Kyle Baker will once again be the Master of Ceremonies at the Harvey Awards on Saturday, September 27 during the Baltimore Comic-Con.
FUN FACT: The AWESOME folks at Comicmix.com will videotape the event!
fmi: http://www.comicon.com/baltimore/harveys.htm
Kyle will also be a guest at the convention on Saturday, Sept 27 & Sunday, Sept 28.
His location will be listed in the program.
fmi: http://www.comicon.com/baltimore/
Kyle will be signing copies of his graphic novel NAT TURNER at Abrams booth #1701 on Saturday from 10 to 11 am.
Cheers!
latest kb books: HOW TO DRAW STUPID & OTHER ESSENTIALS OF CARTOONING
NAT TURNER (Single Volume HC)
THE BAKERS: BABIES & KITTENS
SPECIAL FORCES #3
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/qualityjollity
blog: http://thebakersanimationcartoons.blogspot.com/
eye candy: http://www.kylebaker.com/
newsletter: http://www.kylebaker.com/www/newsletter/newsletter.htm
Friday, September 26, 2008
RADICAL PUBLISHING
Solicitation copy
NOVEMBER 2008 shipping
City of Dust #2 Clint Langley cover A – Diamond Code: SEP084232
City of Dust #2 Lucio Parrillo cover B - Diamond Code: SEP084233
City of Dust #2 Alex Ruiz cover C - Diamond Code: SEP084234
City of Dust #2 IFS cover D - Diamond Code: SEP084235
CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY #2
Writer STEVE NILES
Artist and Colorist ZID
Letterer CHRIS ELIOPOULOS
28 pages, FC, November, $2.99
4 Covers
The discovery of a child's storybook puts Khrome at the center of a citywide crackdown on imagination crimes. While detective Khrome bears the weight of suspicion, another grizzly murder is committed and a secret truth is revealed, a truth that will shatter the fragile peace of this estranged society.
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Freedom Formula #4 Patrick Reilly cover A – Diamond Code: SEP084236
Freedom Formula #4 Nic Klein cover B – Diamond Code: SEP084237
FREEDOM FORMULA: GHOST OF THE WASTELAND #4
Writer EDMUND SHERN
Artist CHRIS JOHNSON
Colorist IMAGINARY FRIENDS STUDIOS
Letterer STANLEY ONG
28 pages, FC, November, $2.99
2 Covers
Zee realizes that his entire life has been a lie and he must face the one man who holds the answers, the very man who wants him dead, Daedalus. As the surviving street racers try to pick up the pieces following a brutal attack, the true identity of the Corporation's spy is revealed.
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RADICAL BOOKS
HERCULES: THE THRACIAN WARS HARDCOVER
Diamond Code: SEP084239
ISBN: 0-9802335-1-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-9802335-1-3
Price: $19.95 (C: $21.99)
Publisher: Radical Publishing
Writer STEVE MOORE
Artist ADMIRA WIJAYA
Colors by IMAGINARY FRIENDS STUDIOS and SIXTH CREATION
Letterer TODD KLEIN
Page Count: 144
Format: Hardcover, Full Color
Collecting the 5 issue miniseries, that is being produced by Peter Berg’s production company Film 44 and has Newsarama’s Best Shots saying “I can't recommend this book enough”, along with character renderings and covers by Jim Steranko, George Pratt, Arthur Suydam, John Bolton, Clint Langley, Stjepan Sejic, Greg Broadmore of Weta Workshop, Imaginary Friends Studios and more.
The King of Thrace has hired Hercules and his mercenaries to train his men to become the greatest army of all time. Hercules does not question King Cotys' motives until he takes his army out to battle and sees them practice on the innocent men, women and children of their neighbors. Deep in his soul something stirs, but is it enough to stop a mad king and his army of the damned from marching across Greece or even Olympus itself?
