DAYS MISSING: KESTUS #2 (OF 5)
FEEDING GROUND #2 (OF 6)
LUCID #3 (OF 4)
THE KILLER: MODUS VIVENDI #6 (OF 6)
MOUSE GUARD: LEGENDS OF THE GUARD Collected Edition Hardcover
AWAKENING VOL. 2 Original Graphic Novel Hardcover
THE GOD MACHINE Original Graphic Novel Hardcover
MOON LAKE Original Graphic Novel Hardcover
THE GRAVE DOUG FRESHLEY Original Graphic Novel Hardcover

OFFERING 1

DAYS MISSING: KESTUS #2 (of 5)
Retail Price: $3.95 U.S.
Page Count: 32 pages
Format: saddle bound, 6.625” x 10.25”, full color
Written by Phil Hester
Illustrated by David Marquez
Cover by Jorge Molina

Archaia and Roddenberry Productions continue the history-making series DAYS MISSING! Since the dawn of mankind, the enigmatic Steward has guided our destiny in solitude. But during his attempt to prevent raging fires from consuming Egypt’s legendary Library of Alexandria, he discovers he’s not alone. A mysterious figure from the Steward’s past reveals herself, and alters The Steward’s existence in ways he never thought possible.

T +13 (Contains material suitable for teen readers age 13 and above)

OFFERING 2

FEEDING GROUND #2 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.95 U.S.
Page Count: 64 pages
Format: saddle bound, 6.625” x 10.25”, full color
Written by Chris Mangun and Swifty Lang
Illustrated by Michael Lapinski
Cover by Michael Lapinski

A local enforcer, Don Oso, terrorizes the Busqueda family as their father Diego makes a solitary trek home through the horrors of the Devil’s Highway. Meanwhile, US Border Patrol agents unearth a shocking discovery that threatens to reveal a secret buried in the desert for generations. Also included are 24 pages of bonus content in Spanish!

T +13 (Contains material suitable for teen readers age 13 and above)

OFFERING 3

LUCID #3 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.95 U.S.
Page Count: 24 pages
Format: saddle bound, 6.625” x 10.25”, full color
Written by Michael McMillian
Illustrated by Anna Wieszczyk
Cover by Anna Wieszczyk

LUCID barrels toward an explosive climax as Agent Dee is pulled deeper into a dark conspiracy fraught with bold, unbridled evil! After a dangerous Magical Artifact created by Matthew’s infamous ancestor disappears from the archives of The School of Black, Matthew travels to London to team up with England’s Combat Mage, the beautiful and enchanting Wren, to hunt it down before all Hell breaks loose. LUCID is Archaia’s first title published in association with Zachary Quinto (“Heroes,” “Star Trek”) and his company, Before the Door.

T +13 (Contains material suitable for teen readers age 13 and above)

OFFERING 4

THE KILLER: MODUS VIVENDI #6 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.95 U.S.
Page Count: 32 pages
Format: saddle bound, 6.875” x 10.25”, full color
Written by Matz
Illustrated by Luc Jacamon
Cover by Luc Jacamon

The latest volume in this Eisner Award-nominated series comes to a sharp and violent end as our Killer tries to extricate himself from the American plot against Venezuela…

Mature Readers (series contains Nudity, Graphic Violence and Adult Content)

OFFERING 5

MOUSE GUARD: LEGENDS OF THE GUARD VOL. 1 Collected Edition Hardcover
Retail Price: $19.95 U.S.
Page Count: 144 pages
Written by David Petersen, Jeremy Bastian, Alex Sheikman, Ted Naifeh, Mark Smylie, Katie Cook, Terry Moore, Alex Kain, Lowell Francis, Guy Davis, Karl Kerschl and Craig Rousseau
Illustrated by David Petersen, Jeremy Bastian, Alex Sheikman, Ted Naifeh, Mark Smylie, Katie Cook, Terry Moore, Sean Rubin, Gene Ha, Guy Davis, Karl Kerschl, Craig Rousseau and João Lemos
Cover by David Petersen

Collects the first volume of LEGENDS OF THE GUARD, a new MOUSE GUARD anthology series featuring the work of artists and storytellers handpicked by series creator David Petersen. Bonus content includes an all-new Epilogue illustrated by João Lemos (AVENGERS FAIRY TALES), cover gallery, character lineup, floor plan of the June Alley Inn and creator bios.

All Ages

OFFERING 6

AWAKENING VOL. 2 Original Graphic Novel Hardcover
Retail Price: $24.95 U.S.
Page Count: 176 pages
Format: hardcover with dust jacket, 6.625” x 10.25”, full color
Written by Nick Tapalansky
Illustrated by Alex Eckman-Lawn
Cover by Alex Eckman-Lawn

The truth is unavoidable: There are zombies in Park Falls and, seemingly, the rest of the world. As the situation in the city spins out of control, Detective Derrick Peters and others search for answers amid a mass exodus and murders perpetrated by monsters of a different sort. Follow the conclusion of Park Falls’ harrowing year in the second volume of the critically acclaimed zombie noir series!

Mature Readers (contains Adult Content and Graphic Violence)

OFFERING 7

THE GOD MACHINE Original Graphic Novel Hardcover
Retail Price: $19.95 U.S.
Page Count: 144 pages
Format: hardcover with dust jacket, 6.625” x 10.25”, full color
Written by Chandra Free
Illustrated by Chandra Free
Cover by Chandra Free

Stricken with grief from the death of his girlfriend, Sith, Guy Salvatore struggles to make sense of his world. He’s plagued with hallucinations of monsters that torment him with outrageous requests. Enter Satan: a strange, old man who implores Guy to call upon his latent power to break through his world’s plane to rescue Sith, who he claims is floating aimlessly in and out of dimensional planes known as the “Dream Worlds.” But is Satan to be trusted? Is he ever?

