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Markosia was founded by Harry Markos in 20052005 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....
. Markos has already published Harry Gallan's The Lexian Chronicles and the initial plan was to produce comic adaptations of books, like The Lexian Chronicles and G.P. Taylor's Shadowmancer
Shadowmancer
Shadowmancer is a fantasy novel by Graham Taylor , first published privately in 2002. It is a Christian allegory in the form of a fantasy adventure, akin to C. S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia. Taylor wrote the book to counteract what he saw as a rise in atheist propaganda in children's books...
. They secured the license to adapt Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers is a military science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein, first published as a serial in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction and published hardcover in December, 1959.The first-person narrative is about a young soldier from the Philippines named Juan "Johnnie" Rico and his...
, leading to a broadening in the business plan. This would further expand when Markosia brought Chuck Satterlee on board as Director of Operations.
Satterlee moved over from Speakeasy Comics
Speakeasy Comics
Speakeasy Comics was a Canadian publishing company of comic books and graphic novels. It was founded in August 2004 by Adam Fortier, and ceased operations on February 27, 2006.-History:...
after their troubles in 2006
2006 in comics
-January:*January 1, 2006: Newsweek offer a look back at 2005 through editorial cartoons. *January 2, 2006: The Cincinnati Enquirer cartoonist Jim Borgman starts a blog to detail his creative process...
and he assisted in bringing over a number of titles with him, giving Markosia a range of original comic titles. These included The Hunger by creators Jose Torres and Chris Dibari and Chimaera Studios's with their 8 titles.
In 2007
2007 in comics
-January:*January 10: Superman & Batman vs. Aliens & Predator released.*January 24: The Boys is canceled with issue #6.-February:*February 2: Newsarama reports that The Boys has been picked up by Dynamite Entertainment....
Markosia re-branded themselves for the comics Direct Market by merging with AAM (Associated Arts and Media) to form AAM Markosia.
In 2008
2008 in comics
-January:*January 9: Teen Titans: The Lost Annual, delayed since 2003, is published.*January 23: Hellblazer #240, marking the 20th anniversary of the series, is released.-February:...
the company signed a number of properties such as The Boy Who Made Silence, Ritual, N-Guard, Serpent Wars and Eagle Award nominated anthology title Eleventh Hour.
Publications
Their titles include:- Abiding Perdition (by Nick Schley and Chris Steininger)
- Beowulf (by Steve Stern and Pedro Delgado)
- The Boy Who Made Silence (by Joshua Hagler)
- Breathe (by John SheridanJohn SheridanJohn Sheridan may refer to:*John Sheridan , a character in the US TV science fiction series Babylon 5*Jack Sheridan , American baseball umpire*John D. Sheridan , Irish novelist, short story writer, and humourist...
and Kit Wallis) - Brodie's lawBrodie's lawBrodie's Law is a comic book series created by Daley Osiyemi and David Bircham which tells the story of anti-hero, Jack Brodie, East end Gangster, expert thief and professional killer, who in a twist of fate gains the ability to steal his victims' souls and take on their appearance, memories and...
(by Alan Grant, David Bircham and Daley Osiyemi, issue 7 onwards and a trade paperbackTrade paperback (comics)In comics, a trade paperback is a collection of stories originally published in comic books, reprinted in book format, usually capturing one story arc from a single title or a series of stories with a connected story arc or common theme from one or more titles...
, August 2006. ISBN 0-9550082-0-4) - Brothers - The Fall of Lucifer (by Tony LeeTony LeeTony Lee is a British comics writer, screenwriter, audio playwright and novelist.-Early life:Lee was born in Hayes, Middlesex in England...
and Wendy Alec/Sam Hart) - Dark Mists (by Annika Eade and Lee GarbettLee GarbettLee Garbett is a British comic book artist born in the West Midlands. He has worked on British comics. As of February 2011, he is working freelance after a period of exclusivity with DC Comics.-Career:...
, Markosia, 2005-) - Done to Death (by Andrew Foley and Fiona StaplesFiona Staples-Biography:Staples' first published work was 2006’s Done to Death with writer Andrew Foley for Markosia. She was one of the illustrators of WildStorm's Trick 'r Treat graphic novel, an adaptation of the Michael Dougherty film. She was the penciller and inker of The Secret History of the Authority:...
