By Kevin Hoskinson Sometimes, you open a new book and instantly know that it’s going to be unlike anything you have ever seen before. Everything seems new and fresh, from the artwork to the setting. This was the case when I started to read the first issue in the new volume of Scrimshaw. Set in the far future, the world […]
By Nolan P. Smith It is time, yes, it is time once again! Let’s shine the spotlight down on a cool and creative project from the crowdfunding site Kickstarter. This time, a creator was awesome enough to reach out to me and let me know of their awesome project: I give you, The Wicked Righteous! In post-apocalyptic San Diego, four […]
Alterna brings in the New Year with the return of newsprint comics By Staff Reports For 10 years, Alterna Comics has produced over 50 different graphic novels for distribution in comic shops and bookstores. Now entering their 11th year, Alterna is announcing plans for a single issue lineup that will feature throwback style covers, a new logo, prices under $1.99 […]
Alterna Comics Announces Make Mine INDIE By Nolan P. Smith Alterna Comics is bringing a digital catalog and magazine to spotlight indie comics with Make Mine INDIE! A free, quarterly digital publication, Make Mine Indie aims to unite print, digital, and web comics for comic shops and readers alike. Their goal? to highlight comic book creators and their works, regardless […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—When I first downloaded Trespasser #1 from Alterna Comics, I wasn’t quite sure what I was getting into. By looking at the cover, I thought I was in for a man and his dog against everyone type of story: what I got was something far more. Written by Justin Ryan with art by Kristian […]
By Staff Reports Continuing to grow in their 10th anniversary year, Alterna Comics (alternacomics.com) has just announced an exclusive deal with IPG (ipgbook.com) to expand their print and digital lineup into the global book market. As per the specifications of the deal, Alterna will retain control over their accounts at ComiXology and at Diamond Comics Distributors. Alterna Comics publisher Peter […]