Mature Readers (contains Nudity and Adult Content)

OFFERING 8

MOON LAKE Original Graphic Novel Hardcover
Retail Price: $19.95 U.S
Page Count: 112 pages
Format: hardcover with dust jacket, 6.625” x 10.25”, full color
Written by Dan Fogler, Brian Holguin, Stef Hutchinson, Blake Leibel, Tim Seeley, R.H. Stavis and Nick Tapalansky
Illustrated by Tommy Castillo, Jim Daly, Alex Eckman-Lawn, Robbi Rodriguez and Jeffrey Zornow

From the hilariously demented mind of Tony Award-winning actor Dan Fogler (“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” “Balls of Fury,” “Fanboys”) comes MOON LAKE! Moon Lake isn’t just any normal body of water—it’s a mysterious portal into the weird, drawing all manner of macabre mysteries to its shores. In the spirit of classic horror tales from EC Comics, MOON LAKE combines comedy, horror and adventure into a fantastic anthology, where each story is centered on the strange happenings of Moon Lake.

Mature Readers (contains Nudity, Graphic Violence and Adult Content)

OFFERING 9

THE GRAVE DOUG FRESHLEY Original Graphic Novel Hardcover
Retail Price: $24.95 U.S.
Page Count: 168 pages
Format: hardcover with dust jacket, 6.625” x 10.25”, full color
Written by Josh Hechinger
Illustrated by mpMann
Cover by mpMann

Douglas Freshley, a former schoolmaster, is hired by his longtime friend, Shane McNally to tutor their rambunctious son, Bat. But when the Delancey gang raids the McNally ranch, killing all the adults, it’s up to the corpse of Doug to rise up, protect Bat and exact some good ol’ frontier justice. Little does he know, however, that he is being stalked by the Deadliest Gun in the West (or anywhere): the Grim Reaper himself.

T+13 (contains material suitable for teen readers ages 13 and above)

Cover to DAYS MISSING: KESTUS #2 by Jorge Molina

Cover to DAYS MISSING: KESTUS #1 by Alex Ross

FIVE SUPERSTAR COVER ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR ARCHAIA AND RODDENBERRY’S ‘DAYS MISSING: KESTUS’

ALEX ROSS, DALE KEOWN AND DAVID MACK AMONG THE ARTISTS ILLUSTRATING THE COVERS TO THE SECONG VOLUME OF THIS HIT MINISERIES

Los Angeles, CA (July 27, 2010) – At the “Archaia: Black Label” panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Archaia Entertainment and Roddenberry Productions proudly announced the all-star lineup of cover artists contributing to the second volume of the critically acclaimed comic book series DAYS MISSING.

A different artist will illustrate each of the five upcoming covers of Days Missing: Kestus, which launches in September. As previously announced, Alex Ross (Kingdom Come, Astro City) will be creating the cover for issue #1. Jorge Molina (Marvel Superhero Team-Up, What If? Spiderman: House of M) will design the cover of issue #2, and Ryan Benjamin (Grifter/Midnighter, New Mutants) will lend his talents to the cover of issue #3. David Mack (Daredevil, Kabuki) has signed on to draw issue #4’s cover, and Dale Keown (The Darkness, Pitt), who illustrated all of the covers for Days Missing volume 1, will return to illustrate the cover to issue #5.

“Each talented cover artist brings his own perspective of The Steward and Kestus to the series, which creates a richer, deeper understanding of these multi-layered characters,” said Roddenberry Productions Head of Development Trevor Roth.

Artist David Marquez (Syndrome: The Graphic Novel) will illustrate the pages of all five issues of the continuing epic, which fan-favorite and Eisner Award-nominated author Phil Hester (Firebreather, The Darkness, Green Arrow) will write.

Days Missing: Kestus continues the tale of The Steward, a mysterious being who has the ability to literally “fold” days of time, secretly removing critical days from history. At the end of the first series, hints were dropped that The Steward was not alone in his powers. The second series will focus on his relationship with a new being, Kestus, as well as more days for him to “fold.”

Hester and Marquez joined Archaia’s SDCC panel along with Roddenberry Productions’ CEO Rod Roddenberry. Fans were treated to a limited run, complimentary preview book written by Creator Trevor Roth and drawn by David Marquez.

“Archaia and Roddenberry Productions have assembled five of the best cover artists in the industry today to lend their talents to this exciting franchise,” said Archaia Editor-in-Chief Stephen Christy. “It just goes to show that Days Missing is one of the best science-fiction comics out there, and this new set of issues will not only just add to its popularity, but bring in new fans!”

Days Missing: Kestus will be published under Archaia’s new Black Label line of titles, which specializes in co-developing intellectual properties with prestigious partners who are seeking to flesh out and realize their original ideas through the use of Archaia’s resources.

Issue #1 of Days Missing: Kestus (five-issue miniseries, full color, $3.95, 32 pages, Diamond Order Code JUL10 0764) is set to debut in September wherever comic books are sold.

Future updates on the series, including preview images and other behind-the-scenes material, can be found at www.daysmissing.com.

Exclusive San Diego Comic-Con DARK CRYSTAL Poster by Brian Froud

ARCHAIA’S SIGNING AND APPEARANCE SCHEDULE FOR SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON

OVER 40 ARCHAIA WRITERS AND ARTISTS WILL BE ON HAND TO MEET FANS, SIGN AUTOGRAPHS AND OFFER EXCLUSIVE ITEMS

Los Angeles, CA (July 20, 2010) – In anticipation of the largest gathering in North America of comic book and pop culture fans, Archaia Entertainment announced it will be hosting over 40 writers and artists for autograph sessions and meet-and-greet opportunities at its booth at Comic-Con International in San Diego, Calif., to be held July 22-25, 2010 at the San Diego Convention Center.

