About Christopher Cote

Senior Designer & Production Manager of Zenescope Entertainment

Zenescope Previews: Neverland 3, Clash of Queens 4, Asylum 5, Wonderland 23, & Code Red Trade Paperback

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Christopher Cote

Neverland 3 of 4 (Age of Darkness)

Tinker Belle seeks out the new Queen of Neverland, Tiger Lilly, after a mysterious woman unleashes tiny terrors onto a small town. As Cross tries to help them, he’s about to come face to face with evil. The terrifying Goblin Queen comes to Neverland!

Story by Joe Brusha
Written by Dan Wickline
Artwork by Luca Claretti
Colors by Renato Guerra
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Nicole Glade

Cover A by Johnny Desjardins/Simon Gough
Cover B by Mike Krome/Wes Hartman
Cover C by Emilio Laiso/Mirka Andolfo

Wonderland: Clash of Queens 4 of 5 (Age of Darkness)

The Trickster’s plan of turning all of the queens against each other in their search for the Ebony Blade is finally complete. The queens prepare for battle, gathering their armies as war looms on the horizon. A war that will change the landscape of Wonderland forever and crown a new, undisputed queen who will rule them all.

Story by Joe Brusha and Ralph Tedesco
Written by Troy Brownfield
Artwork by Manuel Preitano
Colors by Daniel Morales
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Pat Shand

Cover A by Sean Chen/Stephen Schaffer
Cover B by Pasquale Qualano/Devgear/Ylenia Di Napoli
Cover C by Emilio Laiso
Connecting Cover D by Richard Ortiz/Ula Mos

Asylum 5 of 5 (Final Issue)

As the Void’s Asylum is filled with brand new horrors that the mysterious Lory has brought to Wonderland, Violet is left to deal with the fallout. Will she embrace her destiny as the Mad Hatter and join the carnage, or will she fight and die as a human?
The action-packed, emotional ending to Violet Liddle’s story is coming!

Story by Pat Shand and Raven Gregory
Written by Pat Shand
Artwork by Elmer Cantada
Colors by Francesca Zambon
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Nicole Glade

Cover A by David Nakayama
Cover B by Mike Lilly/Mohan Sivikami
Cover C by Vinz El Tabanas

Wonderland 23

Now that she is at the Mercy of the Void, Hazel is turned into a weapon against Calie. Will Calie achieve her destiny that the Star Gods hinted at, or will she finally fall victim to the evils of Wonderland? The countdown to the special anniversary issue of Wonderland #25 continues.

Wonderland created by Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco, and Raven Gregory
Written by Eric M. Esquivel
Artwork by David Cutler
Colors by Leonardo Paciarotti
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Pat Shand

Cover A by Sean Chen/Stephen Schaffer
Cover B by Vinz El Tabanas
Cover C by Michael Dooney/Romulo Fajardo Jr.
*Phoenix Comic Con Exclusive (Limited to 250) Mike Debalfo/Nei Ruffino
*Phoenix Comic Con Exclusive (Limited to 50) Mike Debalfo/Nei Ruffino

Code Red (Age of Darkness) Trade Paperback

For the past several months, Britney Waters has been operating under the codename “Agent Red” for a secret government agency called HiboCorp. The agency recruits those with very unique skill sets who can help protect Earth from dangerous supernatural threats both in and out of the public eye.

As a part of HiboCorp’s specialized Realm Knights team, Agent Red helped protect the world many times… but with the return of one of its most powerful rulers, the Dark Horde has begun to rise again with a renewed determination. And Agent Red is about to face off against an evil more terrifying than she could have ever imagined.

Story by Joe Brusha, Pat Shand, and Ralph Tedesco
Written by Pat Shand
Artwork by Ricardo Osnaya, Vincenzo Riccardi, and Joel Ojeda
Colors by Hedwin Jimenez Zaldivar and Roland Pilcz
Letters by Jim Campbell
Art Direction by Anthony Spay
Trade Design by Christopher Cote
Edited by Nicole Glade
Cover by Elias Chatzoudis

Neverland 3 of 5 (Age of Darkness), Wonderland: Clash of Queens 4 of 5 (Age of Darkness), Wonderland: Asylum 5 of 5, Wonderland 23, and Code Red (Age of Darkness) Trade Paperback on sale Wednesday (5/28/14) on shop.zenescope.com

Zenescope Previews: Warlord of Oz 1, Helsing 2, Godstorm Hercules Payne 2, & Ascension 4

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Christopher Cote

Warlord of Oz 1 of 6
A Memorable Fancy

Warlord of Oz takes place after the events of Oz Volume One.

