WWPhilly: Archaia Returns Panel
Comic Book Resources — There was a time not too long ago when the future of Archaia, best known for their publication of the popular "Mouse Guard" fantasy series, was in doubt. With a new owner and several new projects on the horizon, however, Archaia came to WizardWorld Philadelphia to let fans know they weren't planning on going anywhere anytime soon. On hand for the "Archaia Returns" panel were David Rodriguez, writer of “Starkweather: Immortal,” Alex Eckman-Lawn, artist for the series “ ...

The Jim Henson Company/Archaia Partnership
Comic Box — ... reputation for producing meaningful content that perpetually transforms minds. With a slate including such popular Eisner-Award winning titles as Mouse Guard and The Killer, as well as Awakening, Gunnerkrigg Court, Robotika, Killing Pickman, Artesia and the Publisher’s latest additions Titanium Rain, God Machine and Gene Roddenberry Productions’ Days Missing, Archaia has become synonymous with quality content. For more information on Archaia or any Archaia titles please visit www.Archaia.com . ...

Flippin’ through Previews – July 2009
Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources — ... Archaia continues to offer comics, but they still haven’t published the new ones yet! Oh dear. I’m really looking forward to them, but now they have to step up! The latest offerings include The Grave Doug Freshley, which, if we ignore the groan-inducing title, is a comedic adventure about a boy who won’t stay dead after he’s killed by a gang of outlaws in the Old West. It features art by mpMann, which means it will look great. If only it and other books will come out soon! ...

Mouse Guard Named Best RPG of 2008
Headlines — In a continuing show of the publisher’s dedication to quality and excellence, Archaia’s Mouse Guard Roleplaying Game by David Petersen and Luke Crane won the Origins Award for Best Roleplaying Game of 2008. The honor was announced this past weekend at the 35th annual Origins Awards, administered by the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts and Design, held at the Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio. The ceremony recognized the gaming industry’s top achievements and products released during 2008.   “The win is incredible,” said an overjoyed Petersen. “Luke did ...

Archaia Sneak Peek of the Week
Major Spoilers — ... The survival instinct that guides him drags him through the darkest corners of his soul. Safety and revenge are irreconcilable, and the time has come to choose! Full Color          32 pages            $3.95               Mature Readers (series contains Nudity, Graphic Violence and Adult Content) Killer_009_Cover.jpg Killer_009_Preview_1.jpg Killer_009_Preview_2.jpg Killer_009_Preview_3.jpg Killer_009_Preview_4.jpg Killer_009_Preview_5.jpg via Archaia This entry was posted on Friday, July 10th, 2009 at 9:55 am and is filed under ...

What I bought – 15 July 2009
Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources — ... the prize???? (Here’s a hint: Not even close.) Nudity in the comic? Mai oui! Two panels of naked groupies, and three panels of naked Ava, but always in silhouette, because nude scenes aren’t in her contract, man! * I refuse to use it or even type it. That’s just how I roll. The Killer #9 (of 10) by Matz (writer/translator), Luc Jacamon (artist), Edward Gauvin (translator). $3.95, 27 pgs, FC, Archaia. With the exception of Mouse Guard, which I assume is ...

"Mouse Guard RPG" Earns Three ENnie Nominations
Comic Book Resources — Official Press Release Adding to its growing list of accolades, acclaims and honors, Archaia’s Mouse Guard Roleplaying Game has been recognized by the 2009 Gen Con EN World RPG Awards (“the ENnies”) in three categories. The awards recognize excellence in tabletop roleplaying gaming, and winners are determined by the peoples’ choice, with the final winners voted upon online by gamers across the world. The Mouse Guard Roleplaying Game has been nominated for Best Interior Art, Best Production Values and Product of the Year. It was created by Luke Crane (Burning Wheel) and David Petersen, the creator of the ...

Archaia & Quinto Announcement at Comic Con
Headlines — Extending and strengthening its partnerships within the entertainment sector, Archaia revealed today it will debut an exclusive announcement with Before the Door Pictures (the production company of “Heroes” and “Star Trek” star Zachary Quinto) at San Diego Comic-Con during a panel to be held on Saturday, July 25, 5:30 p.m. in Room 5AB of the San Diego Convention Center. Accompanying Quinto will be Neal Dodson and Corey Moosa, his partners at their newly formed production company. Archaia’s Director of Development, Stephen Christy, will also be on hand to make the ...

