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Flare Adventures #31 Is Here!

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AT LAST! THE THRILLING CONCLUSION TO FLARE’S ADVENTURE IN LOS ANGELES!

Only eighteen years late, and twenty-four years after it started, it’s the thrilling conclusion to the extended storyline that began in the very first issue of FLARE!

Classic Flare artist, MARK PROPST, has returned for Flare’s “Farewell to the City of Angels,” the all-new adventure that brings together Flare, Lady Arcane, the savage Tigress, and the sinister Thugmaster in a wrap-up of all the various overarching plot threads that two decades ago ran through the first series of comic books featuring the adventures of comics’ shining goddess of the light.

There are still a few untold stories that date from that period in our heroine’s life, most notably an unexpected visit from that unrepentant little sneak thief, ICICLE, that we’ll eventually get around to telling you about. And there is a gap between this adventure and the sequence of stories that began in Flare v3 #1. But for the time being, this brings us full circle. The Flare Adventures title goes on the shelf for a while. And the regular Flare comic book returns in two months with new adventures that take place today!

Catch the preview of Flare Adventures #31 at www.heroicpub.com/heroicpub/previews/fa31.php.

And get a sneak peek at Flare #40 at www.heroicpub.com/heroicpub/previews/fl40.php.

Heroic Publishing’s line of comic book titles, including Flare, Champions, Liberty Girl, Murcielaga She-Bat, and Roy Thomas’s Alter Ego, are not distributed through normal comic book distribution channels. Retailers interested in carrying this and other Heroic Publishing titles should visit the Heroic Distribution website and register for a retail account at www.heroicpub.com/heroicdist

For more information on Heroic Publishing comic book titles, visit the Heroic Publishing website at www.heroicpub.com

Meet Sensational G-Girl Artist Gaetano Petrigno

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MEET SENSATIONAL
G-GIRL ARTIST
GAETANO PETRIGNO

Come this March, when Heroic Publishing’s newest superheroine, the sensational G-Girl, makes her long-awaited debut in the pages of the 55th issue of Heroic’s flagship Champions title, she’ll be drawn in the clean, crisp style of the talented Italian artist, Gaetano Petrigno. Since this is a name that may be unfamiliar to American fans, we asked Gaetano to tell us a bit about himself. Take it away, Gaetano.

I studied at the Italin School of Comics, and am at the moment working on the comic book “Sensational G-Girl.” I am also collaborating as an inker on the Red Whale publication, “Pop Pixie”.

My work has been published in the Italian comic book, “Sangue e Pizzo Nero,” with a story written by Francesca Paolucci. Moreover, I worked with Enrico Teodorani on the publication, “Adios Djustine.”

The majority of my work has been as an inker for several Italian authors such as Aurelio Mazzara (Bluejaye) and Quirino Calderone (Maschere).

Now I am hoping to make it in the American market, and to continue my carrer as a comic book artist.

Plans are for Gaetano’s work on the G-Girl to appear regularly in the pages of Champions, giving fans bonus adventures of America’s newest costumed heroine in addition to the G-Girl stories that will appear in her own magazine. Gaetano’s G-Girl adventures are currently slated to appear in Champions #55, 58, 60, and 62, with a principal focus less on knock-down, drag-out fights with super-villains, more on the personal stories. The G-Girl stories you’ll see in Champions will be all about the trials and tribulations of a teenaged girl with super-powers trying to adjust to the profound changes in her life that this peculiar new circumstance of being a superheroine has caused.

You can check out an online preview of Champions #55 at www.heroicpub.com/heroicpub/previews/ch55.php

Heroic Publishing’s line of comic book titles, including Flare, Champions, Liberty Girl, Murcielaga She-Bat, and Roy Thomas’s Alter Ego, are not distributed through normal comic book distribution channels. Retailers interested in carrying this and other Heroic Publishing titles should visit the Heroic Distribution website and register for a retail account at www.heroicpub.com/heroicdist

For more information on Heroic Publishing comic book titles, visit the Heroic Publishing website at www.heroicpub.com

Heroic Publishing Back Issue Special: Sunday, January 22

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PUBLISHER BIRTHDAY SPECIAL! ALL HEROIC BACK ISSUES AT 50% OFF THE REGULAR PRICE!

This year, Heroic Publishing’s president, Dennis Mallonee, is giving fans a birthday present. For one day only, on his birthday, this Sunday, January 22, from midnight to midnight Pacific time, every back issue in Heroic’s back issue store will be available for purchase at 50% off the regular price!

Mark your calendar! Set your web browser to www.heroicpub.com/heroicpub/store/backissues.php

Get ready to grab every Heroic Publishing back issue your collection needs!

