Two new press releases have come out from Narwain on up-coming titles and series! Check them out here:

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Robert Tinnell's endearing collection of strips in Feast of the Seven Fishes has been making the rounds in various media outlets. The deluxe hardcover edition centers around an Italian American family congregating for their annual celebration, where their personal issues are brought to the table as well as food. A recent review can be found here, while upcoming articles will appear in The Boston Globe, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Philadelphia Inquirer. A recent publicity tour through Detroit and Philadelphia has just concluded as a smashing success, and a radio interview on KCRW will be running on Christmas Eve. Feast of the Seven Fishes is now available in all territories through the Enterprise, and has an official site with more information here.

Review the entire line of comics and graphic novels from Narwain Publishing, all featuring the top names in comic talents and all available for foreign licensing through International Enterprise. Narwain is eager to penetrate growing markets around the world with their highly-anticipated releases of titles, and willing to work with publishers in these areas to bring international editions of their books to life. Browse the entire line at Narwain's official site!

To help promote the release of G.R.A.V.E. GRRRLS: DESTROYERS OF THE DEAD Issue Three, MIDNIGHT SHOW is proud to present the ENTIRE first issue up for reading at http://www.newsarama.com .

All 24 pages of the distributor level sold-out first issue are up for
the viewing, along with all three covers.

Preview pages are also up for GG: DOTD Issue Three at
http://www.gravegrrrls.com , with more coming in the next week.

Enterprise representatives will be in attendance this coming February at the New York Comic Convention, in conjunction with Narwain Publishing as part of their new partnership. Our agents are available for meetings with international publishers also attending the Con to discuss Narwain's books and 100's of comics and graphic novels represented on their roster.

So contact us today to schedule a meeting at the New York Comic Con, before all our booking times are full!

For an international publishing company to succeed in the US, it must have something unique to offer the industry with quality books and story-telling to back up the big name creators it must have attached.  Narwain Publishing is fortunate to have all three, and it shows in their first releases of HORRORAMA, FREE FALL and JENNA.

Dedicated to their readers’ satisfaction, the Italy-based publishing house has assembled some of the biggest names in comics, movies and music to create new and exciting stories with potential profits in markets all over the world.  From horror-movie masters Brian Yuzna and Tom Savini and comic legends like Jimmy Palmiotti to New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Tiger Mask and Iron Maiden’s Paul DiAnno, Narwain has developed strong relationships with creators and their characters all over the world.  This same devotion is shown towards all other areas of their production, with only the best artists, printers, editors and distributors signed on board, all with the same passion for quality and success.

Fresh from a productive meeting with Narwain at the Frankfurt International Book Fair, International Enterprise is proud to be representing the foreign licensing rights of the entire Narwain line of comics and graphic novels.  The partnership will bring even more exposure to the exciting new publisher in territories all over the world, where deals are already underway for international editions in Italy, Spain and the Czech Republic, and demand for the line grows with every new press release announcing more big names and incredible titles.

The first titles already signed on board and available to international publications contain their fair share of big names.  From the director of the horror-classic Re-Animator comes this year’s most anticipated horror-anthology collection, Brian Yuzna’s HORRORAMA.  80 pages of this blood-curdling, comic-book black Sabbath are brought to you in B&W by some of the hottest names across the globe today:  B. Clay Moore, Rob Worley, Jimmy Palmiotti, Sergio Ibanez, Joe Rubinstein, T.J. May and Takeshi Miyazawa.

Jimmy Palmiotti also appears alongside some big names in the FREE FALL mini-series. With fellow collaborators Gianluca Piredda, Jay Anacleto, Eric J, Dave Bryant and Brian Haberlin, FREE FALL creates a unique crime drama in which a suicidal jumper could make his family millions by providing a diversion for a bank robbery with his death.  Five full color issues with Anacleto’s dazzling covers complete this thrilling series.

_JENNA appears to have the perfect life for a seventeen-year-old girl.  She has the cute Mary Jane-good looks, everyone loves the toys made by her father, and her mother belongs on ‘Desperate Housewives.’  But everything changes when she discovers her parents are linked to strange murders and demonic rituals…Iron Maiden's Paul DiAnno provides the introduction and the soundtrack to Issue #2. Written by  Philip Osbourne, with art by Jim Fern and Joe Rubinstein, Jenna is already poised for a cross-over with Antartic Press’ NINJA HIGH _SCHOOL and gaining interest for the three-issue mini-series’ appeal to younger and older readers alike.

In only the opening stages of development, Narwain is already establishing themselves as a publisher to watch.  Standing out on the shelves among reproductions of old genres and recycled storylines, Narwain dares to offer the industry something new.  And from the response they have received both in the States and around the world, comic readers appreciate their efforts and are looking forward to more.

And Narwain certainly has more to offer.

