Avatar Press

Avatar Press has created the ultimate collectible: the NEONOMICON DUAL-SIGNED HARDCOVER EDITION. Limited to only 200 copies and autographed by both comics legend Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta) and superstar artist Jacen Burrows (Crossed: Badlands, Chronicles of Wormwood), this ultra-rare item comes with hardcover artwork not found anywhere else, and is exclusively available to NEONOMICON fans through the online retailer, Comic Cavalcade, through their direct-to-consumer website ComCav.com.

Remember, to acquire the much-sought-after signature of Alan Moore, you’d normally have to descend into the submerged stone city of R’lyeh and brave a mind-shattering face-to-face with a tentacle-faced Deep One… Why risk madness and death when you can simply place an order online?

The signed hardcover edition, pictured at right, retails for $75.00.? Autographs from Alan Moore and Jacen Burrows can be found on a special signature page at the front of the book.? As with all NEONOMICON graphic novels (including the softcover and unsigned hardcover editions), the full color 176-page graphic novel includes both the original Lovecraftian tale, THE COURTYARD, as well as all four issues of its sequel, NEONOMICON.

Available while supplies last!? Get your copy of the NEONOMICON DUAL-SIGNED HARDCOVER EDITION by visiting ComCav.com now!

To celebrate this final week leading up to Halloween, Avatar Press proudly presents its list of ultimate killers, maniacs, and beasties, culled from the pages of their fine, four-color publications.? Enjoy!

Harold Lorre, from CROSSED: PSYCHOPATH

Outward appearances would have you believe that Harold Lorre is gaunt, crippled, helpless… weaknesses that would otherwise make him a victim in a world overrun by evil Crossed berserkers. But Lorre is far and above the most dangerous maniac ever to grace the pages of an Avatar Press comic book. His appetite for women, his bloodlust for men, his depraved reflections on his lost beloved… and most horrific of all, we’re invited into his mind through the entire grisly tale. When he removes a woman’s lips to hold onto her kiss, we are made to understand exactly why. Doesn’t that give you shivers?

Most Murderous Moments:
CROSSED: PSYCHOPATH #1-4
CROSSED: PSYCHOPATH #5-7 (Upcoming)

Pope Jacko, from CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD

God, help us — the Pope is an evil prick. In the first CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD, Pope Jacko was a power-mad Aussie tyrant with a grand designs on the life of Danny Wormwood, the Anti-Christ. But when the bastard died, he found an empty throne in Hell… and promptly filled the position. Bent on revenge, this demonic despot insinuates his way into our world (and computer systems), driving men to madness, ruining Wormwood’s life, and hunting down poor Jimmy the Rabbit.

Most Murderous Moments:

CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD VOL. 1
ISBN: 978-1-59291-041-0, Item Code: AUG073418

CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD: THE LAST ENEMY
ISBN: 978-1-59291-043-4, Item Code: AUG073417

CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD VOL. 2: THE LAST BATTLE
ISBN: 978-1-59291-103-5, Item Code: AUG110841

Garoulle de la Mer, from NEONOMICON

Inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, NEONOMICON’s amphibious monstrosity dwells in the catacombs beneath Innsmouth, worshipped by a cult. With its massive frame and primordial instincts, the Garoulle de la Mer preys on poor Agent Brears, a hapless victim in the cult’s drug-induced orgy. The Garoulle de la Mer, when provoked, can tear a human being to pieces, but its true threat is not physical… but rather the promise that it is herald for a world-ending elder god. Cthulhu fhtagn!

Most Murderous Moments:

Alan Moore’s NEONOMICON
ISBN: 978-1-59291-130-1, Item Code: JUL110881

Karen Cooper, from NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD

George A. Romero and John Russo introduced us to the very concept of zombies with their 1968 cult cassic film. But among the endless throng of staggering ghouls, one particular ghoul stood out as the most terrifying of all: Karen, a little girl infected by a zombie bite. With a garden trowel in hand, she stalked her shocked mother and consumed her. Avatar Press expanded on Karen’s story in its first NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD comic book story, revealing just how this little girl became infected, and ultimately how sweet the taste of vengeance against her wicked father…

