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Interview: Women of BOOM! – Chondra Echert

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Chondra EchertIt’s Thursday which brings us a new interview and our 14th “Women of BOOM!” feature, spotlighting the many kick-ass women that work at BOOM!, Archaia and KaBOOM! We’re focusing on everyone, editors, designers, writers, artists, you name it! We’re making sure to include the hard-working folks whose contributions are often overlooked in the process.

BOOM! (and KaBOOM! and Archaia) has given us unprecedented access and the chance to ask questions to their staff, and creative teams, to find out why the publisher is so successful in hiring women and their experiences in the comic industry as women.

Chondra Echert is an advertising copywriter turned comic writer. She started off helping on The Amory Wars and eventually writing Kill Audio and Key of Z! She’s also the Creative Co-Director of Evil Ink Comics.

Chondra and her husband, Claudio Sanchez, are launching a new series, Translucid, in April from BOOM!. The new series explores the thin line between heroes and villains, and the space between childhood hope and loss.

Graphic Policy: How did you get involved in the comic book industry?

Chondra Echert: About 6 years ago, I was working in advertising as a copywriter. My husband and I are very interested in the designer toy scene and we had begun creating a figure of our own as a little creative adventure.  At the time, he was working on a creator-owned title The Amory Wars and I would help edit the series on the side with him when I had free time. I had begun to really fall in love with the medium by proxy, so as our vinyl toy Kill Audio came to life, we were already dreaming up a crazy tale of the same name that we thought would lend itself to a comic. The first issue of Kill Audio found a home in Image’s Pop Gun 2…and I was hooked. I quit my copywriting job a month later to make stories full time.

GP: Did you read comics growing up? Do you read them now?

CE: I was voracious growing up, but the only comics I was exposed to were the Archie digests that I’d sneak into the shopping cart at the grocery store. I lost touch with comics as a teen because there wasn’t anyone showing me that those weren’t the only options available–that I could find books that resonated with me outside of the capes and tights. I was never into superhero books. As an adult, I feel like I’m making up for lost time. Now, 80% of my reading material is graphic novels and comic books–but I still don’t read superheroes. I’m into a lot of Vertigo titles, indie stuff, creator-owned series and of course BOOM!/Archaia books!

KeyofZ_TPB_rev_CVRGP: How did you come to work with BOOM!/Archaia?

CE: When we decided to stretch the one-off Kill Audio story into a series, we wanted to partner with a publisher who would be passionate about the project and offer a strong editorial team for future endeavors.  From day one, after meeting with them, BOOM! felt like the right choice for us. They continue to be enthusiastic, hands-on and dedicated. I’ve never seen someone who adores comic books the way that Ross Richie does and as a result, BOOM!’s priorities have always been on protecting and guiding the medium, especially where creator-owned titles are concerned.

GP: How would you describe your job for people?

CE: My job is 15% daydreaming, 20% putting the mental deluge to paper, 60% making sense of it and 5% drinking coffee.

GP: For people who want to pursue a career in what you do, what advice would you give them?

CE: Work at it every day and always bring YOU to what you’re working on. Finding your style isn’t a result of copying someone else–it’s a result of inspiration. It comes from the heart.

GP: Did you have a mentor to help you break into the industry? 

CE: My husband, Claudio has been my mentor in more ways than one. He’s been a comic fan since he was a child and has opened the door for me to fall in love with graphic storytelling through his own love for it. He has pushed me to be confident as a creator and writer by forcing me to be fearless.

GP: We notice that when it comes to women in the comic industry, BOOM!/Archaia has a lot of diversity present. Why do you think have they succeeded when so many other publishers struggle with this?

CE: I think BOOM/Archaia are not only afraid to think outside the box–they operate as if the box doesn’t exist at all. I have always felt respected and valued as a writer in our relationship there and am privileged to work with so many incredible women there. Their business model is built on the concept of inclusion and diversity in the creation process. It’s no surprise to me that this makes for better books, more innovative practices and a better work environment overall.

GP: We’ve heard horror stories concerning women in the industry, have you ever seen or been discriminated/harassed and if so, how did you handle it?

