Books published by Caliber Comics

Before there was The Walking Dead there was Deadworld. With over 1,000,000 copies in print and over 100 comic issues and graphic novels of storytelling, Deadworld is considered by many to be the godfather of the recent zombie comic book craze. In BOOK TWO of the Deadworld Archives series, collecting all the original Deadworld comic book run, the teens find out that there are even greater horrors than the zombies as the grakken demon creatures arrive. When they are rescued by a para-military group, they believe they have finally found safety and civilization. But sometimes, humans can be worse than any zombie threat. BOOK TWO collects comic issues #5-8 of Volume One of the long running series Deadworld plus the short story Doom Patrol. "If you like zombies, horror, and/or post-apocalyptic stories you should definitely be checking this series out." - Comicspectrum. "You must get this if you're even a casual fan of horror or anything zombie or undead-related. It's clear The Walking Dead took some cues from this book (some of them honestly seem like blatant rip-offs), so go support a book that got the zombie genre right first." - Comicbastards. "Plain and simple, you need to read Deadworld, old and new, because it is at the top of my list of Horror Comic Must Read Titles. - Dying Breath 5.0 out of 5.0" - DecapitatedDan

The acclaimed comic book war series from Don Lomax, nominated for a Harvey Award, is now presented as a series of graphic novel volume collections. Vietnam Journal is a look at the Vietnam War through the eyes of a war journalist Scott Neithammer, a freelance reporter the troops have nicknamed "Journal". As an embedded reporter, Neithammer has a single minded focus and obsession to report the controversial war from the "grunt's" point of view and to hell with the consequences. It chronicles the lives and events of soldiers on the front line during the Vietnam War. BOOK ONE collects the very first issues #1-4. Vietnam Journal is written and drawn by Don Lomax, a Vietnam War veteran. Has been picked by Entertainment Weekly as "a graphic novel you should own" and recommended by the Military History Book Club, along with Max Brooks (World War Z) who names Vietnam Journal as one of his best war comic series. "Lomax bases his fictional work on his real experiences in Vietnam in 1966, with powerful results. It is Lomax's concern for average soldiers that, in the end, makes his work significant." - Publishers Weekly. "This is, without a doubt, the most graphic, realistic and emotionally powerful portrayal of the Vietnam War that's ever been seen in comic form." - Jason E. Aaron, Wizard's 2008 Best Writer.

Described as the X-Files meets Mission Impossible! A unique team of operatives, led by the mysterious Edgar Allan Raven, under the auspices of the organization called Raven, Inc., are brought together to investigate any and all cases of paranormal activity. Formed of both skeptics and believers alike, the team is often called in by local or government authorities when cases prove to be too bizarre, too unusual, or just plain unsolvable. Covering the entire spectrum of the unknown, from the supernatural to the dark side of man, Raven, Inc., searches for answers in areas that most people refuse to acknowledge even exists. Volume 4 collects issues 13-16. In this collected volume we find the Raven team traveling to Australia as a wave of attacks from Dingo Dogs terrorizes the small town of Wallagonga; A bizarre series of events has Raven member Adam Basura stepping into a world of conspiracy, assassinations, rumors, and suspicions...all created by a company to give the 'boring' world a little bit of excitement; A look into the investigation of Macro-psychokinesis...mind over matter... and Raven member Kent Connors is forced to team up with Curt Davis for such an investigation, but what agenda is Davis really following? And lastly, when the Raven team is called in to investigate a research team that claims they've discovered a true haunted house, they find out that sometimes evil can exist in many different forms. Presented are the creative talents of Laurence Campbell (MARVEL's Wolverine, Punisher MAX), Tim Perkins (Doctor Who, Judge Dredd), Jim Alexander (DC's Birds of Prey), Colin Clayton (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Chris Dows (2000AD's Bison), John Kissee (Untouchables), Tyler Bishop (The Apparition), Scott Chantler (Hawaiian Dick), Mark Chadbourn (Hellboy), Mark Bloodworth (Deadworld), Chris Drier (Warren Ellis' Ignition City), Larry Shuput (Saint Germaine), and Michael Gaydos (MARVEL's Jessica Jones, New Avengers). "I don't think Caliber has published a weak issue to date...I think you'll be sticking with The Raven Chronicles for the long haul." - Tony Isabella, Tony's Tips, Comic Book Guide. "Top Ten!" - Comic Shop News. "I score it a 10" - Jacob Gilbert. "Very impressed with Raven Chronicles..." - Craig T. Powell, freelance reviews.

