ComixTribe Offers an Epic Scam

Free Comic Book Day 2014 has announced the Silver Sponsors for the event. Fans of ComixTribe will be happy to know that on May 3, 2014, readers of the publisher's works will be able to snag two free titles. Those two titles are Scam #0: Crosswords and a pilot issue of Epic. The former comes from the creative duo of Jason Ciaramella and Joe Mulvey (with a backup story by John Lees and Alex Cormack), while the latter pairs Tyler James with Matt Zolman and Fico Ossio.

"We are thrilled to once again be participating in the Free Comic Book Day program," said ComixTribe publisher Tyler James. "The only thing better than a free comic...is two free comics, and that's what we're delivering this year, with the help of thousands of retailers."

The Scam 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. In Epic, 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.

"Releasing a new property from a small publisher into the uber-competitive comic book market is HARD," said James. "Free Comic Book Day is going to give EPIC an unparalleled opportunity to find a BIG audience. And unlike most FREE COMIC BOOK DAY books, which usually contain shorts or previews that only give a taste of what the "real" comic is like, with EPIC, readers are getting a whole meal...an extra-sized story that will hopefully bring thousands of readers back the following Wednesday, when the first issue of the EPIC ongoing series hits the shelves."

Full press release below.

For Immediate Release ComixTribe Announces TWO FCBD Titles for 2014! December 20, 2012 -- Newburyport, MA -- Yesterday, the Silver Sponsors for the annual FREE COMIC BOOK DAY promotion were announced, and on May 3, 2014, ComixTribe & your local comic book shop want to give you TWO free ComixTribe titles! "We are thrilled to once again be participating in the Free Comic Book Day program," said ComixTribe publisher Tyler James. "The only thing better than a free comic...is two free comics, and that's what we're delivering this year, with the help of thousands of retailers." This year, ComixTribe is bringing you SCAM #0: Crosswords, a stand-alone story that spins directly out of the events of Joe Mulvey's recently concluded SCAM mini-series. The issue is written by Eisner-nominated scribe Jason Ciaramella (The Cape), and also features a back-up story from John Lees (The Standard) and Alex Cormack (Oxymoron.) "FCBD is about to get a big budget blockbuster dropped in its lap," said Mulvey. "It's a great opportunity for tens of thousands of new readers tosee what SCAM and Comixtribe is all about." ComixTribe hopes this issue will be used by retailers as a sales tool to put the SCAM Ultimate Collection, to be solicited in February Previews, into more readers' hands. In addition to the hard-hitting SCAM release, ComixTribe is also offering the 32-page pilot issue of EPIC, a new superteen action comedy from Tyler James (The Red Ten), with art byMatt Zolman and Fico Ossio. "Releasing a new property from a small publisher into the uber-competitive comic book market is HARD," said James. "Free Comic Book Day is going to give EPIC an unparalleled opportunity to find a BIG audience. And unlike most FREE COMIC BOOK DAY books, which usually contain shorts or previews that only give a taste of what the "real" comic is like, withEPIC, readers are getting a whole meal...an extra-sized story that will hopefully bring thousands of readers back the following Wednesday, when the first issue of the EPIC ongoing series hits the shelves."  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.