Garth Ennis Spins War Stories

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Jim Kuhoric

Garth Ennis has told some of the most critically acclaimed war stories ever presented in the comic book format. ?In this month’s August Previews Avatar debuts a new ongoing series that allows the master storyteller to express the terror and horrors of warfare throughout the ages.

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WAR STORIES #1

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ?Garth Ennis’ War Stories find a new home at Avatar with the launch of this ongoing monthly! ? Pulling tales from real conflicts throughout modern history, this series is where a master storyteller brings the horrors of war to life in comics. ?Ennis travels the timeline to pull some of the most harrowing tales of valor and bloodshed from history?s most violent battles with his trademark wit and spot-on dialogue to show the humanity within the inhuman horrors. ?The first story is Castles in the Sky, a tale of early bomber pilots and their incredibly difficult missions. Available with Regular, Wraparound, Good Girl Nose Art, and Battle Damage Retailer Incentive covers by Matt Martin.

Ask your local comic shop to reserve copies of this latest masterpiece. ?Garth Ennis’ War Stories #1 is on sale in October.

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San Diego Crossed Cosplay

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Jim Kuhoric

One of the best things about San Diego Comic Con is enjoying all unique cosplay costumes you get to see. ?From the very creative to the amazingly imaginative, you can easily see all the hard work and effort these fans put into their craft.

And at every show Avatar attends there are a handful of Crossed running around causing mayhem and promoting the series they support. ?We met these great fans and cosplayers during the show and were inspired by their passion for horror.

If you have pictures you want to share of your Crossed or Avatar Press character cosplay, send them in to jim@avatarpress.net and we’ll post them up for all to see. ?Thanks for your support.

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Avatar Press New to ComiXology 7/30/14

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Jim Kuhoric

New Avatar Press Comics on ComiXology this week Wednesday 7/30/14:

Caliban #5

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ? ? GARTH ENNIS, the creator of Preacher and Crossed, has caliban-5delivered a space horror like no other in Caliban. Most of the crew were voided into space when the ships merged. But those left behind are experiencing a creeping dread as the quantity of survivors keeps falling at the hand of Karien. Desperation is the currency of the hour as the final few attempt to understand and escape the misery unfolding on the doomed mining ship. No one is safe in dead space.

 

 

 

Crossed: Badlands #58

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ? ? JUSTIN JORDAN continues his reign of terror as this story of crossed-58-regdepravity as the savior may not be what he appears. Crossed chronicles the vilest atrocities that man is capable of and there are no safe areas to hide. In a world of grinning maniacs, there is no help. There is no hope. There is only the Crossed.

 

 

 

 

George R.R. Martin’s In the House of the Worm #1

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ? ? The biggest name in fiction, GEORGE RR MARTIN, opens the house-of-the-worm-1story vault as we adapt a tale of dark fantasy to comics for the first time with In The House of the Worm. Beneath a ruined city on a forgotten planet lies a world of plots and revenge. When Annelyn is embarrassed in front of his noble friends by the Meatbringer, he sets forth a devious plan that is meant to gain vengeance. But the terrible truth of the dire White Worm turns his ploy into folly in terrible fashion. Join a master storyteller as he spins a uniquely mysterious tale and reveals new worlds of wonder and horror.

 

 

God is Dead #17

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ? ? ?Jesus Christ walks the earth once again. But gone are the god-is-dead-17visions of his pity and sacrifice. Now the world trembles as the returned gods struggle to grasp the last piece of humanity for themselves. Join the ranks of the blasphemous as MIKE COSTA delivers a story that will take you screaming into the pits of Hell.

 

 

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Avatar Press New to Comic Shops 7/30/14

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Jim Kuhoric

New Avatar Press Comics in stores this week Wednesday 7/30/14:

Caliban #5

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ? ? ?GARTH ENNIS, the creator of Preacher and Crossed, has caliban-5caliban-5-terrordelivered a space horror like no other in Caliban. ?Most of the crew were voided into space when the ships merged. ?But those left behind are experiencing a creeping dread as the quantity of survivors keeps falling at the hand of Karien. ?Desperation is the currency of the hour as the final few attempt to understand and escape the misery unfolding on the doomed mining ship. ?No one is safe in dead space. ? Available with Regular, Wraparound, Terror, and Design Sketch Incentive covers by Facundo Percio and an ultra-limited Dark Matter edition of just 1500 copies.