SDCC’09: Archaia Panel and Signing Schedule
Major Spoilers — ... (co-creator, Beautiful Scars) 1-2 p.m. Brian Churilla (co-writer and artist, The Engineer) Jeremy Shepherd (co-writer and colorist, The Engineer) 1-3 p.m. Joshua Hale Fialkov (writer, Tumor) 2-3 p.m. Chandra Free (creator, The God Machine) 2-5 p.m. Nick Tapalansky (writer, Awakening) 3-5 p.m. Josh Finney (co-creator, Titanium Rain) Kat Rocha (co-creator, Titanium Rain) Brian Churilla (co-writer and artist, The Engineer) Jeremy Shepherd (co-writer and colorist, The Engineer via Archaia This entry was posted on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 at 11:55 am and is filed under ...

SDCC’09: Zachary Quinto and Archaia Team for Announcements
Major Spoilers — ... website (www.Archaia.com) on Sunday, July 26 for details of the announcement. Archaia is about to release the first issue of a new mini-series called Days Missing with Roddenberry Productions, and the publisher also recently announced a partnership with The Jim Henson Company to produce comics and graphic novels based on classic titles in their vast library, such as “Fraggle Rock,” “Labyrinth” and “The Dark Crystal.” For more information on Archaia or any Archaia titles please visit www.Archaia.com . About Archaia Founded in 2002, Archaia has built an unparalleled reputation ...

The eMusic for Comics
comiks debris — ... seems that’s not accurate at all. If all goes well—and it certainly seems like these people know what they’re doing—then Longbox won’t be the iTunes for comics at all. Rather, it will be the eMusic for comics. More precisely, it will be the eMusic for comics, prior to eMusic’s recent Sony expansion. So far, according to CBR, the publishers that have signed on for Longbox are Boom! Studios, NBM Publishing, Dabel Brothers Publishing, Archaia Comics and the Image Comics partners Shadowline Comics and Top Cow ...

Flippin’ through Previews – August 2009
Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources — ... Archaia has its usual collection of cool stuff on pages 196 and 201. The Devil’s Handshake (page 196) is a story about treasure hunters written by Larry Hama. Robotika gets two hardcover volumes (one on page 196, one on page 201), collecting both series. It’s, you know, awesome. ...

CCI: David Petersen Spotlight
Comic Book Resources — ... indie creator spotlight panels lands on David Petersen, the cartoonist behind Archaia's smash hit "Mouse Guard." Though his spotlight panel fell on a Sunday afternoon at the annual San Diego extravaganza, plenty of fans crowded the room to hear tales of the origins and ongoing plans for the comic chronicling the adventures of sword-slinging mice set out to protect their fellow rodents from larger predators. Nick Tapalansky, author of Archaia's "Awakening," served as MC for the panel, and started things off by asking Petersen to describe the series' origins. "'Mouse Guard' ...

Joshua Hale Fialkov on "Tumor"
Comic Book Resources — In July, Archaia Comics became the first comic book publisher to debut a new title on Amazon.com 's Kindle e-book reader before releasing a print edition. "Tumor," by Joshua Hale Fialkov and Noel Tuazon, will be serialized in eight digital issues before being collected into hardcover edition. The first issue is available now at no charge, while the second chapter will be available next week for $.99. CBR News spoke with Fialkov about the series and its role in digital comics. Fialkov described "Tumor" as "a Los Angeles Noir about a man who's past his usefulness in the ...

Archaia Sneak Peek: Killer #10
Major Spoilers — ... looking to exact revenge on those that sent his life into a downward spiral. THE KILLER #10 (of 10) (W) Matz    (A) Luc Jacamon A Deadly Soul, Part Two. The first story arc that began in Long Fire comes to a conclusion, as the Killer exacts what he hopes will be his revenge on those that have sent his life and career into its long and downward spiral back into humanity. Full Color      32 pages        $3.95       Mature Readers (Contains Nudity, Graphic Violence and Adult Content) via Archaia This entry was posted on Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 at 9:55 am and is filed under ...

What I bought -12 August 2009
Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources — ... as Jimmy Woo battles the Jade Claw for secret supremacy of the world. I mean, who doesn’t want to see a Dragon Clan War? Well, that’s what we’re going to get! As usual, there’s some nice humor, great action, and just a fun comic all around. Let’s just hope its sales continue to justify its existence! Artesia Besieged #3 (of 6) (”As I Lay Dying”) by Mark Smylie (writer/artist). $3.95, 28 pgs, FC, Archaia. I received a box full o’ Archaia comics recently, and this ...