Peace has been restored to Oz. The fallen Witch, Lynessa, and her sister, Zinna, are fading into memory like a bad dream, soon to be remembered only in tales meant to frighten children. But there is one witch that still draws breath in Oz and she has not forgotten the power of her masters or the evil that they left behind. Soon the people of Oz will face a foe more frightening than any enemy that has come before… The Warlord of Oz
has arrived!

Story by Joe Brusha and Jeff Massey
Written by Jeff Massey
Pencils by Miguel Mendonca
Colors by Grostieta
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Nicole Glade

Cover A by David Finch/Ula Mos
Cover B by Talent Caldwell/Ivan Nunes
Cover C by Ken Lashley/Teodoro Gonzalez
Cover D by Sheldon Goh/Ivan Nunes
Cover E by Richard Ortiz/Ivan Nunes
*Wizard World Philly Exclusive (Limited to 500) by Mike S. Miller/Ula Mos
*Wizard World Philly Exclusive (Limited to 250) by Mike S. Miller/Ula Mos
*Diamond Retailer Summit Exclusive by Jason Metcalf/Wes Hartman
*Wizard World Philly Blank Sketch Cover (Limited to 100)

Helsing 2 of 4
Jonathan Harker and the Vampire Brides

In pursuit of the mysterious stranger that sent her the lost diary of her father, Liesel Van Helsing travels to Rome. There, she comes into contact with Jonathan Harker, a meek bookshop owner, who will assist her in her quest to find her target. However, they might not get far, as they are being followed by a trio of deadly vampires known as the Brides!

Written by Pat Shand
Pencils by Tony Brescini and Andres Esparza
Colors by Fran Gamboa and J.C. Ruiz
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Nicole Glade

Cover A by Mike S. Miller/Mohan Sivikami
Cover B by Richard Ortiz/Stephen Schaffer
Cover C by Pasquale Qualano/Devgear/Alessia Nocera

Godstorm: Hercules Payne 2 of 5
How Long Will They Mourn Me?

In the face of personal tragedy, Andre Payne is unable to look himself in the mirror. Ashamed of his role in the death of a family member, Andre prepares to flee, until he is confronted by a man who claims to be his father, Zeus, the king of the gods. When true power is bestowed upon the misguided teen, will Andre become a power for good or a force of evil?

Story by Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco, and Pat Shand
Written by Pat Shand
Pencils by AC Osorio
Colors by Omi Remalante Jr.
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Nicole Glade

Cover A by Stjepan Sejic
Cover B by Emilio Laiso
Cover C by Vincenzo Cucca/Ylenia Di Napoli

Ascension 4 of 5

It’s all been building toward the final stand between the Being and those who oppose him. Can humanity stand a chance against an all-powerful, vengeful deity? Has the time of reckoning arrived? The battle that will decide the fate of the Grimm Universe’s deadliest villain begins now!

Story by Pat Shand, Raven Gregory, and Joe Brusha
Written by Pat Shand
Pencils by Butch Mapa
Colors by Michelle Nucera
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Nicole Glade

Cover A by Paolo Pantalena/Sergio Manicelli
Cover B by Marat Mychaels/Jacob Bear/Sanju Nivangune
Cover C by Ale Garza/Luis Guerrero

Warlord of Oz 1 of 6, Helsing 2 of 4, Godstorm: Hercules Payne 2 of 5, and Ascension 4 of 5 on sale Wednesday (5/21/14) on shop.zenescope.com

Zenescope Previews: Grimm Fairy Tales 2014 Annual, The Dark One: Age of Darkness One-Shot, & Robyn Hood: Legend 3

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Christopher Cote

Grimm Fairy Tales 2014 Annual (Age of Darkness)