Crossed: Badlands #58

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ? ? JUSTIN JORDAN continues his reign of terror as this story crossed-58-fatal-fantasyof crossed-58-regdepravity as the savior may not be what he appears. ?Crossed chronicles the vilest atrocities that man is capable of and there are no safe areas to hide. ?In a world of grinning maniacs, there is no help. ?There is no hope. ?There is only the Crossed. Available with Regular and Red Crossed Incentive covers by Christian Zanier, Torture cover by Tim Vigil, Wraparound cover by Ignacio Calero, and Fatal Fantasy cover by Fernando Heinz.

George R.R. Martin’s In the House of the Worm #1

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ? ? ?The biggest name in fiction, GEORGE RR MARTIN, opens house-of-the-worm-1-paintedhis house-of-the-worm-1story vault as we adapt a tale of dark fantasy to comics for the first time with In The House of the Worm. ?Beneath a ruined city on a forgotten planet lies a world of plots and revenge. ?When Annelyn is embarrassed in front of his noble friends by the Meatbringer, he sets forth a devious plan that is meant to gain vengeance. ?But the terrible truth of the dire White Worm turns his ploy into folly in terrible fashion. ?Join a master storyteller as he spins a uniquely mysterious tale and reveals new worlds of wonder and horror. ?Available with Regular, Wraparound, ?Regal Incentive covers by ?series artist Ivan Rodriguez and a painted cover by Michael Dipascale.

God is Dead #17

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ? ? ?Jesus Christ walks the earth once again. ?But gone are the god-is-dead-17god-is-dead-17-iconicvisions of his pity and sacrifice. ?Now the world trembles as the returned gods struggle to grasp the last piece of humanity for themselves. ?Join the ranks of the blasphemous as MIKE COSTA delivers a story that will take you screaming into the pits of Hell. ?Available with a Regular, Iconic, and Gilded Incentive covers by Jacen Burrows, an End of Days cover by Matt Martin, and a special Carnage Wraparound by German Nobile.

 

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Avatar Press San Diego Comic Con Signing Schedule

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Jim Kuhoric
Come see your favorite Avatar creators at these special signing events this week during San Diego Comic Con at booth #2701! ?These are the very special San Diego Comic Con exclusives they will be signing:
Signings / Panel times.
Wednesday 7/23

Avatar Press Booth #2701

6:00 to 7:00?- George R.R. Martin signing ?(super limited – 35 tickets available!)

6:30 to 8:30?- Mike Costa signing

Thursday 7/24

12 to 1 pm?- Max Brooks Signing

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
– Panel – Avatar Press – Room: 4 ??with Max Brooks and William Christensen

3 to 6 pm?- Max Brooks signing

4:00 – 5:00 pm – ?George R.R. Martin Room Indigo

Friday 7/25

11:00 am – 12:30 pm?- Max Brooks Signing

2:00 to 4:00 pm?- Max Brooks Signing

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
– Panel – Max Brooks – Zombies vs. Vampires: The Extinction Parade Survival Panel, Room: 5AB

5:45 to 7:00 pm?- Max Brooks signing

Sat 7/26
12:00 to 3:00??- Max Brooks signing

5:00 to 7:00?- Max Brooks signing

?San Diego Exclusives:

GOD IS DEAD #16 Minotaur

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ? ? Ultra-limited San Diego exclusive of just 250 copies! ? GodisDead16-MinotaurSDCC (2)JONATHAN HICKMAN?s vision for a world on the brink of destruction under the whim of the divine continues.? MIKE COSTA has increased the insanity as the Son of God returns to deliver an unexpected message.? For centuries man has prayed for the Christian Savior to return? but in a world of divine conflict that prayer may be the undoing of the human race.

 

 

 

Extinction Parade War #1 Face Off

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ?San Diego exclusive limited to just 500 copies! ?Jump on here, ExtinctionParadeWar1FaceOff (2)as the epic conflict continues right after Vol 1 with a super-sized battle issue!? MAX BROOKS returns to the frightening world of zombies versus vampires in his groundbreaking follow up series: Extinction Parade: War!? Well known for his breathtakingly original fiction, Brooks pushes the limits of the horror genre with his trademark meticulous research and vision for the next evolution in zombie storytelling.? The subdead were always a joke to the aristocratic vampire race.? Just a spec on the radar of their immortal lives, nothing worth even a moment?s notice in their quest for self-gratification through the veins of their host, the human race.? But at last they have been pulled from their ignorance into the reality of the world.? The human race is facing extinction and should they succumb so too shall the vampires disappear beneath the waves of rotting walking dead.? Extinction Parade: War opens the doors to the next violent chapter in Brooks? epic tale with an oversized issue starting the all-out battle for the survival of the races!