Archaia Sneak Peek: Days Missing #1
Major Spoilers — ... an extinction level event if The Steward can’t find a cure for scientists to discover…the day before. From Archaia and Roddenberry Productions, the people behind STAR TREK, comes a new science-fiction mini-series that explores a new frontier. Cover A – Dale Keown ($0.99) Cover B – Frazer irving (Limited Edition Cover – $3.99) Cover C – Phil Hester (Internet-only Exclusive – $2.99) Cover D – Dale Keown (San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive – $5.00) Full Color      32 Pages        $0.99 via Archaia

Archaia Sneak Peek: The Devil’s Handshake
Major Spoilers — ... show. “We’re very, very happy to welcome Ryan, Larry and Adam to the Archaia family,” said Stephen Christy, Archaia’s Director of Development. “One of the things I’ve missed in comics lately is the double-sized one-shot, a book where you can get drawn into an adventure that begins and ends in 48 pages. No one does old-school adventure better than Larry Hama, and I don’t think any of his fans are going to be disappointed by this book.” The Devil’s Handshake has a cover price of $5.95. via Archaia

The Devil’S Handshake @ Archaia
Comic Box — ... winning titles as Mouse Guard and The Killer, as well as Awakening, Gunnerkrigg Court, Robotika, Killing Pickman, Artesia and the Publisher’s latest additions of Titanium Rain, God Machine, Roddenberry Productions’ Days Missing, The Jim Henson Company library and Mr. Murder Is Dead and Lucid with Zachary Quinto’s production company, Before the Door Pictures, Archaia has become synonymous with quality content. For more information on Archaia or any Archaia titles please visit www.Archaia.com ...

Flippin' through Previews - September 2009
Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources — ... Archaia collects all of Hybrid Bastards on page 192. This is a pretty good series in which Zeus's weird hybrid children get revenge on their father. It never finished, so it's nice that it's coming out all at once. ...

Talking Comics with Tim: Joshua Hale Fialkov
Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources - Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment — ... Fialkov: Both Stephen Christy (of Archaia) and I have Kindles, and love them to death. Within twenty minutes of receiving mine, I was playing with some of Noel's art on the device, and instantly fell in love. When I went to talk to Stephen about it, he'd been thinking the same thing, so we approached Amazon, and they told us how excited they were about having graphic novels on the device, as well, and it just snow balled from there. I think that realistically the device has some ways to go before it becomes the paper killer as ...

Talking "Tumor" with Joshua Hale Fialkov
Comic Book Resources — ... access to the stuff over on the website, including behind the scenes material, and special features that not only enhance their enjoyment of the book, but hopefully show them a side of the process they haven't considered. To that end, there's a healthy amount of traffic who make it over to the site every time we release an issue, so, I know that in some respects, it's working. O'Shea : How did the idea to release it through Kindle first come about? Fialkov : Both Stephen Christy (of Archaia ) and I have Kindles, and love them to death. Within twenty minutes of receiving mine, ...

Awakening Vol. 1
Read About Comics — Written by Nick Tapalansky Art by Alex Eckman-Lawn 144 pages, color Published by Archaia I think it’s safe to say, at this point, that everywhere you turn there’s a new zombie-related story being told. Movies, books, television shows, comics, video games, even works of classic literature are all being invaded by the walking dead. What that means, though, is that you really need to stand apart from everyone else if you’re going to try and spring a zombie story on your audience. Or at least, that’s the common train of ...

A review a day: Some New Kind of Slaughter
Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources — ... , and published by Archaia. It costs 20 dollars. If you think that's too much, maybe you should consider that it's one of the best graphic novels of the year. Will that sway you? ...

Comic Vine Is Ready To Party At The Long Beach Comic Con
ComicVine Site Mashup — ... The Long Beach Comic Con is two weeks away.  We (myself, Babs and Red L.A.M.P.) plan on attacking the show once again and providing you all the coverage you could want.  Comic Vine is teaming up with Golden Apple Comics , Atomic Comics and Archaia to throw the kick off party at the convention.   ...