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RADICAL BOOKS
CALIBER: FIRST CANON OF JUSTICE HARDCOVER
Diamond Code: SEP084238
ISBN: 0-9802335-2-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-9802335-2-0
Price: $19.95 (C $21.99)
Writer SAM SARKAR
Artist GARRIE GASTONNY
Colorist IMAGINARY FRIENDS STUDIOS
Letterer ANNIE PARKHOUSE
Page Count: 144
Format: Hardcover, Full Color
The hit series, that is being produced and directed for film by John Woo (Red Cliff, Mission Impossible 2) and has Ain’t It Cool News declaring "This fantastical western is yet another powerful debut from Radical Publishing", is finally collected in a hardcover format. Included with the 5 issue miniseries are character renderings and covers provided by Luis Royo, Greg Ruth, Tomm Coker, Dave Wilkins, Stanley “Artgerm” Lau, and more.
The Arthurian Legend of Excalibur is reborn in the old Pacific Northwest. A world in which Shamans replace Wizards, gunfighters walk where knights once stood, and in which a mystical gun will change the world in place of the sword of legend. It is here that Caliber is revealed as a tattooed six gun imbued with supernatural power. A land where lawlessness runs rampant and Arthur will have his chance to set balance to the scales of justice.
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OFFERED AGAIN
YOSHITAKA AMANO’S MATEKI: THE MAGIC FLUTE
Diamond Code: APR084071
ISBN: 0-9802335-0-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-9802335-0-6
Writer YOSHITAKA AMANO
Artwork by YOSHITAKA AMANO’S
English adaptation by EDMUND SHERN
Price: $29.95 (C:32.99)
Page count: 128 pages
Format: Hardcover, Full Color
Radical Books is proud to present Yoshitaka Amano's masterful and unique
interpretation of Mozart's The Magic Flute. Mateki is a beautiful and dark
tale of a young man who must put away his flute and become a warrior to save
his lover from the lord of darkness. Celebrated Japanese painter, Amano is
world renown for his work on Vampire Hunter D, Final Fantasy, and Neil Gaiman’s Sandman: The Dream Hunters.
Solicitation copy
NOVEMBER 2008 shipping
City of Dust #2 Clint Langley cover A – Diamond Code: SEP084232
City of Dust #2 Lucio Parrillo cover B - Diamond Code: SEP084233
City of Dust #2 Alex Ruiz cover C - Diamond Code: SEP084234
City of Dust #2 IFS cover D - Diamond Code: SEP084235
CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY #2
Writer STEVE NILES
Artist and Colorist ZID
Letterer CHRIS ELIOPOULOS
28 pages, FC, November, $2.99
4 Covers
The discovery of a child's storybook puts Khrome at the center of a citywide crackdown on imagination crimes. While detective Khrome bears the weight of suspicion, another grizzly murder is committed and a secret truth is revealed, a truth that will shatter the fragile peace of this estranged society.
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Freedom Formula #4 Patrick Reilly cover A – Diamond Code: SEP084236
Freedom Formula #4 Nic Klein cover B – Diamond Code: SEP084237
FREEDOM FORMULA: GHOST OF THE WASTELAND #4
Writer EDMUND SHERN
Artist CHRIS JOHNSON
Colorist IMAGINARY FRIENDS STUDIOS
Letterer STANLEY ONG
28 pages, FC, November, $2.99
2 Covers
Zee realizes that his entire life has been a lie and he must face the one man who holds the answers, the very man who wants him dead, Daedalus. As the surviving street racers try to pick up the pieces following a brutal attack, the true identity of the Corporation's spy is revealed.
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
RADICAL BOOKS
HERCULES: THE THRACIAN WARS HARDCOVER
Diamond Code: SEP084239
ISBN: 0-9802335-1-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-9802335-1-3
Price: $19.95 (C: $21.99)
Publisher: Radical Publishing
Writer STEVE MOORE
Artist ADMIRA WIJAYA
Colors by IMAGINARY FRIENDS STUDIOS and SIXTH CREATION
Letterer TODD KLEIN
Page Count: 144
Format: Hardcover, Full Color
Collecting the 5 issue miniseries, that is being produced by Peter Berg’s production company Film 44 and has Newsarama’s Best Shots saying “I can't recommend this book enough”, along with character renderings and covers by Jim Steranko, George Pratt, Arthur Suydam, John Bolton, Clint Langley, Stjepan Sejic, Greg Broadmore of Weta Workshop, Imaginary Friends Studios and more.
