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Slow month. Just one new title, so I decided to run AWAKENING vol. 1 HC and the KILLER OF DEMONS trade again.

AWAKENING VOL. 1 HC trailer - updated shipping details

We've managed to build a ton of buzz for the release of Awakening Volume One. Our debut copies sold out in the first two days of Wizard World Philly and we're looking for a repeat performance at SDCC in a few weeks, though hopefully we'll make it through more than two days! While there's been an unfortunate shipping delay, I can't stress enough that the book is printed (obviously since we sold out last weekend!) and is en route as I type this. It'll be in stores no later than July 29th, though hopefully sooner. We've waited a year for this so I hope you'll all hang on for just a few weeks more...

To keep the momentum strong and keep appetites whet, we've put together an exciting trailer for the book!



And for those who dig the book, a quick stop at their LCS or bookstore to reserve a copy or a click online at Amazon.com - http://www.amazon.com/Awakening-One-Nick-Tapalansky/dp/1932386483/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1246336312&sr=8-1 - (still with a discount!) to pre-order is all that stands between them and their copy of the first volume of our existential horror and zombie noir tale.

Nick, Alex, and I hope you'll post this up to let people know we're coming, and sooner rather than later. Your support has been invaluable and we can't stress enough how much we appreciate it. Just a few more weeks, guys - then the countdown to Volume Two begins...

You've been warned... :)

Outlaw Territory is in stores today!

At long last, the first volume of OT is out in the wild.

Published by Image comics, Outlaw Territory is an anthology depicting a rougher and grittier time in Americawhen men with six shooters roamed the frontier in search of fame, fortune, revenge, and escape from the law or their past.

Volume one contributors include: Melike Acar, Frank Beaton, Christian Beranek, Ivan Brandon, John Cboins, , Jason Cheeseman-Meyer, Shannon Eric Denton, Ming Doyle, Joshua Hale Fialkov, Max Fiumara, Simon Fraser, Trevor Goring, George Gousis, Steven Grant, Yeray Gil Hernandez, Jose Holder, Joiton, Joe Kelly, Ian Kim, Chad Kinkle, Dean Kotz, Koray Kuranel, PJ Kryfko, Noble Larimer, Pat Loika, Andy Macdonald, Skipper Martin, Danika Massey, M. Sean McManus, Jorge Molina , David Miller, Christopher Mitten, Chris Moreno, Moritat, mpMann, Tyler Niccum, Steve Orlando, Joshua Ortega, Greg Pak, James Patrick, Khoi Pham, Christopher Provencher, Stephen Reedy, Greg Ruth, Chad Sell, Shay, Michelle Silva, William Simpson, Johnny Timmons, Jose Torres, Christie Tseng, Fred Van Lente, Josh Wagner, Leonard Wallace, Nemo Woodbine, and Michael Woods.

You can see preview pages and read more about it here and here.



Give it a shot.

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Killer of Demons trade. HELL YEAH!!!

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Sucks that this is the only book in the current Previews. All the more reason to order, though!

Agents of the WTF in: Would You Like To Dance, Papi?

One of the stories I lettered in POPGUN vol. 3. Love it to death. And it got this sweet review on thecomicaddiction.com (along with reviews for every other story in the book):

http://www.thecomicaddiction.com/reviews/image/popgun_v3/popgun_v3p01.htm#Agents_of_WTF_in_would_you_like_to_Dance,_Papi

Review by Aziz Bawany

Writers: D.J. Kirkbride & Adam P. Knave
Artist: Matteo Scalera
Colorist: Antonio Campo
Letterer: Thomas Mauer
Page 153

So far this is the best story I’ve reviewed in this Anthology. While we’re all splitting duties up, Agents of WTF has to be one of the craziest, off the wall concepts to be put on a page.

While the idea of a superhero team is nothing new, and can feature a who’s-who of weird characters, Agents of WTF lives up to its name with a 300 but really 8 year old man-boy and a Native American princess who battle some of the odder creatures of earth. In this case it was an evil demon-summoning clown, and the agents of WTF used every trick in the book of WTF moments to make sure they won. Quite enjoyable and with its chaotic art style of Matteo Scalera, highly recommended.

Rating: 9 out of 10 (Excellent!)

For a complete list, by table of contents: http://www.thecomicaddiction.com/reviews/image/popgun_v3/popgun_v3p00.htm

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Please note that if you order AWAKENING Vol. 1 HC through http://www.dcbservice.com, you will receive a free print.

AWAKENING VOL. 1 HC - First Advance review

http://reviews.comicswaitingroom.com/2009/03/31/awakening.aspx

Posted by Marc Mason at 3/31/2009 8:43 PM
Categories: archaia studios press

AWAKENING: Volume One
Written by Nick Tapalansky and Illustrated by Alex Eckman-Lawn
Published by Archaia Studios Press

Zombies really freak me out, and it is stories like AWAKENING which do not let me forget that fact. More than just another scary monster story, this is one of the most incredibly illustrated and uniquely written comics I have ever read. Zombie, comic and art fans of all sorts should not hesitate to pick up this book and marvel at it for years to come.

Tapalansky takes his time effectively building suspense surrounding the strange and gruesome things happening in Park Falls and keeps the mystery alive, even after encountering several ‘zombies,’ of what exactly is causing these horrific events. This is not an instant epidemic or ‘guy wakes up in a coma after several months’ type of zombie story. Things are gradually getting worse, spreading slowly out from Park Falls, and there is no real pattern to explain why. The main characters are likable and easy to become invested in; an important aspect of a zombie story since you’re never sure how long someone is going to be alive. The journal pages of Derrick Peters, a cop-turned-private detective and the story’s leading man, add a personal touch and insight to the narrative.

The artwork in this book is simply stunning. The amazing mosaic of different media displayed throughout the pages completely vibes with the story and is a veritable feast for the eyes. The mixture of standard comic panels with gritty lines and noir color schemes and full pages of artwork so fine and beautiful you cannot tell whether it was hand drawn or a photograph from the early 1900’s creates a hazy, dark mood suiting for the story. The whole effect is, quite frankly, completely cool.

AWAKENING is a fantastic creation of unlimited imagination, superb writing and pure talent, and is without a doubt highly recommended for anyone with a taste for a slightly different kind of scary story that grips your brain and doesn’t let go.

Avril Brown