Realms Fall: Part 1 of 4

Part 1 of the countdown to Grimm Fairy Tales 100 and Realm War! For almost two years now, Sela has been fighting evil as a member of the Realm Knights, a team of Highborns and Falsebloods brought together by a government agency called HiboCorp. However, as the Dark Horde appropriates modern weaponry in their bid for world domination, the Realm Knights discover that the Horde’s influence is deeper than they could have imagined…

Story by Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco, and Pat Shand
Written by Ralph Tedesco
Artwork by Andrea Meloni
Colors by Valentina Cuomo
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Pat Shand

Cover A by Jason Metcalf/Romulo Fajardo Jr.
Cover B by Alfredo Reyes/Sanju Nivangune
Cover C by Ivan Nunes
*Wizard World Philly Exclusive (Limited to 350 copies) by Michael Dooney/Ula Mos
*Wizard World Philly Exclusive (Limited to 100 copies) by Michael Dooney/Ula Mos

The Dark One: Age of Darkness One-Shot

The Dark One has joined with Lucinda, his Dark Queen, in a war against humanity. Together, they built an army and are preparing to plunge the world into an Age of Darkness. However, the Dark One harbors a centuries-old secret that will threaten the integrity of the Horde, should his queen
find out.

Story by Joe Brusha and Ralph Tedesco
Written by Raven Gregory and Heather Finley
Artwork by Ricardo Silva
Colors by Mario Gonzalez
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Pat Shand

Cover A by Bary Kitson/Mirka Andolfo
Cover B by Paulo Siqueira/Sean Ellery
Cover C by Dodie Mondero
*Phoenix Comic Con Exclusive (Limited to 500 copies) by Paul Green

Robyn Hood: Legend 3 of 5

Robyn’s ragtag team of rebels has been divided and Robyn and Will must face the Sheriff of Nottingham’s army on their own. However, when the truth of Will’s impeding fate comes to light, Robyn is down another soldier in the face of the greatest foe she’s ever fought. Will she live up to her legend, or be snuffed out for good?

Written by Pat Shand
Artwork by Larry Watts
Colors by Slamet Mujiono
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Pat Shand

Cover A by Harvey Tolibao/Ivan Nunes
Cover B by Abhishek Malsuni/Shashank Mishra
Cover C by Chris Ehnot/David Delanty

Grimm Fairy Tales 2014 Annual (Age of Darkness), Dark One: Age of Darkness One-Shot, Robyn Hood: Legend 3 of 5 on sale Wednesday (5/14/14) on shop.zenescope.com

Grimm Fairy Tales 100 and Realm War: Age of Darkness Announcement

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Christopher Cote

Zenescope’s GRIMM FAIRY TALES #100 to herald an Age of Darkness in “Realm War.”

HORSHAM, PA May 2014 — As Zenescope Entertainment closes in on its landmark issue that’s been the heartbeat of the company for almost a decade, fans and retailers noticed the company began labeling many of its popular Grimm Fairy Tales (also known as GFT) titles with the “Age of Darkness” brand. Age of Darkness is a way to tell readers which titles connect, in one way or another, to the universe altering events of Grimm Fairy Tales #100 and the subsequent twelve-issue GFT Realm War “Age of Darkness” series that is set to release right after 100.

GFT 100 Cover A by Neal Adams/Colors by Ivan Nunes

Fans can enhance their experience by reading any or all of the Age of Darkness branded titles, yet there are four issues that are important to read in leading up to the anticipated GFT #100. Most of which are currently available for preorder in Diamond Previews May Catalog. The reading order of essential Age of Darkness issues is as follows:

Grimm Fairy Tales 2014 Annual – May 14^th release date
Grimm Fairy Tales Realm Knights Age of Darkness one-shot – July 2^nd release date
Grimm Fairy Tales 2014 Giant Sized Edition – July 2^nd release date
Grimm Fairy Tales #99 – July 2^nd release date
Grimm Fairy Tales #100 – July 16^th release date
GFT Realm War “Age of Darkness” #1 – July 23^rd release date

GFT 100 Interiors by Anthony Spay/Colors by Ivan Nunes

Grimm Fairy Tales #100 arrives in stores July 16^th and sets the stage for the brand new twelve part Realm War series, which is a direct continuation of the events that occur during issue 100.