Most Murderous Moments:

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD VOL. 1
ISBN: 978-1-59291-106-6, Item Code: APR100765

Caligula and Incitatus, from CALIGULA

As if the butchery and depravity of history’s most infamous Roman emperor wasn’t enough, add to that the demonic presence of his black stallion, Incitatus. In David Lapham’s carefully crafted tale of CALIGULA, the tyrant simply cannot be killed; his mysterious supernatural gift and royal station allows him to get away with any and every lustful and murderous whim. But his horse gets into the action, too… just when the would-be assassin Junius has taken as much abuse from Caligula as possible, Incitatus enters the room, demanding… horseplay, if you catch our meaning.

Most Murderous Moments:

CALIGULA #1-4

CALIGULA #5-6 (Upcoming)

The Stitched, from STITCHED

Montain dwellers, the Stitched are dried-up, dessicated corpses, swaddled in dusty white rags and armed with sickles, knives, and other weapons of slaughter. Mindless though they may be, they are controlled by very evil people with a very specific plan… as the downed helicopter crew of Idaho Six. The crew of three Americans, added to the remnants of a British SAS team, are methodically hunted through the unforgiving Afghanistan terrain by unstoppable creatures that show no fear and no mercy.

Most Murderous Moments:

STITCHED DVD
Item Code: SEP110799

STITCHED #1

STITCHED #2-Up (Upcoming, Ongoing)

The Ferals, from FERALS

While we can’t give away the secret of our werewolf crime noir FERALS just yet, we can reinforce some spoilers from David Lapham from his recent interviews. First, the Ferals are not your trademarked lycanthropes from film history. They’re a unique kind of person, a primal culture that exists in secret among humanity. Furthermore, they have their own agenda and secrets… and protect their interests with bloody tooth and claw. To survive in the town of Cypress, one must abide by the old adage to “live and let live”… because those with prying eyes are bound to die horribly.

Most Murderous Moments:

FERALS #1-Up (Upcoming, Ongoing)

Comic book and graphic novel publisher Avatar Press proudly announces the latest addition to its expanding line of horror fiction with the ongoing monthly FERALS series, written by genre legend David Lapham (Stray Bullets, Crossed 3D). Featuring the full-color artwork of Gabriel Andrade (Lady Death), FERALS is the carnage-filled tale of an idyllic town besieged by a new breed of werewolves… a new culture, even. The debut #1 issue is solicited through Diamond Comic Distributor?s November Previews catalog for release at comic retail shops in early January 2012.

FERALS #1 introduces Officer Dale Chesnutt, a lawman with a big, bloody problem. Slaughtered civilians are turning up in the sleepy town of Cypress, and the burden falls on him to end the slaughter. But no sooner does he begin his investigation, then he finds himself violently drawn to a sexy, mysterious woman? and a vicious creature strikes again, this time at Dale’s own family.

With its noir feel and small town domestic setting, FERALS brings writer David Lapham to his roots as the creator of the critically acclaimed Stray Bullets series. ?It starts with small town people with their own little Peyton Place dynamic and a small town cop named Dale Chesnutt, who is a charmer, a womanizer, a screw-up,? says Lapham. ?He suddenly is hit by the ?stray bullets? and finds himself in a whole new world that?s plenty dark and twisted.?

With popular supernatural dramas like True Blood and American Horror Story updating horror concepts like vampires and ghosts, FERALS will bring the legendary werewolf mythos into a modern context, but with a radical new slant. According to Lapham, ?This isn?t a take on the mystical werewolf, full moon and all that. The classic werewolf is about a monster, a monster story. FERALS is a drama and a noir where being feral is a very real thing. This is about a different kind of person. A person who is feral could be your neighbor and you wouldn?t know it; he doesn?t change when he?s pissed or when the moon is full. Ferals are real and have their own culture, their own thoughts, history, and plans.?

