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Kodoja Vol. 2 #1
215 Ink
(W) Keith Foster (A) Rory Smith (CA) Elroy Jenkins
Months after the events in Kodoja Volume 1 that ended with the shutdown of Kodoja, the Special Weapons Team find themselves dealing with another crisis: after months of showing no signs of activity, Kodoja is live!
As the Bio-droid tries to break out of Special Weapons Headquarters, a curious linguistics coincidence leaves two professors searching for answers.
In Shops: Sep 28, 2016
SRP: $3.99
Check out the interview with writer Keith Foster below republished from the PreviewsWorld site, he is a fellow kaiju fan!
215 Ink
(W) Keith Foster (A) Rory Smith (CA) Elroy Jenkins
Months after the events in Kodoja Volume 1 that ended with the shutdown of Kodoja, the Special Weapons Team find themselves dealing with another crisis: after months of showing no signs of activity, Kodoja is live!
As the Bio-droid tries to break out of Special Weapons Headquarters, a curious linguistics coincidence leaves two professors searching for answers.
In Shops: Sep 28, 2016
SRP: $3.99
Check out the interview with writer Keith Foster below republished from the PreviewsWorld site, he is a fellow kaiju fan!
Indie Edge August 2016: Keith Foster (From PreviewsWorld)
Please tell us a bit about yourself!
Gladly! I write a comic called Kodoja (STL018656) as part of a creative team with two incredibly talented guys: Rory Smith (interior art) and Lance Pilgrim (graphic design and covers). I’m also in a band — Big Pimp Jones — we’ve released funk 45s and LPs on various record labels for the past ten years. I’ve been into comics for more than 30 years — the comics that got me hooked were Secret Wars #4 and Amazing Spider-Man #252, and it’s blossomed from there. I love stuff from the early-to-mid-’70s — Kung fu, Giant Monster movies, and definitely the music! I’m a collector as well — Godzilla stuff, comics (of course) and records/vinyl.
What are your favorite projects you’ve contributed to over the past decade?
On the Comics side, it’s pretty much Kodoja and only Kodoja. We’re still relatively new to this — started out self-publishing it in 2012 and working conventions to spread the word — after a few years we connected with the guys at 215 Ink to get the word out even more! We’re really proud of the book so far and are just getting started regarding the overall narrative. Another favorite project is the music to Kodoja — Kodoja has a soundtrack for you to enjoy as you read or on your own time (it’s a fusion of Godzilla movie-style music and funk)!
What are you currently working on?
We’re continuing work on Kodoja — I imagine this is pretty normal, but I’m writing ahead on the story (currently writing the ‘Volume 3’ story arc) while Lance and Rory finalize the art, layouts and covers on Volume 2. The first story arc — Kodoja Volume 1 — is available right now, with Volume 2 getting underway soon. As I write this I’m also working on the music to the next story arc (Volume 2) and preparing a panel to present at a convention on Economics and how they tie to Godzilla films. The Kodoja creative team is also working on a second book (not involving Giant Monsters) that we hope to share with people soon!
What fun titles are you reading?
Infinite Kung Fu (MAY111197 / Top Shelf/IDW)—I don’t know if this book is still considered indie due to acquisitions, but I’ve loved this book since the self-published run of Kagan McLeod’s. It is a fantastic, crazily-violent throwback to vintage ’70s Kung Fu and Shaw Brothers flicks, with delightfully insane plot twists and Kung Fu for DAYS!
Dead Letters (JUN140937 / BOOM! Studios)—Without giving too much away, the main character wakes up somewhere to start the story with no knowledge of how he got there, only to be thrust into a turf war among competing crime bosses. One of my favorite books (wait until you find out where he is)!
Ultraman Manga (JUN151638 / Viz Media). Yes, that Ultraman! This book takes the original Ultraman franchise and jumps it into the present, aging the characters and everything. It’s a great update on a childhood favorite for many people and plays out like an Ultraman / Iron Man fusion with Shin Hayata’s son taking center stage. In my family, people fight over who gets to read it second… after me, of course!
Please tell us a bit about yourself!
Gladly! I write a comic called Kodoja (STL018656) as part of a creative team with two incredibly talented guys: Rory Smith (interior art) and Lance Pilgrim (graphic design and covers). I’m also in a band — Big Pimp Jones — we’ve released funk 45s and LPs on various record labels for the past ten years. I’ve been into comics for more than 30 years — the comics that got me hooked were Secret Wars #4 and Amazing Spider-Man #252, and it’s blossomed from there. I love stuff from the early-to-mid-’70s — Kung fu, Giant Monster movies, and definitely the music! I’m a collector as well — Godzilla stuff, comics (of course) and records/vinyl.
What are your favorite projects you’ve contributed to over the past decade?