Long before there was The Walking Dead, there was Deadworld. Considered by many to be the godfather of the original zombie comic with over 100 issues and graphic novels in print and over 1,000,000 copies sold, Deadworld ripped into the undead with intelligent zombies on a mission and a group of poor teens riding in a school bus desperately try to stay one step ahead of the sadistic, Harley-riding King Zombie. Death, mayhem, and a touch of supernatural evil made Deadworld a classic and now here's your chance to get into the story! In this self-contained story arc, many humans find themselves trapped in a world of the walking dead and the living who will do anything to survive. The promise of Safe Haven reveals a much darker and sinister purpose, when victims find themselves in a medical facility which will stop at nothing to combat the zombie plague. In an effort to solve the growing plague, researchers try a scientific approach to save mankind - humans as guinea pigs! Natural diseases such as leprosy, AIDS, and cancer are used to infect the zombies. Survivors find that the greatest horror may not be the zombies but other humans. To the unfortunate, Safe Haven becomes known as the Slaughterhouse. Note that although Slaughterhouse is meant to stand on is own, it follows the story "Deadworld: Requiem for the World" and precedes "Deadworld: War of the Dead". Collects Deadworld Slaughterhouse comic issues #1-4. "Deadworld is amongst the most essential horror titles of the last twenty years." - Peter Normanton, From the Tomb Magazine. "The best, in my humble opinion, of the zombie comics..." - Thomas E. Sniegoski, writer of Buffy Vampire Slayer and Batman. "Deadworld is a grand experiment and really has a special place in the history of horror comics." - Comic Book Therapy. "Merry mordant fun and well worth stalking..." - Now Read This! "Check out what is undeniably one of the best zombie comics series out there." - Horror News Network.

The acclaimed Vietnam Journal series from Don Lomax, nominated for a Harvey Award, is collected and presented as a series of graphic novels. Vietnam Journal is a look at the Vietnam War through the eyes of a war journalist, Scott 'Journal' Neithammer, as he chronicles the lives and events of soldiers on the front line during the Vietnam War. In BOOK FIVE, the story of the Tet Offensive is chronicled by 'Journal'. It is the biggest push the Viet Cong launched during the Vietnam War and one that almost brought them immediate victory. The American command realizes that the latest assault by the VS is a massive one as multiple targets are all hit at once. This escalates the war to an entirely new level. And with the Tet Offensive in full force, 'Journal' finds the civilian population are more than just tools in the war. As he, along with most of the other press covering the war, realize that although America are winning the battles, they were losing the war. And it is obvious that the Viet Cong would do anything to succeed....anything. And with U.S. troops making their push to Khe Sanh, 'Journal' gets a taste of the politics that have taken over the American involvement in the war as it cements the insanity of the entire Vietnam conflict. And lastly with news of the My Lai Massacre overwhelming the media and press, 'Journal' begins to understand that the tactics of the Viet Cong cannot be used by the Americans. And this puts the war on unequal footing and the only victory possible is a moral one. Collects entire Vietnam Journal Tet '68 series story arc (issues #1-6). Picked by Entertainment Weekly as "a graphic novel you should own" and recommended by the Military History Book Club. "Even today, VIETNAM JOURNAL is one of the most gritty and brutally honest war stories ever published." - Brian Cronin, Comic Book Resources. "Vietnam Journal by Don Lomax is the best comic book portrayal of Vietnam I have ever read. Its probably one of the best works ever put down in any art form about the war." - Daniel Robert Epstein. "A powerful collection of stories and history of the Vietnam War, created by a veteran of both the war and of war comics " - Douglas P. Dave, School Library Journal.

