S T O R I E S  w i t h  V I T A M I N S

blogpage

5 Worlds

Deep dive interviews!

Deep dive interviews!
May 04, 2023 by Mark Siegel

In the mood for a couple of deep dive interviews? From a short history of the First Second publishing adventure to behind-the-scene stories on creating the 5 WORLDS series—and plenty more besides, here's for your podcast listening pleasure!

TINY DANCER now available!

TINY DANCER now available!
Nov 02, 2021 by Mark Siegel
Tiny Dancer is now available from your favorite bookseller! 
 
 
(And 5 Worlds 5 is now expected to release on January 18, 2022, owing to global shipping woes. Thanks for your patience!)



​​​​​​​

5 Worlds FINAL INSTALLMENT available for pre-order!

5 Worlds FINAL INSTALLMENT available for pre-order!
Jun 02, 2021 by Mark Siegel
5 Worlds 5: The Emerald Gate, is available for preorder from your favorite bookseller.

We've cannot wait to share this one with you all. Oona, An Tzu, Jax—and a few friends—have reached the green moon of Grimbo-E, where their epic saga will reach its unexpected culmination. English version available everywhere November 15th, 2021.
 
And our French fans are extra fortunate—their version comes out June 9th!! No spoilers in English, please!

A magic portal interview

A magic portal interview
May 22, 2020 by Mark Siegel
Lots of press coming out for the new 5 WORLDS book, THE AMBER ANTHEM!

Every now and then an interview is a little graced, and become like a magic portal. Like this one with Crystal at Lost in Storyland. It's short and sweet and goes to the heart of 5 Worlds.

Hope you'll give it a read!
​​

5 Worlds teaser trailer

May 20, 2020 by Mark Siegel
✨3 Brave Heroes
✨5 Exotic Worlds
✨1 Epic Adventure to Save the Universe

#5Worlds Book 4: The Amber Anthem is in stores now!

The Hollywood Reporter previews 5W4

The Hollywood Reporter previews 5W4
Apr 22, 2020 by Mark Siegel

"The fate of five different planets lies in the hands of three children — and not each of those three is exactly who they appear to be."

The Hollywood Reporter's HEATVISION blog is sharing an exclusive preview of pages from 5 WORLDS 4: The Amber Anthem!

Go see for yourself!
 


 

5 Worlds Weekly Giveaway

5 Worlds Weekly Giveaway
Apr 21, 2020 by Mark Siegel
Hi all! Head over to the 5 Worlds Instagram for our third 5W Weekly Giveaway

Each week a randomly picked winner will receive a stunning 12x17" vintage travel poster—one of five high quality prints by the great
Danielle Sylvan, inspired by the 5 WORLDS graphic novel series!
 

With each weekly reveal, we're adding these beautiful posters to our 5W store.

And remember, 5W4: THE AMBER ANTHEM is available for pre-ordering, and out everywhere on May 12th, 2020!

 
 

Mark Siegel @ SDCC 2019

Mark Siegel @ SDCC 2019
Jul 16, 2019 by Mark Siegel
Here's where to catch Mark Siegel at San Diego Comic Con this year, wearing various hats. He can often be found at the FIRST SECOND/MACMILLAN booth #2800—a must-stop for a ton of amazing new graphic novels.

PLUS, SIGNING THE FIRST THREE 5 WORLDS BOOKS! 

New 5 WORLDS test animation!

Apr 30, 2019 by Mark Siegel


New test animation by the great Kamille Areopagita

You can order the first three books of the 5 WORLDS series here.

GoodReads Giveaway! 25 ADVANCE COPIES OF 5W3—

GoodReads Giveaway! 25 ADVANCE COPIES OF 5W3—
Mar 25, 2019 by Mark Siegel

Goodreads Book Giveaway

The Red Maze by Mark  Siegel

The Red Maze

by Mark Siegel

Giveaway ends April 24, 2019.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

 
Enter Giveaway

Spring 2019: On the Road & In the Studio

Spring 2019: On the Road & In the Studio
Mar 23, 2019 by Mark Siegel

Have you read my latest Newsletter? It's here, packed with news and things worth sharing!

And over here you can sign up to have every new issue delivered to your inbox, three or four times a year.

Crafting An Epic Comics Collaboration (Slashfilm interview)

Crafting An Epic Comics Collaboration (Slashfilm interview)
Nov 17, 2018 by Mark Siegel
This fun interview with the great Rosie Knight includes special time-lapses and mini-movies about the making of 5 WORLDS—a nice share for any young or aspiring graphic novel creators...
 

2018 #DrawOona WINNERS

2018 #DrawOona WINNERS
Oct 28, 2018 by Mark Siegel

Congratulations 2018 Winners!


We were thrilled and hard pressed to select from among so many exquisite entries! 
Here is the 2018 selection—look for them in print inside 5W3: The Red Maze, now available for pre-order.

5 Worlds #DrawOona Art Contest!

5 Worlds #DrawOona Art Contest!
Jul 28, 2018 by Mark Siegel
#DrawOona is the hashtag for the new 5 WORLDS ART CONTEST! Win a chance to have your work appear in 5W3: The Red Maze!
 

See below for some lovely examples!