Realm War 1 Cover E by Anthony Spay/Colors by Ivan Nunes

“Simply put, Realm War is a twelve issue ‘what if’ extension of Grimm Fairy Tales #100,” says Zenescope Editor-in-Chief and series co-creator, Ralph Tedesco “It’s epic, action-packed, and extremely fun. Hardcore fans and readers who are enjoying the Age of Darkness story arc are going to love this. Yet it begins at a point where new readers can jump on very easily.”

Meanwhile, Zenescope will be forging along with Grimm Fairy Tales #101, set for an August release that will run concurrently to Realm War. But #101 will begin a brand new, separate story arc that Zenescope says will not be a reboot of the franchise, but will definitely be new-reader friendly.

GFT 101 Cover A by Artgerm

“The new GFT arc will be a great jumping on point for new readers looking to begin the series without any confusion. The events of Grimm Fairy Tales #101 will begin in a different reality than those occurring simultaneously in the Realm War series,” says Tedesco.”And readers can choose to pick up either or both series without feeling like they’ve missed something. But for those who choose to read both, the mystery of the separate story lines will definitely pay off at the end of Realm War.”

“We spent a lot of time on working this all out,” stated Zenescope President and story co-creator Joe Brusha. “The idea with Realm War is to give long-time fans the big payoff they deserve after following this series for nine years. And that’s important to us. Meanwhile with Grimm Fairy Tales #101, we’re able to simultaneously start something both fresh yet familiar that’s easy for new readers to jump into while still appeasing the seasoned fans. With these two series, readers are literally getting the best of both worlds.”

Zenescope Previews: Grimm Fairy Tales 97 & BAR Maid 5

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Christopher Cote

Grimm Fairy Tales 97 (Age of Darkness)

The Tooth Fairy

She’s one of the prettiest and sweetest dentists who’ll ever clean your teeth… By day. But by night, the Tooth Fairy is an entity found in children’s nightmares. And the Dark Queen has an important job for her. The Grimm Universe introduces a brand new character that will keep you away from the dentist!

Grimm Fairy Tales created by Joe Brusha and Ralph Tedesco
Story by Joe Brusha and Ralph Tedesco
Written by Shane McKenzie
Artwork by Antonio Bifulco
Colors by Pradeep Sherawat
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Nicole Glade

Cover A by Renato Rei/Stephen Schaffer
Cover B by Giuseppe Cafaro/Stephen Schaffer
Cover C by Ale Garza/Luis Guerrero

B.A.R. Maid 5 of 5 (Final Issue)

Cassidy leads the final showdown between the rebels and the Japanese Imperial Army. As the secret weapon the Japanese have been working on is finally uncovered, our heroes find themselves in a dilemma that they cannot possibly escape.

Created by Clayburn Moore
Story by Joe Brusha and Clayburn Moore
Written by Pat Shand
Artwork by Jacob Bear
Colors by Rohvel Yumul
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Pat Shand

Cover A by Ivan Nunes
Cover B by Pasquale Qualano/Wes Hartman
Cover C by Franchesco!
*Retailer Exclusive (Limited to 500) by Franchesco!
*Incentive Cover by Franchesco!

Grimm Fairy Tales 97 (Age of Darkness) and B.A.R. Maid 5 of 5 on sale Wednesday (5/7/14) on shop.zenescope.com

Zenescope Previews: Wonderland Clash of Queens 3, Wonderland Asylum 4, & Quest Trade Paperback

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Christopher Cote

Wonderland Asylum 4 of 5

It’s all been leading toward this. The Madder Hatter has led an epic assault against Violet Liddle… but little does Hatter know that Violet has a twisted trick up her sleeve. As the truth of the Asylum is revealed, Violet Liddle will face her final fate.

Story by Pat Shand and Raven Gregory
Written by Pay Shand
Artwork by Elmer Cantada
Colors by Francesca Zambon
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Nicole Glade

Cover A by David Nakayama
Cover B by Christopher Cote
Cover C by Chris Ehnot/David Delanty
Cover D by Vinz El Tabanas

Wonderland Clash of Queens 3 of 5 (Age of Darkness)

A new and powerful being has made its presence known in the realm of Wonderland and nothing will ever be the same. The seductive Trickster has begun manipulating the Queens for her own devious means. Means that will lead to her acquiring the most powerful weapon in the realm of Dreams… Death’s Ebony Blade.

