Author Archives: Steven

Shore Leave 42 Cancelled

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Steven

After the cancellation of genre fest RavenCon last month (which had been scheduled for this past weekend) and the recent announcement that even the mighty San Diego Comic-Con has been bumped to 2021 due to the coronevirus outbreak, it should … Continue reading →

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Happy National Superhero Day 2020!

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Steven

The world might seem at times to have become a darker, more dangerous place these days, but there’s always room for heroes to lead the way—especially when today is National Superhero Day! According to a number of websites, National Superhero … Continue reading →

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StarWarp Spotlight On: From the Stars…a Vampiress

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Steven

Last week, we introduced StarWarp Spotlight, a series of posts that will run each Monday as we shine a spotlight on one of our titles, as a reminder of the awesome books and comics we publish and to introduce new … Continue reading →

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Cable TV: Not the Only Place for Dark Fantasy Noir

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Steven

This coming Sunday, April 26, sees the debut of Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, Showtime’s follow-up to its popular Penny Dreadful series that ran from 2014 to 2016. Unlike the original PD, which was set in Victorian England, City of Angels expands … Continue reading →

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Silence of the Graffiti

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Steven

Here’s a little creepy treat for horror fans. Even though we’re all hunkered down these days, staying in place and self-isolating from the constant threat of the coronavirus, there are still chances for yours truly to exit the offices of … Continue reading →

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StarWarp Spotlight On: Terra Incognito

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Steven

The world might be on virtual lockdown these days, but even with a global pandemic we’ve still got a company to run around here—after all, what better way for folks to pass the time than by reading? So starting today, … Continue reading →

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Vampirella Week Rescheduled

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Steven

“So, what happened to Vampirella Week?” you’re probably asking. The celebration of our latest nonfiction book, the comic-history From the Stars…a Vampiress: An Unauthorized Guide to Vampirella’s Classic Horror Adventures, by Steven A. Roman (that’s me!), was meant to run last … Continue reading →

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Sidereal: The Last Earthman Certified Groovy!

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Steven

Hey, superhero fans! A few days ago I told you about the debut of a new series from indie publisher Oniric Comics: Sideral, The Last Earthman, for which I’m the scripter. Created by plotter/artist/Oniric president Chris Malgrain (writer/artist of the Oniric … Continue reading →

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The Formidables 6 Now On Sale!

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Steven

Hey, comic fans! The sixth issue of The Formidables—the superhero series that I’ve been involved with as editor—is now on sale at online comics distributor IndyPlanet. Created by writer/artist Chris Malgrain (my artistic collaborator on the 2005 Stan Lee comic project … Continue reading →

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Sideral: The Last Earthman 1 Now On Sale!

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Steven

Hey, superhero fans! The comics industry might be in a bit of turmoil right now, but available today is the premiere issue of a new series from indie publisher Oniric Comics: Sideral, The Last Earthman—and I’m involved with it! Created … Continue reading →

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