The King of Thrace has hired Hercules and his mercenaries to train his men to become the greatest army of all time. Hercules does not question King Cotys' motives until he takes his army out to battle and sees them practice on the innocent men, women and children of their neighbors. Deep in his soul something stirs, but is it enough to stop a mad king and his army of the damned from marching across Greece or even Olympus itself?
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
RADICAL BOOKS
CALIBER: FIRST CANON OF JUSTICE HARDCOVER
Diamond Code: SEP084238
ISBN: 0-9802335-2-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-9802335-2-0
Price: $19.95 (C $21.99)
Writer SAM SARKAR
Artist GARRIE GASTONNY
Colorist IMAGINARY FRIENDS STUDIOS
Letterer ANNIE PARKHOUSE
Page Count: 144
Format: Hardcover, Full Color
The hit series, that is being produced and directed for film by John Woo (Red Cliff, Mission Impossible 2) and has Ain’t It Cool News declaring "This fantastical western is yet another powerful debut from Radical Publishing", is finally collected in a hardcover format. Included with the 5 issue miniseries are character renderings and covers provided by Luis Royo, Greg Ruth, Tomm Coker, Dave Wilkins, Stanley “Artgerm” Lau, and more.
The Arthurian Legend of Excalibur is reborn in the old Pacific Northwest. A world in which Shamans replace Wizards, gunfighters walk where knights once stood, and in which a mystical gun will change the world in place of the sword of legend. It is here that Caliber is revealed as a tattooed six gun imbued with supernatural power. A land where lawlessness runs rampant and Arthur will have his chance to set balance to the scales of justice.
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
OFFERED AGAIN
YOSHITAKA AMANO’S MATEKI: THE MAGIC FLUTE
Diamond Code: APR084071
ISBN: 0-9802335-0-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-9802335-0-6
Writer YOSHITAKA AMANO
Artwork by YOSHITAKA AMANO’S
English adaptation by EDMUND SHERN
Price: $29.95 (C:32.99)
Page count: 128 pages
Format: Hardcover, Full Color
Radical Books is proud to present Yoshitaka Amano's masterful and unique
interpretation of Mozart's The Magic Flute. Mateki is a beautiful and dark
tale of a young man who must put away his flute and become a warrior to save
his lover from the lord of darkness. Celebrated Japanese painter, Amano is
world renown for his work on Vampire Hunter D, Final Fantasy, and Neil Gaiman’s Sandman: The Dream Hunters.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
PRESS RELEASE - IMAGE COMICS GOES BACK TO BALTIMORE!Image Comics returns to Baltimore with a massive guest list and the promise of announcements galore!
24 September, 2008 (Berkeley, CA) - This upcoming weekend the world's greatest creator-owned and operated publisher, Image Comics, makes a big return to the Baltimore Comic Con.
"Baltimore is a favorite show of mine, I can't wait to attend that show again, it's always a blast," said Image Comics partner Robert Kirkman. "This may be the biggest collection of Image creators outside of the San Diego Comic Con, but at a show where one-on-one face time with them is prime. Plus, I hear we're bringing a massive slate of announcements to this years' Image Comics Show! It's going to be a great year!"
Kirkman will take part in two panels at the show, first on Saturday for the long-awaited debate on the future of comics between him and POWERS' Brian Michael Bendis, Saturday at 2:45 PM in Oa room (upstairs, room 307). Then Sunday, The Image Comics Show will take place from 12-1 PM in Earth 53 (upstairs, room 307) and will be the epicenter of announcements for the weekend, with highlights including Kirkman being joined by special guests BACK TO BROOKLYN's Jimmy Palmiotti, ELEPHANTMEN's Richard Starkings and SAVAGE DRAGON's Erik Larsen as well as the public debut of IMAGE UNITED art and the very first word on a number of titles.
