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Preview: Hell’s Half Acre #1

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Hell’s Half Acre #1

(W) Denton J. Tipton (A) Jack Jadson (CA) Ramon Bunge
In Shops: Sep 11, 2024
SRP: $3.99

Life is changing fast in 1904 Nashville, but the sins of the past live free in a place called Hell’s Half Acre-where you can find gambling, sex and most any other debauchery ever dreamed. And none do it better than Miss Marion’s, where a mysterious gambler named Britt sets in motion a chain of events that will have lawmen and outlaws alike aiming to put him six feet under. Will the woman that Britt scorned be his downfall or salvation when Hell comes calling?

New York Times-bestselling writer Denton J. Tipton (Cobra Kai, G.I. Joe) teams with Carlos Olivares (The Ocean Will Take Us) for a thrilling Western-noir with a supernatural twist.

Each issue features a cover by Chris Evenhuis (Wynonna Earp, G.I. Joe).

Hell's Half Acre #1

Get a look at Magma Comix and Ruptura Estudios’ Hell’s Half Acre #1

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Magma Comix, in partnership with Ruptura Estudios, has released a first-look at the thrilling western noir, Hell’s Half Acre #1.

Hell’s Half Acre, written by Magma founder and New York Times Best-selling author, Denton J. Tipton with art by Jack Jadson and Cover A by Ramon Bunge, the exciting new series features special character variant covers by Chris Evenhuis and the first issue has a variant cover by Eduardo Risso.

Life is changing fast in 1904 Nashville but the sins of the past live free in a place called Hell’s Half Acre—where you can find gambling, sex and most any other debauchery ever dreamed. None do it better than Miss Marion’s, where a mysterious gambler named Britt sets in motion a chain of events that will have lawmen and outlaws alike aiming to put him six feet under. Will the woman that Britt scorned be his downfall or salvation when Hell comes calling?

Ruptura Estudios was originally founded in the 1990s amid the burgeoning scene of the so-called “new Mexican comic.” Over time, it has stepped in and out of the spotlight, changing its form and finding different ways to collaborate with other publishing houses. Now, nearly 30 years since its inception, it returns with its core mission intact: help creators and readers on journeys throughout different realities.

The imprint will publish works of fiction with Hispanic appeal by creators from around the world, and will release two titles in 2024.

Hell’s Half Acre #1 drops in shops September 11th.

Hell's Half Acre #1

Magma Comix partners with Ruptura Estudios

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Magma Comix is partnering with Ruptura Estudios! The imprint will publish works of fiction with Hispanic appeal by creators from around the world, and will release three titles in 2024, beginning with the thrilling Western-noir with a supernatural twist, Hell’s Half Acre.

In Hell’s Half Acre, written by Magma founder and New York Times Best-selling author, Denton J. Tipton with art and Cover A by Ramon Bunge, the exciting new series features special variant covers by Chris Evenhuis and the first issue has a retailer incentive cover by Glenn Fabry.

Life is changing fast in 1904 Nashville but the sins of the past live free in a place called Hell’s Half Acre—where you can find gambling, sex and most any other debauchery ever dreamed. None do it better than Miss Marion’s, where a mysterious gambler named Britt sets in motion a chain of events that will have lawmen and outlaws alike aiming to put him six feet under. Will the woman that Britt scorned be his downfall or salvation when Hell comes calling?

Ruptura Estudios was originally founded in the 1990s amid the burgeoning scene of the so-called “new Mexican comic.” Over time, it has stepped in and out of the spotlight, changing its form and finding different ways to collaborate with other publishing houses. Now, nearly 30 years since its inception, it returns with its core mission intact: help creators and readers on journeys throughout different realities.

Hell’s Half Acre #1 drops in shops June 5th.

Magma Comix Inks an Exclusive Distribution Deal with Diamond Book Distributors

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Diamond Book Distributors has announce that it has signed a worldwide distribution agreement Magma Comix to exclusively distribute their products to North American and international book markets. Distribution to the comic book specialty market is handled exclusively by Diamond Comic Distributors.

Magma Comix was founded in 2020 by industry veteran Denton J. Tipton with the vision to create extraordinary stories that move and entertain mature audiences across the globe. Since releasing their first titles in partnership with the legendary Heavy Metal Magazine, the company has grown into an independent publisher committed to empowering comic book creators with the freedom and support necessary to bring their 100% creator-owned passion projects to life.

Magma Comix will start its rollout of forthcoming titles, including Silicon Bandits and Principles of Necromancy this summer.

