GENERAL PETRAEUS, U.S. AIR FORCE & CONSERVATIVE WOMEN GET COMIC BOOK TREATMENT

On June 26, 2014, Bluewater Productions released new comic book biographies focusing on political and military subjects:  American Defenders: The U.S. Air Force, Political Power: General David Petraeus, andFemale Force: Conservative Women of Politics.

Most of us have heard his name. Most have seen his face. But until now, his story has been a mystery. General David Petraeus has been a leader of men, and his name has become synonymous in recent years with the American war effort. Join the top-selling comic series Political Power and get an up-close look at the man himself. Written by CW Cooke and Michael L. Frizellandillustrated by acclaimed artist James Bolton,Political Power: General David Petraeus will feature a special cover by famed comic book legend Joe Phillips. About General Petraeus, Frizell states, “He’s a fascinating figure. Though missteps in his personal life forced him to step down from his position as Director of the CIA in 2012, his heroic service remains untarnished.”

Female Force is a series that features biographies on strong, independent women in the world of politics.Female Force: Conservative Women of Politics is a 96-page graphic novel written by John Blundell, CW Cooke, Michael Troy, and Jerome Maida with art by Todd Tenant, Luciano Kars, Manuel Díaz and a cover by Jaume Font. This graphic novel includes stories on Ayn Rand, Nancy Reagan, Laura Ingraham, and Michele Bachmann. The graphic novel retails in print for $17.99 and digitally for $9.99. 

It's off we go into the wild blue yonder to discover the origins from the most amazing air force in the world. From the use of balloons during Civil War for spying on the enemy, the fabled dunes of Kitty Hawk, to the high-tech aircraft and exploits of today, American Defenders: The U.S. Air Force shows how the United States Air Force keeps skies over our country safe and how they helped defeat any and all enemies both foreign and domestic. American Defenders: The U.S. Air Force is a special-length 32 pages written by Don Smith with art by Jon Stanicek.

A collected edition of the American Defenders features all issues of the comic book series.  Includes the biographies of the United States: Army, Air Force, Marines and Navy.  American Defenders: The Untied States Military is released on July 30^th. 

In the past Bluewater has featured subjects as Ronald Reagan, Ted Kennedy, Margaret Thatcher, The U.S. Army, Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice, subjects carefully selected by founder and publisher Darren Davis. “Comic books are a great way for kids to read about famous people and important topics in an engaging medium that open pathways to understanding the importance of these topics to the world,” added Davis. “Our biography comic books are now taught in schools and libraries for students and reluctant readers.”

Download Bluewater comics to your e-reader from iTunes, Kindle, Nook, Wowio, ComiXology, DriveThru Comics, Google Play, My Digital Comics, Overdrive, Iverse, Biblioboard, Flipkart, ComicBin, Axis360,  Blio, Entitle, Comicblender, Kobo and wherever eBooks are sold.

Print copies of Bluewater’s titles can be ordered exclusively at Comic Flea Market: http://bit.ly/XKXzyo

Bluewater’s biographical comic books have been featured on CNN, Politico, Roll Call, The Today Show, FOX News, and in People Magazine among thousands of others.

Interviews and PDF Review copies are available upon request. Please feel free to use the cover image & pages for your publication.

About Bluewater Productions

Bluewater Productions Inc. is one of the top independent production studios of comic books, young adult books and graphic novels. Its extensive catalog of titles includes the bestsellers “10^th Muse” and “The Legend of Isis” ”Bluewater publishes comic books in partnership with entertainment icon William Shatner (“TekWar Chronicles”), legendary filmmaker Ray Harryhausen (“Wrath of the Titans,” “Sinbad: Rogue of Mars,” “Jason and the Argonauts,” et al) and celebrated actor Vincent Price (“Vincent Price Presents”), Additionally, Bluewater publishes a highly successful line of biographical comics under the titles “Female Force” and “Political Power.” Bluewater aims to unite cutting-edge art and engaging stories produced by its stable of the publishing industry’s top artists and writers. For more information, visit www.bluewaterprod.com

Con News: Malta Comic Con 2014 Announced

For Immediate Release
A lot of people have commented that the Malta Comic Convention 2013 was one of the best shows they have ever been to. If you were there, chances are we’re quoting you! And if you missed it you can be part of the awesomeness this time round. Following the fun filled success that was the Malta Comic Con 2013, Wicked Comics are proud to announce that the 6^th edition of the annual Malta Comic Con will be held on Saturday 29^th and Sunday 30^th November! The show will once again be held at St. James Cavalier in Valletta, the capital city of Malta. The venue was originally a bastion (part of the fortifications of the City) constructed by the Knights Hospitallers which was later converted to a wicked Art’s and Creativity Centre.