Four normal modern day teenagers are plunged into a world they thought only existed in novels and film. They are whisked away to a magical land where dragons roam the skies, orcs and hobgoblins terrorize travelers, and kingdoms wage war for dominance. It is a world where man is just one race, joining other races such as elves, trolls, dwarves, changelings, and the dreaded night creatures who steal the night. Not a typical "dungeons and dragons" world, for this story follows the adventures of these teens into the unknown as we watch the world unfold with their eyes. It is a world that is foreign to them. We learn as they learn. And what hope do these teens have in this strange Middle Earth world? How can they survive against wizards, dwarves, halflings, dragons, and trolls if they had a hard time making it in high school? It is a world of fantasy. Of imagination. It is the Realm. It is Legendlore. From Caliber Comics now comes the entire Realm and Legendlore saga as a set of volumes that collects the long running critically acclaimed series. In the vein of The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit with elements of Game of Thrones and Dungeon and Dragons. This book collects The Realm - Volume 1 issues #12-15. VOLUME FOUR: After the near catastrophe with the Night Creatures, the group find themselves face to face with Thoragg, henchman of Terroreck who is unleashing a war of death and destruction on the Azoth lands. Alex finally finds his power and its discovery shakes the very foundation of the Realm. But the Kings of the Planes are summoned and all of the Realm looks to be cast in darkness under the control of Terroreck... Surviving the encounter with Thoragg, the group makes it to the kingdom of Ardonia but the leaders will only agree to help our teens find a way home if the group can help stave off an attack by Terroreck. Meanwhile Marjorie joins the Priesthood and Alex comes to the realization that their relationship has ended forever. And Sandra, in the midst of war, eagerly accepts her new role as Queen of Drohm to rule by Lord Darkoth's side. And as the group takes on Terroreck in one epic pitched battle, one or more of our teens may not survive the encounter. "A great adventure comic.....there's an audience out there just waiting for a book of this caliber...and you owe it yourself to be a part of that audience." - Comic Shop News. "All I can say is that I'm completely captured by each issue, so much that I forget that I'm reading a comic." - USENET Review. "...this is an addictive comic book with a strong direction and a delightful style" - Dr. No's Comics. "We need more books just like this one. Overall-Five (out of Five) Stars!" - Small Press Feedback.

Perpetua, born in the 2nd century AD, was a martyr, a mystic and, interestingly enough, the first known woman Christian writer. She left behind a diary that outlined her personal experiences, feelings and visions as she languished in prison, awaiting her execution. Sometime after her death, a Christian eyewitness to these brutal events edited her journal and appended additional relevant materials such as a vision recorded by one of her companions and a 'blow by blow' account of the martyrs' final moments in the gladiatorial arena in Carthage AD 203. Here are the events of Perpetua and her companions' life and those of the larger historical period that weaves a believable back-story of ordinary men and women who are caught up in events that test their faith in God and their commitment to Christianity. This is a story of faith under fire, of courage in the face of terrible loss and deprivation and of the human will to hope, even when things are at their darkest. Featuring over 30 illustrations to assist in depicting this story. "An engaging work that may lead readers to understand the spiritual and political struggles that led Perpetua and her companions to die so bravely in the arena of Carthage." - Joyce E. Salisbury, Ph.D. History Professor Emerita, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

The acclaimed anthology series returns! Memorable television series like Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Twilight Zone, and Black Mirror, compel the viewer to confront the darker side of what it means to be human, the parts we'd rather not think about. They hold up a mirror to us and make us grapple with consequences of things like human greed, the will to power, selfishness, and many other monsters that lurk inside all of us. Caliber Presents: Tales from the Next Dimension follows in this science-fiction horror anthology tradition, collecting 17 stories from that strange, twilight corner of space and time where anything can happen and nothing is off limits!

