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The Ghosts of Earth is the first book of the Truthfarer series which describes the beginnings of a universe - the origins of space and time, and of consciousness itself. These cataclysmic events set in train the Truthfarers’ quest, and the account of their journey Homewards. This history follows the adventures of two of these beings as they travel from the skies of an ancient planet to the realm of the gods, and then onwards to the freezing landscape of a new world, before finally encountering the subterranean regions of the Gaki. These creatures are a strange race indeed, inexorably driven by an insatiable hunger towards madness, to an insanity that holds within itself the key to the next stage of their path towards ultimate knowledge 10p preview of Formera, Vol. 2 by Andrew Dobson After recuperating from a near-fatal encounter, Darian begins a search for a mystical object which just might give him an edge in fighting against Mezteck and rescuing his kidnapped friend, Keisha. Led by a masked girl named Dee Dee, Darian must travel deep into the heart of Formera, where no one has ever come out alive. Writer/Artist Andrew Dobson takes the action and pace up a few notches with Volume Two of this imaginative ongoing series. This release comes out on January 28th, 2009. To order your print copy of Formera Vol. 2, please visit Alterna Comics Shallow Graves Magazine Issue #2! For our next venture into the world of the Supernatural & Unnatural we take a look at “The Independent Ones” Films The Mad Creator Gris Grimly Comics MAW Production’s Martheus Wade and his warrior Jetta Music 6 artists that you WILL hear about And Independent TV With author Jon Merz’s and his vampire “The Fixer” An interview with actresses Shawnee Smith (The Saw Series) and Missy Pyle (Galaxy Quest, Dodgeball, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) about their newest endeavor "Smith & Pyle", these ladies can sing! Artwork and words from the ever imaginable Unkle Pigors of Toxictoons Handmade Horror with Morbid Décor And as always…haunts, myths, legends and original stories from today’s authors! Because to us… ”Nothing Stays Buried Forever!” A FREE Look at three done-in-one comic book stories, including Xeric winner "Jazz: Cool Birth." 1. The Xeric grant winning book "Jazz: Cool Birth" is a murder mystery in a 1957 jazz bar, with art and type inspired by '50s album cover design. The result is like nothing you've ever seen in a comic book before, a rich melange of bebop for your glims, a righteous groove without notes, dig? Put on some Monk, Miles or Coltrane and enjoy. Full page graphics and integrated '50s style type from Beatty. "This is a major cool comic title...which absolutely captures the flavor of jazz clubs in the late '50s. It's unlike any other comic out there. A fantastic blend of art and text...It really puts the graphic in graphic novel. The most different comic twist I've read this year." -- Paul Bishop, Bish's Beat 2. The vampire "hero" of "Seductions" is caught in a maddening cycle. He wakes 10 years after each feeding. The world changes around him and only two things remain: his desire to feed and a yearning for a long lost love. Not your mother's romance story! The book features impressive pencils by "Oz," "Dark Oz" and "Land of Oz" illustrator Bill Bryan and computer-over-pencils coloring by Beatty. "Shot from artist Bill Bryan's compelling pencils and enhanced by Beatty's colors, Seductions draws the reader into the vampire's hunt for 'life' and love. One feels his pain even as one loathes his manipulative manner. Complete unto itself, this comic book is another satisfying done-in-one presentation. Seductions earns four Tonys." -- Tony's Tips! by Tony Isabella, Comic Buyers Guide #1644 3. In "Adam Among the Gods," the lead character is an ugly, deformed creature surrounded by a race of beautiful, immortal humans. Adam was an early mistake by geneticists before they perfected the process that lead to a perfect world. Then things fall apart. Clean, streamlined art and inking from "Saint Germaine" artist James Lyle in a comic-within-a-comic format from Beatty. "From the get-go, Beatty gives us characters with whom we can sympathize...He also provides an engaging story at a crisp, but not rushed pace, with a satisfying conclusion...all in one issue...Adam Among The Gods is worth seeking out." -- Mark Allen, Suspended Animation, 4 Color Commentary.com http://www.aazurn.com -Defending Tavyr - First Novel in a New Series Chronicling an Epic Struggle for Freedom Against an Evil Tyrant! Join the Revolution! Defending Tavyr transports readers to another world in another time. There, three young adults from a small town decide to risk their lives and face the unknown as they join the nation