Heroic Publishing’s line of comic book titles, including Flare, Champions, Liberty Girl, Murcielaga She-Bat, and Roy Thomas’s Alter Ego, are not distributed through normal comic book distribution channels. Retailers interested in carrying this and other Heroic Publishing titles should visit the Heroic Distribution website and register for a retail account at www.heroicpub.com/heroicdist

For more information on Heroic Publishing comic book titles, visit the Heroic Publishing website at www.heroicpub.com

Unpublished Dick Giordano Artwork Set for League of Champions #14

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DICK GIORDANO’S PENULTIMATE TIGRESS ADVENTURE!

Did you know that before his untimely passing, comic book great Dick Giordano was on tap to be the regular artist for Heroic Publishing’s Tigress character? In addition to the stories that appeared in Tales of the Champions #4, Flare #35, and Champions #40, there exist two more Giordano-drawn Tigress tales. The first of these, an eight-page team-up between the Tigress and Heroic’s mystic hero, Doctor Arcane, has been scheduled for League of Champions #14, with a tentative release date of June, 2012.

The remaining Giordano Tigress tale has not yet been scheduled, but will most likely appear either in an upcoming issue of Heroic’s flagship Champions title, or in an issue of a revived Tigress solo magazine.

A preview of the Tigress/Doctor Arcane adventure can be seen on the Heroic Publishing website at www.heroicpub.com/heroicpub/previews/lc14.php

Heroic Publishing’s line of comic book titles, including Flare, Champions, Liberty Girl, Murcielaga She-Bat, and Roy Thomas’s Alter Ego, are not distributed through normal comic book distribution channels. Retailers interested in carrying this and other Heroic Publishing titles should visit the Heroic Distribution website and register for a retail account at www.heroicpub.com/heroicdist

For more information on Heroic Publishing comic book titles, visit the Heroic Publishing website at www.heroicpub.com

Heroic Publishing New Release Up to May 2012

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Heroic Spotlight #7

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The classic science-fiction adventures of ETERNITY SMITH continue in this seventh issue of HEROIC SPOTLIGHT, in a booklength 25-page action adventure! Co-creators, writer Dennis Mallonee and artist Rick Hoberg team up with inkers Tim Burgard and Jim Janes to bring you the classic adventures of Eternity Smith, seen again for the first time in nearly 25 years, featuring the time-traveling adventurer fighting alongside his beautiful super-spy daughter, SKYLARK SMITH, and her traveling rock band, THE CREW, taking on the forces of international terror long before 9/11, long before terrorism became a buzzword. And if you demand it, there will be new adventures of Eternity Smith on the horizon.

Infinites #3

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“This is a tale of worlds, of realities and of the heroes who have banded together to save them.” The action builds in part three of comic’s most ambitious, exciting and innovative new series, The Infinites. In Technopolis, the Colossus of Science and progenitor of super humanity itself, Vigil, teams with his fellow Infinite, the Ultimate Aerialist, Aviatrix, to prevent the newly-empowered Raiders from opening the door to E.D.E.N. Should they fail untold devastation will be unleashed upon the Earth! Meanwhile on MV4, the Scientist Supreme, Dr. Karnak, and his faithful robot retainer, Tut, journey through the Duat in search of a treasure for the boy king, Hertsher. What they discover deep within Mt. Manu will alter their world forever! Written by David William Daniel Thomas, penciled by Christopher Hanchey and with inks and colors by John Anderson, The Infintes dares to walk boldly where other comics fear to tread. Don’t miss a second of the action and intrigue as comic’s most compelling new concept continues to unfold.

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Alter Ego 25th Anniversary #5

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For the first time in 25 years! Enjoy an all-new adventure of ALTER EGO, by Roy Thomas and Ron Harris, as Rob Lindsay once again dons the mystic mask to travel into the world of crime comics of the 1950s!

Flare Adventures #31

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It’s our shining goddess of the light’s “Farewell to the City of Angels,” as MARK PROPST returns at last to FLARE with an all-new blast from the past! This is the never-before-told story of how and why our glittering heroine decided that being a CHAMPION was far more important to her than pursuing an acting career. And it features guest appearances by LADY ARCANE, the invincible THUGMASTER, and the savage original TIGRESS! Also in this issue, enjoy the classic adventure, “Joyride,” by Dennis Mallonee, Kevin Tuma, and Craig Stormon.

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Champions #55

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She’s here! Ahead of the debut of her own long-awaited new comic book title, the SENSATIONAL G-GIRL makes a special preview appearance in the pages of CHAMPIONS! In this issue, America’s newest costumed heroine faces down the challenge of the mysterious SPIDER-BABY in a charity wrestling match brought to you by Terrance Griep and Gaetano Petrigno. Also in this issue, find out why Federal agent Felicity Bliss has such a mad on for the savage TIGRESS in the classic adventure, “Bliss,” brought to you for the first time in color by writer Dennis Mallonee and artist Ciro Napolitano.

