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Widely regarded as one of comics' rising stars and having garnered praise for his comics work from the likes of Alan Moore and Warren Ellis, Antony Johnston is the award-winning author of Frightening Curves, Rosemary's Backpack and Three Days in Europe. This young British writer is currently blazing a trail through comics, defying labels and conventions with exciting work in a wide variety of genres and styles.

For Avatar, Johnston has written the sequential adaptations of Alan Moore's The Courtyard, illustrated by Jacen Burrows, and Alan Moore's Another Suburban Romance illustrated by Juan Jose Ryp, and a variety of shorts for Alan Moore's Yuggoth Cultures. Johnston also contributed an article in collaboration with Moore to Alan Moore's Magic Words. Upcoming Avatar work includes further adaptations of Alan Moore work, and Night Radio, an anthology series edited by Warren Ellis, and Nightjar, a horror tale based on characters and concepts created by Alan Moore and Bryan Talbot."

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Avatar, Vivid launch Vivid Comix

One of the most talked-about comic industry rumors of the last few months is true: Avatar Press is teaming with Vivid Entertainment to launch a series of graphic novels featuring Vivid Girls Jenna Jameson, Briana Banks, Kira Kener, and more! Artwork and information about the debut release from this line will be coming soon, and Vivid also released a press release a little while ago:

(VAN NUYS, CA) -- The world famous Vivid Girls will be the stars of a new series of graphic novels and comic books from leading comic publisher Avatar Press, Inc. The books will be published under the Vivid Comix imprint by Avatar and Vivid Entertainment Group.

The Vivid Comix will be launched with a large-format paperback graphic novel containing three lavishly illustrated, sequential stories written by top comic authors including Steven Grant and Antony Johnston and drawn by outstanding artists. (Read more at vividcomix.com)
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