CE: The only discrimination I’ve really noticed takes place at comic conventions when I’m at the booth trying to sell books I’ve worked on or am in the middle of a signing. There’s always one or two people who assume I’m some kind of hired “booth girl.” The most shocking part of this is that those people aren’t exclusively men! I’ve heard so many stories about women being disrespected in comic shops or questioned as to the “authenticity” of their fandom. I can’t pinpoint a time that has ever happened to me or where I felt genuinely disrespected as a woman, but I hate that there are others who’ve been made to feel that way. To be honest, I’m pretty unaffected when it comes others’ perceptions of me. I was raised to believe that there were no limitations in my life and that is how I operate. I handle preconceived notions by working harder and surrounding myself with forward-thinking people who like what I do, rather than dwelling on the closed-minded jerks. They’re on their way to being extinct anyhow.

GP: What advice do you have for women looking to break into the comic book industry?

CE: Don’t ever let other people qualify whether you belong.

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Preview – Key of Z Trade Paperback

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KEY OF Z TPB

Written by Chondra Echert, Claudio Sanchez
Drawn by Aaron Kuder
SC, 128pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
COVER : Nathan Fox
ISBN: 9781608861019
Diamond Code: JAN120951

New York City is down but not out – the zombie apocalypse has destroyed much of the city, but hard-boiled humanity hangs on. But with the survivors divided into warring factions, and the undead hiding behind every corner, only one man can walk the streets alone: Nick Ewing. His murdered wife and child, from the grave, give him the strength to continue his vendetta against the king of Yankee Stadium. The complete collected hit series from Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez, Chondra Echert, hot new talent Aaron Kuder, and cover artist Nathan Fox.

Around the Tubes

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Again, the news is pretty light over the last 24 hours.  Here’s the news you might have missed.

Around the Blogs:

Kotaku – The Darkness II Weathers the Hellish Attentions of Game Reviewers – Seems like some good reviews to me.

Fox News – New York man found dead after subway fire wrote graphic novel of life in tunnels – Kind of sad.

Around the Tubes Reviews:

Comics Alliance – Fantastic Four: Season One

IGN – Fantastic Four: Season One

Geeks of Doom – Key of Z #4

Preview – Key of Z #4

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KEY OF Z #4

Written by Chondra Echert, Claudio Sanchez
Drawn by Aaron Kuder
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER : Nathan Fox
Diamond Code: NOV110823

LAST ISSUE! An epic, jaw-dropping finale you can’t miss from Coheed and Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez (THE AMORY WARS) and ChondraEchert (KILL AUDIO)! With the one man holding the key buried in chains, the two remaining human factions in zombie-filled New York City are ready for war. Will Ewing be able to escape his shackles and exact his revenge…or will a triumphant Lavoe finish what he started? All this in the pulse-pounding conclusion that redefines the zombie genre!

BOOM! Studios in March 2012

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SUPURBIA #1
Written by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Russell Dauterman
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120927

What goes down when the capes come off? Meet the “Real Housewives” of Earth’s greatest super-team, the Meta Legion! It’s the egos, the tantrums, and the betrayals of the super set. Find out what happens behind the masks as superhero families are faced with the sordid problems of everyday life – and then some! From rising star writer Grace Randolph (Marvel’s NATION X, HER-OES) and hot new artist Russell Dauterman, this series takes the familiar super-team and turns it on its head with a scandalous, TMZ-fueled look at what it’s like to live with a superhero!

EXILE ON THE PLANET OF THE APES #1 (A)
EXILE ON THE PLANET OF THE APES #1 (B)
Written by Corinna Sara Bechko, Gabriel Hardman
Drawn by Marc Laming
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120955
From the team that brought you BETRAYAL OF THE PLANET OF THE APES comes an all new Apes saga! Gabriel Hardman (HULK, AGENTS OF ATLAS) and Corinna Bechko (HEATHENTOWN, FEAR ITSELF: THE HOME FRONT) team up with red hot artist Marc Laming (AMERICAN CENTURY, THE RINSE) to take the fan-favorite franchise to all new heights in this can’t-miss mini-series. With ape society gripped in uncertainty, Doctor Zaius must find a way to unite the warring factions before they rip the city apart. It’s up to one lowly chimp to seek out the famed, disgraced General Aleron deep in the heart of the Forbidden Zone, with a secret that might help — or destroy!

