Novel and Nonfiction Books
COMING SOON--Sky Girl and the Superheroic Return
COMING LATER--Sky Girl and the Superheroic Victory
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Courage on Infinite Earths: A Kaiju vs Cancer Anthology
In a pocket dimension, a dark creature comprised of a living illness is sending pieces of itself across the multiverse. As the emissaries of this horror reach different versions of Earth they are spreading the disease they carry and causing the deaths of countless people. Heroes from countless dimensions are facing off against this threat as the vigilante Raptor travels from universe to universe gathering a coalition of warriors to battle the source of this scourge. The greatest heroes from independent comics, novels, and YouTube come together to face this threat! Within the pages of this book, you will read both short stories and comics featuring Raptor (Matthew Dennion), Marshal Star (Dennis Roth and Declan Burke) Jeremy Walker (Zach Cole), The Whisper (Serene Dennion), Bounty (J.D. Cunegan), The References, The Work Force (Mark Dennion), The Strangers (Jean-Marc Lofficier), Caitlin Crow (Alan OW Barnes), Moonstalker, Centurion (Christofer Nigro), Cosmic Gorilla (John Opal), Sky Girl (Joe Sergi), Jake Cooper (Martin Tiller), Smash (Chris A. Bolton and Kyle Bolton), Airheart (Jay Taylor), Striven (Tom Warin), Lightweight (Nicholas Ahlhelm), Nagoraiar (Planet-G), Augustine and Bell (William T. Kearney), and Draco Azul (Andres Perez). All proceeds from the sale of this book will go to the patients at St. Jude Children’s Cancer Research Hospital to fight the real life monster of childhood cancer.
The Law for Comic Book Creators Essential Concepts and Applications
(McFarland)
Since the creation of the comic book, there has been a lot of legal conflict and confusion where concepts such as public domain, unincorporated entities and moral rights are involved. As a result, comics creators are frequently concerned about whether they are protecting themselves. There are many questions and no single place to find the answers—that is, until now.
Entertaining as it instructs, this book seeks to provide those answers, examining the legal history of comics and presenting information in a way that is understandable to everyone. While not seeking to provide legal advice, or case history this book presents the legal background in plain English, and looks at the stories behind the cases. Every lawsuit has a story and every case has lessons to be learned. As these lessons are explored, the reader will learn the importance of contracts, the precautions necessary when working with public domain characters, and the effects of censorship.
Entertaining as it instructs, this book seeks to provide those answers, examining the legal history of comics and presenting information in a way that is understandable to everyone. While not seeking to provide legal advice, or case history this book presents the legal background in plain English, and looks at the stories behind the cases. Every lawsuit has a story and every case has lessons to be learned. As these lessons are explored, the reader will learn the importance of contracts, the precautions necessary when working with public domain characters, and the effects of censorship.
Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy (Martins Sisters Publishing)
Being a teenage
girl in high school is hard enough, but for DeDe Christopher, it is proving impossible. In addition to cliques, books, and boys, she has to worry about capes, apes, and aliens. This is because DeDe is also the costumed super heroine known as Sky Girl. Last year, she discovered that she possessed fantastic abilities that were strangely similar to those of a comic book character named SkyBoy. With the help of her best friend Jason, a self-professed comic geek, DeDe accepted her legacy and became Sky Girl. Now, she must stop the army of villainous Evil Brain in their quest for a power source to support their plans for word domination. DeDe must learn what it means to be a heroine as Sky Girl faces the all too real enemies and allies of SkyBoy, including the clever Quizmaster, the beautiful Penny Pound, the enigmatic Jersey Devil, and the magical MissTick. But, DeDe must also face personal challenges as she discovers the secrets of her late father, which will affect Sky Girl’s destiny.
girl in high school is hard enough, but for DeDe Christopher, it is proving impossible. In addition to cliques, books, and boys, she has to worry about capes, apes, and aliens. This is because DeDe is also the costumed super heroine known as Sky Girl. Last year, she discovered that she possessed fantastic abilities that were strangely similar to those of a comic book character named SkyBoy. With the help of her best friend Jason, a self-professed comic geek, DeDe accepted her legacy and became Sky Girl. Now, she must stop the army of villainous Evil Brain in their quest for a power source to support their plans for word domination. DeDe must learn what it means to be a heroine as Sky Girl faces the all too real enemies and allies of SkyBoy, including the clever Quizmaster, the beautiful Penny Pound, the enigmatic Jersey Devil, and the magical MissTick. But, DeDe must also face personal challenges as she discovers the secrets of her late father, which will affect Sky Girl’s destiny.
Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy (iEnovel.com)
THANKS TO THE NEW PODLER REVIEW FOR CHOOSING SKY GIRL AS "BEST OF 2010"!
Imagine living up to a legacy that no one can remember. Sky Girl is the story of an ordinary teenager with an extraordinary destiny.
DeDe Christopher is an average high school sophomore with dreams of winning the National Gymnastic Tournament and dating the school quarterback. But her world changes when DeDe begins to develop fantastic abilities that are strangely similar to those of a fictional comic book superhero named SkyBoy. With the help of her best friend, Jason, a self-proclaimed comic geek, DeDe begins a quest to discover her true destiny as she confronts the all-too-real enemies and allies of SkyBoy. She must deal with capes, apes, and aliens to find a way to live up to a legacy that no one can remember and become Sky Girl.
Available in Ebook and Trade Paperback from iEnovel.com
Retail Price: $4.99 in ebook format; $11.99 for print version
ISBN:1451530137
EAN-13: 9781451530131
LCCN: 2010903747
March, 2010
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DeDe Christopher is an average high school sophomore with dreams of winning the National Gymnastic Tournament and dating the school quarterback. But her world changes when DeDe begins to develop fantastic abilities that are strangely similar to those of a fictional comic book superhero named SkyBoy. With the help of her best friend, Jason, a self-proclaimed comic geek, DeDe begins a quest to discover her true destiny as she confronts the all-too-real enemies and allies of SkyBoy. She must deal with capes, apes, and aliens to find a way to live up to a legacy that no one can remember and become Sky Girl.
Available in Ebook and Trade Paperback from iEnovel.com
Retail Price: $4.99 in ebook format; $11.99 for print version
ISBN:1451530137
EAN-13: 9781451530131
LCCN: 2010903747
March, 2010
Click here to order
Comics and Graphic Novels
Great Zombies in History TBP
Those who do not learn from history are doomed to be eaten!
From ancient Greece, to early America, and out to the edge of space, Great Zombies in History tells the secret history of the undead. See how Samurai, Vikings, Spartans and
even Teddy Roosevelt dealt with the zombie horde. Witness the last stand in the Zombie War of 1812, discover what really happened to the lost colony of Roanoke, and learn the real reason Russia lost the space race.
Release Date: May 15, 2013
McFarland: see the McFarland Graphic Novels webpage.
From ancient Greece, to early America, and out to the edge of space, Great Zombies in History tells the secret history of the undead. See how Samurai, Vikings, Spartans and
even Teddy Roosevelt dealt with the zombie horde. Witness the last stand in the Zombie War of 1812, discover what really happened to the lost colony of Roanoke, and learn the real reason Russia lost the space race.
Release Date: May 15, 2013
McFarland: see the McFarland Graphic Novels webpage.
Indie Comics Horror #2
9 complete thrillers! Joe Sergi unmasks a horrifying
stalker, Paul Bradford's "Last Knight" defends against marauders, and Dan
Rivera's "The Assistant" meets a fiendish clown. Tease Fabian Rangel, Jr.'s
"Stinky" at your peril. Then, battle undead gunmen in Scott Schmidt's "Ghosts."
Anthony Cacioppo visits Transylvania, and Glenn Møane introduces "The Drain."
Terry Cronin looks at Bahamian mythos, and plunges us into a sinkhole. Plus, a
monstrous Andy Bennett cover!
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catalog ONLY at your local or online comic book shop! Mature themes!
stalker, Paul Bradford's "Last Knight" defends against marauders, and Dan
Rivera's "The Assistant" meets a fiendish clown. Tease Fabian Rangel, Jr.'s
"Stinky" at your peril. Then, battle undead gunmen in Scott Schmidt's "Ghosts."
Anthony Cacioppo visits Transylvania, and Glenn Møane introduces "The Drain."
