Full Lineup Announced for Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue!

Catacomb sex, cholera cowboys, and Creepy Gaga join a carnivorous dragon, midnight murder, raging werewolf, eternal Centurion, and shaman bounty hunter in Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue, for preorder now in Diamond's April 2012 Previews under Aazurn Publishing.

Sharing this issue are character premieres and indie comic favorites.

Arsenic Lullaby creator Douglas Paszkiewicz offers eight twisted story pages, along with a quirky alternate cover available only through comic shops.

Students of the Unusual's popular bum, Uncle Pat, weaves myth and history together in a short comic story from Terry Cronin.

A Dream Honeymoon turns into a nightmare in a tale from Erica J. Heflin.

Australian Paul Bradford introduces his "Noir" inspired Undercurrent series of comic stories with The Good Samaritan.

Dan Davis' Legend of the Spirit Stalker visits Indie Comics Magazine in a short story, fresh from his supernatural western tale graphic novel A Storm of Reckonings.

Italian illustrator Maddalena Carrai digs at pop culture icons with her Creepy Gaga offering, Pop Heroes.

Anthony Cacioppo's new adventurer Infantryman, wielding his blade as an adversary of evil, premieres in Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue.

Keith Frederick Robinson's new Legend Killer leaps into action, knives flying and silver bullets blazing.

64 pages of done-in-one stories is wrapped in an eye-popping, full color cover by Gary Scott Beatty entitled "Zowie!"

"I'm pumped about the exciting variety of creative talent in this issue," said Beatty, Indie Comics Magazine publisher. "We're nabbing rising stars before they become known, and indie heavyweights who simply love the quality printing and done-in-one format."

Short biographies and contact information are included with the stories so readers can easily seek out more of the creators' work, said Beatty. All Indie Comics Magazine creators can be reached through the http://indiecomicsmagazine.com website, a handy reference hub to the best artists and writers in independent comic books.

Indie Comics Magazine is 64 pages of the best story and art from today's independent comic book creators. No huge overprint, no digital version, no back issue sales, April's Previews under Aazurn Publishing is the ONLY way comic readers can get Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue! Visit Indie Comics Magazine online at http://indiecomicsmagazine.com

Arsenic Lullaby Variant Cover on Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue

A quirky variant cover from Arsenic Lullaby creator Douglas Paszkiewicz joins eight story pages from the Mad magazine contributor in Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue, for preorder in Diamond's April 2012 Previews under Aazurn Publishing.

The alternate cover from Paszkiewicz will receive limited distribution through comic shops, said Indie Comics Magazine Publisher Gary Scott Beatty. "As about it where you buy your comics. One in every four covers will feature Pasz's art."

Harvey and Eisner Award nominated Paszkiewicz will also feature eight pages of his popular Arsenic Lullaby creation in Indie Comics Magazine. From magician illegals to cholera cowboys, Paszkiewicz's work is regularly featured in several national publications including Mad Magazine and Too Much Coffee Man Magazine.

Paszkiewicz has been picked to be the featured creator in April's Indie Edge article in Previews.

"We can't get enough of Pasz's twisted comedy here," said Beatty. "This is the third time he will appear in Indie Comics Magazine. When his pages come in we pass them around the office and laugh our heads off."

Pasz himself suggested he draw a cover, said Beatty. "I suggested we offer it as an alternate, a collectible readers will have to ask for at their comic shop," Beatty explained. "That way, Pasz can let his imagination run free and dealers can still use the regular cover if someone objects!"

The 10 year collection Arsenic Lullaby: The Devil's Decade was recently released in hardcover and softcover, over 400 pages of dark humor and editorial commentary "reviewing all the crap that went on behind the scenes," wrote Paszkiewicz.

"Arsenic Lullaby is made up of humor that is too twisted for Mad magazine. Imagine that!" laughed Beatty. "There are a lot of comedy comics trying to be offbeat right now. Pasz's work is so unexpected, the twists so jarring and witty, he transcends current trends."

In Indie Comics Magazine, short biographies and contact information are included with done-in-one stories so readers can easily seek out more of the creators' work. Merchandise, blog, sketches, the Arsenic Lullaby animated pilot and more is at ArsenicLullabies.com.

Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue will feature eight complete stories, from creators as diverse as Terry Cronin (Students of the Unusual), Australia's Paul Bradford (Undercurrent) and Italian creator Maddalena Carrai (Creepy Gaga).

