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AAM/Markosia Sneak Peek: Starship Troopers War Stories: Tasch
AAM/Markosia has announced a new Starship Troopers one-shot called War Stories: Tasch, that arrives in stores in December 2008. War Stories: Tasch is written by Cy Dethan with art by Neil van Antwerpen and Peter-David Douglas.
Cy Dethan explains, “‘War Stories: Tasch’ is essentially an “origin” piece. Before signing up for Pathfinder training, Private Naomi Tasch was a specialised sniper, working alongside a Mk-II combat Neodog. Neodogs are genetically and cybernetically altered animals with enhanced intelligence and physical attributes, linked to their handlers through a complex set of implants. During a full-scale planetary evacuation, Tasch’s Neodog partner goes missing and she puts her career and life on the line to find him. In doing so, she demonstrates the loyalty, single-mindedness and raw brilliance that will one day make a Pathfinder out of her.”
Take the jump for a sneak peek of the issue.
AAM/Markosia Sneak Peek: Ritual
AAM/Markosia has announced its latest series, Ritual, will arrive in December. The series is written by Andy Briggs, with art by Sawn McCauley.
Publisher Harry Markos explains, ‘We’ve been working with Andy Briggs for a while now so when he approached me about the possibility of developing some new properties I jumped at the chance! Andy is incredibly talented and prolific with many ongoing projects at the moment, including movies, TV and as a published author of several books. I figured that he’s worth getting involved with now rather than wait until he has the sort of success that I firmly believe will come very quickly. We managed to secure the services of upcoming artist Shawn McCauley who has captured the mood perfectly with his distinctive style. This is one property which I believe will take us another step closer to achieving our aims as a publisher.’
AAM/Markosia has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek at the series.
Starship Troopers Gets Triple Threat
AAM/Markosia has announced a brand new story arc for the Starship Troopers ongoing series.
Three stories, linked over two parts by writer Cy Dethan, with guest writers Tony Lee (Doctor Who) and Christian Beranek (Willow Creek), and guest artists Neil Edwards, Scott James and Jim Boswell. It’s the Vandals versus the Tigers in a race to save the federation against the Civilian Militia — but who are the Reaper Cell and what is their connection to SICON?
“When Harry [Markos] asked me to come on board to co-write the story, my immediate answer was ‘yes’,” says Christian Beranek in a prepared statement. “Now, I don’t do a lot of licensed comics or work for hire books, but Starship Troopers is one of my favorite franchises. As was the case with writing the origin of John Doe for Se7en, I had a blast helping define a new element in the ST universe: the psychics! Expect some mental carnage, for sure.”
The first installment of Triple Threat arrives in July, with the conclusion hitting stands in August in issue #10 of Starship Troopers.
AAM/Markosia Sneak Peek: Lazarus
What’s that saying? You can’t keep a good man down? Such is the case with Lazarus, the brand new title from AAM/Markosia, publishers of King Kong, Startship Troopers, and The Boy Who Made Silence.
Publisher Harry Markos, states, “I am very excited about this title, which I am confident is going to attract a ton of positive reviews. Joseph’s script is amazing, you can see almost immediately that this is no ordinary take on the Lazarus story but something quite unique and remarkable. The stunning art brings the tale to life and immerses the reader into a dark and frenetic world filled with all manner of intrigue and action. It’s going to surprise a lot of people!”
AAM/Markosia has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek at the six issue mini-series that arrives in June.
Things to Do
“The Art of the Boy Who Made Silence”
Exhibition and Book Release Party with artist & author Joshua Hagler
OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday, March 21 from 7 pm – 11 pm
Sneak preview of EXIT SIGN: a Rock Opera at 10 pm
Show runs March 21st through April 12th
OPEN FOR VIEWING 7 DAYS BY APPOINTMENT
a.Muse Gallery
614 Alabama Street at 18th, Second Floor
San Francisco, California
INFO 415.279.6281
JOSHUA HAGLER, who is mainly recognized for his energetic large-scale oil paintings, brings his other passion to the gallery–comic books. Winner of the coveted Xeric Grant, Hagler’s comic book series The Boy Who Made Silence is set to begin publication with UK-based publisher AAM/Markosia this spring. Coinciding with the release of Book One in the series, a.Muse Gallery will be presenting the original pages, drawings, paintings, sketches, and writings that show up on the printed page or were used in the planning stages.
AAM/Markosia Sneak Peek: The Boy Who Made Silence #2
AAM/Markosia has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek at the second issue of the Boy Who Made Silence by Joshua Hagler.
AAM/Markosia Relaunches Website
AAM/Markosia has launched a brand new website to showcase their titles. The site features news, previews, and links for everything related to the company.
Publisher Harry Markos explains, “We have a very exciting year ahead of us, with some groundbreaking new titles such as The Boy Who Made Silence, Lazarus: Immortal Coils, N-Guard, and Sunset to name but a few, and we are very keen to show people the positive direction that we are moving in. The new website, which was launched recently, will feature two new web comics by the end of April, as well as offering visitors the opportunity to download the first issue of every series that we have published for free. It will be updated on a much more regular basis, which was something we lacked previously and which was a constant source of irritation to many of our loyal supporters. It is an exciting time for us and we hope that we can show people that we are here for the long run.”
Check out the site at http://www.markosia.com.
AAM/Markosia Sneak Peek of the Week
AAM/Markosia has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of The Boy Who Made Silence #2.
What is The Boy Who Made Silence? I’m glad you asked…
In The Boy Who Made Silence, deaf child Nestor Gudfred inexplicably creates utter silence around him, which compels the people near him into each other’s pasts and memories. As his religious rural community looks to him as a prophet, the story follows Nestor and a diverse cast of richly imagined characters as he comes of age, falls in love, and begins a search for his father.
AAM Markosia announces new title
AAM Markosia has announced its latest book will be The Boy Who Made Silence.
The Boy Who Made Silence #1
Joshua Hagler (Story and Art)
Thomas Mauer (letters)
In The Boy Who Made Silence, deaf child Nestor Gudfred inexplicably creates utter silence around him, which compels the people near him into each other’s pasts and memories. As his religious rural community looks to him as a prophet, the story follows Nestor and a diverse cast of richly imagined characters as he comes of age, falls in love, and begins a search for his father.
The Boy Who Made Silence will be full color and sell for $3.99.
AAM/Markosia Solicitations for February 2008
AAM/Markosia has sent Major Spoilers the cover images and solicitation information for titles arriving in stores in February 2008. Take the jump for some Kong goodness, as well a more Starship Troopers stories.
Markosia Titles for January 2008
Markosia Publishing has sent Major Spoilers the cover images and solicitation information for titles shipping in January 2008.