Story by Joe Brusha and Ralph Tedesco
Written by Troy Brownfield
Artwork by Manuel Preitano
Colors by Daniel Morales
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Pat Shand

Cover A by Vincenzo Cucca/Ylenia Di Napolo
Cover B by Elias Chatzoudis
Cover C by Michael Dooney/Vinicius Andrade
Connecting Cover D by Richard Ortiz/Ula Mos

Grimm Fairy Tales presents Quest (Age of Darkness) Trade Paperback

When a mysterious evil threatens the magical realm of Myst, a rogue princess must team up with a fallen Wonderland knight, an outlaw dwarf, and Mother Nature to stop the threat. Together, they set out on a journey to banish the dark force, but the obstacles that stand in their way may tear them apart before they can save their world.

This action-packed Grimm Fairy Tales spinoff follows fan favorite characters Druanna, Aisling, Blake, and Bolder as they venture to find the missing pieces of the Vessel of Gloriana, the one artifact that might just prevent evil from overtaking their realm.

From the team that brought you Wonderland, Neverland, and Oz comes an epic story of adventure set in the fourth realm of Zenescope’s Grimm Universe… Myst.

“Classic fantasy from cover to cover, with knights, fair maidens and monstrous creatures but told with that special Zenescope style that makes it unique.” – Geekadelphia

“If you enjoy fantasy style comics, then I highly recommend giving this a go.” – Word of the Nerd

“Read Quest and you will not regret it.” – Geekality

“Steel your hearts and sharpen your blades because you’re now on the journey of a lifetime.” – Geekorama

Story by Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco, Raven Gregory, and Pat Shand
Written by Pat Shand
Artwork by Sergio Osuna, David T. Cabrera, Adam Cleveland, and Noah Salonga
Colors by Francesca Zambon
Art Direction by Anthony Spay
Trade Design by Christopher Cote and Stephen Schaffer
Edited by Ralph Tedesco
Assistant Edited by Nicole Glade
Cover by Anthony Spay/Bill Farmer

Wonderland: Clash of Queens 3 (Age of Darkness) , Wonderland Asylum 4, and Grimm Fairy Tales presents Quest (Age of Darkness) Trade Paperback on sale Wednesday (4/30/14) on shop.zenescope.com

Zenescope Previews: Helsing 1, Code Red 5, & Wonderland 22

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Christopher Cote

Grimm Fairy Tales presents Helsing 1 of 4

Born in the early 1800s, Liesel Van Helsing is the daughter of the famed vampire slayer Abraham Van Helsing. Liesel, as both a genius inventor and a skilled hunter, became known as the scourge of the Underworld when she created steam-powered devices to dispatch her prey. Back then, Liesel was unbeatable… but what about now? After spending more than a century trapped in a hellish dimension called the Shadowlands, Liesel has returned to Earth and is beginning her life anew. Dedicated to not only taking out vampires, Helsing occasionally fights all kinds of evil alongside her friend Sela Mathers and the other Realm Knights sworn to protect Earth. However, a powerful evil from the past has been waiting in the shadows for his chance at a reckoning… and that chance has arrived. This is the story of Liesel Van Helsing… vampire hunter.

Written by Pat Shand
Artwork by Tony Brescini and Andress Esparza
Colors by Fran Gamboa
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Nicole Glade

Cover A by Mike S. Miller/Mohan Sivikani
Cover B by Marat Mychaels/Sean Ellery
Cover C by Mike Lilly/Mohan Sivikani
Cover D by Nei Ruffino
*C2E2 Exclusive (Limited to 500) by Mike DeBalfo/Ivan Nunes
*C2E2 Exclusive (Limited to 100) by Mike DeBalfo/Ivan Nunes

Grimm Fairy Tales presents Code Red 5 of 5 (Age of Darkness)

Red Riding Hood vs. the Dark Horde! Surrounded and hopelessly outgunned, Red puts it all on the line as she throws down with the vindictive Ivory. Can she save the all-powerful Cyclops’ Eye from falling into the wrong hands, or will she meet the fate of all of the people she has failed to save?

