THE EMERALD CITY NEEDS YOU!

VANCOUVER (March 22, 2013) – Arcana Comics is preparing for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2013, where we will debut The Steam Engines of Oz, a gorgeous re-imagining of the world of Oz, set 100 years after the events from The Wizard of Oz, a story we all love and cherish.

FCBD, however, is not the end of Oz… not by a longshot! In June, we will be releasing The Steam Engines of Oz issue 1, taking place immediately after the events of the FCBD edition. Don’t worry, though, we’ll have a recap of the FCBD events, PLUS make sure that all readers have read the FCBD story.

Based on initial orders of The Steam Engines of Oz FCBD, we’ve broken all of our previous records forFCBD. Please make sure your local comic book shop orders plenty of copies of The Steam Engines of Oz Issue 1!

Oh, and scroll down for a full color preview of The Steam Engines of Oz FCBD edition AND the very FIRST look at the cover for Issue 2… You’ll love it!

TITLE: The Steam Engines of Oz Issue 1
STORY BY: Sean Patrick O’Reilly & Erik Hendrix
WRITTEN BY: Erik Hendrix & Sean Patrick O’Reilly
ART BY: Yannis Roumboulias
DIAMOND CODE: APR13 0795
PRICE: $3.99
DESCRIPTION: Straight from the pages of our FCBD Preview, The Steam Engines of Oz has arrived! Find out how the Emerald City has transformed in the last 100 years as Victoria Wright and her friends plot their escape only to fall into the clutches of a terrifying threat. This re-imagining of Oz through a SteamPunk lens is a must read for fans of Oz, SteamPunk, an exciting story, and fantastic art

SAMPLE ART FROM THE STEAM ENGINES OF OZ FCBD

Oh, while we’re at it… Why not take a look at the cover for The Steam Engines of Oz issue 2, coming out in July??? Who are these guys? They’re Munchkins, but they’re not part of the Lollipop Guild, though, I’ll tell you that much!

VANCOUVER (March 21, 2013) – Arcana Comics welcomes you to another month in the world of Arcana Comics. We’re over the moon right now with some of the crazy things we’re up to, and wanted to be sure you’re “in the know”, so you can pre-order and run to your local comic shops and online retailers (quicken your step or quicken your typing) to track down copies. So… let’s get started, shall we? Be sure to keep reading to get some updates on the upcoming, record breaking, STEAM ENGINES OF OZ, debuting this FCBD!

In case you missed it, Simmons Comics Anthology Volume 1 is out now… Oh wait? If you look, it may actually be hitting some stores in ONE WEEK! So, if you haven’t already seen it on the shelves, check your local comic shops on March 27th, because I bet a TON of them will be getting copies! What will you get in there? Well, Simmons Comics Anthology features the first chapters of Zipper, Dominatrix, Gene Simmons House of Horrors, AND the first chapter in an all new mini – Zipper Vs Dominatrix: The Slave Trade, written by Erik Hendrix (Deadly Harvest, Evil Tree, Intrinsic, The Steam Engines of Oz) with art from Yannis Roumboulias (Deadly Harvest, The Steam Engines of Oz). The art is gorgeous and the story is fast-paced and fun.

TITLE: Simmons Comics Anthology Vol 1
DIAMOND CODE: DEC12 0812
ISBN: 978-1-77135-066-2
PRICE: $19.95

Should you LOVE the first volume of Simmons Comics Anthology, well, the second volume is available for pre-order NOW! Featuring the second chapters of Zipper, Dominatrix, Gene Simmons House of Horrors, AND the second chapter of Zipper Vs Dominatrix: The Slave Trade.

TITLE: Simmons Comics Anthology Vol 2
DIAMOND CODE: MAR13 0798
ISBN: 978-1-77135-068-6
PRICE: $19.95
DESCRIPTION: Arcana Comics and Simmons Comics Group are proud to present this special anthology, featuring the second chapters of Zipper, Dominatrix, and Gene Simmons House of Horrors, as well as the second chapter of the first ever crossover between Zipper and Dominatrix, The Slave Trade.

What else is available for pre-order now, though? Well, let me tell you!

