Alan Moore Discusses His “Promiscuous” Career with BBC

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Jim Kuhoric

012 001From his recent publicity tour for Fashion Beast, the graphic novel by Moore and Malcolm McLaren and adapted for comics by Antony Johnston, Alan Moore discussed a range of issues with the BBC’s Today Show. ?Among topics were his thoughts on Malcolm McLaren, Guy Fawkes, and Moore’s own “easy promiscuity.”

In the discussion, Moore describes the original vision that McLaren had for the story of Fashion Beast and the incredible confluence of influences that developed the tale. ?And Alan reveals that he feels most everything from the pages of Fashion Beast has come to fruition (save for Nuclear Winter which he says “we’re working on”). ?There are truly some interesting opinions presented on Moore’s perception of superhero comics and what they represent.

FashionBeastTPBMoore also discusses his upcoming novel, Jerusalem and his 2014 series, Providence, which he calls?”an extended rumination upon the life and work of H.P. Lovecraft.” ?This brief ten minute interview is both enlightening and an interesting snapshot into the mind of a literary genius.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24032641

 

 

Alan Moore photo by Mitch Jenkins.

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Avatar New York Comic Con Panels

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Jim Kuhoric

Avatar Press will have four big panels at this year’s New York Comic Con with all of your favorite guests contributing!

Session Title:?Max Brooks Zombie Survival & Extinction Parade Insights
Date:?10/11/2013
Time:?4:15PM – 5:15PM
Location:?1A23
Speakers:?Max Brooks & William Christensen ? ?MaxBrooks1
Description:?Screenwriter and author of best-selling books The Zombie Survival Guide, World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks, Max Brooks is the world’s leading authority on the defense against a ghoulish uprising! His new all-original comic book series, Extinction Parade, introduces vampires into that mix and gives fans a new race of the undead to fear and prepare for. Renowned for his campus and convention lectures nationwide, Brooks comes to New York Comic Con to share his insight into the rotting minds of the undead, discuss Zombies vs. Vampires and field questions from zombie-phobic fans!
Session Title:?Rich Johnston’s Bleeding Cool Magazine Forum
Date:?10/11/2013
Time:?4:15PM – 5:15PM
Location:?1A03
Speakers:?Rich Johnston
richjohnstonDescription:?BleedingCool.com is the premiere source for breaking news and entertainment in the comic book industry. Join comics Journalist Rich Johnston to discuss Bleeding Cool Magazine and the major events being covered at New York Comic Con this year! Johnston makes a special appearance stateside to talk about the upcoming ?Top 100 Comic Industry Power Rankings? and big new upcoming features for the #1 ranked comics magazine! Get ready to hear exclusive breaking news from Rich Johnston and the secrets behind the biggest comics events of 2013!
Session Title:?Avatar Press Uncut ? Max Brooks, Simon Spurrier, Kieron Gillen, Caanan White, Mike Wolfer and Publisher William Christensen
Date:?10/12/2013
Time:?12:30PM – 1:30PM
Location:?1A23
Speakers:?Caanan White, Kieron Gillen, Max Brooks, Simon Spurrier, & William Christensen
sispurrierDescription:?Avatar Press invades New York with five awesome creators all talking about their new projects and massive new news! New York Times Bestselling Author, Max Brooks discusses his new projects and the future of Extinction Parade! The red-hot Uber team of Kieron Gillen and Caanan White discuss the new course of WWII. And Simon Spurrier dishes on the debut of the new webseries, Disenchanted. Want insight into the hottest titles? Can’t get enough Crossed: Badlands, Uber, or Extinction Parade? Find out what new terrors and triumphs this rogue publisher will unleash in the months ahead and get your questions answered by the publisher!
Session Title: ?Uber Unveiled – Kieron Gillen & Caanan White Reshape the Future
Date: ?10/12/13
Time: ?1:30 ? 2:30 PM
Location: ?1A01
Caanan WhiteKieron Uber 1Kieron Gillen and Caanan White have redefined the super soldier in this year?s biggest series, Uber. Now they bring their insight on the misery of battle and the horrors of war to a huge fan base at New York Comic Con! Want to know the secrets behind the Ubers and find out the inspiration that developed into the most sought after new series of the year? Join us in the Uber Panel and find out what terrors are in store for the soldiers on both sides in this epic comic series. Moderated by Publisher William Christensen.
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Uber Creative Team Signing At New York Comic Con

