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Finding Gossamyr Returns in March

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Math is magic! Th3rd World Studios has announced the triumphant return of the critically-acclaimed series, Finding Gossamyr, with an all-new beautifully restored paperback edition of the first volume! This fantastical YA sci-fi tale, written by David A. Rodriguez with art and colors by Sarah Ellerton, has been finely remastered and enhanced for the next generation of readers!

Denny Auramen, a young boy on the autism spectrum, moves in with his older sister Jenna following their parent’s divorce. Finding it difficult to shoulder so much responsibility, Jenna pushes Denny to solve an ancient theorem that he believes is dangerous, in order to get him into a prestigious math program. The theorem sends the children to the world of Gossamyr, a place where math is magic and an ancient evil has been unleashed. Here, Denny’s gifts make him a powerful Arithmancer, but this only complicates the stranded siblings’ already strained relationship. Together, Jenna and Denny must find a way to navigate this treacherous land to not only find their way home, but back to each other.

Celebrate the power of arithmetic and the uniqueness of the mind. Th3rd World Studios revives the award-winning Finding Gossamyr after five years, and at a newly accessible price. The title is set for release Mar. 23, 2022. 

Th3rd World’s all-ages series pre-launches with a record setting micro-distribution promotion

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Th3rd World’s new all-ages series pre-launches with a record setting micro-distribution promotion

Finding Gossamyr Variants BETHESDA, MD (May 18, 2012) – Th3rd World Studios, publisher of the NY Times Bestselling series THE STUFF OF LEGEND, is proud to announce a complete sell-out of their FINDING GOSSAMYR micro-distribution promotion. This comes on the heels of the breakout success of their Free Comic Book Preview that MTV Geek said, “purposely evokes the excitement and humanity of a Pixar movie and actually nails it… exciting, intriguing, and everything you’d want from the first few pages of a book…”

“Th3rd World has taken the increasingly popular method of ‘micro-distribution’ and applied it in a way that we’ve never seen done before with FINDING GOSSAMYR. Not only is this book shaping up to be an all-ages classic in the making, like AMULET or BONE, but I feel it’s going to be carry a lot of heat with collectors as well”, said Steve Anderson, owner of Third Eye Comics in Annapolis, MD.

Th3rd World studios opted to use a hybrid model that blended the direct to retailer sales of micro-distribution with the much larger Diamond channel, offering each their own set of unique purchasing incentives. The micro-promotion was limited to 25 retailers on a first come first serve basis, with two sponsorship levels based on volume. As soon as the slots were filled, the promotion closed. Each retailer that took part will receive 1 of the 25 numbered Jim Starlin variant and a limited exclusivity window. Th3rd World also created two, Diamond exclusive, incentives that can be found in this month’s MAY PREVIEWS catalog.

The promotion met with a success that far and away exceeded expectations, pre-selling over 3000 copies to retailers with 8 store exclusive variants by artists such as Stjepan Sejic, the Skullkickers art team of Edwin Huang and Misty Coats, Jeremy Dale, Charles Paul Wilson III and Daniel Lieske. A full breakdown of participating stores and their individual covers can be found below.

Participating Retailers:

Preserver Level (Minimum 200 Copies)

  • Beachball Comics – Anaheim, CA
  • Chris’ Cards and Comics – Salem, NH
  • Double Midnight Comics – Manchester, NH
  • Friendly Neighborhood Comics – Bellingham, MA
  • Graham Crackers Comics – Chicago, IL
  • Jetpack Comics – Rochester, NH
  • Larry’s Comics – Lowell, MA
  • Laughing Ogre Comics – OH & VA
  • Lone Star Comics – TX
  • Midtown Comics – New York, NY
  • Games and Comics -Northridge, CA
  • Third Eye Comics – Annapolis, MD

Bladeslinger Level (Minimum 50 Copies)

  • Acme Comics – Greensboro, NC
  • Antique Jackpot – Saint Calre, MO
  • Comic College – Minneapolis, MN
  • Comic Depot – Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Comickaze – San Diego, CA
  • Dreamland Comics – Schaumburg, IL
  • Excellent Adventures – Ballston Spa, NY
  • Flying Colors Comics – Concord, CA
  • Grasshoppers Comics – Williston Park, NY
  • JC Comics – Cuyahoga Falls, OH
  • NewCastle Comics – Maryland Heights, MO
  • The Fantasy Shop – St. Louis, MO
  • Ultimate Comics- Chapel Hill, NC

To view all of the variant covers as well as links to the participating retailers click here.

