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September 2009 Quarterly News

New This Quarter

True Fiction #8 - Made out of "Mac" by T. Motley plus Squids and Guests – A collection of parodies and permutations derived from the classic Charles Atlas ad comic. Contributors include T. Motley, Tim Winkelman, Lonnie Allen, Stan Yan, Michael O'Keefe, John Peters, JB Winter, Jolyon Yates, Jefferson Powers, and Hector. Mature. 24 page b&w 1/4 legal mini. $3.00 US

Sketchbook - Art by Josh Mills, design by Alexandria Ciotta
Some of the images are published in comics Josh has done, but most of the images are unpublished parts of his portfolio. Limited print run of 1000. Mature. 24 page b&w comic, full-color cover (both sides). $5.00 US

Outbound anthology - Outbound is a compilation of stories that are ongoing and all are Sci-Fi. The theme of the book is 1960 style comic books. Includes . Space and Time by the Squid Works' own Josh Mills. General. 72 page b&w digest with color cover. $6.99 US

Dark Eclipse Book II: World Abomination by Chris Salas - Carnmassicre’s reign of tyranny continues in this second installment of the Dark Eclipse. In the Scorbic star system lies the planet Xissba. This once peaceful and beautiful planet has now become host to the Demonixa. Lead by Carnmassicre, the second son of Morgmodeus, along with his sister, Minda-Proserpine, the Demonixa continue to wreak havoc on the planet and its inhabitants. While the Badger and Halo squadrons battle the hoards of Wraiths above, the ground troops are faced with unimaginable terrors below. The dead walk bearing warning of impending doom, while others offer invitations to join their morbid ranks. Large, venomous spiders called Rekluse along with their riders, the Maradazza feast on any poor soul who is unfortunate enough to cross their path. As the battle rages, Carnmassicre learns of a being known as The Teacher. Could this teacher bring an end to Carnmassicre’s reign or will his evil continue to spread to other planets like hellish and unstoppable plague? Cover Art by Mike May Mature. 186 page novel, color square-bound cover, $12.95 US. ISBN 978-0-9785279-2-1




More information and the complete catalog go to www.squidworks.com/offerings.html , and don’t forget to have your favorite comic retailer order from us on your behalf to save you shipping costs. Have them find out how at www.squidworks.com/dealer.html.

Reviews and News This Quarter

7/1/09 Stan Yan's interview with the Denver Comic Books Examiner
6/4/09 Stan Yan's interview with Fangoria Magazine

Read the complete reviews and news at www.squidworks.com/reviews.html

Free Webcomics

PLAYER MAP Launches Opal - Sales Diva, an Edgy Cartoon iPhone App

Sales diva Opal takes her biting, humorous shots at old-school selling in free comic strip

Milwaukee, WI (Vocus/PRWEB ) August 26, 2009 -- Scott Leland, PLAYER MAP president and author of the cartoon, created Opal to poke fun at outdated but still common sales notions. Opal is a "sales diva" who unleashes her incisive wit on old-school selling methods. The ensemble cast also features the character Larry, who is trapped in time defining sales in the mythical "good old days," and Miles, a sharp character who is new to sales and challenges the status quo. The strip features the art of Stan Yan, of Squid Works Comics.



Read more webcomics at www.squidworks.com/online.html

Upcoming Events

Squid Works at Nan Desu Kan! Friday, September 11th - Sunday, September 13th join, Squid Works at Nan Desu Kan (NDK), at the Marriott DTC in Denver, where we'll be exhibiting our latest wares in artist row, doing commissioned Zombicatures, and organizing the following comic programming: Friday, September 11th 8 - 9 pm Zombiphile Panel; Saturday, September 12th 3:30 - 4:30 pm Teaching Comics Panel; 5:30 - 6:30 pm Comics Q&A; 6:30 - 9:00 pm Comics Showdown; Sunday, September 13th 1 -3 pm Computer Comic Layout.

6th Annual Denver 24 Hour Comics Challenge - This year’s 24 Hour Comics Challenge is being held at Enchanted Grounds at 8800 S. Colorado Blvd., in Highlands Ranch from 2 pm on Saturday, October 3, 2009 to 2 pm on Sunday, October 4, 2009. While spectators are free, the registration fee for participating is $25, and registration will be limited to the first 32 people. Those completing stories will be welcome to contribute their stories to the official 2009 Denver 24 Hour Comic Challenge anthology published by the Squid Works. Registration costs and sponsorships will defray printing costs for each contributing artist and each sponsor receiving a copy of the book. Additional copies can be obtained at full wholesale or retail cost directly from the Squid Works (available after the event). Click here for more information and registration. We're still looking for sponsors too!

More event information and updates can be found at www.squidworks.com/events.html

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