Broken Frontier

Komikwerks announced today that the next round of summer reading from the Actionopolis book line -- HEIR TO FIRE and SPIRIT OF THE SAMURAI -- are now available in the June Diamond Previews Catalog.

The books feature work by both up-and-coming and veteran comics creators -- creators like Gary Reed ("Baker Street", "Red Diaries"), Rick Hoberg ("Star Wars", "Static Shock"), Rob M. Worley ("Young Ancient One", "Advent Rising") and Mike Dubisch ("Dungeons and Dragons").

"We just got back from Book Expo America and the reaction to Actionopolis has been overwhelmingly positive," said publisher Shannon Denton. "We're very excited to be bringing our comic book sensibilities to young readers, and hoping that we can help bring young readers back into comic shops."

Preview copies of the beautiful, hardbound illustrated prose chapter books are already garnering praise from industry professions.

"Rick Hoberg has created magnificent illustrations for SPIRIT OF THE SAMURAI...but you don't need me to tell you that. Just look," said Mark Evanier, co-creator of GROO and writer for TV's GARFIELD.

Dan Brereton, creator of the monsterific NOCTURNALS and the fan-favorite BATMAN: THRILLKILLER had high praise as well. "There was a time stuff this fun was only found in the monster comics we weren't supposed to read. It's comforting to know kids don't have to work that hard to enjoy a great story like HEIR TO FIRE."

Look for Actionopolis books on page 307 of the June Diamond Previews catalog, listed under Komikwerks. The ordering codes are JUN06 3237 (for HEIR TO FIRE) and JUN06 3238 (for SPIRIT OF THE SAMURAI).

Stop by http://www.actionopolis.com for downloadable preview chapters of both books and a look at our upcoming titles.