HELLRAISER ANNUAL #1 (A)
HELLRAISER ANNUAL #1 (B)
Written by Clive Barker & Various
Drawn by Janusz Ordon
SC, 3224 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120939
The secrets of the Cenobite War revealed! The first year of Clive Barker’s long-awaited return to Hellraiser has been full of jaw-dropping events and new characters, forever changing the landscape of the classic horror universe. Now, only in this annual, learn the shocking secrets behind those seismic shocks to the Cenobites, the Cottons, and the hierarchy of Hell! This all new story will give clues to future storylines, so no Hellraiser fan can miss it!

ELRIC: THE BALANCE LOST #9 (A)
ELRIC: THE BALANCE LOST #9 (B)
Written by Chris Roberson
Drawn by Francesco Biagini
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120937
BRAND-NEW ARC! GREAT JUMPING-ON POINT FOR NEW READERS! The source of the imbalance of Law and Chaos that’s been assaulting the Multiverse is revealed, and it will leave Moorcock fans reeling! Finally, all incarnations of the Eternal Champion will have to join together to fight against forces bigger than Law and Chaos, for the very survival of existence itself! Legendary fantasy author Michael Moorcock and New York Times bestseller Chris Roberson (iZOMBIE, STAN LEE’S STARBORN) bring Elric, Hawkmoon and Corum back to comics in this critically acclaimed series!

HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES #9
Written by Erik Saltzgaber, Larry Wachowski
Drawn by Denys Cowan, Jackson Guice
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120941
Another bi-monthly dose of classic Hellraiser high strangeness comes your way! We have the next two epic installments of “The Devil’s Brigade,” with Erik Saltzgaber and Jackson Guice delivering “No Loss to the Community,” followed by “Black & White,” written by Larry Wachowski, of The Matrix fame, with art by Denys Cowan.

HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES #10
Written by Nicolas Vince, Peter Akins
Drawn by Sam Kieth, Dave Dorman
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120942
With Chapter 11 of “The Devil’s Brigade,” the epic tale of Leviathan’s most fearsome soldiers, Nicholas Vince and Sam Kieth team up to bring you “Believe the Sinners.” Next, in “Songs of Metal and Flesh” by Peter Akins and Dave Dorman, will even the blind be spared the hooks of the Cenobites? From the darkest depths of the underworld comes another thrilling installment of HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES!

INCORRUPTIBLE #28 (A)
INCORRUPTIBLE #28 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Marcio Takara
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120943
Since her apparent betrayal, Alana Patel has been on Max Damage’s long list of enemies. But when Alana is in danger and Max is called upon to save her, can he find the heart of a true superhero within himself and finally forgive the sins of the one person who forgave his? An unforgettable arc in the companion to Mark Waid’s Eisner-nominated superhero series, IRREDEEMABLE!

IRREDEEMABLE #35 (A)
IRREDEEMABLE #35 (B)
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Diego Barreto
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120950
THE FALLOUT FROM THE REVELATION OF THE PLUTONIAN’S ORIGIN CONTINUES! As the Plutonian struggles with his past, the world is on the brink of nuclear apocalypse. Is there anything on earth that can save the human race now? Or will that savior come from…somewhere else? A gripping installment of Mark Waid’s Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated superhero saga.

PLANET OF THE APES #12 (A)
PLANET OF THE APES #12 (B)
Written by Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Carlos Magno
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120952
When the Lawgiver was assassinated by a human freedom fighter, the world plunged into chaos. Sullivan, now free from Alaya’s clutches, takes humanity’s fight for freedom to the next level, in a devastating gambit for ape and human alike! Writer Daryl Gregory and artist Carlos Magno continue their critically acclaimed run and end this arc on a cliffhanger that you have to read to believe!

TERROR ON THE PLANET OF THE APES #2
Written by Doug Moench
Drawn by Mike Ploog
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120957
By popular demand, the classic Apes reprints continue! In 1974, mighty Marvel Comics published the bone-breaking PLANET OF THE APES MAGAZINE featuring a fan-loved, all-new original story written by Moon Knight co-creator Doug Moench and drawn by Ghost Rider co-creator Mike Ploog: TERROR ON THE PLANET OF THE APES! We heard you at conventions, we read your tweets, and we smiled at your wall posts! This issue features “The Forbidden Zone of Forgotten Horrors!” and “Lick the Sky Crimson.”


