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The
MARQUIS |
| by Guy Davis |
Paperback: 176 pages
Oni Press
ISBN: 1929998155 |
$18.95
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| It was during
the 18th century that the Ministry of Inquisition ruled over the lands
of Venisalle. In the world of the Marquis, faith is not only the religion
but the strict law of life and death. It is into this world that the souls
of Hell have escaped to sin, murder, and be free within the possession
of the living. During this time one man has been 'blessed' with the ability
to see into the very souls of the damned and fight the demons within. But
as the Marquis begins his holy crusade to send back the escapees of Hell,
the lines of good and evil begin to blur into a struggle between faith
and sanity. |
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| With his intricate
artwork that has won accolades from critics and fans alike, Guy Davis paints
a vivid portrait of a time not quite from our history and reveals an evil
hidden deep within the heart of man.
From Oni Press:
Guy Davis is the critically
acclaimed creator of BAKER STREET, as well as the former artist of the
SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE comic books from DC Comics' Vertigo line. He has
also done work for gaming companies, Dark Horse Comics, and Oni Press'
BLAIR WITCH PROJECT comic book tie-ins. His meticulous style and strong
use of gray tones make him a favorite among fans and professionals alike. |
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| GREG
RUCKA & STEVE LIEBER |
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WHITEOUT |
| by Greg Rucka & Steve Lieber |
Paperback: 128 pages
Oni Press
ISBN: 0966712714 |
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$11.95
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| WHITEOUT is
the story of United States Deputy Marshal Carrie Stetko, the only official
US law enforcement officer present in Antarctica. She's based at McMurdo
Station, on Ross Island, the largest permanently staffed base in Antarctica.
She is, as they say, the law.
WHITEOUT is a murder mystery.
It's about friendship, isolation, betrayal. It's about the coldest, loneliest,
most remote place in the world. It's about a land where, in the height
of winter, the temperature is roughly that of equatorial Mars. |
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'WHITEOUT'
IN TRADE PAPERBACK -- A GREAT READ EQUALS A GREAT DEAL
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| In 1998, Oni Press published
WHITEOUT by Greg Rucka and Steve Lieber, and the Antarctic mystery was
one of the most favorably received series of the season. In May, WHITEOUT
returned to the shelves as one large volume. After a series of murders,
U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko discovers a tangled plot to smuggle some precious
materials off the ice - but what and by who continues to elude her. Aided
by British secret agent Lily Sharpe, she unravels the web of betrayal and
lies to get to the answer. |
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| WHITEOUT is
written by Greg Rucka, the celebrated author of the Atticus Kodiak series
of novels, including KEEPER, FINDER, and SMOKER (all published by Bantam
Books). He is also one of the key writers behind "No Man's Land" in DC's
BATMAN titles. The book is illustrated by Russ Manning nominee Steve Lieber,
whose work has also graced HAWKMAN, GRENDEL TALES, and CONAN. In addition
to collecting all of the story from the miniseries, the WHITEOUT trade
paperback also contains all the original covers by industry giants Matt
Wagner (MAGE), Mike Mignola (HELLBOY), and Dave Gibbons (MARTHA WASHINGTON
SAVES THE WORLD). For the collection, a brand-new cover was drawn by comics
legend Frank Miller, the creator behind SIN CITY and 300.
"The whole experience of
WHITEOUT has been a dream come true," commented Rucka. "You always here
about comics writers wanting to write novels or break into film, but for
me,I've gone the other way around. WHITEOUT is the sort of comic I have
always wanted to read, and to receive support from people like Matt Wagner
and Frank Miller - not to mention retailers and fans - on my first time
out has been a tremendous joy."
"All throughout the summer,
as I traveled to convention after convention," said Oni Press editor and
publisher Bob Schreck, "people kept stopping me and telling me how much
they loved WHITEOUT. This ranged from old friends to people I had never
seen in my life, from fans to professionals of the highest caliber. The
mix was simple - a strong, involving story coupled with solid, expressive
art. WHITEOUT is good comics through and through, and it's quality compels
us to put it into one volume." As an added bonus, all initial orders on
this book will feature a special tip-in plate signed by both Rucka and
Lieber.
"WHITEOUT has been one of
our best performing books," said Joe Nozemack, Oni Press publisher. "That
is due in no small part to all the readers and comic book stores who supported
us and pushed the material. So, for those people, we wanted to do something
different, and the signing seemed like the best way possible. Hopefully,
it will also be seen as an added incentive for new readers to give this
book a try."
"Collections are always a
good tool for reaching people who may not have looked at comics in a while,"
Schreck continued. "This is the sort of book you should be giving to your
friends who think comic are just kid's stuff. It looks like the regular
books they know, it feels like it, and once they read the story, they're
gonna see that this medium can tell any kind of tale it wants to."
"This isn't a book you're
just going to buy and stick on your shelf," Rucka concluded. "I am confident
that even if you read it the first time, you will want to read it again.
