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Edgar Rice Burrough’s The Mucker Webcomic Launches with Ron Marz & Lee Moder

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Mucker TitleReturning to the spotlight for the first time in a century, Edgar Rice Burroughs’ classic rough ‘n tumble man of action, The Mucker, is making a  digital debut this Saturday, January 18, 2014, in an all-new adventure strip written by Ron Marz and drawn by Lee Moder. The strip will be available on the Burroughs website.

Marz is a long time Burroughs fan. In a release he explained:

I grew up on the work of Edgar Rice Burroughs and, to a large extent, I’m the kind of writer I am because of Edgar Rice Burroughs. I’m following not only in his footsteps, but in those of so many other creators who have left their mark on these concepts and characters. My job is to make these stories worthy for existing fans and completely accessible for new fans.

Though not as well-known as Burroughs’ other works of science fiction, fantasy and adventure, like Tarzan of the Apes and John Carter of Mars, The Mucker is a unique story about the exploits of Burroughs’ only anti-hero – Billy Byrne, a brash and brawling street tough from Chicago’s West Side – grounded in the harsh realities of life in the slums of the early 1900’s. Decades before Indiana Jones uncovered the Lost Ark and Rambo fought his personal guerrilla wars, the ruthless Mucker would find himself on whatever side of the law suited his savage nature, taking on crooked fight promoters, brutal gangsters, sinister kidnappers, ferocious headhunters and a femme fatale or two.

Artist Lee Moder, known for his work on Legion of Superheroes, Wonder Woman and Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E., combines a classic sense of design, setting and anatomy with a flair for exciting storytelling.

The first four strips will be available for free and upcoming episodes will be available anytime, anywhere for just $1.99 a month with a subscription to the official Edgar Rice Burroughs Digital Comic Strips service. The service includes numerous other series to enjoy including:

  • The Mucher™ by Ron Marz, Lee Moder, Troy Peteri and Neeraj Menon
  • Tarzan of the Apes™ by Roy Thomas, Pablo Marcos and Oscar Gonzalez
  • Thew New Adventures of Tarzan™ by Roy Thomas and Tom Grindberg
  • Carson of Venus™ by Martin Powell, Thomas Floyd and Diana Leto
  • The Eternal Savage™ by Martin Powell and Steven E. Gordon
  • The War Chief™ by Martin Powell and Nik Poliwko
  • The Cave Girl™ by Martin Powell and Diana Leto
  • Pellucidar™ by Chuck Dixion and Gary Kwapisz
  • The Land That Time Forgot™ by Martin Powell, Pablo Marcos and Oscar Gonzalez­

Preview: Pathfinder: Goblins! #3 (of 5)

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PATHFINDER: GOBLINS!#3 (of 5)

Ron Marz, Ray Fawkes (w)
Lee Moder, Jennifer Meyer, Alberto Jímenz Alburquerque (a)
Jennifer Meyer (c)
Fans & retailers, order the cover of your choice!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

In “To Read or Not to Read,” the pen is mightier than the sword, especially if you’re a goblin! Nothing strikes fear into a goblin’s heart like a good book, but one curious creature might well turn out to be the Shakespeare of his people …  if he survives he experience.   And in “The Way of The Goblin”, there’s a pack of goblins that have a new leader who may turn them into a real threat…that is, if they can even understand what he’s telling them to do.  Well laid tactical plans turn soon into a chaos of screaming, burning, and bumbling goblins.

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Review: Pathfinder: Goblins! #3

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20131002-142846.jpgAs a spin-off of a comic of a tabletop roleplaying game, Pathfinder: Goblins! is a fun and lighthearted read that manages to hold its own as a standalone series.

So how did we go from pen and paper RPG to a goblin comic book? The brilliant team at Paizo Publishing took advantage of their wildly successful Pathfinder roleplaying game and ran with it, creating the Pathfinder Society, Pathfinder RPG Beginner Box, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, and Pathfinder Comics (to name a few). They have a rabid and loyal fan base, and teaming up with Dynamite Comics to create this series is just another way to give back to their gamers.

This month’s issue is broken down into two short stories, “To Read or Not to Read” and “The Way of the Goblin.” The former, and better of the two, is a cheeky take on Shakespearean history and the goblin that overcomes his fear of reading. The second story revolves around a goblin leader’s frustrating attempt at teaching tactics to his pack, and the predictable bedlam that ensues. Writers Ron Marz and Ray Fawkes maintain the series’ tradition and find yet another way to make bumbling, stupid goblins bumble and look stupid…it never gets old.

Though there are a myriad of artists, all of which deliver entertaining albeit average illustrations, Jennifer Meyer‘s cover art and storybook inserts stand out amongst the rest. Meyer scales back the bright, familiar sequentials and delivers charming, fairytale pages in the midst of the first short story (it’ll catch you off guard when they show up). Her attractive cover is just a taste of the four storybook pages.

As Graphic Policy continues to branch off into new arenas, I am sure one day I’ll review some of Paizo’s other products, even though their site states, “players need only the single 576-page core rulebook,” to play Pathfinder (yikes). For now, I’ll stick with their comics…they are a nice break from the Marvel and DC universes that can oftentimes take themselves way too seriously.