Indie Comics Magazine is 64 pages of the best story and art from today's independent comic book creators. No huge overprint, no digital version, no back issue sales, April's Previews under Aazurn Publishing is the ONLY way comic readers can get Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue! Visit Indie Comics Magazine online at IndieComicsMagazine.com.

River Dragon Slithers Into Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue

Students of the Unusual's popular bum, Uncle Pat, weaves myth and history together in a story of a shaman, a priest, and their dragon nemesis' hunger for human sacrifice and treasure. The River Dragon appears in Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue, scheduled for preorder in Diamond's April 2012 Previews under Aazurn Publishing.

The Students of the Unusual comic series is filled with horror tales based on the legends of the beautiful state of Florida. The series is published by 3 Boys Productions, founded by Terry Cronin, Jeff Hall, Bob Lizek and Pat Martin.

The River Dragon's writer, Terry Cronin is a film producer/director/dermatologist who works with the team to produce the annual Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival. Cronin's new Skinvestigator prose books follow the murder investigations of dermatologist Doctor Harry Poe.

"Terry's unique spin on traditional horror is wildly entertaining," said Beatty. "In film, book or comic, Terry knows just how to let his stories reveal their twists." Art in the Indie Comics Magazine tale is supplied by Jorge Calamato.

3 Boys Productions is currently producing Adventure Chefs, a reality show where contestants hunt, forage and gather food to prepare fine dining for judges.

In Indie Comics Magazine, short biographies and contact information are included with done-in-one stories so readers can easily seek out more of the creators' work. Full color Student of the Unusual comics can be found at StudentsoftheUnusual.com.

Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue will feature eight complete stories, from creators as diverse as Eisner and Harvey nominee Douglas Paszkiewicz (Mad magazine), Australia's Paul Bradford (Undercurrent) and Italian creator Maddalena Carrai (Creepy Gaga).

An alternate cover from Douglas Paszkiewicz will receive limited distribution through comic shops as well, said Beatty. "Arsenic Lullaby is Pasz's comedy that is too twisted for Mad. Expect that kind of cover!"

Indie Comics Magazine is 64 pages of the best story and art from today's independent comic book creators. No huge overprint, no digital version, no back issue sales, April's Previews under Aazurn Publishing is the ONLY way comic readers can get Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue! Visit Indie Comics Magazine online at IndieComicsMagazine.com.

Dream Honeymoon Turns Nightmare in Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue

Lost in the ruins of a structure once built to house the dreaded minotaur, a newlywed couple searches for their Dream Honeymoon in Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue, scheduled for preorder in Diamond's April 2012 Previews under Aazurn Publishing.

The story is written by Erica J. Heflin, editor and publisher at Felinix Publications, a source for independent comics. The webpage at http://www.readwebcomics.com is a place to experience webcomics "Of the Grave" and "Robomastyx" and a growing collection of minicomics.

Heflin's longer projects, "Of Wolf and Woman," "The Spirit of All" and more will soon see print. Through her active blog on http://www.readwebcomics.com, Heflin reviews independent titles "and links to kickstarter projects that have piqued our interest."

Erica's comic book education began with her work in a comic store. "Before I knew what was happening, I was reading every book on the shelf. In the 90s. Every book. That’s when I passed the point of no return, and became a lifelong comic book fan."

"While short story comic book writing seems to be disappearing from the mainstream press, publishers like Erica have embraced and mastered the form," said Indie Comics Magazine Publisher Gary Scott Beatty.

"As with all our stories, short biographies and contact information are included so readers can easily seek out more of the creators' work." Visit http://www.readwebcomics.com for more about Heflin and Felinix Publications.

Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue will feature eight complete stories, from creators as diverse as Terry Cronin (Students of the Unusual), Eisner and Harvey nominee Douglas Paszkiewicz (Mad magazine), Australia's Paul Bradford (Undercurrent) and Italian creator Maddalena Carrai (Creepy Gaga).

An alternate cover from Douglas Paszkiewicz will receive limited distribution through comic shops as well, said Beatty. "Arsenic Lullaby is Pasz's comedy that is too twisted for Mad. Expect that kind of cover!"

Indie Comics Magazine is 64 pages of the best story and art from today's independent comic book creators. No huge overprint, no digital version, no back issue sales, April's Previews under Aazurn Publishing is the ONLY way comic readers can get Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue! Visit Indie Comics Magazine online at http://indiecomicsmagazine.com.

