Atomeka Press
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Atomeka Press was a British
publisher of comic books set up in 1988
by Dave Elliott and Garry Leach
. Atomeka ceased publishing in 1997 and was then revived in 2004, but its future seems uncertain, as it has not published any new material since 2005.
Their first title, A1, was an anthology
featuring the likes of Ted McKeever
, Alan Moore
, Glenn Fabry
, and Simon Bisley
. A1 contained some stories that were continuations of Warrior strips such as The Bojeffries Saga
and Warpsmith
, written by Alan Moore with art by Steve Parkhouse and Garry Leach respectively.
During the 1990s, Atomeka continued publishing A1, as well as related specials such as A1: Bikini Confidential. They also published some of Simon Bisley's creator-owned work during this period, in titles such as Monster Massacre and Heavy Metal.
Dave Elliott solo edited a four issue sequel to A1 in colour for Marvel
's Epic
imprint.
During its run A1 won several awards including the Harvey Award for best Anthology.
In 1997
, Atomeka ceased publishing, as Elliott and Leach went off to do other projects.
the two men resurrected the company, in cooperation with Ross Richie
, publishing A1 Big Issue Zero, Bricktop, Mister Monster: Worlds War Three, and Stalkers, featuring a mix of reprint material. Richie generated his own new projects under the Atomeka banner, such as Hero Squared
and G.I. Spy as well as new work from the likes of Mike Mignola
with Jenny Finn. The team-up didn't last long, as Richie left to form his own company, Boom! Studios
, taking Squared, Spy, and Finn with him.
In late 2004 the A1 Sketchbook was released in part by original Miracleman
penciler Garry Leach
and Atomeka Press. It contained four Miracleman
-related pin-ups (although the pin-ups were not directly said to be Miracleman
for possible legal reasons). A variant of the sketchbook was also produced, and it featured a Miracleman
front cover and Kid Miracleman
back cover by Leach.
In 2005
they published a three-part re-issue of Ted McKeever
's Eddy Current
, and also one (of three planned) "Bojeffries Terror Tomes", reprinting The Bojeffries Saga
by Alan Moore
and Steve Parkhouse
, and featuring additional work by Neil Gaiman
and Michael Zulli
, Ramsey Campbell
and David Lloyd, Michael T. Gilbert
and Dave Dorman
, Warren Ellis
and Steve Pugh
, and also including Ted McKeever
's Eddy Current
and a solo tale of Eddy Current's Nun.
Atomeka Press was a British
publisher of comic books set up in 1988
by Dave Elliott and Garry Leach
. Atomeka ceased publishing in 1997 and was then revived in 2004, but its future seems uncertain, as it has not published any new material since 2005.
Their first title, A1, was an anthology
featuring the likes of Ted McKeever
, Alan Moore
, Glenn Fabry
, and Simon Bisley
. A1 contained some stories that were continuations of Warrior strips such as The Bojeffries Saga
and Warpsmith
, written by Alan Moore with art by Steve Parkhouse and Garry Leach respectively.
During the 1990s, Atomeka continued publishing A1, as well as related specials such as A1: Bikini Confidential. They also published some of Simon Bisley's creator-owned work during this period, in titles such as Monster Massacre and Heavy Metal.
Dave Elliott solo edited a four issue sequel to A1 in colour for Marvel
's Epic
imprint.
During its run A1 won several awards including the Harvey Award for best Anthology.
In 1997
, Atomeka ceased publishing, as Elliott and Leach went off to do other projects.
the two men resurrected the company, in cooperation with Ross Richie
, publishing A1 Big Issue Zero, Bricktop, Mister Monster: Worlds War Three, and Stalkers, featuring a mix of reprint material. Richie generated his own new projects under the Atomeka banner, such as Hero Squared
and G.I. Spy as well as new work from the likes of Mike Mignola
with Jenny Finn. The team-up didn't last long, as Richie left to form his own company, Boom! Studios
, taking Squared, Spy, and Finn with him.
In late 2004 the A1 Sketchbook was released in part by original Miracleman
penciler Garry Leach
and Atomeka Press. It contained four Miracleman
-related pin-ups (although the pin-ups were not directly said to be Miracleman
for possible legal reasons). A variant of the sketchbook was also produced, and it featured a Miracleman
front cover and Kid Miracleman
back cover by Leach.
In 2005
they published a three-part re-issue of Ted McKeever
's Eddy Current
, and also one (of three planned) "Bojeffries Terror Tomes", reprinting The Bojeffries Saga
by Alan Moore
and Steve Parkhouse
, and featuring additional work by Neil Gaiman
and Michael Zulli
, Ramsey Campbell
and David Lloyd, Michael T. Gilbert
and Dave Dorman
, Warren Ellis
and Steve Pugh
, and also including Ted McKeever
's Eddy Current
and a solo tale of Eddy Current's Nun.
Atomeka Press was a British
publisher of comic books set up in 1988
by Dave Elliott and Garry Leach
. Atomeka ceased publishing in 1997 and was then revived in 2004, but its future seems uncertain, as it has not published any new material since 2005.
Their first title, A1, was an anthology
featuring the likes of Ted McKeever
, Alan Moore
, Glenn Fabry
, and Simon Bisley
. A1 contained some stories that were continuations of Warrior strips such as The Bojeffries Saga
and Warpsmith
, written by Alan Moore with art by Steve Parkhouse and Garry Leach respectively.
During the 1990s, Atomeka continued publishing A1, as well as related specials such as A1: Bikini Confidential. They also published some of Simon Bisley's creator-owned work during this period, in titles such as Monster Massacre and Heavy Metal.
