SOLICITATION INFORMATION
The following information is provided for those who want to get title specifics and cover art at the
time of solicitations which is usually two-three months prior to the actual release date. 
The month of titles released is also included.

COMING IN JULY 2009

 

NOSFERATU: PLAGUE OF TERROR GN

The vile plague of Orlok, the Nosferatu stretches across history, from Dark Ages Europe into modern-day NYC in this compelling prelude and sequel to the classic F.W. Murnau film.  This classic of vampire horror is re-imagined by bestselling SF author Mark (James Axler) Ellis, Rik (Captain America) Levins, Richard (New Warriors) Pace & Frank (Nightstalkers) Turner.

 B&W gray-tones, 130 Pages, Perfect Bound $16.99           978-0-941613-49-1

By Mark Ellis, Rik Levins, Melissa Martin-Ellis, Richard Pace, Frank Turner

 

 

OZ: BOOK 4-  NEW WORLD ORDER

The war in Oz has ended but that doesn’t mean peace will follow.  Can the Freedom Fighters lead the way in the evil that is consuming the magical land of OZ?  Continuing  the saga of Baum’s classic tale with a decidedly modern twist. 

Black and white, 140 pages, Perfect bound $16.99  ISBN: 978-0-941613-50-7

Written by Stu Kerr and Ralph Griffith, illustrated by Tim (DC’s Hawkman) Holtrop and Bradley Walton.

COMING IN MAY 2009

 

SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE CASES OF THE TWISTED MINDS
Two epic sagas of the great detective facing some of his most unusual and horrifying cases.  Holmes and Watson must solve the mystery of the haunting of the great theatre as they search for the mysterious Phantom of the Opera.  In the second full length feature, Holmes attempts to help a desperate friend who is plagued…by himself in the tragic story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.  Collecting the series released by Tome Press in stories written by Steve Jones and illustrated by Aldin Baroza and Seppo Makinen.

 Written by Steve Jones.
Illustrated by Aldin Baroza and Seppo Makinen.

104 pages, black and white, trade paperback
ISBN: 978-0-941613-33-0                           $14.99

 

 

worlds of h.p. lovecraft: dagon and other tales
Collecting the series from Caliber Comics, the miniseries of Dagon is joined by four full length tales adapting some of Lovecraft’s most thought provoking work.  The Statement of Randolph Carter, Arthur Jermyn, The Music of Erich Zann, and The Picture in the House.  In addition to the comic stories, writer Steve Jones provides background information on one of horror’s greatest masterminds, H.P. Lovecraft. Volume Two in the Worlds of H.P. Lovecraft graphic novel series.

Written by Steve Jones
Illustrated by Aldin Baroza, Sergio Cariello, Rob Davis, Chris Jones, Wayne Reid

160 pages, black and white, trade paperback
ISBN:   978-0-941613-45-3             $18.99

SHIPPED IN APRIL 2009

 

JUSTICE MACHINE: HIGH GEAR  VOLUME ONE
Announcing the triumphant return of the FIRST independently published super-team! The Justice Machine is fondly remembered as one of the most popular titles of the 1980s. The Justice Machine told of the adventures and various tragedies befalling the super-powered members of a law enforce-ment agency from the planet Georwell, an alternate Earth. Now, the entire New Justice Machine series is collected in two volume “High Gear Editions” of 130 pages each, published by Millennial Concepts/Transfuzion.


Written by  Mark Ellis, the volumes feature artwork by Darryl Banks, Adam Hughes, Mike Gustovich and Rik Levins.

128 pages, black and white, $16.99

 

H.P. LOVECRAFT: MISKATONIC-BRIDE OF DAGON
Before X-Files, before Torchwood, there was the Miskatonic Project!

An amazing team up.... Roy Thomas, RJM Lofficeir, Brian Bendis and David Mack.

The Deep Ones have risen and their dark god Dagon awaits his bride—a member of the Miskatonic Project! Determined to break the growing power of Cthulhu, The Miskatonic Project battles slime-dripping monstrosities from the bottom of the sea! Art by Brian Bendis & David Mack, story by Roy Thomas & RJM Lofficier! Collecting the Millenium comic series.


100 pgs $15.99 Diamond Order Code: JAN094467

SHIPPED IN JANUARY 2009

 

SHERLOCK HOLMES:
MR. HOLMES & DR. WATSON-THEIR STRANGEST CASES

The Game is Afoot—Again! Collected for the first time in graphic novel form, this volume features four tales from the classic Sherlock Holmes newspaper strip! In their most terrifying cases, Holmes and Watson face a thumbless voodoo priest, a screaming, spectral pirate, a Victorian vampiress and the immortal Hound of the Baskervilles! Art by the legendary Gil Kane, Mike Sekowsky and Frank Giacoia.!

