reMIND In March Diamond Previews

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: With reMIND Volume 2 being the highest funded graphic Novel on Kickstarter.com with over $107,000 in pre-order sales, the time has come to “remind “ everyone that currently you can order your very own copy of reMIND via the Diamond Previews (#294 VOL. XXIII #3, MAR13, page 292) as well as directly via SCB Distributors so it can be ordered from any bookstore as well.

reMIND is an all ages sci-fi about faith, underwater lizard-men and brain transplantation.

Jason was inspired by comic artists in the 90's when Jason refined his drawing style and then was influenced by Miyazaki's movies and storytelling over the last decade.

Creator Jason Brubaker seamlessly delivers a perfectly-paced story, strong characters, and a visual style that can actually be described as "unique." Winner of the Xeric Award for a graphic novel, reMIND is a labor of love and independent publishing success story.

PREVIEWS #294 (VOL. XXIII #3, MAR13), page 292

COFFEE TABLE COMICS
MAR13 0986     REMIND HC GN VOL 01 (C: 0-1-1)       
MAR13 0987     REMIND HC GN VOL 02 (C: 0-1-1)                   

REMIND VOLUME 1 HC

(W/A/CA) Jason Brubaker

All Sonja wanted was to find her missing cat, Victuals, but when he washes up on the shore of her sleepy coastal town several days later with a head full of stitches and the startling ability to speak and no memory of how he got that way her quiet life is forever changed. Together they set out to solve the mystery of his disappearance, embarking on a journey that leads to a strange kingdom under the waves and into the heart of a royal power struggle, where the answer to Victual’s true identity could save or doom them all! (STK528420) (C: 0-1-1)

HC, 7x10, 152pgs, FC   $24.95

REMIND VOLUME 2 HC

(W/A/CA) Jason Brubaker

The search for the truth about his mysterious transformation has led Victuals back home, where he finds his old body inhabited by King Erzatz of the Lizard men, now bent on making any sacrifice necessary to cheat mortality - including his own daughter Princess Cyrene.  But an even greater and more ancient danger lurks still deeper beneath them, one whose rise could spell the doom of their underwater world. Victuals must face his King, Cyrene must face the Invisible, and both Human and Lizard man must face the strange destiny that has been brewing in the waters below Cripple Peaks.

Foreword by Skottie Young. (STK528421) (C: 0-1-1)

HC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC   $24.95

reMIND has already won a few awards which include:

·         2010 Xeric Grant Winner

·         2012 Great Graphic Novels for Teens List (GGNT)

The Young Adult Library Association (YALSA) has given reMIND, an official “seal of approval” with a nomination for its Great Graphic Novels for Teens booklist for 2012. However, this graphic novel is for adult readers and comic aficionados, too. Followers of Brubaker’s journey into publishing and creating his first graphic novel via his blog, marvel over his talent, determination—and his satisfying, masterful storytelling. The cliff hanger ending amazed and now everyone can be sure to read the next story in Volume 2!!

reMIND will be on many “must read” lists. So…..Read it!!!!

reMIND Volume 1 (second printing) is 152 full color pages and hardcover that includes Chapters 1 - 3 of reMIND. The retail price is $24.95.

reMIND Volume 2 (first printing) will be 176 full color pages and hardbound with a cloth binding. Vol 2 concludes the story of reMIND containing Chapters 4 - 7. The retail price is $24.95.

About the Author:

Jason Brubaker is a visual development artist at Dreamworks Animation, with a consuming hobby of making graphic novels in his free time. He is now finishing up volume 2. His reMIND blog not only highlights Jason’s incredible art and comics, but offers invaluable step-by-step lessons on creating a graphic novel. http://www.reMINDblog.com

Quotes:

"A curiously mature and seasoned sensibility. Discover why Jason Brubaker's unique characters will show he's definitely arrived in the field of comics." - Sam Kieth - The Maxx

"The world of reMIND is stunningly beautiful, the story genuinely emotional, and the use of light and shadow is simply fantastic." -Kazu Kibuishi

"reMIND is just what I was looking for." - Skottie Young - Multiple Eisner Award Winner

 “I have to wait in line behind my kids to read our copy of reMIND!” - Doug TenNapel

Upcoming Convention appearances:

WonderCon March 29-31st 2013

Phoenix City Comic-Con May 23-26, 2013

Target Audience:

Young Adult, Teen audience ages 11 and up.