FINDING GOSSAMYR – CHAPTER 1 (MAY121282 – Previews Page 328)
When a brilliant young boy named Denny solves the most perplexing puzzle in the history of mankind, he and his caretaker sister, Jenna, are transported to the fantastic land of Gossamyr, where math is the language of magic and the boy’s unique condition gives him incredible power.

A 36-page full-color, all-ages comic series written by writer/video game designer David A. Rodriguez (SKYLANDERS, STARKWEATHER) and illustrated by artist Sarah Ellerton (PHOENIX REQUIEM, INVERLOCH), will be available in stores July 2012.

About Th3rd World Studios
Th3rd World Studios (www.th3rdworld.com) is a hands-on print and digital publishing house specializing in the development of high-quality original and adapted properties spanning a broad spectrum of genres. Th3rd World Studios had its first breakout hit in 2009 with the first volume of the acclaimed original series THE STUFF OF LEGEND. A fourth volume will be released in the Fall of 2012. Also in development is the highly anticipated adaptation of the NY Times bestselling series THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS, by Cassandra Clare.

Th3rd World Studios – Finding Gossamyr Announcement

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Th3rd World Announces the release of Finding Gossamyr Chapter 1 & The Stuff of Legend Omnibus One this July!

Th3rd World Studios is following our hit, NY Times Bestselling series THE STUFF OF LEGEND with a brand new, all-ages, fantasy series called FINDING GOSSAMYR. The new title is sure to appeal to existing fans of THE STUFF OF LEGEND as well as anyone interested in other top, all-ages series like AMULET and BONE.

FINDING GOSSAMYR was paired with THE STUFF OF LEGEND for Th3rd World’s 2012 Free Comic Book Day offering and debuted to record breaking numbers for the studio. Reports from across the nation made mention of its quick disappearance, including one retailer easily going through 1000 copies. The series preview also met with high praise from a number of news outlets and bloggers.

MTV Geek said of the Free Comic Book Day preview, “purposely evokes the excitement and humanity of a Pixar movie and actually nails it…”

Comics Bulletin called the series, “original, intriguing and fraught with all sorts of narrative possibilities.”

Both FINDING GOSSSAMYR (MAY121282) and the new 260 page THE STUFF OF LEGEND Hardcover Omnibus (0983216193) are available for pre-order right now in Previews(July Release).

May Solicits (July Release)

Finding Gossamyr: Chapter 1 – On Sale: July 2012
Price: $3.99
Diamond Order Code: MAY121282The hit Free Comic Book Day series continues here. When a brilliant young boy named Denny solves the most perplexing puzzle in the history of mankind, he and his caretaker sister, Jenna, are transported to the fantastic land of Gossamyr, where math is magic and the boy’s unique condition gives him incredible power.

The Stuff of Legend: Omnibus 1 – On Sale: July 2012
Price: $29.99
Diamond Order Code: MAY121284This hardcover collection brings together the first two volumes of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel The Stuff of Legend, The Dark and The Jungle, in one beautiful 260-page edition. As Allied forces fight the enemy on Europe’s war-torn beaches, another battle begins in a child’s bedroom in Brooklyn when the nightmarish Boogeyman snatches a boy and takes him to the realm of the Dark. The child’s playthings, led by the toy soldier known as the Colonel, band together to stage a daring rescue. On their perilous mission they will confront the boy’s bitter and forgotten toys, as well as betrayal in their own ranks. The Stuff of Legend is a haunting and ultimately redemptive tale of loyalty, camaraderie, and perseverance.