Brain Scan Studios
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Brain Scan Studios is an independent comic book publisher based in Boston
, Massachusetts
. Founded in 1999 by Brian Kirsten, its focus is one-shots, mini-series and graphic novels.
Brain Scan's first published material was the three issue mini-series Touch of Death, followed by Civil Wardrobe from Rich Johnston
, the horror one-shot Fiendish Fables and the six issues series One Last Song. Brain Scan has also released several books in purely digital format: Humpday, Serial and Revolution of the Mask. Brain Scan launched FictFact.com, a tracking tool for book series in October 2009.
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
. Founded in 1999 by Brian Kirsten, its focus is one-shots, mini-series and graphic novels.
Brain Scan's first published material was the three issue mini-series Touch of Death, followed by Civil Wardrobe from Rich Johnston
Rich Johnston
Rich Johnston is a writer who writes about the comic book industry.-Early life:Johnston grew up in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, studied politics at University of Newcastle upon Tyne, and was an advertising copywriter until 2009; he currently lives in Kingston Vale, London, with his wife, Janice...
, the horror one-shot Fiendish Fables and the six issues series One Last Song. Brain Scan has also released several books in purely digital format: Humpday, Serial and Revolution of the Mask. Brain Scan launched FictFact.com, a tracking tool for book series in October 2009.
Comics & Graphic Novels
- Touch of DeathTouch of DeathThe Death Touch refers to any martial arts technique that can kill using seemingly less than lethal force targeted at specific areas of the body....
(2003-2004) 3 issue mini-series, by Brian Kirsten - Civil Wardrobe (2006) One-Shot, by Rich JohnstonRich JohnstonRich Johnston is a writer who writes about the comic book industry.-Early life:Johnston grew up in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, studied politics at University of Newcastle upon Tyne, and was an advertising copywriter until 2009; he currently lives in Kingston Vale, London, with his wife, Janice...
, Kaare AndrewsKaare AndrewsKaare Andrews is a comic book writer and artist and filmmaker known for his cover work on Incredible Hulk and Canada's first national recognized award, "The Shuster", for his work on Spider-Man: Doctor Octopus.-Career:...
, Ashley WoodAshley WoodAshley Wood is an Australian comic book artist and illustrator who is well known for his cover art, concept design and his work as an art director....
, Darick RobertsonDarick RobertsonDarick W. Robertson is an American artist best known for his work as a comic book illustrator. Highly prolific, Robertson has illustrated hundreds of comics in his twenty plus years in the industry. His body of work ranges from science fiction characters of his own creation to headlining on...
and others - Fiendish Fables (2007) One-Shot, by John Schlim Jr. & friends
- One Last Song (2007) 6 issue mini-series, by CJ Hurtt and Shawn Richter
- HumpdayHumpdayHumpday is a 2009 American comedy film starring Mark Duplass, Joshua Leonard, and Alycia Delmore; and directed, produced, and written by Lynn Shelton. It premiered at the 2009 Sundance film festival. International distribution rights have been purchased by Magnolia Pictures for a mid-six figure sum...
(2008) mini-series, by Adam Buechler - Serial (2008) mini-series, by David Hayes, Kurt Belcher, Kevin Moyers and others
- Revolution of the Mask (2008-present) mini-series, by Lewis Lovhaug and Leonardo Freites
- WatchmenschWatchmenschWatchmensch is a one-shot comic book released by Brain Scan Studios which parodies the Watchmen limited series created by writer Alan Moore, artist Dave Gibbons, and colorist John Higgins...
(2009) One-Shot, by Rich JohnstonRich JohnstonRich Johnston is a writer who writes about the comic book industry.-Early life:Johnston grew up in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, studied politics at University of Newcastle upon Tyne, and was an advertising copywriter until 2009; he currently lives in Kingston Vale, London, with his wife, Janice...
and Simon Rohrmuller