CHUCK'S COMIC OF THE DAY BLOG GIVES OPERATION: SILVER MOON A GRADE A REVIEW!

A Big Thank You to Chuck at Chuck's Comic of the Day blog for his kind words and nice review of Operation: Silver Moon. You can read the full review HERE and below.

Physical copies of comics may be difficult to land right now, but luckily we can still order graphic novels or tap into digital comics (and there are signs that the comics shop shutdown may be ending soon. Maybe.) Here's a recent graphic novel that has a lot of fun with some classic horror movie tropes - it's called Operation: Silver Moon.

Set during World War II, it follows a special American agent named Lupus who has a distinct advantage over the Nazis he faces: he's also a werewolf!

This has the wonderful advantage of allowing him to cut loose violently against some truly terrible opponents! And when the bad guys track down a powerful mystical weapon in the Carpathian Mountains, Lupus finds himself squaring off against both Nazis - and a powerful vampire!

The story by Author Bobby Nash provides lots of action and just enough humor (and yes, humanity) to keep the main character likable and relatable.

The art is by Rick Johnson, and there are flashes of brilliance in there as he draws in a style that seems to be influenced by Paul Gulacy. He keeps the action fast and furious and always in motion!

The graphic novel is a fun mix of genres with enough plot twists to keep you on your toes, and all the action you'd expect if you caught this story at a movie theater! Recommended! Grade: A

You can get your very own copy of Operation: Silver Moon HERE. Available in paperback and ebook. Read it FREE with your Kindle Unlimited subscription.

Happy Reading.

Bobby

SILVER MOON SALE! CELEBRATE THE FULL MOON WITH A HOWLING GOOD DEAL! SALE RUNS MARCH 29 - APRIL 5!

From March 29th - April 5th, get monster-sized saving on OPERATION: SILVER MOON, a graphic novel by author Bobby Nash and illustrator Rick Johnson. From March 29th - April 5th, you can get the paperback for $9.99 (normal price: $14.99 - THAT'S $5 OFF COVER PRICE!) and/or on ebook for only $0.99 (normal price: $5.99 - THAT'S $4 OFF COVER PRICE)! Don't miss out on this low price for a limited time only at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XH21C0U

You can read Operation: Silver Moon FREE with your Kindle Unlimited subscription. Paperbacks autographed by Bobby Nash can be purchased at https://bobbynash.square.site for the regular cover price of $14.99.

About Operation: Silver Moon:
TOP SECRET - EYES ONLY! ROMANIA, JULY 1943. Behind enemy lines, Agent Tom Lupis of the American War Department uses his special skills to thwart the Axis takeover of the world. What makes Agent Lupis such a unique agent is his gift/curse? Tom Lupis is a werewolf. When war breaks out, Lupis and his beastly alter-ego agree to work together for the greater good and end the Axis threat once and for all.

In Operation: Silver Moon, Nazi agents have discovered a long lost army of the undead that they plan to unleash on an unsuspecting

world. Agent Lupis is sent in to deal with the threat, which brings him into contact with the vampire lord known as Vlas. Can Lupis and Vlas put aside their ages old differences and work together to stop the Nazi's Army of the Undead?

Operation: Silver Moon is a graphic novel written by Award Winning Author Bobby Nash with beautiful artwork by Rick Johnson.

Bobby Nash's pulp hero, Lance Star: Sky Ranger makes a brief appearance in this graphic novel.

Published by BEN Books.

Visit the official Operation: Silver Moon site HERE.

THE ONCE AND FUTURE TARZAN!

One of the things I liked best about reading (or watching) Tarzan adventures was the thrill of discovery. Tarzan was always stumbling across some hidden locale or braving the unknown. The Once and Future Tarzan carries on that tradition with another big unknown for our beloved pulp hero... the future. Tarzan has conquered the jungle, but can a nearly immortal Lord of the Jungle thrive in a post-apocalyptic London? Writer Alan Gordon spins a pulpy tale that hits all the right notes. Artists Bo Hampton and Thomas Yeates provide stunning visuals that all but leap off the page. And there's a fight with a giant crocodile that is suitable for framing. Pulp and adventure fans alike will enjoy this thrilling yarn. Hopefully, we will see more from this creative team., 4 BIG STARS!

Full disclosure: I was slipped an advanced copy of this story. The trade paperback collected edition will be in comic shops, book stores, and on-line retails next week. You should definitely pick up a copy.

