The EPIC ongoing saga begins this week at the New York Comic Con, as Tyler James and Matt Zolman’s EPIC #1 debuts with a New York Comic Con Exclusive! Series writer and co-creator Tyler James will be at the ComixTribe Booth #2537 signing copies and sketching original artist edition covers all weekend long.

Although unable to be at the show in person, series artist and co-creator Matt Zolman has shipped all the way from Tipp City, Ohio a very limited number of artist edition sketch covers that will be on sale at the ComixTribe Booth.  (See a few below!)  Get to Booth #2537 early to snag the Zolman originals!

Available At the Show

EPIC #1 –NYCC Exclusive Standard Edition – $4.00 (Get it signed by Tyler James!)

EPIC #1 – NYCC Exclusive Artist Edition – Featuring an original sketch by creators Tyler James and Matt Zolman – $15.00

EPIC #0 –Artist Edition –  Featuring an original sketch by Tyler James – $10.00 Sale!

Read a 9-Page Preview of EPIC #1 here:

Open publication – Free publishing – More action

To celebrate this weekend’s Free Comic Book Day event, creator-owned publishers ComixTribe and Red Handed Studios have joined forces to digitally release a crossover between their flagship titles.

What happens when a teenage superhero whose only weakness is his libido teams up with America’s hottest supermom? Find out as EPIC joins forces with DYNAGIRL to take on the incomparable threat of INDESTRUCTOTRON!

In addition to this never before seen crossover, the FREE 54-page comic also includes:

• A Dynagirl solo story by Cary Kelley and Harold Edge.
• An 8-page inked preview of EPIC #1 by Tyler James, Matt Zolman and Vic Moya.
• A preview of The Standard by John Lees and Jonathan Rector.
• A preview of Runners by Steven Forbes and Mac Radwanski.
• Additional pin-ups, previews, and more!

Download a free PDF version of the ComixTribe/Red Handed Studios Free Comic Book Day release here!

Or read it online right here:

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About ComixTribe

ComixTribe is a new publisher of creator-owned comics, including EPIC, Tears of the Dragon, and The Standard, with several new titles debuting this fall.  In addition to being a publishing imprint, ComixTribe is also an online community, with the mission statement: Creators helping creators make better comics.  Visit ComixTribe.com or email publisher Tyler James (tyler.james@comixtribe.com) to learn more.

About Red Handed Studios

Red Handed Studios has been an independent publisher of comics and graphic novels since 2009.  Its titles include the hit mini-series Fallen Justice and the ongoing superhero series Dynagirl, with several new titles debuting soon.  Visit the Red Handed Studios website to learn more, or contact publisher Cary Kelley (info@redhandedstudios.com) to learn more.

About Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops.  This year, Free Comic Book Day is May 7, 2011.  To find out more about Free Comic Book Day, or to find a participating comic shop in your area, head to the official FCBD website.

Please support your local retailers!

We’ve recently wrapped production on an 8 page EPIC crossover with Cary Kelley and Red Handed Studios’ Dynagirl. It’s a killer 8-page short, written by Cary and I, with art by the EPIC team. While we’ll be releasing this short digitally in May, the first place to get it will be IN PRINT at the BOSTON COMIC CON!

We’ve created a special New England Exclusive version of EPIC #0 with a flipside cover featuring the EPIC/DG crossover. This book has it all, and is the perfect primer to get you ready for the EPIC ongoing series. Speaking of which…

Production is well underway on EPIC #1. I can easily say, this is the best comic I’ve ever written.  This giant-sized 32-page first issue is a celebration of everything that’s great about superhero comics.  Matt Zolman has taken his sequentials to the next level with this book.  And we’ve added inker Vic Moya to the EPIC team, and Matt and Vic are forming one hell of a one-two punch.  Here’s a taste:

EPIC made it’s first appearance last summer at the Baltimore Comic Con, with the release of EPIC #0 and it was extremely well received.  It only makes sense to release EPIC #1 at the August 20-21 2011 BCC.  So, that’s the plan.

In September, EPIC #1 will be released digitally via our many digital distribution platforms.  AND we’ll also start sharing EPIC online as a regularly updating webcomic.  This is all a part of our “have it your way” approach to make sure this book gets in front of as many readers as possible.

So, that’s all for this update!

Best,

Tyler James

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NEED A COPY OF EPIC #0?

In Print for $3.99!

• NEW!!! Want a print copy of EPIC #0, previously ONLY available at conventions? Snag one from Indy Planet!

Digital PDF Download for $0.99!

You can also get EPIC #0 Digitally in PDF form for just $0.99 from the following vendors:

• WOWIO
• MyDigitalComics
• DriveThruComics
• The Illustrated Section

Web/iPhone/iPad/mobile for $0.99!

• Want EPIC #0 specially formatted for your iPhone, iPad, or Android mobile device and also have it always available on the web? In that case, try Graphic.ly.

Great news!  The SOLD OUT EPIC #0, a smash hit at cons across the country this fall, is NOW AVAILABLE for digital download from Graphic.ly for just $0.99, a whopping $4 less than the print version. (Take that Marvel and DC!) Graphic.ly is an exciting new platform for comics content: there’s a desktop application, a web-browsing app, and apps for iPhone, iPad, and Windows 7 phones.