Heroic Spotlight #8

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The classic science-fiction adventures of ETERNITY SMITH continue in this eighth issue of HEROIC SPOTLIGHT, in a booklength 25-page action adventure! Co-creators, writer Dennis Mallonee and artist Rick Hoberg team up with inkers Tim Burgard and Jim Janes to bring you the classic adventures of Eternity Smith, seen again for the first time in nearly 25 years, featuring the time-traveling adventurer fighting alongside his beautiful super-spy daughter, SKYLARK SMITH, and her traveling rock band, THE CREW, taking on the forces of international terror long before 9/11, long before terrorism became a buzzword.

Infinites #4

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“Who is Osr S?” On Earth, Infinites Vigil and Aviatrix’s battle with the Raiders reaches its climax but in the aftermath a series of nagging questions arise. Just how did the Raiders gain access to E.D.E.N. and what where they looking for? On MV4, the mystery of the sarcophagus’s occupant begins to unravel. Just who is Osr S and how did he come to MV4? Combining elements of ancient Egyptian mythology with modern ancient astronaut theories and a reexamination of the legend of the superman, The infinites #4 is nothing short of revolutionary. Guest starring the Raiders and introducing the boy king, Hertsher, and the mysterious Osr S, Ge B and Nu T, The Infinites #4 is a must read. Catch the buzz building around this bold new series for yourself. Written by David William Daniel Thomas, penciled by Christopher Hanchey and with inks and colors by John Anderson, The Infintes dares to walk boldly where other comics fear to tread. Don’t miss a moment of comic’s most thought provoking and innovative new series as The Infinites rocket on!

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Champions Adventures #3

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A NEW ADVENTURE IN THIS ISSUE! ESPER! RED RAPIER! DEMONFIRE! RADAR! SONAR! AND THE ABOMINABLE OGRE! THE LEAGUE OF ENEMIES LIVES AGAIN! First, enjoy the classic tale, “A Question of Need,” starring MADAME SYNN, ESPER, and the RED RAPIER, by Dennis Mallonee, Howard Simpson, and Willie Blyberg. Then, in the all-new adventure, “The Gathering,” by Dennis Mallonee and Mark Propst, learn for the first time how the Champions’ greatest enemies were at last brought together as a team!

Flare #40

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In this issue, Dennis Mallonee and Gordon Purcell bring you a solo adventure starring Flare’s police officer boyfriend, LUCAS MADISON! When naughty Nyx decides she wants hunky Lucas for herself, and recruits help from APHRODITE in order to get him, how in the world is a mere mortal ever going to be able to resist the mind-altering potions of the Olympian goddess of love? Also in this issue, witness the birth of the world’s foremost ecological avenger. “The Origin of Mudpie” is by Jim Gettman, Paul Abrams, and Craig Stormon. All this, plus a new adventure of the stupid little stick-boy, DOLF!

Here Comes the Sensational G-Girl!

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SENSATIONAL G-GIRL DEBUTS IN CHAMPIONS #55!

America’s newest costumed heroine makes her long-awaited debut in March in the pages of a special preview issue of Heroic Publishing’s flagship CHAMPIONS title.

CHAMPIONS #55 features a special preview adventure of THE SENSATIONAL G-GIRL, a few months in advance of the late spring/early summer release of her own quarterly magazine-sized comic book title. In Champions #55, in all all-new tale by Terrance Griep Jr and Italy’s Gaetano Petrigno, the sensational G-Girl volunteers for a charity wrestling match and finds herself “In the Grip of the Sinister Spider-Baby.”

This story is of particular interest because it pits the fictional G-Girl against a very real opponent. Tommy “the Spider-Baby” Saturday is in fact the professional wrestling nom du guerre of writer Terrance Griep! On the Minneapolis wrestling circuit, the Spider-Baby is a heel (a bad guy in pro wrestling terms), a tag-team champion, and openly gay, just like Griep. After starting as an “out” commentator for the local indie federation, the Spider-Baby become a force in the local pro wrestling community. But the Spider-Baby’s success isn’t about sexuality or his efforts to bring wrestling out of the Neolithic age, it’s about Griep’s talents in and out of the ring. He’s a heel in the best way, getting heat and hate from the crowd for his nefarious actions, not because he likes to kiss guys. Sure, this sense of openness and fun hasn’t spread to the big boys at the WWE, but tons of pro wrestling innovations have come out of Minnesota in the past, and the Spiderbaby is another one that could catch on nationwide.

