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I don’t know about you, but I never knew what to expect coming out of Boom! Now we will know…

Hey all you BOOM! Studios fans out there in cyberspace. Consider this Newsletter #0. Starting today, we will be periodically sharing information about our latest releases and our latest news. If you do not wish to receive these emails, just reply with unsubscribe in the subject line. With that we begin with…

BOOM! Studios titles that are in stores this week.

ENIGMA CIPHER #2 (of 2)
Written by Andrew Cosby and Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Greg Scott
$6.99, 44 pages, full color

On the run now, Casey races to uncover the contents of the Enigma Cipher, however the contents are attracting the attention of black ops assassins and the FBI. What secrets does the Federal Bureau of Investigations hold, and how are they connected to the encrypted cipher that everyone seems to want? More on-the-run mystery and intrigue in the style of The DaVinci Code with the action of the Bourne Supremacy, from the creator of the TV show Eureka and the creative team of X Isle!
(APR073495)

FALL OF CTHULHU #5
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Jean-Jacques Dzialowski
$3.99, 24 pages, full color
COVER A
COVER B

Cy is pulled further into the world of darkness. As he descends into Lovecraftian madness, the pull and the tug of the alternate dimension known only as The Dreamlands gets stronger. Is Cy strong enough to avoid destruction? Can he resist the pull of insanity? And what does this mean for his life and his world, with his girlfriend Jordan? Will he ever be safe?
COVER A Mavillain 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 (APR073496)
COVER B Walpole 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 (APR073497)

HUNTER’S MOON #3 (of 5)
Written by James L. White
Drawn by Sebastian Cardoso
Cover by Dalibor Talajic
$3.99, 24 pages, full color

The writer of the Academy Award-winning film Ray comes to comics in a big way, continuing his new series at Boom! Stockbroker Lincoln “Linc” Greer, divorced dad, is acquitted of the murder of his son by the local authorities. Meanwhile, who have they picked up in the woods? Is it the kidnapper? It’s becoming clear the entire town’s in on it - if Linc talks to the wrong person, it could jeopardize his son’s life! (APR073503)

JEREMIAH HARM TPB
Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant
Drawn by Rael Lyra and Rafael Albuquerque
Cover by John Mueller
$14.99, full color, 128 pages
dimensions 6 x 9

From Keith Giffen (52, Annihilation) and Alan Grant (Batman, Lobo) comes this hard-hitting sci- fi series with a gritty tone and a brutal anti-hero as the lead! When three of the galaxy’s most fearsome criminals escape confinement on a prison planet and wind up on Earth, the authorities have no choice but to free the most wanted man in the universe - Jeremiah Harm - to track these fugitives down and stop them. He doesn’t love you, he doesn’t want to be your friend, he isn’t your super-hero - and God help you if you find yourself in Harm’s way! Featuring art from Rael Lyra (Dragonlance: Legend of Huma) and Rafael Albuquerque (Blue Beetle).
(JUN073340)

WARHAMMER 40,000 #0
Written by Dan Abnett and Ian Edginton
Drawn by Lui Antonio and Greg Boychuk
$2.99, 24 pages, full color

A collection of previously hard-to-find stories that helped launch the Damnation Crusade franchise! Collected here are: “Visitors” which previously ran only in Previews, “Mettle” which was featured in the Retailer Rewards Program, and “Death From Above” which ran in a San Diego Comic-Con International exclusive, available only at the show.
COVER A 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 (APR073511)
COVER B 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 (APR073513)
COVER C 24pgs, FC Retailer Incentive

WARHAMMER: FORGE OF WAR #3 (of 6)
Written by Dan Abnett and Ian Edginton
Drawn by Rahsan Ekedal
$2.99, 24 pages, full color
COVER A
COVER B
COVER C

Greatsword Franz Vogel and his men have endured a blood-spattered onslaught by the Hordes of Chaos and lived to tell the tale. But the primordial forest into which these survivors fled holds its own secrets, both sacred and profane. For deep in the northern wilderness lies the cloistered stone keep of an enigmatic sisterhood ? where Vogel and his band will find either deliverance or eternal damnation?
COVER A 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 (APR073516)
COVER B 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 (APR073517)
COVER C 24pgs, FC Retailer Incentive
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BOOM! Studios

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

30 Days of Night World Lives On in New Comic Book Series and Movie Theaters in October

IDW Publishing reinvents the horrifying world of vampires in new comic book series, 30 Days of Night: Beyond Barrow

San Diego, CA (August 21, 2007)—Those anticipating the release of 30 Days of Night to the big screen this October 19, 2007 will also have a chance to enjoy the further expansion of the 30 Days world and characters through IDW Publishing’s horrific new comic book, 30 Days of Night: Beyond Barrow.

