Avatar on ComiXology 11/20/13

The following comics are new to ComiXology on Wednesday 11/20/13:

Same Day As Print:

Night of the Living Dead: Aftermath #12

NotLDAftermath12regPRODUCT DESCRIPTION:?? The end is here as DAVID HINE tells the final bloody chapter in the?Night of the Living Dead: Aftermath?story.? The excessive 1970s have given way to the dawn of the undead.? Zombies have overrun the defenses that held them in check and turned major American cities into shambling ghoul towns.? We started our journey with the Las Vegas survivors and our tale of misery ends with them.?? Available with Regular cover by Matt Martin, Gore & Wraparound cover by German Erramousepe, and Terror Retailer Incentive cover also by Martin

 

Stitched #17

Stitched17PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:? The once-undisputed Yakuza rulers of Tokyo’s Harajuku District find themselves the victims of unexplainable ambushes. They are being killed and transformed into a stealth strike force of undead, bloodthirsty Stitched! In league with the shadowy “Nameless One” who has brought the supernatural magic of the Stitched from the Middle East, businessman Kenji Nakamura’s dream of revenge on the villainous Shinju-kai is about to be realized. Available with a Regular, Wraparound, Gore, and special Slashed Incentive cover by series artist Fernando Furukawa.

 

New To ComiXology 11/20/13:

Gravel #0 – 7

gravel1tpb (2)It’s never a dull day, being a Magician. The mad mind of Warren Ellis is once again unleashed on combat magician William Gravel! Magic. Everyone thought that he was dead, including the Minor Seven, the secret enclave of Britain’s Occult Detectives. But Combat Magician William Gravel is very much alive and looking for the answers to how and why his place in the Minor Seven was filled by another and what the secret society is doing with the Sigsand Manuscript, an ancient supernatural text of unparalleled power. In a quiet, country cottage, Gravel will find the first clues to the Sigsand’s location and in the darkness of the cottage’s basement, a disturbing, unnatural thing that slithered into our dimension by the power of the ancient tome… Brought here from somewhere that mortal man could not possibly comprehend. The kind of magic that can strip the skin from a screaming man’s skull, or direct the path of a shrieking bullet through a maze of city streets, striking its target between the eyes with pin-point accuracy. This is not just magic… This is Combat Magic, wielded by Sergeant Major William Gravel, Warren Ellis’ cult-hit sensation from the pages of STRANGE KISS and STRANGE KILLINGS!

Ferals #7 – #12

FERALS7regularJoin David Lapham and Gabriel Andrade as the second chapter in the Ferals drama unfolds in supercharged violence! ?Dale Chesnutt managed to survive the FBI’s epic raid. ? ?But now the FBI have him under wraps and in their control. ?Or so they think? ?What exactly happened to Dale and who are the Ferals? ?All the answers are revealed in this arc!

 

 

 

Crossed: Badlands #33 – #39

Crossed33Crossed37RegWe?re all going slightly mad! Join DAVID LAPHAM as he returns to fan favorite survivor, Amada in a new gut wrenchingly disturbing tale of the Crossed. It takes a lot to shake you from the safety of insanity. But when a tribe of strangely religious Crossed appear following a vile infected ?pope,? it rocks Amanda to the core. And the survivors of Base M become the victims of something that defies the very nature of the Crossed. ?Breakdown? will defile your sanity in ways you never thought possible. ?And?Fan favorite Crossed writer SIMON SPURRIER delivers another fantastic character drama to the Crossed universe with ?American Quitters.? What do a hardcore biker and a hippie have in common? In the bleak landscape of the Crossed they have become traveling buddies giving us the strangest bloody violent road trip ever. Errol and Frank are the odd couple of the apocalypse and they have only one goal on this crazy road trip?to kill as many Crossed as they can before they die.