An anthology of illustrated stories about the comic book culture. Meet Norman Radinski, cosmic traveller and the spirit guardian of an entire art form. Join Captain Bill, comic store owner, whose store is stuck in 1971. Share in Kalabogie Jake's struggle with comic book addiction. Read the first Cerebus story since it was put to bed with issue 300. See Bif Davis pursue a comic book older than he is. And read about the comic book that changed Ron Kasman's life. From comic book author and illustrator Ron Kasman comes the follow-up to his acclaimed graphic novel The Tower of the Comic Book Freaks.

Continuing the relaunch of one of independent comics' most acclaimed anthologies! This new version of Caliber Presents has expanded in size and scope. In addition to new voices, something that Caliber has always been known for, established professionals join the ranks in this ongoing anthology series. In this second volume, nominees and winners of such awards as Eisner; Harvey; Veric; Ghastly; Comic Monsters; and Shel Dorf are included. Writers Gary Reed, Gary Scott Beatty, Mark Bertolini, E. Mayen Briem, Ken Meyer Jr., Sam Costello, Glenn Moane, Jason Walz, and Orion Petitclerc; with illustrations by Trevor Denham, Predrag Ivanovic, Jason Jarava, Sami Makkonen, Gary Scott Beatty, Ken Meyer Jr., Marcelo Salaza, Denis Vermesse, and Andy Bennett. For fans that enjoy Twilight Zone, Black Mirror, Tales from the Crypt and Alfred Hitchcock Presents!

Before there was THE WALKING DEAD there was DEADWORLD. Deadworld is one of the longest running independent, acclaimed horror comic series, with over 100 comics and graphic novels released and 1,000,000 copies sold, that attacks the zombie menace from a different 'supernatural' perspective. The dead return to walk the earth...but this is no standard zombie story. In addition to having intelligent zombies with a mission and goal, Deadworld also explores the human interactions as mankind finds itself facing extinction. And while some groups organize in the best interests of self- preservation, others use this as an opportunity to explore their own self-deluded dreams. Deadworld is a story of horror...of survival...of hope and despair. It is an ongoing saga of modern man facing his darkest side...where science and technology are no longer his allies. With DEADWORLD: TATTOO - THE ORIGINAL CREATORS OF DEADWORLD RETURN! Ralph Griffith and Stuart Kerr deliver a self-contained spin-off story from the Deadworld universe. Here is the saga of a female hybrid between the living and the dead known as Tattoo. And in order to piece together the answers to why there are an increasing number of "intelligent" zombies leading the onslaught of the dead armies against humanity, the zombie slayer Tattoo must travel into the depths of zombie hell in the city of New Orleans. There she will find the ruling warlord of the dead... The Rasta Man. Collects comic issues #1-4.

A look at Sherlock Holmes in his "retirement" years as a news reporter is curious about the whispers at the University of a mysterious man rumored to be exploring and examining corpses in the dead of night. If it isn't related to a crime, what could he possibly be searching for? The Retired Detective hints as that. This lead story is joined by another shorter tale as Sherlock and Doctor Watson are pulled into solving a maze set up by Lewis Carroll and the maze master, Mr. Townsend. Also included is one of Arthur Conan Doyle's unabridged classic tales, A Case of Identity.