A review a day: Awakening volume 1
Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources — ... Awakening is another one of those Archaia books that got put on the shelf when the company had their reorganization recently, and now the first half has been released in a snazzy hardcover volume. The fine folk at Archaia actually sent this to me, so I'd like to thank them for it. It's written by the extremely enthusiastic ...

Archaia 'Awakening' Halloween Signing Tour
Headlines — To help get comics fans in the proper mood for Halloween, writer Nick Tapalansky and artist Alex Eckman-Lawn will embark on a four-stop tour to sign and promote their Archaia hardcover horror book, Awakening, and will even offer exclusive prints and a link to read a free, online preview of the first chapter in the next volume. Fans who are unable to attend any of the signings but purchase the book, or have purchased it already, will also get the opportunity to read the free preview.   “The amount of support we’ve received over the past few years has been mindblowing,” said ...

Mouse Guard creator to cruise through Southern California
Headlines — For five days only, Eisner Award winner David Petersen will tour Southern California, providing fans the opportunity to meet the man behind the small but valiant swashbucklers of Mouse Guard: Winter 1152. Three of those days will be spent at the Long Beach Comic Convention, taking place October 2nd through 4th, where Petersen will sign a limited number of exclusive prints each day.   Petersen will begin his tour with signings at two comic book shops: Comickaze in San Diego on September 30th, and Secret Headquarters in Los Angeles on the evening of October ...

Getting Ready For Long Beach Comic Con!
ComicVine Site Mashup — ... , and Archaia ! We will be giving away gift bags in addition to a truly awesome grand prize! Check out the images from today as we get ready for the big weekend!   ...

LBCC: David Petersen signs at show, tours SoCal
Major Spoilers — ... Sizemore of Comics Worth Reading raved, “Mouse Guard is perfect. There are no flaws in plot, character, design, color, narration, or world building. This is a must read for any fan of high fantasy. It’s also a must read for lovers of great comics in general.” The first two volumes of Mouse Guard and the award-winning Mouse Guard: Role Playing Game are available as hardcovers. Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 was also created as a beautiful black and white hardcover limited to 1,000 printings. via Archaia

Flippin' through Previews - October 2009
Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources — ... I would recommend getting the Secret History Omnibus on page 196 from Archaia, because it's a very good series. I'm wondering, however, if Archaia is ever going to finish publishing the original issues. I've been waiting for the final two issues, and don't want to spend $35 to get two new issues. It's vexing. If you haven't bought any of the individual issues, however, this is a very cool series, and the $35-price tag is for a 336-page comic, so it's a fairly good value. ...

Archaia Sneak Peek: Days Missing #2
Major Spoilers — ... night, the scientist John Galton defied God and Nature by an unholy act of creation that ended in destruction and bloody murder. The horror Mary witnessed was wiped from her memory, but now, the story of that missing day can finally be told – the true story of the Modern Prometheus that Mary would immortalize in fiction as a warning to mankind. The story of Frankenstein’s Monster. Full Color      32 pages       $2.99 for Dale Keown cover, $3.99 for Limited Edition Frazer Irving cover. via Archaia

What I bought - 7 October 2009
Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources — ... people who bought Incognito but won't buy Criminal, but don't be that person. That person probably thinks that Modern Family is much, much better than Arrested Development. You don't want to be that person, do you? Days Missing #2 (of 5) ("September 12th, 1815") by David Hine (writer), Chris Burnham (artist), Imaginary Friends Studio (colorist), and Troy Peteri (letterer). $2.99, 22 pgs, FC, Archaia/Roddenberry Productions. This unusual series, in which ...

What I bought - 21 October 2009
Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources — ... wowing me. It's too bad. Am I being too hard on the comic? I dunno. But damn, I love Amanda Conner's art. She needs to draw Grant Morrison's Adventures of Rogue and Psylocke. Now that would be a comic! Robotika: For a Few Rubles More #3 and 4 by Alex Sheikman (writer/artist), David Moran (writer), Scott Keating (inker, issue #4), Joel Chua (colorist), and Norman Felchle (artist, "Dr. Agon"). $4.99, 60 pgs, FC, Archaia. Boy, I really wish this series (and Archaia books in general) ...