This trade paperback gives you that opportunity, and it provides you with
the an easily accessible format for reading it several more times. As a
writer, that is one of the most heartening things I can think of."
The WHITEOUT trade paperback
is 128 pages in length, presented in black-and-white with a striking cover
by Frank Miller. It carries a retail price of $10.95 U.S., $15.95 Can.,
and is available in stores now.. It contains harsh language and adult situations.
WHITEOUT was nominated for
three Eisner Awards: Best Limited Series, Best Writer (Greg Rucka), Best
penciller/inker (Steve Lieber). |
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Watson |
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BREAKFAST
AFTER
NOON |
| by Andi Watson |
Paperback: 200 pages
Oni Press
ISBN: 1929998147 |
$19.95
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| Rob Grafton
and Louise Bright are in love and engaged to be married. When they unexpectedly
find themselves unemployed, marriage plans are derailed as they suddenly
find themselves having to rethink the direction of their lives. While Louise
turns to school, Rob maintains a staunch desire to regain his old job,
but when the plant itself is closed down and hope is lost, Rob's depression
not only keeps him from finding another job, but ends up repelling Louise,
as well. |
Set in contemporary
England, Breakfast After Noon is a unique comic-book treat, choosing to
focus on the twists and turns of real life rather than convoluted plots
or the smoke-and-mirrors of the fantastic. With a deft skill at bringing
characters to life with just a few, well-placed lines, Andi Watson has
established himself as one of alternative comics' top creators. His finest
work to date, Breakfast After Noon has a universal appeal for anyone who
has ever been in love or found themselves in a position where they no longer
have any idea where they are headed.
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Dimensions (in inches): 0.52 x 9.04 x 6.04
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GEISHA |
| by Andi Watson |
Paperback: 112 pages
Oni Press
ISBN: 0966712722 |
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everybody's favorite artistic android is gathered into one volume! Jomi
is an android girl who wants to find her place in life. Though she has
been adopted by a human family, most of society doesn't accept her as "real."
This is particularly frustrating given the fact that Jomi wants to be an
artist. How do you show people your soul if they don't believe you have
one? Better yet, if no one buys your paintings, how do you pay the rent?
Why, you become a bodyguard, of course! |
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| Andi Watson, creator of
the beloved SKELETON KEY and writer of the BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER comics,
has crafted a futuristic soap opera filled with supermodels, rampaging
moguls, stalkers, and giant-sized battle suits. The individual issues are
perrenial reorder favorites. Stop getting them one at a time and go for
the whole shebang. |
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| Judd
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The
ADVENTURES of BARRY WEEN,
BOY
GENIUS: Volume 3 |
| by Judd Winick |
Paperback: 88 pages
Oni Press
ISBN: 192999818X |
$8.95
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| Barry Ween is
back with his third collection of hilarious comic book stories! And this
time, he's bringing monkeys! As you may know, Barry Ween is the world's
smartest human being. His big brain, as his best friend Jeremy calls it,
has a limitless capacity for knowledge, and better yet, Barry has no problem
putting that knowledge to use. |
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cool when you consider the fact that he's only ten years old. Unfortunately,
when you have that kind of smarts, trouble is nearly a foregone conclusion--and
boy howdy, does Barry get in trouble! Giant, talking gorillas from other
dimensions; drunken, smelly clans of Bigfeet; and a germ-filled monkey
looking to cause the next outbreak--these are things that Barry has just
come to accept as normal. Heck, compared to such frightening childhood
rites of passage as girls and the first school dance, Barry would take
all three scenarios without blinking. THE ADVENTURES OF BARRY WEEN, BOY
GENIUS 3: MONKEY TALES comes packed full of laughs from everyone's favorite
foul-mouthed superbrain. A must for any humor connoisseur.
From the Publisher
Judd Winick is best remembered
as a cast member of MTV's THE REAL WORLD III, but he has quickly earned
a reputation as a gifted cartoonist with his work on the syndicated newspaper
comic strip FRUMPY THE CLOWN. His story Road Trip in ONI DOUBLE FEATURE
earned him an Eisner Award Nomination for Best Serialized Story in 1999.
THE ADVENTURES OF BARRY WEEN, BOY GENIUS, was originally published by Image
Comics, where it immediately sold out its print run, and the first trade
paperback collection, as well as it's follow-up, has been a perennial seller
since Oni published it in November, 1999. The concept has been optioned
by Platinum Studios for development as an animated TV show. Judd also has
a full-length, original graphic novel, PEDRO & ME, about his experiences
on THE REAL WORLD and as an AIDs lecturer, published Henry Holt. It earned
him his third Eisner Nomination this year, in the category of Best Original
Graphic Novel, was awarded four honors from the American Library Association
(including a Sibert Award Honor), votest Best Children's Book from Bay
Area Book Reviewer's Association, and dubbed one of the best books of 2000
by PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY. He was also nominated for a 2001 Eisner for Best
Writer/Artist--Humor for his work on BARRY WEEN.
Dimensions (in inches): 0.23 x 10.30 x 6.52
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