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BIG ARSE 2

Wednesday, 08 February 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Big Arse Comic Book Launch #2 To Be Held in March

Melbourne, Australia - Following the success of 2011’s Big Arse Comic Book Launch the Melbourne comics community in hosting a second, even bigger event to launch of fifteen (15) new works created by authors from the fast-growing local scene.

These books are published by a diverse array of publishers, from the small press to national publishers, with reach into the newsstands and the global comics market.

Presented by the inimitable, indomitable, inglorious and invincible Bernard Caleo.

 

Saturday, March 3rd from 2:00pm

Sentido Funf

243 - 245 Gertrude Street

Fitzroy

VictoriaAustralia


 

Big Arse 2 is proudly sponsored by All Star Comics.

 

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ALL YOU BASTARDS CAN GO JUMP OFF A BRIDGE (Milk Shadow Books)

From the creator of Egg Story and Eating Steve, and the co-creator of The Sixsmiths, J Marc Schmidt furiously rains down comic stories covering art, romance, religion, anger, pop culture parodies, sex and death.  This book that explores human behaviour and why it can sometimes be so hard to just get along with each other. Features a foreword by Tango's Bernard Caleo.

 

 



BALLANTYNE WHERE HIDDEN RIVERS FLOW (Pikitia Press)
Ballantyne Where Hidden Rivers Flow reprints Peter Foster’s collaboration with writer James H. Kemsley, which was featured in the Sydney Sunday Sun-Herald for several years in the 1990s. Based on Kemsley's vivid memories of working as a patrol officer in post World War Two New Guinea, Ballantyne is a classic adventure strip in the fine tradition of The Phantom, X-9 Secret Agent, and others of the genre. This first volume of Ballantyne is 64 pages of lavish colour.

  


BLOOD ACROSS BROADWAY (FrankenComics)

Blood Across Broadway is a 70 page comic homage to Nosferatu, The Jazz Singer, and the most prominent Broadway musicals. Set in the Golden Age of Hollywood and Theatre, the story features an old, crippled vampire known as Morlook, who fosters a tremendous love of jazz, theatre and dancing, much to the disapproval of his overbearing son Cartorius. But with the help of a certain legendary dancer, Morlook learns the art of dancing and showmanship, all the while dreaming of being among the

bright lights of Broadway, an unlikely setting for an undead creature of the night. Written and illustrated by Frank Candiloro.


 

CRIMINAL ELEMENT (Black House Comics)

Ten stories about crimes and the criminals who commit them. Gangsters, demons, burglars, nurses, hitmen, saboteurs, slavers, bounty hunters, and furniture salesmen. The mean streets, a post-apocalyptic plague world, a tram depot and war torn Vietnam. The past, the present, and the future. Edited by Jason Franks. Stories by Russell Lissau, mpMann, Jason Copland, Jason Franks, Brendan Halyday, Dave Gutierrez, Dino Caruso, Jae Korim, Vic Malhotra, Jan Scherpenhuizen, Leigh Kuilboer, Bernard Caleo, Alexis Fischler and Bruce Mutard.

 

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DIGESTED #5 (Gestalt Comics)

The fifth issue of Bobby.N’s series reaches a turning point in the ongoing story OXYGEN, where nothing will ever be the same again for the main character. And for dessert, there’s also a short personal story at the end of this issue.


IT SHINES AND SHAKES AND LAUGHS (Milk Shadow Books)

If you have never set off on a voyage with cult artist Tim Molloy then get ready to leave this universe... forever. It Shines and Shakes and Laughs is packed to the gills with four years worth of silent and surreal comics. Contains the Impy strips, complete reprints of the long ago disappeared books, Under the Bed and Saturn Returns, and lots more. Features a foreword by Hicksville's Dylan Horrocks.

 

KILLEROO: GANGWAR (Ozone Studios)

Killeroo returns in an all-action story from the past, when he was the leader of a motorcycle gang in the early 80's. This story shows a more savage side to the character than we've seen in the past, in a no-holds-barred, good old-fashioned slugfest. Written and inked by Darren Close and pencilled by the amazingly talented Paul Abstruse (Witch King).

