an official Bugville Publishing imprint and a line of “Learning Adventures” books. - November 23, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Experience the Dawn of the Ages with New High Fantasy Book from Author Robert Stanek and Publisher Reagent Press
A millennia before the events of the bestselling author Robert Stanek's epic Ruin Mist, Kingdoms and Dragons books, the Ageless own heaven and earth, controlling the Hundred Worlds with an iron fist. Jurin, the war machine of the Ageless, conquered the Alvish homeworld and the enslaved Alvs are forced into labor camps on a distant world where darkness rules the night. - November 18, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
DarkBrain.com Announces Fundraising Campaign
Web comics publisher launches fundraising campaign to continue popular series. - November 17, 2010 - DarkBrain, LLC
Explore the Solar System with Author Robert Stanek as He Takes Readers Along on His Fifteen Year Dream of Bugville in His 21st Bugville Critters Picture Book
Robert Stanek has been dreaming of the stars and life beyond our world ever since reading Edgar Rice Burroughs classic “Mars” books as a child, and he’s always wanted to write a book that could inspire children to learn more about the things they see up in the sky from the moon... - November 15, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Innovative d100 Roleplaying Game from Author Robert Stanek a Hit with Math and Statistics Fans
Robert Stanek's innovative d100 system and active gaming rules have been a big hit with math and statistics fans who enjoyed the pure simplicity and power of the mathematics behind the rules. “Battle for Ruin Mist Core Roleplaying Game Rules” allows readers to explore and roleplay in the fantasy world of the popular Ruin Mist books. - November 09, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Join Author Robert Stanek and His Fifteen Year Dream of Bugville as He Takes Readers to Camp with Buster and Friends in His 20th Bugville Critters Picture Book
Robert Stanek’s 20th Bugville tale is coming to print for the first time officially on November 4, 2010. Join Robert as he tells about his own stays at Camp Timber-Lee. Robert Stanek quietly worked on the Bugville Critters for 15 years, satisfied with only the gleeful cheers, laughs and giggles of his children who delighted to hear his tales of Bugville and a little bug called Buster. As his children got older, they urged him to get the books published so other children could enjoy them. - November 04, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Discover the Small Press with the Big Heart and a Free Children’s Picture Book Program for Schools That Need Your Help and Participation
Reagent Press, www.reagentpress.com, has donated books to schools every year since operations began. In 2007, when Reagent Press started publishing children’s picture books, they launched an official “Books For Schools” program, featuring Robert Stanek’s Bugville Critters. Last year, Reagent Press and Robert Stanek donated about $25000 in books to schools across the U.S. including schools in the Bronx N.Y., Puerto Rico, Guam, and an entire 2nd grade that had never before had books of their own. - November 01, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Join Author Robert Stanek as He Talks About the Inspiration Behind Visit the Library, His 18th Bugville Critters Book
Robert Stanek’s 18th Bugville tale was published for the first time officially on October 28, 2010. Robert Stanek quietly worked on the Bugville Critters for 15 years, satisfied with only the gleeful cheers, laughs and giggles of his children who delighted to hear his tales of Bugville and a little bug called Buster. As his children got older, they urged him to get the books published so other children could enjoy them as much as they did, and that’s what he set out to do in 2004. - October 31, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Dark Myth's Horrotica Online Magazine Returns with New Issues
The Popular Mature Online Magazine Enters Fifth Year of Publication. - October 29, 2010 - Dark Myth Production Studios
Epic Journey Began Fifteen Years Ago by Author Robert Stanek is Coming Closer to a Close with the Publication of His 19th Bugville Critters Picture Book for Children
Robert Stanek quietly developed the magical world of Bugville for 15 years, inspired by the gleeful cheers, laughs and giggles of his children who delighted to hear his animated tales of a little bug called Buster. As his children got older, they urged him to get the books published so other children could enjoy them as much as they had, and that’s exactly what Robert Stanek set out to do in 2004. Now his 19th Bugville tale is coming to print for the first time. - October 28, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
DarkBrain.com - A New Platform for Independent Comics Seeks Submissions
DarkBrain.com is an edgy web comic studio that produces graphic novels (PG-13 and R-rated) with voice-over narration and music. With over 300 pages of content, all free for readers, DarkBrain has attracted over 22,000 readers in the last two months alone with its recent release of “Church of... - October 27, 2010 - DarkBrain, LLC
Fifteen Years of Hard Work and Dedication Pay Dividends for Author Robert Stanek and His Dream of Bugville with the Publication of His 18th Bugville Critters Picture Book
Robert Stanek quietly worked on the Bugville Critters for 15 years, satisfied with only the gleeful cheers, laughs and giggles of his children who delighted to hear his tales of Bugville and a little bug called Buster. As his children got older, they urged him to get the books published so other children could enjoy them as much as they did, and that’s exactly what Robert Stanek set out to do in 2004. Now his 18th Bugville tale is coming to print for the first time. - October 25, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Explore the Fantasy Worlds of Ruin Mist in New Comic Book by Robert Stanek, Published by Reagent Press
