Avatar Press

Mark Bertolini · 01-09-2008, 04:30 PM

Anyone else reading any of Avatar's books? They're publishing awesome creaator-owned works by Warren Ellis, Garth Ennis, Jamie Delano, they've published a bunch of Alan Moore stuff.
The work is like the best of those aforementioned writers, kind of boiled down to their essence. Better works than those writers are doing for the big companies, that's for sure.
Check out Ellis's Black Summer, Doktor Sleepless, Scars, Dark Blue, and Strange Kiss/Killings because he has a new Gravel series out.

Check out Ennis's Chronicles of Wormwood and Streets of Glory. And 303.

And when it comes out, I would definately pick up Delano's Narcopolis.

J.D. Lombardi · 01-09-2008, 04:37 PM

I'm LOVING Doktor Sleepless from Ellis.

What I wanna know is how in the world Avatar manages to get all these top notch guys at a company, yet don't sell nearly as many comics as other larger companies.

And...why do these writers go specifically to this indie company?

mohaps · 01-09-2008, 04:40 PM

i subscribe to black summer and doktor sleepless.

Luke de Sade · 01-09-2008, 05:02 PM

Black Summer has been amazing so far. The story is great, and Juan Jose Ryp's art is a plus.

Wormwood was quite entertaining and funny and sweet, somehow. I was really impressed with it, and, while I expected God to be a schmuck in the series (come on, it's Ennis we're talking about), he surprised me for how much respect he showed Jesus.

Mark Bertolini · 01-10-2008, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.D. Lombardi

I'm LOVING Doktor Sleepless from Ellis.

What I wanna know is how in the world Avatar manages to get all these top notch guys at a company, yet don't sell nearly as many comics as other larger companies.

And...why do these writers go specifically to this indie company?

I'm thinking Avatar gives these writers complete free rein to do what they want with who they want. Flexibility of projects the way only an independent can do.

knockedoutpanzer · 01-10-2008, 10:41 AM

Black Summer is fab. When I actually get to see another copy! (It's usually gone)

Ian Ascher · 01-10-2008, 01:38 PM

As much as I love Ellis I really haven't read a lot of his work from Avatar. I think I had the original Strange Kiss seires at one time and sold it off.

Someday I'll go back and grab a bunch of this stuff. Soktor Sleepless has me intrigued.

exilednight · 01-11-2008, 09:04 PM

The only book I have enjoyed thus far from Avatar is Gravel, and the only thing that was released was the #0. I don't think the Avatar stuff is Warren's best work. I just wish he would get back to Desolation Jones.

Just my 2 pesos worth.

Mike225 · 01-11-2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Ascher

Someday I'll go back and grab a bunch of this stuff. Soktor Sleepless has me intrigued.

If you like it, you should check out Doktor Sleepless, too!

01-09-2008, 04:30 PM	#1
Mark Bertolini Breakneck from 215 Ink. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 5,435	Avatar Press Anyone else reading any of Avatar's books? They're publishing awesome creaator-owned works by Warren Ellis, Garth Ennis, Jamie Delano, they've published a bunch of Alan Moore stuff. The work is like the best of those aforementioned writers, kind of boiled down to their essence. Better works than those writers are doing for the big companies, that's for sure. Check out Ellis's Black Summer, Doktor Sleepless, Scars, Dark Blue, and Strange Kiss/Killings because he has a new Gravel series out. Check out Ennis's Chronicles of Wormwood and Streets of Glory. And 303. And when it comes out, I would definately pick up Delano's Narcopolis.

01-10-2008, 01:38 PM	#7
Ian Ascher Uncle Buck Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In a House Posts: 3,044	As much as I love Ellis I really haven't read a lot of his work from Avatar. I think I had the original Strange Kiss seires at one time and sold it off. Someday I'll go back and grab a bunch of this stuff. Soktor Sleepless has me intrigued. __________________ The Last Paladin: Updates, news, previews, and projects http://lastpaladin.blogspot.com/ My Comic Space: http://www.comicspace.com/ianascher/

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01-09-2008, 04:37 PM	#2
J.D. Lombardi Writer/Photographer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: East Coast Posts: 311	I'm LOVING Doktor Sleepless from Ellis. What I wanna know is how in the world Avatar manages to get all these top notch guys at a company, yet don't sell nearly as many comics as other larger companies. And...why do these writers go specifically to this indie company?

01-09-2008, 04:40 PM	#3
mohaps bona fide geek Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Shrewsbury, MA Posts: 143	i subscribe to black summer and doktor sleepless.

01-09-2008, 05:02 PM	#4
Luke de Sade I need vacations. Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 614	Black Summer has been amazing so far. The story is great, and Juan Jose Ryp's art is a plus. Wormwood was quite entertaining and funny and sweet, somehow. I was really impressed with it, and, while I expected God to be a schmuck in the series (come on, it's Ennis we're talking about), he surprised me for how much respect he showed Jesus.

01-10-2008, 10:41 AM	#6
knockedoutpanzer Hails Cthulhu! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: england Posts: 970	Black Summer is fab. When I actually get to see another copy! (It's usually gone)

01-11-2008, 09:04 PM	#8
exilednight Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 451	The only book I have enjoyed thus far from Avatar is Gravel, and the only thing that was released was the #0. I don't think the Avatar stuff is Warren's best work. I just wish he would get back to Desolation Jones. Just my 2 pesos worth.