“Way back in 2009 when we gave Malta its first ever comic convention our goal was that in 5 years we establish the show as one of the biggest, awesome and genuinely anticipated festivals on the Island. The amazing response we received last year (were we almost doubled the attendees of the previous year, amongst which was the Honourable Dr. Joseph Muscat the Prime Minister of Malta) confirmed that we achieved this goal. Consequently, we are proud to say that the Malta Comic Convention is now a credible destination for both professionals working in the industry and for those who have the comic culture at heart. We would like to thank all the many people who have helped us make this possible and promise to deliver another explosive family oriented event this year” said Chris Le Galle co-founder of Wicked Comics.

So keep the dates free for 2 more days of fun for everyone! Fans can look forward to feeling that amazing rush of meeting with their favourite creators who are always happy to chat, sign and sketch for their fans. Complementing the killer roster of guests will be a number of up and coming creators from abroad as well as the best local creators on the Island promoting work. The official Malta Comic Con Cosplay competition is being revamped so people can once again look forward to meeting all those lovely people in a plethora of different shiny costumes. The video game area will once again be buzzing with activity and the fan favourite competitions will also be returning. There will also be more table top gaming that there has ever been before. Free movies and animations will be running in the in house cinema for the duration of the show. Fans can also look forward to much more exciting activities such as work shops, informative and entertaining talks, Q&As and discussion panels! And rounding all of will be a number of mind blowing exhibitions. There will be something for everyone!

As customary Wicked Comics have designed a number of packages for fans wishing to travel to the Malta Comic Con from abroad, which include heavily discounted accommodation rates and local transport from hotel to convention centre. Similarly Wicked Comics have a number of packages tailored for foreign creators who whish to exhibit at the Malta Comic Con including heavily discounted tables.

Anyone wishing to know more about these packages, and local creators/retailers wishing to exhibit at the Malta Comic Con 2014 are kindly requested to email us for more details on info@maltacomic-con.com

For more details kindly visit: http://www.maltacomic-con.com

Testimonial from the much acclaimed comic writer and Malta Comic Con 2013 guest Ales Kot:
"I enjoyed my stay at the Malta Comic Con. It's a show that is finding itself -- and observing the process, and being able to help with it a little, has been an adventure in itself. The enthusiasm and focus of the organizers is inspiring. I believe in the Malta Comic Con, and I wish them my best." (Ales Kot, 2014).

Comics News: Eisner Nominated artist N. Steven Harris Represents Watson and Holmes at C2E2

Eisner Nominated artist N. Steven Harris represents Watson and Holmes at C2E2

(New Jersey-April 25th, 2014) New Paradigm Studios announced today that their artist N. Steven Harris will be set up in artist alley at C2E2 booth U6. New Paradigm's title Watson and Holmeshas been nominated for two Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards: Best New Series (by Karl Bollers and Rick Leonardi) and Best Single Issue (#6 by Brandon Easton and N Steven Harris. There will be giveaways, tshirts, and books for purchase that can be signed by the artist as well!

Can't make it t C2E2? The following stores will have a special Watson and Holmes to hand out on Free Comics Day:

New Dimension Comics- Pittsburgh, PA area- various locations

Little Shop of Comics -Scotch Plains NJ

Clockworks Comics and Cards - Union NJ

Jokers Child – Fair Lawn, NJ

Comics and More – Plymouth Meeting Mall, PA

About Watson and Holmes: A Study In Black

Collecting the entire first arc of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson re-envisioning as African Americans living in New York City's famous Harlem district. Watson, an Afghanistan war vet, works in an inner-city clinic; Holmes, a local P.I. who takes unusual cases. When one of them ends up in Watson's emergency room, the unlikely duo strike up a partnership to find a missing girl. Watson & Holmes bump heads along the way as they enter a labyrinth of drugs, guns, gangs and a conspiracy that goes higher and deeper than they could have imagined. Containing epilogue issue #5 as well as chock full of extra material on the evolution of a new classic.

About N. Steven Harris:

In addition to his work on Watson and Holmes, N. Steven Harris has been busy creating and illustrating (Brotherhood of) The Fringe, and co-creating Ajala: A Series of Adventures, along with Robert Garrett, N. Steven Harris has had a career spanning over 20 years in the comic book industry. His highlights include DC Comics, Aztek: The Ultimate Man, a character which he co-created along with Grant Morrison and Mark Millar, Batman: Officer Down, (DC Comics), X-Force101, Deadpool Annual ‘98(Marvel Entertainment), and a comic book called The Crush (Motown, Image Comics). In early 2011 Mr. Harris collaborated with the late L.A. Banks, best-selling novelist of “The Vampire Huntress Legends” series on a comic book adaptation that took place just after the novel series, published by Dynamite Entertainment. He also illustrated a Jimi Hendrix motion comic called Mojo Man released in 2011 through iTunes.. When he is not doing comics or teaching young people through arts organizations, Mr. Harris does storyboards for advertising agencies like Ogilvy & Mather and Berlin Cameron, and products like Samsung, and Glaceau Vitamin Water. He also has participated in gallery shows showcasing comic book art in New York, Philadelphia, Georgia, Chicago, California, and, even one in Japan.