Terry Cronin looks at Bahamian mythos, and plunges us into a sinkhole. Plus, a
monstrous Andy Bennett cover!
ORDER in April 2013's Previews comic book
catalog ONLY at your local or online comic book shop! Mature themes!
Hudson Valley Zombia Apocalypse
The popular "HVZA: Hudson Valley Zombie Apocalypse" novel has now become a
graphic novel, exploring the stories of the adventures of some of the other
characters as they struggle to survive, or meet their demise and become
zombies! Eight talented teams of artists and writers created eight separate
stories. There is also a special illustrated short story, and as a bonus, the
first chapter of the novel is included.
graphic novel, exploring the stories of the adventures of some of the other
characters as they struggle to survive, or meet their demise and become
zombies! Eight talented teams of artists and writers created eight separate
stories. There is also a special illustrated short story, and as a bonus, the
first chapter of the novel is included.
Indie Comics Horror #1
First issue! A PREVIEWS exclusive! The best horror from independent comic book creators! An iron will stands in the face of the undead horde in 'Immortal Resistance' from Rob Anderson! A mysterious (and delicious) cheese causes problems in 'Worm Cheese' from Cronin/Martin/Rivers. Glenn Moane explores dating and guns in 'The Standard.' A sexy space romp turns deadly in Haller Award winner Joe Sergi's 'The Belt.' A minister has an unusual relationship with his flock in C.M. Beckett's 'Minister to the Undead.' We join the hunt with Australia's Paul Bradford in 'Witch Hunters' and get gothic in Hierophantom's Poeticorner. 6 complete stories in this #1 issue, plus a Tim Tyler zombie cover!
Nominated for several awards including a Haunty and an Horror News Network Award!
Nominated for several awards including a Haunty and an Horror News Network Award!
Indie Comics Magazine 6
Experience 64 pages of the best story and art from today's independent comic
book creators in INDIE COMICS MAGAZINE. No huge overprint, no
digital version and no back issue sales -- Indie Comics Magazine is available
ONLY at your local and online comic book shops! Check out the video preview
below, music by Four Finger
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PREVIEWS under AAZURN PUBLISHING!
book creators in INDIE COMICS MAGAZINE. No huge overprint, no
digital version and no back issue sales -- Indie Comics Magazine is available
ONLY at your local and online comic book shops! Check out the video preview
below, music by Four Finger
Five.
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ALIENS AMONG US
The newest Elevator Pitch Press Anthology.
COMING SOON
COMING SOON
Don't Be Afraid
All people have one thing in common, hiding deep within their hearts – fear. The feeling of pure fright can be paralyzing and often maddening. The five tales in this book examine all levels of horror. From the gripping terror of a racing mind to fanged monsters in the night, all manners of fear dwell in these stories. With every page turn, you’ll fall deeper into the abyss.
Elevator Pitch Press welcomes you to confront what makes you shiver. The door is open for you to walk through, so don’t be afraid …
Stories from Joshua Osborne, Justin Heggs, Joe Sergi, Eric Drumm, and Dan Rivera.
Interior art from Randy Valiente, Cecilia Latella, DaFu Yu, Jonathan Zajdman, and Marc Jameson.
Cover art from Richard P. Clark and Darick Robertson.
My story, The Belt, was drawn by the amazing Dafu Yu and lettered by E.T. Dollman. Basically, it is the movie "Open Water" in space. Here is a page of art from it.
Great Zombies In History (Elevator Pitch Press)
Coming soon. Great Zombies in history.
I wrote The Zombie War of 1812.
'nuff said. :-)
Marc Jameson Drew the story and it is great.
E.T. Dollman is still an incredible letter.
That great cover was drawn by Leandro Panganiban & Steve Bird with Colors by Paolo Chaz Gomez.
Check out the trailer below
I wrote The Zombie War of 1812.
'nuff said. :-)
Marc Jameson Drew the story and it is great.
E.T. Dollman is still an incredible letter.
That great cover was drawn by Leandro Panganiban & Steve Bird with Colors by Paolo Chaz Gomez.
Check out the trailer below
Armed and Fabulous (Elevator Pitch Press)
I don't want to spoil the rest of the stories, but mine features a grindhouse tale called the Ex Wives Squad.
