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Tomorrow, May 7th, we’ll be having SoCal writer/artist Omaha Perez in from 11-2 to sign copies of his new Graphic Novel HOLMES , published by AiT/Planet Lar.  Perez’s revamping of the classic character has led to rave reviews, like from Ain’t It Cool News: "Though Purists may scoff at a Sherlock Holmes more like Iggy Pop than than the classic sleuth.  I found myself laughing out loud at the mentally skewed adventures depicted in HOLMES."

Here’s a synopsis of the book:

"Omaha Perez’ vicious skewering of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic
literary creations is finally collected! This version of the Sherlock
Holmes mythos expands on Dr. Watson’s revelation that Holmes was a
narcotics addict. The World’s Greatest Detective is a maniac completely
out of his head on drugs at all times and Dr. Watson, his own personal
"Dr. Feelgood," isn’t much better off. Appearance meets reality as the duo
must cope with their handicaps while recovering composer Joseph Haydn’s
missing skull."

Come down and support a local creator!

Omaha Perez’ vicious skewering of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic literary creations is finally collected! This version of the Sherlock Holmes mythos expands on Dr. Watson’s revelation that Holmes was a
narcotics addict. The World’s Greatest Detective is a maniac completely out of his head on drugs at all times and Dr. Watson, his own personal “Dr. Feelgood,” isn’t much better off. Appearance meets reality as the duo must cope with their handicaps while recovering composer Joseph Haydn’s missing skull.

Jim Mahfood, Dave Crosland, Mark Sable, Brian Lynch and Robbi Rodriguez’s Pledge Party!

Need I say more?

That’s right! Ten years after issue #20 SCUD the Disposable Conclusion begins this week with issue #21. You won’t want to miss it.

Danger! Death! Disposability!

And you!

Unless you’ve been off-planet this past week, I’m sure you’ve see news of Y: The Last Party everywhere.

Yesterday the illustrious NY Times ran a piece on it. You can read that here.

The VIP tickets were an instant sell-out, but if you’re in or near the LA area and still want to attend, fear not! A limited number of standing-room-only tickets will still be available the day of the event for $25. For all details stop by the CBLDF MySpace page.

The War in Heaven is reflected in the faces of humanity.  Destiny and hope lay fallow as a universal struggle for command of the higher planes of existence rages unfettered by the will of man.  Angels have turned against mankind, harvesting souls to strengthen their power, upending the eternal balance and placing all creation at risk of obliteration.  Will those that have been banished from Heaven’s army awaken to their true nature in time to stem the rising tide of destruction or shall the forces of flame and shadow unseam the universe and bring about the end of enlightenment?

ASCEND: SPECIAL EDITION is a new 200-page hardback edition that features seventy additional pages, remastered artwork and a completely reimagined tale that takes the reader futher into a post-apocalyptic Heaven that is consumed by the Purgatory Wars.

Writer/Creator Keith Arem and Post-Production Artist Kristian Hedman will be signing copies of the new volume and screening advance previews of ASCEND: DIVINATION, the digital web series based on the hit book.

IDW Publishing releases ASCEND: SPECIAL EDITION nationwide on January 15, 2008.  The trailer from the novel and high resolution color images can be found online at www.preparetoascend.com

PCB Productions and IDW Publishing will be hosting the launch party for the long anticipated release of ASCEND: SPECIAL EDITION at Meltdown Comics on Friday, January 11, 2008 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.  We hope to see you there!

ASCEND: SPECIAL EDITION
WORLD RELEASE PARTY
MELTDOWN COMICS
JANUARY 11, 2008
8 PM TO 11 PM
7522 SUNSET BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90046
323.851.7223