Crossed Badlands #50 Speed Kills

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ? ? San Diego Exclusive edition of 750 copies! ?The most highly Crossed50-speed-kills (2)anticipated Crossed story ever is finally here! GARTH ENNIS the creator of Crossed, returns to the miserable world he created to take us all the way back to the beginning with an unforgettable tale of the fabric of society unraveling. ?From the first issue of Crossed fans have wondered how it all began. ?Was it an act of god? ?Did it begin as a man-made bio-weapon? ?Is it the final evolution of human kind? ?Now, after more than five years of horror, Ennis reveals his “Patient Zero”? in this seven part epic drawn by CHRISTIAN ZANIER. ?Join the master of modern horror and all of the Crossed Nation faithful as they get a front row seat for the biggest issue of Crossed since it debuted!

Caliban #1 Silent Killer

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ? ? ?San Diego exclusive edition of just 850 copies! ?Master caliban-1-silent-killer (2)storyteller GARTH ENNIS and Fashion Beast artist FACUNDO PERCIO team up to deliver a haunting new epic of science fiction horror.? The crew of the Caliban travels?hyperspace on nothing more than a routine trip for the giant vessel.? Just human beings that have been inside a bit too long, confident of no other life in the Galaxy, and all the vastness of space to remind them how far they are from home. ?But when an impossible accident suddenly causes the Caliban to slam into an abandoned alien ship, a nightmare in space begins to unfold.? ?Ennis delivers his unique brand of flawed characters, spot-on dialog, and trademark flare for the unexpected in a new series in the vein of Alien.? This is the beginning of the end for the crew of the Caliban.? Available with Regular, Wraparound, Terror, and Design Sketch Incentive covers by Facundo Percio and a ultra-limited Dark Matter edition of just 1500 copies.

George R.R. Martin’s Skin Trade San Diego Exclusive Collection

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ? ? ?The most popular fantasy author of the 21st Century, SkinTrade-tpb-sdcc (2)GEORGE R.R. MARTIN, brings his World Fantasy Award winning short story to graphic novels with SKIN TRADE! Randi Wade is a survivor. She followed in the footsteps of her father, became a cop, and now is working the P.I. trade. But her past still haunts her. What’s worse, the vicious animal attacks that took her father?s life have sprung up anew claiming victims once again in this sleepy town. Martin?s unique creative voice spins a modern day classic horror tale of murder, werewolves, and bladed demons. Illustrated by long time horror comics creator MIKE WOLFER and adapted for comics by Martin?s Hugo Award nominated collaborator DANIEL ABRAHAM, this graphic novel is a suspenseful master tale dripping with blood and revenge. Skin Trade represents the best of old school werewolf stories told with modern characters and action. From the creator of A GAME OF THRONES comes a graphic novel that will keep you guessing right up to the last page!

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Wednesday 6:00 Super Limited George RR Martin Signing At San Diego

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Jim Kuhoric

SkinTrade-tpb-sdcc (2)Avatar kicks off San Diego Comic Con with an incredible opportunity to meet George R.R. Martin! ?At 6:00 on Wednesday 7/23 as the doors for Preview Night open, there will be a signing limited to just 35 lucky fans at the Avatar Press booth #2701. ?For $35 these lucky fans will receive the Skin Trade San Diego Exclusive collection, In the House of the Worm #1, and the Fevre Dream Trade Paperback signed in person by the man himself – George R.R. Martin! ?You can preorder the signing ticket to reserve a spot in line right now:

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And if you are lucky enough to get one of the limited signing tickets they will be waiting for you at the Avatar booth for you to get personalized from George R.R. Martin! ?You can also have up to two additional items signed with this ticket, so bring your novels or DVDs as well! ?There is n0 better way to start your week at San Diego Comic Con than with a George R.R. Martin meet-and-greet! ?As soon as the doors open – rush over to Booth #2701 for the exclusive products and one of the super limited signing tickets!

 

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Sneak Peek – Justin Jordan’s Dark Gods

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Jim Kuhoric

Justin Jordan has been delivering hard hitting stories for Avatar as seen in his new Crossed Badlands arc and the upcoming God is Dead Book of Acts issue. ?And now, on the eve of Sand Diego Comic Con, Avatar is proud to give a sneak peek at his new upcoming ongoing series, Dark Gods.

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German Erramouspe (Night of the Living Dead Aftermath) drawing ancient megalith monsters returning to the modern world? ?We’re in! ?Look for more from Justin Jordan in the September issue of Previews for this new comic coming in November.