For the past two years, Avatar Press has happily been the home to David Lapham?s horror tales, including the supernatural Caligula series and his contributions to the runaway success franchise Crossed (including miniseries Crossed: Family Values and Crossed: Psychopath, plus the record-setting bestseller Crossed 3D), wherein the world is overrun by madmen. While his reputation for twisted storytelling was cemented with Avatar?s fans, Crossed devotees especially should expect a completely different feel from FERALS. ?That’s the real trick ? not just make Crossed with fur. FERALS ongoing and we?re following certain characters that we?ll come to know and see evolve through the series. It?s about what happens when you stick your nose into other people?s business. This is about live and let live …or else, die horribly.?

As with many of their comic books, Avatar Press will offer several different cover editions of each FERALS issue, providing fans with the freedom of choice for which graphic, visceral images they want to collect. All cover artwork for issue #1 will be provided by series artist Andrade.

FERALS #1 Regular Cover Edition $3.99 SRP, Diamond Item Code: NOV110754

FERALS #1 ?Gore? Cover Edition $3.99 SRP, Diamond Item Code: NOV110755

FERALS #1 Wraparound Cover Edition $3.99 SRP, Diamond Item Code: NOV110756

FERALS #1 ?Slashed? Cover Edition Ask your retailer for pricing! Diamond Item Code: NOV110757

The New York Comic-Con is only two weeks away (October 13-16), and the folks at Avatar Press are happily working towards making this show as great an experience for its fans as possible. If you’re headed to NYC for this pop culture fiesta, you’ll thrill at the guests we’ve got coming! Let’s run down our guest list:

Garth Ennis
CROSSED: BADLANDS, CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD: THE LAST BATTLE

Mike Wolfer
STITCHED, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: DEATH VALLEY, WAR GODDESS, LADY DEATH

Jacen Burrows
CROSSED: BADLANDS, NEONOMICON

Si Spurrier
CROSSED: WISH YOU WERE HERE, DISENCHANTED

Christos Gage
ABSOLUTION

Rich Johnston
BLEEDING COOL (www.bleedingcool.com)

The New York Comic-Con is a big show in the Big Apple, and we’re going BIG with our V.I.P. Sets! We’ve mentioned them before, but would like to go into greater detail on just what makes these sets so awesome, especially if you’re a CROSSED fan. We will be debuting so many great CROSSED items at this show, fans will be beating each other silly with bloody spinal columns just to get a piece! Well… we may be dramatizing a little bit there, but here’s the complete list of what’s included in the New York 2011 Avatar V.I.P. Set:

• CROSSED VOLUME 1 Softcover
• CROSSED VOLUME 2 Softcover
• CROSSED 3D Hardcover
• NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD VOLUME 1 Signed Hardcover
• NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD VOLUME 2 Hardcover
• GRAVEL VOLUME 1 Softcover
• GRAVEL VOLUME 2 Softcover
• GRAVEL VOLUME 3 Softcover
• BLACK GAS Softcover
• GEORGE R.R. MARTIN’S FEVRE DREAM Softcover
• CROSSED: BADLANDS OPENING SALVO V.I.P. Edition
• WAR GODDESS #1 NYCC V.I.P. Edition
• CROSSED #0 – #9 Red Crossed Editions (Complete 10 Issues)
• CROSSED: FAMILY VALUES #1 – #7 Red Crossed Editions (Complete 7 Issues)
• CROSSED: PSYCHOPATH #1 – #4 Red Crossed Editions (The First 4 Issues)
• CROSSED Trading Card Set
• CROSSED Black Duffle Bag
• CROSSED: WISH YOU WERE HERE Notebook w/ Pen
• CROSSED Black Messenger Bag
• CROSSED Cotton/Mesh Trucker Cap
• CROSSED Stainless Steel Travel Mug

Added all up, that’s a $650 value of hot collectibles and merchandise not available anywhere else, and it’s available to Avatar fans for only a third of the price! If you want the ultimate V.I.P. experience, you can participate with two package options: we offer a V.I.P. Set WITH a 4-Day Admission Ticket for only $275.00, and also a V.I.P. Set WITHOUT the price of admission for only $235.00. Also, a good thing to point out — even if you are NOT attending the convention, you can still enjoy the benefits of this incredible deal by ordering the V.I.P. package directly and having it shipped to you, wherever you are!

For more information, or to pre-order your New York 2011 Avatar V.I.P. Set, please click here and visit our NYCC web page.