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We are flattered. We've recently happened
upon several reviews of our fine
publication and are quite ecstatic
that a growing number of parties are finding our
tale and efforts to be a most worthwhile pasttime. But don't take
our word for it,
explore them for yourself and do provide comments and feedback
where allowed,
help others know our wares are most agreeable.
Almost as an added bonus, many of the ads in the issue are
Victorian in style, adding to the atmosphere of the story
and making it feel like you are holding an authentic Penny
Dreadful. I therefore offer this first issue of
The Victorian Horrors of Old Mauch Chunk 4 out of 5 stars.
Gallo’s
art is exceedingly detailed, with a brilliant use of hatching
and shadowing. The book is printed on a faux-stained sepia
page, which gives it a very time-appropriate feel, and the
only color used is very rare red for blood which makes it
stand out. The ads throughout the book are also for museums
or Victorian apparel shops. This all combines to create a
great atmosphere, and though that’s about all there
is so far, in Victorian horror that is crucial. Color me impressed.
So,
we're posting this audio clip here without permission of the
owners simply because it is so new that we just found it and
had to share it and have not figured out how to contact them
yet. This is a comic review podcast and lo and behold one
of their reviewers happened upon a copy of The Victorian Horrors
of Old Mauch Chunk.
We
are delighted our story has found its way into the hands
of someone who most obviously was equipped to understand
and appreciate what we are working towards.
Recently
it was brought to the attention of the Gentleman Publishers
of the Amalgamated Simulca-Graphy & Manuscription Company
that the electron gun deployed news medium of the MSN company's
city guides section featured a portion devoted to extolling
the virtues of the Jim Thorpe region as an area worthy of
rewarding travel. Delightful and of note to us is that in
a move to embellish the allure of the area they made passing
mention of The Victorian Horrors of Old Mauch Chunk, who we
ask, could blame them? . Click the MSN graphic to view the
page.
Click
the logo to hear the recent interview conducted by the website
"Comic Geek Speak" with Michael Bann and Robert
Caton. Comic Geek Speak showcases a select few new releases
from each month's Previews magazine from Diamond Comic Distributors.
The guys from CGS touchd upon a lot
of aspects of The Victorian Horrors of Old Mauch Chunk that
otherwise would not get any light. Check
it out.
Click
the graphic for an 83 minute in-depth interview, it's everything
you wanted to know about the Victorian Horrors of Old Mauch
Chunk and possibly some things you didn't, This was recorded
live and is un-edited.
From
their page:
Kryptographik is a trans-continental
podcast featuring Brian (in the U.S.) and Damian (in Australia),
providing news, reviews, commentary and interviews covering
horror, dark fantasy and science-fiction.
In our 26th podcast, we speak
with Bob Caton & Michael Bann about their new comic,
The Victorian Horrors of Old Mauch Chunk. We discuss where
the story follows and strays from actual history, the real
world town where the story takes place, the horror, steampunk
and adventure elements of the story, viral marketing, promotions
with businesses related to the comic, working with Diamond
Comic Distributors as a new publisher, and Australia's Big
Electric Cat.
Click the title above or
the book to the right. Most pages of this site have a diary
icon on the far left as well. You will be transported to
a page where you can delve far deeper into the minds of
our characters as well as view firsthand correspondence
and news articles that surround Old Mauch Chunk and its
citizens. This area of our website has gained attention
time and again and should not be missed. Check for new entries
from James Ashton and Ava Marks.
We are very pleased to
formally announce that Issue #2 of The Victorian Horrors
of Old Mauch Chunk is now being prepared for lettering.
The script for Issue #3 has been finalized and handed off
to the artist with a full compliment of notes and reference
materials. We are planning to release a limited edition
of Issue #2 somewhere around August 2008, very nearly the
same time that the mass produced edition of
Issue #1 will be in stores. Stay tuned as this is only going
to pick up steam.
We
are pleased to introduce you to two new individuals. Shown
here is Ava Marks who debuts in issue 2 of our series. The
artwork was created by the artist Emmanuel Xerx Javier who
is doing the pencil and ink work for the next installment
of the series. The color was added by our own Michael Bann.
We are very excited about the intial sketches and pencils
Emmanuel has done so far and are sure his talents will provide
a fantastic continuation of what was bugun in issue 1. Stay
tuned for more as we'll be sharing sneak peeks over the
next few weeks. Actually Emmanuel is fast at work and has
provided us the sample of page one for the next issue. Our
enthusiasm is such that we simply had to share it with you
right away. Click each for a larger sample.
Shown
here is the magnificent crystal votive inspired by The
Victorian Horrors of Old Mauch Chunk and crafted by
the talented Jon McCoy of McCoy Designs.
MCCOY DESIGN creations can be
found gracing the covers of the most popular magazines and
have been featured in some of the most exclusive celebrity
homes.
Most notably, the creations have
been featured on the covers of ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST, HOUSE
& GARDEN, ELLE DÉCOR and many other like publications.
Not to mention, they have also been featured within the
homes of Cher, Portia Di Rossi and many others. This awesome
creation is going to be given away with the "Escape
to old Mauch Chunk" promotion, click
here for more details.
She
debuts in issue 2 but you can begin to learn more now about
the exotic, mysterious and
fantastically engaging character Ava
Marks online in the "Diaries"
section of the site. We are very pleased to announce that
these diary entries are being penned by the talented and
equally engaging author Suzi
M. Recently the first of a trilogy of books, Nemesis,
by Suzi has been produced and can be purchased online here:
Nemesis.
Visit her pages and be certain to investigate her writings
as "Ava"
and be prepared for even more to come.
Meet
the purveyors of the Amalgamated Simulca-Graphy & Manuscription
Company, click the photo to the left for more information.
