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Occupy

OCCUPY COMICS

This May, we’re proud to finally bring you the reason for Black Mask’s existence: the eagerly anticipated Occupy Comics anthology, a unique time capsule & forum for stories inspired by Occupy Wall Street. All profits will be donated to various Occupy-related actions.

12 Reasons To Die #1 cover A by Christopher Mitten

12 REASONS TO DIE by Ghostface Killah

Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA & Ghostface Killah collaborated with Adrian Younge, writers Matthew Rosenberg & Patrick Kindlon, and a rotating roster of artists including Riley Rossmo and Tim Seeley on this wild horror-gangster hybrid story that spans from comics to music.

Liberator

LIBERATOR by Matt Miner

June 19th brings Liberator, the hard-edged vigilante series about two young heroes who avenge the torture of animals.

Ballistic

BALLISTIC by Adam Egypt Mortimer & Darick Robertson

The madcap, transreal, new sci-fi adventure by Darick Robertson (Transmetropolitan, The Boys, Happy) and Adam Egypt Mortimer (director upcoming Grant Morrison’s Sinatoro).

Black Mask Blog

12 Reasons To Die’s 12 covers (…and 3 secret ones)

12 Reasons To Die’s 12 covers (…and 3 secret ones)

Posted on May 8, 2013

In our efforts to keep up with the latest trends, we’re launching 12 Reasons To Die with like a gazillion different covers.

Black Mask: The Spring Collection

Black Mask: The Spring Collection

Posted on February 15, 2013

We’re thrilled to announce our leadoff slate of comics.

OCCUPY COMICS

OCCUPY COMICS

Posted on February 15, 2013

This May, we’re proud to finally bring you the reason for Black Mask’s existence: the eagerly anticipated Occupy Comics anthology, a unique time capsule & forum for stories inspired by Occupy Wall Street. All profits will be donated to various Occupy-related actions.

12 REASONS TO DIE by Ghostface Killah

12 REASONS TO DIE by Ghostface Killah

Posted on February 15, 2013

Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA & Ghostface Killah collaborated with Adrian Younge, writers Matthew Rosenberg & Patrick Kindlon, and a rotating roster of artists including Riley Rossmo and Tim Seeley on this wild horror-gangster hybrid story that spans from comics to music.

LIBERATOR by Matt Miner

LIBERATOR by Matt Miner

Posted on February 15, 2013

June 19th brings Liberator, the hard-edged vigilante series about two young heroes who avenge the torture of animals.

BALLISTIC by Adam Egypt Mortimer & Darick Robertson

BALLISTIC by Adam Egypt Mortimer & Darick Robertson

Posted on February 15, 2013

The madcap, transreal, new sci-fi adventure by Darick Robertson (Transmetropolitan, The Boys, Happy) and Adam Egypt Mortimer (director upcoming Grant Morrison’s Sinatoro).

Happenings

Street date fliperoo

We've flipped our first two street dates to make sure you're paying attention. 12 REASONS TO DIE #1 will now street on May 8th (instead of 5/29) and OCCUPY COMICS #1 will now street on May 22nd (instead of 5/1). We're planting easter eggs with a few secret covers, so keep your eyes peeled.

Jimmy Fallon tells 1.7 million viewers 12 Reasons To Die is a “cool comic”

Jimmy Fallon gave 12 Reasons To Die a rad plug on Late Night by displaying the comic and asking the camera to zoom in on it. Not only did he call it a "cool comic," but, according to audience members, he said it's "awesome." (Unfortunately that endorsement was cut off the audio feed when they switched cameras for the zoom.) Apparently Jimmy read the comic during the show break. Thanks Jimmy! Check it out here.

Niles & Pizzolo on Punknews

Punknews.org just interviewed Niles and Pizzolo on what it means to bring a punk sensibility to comics. Check it out here.

12 Reasons teaser video in SPIN

SPIN Magazine just posted a teaser video for 12 Reasons To Die featuring music from the sister-album by Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge. Check it out here

First look at 12 Reasons To Die art

XXL Magazine has a first-look image gallery of art from 12 Reasons To Die featuring Ghostface Killah. Check it out here

Diamond Order Codes

Make sure your local comic shop knows to stock Black Mask with these Diamond Comics order codes!

OCCUPY COMICS #1 - MAR130907
OCCUPY COMICS #2 - APR130920

12 REASONS TO DIE #1 - MAR130906
12 REASONS TO DIE #2 - APR130921

BALLISTIC #1 - APR130918

LIBERATOR #1 - APR130919

Cuz you demanded it

We just added links at the top menu for PRESS (publicity contact info as well as links to recent press coverage) and RETAILERS (lists of shops carrying our projects). Support the scene!

Nope, we’re not making “Grand Theft Auto: Zuccotti Park”

There was some confusion with that Hollywood Reporter article yesterday, & unfortunately a lot of blogs theorized about the confusing elements rather than, y'know, asking. So I updated the Kickstarter today to explain the relationship between Occupy Comics & Black Mask Studios with the post "Brett Ratner is directing Occupy Comics: The Movie. Wait, no he isn't." Check it out here.

We’ve unveiled Black Mask’s Spring Collection!

The initial launch slate just went live. Check it here!

World’s Most Wired

BMS co-founder Matt Pizzolo was just selected as Wired Magazine's "World's Most Wired" for comics. Check it out here.

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