You can find EPIC #0 in the independent publishing section, under the new imprint COMIXTRIBE, which you’ll be hearing a lot more about in the very near future.  Download the Graphic.ly app to your preferred device for free.  Or, if you’d like to download it from the web app, go here directly!

EPIC is written by Tyler James, drawn by Matt Zolman, and colored by Ty Tyner.

About EPIC

After a freak accident gives teenager Eric Ardor incredible abilities, he enthusiastically joins the ranks of the superpowered set as the masked crusader EPIC. He quickly learns he’s one of the most powerful heroes around: super strength, speed, flight, invulnerability. You name it, he’s got it. Unfortunately, he’s also just discovered his only weakness…beautiful girls! Eric’s powers are inexplicably linked to the attraction and arousal center of his brain. While other boys his age lose their cool around hot chicks, EPIC loses his powers! Living in Miami, home to the zaniest super-villians AND the most beautiful women in America, it’s gonna be a problem…

For a closer look at EPIC, check out the Digital Ashcan Preview to the right, in the featured comic section of this website.

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Hey everybody!

I wanted to give a short update of the status of EPIC, as it’s been a while since our last post.  Here’s what’s happening:

• The EPIC #0 preview book has been extremely well received.  So far, the book has seen limited convention release in Baltimore, Boston, and Ohio, and has sold very well.  Up next is Wizard World Austin, where color artist Ty Tyner will have books on hand.

• The art team is hard at work on the EPIC/ Dynagirl cross-over comic short.  (See the above image for a glimpse at the fun we have in store for you.)  This 8 page short featuring a team up between EPIC and Cary Kelley’s Dynagirl is our team’s last little tune-up before launching head first into  the ongoing series.

• Speaking of the first issue, the first draft of issue #1 is complete!  We brought Steven Forbes on as editor, and I’ve received notes back from him.  I’ll be reviewing those with Matt and bringing the script to the finish line in the next week.  While I’m not one for spoilers, I can tell you this…you WILL get your money’s worth out of EPIC #1.

• In terms of logistics, for the next few months, we’ll largely be working behind the scenes on production.  So, this site will update sporadically at best.  However, we will make a strong effort to update our Facebook page more regularly, so make sure to become a fan and keep up with the latest there.  Expect EpicComic.com to get a major facelift in 2011, followed by regularly scheduled updates as EPIC launches as a webcomic.

• I’m pleased to announce a new partnership with digital distributor Graphic.ly! Complete issues of EPIC will be available for purchase through Graphic.ly as soon as they’re finished.  So readers will have the opportunity to purchase copies of EPIC for desktop or mobile viewing, or they can choose to read the comic for free on a page by page updated webcomics model.   (And of course, we’ll have print copies for all you dead tree fans as well.)

Again, we appreciate your interest in the comic and really look forward to knocking your socks off with the best superteen book you’ve ever read.

EPIC, a new superteen comic book, will make it’s official debut at this year’s Baltimore Comic Con. Writer Tyler James, artist Matt Zoman, and color artist Ty Tyner will be appearing together in a corner booth on the main showroom floor to give this exciting project a proper launch.

For sale will be EPIC #0, a 32 page full-color book containing a self-contained 16 page story, along with pin-ups, sketches and more.

The EPIC team will have three versions of the inaugural issue on hand.

• EPIC #0 – Standard Edition, featuring an awesome wrap-around cover.
• EPIC #0 – Artist Edition, featuring a one-of-a kind sketch cover, with pencils by Matt Zolman, inks by Tyler James, and colors by Ty Tyner.
• EPIC #0 – Baltimore Comic Con / Comic Related Exclusive, we’re partnering with the comics news site Comic Related to bring you this exclusive cover. Quantities extremely limited!

About EPIC

After a freak accident gives teenager Eric Ardor incredible abilities, he enthusiastically joins the ranks of the superpowered set as the masked crusader EPIC. He quickly learns he’s one of the most powerful heroes around: super strength, speed, flight, invulnerability. You name it, he’s got it. Unfortunately, he’s also just discovered his only weakness…beautiful girls! Eric’s powers are inexplicably linked to the attraction and arousal center of his brain. While other boys his age lose their cool around hot chicks, EPIC loses his powers! Living in Miami, home to the zaniest super-villians AND the most beautiful women in America, it’s gonna be a problem…

For a closer look at EPIC, check out the Digital Ashcan Preview to the right, in the featured comic section of this website.

Attending the con? Want a FREE Sketch?

If you’re planning on attending the show, you’ll definitely want to check out the Free Sketch Card Promotion we have going on!

What Else?

In addition to copies of EPIC #0, our booth will feature a select number of prints, including AWESOME collaborative Baltimore Exclusive Prints. All three creators will also be sketching and taking commission requests.

Tyler James will have print copies of his popular webcomics OVER and Tears of the Dragon available for purchase as well.

Oh, and by the way…

If you would like a Coupon for a FREE PRINT, redeemable for your choice of one of our selections of 11×17 full color prints at the show, contact me at tylerjamescomics@gmail.com or leave a comment below saying “Hey, I’ll see you guys at Baltimore!”

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