Dave Elliott solo edited a four issue sequel to A1 in colour for Marvel
's Epic
imprint.
During its run A1 won several awards including the Harvey Award for best Anthology.
In 1997
, Atomeka ceased publishing, as Elliott and Leach went off to do other projects.
the two men resurrected the company, in cooperation with Ross Richie
, publishing A1 Big Issue Zero, Bricktop, Mister Monster: Worlds War Three, and Stalkers, featuring a mix of reprint material. Richie generated his own new projects under the Atomeka banner, such as Hero Squared
and G.I. Spy as well as new work from the likes of Mike Mignola
with Jenny Finn. The team-up didn't last long, as Richie left to form his own company, Boom! Studios
, taking Squared, Spy, and Finn with him.
In late 2004 the A1 Sketchbook was released in part by original Miracleman
penciler Garry Leach
and Atomeka Press. It contained four Miracleman
-related pin-ups (although the pin-ups were not directly said to be Miracleman
for possible legal reasons). A variant of the sketchbook was also produced, and it featured a Miracleman
front cover and Kid Miracleman
back cover by Leach.
In 2005
they published a three-part re-issue of Ted McKeever
's Eddy Current
, and also one (of three planned) "Bojeffries Terror Tomes", reprinting The Bojeffries Saga
by Alan Moore
and Steve Parkhouse
, and featuring additional work by Neil Gaiman
and Michael Zulli
, Ramsey Campbell
and David Lloyd, Michael T. Gilbert
and Dave Dorman
, Warren Ellis
and Steve Pugh
, and also including Ted McKeever
's Eddy Current
and a solo tale of Eddy Current's Nun.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
publisher of comic books set up in 1988
1988 in comics
-Events and publications:* Jack Binder, creator of the original Daredevil, dies at c. age 86.* Tarpé Mills, creator Miss Fury, dies at c. age 73....
by Dave Elliott and Garry Leach
Garry Leach
-Biography:Garry Leach studied Graphic Design at St. Martin's School of Art. He was first noted for his early work for 2000 AD, which was mainly on one-off stories featuring Dan Dare and M.A.C.H. 1. He then became a fan-favourite for his work on the series The VCs.In 1981 he joined Dez Skinn's...
. Atomeka ceased publishing in 1997 and was then revived in 2004, but its future seems uncertain, as it has not published any new material since 2005.
History
Atomeka was established as a company offering creators complete freedom over their material, as well as owning all the rights to their creations.Their first title, A1, was an anthology
Comics anthology
Comics anthologies collect works in the medium of comics that are too short for standalone publication.- U.S. :- UK :British comics have a long tradition publishing comics anthologies, often weekly...
featuring the likes of Ted McKeever
Ted McKeever
-Career:McKeever first professional work appeared in 1987, when he published the first five parts of his unfinished series Transit , establishing his trademark style. This was followed in 1987-1988 by his 12-part series Eddy Current. This "12-hour book" centers on an escapee from an asylum...
, Alan Moore
Alan Moore
Alan Oswald Moore is an English writer primarily known for his work in comic books, a medium where he has produced a number of critically acclaimed and popular series, including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell...
, Glenn Fabry
Glenn Fabry
Glenn Fabry is an Eisner Award-winning British comics artist known for his detailed, realistic work in both ink and painted colour.-Biography:...
, and Simon Bisley
Simon Bisley
Simon Bisley is a British comics artist best known for his 1990s work on ABC Warriors, Lobo and Sláine. His style, reliant on paints, acrylics, inks and multiple-mediums, is strongly influenced by Frank Frazetta, Bill Sienkiewicz, Gustav Klimt, Salvador Dalí, Egon Schiele, and Richard Corben...
. A1 contained some stories that were continuations of Warrior strips such as The Bojeffries Saga
The Bojeffries Saga
The Bojeffries Saga is a series of comics stories written by Alan Moore and drawn by Steve Parkhouse which have been published by a number of different companies since their debut in 1983 in the UK comics anthology Warrior....
and Warpsmith
Warpsmith
The Warpsmiths are fictional aliens in several science fiction comics by Alan Moore and Garry Leach.-Publication history:Created by Alan Moore when he was a teenager for a small publication by an arts lab in his native Northampton, England...
, written by Alan Moore with art by Steve Parkhouse and Garry Leach respectively.
During the 1990s, Atomeka continued publishing A1, as well as related specials such as A1: Bikini Confidential. They also published some of Simon Bisley's creator-owned work during this period, in titles such as Monster Massacre and Heavy Metal.
Dave Elliott solo edited a four issue sequel to A1 in colour for Marvel
Marvel
-In business:*Marvel Entertainment, an American entertainment company**Marvel Animation, an animation production company**Marvel Comics, a comic book publisher**Marvel Productions, a television and film studio subsidiary...
's Epic
Epic
-Comics:* Epic Comics, an imprint of Marvel Comics* Epic Illustrated, a 1980s anthology series published by Marvel Comics-Gaming:* Epic , a 1992 computer game* Epic , a series of wargames...
imprint.
During its run A1 won several awards including the Harvey Award for best Anthology.
In 1997
1997 in comics
-January:*Avengers #3 - Marvel Comics*Captain America #3 - Marvel Comics*Fantastic Four #3 - Marvel Comics*Iron Man #3 - Marvel Comics-February:...
, Atomeka ceased publishing, as Elliott and Leach went off to do other projects.
