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Moonshadow Gets a Deluxe Hardcover in Summer 2019

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Known as America’s first fully painted graphic novel, the poetic, philosophical, and groundbreaking Moonshadow gets a deluxe hardcover treatment available Summer 2019. This definitive edition with over 500 pages includes a new introduction by creator J.M. DeMatteis, as well as a bonus section featuring early concept work. 

Moonshadow tells the story of a romantic, unreliable narrator who leads us through his interplanetary coming-of-age story, as an older Moonshadow recounts his strange birth in outer space, his escape from a deep-space zoo, and his struggles to survive in a war-torn universe. 

Featuring gorgeous watercolor artwork by Eisner Award Winner and Caldecott Honoree Jon J Muth, this influential “fairy tale for adults” includes the Farewell Moonshadow illustrated novella that gives fans a look at Moon’s life after his tumultuous, space-faring teens and misadventures with the miscreant Ira. Digitally restored and including all original cover work, this volume also includes illustrations by Kent Williams and Eisner Award Winner George Pratt and lettering by Kevin Nowlan.

This beautiful classic returns to comic shops June 12, 2019, arrives in bookstores on June 25, 2019.

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Preview: Victorie City #4 (of 4)

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Victorie City #4 (of 4)

Keith Carmack (w) • Vincent Nappi (a) • George Pratt (c)

Detective Hektor Ness did everything in his power to stop Brahm Allvar, the deranged killer and now supernaturally empowered psychopath. Hektor Ness did everything he could to find Cyndi Brown and bring her back safely to her family. But now Hektor Ness is dead. Long live Detective Hektor Ness…

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

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44Flood & IDW Publishing Introduce Libretto Volume 1: Vampirism

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44Flood’s first project developed with IDW Publishing is Libretto, a 9×12” anthology presenting emerging and world-class artists as they explore a single theme using diverse mediums such as comics, oil painting, photography, sculpting and more.

The libretto refers to the part of an opera or a musical that is the words or lyrics, and is distinct from the music. 44Flood’s Libretto will be the “text” to the “music” that is a central theme, starting with Libretto Volume 1: Vampirism coming this April.

Libretto Volume 1 is curated/edited by Kasra Ghanbari and has the theme vampirism, being the misuse of power, as well as the objectification and exploitation of others. Featured contributors give their unique perspectives on this theme, with many sections including an interview of the contributor conducted by another artist.

This 200-page softcover will feature contributors that include Ben Templesmith, David Stoupakis, Riley Rossmo, Christopher Mitten, George Pratt, menton3, and many, many more.  Several of the artists also give a rare look at the techniques and processes they used to create pieces for the book.  This is your rare opportunity to explore the dark world of vampirism as seen in an artist’s mind.

IDW Limited Releases Monocyte Deluxe Hardcover Edition

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IDW Limited has announced a deluxe limited-edition treatment of Monocyte from art visionary menton3 and writer/artist/entrepreneur Kasra Ghanbari. The book is now available for pre-order on the IDW Limited website. The special edition includes hand-drawn artwork from the book’s artist and co-creator menton3, as well as several other gallery artists, including George Pratt, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Ben Templesmith.

The Monocyte Deluxe Limited Edition book is being offered in both Red Label and Black Label editions from IDW Limited, and for the first time, Black Label buyers have the opportunity to choose which artist they’d like to own original art from. Black Label editions are limited to 30 copies by menton3 and 5 copies each by Pratt, Sienkiewicz, and Templesmith. All Black Label editions will be housed in a handcrafted black cloth tray case and include a hardcover original art portfolio.  Artwork techniques by each master range from watercolor to mixed media.

Created by menton3 and Kasra Ghanbari, drawn by menton3, and co-written/edited by Kasra, Monocyte is a cerebral, frightening, and beautiful story about old gods battling in a future wasteland. An incredible scope of gallery artists and comic talent contributed to this series, which include Ashley Wood, Phil Hale, Bill Sienkiewicz, David Stoupakis, Ben Templesmith, George Pratt, Steve Niles, Barron Storey, Riley Rossmo, and Christopher Mitten.

The Red Label edition of Monocyte is limited to 150 copies, each presented with a special black cloth slipcase and hand-signed by both menton3 and Kasra. George Pratt, Ben Templesmith, and Bill Sienkiewicz have all provided original pieces and signatures for their individual Black Label editions, all of which are also signed by the book’s co-creators, Kasra and menton3.

Monocyte Deluxe limited Edition is now available for pre-order at www.idwlimited.com.

Monocyte DELUXE LIMITED EDITION (RED-$125.00/BLACK-$495.00; 224 pages; 9” x 13”; hardcover) is now available for pre-order.

Announcing 44FLOOD

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It’s been over six months in the making but today sees the announcement of a new comic book company, 44FLOOD.  Thew new publisher is founded by Kasra Ghanbari, menton3, Ben Templesmith, and their friend Nicholas Idell, who runs a comic book shop in Chicago. Their focus is to create incredible art-driven books, both straight-up art and sequential narratives, and then penetrate markets outside of comic books while maintaining a direct relationship with end-buyers.  Sounds like a hell of a task at hand.

You can show your support and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

They’ve also launched a Kickstarter campaign this morning for their flagship book Tome, which is an annual anthology at around 11×17″ and 180 pages with world-class artists from many different fields and disciplines exploring a single theme.  The folks involved so far include Ashley Wood, Ben Templesmith, Bill Sienkiewicz, Chet Zar, David Stoupakis, George Pratt, Guillermo Rigattieri, Kasra Ghanbari, Matthew Bone, menton3, Riley Rossmo, Scott Radke and Steve Niles.  The campaign runs for 44 days and has a goal of $18,400.  I’ve already chipped in my $90, but there’s some great levels at a much lower price.

Preview – Hellraiser Masterpieces #7

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HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES #7

Written by D.G. Chichester, Dwayne McDuffie and Nicholas Vince
Drawn by Denys Cowan, George Pratt and Joe Barruso
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER: Simon Bisley
Diamond Code: DEC110916

Clive Barker’s visceral visions take form in the next installment of the ongoing “Devil’s Brigade” epic. D.G. Chichester and Dwayne McDuffie team up with Denys Cowan for “Passion,” while Nicholas Vince and Joe Barruso bring you the terrifying “One True Faith.” No other brand of horror hooks you like Hellraiser!