On the Comics side, it’s pretty much Kodoja and only Kodoja. We’re still relatively new to this — started out self-publishing it in 2012 and working conventions to spread the word — after a few years we connected with the guys at 215 Ink to get the word out even more! We’re really proud of the book so far and are just getting started regarding the overall narrative. Another favorite project is the music to Kodoja — Kodoja has a soundtrack for you to enjoy as you read or on your own time (it’s a fusion of Godzilla movie-style music and funk)!
What are you currently working on?
We’re continuing work on Kodoja — I imagine this is pretty normal, but I’m writing ahead on the story (currently writing the ‘Volume 3’ story arc) while Lance and Rory finalize the art, layouts and covers on Volume 2. The first story arc — Kodoja Volume 1 — is available right now, with Volume 2 getting underway soon. As I write this I’m also working on the music to the next story arc (Volume 2) and preparing a panel to present at a convention on Economics and how they tie to Godzilla films. The Kodoja creative team is also working on a second book (not involving Giant Monsters) that we hope to share with people soon!
What fun titles are you reading?
Infinite Kung Fu (MAY111197 / Top Shelf/IDW)—I don’t know if this book is still considered indie due to acquisitions, but I’ve loved this book since the self-published run of Kagan McLeod’s. It is a fantastic, crazily-violent throwback to vintage ’70s Kung Fu and Shaw Brothers flicks, with delightfully insane plot twists and Kung Fu for DAYS!
Dead Letters (JUN140937 / BOOM! Studios)—Without giving too much away, the main character wakes up somewhere to start the story with no knowledge of how he got there, only to be thrust into a turf war among competing crime bosses. One of my favorite books (wait until you find out where he is)!
Ultraman Manga (JUN151638 / Viz Media). Yes, that Ultraman! This book takes the original Ultraman franchise and jumps it into the present, aging the characters and everything. It’s a great update on a childhood favorite for many people and plays out like an Ultraman / Iron Man fusion with Shin Hayata’s son taking center stage. In my family, people fight over who gets to read it second… after me, of course!
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WAR MONSTERS GN VOL 1
Mike Wolfer Entertainment
(W) Mike Wolfer
(CA) Ceci de la Cruz
(A/CA) Mike Wolfer
The giant kaiju return to ravage the Earth in the first volume of cult genre legend Mike Wolfer’s War Monsters! Originally released in 1987-89, Wolfer’s Daikazu series was his first published work, and issues #1-5 of the giant monster rumble are collected here for the first time ever in one giant volume! On a remote Pacific island, a group of strangers accidentally stumble upon the secret, underground base of a mad geneticist responsible for the creation of two gigantic behemoths, and only the ancient “god” Daikazu stands against them in an earth-shaking battle that climaxes in downtown Tokyo!
In Shops: Nov 30, 2016
SRP: $14.99
Covers for Vol. 2 and 3 shown as well.
Mike Wolfer Entertainment
(W) Mike Wolfer
(CA) Ceci de la Cruz
(A/CA) Mike Wolfer
The giant kaiju return to ravage the Earth in the first volume of cult genre legend Mike Wolfer’s War Monsters! Originally released in 1987-89, Wolfer’s Daikazu series was his first published work, and issues #1-5 of the giant monster rumble are collected here for the first time ever in one giant volume! On a remote Pacific island, a group of strangers accidentally stumble upon the secret, underground base of a mad geneticist responsible for the creation of two gigantic behemoths, and only the ancient “god” Daikazu stands against them in an earth-shaking battle that climaxes in downtown Tokyo!
In Shops: Nov 30, 2016
SRP: $14.99
Covers for Vol. 2 and 3 shown as well.
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ISLAND 731 #3
AMERICAN GOTHIC PRESS
(W) Jeremy Robinson, Kane Gilmour (A/CA) Jeff Zornow
Marooned off the shore of a mysterious island, Mark Hawkins and the crew of the Magellan have set out to find their missing crew members. But if they thought flying snakes were bad, well, they're about to be introduced to Island 731's true terrors: crocodiles with tentacles, seagulls with teeth, and a strange creation called Kaiju who seems to possess marginal intelligence - along with the body of a gorilla, the arms of a polar bear, and the sharp spines of a porcupine.
In Shops: Nov 09, 2016
SRP: $3.99
AMERICAN GOTHIC PRESS
(W) Jeremy Robinson, Kane Gilmour (A/CA) Jeff Zornow
Marooned off the shore of a mysterious island, Mark Hawkins and the crew of the Magellan have set out to find their missing crew members. But if they thought flying snakes were bad, well, they're about to be introduced to Island 731's true terrors: crocodiles with tentacles, seagulls with teeth, and a strange creation called Kaiju who seems to possess marginal intelligence - along with the body of a gorilla, the arms of a polar bear, and the sharp spines of a porcupine.