"Amy (Army), Larson (Navy), and Karen (Air Force) are the first women every to be qualified to be part of Special Combat Operations: deadly, efficient, and Beautiful. Each one of them has been in the unique position of having been married to Larry."
Andy Kundrat did the art
E.T. Dollman is an incredible letter.
And that beautiful cover was drawn by Dafu Yu!
Colors by John Hunt.
"Amy (Army), Larson (Navy), and Karen (Air Force) are the first women every to be qualified to be part of Special Combat Operations: deadly, efficient, and Beautiful. Each one of them has been in the unique position of having been married to Larry."
Andy Kundrat did the art
E.T. Dollman is an incredible letter.
And that beautiful cover was drawn by Dafu Yu!
Colors by John Hunt.
Iconic 2
Iconic 2 is a trade paperback (read: graphic novel) that features public domain characters in new stories. I have 2 stories in it.
I wrote Cinderfella, a Manga retelling of Cinderella where the lead character is teenage boy living in a Northern Virginia suberb, and the love interest is the President's daughter. Of course there is a Ball, it is for the Presidential Inauguration.
The Second Story is a retelling of Don Quijote in modern times as a superhero story, with have cartoony art and half photorealistic art.
I wrote Cinderfella, a Manga retelling of Cinderella where the lead character is teenage boy living in a Northern Virginia suberb, and the love interest is the President's daughter. Of course there is a Ball, it is for the Presidential Inauguration.
The Second Story is a retelling of Don Quijote in modern times as a superhero story, with have cartoony art and half photorealistic art.
Tales from the Comics Experience
Some dream about their stories, others put them into action. These thirteen writers, with their sights set on comic stardom, have done just that. Under the guidance of Comics Experience mastermind Andy Schmidt, the crew learned what makes great comics and then applied their own ideas accordingly. You hold in your hands thirteen original stories, each one a product of the Comics Experience class, told the way the artists wanted to tell them. This anthology is a collection of different genres and styles, each one by someone who has only begun to tell their story. As you read this anthology, you will see thirteen talents practically bursting to tell their stories. After completing Andy Schmidt's (IDW) Comics Experience's first online writing class, these 13 writers went out and found equally talented and hungry artists to bring their stories to life.
Standard Sized Trade Paperback
Black & White
Page Count: 80
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Standard Sized Trade Paperback
Black & White
Page Count: 80
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From Here to There Issue 2 (Resolution Comics)
Action. Drama. Mystery. Suspense. The Supernatural.
This issue has got awesomeness pouring out of its pages. We've got a ghost story, written by FH2T veteran Joe Sergi (Economy of Scale, the zero issue), that will give you chills. It's aptly called "The Haunted Rickshaw", and was drawn by Santiago Espina. There's also a story that takes place on a river rafting trip. What? Rafting's not exciting enough for you? Wait until you see what's waiting for the rafters. This story, "Dark Spot on the Water", was written by Ross May, and drawn by another blast from the past, Marc Jameson (the artist for Economy of Scale). Next up is a retro Sci-Fi story called "Beyond the Ether, Into the Electric Cosmos". Think 50's futuristic. It was written by Dave Doub, and the art duties were performed by another FH2T alumni, Resolution Comics very own Scott Bradley (Missing Millionaire, the zero issue). And finally...I'm not quite sure what genre to put this story in. War? Horror? The horror of war? You can decide after you read it. It's called "The Tommy Cooker", and was written by Joe Sarnicola, with artwork by Gerry Fernandez. Gerry has done artwork for every single issue of FH2T, including the covers for #1 and #2. I told you we had an All-Star cast for this issue.
32 pages. Black & white, with a color cover.
I love the smell of blood...mixed with that of donuts..." - This is the thought process of a serial killer. The Maniac is attempting to complete his masterpiece. All he needs to do is collect all the right pieces. An arm here, a leg there...well, you get the idea. It's up to Inspector Travis Jameson and his partner Greta (with a little help from Detective Oratio Contrera) to stop this madman. Unfortunately, The Maniac already has his sights set on Travis.
