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April 16, 2007
Currently overhauling the store. Thanks for your patience.
July 6th, 2005
SUMMER COMIC SALE IS GOING ON NOW!!!! Many comics marked down 50% or more!!!!
Supplies EXTREMELY LIMITED!!!!
March 24, 2005
-The Calling #5 is in production and is slated to be released this summer. Great news, because this is
a good series that almost saw it's end at #4.
-We'll be stocking new releases very soon in our store. Watch for David's Mighty Men #1, Deal with the
Devil #1, Pakkin's Land (color) #1 and issues of The Imaginaries and Lullaby to show up in our shop!
-The second issue of Jim Pinkoski's "Christian SF" will be available soon and will be a special "Star Wars" issue
to commemorate the series coming to an end with Episode 6: Revenge of the Sith. www.pinkoski.com
March, 11, 2005
- Infuze has a double treat for fans today. First off an interview with writer Chris Well (Forgiving Solomon
Long and Studio Well Comics). Also, the first big sneak peek of National Fiction's new Christian comic "Fury,
Nevada." Read the first 10 pages there before its big debut in comic shops! And let me tell you, that's about
the coolest opening to a new series that I've read. I've always been a big fan of Chuck Dixon and he definitly doesn't
disappoint here! Go to www.infuzemag.com!
March 2, 2005
-We'll be at the Dallas Sci Fi Expo, May 14-15th!!! Come by our booth to get the first look at the new
and improved Atonement Studios! We'll have four new releases along with giveaways and all our on-line store merchandise
on hand (save on shipping). While you're there go meet Ray "Darth Maul" Park, who's about the coolest most down to earth
guy my wife and I have met. (more details about the new and improved Atonement coming soon!) Go to www.scifiexpo.com for convention info and directions!
Feb. 18th, 2005
-BIG ATONEMENT NEWS COMING!!! And I mean BIG! But, alas, I can't say anything about it now until
all deals are made and all hands have shooken (shaken?....oh, whatever....its almost the weekend....).
-Also, copies of Red Engine's Spirit Knight #1 should be here any day, so keep watching our store section.
And remember to commemorate the release we're offering it for $3.25....normal price $3.75. Can't wait! I hear
it's an excellent read!
Feb. 8th, 2005
-The fourth issue of "Anointed 7" is now available from Brian Bradley and cover by Sherwin (Deal with the Devil)
Shwartzrock. Copies are available for $1.50 at www.kingdomcomic.com
-The dynamic duo team of "Spirit Knight" was interviewed by The Pulse. Check out the interview at www.comicon.com/pulse.
January 26, 2005
-John Martin has changed the name of his Christian comic anthology from "The Tri-Light Zone" to "Not of this
World." Same cool comic...new cool name! And it'll be featured at the new website www.geocities.com/jcm_creations. Issue 2 will be available April 1st, 2005. BOO-YAH!!!
January 21, 2005
-Chad Holcom will be promoting his comic series, The Calling at the following conventions:
Feb. 6 -- Akron-Canton Comic Con; Akron, OH
Feb. 12-13 -- Dallas Comicon; Richardson, TX
Apr. 29-May 1 -- Toronto Comic Con; Ontario
May 14-15 -- Motor City Comic Con; Novi, MI
And if you haven't checked out his series, you should! There's currently 4 issues and also a Collection
TPB that has all 4 stories plus a bonus 5th! You can order them at www.answerthecalling.com.
January 20, 2005
-Spirit Knight makes it's debut next month courtesy of writer, Byran Mero and artist, Troy Gustafson. And
if you're in the San Fransico area mark your calendars for Feb. 18-20 for the Wondercon comic convention. Bryan and
Troy will be there promoting and selling copies of Spirit Knight #1 at a special con price. And if you're on of the
first 50 to go by their table to buy #1, you'll be the proud owner of a slick Spirit Knight t-shirt. And you know how
much fanboys love free t-shirts, so get there early!!!! Go to www.spirit-knight.com for all the info!
January 18, 2005
-Christian comic artist, and all around good guy, Chris Well has a new novel called "Forgiving Solomon Long."
