Jay Piscopo’s Capt’n Eli featured in new Reading With Pictures anthology

"Jay Piscopo's The Goblin of the Deep...neatly ties information about undersea life into a pretty cool short story." ~ Gordon Dymowsky

Deep off the coast of Tazmania, the distress call is sent: divers are trapped in a cave by a giant sea monster! Heeding the call in his mini-sub, the Dolphin, is Capt'n Eli, intrepid Sea Explorer and inventor. In the endless depths he discovers everything is not as it seems....

“The Goblin of the Deep” is a new 6-page Capt’n Eli story by Maine comic book artist Jay Piscopo. This story is featured in Reading With Pictures’ first anthology. “Reading with Pictures – Volume 1” is a full color, 192 page collection of works by more than 30 comic creators. A full list of contributors can be found at this link.

Reading With Pictures is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that advocates the use of comics in the classroom to promote literacy and improve educational outcomes for all students. There is a trend in education towards using graphic novels as a teaching tool to motivate and inspire students. Comic books and graphic novels are now being used in classrooms as tools for teaching everything from early reading to course texts for college. A collection of articles on this topic can be found at this link.

Piscopo is the author and illustrator of “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” graphic novel series and his new 6-page story “The Goblin of the Deep” is suitable for kids of all ages.

“Reading With Pictures – Volume 1” is available nationally at fine comic shops, including Casablanca Comics in Portland and Windham, Maine. The book can also be purchased in the store section of the Capt’n Eli website.

On Saturday, October 23 Casablanca Comics will host a special signing with Jay in Portland, Maine. A recent review can be found at this link.

A full overview of Nemo Publishing’s educational offerings can be found at this link.

NEW -- Sea Ghost One-Shot Comic Book

“The kind of comic I loved as a kid and still love today. FUN!” ~ Brendan Deneen, Flash Gordon

“A ripsnorting, old-school adventure with great characters, a terrific story and out-of-this-world art. ~ Brian Augustyn, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight

“A must have for fans who miss the glory days of Saturday morning cartoons.” ~ Penny Kenny, Comics Bulletin

Sea Ghost discovers a dangerous secret when a mysterious sphere transports him to an alien world locked in an endless war. Can he convince the Simas and Phlan to stop fighting and unite against the real enemy?

Now available! This 36 Page full color comic book features the story “The Sea Ghost in the Machine” by Jay Piscopo and a pin-up by legendary illustrator Ramona Fradon.

Order today at this link. Be sure to look for it in January Previews!

Read reviews HERE and HERE.

Nemo Publishing’s Sea Ghost collectible action figure contest winner announced

PORTLAND, MAINE (July 19, 2010) – Nemo Publishing announced the second winner of its Sea Ghost action figure contest. Cat Gough of Mona Vale, Australia is the winner of the second of three super-limited-edition Sea Ghost action figure prototypes.

The Sea Ghost is a character featured in Jay Piscopo’s graphic novel series “The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli,” published by Nemo Publishing.

Gough was selected at random from hundreds of people who purchased Commander X Mego-style action figures between Dec.15, 2008 and July 15, 2010.

The winner of the final Sea Ghost Mego-style action figure will be drawn Dec. 16, 2010. All customers who purchase Commander X figures prior to that date will be automatically entered into the final drawing.

These eight-inch collectible action figures are available exclusively at www.captneli.com.

More details about the contest can be found at this link.

More about Commander X:
In December 2008, Nemo Publishing released its first limited edition Mego-style action figure of the retro hero Commander X. There are four variants in this collection (Golden Age Commander X, 1950s Commander X, Western Knight, and the Barbary Knight) and more variants will be released in 2010.

Commander X is an integral character in “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” graphic novels. He is an amnesiac who has been sent from the future to save the earth from inevitable destruction. He is a based on the Depression-era heroes of the comic book and movie serials of the 1930s.

This collectible figure is created in a retro-style reminiscent of figures made by the Mego Corporation in the 1970s. Piscopo is working with Paul Clarke, known as “Dr. Mego,” to create this collection and additional variants are planned for release in 2010.

Photos of the figures can be viewed at this link.

More about “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli:”
“The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” is the story of a boy with extraordinary scientific abilities and unusual ties to the sea. “Capt’n Eli” takes readers into a mesmerizing world of time travel, high-tech ships, flying mini-subs, robots, lost civilizations, and undersea empires in conflict. Written and illustrated by Jay Piscopo. Distributed nationally through Diamond Comic Distributors.

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Jay Piscopo at New Gloucester Public Library

Wednesday, June 29, 2010: On a beautiful Maine summer evening, Jay Piscopo presented his interactive comics drawing workshop for kids at the New Gloucester Public Library in picturesque New Gloucester, Maine.

The Capt'n Eli's Soda crew was also on hand to provide families with a taste of this Maine made soda.

Check out photos at this link.

Jay Piscopo is the author and illustrator of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli all ages graphic novel series.

Jay Piscopo Kicks Off Summer Reading Program

Today, Jay Piscopo kicked off Walker Memorial Library's Summer Reading program with his interactive Draw on Your Creativity workshop for kids. Photos at this link.

Jay is the author and illustrator of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli graphic novel series.

Check out his summer appearance schedule at this link.

FINAL WEEK: Action Figure Sale

SALE ENDS JUNE 30

In celebration of the release of the new Commander X Archer Knight action figure, from now through Wednesday, June 30, 2010 all Commander X action figures will be available at a special price of $15.00 (regular price $19.95) exclusively at this link.

There are five variants in this collection (Golden Age Commander X, 1950s Commander X, Western Knight, Barbary Knight and the new Archer Knight). Photos of all the figures can be viewed at this link.

Who says they don't make heroes like the used to? A video clip about the figures can be viewed at this link.

This collectible figure is created in a retro-style reminiscent of figures made by the Mego Corporation in the 1970s. Nemo Publishing is working with Paul Clarke, known as “Dr. Mego,” to create this collection and additional variants are planned for release this year.

Commander X is an integral character in Jay Piscopo’s all-ages graphic novel series, “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli.” Commander X is an amnesiac who has been sent from the future to save the earth from inevitable destruction. He is a based on the Depression-era heroes of the comic book and movie serials of the 1930s.

But wait, there's more!
When customers order a Commander X action figure they are automatically entered to win one of three super-limited-edition Sea Ghost action figure prototypes. The first winner was drawn Dec. 15, 2009 and the two final winners will be drawn July 15, 2010 and Dec. 15, 2010. Like Commander X, Sea Ghost is a key character in the “Capt’n Eli” graphic novel series. More details about the contest can be found at this link.

June: Jay Piscopo Appearance Schedule

In June, The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli graphic novel author/illustrator Jay Piscopo will present his interactive Draw on Your Creativity drawing workshop for kids at the following locations:

June 9
3:30 - 5:30
Fiddlehead Center for the Arts -- Gray, ME

June 6
1:30 - 2:30
Private event

June 21
3:00
Walker Memorial Library -- Westbrook, ME
Summer reading program kick off!

June 29
7:00pm
New Gloucester Public Library -- New Gloucester, ME
Check out the Capt'n Eli's Soda van from 6:00 - 7:00pm!

View his full appearance schedule at this link.

Read more about his offerings for schools and libraries at this link.

To schedule an appearance, contact Tami Kennedy at tami@maine.rr.com