TITLE: 10th Muse Vol 1: The Image Run Part 1
DIAMOND CODE: MAR13 0797
ISBN: 978-1-927424-72-8
PRICE: $14.95
DESCRIPTION: This critically acclaimed series, written by famed Marvel/DC writer Marv Wolfman, takes Greek mythology to a new level. Greek mythology has documented the nine Muses, the inspirational daughters of the almighty Zeus. But history forgot one– the Tenth Muse. Emma, Brett, and Dawn were the best of friends– until Emma disappeared, leaving only a note saying goodbye. Now, eight years later, Emma is back, without answers. What happened to Emma? What is her connection with Grayson Bishop and, most of all, how did ordinary Emma Sonnet become the mysterious TENTH MUSE? Introducing The Tenth Muse, a new kind of super-hero saga unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. A mystery. An action series. A character-driven saga that will bring you to the edge of your seat. See if you can unravel the mystery of The 10th Muse.

TITLE: Punch Drunk
DIAMOND CODE: MAR13 0799
ISBN: 978-1-77135-043-3
PRICE: $12.95
DESCRIPTION: Morningside, Illinois, 1947. The charred remains of a young couple are discovered in the ashes of a tragic house fire. The insurance company, which stands to lose a fortune, suspects foul play, but, despite all their resources, are unable to prove it. As a last resort, down on his luck private eye Mick Browning is dispatched to Morningside. He has only twenty-two hours to bust the case before payment is due on the life insurance policies. This already difficult task takes a turn for the worse when he stumbles into a small town’s underworld of corrupt cops, secret gambling dens, and ruthless criminals.

TITLE: The Domain
DIAMOND CODE: MAR13 0800
ISBN: 978-1-927424-76-6
PRICE: $9.95
DESCRIPTION: Welcome to The Domain. A place where public domain superheroes and villains spend their time relaxing with a hot cup of coffee. Of course, now retired, they spend their time telling stories of heroism (or villainy) of the past.

Do you think that’s it? Not hardly!!!! How about FREE COMIC BOOK DAY? Did you know that this year we’re unleashing The Steam Engines of Oz on the masses? Oh yeah! On May 4th, 2013, you can get the full first chapter of The Steam Engines of Oz FREE from your local comic book shop. Don’t know where a store is that’s participating? Easy, head over to FREECOMICBOOKDAY.COM to see who’s participating, and even see samples of the books coming out that day, including The Steam Engines of Oz.

TITLE: The Steam Engines of Oz FCBD
PRICE: FREE!!!
DESCRIPTION: Get a special sneak-peek at the upcoming re-imagining of Oz through a SteamPunk lens! Find out what happens 100 years after the witch is dead. In an Oz ruled by a once revered hero, salvation comes from the unlikely wrench of Victoria Wright, who dares to question the status quo and sparks a rebellion. This FCBD edition will give you an exciting extended preview of the upcoming graphic novel and a look at what else Arcana’s SteamPunk Originals line has in store for readers!

Stay tuned for more information about The Steam Engines of Oz and Free Comic Book Day, too… We will be making some special appearances at a few shops, so you can meet the creative team in person and potentially some other SteamPunk excitement!

And there’s more, too… The Steam Engines of Oz does NOT end with FCBD… There’s an all new Issue 1 coming out in June, a month after FCBD, that will show you what happens next. What beloved favorites will Victoria meet and what new and wonderful characters will be introduced? Be sure to ask your local comic shop to pre-order!!!

TITLE: The Steam Engines of Oz Issue 1
DIAMOND CODE: APR13 0795
ISBN: 978-1-77135-164-5
PRICE: $3.99
DESCRIPTION: Straight from the pages of our FCBD Preview, The Steam Engines of Oz has arrived! Find out how the Emerald City has transformed in the last 100 years as Victoria Wright and her friends plot their escape only to fall into the clutches of a terrifying threat. This re-imagining of Oz through a SteamPunk lens is a must read for fans of Oz, SteamPunk, an exciting story, and fantastic art.

