Fantasy & the surreal
A collection of Urban, Gothic and Traditional fantasy comics also includes strange surreal comics
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Publisher: Arcana Studios, Creators: Adam Gallardo, Todd Demong
Format: US Paperback, Full Colour Pages: 90
Sylvia Mark, a thirteen year-old girl who feels separated from her peers. It's more than the fact that she's been moved up two grades and is sometimes freakishly strong -- she also feels incomplete and she has weird dreams night after night that seem to be harbingers of something dark. What Sylvia doesn't know is that she's just one of one hundred girls bred as part of a genetics experiment that sought to give normal humans extraordinary powers. Thirteen years ago, four girls were kidnapped and sent to families around the country to be raised and Silvia is determined to find out why...
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Publisher: Willie Hewes
Pages: 20
Format: A5 Colour Cover
The world around you is but a thin veneer, painted over the truth. Just beyond your fingertips. Sweet and rotten, terribly beauteous, gilt in Fairy Gold...
It won't be safe, and nothing here is ever free but it might well be all you ever dreamt of.
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TITLE: A-MEN
Creator: Shakey Kane, Pages: 40, Format: US Colour Cover
Shakey Kane's A- Men is a psycadelic Kirby meets Kev O'Neil style comic with a collection of short stories, that have a touch of Judge Dredd cynicism. The title is a clever play on words as you will discover when you read this comic, and the interior stories are full of subtle and not so subtle jokes that have a wonderful dark edge.
Very surreal and not like any other comics your likely to come across.
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TITLE: ANXIOUS SOMETHING
Creator: Chris Stonehill, Pages: 28
Format: A6 B/W
A collection of dream like images that conjure a loose narrative without any text, that allows the 'reader' to interpret the book how they want to. Chris has created some lovely textures with ink in this book, and I look forward to more publications.
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TITLE: BANANA SKIN JOKE
Creator: Malcy Duff, Pages: 20, Format: A5 B/W
At first, someone not used to Malcy's unique way of looking at things, may be mistaken into thinking this comic is simply a study of the title. As various characters fall victim to the dreaded banana peel.
However, halfway through the book we are reminded why Malcy is one of the most powerful and original cartoonists of our time.
Superb!
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Publisher: Markosia Creators: Stephen L. Stern and Christopher Steininger
Format: UK Perfect Bound B/W Interior, Pages: 76
Before Lord of the Rings, before Conan — there was BEOWULF!
The Viking warrior must defeat the ogre Grendel and his vengeful mother before facing the fire-breathing dragon that will spell his doom.
This stunning graphic novel captures the power and majesty of the greatest sword and sorcery hero of them all!
suitable for ALL AGES
Price: £4.95
Creator: Hayden Fryer. Pages:24, Format: A5, b/w interiors
When his family are killed by Demons Billy decides to dedicate his life to hunting down and killing Demons in all shapes and sizes, and in the most unexpected of places.
A well realised character, with plenty of black humour fron prolific Australian small presser, Hayden Fryer
Issue #5 of volume #1 is a double sized story finale!
You can also download CBZ versions of the new series at:
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TITLE: BODY SWAP
Creator: Roger Mason
Pages: 16
Format: A4 Full Colour Comic
Featuring some fine painted artwork, this result of a Final BA (HONS) Graphic Design Project, is wonderfully presented story about a re animated skeleton called Stanislas. With some great dark humour, and great storytelling, this comic is sure to receive some good reviews.
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TITLE: BRIN
Publisher: Tim Brown, Pages: 28, Format: A5 B/W
Brin the Elf has appeared before in two other titles from Tim. The last title - Talamander - was a huge critical success with it's breathtaking, realistic artwork. However this series, Tim has chosen to return to a much more cartoony style, which he personally enjoys. And his love of this approach shows too. All the usual humour is present and the faster drawing from Tim promises a quicker publication of future issues. Long time Brin fans will love this, and it's a great jumping on point for new readers too.
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TITLE: CONFESSIONAL
Publisher: Warpton Comics, Pages: 44
Format: US Full Colour
Written by Chris McCay and drawn and coloured by Lee O'Connor, this tale of a priest who hears the confession of the devil, is compelling and a treat for the eyes.
