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NYCC 2013: Starwarp Concepts Returns

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SWC_NYCC13_GuestsIndependent publishing house StarWarp Concepts—home of dark-urban-fantasy books and graphic novels—returns for the 2013 New York Comic Con, being held on October 10–13 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

Booth #1337 is where you’ll find bestselling author and StarWarp Concepts publisher Steven A. Roman promoting The Saga of Pandora Zwieback–a young adult novel series about a teenaged Goth who teams up with an immortal shape-shifter to hunt monsters–and Lorelei: Sects and the City, the mature readers graphic novel that reintroduced StarWarp Concepts’ first horror heroine.

Joining Roman will be:

Bob Larkin: From Doc Savage and Batman to Star Wars and the X-Men, from the Hulk and Star Trek to Vampirella and Planet of the Apes, there’s little that this legendary artist hasn’t painted. Larkin will make his return to NYCC to meet with his legions of fans and to promote SWC’s The Bob Larkin Sketchbook and The Saga of Pandora Zwieback novels, for which Larkin provides cover paintings. Larkin is scheduled to appear at the booth on Friday afternoon and on Saturday.

Sholly Fisch: The acclaimed writer of DC Comics’ Forever Evil: Bizarro, Forever Evil: Metallo, Action Comics Annual, and the Eisner Award–nominated All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Fisch will appear on Friday to sign copies of the now-on-sale Saga of Pandora Zwieback Annual #1, which includes his 8-page collaboration with art-legend Ernie Colon (Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld).

Creator appearances are as follows:

Sholly Fisch schedule:

Friday, October 11: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Bob Larkin schedule:

Friday, October 11: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Saturday, October 12: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

StarWarp Concepts’ latest releases include:

The Saga of Pandora Zwieback Annual#1: Pan’s first comic book adventure–written by Roman, with art and color by Eliseu Gouveia (Lorelei: Sects and the City)–finds her awkward first date with her boyfriend made even worse by the arrival of his ex-girlfriend…who also happens to be a siren straight from Greek mythology. Two backup features are included: a short comic tale by Sholly Fisch and Ernie Colon; and a Pan short story by Roman involving Elegant Gothic Lolita vampires at a shopping mall.

Troubleshooters, Incorporated: Night Stalkings: Co-authored by the husband-and-wife team of Richard C. White (Star Trek SCE: Echoes of Coventry) and Joni M. White, this graphic novel about a team of supernatural superheroes for hire features pencils by Reggie Golden, inks by Bill Lavin and Randy Zimmerman, and cover art by indie comic creator Richard Dominguez (El Gato Negro).

The Chronicles of the Sea Dragon Special: Written by Richard C. White, with art by Bill Bryan (House of Mystery, Dark Oz), this pirate-fantasy digital comic–available for download from the StarWarp Concepts webstore and DriveThru Comics–features 48 pages of high-seas adventure for the low price of 99¢. Cover art is by Eliseu Gouveia.

Preview: Three #1

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Three #1

Story By: Kieron Gillen
Art By: Jordie Bellaire
Price: $2.99
Diamond ID: AUG130573
Published: October 9, 2013

When a member of the Spartan ruling class visits an isolated homestead of Helot workers, a brutal massacre is only the beginning. KIERON GILLEN (PHONOGRAM, Über, Iron Man), RYAN KELLY (Saucer County, Local) and JORDIE BELLAIRE (THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS, NOWHERE MEN) unite to tell the heroic story of three slaves and their desperate attempt to escape 300 of the finest warriors who’ve ever lived.

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NYCC 2013: Mezco Reveals Limited Edition Test Shot Axe Cop

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He’s a cop…with an axe…he’s Axe Cop!

Mezco‘s 1st series of Axe Cop action figures doesn’t hit stores until 2014, but you can get a special Axe Cop early, only at New York Comic Con and MezcoToyz.com

This is the first time a test shot has ever been released from the Mezco Axe Cop line of figures.

This 4inch scale Axe Cop figure is a limited edition of 500. He is comes packaged in a poly bag with an information card. As a test shot, he is unpainted and presented in his glorious raw plastic form.

Axe Cop is the internet comic sensation based on a story a five year-old boy narrated to his twenty nine year old brother, who happens to be an illustrator. What began as a simple tale became an award-winning comic, an animated tv series on Fox, and now a super cool collectible.

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Preview: Rocket Girl #1

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Rocket Girl #1

Story By: Brandon Montclare
Art By: Amy Reeder
Price: $3.50
Diamond ID: AUG130571
Published: October 9, 2013

A teenage cop from a high-tech future is sent back in time to 1986 New York City. Dayoung Johansson is investigating the Quintum Mechanics megacorporation for crimes against time. As she pieces together the clues, she discovers the “future” she calls home – an alternate reality version of 2013 – shouldn’t exist at all!