In Stores Today! Days Missing #3
Major Spoilers — ... explanation. Meanwhile, truck driver Alain Murais would do anything to save his dying son, who is suffering from leukemia. But he’s out of money, insurance and time. Kate and Alain’s paths will end up on a collision course not only with one another, but also the mysterious Steward. Before the Day is over, no one will ever be the same… Full Color          $2.99 for Keown cover, $3.99 for Lim. Ed. Irving cover          32 pages            13 and Up (Mild Violence, Adult Situations) via Archaia Related posts

What I bought - 28 October 2009
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Flippin' through Previews - November 2009
Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources — ... Also on page 184, Archaia offers Tumor by Joshua Hale Fialkov and Noel Tuazon. You missed their last collaboration, Elk's Run - don't miss this one! ...

Archaia Sneak Peek for the Week of November 4, 2009
Major Spoilers — ... Lascari, an old knight of the order of Malta, is dispatched on an archeological expedition in search of a forgotten temple, but an ancient curse reappears from the desert. Full Color      $5.95       48 pages        Mature Readers (Contains Nudity, Graphic Violence and Adult Content) SH6-Cover.jpg SH6-Preview-Page_1.jpg SH6-Preview-Page_2.jpg SH6-Preview-Page_3.jpg SH6-Preview-Page_4.jpg SH6-Preview-Page_5.jpg SH6-Preview-Page_6.jpg via Archaia Related posts ...

In London? Meet Mouse Guard creator David Petersen this weekend
Major Spoilers — ... , head over to Forbidden Planet and meet David Petersen in person.  David will be signing on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.“I’m thrilled to be signing in the UK for the first time!” exclaimed Petersen. “In the past. I have heard from vocal fans asking about a UK appearance, so I hope this can be the first of many.” via Archaia Related posts

What I bought - 4 November 2009
Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources — ... few issues, I'd never have anything new to talk about with regard to it! I'd just write, "Ho hum, another brilliant issue. What else is new?" Thanks, Richard, for helping your poor reviewer out! Boobs? Well, I guess, as Vanity and Miki are in the book, but they're wearing fairly normal clothing, so there's nothing too obnoxious about it. The God Machine (preview book) by Chandra Free (writer/artist). $3.95, 36 pgs, FC, Archaia. This is the first of three (3) Archaia books on the agenda this ...

Archaia Sneak Peek: The Devil’s Handshake
Major Spoilers — ... them from the deepest jungles of New Guinea to the deserts of Libya in search of a mysterious hidden pyramid that contains the power to end the world! Featuring breathtaking art by Adam Archer (Spooks) and Lizzy John (Rest, Halloween), this unforgettable one-shot introduces readers to a terrifying, exciting new world created by Ryan Schifrin (Spooks)! Full Color      $5.95       48 pages        Mature Readers (16 and up, contains mild violence, adult situations and adult language) via Archaia Related posts

What I bought - 25 November 2009
Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources — ... Days Missing #4 (of 5) ("April 21st, 1519") by Matz (writer), Hugo Petrus (artist), Imaginary Friends Studios (colorist), Caravan Studio (colorist), and Troy Peteri (letterer). $2.99, 22 pgs, FC, Archaia/Roddenberry. Petrus does a good job roughing up this series after the previous three issues were a bit slick (which worked for Frazer Irving's art but not so much with, say, Chris Burnham's), and it makes the Steward's journey to visit Hernan Cortez look a bit more authentic, for lack of a better word. We get a ...

Archaia Sneak Peek of the Week: The Secret History Book Seven
Major Spoilers — ... a century has passed since the death of Napoleon at St. Helena. Though believed defeated, the archon Dyo and the revenant William reappear in Sarajevo, guiding the hand of a terrorist who will plunge Europe into flames. What are the true aims of the red brethren and the Archon of the Chalice? Will World War I mean the end of the world or the birth of another? Full Color      $5.95       48 pages, perfect bound        Mature Readers (Contains Nudity, Graphic Violence and Adult Content) via Archaia Related posts

What I bought - 3 December 2009
Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources — ... The Secret History #7 (of 7) ("Our Lady of the Shadows") by Jean-Pierre Pécau (writer), Igor Kordey (artist), Carole Beau (colorist), Edward Gauvin (translator), and Scott Newman (letterer). $5.95, 46 pgs, FC, Archaia. Well, this was a disappointment. I've been a fan of this series since it began, because it had a clever hook (four immortals influencing human history) and nice individual issues checking out flashpoints in human history when the immortals took a more active role. The art (especially when Kordey draws) ...