SDCC 2023: Magma Comix panel evacuated, but the show must go on

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Magma Comix’s debut at San Diego Comic-Con was apparently too hot to handle setting off alarms at the convention. Literally, the panel was evacuated before it could even begin. But with the fire literally put out, Magma’s most curious followers came back for an intimate look behind the imprint’s return as an independent publisher.

Founder Denton J. Tipton moderated, opening with the remark:

I came to my first San Diego Comic-Con exactly twenty years ago, and it changed my life. That’s the kind of magical place this can be, and as proof, here I am today.

The panel introduced the other principals in the new company: Editor-in-chief Bobby Curnow, Operations Manager Mike Ford, and Sales & Marketing Manager Joel Elad. Each gave their “secret origin stories” for how they came to love the medium of comics, and ended up working in the industry.

We do this for the love of stories in comic form. The catalog will feature new and original fiction for mature audiences.

Joel Elad

Originally founded in 2020 as an imprint of legendary magazine Heavy Metal, the newly minted comic book publisher is dedicated to the belief in the value of creativity. Magma Comix creators will be given a fair and transparent deal with advance royalties, as well as first-look deals with partners to be revealed.

The publisher acknowledged challenges and gaps in the current “comic system” which involves pre-ordering months ahead or crowdfunding which can take some time to be fulfilled. This creates a difficult system not just for readers and customers but retailers who must gauge the demand. Add in a splintered distribution and ordering is much more complicated.

Magma plans to simplify this for customers and retailers, reducing risk for retailers, and amplifying the creators. That includes limiting the number of variant covers, creating an easy to understand numbering/format/pricing system so its painless for readers to start, and a website to guide those seeking information.

Magma has mentioned returnability of the first two issues allowing shops to order more and decrease the risk in promoting Magma’s titles. That combined with advance reader copies, the publisher hopes the quality will stand out and be easy for shops to get behind.

They also plan to promote where adults and readers are with samples and loyalty programs as well as building a community through their website, crowdfunding campaigns, international sales, and digital distribution.

The panel was then opened up for questions from the crowd.

When asked how they will face the challenges in the market, the publisher will offer direct market support through a multi-distributor approach with simple, low-risk ordering for retailers, with a limited number of variant covers and returnability. 

A crowd member pointed out that the panelists were all white men, which was not lost on them.

Curnow responded:

If you look at our editorial track record, you’ll see our commitment to supporting different voices.

Tipton added that their publicist is “the amazing Melissa Meszaros” and more team members are coming, which will reflect Magma’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

Magma Comix will announce projects in the coming months with legendary creators and talented newcomers, and teased an innovative program to help aspiring creators get published.

SDCC 2023: Magma Comix forges a new path as an independent publisher

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Imprint Magma Comix is forging a new path independent of legendary magazine Heavy Metal.

Originally founded in 2020 by industry veteran Denton J. Tipton (IDW Publishing, Opus Comics), the newly minted comic book publisher is dedicated to the belief in the value of creativity and also recognizes that it all starts with the creator. 

Magma Comix creators will be given a fair and transparent deal with advance royalties, as well as first-look deals with partners to be revealed. The publisher will offer direct market support through a multi-distributor approach with simple, low-risk ordering for retailers, with a limited number of variant covers and returnability. The catalog will feature new and original fiction for mature audiences.

The company launches with a team of industry veterans, including Editor-in-chief Bobby Curnow, Sales and Marketing Manager Joel Elad (IDW, Top Cow), and Operations Manager Mike Ford (IDW). Jeff Webber of The Webber Agency will represent the publisher for international sales and licensing.   

Magma Comix will announce projects in the coming months with legendary creators and talented newcomers, along with an innovative program to help all creators get published. 

To learn more, check out the Magma Comix Resurfaces! panel at San Diego Comic-Con International, Friday July 21, 7:00-8:00 PM in Room 4. Come meet the team and find out which of your favorite creators will be involved!

Frank Frazetta’s Tales of Science-Fantasy #1 delivers lessons about tyrants

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Frank Frazetta's Tales of Science-Fantasy #1

Frank Frazetta’s Tales of Science-Fantasy #1 is the debut of a new quarterly anthology series, each issue focusing on another masterpiece by the godfather of fantasy art, Frank Frazetta. In this story, inspired by the painting “Alien Crucifixtion,” writer Denton J. Tipton and artist Miguel Ángel Ruiz chronicle the final days of a brutal planetary dictator pursued by enemies and allies alike.