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Avatar New in Comic Shops 11/20/13

New Avatar Press books in Comic Shops this week on Wednesday 11/20:

Night of the Living Dead: Aftermath #12

NotLDAftermath12regPRODUCT DESCRIPTION:?? The end is here as DAVID HINE tells the final bloody chapter in the Night of the Living Dead: Aftermath story.? The excessive 1970s have given way to the dawn of the undead.? Zombies have overrun the defenses that held them in check and turned major American cities into shambling ghoul towns.? We started our journey with the Las Vegas survivors and our tale of misery ends with them.?? Available with Regular cover by Matt Martin, Gore & Wraparound cover by German Erramousepe, and Terror Retailer Incentive cover also by Martin

 

Stitched #17

Stitched17PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:? The once-undisputed Yakuza rulers of Tokyo’s Harajuku District find themselves the victims of unexplainable ambushes. They are being killed and transformed into a stealth strike force of undead, bloodthirsty Stitched! In league with the shadowy “Nameless One” who has brought the supernatural magic of the Stitched from the Middle East, businessman Kenji Nakamura’s dream of revenge on the villainous Shinju-kai is about to be realized. Available with a Regular, Wraparound, Gore, and special Slashed Incentive cover by series artist Fernando Furukawa.

 

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Crossed: Wish You Were Here Delivers Unique Chills

CrossedWYWHvol3TPBSimon Spurrier has created a different kind of Crossed story, one that delivers a long-form nightmare for a group of survivors isolated on an island. ?In addition to the manipulation, deceit, and petty politics of their haven comes the real palpable horror of the Crossed and a psychological misery that perfectly mirrors the physical stress of the post apocalyptic world Garth Ennis created.

With free weekly installments of Crossed: Wish You Were Here available to readers at www.crossedcomic.com, fans have been enjoying this unique story from the safety of their homes. ?And what started out as a character study on a young survivor who used to be a writer before the world went crazy has developed into the most powerful horror drama being published. ?Simon Spurrier has a unique ability to create multi-dimensional CrossedWYWHvol3HCcharacters with stark originality and devastatingly human flaws. ?As with the previous volumes, the latest story line is being collected into a trade paperback and comic book store exclusive hardcover for January 2014. ?Retailers are placing orders for Crossed: Wish You Were Here Vol 3 over the next two weeks. ?Be sure to ask your local shop to reserve a copy of this terrifying tale for you and check out the other volumes for this horrifying look into the world of the Crossed.

 

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A Return To Black Magic – Gravel Combat Magician #0

GravelCM00regFans demanded it and Avatar delivers! ?One of Avatar’s longest running series returns with an all new series this January and the creator whose fingerprints are all over William Gravel’s adventures returns to a world of violence and black magic. ?Mike Wolfer – renowned for his work on horror mainstays like Night of the Living Dead, Friday the 13th, and the indie horror femme fatale Widow – is ushering in a new day in the life of everyone’s favorite combat magician.

Gravel: Combat Magician #0 presents the new beginning for a character who defined a decade of magic with his dark and twisted tales. ?Warren Ellis is well known for original creations that are so compelling that they become a part of GravelCM00Horrorthe comic book landscape forever. ?Gravel is one of the most long lived and storied of Ellis’ creations, standing toe-to-toe with titles like Transmetropolitan and The Authority. ?Fans of the scribe’s work will be thrilled to see that one of his darkest creations is continuing on with his creative partner, Wolfer.

The Gravel: Combat Magician #0 launch issue is in the November Previews and retailers are placing orders for it over the next two weeks. ?This double sized premiere includes both the first chapter of the new story and an 18 page primer that is the perfect entry point into the Gravel world for new readers. ?Wolfer’s fans and new comic book readers will be able to step seamlessly into the world that GravelCM00BlackMagicEllis created and be able to enjoy a series that fire back into supernatural adventure. ?Ask your local retailer to reserve a copy of Gravel: Combat Magician #0 for you today. ?And be sure to check out the wealth of available Gravel trade paperbacks at your local comic shop.

