An outstanding wraparound cover for Alan Moore's Hypothetical Lizard, by series artist Sebastian Fiumara (Steven Grant's My Flesh is Cool), colored by Greg Waller. Alan Moore's Hypothetical Lizard begins in December from Avatar Press.
[ posted Sunday, November 07, 2004 9:37:44 AM  |  permanent link to this item ]

The eagerly anticipated Alan Moore's Hypothetical Lizard begins in December from Avatar, and the Hypothetical Lizard section has a peek at the cover to issue #1, plus other assorted artwork. Cover art by Sebastian Fiumara, color by Greg Waller.

Alan Moore's HYPOTHETICAL LIZARD #1
Retail Price: $3.99 US
Cover: Sebastian Fiumara
Story: Alan Moore
Art: Lorenzo Lorente
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 40 pages, monthly 1 of 4

One of Alan Moore's greatest works and his most critically acclaimed novella of all time is now painstakingly adapted to comic books. Moore's frequent collaborator Antony Johnston has carefully preserved the story as it is presented in sequential form with stunning grey-painted art by new sensations Lorenzo Lorente and Sebastian Fiumara, all under the watchful eye of Moore himself. This four issue masterpiece launches with an extra large first issue. What would you pay to learn the innermost secrets of wizards? Young prostitute Som-Som has made the ultimate sacrifice; literally sworn to secrecy by cosmetic surgery, the two halves of Som-Som's brain have been severed, leaving her able to hear and see... but not speak or act. Now Som-Som's unique attributes will put her firmly in the center of an impossible dilemma, as an old friend return to The House Without Clocks, and a deadly game of domination begins... Available in regular and wraparound covers by Fiumara.
[ posted Tuesday, September 21, 2004 9:52:49 AM  |  permanent link to this item ]

Talented newcomer Max Fiumara provides us with a look to the upcoming cover of Nightjar #3, which is also drawn by him and written by Antony Johnston. Greg Waller provides the subtle hues of impending dread on this piece.  Sharp eyed readers of this and various other websites on the comics scene will have noticed that Max's brother Sebastian is currently receiving rave reviews for his work on the recently-released Steven Grant's My Flesh is Cool. Nightjar #3 is a May release.

NIGHTJAR #3
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Max Fiumara
Story: Antony Johnston
Art: Max Fiumara
Readership: all ages
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 3 of 4

Alan Moore and Bryan Talbot rocked fandom by revealing Nightjar, their creation from 23 years ago, in the pages of Yuggoth Cultures #1. Now the story Alan Moore outlined is continuing on from where he left it two decades ago, this time by his frequent collaborator, writer Antony Johnston. Beyond our reality lies the Dusk Latitudes, the magical domain of dead Birds. Dark and hostile, few enter the Latitudes willingly. But tonight is the night insanity reigns on Pendle Hill, and while Angie tries to escape the fanatical clutches of the Reverend Brown, the Latitudes may be Mirrigan's only hope of avoiding a fiery death at the hands of the Phoenix...
[ posted Friday, February 06, 2004 5:42:49 PM  |  permanent link to this item ]

Avatar is previewing a new Alan Moore project in April -- Moore's Hypothetical Lizard is adapted by frequent collaborator Antony Johnston with stunning art by newcomer Lorenzo Lorente.

Alan Moore's HYPOTHETICAL LIZARD Preview
Retail Price: $1.99 US
Cover: Lorenzo Lorente
Story: Alan Moore
Art: Loren Lorente
Readership: mature readers
Format: B&W, 16 pages

Alan Moore's most critically acclaimed novella is coming to comic book form with stunning art by new sensation Lorenzo Lorente. This multi-layered story is set in a fantastic world of wizards and magical creatures, but still a place where human desires motivate everything. This special preview book shows some of the amazing pages, character designs, and costumes from Lorente as well as the first few pages of Alan Moore's story. Don't miss out on this sneak peak of the biggest Alan Moore book of the summer. Adaptation by Antony Johnston.
[ posted Thursday, January 29, 2004 9:45:52 AM  |  permanent link to this item ]

We're back with another Nightjar cover to start the week, a piece drawn by Max Fiumara and colored by Greg Waller for the Nightjar #1 wrap edition. Based on characters created by Alan Moore and Bryan Talbot, Nightjar begins in March by Antony Johnston and Max Fiumara from Avatar Press.
[ posted Monday, December 15, 2003 5:10:50 PM  |  permanent link to this item ]