Achilles, Agamemnon, Ajax, Diomedes, Hector, Helen, Odysseus, Paris...some of the greatest names in history based on the greatest epic in literature...Homer's The Iliad. Here is a retelling of the classic epic but from the human perspective rather than that of the Gods. Covered are the events that led to the Trojan War and what the consequences were. All the great heroes are here, in all their glory and all their failings. The struggle for Troy was a war that lasted for ten years and the epic saga from Homer has influenced literature since the day it was conceived. The Greeks and the Trojans. They fought over the woman known as Helen, claimed to be the most beautiful woman in the world. "The face that launched a thousand ships". Here is the story of that war...the story of Troy. Collects comic book issues #1-4. "A highly enjoyable read that puts you in the middle of the Trojan War and you see both sides of the ten year battle. Recommended!" - Wayne Markley of FM International

If you crossed THE SIMPSONS with THE OSBOURNES you would get...THE SIXSMITHS. The Sixsmiths are a family of suburban Satanists who've fallen prey to the global recession. Now their life is in turmoil: Ralf needs to find a new job; the twins, Cain and Lilith, need to survive the public school system; and Annie needs to keep them all sane and under budget. Meanwhile their estranged eldest daughter Jezabelle is having her own crisis of faith. Will the Devil rise to smite their enemies, or will he damn the Sixsmiths with hellfire and wrath? A hilarious black comedy. "One of the breakthrough graphic novels coming from a new age of Australian comics." - Julie Ditrich (ELF Fin). "Thank the Dark Lord! There should be more of it." - Mapping the Multiverse. "...a fun read that doesn't take itself too seriously and is trying to show how no matter what religion we happen to follow, we all are pretty much the same underneath." - Ain't It Cool News. Collects comic issues 1-4.

The acclaimed Vietnam Journal comic book series from Don Lomax, nominated for a Harvey Award, is collected and presented as a series of graphic novels. Vietnam Journal is a look at the Vietnam War through the eyes of a war journalist, Scott 'Journal' Neithammer, as he chronicles the lives and events of soldiers on the front line during the Vietnam War. In BOOK EIGHT, assembled here is the series story run BRAIN DEAD HORROR as it had originally appeared at the online site VIETNAM JOURNAL CONTINUUM. Featured are four tales depicting the full nature of war soldiers faced in Southeast Asia. See why Military Book Club, Publishers Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, and Library School Journal all recommend Vietnam Journal.

A mini-series tale set in the fabled OZ Universe and based on the works of L. Frank Baum. Returning to the days of the Nome King's rule over the land of OZ, this series reveals the ill-fated love between Scraps the Patchwork Girl, and the Evil King Scarecrow while he is under a wicked spell of the witch Mombie. Although Scraps is one of the Freedom Fighters of OZ, seeking to rid the land of the Nome King's rule, she cannot bear to hear of their plans for her beloved's demise. Scraps must make a fateful decision on which side to join. Collects comic series issues #1-3.

Murder at a famed cabaret! Sherlock Holmes is called in to investigate a double murder at a cabaret in Paris...a crime that has to be kept silent. But Inspector Bodine claims the murder and motive are obvious and Mr. Holmes' services are not needed. Holmes demonstrates that not everything is as it first appears with more than enough suspicions and contradictory clues to go around. With guest character appearances such as Oscar Wilde and Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec, the mystery weaves a tapestry of betrayal and forbidden love. BONUS: Several Sherlock Holmes short stories and insights on the famous detective included!

Before there was The Walking Dead there was Deadworld. One of independent comics longest running series with over 100 issues released and 1,000,000+ copies sold to date. Here is a different take on the global zombie apocalypse in this action packed, self-contained Deadworld spin-off story! A snow storm has engulfed New York City and with no snow removal possible, the metropolis becomes paralyzed...even the walking dead have trouble seeking out fresh meat. A group of survivors in the high rises attempt to flee the city during the storm but are pulled into a struggle between two intelligent zombies and their factions. The Giant rules the dead in the city but when King Zombie comes calling, things begin to escalate into a power struggle with the humans caught in the middle. A top notch writer/artist team of Mike Raicht (DC's Batman, MARVEL's X-Men United, IDW's G.I. Joe) with art from Federico Dallocchio (DC's Suicide Squad, Green Arrow) and Rafael Ortiz (Crossed) present this pivotal story. Collects the entire Deadworld Frozen Over story-line issues #1-4.