, 5-issue miniseries, 2006) - Kate and William: A Very Public Love Story (written 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...
, 60 pages, April 2011, ISBN 1905692455) collects:- William Windsor: A Very Public Prince (with art by Gary ErskineGary ErskineGary Erskine is a Scottish comic book artist born in Paisley, near Glasgow in 1968.-Biography:Erskine started drawing work for fanzines while at art college and aspired to be a comic book artist. After sending samples of his work to Marvel UK he was eventually given Knights of Pendragon to draw on...
, 36 pages, April 2011, ISBN 1905692447) - Kate Middleton: A Very Private Princess (with art by Mike Collins, 36 pages, April 2011, ISBN 1905692439)
- William Windsor: A Very Public Prince (with art by Gary Erskine
- Kong: King of Skull Island (by Joe DeVito, Andy Briggs, Chuck Satterlee, Dan O'Connor and Scott Larson])
- The Lexian Chronicles (by Harry Gallan with art by Inaki Miranda and Ryan StegmanRyan StegmanRyan Stegman is an American comic book artist best known for his work on Marvel Comics characters including She-Hulk, X-23 and Spider-Man. In 2010, having already contributed to several works for the company, he signed an exclusivity agreement with Marvel. In late 2010 Stegman's She-Hulks was...
) - Midnight Kiss (by Tony LeeTony LeeTony Lee is a British comics writer, screenwriter, audio playwright and novelist.-Early life:Lee was born in Hayes, Middlesex in England...
and Ryan StegmanRyan StegmanRyan Stegman is an American comic book artist best known for his work on Marvel Comics characters including She-Hulk, X-23 and Spider-Man. In 2010, having already contributed to several works for the company, he signed an exclusivity agreement with Marvel. In late 2010 Stegman's She-Hulks was...
/Kieran Oats, 5-issue mini-series) - Mutation (by George T. Singley and Ethen BeaversEthen BeaversEthen Beavers is an American comic book artist from Modesto, CA. He graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1989.Ethen's comic industry work includes sequentials on such titles as Justice League Unlimited, Six, Noble Causes: Distant Relatives #4, as well as pin ups in Savage Dragon #112 and...
) - N-Guard (by Jon Bryans and Philip Jackson)
- Of Bitter Souls (by Chuck Satterlee and Norm BreyfogleNorm BreyfogleNorman Keith "Norm" Breyfogle is an American comic book artist, fine artist, illustrator, and writer. He was involved with the character of Batman consistently from 1987-1995. Breyfogle has worked on many different characters for most comic book publishers at one time or another...
) - Project Eon (by Brett Thompson, Freddie Williams II and Shawn McGuan)
- Reya (by Morag and Sergei Lewis)
- Ritual (by Andy Briggs and Shawn McCauley)
- Scatterbrain by Brendan Deneen and Szymon Kudranski
- Serpent Wars (by Christian Rodríguez, Chris Campanozzi and Antonio Rojo)
- ShadowmancerShadowmancerShadowmancer is a fantasy novel by Graham Taylor , first published privately in 2002. It is a Christian allegory in the form of a fantasy adventure, akin to C. S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia. Taylor wrote the book to counteract what he saw as a rise in atheist propaganda in children's books...
(by Tony LeeTony LeeTony Lee is a British comics writer, screenwriter, audio playwright and novelist.-Early life:Lee was born in Hayes, Middlesex in England...
and G.P. Taylor/Pedro Delgado, 10-issue adaptation) - Silent Ghost (by George T. Singley, Thien Do and Brett WeldeleBrett WeldeleBrett Weldele is an American comics artist and originally from Great Falls, Montana.-Biography:Weldele attended the Savannah College of Art and Design and received his BFA there in Sequential art....
) - Smoke & Mirror (by Chuck Satterlee)
- Starship Troopers:
- Blaze of Glory (by Tony LeeTony LeeTony Lee is a British comics writer, screenwriter, audio playwright and novelist.-Early life:Lee was born in Hayes, Middlesex in England...
and Sam Hart, previously published through Mongoose PublishingMongoose PublishingMongoose Publishing is a prolific British manufacturer of role-playing games, miniatures, and card games, actively publishing material since 2001...