Story: Ron Marz, Ray Fawkes Art: Lee Moder, Craig Rousseau, Jennifer Meyer, Alberto Jimenez Alburquerque
Story: 7 Art: 7 Overall: 7 Recommendation: Read

Dynamite Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: Skullkickers #24

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Skullkickers #24

Story By: Ron Marz
Story By: Todd Dezago
Story By: Jim Zubkavich
Art By: Lee Moder
Art By: Stjepan Sejic
Cover By: Edwin Huang
Cover By: Jim Zubkavich
Price: $3.50
Diamond ID: JUN130461
Published: August 28, 2013

BEFORE SKULLKICKERS A return to our classic legacy numbering just in time for a new set of Tavern Tales! Four short stories by top flight talent detailing the earlier adventures of our heroes.

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Preview – Shinku Vol. 1

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Shinku Vol. 1

Story by: Ron Marz Art By: Michael Atiyeh & Lee Moder

Bloody horror meets martial-arts mayhem in the first collection from the sold-out series by RON MARZ (WITCHBLADE, ARTIFACTS) and LEE MODER (WONDER WOMAN). The last surviving member of a samurai family wages a one-woman war against a clan of vampires in modern-day Tokyo in the first story arc from the acclaimed new series. If you like your vampires to sparkle, look elsewhere! Also contains a cover gallery, sketchbook, pin-ups and the rare black, white and red ashcan edition.

Preview – Shinku #5

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Shinku #5

Story by: Ron Marz Art By: Michael Atiyeh, Lee Moder, Matthew Waite
Price: $2.99

“THRONE OF BLOOD,” Part Five
Shinku holds the key to wiping out her vampire enemies, but will she be able to unleash it in time” And even if she does… can she survive it herself” The first story arc of the selllout monthly series ends not with a bang, but with a blood-red splatter!

Preview – Shinku #4

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Shinku #4

story RON MARZ art / cover LEE MODER, MATTHEW WAITE & MICHAEL ATIYEH
Price: $2.99

‘THRONE OF BLOOD,’ Part Four As Shinku closes in upon an ultimate weapon to destroy the vampire clan, the vampires close in on her and her allies. There will be blood! But whose? The sellout monthly series from Ron Marz and Lee Moder races toward the climax of its first story arc!

Archaia Partners with comiXology to Launch ‘Days Missing’

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Official Press Release

Archaia Entertainment Partners with comiXology to Launch Days Missing

Archaia’s Acclaimed Graphic Novel Series to Showcase on comiXology’s Digital Comics Platform

LOS ANGELES, CA May 18, 2011 – Archaia Entertainment’s CEO PJ Bickett, announced today that they will launch its acclaimed graphic novel series Days Missing on comiXology, the leading distributor of digital comics.

From Archaia Entertainment and Roddenberry Productions, Days Missing tells the story of hidden pages from history, where a being named The Steward has shaped the course of human development through his interactions and interference with mankind. The Steward’s powers of time and intellect have allowed him to secretly remove certain critical days from the historical record. As a result, these stories have never been told or their details documented or even recalled. These are the Days Missing from our existence, and they are about to be revealed…

The two volume series features celebrated writers Ian Edginton, Phil Hester, Matz and David Hine and Illustrators Chris Burnham, Frazer Irving, David Marquez and Lee Moder.

Days Missing will make its comiXology debut on May 18, 2011.

“Archaia is committed to working with the best and brightest distributors in the industry to provide our fans with the greatest access to our content. When it comes to digital distribution, comiXology ranks among the elite. I have witnessed firsthand the extraordinary impact comiXology has had on how the entire industry views digital, especially with the largest brands. Archaia is excited to be in such great company,” said PJ Bickett, CEO of Archaia.

The digital release of Days Missing by Archaia on the comiXology platform is the beginning of a partnership to distribute more of its expansive library digitally. comiXology users will be able to enjoy a breadth of new Archaia comics digitally in the upcoming months.

“We are thrilled to forge our new alliance with Archaia, which has evolved into one of the most exciting graphic novel publishers in the industry,” said David Steinberger, CEO of comiXology. “Days Missing is a brand that is certain to expand its already impressive following within the comiXology platform.”

About comiXology:
Since 2007 comiXology has been developing the technological infrastructure to bring comics into the digital mainstream and expose new audiences to the rich history and culture of the industry. Through partnerships with top comic book publishers including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Archaia Entertainment, BOOM! Studios, Dynamite Entertainment and Image Comics as well as their own mobile and web apps which hosts over 8,000 digital titles, comiXology has become a leader in digital comic book proliferation. Also focused on creating strong ties with retail stores through its technology solutions, comiXology continues to transform the previously fragmented comic ecosystem into a vibrant and cohesive marketplace.

About Archaia Entertainment:
Archaia Entertainment, LLC is a multi-award-winning graphic novel publisher with more than 50 renowned publishing brands, including such domestic and international hits as Mouse Guard, Return of the Dapper Men, Gunnerkrigg Court, Awakening, The Killer, Days Missing, Tumor, Syndrome, Artesia, Engineer, and an entire line of The Jim Henson Company graphic novels. Archaia has built an unparalleled reputation for producing meaningful content that perpetually transforms minds, building one of the industry’s most visually stunning and eclectic slates of graphic novels. Archaia was named Graphic Novel Publisher of the Year according to Ain’t it Cool News, Graphic Policy, and Comic Related, and was honored with nine 2011 Eisner Awards nominations. Archaia has also successfully emerged as a prolific storyteller in all facets of the entertainment industry, extending their popular brands into film, television, gaming, and branded digital media.

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