In Shops: Nov 09, 2016
SRP: $3.99
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KRONENS KAIJU #1
AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY PRODUCTIONS
(W) Chris Scalf (A/CA) Chris Scalf
Giant freaking city crushing monsters are real! Darren Kronin lives in a small town. His friends all think he's an awkward nerd living in a fantasy world obsessed with make-believe creatures and monsters. He even writes a blog called "Kronin's Kaiju Chronicles," where he speculates about the creatures of legend he obsesses over. But after a series of unexplained earthquakes brings teams of scientists and authorities into town to investigate, Darrin's obsession grabs the unwanted attention of high level officials when details on his blog match the strange phenomenon that is secretly being investigated! Incredible sci-fi painter Chris Scalf delivers his bombastic follow up to Werewolves vs Dinosaurs!
In Shops: Nov 23, 2016
SRP: $3.99
AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY PRODUCTIONS
(W) Chris Scalf (A/CA) Chris Scalf
Giant freaking city crushing monsters are real! Darren Kronin lives in a small town. His friends all think he's an awkward nerd living in a fantasy world obsessed with make-believe creatures and monsters. He even writes a blog called "Kronin's Kaiju Chronicles," where he speculates about the creatures of legend he obsesses over. But after a series of unexplained earthquakes brings teams of scientists and authorities into town to investigate, Darrin's obsession grabs the unwanted attention of high level officials when details on his blog match the strange phenomenon that is secretly being investigated! Incredible sci-fi painter Chris Scalf delivers his bombastic follow up to Werewolves vs Dinosaurs!
In Shops: Nov 23, 2016
SRP: $3.99
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KONG OF SKULL ISLAND #5 (of 6)
Writer: James Asmus
Artist: Carlos Magno
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Nick Robles
Incentive Cover: George Caltsoutas
Synopsis: The two tribes make their way with the Kong into the heart of Skull Island, being picked off along the way by the horrors that live there.
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: James Asmus
Artist: Carlos Magno
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Nick Robles
Incentive Cover: George Caltsoutas
Synopsis: The two tribes make their way with the Kong into the heart of Skull Island, being picked off along the way by the horrors that live there.
Retail Price: $3.99
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BOOM! Studios announced there plans for the Baltimore Comic Con (Sept 2-4) which include a Kong exclusive cover. Kong of Skull Island #1 cover is illustrated by Dominike “Domo” Stanton, who is a guest of Baltimore Comic-Con. BOOM! will be at booth number 2001 and will host writers and artists Cory Godbey (Jim Henson’s Labyrinth Tales), James Asmus (Kong of Skull Island), Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Hope Larson (Goldie Vance) and Matthew Daley (Lantern City) all weekend. BOOM! will also offer other comic exclusives as well and will be holding a couple of panels (one featuring Asmus below).
BOOM! Studios: Discover New Worlds
Saturday, 9/3/16, 2:45-3:45pm, Room 343-344
Love reading compelling, forward-thinking comics? Interested in finding out how multiple-award-winning top 10 publisher, BOOM! Studios, has spent over a decade committed to telling great stories and nurturing talent? Moderator Filip Sablik (BOOM! President of Publishing & Marketing) discusses with creators Hope Larson (Goldie Vance), Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Warlords of Appalachia), David Petersen (Mouse Guard), James Asmus (Kong of Skull Island), and Frank Cho (Skybourne) how they explore the ever-changing comics landscape, their newest stories, and the types of projects needed in the industry.
BOOM! Studios: Discover New Worlds
Saturday, 9/3/16, 2:45-3:45pm, Room 343-344
Love reading compelling, forward-thinking comics? Interested in finding out how multiple-award-winning top 10 publisher, BOOM! Studios, has spent over a decade committed to telling great stories and nurturing talent? Moderator Filip Sablik (BOOM! President of Publishing & Marketing) discusses with creators Hope Larson (Goldie Vance), Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Warlords of Appalachia), David Petersen (Mouse Guard), James Asmus (Kong of Skull Island), and Frank Cho (Skybourne) how they explore the ever-changing comics landscape, their newest stories, and the types of projects needed in the industry.
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Two rival civilizations and their Kongs must make a home of the horrors that inhabit life on Skull Island. There is no escape!
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From the author of Project Nemesis! While studying the Great Pacific garbage patch, the Magellan and its crew are blown hopelessly off course... and into the bay of a strange island that seems to be uninhabited by unnatural creatures. Jeremy Robinson and Kane Gilmour take The Island of Dr. Moreau and give it a kaiju twist in this series based off the best-selling novel! (Note: last two extra pages just art)
