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ComixTribe in October 2013

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THE STANDARD (of 6)

WRITER: John Lees
ARTIST: Jonathan Rector
COLORISTS: Mike Gagnon
LETTERER: Kel Nuttall
EDITOR: Steven Forbes
PUBLISHER: ComixTribe
COPYRIGHT INFO: © John Lees
PRICE: $3.99
RATING: Teen + Up
FORMAT: 32 PAGE Single issue (#4 of 6)

The Standard is back, but not everyone is happy to see him return. And with a monstrous killer still on the loose and the body-count of headless victims continuing to pile up, Gilbert Graham’s heroic comeback might be fatally short-lived. Also: The Standard and The Corpse… face-to-face at last!

Diamond Code: AUG131152

THE STANDARD is the story of two different men from two different eras who share the same heroic legacy. In the past, The Standard was the world’s greatest superhero. Today, he is a celebrity with his own reality TV show. But when a catastrophic event brings the two generations into collision, The Standard is forced to ask if superheroes still have a place in today’s cynical world. THE STANDARD is a six-part superhero miniseries written by John Lees and drawn by Jonathan Rector.

Picks of the Week: Princeless: Tales of the Family Ashe

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Princeless-tales-of-the-family-Ashe-coverI’m a huge fan of all things Princeless. So, of course I’m going to recommend this one-shot Princeless: Tales of the Family Ashe by Action Lab .

While Adrienne is having the adventure of her lifetime, her family is getting pulled into the fray! Learn what happens to the ethereal Angelica in the aftermath of Adrienne’s rescue attempt! Shudder to learn what horrible fate has befallen Adrienne’s next sister, Angoisse! And learn the rest of the tale of the young King Ashe, ensnared in the trap of the fiendish elves.

There’s numerous reasons to recommend this comic and series every chance I get. The first is, with this one-shot, we get more of what’s going on with Adrienne’s family. The second is, this is one of the few series that’s as smartly written for kids as it is for adults. Third, it’s also a series that throws out all of the stereotypes and tropes we see in other comics and stories, giving us a strong female minority lead. This continues to be one of the most important comics currently being produced.

Here’s 9 other comics to check out this week in alphabetical order.

  • A1 – The first issue of Titan Comics’ anthology series was beyond fantastic. I’m expecting more of the same from this one.
  • Ghosted – A horror/crime mashup that’s equal parts Ocean’s 11 and The Shining. Sign me up!
  • Hawkeye – One of the best Marvel comics on the market. It’s not afraid to shake things up in its storytelling techniques.
  • Justice League #22 – Trinity War, nuff said.
  • Night of the 80s Undead – Another Action Lab comic. This time from their adult Danger Zone imprint. The series skewers the 80s with a mashup of zombies.
  • Quantum and Woody – The popular Valiant duo returns!
  • Shelterd – The men and women of Safe Haven have been preparing for any-and-all end of world scenarios for years. However, their bunkers, weapons and training can’t save them from the one threat they never could have expected: Their own children.
  • The Standard – This should be on everyone’s list. The publisher offered you your money back if you don’t enjoy it.
  • The Westwood Witches – A great horror comic from indie publisher Amigo Comics.

ComixTribe’s “Money Back Guarantee” on The Standard #3

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ComixTribe has announced a money back guarantee on its latest release, The Standard , on sale in comic shops world-wide next Wednesday, July 10, 2013.  The critically acclaimed third issue of this superhero tale is the one that saw series creator and scribe John Lees take home the Best Writer award at the Scottish Independent Comic Awards.

Publisher Tyler James has said the issue is “the best super hero book” has has read in the past two years. And he’s putting his money where his mouth is.

As its publisher, that kind of talk doesn’t mean much. So, I’m going to put my money where my mouth is.  If you purchase The Standard next week and don’t like it, I’ll refund your money, simple as that.

The third issue of The Standard sees Gilbert Graham, the world’s first superhero, come out of retirement to keep a promise that his murdered successor (and former sidekick) made to a grief stricken young mother — The Standard promised to find her missing daughter, and The Standard always keeps his word.

For the “money back guarantee” on The Standard , readers simply need to provide proof of purchase and a message via email saying they did not enjoy the book for a refund. They can send that to publisher Tyler James at tyler.james at comixtribe.com and they will be refunded their full purchase price. (Torrenters will also be refunded 100%…which is to say, nada.)

“This offer also stands for retailers.  If you stocked the book, and don’t think it’s a quality product, I’ll buy back your copies,” added James.

Having read the first three issues of the series already, I totally get why Tyler is putting his money where his mouth is. The first three issues have been solid.

Check out the full preview below!

ComixTribe in June 2013

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OXYMORON, Vol. 1 Deluxe Hardcover (APR130993)

OXYMORON is an OVERSIZED HARDCOVER graphic novel collection of stories about a supervillain psychopath obsessed with contradiction.  Spinning out of the pages of the comic book series THE RED TEN by Tyler James & Cesar Feliciano, the man with the killer smile finally takes center stage.  This stunning hardcover collection features stories by up-and-coming writers and artists, including Jason Ciaramella (The Cape, Godzilla), Joe Mulvey (Scam), Mark Poulton (Avengelyne, Savage Hawkman), and more, and is edited by ComixTribe publisher Tyler James.