Guests of special note include Brian Froud, a veteran of The Jim Henson Company, who will be on hand to sign exclusive posters for the upcoming Dark Crystal comics; actor/writer Michael McMillian (“True Blood”), who will sign copies of Lucid #1, the first comic to come from the partnership between Before the Door and Archaia; actor/writer/producer/director Dan Fogler (“Fanboys,” “Balls of Fury”), who will be signing a preview book of the upcoming Moon Lake, a hardcover anthology of comedic horror stories; Eisner Award-winning creator David Petersen, who’ll be on hand to sign copies of Mouse Guard; Tom Siddell, who will sign copies of the two volumes of  Gunnerkrigg Court; Matz, the Eisner Award-nominated writer who will sign copies of The Killer, a popular series originally published in France that has captivated American readers; and Eisner Award-nominated writer Phil Hester, who will sign copies of the Archaia and Roddenberry Productions hardcover, Days Missing. Plus, writers and artists who contributed to the Fraggle Rock comic book will be around all weekend to sign copies of the new hardcover collection.

“Our mission for San Diego Comic-Con is twofold: to thank our loyal readers by rewarding them with the opportunity to meet their favorite Archaia writers and artists, and to reach out to those who may have not yet heard of us but are willing to try something different,” said Archaia Marketing Manager Mel Caylo. “By having over 40 creators rotating at the Archaia booth throughout the weekend, I believe we’ll accomplish just that!”

Archaia will be located at Booth #2635. Here is the schedule* of signings and appearance times:

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Table 1

5:30-7 p.m. TITANIUM RAIN (Josh Finney, Kat Rocha)

7:30-9 p.m. BERONA’S WAR (Anthony Coffey, Jesse Labbé)

Table 2

5:30-7 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Sam Humphries, Jeremy Love)

7-8 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Leigh Dragoon)

8-9 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Adrianne Ambrose)

Table 3

5:30-7:30 p.m. SYNDROME (R.J. Ryan, Daniel Quantz, David Marquez, Blake Leibel)

7:30-9 p.m. MOON LAKE (Dan Fogler, R.H. Stavis, Robbi Rodriguez, Tim Seeley)

Table 4

5:30-7:30 p.m. CRITICAL MILLENNIUM (Andrew E. C. Gaska, Daniel Dussault)

7:30-9 p.m. STARKWEATHER: IMMORTAL (Dave Rodriguez, Patrick McEvoy)

Featured Table

5:30-9 p.m. GUNNERKRIGG COURT (Tom Siddell)

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Table 1

9-11:30 am. GUNNERKRIGG COURT (Tom Siddell)

11-30 a.m.-1 p.m. THE GOD MACHINE (Chandra Free)

1-3 p.m. THE ENGINEER (Brian Churilla, Jeremy Shepherd)

3-5 p.m. BERONA’S WAR (Anthony Coffey and Jesse Labbé)

5-7 p.m. RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN (Jim McCann, Janet K. Lee)

Table 2

9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Grace Randolph)

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Leigh Dragoon)

12-1:30 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Sam Humphries, Jeremy Love)

1:30-2:30 p.m. FRAGGE ROCK (Katie Cook)

2:30-4 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Michael DiMotta)

4-5:30 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Heather White, Jeff Stokely)

5:30-7 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Adrianne Ambrose, Nichol Ashworth)

Table 3

9-11:30 a.m. SYNDROME (R.J. Ryan, Daniel Quantz, David Marquez, Blake Leibel)

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. MOON LAKE (Dan Fogler, R.H. Stavis, Robbi Rodriguez, Tim Seeley)

2-4 p.m. KILLING PICKMAN (Jason Becker)

4-6 p.m. DAYS MISSING (Trevor Roth, David Marquez, Phil Hester)

6-7 p.m. BERONA’S WAR (Anthony Coffey and Jesse Labbé)

Table 4

9-11 a.m. TITANIUM RAIN (Josh Finney, Kat Rocha)

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. TUMOR (Joshua Hale Fialkov)

12:30-1:30 p.m. STARKWEATHER: IMMORTAL (Dave Rodriguez, Patrick McEvoy)

1:30-2:30 p.m. HYBRID BASTARDS! (Tom Pinchuk)

2:30-4 p.m. ARTESIA (Mark Smylie)

4-7 p.m. CRITICAL MILLENNIUM (Andrew E. C. Gaska, Daniel Dussault)

Featured Table

9-10:30 a.m. FEEDING GROUND (Swifty Lang, Michael Lapinski, Christopher Mangun)

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MOUSE GUARD (David Petersen)

12:30-1:30 p.m. TUMOR (Joshua Hale Fialkov)

1:30-2:30 p.m. STARKWEATHER: IMMORTAL (Dave Rodriguez, Patrick McEvoy)

2:30-3:30 p.m. HYBRID BASTARDS! (Tom Pinchuk)

3:30-5 p.m. THE DARK CRYSTAL (Brian Froud, Wendy Froud)

5-6 p.m. MOUSE GUARD (David Petersen)

6-7 p.m. ARTESIA (Mark Smylie)

Friday, July 23, 2010

Table 1

9-11:30 a.m. RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN (Jim McCann, Janet K. Lee)

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. THE ENGINEER (Brian Churilla, Jeremy Shepherd)

2-3 p.m. THE GOD MACHINE (Chandra Free)

3-5 p.m. GUNNERKRIGG COURT (Tom Siddell)

5-7 p.m. BERONA’S WAR (Anthony Coffey and Jesse Labbé)

Table 2

9-10:30 a.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Michael DiMotta)

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Sam Humphries, Jeremy Love)

12-1:30 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Adrianne Ambrose, Amy Mebberson)

1:30-3 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Heather White, Jeff Stokely)

3-4:30 FRAGGLE ROCK (Nichol Ashworth, Leigh Dragoon)

4:30-5:30 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Katie Cook)

5:30-7 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Grace Randolph,

Table 3

9-10:30 a.m. STARKWEATHER: IMMORTAL (Dave Rodriguez, Patrick McEvoy)

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MOON LAKE (Dan Fogler, R.H. Stavis, Robbi Rodriguez, Tim Seeley)

12:30-2:30 p.m. SYNDROME (R.J. Ryan, Daniel Quantz, David Marquez, Blake Leibel)