In the story in Champions #55, when the League of Champions is approached about the idea of doing a charity wrestling match, their newest member, Billi Jayne Jensen, the Sensational G-Girl, volunteers for the job. Even though she has no wrestling experience, she’s pretty sure she can take on the Spider-Baby and win, because she’s not only really, really strong and tough, she also thinks she has a secret weapon.

Trouble is, nobody’s bothered to tell the G-Girl that the Spider-Baby is as gay as a goose.

THE SENSATIONAL G-GIRL makes her debut in March 2012 in the pages of Champions #55, with the first issue of her own comics magazine to follow later in the spring or early summer of 2012.

For more information, please visit the Heroic Publishing website at www.heroicpub.com/heroicpub/herocredits

The Black Enchantress Visits the Flare Webcomic

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THE NAUGHTY BLACK ENCHANTRESS
VISITS THE FLARE WEBCOMIC

Everyone’s favorite little WitchGirl, the always naughty Black Enchantress, pays a visit to the Flare webcomic in a sequence of six comic strips starting Wednesday, December 7, culminating in the first-ever actual fight between this evil mistress of magic and comics’ shining goddess of light.

The Flare webcomic updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at www.heroicpub.com/flareonline, featuring the adventures of the supermodel superheroine, Terri Feran, aka Flare.

For more information, please visit the Heroic Publishing website at www.heroicpub.com

Chrissie Claus Returns for the Holidays

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SANTA’S LI’L ELFIN GRANDDAUGHTER IS BACK!

CHRISSIE CLAUS returns for her annual Christmas visit in the pages of Adventures of Chrissie Claus #4.

This holiday special from Heroic Publishing features Santa’s li’l elfin granddaughter on a mission to rescue her friend Missy Mistletoe from the clutches of the evil Anti-Claus. It’s the thrilling conclusion to her epic confrontation with her arch-enemy Cernunnos, in a story by Wilson Hill, with artwork by Rob Jones and comic book legend Dick Giordano. This adventure of Chrissie Claus was one of Dick Giordano’s last works before his untimely passing.

This issue of the Adventures of Chrissie Claus also features a cover by Frank Brunner, and a special bonus feature by Dennis Mallonee and Tim Burgard, in which comics’ shining goddess of light, FLARE, tells the story of Christmas.

Adventures of Chrissie Claus #4 is available exclusively by single copy order from Heroic Publishing’s website at www.heroicpub.com, and by bulk order from Heroic Publishing’s Heroic Distribution service at www.heroicpub.com/heroicdist

For more information, please visit the Heroic Publishing website at www.heroicpub.com

Flare Webcomic Now Online

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GORDON PURCELL RETURNS TO FLARE!

Beginning with FLARE #40, currently scheduled for a March 2012 release, GORDON PURCELL returns to lend his artistic talents to comics’ shining goddess of light, FLARE!

In this issue, the focus is on Flare’s police officer boyfriend, LUCAS MADISON. When Flare’s arch-enemy Nyx, sultry goddess of the night, decides she wants Lucas for herself, and recruits help from APHRODITE in order to get him, how in the world is a mere mortal ever going to be able to resist the mind-altering potions of the Olympian goddess of love?

This adventure serves as a prologue of sorts to an extended Flare storyline that will be drawn by Gordon, in which the goddesses of Olympus decide to hold a competition to determine which of them will be raised up as queen of the Olympian gods. Naturally, as an incarnation of the dawn goddess Eos, Flare will be a part of that. Current plans call for this extended “Challenge of the Gods” storyline to begin appearing in the summer of 2012, first as a part of the Flare online webcomic, updating every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at www.heroicpub.com/flareonline. Only after the webcomic sequences are complete will the storyline be collected into print editions of the Flare comic book, most likely beginning in the summer of 2013.

The FLARE comic book does resume publication in 2012, tentatively on a bimonthly schedule, with new issues appearing in March, May, July, and thereafter.

For more information, please visit the FLARE website at www.heroicpub.com/flare.

Flare Webcomic Now Online

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COMICS’ GODDESS OF LIGHT SHINES IN HER OWN THRICE-WEEKLY WEBCOMIC

Just in case you haven’t yet noticed, FLARE has since mid-September been appearing in her own thrice-weekly online webcomic, updating every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at www.heroicpub.com/flareonline.

The Flare Online webcomic currenly features the full-color Sunday newspaper strips prepared for distribution by Creators Syndicate. All of those strips will be presented, for the most part in sequence, with an exception for the two strips created specifically for Christmas, in which Flare meets Santa’s li’l elfin granddaughter, Chrissie Claus.

Once the existing Creators Syndicate strips run out, new material will begin appearing in the FLARE webcomic.

The Flare webcomic already features the work of such talented artists as Mark Beachum, Tim Burgard, and Gordon Purcell. It’s well worth a visit, three times a week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at www.heroicpub.com/flareonline.

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