Comparisons will be made to Neil Gaiman's work, and to the Sandman Spin off title "Lucifer", but this story's Satan is a different devil to the Vertigo titles character. Once again Warpton Comics have produced a quality title with top production values.
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TITLE: COSMOGENESIS
Publisher: Clown Press, Pages: 60
Format: A5 b/w interiors
There really isn't room to do this epic story justice in this little space. All I can say is this is sci-fi fantasy at it's very best.
Smallzone is proud to to finally be able to bring you all five Cosmogenesis books.
Adam Grose and Tony Sulri have crafted a wonderful story that will keep you engaged in this perfectly realised universe until the very last page. I really can't recommend this title enough.
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Creators: Anna and Karen Rubins, Pages: 32
Format: 177mm x 234mm B/W
Anna and Karen have gone to great lengths to keep this story intriguing, and to keep the comic as a whole looking really impressive.
There's some beautiful artwork on display here, and the printing and production quality beats most mainstream titles.
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Creators: Wayne Saunders and Kiro,
Format: US Perfect Bound, b/w interiors , Pages: 48.
A young man named Gabriel holds the power to affect reality through his dreams locked away in his mind. A strange meteor shower somehow unlocks that power and opens the flood gates to a being from another dimension that is the perfect killing machine.
Gabriel finds himself running from mysterious agents after witnessing a crime and is more than troubled when his dreams of the creature's savage deeds turn out to be a reality!
suitable for mature readers
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TITLE: DOCTOR SPONGE
Creator: Chris Askham, Pages: 20, Format: A5 B/W
A small press veteran, Chris Askham is an accomplished artist and writer. His latest title is a strange tale about an evangelical soldier and a homicidal doctor. The first few pages contain very little dialogue and really show the reader Chris's storytelling flair. The second issue promises to link the two characters, and hopefully shed a little more light on what the hell's going on. Also, with the first issue: A free copy of Chris's last comic "Ally And The Big Man" which I cannot recommend enough.
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TITLE: DOG HENDRIX
Creator: Bob Dickinson, Pages: 40 - 48, Format: A5 B/W
Hendrix lives with a suburban family in 1970's Britain. Hendrix is a dog. But he's also the re incarnation of an ancient religious leader who was murdered for his beliefs. And this comic would make a fantastic TV series!
It has an incredibly realistic script with sharp dialogue that has been written by a creator who has obviously taken the time to listen to how people really speak. The two elements of slice of life and surreal fantasy are merged together masterfully by Bob and drawn in a bold original style born from experimentation by the artist.
Recommended for mature readers.
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TITLE: DREAM TIME
Creators: Colin J Dinnie & Iain Buchanan
Pages: 16 - 20, Format: A5 B/W
Underfire Comics exploded onto the small press scene with a dark urban fantasy featuring some striking black and white artwork that echoes Mignola and Yeowel.
"Those who defend us in our dreams are as mortal as we are. Despite their fear, despite their weakness, they will not fail us while we sleep."
Recommended to mature readers
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TITLE: DUPPY
Publisher: Ansis Purins, Pages: 36
Format: US Ashcan Colour Cover
A collection of strange strips from a new american talent, featuring adventues of the friendly Zombie called Zombre. Also includes the Robot "Fux" who helps around the house. With great artwork and design.
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TITLE: EMBER SIX
Creators: Daniel and Alice Rowbottom, Pages: 28
Format: 150x165mm Colour Cover
A fantastical mystery story, with action, kidnapping, a shooting, and the strangest characters.
Ember and Six are two women who seem to be linked in some way, only one is a waitress in a cafe, and the other is a wanted fugitive.
And who is the mysterious Veskel?
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TITLE: GREEN PLANET
Creator: Stanko Beslic, Pages: 36
Format: US Colour Cover
This is a wonderful fantasy piece that would have been a great children's fable, if not for all the sex and violence portrayed. As it is, it's a very well realised piece of adult fantasy, with compelling characters, and a strong female lead. Although translated into English from Cheqe (I think) the subtext still manages to come through, although reading in the original tongue would, I'm sure, be much more rewarding. The artwork has a classical look to it, with intricate detail and a good grasp of anatomy that enhances the storytelling rather than diverting from it.
