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Publisher / Creator: Septagon Studios
Date: March 24, 2008

SEPTAGON STUDIOS FOR MAY
Septagon Studios Solicitation information for March Previews catalogue.

SCORN #2: RAGE
DIAMOND ORDER CODE: MAR083938 SCORN #2 OF 4 (MR) Page 336

Written by Kevin Moyers, Art and Cover by Philipp S. Neundorf.
After saving one life and ending several others, Michael is now a fugitive. While he hunts Torres, two of Chicago’s finest hunt for him. Detectives Keane and Rice are hot on Michael’s bloody trail, but will they get to him before it’s too late?

On sale May 2008 – 28 pg, FC, $3.75 US

The comic book will be in stores March 12, 2008; call 1-888-comic-book (1-888-266-4226) to find a store near you.

Retailers may order the issue by contacting their Diamond Customer Service Representatives, or by email at reorders@diamondcomics.com

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Publisher / Creator: AdHouse Books
Date: March 20, 2008

Another year in the making…

This THRILLING THIRD ISSUE of the comic that is all about heroes that are super: SUPERIOR SHOWCASE!

This issue explodes with the uber-talents of team STREET ANGEL aka Bodacious Brian Maruca & Jazzy Jim Rugg.
(This is the first STREET ANGEL story in years!)

Debuting the work of Dandy Dustin Harbin.

And last but not least, the Lovely Lady with Luscious Lines… Laura Park!

All wrapped in a fantastic cover by talented Rip-Roaring Roger Langridge!

Smack! Bam! Pow!

details:
4-color cover
32 1C pages
7″ x 10″ saddle stitched
$2.95 US funds
Shipping Summer 2008

Check out the Image gallery

Also… 4 out of 5 doctors… I mean creators will be attending HeroesCon in Charlotte on June 20-22. (Last I heard, Brian Maruca wouldn’t be making it.)

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Publisher / Creator: Matt Bergin
Date: March 18, 2007

Matt Bergin, writer and co-creator of the multiple award non-winning Indy series Division 18: The Union of Novelty Costumed Performers, is sticking with the ‘union’ theme for his newest project — The Comic Blog Elite website. Comic bloggers of the World Wide Web unite!

The Comic Blog Elite is a comic blog toplist designed to promote the work of individual comic-centric bloggers and to foster shared growth in readership across the comic blogging community.

We all share a common interest – comics. Making them, reading them, loving them, or hating them, comics are what we’re all about. So whether you’re a reviewer critiquing your Wednesday haul, a small press creator trying to promote your work, or just a fanboy or fangirl who enjoys creating some buzz, joining the Comic Blog Elite will raise your profile in the Internet comic community. As a bonus, you’ll get to see where your site falls among your peers. And, true to the spirit of blogging, joining the CBE is FREE!

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Publisher / Creator: Septagon Studios
Date: March 18, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Official Press Release

Septagon Studios SCORN #1 Still Available For Re-order

Toronto, March, 2008 Scorn #1: Obsessed, the debut comic book of Septagon Studios, Inc., has been Spotlighted? by Diamond Comic Distributors and is now available for re-orders.

To support this re-order offer, Septagon Studios has introduced a retailer support section on its website, providing an exclusive look behind the cover of Scorn #1 and other important details regarding the series, including distribution Information, preview pages, and testimonials.

With the first issue of Scorn due to arrive in stores this March, the book has continued to receive praise from industry professionals and comic-book-related websites, and Scorn has garnered critical acclaim in receiving nearly 35 positive reviews and still counting.

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Publisher / Creator: Septagon Studios
Date: March 18, 2008

Septagon Studio brings the horrifying world of Scorn’s Michael Riggs to readers 2 weeks early.

Toronto (March, 2008)—This week, Septagon Studios releases the highly-anticipated and critically-acclaimed comic book SCORN.

SCORN was originally released as a black-and-white format comic in 2004. It became a convention hit that year, selling over 500 copies, from Wizard World Dallas to Wizard World Chicago. Reaching over 35 positive reviews from industry professionals and comic book related websites, garnering a Critical acclaim status before its release, and securing a foreign publishing agreement, SCORN was spotlighted by Diamond Comics and has had 23,000 views of its debut trailer.

The story portrays 19-year-old Michael Riggs, who witnesses the murder of his best friend at the hand of notorious gang leader Robert Torres. Michael becomes obsessed, and nothing can stop him on his vicious and bloody rampage of vigilante justice.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 11, 2008
Official Press Release

Toronto, 2008: Nicola Defina, President, of Septagon Studios, Inc. is pleased to announce that Amazon and Target.com have each agreed to carry Setpagon’s comic book SCORN, to be sold on their respective websites.

“We are honored that Target has recognized our comic book company and is prepared to join with us in this tremendous opportunity. We look forward to a lengthy relationship with both companies.”

Scorn is a full-color, bi-monthly comic book miniseries, a dark tale of revenge that uses actual Chicago locations as its backdrop. Kevin Moyers also uses actual events to set the story in motion. The gritty and unique artwork of Philipp Neundorf brings this emotional tale to life. The book revolves around 19-year-old Michael Riggs, who witnesses the murder of his best friend at the hand of notorious gang leader Robert Torres. Michael becomes obsessed, and nothing can stop him on his vicious and bloody rampage of vigilante justice.

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Publisher / Creator: AdHouse Books
Date: March 7, 2008

Over five years in the making… AdHouse Books is proud to announce the future publication of the Skyscrapers of the Midwest hardcover collection by Joshua W. Cotter.

Skyscrapers of the Midwest is best described as the winding tale of a young cat, his little brother, and the creeping shadow of imminent adolescence in the American heartland. Eisner and Ignatz nominated, Skyscrapers was the winner of the 2004 Isotope Award for Excellence in Mini-Comics.

quotes:
“This is one odd fucking book.”
– Warren Ellis

“Skyscrapers of the Midwest is one of the the best debut series this decade. Few cartoonists on their best day could capture childhood and its awesome disappointments with the intensity that Josh Cotter somehow conveys in this first major work. Moments this terrifyingly intimate shouldn’t make for such beautiful comics.”
– Tom Spurgeon, The Comics Reporter

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Publisher / Creator: A. David Lewis

Date: March 6, 2008

As its planners prepare the weekend-long schedule of scholarly presenters, the “Graven Images: Religion in Comic Books & Graphic Novels” conference already has a number of top comic book creators coming to Boston University next month. On Sunday, April 13^th, conference attendees will get to take part in a Creator Q&A with Saurav Mohapatra (India Authentic), Steve Ross (Marked!), Archaia Studios Press publisher Mark Smylie (Artesia Besieged), and G. Willow Wilson (Cairo).

The five panelists, representing a wide variety of faiths and works, will join conference co-chair A. David Lewis (The Lone and Level Sands, Some New Kind of Slaughter) in an open discussion of religion, creativity, and the comic book medium. “I’m delighted not only that they’ve all accepted our invitation,” says Lewis, “but that they also represent a wonderful cross-section of spiritualities. They nicely embody the diversity we are eager to explore in the medium with ‘Graven Images.’”

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Adding your press release or announcement to the ICN is different than most comic news sites. At ICN, you- the publisher, self-publisher, or creator- add the PR or announcement yourself! This gives you almost free reign to post your company’s press releases / announcements.

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