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ComiXology Originals expands its print distribution to Ablaze

ComiXology Originals is expanding print distribution by releasing three titles from Amazon’s comiXology Originals exclusive digital content line in print for the first time with Ablaze. Ablaze will distribute Harvey Kurtzman’s Marley’s Ghost, the Eisner award-winning version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol in graphic novel form, the stunning Eisner award-nominated gothic love story Parliament of Rooks, and the action-packed supernatural story Grammaton Punch in print for the first time for customers in comic shops, bookstores, and libraries.

In 2023 Ablaze published Promethee 13:13–a prequel to the sci-fi bande dessinée series Prométhée by Christophe Bec–written by Andy Diggle with art by Shawn Martinbrough, in collaboration with Delcourt and first released digitally from comiXology Originals.

Harvey Kurtzman’s Marley’s Ghost

Written by Josh O’Neill and Shannon Wheeler
Art by Gideon Kendall

Marley’s Ghost is the posthumous completion of legendary creator Harvey Kurtzman’s adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens’ novel—A Christmas Carol. Kurtzman’s ambitious concept for Marley’s Ghost began in the 1950s—as an early “graphic novel”—but was never realized. Now, over 60 years later, writers Josh O’Neill and Shannon Wheeler expand upon Kurtzman’s extensive adaptation notes while illustrator Gideon Kendall’s outstanding artwork utilizes Kurtzman’s breakdowns and stylistic choices to make this long-lost vision a reality!

136 pages / color / on sale November 6, 2024 in comic shops and November 19, 2024 in bookstores and everywhere books are sold / MSRP $19.99 pbk / ISBN: 978-1-68497-353-8

Harvey Kurtzman's Marley's Ghost

Parliament of Rooks

Written and Illustrated by Abigail Jill Harding
Co-Written and Lettered by Richard Starkings

Artist Abigail Jill Harding (Ask For Mercy) makes her first ever longform writing and illustrating debut with the gothic love story Parliament of Rooks, a tale of dark fantasy, forbidden romance, menacing forces, and enchanting characters.

When architect Darius Ravenscar wakes from a strange and troubling dream. It becomes clear that something is terribly wrong and Ravenscar finds himself in a precarious predicament that will threaten his long-standing affection for the Princess, Seraphina. As Ravenscar becomes more tormented he searches for the truth, confronting ghosts from the past that haunt him and unraveling the mystery of his family, ultimately becoming torn between two worlds and two minds.

Publication date to be announced at a later date.

Parliament of Rooks

Grammaton Punch

Written by Miles Gunter
Art by Briane Andan

Grammaton Punch is an action-packed story about a boy who sees and fights ghosts. The supernatural story follows a high school freshman who must protect his classmates from the spirits feeding off their adolescent energy, all the while confronting his own self-imposed boundaries that prevent him from connecting with other people.

When Van starts his freshman year, he is shocked to discover his high school is ruled by a gang of ghosts feeding off his classmates’ energy. What’s worse, Van’s mom doesn’t believe that there are ghosts. In order to survive, Van will need to level up.

Publication date to be announced at a later date.

Grammaton Punch

Preview: Parliament of Rooks #3

Parliament of Rooks #3

Written and drawn by Abigail Jill Harding
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Artist Abigail Jill Harding makes her first ever longform writing debut with the limited series Parliament of Rooks, a gothic love story told in 5 chapters over the course of the four seasons—Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter—and culminating in an epic conclusion. Parliament of Rooks is a tale of dark fantasy, forbidden romance, menacing forces, and enchanting characters, inspired by the striking, gregarious, black-feathered bird, known as a rook.

In issue #3 Seeking answers of her own, Seraphina arrives at the Ravenscar residence. Reminiscing of the past and the tormenting words of a demon, Darius loses sight of himself, threatening all those closest to him.

Parliament of Rooks #3

Preview: Parliament of Rooks #1

Parliament of Rooks #1

Author, Letterer: Richard Starkings
Cover Art, Artist, Colorist: Abigail Jill Harding
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After waking from a strange dream, architect Darius Ravenscar makes plans to head to the city of Eborvik to show the princess the designs she had commissioned. However, at the masquerade ball it becomes clear that something is terribly wrong.

Parliament of Rooks #1

Preview: Parliament of Rooks #1

Parliament of Rooks #1

Author, Letterer: Richard Starkings
Cover Art, Artist, Colorist: Abigail Jill Harding
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After waking from a strange dream, architect Darius Ravenscar makes plans to head to the city of Eborvik to show the princess the designs she had commissioned. However, at the masquerade ball it becomes clear that something is terribly wrong.

Parliament of Rooks #1