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Jim Kuhoric

Kieron Gillen

Kieron Gillen and Caanan White, the creators behind the massively successful series Uber, will be guests of Avatar Press at the upcoming New York Comic Con. ?The creative team has had very few appearances together and this marks an opSportunity for east coast fans to meet the duo, ask questions, and get their comics signed. ?Avatar will also have a number of exclusive edition Uber comic books for convention goers that are very rare and will make the perfect edition to any collection.

Caanan White

 

Caanan White will be doing a limited number of commissions during the convention. ?Uber fans who want a unique collectible will be able to request specific drawings on the sketch edition cover that is one of a kind. ?Interested collectors are encouraged to get to the booth early to save your place in the queue or to pick up the Avatar Platinum ticket package and have front row access to the duo at all signing times.

Ticket packages are $299 and include a 4 day ticket to the convention, VIP access to the Avatar creators, and a ready made library of trades and rare comics worth over $700 in total. ?They can be purchased here:

http://www.avatarpress.com/con-package/avatar-nycc-2013-platinum-customer-set

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Avatar in Comic Shops 9/18/13

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Jim Kuhoric

New in Comic Shops this week from Avatar Press:

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:?? Simon Spurrier and Gabriel Andrade celebrate five years of CROSSED with the first ever giant-sized Special!? How do you commemorate a half-decade of GARTH ENNIS? violent masterpiece?? By creating a story that goes beyond the surface misery of the gleeful Crossed maniacs and reaching into the fragile human psyche with something truly terrifying.? Todd drives a road train through the desolate Australian outback. Before C-day he was a loser, an outcast, a fat nobody with a nobody-job. Now he?s an Emperor of the wasteland. His rig and its trailers are the safest place around: stocked to the brim with canned food and gasoline. But his desire to have a harem who worship him opens himself up to the true horrors of the outback.? Spurrier brings his trademark flare for developing intricately flawed characters to a story that will haunt your dreams for years to come.? ?In a world of Crossed?there is no hope and there is no help.? There is only the Crossed.? To celebrate this anniversary, original series artist Jacen Burrows returns to draw all the covers!? Available with a Regular, Wraparound, Torture, and special Red Crossed Incentive covers.

 

 

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New York Comic Con Exclusive Comics Announced

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Jim Kuhoric

Avatar Press has announced the exclusive comics that are going to be available at the east coast’s biggest comic convention, New York Comic Con, next month!

uber-1-NY-VIPUber #1 New York VIP – Limited to 350. ?$50.00

NYCC is the home to one of the rarest Uber #1 first print covers available.? The Uber #1 VIP is limited to just 350 copies and is available here for the first time.

 

uber-6-vipUber #6 VIP – Limited to 350. $40.00

The first chapter of the second Uber story arc begins here with this extremely limited NYCC VIP edition of issue #6, limited to just 350 copies.

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Absolution Rubicon #1 Unleashed Wraparound – Limited to 500. $9.99

Christos Gage?s Absolution: Rubicon gets nasty with an exclusive wraparound cover for NYCC that is limited to just 500 copies!
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Uber #2 Angel of Death – Limited to 1000. $9.99

Uber is no stranger to horror, and this haunting cover will be the perfect addition to any collection.? Limited to just 1000 copies!

 

 

 

Extinction Parade #1?Army of the Bloodlines – Blast Set of 3 – Limited to 1000 sets. $30.00

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Max Brooks? Extinction Parade shows the evolution of violence in this exclusive NYCC set of 3 Army of the Bloodlines “Blast” covers! ?Limited to just 1000 sets!