 

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Uber #7 Draws High Praise From Horror Fans

 

Uber7regEach week, Decapitated Dan reviews the best horror comics around in the Horror Comic Round Up. ?And since the beginning, Dan has been a strong supporter of the series Uber. ?Kieron Gillen and Caanan White have put together a comic book that is truly unique in its ability to supply grueling horror and violent war action in one package. ?There have been romanticized super soldier stories in the past that are full of patriotism and adventure. Uber is the antithesis of classic enhanced soldier stories. ?It strives to remain true to the horror and misery of war while building the level of destruction that super soldiers are capable of to new heights.

Here is what Decapitated Dan had to say about the latest issue – Uber #7:

Uber7PropagandaDecapitated Dan:?Seriously, does it get any better then Uber? Since the #0 issue, this series has been amazing, and it just seems to keep getting better. This 2 issue arc is now over, and all it did was setup for sooooooooooo much more to come. What I liked about this arc was seeing what was going on in Japan at the same time, and having that feeling of “How can the Allies even win?” It was the same feeling I got after the final issue of the first arc. White just delivers panel after panel, with some GORE-Geous artwork. I hate to really make this is a short review, but seriously just saying how great this series is issue after issue is enough. I feel like I just keep spewing my love for this series over and over again. Hand down, if you ask me what the Best New Comic in 2013 is, it’s Uber!?

Uber7WrapDying Breath 5.0 out of 5.0

The full Horror Comics Round Up can be found here: ??http://comicrelated.com/news/23161/horror-comic-roundup

 

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Avatar On ComiXology 11/13/13

The following comics are new to ComiXology on Wednesday 11/13/13:

Same Day As Print:

Crossed: Badlands #41

Crossed41regDAVID HINE spins a bloody and dire tale from the beginning of the Crossed outbreak. A group of American college kids abroad find themselves not only in a strange land but at ground zero with the grinning psychopaths of the apocalypse. What started out as a road trip to Japan has turned into a grueling bloodbath of pain and misery. Even at a remote Japanese monastery temple, there is no help, there is no hope?there is only the Crossed.

 

 

 

New To ComiXology:

Crossed: Badlands #40

Crossed40regNEW STORY ARC! ?David Hine breathes new life into the undead in the continuing nightmare of zombie outbreak. ?Ten years after the first zombie plague was contained, the ghouls have overrun the safety protocols and are spreading fast. ?Survivors face hordes of the shambling dead and infection threatens with every heartbeat.

 

 

 

 

Crossed: Badlands #29 – 30

CrossedBadlands29RegA new chapter in the Crossed mythology begins! Super-star writer Christos Gage delivers a brutal tale of an anthropologist and his group of would be survivors as they face a unique Crossed menace. A horde of homicidal impulse-driven madmen is the norm for this world without hope. But what happens when one of them can actually control their desires and twist them toward methodical horrors? A new nightmare is born in the Crossed universe, one that lives on pain.

 

 

Stitched #1 – 7

Stitched02From the mind of Garth Ennis comes the modern chapter of an ancient horror. Ripped straight from the debut of his first-ever writing/directing effort comes the ongoing comic book continuation of the acclaimed short film, Stitched! The three survivors of an American military helicopter crash discover that there is something even more deadly than the Taliban controlled countryside they find themselves trapped in. Garth Ennis weaves a tale that combines today’s headlines with his trademark vision of the supernatural into a modern horror masterpiece. This new series is certain to appeal to Ennis’ legions of fans as it pushes the envelope of horror beyond the boundaries of sanity and into fresh nightmares.

Night of the Living Dead: Aftermath #7-11

NotLDAftermath11RegThe original zombie phenomenon returns with horror writer David Hine directing the re-emergence of the undead in America. Set in the excesses of the late 1970s we follow the world as it has evolved with the zombie threat. The nation believes the epidemic contained, but when a virulent outbreak turns Las Vegas into a shambling graveyard, the government is forced to lock it down under quarantine. A group of unlikely survivors finds out the hard way that even with the undead, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. And in this case it means a female punk rock zombie fetishist has to grow up in a hurry and find a way out before the living are the last morsels on the ghoul buffet. This modern horror classic delivers a powerful human drama of grueling horror survival at the hands of the shambling dead!

