Independent publisher Goats Flying Press on Thursday announced four new titles, including a graphic novel by cartoonist Juni Ba and letterer Aditya Vidhikaru.
The Brooklyn-based publisher plans to release all four books in 2025, which it is calling the Year of the Goat. In addition to Ba and Bidikar’s books, the lineup includes a horror one-shot set in 1983, the start of a new volume of Scales and Scoundrels, and the first issue of a three-part sci-fi horror comedy. Complete author credits, specs, and plot summaries for all four books can be found at the bottom of this post.
Today’s news marks a major expansion for the creator-owned publisher, which announced its existence nearly a year ago this week. Helmed by Sebastian Girner (who you may know from his comic book and editor-in-chief at TKO Studios), The Goat has had two successful Kickstarter campaigns to date and is on its way to raising over $23,000. has gained over 500 supporters. . And they did it all with a roar of “against all odds!”
The result of these campaigns is two oversized issues of the publisher’s debut series, The Dead and the Damned, written by Garner, illustrated by Kelly Williams, and written by Jeff Powell. It’s a painstaking (and excellent) fantasy comic that he wrote.
In a comics world that seems increasingly hostile to efforts at truly independent publishing, this all feels like a huge win for great comics and creator-owned works.
Garner said in a statement to The Beat:
The four titles we’re announcing today span a wide range of formats, genres, art styles, and readerships, but they’re all comics that we know need to happen, and we’re the ones doing it. . With our ever-growing number of supporters, retailers and readers, anything is possible.
We are excited to introduce these titles and look forward to sharing more information and art in the near future.
Goats Flying Press is a new future for creator-owned comics, a new home for fun, vibrant and wild stories, and a new home for comics readers, whether they’re new or long-time readers, to enjoy the best of independent work. We will work tirelessly to build this. comics.
New series information and cover artwork can be found below.
Fable of the Arking Wood
Goats Flying Press is proud to announce a new original graphic novel by award-winning artist Juni Ba (Robin: The Boy Wonder, Jeriya) and letterer Aditya Bidikar (Little Bird). The centuries-long life of one cursed demon, the vast forests he haunts, and the countless lives and destinies that intertwine with him: the one with cloven hooves and the gnarled horns of oak. The one who grants wishes and steals souls: Elking
184 Pages / T+ / Hardcover Graphic Novel (6″ x 9″)
The Balance and the Scoundrel: Calm in the Storm
The fan-favorite all-ages fantasy adventure Scales & Scoundrels begins with an all-new story arc!
Determined to find a way to live with the curse that traps her in human form, Dragon Princess Luvandar rushes into the hustle and bustle of the free city of Valeria with a group of thieves. But when faced with the opportunity to steal a treasure that could break the chains of her curse, she sacrifices everything she holds dear as a human.
Script by Sebastian Garner, art by Galaad, colors by Jason Wardy, letters by Jason Powell. Scales & Scoundrels: The Silence in the Storm begins a three-part story arc that anchors the long-running fantasy comic in its new permanent home at Goats Flying Press.
Part 1/3 / 80 pages / All ages / Graphic novel (6.19″ x 9.5″)
Lake Yellowwood Slaughter
Goats Flying Press is proud to present 1983’s bloodiest blockbuster thriller. This summer camp hitman sharpens his ax on drop-off and pick-up day, but when he sees adults going on a trip of sex and debauchery without their children, the one-man killer brushes off any childishness. It’s ya…he has his mom and dad right in front of him!
The official comic by Alejandro Albona and Gavin Guidry of 1983’s goriest giallo. Colors by Chris O’Halloran, text by Hassan Otuman Elaou, and cover by Suspiria Vilches.
96 pages / one shot / adult readers / extra large (7.25 inches x 11.25 inches)
consumption
“You are pre-approved…extinct!”
When humanity was relegated to the position of “raw material” in a galactic consumer empire, whose desire for limitless growth rivaled our own, former financial customer service AI became the The avenging angel of humanity, which merged with his body and brought him to the brink of extinction.
Written by Sebastian Garner and written by artist Jack Mandrake, The Compaction follows the last member of an extinct species and his chipper AI helper (who refuses to give him the sweet release of death). This is a sci-fi horror comedy that depicts a bitter atmosphere. -A black, gut-wrenching, heart-wrenching journey through post-apocalyptic capitalism.
Part 1 of 3 / 48 pages / Adult readers / Extra large format (7.25 inches x 11.25 inches)
If you’re headed to NYCC, you can find Goats Flying Press in Artist Alley on J-23.
Check back with The Beat soon for more information (and maybe a preview!) on these titles.
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