www.86thfloor.com     PREVIEWS VOL. XVIII #4 April 2008  

Independent Comic Publishers
(Companies beginning with Z)


ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC

STRAW MEN #1
by JC Tyler & Brett Weldele
The electrifying New York Times best-selling thriller written by English novelist Michael Marshall comes to comics! Ward Hopkins is a seemingly average man with a past so secret that not even he knows about it. After a string of tragedies and murders, Hopkins begins to uncover a horrifying truth — each event is related, and he has a direct link to those responsible. As he investigates his own past, Hopkins realizes that he must eventually come face-to-face with a terrifying network of killers. No one knows who they are or why they kill — but they must be stopped and only one man may have the ability to do so. Eisner-nominated artist Brett Weldele (Southland Tales, Se7en) provides artwork!
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

GRIMM FAIRY TALES #28
by Michael Dolce & Jeff Zornow
Grimm Fairy Tales continues strong in this re-telling of the classic story "The Ugly Duckling." When a young unattractive teen is tormented by her high school peers she makes a deal with Belinda, and seeks out her own form of revenge. Now, ten years later, the once ugly duckling turned swan is living a successful life as a top model. However, on the night of her class reunion, she’ll find that the deal she made many years ago is about to come back to bite her. (C: 0-0-1)
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32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

GRIMM FAIRY TALES: THE PIPER #4
by Mike Kalvoda
Seven hundred years ago he took a horrifying revenge and paid the ultimate price for his sins. Now he’s returned to forge a deal that will cost more than just your life. The shocking conclusion of the series that re-invents the classic horror villain is here. In a final showdown for his life, Sean must find a way to defeat the being that preys on human souls. But only one thing may be able to stop the Piper, and Sean realizes he is the only person who possesses the gift to do so. (C: 0-0-2)
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $2.99

GRIMM FAIRY TALES SPECIAL #2—PHOTO COVER COLLECTOR'S EDITION
by JC Tyler & Ralph Tedesco
The smash independent comic Grimm Fairy Tales returns with a 2nd Annual Special Photo Edition, collecting hard-to-find issues Hansel and Gretel #3 , Jack and the Beanstalk #8, and The Pied Piper #12 together in one incredible 72 page issue. This Edition features a gorgeous photo cover by Se7en artist David Seidman, and professional pin-up photographer Celeste Giuliano.
MATURE THEMES
72pgs, FC SRP: $7.99

OFFERED AGAIN

O/A GRIMM FAIRY TALES SPECIAL #1—PHOTO COVER COLLECTOR'S EDITION
by Tyler, Tedesco, Dodd, & Siedman
This special edition features a exclusive photo cover and three Grimm Fairy Tales, including the out-of-print and hard-to-find issue Red Riding Hood #1, the story that kicked off this red-hot series!
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72pgs, FC SRP: $7.99

1001 ARABIAN NIGHTS: THE ADVENTURES OF SINBAD
by Dan Wickline & Pant
From the company that brought you smash indie hits Grimm Fairy Tales and Return To Wonderland comes an exciting new series you absolutely cannot miss. The awe-inspiring tales from 1001 Arabian Nights have entertained and enchanted audiences for hundreds of years. Now Zenescope brings you a bold reinterpretation of a classic. Samelia has been left behind with the Witch Queen Alorana while Sinbad and the rest of his crew journeys to Ka’tan in search of half of the magical Sunfury Amulet. But unfortunately for Sinbad, the Queen failed to mention the terrifying dragon that awaits his arrival. Ships with three covers in a 40/40/20 ratio (Eric Basaldua, Al Rio, and Sean Shaw respectively).
32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

STAR OF THE MONTH

SE7EN HC
by Various
John Doe is painting a masterpiece and he's using the Se7en deadly sins as his pallet. His goal? Teach a world of sinners a lesson they won't soon forget. Step inside the mind of the most infamous and notorious serial killer the world has ever known. This hardcover edition collects the critically-acclaimed series based on the New Line Cinema film, and features some of the best talent working in the comics industry today! (OCT073926) (C: 0-0-2)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 200pgs, FC SRP: $34.95

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TALES FROM WONDERLAND: ALICE ONE-SHOT
by Raven Gregory
Wonderland never lets go easily! Grimm Fairy Tales presents Tales from Wonderland: Alice, the first in a series of 3 one-shot prequels that will offer insight into the madness of the terrifying realm. Before Calie’s nightmare journey, before Johnny’s decent into madness, before the horror that tore a family apart, there was a child named Alice who entered a foreign world only to return forever changed. Her sanity would be taken, but her life would not be wasted. Witness the story of the girl who lost everything only to become an unlikely hero. Also features the final 8-page back-up story that will reveal the true origin and discovery of the world known only as Wonderland.
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32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99