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Avatar in Comic Shops 11/13/13

New this week in comic shops on Wednesday 11/13:

Crossed: Badlands #41

Crossed41regPRODUCT DESCRIPTION:? DAVID HINE spins a bloody and dire tale from the beginning of the Crossed outbreak.? A group of American college kids abroad find themselves not only in a strange land but at ground zero with the grinning psychopaths of the apocalypse.? What started out as a road trip to Japan has turned into a grueling bloodbath of pain and misery.? Even at a remote Japanese monastery temple, there is no help, there is no hope?there is only the Crossed.? Available with a Regular cover by Matt Martin, Torture cover by Gabriel Andrade, Wraparound cover by Rafael Ortiz, and special Red Crossed Incentive cover by Martin.

 

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Wolfer Channels Gravel

mikewolfer (3)There are few indie characters that have had the same longevity that Warren Eills’ Gravel has had. ?The series introduced William Gravel – combat magician and hardcore soldier into a world of dark magics and violence. ?And from the beginning, horror visionary Mike Wolfer has been there to illustrate, co-write, and now take on the full storytelling duties with the launch of Gravel: Combat Magician #0 in January. ?This marks the return of the fan favorite character with an oversized 48 page premiere issue that includes both a new self contained story and a significant primer that tells the story of what has come before. ?This new issue is the perfect jump on point for fans that are looking for dark violent magics in their comic selection and Wolfer promises that the fresh starting point will please both new and existing readers.

GravelCM00regIn an extensive interview with Bleeding Cool Magazine (issue #7 on sale 11/27), Wolfer commented on what makes Gravel such an accessible book to the horror readers: “despite that incredible premise and how Gravel is painted as an individual with abilities we can barely comprehend, his voice and conscience is still very much our own. Readers can relate to him on a personal level, because he is us– he is the common man thrust into very uncommon and nightmarish scenarios.? ?And knowing that Wolfer has been there from the start with William Gravel, having literally worked on every issue ever published, we know that this new iteration of the combat magician will ring true to what makes the character so appealing.

GravelCM00BlackMagicGravel Combat Magician #0 is in the November issue of Previews in comic shops now. ?Reserve your copy with your local comics retailer today.

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Uber #7 Reveals Secrets

Uber7regIn comic shops today – Kieron Gillen and Caanan White’s Uber #7 gives insight into two big mysteries from the second arc and supply hints toward the direction of the series. ?The Japanese Uber program has drastically changed naval warfare in the Pacific theatre. ?Until now it has been a mystery how the German Uber technology made its way to Japan. ?And in an exciting development, the under age soldier known as “Razor” comes face to face with the horrors of Uber warfare and his potential role in the coming months of the conflict is revealed.

Uber7PropagandaFans who are enjoying the re-imagining of the super soldier mythology spinning out of Uber will be excited to get this deeper glimpse into the machinations of Kieron Gillen’s unique story. ?The series continues to be must-read material with each issue and now, it is also available digitally on comiXology the same day as print. ?Whatever your preferred format, Uber continues to be one of the best war horror comic books in the market. ?Check out the limited edition, direct market exclusive hard cover Uber7Wrapcollection of the first arc to catch up on the story everyone is talking about, only at local comic shops!

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Avatar Digital Same Day As Print Launches With ComiXology 11/6/13

Avatar Press begins same day as print availability for new comic books beginning Wednesday 11/6 on ComiXology. ?The first titles to be available digitally will be Christos Gage’s Absolution: Rubicon #5, Jonathan Hickman’s God is Dead #3, and Kieron Gillen’s Uber #7.

Absolution: Rubicon #5

Absolution5RegThe final explosive issue!? The Polymath is beaten? John Dusk has saved the day? or has he?? Even sick and dying the Polymath plans to take the city with him in a blaze of destruction.? Can even the combined might of Dusk and the police Enhanciles do what has to be done to save the city?? The final chapter sends John Dusk headlong into a dangerous future.