2004 relaunch
In 20042004 in comics
-February:*February 6: Marvel Enterprises and Electronic Arts announce a multi-year agreement in which EA will develop a new generation of fighting video games pitting Marvel superheroes against a new, original set of EA heroes....
the two men resurrected the company, in cooperation with Ross Richie
Ross Richie
Ross Richie is an American comic book publisher and the founder of Boom! Studios, feature film and TV producer, and comic book creator.-Early life:...
, publishing A1 Big Issue Zero, Bricktop, Mister Monster: Worlds War Three, and Stalkers, featuring a mix of reprint material. Richie generated his own new projects under the Atomeka banner, such as Hero Squared
Hero Squared
Hero Squared is an American comic book series published by Boom! Studios. Originally a limited series, it is written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis and illustrated by Joe Abraham...
and G.I. Spy as well as new work from the likes of Mike Mignola
Mike Mignola
Michael Joseph "Mike" Mignola is an American comic book artist and writer who created the comic book series Hellboy for Dark Horse Comics. He has worked for animation projects such as Atlantis: The Lost Empire and the adaptation of his one shot comic book, The Amazing Screw-On Head.-Career:Mignola...
with Jenny Finn. The team-up didn't last long, as Richie left to form his own company, Boom! Studios
Boom! Studios
BOOM! Studios is an American comic book company headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States. The "BOOM!" in BOOM! Studios is always capitalized by the company.-History:BOOM! was founded June 22, 2005 with Zombie Tales #1....
, taking Squared, Spy, and Finn with him.
In late 2004 the A1 Sketchbook was released in part by original Miracleman
Miracleman
Marvelman, also known as Miracleman for trademark reasons in his American reprints and story continuation, is a fictional comic book superhero created in 1954 by writer-artist Mick Anglo for publisher L. Miller & Son. Originally intended as a United Kingdom home-grown substitute for the American...
penciler Garry Leach
Garry Leach
-Biography:Garry Leach studied Graphic Design at St. Martin's School of Art. He was first noted for his early work for 2000 AD, which was mainly on one-off stories featuring Dan Dare and M.A.C.H. 1. He then became a fan-favourite for his work on the series The VCs.In 1981 he joined Dez Skinn's...
and Atomeka Press. It contained four Miracleman
Miracleman
Marvelman, also known as Miracleman for trademark reasons in his American reprints and story continuation, is a fictional comic book superhero created in 1954 by writer-artist Mick Anglo for publisher L. Miller & Son. Originally intended as a United Kingdom home-grown substitute for the American...
-related pin-ups (although the pin-ups were not directly said to be Miracleman
Miracleman
Marvelman, also known as Miracleman for trademark reasons in his American reprints and story continuation, is a fictional comic book superhero created in 1954 by writer-artist Mick Anglo for publisher L. Miller & Son. Originally intended as a United Kingdom home-grown substitute for the American...
for possible legal reasons). A variant of the sketchbook was also produced, and it featured a Miracleman
Miracleman
Marvelman, also known as Miracleman for trademark reasons in his American reprints and story continuation, is a fictional comic book superhero created in 1954 by writer-artist Mick Anglo for publisher L. Miller & Son. Originally intended as a United Kingdom home-grown substitute for the American...
front cover and Kid Miracleman
Miracleman
Marvelman, also known as Miracleman for trademark reasons in his American reprints and story continuation, is a fictional comic book superhero created in 1954 by writer-artist Mick Anglo for publisher L. Miller & Son. Originally intended as a United Kingdom home-grown substitute for the American...
back cover by Leach.
In 2005
2005 in comics
- January :* January 3: Will Eisner, creator of The Spirit, dies at age 87.-April:*April 13:**DC Comics announces the discontinuation of its Humanoids and 2000 A.D. titles....
they published a three-part re-issue of Ted McKeever
Ted McKeever
-Career:McKeever first professional work appeared in 1987, when he published the first five parts of his unfinished series Transit , establishing his trademark style. This was followed in 1987-1988 by his 12-part series Eddy Current. This "12-hour book" centers on an escapee from an asylum...
's Eddy Current
Eddy Current (comics)
Eddy Current is a twelve issues comic-book series created in 1987 by Ted McKeever and published by Mad Dog Graphics.This and Transit were later tied into McKeever's Metropol world.-Publication:...
, and also one (of three planned) "Bojeffries Terror Tomes", reprinting The Bojeffries Saga
The Bojeffries Saga
The Bojeffries Saga is a series of comics stories written by Alan Moore and drawn by Steve Parkhouse which have been published by a number of different companies since their debut in 1983 in the UK comics anthology Warrior....
by Alan Moore
Alan Moore
Alan Oswald Moore is an English writer primarily known for his work in comic books, a medium where he has produced a number of critically acclaimed and popular series, including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell...
and Steve Parkhouse
Steve Parkhouse
Steve Parkhouse is a writer, artist and letterer who has worked for many British comics, especially 2000 AD and Doctor Who Magazine.-Biography:...
, and featuring additional work by Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman
Neil Richard Gaiman born 10 November 1960)is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre and films. His notable works include the comic book series The Sandman and novels Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book...
and Michael Zulli
Michael Zulli
Michael Zulli is an American artist known for his work as an animal and wildlife illustrator and as a comic book illustrator. He's gotten great acclaim for his work on The Sandman with writer Neil Gaiman and has been a longtime collaborator with the author...