Stay tuned for future press releases on upcoming titles from Narwain.

www.narwain.com

Dave Crosland has garnered quite the following with his Hired Meat website and work on Heaven, LLC and the Bad Ideas mini-series with Jim Mahfood and Wayne Chinsang. Now, Crosland is bringing two of his unique comic creations to the Enterprise, and the rest of the world is about to get a peek at one of the most talented artists today.

Puffed is a three -issue mini-series written by comic veteran John Layman, which finds a poor amusement park employee trapped within his cumbersome character costume. Layman's hilarious writing is brought to comedic life by Crosland's black-and-white artwork, which perfectly captures the fear and frustration of being stuck in the suit.

Slop: Analecta collects rare artwork and mini-comics from Dave Crosland and Debbie into an impressive 144-page anthology. Everything from comics and pin-ups to album covers and poetry adaptations, both Dave and Debbie's talents shine in this exclusive collection.

Legendary artist of Uncanny and Ultimate X-Men, Ultimate Spider-Man and countless others, Art Thibert, has enlisted with the Enterprise for foreign licensing representation of his creator owned titles.

With a unique take on the superhero genre, Black and White promises hard-hitting action in Thibert's distinct, animated style and does not disappoint.

More in the mood for humor? Mr. Thibert has you covered there, as well. Chrono Mechanics are called in to repair the fabric of time. But for such an important job, they've found a rather motley crew of colorful characters that only lead to more colorful adventures.

International Enterprise representatives will be attending the Frankfurt International Book Fair in Germany this week from Oct. 17th to Oct. 24th. Our agents will be meeting with publishers from all over the world, showcasing a brand new full color catalog of over 100 comics and graphic novels available for international publication. We will return in November with more updates and information on our diverse roster of represented titles.

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Formed in 2004 by comics veteran, Joe Pruett, Desperado serves as a venue and outlet for creators who have a strong and passionate desire to see their own personal creative visions and inspirations brought to life on the printed page. This committment to excellence has produced such critically acclaimed titles as Bob Burden's Flaming Carrot series and the anthology collections of Negative Burn, and currently publishing a star-studded line-up of books every month through Image Comics. And now, on the cusp of such domestic success, the entire Desperado publishing line is available for foreign licensing through International Enterprise.

BOOKS INCLUDED IN THE BLOCKBUSTER SIGNING:
The Atheist
Beyond Avalon
Common Foe
Deadworld
Dusty Star
Flaming Carrot
Freakshow
Industry of War
Lonely Tombstone
Negative Burn

At Desperado Publishing, artists and writers are only limited by their imaginations, as no boundaries or conditions are set upon them to stifle their craft. Focusing primarily on recognized and established creative talent, audiences world-wide can be assured if a book carries the Desperado logo it will adhere to presenting the finest quality in talent, stories and production values. The company philosophy is to bring fans the BEST comic book creators possible and give them a playground in which to play. In that regard, Desperado Publishing has already become home to a number of the industry’s TOP talent in 2005.

SEE ALL THE DESPERADO BOOKS HERE

Quickly making a name for himself as one the premiere horror writers in comics, Jason Henderson presents two new titles for the international publishing market through the Enterprise's representation. Now being published in full color through Digital Webbing, the critically-acclaimed Sword of Dracula series continues with a second volume of Ronnie Von Helsing's endless pursuit of the classic vampire like you've never seen him before.

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In addition to this continuing series, Henderson has also been hard at work on the Soulcatcher graphic novel from Alias Enterprises, a supernatural mystery with fellow Sword of Dracula-artist Terry Pallot and Lou Manna illustrating. The story takes place in New Orleans, "the most haunted city in America," where a young widow discovers she has the power to absorb the abilities of the recently dead-and uncovers a mystery the spirit world will kill to protect.

International Enterprise is proud to welcome the addition of five new titles from one of the most impressive comic publishers today, Arcana Studios. Joining their original creations already represented and sold around the world by the Enterprise, these five titles make quality additions to their respective genres and continue to establish Arcana as one of the premiere studios out today:

Horrific adventure on the High Seas with Captain Kidd, Blackbeard and Black Bart, with covers by Ben Templesmith!

Don Bluth's classic cartoon and video game of Dirk's adventures comes to life as a full color comic!

An action-packed war over some extremely precious cockroaches.

1880 Arizona sets the stage for an epic battle for the very soul of America in this unique blend of Western horror

Steve Uy writes and colorfully illustrates this rhyming adventure about a Harvestor of souls caught between Heaven and Hell

find out more about Arcana Studios here

OTHER BOOKS OF INTEREST FROM ARCANA:
100 Girls
Ant
Ezra
Kade
Starkweather

What would the law mean, if every day had a different face?  If the rules that governed the rest of the world and all of humanity did not apply to you?  Would you use these talents for the benefit of others or for your own personal gain?  Pulp Theatre Entertainment brings these and other questions to the forefront in a unique, action-packed style with BRODIE’S LAW: PROJECT JAMESON, a 156-page trade paperback now available world-wide through International Enterprise and currently being developed into a live-action motion picture.