Recommended for mature readers only
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Creators Brian and Phillip Phillipson with Alex Nino
Format: US B/W Interiors, Pages: 32
Pandora's box has been re-opened! Dar-Win, now in control of Heaven, is using his volunteers to give the animal kingdom their own gods in an attempt to take over Earth.
Nez has leashed the Dyslexic Dog and his Wild Pack of Family Dogs, and must learn to use the power of inversion if they are to have any chance of stopping the gods.
suitable for mature readers
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Creators: Jamie and Alex Coward, Format: US Colour Cover, Pages: 32
There an obvious influence here from Dave Simm. But to be influenced by such a great comics creator can hardly be a bad thing. ( No pun intended ).
This lovingly produced series is intelligently written and beautifully illustrated.
Your going to have to give a little of yourself to this comic, but trust me it's worth it!
Recommended to mature readers
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Creator: Simon Perrins, Format: A5 Colour Cover, Pages: 32 - 36
This is modern fantasy at it's best. Carefully treading the line between drama and paraody with an artistic confidence not often seen. We have three well rounded lead characters that you could quite easily imagine running into down your local, that live in a world very similar, but not quite the same, as ours. A world were anything seems to be possible, and absolutely anything can happen!
CD of first 6 issues now available in full colour PDF for just 5.00
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Publisher: Ricky Douglas, Pages: 44, Format: A5 B/W
The story of Diomedes and the Gods is one of those tales in the Iliad which tends to be edited out of any summary of the story. This is understandable, as the events portrayed here play little part in the narrative of the Iliad as a whole.
Diomedes might be brave, resourceful, determined, and strong, but like others he is strictly second rate compared with Achilles himself. He has to be. Achilles is practically indestructible. Diomedes is not. In it's way though, it is these weaknesses which make the story of Diomedes a good read in it's own right, and perhaps important for this adaptation, the entire thing is generally self contained.
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Publisher: Arcana
Studios, Creators:
Sean O'Reilly
and Stjepan Sejic
Format: Deluxe US, Full Colour, Pages: 32
The enigmatic warrior that doesn't feel,
but always hurts.
During the Black Sun, under the Eye of God, angels may fall to Earth.
These Fallen Angels have left the grace of God and act without
consequence. Many try to spite their Creator by possessing the anemic
spirits of those who are morally corrupt, using them as their demonic
servants. As a Child of the Black Sun, Kade is the ageless balance that
tips the dark scale back towards the light, as he hunts the demons and
The Fallen.
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TITLE: KAZANA & THE LEGION OF KHAOS
Creators: Ed Doyle & Chris Atkins, Pages: 24, Format: A4 Full Colour
Ed must be one of the hardest working artists in the small press today. He keeps churning out these large scale, and now full colour, stories on a regular basis. On a similar scale his creative partner Chris, seems to be a bottomless well of ideas and stories.
This latest sword and sorcery offering from the Anglo-Irish pairing is an obvious labour of love, with full colour painted artwork, and glorious glossy printing.
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TITLE: KONG: KING OF SKULL ISLAND
Publisher: Markosia, Creators: Satterlee & O'Connor
Format: US, Full Colour, Pages: 32
What happened after the Kong’s fall from the Empire State Building?
Where did the body go?
What happened to Carl Denham?
What is Kong’s relevance to the mysterious Skull Island?
Where did the wall come from and what is it there for?
All these questions and more are answered in this prequel/sequel based on the book by Joe DeVito.
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Publisher: Moonstone Creators: CJ Henderson & Shaun McGaun
Format: US Full Colour Pages: 32 - 40
She is the Speaker for the Dead.
That is the name she is known by in Chinatown. She is also Walker in
Shadow. The name she was given in the city's Middle Eastern community.
In Harlem they call her the Dreamwalker. The police have a name for her
as well, one not nearly so polite, but born out of the same fear as the
others.
suitable for MATURE READERS
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