of Tavyr in a fight for freedom from a ruthless tyrant! As they overcome their own personal struggles, they rise to become the heroes they are needed to be by leading creative battle tactics and spearheading the search for the legendary, but elusive wizard Askeland to ask for his much needed help with their cause. Witness epic battles ringing with the clash of rifles and bayonets, coupled with destructive displays of magic and sorcery. This book is 200 pages of adventure, suspense, treachery, wizardry, war, love, sacrifice, and courage -including a massive 12 page battle scene! Defending Tavyr is a real page-turner, displayed in full color with a large format (8.5" x 11"), and developed by a one-man team! All aspects from writing, to penciling, to coloring, are the work of Shawn M. Corliss. More sneak peeks & information about Defending Tavyr can be found on the official website, including an interactive map showing pictures of all the cities and towns that the story takes place in. Visit www.defendingtavyr.com. Book 1 is best viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader. 24p color preview of Formera Vol. 1 by Andrew Dobson In this all-ages story, a young boy named Darian discovers he's on a different planet and his only way back home is to journey through the land of Formera. Andrew Dobson creates a fun story of that centers around self-discovery and creating true friendships. To purchase Formera Vol. 1, please visit Alterna Comics 13p preview of Morpheus Tales #2 "The magazine looks terrific" Tommy B. Smith – Writer "I just received my copies the other day and couldn't be happier with the way everything turned out." Mark C. Frankel - Writer For a review see: http://www.billwardwriter.com/ "Lovely work!!!" Dave Gentry – Cover Artist "What really impressed me about this magazine is the breadth of story styles it covers, and the editors’ commitment to actually bringing together stories containing other genre elements beyond ‘pure’ horror. I’m even more excited to see a commitment to true Dark Fantasy from a magazine that shows so much promise in its first issue." Bill Ward – Writer "The artwork is top notch. The stories are excellent. This is the kind of magazine that the horror genre has needed for quite some time, on par with the very best that other mags such as Cemetery Dance, have to offer ... and then some!" Trevor Wright – Critic To purchase Morpheus Tales Issue 2, please visit http://www.morpheustales.com/ Shallow Graves Magazine has been created to both entertain and educate the masses who craves a taste of the "Unknown". We offer original writing, art, photograph, music, movies, books, events, television, and all other media related to the macabre, for in each issue, we are exhuming a myriad of unearthly delights whether it be big names and established entities to the ones who are trying to expose themselves and need somewhere to start. We cover the world of the supernatural and unnatural and anything that is touched by its shadow, so to us, our boundaries are endless! Our motto is within Shallow Graves "Nothing Stays Buried Forever!"...and indeed this is true. Eventually yours, The Caretaker Shallow Graves Magazine www.shallowgraves.org caretaker@shallowgraves.org Murky Depths Taster Issue #2 . . . . . . takes a look at the first four issues of Murky Depths with short stories, both prose and comic, and teasers of articles and interviews that you will find in it's 84-page high quality print edition. Visit the Murky Depths website and take a look around. There are other offers available at the Murky Shop. A 7p preview of Marcus Midnight: Monster Hunter Issue 1 by Ryan Brandt. Monster troubles getting you down? Giant rampaging irradiated lizards on the loose? Genetically altered madmen out and about, who rip human flesh off the bone and eat it? Demons possessing your little girl and making her say the naughtiest things? Contact Marcus Midnight! Yes, Marcus Midnight, intrepid Monster Hunter with years of experience...and at a mere 72 years old, still itches to face creatures from beyond and misfits of science that profit off of your misery! All the while enjoying fine wine, sensational cigars, and the company of beautiful women. Feel free to call 1-800-555-82666 and he'll be more than glad to deal with your problems! Four stories are featured in this issue, in which Marcus faces off against an irradiated lizard destroying Las Vegas, locates the egg of the Midgard Serpent, a flashback to an old adventure at Mardi Gras, and finally he faces off against the Invisible Man called Hyde. To purchase the print edition of this release, please visit ComiXpress For more information on Marcus Midnight: Monster Hunter and other comics by Ryan Brandt, visit him on MySpace
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