, Ramsey Campbell
Ramsey Campbell
John Ramsey Campbell is an English horror fiction author.Since he first came to prominence in the mid-1960s, critics have cited Campbell as one of the leading writers in his field: T. E. D. Klein has written that "Campbell reigns supreme in the field today", while S. T...
and David Lloyd, Michael T. Gilbert
Michael T. Gilbert
Michael Terry Gilbert is an American comic book artist and writer who has worked for both mainstream and underground comic book companies.-Biography:Michael T. Gilbert was born on May 7, 1951 and attended the State University of New York...
and Dave Dorman
Dave Dorman
Dave Dorman is a science fiction, horror and fantasy illustrator.-Background:Dorman's parents are Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jack N. Dorman and Phyllis Dorman. Both parents are deceased. Dorman is married to award-winning TV/video producer, writer and publicist Denise Dorman of WriteBrain Media...
, Warren Ellis
Warren Ellis
Warren Girard Ellis is an English author of comics, novels, and television, who is well-known for sociocultural commentary, both through his online presence and through his writing, which covers transhumanist themes...
and Steve Pugh
Steve Pugh
Steve Pugh is a British comic book artist who has worked for most of the major comic producers on both sides of the Atlantic: DC, Marvel, Dark Horse and 2000 AD.-Biography:...
, and also including Ted McKeever
Ted McKeever
-Career:McKeever first professional work appeared in 1987, when he published the first five parts of his unfinished series Transit , establishing his trademark style. This was followed in 1987-1988 by his 12-part series Eddy Current. This "12-hour book" centers on an escapee from an asylum...
's Eddy Current
Eddy current
Eddy currents are electric currents induced in conductors when a conductor is exposed to a changing magnetic field; due to relative motion of the field source and conductor or due to variations of the field with time. This can cause a circulating flow of electrons, or current, within the body of...
and a solo tale of Eddy Current's Nun.
Titles
- A1 (1989)
- A1 Bojeffries Terror Tome (2005)
- A1 Sketchbook (2004)
- A1 True Life Bikini Confidential (1990)
- Bisley's Scrapbook (1993)
- The Bogie Man: Chinatoon (1993)
- Bricktop A1 Special (2004)
- Carnosaur Carnage (1993)
- Dan Norton's Space 1958 (2004)
- Eddy CurrentEddy Current (comics)Eddy Current is a twelve issues comic-book series created in 1987 by Ted McKeever and published by Mad Dog Graphics.This and Transit were later tied into McKeever's Metropol world.-Publication:...
(2005) - Hero SquaredHero SquaredHero Squared is an American comic book series published by Boom! Studios. Originally a limited series, it is written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis and illustrated by Joe Abraham...
X-tra Sized Special (2005) - Jenny Finn: Doom (2005)
- The Johnson Sketchbook (2004)
- Maximum Force (2002)
- Monster Massacre (1993)
- Mr. Monster: Who Watches the Garbagemen? (2005)
- Mr. Monster: Worlds War Two (2004)
- Night Vision (1992)
- Stalkers (2005)
- Sugarvirus (1993)
- Sweet Meats (1993)
Atomeka Press was a British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
publisher of comic books set up in 1988
1988 in comics
-Events and publications:* Jack Binder, creator of the original Daredevil, dies at c. age 86.* Tarpé Mills, creator Miss Fury, dies at c. age 73....
by Dave Elliott and Garry Leach
Garry Leach
-Biography:Garry Leach studied Graphic Design at St. Martin's School of Art. He was first noted for his early work for 2000 AD, which was mainly on one-off stories featuring Dan Dare and M.A.C.H. 1. He then became a fan-favourite for his work on the series The VCs.In 1981 he joined Dez Skinn's...
. Atomeka ceased publishing in 1997 and was then revived in 2004, but its future seems uncertain, as it has not published any new material since 2005.
History
Atomeka was established as a company offering creators complete freedom over their material, as well as owning all the rights to their creations.Their first title, A1, was an anthology
Comics anthology
Comics anthologies collect works in the medium of comics that are too short for standalone publication.- U.S. :- UK :British comics have a long tradition publishing comics anthologies, often weekly...
featuring the likes of Ted McKeever
Ted McKeever
-Career:McKeever first professional work appeared in 1987, when he published the first five parts of his unfinished series Transit , establishing his trademark style. This was followed in 1987-1988 by his 12-part series Eddy Current. This "12-hour book" centers on an escapee from an asylum...
, Alan Moore
Alan Moore
Alan Oswald Moore is an English writer primarily known for his work in comic books, a medium where he has produced a number of critically acclaimed and popular series, including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell...
, Glenn Fabry
Glenn Fabry
Glenn Fabry is an Eisner Award-winning British comics artist known for his detailed, realistic work in both ink and painted colour.-Biography:...
, and Simon Bisley
Simon Bisley
Simon Bisley is a British comics artist best known for his 1990s work on ABC Warriors, Lobo and Sláine. His style, reliant on paints, acrylics, inks and multiple-mediums, is strongly influenced by Frank Frazetta, Bill Sienkiewicz, Gustav Klimt, Salvador Dalí, Egon Schiele, and Richard Corben...
. A1 contained some stories that were continuations of Warrior strips such as The Bojeffries Saga
The Bojeffries Saga
The Bojeffries Saga is a series of comics stories written by Alan Moore and drawn by Steve Parkhouse which have been published by a number of different companies since their debut in 1983 in the UK comics anthology Warrior....
and Warpsmith
Warpsmith
The Warpsmiths are fictional aliens in several science fiction comics by Alan Moore and Garry Leach.-Publication history:Created by Alan Moore when he was a teenager for a small publication by an arts lab in his native Northampton, England...