This two issue comic was conceived from the creative minds of Azurek Studios, with artwork by Stefano Cardoselli and written by Rita Gorgoni. Both Rita and Stefano have worked with us before, on different From Here to There issues, and let me tell you...the only thing that tops their talent is the fact that they are super awesome to work with. Irene Langholm did an absolutely brilliant cover.
24 pages - black and white, plus bonus material.
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This issue has got awesomeness pouring out of its pages. We've got a ghost story, written by FH2T veteran Joe Sergi (Economy of Scale, the zero issue), that will give you chills. It's aptly called "The Haunted Rickshaw", and was drawn by Santiago Espina. There's also a story that takes place on a river rafting trip. What? Rafting's not exciting enough for you? Wait until you see what's waiting for the rafters. This story, "Dark Spot on the Water", was written by Ross May, and drawn by another blast from the past, Marc Jameson (the artist for Economy of Scale). Next up is a retro Sci-Fi story called "Beyond the Ether, Into the Electric Cosmos". Think 50's futuristic. It was written by Dave Doub, and the art duties were performed by another FH2T alumni, Resolution Comics very own Scott Bradley (Missing Millionaire, the zero issue). And finally...I'm not quite sure what genre to put this story in. War? Horror? The horror of war? You can decide after you read it. It's called "The Tommy Cooker", and was written by Joe Sarnicola, with artwork by Gerry Fernandez. Gerry has done artwork for every single issue of FH2T, including the covers for #1 and #2. I told you we had an All-Star cast for this issue.
32 pages. Black & white, with a color cover.
I love the smell of blood...mixed with that of donuts..." - This is the thought process of a serial killer. The Maniac is attempting to complete his masterpiece. All he needs to do is collect all the right pieces. An arm here, a leg there...well, you get the idea. It's up to Inspector Travis Jameson and his partner Greta (with a little help from Detective Oratio Contrera) to stop this madman. Unfortunately, The Maniac already has his sights set on Travis.
This two issue comic was conceived from the creative minds of Azurek Studios, with artwork by Stefano Cardoselli and written by Rita Gorgoni. Both Rita and Stefano have worked with us before, on different From Here to There issues, and let me tell you...the only thing that tops their talent is the fact that they are super awesome to work with. Irene Langholm did an absolutely brilliant cover.
24 pages - black and white, plus bonus material.
Click Here to purchase From Here to There Issue 2
CGS 3
Once again the Comic Geek Speak community has banded together to tell more amazing stories. This time there are more than 20 creators! All proceeds benefit the Comic Geek Speak Super Show. Two super powers battle it out through the city. Find out what happens and how the city reacts! by Kevin Mellon, Ryan Christopher Lord, Andrew Pellerito, Scott Bradley, Dean Stahl, Noah Graham, Eric White, Elizabeth Sergi,,Joe Sergi, Shawn Gaborin, Chad Ciccon, Fil Silva, Dan Kurtzke, Daniel Karhunen, Ronilson Freire, Ian Sharman, JP, Marty Devine, Tracie Mauk.
CGS 3 features my stories "The Body" (With Noah Graham) and Through the Eyes of the Child (Co-written with my daughter Elizabeth and drawn by me).
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From Here to There (Resolution Comics)
Action. Drama. Mystery. Suspense. The Supernatural.
You'll get all of this and more in our four story anthology "From Here to There". Featuring stories and art from the two founders of Resolution Comics, as well as the tiptop talent of: Joe Sergi, Stefano Cardoselli, Marc Jameson, Gerry Fernandez, and Christopher Barker.
My story, "Economy of Scale" (with art by the very talented Marc Jameson) is in the From Here to There.
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You'll get all of this and more in our four story anthology "From Here to There". Featuring stories and art from the two founders of Resolution Comics, as well as the tiptop talent of: Joe Sergi, Stefano Cardoselli, Marc Jameson, Gerry Fernandez, and Christopher Barker.
My story, "Economy of Scale" (with art by the very talented Marc Jameson) is in the From Here to There.
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U is For United
Sixteen stories run the gamut from superheroes to horror to abstraction to everyday life. Members of the Comic Forum have combined their talents to create this book exclusively for the benefit of the Comic Geek Speak Podcast.