The much-anticipated motion picture from Sony Pictures, directed by David Slade, best known for directing Hard Candy, and starring leading Hollywood actor Josh Hartnett, is based on IDW Publishing’s original 30 Days of Night graphic novel, which launched in 2002. The terrifying story details a small Alaskan town—Barrow—that is overrun by vampires during 30 sunless days of the harsh northern winter. When released, the horrifying vampire tale shocked the comic book world and quickly became a bona-fide smash hit.

With two direct graphic novel sequels and assorted spin-off series and prose novels since the original, Beyond Barrow picks up where the ongoing story have left off. This time a new creature is lurking that is preying on both humans and vampires. “By introducing a new threat even to the vampires, this story takes the whole idea further than it’s ever gone before,” says Chris Ryall, publisher and editor-in-chief at IDW Publishing.

Most notable about Beyond Barrow is the fact that series co-creator/writer Steve Niles has paired up with legendary artist Bill Sienkiewicz to create this terrifying new three-part series. Sienkiewicz, an acclaimed multimedia artist who has enjoyed a strong comic book following since the early 1980s, was a major influence on artist Ben Templesmith, who created the art for the original 30 Days of Night. For this newest launch, Sienkiewicz is doing fully-painted covers and artwork.

The first installment of the three-issue, 32-page comics will be in stores on September 19, 2007, just in time to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the original release of 30 Days of Night. The following two issues will be released in subsequent months in comic book stores; call 1-800-comic-books to find a store near you.

About IDW Publishing

IDW PUBLISHING, a division of Idea and Design Works, LLC, is a publisher of comic books and graphic novels. IDW’s titles range from 30 DAYS OF NIGHT and FALLEN ANGEL to Hasbro’s THE TRANSFORMERS, Fox’s ANGEL, Paramount ’s STAR TREK, and many more. 30 DAYS OF NIGHT film is in development and will be released by Sony Pictures in October 2007. More information about the company can be found at www.idwpublishing.com.

(From a Masterpiece Comics press release:)

Masterpiece Comics Covered in Comic Buyer’s Guide #1634! - September 2007 “Love of medium leads to Masterpiece Comics”

“Love of medium leads to Masterpiece Comics” as written by CBG Associate Editor Ray Sidman in his “The Blurbs!” section.

Comic Buyer’s Guide (CBG), the world’s longest-running magazine about comics, covers Masterpiece Comics in the newly released September, 2007 issue (#1634). The full page piece is written by Ray Sidman and appears on page 41 inside Sidman’s “The Blurbs! section. The piece arose out of an interview Ray Sidman did with Masterpiece founder and owner, Ace Masters, last June.

The piece also feature five pges of original art from the mini-series: Rushmore: Fallen Shall Rise. The sequel to the 2005 Graphic Novel Rushmore, due do out in early to mid 2008.

Masterpiece is estatic with the coverage and the piece and thank Ray Sidman for doing it. This is the first major print (non-web) coverage Masterpiece has gotten (other then a few reviews in CBG) and holds this as a step up for the company.

To read the article, pick up your copy of Comic Buyer’s Guide #1634 now!

Then go pick up Wild Boys #4 - the ultimate issue of the epic mini-series. On Shelves now!

Masterpiece Comics
www.masterpiececomics.com

Full Moon Craze - In Diamond’s September 2007 Previews!

(From a Dynamite Entertainment press release:)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: CYLON APOCALYPSE COLLECTED INTO TRADE PAPERBACK!
Writer/Producer of “Lost” And “Medium” Takes On the Cylons For Dynamite

August 14, 2007, Runnemede, NJ - Dynamite Entertainment announced that the four-issue mini-series event by writer/producer Javier Grillo-Marxuach — Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse has been collected in a trade paperback and is scheduled for a November release! The Cylon Apocalypse trade paperback will feature a cover by one of the most cosmic comic book artists of all time, Jim Starlin.

The Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse TPB Collects the exciting four-issue story arc (issue #1 - #4) by the successful writer/producer of “Lost” and “Medium” — Javier Grillo-Marxuach, who is joined by Battlestar veteran artist Carlos Rafael, along with colorist Carlos Lopez for this special comic book event. For the first time, all four issues of the series have been collected and topped with a special foreword by Javier Grillo-Marxuach. The collection also features an amazing cover gallery showcasing the works of Jim Starlin, Michael Golden, Pat Lee, Carlos Rafael and Stephen Sadowski.