In Well's own words, here is what the book is about: "A hit man is haunted by a preacher's dying words: "I forgive
you." "Forgiving Solomon Long" (Harvest House Publishers) is a crime thriller populated by thugs who argue about Broadway
musicals, a germophobic hit man, a crime boss who pulls a King Lear, and a cop more worried about getting the bad guys than
in saving his own marriage." The novel is now available at Border's Books and soon at Barnes and Noble.
January 14, 2005
- WHO LET THE DOG OUT?????? SAM 119 did, that's who! Okay, before you say "Ed, you're one scoop shy
of a rootbeer float." let me explain. The BIG second issue of SAM 119 is available for order. Check out
http://www.sam119.co.uk/ for more info. And it features the big debut of Eric Merced's DOG SAINT! Woof!
- Jamie Cosley's new comic "Jack and Jack" is now available from Blindwolf studios. Go to www.blindwolfstudios.com and click on "other comics."
January 13, 2005
- I just read over the premiere issue of John Martin's TRI-LIGHT Zone, a new Christian comic anthology.
It was a decent read and I can see a lot of potential in future issues. Doug McClain's art shows a lot of promise.
And those familiar with Jaems Sutherland's work in the Megazeen will be happy to see his work in a one page strip. Jaems
continues to grow as an artist. I'd recommend you get yourself over to the Tri-Light Zone website and order yourself
a copy of #1 for $5.00 shipped. I hear copies are going fast!!! You can find the link to their site on our LINKS page.
-"Two Bits" comes out today from Image Comics. So what's so significant you say? Well, for a mere
quarter you can get a sampling of Ben Avery's 2 new comics "The Imaginaries" and "Lullaby." Can beat that!
December 16th, 2004 (Lots of news this week)
-Mike Miller, artist of such hits as GI Joe vs Transformers and JLA, has begun a new imprint called Alias Entertainment
(no relation to Sydney Bristow). According to Sherwin Shwartzrock, Alias will be publishing several of the Community
comics such as Chosen Mortals, Messiah and others. And with the quality of work Mike usually expects from his guys,
expect these books to be a hit!
-Also, in case you missed it in the pages of the Comic Book Digest, Deal with the Devil will be released again
under the Alias imprint. And the cool thing is, it will have an awesome promotional cover price of 75 cents!
-David's Mighty Men will be coming to print soon in a graphic novel format that will include issues 1 and 2 (so
those of you scrounging to find the rare copy of #1...rest at ease).
-Check out www.kandorapublishing.com to see the companies new releases for next year. Although Kandora isn't a blatantly Christian magazine, their stories
will have Biblical triths woven throughout. Hey, with Brian (Out There) Augustyn writing the books, it's a can't miss!
-Buford the Duckling #3 will be put on the back burner until I can get ahead on the other 2 comic projects I've
been asked to work on. These two books will be a real treat for fans of Christian comics and I'm happy to be a part
of them (more info to follow).
-Tri-Light Zone #1 is available for order at www.geocities.com/t-lightzone for $5.00. Scope it out! They promise readers "Christian comics with a twist!"
October 25th, 2004
- Sorry for the lack of news updates. Been busy working on 2 very cool projects for some very talented
writers. (more news to follow)
- Go to your comic shop and check out Comic Book Digest #1. It features some really cool comic samples
like Transformers and Savage Dragon. But the cool thing is the flip side features chapter 1 of the Christian comic,
Deal With The Devil. DWTD is written by fellow Christian Mike Miller and illustrated by Sherwin Shwartzrock. It's
a full length 22 page story and will run for 5 issues. Awesome stuff and a must have!
September 16th, 2004
September 1st, 2004
-Head Press Publishing's new Christian graphic novel, Eye Witness, is now available for order.
It is created by writer/artist Robert Luedke. Eye Witness is a 96 full color page hard cover graphic novel priced at
24.99. Go to www.eyewitnessed.info to read more about it or to order.
-Volume #1 (of 9) of Sam Hiti's Xeric award winning graphic novel, End Times: Tiempos Finales, is now available
for order. End Times follows the adventures of the Chilean, who is on a quest to rid the town of San Pablo of its demons.
End Times is a 128 page 2 color graphic novel and retails for $10. Order it at www.samhiti.com. While you're at it, pick up the one shot for $5.