, written by Alan Moore with art by Steve Parkhouse and Garry Leach respectively.
During the 1990s, Atomeka continued publishing A1, as well as related specials such as A1: Bikini Confidential. They also published some of Simon Bisley's creator-owned work during this period, in titles such as Monster Massacre and Heavy Metal.
Dave Elliott solo edited a four issue sequel to A1 in colour for Marvel
Marvel
-In business:*Marvel Entertainment, an American entertainment company**Marvel Animation, an animation production company**Marvel Comics, a comic book publisher**Marvel Productions, a television and film studio subsidiary...
's Epic
Epic
-Comics:* Epic Comics, an imprint of Marvel Comics* Epic Illustrated, a 1980s anthology series published by Marvel Comics-Gaming:* Epic , a 1992 computer game* Epic , a series of wargames...
imprint.
During its run A1 won several awards including the Harvey Award for best Anthology.
In 1997
1997 in comics
-January:*Avengers #3 - Marvel Comics*Captain America #3 - Marvel Comics*Fantastic Four #3 - Marvel Comics*Iron Man #3 - Marvel Comics-February:...
, Atomeka ceased publishing, as Elliott and Leach went off to do other projects.
2004 relaunch
In 20042004 in comics
-February:*February 6: Marvel Enterprises and Electronic Arts announce a multi-year agreement in which EA will develop a new generation of fighting video games pitting Marvel superheroes against a new, original set of EA heroes....
the two men resurrected the company, in cooperation with Ross Richie
Ross Richie
Ross Richie is an American comic book publisher and the founder of Boom! Studios, feature film and TV producer, and comic book creator.-Early life:...
, publishing A1 Big Issue Zero, Bricktop, Mister Monster: Worlds War Three, and Stalkers, featuring a mix of reprint material. Richie generated his own new projects under the Atomeka banner, such as Hero Squared
Hero Squared
Hero Squared is an American comic book series published by Boom! Studios. Originally a limited series, it is written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis and illustrated by Joe Abraham...
and G.I. Spy as well as new work from the likes of Mike Mignola
Mike Mignola
Michael Joseph "Mike" Mignola is an American comic book artist and writer who created the comic book series Hellboy for Dark Horse Comics. He has worked for animation projects such as Atlantis: The Lost Empire and the adaptation of his one shot comic book, The Amazing Screw-On Head.-Career:Mignola...
with Jenny Finn. The team-up didn't last long, as Richie left to form his own company, Boom! Studios
Boom! Studios
BOOM! Studios is an American comic book company headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States. The "BOOM!" in BOOM! Studios is always capitalized by the company.-History:BOOM! was founded June 22, 2005 with Zombie Tales #1....
, taking Squared, Spy, and Finn with him.
In late 2004 the A1 Sketchbook was released in part by original Miracleman
Miracleman
Marvelman, also known as Miracleman for trademark reasons in his American reprints and story continuation, is a fictional comic book superhero created in 1954 by writer-artist Mick Anglo for publisher L. Miller & Son. Originally intended as a United Kingdom home-grown substitute for the American...
penciler Garry Leach
Garry Leach
-Biography:Garry Leach studied Graphic Design at St. Martin's School of Art. He was first noted for his early work for 2000 AD, which was mainly on one-off stories featuring Dan Dare and M.A.C.H. 1. He then became a fan-favourite for his work on the series The VCs.In 1981 he joined Dez Skinn's...
and Atomeka Press. It contained four Miracleman
Miracleman
Marvelman, also known as Miracleman for trademark reasons in his American reprints and story continuation, is a fictional comic book superhero created in 1954 by writer-artist Mick Anglo for publisher L. Miller & Son. Originally intended as a United Kingdom home-grown substitute for the American...
-related pin-ups (although the pin-ups were not directly said to be Miracleman
Miracleman
Marvelman, also known as Miracleman for trademark reasons in his American reprints and story continuation, is a fictional comic book superhero created in 1954 by writer-artist Mick Anglo for publisher L. Miller & Son. Originally intended as a United Kingdom home-grown substitute for the American...
for possible legal reasons). A variant of the sketchbook was also produced, and it featured a Miracleman
Miracleman
Marvelman, also known as Miracleman for trademark reasons in his American reprints and story continuation, is a fictional comic book superhero created in 1954 by writer-artist Mick Anglo for publisher L. Miller & Son. Originally intended as a United Kingdom home-grown substitute for the American...
front cover and Kid Miracleman
Miracleman
Marvelman, also known as Miracleman for trademark reasons in his American reprints and story continuation, is a fictional comic book superhero created in 1954 by writer-artist Mick Anglo for publisher L. Miller & Son. Originally intended as a United Kingdom home-grown substitute for the American...
back cover by Leach.
In 2005
2005 in comics
- January :* January 3: Will Eisner, creator of The Spirit, dies at age 87.-April:*April 13:**DC Comics announces the discontinuation of its Humanoids and 2000 A.D. titles....
they published a three-part re-issue of Ted McKeever
Ted McKeever
-Career:McKeever first professional work appeared in 1987, when he published the first five parts of his unfinished series Transit , establishing his trademark style. This was followed in 1987-1988 by his 12-part series Eddy Current. This "12-hour book" centers on an escapee from an asylum...
's Eddy Current
Eddy Current (comics)
Eddy Current is a twelve issues comic-book series created in 1987 by Ted McKeever and published by Mad Dog Graphics.This and Transit were later tied into McKeever's Metropol world.-Publication:...