Generally, I’m not too familiar with Frazetta’s works. I know some of the more famous art (Death Dealer) but the stories and worlds around them are pretty foreign to me. So, to see comics spun out of his paintings has been interesting and what I’ve read, it’s been a bit mixed for me. Not knowing the “original material” hasn’t helped at all. So, I went into Frank Frazetta’s Tales of Science-Fantasy #1 with a wide open mind, intrigued about a comic based on a painting. And, but the time I finished reading, I wanted to learn more.

Tipton delivers a one-shot comic that’s entertaining and feels a bit of a parable as well. Duce is a dictator whose people are fed up and no idea who he can trust. We’re given the motivations of the various individuals in pursuit and who he must deal with to survive. And in the end, we’re left with a lesson to ponder and think about. It’s a whirlwind story that is perfect for expansion. What exactly has Duce done? What was the breaking point of the people? There’s potential here to explore our society through this fantasy world, as good sci-fi does. As is, Frank Frazetta’s Tales of Science-Fantasy #1 is an entertaining read that feels like the Cliff’s Notes of events. It’s not a bad thing but there’s a lot packed into this one issue. And even with so much thrown at readers, it entertains with its twists and turns.

The art by Miguel Ángel Ruiz is interesting to me. With color by Josh Burcham and lettering by Jacob Bascle, there’s a familiarity with the world and characters, as if they’re riffed on other works. I’m not familiar with how much Frazetta fleshed out but you can see things like John Carter of Mars within. Like the story itself, there’s a lot of small details that leave you wondering and wanting to learn more about the world. The team does an excellent job of delivering the emotion of the characters it focuses on. Whether it’s Duce’s anger, the frustrations of soldiers, or the cloud of evil hovering over others, the comic does a solid job of conveying where everyone stands and a bit why just in their body language.

Frank Frazetta’s Tales of Science-Fantasy #1 is an intriguing start to the series. It has that anthology feel with a nice lesson in the end for readers to ponder and chew on. What’s better, the debut leaves us wanting more from this brutal world. Despite its fascist leader, it’s a start that leaves a lot to explore and lessons to be learned in a reflection on our reality.

Story: Denton J. Tipton Art: Miguel Ángel Ruiz
Color: Josh Burcham Letterer: Jacob Bascle
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

Opus Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Incendium Launches Opus Comics into the Direct Market. Get an Exclusive look at Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer covers

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There’s a new comic line to keep an eye on. Incendium has announced its publishing arm, Opus Comics, will be releasing comic books in the direct market, distributed by Diamond Comic Distributors.

Opus and Diamond also announced that the publisher will implement a new Final Order Cut-Off (FOC) program, effective with products scheduled to go on sale on May 4 and now carrying an FOC Date of Monday, April 11.

Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer #1 and Disturbed: Dark Messiah #1 are the first titles from the new publisher, making its retail debut in May. With a scheduled on sale date of Wednesday, May 4, Death Dealer #1 will carry an FOC Date of Monday, April 11. With a scheduled on sale date of Wednesday, May 18, Disturbed: Dark Messiah #1 will carry an FOC Date of Monday, April 25.

The first titles in the lineup, hitting shelves in May and June 2022, include the new Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer comic series and the Bill & Ted Roll the Dice miniseries, plus the music-based titles Disturbed: Dark Messiah and Joe Satriani’s Crystal Planet.

This marks a new stage for the production company, which has been selling comics, toys, games, and collectibles for 15 years, with an emphasis on creating merchandise for the heavy metal music scene. Driven by the company motto of “Myths, Monsters, and Metal,” the brand embraces ’80s and ’90s counterculture with a contemporary twist.

Incendium was founded in 2006 and initially established as a creative service business for the music industry, with clients including Iron Maiden, for which it produced comics, music videos, toys, and more. Incendium grew into a multifaceted production company, remaining independently owned. The company moved into comics with Eternal Descent in 2010, an original series that explores a radical take on the heavy metal music genre with axe-wielding metal masters in a dark fantasy world.

Over the years, the company has been involved in many unique productions, creating video games, animation, comics, music, and more. Incendium also moved into physical manufacturing of toys and collectibles for a number of clients and developed a pipeline for a line of 5” fully articulated “Figbiz” action figures, an homage to the ’90s toys Leon collected as a child.