Cover by Katie Cook, stories and art by Wayne Cordova, Harold Jennett, Daniel Karhunen, Jack Redd, Derek Wetter, Eric Peterson, Eric White, Richard McAuliffe, Chad Cicconi, Victor Castro, Ian Sharman, Jason Evan Lee, Ronilson Freire, Brant W. Fowler, Flint Lockjaw, Rory Hensley, Dan Kurtzke, Chris Murrin, Andy Jewett, Cedric Poulat, Nate Piekos, Vince B, Paul Loubser, Henrik Horvath, Joe Sergi, Noah Graham, Jonathan Lau, Brian Miller, Thomas Mauer, Ernest Caritativo, Eber Ferreira, Steve Bryant
My story "The Red Line" (with art by Noah Graham) is featured in the book.
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Cover by Katie Cook, stories and art by Wayne Cordova, Harold Jennett, Daniel Karhunen, Jack Redd, Derek Wetter, Eric Peterson, Eric White, Richard McAuliffe, Chad Cicconi, Victor Castro, Ian Sharman, Jason Evan Lee, Ronilson Freire, Brant W. Fowler, Flint Lockjaw, Rory Hensley, Dan Kurtzke, Chris Murrin, Andy Jewett, Cedric Poulat, Nate Piekos, Vince B, Paul Loubser, Henrik Horvath, Joe Sergi, Noah Graham, Jonathan Lau, Brian Miller, Thomas Mauer, Ernest Caritativo, Eber Ferreira, Steve Bryant
My story "The Red Line" (with art by Noah Graham) is featured in the book.
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Comic Geek Speak The End
Written and Illustrated by Vince Bonavoglia Andrew Charipar Marty Devine Dave Dwonch Paul French Shawn Gabborin Steph Gabborin Ryan Haines Harold Jennett Steve Reid Stephen Sanders Al Sparrow Eric White Lin Workman
Comicgeekspeak's Puppet Rios must stop Reading Pennsylvania from being destroyed!All profits go towards the Hero Initiative.
I was one of the editors on this book
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Comicgeekspeak's Puppet Rios must stop Reading Pennsylvania from being destroyed!All profits go towards the Hero Initiative.
I was one of the editors on this book
Click Here to Purchase Comic Geek Speak The End
Prose Fiction:
World's Beyond: A CAG Prose Project
There are other worlds, similar to ours but different in many respects. They may be alien worlds in galaxies far away, worlds in which humanity has met its dreadful end, worlds that already exist within our future. The possibilities stretch only as far as the imagination. But, no matter where, when or how these worlds exist, they are all one thing…WORLDS BEYOND.
Not only did I contribute "It all Started with a Mouse." A murder mystery that takes place in a theme park where the animatronic characters are more than they appear to be, but I also edited this book.
The book is available here. i will also have it once it comes out at my table during appearances.
Price: $12.99
Not only did I contribute "It all Started with a Mouse." A murder mystery that takes place in a theme park where the animatronic characters are more than they appear to be, but I also edited this book.
The book is available here. i will also have it once it comes out at my table during appearances.
Price: $12.99
A Thousand Faces Presents The Fall 2009 Issue of The Quarterly Journal of Superhuman Fiction
Issue 10 of The Quarterly Journal of Superhero Fiction (Fall, 2009) features a story I wrote called “The Return of Power Boy.” I should note that this is the first story I ever authored. The story originally was supposed to be included as part of a Comic Geek Speak prose project that never manifested (listeners of the CGS podcast may recognize the chraracters named Peter and Bryan, who play a very important role in the story). The Return of Power Boy was my gateway into scifi and fantasy writing. Without giving too much away, the story provides a very dark look at what happens when the super villain wins his never ending battles against his heroic nemesis. In a strange case of coincidence, this story was the inspiration for my upcoming novel, Sky Girl: Rebirth, which will be released by iEnovel early next year. And while Sky Girl ended up being much different character and a more light-hearted book, there are definitely some common themes between the two tales.
Christmas in Outer Space (Whortleberry Press.)
Get in the Christmas mood with 30 HOLLY-day stories that take you on a holiday tour around the galaxy! Christmas is just too big and beautiful a holiday to be confined to only one planet.