 

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Extinction Parade #2 Chinatown – Limited to 1000. $5.99

Max Brooks? zombies vs vampires saga is one of the hottest comics out there.? And this special edition Chinatown variant is limited to just 1000 copies.

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Crossed Special 2013 Volleyball set of 2 – Limited to 750 sets. $20.00

It is beach volleyball, Crossed style!? A set of ?before and after? if you will ? this rare collectible is limited to just 750 copies!
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God is Dead #1 God of Thunder – Limited to 500. ?$20.00

Jonathan Hickman has created a vibrant new world with his God Is Dead series.? This super limited 500 piece cover edition shows the god of thunder in all his glory.
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God is Dead #1 God of Mischief – Limited to 500. ?$20.00

Everyone?s favorite mischief maker, Loki, gets his own exclusive cover on this rare 500 piece limited edition of God Is Dead #1!
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God is Dead #1 White Leather Platinum – Limited to 300. ?$35.00

The leather line of covers is one of the truly premium editions being created today.? This White Leather Platinum edition is limited to only 300 copies.
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God is Dead #1 White Leather Gold – Limited to 100. ?$75.00

Avatar?s premium leather covers are both rare and unique!? This special God Is Dead #1 White Leather with Gold Foil edition is one of the hardest to get with a super low print run of only 100 copies.

 

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Avatar Announces 2013 NYCC Platinum Convention Set

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Jim Kuhoric

NYCC Exclusive SetNew York Comic Con is just around the corner and Avatar Press has announced its annual ticket and library package for customers who want easy access to everything Avatar at the show. ?This bundle gets you everything you need – 4 day tickets, access to Avatar’s creators, super rare exclusives, and a ready made library of exclusive trades and comics! ?The set can be purchased here:?http://www.comcav.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=179_356&products_id=13384&zenid=etoc5gtv724q8sha6goeb0veb3?for $299.

The 150 limited set is valued at over $700 and includes the following:

* 4 Day pass to NYCC 2013 + Avatar Platinum Customer badge

* Premium signature line access for all Avatar guests (including Max Brooks and the Uber team of Kieron Gillen & Caanan White!)

*Four ultra-rare premium comics!
Uber #1 New York VIP – Limited to 350.
Uber #2 Retailer Bonus – Limited to 500.
Uber #6 New York VIP – Limited to 350.
God is Dead #1 White Leather Platinum – Limited to 350.

* Avatar Collections – 19 graphic novels and collections!
– Freakangels Vols 1,2,3,4,5,6
– Fevre Dream TPB
– Dicks Vol 1
– Wolfskin Vols 1,2
– Streets of Glory
– Stitched Vols 1,2
– Dan Vols 1,2
– Night of the Living Dead: Day of the Undead GN
– Night of the Living Dead Vols 1,2,3

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Great Reviews for Uber #5 & God is Dead #1

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Jim Kuhoric

Each week Decapitated Dan and the folks at www.comicrelated.com review the best of the best in horror comics in the Horror Comic Round Up. ?This week, two Avatar books were covered and received strong reviews:

Uber #5 – Dying Breath Rating – 5/5

Uber5regThis review is going to be easy to write…. GO READ THIS BOOK! If you need me to say more, fine I will but I ain’t spoiling nothing. This issue took this series above and beyond what I was expecting. No joke, I was thinking that it was going to take a right, and it took a hard left and left me sitting hear dying to see what comes next. All of this build for this big fight, and it happens, and oh the eyegasms began. White can draw the HELL out of some battle death scenes. Gillen seriously has me so hooked on this book. It just won’t stop slapping me in the face and demanding I read more and more. Now that you know all of that (not like I didn’t say it when I reviews issues #1-4) seriously… GO READ THIS BOOK! -?Dying Breath 5.0 out of 5.0

