Terminal Press brings Debuts, Exclusives and Creators to Wizard World Philly

Terminal Press is grabbing some prime real estate on the Wizard World Philadelphia show floor at booth 1000 to show off their three con debut books, a surprise Exclusive and a full table of TP artists ready to sketch for the fans.

Previously unannounced, Terminal Press has put together a limited preview run of their upcoming “Dimmu Borgir: Dark Fortress” comic for the Wizard World Philly convention. The book contains a thirteen page first-look preview of the title along with pin-ups and covers which are exclusive to this edition.
"Dimmu Borgir: Dark Fortress" utilizes the artistic vision and lyrical themes of the biggest Black Metal band in the world, Dimmu Borgir, to create a powerful and thought provoking fantasy horror comic book.
This will be an extremely limited run and will be available on a first come, first served basis- no pre-orders or reserve tickets.

The Philadelphia convention will also see the debut of Terminal Press’ newest titles, “Top of the Heap,” by Keith McCleary (Deep Throat, Killing Tree Quarterly, Exodus: Death Begets Death) and “Epiphany,” by Adam Street (Candy Stripers, Marvel Adventures Hulk, Marvel Adventures Spider-Man). Both books will be available to con goers before going on sale at terminalpress.com the following week.

Lastly, making its convention debut is the previously web-exclusive limited run of “The Devil in Miss Jones,” along with artist Ken Knudtsen doing original oil bar sketches at the TP artist table.

Terminal Press will be located at booth 1000 at the Wizard World Philadelphia Convention from June 19th-21st. Visit terminalpress.com for more info.

Horizaru Tattoo

During my trip to Japan I visited Horizaru, who is a brilliant tattoo artist and a great person. I sat for 8 hours to acquire a traditional Japanese half-sleeve tattoo.

http://www.horizaru.com

The piece is based on Jiraiya (児雷也 - literally "young thunder"), the title character of the Japanese folktale Jiraiya Goketsu Monogatari (児雷也豪傑物語, "The tale of the gallant Jiraiya"), is a ninja who uses shapeshifting magic to morph into a gigantic toad. The heir of a powerful clan in Kyūshū of the same name, Jiraiya fell in love with Tsunade, a beautiful young princess who masters snail magic. His arch-enemy was his one-time follower, Orochimaru, who mastered snake magic.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiraiya

Jess got a tattoo from Horizaru as well of a humming bird feeding from a cherry blossom on the inside of her ankle. Like in real life, Jess flutters about rapidly in search of nectar and then passes out, only to reawaken and repeat the cycle.

TERMINAL PRESS SUMMONS THE FURY OF BLACK METAL WITH “DIMMU BORGIR: DARK FORTRESS”

Terminal Press and Nuclear Blast Records have teamed up for one of the most brutal comics of the year with “Dimmu Borgir: Dark Fortress.” This is the first in a series of books influenced by the lyrical, artistic and musical concepts from Nuclear Blast’s polarizing roster of bands translated into the comic medium by the creative teams at Terminal Press.

Three reluctant men are chosen to quest to the Dark Fortress in a desperate attempt to protect their land from a growing evil. Despite a legend warning that the harsh land built upon lava fields is actually the gateway to Hell, they make their way across the treacherous path, encountering horrors, madness and death along the way. The three men will either survive the journey and learn the secret behind the legend of the Dark Fortress, or meet a most gruesome demise.

"Dimmu Borgir: Dark Fortress" utilizes the artistic vision and lyrical themes of the biggest Black Metal band in the world, DIMMU BORGIR, to create a powerful and thought-provoking fantasy horror comic book.

“I am artistically influenced and more passionate about metal music than any other genre or medium” says Terminal Press publisher and writer Brian Ferrara. “This is a project that I have always wanted to do and have thought about for years. I wanted to bring metal bands into comics in a way that would do them justice. These are books for fans of the bands, but they will also be able to stand on their own.”

“Dimmu Borgir: Dark Fortress” is written by Brian Ferrara (Silent Assassin, Debbie Does Dallas), with art by Narek Gevorgian (Silent Assassin, Tell Them Johnny Wadd is Here).

A “Dimmu Borgir: Dark Fortress” preview book containing original artwork and pin-ups created specifically for this edition will be available as a San Diego Comic Con Exclusive at the Nuclear Blast Records booth (#116). The Limited Edition print run will only be available at the convention and through TerminalPress.com.

“Dimmu Borgir: Dark Fortress” will be available later this year from Terminal Press. A promo image is available here.

'Dimmu Borgir: Dark Fortress' Comic from Terminal Press

Terminal Press and Nuclear Blast have teamed up for one of the most brutal comics of the year with "Dimmu Borgir: Dark Fortress". This is the first in a series of books influenced by the lyrical, artistic and musical concepts from Nuclear Blast's polarizing roster of bands translated into the comic medium by the creative teams at Terminal Press.

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Do's and Dont's

Do - Watch G.I. Joe: Resolute.
http://www.adultswim.com/video/?episodeID=8a25059520b3d89e0120b49221340025

Don't - Eat KFC's new Kentucky Grilled Chicken. It is Kentucky Fucking Gross.
http://www.unthinkkfc.com

Current Playlist

There is a lot more to add to this list. I'll start here though and so should you -

Centaurus-A
Melodic Technical Death/Thrash Metal
http://www.myspace.com/centaurusa

Hiroshima Will Burn
Technical Death Metal / Progressive
http://www.myspace.com/hiroshimawillburn

Daath
Technical Death Metal
http://www.myspace.com/daath

Fleshgod Apocalypse
Melodic Technical Death/Progressive
http://www.myspace.com/fleshgodapocalypse

In Dread Response
Melodic Death Metal
http://www.myspace.com/indreadresponse

Soulgate's Dawn
Melodic Death Metal / Metalcore
http://www.myspace.com/soulgate666

The Sorrow
Melodic Death Metal / Metalcore
http://www.myspace.com/thesorrowmetal

And lots from these two bands (like, research-level obsessive listening. Hint, hint...) -

Dimmu Borgir
Symphonic Black Metal / Melodic Black
http://www.myspace.com/dimmuborgir

Exodus
Thrash Metal
http://www.myspace.com/exodus

Also, I listen to these guys a fuck ton -

Misery Signals
Metal / Hardcore / Progressive
http://www.myspace.com/miserysignals

Johnny Wadd: Show us your Bad-Ass 'Stache Contest + Preview

If you didn't already know, the contest has begun. Got some good entries already! Keep em' coming! Click the pic for the contest page.

I RIGHT GOOD

Pick up Wizard Magazine issue 210 (Super Obama cover) if you want to check out my article on comic marketing.

It has invaluable tips on how to be awesome and drink beers with pretty ladies.
Also, something about comic books.

I have two more articles in upcoming issues, so that's good too.