About his work on the series and being able to revisit the realm of classic Battlestar, writer Javier Grillo-Marxuach exclaimed, “Cylon Apocalypse has been a wild viper ride — a basestar-shattering, Cylon-smashing adventure that allowed me to bring some of my wildest dreams of the Classic Universe to sequential life. Writing adventures for the original Adama, Starbuck, Apollo and company has been an awesome journey, I’ve made sure to put that sense of awe and excitement into every page of the series…and that’s no felgercarb!”

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: CYLON APOCALYPSE TPB (AUG073505) Writer: JAVIER GRILLO-MARXUACH; Penciller: CARLOS RAFAEL; Colorist: CARLOS LOPEZ; Covers: Jim Starlin

Dual revelations rock the rag-tag fleet as a routine Viper patrol puts them on the edge of a bizarre scene - Cylon Raiders attacking one of their own Basestars! As the Cylon Basestar crashes into an ocean-covered world, Adama and Starbuck discover a bizarre creature that appears to be a Cylon Centurion engulfed by diseased flesh. The Cylons are sick and the apocalypse has begun!

ADVANCE SOLCITED FOR NOVEMBER

For art and more information, please visit: http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/p-C108241.html

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www.dynamiteentertainment.com

ABOUT DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT:

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling titles and properties. Beginning with their Army of Darkness comic book series - launching as the #1 independent comic in July of ‘04 - and recently ranked the #1 selling Independent Horror comic — and continuing to their best-selling Red Sonja series - issue #0 alone selling over 240,000 copies and ongoing issues and one-shots recently ranked among the best-selling titles in unit sales and dollar volume - and not only has Dynamite consistently released Red Sonja as THE top selling single comic outside of Marvel and DC Comics, Dynamite successfully places more titles in the Top 100 than most non-Marvel, non-DC publishers. Dynamite’s new monthly Battlestar Galactica series is the company’s first major launch of ‘06, debuting with an impressive 175,000 copies in initial orders sold for the introductory #0 issue. Dynamite’s ongoing Highlander comic book series launched to excess of 100,000 copies sold for issue #0. The recently released The Lone Ranger #1 sold out on its first day in comic shops, went in to an immediate 2nd printing, and the 2nd printing sold out from Dynamite!

Now, in addition to the ongoing Red Sonja and AOD series, DYNAMITE has released the all-new Battlestar Galactica comic by Greg Pak and Nigel Raynor - launching with a specially priced #0 issue, having sold in excess of 175,000 copies and recently featured in the pages of TV Guide, A classic Battlestar Galactica comic book series, Xena by John Layman and Fabiano Neves, a Darkman vs. the Army of Darkness mini-series and is preparing the Lone Ranger with Brett Matthews and John Cassaday - and Dynamite has more on the horizon!

In addition to the creators mentioned - Dynamite works with some of the most high profile creators in comics, including Alex (Justice) Ross, John (Astonishing X-Men) Cassaday, Michael (Superman/Batman, Aspen Comics) Turner, Jim (All-Star Batman) Lee, Michael (Red Sonja) Avon Oeming, Mike (Red Sonja/X-Men) Carey, Jim (Justice) Kruegar, Greg (The Incredible Hulk) Pak, Brett (Serenity, The Lone Ranger) Matthews - as well as working with up and coming new talent and enhancing strong creators!

The company also produces new and classic material from such creators as Paul Gulacy and Doug Moench’s Six from Sirius, Tim Truman’s Scout, Carlos Trillo and Eduardo Risso’s Borderline and other titles including Jim Starlin’s Dreadstar, in addition to reprint editions of classic Red Sonja material and more.

For updated information on Dynamite Entertainment and their titles, please visit the Dynamite website at www.dynamiteentertainment.com

(From a Platinum Studios press release:)

FIELD NARROWS TO THREE IN PLATINUM STUDIOS’

COMIC BOOK CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY AT&T

Fans Invited to Vote for Winner on the AT&T blue room Site

SAN ANTONIO and LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2007 — AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and Platinum Studios , Inc. have announced that three aspiring comic book creators on the cusp of winning a coveted multimedia development and publishing deal have just one more hurdle to go — an online public vote — as the last phase begins of the second annual Platinum Studios ’ Comic Book Challenge, presented by AT&T and sponsored by AT&T Universal Card.

The finalists are: Jorge Vega from Brockton , Mass. , for “Gunplay;” Shawn Granger from La Verne , Calif. , for “Grey Shades;” and Josiah Grahn from Richmond, Ky., for “Banana Barry.”

Through midnight on Sunday, Aug. 26, fans can check out the comic creators and their concepts, view live pitch footage and cast ballots for their favorite new comic book idea on the AT&T blue room (http://www.attblueroom.com) to determine which of the three finalists will walk away the winner.