Bobby

JAMIE CHASE ART GALLERY HEADLINES ERB'S AT THE EARTH'S CORE EVENT IN SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO JULY 12TH!

If you're in Santa Fe, NM on Tuesday, July 12th, join Edggar Rice Burroughs' At The Earth's Core artist Jamie Chase at the Jean Cocteau Cinema (owned by some guy named George R. R. Martin. You may have heard of him) for a gallery of his work. It's sure to be a fun night and a must for fans of Edgar Rice Burroughs' Pellucidar stories. 

On Tuesday, July 12th, artist Jamie Chase will discuss his artistic process and illustrations for the new Sequential Pulp Comics/Dark Horse Comics edition of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ At the Earth’s Core. There will be a display and sale of Jamie's original artwork in the gallery! The event takes place from 6:00 PM through 8:00 PM, and tickets are $5.00 for General Admission or $15.00 for admission and a copy of the graphic novel.

Get all the details on Jamie's Edgar Rice Burroughs’ At the Earth’s Core exhibit here and join the adventure everyone's talking about today!

Learn more about the book after after the jump...

ERB'S AT THE EARTH'S CORE GETS NEW READER REVIEW + 79% OFF SALE AT AMAZON!

SALE ALERT! The Limited Edition signed and numbered hardcover edition of Edgar Rice Burroughs' At The Earth's Core graphic novel by Bobby Nash & Jamie Chase is currently 79% off at Amazon. Only $10.62 each. What a deal! Not sure how long this deal will last so get yours today HERE!!!

Also, a big thank you to "Amazon Customer" for the brief review of Edgar Rice Burroughs' At The Earth's Core graphic novel Bobby Nash and Jamie Chase did for Sequential Pulp Comics and Dark Horse Comics. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a 4 Star review. Thanks.

You can read the full review here.

Regular hardcover - Art: Jamie Chase

EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS' AT THE EARTH'S CORE

A Graphic Novel by Bobby Nash and Jamie Chase

Edgar Rice Burroughs' 1914 pulp fantasy epic comes to life! Follow David Innes and Abner Perry as they take their "iron mole" five hundred miles below the Earth's crust to a world known as Pellucidar. Thrill as they cross paths with the evil Mahar, the ape-like Sagoths, and all manner of prehistoric creatures . . . as well as the lovely Dian the Beautiful! More than simply an epic adventure, At the Earth's Core is also one of Burroughs' most compelling love stories.

Published by Sequential Pulp Comics and Dark Horse Comics Edgar Rice Burroughs' At The Earth's Core graphic novel is now available in comic book shops and booksellers everywhere.

Deluxe hardcover - Art: Jamie Chase

You can purchase EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS' AT THE EARTH'S CORE at the following:

Dark Horse Direct (hardcover)          Amazon (Hardcover)

Barnes and Noble (hardcover)           DCBS (hardcover)

Forbidden Planet (hardcover)            Bud's Art Books (hardcover)
Amazon UK (hardcover)                   Readings Australia (hardcover)
ebay (hardcover)                                Dark Horse Direct (deluxe hardcover)

Amazon (deluxe hardcover)               Barnes and Noble (deluxe hardcover)

DCBS (deluxe hardcover)                  Forbidden Planet (deluxe hardcover)

Bud's Art Books (deluxe hardcover)  Amazon UK (deluxe hardcover)
In Stock Trades (hardcover)               In Stock Trades (deluxe hardcover)

Amazon (Kindle)                                Comixology (ebook)
Nook (ebook)                                      And wherever your favorite books are sold.

You can find previews of the interior art/story here, here, here, here, and here.

You can read the full review here.

THE NOCTURNAL AESTHETIC REVIEWS OPERATION: SILVER MOON!

Big thanks to Kimberly Richardson for her kind words about the Operation: Silver Moon graphic novel by Bobby Nash and Rick Johnson over at The Nocturnal Aesthetic. Read her full review at here.

Thanks a million, Kimberly.

The Silver Moon Team

Art: Rick Johnson

OPERATION: SILVER MOON

A Graphic Novel by Bobby Nash and Rick Johnson

TOP SECRET - EYES ONLY

ROMANIA JULY 1943

Behind enemy lines, Agent Tom Lupis of The American War Department uses his special skills to thwart the Axis takeover of the world. What makes Agent Lupis such a unique agent is his gift/curse. Tom Lupis is a werewolf. When war breaks out, Lupis and his beastly alter ego agree to work together for the greater good and end the Axis threat once and for all.