During the pandemic, Opus Comics started working more with bands as tours and releases were delayed and musicians had more time and opportunity to explore narratives based on their music IP. This led to collaborations with popular metal and rock bands like Evanescence, Exodus, Cradle of Filth, Disturbed, and many more making their comic medium debut with Incendium. In this vein, the team behind Opus Comics always looks to push boundaries with stories exploring genre fiction, especially fantasy, horror, and sci-fi, be it with existing legendary properties or original ideas.

CEO Llexi Leon is joined at Opus Comics by Executive Editor Denton J. Tipton, who spent the past decade rising through the editorial ranks at IDW Publishing, most recently in the position of Managing Editor. R.G. Llarena has also come aboard as International Editor for Opus Publishing. He spent several years working as a freelance writer for both the American and Mexican comic book markets.

Opus Comics will be debuting Bill & Ted Roll the Dice #1 on June 14th, 2022, a four-issue miniseries set after the events of Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey. The series is written by James Asmus with art by Wayne Nichols, and will also have a backup story featuring the origin of villain Chuck De Nomolos, written by John Barber with art by Andrew Currie. In addition to putting new Bill & Ted comics on the racks every month from June, Incendium also makes official Excellent Adventure and Bogus Journey merchandise, including FIGBIZ toys and playsets, art prints, apparel, and accessories.

The first issue of Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer debuts May 4, embarking on a brand-new adventure through the worlds of Frazetta, introducing readers to extraordinary characters and places envisioned by the “Godfather” of fantasy art. This first title, authored by animation writer Mitch Iverson and illustrated by celebrated artist Stefano Martino, begins a major launch of comic books building towards an entire multiverse of stories inspired by Frazetta’s most famous creations. This is the start of a decade-long partnership between Frazetta Girls and Incendium, spanning comics, toys, games, and more across physical and digital collectibles.

Other high-profile titles in Opus Comics’ lineup include direct market releases of the Disturbed: Dark Messiah comic book series, written by Tim Seeley, and Joe Satriani’s Crystal Planet series. Incendium is also releasing collectible FIGBIZ action figures for every project related to the bands and their comic book storylines.

Thrash Metal Band Exodus Teams Up With Incendium For a Comic Series

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Exodus and Incendium are teaming up for the launch of Tales Of The Damned, a four-issue comic book anthology series that explores classic tracks from the band, a legendary pioneer in the thrash metal genre. The terrifying “Organist” from Exodus artwork and lore will also be immortalized as an action figure.

Published under Incendium’s music-focused OPUS imprint, the first issue riffs on the title track of 2004’s Tempo Of The Damned and is crafted by horror masters, writer Ian Edginton and artist Luis Guaragna. Tales Of The Damned #1 features cover artwork by Ryan Christensen that showcases the “Organist.” The first issue is lettered by Jacob Bascle and edited by Llexi Leon and Denton J. Tipton.

In the bone-chilling first issue of Tales Of The Damned, a teenage girl goes missing after becoming obsessed with “The Wavelength,” a mysterious signal coming from an elusive radio station. Her protective older sister’s search leads to an abandoned town, where she not only unravels the mystery of her sister’s disappearance but also of the cursed music behind it…The Tempo of the Damned.

The debut of the comic book series coincides with the release of Exodus’ new album Persona Non Grata, which the legendary thrash metal band recorded themselves from home-built studios with the help of Andy Sneap on mixing and mastering and with Steve Lagudi at the helm of engineering. Their groundbreaking eleventh studio album, Persona Non Grata, will be released by Nuclear Blast Records.

Tales Of The Damned is a quarterly anthology series; the first print edition of each issue will be released as a prestige-format limited edition collectible comic book, featuring cardstock covers, specialty foil treatments, glossy pages, and individual numbering.

The first printing of each issue will be limited to 1500 copies at $16.66, and available to order. The first issue is available to order now and ships October 31, 2021. The “Organist” action figure is also available to pre-order for $29.95, shipping Q1 2022.

Exclusive Preview: Chasing the Dragon #4 (of 5)

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Chasing the Dragon #4 (of 5)

(W) Denton J. Tipton (A/CA) Menton3
In Shops: Jun 16, 2021
SRP: $3.99

In Chasing the Dragon, New York Times-bestselling writer Denton J. Tipton and acclaimed painter menton3 explore a dark fantasy world ravaged by the rampant abuse of a drug made from the blood of dragons. With their pursuer closing in, Jyn struggles to kick her habit while Andre is struck by an epiphany, all leading up to next issue’s finale! Variant cover by Andrea Di Vito!

A second printing of Chasing the Dragon #1 is on sale now with a special cover by Joseph Michael Linsner.

Chasing the Dragon #4 (of 5)

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