STEED AND MRS. PEEL #3
Written by Grant Morrison
Drawn by Ian Gibson
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120958
From the one and only Grant Morrison — the conclusion of “The Golden Game!” Psychedelic secret agents John Steed and Emma Peel search for Tara King as she leads them to a secret society obsessed with deadly games. Will our heroes survive The Leopard People? Featuring artwork by Ian Gibson, best known for his work with Alan Moore on “The Ballad of Halo Jones.” The original British TV series The Avengers helped define the “Spy-Fi” genre and now Grant Morrison is serving up a science fiction/spy fiction mash-up with two of TV’s most iconic heroes!

VALEN THE OUTCAST #4 (A)
VALEN THE OUTCAST #4 (B)
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Matteo Scalera
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120964
The King is dead — long live the DEAD KING! King Valen Brand was a just ruler and a great warrior until he was killed in battle by the necromancer Korrus Null and resurrected as one of the walking dead. Now he’s considered an abomination in his own realm, an outcast with only one purpose: to restore his lost soul… The quest continues as Valen has reached the treacherous sea that acts as a border to Korrus Null’s deadly kingdom, Wraithendal. But when one of his companions is abducted by a seedy guild of thieves and murderers, will Valen even make it to the boat alive? Don’t miss this visceral new ongoing series from fan-favorite writer Michael Alan Nelson (28 DAYS LATER, ROBERT E. HOWARD’S HAWKS OF OUTREMER) and rising star DEADPOOL artist Matteo Scalera!


TANPOPO COLLECTION VOLUME 1 HC
Written by Camilla d’Errico
Drawn by Camilla d’Errico
SC, 176 pgs, FC, SRP: $24.99
ISBN13: 9781608862542
Diamond Code: JAN120963
Celebrated creator Camilla d’Errico delivers a stunning visual journey exploring emotion, self-discovery/innocence and what it means to be human. TANPOPO is superhumanly intelligent and inhumanly emotionless. Attached to a mysterious machine and ruled by her vast knowledge, one day her heart rises up to struggle against her ruling mind. Torn and confused, she now seeks humanity, longing to feel what other humans feel. Each chapter of TANPOPO is inspired by a classic piece of literature or poetry, woven into its own epic story, and contained in this beautiful hardcover edition.


INCORRUPTIBLE VOL.6 TPB
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Marcio Takara
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $16.99
ISBN13: 9781608860845
Diamond Code: JAN120944
THE FIGHT READERS HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! Max Damage, a terrifying supervillain turned superhero, is alone, thanks to the strain of the Plutonian’s return to earth. He’s excommunicated all of his allies, and he doesn’t even know about the new sidekick he inspired, a former supervillian who calls herself Hatecrime. All Max knows is that the Plutonian has finally come for him. And it’s a fight he’s ready for… Don’t miss this pivotal volume of Mark Waid’s superhero redemption series!


KEY OF Z TPB
Written by Claudio Sanchez and Chondra Echert
Drawn by Aaron Kuder
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781608861019
Diamond Code: JAN120951
New York City is down but not out – the zombie apocalypse has destroyed much of the city, but hard-boiled humanity hangs on. But with the survivors divided into warring factions, and the undead hiding behind every corner, only one man can walk the streets alone: Nick Ewing. His murdered wife and child, from the grave, give him the strength to continue his vendetta against the king of Yankee Stadium. The complete collected hit series from Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez, Chondra Echert, hot new talent Aaron Kuder, and cover artist Nathan Fox.