In addition, the Baltimore Image Island will feature a massive guest list of Image Creators, including Kirkman, SAVAGE DRAGON's Erik Larsen, LIBERTY MEADOWS' Frank Cho, THE SWORDS' The Luna Brothers, ELEPHANTMEN's Richard Starkings, PVP's Scott Kurtz, RED MASS FOR MARS' Ryan Bodenheim and MICE TEMPLAR's Bryan J.L. Glass. In addition, many other Image Creators will be in attendance, such as BACK TO BROOKLYN's Jimmy Palmiotti, THE PRO's Amanda Conner, SPECIAL FORCES' Kyle Baker, INFINITE HORIZON's Phil Noto, AMERICAN FLAGG's Howard Chaykin and PERHAPANAUTS' Craig Rousseau & Todd Dezago.
Image Comics can be found at booth #110 during The Baltimore Comic Con, Saturday, September 26th and Sunday, September 27th, at the Baltimore Convention Center. For more information, please see http://www.comicon.com/baltimore/.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
24 September, 2008 (Berkeley, CA) - This upcoming weekend the world's greatest creator-owned and operated publisher, Image Comics, makes a big return to the Baltimore Comic Con.
"Baltimore is a favorite show of mine, I can't wait to attend that show again, it's always a blast," said Image Comics partner Robert Kirkman. "This may be the biggest collection of Image creators outside of the San Diego Comic Con, but at a show where one-on-one face time with them is prime. Plus, I hear we're bringing a massive slate of announcements to this years' Image Comics Show! It's going to be a great year!"
Kirkman will take part in two panels at the show, first on Saturday for the long-awaited debate on the future of comics between him and POWERS' Brian Michael Bendis, Saturday at 2:45 PM in Oa room (upstairs, room 307). Then Sunday, The Image Comics Show will take place from 12-1 PM in Earth 53 (upstairs, room 307) and will be the epicenter of announcements for the weekend, with highlights including Kirkman being joined by special guests BACK TO BROOKLYN's Jimmy Palmiotti, ELEPHANTMEN's Richard Starkings and SAVAGE DRAGON's Erik Larsen as well as the public debut of IMAGE UNITED art and the very first word on a number of titles.
In addition, the Baltimore Image Island will feature a massive guest list of Image Creators, including Kirkman, SAVAGE DRAGON's Erik Larsen, LIBERTY MEADOWS' Frank Cho, THE SWORDS' The Luna Brothers, ELEPHANTMEN's Richard Starkings, PVP's Scott Kurtz, RED MASS FOR MARS' Ryan Bodenheim and MICE TEMPLAR's Bryan J.L. Glass. In addition, many other Image Creators will be in attendance, such as BACK TO BROOKLYN's Jimmy Palmiotti, THE PRO's Amanda Conner, SPECIAL FORCES' Kyle Baker, INFINITE HORIZON's Phil Noto, AMERICAN FLAGG's Howard Chaykin and PERHAPANAUTS' Craig Rousseau & Todd Dezago.
Image Comics can be found at booth #110 during The Baltimore Comic Con, Saturday, September 26th and Sunday, September 27th, at the Baltimore Convention Center. For more information, please see http://www.comicon.com/baltimore/.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
ASYLUM RELEASES WARLASH:DARK NOIR #2 TRAILER AND PREVIEW
ASYLUM PRESS HAS ANNOUNCED THE RELEASE OF A TRAILER AND16-PAGE PREVIEW OF THEIR NEW ONGOING SERIES WARLASH:DARK NOIR
Sept 25, 2008 (Los Angeles) Frank Forte, creator of The Vampire Verses, Insidious Tales and The Asylum Of Horrors, is releasing the first issue of a new character, Warlash, through his company Asylum Press. Five stories, 48 pages, and one low price of $2.95 allow every reader to get a serious value for their comic book dollar.