God is Dead #1 – Dying Breath Rating – 4/5

GodisDead1Hmmm…. I liked it, but I’m not really sure what to expect here. The way this issue started had me really excited, you have all of these “The End is Here” moments, and then some dude comes floating through the city and the Zeus lets you know he has had enough. However as the issue went on more Gods began showing up, so that is what is confusing to me. All of these mythological gods are popping up, so I am looking forward to more explanation on them and how they are all existing on the same world. I think it might be safer to say this came across better as a zero issue, because it was enough to get me excited, but not enough just yet to have me hooked. The artwork is fantastic, and it really shows in the 2 pages where a newscaster is talking. I really liked how that scene was done. Overall, I liked it, but I need to read more to know how much I like it. –?Dying Breath 4.0 out of 5.0

You can see all of the comics reviewed at this week’s round up here: ?http://comicrelated.com/news/22346/horror-comic-roundup

Uber #5 and God is Dead #1 are available from local comic shop retailers now.

 

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Featured in September Previews – Caligula Vol 2 TP

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Jim Kuhoric

David Lapham’s exceptionally eerie tale of the mad Roman Emperor, Caligula, is highlighted as a Featured Item in the September issue of Previews. ?Caligula Vol 2: Heart of Rome TP collects the visceral six issue follow up series which picks up after “Felix” absconds with the mysterious Caligula box. ?Though years have passed, there is still a horror infesting the streets of Rome. ?Bodies have begun to turn up, mutilated and still gibbering with madness. And only brave Laurentius seems able to stay the course and find the beast that butchered his wife.

Among the rich of Rome, Caligula’s son, Nero grows strong…with a tiny creature feeding him lies and power the boy becomes as twisted as his father. ?And through it all, the horrors of Caligula seep through reality like blood between paving stones. ?Lapham’s Caligula is beautifully illustrated by painter German Nobile and is a nightmarish combination of Sparticus meets The Exorcist.

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Avatar in Comic Shops 9/11/13

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Jim Kuhoric

New in comic shops this week from Avatar Press:

STITCHED VOL 2 TP:

StitchedVol2PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:? Expanding the world of GARTH ENNIS? Stitched, horror mainstay MIKE WOLFER tells the next chapter in a gripping world of terror. When a smuggler delivers the secret of the Stitched to a wealthy collector, the unsuspecting world learns that true horror doesn?t stay buried in the sands of time?it transcends them. A team of Navy Seals must attempt to secure the threat and find a way to destroy the Stitched and their secrets before they are loosed among an unsuspecting population. But the true horror of the Stitched isn?t only felt at their crushing granite fingertips, but in the terrifying turning process where the unwary become legions of the dead. The trade collects issues #8-13 of the ongoing horror series, Stitched.

 

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Meet Mike Wolfer At Baltimore Comic Con!

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Jim Kuhoric

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StitchedVol1TPBMike Wolfer is a name that synonymous with horror. ?During his long career he has written, illustrated, and designed many of the darkest corners of the comic book world.

 

From his terrifying run on Night of the Living Dead to classic works on Friday the 13th and 2001 Maniacs, Mike has covered the creatures of nightmare. ?Most recently, he has helped to bring George RR Martin’s World Fantasy Award Winning novel, Skin Trade, to life in comics.

 

Mike Wolfer (Preferred)Mike has developed epic fantasy tales from?Lady Death to War Goddess. ?And he designed Garth Ennis’ Stitched and Warren Ellis’ Gravel?for the comics page. ?There isn’t much that Mike hasn’t done in his 25+ years as a comics creator. ?This weekend at Baltimore Comic Con is the perfect opportunity to talk with him about all those projects and the big things he has coming on the horizon. ?He will be signing autographs and meeting fans both days of the convention at booth #1603-04. ?And if you are lucky…he will tell you where his nightmare visions come from. ?But be prepared to be mentally scarred for the rest of your life…ask at your own risk.

Mike Wolfer Getting Ready For the Show

Mike Wolfer Getting Ready For the Show

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