THE TRAVELER VOLUME 3
Written by Mark Waid, Tom Peyer
Drawn by Chad Hardin
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781608860630
Diamond Code: JAN120960
Stan Lee, the most colossal force in the history of comics, teams up with comic luminary Mark Waid (IRREDEEMABLE, KINGDOM COME) and fan-favorite Tom Peyer, with art from the acclaimed Chad Hardin (AGE OF HEROES, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) to bring you the further adventures of the man out of time! A mysterious affliction has begun to spread over the world: strange temporal ghosts of the past and future come to the present to wreak havoc! With Soldier Zero on his tail, believing Traveler responsible for the temporal disruptions, Traveler must find a way to convince Soldier Zero of his innocence, while he investigates the connection between his past and the current destruction…

ADVENTURE TIME #2 (A)
ADVENTURE TIME #2 (B)
Written by Ryan North
Drawn by Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JUL110961
IT’S TOTALLY MATHEMATICAL! Join Finn, Jake, and all of their friends in this second issue of the ongoing comic book series showcasing all-new adventures through the magical Land of Ooo. The boys have embarked on another crazy-cool adventure, and this one will be their longest, most exciting yet! The top-rated Cartoon Network show now has its own comic book! The Adventure is just beginning, so don’t miss out on this exploding phenomenon—this is an issue that will go FAST!


ROGER LANGRIDGE’S SNARKED #6

Written by Roger Langridge
Drawn by Roger Langridge
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120981
The adventure continues as Roger Langridge — the Harvey Award winner behind THE MUPPET SHOW and THOR: THE MIGHTY AVENGER — brings you the next chapter of his critically acclaimed side-splitting series! Having thwarted the dastardly crocodile Big Norman, the crew of the Snarkhunter is faced with their biggest threat yet — a pirate attack by some very familiar Lewis Carroll characters! Don’t be late! Don’t be late! Join Princess Scarlett, baby Rusty, the Walrus and the Carpenter for this very important date!

PEANUTS #3
Written by Charles Schulz, Vicki Scott, Shane Houghton
Drawn by Charles Schulz, Vicki Scott, Paige Braddock, Matt Whitlock
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JAN120978
From the newspaper strips to the animated specials, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang have held a special place in America’s heart since first appearing in 1950. Let that young reader in your household discover these beloved characters like they were brand new! Peppermint Patty and Marcy join the series in “School Daze,” and Charlie Brown dons his Manager’s cap for another year of Spring Training. Includes classic Sunday strips from Charles Schulz and a special Linus 1st appearance variant cover!


ICE AGE: PLAYING FAVORITES
Written by Caleb Monroe
Drawn by Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
ISBN13: 9781608862535
Diamond Code: JAN120977
Before the spring thaw, KaBOOM! is serving up a mammoth heap of ICE AGE! Join the bumbling Sid the Sloth, the practical Manny the Mammoth, the cunning Diego the Saber-tooth Tiger, and the hilarious saber-toothed squirrel Scrat in an exciting all-new frozen adventure! Featuring wacky, beloved characters from the hit film series!

PETE AND MIRIAM
Written by Rich Tommaso
Drawn by Rich Tommaso
SC, 112pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781608860999
Diamond Code: JAN120970
In his first full graphic novel since his Eisner Award-winning performance on SATCHEL PAIGE: STRIKING OUT JIM CROW, Rich Tommaso delivers another gem with PETE AND MIRIAM. From the trouble caused by youthful impulses to exploring the seedier side of what life has to offer outside their suburban confines, Peter and Miriam forge their friendship through the odyssey of coming of age in America. This hot item at Angouleme is now available in the U.S. for the first time!

Preview – Key of Z #3

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KEY OF Z #3

Written by Chondra Echert, Claudio Sanchez
Drawn by Aaron Kuder
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER : Nathan Fox
Diamond Code: OCT110923

From the creators of THE AMORY WARS and KILL AUDIO comes a deadly new vision of New York City! The zombie apocalypse has transformed the city into two separate battle-hardened fiefdoms! And only one man stands between these two warring factions. Ewing is man who has come back from nothing, intent on bringing pain to those who cost him his wife and child! In zombie-ravaged New York City, the tables are about to be turned! Witness revenge amongst zombies in the third issue of the series that is redefining the zombie apocalypse genre!

Preview – Key of Z #2

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KEY OF Z #2

Written by Chondra Echert, Claudio Sanchez
Drawn by Aaron Kuder
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER : Nathan Fox
Diamond Code: SEP110879

From the creators of THE AMORY WARS and KILL AUDIO comes a deadly new vision of New York City! The zombie apocalypse has transformed the city into two separate battle-hardened fiefdoms! And only one man stands between these two warring factions. Who is Ewing, the man at the center of it all? His life has been torn apart by the zombie apocalypse and the raging war that erupted in its aftermath. How will he fight back? Find out in the second issue of the series that is redefining the zombie apocalypse genre!