Action Packed second issue! Warlash, armored warrior of the apocalyptic future, returns. This issue continues the “Phlegm Fatale” storyline wherein Warlash battles a biogenic beast in the sewers below Pittsburgh. By Frank Forte. In "Enter:The Bladeviper, Warlash" fights a sexy blade wielding villainess. J.C. Wong's art is stunning. In the final chapter of “Grubbs” where Warlash battles a shape-shifting maniac. Art by Steve Mannion. In Wormwar part 2, a Warlash must find out who is building giant worms, by Szymon Kudranski. In “The Demon” , Warlash is confronted with a satanic rite and hellspawned beast they have released. And finally "Tentacles", where an injection transforms a bum into something...more, by Nenad Gucunja. Cover by Bruno Werneck.
Preview can be seen at: www.warlash.com/warlash_DN02_PREVIEW.html
PDF preview can be seen at: www.warlash.com/WARLASH_Dark_Noir_2.pdf
Trailer can be seen at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e93xTSUxA7E
Diamond Preview link at:
http://previewsworld.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=6&s=221&ai=74407&ssd
NOTE: Retailers are free to take any images and the PDF preview and post it on their sites to generate sales.
Fans should sign up for the asylumpress newsletter at www.asylumpress.com/newsletter
Title: WARLASH:DARK NOIR #2
Ship Date: DEC 2008
ISBN:
ISBN13:
Retail price $2.95
48 pgs full color perfect bound
Diamond Code:OCT083866
WARLASH:DARK NOIR #1 can also be ordered through Diamond Distributors if anyone missed the first issue.
Asylum Press is distributed by Diamond Distributors and Haven Distributors.
WARLASH QUOTES
"A rollercoaster ride over razor blades"
-- R.S. Rhine / Deaditor-In-Chief
GirlsandCorpses.com
ABOUT ASYLUM PRESS
Founded in 1999 by Frank Forte, Asylum Press is a unique publishing house specializing in high profile projects from some of the industry's biggest names. Publishing superhero comics with Warlash: Zombie Mutant Genesis, continuing their tradition of horror with Undead Evil, Satan’s 3-Ring Circus of Hell, the upcoming Asylum of Horrors and Beyond Lovecraft, venturing into dark humor with Billy Boy The Sick Little Fat Kid and The Cletus and Floyd Show, Asylum Press continues to be on the cutting edge of comic and graphic novel publishing.
ASYLUM PRESS HAS ANNOUNCED THE RELEASE OF A TRAILER AND16-PAGE PREVIEW OF THEIR NEW ONGOING SERIES WARLASH:DARK NOIR
Sept 25, 2008 (Los Angeles) Frank Forte, creator of The Vampire Verses, Insidious Tales and The Asylum Of Horrors, is releasing the first issue of a new character, Warlash, through his company Asylum Press. Five stories, 48 pages, and one low price of $2.95 allow every reader to get a serious value for their comic book dollar.
Action Packed second issue! Warlash, armored warrior of the apocalyptic future, returns. This issue continues the “Phlegm Fatale” storyline wherein Warlash battles a biogenic beast in the sewers below Pittsburgh. By Frank Forte. In "Enter:The Bladeviper, Warlash" fights a sexy blade wielding villainess. J.C. Wong's art is stunning. In the final chapter of “Grubbs” where Warlash battles a shape-shifting maniac. Art by Steve Mannion. In Wormwar part 2, a Warlash must find out who is building giant worms, by Szymon Kudranski. In “The Demon” , Warlash is confronted with a satanic rite and hellspawned beast they have released. And finally "Tentacles", where an injection transforms a bum into something...more, by Nenad Gucunja. Cover by Bruno Werneck.
Preview can be seen at: www.warlash.com/warlash_DN02_PREVIEW.html
PDF preview can be seen at: www.warlash.com/WARLASH_Dark_Noir_2.pdf
Trailer can be seen at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e93xTSUxA7E
Diamond Preview link at:
http://previewsworld.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=6&s=221&ai=74407&ssd
NOTE: Retailers are free to take any images and the PDF preview and post it on their sites to generate sales.
