TALES FROM THE FARM by Jeffrey Brown

David Yurkovich's THE SHOP now Online

My friend and fellow Top Shelfer Dave Yurkovich is offering one of his graphic novels online, so check it out!

Sleeping Giant Creations is pleased to announce the re-release of THE SHOP (SUPER-HEROES OF PHILADELPHIA) graphic novel. Originally published in 2000 as a 64-page, black and white one-shot, the 2008 revision is now backing print as a full-color, 2-volume digital release. The digital SHOP graphic novel has been optimized for screen reading and requires no annoying mouse scrolling. Writer/illustrator David Yurkovich has revised the original illustrations, and the addition of digital color adds a new dimension to this unflinching story that blends big business, super-heroes, and the human condition.

A companion project to Yurkovich’s LESS THAN HEROES and DEATH BY CHOCOLATE graphic novels, each volume of THE SHOP is available exclusively on wowio.com as a free download. Volume 2 includes previously unseen supplemental materials and notes on the project’s creation and evolution.

Volume 1 (74 pages): http://www.wowio.com/users/product.asp?BookId=4340

Volume 2 (72 pages): http://www.wowio.com/users/product.asp?BookId=4343

Yurkovich is currently completing volume 1 of NOCTURNE, a multi-volume, experimental stream-of-consciousness graphic novel. Watch for volume 1 of NOCTURNE, coming to wowio in mid-to-late May. Yurkovich’s 2007 magazine (MANTLO: A LIFE IN COMICS), a benefit project spotlighting the career of Marvel Comics writer Bill Mantlo, is also being offered as a free download on wowio: http://www.wowio.com/users/product.asp?BookId=3387

For more information, visit sleepinggiantcreations.com.

THE NOBODY-NEW TEASERS

MY NEXT GRAPHIC NOVEL ANNOUNCED BY VERTIGO

This weekend at the New York Comicon, I was thrilled to take part in the "VERTIGO VISIONS" panel, where Executive Editor Karen Berger announced my next graphic novel, THE NOBODY.

The book will be part of an expanded line of Original Graphic Novels from the DC COMICS/VERTIGO line, and will be published in 2009!

I've been a fan of Vertigo, and the DC books that launched the line, and I'm thrilled to be working with Karen Berger, and my editor Bob Schreck on the book.

At this point, I can't say much about the plot, or details, but you can read a more here at Publisher's Weekly, or here at NEWSARAMA.

And, here is some early promo art to wet your appetites...

NEW YORK COMICON

I will be attending the New York Comic Con this weekend, look for me at the Top Shelf booth!

JEFF LEMIRE NOMINATED FOR 2 EISNER AWARDS!

The 2008 Eisner Nominees have been announces, and I have been nominated for 2 Eisners! I am nominated for Best Graphic Album-New, and Best Writer/Artist!

A full list of the nominated books here.

(Also, congratulations to fellow nominee, Top Shelfer and friend Matt Kindt!)

Toronto Comicon This Weekend!

I will be a guest at this weekend's Toronto Comicon at the metro Convention Center. The show opens at 11 am on Saturday and Sunday. I'll be doing sketches, accepting commissions, selling original artwork and paintings, and signing both days, so stop by!

Other guests include such bronze-aged favorites of mine as Mike Grell (Warlord/Green Arrow) and Bob Layton (Iron Man). Steve Epting, who is currently kicking ass on Ed Brubaker's excellent Captain America run will also be in attendance, as well as a bevy of other local and international talents. Click Here for more info!