Independent publisher Goat Flight Press announced four new books on Thursday, including a graphic novel from the cartoonist Bajun and engraver Aditya Bidhikar.
All four books are slated for publication in 2025, which the Brooklyn-based publisher is calling “ Year of the Sheep. In addition to Ba and Bidikar’s books, the series also includes a horror one-shot set in 1983, which kicks off the new volume Scales and scoundrels, and the first installment of three sci-fi horror comedies. Full creator credits, specs, and plot summaries for all four books can be found at the bottom of this post.
Today’s news marks a massive expansion for the creator-owned publisher, which announced its existence almost a year ago this week. helmsman Sebastian Gilner (You may know him from his comics writing and being the editor-in-chief of TKO Studios), The Goat has launched two successful Kickstarter campaigns to date, attracting over 500 backers and raising over $23,000 in funding. They did it all with the slogan “Against All Odds!”
The result of these activities was two extra-large issues of the publisher’s debut series, The dead and the damned, A gritty (and brilliant) fantasy comic written by Girner and illustrated by Kelly Williamsand represented by letters Jeff Powell.
In a comics world that seems increasingly hostile to true independent publishing efforts, this all feels like a huge win for good comics and creator-owned work.
Gener said in a statement Beat:
The four titles we’re announcing today span a wide range of formats, genres, art styles and readerships, but they’re all familiar comics need happens, and we’re the ones who do it. With our growing base of supporters, retailers and readers, anything is possible.
We are excited to showcase these works and look forward to sharing more information and artwork soon.
Goat Flight Press will work tirelessly for a new future of comics for creators, for joyful, vibrant, wild stories that create a new home for comics readers, whether first-time or long-time readers, to enjoy the best The joy of indie comics.
New series information and cover art are as follows:
Elginwood Fable Goat Flight Press is proud to present a new original graphic novel from the award-winning work Artist Juni Ba (Robin: Boy Wonder, Djeliya) and letters Aditya Bidikar (Little Bird), Fusing history, mythology and folklore into a grand storytelling tradition that spans the entire world The centuries-long life of a cursed demon, the vast forests he haunted, and countless Life and destiny were intertwined with him: he had cloven hooves and the gnarled antlers of oak. this Maker of wishes, stealer of souls: Elgin
184 pages / T+ / Hardcover graphic novel (6” x 9”)
Libra and the Villain: Silence in the StormScales and Scoundrels is a fan-favorite fantasy adventure game for all ages. Brand new story line!
Dragon Princess Lufander is determined to find a way to escape the curse that binds her Turn into human form and blend into the noisy Liberty City with a group of thieves Valeria. But when faced with the opportunity to steal a treasure with potential Breaking the chains of her curse, at the cost of everything her human self holds dear.
Written by Sebastian Gilnerand art GileadColor by Jason Wardyand letters go through Jason Powell. Scales and Villains: Silence in the Storm kicks off three parts Storyline will set up long-running fantasy comic in goat’s new forever home Flight Press.
Part 1 of 3 / 80 pages / All ages / Graphic novella (6.19” x 9.5”)
Huangmu Lake Slaughterhouse
Goat Flight Press proudly presents 1983’s bloodiest blockbuster thriller! This summer camp killer is sharpening his ax for drop-off day, but when he sees the adults having sex and debauchery on a child-free vacation, this killer will put away the childish stuff… He’s got mom and Dad is in his sights!
Official comic adaptation Alejandro Abona and Gavin Guidry The bloodiest giallo of 1983, colors by Chris O’Halloran and lettering Hassan Otzman Elhouand cover Vilchez Gloomy Wind!
96 pages/one-shot/mature readers/extra large format (7.25” x 11.25”)
Consumption
“You have been pre-approved…for extermination!”
When humanity is granted the status of “raw material” for an interstellar consumer empire, with an appetite for infinite growth that rivals even our own, the fusion of a former financial customer service artificial intelligence with the body of an unfortunate “liquid asset” survivor makes him a The avenging angel of the critically endangered human species.
Written by Sebastian Gilner and introduce artists Jack Mandrake“Consumption” is a sci-fi horror comedy about the last member of our endangered species and his clever artificial intelligence assistant (who refuses to grant him the sweet release of death), told in a bitter-noir, haunting tone. The story is told in heartbreaking, heartbreaking ways.
Part 1 of 3 / 48 pages / Mature readers / Extra large format (7.25” x 11.25”)
If you go to NYCC, you can find Goats Flying Press at J-23 Artist Alley.
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