The vision was "to encourage, produce and promote thought-provoking and well written science fiction and fantasy literature.

This made Hades Publications the largest dedicated Canadian publisher of Science Fiction and Fantasy.

[4](Announced on August 18, 2007) In 2009, Hades Publications entered into the POD and E-book market with a new imprint Absolute XPress.

It started as an all encompassing imprint publishing many different genres, but nearing the 1 year anniversary the press changed focus returning to Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror.

[8][9] Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy Absolute XPress Hades Publications has four book imprints, all of which are based in Canada.