Independent Propaganda

Free Mini Comic Day is a new annual event held this year on May 5th where mini-comics creators from across the nation will gather together some of their best and latest work to give away free to the masses. This will be an online event where people can order several available mini-comic titles from the FMCD website, as well as an offline where copies will be distributed to comic merchants for on May 5, 2007. Each comic will contain material ranging from comedy, action, sci-fi, fantasy, and more.

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Reviewed by Matt Butcher / Writer for Independent Propaganda

By Park Joong-Ki
Published by Dark Horse Comics
On sale February 28, 2007

Read Matt’s review of SHAMAN WARRIOR VOLUME 1

You can order Shaman Warrior Volume 1 and Shaman Warrior Volume 2 from Amazon.com

Park Joong-Ki does it again in an incredible second volume of Shaman Warrior. In this rich and lush world, he creates not only depth with fantastic art but breadth in a land filled with intrigue and possibilities.

We run into one of the last Shaman Warriors simply trying to cross the border of the land of Kugai. The first volume told the story of Yarong and how he was hunted down by Yuda for crimes he did not commit. In an effort to expunge all Shaman Warriors, they are still hunted and killed. In a way, this is highly reminiscent of Darth Vader tracking down the Jedi Knights. The Shamen are spread out in hiding throughout the world.

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Courtesy of Ambrosia Publishing

The second title set to debut from new digital comics / graphic novels publisher, Ambrosia Publishing is Kyle Strahm’s dark fantasy tale, CLOCKWORK CREATURE: CHAPTER ONE.

Bold. Unique. Creepy. Original. All these words can easily be associated with CLOCKWORK CREATURE: CHAPTER ONE. This dark fantasy tale revolves around a small town’s dilemma when some of its residents begin to disappear. But are the disappearances because of a monster roaming the surrounding countryside or is Baron Von Salt, a sinister mysterious traveler, to blame… or is it something else instead? Featuring art reminiscent of horror artist Berni Wrightson and Tim Sale, CLOCKWORK CREATURE: CHAPTER ONE will certainly appeal to fans of both horror and weird / dark fantasy graphic novels.

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Courtesy of Bristol International Comic Expo

For the ninth successive year, the Bristol International Comic Expo is back in 2007, on May 12 and 13 at the British Empire & Commonwealth Exhibition Hall coupled with talks at the Ramada Plaza Hotel.

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Courtesy of Top Cow Productions

Madame Mirage #1
Writer: Paul Dini
Artist: Kenneth Rocafort
Cover: Greg Horn, Rocafort

Superstar writer Paul Dini (DETECTIVE COMICS, LOST) makes an explosive return to Top Cow in 2007 when he brings brand new character Madame Mirage to the Top Cow!

But who is this beautiful woman who appears out of the mist? As deadly as she is beautiful, she is cutting a bloody path through the city’s villains, who now wear suits and have “legitimate” businesses. But who is her ultimate prey? And how does this Mirage take form? And why is her destiny and that of her sidekick Harper so irrevocably entwined? These and many other questions will be asked along with the most pivotal question of all - Who is Madame Mirage? Dini weaves a tale of murder, intrigue and revenge in a world of high-tech espionage and treachery. Joining Dini is rising artistic star, Kenneth Rocafort (HUNTER-KILLER) with his atmospheric and kinetic style. The first issue features two covers by sensual cover artist Greg Horn (SUPERMAN RETURNS, SHE-HULK) as well as a stunning cover by series artist Rocafort. Madame Mirage - you’ll never forget her… if you can make her acquaintance and live to tell the tale…

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Posted by Wesley Craig Green

Yesterday saw a close to this year’s New York Comic Con. From the various reports and blog postings on this year’s show, it appears things went a lot smoother than last year. Here are some field reports on the weekend’s happenings and festivities…

Despite computer trouble, USA Today’s Whitney Matheson was able to field this report.

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Courtesy of Image Comics

For the second straight issue in a row, THE WALKING DEAD has sold out. Image Comics is happy to announce that they will be going back to press to satisfy the incredible demand for THE WALKING DEAD #34. Last month’s disturbing confrontation between Michonne and the Governor was the most controversial issue of THE WALKING DEAD yet, and the buzz was so huge that it’s carrying over. Month after month, more and more fans are getting hooked on THE WALKING DEAD.

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Courtesy of Image Comics

This May, legendary creator Jim Valentino returns to his underground roots with DRAWING FROM LIFE — his first collection of all-new autobiographical comix in more than a decade!

“Jim draws autobiographical comix for people who’ve actually lived a life,” says Image Comics Executive Director Eric Stephenson. “He’s funny, daring and takes no prisoners. Image is proud to reintroduce the autobiographical Valentino to a whole new generation with this bold new collection.”

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Courtesy of IDW Publishing

Since its launch in December 2005, IDW Publishing’s Fallen Angel has had two constants—co-creator Peter David’s writing and artist J.K. Woodward’s painted art style. After March, one of these things will change, but not before setting up the title’s biggest storyline yet.

Artist J.K. Woodward will step aside on the book after March’s issue #14, “The Predecessor, Part 1.” Stepping in to complete the art chores on parts two and three of this tale is artist Kristian Donaldson (Supermarket, DMZ). What will Kristian be drawing in his two issues? A better question is who he will be drawing…

In Woodward’s final issue, we meet a character named Lin. A character in an asylum, who will look very familiar to long-time fans of the series in both its iterations. We also revisit familiar old faces like Shadow Boxer in the issue.

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Posted by Wesley Craig Green

Reports are already starting to make their way into the blogosphere this morning about Day 2 at the New York Comic Con. Here are some highlights:

Blog@newsrama’s Chris Mautner has some pictures from the NYCC.

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