VANCOUVER (Feb 19, 2013) - Are you going to be in London this weekend (Feb 23/24) forLondon Super Comic Con (LSCC) 2013? Well, Arcana Comics will be! Erik Hendrix, the VP of Publishing, will be on hand with a couple of Arcana artists and even a limited Simmons Comics Anthology LSCC Exclusive with a special preview of the Anthology, featuring the first full chapter of Zipper Vs Dominatrix: The Slave Trade.

From the LSCC web site, which can be reached HERE. “L.S.C.C. is the UK’s biggest and most exciting comic convention. Our show floor plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, comic related memorabilia, superheroes and graphic novels. Our panels and autograph sessions give fans a chance to interact with their favorite creators and there are a large amount of comic items on sale from numerous exhibitors as well as publishers of your favourite comic books.”

Arcana Comics will be at location D133 during the convention, so be sure to track us down!

On hand will be:

• Erik Hendrix - VP of Publishing for Arcana Comics, and writer of SideShows, The Evil Tree, Deadly Harvest, Champions of the Wild Weird West, Intrinsic, The Book, HeadSmash, & The Steam Engines of Oz.
• Daniel Thollin - Artist for The Evil Tree, Co-Writer and Co-Artist of 1000 Eyes, and contributor to the popular FUBAR series.
• Yannis Roumboulias - Artist of Deadly Harvest, Zipper Vs Dominatrix: The Slave Trade (Simmons Comics Anthology), and The Steam Engines of Oz

For more on the LSCC Exclusive Simmons Comics Anthology Preview Book, keep on reading!

This preview will be strictly limited to 100 copies and available for £5. Be sure to find the Arcana Comics table, D133, at London Super Comic Con to get a copy of this book!

Writer Erik Hendrix and artist Yannis Roumboulias will be on hand to sign copies of the book!

To add to the excitement, FCBD is actually just the beginning for The Steam Engines of Oz. In June, we will be releasing The Steam Engines of Oz issue 1, which we think you’ll love as much as we do… Be sure not to let your FCBD experience end with May 4th… Pick up issue 1 in June, Issue 2 in July, Issue 3 in August, and let’s keep the story rolling! If fans enjoy our exploits of Victoria Wright and her group of friends wandering the future of Oz, we’ll keep making them!

The Steam Engines of Oz FCBD is still available for retailers to order for their stores, so be sure to ask them about it! Diamond Previews code JAN130018 (FCBD 2013 STEAM ENGINES OF OZ).

And now for a look at the artwork from the Steam Engines of Oz! Don’t the pencils alone sell you on the book? Just wait until you see the same pages in full, glorious color…

TITLE: The Steam Engines of Oz
STORY BY: Sean Patrick O’Reilly & Erik Hendrix
SCRIPT BY: Erik Hendrix & Sean Patrick O’Reilly
COVER ART BY: Yannis Roumboulias
COVER COLORS BY: Chandran
INTERIOR ART BY: Yannis Roumboulias
AVAILABLE: FCBD 2013
DIAMOND CODE: JAN130018
DESCRIPTION: Get a special sneak-peek at the upcoming re-imagining of Oz through a SteamPunk lens! Find out what happens 100 years after the witch is dead. In an Oz ruled by a once revered hero, salvation comes from the unlikely wrench of Victoria Wright, who dares to question the status quo and sparks a rebellion. This FCBD edition will give you an exciting extended preview of the upcoming graphic novel and a look at what else Arcana’s SteamPunk Originals line has in store for readers!

Retailers can order The Steam Engines of Oz FCBD Edition through Diamond Previews, code JAN130018 (JAN130018  J  FCBD 2013 STEAM ENGINES OF OZ).

You can also read an exclusive interview with Arcana’s VP of Publishing and co-writer of The Steam Engines of Oz, Erik Hendrix, about the book and Comic Book Day over at the FCBD web site by CLICKING HERE!

In the interview, Erik mentions of the story and artwork that “our take on Oz throws the rules out the window! Without giving anything away, you can expect new characters as well as beloved favorites, but seen in a completely different light. Expect a fast-paced story with all of the wonder and excitement you expect from an Oz tale with GORGEOUS artwork from Yannis Roumboulias. If you’re not familiar with him, you should be! He really knocked it out of the park with last year’s Deadly Harvest and he is finishing up Zipper Vs Dominatrix: The Slave Trade, which is appearing in Simmons Comics Anthology Volumes 1-3.” And, who pick up The Steam Engines of Oz? “If you like books with strong female leads, great characterization, and something to fill your head with wonder, you’ll love The Steam Engines of Oz.”