This is the finalists’ last obstacle in their bid to break into the comic book industry by winning the contest. The challenge has included an open call for submissions, from which 50 entrants were selected to advance; a pitch to industry experts, who narrowed the field from 50 entrants to 10; and an initial online public vote that whittled the field from 10 entrants to three.

Comic book fans can also access video back-stories, footage of the live pitches and “confessionals” featuring the top 10 entrants — including the three finalists — from wireless and TV screens on AT&T U-verseSM TV, AT&T HomezoneSM and MobiTV on Mobility services. The content is being written, directed and produced by AT&T’s expanding in-house creative group and is being distributed through support from AT&T Universal Card.

“The level of competition has been intense this year,” said Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, chairman of Platinum Studios . “The top 10 entrants should be extremely proud of their accomplishments. We are eagerly awaiting the public vote for the winner of
Platinum Studios ’ Comic Book Challenge.”

“Interest in Platinum Studios ’ Comic Book Challenge on the AT&T blue room has been fantastic, and voting during the first round surpassed our expectations,” said Michael Goldfine, head of development and production of AT&T Entertainment Services. “We know that soon someone’s dream will be fulfilled, and we are enjoying being a part of that accomplishment.”

The winner of the 2007 Platinum Studios ’ Comic Book Challenge presented by AT&T will be formally announced on Tuesday, Aug. 28, and the winner’s comic book or graphic novel will be published and premiered at a major Wizard World convention in 2008.

Last year’s Comic Book Challenge winner, D.J. Coffman, has earned fan accolades and winning reviews for the sold-out debut of his comic book “Hero By Night,” which chronicles the story of Jack King, a young man who discovers the secret lair of a 1950’s superhero in his new apartment building and must decide whether to use the hero’s source of power to become a superhero himself.

The AT&T blue room brings together gaming enthusiasts, music fans, tailgaters and the Hollywood-minded through a single online portal housing AT&T’s unique sports, music, gaming and entertainment content.

Endeavor Agency helped broker the relationship between AT&T and Platinum Studios .

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world’s most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation’s leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.

© 2007 AT&T Knowledge Ventures. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Knowledge Ventures. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

About Platinum Studios www.platinumstudios.com

Platinum Studios controls one of the world’s largest independent library’s of comic book characters which it adapts, produces and licenses for all forms of media including print, film, online, mobile / wireless, gaming, and merchandising. Platinum Studios ’ library contains more than 3,800 characters spanning a full range of genres and styles, and also includes properties such as www.DrunkDuck.com, the industry’s preeminent Web comics community. Working with leading companies in the entertainment and new media sectors, Platinum is a recognized leader in the creation of new content across all media platforms.

Platinum Studios – Comics Fueling Media EVERYWHERE!

(From a Moonstone Books press release:)

Tales of Zorro
Edited by Richard Dean Starr

Written by: Isabel Allende, Max Allan Collins, Peter David, Loren D. Estleman,
Interior Art: Ruben Procopio
Cover Art: Douglas Klauba
288pgs, b/w, Squarebound, 6”x9”, $16.95
LTD ed. HC = $129.99
10 digit: 1-933076-31-3
13 digit: 978-1-933076-31-7

Moonstone Books is proud to present Tales of Zorro, a brand-new anthology featuring eighteen tales of the fox–the first collection of original Zorro short fiction ever published!
Including the work of: Isabel Allende, Max Allan Collins, Greg Cox, A.C. Crispin, Peter David, Loren D. Estleman, Ed Gorman Nancy Holder, Guy Williams, Jr., Jan Adkins, Robin Wayne Bailey, Mike Bullock, Robert Greenberger Tim Lasiuta, Jeff Mariotte, Elizabeth Massie, Robert Morrish, Kathleen O’Malley, Andy Mangels, Michael A. Martin, and Jean Schanberger.
With stunning cover artwork by Spectrum award-winner Douglas Klauba and original interior illustrations by legendary Disney animator and sculptor Ruben Procopio!

With the success of the recent Antonio Banderas films, the bestselling Isabel Allende novel, and the hit television series on Telemundo, Zorro continues to be one of the most popular and enduring heroes of the twentieth-century.

**Available in both a trade paperback and special numbered hardcover limited edition signed by the contributors AND with a new cover by legendary Sherlock Holmes and Peter Pan illustrator Sergio Martinez!

(From a Hero By Night press release:)

Hero-Gram Brief
The new webcomic story arc begins today, “THE SEARCH FOR DAVID DAY” and will lead us right into the ALL NEW ONGOING PRINT SERIES in December!