Story by Joe Brusha, Pat Shand, and Ralph Tedesco
Written by Pat Shand
Artwork by Joel Ojeda
Colors by Roland Pilcz
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Nicole Glade

Cover A by Drew Edward Johnson/Wes Hartman
Cover B by Talent Caldwell/Ivan Nunes
Cover C by Mike Krome/Sanju Nivangune
Cover D by Felipe Massaferra
*Wizard World Minneapolis/Atlanta Exclusive (Limited to 500) by Jason Metcalf/Ivan Nunes
*Wizard World Minneapolis/Atlanta Exclusive (Limited to 250) by Jason Metcalf/Ivan Nunes

Wonderland 22

As Calie’s search to defeat Wonderland continues, she finds herself faced with god-like entities who will set her on the path that will shake all of the realms to their cores. But when Hazel is chosen to become the new Mad Alice of Wonderland will Calie rise to face this new challenge, or fall victim to a madness that threatens to consume them all? The countdown to WONDERLAND #25, the special anniversary issue, continues.

Written by Eric M. Esquivel
Artwork by JG Miranda
Colors by Leonardo Paciarotti
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Pat Shand

Cover A by Sheldon Goh/Romulo Fajardo Jr.
Cover B by Andrea Errico/Ylenia Di Napoli
Cover C by Paolo Pantalena/Mirka Andolfo

Helsing 1 of 4, Code Red 5 of 5 (Age of Darkness), and Wonderland 22 on sale Wednesday (4/23/14) on shop.zenescope.com

Zenescope Previews: Inferno One-Shot, Neverland 2, Godstorm Hercules Payne 1, & Tales From Oz Volume 1 Trade Paperback

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Christopher Cote

Inferno: Age of Darkness One-Shot

In exchange for freeing her sister’s soul from hell, Mercy Dante has agreed to work for the ruler of the Inferno… Lucifer. Now, Mercy uses the skills of her past life as an assassin to track down escaped demons from the Inferno and return them to where they belong. However, as the Age of Darkness gets closer, the Dark One approaches Lucifer to join him and his Dark Queen in their final push toward world domination. Meanwhile, Mercy finds herself sent on a mission that even she might not be prepared for.

Story by Joe Brusha and Ralph Tedesco
Written by Ralph Tedesco
Pencils by Sami Kivela
Colors by Bryan Valenza
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Pat Shand

Cover A by Drew Edward Johnson/David Ocampo
Cover B by Emilio Laiso/David Delanty
Cover C by Tina Valentino/Leonardo Paciarotti
Cover D by Pasquale Qualano/Devgear/Ylenia Di Napoli
Motor City Comic Con Exclusive (Limited to 500) by Elias Chatzoudis

Neverland: Age of Darkness 2 of 4

After escaping the Dark Horde ambush in Manhattan by using a portal to Neverland, Cross and Wendy re-team with their old ally Tinker Belle, they soon discover that the Horde has been launching attacks on civilian targets in a campaign of terror. As they prepare to stop the latest attack, little do they know they are walking into the nest of one of the Horde’s deadliest commanders.

Story by Joe Brusha
Written by Dan Wickline
Artwork by Luca Claretti
Colors by Renato Guerra
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Nicole Glade

Cover A by Anthony Spay/Ivan Nunes
Cover B by Marat Mychaels/Teodoro Gonzalez
Cover C by Johnny Desjardins/Teodoro Gonzalez
Fan Expo Dallas/Indy Pop Con Exclusive (Limited to 250) by Jamie Tyndall/Ula Mos

Godstorm: Hercules Payne 1 of 5

For centuries, it was assumed that the Greek and Roman gods of legend were nothing more than myths. However, that is not entirely true. These powerful begins are, in fact, living amongst humanity. Some of them are content with blending in and living alongside humans, while others are plotting for their return to power. A war brews between Zeus—who awakens his demi-god children and shows them how to be heroes—and Venus, who uses her powers to manipulate both gods and men to join her side. This is the story of Hercules Payne… son of Zeus.