Blast off with the new ongoing series by BRANDON MONTCLARE (Halloween Eve) and Eisner Award nominee AMY REEDER (Batwoman, Madame Xanadu).

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NYCC 2013: IDW Hits the Big Apple

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New York Comic Con will be the east coast’s largest gathering of comic fans, creators and publishers alike! IDW Publishing will be joining the list of big names at this fan-favorite convention with a number of panels that will be the talk of the show!

In addition to these stellar panels Taran Killam and Marc Andreyko will be selling NYCC exclusive variants with cover art by the legendary Bill Willingham of the debut issue of their new series The Illegitimates, a full month before it goes on sale! Find them at Kevin Sharpe’s table in artist’s alley, #U15!

Now, check out the list, and join IDW’s all-star creators at these four-star events!

IDW: The Most Explosive Panel of 2013!
Saturday, October 12 — 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM, Room 1A10
Join IDW’s Dirk Wood, Chris Ryall, and Scott Dunbier, along with acclaimed creator DARWYN COOKE and another surprise legendary guest, as they set off an explosion of exciting new projects for 2014 and beyond. Includes three announcements that are sure to set the Con on fire! This panel will be a true one-of-a-kind experience that has to be seen to be believed!

IDW Presents: Taran Killam’s Illegitimates
Sunday, October 13 — 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM, Room 1A14
Fresh off his “night job” the evening before, SNL actor/comedian Taran Killam is appearing alongside co-writer Marc Andreyko and IDW’s Dirk Wood and Chris Ryall, to discuss his exciting new comic-book series, The Illegitimates! Come get the lowdown on the new series, the new SNL season, and plenty o’ laughs at this special panel delivered Live from New York!

YOE! Books Presents: Fiends, Ghouls & Haunted Horror!
Saturday, October 12 — 4:15 – 5:15 PM, Room 1A06
Join the award-winning comics historian Craig Yoe for a lively discussion and Q&A session about the pre-code classic comics that gave you night terrors! And make sure and swing by Craig Yoe’s booth at the show, #588!

IDW Publishing: Creator Visions
Sunday, October 12 — 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM, Room 1A10
Join IDW’s VP of Marketing, Dirk Wood, and a virtual cavalcade of today’s most exciting creators. Featuring rising stars from David Wohl‘s Darby Pop imprint, the creative team from the hit digital “America’s Army” comics, and much more, come down and witness Wood and company pulling back the curtain on IDW’s most exciting new projects for 2014!

WILL.I.AM’s Wizards & Robots
Friday, October 11 — 1:45 – 2:45 PM, Room 1A23
Musician and visionary creative Will.i.am is launching a special project with IDW, Wizards and Robots. Will is making his first-ever comic-con appearance to discuss the comic, chat about futurism, and how he just might change the comic-book world through this unique project.

Be sure to catch all of the amazing IDW panels filled with surprise guests to hear the biggest news of the year first!

Preview: Jirni #5

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JIRNI #5

JT Krul ­ Story / Paolo Pantalena ­ Art / Brett Smith – Colors

Take an incredible JIRNI with Aspen¹s newest hit series!

In a great city at the edge of the world, Ara finally finds her mother, Luna. But finding her and saving her are two very different things – especially with an army of royal guards, a destructive d’jinn, and a wicked sorcerer in her way. It’s all been leading up to this as Ara confronts the truth about herself – her past, her present, and even her future, provided she survives to see it!

After years of preparation, creator JT Krul is ready to take you on a JIRNI unlike any other! Accompanied by the incredible talents of artist Paolo Pantalena and colorist Brett Smith, this is one JIRNI you won¹t want to miss!

JIRNI #5 is in stores October 9th, 2013!

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NYCC 2013: Oni Press Debuts the Sixth Gun Volume1, Gunslinger Edition

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Oni Press is thrilled to debut The Sixth Gun Volume1, Gunslinger Edition at this year’s New York Comic Con!

Only 40 copies of this spectacular set will be available for sale at the show before it’s made available exclusively on OniPress.com December 4th.

Limited to 1,000 copies and exclusively available directly from Oni Press, this ultra-deluxe $120 package includes the oversized hardcover collecting the first 11 issues of the hit series housed in a specially-designed coffin box and limited edition dust jacket featuring the fearsome General Hume, a faux leather and gold foil cover, three full-color art prints, and a tip-in print signed and numbered by Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt, and Bill Crabtree!

Not only is this magnificent tome making its world premiere at Booth #1844 during NYCC, but Bunn and Hurtt will also be on hand signing on Friday from 2:00PM to 3:00PM and Saturday from 2:00PM to 3:00PM!