2:30-4 p.m. BERONA’S WAR (Anthony Coffey and Jesse Labbé)

4-5 p.m. FEEDING GROUND (Swifty Lang, Michael Lapinski, Christopher Mangun)

5-7 p.m. LUCID (Michael McMillian)

Table 4

9-10:30 a.m. CRITICAL MILLENNIUM (Andrew E. C. Gaska, Daniel Dussault)

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. AWAKENING (Nick Tapalansky, Alex Eckman-Lawn)

1-2 p.m. TITANIUM RAIN (Josh Finney, Kat Rocha)

2-3:30 p.m. TUMOR (Joshua Hale Fialkov)

3:30-4:30 p.m. KILLING PICKMAN (Jason Becker)

4:30-5:30 p.m. HYBRID BASTARDS! (Tom Pinchuk)

5:30-6:30 p.m. THE KILLER (Matz)

Featured Table

9-10:30 a.m. BERONA’S WAR (Anthony Coffey and Jesse Labbé)

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MOUSE GUARD (David Petersen)

12:30-2 p.m. THE DARK CRYSTAL (Brian Froud, Wendy Froud)

2-3 p.m. TITANIUM RAIN (Josh Finney, Kat Rocha)

3-4 p.m. THE GOD MACHINE (Chandra Free)

4-5:30 p.m. THE KILLER (Matz)

5:30-6:30 p.m. AWAKENING (Nick Tapalansky, Alex Eckman-Lawn)

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Table 1

9-10:30 a.m. THE ENGINEER (Brian Churilla, Jeremy Shepherd)

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. BERONA’S WAR (Anthony Coffey and Jesse Labbé)

1-3 p.m. RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN (Jim McCann, Janet K. Lee)

3-4:30 p.m. THE GOD MACHINE (Chandra Free)

4:30-7 p.m. GUNNERKRIGG COURT (Tom Siddell)

Table 2

9-10:30 a.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Leigh Dragoon)

10:30-11:30 a.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Katie Cook)

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Heather White, Jeff Stokely)

1-2:30 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Michael DiMotta/Bryce P. Coleman)

2:30-4 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Amy Mebberson, Sam Humphries)

4-5:30 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Adrianne Ambrose, Nichol Ashworth)

5:30-7 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Heather White, Jeff Stokely)

Table 3

9-10:30 a.m. STARKWEATHER: IMMORTAL (Dave Rodriguez, Patrick McEvoy)

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. LUCID (Michael McMillian)

12-1:30 p.m. SYNDROME (R.J. Ryan, Daniel Quantz, David Marquez, Blake Leibel)

1:30-4 p.m. MOON LAKE (Dan Fogler, R.H. Stavis, Robbi Rodriguez, Tim Seeley)

4-5 p.m. DAYS MISSING (Trevor Roth, David Marquez, Phil Hester)

5-6 p.m. KILLING PICKMAN (Jason Becker)

6-7 p.m. FEEDING GROUND (Swifty Lang, Michael Lapinski, Christopher Mangun)

Table 4

9-10 a.m. AWAKENING (Nick Tapalansky, Alex Eckman-Lawn)

10-11:30 a.m. CRITICAL MILLENNIUM (Andrew E. C. Gaska, Daniel Dussault)

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. TUMOR (Joshua Hale Fialkov)

1-2:30 p.m. AWAKENING (Nick Tapalansky, Alex Eckman-Lawn)

2:30-4:30 p.m. THE KILLER (Matz)

4:30-6 p.m. TITANIUM RAIN (Josh Finney, Kat Rocha)

6-7 p.m. HYBRID BASTARDS! (Tom Pinchuk)

Featured Table

9-10:30 a.m. LUCID (Michael McMillian)

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MOUSE GUARD (David Petersen)

12:30-1:30 p.m. CRITICAL MILLENNIUM (Andrew E. C. Gaska, Daniel Dussault)

1:30-3 p.m. THE DARK CRYSTAL (Brian Froud, Wendy Froud)

3-4 p.m. DAYS MISSING (Trevor Roth, David Marquez, Phil Hester)

4-5:30 p.m. MOON LAKE (Dan Fogler, R.H. Stavis, Robbi Rodriguez, Tim Seeley)

5:30-7 p.m. SYNDROME (R.J. Ryan, Daniel Quantz, David Marquez, Blake Leibel)

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Table 1

9 a.m.-12 p.m. BERONA’S WAR (Anthony Coffey and Jesse Labbé)

12-2:30 p.m. THE ENGINEER (Brian Churilla, Jeremy Shepherd)

2:30-5 p.m. THE GOD MACHINE (Chandra Free)

Table 2

9-10 a.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Katie Cook, Nichol Ashworth)

10-11 a.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Leigh Dragoon)

1-2 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Sam Humphries, Jeremy Love)

2-3 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Adrianne Ambrose, Bryce P. Coleman)

3-4 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Sam Humphries, Jeremy Love)

4-5 p.m. FRAGGLE ROCK (Heather White, Jeff Stokely)

Table 3

9-10:30 a.m. MOON LAKE (Dan Fogler, R.H. Stavis, Robbi Rodriguez, Tim Seeley)

10:30-11:30 a.m. FEEDING GROUND (Swifty Lang, Michael Lapinski, Christopher Mangun)

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CRITICAL MILLENNIUM (Andrew E. C. Gaska, Daniel Dussault)

12:30-2 p.m. LUCID (Michael McMillian)

2-3:30 p.m. SYNDROME (R.J. Ryan, Daniel Quantz, David Marquez, Blake Leibel)

3:30-5 p.m. DAYS MISSING (Trevor Roth, David Marquez, Phil Hester)

Table 4

9-11 a.m. THE KILLER (Matz)

11 a.m.-1 p.m. TUMOR (Joshua Hale Fialkov)

1-2:30 p.m. KILLING PICKMAN (Jason Becker)

2:30-4 p.m. STARKWEATHER: IMMORTAL (Dave Rodriguez, Patrick McEvoy)

4-5 p.m. HYBRID BASTARDS! (Tom Pinchuk)

Featured Table

9-11 a.m. RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN (Jim McCann, Janet K. Lee)

11 a.m.-12 p.m. THE ENGINEER (Brian Churilla, Jeremy Shepherd)

12-1 p.m. BERONA’S WAR (Anthony Coffey and Jesse Labbé)

1-2 p.m. MOUSE GUARD (David Petersen)

2-3:30 p.m. THE DARK CRYSTAL (Brian Froud, Wendy Froud)

3:30-5 p.m. TITANIUM RAIN (Josh Finney, Kat Rocha)

*Schedule is subject to change.