Fans should sign up for the asylumpress newsletter at www.asylumpress.com/newsletter
Title: WARLASH:DARK NOIR #2
Ship Date: DEC 2008
ISBN:
ISBN13:
Retail price $2.95
48 pgs full color perfect bound
Diamond Code:OCT083866
WARLASH:DARK NOIR #1 can also be ordered through Diamond Distributors if anyone missed the first issue.
Asylum Press is distributed by Diamond Distributors and Haven Distributors.
WARLASH QUOTES
"A rollercoaster ride over razor blades"
-- R.S. Rhine / Deaditor-In-Chief
GirlsandCorpses.com
ABOUT ASYLUM PRESS
Founded in 1999 by Frank Forte, Asylum Press is a unique publishing house specializing in high profile projects from some of the industry's biggest names. Publishing superhero comics with Warlash: Zombie Mutant Genesis, continuing their tradition of horror with Undead Evil, Satan’s 3-Ring Circus of Hell, the upcoming Asylum of Horrors and Beyond Lovecraft, venturing into dark humor with Billy Boy The Sick Little Fat Kid and The Cletus and Floyd Show, Asylum Press continues to be on the cutting edge of comic and graphic novel publishing.
IDW PUBLISHING’S GRAPHIC NOVEL BIOGRAPHIES OF U.S. PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
SEN. BARACK OBAMA AND SEN. JOHN McCAIN
IN BOOKSTORES OCTOBER 8
UCLICK® brings comics and graphic novels to mobile users worldwide
(San Diego, CA; September 24, 2008) – Just a few weeks ahead of Election Day, IDW Publishing’s eagerly anticipated comic book biographies of John McCain and Barack Obama will hit bookstores October 8 and will also be available on mobile phones.
The larger-than-life personal stories and come-from-behind political victories of the candidates, Senator Barack Obama (Dem; IL) and Senator John McCain (Rep; AZ), have electrified the political discourse in this country and around the world. Now IDW Publishing (www.idwpublishing.com) introduces an extraordinary venture in this political year: a pair of biographies, PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL: BARACK OBAMA (Author: Jeff Mariotte/Artist: Tom Morgan) and PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL: JOHN MCCAIN (Author: Andy Helfer/Artist: Stephen Thompson) presented in one of the true American art forms, the comic book. Independently researched and illustrated by a team of veteran artists, the comic books depict key incidents in the lives of the two men. The books were commissioned with no input from either political campaign.
Comic book authors Andy Helfer and Jeff Mariotte will be appearing at bookstores in New York, Los Angeles and Orange County on October 8 through 10, signing copies of the comics. Locations are as follows:
New York:
2 pm – 4 pm, Oct 8: Forbidden Planet, 840 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
5 pm – 7 pm, Oct 8: Jim Hanley’s Universe, 4 W 33rd St
New York, NY 10001
Los Angeles:
6 pm – 9 pm, Oct 9, Golden Apple Comics, 7018 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Orange County:
4 pm – 7 pm, Oct 10, Comics Unlimited, 16344 Beach Blvd, Westminster CA 92683
Already a collector’s item, the books can also be pre-ordered at www.presidentialcomics.com. In addition to the separate tomes, the two issues will also be available in a special trade paperback flip-book edition. “Comics and graphic novels speak to millions of people encompassing all demographic, social, cultural and economic stripes. It’s a great way to get beyond the headlines on these two candidates,” says IDW president Ted Adams.
“It’s only fitting that in this historic election that we break new ground in the publishing and online media worlds with the first ever simultaneous release of these graphic novels in both print and on mobile phones. It is also a great move for our democracy to make these beautiful candidate biographies universally available,” said Uclick CEO Douglas Edwards.
Fans can also purchase the comic books for their mobile devices for the UCLICK mobile comic book reader available on phones through top U.S. carriers, the mobile Internet at http://m.gocomics.com, and on the iPhone App Store Uclick is a leading digital entertainment provider offering a broad mix of popular content for the Web and mobile phones. The Uclick content lineup includes other IDW properties, as well as many other leading brands.
