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BROWNSVILLE written by Neil Kleid illustrated by Jake Allen
200 pages; $13.95 SC, $18.95 HC
Published by NBM Publishing In the 1930s, life in Brooklyn was murder. "Jewish gangster" isn't a term you hear in post-Holocaust society, but when the Dodgers played in the East and licorice cost a penny a bag, Brooklyn corners were lousy with semitic young toughs looking for adventure and excitement - none moreso than in Brownsville. "Beautifully moody evocation of a bygone Brooklyn... a fine addition to the archive." Publishers Weekly "Weaves history and fiction into a visceral and moving story" - The Miami Herald Diamond Order No.: DEC053126 Hardcover: ISBN: 1-56163-458-1 Softcover: ISBN: 1-56163-459-X Purchase: B&N Mars Import Preview at the Publisher's site Download a Shelftalker for your store Comic Book Resources interview TOP | |
THE BIG KAHN written by Neil Kleid illustrated by Nicolas Cinquegrani
176 pages; $14.95
Published by NBM Publishing Rabbi David Kahn has lived a forty-year lie: he is not, nor has he ever been, Jewish. When at his funeral, the “rabbi’s” grifter brother reveals the truth, it forces the Kahn family to struggle with grief and betrayal as their congregation examines their every move and question their very faith. A drama about loss, lies, belief and renewal in this sequential exploration of a family secret so well-hidden, even the family didn't discover it until it was too late. "I almost missed my subway stop because I was so engrossed in this book... Why you'll like it: Because you love Catch Me If You Can and stories about con men. Because, even though you have family drama at home, you still can't get enough of it" - Whitney Matheson, USA Today Diamond Order No.: MAY090988 ISBN: 978-1-56163-561-0 Purchase: B&N Preview at the Publisher's site Newsarama interview |
NINETY CANDLES
by Neil Kleid 48 pages; $5.95 cover price Rant Comics with the aid of the Xeric Foundation, 2003 The life of one cartoonist, from cradle to grave, one panel per year. An improvisational graphic novella that began as an exercise in style, method and patience and resulted in the unfolding of a life through sequence and reiterates the importance of pacing in the medium of comic books. "I don't mind tellin' ya, this is the one of the most brilliant ideas for a book I've seen in a long time." - Darwyn Cooke (JLA: THE NEW FRONTIER, HUNTER) "The one sneaks up on you ... from a casual little page-turner to a deep sophisticated story that grabs your heartstrings and refuses to let go. Kleid's created a little masterpiece here." - Brian Wood (DMZ, LOCAL) "The kind of debut that points the way toward an exceptionally bright future in comics." - The Fourth Rail Diamond Order No.: JUL043096 Purchase: Mars Import Midtown Comics Download a Shelftalker for your store |
URSA MINORS by Neil Kleid and Paul Cote illustrated by Fernando Pinto Published by Slave Labor Graphics
Ursa Minors answers the question: "What if three twenty- somethings got hold of robotic bear suits, equipped with everything you could need to kick ninja ass?" Well, a lot of cussing, movie referencing, drinking and, of course, ass-kicking. Tom, Rich and Harry - AKA Bears One, Two and Three - use super-strength, night vision and razor sharp claws to battle ninjas, hippies and robot dinosaurs by night, and do nothing useful by day.
"...a clever piece of darkly comic science fiction... Take a look." - Warren Ellis (PLANETARY, CROOKED LITTLE VEIN) "URSA MINORS could be the missing piece in the post-STREET ANGEL, post SHARKNIFE, post-SCOTT f--in' PILGRIM zeitgeist." - Ninth Art Diamond Order No.: TPB: JUL083164 #1 APR062884 #2 JUN062818 #3 AUG062949 #4 OCT063087 ISBN: Purchase: B&N Download Issue #1 at the SLG site! Purchase at the Publisher's site |
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COFFIN, NEIL'S FIRST NOVEL, IS COMING SOON FROM LULU.COM...
As I toil away on AMERICAN CAESAR, my third book from NBM Publishing, as well as assorted anthology stories and a Big Time Secret Graphic Novel dropping to you faithful readers in 2011, I'm proud to bring you my first ever prose novel, COFFIN. The book—a post-9/11 psychological thriller—will be made available via Print On Demand moguls at Lulu.com for a mere 22 bones. More to come later this week as I roll out the press...keep your eyes on this space.Also, don't forget to follow my updates . creator Xeric-Award winning cartoonist Neil Kleid authored Ninety Candles, a graphic novella about life, death, legacy and comics; Brownsville, a graphic novel about the Jewish mafia, and The Big Kahn, a drama about a family secret so well-hidden, even the family didn't discover it until it was too late. Neil has written for Marvel and Image Comics, DC Comics/Zuda, Shadowline, NBM, Dark Horse Comics, Slave Labor Graphics, Random House and Puffin Graphics. He is a founding member of online comics collective, The Chemistry Set and lives in New Jersey with his wife and son, working on three graphic novels, several comic book series, a webcomic, a novel and no sleep. webcomics ACTION, OHIO ACTION, OHIO: Message Board Image/Shadowline HOW I SUCCEEDED IN HOLLYWOOD, Heeb Magazine contact mail to: wiki | | | purchase Rant Comics CafePress Store Neil Kleid Mars Import Online links action, ohio nbm publishing slave labor graphics the chemistry set marvel comics image comics idw publishing oni press seraphic press blog@newsarama brian wood andrew dabb dean haspiel josh fialkov dan taylor marc bernardin carla speed mcneil tom beland fernando pinto © 2009. Neil Kleid & Rant Comics All Rights Reserved. So, Suck it. |
