For anyone that wasn’t aware, today is the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor that drew America into WWII. If anyone knows a vet from that generation ask them about it. These guys have some stories but time is working against all of them getting to tell them. 68 years ago was the final gathering of Civil War veterans in Gettysburg, Pa., where aging warriors in blue and gray shook hands and shared war stories. In 1938, as in 2006, the nation had healed and moved on but it’s important to know what these folks sacrificed so we could have the freedoms we have today.

“So, just what is Tabula Rasa? It is, simply put, a dang good Comic story and what looks like it could be a really good movie if done right.

The story deals with a dying cop who has his soul moved into the body of an almost indestructible Golem by a Rabbi; and now the cop must deal with those that killed him within seven days or lose his soul for good.

I was impressed with the story, but even more so with the way the art itself lent to the over all flavor of the story. Matt Jacobs has done a great job delivering an image to the reader of oppressive heat, humidity, and lots of creepy bugs skittering around.

Very well done, Mr. Jacobs.

The book is filled with action, suspense and not a little humor, both from the Rabbi and the Cop. Frankly, I think we need more Rabbi’s like this. I don’t want to spoil the story to much for you, but the reasons behind the Rabbi’s actions will make complete sense.
If you have not seen this one, go seek it out while you have the chance. It is a first class book.”

Thanks Penguin! And now for what DIAMOND COMICS has to say about us….

“Eisner Award-winning writer/artist Keith Giffen and Cartoon Network writer Shannon Denton join rising star artist Matt Jacobs for Tabula Rasa #1 (JUL06 1677, $4.99), a supernatural thriller that explores life beyond death and the pursuit of righteous vengeance.

Known for his diversity, Giffen?s long, storied comic book career has made him a fan-favorite writer, and collaborator Denton?s earlier forays into comics were critically acclaimed, successful alternative fare. With that caliber of writing power behind it, readers should find this standalone tale both thought provoking and exciting. Furthermore, crime drama with a supernatural subtext has become an extremely popular comic book genre in recent years, attracting many nontraditional horror and science fiction readers.

In this provocative one-shot, a dying cop mysteriously has his soul transported into the body of a nearly unstoppable, clay version of himself. Now, he has only seven days to exact his revenge on those who killed him ? or lose his soul forever. However, before he can take out his killers, he must first discover their identities and track them down. Combining human drama, a desperate race against time and spiritual themes in one rollercoaster ride of adventure, this book has it all! “

Thanks Diamond!

Thanks to everyone that stopped by the PHOENIX ANIME & MANGA FEST! We had a blast meeting everyone from the guys over at Aberrant Games, to our fellow Tokyopop creators like Felipe, creator of MBQ, to the fans. Thanks for helping us sell out of ALL the copies of ZAPT as well as the ACTIONOPOLIS books that we brought to the show. See ya again soon!