The powerful cover art illustrations for both books were created by fan favorite J. Scott Campbell. His first book was the popular Gen13, which he followed with Danger Girl, a runaway bestseller that spawned a video game as well as a series of toys. More recently he has been working on a Spider-Man series that will debut in 2009.
Obama author Jeff Mariotte is an award-winning, bestselling writer of more than 30 novels, including original supernatural thrillers River Runs Red and Missing White Girl, horror epic The Slab, and Stoker Award nominated teen horror series Witch Season, as well as books set in the universes of CSI: Miami, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Supernatural, Spider-Man, Superman, and Star Trek. He is a veteran comics author, including his original Western series, Desperadoes.
Andy Helfer, author of the John McCain bio, has been one of comics’ most innovative forces since 1980. During his tenure in charge of Paradox Press, an experimental imprint of DC Comics, he published the original graphic novels Road to Perdition and A History of Violence, both of which became major feature films. He is also the author of well-received and critically lauded graphic novel biographies of Ronald Reagan and Malcolm X.
BARACK OBAMA: PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL: 28 pages of story and art, plus annotations. $3.99 cover price. JOHN MCCAIN: PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL: 28 pages of story and art, plus annotations. $3.99 cover price. FLIP-BOOK encompassing both titles: $7.99 cover price.
About IDW: IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, Calif. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children's book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.
SEN. BARACK OBAMA AND SEN. JOHN McCAIN
IN BOOKSTORES OCTOBER 8
UCLICK® brings comics and graphic novels to mobile users worldwide
(San Diego, CA; September 24, 2008) – Just a few weeks ahead of Election Day, IDW Publishing’s eagerly anticipated comic book biographies of John McCain and Barack Obama will hit bookstores October 8 and will also be available on mobile phones.
The larger-than-life personal stories and come-from-behind political victories of the candidates, Senator Barack Obama (Dem; IL) and Senator John McCain (Rep; AZ), have electrified the political discourse in this country and around the world. Now IDW Publishing (www.idwpublishing.com) introduces an extraordinary venture in this political year: a pair of biographies, PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL: BARACK OBAMA (Author: Jeff Mariotte/Artist: Tom Morgan) and PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL: JOHN MCCAIN (Author: Andy Helfer/Artist: Stephen Thompson) presented in one of the true American art forms, the comic book. Independently researched and illustrated by a team of veteran artists, the comic books depict key incidents in the lives of the two men. The books were commissioned with no input from either political campaign.
Comic book authors Andy Helfer and Jeff Mariotte will be appearing at bookstores in New York, Los Angeles and Orange County on October 8 through 10, signing copies of the comics. Locations are as follows:
New York:
2 pm – 4 pm, Oct 8: Forbidden Planet, 840 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
5 pm – 7 pm, Oct 8: Jim Hanley’s Universe, 4 W 33rd St
New York, NY 10001
Los Angeles:
6 pm – 9 pm, Oct 9, Golden Apple Comics, 7018 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Orange County:
4 pm – 7 pm, Oct 10, Comics Unlimited, 16344 Beach Blvd, Westminster CA 92683
Already a collector’s item, the books can also be pre-ordered at www.presidentialcomics.com. In addition to the separate tomes, the two issues will also be available in a special trade paperback flip-book edition. “Comics and graphic novels speak to millions of people encompassing all demographic, social, cultural and economic stripes. It’s a great way to get beyond the headlines on these two candidates,” says IDW president Ted Adams.
“It’s only fitting that in this historic election that we break new ground in the publishing and online media worlds with the first ever simultaneous release of these graphic novels in both print and on mobile phones. It is also a great move for our democracy to make these beautiful candidate biographies universally available,” said Uclick CEO Douglas Edwards.
Fans can also purchase the comic books for their mobile devices for the UCLICK mobile comic book reader available on phones through top U.S. carriers, the mobile Internet at http://m.gocomics.com, and on the iPhone App Store Uclick is a leading digital entertainment provider offering a broad mix of popular content for the Web and mobile phones. The Uclick content lineup includes other IDW properties, as well as many other leading brands.