August 13, 2004
- I'm Back!!! Well, the honeymoon is over. We had a great summer, but all the fun and games are over.
Time to get back to giving you all some weekly updates. Not much to report since I've been out of the loop, but here
it goes. Ruckus #2 is coming real soon, and we already have people cranking out pages for #3, so hopefully things will
get back on schedule. Buford the Duckling #3 is also in the pencilling stages. Also, check back for details about
a pretty cool comic project I've been asked to do.
-Also, my brother is working on getting the store set up. Hopefully in the next month or so, you'll be
able to purchase Christian comics from us (several dozen to choose from).
May 17th, 2004
-Fellow Christian comic artist, Sherwin Shwartzrock, has been a busy man. He is currently working on two
awesome-looking projects. The first is "Armor Quest" from Community Comics (written by my good bud, Ben Avery).
A preview can be seen at http://communitycomics.com/cc_a2_dt_armorquest/index.html.
Second, he'll be lending his artistic talents to the book "Deal with the Devil" written by Mike (GI Joe vs Transformers)
Miller. The book is being produced by the Dabel Brothers who produced "The Hedge Knight" for Image Comics. A preview
can be seen at http://www.dabelbrothers.com/dealwiththedevil/dealdevil.php.
May 5th, 2004
-EXACTLY ONE MONTH AWAY FROM MY WEDDING! Man, I'm excited. Can't wait for the honeymoon either! ;)
But, all the last minute wedding stuff won't slow me down. Buford the Duckling #3 is tentatively scheduled to be back
from the printers the first week of June (key word is "tentatively").
-Buford #2 has been ready for ordering for a week now, but I'm hesitant to take orders just yet because Ruckus
#2 should be arriving any day. So, if you'd like to save on shipping, please wait a few more days until you order Buford
#2.
-I'll be setting up the on-line store in the summer. It'll have a whole bunch of Christian comics available
for sell, as well as a few other items. Expect to see at least 50 different comics to choose from.
April 23rd, 2004
-Winners for the First Annual Hartleys are as follows (CC stands for Christian Comic): 1) Pioneers in a CC: Joseph
Crossett and Joey Endres; 2) Favorite CC: Megaunity 1: The Seven Day Challenge; 3) Editor in a CC: Joseph
Crossett and Joey Endres; 4)Writer in a CC: Tom Hall; 5) Penciller in a CC: Jesus Marquez; 6) Inker in a CC: Joseph Crossett;
7) Colorist in a CC: Mark Melton; 8) Favorite On-Line CC: Tom Hall's Tales from the Womb; 9) Favorite Character in a CC: Jamie
Cosley's Tony Pony; 10) Special Achievement: Megazeen.
April 12th, 2004
-We're one week away from the release of our next two comics, Ruckus #2 and Buford the Duckling #2! News
travels fast in the Christian comics community because we're already getting pre-orders for these two titles. If you'd
like to also pre-order, contact me at eddiemedina@hotmail.com for details. You can pay by check, money order, Paypal or baked goods!
-May is unofficially MEGAZEEN MONTH! They'll be releasing 4 comics that month: MZ #9, MZ Convention Special
2004, Nippy Wallaboosh Too and an ashcan preview of Live By The Sword and Collossians. Look for a special 3 page Buford
the Duckling story by yours truly in the MZ Con Special! Check out www.megazeenonline.com!
April 4th, 2004
-Voting for the First Annual Al Hartley Awards have started. Go to www.christiancomics.net to register and vote. Voting ends on April 17th.
-DOG SAINT comes to RUCKUS! Eric Merced's new superhero comic, Dog Saint, will make it's comic debut in
the pages of Ruckus #3. Eric plans to make this an on-going storyline, so expect a new chapter in each issue of Ruckus.
You can catch a glimpse of Dog Saint below and at www.ericmerced.com. (Dog Saint is copyright 2004 Eric Merced)
March 29, 2004
-THE IMAGINARIES ARE COMING! Ben (Hedge Knight) Avery and Mike (GI Joe vs Transformers) Miller along with
newcomer artist Jason Meek are developing a new comic called The Imaginaries. The comic is being produced by the Dabel
Brothers who put out the hit Hedge Knight comic for Image Comics. Check out the info at www.dabelbrothers.com.