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Preview: Cryptozoic Man #1 (of 4)

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CRYPTOZOIC MAN #1 (of 4)

Walter Flanagan, Bryan Johnson (story)
Bryan Johnson (script)
Walter Flanagan (a/c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+
FANS, ASK YOUR RETAILER FOR THE: Walter Flanagan “negative effect art” retailer incentive cover.

From Walt Flanagan & Bryan Johnson of AMC TV’s “Comic Book Men” comes “Cryptozoic Man”! Alan Ostman, a middle-aged husband/father, sees his life quickly unravel when his daughter goes missing on a camping trip in the Pacific Northwest…Bigfoot country. After gray aliens abduct him from a roadside bar, he learns that the fate of the world is dependent on trapping the world’s most legendary cryptids…not to mention defeating a psychopath in a pig-shaped leather bondage mask. Alan knows he has his work cut out for him. The storyline revolving around this four issue series will be revisited in Comic Book Men Season III.

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NYCC 2013: Image Comics Signing Schedule

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Image Comics‘ complete signing schedule for New York Comic Con is now available! The schedule includes signings by top creators every day of the convention, October 10-13 in New York City’s Javits Center. Signings will take place at the Image Comics booth, #1444.

***For ticketed signings: Tickets will be available at the Image Comics booth on the day of the signing. One ticket per person will be available for each ticketed signing beginning at the start of the show each day and only while supplies last. No purchase necessary.

THURSDAY

3:00-4:00pm            Amy Reeder & Brandon Montclare (ROCKET GIRL)

3:00-4:00pm            John Layman & Rob Guillory (CHEW)

3:30-4:30pm            Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD) [Skybound]

4:00-5:00pm            Nick Dragotta (EAST OF WEST)

4:00-5:00pm            Tim Seeley & Mike Norton (REVIVAL)

5:00-6:00pm            Greg Rucka (LAZARUS)

5:00-6:00pm            Kurtis Wiebe & Roc Upchurch (RAT QUEENS)

6:00-7:00pm            Ales Kot & Michael Walsh (ZERO)

6:00-7:00pm            Kieron Gillen (THREE)

6:00-7:00pm            Charlie Adlard (THE WALKING DEAD) [Skybound]

7:30-8:30pm            Joshua Williamson & Goran Sudzuka (GHOSTED) [Skybound]

FRIDAY

10:00-11:00am        Ken Kristensen & MK Perker (TODD, THE UGLIEST KID ON EARTH)

10:00-10:30am        David Messina (THE BOUNCE)

10:30-11:00am        Jimmie Robinson (BOMB QUEEN, FIVE WEAPONS)

11:00-12:00pm        Amy Reeder & Brandon Montclare (ROCKET GIRL)

                                    Amy & Brandon will be signing a limited edition retailer variant of ROCKET

                                    GIRL #1, available for purchase, at the Dimension X Booth #1774.

11:00-12:00pm        Ales Kot & Michael Walsh (ZERO)

11:00-12:00pm        Justin Jordan & Tradd Moore & Felipe Sobreiro (LUTHER STRODE)

11:00-12:00pm        Andy Diggle & Shawn Martinbrough (THIEF OF THIEVES) [Skybound]

12:00-12:30pm        Michael Moreci & Steve Seeley (HOAX HUNTERS)

12:00-1:00pm          Ed Brisson & Johnnie Christmas (SHELTERED)

12:00-1:00pm          Lee Zlotoff (MACGYVER)

1:00-2:00pm            John Layman & Rob Guillory (CHEW)

1:00-2:00pm            Bob Fingerman (MAXIMUM MINIMUM WAGE)

1:00-2:00pm            Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD) [Skybound]

2:00-3:00pm            ***Jonathan Hickman & Nick Dragotta (EAST OF WEST)

2:00-3:00pm            Amy Reeder & Brandon Montclare (ROCKET GIRL)

3:00-4:00pm            Tim Seeley & Mike Norton (REVIVAL)

3:00-4:00pm            Kieron Gillen & Ryan Kelly (THREE)

3:00-4:00pm            David Schulner (CLONE) [Skybound]

4:00-5:00pm            Nick Dragotta (EAST OF WEST)

                                   Nick Dragotta will be signing limited edition prints at comiXology Booth #1928

4:00-5:00pm            Joe Keatinge (GLORY)

4:00-5:00pm            J. Michael Straczynski & Tom Mandrake (SIDEKICK)

4:30-5:30pm            Robert Kirkman & Charlie Adlard (THE WALKING DEAD) [Skybound]

5:00-6:00pm            Kurtis Wiebe & Tyler Jenkins (PETER PANZERFAUST)

5:00-6:00pm            Kelly Sue DeConnick (PRETTY DEADLY)