Written by Edith Meiser.
Illustrated by Gil Kane, Mike Sekowsky & Frank Giacioa

140 pages, black and white, trade paperback     $17.99
ISBN: 978-0-941613-53-8                              

 

 

OZ  BOOK 3:   wHAT PRICE VICTORY?
Kevin and Mary have been re-united and they band together with the assortment of heroes to take the battle to Mombi.  Tik-Tok, Wogglebug, Saw Horse, Jingur, Jack Pumpkinhead and others join together with Lion, TinMan, and Scarecrow to retake the Emerald City.Based on the series of novels by Frank L. Baum with a decidedly modern twist.  This is the third volume in the complete Caliber and Arrow collection of all the Oz comics.

 Written by Stuart Kerr and Ralph Griffith, Illustrated by Bill Bryan, Cover by Tom Ciesielski

180 pages, black and white, trade paperback        $19.99
ISBN:   978-0-941613-54-5                

 

SHIPPED IN DECEMBER 2008

  The miskatonic project:
H.P. Lovecraft's The Whisperer in the Darkness

Set in 1928, the graphic novel introduces members of the Miskatonic Project, three paranormal investigators who have experienced horrific brushes with the Great Old Ones in the past, including Cthulhu.  The graphic novel features an adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Whisperer In Darkness” by noted Lovecraft illustrator, Daryl Hutchinson, and a sequel to the events of story penciled by legendary Marvel Comics artist Don Heck and Darryl Banks, who also rendered the cover. There's also a chronology of the world according to the Cthulhu Mythos.

Written by: Mark Ellis, Illustrated by: Daryl Hutchinson, Don Heck, and Darryl Banks.128 pages, black and white, $16.99
ISBN: 978-0-941613-52-1  

 

SHIPPED IN NOVEMBER 2008

  MIDNIGHT MORTUARY
A homage to all those great black & white comic monster magazines of the 1970's. Containing original comic book stories written and illustrated by mark bloodworth (ripper legacy, deadworld, hellraiser) as well as articles, pinups and prose, this horror anthology will grab you with a gut-wrenching hold yet still maintain a sense of fun. So join our horror hostess as she guides you through page after page of fear-filled fun for your enjoyment!  Note: magazine size.

Story and text by Mark Bloodworth
64 pg, Magazine trade, black and white,        $12.99
ISBN: 978-0-941613-21-7

 

SHIPPED IN OCTOBER 2008

 

HELSING: Legacy Born
Born into a legacy she wanted no part of and pushed into a battle recessed deep in the shadows of the night, Samantha Helsing is torn between two worlds…two allegiances…two families.  The legacy of the Van Helsing family and their crusade against the “night creatures” comes to modern day with the most unlikely of all warriors.

Written by Gary Reed , Art by John Lowe, Chris Wozniak, Don Kramer, Guy Davis, and others. Cover by Ken Meyer Jr.
120 pages, black and white, trade paperback
ISBN:  978-0-941613-23-1                 $15.99

 

 

Death Hawk: The Soulworm Saga Volume One
Death Hawk: You can hire him, but can’t buy him…until now!  This collection features the 25th century salvage expert and his protosymbiotic partner, Cyke. The hard-luck heroes and the beautiful but treacherous con-artist Vanessa Bouvier find themselves unwilling partners as they engage in a quest to discover the secrets behind the ancient alien race known as the Skril and the sole surviving relic of their culture--the mysterious Soulworm.   Featuring art by Adam Hughes and story by Outlanders’ Mark Ellis! 

Written by Mark Ellis, Illustrated by Adam Hughes, Rik Levins, Melissa Martin, Cover by Darryl Banks
128 pages, black and white, trade paperback
ISBN:   978-0-941613-39-2             $16.99

 

SHIPPED IN SEPTEMBER 2008

 

 OZ: BOOK 2:
Years have passed since the Nome King has wrested power from Ozma, the rightful Queen of Oz.  When the earthly trio managed to break the evil spell of Witch Mombi on Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion, a band of heroes join together to retake the Emerald City.  Join Tik-Tok, Wogglebug, Jack Pumpkinhead, Sawhorse, and other heroes of Oz as they embark on a war to save the very heart and soul of Oz. Based on the series of novels by Frank L. Baum with a decidedly modern twist.  This is the second volume in the complete Caliber and Arrow collection of all the Oz comics, over 30 in all.