March 23, 2004
-Nominations for the 1st annual Hartley Awards ends next Wednesday, March 31st. Then offical voting
for the nominees runs from April 1st-15th. Check out the forums at www.christiancomics.net.
-The Lightning Prophetess is back online at her new site, www.lponline2k4.com. Check out what Shandra Koger has in store for the future of the Lightning Prophetess and her current online manga!
March 17th, 2004
-I'm now selling original art. Tell me which character (Marvel, DC, Atonement, etc) that you'd like me
to draw for you. Prices are $10 shipped. All drawings will be inked (not just pencilled) on an 8 1/2x11 bristol
board. I'll also do a Buford the Duckling drawing for $5 shipped. You can have Buford in his regular clothes or
dressed as your favorite superhero. Email me with your requests.
March 14th, 2004
-Attention Artists! Would you like to try out to be the new artist of Shadowfox? Julia Staples is
taking applications for the new comic to be released soon from Makar Studios. Go to www.shadowfoxcomics.com for details.
-Want to find out where your favorite Christian comic creators will be signing autographs at next? Joey
Endres of the Megazeen has set up a list of comic convention appearances for several groups. Go see the updated
list at www.megazeenonline.com. By the way, Atonement Studios and myself will be at the Dallas Sci Fi Expo on April 17th.
Go to www.scifiexpo.com for details.
March 11th, 2004
-Community Comics has the rest of their on-line "Hero TV: The Mark" story for your fanboy viewing pleasure.
Check it out for some great art by Kevin MacDougall and equally great story by Ben (Hedge Knight) Avery at www.communitycomics.com.
-MASS Comics Digest #1-4 are available for purchase at www.jasonrobertyates.com. If you love small press superheroes, this is definitely one to get!
-Do you have a Christian comic you'd like to promote at the upcoming Dallas Comic Convention on April 17th?
If so, contact me at eddiemedina@hotmail.com for details.
March 8th, 2004
-Sad news...we will be losing Lisa Hutchinson's "Shelter of Wings" in the pages of Ruckus after #2. Good
news...Makar Studios will begin publishing "SOW" in full color and standard comic size. Lisa has been like a big sis
to me in the Christian comic biz. Her encouraging words and prayers helped carry Ruckus through some tough early stages,
and for that, I'll always be grateful. We'll miss seeing her around the pages of Ruckus but at the same time are thankful
that her vision of what she wanted "SOW" to be has become a reality. You can read more about it at www.shelterofwings.com and www.makarstudios.com. God bless, Lisa. Don't be a stranger!
-Order a copy now of Riot Gear's new Christian manga "The Way." I chatted with Tucker Fitzgerald (Riot's
head honcho) and he said that the comic will be shipping out late March or earlier. But don't wait for the last minute
rush! Head over to www.riotgearcomics.com to order.
-Javier Saltares (Marvel Comics artist) has put his next 12 pages of "David's Mighty Men" issue #2 on-line for
your viewing pleasure! And it's FREE! How do ya like them apples! Check it out at http://dmmcomics.com.
March 5th, 2004
-If you're not reading Makar Studios' Christian comics, you're missing out on some cool stuff. I just got
"The Minister" #0 and "733" #0 yesterday and was really impressed with the production quality and action. Both
were really entertaining and is making me anxious for the serie's kick-offs later this month! All three Makar titles
"The Minister", "733" and "Guns and Glory" begin regular on-going series in March (and in full color, no less).
So keep checking back for the official release announcement at www.makarstudios.com. If you can't wait, go buy the zero issues at the Megazeen (www.megazeenonline.com).
-Cyberlight, producers of some cool on-line Christian comics, have their newest chapters of "Wildlight" and "WE-10"
up for your viewing pleasure. And best of all, they're FREE! Go to http://home.cfl.rr.com/wildlight.
-Wanting to hob-knob with other Christian comic and manga fans? Check out the following forums:
March 3, 2004
-Kingdom Comic's new release "Pledge of Allegiance" is now available to order through the Megazeen's website.
Written by Henry Chmielefski and drawn by Veli Loponen, "Pledge" will be an on-going series released every three months.