Thanks to all the fans we got to meet at Wizard World Chicago. You can take a look at some photos we put up during our stay there
at http://flickr.com/djcoffman -

Back to the drawing board for me!

DJ Coffman
http://herobynight.com

From Moonstone:

CLASH #5 (of 5)

(cover shown not actual cover but interior art)

Writer: Greg Karras

Artist :Anthony Tan

Colors: Barry Williams

Cover: Cory Hamscher (with colors by Barry Williams)

32pgs, color, $3.50

Two C.L.A.S.H. agents are dead, having discovered a conspiracy that reveals the Protectorate’s horrifying plans for humanity.

Fueled by this recent loss, and, more importantly, the discovery of an ultimate weapon that may render the super-humans powerless, C.L.A.S.H. takes the fight to Protectorate Tower .

In final, furious battle, lives are lost on both sides but only one can win—and to the victor—the future of mankind.

The Melt Worm
Find a hill. Hunt through the tufts of golden grass until you find a medium-sized rock. Good. Now, turn it over. I know, I know. Gross! A whole world of writhing muck just awoke from a long sleep. There in the middle…see that greenish wriggling creature trying to burrow downward? Grab it in the middle with your index finger and thumb. Excellent. Now, whatever you do, BE CAREFUL. They’re not called melt worms for nothing.

Note the worm’s glossy scales and tissue thin, yet extremely tough, skin. Glimmering veins pulse below its surface. Oh…you noticed! The melt worm has no face. It’s entire head is a fleshy knob. All of its survival needs are satisfied through the sensory capabilities of the worm’s bulbous head.

Let’s observe more closely. Gently squeeze the worm’s body. See how its head now has a soft orange glow. While squeezing, tap the head with a finger tip. ONLY TAP. Hot as a coal pulled from a fire pit! Glowing with such heat, the melt worm tests its surroundings. It can sense the distance and motion of nearby objects. It identifies a potential food source by testing how it reacts to the heat. If it moves toward the heat, it’s most likely a good candidate for dinner. What’s that? How does it eat? Great question.

To understand how the melt worm obtains nutrients, we’ll have to squeeze a bit harder. Do so now. As you can see, the melt worm’s head is far brighter, almost white, with a sheen to it. If you touched the gleaming bulb at this point, it would burn your skin and we’d be going to see Aunt Nelly in the infirmary. At this intensity level, the melt worm can kill insects instantly. The sheen you observed on the worm’s head is an enzyme the worm secretes to liquify the dead bug. Once dissolved, food can be absorbed through the melt worm’s skin.

Let’s complete one more experiment on our friend the melt worm. For what we’re about to do, use extreme caution. At the count of three, pinch its body hard enough to feel your fingers touch. Don’t worry, the worm’s tubular physique is quite resilient. It shouldn’t burst open. Here we go. 1…2……3….Go! Good job, but do not look directly at the head for at least 5 seconds.

Though unharmed, the momentary distress was enough to trigger the worm’s defense mechanism. This means radiating the most scorching, brilliant light possible from its protuberant head. At this magnitude, this most unusual worm can even melt some stone. With such power, the melt worm need never fear being caught between a rock and a hard place.

That concludes our fundamental examination of the melt worm. You’ll want to return him to his home under the rock. The melt worm is an interesting creature to observe, but, as you can imagine, makes a poor choice for a pet.

LC Creators Burning the Midnight Oil
A Sneak Peek from the Light Children Workshop

Imagine a room draped in cobwebs. In the corner, a table the size of a draw bridge basks in candle glow. Dried vines twist around the table’s legs in dense braids. Loose piles of color-splattered paper cover the wooden surface. Sketches, outlines, notes, and maps mingle with illustrations to create a patchwork table cloth of heaped art.

Two empty goblets rest on coasters make of burrsak pelts. A last swallow of dark wine rests in the bottom of a hand-blown bottle. Bones from last week’s dinner lie on a tarnished platter. Over the strewn artwork, two twitching figures work feverishly, fingers stained in ink. The pages of Light Children: Book One - Invalid are coming to life.

This month, Andy and Kyle lay down their quills and brushes to bring you a sampling of images from the latest pages of Light Children. Enjoy. Visit the site and click on the ‘Sneak Peek at Chapter One’ banner for the latest art in development.

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Light Children Press & Announcements

Thanks to Matt at Independent Propaganda for the nice write-up on LC!

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New page art for Chapter One is up on the site, with more pages on the way next week.

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As always, thanks again to all of the Descender subscribers, the bloggers, the news sites, the magazine editors, our friends, family and everybody else who is helping to make the LC story come alive.

LIGHT CHILDREN