Peril Comes to Atlantis Studios
November 23, 2005

Franklin, MA – Atlantis Studios announced today the publication of the original series “The Adventures of Paula Peril” with its first issue “Curse of the Golden Dragon”.

This action-packed series is written by James Watson with art by veteran artists Seppo Makinen (Sherlock Holmes) and Rob Ewing (Kelly Belle), with a full color cover by Franchesco (She-Dragon). The series features the cliffhanger adventures of a beautiful big city reporter who finds herself in the middle of every story she covers, be it ruthless gangsters or supernatural mysteries.

“Paula is Nancy Drew meets Indiana Jones” comments Editor and series writer James Watson, “She’s thoroughly modern, but her determination to uncover the truth and expose each dastardly villain inevitably puts her – or her friends - in mortal peril each issue. It’s tongue planted firmly in cheek, we’re trying to have fun, but make the characters rich and very real in each adventure.”

Watson confirmed that the name of series is an intentional nod to “Perils of Pauline”, and to the 40s pulp magazines and 70s comics that it resembles artistically. “It’s a series for everyone, but those who see Seppo’s artwork will recognize the influence of pulp detective magazine illustrators. Those who enjoy the classic Saturday morning serials will recognize the pace of the action, the over-the-top villains, and cliffhanger peril in each issue.”

Atlantis’ current plan is to produce six issues of the Paula Peril series, each one a self-contained adventure of 32 pages. Paula Peril is available to the direct market through distributors Diamond and FM International and will ship in February 2006.

For more information on Atlantis Studios, including a special preview of Paula Peril artwork and characters, visit www.atlantisstudios.net. Dedicated Paula Peril website now live at www.atlantisstudios.net/paulaperil.