ComixTribe Publishing And Then Emily Was Gone

ComixTribe continues to delve into publishing great books that people may not necessarily have known to be on the lookout for. Their most recent work Scam has met critical acclaim and other books like Epic and The Red Ten have garnered attention as well. Now, the publisher is slated to bring to stores the 5-issue horror mystery series by John Lees and Iain Laurie.

"We're obviously already all in on John Lees," said ComixTribe publisher Tyler James. "John's work on THE STANDARD and the upcoming OXYMORON: Loveliest Nightmare series has been tremendous. But, I really think EMILY is going to be his calling card. Likewise, Iain Laurie's unique artistic vision complements John's creepy script like a fine wine...at least, I think its wine. It's red."

And Then Emily Was Gone tells the story of a haunted former police detective who goes in search of a missing girl, and finds Hell instead. The first issue will make its direct market debut later this summer, with subsequent issues releasing monthly, a first for ComixTribe. The direct market release will enjoy a full-color treatment by Megan Wilson, and boast covers from Riley Rossmo, Nick Pitarra, Joe Mulvey and Garry Brown.

"I'm thrilled that there’s a space for AND THEN EMILY WAS GONE in ComixTribe’s growing roster of quality titles," said Lees. "I'm excited to expand our partnership, and bring EMILY to the direct market."

Full press release below.

For Immediate Release ComixTribe to Publish Acclaimed Horror SeriesAND THEN EMILY WAS GONE January 17, 2014 -- Newburyport, MA -- This week, ComixTribe announced it will be publishingAND THEN EMILY WAS GONE, a 5-issue horror mystery series by John Lees (The Standard) and Iain Laurie (Horror Mountain.) ComixTribe has released a teaser trailer forEMILY along with the announcement. AND THEN EMILY WAS GONE tells the story of a haunted former police detective who goes in search of a missing girl, and finds Hell instead. The first issue will make its direct market debut later this summer, with subsequent issues releasing monthly, a first for ComixTribe. "We're obviously already all in on John Lees," said ComixTribe publisher Tyler James. "John's work on THE STANDARD and the upcoming OXYMORON: Loveliest Nightmare series has been tremendous. But, I really think EMILY is going to be his calling card. Likewise, Iain Laurie's unique artistic vision complements John's creepy script like a fine wine...at least, I think its wine. It's red." "I'm thrilled that there’s a space for AND THEN EMILY WAS GONE in ComixTribe’s growing roster of quality titles," said Lees. "I'm excited to expand our partnership, and bring EMILY to the direct market." Short-run, black and white versions of AND THEN EMILY WAS GONE have sold out on the UK comic convention circuit, and earned Lees and Laurie tremendous critical acclaim from big name talent.  “This is a weird comic, but in a wonderful way. Best of all, it’s a comic with its own vision, a unique and bold vision.” - Michael Moreci, Hoax Hunters, Skybreaker “Super awesome, super creepy, super good. I really love the work of everyone involved on the book…” - Nick Pitarra, The Manhattan Projects, The Red Wing “This book is amazing, the first issue was ultra creepy.” - Riley Rossmo, Proof, Green Wake, Cowboy Ninja Viking, Bedlam, Drumhellar “It’s a masterclass in comics. it’s literate and the art? The art NEVER fails to impress. You just got to find out what happens next… BONNIE SHAW? GREG HILLINGER? THE BOX? What the f***! It’s a movie for the mind ***** FIVE STARS.” - Shaky Kane, The Bulletproof Coffin The direct market release of AND THEN EMILY WAS GONE will enjoy a full-color treatment byMegan Wilson, and boast covers from Riley Rossmo (Drumhellar, Bedlam), Nick Pitarra(The Manhattan Projects), Joe Mulvey (SCAM), and Garry Brown (The Massive). LIKE "EMILY" on FACEBOOK! DON'T FORGET... Want SCAM #0: CROSSWORDS and EPIC #0:PILOT for FREE Next May? TELL YOUR RETAILER!!!

SCAM: Crosswords #0 FCBD 2014 EDITION (W) Jason Ciaramella (A/CA) Joe Mulvey Spinning out of the pages of the super-powered con-man series, Scam, Eisner-nominated writer Jason Ciaramella (The Cape) and “the most dangerous man in comics” Joe Mulvey bring you an explosive one-shot featuring Scam’s ultimate villain: Crosswords! After being exiled from “Sin City”, Crosswords makes a power grab in Europe, using extreme means to take what he wants! 32pgs, FC  Rated: TEEN+           FREE! EPIC #0 FCBD 2014 EDITION (W) Tyler James (A) Matt Zolman, Fico Ossio (CA) Fico Ossio After a freak experiment gives teenager Eric Ardor incredible powers, he does what anyone would do… he puts on a costume and becomes Epic! Super strength, speed, flight, optic blasts… it’s a fanboy’s dream come true. Unfortunately, he’s just discovered he has one weakness… pretty girls! And while most boys his age lose their cool around the hotties, Epic loses his powers! 32pgs, FC  Rated: EVERYONE           FREE! About ComixTribe ComixTribe is a publisher of creator-owned comics, including SCAM, The Red Ten, Oxymoron, EPIC, Tears of the Dragon, and The Standard.  In addition to being a publishing imprint, ComixTribe is also an online community, with the mission statement: Creators helping creators make better comics. ComixTribe also sponsors the annual 30 Characters Challenge, an online art event where participants challenge themselves to create 30 brand new characters in just 30 days, one for every day of November. Visit ComixTribe.com or email publisher Tyler James (tyler.james@comixtribe.com) to learn more.