Alan Moore and Bryan Talbot rocked fandom by revealing Nightjar, their creation from 23 years ago, in the pages of Yuggoth Cultures #1. Now the story Alan Moore outlined is continuing on from where he left it two decades ago, this time by his frequent collaborator, writer Antony Johnston. This is the first series of the continuing saga of Mirrigan Demdyke, all based on Moore's original notes. Eighteen years ago, Mirrigan watched her father's heart explode in their back yard. That was fair, because Mirrigans father was Emperor Of All The Birds - the most powerful sorcerer in Britain - and that was how they arrange their successions. But on her deathbed, Mirrigan's grandmother reveals a secret - her father wasn't killed by one sorcerer, but SEVEN - and charges Mirrigan with an oath to make them pay for their treachery. If you're the latest in a line of powerful British sorcerers, avenging your father's death should be a walk in the park. Except when his murderers are even more powerful than you. Now the seven Birds have a new target...

NIGHTJAR #1
Retail Price: $3.50 US
Cover: Max Fiumara
Story: Antony Johnston
Art: Max Fiumara
Readership: all ages
Format: B&W, 32 pages, monthly 1 of 4
Coming in March 2004, available for order in the next issue of Previews

Once again we start off the week with a cool and creepy Alan Moore's The Courtyard cover from Jacen Burrows and Nimbus Studios. This piece is from the hardcover edition of that volume. December will mark the release of the eagerly-anticipated Courtyard TPB, and much more -- we have also put together a very special Alan Moore's The Courtyard Companion which features Moore's original short story, copious annotations from noted Lovecraft scholar NG Christakos, essay and script from Antony Johnston, new illustrations from Jacen Burrows, and more.

Alan Moore's The Courtyard and Courtyard Companion will be available separately as softcover TPB's and also together as a deluxe hardcover set which also includes a new art print by Burrows and all packaged in an illustrated sleeve. Check out more details on all of these offerings below.

Alan Moore's THE COURTYARD TPB
Shipping: December 2003
Retail Price: $6.95 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Writer: Alan Moore
Artist: Jacen Burrows
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 56 pages, square bound
ISBN: 1592910157


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The most celebrated writer in the industry, Alan Moore, teams up with the most demanded new artist, Jacen Burrows, to unleash this timeless tale of Lovecraftian psychological horror. FBI man Aldo Sax has an amazing service record with the FBI. His legendary skills at piercing together the most baffling of cases has gotten him assigned to what may be his most confusing case yet. Several murders, no, more like lethal dismemberments, from the most unlikely of suspects just don't add up. And what few leads there are, all point to The Courtyard. This special collected edition of the series features an introduction by Garth Ennis.



Alan Moore's THE COURTYARD COMPANION TPB
Shipping: December 2003
Retail Price: $9.95 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Writer: Alan Moore
Artist: Jacen Burrows
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 72 pages, square bound
ISBN: 1592910165

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The hit series was just the beginning of the mystery of what lurks in the Courtyard. The Courtyard Companion delves deep into the Lovecraftian roots of the masterpiece! This volume reprints the original script it was drawn from with full annotations of all of the Lovecraftian references, over one hundred in total, painstakingly researched by scholar NG Christakos. Also included is Alan Moore's original short story the series was adapted from, several new pinups and art by series artist Jacen Burrows, and a new essay from adapter Antony Johnston. For Lovecraft or Moore fans, this is a can't miss edition!



Alan Moore's THE COURTYARD Deluxe Hardcover Set
Shipping: December 2003
Retail Price: $34.95 US
Cover: Jacen Burrows
Writer: Alan Moore
Artist: Jacen Burrows
Readership: Mature Readers
Format: B&W, 2 square bound hard covers packaged together
ISBN: 1592910173

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This special deluxe hard cover set features Alan Moore's Courtyard Collected Edition and the Courtyard Companion hard covers with exclusive new full color cover images, along with an art print by Jacen Burrows, all packed in a full color sleeve! For the true Alan Moore fan, this set is something you'll want on your bookshelf. This set is limited to 1000 units.
[ posted Sunday, September 07, 2003 10:48:15 PM  |  permanent link to this item ]

Kicking off the short work week we have a new piece in the section for Alan Moore's The Courtyard. The long-awaited collection of that acclaimed saga from Moore, Burrows, and Johnston is coming in December, and that's not all of our Courtyard plans for the month -- check back here in the coming weeks for more information.