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FROM THE Pages of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula': Harker is a 128 page, full colour graphic novel, available from November 2009, written by Tony Lee, illustrated by Neil van Antwerpen , and published by Markosia.

It has been described as: "The first graphical sequel to Dracula ever to be endorsed by a member of the Stoker family!"

The story takes place six months after Dracula dies when a ghostly vision informs the Harkers that their work is not yet done - and the Count's last surviving bride returns to London to gain revenge and use Mina's unborn baby as a new host for Dracula!

The story includes also includes very major character from the original "Alive and dead!'

The book will feature introductions from Dacre Stoker, Ian Holt and Leslie S. Klinger, plus a new, original introduction focusing on Bram Stoker's Dracula by acclaimed historian Elizabeth Miller. "Suffice to say, we're utterly honored to have such a quorum writing for this book ," said Tony Lee.

A free 20 page preview can be seen by clicking on the image below:

To order From the Pages of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula': Harker through comic shops and book stores its Diamond Order Code is SEP09 0564 and it can be found on page 186 of September's Previews magazine. Alternatively you can use ISBN-10: 1905692358 or ISBN-13: 978-1905692354.

BIRMINGHAM BASED writer Tony Lee is the man behind a new ongoing series based on the popular BBC TV series for American comics publisher IDW.

Tony was the writer of last year's Dr Who: The Forgotten maxi-series, also published by IDW, and has similarly contributed to Britain's Dr Who Magazine.

While intended as an ongoing series, it is believed various artists will be drawing individual story arcs.

Coventry based Al Davison is pencilled in as the series' debut artist, with the likes of Paul Grist scheduled to follow.

The writer also has a graphic novel collection of his Eagle Award-nominated Hope Falls series. Co-created with artist Dan Boultwood, and again to be published by Markosia, it is due in May and will feature an introduction by Ben Templesmith. If ordering through Diamond Distributors, your favourite comics emporium needs to ask for MAR094036: HOPE FALLS TP.

For further information on Tony Lee visit: www.tonylee.co.uk

For further information on IDW visit: www.idwpublishing.com

For further information on Markosia visit: www.markosia.com

THIS YEAR'S Christmas Email cards have been arriving, so it's time to share their joy...

First up, from the wild wests of America, Wizard Fan Award Award-winner for Favourite Colour artist, the one and only Moose Baumann! Some of Moose's recent books have included Dead Ahead at Image and Ghostbusters for IDW.

Next up, again from over in the States, currently adapting Stephen King's The Stand... Wolverhampton's wanderer Michael Perkins and his dear lady.

Next up, simply one of the best cartoonists in the world - and you know that's true when such diverse publications as The Beano, The Radio Times and Fiesta have happily published his work - the great Hunt Emerson and good lady.

Finally, a writer for both 2000AD and The DFC, the ever-modest and increasingly good (and I'm actually being honest about the later!) Mr Tony Lee.

Merry Xmas one and all!

ONCE MORE a small presentation of exclusive email Christmas cards received last year from people within the comic book industry.

Above, a wonderful one by superstar artist Mike Golden and writer/editor/agent and very nice lady, Renee Witterstaetter.

Our second presentation above is a typically modest one from Dr Who comic book writer Tony Lee, whom we trust will also be making a swift return to the pages of The DFC!

Next up, international greetings from Asian publisher, Elfin.

Finally, two much appreciated email cards, but I unfortunately can't recall who from! Enjoy anyway!

Merry Christmas one and all!

"Frank Miller is bat s**t crazy"

That was the opening gambit from Tony Lee as he constructed a sophisticated case for Miller's Batman:Year One to be considered the greatest graphic novel of all time.

The audience eventually, and perhaps not surprisingly voted The Watchmen the World's Greatest Graphic Novel from a shortlist of 16. Akira came second.

THE Geek Syndicate are a dynamic duo of fanboys who have taken the step of opening their pub banter style dissection of all things superhero, sci-fi and cult to the internet.

They hold those conversations we all have about our favourite comics, books, TV shows and films - only with that added depth only a true obsessive can provide.
Flying the flag for the Midlands is Barry Nugent, from Northampton, while his partner is North London based David Monteith.

Speech Balloon collaborator Tony Lee has delivered the ultimate fanboy fantasy in his up and coming mini-series Doctor Who: The Forgotten by featuring all ten incarnations of the Time Lord.

The Kings Heath writer has teamed up with artist Pia Guerra, of Y The Last Man fame, for the six part mini-series for publisher IDW. Issue one is due in August.

So, when Neil Elkes suggested writing a regular column for the new and improved Birmingham Mail site, I jumped at the chance. Partly because I think that the Birmingham Mail is a great local publication, having even worked for them here and there in the past, and partly because the comics scene in the Midlands has never been stronger with creators and comics collectives as far as the eye can see; but mainly because I am of course an opinionated blowhard who's in love with his own voice.

For those of you who have never heard of me before, hello. My name's Tony Lee and I am a freelance writer. In employment talk, that's shorthand for 'person who spends a lot of the year worrying that he has no money to spend, and the rest of it rolling around in vats of the stuff, worrying about how he's going to make it last.' I'm a writer / journalist with over twenty years experience and for the last five years I've been working in comics.