www.86thfloor.com     PREVIEWS VOL. XVIX #5 May 2009  

Independent Comic Publishers
(Companies beginning with Z)

ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT

GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS: ESCAPE FROM WONDERLAND #0
(W) Raven Gregory (A) Daniel Leister (C) Eric Basaldua
The beginning of the end is here. The final piece to the Wonderland trilogy brings the powerful story of Calie Liddle full circle. Her infant daughter was taken from her arms and brought into the realm of madness. Now Calie must re-enter the one place she has tried for so long to escape. The moment of truth has arrived as the girl who became a woman now sets out to become a hero. The one person who can prevent pure insanity from escaping into this world must now find a way to defeat madness itself.
The final chapter of the most intense, riveting and addictive comic book series you have read in years has arrived and this time around there may be no escaping Wonderland.
32pgs, FC $1.99

RETURN TO WONDERLAND TP
(W) Raven Gregory (A) Daniel Leister (C) Talent Caldwell
The most epic Wonderland tale begins here. Years have passed since Alice took her trip down the rabbit hole. She is no longer the little girl you once knew. Alice is now a grown woman with a husband and kids, living the everyday life of a typical housewife. But everything is not what it seems. Alice's mind has become detached from reality, leaving only an empty shell of her former self. Now her daughter, Calie, will follow in her mother's footsteps to discover the truth behind madness that plagues her mother and the twisted world called Wonderland where the story of Alice was only the beginning. You've never seen Wonderland...quite like this. Collects the complete Return to Wonderland series, cover gallery, and bonus material in this paperback version.
SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC $19.99

TALES FROM WONDERLAND: TWEEDLE DEE & TWEEDLE DUM
(W) Joe Brusha (A) TBD (C) Talent Caldwell
A young teen is constantly pushed by his demanding and overbearing father but what happens when the father and son find themselves transported to a world that can easily turn everything you know into a nightmare of epic proportions? The tables are turned as two men become three and one of them seeks a new kind of revenge. Enter a world where madness reigns supreme, enter the world of Wonderland!
32pgs, FC $3.99

ESCAPE FROM WONDERLAND #1 SCRIPTBOOK
(W) Raven Gregory (A) Daniel Leister (C) Eric Basaldua
Zenescope is proud to present this advance sneak peek that includes full script, layouts and pencils to ESCAPE FROM WONDERLAND #1, as well as the script for issue #0. This special issue is a must-have for any serious fan of Zenescope Entertainment’s Wonderland trilogy. Featuring a wraparound sketch cover by Eric Basaldua and a special introduction on how the final part of the trilogy was outlined and created.
32pgs, B&W $4.99

GRIMM FAIRY TALES #40
(W) Dan Wickline (A) TBD (C) Al Rio
A con artist has found the perfect target for what could be his biggest score yet: a widow with more money than she knows what to do with. So as he prepares to take her inheritance right from under her nose Sela decides it’s time to pay him a visit before things go terribly wrong. There is a fine line between need and greed and one con man is about to learn that once that line is crossed, there may be no going back. Featuring two covers by Al Rio – ship 50:50.
32pgs, FC $2.99

GRIMM FAIRY TALES VOL. 1 TP (ROMANO MOLENAAR COVER)
Third Printing. Collects Grimm Fairy Tales #1-6.
SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $15.99

GRIMM FAIRY TALES VOL. 2 TP (ROMANO MOLENAAR COVER)
Second Printing. Collects Grimm Fairy Tales #7-12.
SC, 7x10, 172pgs, FC $15.99

GRIMM FAIRY TALES VOL. 3 TP (ROMANO MOLENAAR COVER)
Collects Grimm Fairy Tales #13-18.
SC, 7x10, 172pgs, FC $15.99

GRIMM FAIRY TALES VOL. 4 TP (ROMANO MOLENAAR COVER)
Collects Grimm Fairy Tales #19-24.
SC, 7x10, 168pgs, FC $15.99

GRIMM FAIRY TALES VOL. 5 TP (ROMANO MOLENAAR COVER)
Collects Grimm Fairy Tales #25-30.
SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC $15.99

GRIMM FAIRY TALES SHOOTER SET
The first set of glassware for the hit independent series is here!! Featuring artwork by some of the industries top artist including /New Avengers/ and /Ultimatum/ artist David Finch, this set of shot glasses is sure to be a hit with fans of the series. These won't last long so get yours while you can.
Shooter Set (x3) $15.99

SALEM’S DAUGHTER #4
(W) Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco (A) Caio Menescal (C) Simone Gabriel, Phil Sloan
SALEM'S DAUGHTER: LEGEND OF THE JERSEY DEVIL #1 (of 2)—Anna Williams and Braden Cole have escaped Essex County and Anna is on a journey to find answers about her newly discovered abilities as Braden contemplates where he will head now that he has avenged his family.
But Anna’s still developing powers take hold again and her vision of a mysterious and evil creature terrorizing a New Jersey town will lead her to investigate further while leaving Braden with a difficult decision to make.
The supernatural thriller that will redefine the myths and legends you grew up on has arrived!
32pgs, FC $2.99

1001 ARABIAN NIGHTS: THE ADVENTURES OF SINBAD #15
(W) Dan Wickline (A) Eduardo Ferigato (C) Al Rio, Rich Bonk
If you’ve missed Zenescope’s re-invention of the Sinbad mythology up to this point, don’t worry because this is the perfect time to hop on board! Part one of the next 1001 Arabian Nights story-arch finds Sinbad on his continual quest to clear his name of murder. This time he must travel beneath the seas to the legendary city of Atlantis. But more danger lurks below the water when the crew is ambushed by a group of bloodthirsty mermaids. It’s about time to jump aboard and join the crew of the man they call Sinbad!
32pgs, FC $2.99

STINGERS #5
(W) Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco (A) Wagner Reis (C) Axel Machain, Dimitri Patelis
The final issue of the ultimate sci-fi action series is here! Hawkins and Keller must race against the clock to stop one of the hosts before the incubation period is complete and it turns into something more dangerous and terrifying than they could have ever imagined. Hawkins’ enhanced physical abilities from his infection are proving helpful but will they be enough to overcome the ultimate test? Ships with two covers in a 50-50 ratio.
32pgs, FC $2.99

THE LIVING CORPSE #8
(W/A) Ken Haeser & Buz Hasson
After the shocking events of last issue, Lilith finds herself part of The Living Corpse’s world just as she always dreamed. But as the dream becomes reality, she may realize that you must be careful what you wish for! And will The Living Corpse let her survive the experience before she embraces her new role as creature of the night? Also, The Living Corpse’s past comes back to haunt him! What happened that night that The Corpse came back? Why did he strike a deal with Asteroth? How did his son survive the zombie outbreak? Find the answers here!
32pgs, FC $2.99

ZENESCOPE #1 SIGNED ISSUE COLLECTION
This special collection of Zenescope's hit titles includes 5 #1 issues, three of which are signed by the series creators. In this set you get Grimm Fairy Tales #1 2nd Print Signed Edition, cover by Al Rio, Grimm Fairy Tales 2007 #1 Annual Signed Edition, cover by Talent Caldwell, Tales From Wonderland #1 - Queen of Hearts Signed Edition, Return to Wonderland #1 3rd Print, 1001 Arabian Nights The Adventures of Sinbad #1 - Cover by Ebas.
Set (x5), FC $20.00