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Avatar Press New to Comic Shops 7/23/14

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Jim Kuhoric

The following item is new to comic book shops on Wednesday 7/23/14:

Bleeding Cool Magazine #11

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ?If you aren?t reading Bleeding Cool Magazine, you are BCM-11 (2)missing out on the best insider comic collecting magazine being published. ?Summer time means big new comics and crossover events industry wide and Bleeding Cool has you covered with news, previews, and speculation! ?Join us as we celebrate IDW?s 15th anniversary in style with an interview with Walter Simonson about his new project Ragnarok. ?We prepare you for San Diego and how to turn a trip to the Mecca of comics into a tidy profit! ?RICH JOHNSTON provides his unique viewpoint on the secrets the big companies don?t want you to know about. ?Pay for your comic collection with savvy tips – thousands of fans have turned back issue lead into gold with Bleeding Cool?s Hot Comics, Vintage Paper, and Price Guide features. ?Come celebrate the comic book medium with us! ?Delivering over 100 pages per issue on a bi-monthly release schedule, each issue is full of articles that are NOT AVAILABLE ON THE WEB!

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Avatar Press At San Diego Comic Con

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Jim Kuhoric

Avatar Press is hitting the road to meet fans and announce projects at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. ?If you are going to the Mecca of comic books next week, be sure to stop by the Avatar booth #2701 and get the latest scoop on creators, projects, and convention exclusives!

Catch your favorite Avatar panels at the show:

Avatar Press ? Cutting Edge Publishing & Mega Writers
AvatarPressLogoThursday 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Avatar Press ? Cutting Edge Publishing & Mega Writers – New York Times Bestselling Author Max Brooks (World War Z) and William Christensen (Avatar Press Publisher) discuss the scoop on new projects and creators joining the Avatar Press line up! Join Max and William for this inside look at projects by Garth Ennis, Alan Moore, Kieron Gillen, and of course, Max Brooks. William Christensen moderates and runs the Q&A session for this event. Room: 4

 

George RR Martin Discusses In The House of the Worm
house-of-the-worm-1Thursday 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. George RR Martin Discusses In The House of the Worm New York Times Bestselling Author George RR Martin (Game of Thrones) comes to San Diego Comic Con to discuss his novels, projects, and the visceral new In the House of the Worm comic book series! Join Moderator William Christensen(Avatar Press Publisher) to discuss In the House of the Worm and enjoy the following Q&A with George RR Martin live and in person! Room: Indigo

 

 

Max Brooks ? Zombies vs Vampires: The Extinction Parade Survival Panel
ExtinctionParadeWar1-reg - CopyFriday 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Max Brooks ? Zombies vs Vampires: The Extinction Parade Survival Panel New York Times Bestselling Author Max Brooks (The Zombie Survival Guide) is renowned for his zombie survival lectures but this year he returns to provide Intel and anecdotes on how to survive a Vampires vs Zombies apocalypse! Moderated by William Christensen (Avatar Press Publisher) this panel and Q&A introduces readers to Max Brooks’ new all-original comic book series, Extinction Parade: War! Room: 5AB

 

 

Rich Johnston’s Bleeding Cool Magazine Top 100 Power List Forum
BCM-12Saturday 7:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m. Rich Johnston’s Bleeding Cool Magazine Top 100 Power List Forum Industry gossip hound Rich Johnston (Bleeding Cool) hosts this panel discussing Bleeding Cool Magazine’s upcoming ?Top 100 Comic Industry Power Rankings? and the big comic book news breaking at the San Diego Comic Con. Room: 4

 

 

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Justin Jordan Gets Crossed

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Jim Kuhoric

crossed-57-regularAt local comic shops today, Justin Jordan, the creator of The Strange Talent of Luther Strode and writer of Valiant’s Shadowman, brings his knack for creepy story telling to Avatar in Crossed: Badlands #57. ?Jordan’s tale follows the crossed-57-fatal-fantasyextremely successful and innovative Thin Red Line arc where Garth Ennis returned to his bloody world to give readers a glimpse back into the first hours of the deadly outbreak.

Now Jordan joins a host of hand picked writers who have the opportunity to carve out a corner of the Crossed world for themselves. ?This new story arc follows two crossed-57-torturewomen as the flee from the Crossed outbreak and are aided by a mysterious stranger to escape certain death. ?But trusting someone in a Crossed world could mean a horrible fate…and trusting someone you don’t know comes with a price.

crossed-57-wrapJoin the Crossed legions as they step into a new tale of misery and woe at the hands of a master horror scribe. ?There is no help. ?There is no hope. ?There is only the Crossed.

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