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CALL OF THE WILD written Jack London adapted by Neil Kleid & Alex Nino
176 pages; $9.99
Published by Puffin Graphics Buck, born to luxury, is betrayed and sold as a sled dog in the harsh and frozen Yukon. Set in a world of majestic and terrible beauty, this is a powerful all-new adaptation of one of the greatest adventure novels. Diamond Order No.: DEC053156 ISBN: 0-142405-71-X Purchase: B&N TOP | |
COMIC BOOK TATTOO Winner, 2009 Eisner Award for Best Anthology! edited by Rantz Hoseley "The Beekeeper", written by Neil Kleid and drawn by Chris Mitten 480 pages; SC $29.95 HC $49.99 Published by Image Comics, 2008 Over 80 of the best creators have contributed stories to this anthology featuring stories inspired by the songs of multi-platinum recording artist, TORI AMOS. Featuring an introduction by NEIL GAIMAN, this anthology encapsulates the breadth, depth and beauty of modern comics in this coffee table format book. Diamond Order Nos.: SC: MAY08 2163 HC: MAY08 2164 Ltd. Ed. S/N HC: MAY08 2165 ISBN: Purchase: |
POSTCARDS Nominated for both Eisner and Harvey Awards! edited by Jason Rodriguez "Intersection", written by Neil Kleid and drawn by Jake Allen 176 pages; $21.95 Published by Random House, 2007 Jason Rodriguez has collected an array of correspondences, dispersed them among thirty-three of comic's greatest creators, and asked them to create a story about the person who sent it. The result is a vividly imagined graphic novel anthology. Diamond Order No.: FEB062058 ISBN-10: 034549850X ISBN-13: Purchase: |
 CREEPY COMICS #1 edited by Shawna Gore "All the Help You Need" with Brian Churilla
48 pages; $3.95
Published by Dark Horse, 2009 What's black and white and clawing its way onto your reading list? It's the newly resurrected Creepy, of course! Now, don't fret, my putrid pets-these new terror tales are cut from the same cursed cloth as the outlandish originals, telling contemporary horror stories with gorgeously ghoulish art from a lineup that'll make you lose your head! Purchase: Dark Horse |
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9-11:EMERGENCY RELIEF edited by Jeff Mason created by various
208 pages; $14.95
Published by Alternative Comics
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 touched people worldwide, and cartoonists turned to art to express their grief and support. A comic book project to benefit the American Red Cross featuring some of the comic world's leading talents. From legendary creators such as Will Eisner and Harvey Pekar to new talents on the cutting edge of the comics medium, this is a collection of personal non-fiction accounts of experiences related to the tragedy. Star# 14976 ISBN; 1-891867-12- Purchase: BN TOP | |
 THE INTIMIDATORS written by Neil Kleid illustrated by Montenegro, CAFU
4 issues; 22 pages; $3.25
Published by Created by Jim Valentino for his Shadowline imprint, this superhero action/comedy explored culture clash as sixties superhero Astroman is rocketed to 21st Century Detroit and forced to turn a team of bloodthirsty next level vigilantes and degenerates into America's greatest heroes. #1 OCT051708 #2 NOV051748 #3 DEC051772 #4 JAN061813 Purchase: Midtown Comics Newsarama interview |
 X-MEN UNLIMITED #14 written by C.B. Cebulski & Neil Kleid drawn by David Aja & Mike Oeming 22 pages; $2.99
Published by Marvel Comics
Mike Oeming joins Neil Kleid for a touching story titled 'How to be an Artist,' in which Colossus struggles with something even more immobile than himself-- artist’s block. With an exhibition scheduled, Colossus must create art, but what exactly is art? And can the metal mutant generate something that pleases both himself and his harshest critics? FEB062058 Purchase: Midtown Comics |
TALES FROM THE CRYPT edited by Jim Salicrup created by Neil Kleid, Fred Van Lente, Rick Parker, Rob Vollmar, Chris Noeth and various others
48 pages; $3.95
Published by NBM/Papercutz, 2008 Good Lord! Choke! The greatest, most infamous horror comic is back! After over 50 years, the flagship title of the legendary EC Comics line has returned with all-new TALES FROM THE CRYPT as narrated by the original Crypt-Keeper, The Old Witch, and The Vault Keeper. #2 JUN073792 VOL. 2: Hardcover: VOL. 2: Softcover: Purchase: BN Papercutz CRYPT hub page |
 RANT COMICS by Neil Kleid Issues #1-3
24 pages; $2.00
Purchase:Tales of sex, suicide and exploding clowns, Rant Comics bring laughter and sarcasm to the rec room of your mind. A collection of short cartoon stories, anecdotes and tales of corporate insanity, Rant Comics deals with the day-to-day travails that joe average comes across in his/her workaday life. TOP | |
 LATE NIGHT BLOCK written by Neil Kleid illustrated by various Issues #1-3
24 pages; $2.00
LATE NIGHT BLOCK collects short horror stories from opi8.com and other ventures. Wrapped in covers by Lea (RUMBLE GIRLS) Hernandez, Carla Speed (FINDER) McNeil and Mike (POWERS) Oeming, the volumes collects "Reflected Glory", "Made Redundant", "Nostalgia", 'Almost There", "The Guy in the Bar", "Creative Therapy" and "Almost There" in print. Purchase: |
 PILGRIMAGE by Neil Kleid
24 pages; $2.00
PILGRIMAGE, an illustrated travel journal, documents thoughts and musings upon the author's return to his homeland of Israel after seven years. In the spirit of Craig Thompson's Carnet de Voyage and Josh Neufeld's A Few Perfect Hours, Pilgrimage arms readers with sketchbooks,and anticipation as they walk G-d's Country alongside one of its long-missed sons. |