This book will make for a merry Christmas whether you give it to relatives, friends, or even your deserving self.
Description: Paperback, 287 pages,5.5. x 8.5", perfect binding, white interior paper, 50# weight, black and white interior ink,full color front and back covers. $19.28
My story is called: The Gift of the Karisma. The story is a futuristic twist on the classic short story The Gift of the Magi (by O. Henry) and pays tongue in cheek homage to many science fiction movie clichés.
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This book will make for a merry Christmas whether you give it to relatives, friends, or even your deserving self.
Description: Paperback, 287 pages,5.5. x 8.5", perfect binding, white interior paper, 50# weight, black and white interior ink,full color front and back covers. $19.28
My story is called: The Gift of the Karisma. The story is a futuristic twist on the classic short story The Gift of the Magi (by O. Henry) and pays tongue in cheek homage to many science fiction movie clichés.
Click here to purchase the book.
Psi-Kotic (Metahuman Press)
Beatriz “Betty” Ortiz was always intuitive. This skill helped her survive two tours in Iraq. Now stateside, she is at the wrong place at the wrong time when a suicide bomber from a White Supremacist group strikes. The explosion horrifically scars Betty and imbeds pieces of the bomber’s human shrapnel under her skin. The explosion also gives Betty the subconscious ability to use 66% of her brain. As a result, Betty discovers that she merely has to touch a person and she will “learn” their skill and ability. But, Betty’s abilities come with a high price. The human shrapnel imbedded in her skin forces her to share her mind and memories with James Jefferson, the suicide bomber, who can take over her body when she sleeps. Betty discovers, through Jefferson’s memories, the location of the Order of White Loyal Supremacists, the group responsible for the bombing. When no one believes her, she realizes that she must stop the terrorists personally. Betty dons a colorful costume and adopts the identity of Psi-Kotic.
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Nights of Blood 2 (23 House)
Come delve into the dark world of the vampire... seventeen tales of blood, by seventeen talented authors, all designed to thrill, entertain, and perhaps add a chill to the eveing air. Here you will find...
The Night Garden by Mark Onspaugh, Debts by Amanda Pillar, Under the Chocolate Tree by David E. Hilton, Floaters by Michael S. Bumagin, M.D., Burden of Proof by Jennifer Graham, A Rustle of Curtains by Henry Leon Lazarus, Pas de Deux by Edward McKeown, Defender by Garry Ward, Expiration Date Not Required by A.D. Nailor, Lazuli by Christine Rains, 1-800-VAMPYRE by Bob Nailor, The Vampire Doll by Joette Rozanski, Days and Nights by Elyse Salpeter, Down in the Cellar by Joe McKinney, Barney by James R. Cain, Tales of the Vampire by Mitchel Whitington, Give Until It Kills by Joe Sergi
Nights of Blood 2 in Horror Fiction Review
Nights of Blood 2 in Fang-tastic Books
Nights of Blood 2 in ReadAlready.com
Nights of Blood 2 Review by Aubrie
Trail of Indiscretion Magazine 6 (Fortress Publishing)
Stories by Joe Sergi, Bill DeArmond, E. M. Pankowski, Mindee Arnett, Rick McQuiston, and Philip Loyd
My story "Death Imitates Art" is features as the lead story in the issue.
Sorry this issue is sold out
My story "Death Imitates Art" is features as the lead story in the issue.
Sorry this issue is sold out
Nonfiction
CBLDF Defender Vol. 2 #4 • Winter 2017
I wrote a story called the Christmas Panic about Boston’s war on Christmas comics. Also in the issue: Batman scribe Scott Snyder’s inspiring keynote address! CBLDF Defender Vol. 2 #4 features an iconic cover of Batman by frequent Snyder collaborator Greg Capullo (Batman, Spawn). In the issue, CBLDF's board looks back on their work in 2017 protecting the freedom to read comics and on !
Available at http://cbldf.org/cbldf-defender/
I wrote a story called the Christmas Panic about Boston’s war on Christmas comics. Also in the issue: Batman scribe Scott Snyder’s inspiring keynote address! CBLDF Defender Vol. 2 #4 features an iconic cover of Batman by frequent Snyder collaborator Greg Capullo (Batman, Spawn). In the issue, CBLDF's board looks back on their work in 2017 protecting the freedom to read comics and on !