, and also one (of three planned) "Bojeffries Terror Tomes", reprinting The Bojeffries Saga
The Bojeffries Saga
The Bojeffries Saga is a series of comics stories written by Alan Moore and drawn by Steve Parkhouse which have been published by a number of different companies since their debut in 1983 in the UK comics anthology Warrior....
by Alan Moore
Alan Moore
Alan Oswald Moore is an English writer primarily known for his work in comic books, a medium where he has produced a number of critically acclaimed and popular series, including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell...
and Steve Parkhouse
Steve Parkhouse
Steve Parkhouse is a writer, artist and letterer who has worked for many British comics, especially 2000 AD and Doctor Who Magazine.-Biography:...
, and featuring additional work by Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman
Neil Richard Gaiman born 10 November 1960)is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre and films. His notable works include the comic book series The Sandman and novels Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book...
and Michael Zulli
Michael Zulli
Michael Zulli is an American artist known for his work as an animal and wildlife illustrator and as a comic book illustrator. He's gotten great acclaim for his work on The Sandman with writer Neil Gaiman and has been a longtime collaborator with the author...
, Ramsey Campbell
Ramsey Campbell
John Ramsey Campbell is an English horror fiction author.Since he first came to prominence in the mid-1960s, critics have cited Campbell as one of the leading writers in his field: T. E. D. Klein has written that "Campbell reigns supreme in the field today", while S. T...
and David Lloyd, Michael T. Gilbert
Michael T. Gilbert
Michael Terry Gilbert is an American comic book artist and writer who has worked for both mainstream and underground comic book companies.-Biography:Michael T. Gilbert was born on May 7, 1951 and attended the State University of New York...
and Dave Dorman
Dave Dorman
Dave Dorman is a science fiction, horror and fantasy illustrator.-Background:Dorman's parents are Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jack N. Dorman and Phyllis Dorman. Both parents are deceased. Dorman is married to award-winning TV/video producer, writer and publicist Denise Dorman of WriteBrain Media...
, Warren Ellis
Warren Ellis
Warren Girard Ellis is an English author of comics, novels, and television, who is well-known for sociocultural commentary, both through his online presence and through his writing, which covers transhumanist themes...
and Steve Pugh
Steve Pugh
Steve Pugh is a British comic book artist who has worked for most of the major comic producers on both sides of the Atlantic: DC, Marvel, Dark Horse and 2000 AD.-Biography:...
, and also including Ted McKeever
Ted McKeever
-Career:McKeever first professional work appeared in 1987, when he published the first five parts of his unfinished series Transit , establishing his trademark style. This was followed in 1987-1988 by his 12-part series Eddy Current. This "12-hour book" centers on an escapee from an asylum...
's Eddy Current
Eddy current
Eddy currents are electric currents induced in conductors when a conductor is exposed to a changing magnetic field; due to relative motion of the field source and conductor or due to variations of the field with time. This can cause a circulating flow of electrons, or current, within the body of...
and a solo tale of Eddy Current's Nun.
Titles
- A1 (1989)
- A1 Bojeffries Terror Tome (2005)
- A1 Sketchbook (2004)
- A1 True Life Bikini Confidential (1990)
- Bisley's Scrapbook (1993)
- The Bogie Man: Chinatoon (1993)
- Bricktop A1 Special (2004)
- Carnosaur Carnage (1993)
- Dan Norton's Space 1958 (2004)
- Eddy CurrentEddy Current (comics)Eddy Current is a twelve issues comic-book series created in 1987 by Ted McKeever and published by Mad Dog Graphics.This and Transit were later tied into McKeever's Metropol world.-Publication:...
(2005) - Hero SquaredHero SquaredHero Squared is an American comic book series published by Boom! Studios. Originally a limited series, it is written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis and illustrated by Joe Abraham...
X-tra Sized Special (2005) - Jenny Finn: Doom (2005)
- The Johnson Sketchbook (2004)
- Maximum Force (2002)
- Monster Massacre (1993)
- Mr. Monster: Who Watches the Garbagemen? (2005)
- Mr. Monster: Worlds War Two (2004)
- Night Vision (1992)
- Stalkers (2005)
- Sugarvirus (1993)
- Sweet Meats (1993)
Atomeka Press was a British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
publisher of comic books set up in 1988
1988 in comics
-Events and publications:* Jack Binder, creator of the original Daredevil, dies at c. age 86.* Tarpé Mills, creator Miss Fury, dies at c. age 73....
by Dave Elliott and Garry Leach
Garry Leach
-Biography:Garry Leach studied Graphic Design at St. Martin's School of Art. He was first noted for his early work for 2000 AD, which was mainly on one-off stories featuring Dan Dare and M.A.C.H. 1. He then became a fan-favourite for his work on the series The VCs.In 1981 he joined Dez Skinn's...
. Atomeka ceased publishing in 1997 and was then revived in 2004, but its future seems uncertain, as it has not published any new material since 2005.
History
Atomeka was established as a company offering creators complete freedom over their material, as well as owning all the rights to their creations.Their first title, A1, was an anthology
Comics anthology
Comics anthologies collect works in the medium of comics that are too short for standalone publication.- U.S. :- UK :British comics have a long tradition publishing comics anthologies, often weekly...
featuring the likes of Ted McKeever
Ted McKeever
-Career:McKeever first professional work appeared in 1987, when he published the first five parts of his unfinished series Transit , establishing his trademark style. This was followed in 1987-1988 by his 12-part series Eddy Current. This "12-hour book" centers on an escapee from an asylum...
