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Happy 60th Anniversary, Warren Publishing!

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Steven

Well, “Happy 60th” if the company was still around, that is… If you’re a longtime comics fan, you’ve probably at least heard the name Warren Publishing. Launched in the 1950s by president/publisher/editor in chief James Warren, this indie magazine house was … Continue reading →

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SWC Writer Steven A. Roman Helps Relaunch Photon, the First Laser-Tag Franchise

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Steven

Hey, sci-fi comic fans! I’ve got some news about a new non-SWC project that I’m involved in, and it’s a revival of an intellectual property known to longtime fans of laser tag: Photon: The Ultimate Game on Planet Earth! Created in … Continue reading →

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Art Legend Bob Larkin Set to “Dazzle” Comic Fans This October

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Steven

If you’re a fan of comic books, or movies, or pulp fiction heroes, Bob Larkin is a painter whose work you recognize immediately; he’s provided covers and movie posters for just about every publishing house and film studio for more than … Continue reading →

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It’s Will Eisner Week 2024!

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Steven

Yes, it’s time again for Will Eisner Week: an annual celebration—held every year from March 1 to March 7—run by the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation, to promote literacy, graphic novels, free speech, and the legacy of the late Will … Continue reading →

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DriveThru’s New Year, New Comics 2024 E-book Sale Is On!

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Steven

Holy unexpected promotions! I just happened to drop by the home of DriveThru Comics, one of our e-book distributors, and saw they’re currently running a New Year, New Comics Sale, in which the first volumes of all publishers’ graphic novels are … Continue reading →

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Welcome to StarWarp Concepts!

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Steven

Hey, there! StarWarp Concepts—in case you’re wondering who we are—is a publisher of dark-urban-fantasy, horror, fantasy, and science fiction titles that are available for sale in brick-and-mortar stores and through select online booksellers and distributors (as well as our own … Continue reading →

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Looking for Awesome Presents for the Holidays?

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Steven

Hey, holiday shoppers! With Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa right around the corner, you’re probably looking for the perfect presents for the voracious readers in your life. Well, perhaps the StarWarp Concepts backlist of print titles can make your shopping a … Continue reading →

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Artist Bob Larkin Receives a Cover Tribute from Vampirella

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Steven

If you’re a fan of comic books, or movies, or pulp fiction heroes, Bob Larkin is a painter whose work you recognize immediately; he’s provided covers and movie posters for just about every publishing house and film studio for more than … Continue reading →

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Happy Local Comic Shop Day 2023!

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Steven

Hey, comic fans! Today is Local Comic Shop Day. It’s an annual appreciation held on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving (here in the U.S.) because Wednesdays are always New Comics Day at your local comic shop. (Unless, of course, you’re a DC … Continue reading →

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SWC at 30: Lorelei Celebrates Halloween with a Free Digital Comic

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Steven

Happy Halloween! All Hallows’ Eve 2023 has arrived, and we’re joining in on the fun with a special Halloween treat: a new free digital comic made available today, as part of our 30th Anniversary celebration this year! Lorelei #1: The 30th … Continue reading →

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