This is a spin-off of Veli's and Brian Bradley's popular "The Lucifer Chronicles" and is presented, not only in full comic
book size, but also full color from front to back. And all this for a measly $1.25 plus 75 cents shipping! HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED! "Pledge" is part of Kingdom's comic-a-month plan in which they plan to publish a new comic every month.
Rotation will include Henry and Veli's "PoA", Bradley's "Anointed 7" and Wil Hartman's "Kid Commandos" each being released
every three months. Imagine....Christian comics on a regular basis! Who'd a thunk it?!
-For you manga freaks (you know who you are), Anime Angels #1 is available for purchase through their website
www.animeangels.net. This first issue is available in printed comic format, on CD-ROM or as a downloadable PDF file. It includes
many great manga shorts (stories, not clothing) including some familiar faces from Ruckus like Ann Neko and Lisa Hutchinson.
It also includes work by Lynn "Chibi" Bradley, Nikole Jones and more!
-In case you happen to wander into a Family Bookstore, check out their teen and kid sections. I found
two cool Christian comic graphic novels the other day. "!Hero" is a thick graphic novel adaptation of the Christian rock opera
of the same name and retails for $9.99 and "Sampson", another graphic novel by Metron Press and retails for $7.95.
Check them both out!
Feb. 26, 2004
-The Calling Issue #3 is now available to order from E-Train Comics. The Calling is a well produced
comic by fellow Christian artist, Chad Holcom. Go check out www.answerthecalling.com to order. I have issues 1 and 2 myself, and can't wait to read #3.
-Paper Street Games is offering a good assortment of Christian comics including all of the offerings from Atonement
Studios, Archangels:The Saga and Kidz of the King. While you're there check out the awesome Christian CD-Rom and board
games. Go to www.paperstreetgames.com and tell them Eddie sent ya!
-"Lion of Judah" #1 is also available for order from Judah Comics. You can read a preview on-line or
order a copy for $4.95. A little pricy for a 32 page comic, but it's in full color and the artwork looks promising.
Show some support by going to http://judahcomics.com.
Feb. 22nd, 2004
-Ruckus #2 is just days away from release and you can feel the excitiment rising! Issue 2 will sport an
awesome cover by fan favorite, Psycho Ann Neko. Believe me, the cover will blow you away! But it doesn't end there!
Inside you'll find chapter 2 of Ann's Paladin: Quest Aquarius, with lots of crazy manga action (not for the faint
of heart)! Part one of a new prequel story of Lisa Hutchinson's Shelter of Wings (more crazy manga action).
Cartooning genius, Jamie Cosley gives us a flashback story of Buford the Duckling. Also chapter 2 of "Stick to the Shadows"
by Eddie Medina. Jeremy Zehr will keep you laughing with his article "In the Crosshairs" wherein he reports about his
little trip to Wizard World East. Bud Rogers tempts our tastebuds with a new Awesomedude strip. George Macas gives
sage-advice in his second article "Flashback." Plus reviews of Kingdom Comics' "Lucifer Chronicles" and the inside scoop
to upcoming projects from Makar Studios! Plus much more! Check back here for the release date or sign up for our
email newsletter!
-Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" hits theatres in just three days! This movie is gonna be a great
witnessing tool, so please show your support by going to see it and tell others! Opens worldwide on Ash Wednesday, Feb.
25th!
-Go check out the forums at www.christiancomics.net to find out about the First Annual Hartley Awards! The Hartleys (named after the late artist Al Hartley) are awards
given to the best in Christian Comics. Sign up now and you'll be able to nominate and vote for your favorites!
-Mammoth City Messangers is now available for pre-order through Diamond Previews. It's written by talented
Christian writer, Chris Well. Show Chris and the other creators your support by pre-ordering a copy. Go to your
local comic shop and use Previews order number JAN042458.
-It's finally here! The Megazeen's most anticipated issue to date...."The Lust Issue!" People have
been talking for months about the infamous issue 8, and now it's available to order! Check out www.megazeenonline.com for details! They'll definitely be talking about the cover alone for years to come!
-The Megazeen has also announced they'll be producing Jamie Cosley's "Nippy Wallaboosh Too #1." For more
of Cosley goodness, check out www.brokenpony.com and Ruckus #2! (and for that matter, Jamie's "Jam Khaki Tea" #1 available also at the Megazeen website!)
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