Available at http://cbldf.org/cbldf-defender/
- Geek Out the Most Evil Villains of All Time Fall/winter 2015
- From Beckett Entertainment Comes GEEK OUT Magazine, the Fall/Winter 2015 Issue Featuring Mischief and Mayhem - Welcome to the Dark Side, with The Most Evil Villains of All Time.
- Plus, Our Favorite Antiheroes, the Cruelest Psycho's of the Big Screen, and the Top Disney Evildoers.
- The Biggest Baddies Ever Include Joffrey, Magneto, Lord Voldemort, The Governor and much more.
- Two Collectible Covers Available - Collect Them Both!
- Engaged Media Inc.
I wrote several articles on comic book villains including: Lex Luthor; Magneto; Doomsday; Dark Phoenix; and Doctor Doom.
Available at https://www.amazon.com/Geek-Most-Evil-Villains-winter/dp/B01712IZKQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523064020&sr=8-1&keywords=geek+out+villains&dpID=61XY4L7tHTL&preST=_SX258_BO1,204,203,200_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Available at https://www.amazon.com/Geek-Most-Evil-Villains-winter/dp/B01712IZKQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523064020&sr=8-1&keywords=geek+out+villains&dpID=61XY4L7tHTL&preST=_SX258_BO1,204,203,200_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Comic Book Legal Defense fund
I started writing for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF.org). I write about the history of censorship and comics. I am proud and humbled to work with this amazing organization.
A list of my current articles can be found at:
http://cbldf.org/author/jsergi/
A list of my current articles can be found at:
http://cbldf.org/author/jsergi/
Public Domain: What Is It and Who Lives There
Public Domain: What Is It and Who Lives There By Joe Sergi
Lately, there has been a resurgence of Golden Age heroes. AC Comics is reprinting Golden Age stories in Men of Mystery, and Golden Age Comics have over 1,600 books available to legally download for free. Alan Moore used several literary characters to form his various League of Extraordinary Gentlemen books. Bill Willingham features several famous fairy tale characters in Fables. Most recently, Alex Ross created Project Superpowers, which stars heroes originally published by Fox Comics, Crestwood Publications and Nedor Comics. While the origins of each of these characters vary, they have come from the same place: public domain.
Click Here to read Public Domain: What is it and Who Lives There
Lately, there has been a resurgence of Golden Age heroes. AC Comics is reprinting Golden Age stories in Men of Mystery, and Golden Age Comics have over 1,600 books available to legally download for free. Alan Moore used several literary characters to form his various League of Extraordinary Gentlemen books. Bill Willingham features several famous fairy tale characters in Fables. Most recently, Alex Ross created Project Superpowers, which stars heroes originally published by Fox Comics, Crestwood Publications and Nedor Comics. While the origins of each of these characters vary, they have come from the same place: public domain.
Click Here to read Public Domain: What is it and Who Lives There
Comics now Magazine #3 (Ape Entertainment)
Comics NOW! Magazine 3 kicks the summer off right with three blockbuster features! Dive in with a celebration of Superman's 70th anniversary, as we trace the ownership rights of the Man of Steel from 1938 to today. Then, feast your eyes on a detailed look at Hellblazer, one of the few comic book characters that ages in real time. Finally, sink your teeth into a critical analysis of decompression storytelling in comics and its effect on the medium. This, plus all of your favorite regular columns, makes Comics NOW! Magazine a buffet of fun.
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Reviews of Comic's Now Magazine Issue 2 by CGS
SORRY THIS BOOK IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Reviews of Comic's Now Magazine Issue 2 by CGS
Other Work
Uncredited Work
I have had the privilege top work with some very talented people on some very big things. This work has included everything from editorial work to script doctoring to ghost writing to research to business advice. As this work is uncredited, (and a lot of it was unpaid), I can't tell you what it was. But, trust me, you'd love it. :-)
I have had the privilege top work with some very talented people on some very big things. This work has included everything from editorial work to script doctoring to ghost writing to research to business advice. As this work is uncredited, (and a lot of it was unpaid), I can't tell you what it was. But, trust me, you'd love it. :-)