A decade before the events of the bestselling author Robert Stanek's epic Ruin Mist, Kingdoms and Dragons books, a princess named Delinna Alder touches one of the Four Orbs crafted by Dnyarr, the last great Elf King of Greye, and is transformed forever. But Princess Delinna Alder has much to learn about the lethal price of being both within time and outside its bounds. - October 21, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Adult Film Talent and Rock Musician Star in DarkBrain's Church of One
Tabitha Stevens, Raylene and musician Tony Campos take on the lead roles in the latest web comic series by DarkBrain.com - October 06, 2010 - DarkBrain, LLC
Small Press Celebrates 5th Annual New York Comic Con
In honor of the 5th annual New York Comic Con, comic promoter Susan Soares has announced plans for the company’s first appearance as an exhibitor. Soares, who owns SJS Comic Promotions, will be hosting six of her clients, some of whom will be debuting new and exclusive properties. Slated to... - September 25, 2010 - SJS Comic Promotions
Labyrinth's Door is a Place Where Enchantment Reigns and Boredom Knows No Friend
Conceptualized as an unforgettable adventure from start to finish, each issue of the fantasy/adventure MagBook will contain: a fantasy/adventure story, puzzles and how to draw fantasy art. - September 15, 2010 - Worlds To Discover
DarkBrain.com Offers Entire Comic Lineup Free
Former pay-to-view webcomic site offers content at no charge. - August 31, 2010 - DarkBrain, LLC
Angry Art Press Announces ‘Dead Moon’ Comic Project
Project Joins Together Horror Vets Jason Craig, Tom Towles, Gia Nova and More. - August 31, 2010 - Angry Art Press
Dark Myth Publications Pulls Books from Shelves
Dark Myth Publications removes titles from big book chains. - August 13, 2010 - Dark Myth Production Studios
Steve Bolin Returns as Editor in Chief for the World of Myth Magazine
Bolin returns as the Editor in Chief for popular online magazine!. - August 12, 2010 - Dark Myth Production Studios
Christoper Glumm Named New Dark Myth President
New Blood's Executive Assistant Promoted as Dark Myth's New President. - August 07, 2010 - Dark Myth Production Studios
Legendary Adult Film Star Crosses Over to Comics with DarkBrain
DarkBrain partners with Tabitha Stevens to perform as voice narration. - August 05, 2010 - DarkBrain, LLC
Free Lunch Comics Announces August Solicitation
CT-based independent publisher announces latest title to receive national distribution. - July 29, 2010 - Free Lunch Comics
SJS Comic Promotions Markets Book for National Distribution
Comic Promoter Susan Soares announced this week the detailed plans to market and promote the agency’s first title to achieve national distribution. "Sky Pirates of Valendor," a 148-page fantasy graphic novel published by Free Lunch Comics, is scheduled for national distribution... - July 27, 2010 - SJS Comic Promotions
SJS Comic Promotions Announces Release of Enforcers Issue One
After the very successful re-release of the Enforcers Zero Issue – The Director’s Cut, publisher and creator Carl Herring announced today that the first issue of The Enforcers will be officially released on Wednesday July 28, 2010. At a release party to be held at Sarge’s Comics... - July 22, 2010 - SJS Comic Promotions
DarkBrain, LLC Seeks to Change the Face of Webcomics
DarkBrain, LLC, an innovative new webcomics publisher, released today Cortex #3. The company, which is founded and run by Andrew Zar, opened its virtual doors on February 6, 2010. Producing 12 original series of comics, each has graphic novel quality art and a great story - but also includes... - July 16, 2010 - DarkBrain, LLC
SJS Comic Promotions & Three J Productions Set the Stage for a New Mini-Series
Since 2002, writers, artists and fans have converged on Philadelphia each May to acknowledge Black creators and comics featuring Black characters, particularly superheroes. To celebrate the release of The Enforcers Zero Issue - The Director's Cut, which debuts at The East Coast Black Age of Comics... - May 11, 2010 - SJS Comic Promotions
SJS Comic Promotions Sends Creators to Space
Now in its 11th year, S.P.A.C.E. is the Midwest's largest exhibition of small press and creator owned comics. Taking place on April 24 and 25, the Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo features creators of all facets of the small press comic industry. Susan Soares of SJS Comic Promotions... - April 19, 2010 - SJS Comic Promotions
SJS Comic Promotions Signs on Comic Book Creators for Promotional and Marketing Services
SJS Comic Promotions officially announced this week the representation of four comic book studios for the purpose of marketing and promotion. Started in 2009, SJS Comic Promotions, which is owned and operated by Susan Soares, is designed for independent self publishing comic creators. Some of the... - April 10, 2010 - SJS Comic Promotions
Pulp Empire Debuts with New Anthology and Website
Metahuman Press enters the Pulp Fiction publishing field with a new collection of short stories and website. - April 10, 2010 - Metahuman Press
Sara Saint John Returns to Dark Myth with a Book of Short Stories
After great anticipation, Dark Myth Publications (a subsidiary of Dark Myth Production Studios) is proud to announce the public release of their newest project this year by award winning author, Sara Saint John, titled Black Hearts, Red Blood Dreams: Tales of Terror and the Supernatural, a... - February 16, 2010 - Dark Myth Production Studios