Story by Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco, and Pat Shand
Written by Pat Shand
Artwork by AC Osorio
Colors by Ben Sawyer
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Nicole Glade

Cover A by Harvey Tolibao/Ivan Nunes
Cover B by Alfredo Reyes/Sanju Nivangune
Cover C by Vincenzo Cucca/David Ocampo
Cover D by Jason Johnson/Simon Gough
Motor City Comic Con Exclusive (Limited to 500) by Richard Ortiz/Ivan Nunes
Motor City Comic Con Exclusive (Limited to 100) by Richard Ortiz/Ivan Nunes

Tales From Oz Volume 1 Trade Paperback

Zenescope’s first Oz series quickly became one of the top-selling comic book titles on shelves in 2013. By re-inventing the classic tale in an intense and daring fantasy series, Zenescope made readers fall in love with the timeless Oz characters all over again. This new installment of Zenescope’s Oz mythos follows the mesmerizing and frightening origins of the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Lion, and a wolf named Toto. The realm of Oz has many dark secrets and now those secrets will be revealed!

“A book that just works, plain and simple. Definitely worth your time and money.” – Geekadelphia

Story by Joe Brusha
Written by Dan Wickline, Meredith Finch, Shane McKenzie, and Jeff Massey
Artwork by Noah Salonga, Miguel Mendonca, Dave Acosta, Luca Erbetta, Vincenzo Federici
Colors by Maxflan Araujo, Andrea Dota (Mad5), Renato Guerra, and Dante Strada
Letters by Jim Campbell and Renato Guerra
Edited by Anthony Spay
Trade Design by Christopher Cote
Cover by Marat Mychaels/Sanju Nivangune

Inferno: Age of Darkness One-Shot, Neverland: Age of Darkness 2, Godstorm: Hercules Payne 1, and Tales From Oz Volume 1 Trade Paperback on sale Wednesday (4/16/14) on shop.zenescope.com

Zenescope Previews: Robyn Hood Legend 2 & Ascension 3

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Christopher Cote

Robyn Hood: Legend 2

Robyn has returned to Myst with a group of uneasy allies, but she finds the realm much different than when she left it. Nottingham is being lorded over by the villainous Sheriff, and there doesn’t seem to be a way to pierce his defenses. With nowhere else to look, Robyn turns to Avella for help… but will her old nemesis offer her answers, or a brand new problem?

Written by Pat Shand
Artwork by Larry Watts
Colors by Slamet Mujiono
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Pat Shand

Cover A by Emilio Laiso
Cover B by Stjepan Sejic
Cover C by Ivan Nunes

Ascension 3

Death has struck the Grimm Universe, and nothing will ever be the same. As the Being continues his culling, Sela and Van Helsing scramble to find a way to stop him and the new Keepers. Things go awry, though, when Jackie loses control of her powers and Julian reveals his true loyalties. A battle for the fate of the world is coming, and not everyone will make it out alive… when the Being ascends.

Story by Pat Shand, Raven Gregory, and Joe Brusha
Written by Pat Shand
Artwork by Butch Mapa
Colors by Nucera
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Nicole Glade

Cover A by Richard Ortiz/Alessia Nocera
Cover B by Eric J/Ylenia Di Napoli
Cover C by Giuseppe Cafaro/Simone Di Meo/Mirka Andolfo
Calgary Comic Con (LImited to 350 copies) by Dawn McTeigue/Ula Mos

Robyn Hood: Legend 2 and Ascension 3 on sale Wednesday (4/9/14) on shop.zenescope.com

Zenescope Previews: Grimm Fairy Tales 96

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Christopher Cote

Grimm Fairy Tales 96 (Age of Darkness)

Fire And Ice

Sela and Baba Yaga are forced to put aside their differences and join forces against Koschei the Deathless. Will their combined power be enough to defeat this minion of the Dark Queen, or will both fall to an evil that feeds off of their attacks?

Story by Joe Brusha and Ralph Tedesco
Written by Anthony Spay and Nicole Glade
Pencils by Sergio Osuna
Colors by Maxflan Araujo
Letters by Jim Campbell
Edited by Nicole Glade

Cover A by Emilio Laiso/Mirka Andolfo
Cover B by Marat Mychaels/Sanju Nivangune
Cover C by Renato Rei/Stephen Schaffer
Salt Lake City Comic Con (Limited to 500) Abhishek Malsuni/Shashank Mishra
*Salt Lake City Comic Con (Limited 250 variant) Abhishek Malsuni/Shashank Mishra

Grimm Fairy Tales 96 (Age of Darkness) on sale Wednesday (4/2/14) on shop.zenescope.com

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