Visit www.newparadigmstudios.com for more information!
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About New Paradigm Studios:

We at New Paradigm Studios want to change the existing paradigms of comic book storytelling. To publish cutting edge stories that exceeds your expectations of written and visual narrative. We want to push the boundaries of art and publish stories that are true to their core values and do not play it “safe.” Prepare to break the norm in experiencing conventional storytelling, for the stories at New Paradigm Studios there are no limits.

Straight Forward Reviews : Fathom Kiani vol 3 # 2

Kiani comes back this month for more action and intrigue in Aspen's Fathom Kiani # 2.

Writer - Vince Hernandez

Artist - Gisueppe Cafaro

Publisher - Aspen

Review by Jeremias de Leon

Story

Kiani makes some new friends and possibly many more enemies in the latest issue. A spoiler free summary is that Kiani meets a man who promises he can help her find what she's looking for and of course we're left to wonder if he really will do what he says about helping Kiani. Kiani herself does not trust him but decides that he's the only lead she has right now and that's all I'll say without spoiling.

The writing in this is well done. Although there's hints and glimpses of action, this issue is about the characters. Their dialog seems very well thought out and Kiani seems to be developing and growing as a character. The other character that wants Kiani for his research also gets fleshed out with a backstory. This issue really does a great job of rounding out it's characters.

Art

The art has been gorgeous in this book. There's lots of eye candy in this book from Kiani's complex hair, to beautiful scenery to a few awesome splash pages. The colors are beautiful as well and really add life to Giuseppe's lines. I've got nothing detrimental to say about the art here.

Verdict

If you want a book where you want a reason for the characters to be fighting and with lots of beautiful art you can do a lot worse than Fathom : Kiani. It has nice art, thought out characters and cool action. I highly recommend it. I give Fathom : Kiani Vol. 3 # 2 a 9 out of 10.

Comics News: Inkwell Awards Voting Is OPEN (April 15th - April 30th, 2014)

(New Bedford, MA/USA—April 14, 2013) The Inkwell Awards, a non-profit organization devoted to educating and promoting the art of inking, invites the public to vote for the industry's best of the past year. The official public ballot will be available on the Inkwell Awards' homepage from April 15 through April 30. Voting is open to everyone, whether fans or professional peers. The winners will be announced at the live awards ceremony at Heroes Con in Charlotte, NC June 20-22 on Saturday the 21st at 12:30pm.

As with last year, the ballot will still list the nominees for the Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame lifetime achievement award, which were chosen by the internal and separate Hall of Fame Nomination Committee (made up of the core committee, former committee members, ambassadors, contributors and existing Hall of Fame award recipients). To avoid a “popularity contest” where recent names have more influence than past masters, the two winners have been chosen by the HoF Nomination Committee rather than the public and will be announced at the ceremony. Current nominees are listed as a courtesy. Past Hall of Fame award recipients include Joe Sinnott, Terry Austin & Dick Giordano, Klaus Janson & Al Williamson, Wallace Wood & Kevin Nowlan, Mark McKenna & Scott Williams, and last year, Dick Ayers & Murphy Anderson.

“We’re so excited for this event, where everyone’s hard work will pay off and the best of the best ink artists and their work will be recognized,” said Bob Almond, founder and director of The Inkwell Awards (AKA "The Inkwells"). "Inkers have their own fans and followers, and often go unsung or glossed over in traditional awards events. Ours caters specifically to ink artists and allows several to be recognized and appreciated in various categories.”

Ballots and instructions can be viewed at The Inkwells' web site beginning on tax day, April 15. A direct link will additionally be posted on their Facebook group page, where people may also ask any questions.

The Inkwell Awards is an official 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and promote the art form of comic-book inking, as well as annually recognize and award the best ink artists and their work. Now in its seventh year, the organization is overseen by a committee of industry professionals and assisted by various professional ambassadors and numerous contributors. They sponsor the Dave Simons Inkwell Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Kubert School and host the Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame Award. 
Web site: http://www.inkwellawards.com/

Comics News: Bluewater Brings the Funny With Monty Python Comic

Bluewater Productions announced plans to release a new comic book biography on the life of pop-culture icons Monty Python who will be part of the popular Comics series.

Comics: Monty Python is released this week. The 32-page comic book will be available in print & digital.  Written by Chris Canibano with art by Juan Luis Rincón.

The groundbreaking comedy troupe that changed comedy forever is now immortalized in comic book form. Its....Comics: Monty Python's Flying Circus, follows the group from it's members various beginnings on the college stage to their pioneering television show, movies, breakup and their triumphant reformation.