 

KRANBURN #2 (FEC Comics)

Second issue of the brutal Australian post-apocalyptic series by Ben Michael Byrne. Now that you have met our lead character, Brand, it is time to see how much further these urban tribe wars have spread. And what will lead Brand into even more dangerous situations with the 'Nongs'. 

 

NO MAP, BUT NOT LOST (Milk Shadow Books)

A thick book that collects all of Bobby.N’s previous self-published work and short stories, from the early days where he is finding his voice, up until today. From amateur scribbling to a more refined line. A chronological record of one ordinary guy getting better on paper, by following his heart. Features a foreword by Larry Boxshall from the NonCanonical comics podcast.

 

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PAY THROUGH THE SOUL #2 (Black House Comics)

Pay Through The Soul follows on from Blackhouse Comics 2011 collection of Matt Emery’s The Guzumo Show. Published in an ongoing single issue format that was popular with Indy comics of the '90's, Pay Through The Soul is a finely crafted one-man humour anthology for adult readers. Utilising gag strips and lengthier stories Matt Emery's comics touch on themes of sexism, racism, homophobia, politics, sex, and religion all served with a dose of the absurd.

 


THE RETURN OF THE NIGHT EAGLE  (Pikitia Press)

Now retired, Peter Foster had a distinguished career illustrating thousands of pages of comics for DC Thomson in England as well numerous comics and newspaper strips in Australia. In the 1980s it was not uncommon to find a DC Thomson comic with two if not three of Foster's stories in it. The Return of the Night Eagle is Foster's re-invention of Carl Lyon's Australian superhero of the '40s, The Eagle, as a legacy hero. Night Eagle includes a back up feature of Orion the Hunter and is packed full of adventure and intrigue with 40 pages of vibrant colour.

 

SAWBONES: THE TIME BEING

The Time Being sees the thrilling conclusion to the globe and time spanning epic as the gang rush to stop the Time Being from tearing the universe apart. Bones, Sawyer, Daisy, Emelia and Martin face off against vikings, ninjas, Nazis, centurions, cavemen and Ghengis Kahn in a fight to the finish. But who's Finish? Adventure Zomedy at its best.  Written by Jen Breach. Illustrated by Trev Wood.


STRIPSHOW (Milk Shadow Books)

Forget the sweeping saga of The Sacrifice, or arty The Silence: Aussie comic master Bruce Mutard began his comic life in the slime, evolving slowly through the lizard and ape phases to become the ‘artiste’ he is today. Stripshow showcases these early phases where no holes-- sorry, holds-- were barred, and humour was the order of the day. This collection of short strips, gags, illustrations and ads are either unpublished, or long, long, out of print in their original publications. Comes with a mea culpa  from the author. For pubescents over 18.


TERRA MAGAZINE #1 (Black House Comics)

Debut of the much-anticipated tri-annual genre fiction comics magazine. TERRA MAGAZINE brings together a diverse range of continuing science fiction, fantasy, horror and crime stories by some of Australia’s best talents. Samurai and spaceships; elephants and yakuza; mummies and magicians; cops and cyborgs: if there isn’t something you like in here, you’re on the wrong planet. Edited by Jason Franks

 

YOU STINK AND I DON’T #10 (Milk Shadow Books)

The tenth issue of Ben Hutchings' cult comic, You Stink and I Don't is now officially ready to hit the streets! Following up from the critical success of his cult newspaper comic Walking to Japan, Ben has created lots of comics about funny cats, silly sports, superheros in people's bottoms and more.

 

ZOMBOLETTE (Milk Shadow Books)

A beautifully decaying, giant-sized collection of Scarlette Baccini’s strips and stories featuring a girl zombie and her best friend/roommate/hamster, Cameron. So is the book cute? Maybe. Or filled with gutz and gore? Sort of. Will you get lolz? Yes... yes you will. Meet Zombolette (and Cameron too!).

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Allo, allo, allo. What's All This, Then?

