OCB: Private Enemy -- Phase One

The latest issue of Giannis Milonogiannis's Old City Blues is finally here, and it was definitely worth the wait! Everyone with even a passing interest in cyberpunk should take a look — unless you have yet to read the first major story arc, in which case you should go here right away.

With thrilling chases, gruesome technological crime scenes and a poolside seduction as cold as ice water, Giannis knocks it out of the park once again!

Spera-Comic.com has a new look!

The new design is a collaboration between Olivier Pichard, Afu Chan, Kyla Vanderklugt and myself. Our goal is to clarify the different aspects of Spera — the original collaboration, new online shorts and Archaia graphic novels — in a way that’s more in line with the series’ current direction. Although only Lono appears on the site for now, Pira, Yonder and Chobo will be showing up on the other pages in the coming weeks.

To help celebrate the new site, two new shorts — She Saw It Then by Julia Scott and Free Verse by Roman Muradov — can be found in the Online Comics section. Both focus on moments that took place in Lono’s castle before the events of Volume I.

We hope you enjoy how it all turned out!

Spera-Comic.com

Spera: Volume I Preview

You can now preview the first 16 pages of Spera: Volume I at the Archaia site! These specific pages feature the art of Kyla Vanderklugt.

Diorama + NYCC

Diorama is a new Spera short illustrated by Matt Marblo. Read the full comic here.

This was an attempt to write something specifically for younger readers, though we do hope adults enjoy it as well. Originally this was going to be for a little booklet to give away at NYCC but there just wasn’t enough time to put everything together.

Speaking of NYCC, you’ll be able to find me, Kyla Vanderklugt, Emily Carroll, maybe sometimes Polly Guo and maybe sometimes Matt Marblo at the Archaia booth for scheduled signings. Although Volume I has been delayed to December 19th, we’ll still be there to give away free postcards, posters, bookmarks and other promotional items. We hope to see you there!

Spera NYCC Postcards

Spera NYCC postcards are in! These were designed by Kyla Vanderklugt and include art by her and Emily Carroll.

Treasure Menu

Treasure Menu is a tasty new Spera short by Kris Mukai featuring Pira, Lono and a whole lotta crustaceans. Click the panel above for the entire comic.

Spera in Previews

Preview panels from Leela Wagner's comic in Spera: Volume I.

Volume I is now listed in Previews with the order code AUG110809. The hardcover book is $19.95 USD and appears on page 238 of the catalogue. If you're interested in Spera, please ask your local comic book store to order it in!