TITLE: The Steam Engines of Oz
STORY BY: Sean Patrick O’Reilly & Erik Hendrix
SCRIPT BY: Erik Hendrix & Sean Patrick O’Reilly
COVER ART BY: Yannis Roumboulias
COVER COLORS BY: Chandran
INTERIOR ART BY: Yannis Roumboulias
AVAILABLE: FCBD 2012 / JAN130018
DESCRIPTION: Get a special sneak-peek at the upcoming re-imagining of Oz through a SteamPunk lens! Find out what happens 100 years after the witch is dead. In an Oz ruled by a once revered hero, salvation comes from the unlikely wrench of Victoria Wright, who dares to question the status quo and sparks a rebellion. This FCBD edition will give you an exciting extended preview of the upcoming graphic novel and a look at what else Arcana’s SteamPunk Originals line has in store for readers!

VANCOUVER (Jan 11, 2013) – Arcana Comics and Simmons Comics Group are proud to announce that Simmons Comics Anthology is crossing the pond!

In celebration of the launch of Simmons Comics Anthology Volume 1 (DIAMOND DEC12 0812 / ISBN 978-1-77135-066-2), Arcana Comics and Simmons Comics Group have created an extremely limited edition Preview Book ONLY available to attendants of London Super Comic Con Feb 23rd and 24th.

This limited edition preview will feature the first chapter of Gene Simmons’ Zipper Vs Dominatrix: The Slave Trade, written by Erik Hendrix (The Evil Tree, Deadly Harvest, The Book), with art from Yannis Roumboulias (Deadly Harvest)

This preview will be strictly limited to 100 copies and available for £5. Be sure to find the Arcana Comics table at London Super Comic Con to get a copy of this book!

If you can’t make it to the convention, don’t worry, you can still read the amazing first chapter of Gene Simmons’ Zipper Vs Dominatrix: The Slave Trade by picking up a copy of Simmons Comics Anthology Volume 1 when it is released in February! Pre-Order a copy now!

TITLE: Simmons Comics Anthology Vol. 1
CREATED BY: Gene Simmons
EDITED BY: Erik Hendrix
COVER BY: Yannis Roumboulias
ISBN: 978-1-77135-066-2
DIAMOND CODE: DEC12 0812
PRICE: $19.95
ARCANA TITLE PAGE: http://arcana.com/view_issue.php?id=553
DESCRIPTION: Arcana Comics and Simmons Comics Group are proud to present this special anthology, featuring the first chapters of Zipper, Dominatrix, and Gene Simmons House of Horrors, as well as the first chapter of the first ever crossover between Zipper and Dominatrix, The Slave Trade.

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VANCOUVER (December 19, 2012) - Arcana Comics is proud to announce that The Evil Tree, a recent horror release, has been nominated for Best Original Graphic Novel (OGN) by ComicMonsters.com!

The title, written and created by Erik Hendrix with art from Daniel Thollin and colors from Anna Sällström, has received rave reviews since its debut atSDCC 2012, and this nomination is amazing news.

Since The Evil Tree has been nominated, fans can vote ONCE for the title by heading over to the Comic Monsters web site, registering, and clickingThe Evil Tree radio button in the Best OGN of 2012 Category and then click “Vote”. It’s that simple! Voting closes on December 30th.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO COMICMONSTERS.COM

If you haven’t read the title yet, worry not, Arcana Comics and the creators have made available the first chapter for download FREE using the below links.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE – HIGH RES

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE – LOW RES

In addition, if you decide to pick up a copy of The Evil Tree in print, you can get it directly from theArcana Store for 25% off by using code “ARCANAWINTER” at checkout through January 31st! Enjoy!