6:00-6:30pm            Jim Zub (SKULLKICKERS)

6:00-7:00pm            ***Greg Rucka & Michael Lark (LAZARUS)

SATURDAY

10:00-10:30am        Glen Brunswick (REALITY CHECK)

10:00-10:30am        Joe Harris (GREAT PACIFIC)

10:30-11:00am        Ryan Browne (GOD HATES ASTRONAUTS)

10:30-11:00am        Colleen Doran (A DISTANT SOIL)

10:30-11:30am        David Schulner (CLONE) [Skybound]

11:00-12:00pm        Charlie Adlard (THE WALKING DEAD) [special signing location TBD]

11:00-12:00pm        Kieron Gillen & Ryan Kelly (THREE)

11:00-12:00pm        Frank J. Barbiere & Chris Mooneyham (FIVE GHOSTS)

12:00-1:00pm          Kelly Sue DeConnick (PRETTY DEADLY)

12:00-12:30pm        Joe Keatinge (GLORY)

12:30-1:00pm          Jim McCann & Janet Lee (LOST VEGAS)

1:00pm-2:00pm       Amy Reeder & Brandon Montclare (ROCKET GIRL)

                    Amy & Brandon will be signing a limited edition retailer variant of ROCKET

                    GIRL #1, available for purchase, at the Dimension X Booth #1774.

1:00-2:00pm            Ales Kot & Michael Walsh (ZERO)

1:00-2:00pm            Tim Seeley & Mike Norton (REVIVAL)

2:00-3:00pm            Greg Rucka & Michael Lark (LAZARUS)

                                   The creators of Lazarus will be signing limited edition prints at

                                   comiXology Booth #1928.

2:00-3:00pm            Kurtis Wiebe & Roc Upchurch (RAT QUEENS)

2:00-2:30pm            Ron Marz (ARTIFACTS)

2:30-3:00pm            Ken Kristensen & MK Perker (TODD, THE UGLIEST KID ON EARTH)

2:30-3:30pm            Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD) [Skybound]

3:00-4:00pm            Justin Jordan & Tradd Moore & Felipe Sobreiro (LUTHER STRODE)

3:00-4:00pm            ***Marc Silvestri (CYBER FORCE)

4:00-5:00pm            ***Greg Rucka & Michael Lark (LAZARUS)

4:00-5:00pm            Nick Spencer & Joe Eisma (MORNING GLORIES)

5:00-6:00pm            Bob Fingerman (MAXIMUM MINIMUM WAGE)

5:00-6:00pm            ***Jonathan Hickman & Nick Dragotta (EAST OF WEST)

5:30-6:30pm            Joshua Williamson & Goran Sudzuka (GHOSTED) [Skybound]

6:00-7:00pm            John Layman & Rob Guillory (CHEW)

6:00-7:00pm            Amy Reeder & Brandon Montclare (ROCKET GIRL)

SUNDAY

10:00-10:30am        Glen Brunswick (REALITY CHECK)

10:00-11:00am        John Layman & Rob Guillory (CHEW)

10:30-11:00am        Ron Marz (ARTIFACTS)

11:00-11:30am        Bryan J. L. Glass (THE MICE TEMPLAR)

11:00-12:00pm        Greg Rucka & Michael Lark (LAZARUS)

11:00-12:00pm        Robert Kirkman (WALKING DEAD) [Skybound]

11:30-12:00pm        Lee Zlotoff (MACGYVER)

12:00-1:00pm          Amy Reeder & Brandon Montclare (ROCKET GIRL)

12:00-1:00pm          Joe Keatinge (GLORY)

12:30-1:30pm          Joshua Williamson & Goran Sudzuka (GHOSTED) [Skybound]

1:00-2:00pm            Jim McCann (MIND THE GAP)

1:00-2:00pm            ***Nick Dragotta (EAST OF WEST)

2:00-2:30pm            Duffy Boudreau (BLACKACRE)

2:00pm-3:00pm      Amy Reeder & Brandon Montclare (ROCKET GIRL)

                  Amy & Brandon will be signing a limited edition retailer variant of ROCKET

                  GIRL #1, available for purchase, at the Dimension X Booth #1774.

2:00-3:00pm            ***Marc Silvestri (CYBER FORCE)

2:00-3:00pm            Charlie Adlard (THE WALKING DEAD) [Skybound]

2:30-3:00pm            Edwin Huang (SKULLKICKERS)

3:00-4:00pm            Tim Seeley & Mike Norton (REVIVAL)

3:00-4:00pm            Kurtis Wiebe & Tyler Jenkins (PETER PANZERFAUST)

4:00-5:00pm            Frank J. Barbiere & Chris Mooneyham (FIVE GHOSTS)

All signings are subject to change.

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