Selling over 500 copies of the “Project Jameson” TPB at this Summer’s San Diego Comic Con, the critically acclaimed six-issue series was written by Alan Grant (Batman: Shadow of the Bat) and illustrated by David Bircham.  The story revolves around Jack Brodie, an East London thief with a temper and attitude, who possesses the power to "suck your soul dry" by stealing a person's thoughts and identity before returning it tainted with his own evil deeds. Framed for a murder he did not commit, Brodie embarks on a thrilling non-stop mission to find his kidnapped son.  In addition to selling record-number copies upon its debut, the series has garnered strong reviews from Variety, Silver Bullet Comics.com and Comixtreme, and is primed to make as strong an impact overseas as it has in such a short time domestically.

The trade paperback features a stunning cover by Simon Bisley, and includes an introduction by film director Renny Harlin, befitting of the cinematic style of the book that catches your eye from the first page and doesn’t let go.  But don’t take our word for it:

The Bad Kids are breaking curfew and going international with the Enterprise, spreading the popularity of children who know sometimes you have to be bad to know how to be good.  Moronik Industries presents two comik mini-series for international consideration featuring the misadventures of DirtBoy and BugGirl, two young miscreants from the Bad Kid Zoo.

Both series are written by head-Moron George Dondero, with striking black-and-white artwork by Ruben Deluna on BugGirl and Colin Adams on DirtBoy for both series to read like Dr. Seuss from the Darkside.  Selma Mae finds a new friend and popularity at school with her pet bug in BugGirl, while DirtBoy refuses to bathe or groom himself and escapes from the Bad Kid Zoo where he is confined.  Both books are unique and magical tales of children from the wrong side of the tracks, available for all ages complete with a darker twist not found in other children’s series.

With successful animated films continuing the action and mayhem of the Bad Kids at film festivals everywhere, the addition of Moronik Comiks adds another rising star publisher to a growing line of alternative humor and all ages titles, and helps Enterprise officials who are eager to capture one of the largest growing audiences in the world. Morons around the world, rejoice!  International Enterprise now has the perfect books for you.

With the highly-anticipated release nearing for Boom Studios' GIANT MONSTER mini-series from 30 DAYS OF NIGHT creator STEVE NILES, tensions are running high as fanboys the world over are clamoring for copies of the book in their own respective languages. Catch up on the latest with this red hot creator in a recent CBR interview and check out more on how you can help quell the International demand for Giant Monster here.

Other Steve Niles titles of interest:
Periphery from O-P-P

Other Boom titles of interest:
Jenny Finn by Mike Mignola

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You'd think selling out of issues #1 and #2 domestically would have been enough, but then Midnight Show Productions (publishers of the critically-acclaimed Grave Grrrls series and Project: Born Again one-shot) have to go and get featured on the FRONT PAGE of the Chicago Tribune and the cover of the Tempo section. Add that to recent attention at Gothic Fest and features in the pages of Vampirella, Fangoria and Rue Morgue magazines, and Midnight Show is tearing through publicity like one of their flesh-eating zombies through a juicy human brain (as beautifully rendered in full color in Grrrls #1-3).

A premiere title from Jim Valentino’s Shadowline and an iconic Image superhero, the spirit of vengeance known as ShadowHawk finds international representation as the latest comic signing to International Enterprise.

Take their first four titles to be announced, for example:  The Phantom, Sherlock Holmes, Kolchak: The Night Stalker and Robin Hood; not an unknown name among them, from classic heroes of literature to TV and movie-screen legends.  And with numerous volumes available for each property, there is more than enough material to meet the demands of any publishing territory. 

Starting with today’s update and redesign (9/12/05), the next installment of Enterprise titles will be gearing up for the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany this October.  The Frankfurt International Book Fair is one of the largest gatherings of international publishers and literary agents of the year, where hundreds of publishers from all over the world will be in attendance looking for the next hot property to add to their line-ups.  International Enterprise will be in attendance in Frankfurt, Germany for the Book Fair from October 19-23, and is already scheduling appointments with interested publishers to review the latest additions to their diverse roster. 

"In San Diego, we were able to meet with the foreign publishers who came to us,” adds Hegarty on his upcoming international trek.  “At Frankfurt, we will be the ones taking our represented titles to the hundreds of publishers in attendance.  And with our growing list of titles in every genre, we will be prepared for each and every one of their tastes.”

The Enterprise promises to have some big announcements up their sleeves leading up to Frankfurt, and will have announced the representation of over 100 titles by the time of the Fair.   If the first six months of critically acclaimed creators and best-selling titles established a presence for the Enterprise in the international market, the Fall 2005 season will find even more big name announcements and international sales for all involved.  But don’t just take our word for you – we’ll see you in Frankfurt.

International Enterprise is still taking appointments for meetings at the Frankfurt Book Fair.  Contact us today for the best available time at tim.hegarty@gmail.com