In Operation: Silver Moon, Nazi agents have discovered a long lost army of the undead that they plan to unleash on an unsuspecting world. Agent Lupis is sent in to deal with the threat, which brings him into contact with the vampire lord known as Vlas. Can Lupis and Vlas put aside their ages old differences and work together to stop the Nazi's Army of the Undead?

Operation: Silver Moon is a graphic novel written by Pulp Ark Award Winning Author Bobby Nash with beautiful artwork by Rick Johnson.

Operation: Silver Moon features a cameo appearance by Nash's Lance Star and the amazing Sky Rangers. You can even see them on the cover.

OPERATION: SILVER MOON can be purchased at the following:

Amazon (paperback)             Barnes and Noble (paperback)

Amazon UK (paperback)      Amazon CA (paperback)
Amazon Kindle (ebook)

Learn more at the official Operation: Silver Moon website.

Published by BEN Books.

NOIR CASTS A SHADOW!

New Pulp Publisher Dynamite Entertainment has announced Noir, a new comic book series featuring The Shadow, Miss Fury, and The Black Sparrow. NOIR #1 is written by Victor Gischler with art by Andrea Mutti and a cover by Ardian Syaf. Noir #1 will arrive in comic book shop on November 13th.

Prelude to Miss Fury! When thieves steal from other thieves it always causes problems, doesn’t it?  So when The Black Sparrow is hired to steal a mysterious “Moon Stone” from a museum in New York, her decision to keep the thing for a better payday annoys her former employers who then steal it back from her.  Now it’s The Black Sparrow who is annoyed, and that’s a dangerous thing.  All she wants is what she stole fair and square, but she needs help.  She needs The Shadow!

EISNER AWARDS PRESENTED AT COMIC CON

All Pulp congratulates the winners of the 2013 EISNER Awards.

PRESS RELEASE:

The winners of the 2013 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards were announced at a gala ceremony held during Comic-Con International: San Diego, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, on Friday, July 19.

Best Short Story: “Moon 1969: The True Story of the 1969 Moon Launch,” by Michael Kupperman, in Tales Designed to Thrizzle #8 (Fantagraphics)

Best Single Issue (or One-Shot): The Mire, by Becky Cloonan (self-published)

Best Continuing Series: Saga, by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples (Image)

Best New Series: Saga, by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples (Image)

Best Publication for Early Readers (up to age 7): Babymouse for President, by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm (Random House)

Best Publication for Kids (ages 8–12): Adventure Time, by Ryan North, Shelli Paroline, and Braden Lamb (kaboom!)

Best Publication for Teens (ages 13–17): A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L’Engle, adapted by Hope Larson (FSG)

Best Humor Publication: Darth Vader and Son, by Jeffrey Brown (Chronicle)

Best Digital Comic: Bandette, by Paul Tobin and Colleen Coover (Monkeybrain)

Best Anthology: Dark Horse Presents, edited by Mike Richardson (Dark Horse)

Best Reality-Based Work (tie): Annie Sullivan and the Trials of Helen Keller, by Joseph Lambert (Center for Cartoon Studies/Disney Hyperion); The Carter Family: Don’t Forget This Song, by Frank M. Young and David Lasky (Abrams ComicArts)

Best Graphic Album—New: Building Stories, by Chris Ware (Pantheon)

Best Adaptation from Another Medium: Richard Stark’s Parker: The Score, adapted by Darwyn Cooke (IDW)

Best Graphic Album—Reprint: King City, by Brandon Graham (TokyoPop/Image)

Best Archival Collection/Project—Strips: Pogo, vol. 2: Bona Fide Balderdash, by Walt Kelly, edited by Carolyn Kelly and Kim Thompson (Fantagraphics)

Best Archival Collection/Project—Comic Books: David Mazzucchelli’s Daredevil Born Again: Artist’s Edition, edited by Scott Dunbier (IDW

Best U.S. Edition of International Material: Blacksad: Silent Hell, by Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido (Dark Horse)

Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia: Naoki Urasawa’s 20th Century Boys, by Naoki Urasawa (VIZ Media)

Best Writer: Brian K. Vaughan, Saga (Image)

Best Writer/Artist: Chris Ware, Building Stories (Pantheon)

Best Penciler/Inker (tie): David Aja, Hawkeye (Marvel), Chris Samnee, Daredevil (Marvel); Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom (IDW)