, Alan Moore
Alan Moore
Alan Oswald Moore is an English writer primarily known for his work in comic books, a medium where he has produced a number of critically acclaimed and popular series, including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell...
, Glenn Fabry
Glenn Fabry
Glenn Fabry is an Eisner Award-winning British comics artist known for his detailed, realistic work in both ink and painted colour.-Biography:...
, and Simon Bisley
Simon Bisley
Simon Bisley is a British comics artist best known for his 1990s work on ABC Warriors, Lobo and Sláine. His style, reliant on paints, acrylics, inks and multiple-mediums, is strongly influenced by Frank Frazetta, Bill Sienkiewicz, Gustav Klimt, Salvador Dalí, Egon Schiele, and Richard Corben...
. A1 contained some stories that were continuations of Warrior strips such as The Bojeffries Saga
The Bojeffries Saga
The Bojeffries Saga is a series of comics stories written by Alan Moore and drawn by Steve Parkhouse which have been published by a number of different companies since their debut in 1983 in the UK comics anthology Warrior....
and Warpsmith
Warpsmith
The Warpsmiths are fictional aliens in several science fiction comics by Alan Moore and Garry Leach.-Publication history:Created by Alan Moore when he was a teenager for a small publication by an arts lab in his native Northampton, England...
, written by Alan Moore with art by Steve Parkhouse and Garry Leach respectively.
During the 1990s, Atomeka continued publishing A1, as well as related specials such as A1: Bikini Confidential. They also published some of Simon Bisley's creator-owned work during this period, in titles such as Monster Massacre and Heavy Metal.
Dave Elliott solo edited a four issue sequel to A1 in colour for Marvel
Marvel
-In business:*Marvel Entertainment, an American entertainment company**Marvel Animation, an animation production company**Marvel Comics, a comic book publisher**Marvel Productions, a television and film studio subsidiary...
's Epic
Epic
-Comics:* Epic Comics, an imprint of Marvel Comics* Epic Illustrated, a 1980s anthology series published by Marvel Comics-Gaming:* Epic , a 1992 computer game* Epic , a series of wargames...
imprint.
During its run A1 won several awards including the Harvey Award for best Anthology.
In 1997
1997 in comics
-January:*Avengers #3 - Marvel Comics*Captain America #3 - Marvel Comics*Fantastic Four #3 - Marvel Comics*Iron Man #3 - Marvel Comics-February:...
, Atomeka ceased publishing, as Elliott and Leach went off to do other projects.
2004 relaunch
In 20042004 in comics
-February:*February 6: Marvel Enterprises and Electronic Arts announce a multi-year agreement in which EA will develop a new generation of fighting video games pitting Marvel superheroes against a new, original set of EA heroes....
the two men resurrected the company, in cooperation with Ross Richie
Ross Richie
Ross Richie is an American comic book publisher and the founder of Boom! Studios, feature film and TV producer, and comic book creator.-Early life:...
, publishing A1 Big Issue Zero, Bricktop, Mister Monster: Worlds War Three, and Stalkers, featuring a mix of reprint material. Richie generated his own new projects under the Atomeka banner, such as Hero Squared
Hero Squared
Hero Squared is an American comic book series published by Boom! Studios. Originally a limited series, it is written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis and illustrated by Joe Abraham...
and G.I. Spy as well as new work from the likes of Mike Mignola
Mike Mignola
Michael Joseph "Mike" Mignola is an American comic book artist and writer who created the comic book series Hellboy for Dark Horse Comics. He has worked for animation projects such as Atlantis: The Lost Empire and the adaptation of his one shot comic book, The Amazing Screw-On Head.-Career:Mignola...
with Jenny Finn. The team-up didn't last long, as Richie left to form his own company, Boom! Studios
Boom! Studios
BOOM! Studios is an American comic book company headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States. The "BOOM!" in BOOM! Studios is always capitalized by the company.-History:BOOM! was founded June 22, 2005 with Zombie Tales #1....
, taking Squared, Spy, and Finn with him.
In late 2004 the A1 Sketchbook was released in part by original Miracleman
Miracleman
Marvelman, also known as Miracleman for trademark reasons in his American reprints and story continuation, is a fictional comic book superhero created in 1954 by writer-artist Mick Anglo for publisher L. Miller & Son. Originally intended as a United Kingdom home-grown substitute for the American...
penciler Garry Leach
Garry Leach
-Biography:Garry Leach studied Graphic Design at St. Martin's School of Art. He was first noted for his early work for 2000 AD, which was mainly on one-off stories featuring Dan Dare and M.A.C.H. 1. He then became a fan-favourite for his work on the series The VCs.In 1981 he joined Dez Skinn's...
and Atomeka Press. It contained four Miracleman
Miracleman
Marvelman, also known as Miracleman for trademark reasons in his American reprints and story continuation, is a fictional comic book superhero created in 1954 by writer-artist Mick Anglo for publisher L. Miller & Son. Originally intended as a United Kingdom home-grown substitute for the American...