 

Key Of Z Debuts Same Day As Print On Comics By comiXology

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Official Press Release

“KEY OF Z” DEBUTS SAME DAY AS PRINT ON COMICS BY COMIXOLOGY
KEY OF Z #1 available across all comiXology’s platforms — iOS, Android and the Web!

  
   October 19th, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA – Fresh off a whirlwind run at NEW YORK COMIC CON, Claudio Sanchez, creator and writer of THE AMORY WARS and KILL AUDIO, is proud to announce that the debut issue of his latest comic book, KEY OF Z, will be available today on the Comics by comiXology platform — iOS, Android and the Web — the same day as the print version of the comic is released. Published by BOOM! Studios, in association with Evil Ink, KEY OF Z #1 will be available in comic shops across the country and digitally, making Sanchez’s comic book accessible to fans around the world.

With art by Aaron Kuder (THE AMORY WARS), writers Claudio Sanchez and Chondra Echert (KILL AUDIO) bring a deadly new vision of New York City in KEY OF Z. The zombie apocalypse has transformed the city into two separate battle-hardened fiefdoms. Nick Ewing is left to survive while seeking revenge on those responsible for the death of his family – the warring gangs residing in The Big Apple’s most illustrious athletic houses. Ewing stumbles upon a sentimental artifact from his past that imbues him with surprising power. Find out what happens when he discovers the KEY OF Z.

KEY OF Z #1 features cover art by Nathan Fox (FLORESCENT BLACK) and a special incentive cover by Tony Moore (THE WALKING DEAD). This past weekend, the NYCC-exclusive cover by Declan Shalvey (28 DAYS LATER, THUNDERBOLTS) debuted as a highly-sought after show exclusive.

Claudio Sanchez is the creator/owner of Evil Ink Comics, as well as the front man of the progressive rock band, Coheed and Cambria, who have a song, “Deranged”, on the Batman: Arkham City soundtrack, which was released this week as part of the Collector’s Edition of the game. Sanchez appeared at New York Comic Con at his Evil Ink Comics booth where his signing lines lasted for hours each day; he also participated as a member of the Batman: Arkham City panel with Kevin Conroy (voice of Batman) and developers of the game, Rocksteady Studios’ Sefton Hill and Nick Arundel.

Sanchez and Echert are also in the middle of a mini-signing tour for Key of Z, dates are listed below.

October:
19 Providence, RI – Newbury Comics
21 Orlando, FL – A Comic Shop
25 Los Angeles, CA – Meltdown Comics

About Evil Ink
Established in 2003, Evil Ink Comics is an independent publisher and house of creation owned by Coheed and Cambria‘s Claudio Sanchez. Their roster of graphic and prose novels includes the hugely popular sci-fi series, THE AMORY WARS: SECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADE, IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH:3 and YEAR OF THE BLACK RAINBOW; the musical dark comedy KILL AUDIO; and forthcoming zombie-inspired KEY OF Z. To learn more about all things Evil Ink visit www.everythingevilink.com.

About BOOM! Studios
Founded by Ross Richie, 2009 and 2010’s “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios, an Eisner and Harvey Award winner, generates a constellation of bestselling comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent, including Mark Waid’s IRREDEEMABLE, new HELLRAISER comics written by Clive Barker, PLANET OF THE APES, 28 DAYS LATER, and Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?. BOOM!’s All Ages imprint KABOOM! publishes Charles Schulz’ PEANUTS, Roger Langridge’s SNARKED, and Scholastic’s WORDGIRL. BOOM!’s lit comix-focused imprint, BOOM! Town, recently won the Eisner Award for its first book, Shannon Wheeler’s I THOUGHT YOU WOULD BE FUNNIER.

Pick of the Week – Cold War #1

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I’ve only had a little bit to flip through the preview of Cold War #1 I received, but it’s John Byrne doing a spy noir comic set during the Cold War.  Yes please!  The premise sounds cool, I love these types of comics, it’s absolutely a must read for me.