Best Painter/Multimedia Artist (interior art): Juanjo Guarnido, Blacksad (Dark Horse)

Best Cover Artist: David Aja, Hawkeye (Marvel)

Best Coloring: Dave Stewart, Batwoman (DC); Fatale (Image); BPRD, Conan the Barbarian, Hellboy in Hell, Lobster Johnson, The Massive (Dark Horse)

Best Lettering: Chris Ware, Building Stories (Pantheon)

Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism: The Comics Reporter, edited by Tom Spurgeon, www.comicsreporter.com

Best Comics-Related Book: Marvel Comics: The Untold Story, by Sean Howe (HarperCollins)

Best Educational/Academic Work: Lynda Barry: Girlhood Through the Looking Glass, by Susan E. Kirtley (University Press of Mississippi)

Best Publication Design: Building Stories, designed by Chris Ware (Pantheon)

Hall of Fame: Lee Falk, Al Jaffee, Mort Meskin, Trina Robbins, Spain Rodriguez, Joe Sinnott

Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award: Russel Roehling

Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award: Chris Sparks and Team Cul deSac

Bill Finger Excellence in Comic Book Writing Award: Steve Gerber, Don Rosa

Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award: Challengers Comics + Conversation, Chicago, IL

See more at http://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisners-current-info#sthash.7hRCavEx.dpuf

PARKER RETURNS IN SLAYGROUND!

Cover Art: Darwyn Cooke

It was teased yesterday, but now IDW has released an official press release about the upcoming graphic noel adaptation of Donald Westlake's Parker novel, Slayground by Eisner Award winning creator, Darwyn Cooke.

Official Release:

Darwyn Cooke's Newest Adaptation Coming In December

San Diego, CA (July 20, 2013) - Darwyn Cooke's acclaimed Parker series from IDW continues to expand with the classic Slayground. In this newest graphic novel, Parker is put to the test against crooked cops and sleazy gangsters after a heist goes south and he finds himself trapped in an amusement park closed for the winter, and embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse... a game that slowly starts to favor the mouse.


"A boarded up amusement park was an inspired setting for Parker," said writer/artist Darwyn Cooke, "and Westlake made the most of it. A great story that I'm enjoying the hell out of adapting."

Based on the influential novels by Richard Stark, AKA, Donald Westlake, Parker is a coldly calculating master criminal, one with a very rigid code. The IDW adaptations by Darwyn Cooke of The Hunter and The Outfit have received multiple Eisner and Harvey awards. The Score, released last year, is nominated for an Eisner Award at this week's San Diego Comic-Con International. Slayground will be the fourth Parker adaptation in the popular and much lauded series.

Darwyn Cooke's distinct style has made him a premier writer and artist in the comic book industry. A former animator, Cooke entered mainstream comics in 2000 with his critical hit Batman: Ego for DC Comics.

Donald Westlake, writing as Richard Stark, was the acclaimed author of the Parker series. He was a three-time Edgar Award winner, as well as being named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America, that prestigious societies highest honor.

DARWYN COOKE WELCOMES YOU TO PARKER’S SLAYGROUND

Eisner-Award winning writer/artist Darwyn Cooke brings Richard Stark’s Parker: Slayground to stores in December for IDW. The cover was released in time for San Diego Comic Con. More details as they are released.

Learn more about Richard Stark’s Parker here.

THE BUCK STARTS HERE!

Cover Art: Howard Chaykin

Art: Howard Chaykin

Hermes Press has released the first cover for Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, a four-issue mini-series written and drawn by Howard Chaykin premiering August 2013.

Here's how Hermes Press describes the book:

"Before Star Trek and Star Wars, Buck Rogers captivated audiences around the world and made science fiction a national obsession. Now, over 80 years after the creation of the newspaper strip that became a household word, Howard Chaykin has returned the character and his universe back to basics: Buck Rogers, former World War I ace is accidentally suspended in time only to awaken to a new and different earth, 500 years in the future, fragmented by war and ruled by an omnipotent force -- the Chinese. Now, Buck along with Colonel Wilma Deering, begin a new fight, to free the United States!"

ARE YOU READY FOR THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT?

New Pulp Publisher Pulp 2.0 Press has released The Knight Watchman: Graveyard Shift collected edition.