-related pin-ups (although the pin-ups were not directly said to be Miracleman
Miracleman
Marvelman, also known as Miracleman for trademark reasons in his American reprints and story continuation, is a fictional comic book superhero created in 1954 by writer-artist Mick Anglo for publisher L. Miller & Son. Originally intended as a United Kingdom home-grown substitute for the American...
for possible legal reasons). A variant of the sketchbook was also produced, and it featured a Miracleman
Miracleman
Marvelman, also known as Miracleman for trademark reasons in his American reprints and story continuation, is a fictional comic book superhero created in 1954 by writer-artist Mick Anglo for publisher L. Miller & Son. Originally intended as a United Kingdom home-grown substitute for the American...
front cover and Kid Miracleman
Miracleman
Marvelman, also known as Miracleman for trademark reasons in his American reprints and story continuation, is a fictional comic book superhero created in 1954 by writer-artist Mick Anglo for publisher L. Miller & Son. Originally intended as a United Kingdom home-grown substitute for the American...
back cover by Leach.
In 2005
2005 in comics
- January :* January 3: Will Eisner, creator of The Spirit, dies at age 87.-April:*April 13:**DC Comics announces the discontinuation of its Humanoids and 2000 A.D. titles....
they published a three-part re-issue of Ted McKeever
Ted McKeever
-Career:McKeever first professional work appeared in 1987, when he published the first five parts of his unfinished series Transit , establishing his trademark style. This was followed in 1987-1988 by his 12-part series Eddy Current. This "12-hour book" centers on an escapee from an asylum...
's Eddy Current
Eddy Current (comics)
Eddy Current is a twelve issues comic-book series created in 1987 by Ted McKeever and published by Mad Dog Graphics.This and Transit were later tied into McKeever's Metropol world.-Publication:...
, and also one (of three planned) "Bojeffries Terror Tomes", reprinting The Bojeffries Saga
The Bojeffries Saga
The Bojeffries Saga is a series of comics stories written by Alan Moore and drawn by Steve Parkhouse which have been published by a number of different companies since their debut in 1983 in the UK comics anthology Warrior....
by Alan Moore
Alan Moore
Alan Oswald Moore is an English writer primarily known for his work in comic books, a medium where he has produced a number of critically acclaimed and popular series, including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell...
and Steve Parkhouse
Steve Parkhouse
Steve Parkhouse is a writer, artist and letterer who has worked for many British comics, especially 2000 AD and Doctor Who Magazine.-Biography:...
, and featuring additional work by Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman
Neil Richard Gaiman born 10 November 1960)is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre and films. His notable works include the comic book series The Sandman and novels Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book...
and Michael Zulli
Michael Zulli
Michael Zulli is an American artist known for his work as an animal and wildlife illustrator and as a comic book illustrator. He's gotten great acclaim for his work on The Sandman with writer Neil Gaiman and has been a longtime collaborator with the author...
, Ramsey Campbell
Ramsey Campbell
John Ramsey Campbell is an English horror fiction author.Since he first came to prominence in the mid-1960s, critics have cited Campbell as one of the leading writers in his field: T. E. D. Klein has written that "Campbell reigns supreme in the field today", while S. T...
and David Lloyd, Michael T. Gilbert
Michael T. Gilbert
Michael Terry Gilbert is an American comic book artist and writer who has worked for both mainstream and underground comic book companies.-Biography:Michael T. Gilbert was born on May 7, 1951 and attended the State University of New York...
and Dave Dorman
Dave Dorman
Dave Dorman is a science fiction, horror and fantasy illustrator.-Background:Dorman's parents are Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jack N. Dorman and Phyllis Dorman. Both parents are deceased. Dorman is married to award-winning TV/video producer, writer and publicist Denise Dorman of WriteBrain Media...
, Warren Ellis
Warren Ellis
Warren Girard Ellis is an English author of comics, novels, and television, who is well-known for sociocultural commentary, both through his online presence and through his writing, which covers transhumanist themes...
and Steve Pugh
Steve Pugh
Steve Pugh is a British comic book artist who has worked for most of the major comic producers on both sides of the Atlantic: DC, Marvel, Dark Horse and 2000 AD.-Biography:...
, and also including Ted McKeever
Ted McKeever
-Career:McKeever first professional work appeared in 1987, when he published the first five parts of his unfinished series Transit , establishing his trademark style. This was followed in 1987-1988 by his 12-part series Eddy Current. This "12-hour book" centers on an escapee from an asylum...
's Eddy Current
Eddy current
Eddy currents are electric currents induced in conductors when a conductor is exposed to a changing magnetic field; due to relative motion of the field source and conductor or due to variations of the field with time. This can cause a circulating flow of electrons, or current, within the body of...
and a solo tale of Eddy Current's Nun.
Titles
- A1 (1989)
- A1 Bojeffries Terror Tome (2005)
- A1 Sketchbook (2004)
- A1 True Life Bikini Confidential (1990)
- Bisley's Scrapbook (1993)
- The Bogie Man: Chinatoon (1993)
- Bricktop A1 Special (2004)
- Carnosaur Carnage (1993)
- Dan Norton's Space 1958 (2004)
- Eddy CurrentEddy Current (comics)Eddy Current is a twelve issues comic-book series created in 1987 by Ted McKeever and published by Mad Dog Graphics.This and Transit were later tied into McKeever's Metropol world.-Publication:...
(2005) - Hero SquaredHero SquaredHero Squared is an American comic book series published by Boom! Studios. Originally a limited series, it is written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis and illustrated by Joe Abraham...
X-tra Sized Special (2005) - Jenny Finn: Doom (2005)
- The Johnson Sketchbook (2004)
- Maximum Force (2002)
- Monster Massacre (1993)
- Mr. Monster: Who Watches the Garbagemen? (2005)
- Mr. Monster: Worlds War Two (2004)
- Night Vision (1992)
- Stalkers (2005)
- Sugarvirus (1993)
- Sweet Meats (1993)