) - Dead Man's Hand (by Tony LeeTony LeeTony Lee is a British comics writer, screenwriter, audio playwright and novelist.-Early life:Lee was born in Hayes, Middlesex in England...
and Neil Edwards) - Damaged Justice (by Tony LeeTony LeeTony Lee is a British comics writer, screenwriter, audio playwright and novelist.-Early life:Lee was born in Hayes, Middlesex in England...
and Shanth Enjeti) - Starship Troopers: Ongoing Series #1-4 Marooned (by Tony LeeTony LeeTony Lee is a British comics writer, screenwriter, audio playwright and novelist.-Early life:Lee was born in Hayes, Middlesex in England...
and Chris DiBari) - Starship Troopers: Ongoing Series #5-8 Bad Blood (by Cy Dethan and Paul GreenPaul GreenPaul Eliot Green was an American playwright best known for his depictions of life in North Carolina during the first decades of the twentieth century...
) - Starship Troopers: Ongoing Series #9-10 Triple Threat (by Cy Dethan, Tony LeeTony LeeTony Lee is a British comics writer, screenwriter, audio playwright and novelist.-Early life:Lee was born in Hayes, Middlesex in England...
, Christian BeranekChristian BeranekChristian Beranek is an American graphic novelist, actor, musician and film/tv producer.-Biography:Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Beranek currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico and runs Lead Pipe Entertainment. His graphic novel credits include Dracula vs. King Arthur and Silent Forest...
- stories and Scott JamesScott JamesScott James is an Australian snowboarder.James first competed on the international circuit as a 14-year-old at the 2008 Europa Cup in Saas Fee, Switzerland. Throughout the last two World Cup seasons, he has proven himself an up and coming star of the halfpipe, with consistently improving results...
, Jim Boswell, Neil Edwards - art) - Starship Troopers: Ongoing Series #11-14 Fool's Errand (by Cy Dethan and Diego Simone)
- Starship Troopers: Ongoing Series War Stories - Vandals One Shots (by Cy Dethan and Various)
- Blaze of Glory (by Tony Lee
- The Tizzle Sisters (by Tony LeeTony LeeTony Lee is a British comics writer, screenwriter, audio playwright and novelist.-Early life:Lee was born in Hayes, Middlesex in England...
and G.P. Taylor, Dan Boultwood, graphic novelGraphic novelA graphic novel is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using sequential art in either an experimental design or in a traditional comics format...
/proseProseProse is the most typical form of written language, applying ordinary grammatical structure and natural flow of speech rather than rhythmic structure...
hybrid, October 2006) - The Flying Friar (by Rich Johnson and Thomas Nachlik)
- The Hill (by Sal Cipriano and Jok)
- Hope Falls (by Tony LeeTony LeeTony Lee is a British comics writer, screenwriter, audio playwright and novelist.-Early life:Lee was born in Hayes, Middlesex in England...
and Dan Boultwood, 5-issue mini-series) - Jazan Wild's Carnival of Souls (by Jazan Wild, Stefan PetruchaStefan PetruchaStefan Petrucha is an American writer for adults and young adults. He has written graphic novels in the The X-Files and Nancy Drew series, as well as science fiction and horror.- Background :...
, and Kevin Conrad) - Haven (by Leonardo Ramirez, ongoing series)
- Serpent Wars (by Christian Rodriguez and Chris Campanozzi/Antonio Rojo, graphic novel)
- The Dark (by Chris LynchChris LynchChris Lynch is a Scottish author of books for young people. His works include Inexcusable, a finalist for the National Book Award, and Iceman, Shadow Boxer, Gold Dust, and Slot Machine, all ALA Best Books for Young Adults; Freewill was also a Michael L...
and Rick Lundeen, 4-issue mini-series) - Cancertown: An Inconvenient Tooth (by Cy Dethan and Stephen Downey, 6-issue mini-series)
- The Indifference Engine: A Holographic Novel (by Cy Dethan and Rob Carey, 4-issue mini-series)
- Slaughterman's Creed (by Cy Dethan and Stephen Downey, 5-issue mini-series)
External links
- Profile, Comics BulletinComics BulletinComics Bulletin is a website with an emphasis on the American comic book industry, updated daily with news, reviews, interviews, and editorial content. Coverage ranges from mainstream to independent/small press comic book and graphic novel publishers.-History:...