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

 

Could it be an anthology of crime stories, coming out very very soon now? Could it be a volume featuring the creative talents of Berard Caleo, Dino Caruso, Alexis Fischler, Jason Copland, Jason Franks, Dave Gutierrez, Brendan Halyday, Leigh Kilboer, Jae Korim, Vic Malhotra, mpMann, Russell Lissau, Bruce Mutard, Jason Paulos and Jan Scherpenhuizen? Jury's still out.

 

-- JF

 

PS Is it possible that one of the stories might also feature McBlack? Perhaps if the gumshoe we hired to find out hadn't been murdered before he could complete his investigations we'd be able to tell...

   

Black Glass in the House

Thursday, 08 December 2011

The strengthening alliance between Black Glass Press and Black House Comics continues.

 

In addition to producing TERRA MAGAZINE for Black House, McBLACK will now be published under the Black House label.

 

The reason for this is simple:

 

THERE ARE NONE MORE BLACKER.

   

MacQ

Thursday, 08 December 2011

 

MacQ, a new initiative by Black House Comics and Gestalt Comics, is a new print catalogue fo Australian comics content for retailers throughout the region. They will be carrying the entire Blackglass Range as well as books from dozens of other houses and self publishers. 

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If you want a copy, please contact Blackboox.net. PDF of the first catalogue is available here.

   

On TV

Monday, 10 October 2011

 

Youi Car Insurance has a new ad campaign going, and a couple of the ads are set in a comic store. Comics publishing ally Black House Comics were asked to kit the store out, and you can see most of their gear all around the store--with Paul Mason's SOLDIER LEGACY being a featured part of the ad. Towards the end of the ad a rack of comics is visible, and there, front and center, is a copy of KAGEMONO: TOOTH AND CLAW

 

Bleeding Cool coverage is here:

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/10/09/australian-insurance-tv-ad-turns-to-comic-stores/

 

And here's the actual ad spot, which is presently airing on channel 7:

 

youi comic shop guy from bryan cawood on Vimeo.

   

McBLACK ONE SHOT is now available!

Monday, 03 October 2011

The McBlack One Shot is now available in the web store.

 

McBlack is dispatched on a multi-stage seek-and-destroy mission--but who is he supposed to kill, and who is he really working for?

 

 

28 pages, full colour. Written by Jason Franks, with interior art by Mike Athey, Tom Bonin, Trevor Wood and Jason Franks. Colours by Luke Pickett. Wraparound cover by Rhys McDonald.

   

Kagemono: Flowers and Skulls Review

Sunday, 25 September 2011

Nice review of Kagemono: Flowers and Skulls from Children of the Burning Fist:

http://childrenoftheburningfist.wordpress.com/2011/07/16/kagemono-flowers-and-skulls-review-tales-of-terror-from-down-under/
   

TERRA MAGAZINE DEBUTS IN 2012 FROM BLACK HOUSE COMICS

Sunday, 21 August 2011

Terra Magazine is a new triannual comics magazine featuring work from more than a dozen of Australia’s best writers and artists, including: Tom Bonin, Ben Michael Byrne, Michal Dutkiewicz, Jason Franks, Jason Fischer, Greg Gates, Nicholas Hunter, Leigh Kuilboer, Bruce Mutard, Luke Pickett, Jason Paulos, Harry Purnell, Jan Scherpenhuizen, Christopher Sequeira and Yuriko Sekine.

 

Terra will feature serialized stories in a variety of genres: science fiction, crime, fantasy, horror and historical drama. The opening line-up includes:

 

Kensuke, a samurai fantasy drama.

Gourmand Go, a twisted space opera.

Tusk, an illustrated prose feature about a world dominated by a race of telepathic elephants.

The Catamorph, in which two police detectives run afoul of ancient Egyptian magic.

Shadowmancy, the story of the son of a bad seed sorceror’s quest for power.

Gun Smoke Bud, a yakuza crime/suspense story.

Ben Byrne’s Tales, a humorous and gruesome look at a dystopian future populated by cyborg lunatics and run by an out-of-control military complex.

 

Terra Magazine will be distributed to newsstands throughout Australia by Gordon and Gotch. The magazine is published by Black House Comics and produced by Black Glass Press.

 

For more information about Terra Magazine please go to: http://www.terramagazine.com.au

 

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