TITLE: The Evil Tree DIAMOND CODE: JUL12 0743 ISBN: 978-1-926914-52-7 PRICE: $14.95 GENRE: Horror ARCANA TITLE PAGE: http://www.arcana.com/view_issue.php?id=437 DESCRIPTION: In a colonial village outside of NYC, Misha and her fiance, Daren, seek an escape from the fast pace of the city. As they settle in, Misha becomes withdrawn, suffering from bad dreams and depression. When Daren brings his friends to the house to “shake out the cobwebs,” little does he know he is setting into motion events started hundreds of years ago with the original occupants of the house, the Willam Family. Not only did the ill-fated Willam family die in the house one cold winter, but the house has developed a history of female occupants committing suicide. The friends must solve the mystery of the house before the Willam Family ghosts pick them off one by one.

REVIEWS AND QUOTES

“The story is classic horror movie in graphic novel form, the way it should be done. Really creepy, moody and occasionally gut-wrenching horrific it does remind you of all the good stuff in Evil Dead movies – indeed the book could be a companion piece to the Evil Dead series. But there are somber moments too and chills that creep under you skin… Surprisingly the more tender moments, and the character interactions aren’t an afterthought. Relations and emotions are handled with equal aplomb and makes this book a must read and already a personal favorite of mine.” – Peter Bergting (The Portent, Crysis, Dark Sun, Strange Girl)

“A ghost story that will make your blood run cold.” — ComicMonsters.com -http://www.comicmonsters.com/reviews-314-The_Evil_Tree_GN.html

“Hendrix and Thollin sold me. Their tale of a young couple inadvertently awakening Something Very Evil may not be innovative, but I have a soft spot for classic tropes done well, and Mr. Hendrix rang enough changes on the formula that I was never bored. As a haunted house story, The Evil Tree is genuinely haunting… even scary… I was especially impressed with Mr. Thollin’s ability to craft and stage comics layouts that were actually frightening and surprising… In a way it’s almost more immersive– the jagged, simple style of the art helps put across the emotional part of the story. And when the art is that well-suited to the story, that’s my definition of good.” – Greg Hatcher, Comic Book Resources.com - http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2012/06/03/weekend-with-the-review-pile/

“The Evil Tree is exactly what a classic ghost story should be, Hendrix and Thollin capture all the elements of the genre with stunning execution. This is a perfect Halloween tale that’s bound to send shivers down your spine.” – Lonnie Nadler, Bloody-Disgusting.com - http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3146805/preview-arcana-set-to-release-the-evil-tree-in-time-for-halloween/

“If THE EVIL DEAD was a ghost story told as a beautifully illustrated graphic novel, it would be THE EVIL TREE. If you’re a fan of horror comics, you owe it to yourself to check out this book!” – Dirk Manning (writer of NIGHTMARE WORLD and TALES OF MR. RHEE)

“A stark, powerful ghost story told with real verve and conviction.” – Mike Carey (UNWRITTEN, THE DEVIL YOU KNOW)

“Horror comics are hard to pull off… A lot of them just aren’t scary. The Evil Tree, though, works because it’s more about getting invested in the stakes. Erik Hendrix invests a lot of time in making these characters distinct and grounded: these are all people you believe are friends through work, pitching in to help out, making fun of each other, in close relationships… It’s a great horror book… and worth checking out.” – Dan Seitz – GammaSquad.com – http://gammasquad.uproxx.com/2012/06/the-comic-you-need-to-read-this-week-the-evil-tree-1

“The Evil Tree stands shoulder to shoulder with the best out there. This is a comic about a group of friends surrounded by a living ghost story and it will scare the hell out of you.” – Geeks of Doom -http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2012/10/15/comic-review-the-evil-tree/

“If you, like me, are a fan of horror movies, but horror comic books have left you wanting, The Evil Tree is the perfect remedy.” – Word of the Nerd -http://www.wordofthenerdonline.com/sneak-peek-the-evil-tree-from-arcana/

“Arcana’s tribute to the moodier slasher movies works because of a mixture of good writing that lets us get to know the characters before they start getting picked off and unique art by Daniel Thollin that can swing between the conventional and the disturbing in a heartbeat. It’s a fairly conventional haunted house story, but a very well told one, nonetheless.” – Dan Seitz – GammaSquad.com - http://www.uproxx.com/gammasquad/2012/10/five-recent-and-great-horror-comics-for-halloween/