Press Release:

KNIGHT WATCHMAN: GRAVEYARD SHIFT
BUY IT NOW!
ONLY $8.99
CREATESPACE
AMAZON

From the Big Bang Comics Library comes this Pulp 2.0 graphic novel collecting the 1998 Image Comics 4-issue mini-series.   This is the gripping story by Chris Ecker, Gary Carlson with stark, atmospheric, film noir-ish artwork by Ben Torres.

It’s been five long years since the Knight Watchman prowled the streets of Midway City…
Now the city is under siege, and the streets are deadlier than ever before…
But so is he.

On the heels of an assassination attempt that leaves the Mayor in a coma and the city’s hero, GALAHAD, in traction; THE KNIGHT WATCHMAN ends his retirement and returns to the streets to keep the city from falling further into chaos.

However, chaos is exactly the plan orchestrated by the Knight Watchman’s arch enemy, PINK FLAMINGO. The master criminal has taken over the city government by installing Deputy Mayor PRINCETON into office, and unleashing the dirty cops on his payroll. When a mugger turns up dead and the evidence points straight at the Knight Watchman, Midway City’s former hero becomes its most wanted criminal.

This edition from Pulp 2.0 features the gritty, urban superhero storytelling that was a hallmark of the 90′s, and reinvented one of the founding heroes of the Big Bang Universe. This edition is complete with bonus features making it a must-have for all comics fans.

6.69″ x 9.61″ (16.993 x 24.409 cm)
Black & White Bleed on White paper
122 pages

ISBN-13: 978-1481885348
ISBN-10: 1481885340
BISAC: Comics & Graphic Novels / Superheroes

Learn more at http://pulp2ohpress.com

WILL EISNER'S SPIRIT TEAMS WITH DAVE STEVENS' ROCKETEER AT IDW

Art: Paul Smith

On their WonderCon panel, IDW Publishing announced the upcoming Rocketeer/Spirit crossover. Written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Paul Smith, the four-issue miniseries is called "Pulp Friction" and the first issue will premiere July, 2013.

This project marks the first time Will Eisner's classic character The Spirit has appeared in new stories since DC Comics "Spirit" title ended in 2008.

Art: Dave Stevens

Art: Will eisner

DREAMING OF A MONSTER

Art: Nik Poliwko

Art: Nik Poliwko

New Pulp Artist Nik Poliwko has shared some art from the upcoming The Monster of Frankenstein Returns featuring the character of Elizabeth Von Frankenstein.

The Monster of Frankenstein Returns is a full-color graphic novel based on the works of Mary Shelley and Dick Briefer as written by Martin Powell with artwork by Nik Poliwko. Coming from Sequential Pulp and Dark Horse Comics!

Below is artist Nik Poliwko’s The Monster of Frankenstein Returns promo video.

Learn more about The Monster of Frankenstein Returns with more art here.

FIRST LOOK: CONAN THE BARBARIAN #12

Dark Horse Comics has offered a first look at Conan The Barbarian #12, available in comic shops on January 16th.

Conan The Barbarian #12
Written by: Brian Wood.
Art by: Declan Shalvey.
Cover by: Massimo Carnevale.

Unable to obtain a cure for the deadly illness afflicting Belit and the crew of the Tigress, Conan feels the fear of loss for the first time. With no hope and a broken heart, the Cimmerian is horrified at how appealing he finds Belit's order to abandon the ship and his queen! The haunting conclusion of "The Death"!
Conan The Barbarian #12 is 32 pages for $3.50.

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FIRST LOOK: THE BLACK BEETLE: NO WAY OUT #1

Dark Horse Comics has offered a first look at The Black Beetle: No way Out, Francesco Francavilla’s New Pulp comic book hero’s first issue, available in comic shops on January 16th.

About The Black Beetle: No Way Out--
Black Beetle's investigation of two local mob bosses is interrupted when a mysterious explosion murders them and a pub full of gangsters -- taking out most of Colt City's organized crime in one fell swoop. Who could pull off such a coup, and what danger might that murderous bomber do to Colt City and Black Beetle?

The Black Beetle: No Way Out is 32 pages for $3.99.
Written and illustrated by Francesco Francavilla.

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MARS MCCOY BLASTS OFF INTO COMICS!

Art: Eric Hurley

New Pulp Publisher Airship 27 Productions has announced their 2013 Mars McCoy Space Ranger plans. The second volume of the pulp prose anthology series featuring the character will be available in early 2013 as well as in comic books. There is an 8 pg. Mars McCoy comic strip in development written by Mike Baron with art by Eric Hurley, as seen above.