PRICE: 24.99
Diamond code: APR130993  •  ISBN: 9780983068938
RATING: Teen + Up
FORMAT: Oversized Hardcover, 112 pages, full color

THE STANDARD of 6 (APR130994)

Gilbert Graham has become The Standard once more, but this is a different, darker world from the time of his heyday.  In the past, The Standard fought colorful supervillains such as The Skunk.  Now, he must descend into the sewers below Sky City to confront the monstrous child-snatcher Piper.  Will The Standard’s first mission since coming out of retirement also be his last?

PRICE: $3.99
DIAMOND ID: APR130994
RATING: Teen + Up
FORMAT: 32 pages, color (3 of 6 miniseries)

THE STANDARD is the story of two different men from two different eras who share the same heroic legacy. In the past, The Standard was the world’s greatest superhero. Today, he is a celebrity with his own reality TV show. But when a catastrophic event brings the two generations into collision, The Standard is forced to ask if superheroes still have a place in today’s cynical world. THE STANDARD is a six-part superhero miniseries written by John Lees and drawn by Jonathan Rector.

Review – The Standard Volume 1

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Norma02The Standard is the story of two different men from two different eras who share the same heroic legacy. In the past, The Standard was the world’s greatest superhero. Today, he is a celebrity with his own reality TV show. But when a catastrophic event brings the two generations into collision, The Standard is forced to ask if superheroes still have a place in today’s cynical world.

The Standard is a six-part superhero miniseries written by John Lees and drawn by Jonathan Rector. Lees is the winner of the Scottish Independent Comic Book Award for Best Writer 2012 for his work on The Standard.

The Standard is the latest entry into the tradition of deconstructing superheroes and it does a pretty good job at it. This first volume is presented in three parts. The first, takes a look at the original Standard, his origin and has a feel of a old-time comic. It pulls of the retro really well. It also delves into the modern day Standard, a reality television personality selling out his name to make a buck, also the original Standard’s former sidekick.

The second catches us up on the original Standard and is a catalyst for the third part. I don’t want to go into it and give away the surprise.

The third part wraps up a story thread throughout each part, tracking down a kidnapper of children and leaves us with a cliffhanger and at least one unanswered question.

There’s great pacing and plotting between the three sections, each setting each other up and flowing nicely into each other.

The series overall sets up some nice questions as to why stories of the past were so innocent. They focused on robbery, and silly plans while today’s comics are much more violent and mature. As a whole the world has gone down this “darker” path, but the comic brings up, was this really the case or is it nostalgia and we’re misremembering.

I can’t say everything is original, there’s only so many deconstructions you can read, but, the writing, the characters, the pacing makes it really entertaining. It’s a great take on it all and I can see why the comic has won awards.

Do yourself a favor and check out this independent series. It’s great to support indies, and especially so when they’re this good.

Story: John Lees Art: Jonathan Rector

Story: 8.25 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.25 Recommendation: Buy

ComixTribe provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview – The Standard #1 – a 13 Page Preview and Comic from Comixtribe

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THE STANDARD (of 6)

PRICE: 3.99
DIAMOND ID: NOV121047 F  STANDARD #1 (OF 6) (MR)
RATING: Teen + Up
FORMAT: 32 pages, color (1 of 6 mini-series)

WRITER: John Lees
ARTIST: Jonathan Rector
COLORISTS: Ray Dillon, Mo James
LETTERER: Kel Nuttall
EDITOR: Steven Forbes
PUBLISHER: ComixTribe
COPYRIGHT INFO: © John Lees

THE STANDARD is the story of two different men from two different eras who share the same heroic legacy. In the past, The Standard was the world’s greatest superhero. Today, he is a celebrity with his own reality TV show. But when a catastrophic event brings the two generations into collision, The Standard is forced to ask if superheroes still have a place in today’s cynical world. THE STANDARD is a six-part superhero miniseries written by John Lees and drawn by Jonathan Rector.

NYCC 11 – ComixTribe Releases Preview of New York Comic Con Exclusives

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Official Press Release

ComixTribe Releases Preview of New York Comic Con Exclusives

With New York Comic Con just two weeks away, creator-owned comic book publisher ComixTribe has released a free, 60+ page digital preview of five new series that will debut at the show.

ComixTribe Takes Manhattan features an extended first look at EPIC .  Written by ComixTribe publisher Tyler James and drawn by Matt Zolman, EPIC is the story of a teenager who gains incredible super powers, only to learn he has but one weakness…beautiful girls.
 

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Also featured in this release are first looks at:

  • SCAM by Joe Mulvey, a book about superpowered grifters who believe it’s better to die as a conman than live as a mark.
  • THE RED TEN by Tyler James and Cesar Feliciano, a superhero murder mystery that’s Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None” meets “The Justice League,” and features a NYCC exclusive cover by CP Wilson, III (Stuff of Legend).
  • The STANDARD  #1 & by John Lees and Jonathon Rector, the first two issues of the award-nominated story of an elderly superhero who comes out of retirement to avenge the death of his former sidekick.
  • RUNNERS by Steve Forbes and Mac Radwanski, a horror book that asks, “In a world over-run by zombies, with humanity on the brink of destruction, what the #$%! are vampires supposed to eat?”

ComixTribe can be found at Booth #2537 in the small press section.
 


Or read it online right here: http://bit.ly/CT_NYCC_O