We are pleased to announce that our first read for 2007 will be


Arvid Nelson's graphic novel series REX MUNDI

and we proud to announce that Arvid Nelson himself will be answering JDR's questions.

Discussion begins Feb 26, 2007

So we are just in time for the Nov 8 re-release of Rex Mundi Volume 1: The Guardian Of The Temple. Also included in the discussion will be Rex Mundi Volume 2: The River Underground and Rex Mundi Volume 3: The Lost Kings We will be discussing the story and the fantastic artwork in order. We are blessed as Mr. Nelson has offered us some REX MUNDI images to use on site.

These are short, fast read graphic novels. NurseAnne8 and I know we will enjoy reading them, discussing the story and have a great time imagining Johnny in the lead.

Rex Mundi site

And, as you read the books, be sure to get those questions together for Mr. Nelson who is so kind to carve some time for us out of his really busy schedule!


http://www.shrunkenheadstudios.com/story/rmbook1.html




Rex Mundi Book 1: The Guardian of the Temple
Art by EricJ, colors by Jeromy Cox
Dark Horse publication date: Nov. 8, 2006
A quest for the Holy Grail unlike any you’ve ever seen begins here – in a world where the American Civil War ended in a stalemate, the Catholic Church controls wEurope, and sorcery determines political power!
When a medieval scroll disappears from a Paris church, Doctor Julien Saunière investigates, uncovering a series of horrific ritual murders and an ancient secret society. Julien cannot let these shadowy figures retreat into the darkness, lest they kill again. His investigation turns into a one-man quest to uncover the deepest secrets of Christianity.
Mystery, fantasy, history, and horror combine to create this critically acclaimed comic. This is the volume where it all begins for anyone interested in a literary adventure that’ll challenge their mind as much as it chills their bones!
Collects issues 0 – 5 of the Image Comics series.



Rex Mundi Volume 2: The River Underground (Paperback)
by Arvid Nelson, Eric J.




Rex Mundi Book 3: The Lost Kings
Art by EricJ, Jeromy Cox, Jim Di Bartolo and
Dark Horse publication date: Jan. 24, 2006

In a Paris where magic is real and the Catholic Church never lost power, one man’s quest to solve a murder may lead him to the Holy Grail itself!

Doctor Julien Saunière continues his investigation into the theft of a mysterious medieval scroll, only dimly aware of the forces tugging him to the doorstep of the powerful Duke of Lorraine. Lorraine wants to provoke a massive, globe-spanning war that will soak the world in blood – but why? The answer to that question, a deadly confrontation in the ancient catacombs beneath Paris, and a blasphemous revelation about Judas, Christ's betrayer, all await Julien in this volume of the critically acclaimed series Rex Mundi!

Mystery, fantasy, history, and horror combine to create this critically acclaimed comic.

Collects Issues 12 – 17 of the Image Comics series.