Paul Bradford Introduces Undercurrent in Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue

A brazen, brutal knife attack occurs before your eyes on the streets of your city. What do you do? Australian Paul Bradford introduces his "Noir" inspired Undercurrent series of comic stories with The Good Samaritan in Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue, scheduled for preorder in Diamond's April 2012 Previews under Aazurn Publishing.

Originally from Scotland, Bradford was brought up on the British comics that helped twist him into the writer he is today. Now living in Western Australia, he writes comics containing a broad spectrum of themes and ideas. He also writes Gothic poetry under the pseudonym Hierophantom and has produced small press “zines” through his company Inertia Publications.

"Paul picked artist Randy Valiente and his stark, realistic, black shadow style is eerily beautiful for this kind of black-hearted story," said Indie Comics Magazine Publisher Gary Scott Beatty. "Undercurrent works really well in our format of done-in-one tales."

Undercurrent is Bradford's second story in Indie Comics Magazine. "Paul writes well in a variety of genres," said Beatty. "This dark tale in our Spring issue is a world away from his Astral Crusaders in last year's Indie Comics Magazine #3. Noir or war, Paul molds adventure and fear together superbly."

In Indie Comics Magazine, short biographies and contact information are included with done-in-one stories so readers can easily seek out more of the creators' work. For ongoing updates on all things relating to Bradford's comics visit his blog at InertiaPublications.blogspot.com.

Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue will feature eight complete stories, from creators as diverse as Terry Cronin (Students of the Unusual), Eisner and Harvey nominee Douglas Paszkiewicz (Mad magazine) and Italian creator Maddalena Carrai (Creepy Gaga).

An alternate cover from Douglas Paszkiewicz will receive limited distribution through comic shops as well, said Beatty. "Arsenic Lullaby is Pasz's comedy that is too twisted for Mad. Expect that kind of cover!"

Indie Comics Magazine is 64 pages of the best story and art from today's independent comic book creators. No huge overprint, no digital version, no back issue sales, April's Previews under Aazurn Publishing is the ONLY way comic readers can get Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue! Visit Indie Comics Magazine online at IndieComicsMagazine.com.

The Spirit Stalker is On the Trail of Evil in Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue

It's night at a nearly empty western town, and Spirit Stalker Long-Stare Jepson is on the trail of the Horned Prince. It's Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue, scheduled for preorder in Diamond's April 2012 Previews under Aazurn Publishing, and blood will be spilled.

Dan Davis' Legend of the Spirit Stalker visits Indie Comics Magazine in a short story, fresh from his supernatural western tale graphic novel A Storm of Reckonings. The Stalker is both a shaman of Choctaw descent and a bounty hunter of the "supra-natural," whose sole duty is to defend his tribe and his world from evil men and spirits of darkness.

"Davis may be based in New York City now, but he was born in Texas and it shows," said Indie Comics Magazine Publisher Gary Scott Beatty. "He's not one of those city boys dreaming about the old west. You can tell Dan has spent some time in the saddle."

That doesn't mean Legend of the Spirit Stalker is a dusty, old fashioned western, said Beatty. "Davis does a great job of combining science fiction, fantasy, suspense, horror, and the old West into a new kind of adventure. The hero may be chasing the supernatural, but the story feels real and grounded, touched with comedy, until all hell breaks loose."

In Indie Comics Magazine, short biographies and contact information are included with done-in-one stories so readers can easily seek out more of the creators' work. Preview selections from the graphic novel and learn more about the Spirit Stalker screenplay at Spirit-Stalker.com.

Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue will feature eight complete stories, from creators as diverse as Terry Cronin (Students of the Unusual), Eisner and Harvey nominee Douglas Paszkiewicz (Mad magazine), Australia's Paul Bradford (Undercurrent) and Italian creator Maddalena Carrai (Creepy Gaga).

An alternate cover from Douglas Paszkiewicz will receive limited distribution through comic shops as well, said Beatty. "Arsenic Lullaby is Pasz's comedy that is too twisted for Mad. Expect that kind of cover!"

Indie Comics Magazine is 64 pages of the best story and art from today's independent comic book creators. No huge overprint, no digital version, no back issue sales, April's Previews under Aazurn Publishing is the ONLY way comic readers can get Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue! Visit Indie Comics Magazine online at IndieComicsMagazine.com.

Maddalena Carrai's Creepy Gaga Comes to Indie Comics Magazine

Italian illustrator Maddalena Carrai features digs at pop culture icons in her Creepy Gaga series. Now readers can enjoy Pop Heroes, an attempt by dead god Morty, Amy and Gaga to become super heroes -- high heels, choreography and all -- in Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue, scheduled for preorder in Diamond's April 2012 Previews under Aazurn Publishing.