“I'm a big fan of Monty Python since I was a child. I have everything of the group in DVD published in Spain (my country) and I like their unique sense of humor ... I love Life of Brian, Holy Grail, the gag about football match between philosophers of Greece and Germany, Johann von Gambolputty Ausfern, the Spanish Inquisition” .  said artist Juan Luis Rincón.

"The best part of working on the book, was being able to watch all of the old movies and T.V. skits again. They still hold up to this day and you can definitely see how they have influenced modern entertainment." Chris Canibano

Print copies of Comics: Monty Python can be ordered for $3.99 at Comic Flea Market here: http://bit.ly/XKXzyo

You can download this title on Wowio, ComiXology, DriveThru Comics, Google Play, My Digital Comics, Overdrive, Iverse, iTunes, Kindle, Biblioboard, ComicBin, Comicblender.com, Nook, Kobo and wherever eBooks are sold.

Bluewater has focused on other comedians in the past such as George Carlin, George Carlin, Saturday Night Live and more.

Also out this week is a Tribute to Kurt Cobain and Fame: Tyler Perry. 

Bluewater Comics biography comic book series has been featured on CNN, The Today Show and in Billboard, Rolling Stone, BET, People Magazine as well as many other publication and media outlets.

About Bluewater Productions Bluewater Productions Inc. is one of the top independent production studios of comic books, young adult books and graphic novels. Its extensive catalog of titles includes the bestsellers “10^th Muse” and “The Legend of Isis” ”Bluewater publishes comic books in partnership with entertainment icon William Shatner (“TekWar Chronicles”), legendary filmmaker Ray Harryhausen (“Wrath of the Titans,” “Sinbad: Rogue of Mars,” “Jason and the Argonauts,” et al) and celebrated actor Vincent Price (“Vincent Price Presents”), Additionally, Bluewater publishes a highly successful line of biographical comics under the titles “Female Force” and “Political Power.” Bluewater aims to unite cutting-edge art and engaging stories produced by its stable of the publishing industry’s top artists and writers. For more information, visitwww.bluewaterprod.com

Action Lab's Releases for the week of January 22, 2014

ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT COMICS IN STORES THIS WEEK New Releases for the week of January 22, 2014  BO PLUSHY GANGSTA #1 (of 4) Writer(s): Pavel Balabanov, Vasily Terentiev Artist Name(s): Pavel Balabanov ** Cover Artist(s): Pavel Balabanov Are the legends of Bo, the “teddy bear” gangsta, true? And, did we just say teddy bear gangsta?! You’re about to find out–when Bo’s girls get nabbed by a rival gang boss, the mysterious and fearsome plushy gangsta is forced into action! It’s Scarface meets Ted in this over-the-top video game style urban epic. Also ships with a variant cover by Balabadov! Bo features an amazing superstar artist in the making, in this first comic work from a Russian video game artist, Pavel Balabanov! From Russia with thug!! FRACTURE Vol.2 #2 Writer(s): Shawn Gabborin Artist Name(s): Chad Cicconi (p/i), Bill Blankenship (c) Cover Artist(s): Chad Cicconi (p/i), Bill Blankenship (c)  As Jeff comes to terms with his new reality and Virtue struggles for control, the Crocodile sets deadly plans in motion.  More fractures explode onto the scene, which threatens to reach a breaking point!   Experience the title that started it all for Action Lab in an all new adventure! JACK HAMMER #1 Writer(s): Brandon Barrows Artist Name(s): Ionic Cover Artist(s): Ionic  In Boston, where powers are real and heroes are rare, Jack McGriskin is a private detective with a wicked right cross and a penchant for nosiness.  When a missing person he’s searching for turns up dead, he stumbles onto a web of hidden corruption and a world he thought he’d left behind!  Variant cover by Riley Rossmo (Pirate Cowboy Ninja, Green Wake)! SKYWARD #5 Writer(s): Jeremy Dale Artist Name(s): Jeremy Dale Cover Artist(s): Jeremy Dale Now an ongoing series! Skerrigan is on the prowl, leaving bodies in his wake as he chases down Quinn--but will he discover the Rabite camp? The highly-acclaimed, all-ages action-fantasy ups the ante as our heroes scramble to escape their fates. Skyward is making waves! Alternate cover by Khary Randolph (Charismagic, TMNT) and Laura Martin (Thor, Authority)! PRINCELESS ENCORE EDITION #3 Writer(s): Jeremy Whitley Artist Name(s): M. Goodwin Cover Artist(s): M. Goodwin  Read for yourself the issue that was nominated for the Eisner for Best Single Issue!  Adrienne has escaped her father with only the armor on her back...and that doesn't even fit.  Now she must face the most trying moment in a young heroines life...finding real armor for a girl!  Will she ever escape the sea of leather corsets and chain mail bikinis?