About Archaia

Archaia has built an unparalleled reputation for producing meaningful content that perpetually transforms minds. Archaia is: An Elegy for Amelia Johnson, Artesia, Awakening, Beautiful Scars, Berona’s War, The Black Knight, Critical Millennium, Cyclops, The Dark Crystal, Dark Fall, Days Missing, The Devil’s Handshake, The Engineer, Everlast, Feeding Ground, Fraggle Rock, God Machine, The Grave Doug Freshley, Gunnerkrigg Court, Hybrid Bastards!, Inanna’s Tears, The Killer, Killing Pickman, Labyrinth, The Lone and Level Sands, Lucid, Miranda Mercury, Moon Lake, Mouse Guard, Mr. Murder Is Dead, Okko, One in a Million, Primordia, The Return of the Dapper Men, Robotika, Saga, The Secret History, Some New Kind of Slaughter, Starkweather: Immortal, Syndrome, Titanium Rain, Trial By Fire, Tumor and 10 more new titles in 2010.

For more information on Archaia or any Archaia titles please visit www.Archaia.com. Archaia can also be found on Facebook (facebook.com/archaiacomics) and Twitter (twitter.com/archaiacomics).

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San Diego Comic-Con

ARCHAIA GRANTED FIVE PANELS FOR SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON

FEATURED GUESTS INCLUDE BRIAN FROUD, ZACHARY QUINTO, MICHAEL MCMILLIAN, DAN FOGLER, DAVID PETERSEN OF ‘MOUSE GUARD’, TOM SIDDELL OF ‘GUNNERKRIGG COURT,’ MATZ OF ‘THE KILLER’ AND PHIL HESTER OF ‘DAYS MISSING: KESTUS’

Los Angeles, CA (July 8, 2010) – Looking to deliver the best experience for their fans attending Comic-Con International in San Diego, Calif. and to capture an even larger audience of its high-quality line of publications, the show organizers granted Archaia Entertainment five diverse panels at the convention, loaded with special guests, exclusive sneak peeks and advance information on upcoming titles.

Over a dozen projects and up to 20 creators will be highlighted during Archaia’s panels. Guests of special note include Brian Froud, a veteran of The Jim Henson Company who will be on hand to discuss his involvement in the forthcoming Dark Crystal and Labyrinth comics; actor/producer Zachary Quinto (“Star Trek, “Heroes”) and actor/writer Michael McMillian (“True Blood”), who will speak about Lucid, the first comic to come from the partnership between Quinto’s company, Before the Door, and Archaia; actor/writer/producer/director Dan Fogler (“Fanboys,” “Balls of Fury”), who will unveil a sneak peek of the upcoming Moon Lake, a hardcover anthology of comedic horror stories; Eisner Award-winning creator David Petersen, who’ll be on hand to talk about the current Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guard series and preview the upcoming Mouse Guard: The Black Axe; Tom Siddell, creator of the popular Gunnerkrigg Court Web comic and books; Matz, the Eisner Award-nominated writer of The Killer, a popular series originally published in France that has captivated American readers; and Eisner Award-nominated writer Phil Hester, who will talk about his involvement with the sequel to the critically acclaimed Archaia and Roddenberry Productions series, Days Missing: Kestus.

“I’m super stoked that Archaia is able to bring all these talented individuals together and have them speak to their fans, as well as help make new ones,” exclaimed Archaia Marketing Manager Mel Caylo. “I’d like to thank Comic-Con International for being very gracious in granting us five panels so that we’re able to give all our creators an opportunity to speak about their projects.”

Here’s a detailed look at the five panels Archaia will host during Comic-Con International, which takes place July 22-25, 2010 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif.:

Thursday, July 22, 6-7 p.m., Room 9
Archaia: BLACK LABEL — The new Archaia Black Label specializes in co-developing intellectual properties with prestigious partners who are seeking to realize their ideas through the use of Archaia’s resources. Join us as we show exclusive preview images and discuss the first of the Archaia Black Label titles, including: Days Missing: Kestus with Roddenberry Productions’ Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth, writer Phil Hester (Days Missing) and artist David Marquez (Syndrome); Moon Lake with creator Dan Fogler (“Fanboys,” “Balls of Fury”), writer R.H. Stavis (Demons of Mercy) and artist Robbi Rodriguez (Hazed); and Syndrome with Fantasy Prone’s Blake Leibel (United Free Worlds), writers Daniel Quantz (Marvel Age: Spider-Man) and R.J. Ryan (Marvel Studios), and artist David Marquez.

Friday, July 23, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Room 25ABC
Archaia: LUCID — Lucid, the first comic book project from Archaia’s partnership with Before the Door, arrives in stores in August! Join Lucid creator and writer Michael McMillian (“True Blood”) and BTD partners Zachary Quinto (“Star Trek,” “Heroes”), Neal Dodson and Corey Moosa as they share cool behind-the-scenes info and other interesting tidbits about the making of the comic. Moderated by Archaia Editor-in-Chief Stephen Christy.