Carrai's Creepy Gaga series reflects her love of Impressionism and Expressionism, and her interest in mass media music perspectives, attitudes and images.

"Maddalena's work is different in a highly entertaining way," said Indie Comics Magazine Publisher Gary Scott Beatty. "She takes potshots at pop culture giants with these angular cartoons that just energize the page."



Carrai is a biotechnology student with a passion for drawing, art and pop culture. Self taught since the age of four, she is now studying comics and illustration at a studio in Florence, Italy.

"Maddalena is a young, fresh force in comics American audiences will want to notice," said Beatty. "We're lucky we're the publication introducing her here."

In Indie Comics Magazine, short biographies and contact information are included with done-in-one stories so readers can easily seek out more of the creators' work. Trash Music Awards, Behind the Scenes and Monster Ball Tour minis can be read at creepygaga.blogspot.com. To order commissions and keep up on Creepy Gaga news visit Facebook.com/CreepyGagaMononokeMonster.

Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue will feature eight complete stories, from creators as diverse as Australia's Paul Bradford (Undercurrent), Terry Cronin (Students of the Unusual), and Eisner and Harvey nominee Douglas Paszkiewicz (Mad magazine).

An alternate cover from Douglas Paszkiewicz will receive limited distribution through comic shops as well, said Beatty. "Arsenic Lullaby is Pasz's comedy that is too twisted for Mad. Expect that kind of cover!"

Indie Comics Magazine is 64 pages of the best story and art from today's independent comic book creators. No huge overprint, no digital version, no back issue sales, April's Previews under Aazurn Publishing is the ONLY way comic readers can get Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue! Visit Indie Comics Magazine online at IndieComicsMagazine.com.

Infantryman Origin in Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue

Kaso Comics' new adventurer Infantryman, wielding his blade as an adversary of evil, premieres in Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue, scheduled for preorder in Diamond's April 2012 Previews under Aazurn Publishing.

New York state based publisher Anthony Cacioppo and frequent collaborator Chuck Foulds will present Infantryman's origin story in Indie Comics Magazine, the first in-print appearance of the new character.

"This is the third time Kaso comic stories have appeared in our magazine and we love to have them," said Indie Comics Magazine Publisher Gary Scott Beatty. "Chuck's stark illustration style, with its expanses of black ink, looks gorgeous in Indie Comics Magazine's quality black and white format."

Infantryman is a Centurion cursed by an ancient wizard. "May you wander, beyond the touch of time, until evil walks the Earth no more." Currently protector of a major American city, Infantryman is not unapproachable by past evil, though separated by centuries.

"Another reason we like to see Kaso comics in Indie Comics Magazine is the company's variety of themes and characters," said Beatty. "Publisher, writer, editor and inker Anthony Cacioppo has released archaeological adventure The Risen and the Dead, suspense tale Twisted, creature of destruction The Indestructible Man, espionage thriller Matt Burton-Agent Zero and more."

Kaso art books include Heroic Fantasy: Paintings by Marcus Boas and the artist collection Pulp SF Pinups. Add to that Kaso's Action Anatomy artist sourcebook, posters, CDs, apparel and even Strathmore comic book layout pages and storyboard templates.

"Kaso's writers can deliver done-in-one stories, something I find lacking in most of the indie talent in the marketplace today," said Beatty. "As with all our stories, short biographies and contact information are included so readers can easily seek out more of the creators' work." Kaso products can be purchased at KasoComics.com.

Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue will feature eight complete stories, from creators as diverse as Terry Cronin (Students of the Unusual), Eisner and Harvey nominee Douglas Paszkiewicz (Mad magazine), Australia's Paul Bradford (Undercurrent) and Italian creator Maddalena Carrai (Creepy Gaga).

An alternate cover from Douglas Paszkiewicz will receive limited distribution through comic shops as well, said Beatty. "Arsenic Lullaby is Pasz's comedy that is too twisted for Mad. Expect that kind of cover!"

Indie Comics Magazine is 64 pages of the best story and art from today's independent comic book creators. No huge overprint, no digital version, no back issue sales, April's Previews under Aazurn Publishing is the ONLY way comic readers can get Indie Comics Magazine's Spring Issue! Visit Indie Comics Magazine online at Indie Comics Magazine.com.