 

 

 

God is Dead #3

GodisDead3It is god-mageddon as the pantheons clash for ultimate rule.? Gods from every faith are locked in mortal combat with the Earth as the spoils.? JONATHAN HICKMAN brings the wrath of the divine to comics in?God is Dead!? A small group of human resistance fighters undertake a covert mission to recover the DNA of a fallen deity.? But can human kind, in all their arrogance, find a way to create their own secret weapon against these all powerful foes?? The doomsday clock is ticking and with each moment we are moving closer to annihilation.

 

 

Uber #7

Uber7regKIERON GILLEN?s?Uber?has taken the comics world by storm.? The war in the Pacific has changed.? With the deployment of Ubers into the naval combat, suddenly the balance of power is shifting.? The Japanese super soldiers have a specific goal and supported by their Kamikaze pilots, they are succeeding in devastating the Allied fleet.? As the Allies race to catch up to their enemies? development of Ubers, they must find a way to stem the tide of destruction raining down upon them.

 

 

Also available for the week are these backlist titles:

Absolution Rubicon 1-4

AbsolutionRubicon1regCHRISTOS GAGE takes his network television hardboiled crime sensibilities back to the violent world he created to reveal the fate of police superhero turned vigilante, John Dusk. With Dusk?s fall from grace, every scumbag lawyer in the city is leading the charge to have the criminals he put away released from prison. But the thugs are finding that life behind bars is safer than facing Dusk?s brand of permanent justice on the streets. As the body count increases, the former friends and loves in Dusk?s life face the difficult challenge of trying to bring in one of their own. With a bounty on his head and pressure mounting for his arrest, the authorities take an insane chance by unleashing an unstoppable maniac to take him down. But sometimes the cure can be far worse than the disease.

Crossed Badlands 25-28

Crossed25regCrossed creator Garth Ennis returns to his stark vision of horror for a four part tale that pits a group of war hardened soldiers on a quest to wipe out the Crossed with a biblical plague of their own. In ?The Fatal Englishman,? these warriors stop running and take the fight to the enemy! The return of GARTH ENNIS (Preacher, The Boys, Stitched) to Crossed!

 

 

 

Extinction Parade 3

ExtinctionParade03RegThe all-out war of the species roars on as MAX BROOKS ? author of the New York Times Best Selling novels, World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide, unleashes his zombies vs. vampires epic. Vampires have ignored the growing zombie threat for too long, feeling the zombie subdead were beneath them. Only too late do they realize that the plague has shifted the tide from annoyance to the outright annihilation of the human race. But the history of vampires has them ill-prepared to mount an offensive.

 

 

Ferals 7-12

FERALS7regularDavid Lapham and Gabriel Andrade’s hit horror series redefines modern werewolf mythology the Avatar way, with violent animal ferocity and gallons of blood! Officer Dale Chesnutt is 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 carnage. But no sooner does he begin his investigation than he finds himself violently drawn to a sexy, mysterious woman and a vicious creature strikes again at Dale’s own family. Hidden among the faces on Cypress streets, unrecognizable to neighbors and friends, a culture of werewolves dating back a thousand years has found their ancient secrets threatened… and worth tearing their enemies to pieces for.

God is dead 2

god-is-dead-2JONATHAN HICKMAN brings the wrath of the gods to comics with his new series, God is Dead! Modern man turns all his technology and destruction to bear against the deities of old. But what good are guns, tanks, and even nuclear missiles against the power of the divine? In their hubris, humans have ruled for too long. Now the gods of legend rule and to disobey them is death. But something is brewing just below the surface of the newly returned powers? A war of the gods themselves!

 

 

Uber 6

Uber6regThe second arc of Uber launches this issue as KIERON GILLEN opens a new chapter in the popular series. The first blow in the battle between English and German Ubers has been wrought and neither nation walks away whole. The war rages on in the Pacific Theatre as Japanese Kamikaze pilots attempt to drive the US forces out while delivering devastating losses to the enemy naval fleet. But the tides of war change as the Japanese deploy their own enhanced soldiers! Picking up directly after the events in Uber Vol 1, this second chapter is the perfect jump on point for new readers to experience the horrors of Uber war.

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