Friday, July 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Room 9
Archaia: ALL ACCESS — Get updates and new information on a host of Archaia titles, including: Awakening with writer Nick Tapalansky and artist Alex Eckman-Lawn; Critical Millennium: The Dark Frontier with writer Andrew E. C. Gaska and artist Daniel Dussault; Feeding Ground with creators Chris Mangun, Swifty Lang and Michael Lapinski; The God Machine with creator Chandra Free; Gunnerkrigg Court with creator Tom Siddell; Hybrid Bastards! with writer Tom Pinchuk; The Killer with writer Matz; Killing Pickman with writer Jason Becker; Starkweather: Immortal with writer David Rodriguez and artist Patrick McEvoy; and Titanium Rain with writer/artist Josh Finney and artist Kat Rocha.

Sunday, July 25, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 25ABC
Archaia: THE JIM HENSON COMPANY — The first series of Fraggle Rock comics was a rousing success, so what does Archaia and The Jim Henson Company have in store next? Find out exclusive information on upcoming Archaia/Henson comic book and graphic novel ventures from Archaia Editor-in Chief Stephen Christy and special guest Brian Froud, who worked closely with Jim Henson on “The Dark Crystal” and “Labyrinth” movies as a concept artist. Joining them will be The Jim Henson Company Senior Vice President of Marketing and Publicity Nicole Goldman, Fraggle Rock comic book editors Tim Beedle, Paul Morrissey and Joe LeFavi, plus Fraggle Rock comic book writers Heather White and Sam Humphries, and artist Heidi Arnhold!

Sunday, July 25, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Room 3
Archaia: ALL AGES — All ages books are not necessarily children’s books—they’re books that readers of all ages can enjoy! Join Archaia for updates, previews and exciting new information on several of its All Ages titles, including: Berona’s War with creators Jesse Labbé and Anthony Coffey; Fraggle Rock with The Jim Henson Company; Gunnerkrigg Court; Mouse Guard: The Black Axe and Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guard with creator David Petersen and contributors Jeremy Bastian (Cursed Pirate Girl), Katie Cook (Fraggle Rock) and Karl Kerschl (The Abominable Charles Christopher); and Return of the Dapper Men with artist Janet Lee. Moderated by Archaia’s Mel Caylo.

Many of the creators listed above will also be available at the Archaia booth at Comic-Con International (#2635) for autograph signings. A schedule will be distributed and posted on the Archaia website soon.

About Archaia Entertainment

Archaia has built an unparalleled reputation for producing meaningful content that perpetually transforms minds. Archaia is: An Elegy for Amelia Johnson, Artesia, Awakening, Beautiful Scars, Berona’s War, The Black Knight, Critical Millennium, Cyclops, The Dark Crystal, Dark Fall, Days Missing, The Devil’s Handshake, The Engineer, Everlast, Feeding Ground, Fraggle Rock, God Machine, The Grave Doug Freshley, Gunnerkrigg Court, Hybrid Bastards!, Inanna’s Tears, The Killer, Killing Pickman, Labyrinth, The Lone and Level Sands, Lucid, Miranda Mercury, Moon Lake, Mouse Guard, Mr. Murder Is Dead, Okko, One in a Million, Primordia, The Return of the Dapper Men, Robotika, Saga, The Secret History, Some New Kind of Slaughter, Starkweather: Immortal, Syndrome, Titanium Rain, Trial By Fire, Tumor and 10 more new titles in 2010.

For more information on Archaia or any Archaia titles please visit www.Archaia.com. Archaia can also be found on Facebook (facebook.com/archaiacomics) and Twitter (twitter.com/archaiacomics).

The Killer: Modus Vivendi #4

On sale July 14, 2010 in comic shops is The Killer: Modus Vivendi #4. Info below and seven-page preview at the bottom!

THE KILLER: MODUS VIVENDI #4 (OF 6)
Retail Price: $3.95 U.S.
Page Count: 32 pages
Format: saddle bound, 6.875” x 10.25”, full color
UPC: 811514010566 01401
Release Date: Comic shops – July 14, 2010

Written by Matz
Illustrated by Luc Jacamon

Ordinary People, Part 2. The Killer’s involvement with the Cuban agent Katia deepens, and he is once again drawn to wondering about his place in the world. Things in Venezuela go as planned but now our Killer is caught in the middle of a high-stakes play between the Americans and the Cubans.

Mature Readers (series contains Nudity, Graphic Violence and Adult Content)

Preview of The Killer: Modus VIvendi #4:

Syndrome Original Graphic Novel Hardcover

ARCHAIA AND FANTASY PRONE’S ‘SYNDROME’ HAS A HARDCOVER CURE

THOUGHT-PROVOKING STORY ASKS, ‘WHAT IF EVIL ITSELF WAS A DISEASE THAT COULD BE CURED?’

Los Angeles, CA (July 9, 2010) – Adding to its rich library of mind-altering and visually stunning titles, Archaia and Fantasy Prone announced final details on SYNDROME, a bold and intense new, original graphic novel hardcover that asks a surprisingly simple question: What would happen if science discovered a straightforward explanation for one of the universe’s greatest mysteries: What causes evil?

“Syndrome is a story about obsession, on a number of levels, as experienced by four characters who all come from different worlds and yet find themselves embroiled in this giant, impeccably simulated environment,” said creator Blake Leibel. “It’s the ultimate ‘backstage’ story, in that sense.”

To prove the harrowing hypothesis, a dangerous, enormously expensive series of experiments begin in a remote desert compound. Conceived by a rogue neuropathologist, financed by a big pharmaceutical billionaire, built by a perfectionist Hollywood production designer and populated by hard-working actors, the sprawling underground simulation at the story’s center is designed initially to measure the chemically assisted transformation of a single man: sadistic, condemned serial killer Thomas Kane, a lifelong predator turned unwitting guinea pig.

“Syndrome is a very dark, creepy and disturbing graphic novel, while at the same time being as polished crafted as a Hollywood soundstage,” said Archaia Editor-in-Chief Stephen Christy. “Blake Leibel is a twisted genius who is one of the most strange and unique creators I’ve ever met, and I’m glad that Archaia is the company that is helping to introduce both him and the other authors of Syndrome to a wider audience.”

