Ronin Studios At Wizard World Philadelphia

Posted: Wednesday, June 1, 2005
Posted By: Mike Storniolo

This coming weekend at Wizard World Philadelphia, among the hundreds of comic book companies in appearances, one of the most noticeable is the hit-small press company RONIN STUDIOS. With over a dozen creators and books at the show, RONIN STUDIOS is a force to be reckoned with. Now you may be asking yourself; what exactly is RONIN STUDIOS?

Founder and E.I.C Noble Larimer describes Ronin saying "If you have the desire and determination to see your ideas and stories in print then no one can stop you. Ronin is here to help. There are hundreds of creators from all corners of the globe associated with Ronin Studios. Each and every one of us dedicated to helping each other create the best possible product we can. I've had quite a few industry professionals tell me that Ronin Studios is what Image comics promised to be, but never was. I think that sums us up pretty well."

"I hope that people see that we're not doing this for merry bushels of cash, or fame and fortune. We're doing this from a desire to create and entertain people." states Larimer. "At the end of the day if just one person is satisfied after reading one of my stories, or any of the other dozens of Ronin books, then that's good enough for me."

RONIN STUDIOS will be in the artists' alley at tables 2036 & 2037 and the following books will be on sale at their table:


BITS & PIECES #1
Written by Noble Larimer
Illustrated by J.K Woodward, Donal Delay, Chris Eisert, and Guilermo Hansz
Cover by Donal Delay

A collection of some of the short stories that have spewed forth from the imagination of Noble Larimer. From super speedster hijinks to drunken superhero bar brawls to zombie cowboys, and the horror that is the Popsicle, this anthology has it all!


FUTURE'S END PREVIEW BOOK #1
Written by Noble Larimer
Art and cover by Vicente Cifuentes

Get in on the ground floor of THE Ronin event of 2005! This preview book contains the first 12 pages of the first issue, character sketches, pin ups by industry pros, and much more! 24 pages for the low price of $1.50! By Ronin Studios EIC Noble Larimer, and featuring the blistering art of Vicente Cifuentes!


HEARTBREAKER #1
Written by Marc Shapiro
Art and cover by Andrea Blanco and Alejandro Alvarez

A victim of sexual abuse, and pushed to the breaking point, Roseanne Sanchez forms Heartbreakers. Tired of being a victim, she uses her sensuality as a weapon in her war on crime. Scumbags of the city beware!

THE PATH TO ARMEGEDDON #0
Written and Illustrated by Pat and Tim Loika
Cover by Pat and Tim Loika

The story of four ruthless bastards who stumble upon something that changes them forever, granting them near limitless power...how does this affect them? Will it change them for the better?


PREY #1
Written by Kieran Murphy
Art and cover by Marcelino Balao

Mankind has gone in the blink of an eye from the top of the food chain to the bottom. This horrifying 22 page one-shot tells the story of a small town attacked by the undead many years ago. The dead have knocked down the door of the living, and nothing is going to stop them...


RONIN ILLUSTRATED #2
Written by Noble Larimer, Steve Zegers, Michael Woods, Thomas Melanson and Diana Thirring
Illustrated by J.K Woodward, Pedro Cruz, Donal Delay, Hector Morgan and Jon Ashley
Cover by Thomas Rumberg

The second issue in Ronin Studios' ongoing anthology series! Featuring the concluding chapter to Senshi, plus our EIC Noble Larimer's hilarious take on super speedsters! Featuring Steve Zegers, Pedro Cruz, Michael Wood, and the debut of the dynamic art team of Donal Delay and Jeffery LaJaunie!






RONIN ILLUSTRATED #3
Written by Mike Williams, Nathan Patton, Nick Alexandres, and Ryan Brandt
Illustrated by Mike Williams, Dreamaker Studios, Donal Delay, and Erfan Fajar
Cover by Mike Williams

The debut of Reaper Effect, a lead in to the mini series debuting later this year, Nathan Patton's bumbling bank robbery saga, and much more!


SCAR TISSUE #1
Written by J Andrew Clark
Art and cover by David Watcher

Ben is a sickly teenager who is given a second chance at life after a successful heart transplant. While in recovery, he begins to develop supernatural powers he can't explain. When Ben finds out the heart came from a murdered super-villain, all hell breaks loose...literally! This is the first chapter in a 4-part story arc that puts a new spin on what it means to be a reluctant hero.


SHYLOCK #1
Written by Shane Welker
Art by Mike Williams and Tom Schloendorn

Dominick "Shylock" Cevario is an old school mobster finding it tough to lead his crew in these "Sopranos" times as hard work and loyalty have taken a backseat to Hollywood ideals and personal glory. One of Dom's crew members is starting to cause problems in and outside of the crew. Will Dom be able to diffuse the situation before the family implodes?







TYR #1 & 2
Written by Craig Maloof
Art and covers by Alex Lancaster

The beginning of a brand new saga. Follow the journey of a young man faced with having to save the world from the beginning.


VARIED SCARIES #1
Written by Thomas Melanson, R. Scott Vaughn, Ira Marcs, and Mike Black
Illustrated by Phillip Neundorf, Bob Robertson, Ira Marcs, Trin Guitierrez and Guilermo Hansz
Cover by Emeleth

The newest anthology from the creators of Ronin Illustrated! This ongoing horror anthology comes with a unique twist, each story although created by entirely different teams, continues from the previous one! In the first issue alone we deal with werewolves, zombies, hit men, and so much more; 32 pages of blood curdling madness from Ronin Studios.


THE VENGER: DEAD MAN RISING #1
Written by Matthew Spatola
Art and cover by Jason Ossman

Crime and despair, violence and fear; the city is under siege. Years ago it had a protector, the Venger, who brought his justice to those who brought evil. Now he is old and memories of him have faded from the minds of the people. But the enemy and his brand of evil have returned and no one else understands. He will be needing help this time. A new Venger will take up the fight. But how far will he go to destroy the enemy. And will he destroy his family in the process?


WASTELAND #1
Written by Kieran Murphy
Art and cover by J Augusto Cano

This is a one shot, full color, 22 page comic about a father trying to find his estranged son, only for him to discover that his son has become a ruthless killer. Set against the backdrop a world in the grip of a second ice age, Wasteland tells the story of a man trying to save his son in a world gone mad.







Larimer goes on to say "Our presence at Philly is pretty surreal to tell you the truth. When I started this I figured there would be about five to ten of us doing two or three books. Now that it's become this living breathing entity that is running under its own steam...I have to say that it's exceeded my wildest dreams."

With titles ranging from zany humor, intense action and apocalyptic salvation, RONIN STUDIOS is sure to have a book for any type of fan. This weekend at Wizard World if you find yourself looking for a diverse selection, welcoming creators and fine comic books than look no further than Ronin Studios!

About RONIN STUDIOS:

Ronin Studios was founded in March of 2004 by Noble Larimer, who was frustrated with the seemingly impossible task of breaking into the industry; Ronin Studios has quickly become one of the largest studios in the business. Boasting over 300 members worldwide, and an unheard of 150+ projects in development, Ronin has become a force to be reckoned with in the indie market. The Ronin name was chosen for the mantra that the creators in the studio live by, frustrated with the dead ends the traditional way the industry created, they broke free of the chains their masters have shackled them with and are forging their own destinies. If they're not willing to give us our shot, we're going to take it by any means necessary.

For more information on Ronin Studios, and previews of all of their books, please visit www.ronin-studios.com

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