  • Cold War #1 – see above
  • Batman #2 – Scott Snyder knocked it out of the park with the first issue, here’s hoping the second holds up.
  • Marzi – An original graphic novel published by Vertigo covering a young girl’s life growing up in Communist Poland.
  • Transformers #28 – This series has kicked it up and kicking ass.
  • Indie books – Atomic Robo: Ghost of Station X #2, The Pack #1, Darkwing Duck #17, Key of Z #1, it’s a solid week for indie books and something for everyone.

NYCC 11 – Key Of Z Debuts at New York Comic Con

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Official Press Release

CLAUDIO SANCHEZ’S ALL-NEW ZOMBIE EPIC KEY OF Z DEBUTS AT NEW YORK COMIC CON 2011!

FEATURING AN NYCC-EXCLUSIVE COVER
BY DECLAN SHALVEY!

October 6, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA – Claudio Sanchez, creator and writer of THE AMORY WARS and KILL AUDIO, proudly debuts his latest book, KEY OF Z, at this year’s New York Comic Con (NYCC) on October 13th through 16th at the Javits Center in New York, NY, where Sanchez serves as a special guest of the show.

With art by Aaron Kuder (THE AMORY WARS), writers Claudio Sanchez and Chondra Echert bring a deadly new vision of New York City in KEY OF Z. The zombie apocalypse has transformed the city into two separate battle-hardened fiefdoms. Nick Ewing is left to survive while seeking revenge on those responsible for the death of his family – the warring gangs residing in The Big Apple’s most illustrious athletic houses.  Ewing stumbles upon a sentimental artifact from his past that imbues him with surprising power. Find out what happens when he discovers the KEY OF Z.

This #1 features a stunning NYCC-exclusive cover by Declan Shalvey (28 DAYS LATER, THUNDERBOLTS). KEY OF Z will be in stores October 19th, with cover art by Nathan Fox (FLORESCENT BLACK) and look for a special incentive cover by Tony Moore (THE WALKING DEAD).

Sanchez and Echert will be signing at their Evil Ink Comics booth (#1345) at New York Comic Con at 4pm Thursday and 5pm Friday (October 13th and 14th) and 4pm Sunday (October 16th).  In addition, Kuder will be drawing personalized zombie sketches on Saturday afternoon (Oct 15th) starting at noon. Comic legend Peter David will join the crew signing on Friday, and there will be an exclusive Tony Moore KEY OF Z print (limited to 100) and more goodies.

Also be sure to attend the BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY panel at NYCC where Claudio will be a guest speaker, happening Friday, October 14th at 12:15pm in the IGN Theater http://bit.ly/nhv4pp. His band COHEED AND CAMBRIA appears on the BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY soundtrack, due out October 4th.  The song “Deranged” can be heard here: http://youtu.be/woPliVs5uqM

Following the convention, Sanchez and Echert will go on a mini-signing tour, including Boston and Providence (Newbury Comics), Orlando (A Comic Shop), Los Angeles (Meltdown Comics) and more. Check with http://www.everythingevilink.com for more details.

About Evil Ink
Established in 2003, Evil Ink Comics is an independent publisher and house of creation owned by Coheed and Cambria‘s Claudio Sanchez. Their roster of graphic and prose novels includes the hugely popular sci-fi series, THE AMORY WARS: SECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADE, IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH:3 and YEAR OF THE BLACK RAINBOW; the musical dark comedy KILL AUDIO; and forthcoming zombie-inspired KEY OF Z. To learn more about all things Evil Ink visit www.everythingevilink.com.

About BOOM! Studios
Eisner, Harvey, and Best Publisher Award-winning BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) generates a constellation of bestselling comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent, including Mark Waid’s series IRREDEEMABLE, new HELLRAISER comics written by Clive Barker, PLANET OF THE APES, 28 DAYS LATER, and Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?. BOOM!’s all-ages imprint KABOOM! publishes Charles Schulz’ PEANUTS, Roger Langridge’s SNARKED, and Scholastic’s WORDGIRL. BOOM!’s lit comix-focused imprint, BOOM! Town, recently won the Eisner Award for its first book, Shannon Wheeler’s I THOUGHT YOU WOULD BE FUNNIER.

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