Syndrome’s (hardcover, full color, 112 pages, $19.95, Diamond Order Code JUN10 0745, in stores in August wherever books are sold) character-based story approach and visual intensity are what set it apart, the result of a lengthy and exhaustive research, development and production period for the creative team behind the project. The OGN marks the arrival of a trio of talents: the Los Angeles-based writing team of Daniel Quantz (Marvel Age Spider-Man) and R.J. Ryan, and artist David Marquez (Days Missing: Kestus), who works out of Austin, Texas and that city’s thriving art scene. Along with creator Blake Leibel, the team worked together on the visual and story elements of the project for a year and a half prior to its impending release in August.

“Dan and I wanted to do something that reflected a lot of our personal tastes, which stretch from mask-and-cape monthlies to iconoclastic fare like Johnny Ryan’s Angry Youth Comix and Grant Morrison and Chris Weston’s The Filth,” said Ryan. “In terms of tone and subject matter, we wanted Syndrome to pay homage to two of our favorite films, ‘Lost Highway’ and ‘Mulholland Drive.’ David Lynch’s imagery was a big influence on this book.”

The Syndrome original graphic novel hardcover debuts at Comic-Con International in San Diego, Calif. (July 22-25, 2010 at the San Diego Convention Center) and Blake Leibel, Daniel Quantz, R.J. Ryan and David Marquez will be on hand to sign advanced copies and talk about the book with readers.

About Archaia

Archaia has built an unparalleled reputation for producing meaningful content that perpetually transforms minds. Archaia is: An Elegy for Amelia Johnson, Artesia, Awakening, Beautiful Scars, Berona’s War, The Black Knight, Critical Millennium, Cyclops, The Dark Crystal, Dark Fall, Days Missing, The Devil’s Handshake, The Engineer, Everlast, Feeding Ground, Fraggle Rock, God Machine, The Grave Doug Freshley, Gunnerkrigg Court, Hybrid Bastards!, Inanna’s Tears, The Killer, Killing Pickman, Labyrinth, The Lone and Level Sands, Lucid, Miranda Mercury, Moon Lake, Mouse Guard, Mr. Murder Is Dead, Okko, One in a Million, Primordia, Return of the Dapper Men, Robotika, Saga, The Secret History, Some New Kind of Slaughter, Starkweather: Immortal, Syndrome, Titanium Rain, Trial By Fire, Tumor and 10 more new titles in 2010.

For more information on Archaia or any Archaia titles, visit www.Archaia.com or the Archaia Facebook page at facebook.com/archaiacomics. Follow Archaia on Twitter at twitter.com/archaiacomics.

About Fantasy Prone

Fantasy Prone is an intellectual property company based in Los Angeles that specializes in creating content for an audience with enhanced perceptual awareness. The company produced the “Spaceballs” animated series for G4, as well as the independently published United Free Worlds series of comic books. For more information on Fantasy Prone, visit www.fantasyprone.com.

10-page preview of Syndrome below:

The Secret History Book Eleven

On sale July 8, 2010 in comic shops is The Secret History Book Eleven. Info below and five-page preview at the bottom!

THE SECRET HISTORY BOOK ELEVEN
Retail Price: $5.95 U.S.
Page Count: 48 pages
Format: perfect bound, 6.875” x 10.25”, full color
UPC: 811514010542 01101
Release date: Comic shops – July 8, 2010

Written by Jean-Pierre Pécau
Illustrated by Igor Kordey
Colors by Chris Chuckry
Cover by Manchu and Olivier Vatine

Nadja, 1940: The Second World War is underway. While Curtis, in command of a squadron of Spitfires, is plunged in full into the Battle of Britain, the Archons attempt to combine forces to fight against the men of William of Lecce. But it seems the Fifth Archon is about to win the game and bring Europe under his yoke!

Mature Readers (series contains Nudity, Graphic Violence and Adult Content)

Preview of The Secret History Book Eleven:

CRITICAL MILLENNIUM: THE DARK FRONTIER #1

Critical Millennium: The Dark Frontier #1 - Cover

Retail Price: $3.95 U.S.
Page Count: 40 pages
Format: saddle bound, 6.625” x 10.25”, full color
UPC: 81151401038200101
Release date: Comic shops – July 8, 2010

Written by Andrew E. C. Gaska
Illustrated by Daniel Dussault

One thousand years of mankind’s rise and fall in space! To avert the path all thought unavoidable, a bold group of explorers takes the first steps toward leaving Earth’s solar system. Their quest: new worlds to colonize, so that humanity may yet have yet a chance at survival. Led by philanthropist Thomm Coney, and utilizing an untried star-drive, the team is scorned by the world’s government and canonized by its citizens. And even getting off the ground, they soon realize, may be the most difficult task ahead…

In this exciting first issue: The Future: Mission’s End… A ship on the verge of collapse, its captain maddened by the depths of space and the darkness in his heart. A glimpse into the final voyage of the Black Rabbit—humanity’s hope for survival—reveals the lonely fate of Captain Coney as he encounters a strange energy field on the edge of the universe, and the creature within—an ancient being that will stop at nothing short of his soul…

Mature Readers (Contains Nudity and Adult Content)

Preview of Critical Millennium: The Dark Frontier #1:

Lucid #1

ARCHAIA AND BEFORE THE DOOR UNVEIL FINAL COVER TO ‘LUCID’ #1

FIRST TITLE FROM PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ARCHAIA AND ZACHARY QUINTO’S COMPANY TO DEBUT IN AUGUST

Los Angeles, CA (July 2, 2010) – With fans eagerly anticipating the debut of Archaia Entertainment and Before the Door’s first joint comic project, the two companies proudly unveiled the final cover to the first issue of LUCID, which will debut in August in comic book shops, with advance copies available at Comic-Con International in San Diego, Calif., July 22-25, 2010.