Written by Stuart Kerr and Ralph Griffith, Illustrated by Bill Bryan, Cover by Tom Ciesielski
180 pages, black and white, trade paperback
ISBN:   978-0-941613-35-4                 $19.99

 

SHIPPED IN AUGUST 2008

 

RAVEN CHRONICLES: the ripper legacy
Does evil truly die? Can it? Considered the most infamous murderer in history, the very name of Jack the Ripper inspires terror and dread. How can his evil and brutal methods possibly affect the world today, so many years after his last victim was put to rest? Could the work of Jack really be just one wild man who for unknown reasons, embarked on a killing sprees of violence and mutilation, or was it an evil force that consumed an innocent and drove him to commit such unspeakable crimes? The answers are forthcoming as the evil force returns again in today’s world.

Written by  Jim Alexander, Illustrated by Mark Bloodworth, Cover by Mark Bloodworth
94 pages, black and white, trade paperback
ISBN:   978-0-941613-37-8     $13.99

 

SHIPPED IN JULY 2008

 

SEEKER: IDENTITY CRISIS
A collection of the entire Caliber series plus the tie-in of the Gestalt one shot.   Formerly a rogue agent under wraps, the FBI has taken the Seeker concept a step further by incorporating the SEEKER PROJECT.  Seeker is a persona filled by different agents, chosen to wear the mantle of Seeker but to the public, there has only been one Seeker.  LeAnn Haywood is the current Seeker and she relishes in the role but what happens when a former Seeker resurfaces and wants to resume the role?  There can only be one Seeker.

Written by Gary Reed, Art by Chris Massarotto, Tim Smith, Adam Walters, Sam Varney, Bruce McCorkindale, and others. Cover by Chris Massarotto.
156 pages, black and white, trade paperback
ISBN:  978-0-941613-34-7                             $17.99

 

 

 

ZULUNATION: End of empire
The epic battle between the mighty British empire against the Zulus who were built into their
own empire in South Africa by Shaka-Zulu.  Within one day, the British suffered one of their
most devastating defeats and also one of their most revered victories.  This collection of the
three issue Tome Press series chronicles the events leading up the war and narrates the
battles of Isandhlwana and Rorke's Drift.


Written by Gary Reed, Art by Wayne Reid Cover by Wayne Reid
92 pages, black and white, trade paperback
ISBN:  978-0-941613-41-5                $13.99

 

SHIPPED IN JUNE 2008

 

WORLDS OF H.P. LOVECRAFT: BOOK 1
Four classic tales of H. P. Lovecraft are adapted by writer Steve Jones and artist Octavio (Deathstroke, Green Lantern) Cariello.  From one of the all time masters of horror, these full length stories originally released from Malibu in individual issues, are collected in the first of two books compiling Lovecraft tales from Steve Jones.  Contained in this trade paperback are: “The Lurking Fear”, “The Alchemist”, “Beyond the Wall of Sleep”, and “The Tomb”.

Written by Steve Jones, Art by Octavio Cariello, Cover by Octavio Cariello
112 pages, black and white, trade paperback
ISBN:  978-0-941613-31-6                 $15.99

 

SHIPPED IN MAY 2008

 

Oz book 1: mayhem in munchkinland
The Emerald City tarnished…the Yellow Brick Road…in ruins…Scarecrow, Lion, and the Tin Man…gone. Oz is no longer a happy fantasyland of wonderful wizards.  It’s an Oz where a great evil has come to despoil it.  Into this world of Winkies, Witches, and Winged Monkeys come a trio of friends from Earth.  They find themselves in the midst of a civil war, one that threatens to destroy Oz forever.  Based on the series of novels by Frank L. Baum with a decidedly modern twist.  This is the first volume in the complete Caliber and Arrow collection of all the Oz comics, over 30 in all.

Written by Stuart Kerr and Ralph Griffith, Illustrated by Bill Bryan
180 pages, black and white, trade paperback
ISBN:  978-0-941613-24-8                 $19.99

 

 

Raven Chronicles: The curious cases of raven inc.
A team of paranormal investigators under the auspices of the mysterious Edgar Allen Raven search for answers in strange situations when their specialties are needed.  From spontaneous human combustion to mind control powers, from UFO’s to vampires, Raven Inc. only think they’ve seen it all.  The volume collects for the first time seven issues from the acclaimed series from Caliber.

Written by Gary Reed, Art by Craig Brasfield, Gene Gonzales, Avido Khahaifa, Seppo Makinen, Galen Showman, Frank Turner, Wayne VanSant, and others.Cover by Ken Meyer Jr.
244 pages, black and white, trade paperback
ISBN:  978-0-941613-22-4                             $21.99

 

 

Witness to war: the journal of anna krieg.
The Battle of the Bulge…the Watch on the Rhine…the Ardennes Offensive…whatever name is used for this epic battle, it involved over a million men and was the largest land battle that the U.S. Army was involved in during World War II.  This fictional account of a woman correspondent during the incredible saga of the last ditch effort by the German Army strikes a true chord of dealing with the nature and the horror of warfare.