Lucid is a four-issue miniseries written and illustrated by newcomers Michael McMillian and Anna Wieszczyk, who also drew the cover. McMillian is a longtime comics fan and no stranger to the entertainment industry, having recently appeared on the hit HBO series “True Blood” and as a recurring regular on the Amanda Bynes CW television series, “What I Like About You.” McMillian is the creator of Lucid and this is his first written comic work. Wieszczyk is based in Poland and her short story, “Acid Sunset,” was recently published in Popgun Anthology Vol. 4. She is also currently working on Halo8’s Godkiller motion comic.

“We’ve been lucky at Archaia to help usher new creative entities into the comics industry, and one of our most rewarding partnerships has been working with Before the Door to develop Lucid,” said Archaia Editor-in-Chief Stephen Christy. “In Lucid, Michael McMillian and Anna Wieszczyk dove not only into the world of modern magic, but this history of magic throughout western culture as well, all wrapped up in a day-glo, über-pop comic book that looks unlike anything else on the stands today. I’m very proud we’re finally able to share this fantastic comic with readers!”

Lucid follows the adventures of Matthew Dee, a Combat Mage and covert spy whose skills earn him the appointment of “Protector of the Realm” by the President of the United States. Dee’s mission is to protect America from the grip of dark forces that are conspiring to prevent humankind from reaching its true Magic potential.

“Lucid is my attempt to exorcise a lifelong love affair with comics, swashbuckler action adventures and an unhealthy fixation with fantasy,” shared McMillian, who developed the idea over the course of two years. “Matthew Dee is a pulp hero for the 21st century and I’m very excited Archaia and Before the Door have given me the opportunity to create a new world for him to explore.”

“Michael’s intense passion for comics dovetails perfectly with our mission to tell moving and engaging stories,” said Zachary Quinto (“Heroes,” “Star Trek”). With Before the Door producing partners Corey Moosa and Neal Dodson, Quinto recruited Michael to work with them on their first comic book project. “Lucid was born from Michael’s imagination and developed organically though his collaboration with Before the Door. Along with the enthusiasm and commitment of Archaia, we are proud to present Lucid to comic book fans worldwide.”

Lucid #1 (full color, 24 pages, $3.95, Diamond Order Code JUN10 0745) debuts in comic shops in August 2010.

Archaia and Before the Door are also developing the comic project Mr. Murder Is Dead, written by Victor Quinaz, about a retired top cop who becomes the prime suspect when a not-so-nice man, once nicknamed Mr. Murder, is found dead.

About Archaia Entertainment

Archaia has built an unparalleled reputation for producing meaningful content that perpetually transforms minds. Archaia is: An Elegy for Amelia Johnson, Artesia, Awakening, Beautiful Scars, Berona’s War, The Black Knight, Critical Millennium, Cyclops, The Dark Crystal, Dark Fall, Days Missing, The Devil’s Handshake, The Engineer, Everlast, Feeding Ground, Fraggle Rock, God Machine, The Grave Doug Freshley, Gunnerkrigg Court, Hybrid Bastards!, Inanna’s Tears, The Killer, Killing Pickman, Labyrinth, The Lone and Level Sands, Lucid, Miranda Mercury, Moon Lake, Mouse Guard, Mr. Murder Is Dead, Okko, One in a Million, Primordia, Return of the Dapper Men, Robotika, Saga, The Secret History, Some New Kind of Slaughter, Starkweather: Immortal, Syndrome, Titanium Rain, Trial By Fire, Tumor and 10 more new titles in 2010.

For more information on Archaia or any Archaia titles please visit www.Archaia.com or the Archaia Facebook page at facebook.com/archaiacomics. Follow Archaia on Twitter at twitter.com/archaiacomics.

About Before the Door

Founded by Zachary Quinto, Neal Dodson and Corey Moosa, BEFORE THE DOOR is a production company with projects set up in film, television, comic books and new media. The company’s first feature film, MARGIN CALL, is a financial thriller written and directed by first-time helmer J.C. Chandor. Currently in production, MARGIN CALL features an ensemble cast which includes Kevin Spacey, Demi Moore, Stanley Tucci, Paul Bettany, Penn Badgley, Simon Baker and Zachary Quinto. Before the Door has lined up a slate to follow MARGIN CALL, including film, television and interactive projects.

Media Contact:

Mel Caylo
Archaia Marketing Manager
m.caylo@archaia.com

Hybrid Bastards! Hardcover

Shipping June 30 from Archaia is the HYBRID BASTARDS! hardcover.

HYBRID BASTARDS! Collected Edition Hardcover
Retail Price: $17.95 U.S.
Page Count: 104 pages
Format: hardcover with dust jacket, 6.625” x 10.25”, full color
ISBN: 978-1-932386-50-9
Release Date: comic shops – June 30, 2010; bookstores – July 13, 2010
Rating: Mature Readers (contains Graphic Violence and Adult Content)

Written by Tom Pinchuk
Illustrated by Kate Glasheen

Zeus is a god with a reputation for lechery, and it’s been driving his wife Hera nuts for years. Reaching her limit one night, she puts together an epic practical joke: She places a spell on Zeus that makes him fall in lust with every inanimate object in sight! It was a night Zeus doesn’t remember, but his godly seed took root nevertheless. Now, 18 years later, his unnatural hybrid bastards wander the world. And because Zeus has a reputation to protect, these embarrassing freaks have got to go! But this motley crew refuses to go quietly. Through schemes both ingenious and idiotic, Zeus’ bastard children—Cotton, a smarmy cloth patchwork; Carmine, a timid automobile; Corey, a self-loathing apple; Walter, a belligerent stack of bricks; and Panos, their gallant would-be leader—will force their negligent father to acknowledge them…that is, if their own squabbling doesn’t defeat them first! Collecting the mini-series that takes Greek mythology in a decidedly different direction, the HYBRID BASTARDS hardcover includes a bonus story and pin-up gallery.

**If you are a member of the press and are interested in receiving a PDF review copy of HYBRID BASTARDS! or preview images to run on your site, please contact Mel Caylo at m.caylo@archaia.com.