Written by Chuck Bordell, Art by Chuck Bordell, Cover by Chuck Bordell
90 pages, black and white, trade paperback
ISBN:  978-0-941613-25-5                 $13.99

 

 SHIPPED IN APRIL 2008

 

Deadworld: Bits and Pieces
An anthology of stories and scenes culled from the long running classic zombie series, Deadworld. Collecting some of the rare tales including the very first Deadworld tale, “Black Sabbath” as well as other notable stories such as the first appearance of the Dead Killer.  Deadworld has over 50 issues released and this is the first collection of short stories from the series which is also coming as a role playing game in 2008.

Written by Gary Reed, Stu Kerr, and Mark Bloodworth , Art by Vince Locke, Mark Bloodworth, Troy Nixey, Galen Showman, Mark Ricketts, and others. Cover by Vince Locke
180 pages, black and white, trade paperback
ISBN: 978-0-94163-05-7                     $18.99

 

 

Orlak: Redux
In a far flung dystropian society, where mankind and machine-kind coexist in an uneasy alliance overseen by a shadowy government, one man is reborn with the power to heal a people…ot destroy it.  His name is Orlak.  He awoke one day with no memory of his past and no plans for his future.  His hands have been replaced with flesh ripping steel and when he sleeps, he finds them covered with blood.  He is, in his own words, a puzzle with ten missing pieces.  Collecting the stories from Caliber Presents, Orlak: Flesh and Steel, and from Calibrations.

Written by Ken Holewczynski and Rafael Nieves., Illustrated by Ken Holewczynski, Cover by Ken Holewczynski
88 pages, black and white, trade paperback
ISBN: 978-0-941613-11-8                               $11.99

 

SHIPPED IN MARCH 2008

 

GHOST SONATA
Based loosely on the play from August Strindberg.  A young man, born with a rare ability to sense the feelings and thoughts of others, is plunged into a family of despair and secrets from years gone past.  He becomes an unwillingly participant and joins the legacy of torment in the poisonous lies and deceit that have invaded the house.  A saga of lost opportunities and vengeful hate.

story by Gary Reed, art by Andy Bennett, cover by Vince Locke
112 pg, trade paperback, Black and white
ISBN: 978-0-941613-04-0      $14.99

 

 

JACK THE RIPPER
An illustrated primer to the most infamous serial killer in history! The shocking murder of five prostitutes in Victorian London ripped apart the society of the civilized world and led to incredible social changes.  In this narrative of sequential comic pages, facsimiles of letters and notes, and pictures from the time period, a survey of the social setting, the victims, the investigators, and the possible suspects are explored. 

Story and text by Gary Reed, Art and cover by Mark Bloodworth
54 pg, trade paperback, black and white
ISBN: 978-0-941613-08-8         $8.99

 

 

OF SCENES AND STORIES
A collection of short stories and selected scenes from the diverse and insightful writings of Gary Reed. Covering a wide array of genres, the stories are illustrated by some of today’s top artists,    including Guy Davis, Michael Lark, Galen Showman, Mike Perkins, Patrick Zircher, R.G. Taylor, Jim Calafiore, Michael Gaydos, Mark Bloodworth, Vince Locke, Laurence Campbell, and many others.  Each selection has a preface where Reed discusses the work and the artist. Tabbed “blistering good” by Rue Morgue Magazine, this collection also includes pages from the never published project, THE BEATLES.

story by Gary Reed.    art by Jim Calafiore, Laurence Campbell, Guy Davis, Michael Gaydos, Michael Lark, Vince Lock, David Mack, Mike Perkins, R. G. Taylor, Patrick Zircher and others.   cover by VARIOUS
320 pg, trade paperback, black and white
ISBN: 978-0-941613-28-6   $24.99
 

 

SAINT GERMAINE: TALES OF AN IMMORTAL
A collection of Saint Germaine that compiles issues 5-8 and the one shots of “Casanova’s Lament” and “Man in the Iron Mask.”  Saint Germaine is a man who lives forever, feeding off the memories of those that are about to die.  In these stories, Germaine reminisces about his old friend, Casanova; searches for the answer of who was in the Iron Mask; deals with a friend living in the past of the Sioux Ghost Dance; and delves into the origins of the being known as Kilroy.  Written by Gary Reed, artists include: Vince Locke, Andy Bennett, James E. Lyle, Tom Bionodillo, and Guy Davis.

Story by Gary Reed, Art by Andy Bennett, Tom Bionodillo, Guy Davis, Vince Locke, James Lyle.
178 pg, trade paperback, black and white 
ISBN: 978-0-941613-07-1       $19.99