The powerful cover art illustrations for both books were created by fan favorite J. Scott Campbell. His first book was the popular Gen13, which he followed with Danger Girl, a runaway bestseller that spawned a video game as well as a series of toys. More recently he has been working on a Spider-Man series that will debut in 2009.
Obama author Jeff Mariotte is an award-winning, bestselling writer of more than 30 novels, including original supernatural thrillers River Runs Red and Missing White Girl, horror epic The Slab, and Stoker Award nominated teen horror series Witch Season, as well as books set in the universes of CSI: Miami, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Supernatural, Spider-Man, Superman, and Star Trek. He is a veteran comics author, including his original Western series, Desperadoes.
Andy Helfer, author of the John McCain bio, has been one of comics’ most innovative forces since 1980. During his tenure in charge of Paradox Press, an experimental imprint of DC Comics, he published the original graphic novels Road to Perdition and A History of Violence, both of which became major feature films. He is also the author of well-received and critically lauded graphic novel biographies of Ronald Reagan and Malcolm X.
BARACK OBAMA: PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL: 28 pages of story and art, plus annotations. $3.99 cover price. JOHN MCCAIN: PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL: 28 pages of story and art, plus annotations. $3.99 cover price. FLIP-BOOK encompassing both titles: $7.99 cover price.
About IDW: IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, Calif. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children's book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
"Kyle Baker gives the story of the famous slave rebellion the illustrated treatment in his graphic novel, Nat Turner."
Barnes & Noble
396 Sixth Ave (at 8th St)
Greenwich Village
212-674-8780
Friday, September 26 @ 7:30pm
fmi:
http://www.timeout.com/newyork/events/books/203701/kyle-baker
latest kb books: HOW TO DRAW STUPID & OTHER ESSENTIALS OF CARTOONING
NAT TURNER (Single Volume HC)
THE BAKERS: BABIES & KITTENS
SPECIAL FORCES #3
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/qualityjollity
blog: http://thebakersanimationcartoons.blogspot.com/
eye candy: http://www.kylebaker.com/
newsletter: http://www.kylebaker.com/www/newsletter/newsletter.htm
Barnes & Noble
396 Sixth Ave (at 8th St)
Greenwich Village
212-674-8780
Friday, September 26 @ 7:30pm
fmi:
http://www.timeout.com/newyork/events/books/203701/kyle-baker
latest kb books: HOW TO DRAW STUPID & OTHER ESSENTIALS OF CARTOONING
NAT TURNER (Single Volume HC)
THE BAKERS: BABIES & KITTENS
SPECIAL FORCES #3
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/qualityjollity
blog: http://thebakersanimationcartoons.blogspot.com/
eye candy: http://www.kylebaker.com/
newsletter: http://www.kylebaker.com/www/newsletter/newsletter.htm
Baltimore Comic-Con Announces Panels for 2008!
Baltimore, Maryland - September 24, 2008 - The Baltimore Comic-Con is proud to announce programming for panels at the 2008 show! Panels will occur both Saturday and Sunday upstairs from the main convention floor.
Once again, we have a panel for all tastes. A highlight this year includes the first public face-to-face discussion between Brian Michael Bendis and Robert Kirkman since each voiced dissenting opinions about work-for-hire and the future of comics. Guests who want to learn more about the graphic crafts can join Jose Villarubia and Bernie Wrightson, or see the Web Comics panel. Also, attendees will receive publishing updates from Dark Horse, DC, Kingdom Comics, Marvel, Image, Top Cow, and Visionary Comics Studio, and an exclusive art seminar by Jim Lee for eight hand-selected fans.
Without further ado...the panels!
Saturday, September 27, 200811am-12:30pmDC NationOa room (upstairs, room 307)Join DC editor Dan Didio as he and special guests, discusses the current DC Universe, as well as hints to the future of the DC Universe.
11:30am-12:30pmWeb ComicsTarnax IV room (upstairs, room 302-303)
Funny, timely, exciting, biting -- all words that can describe the Web Comic, the most widely-available of the comic art form. Join Scott Kurtz, Danielle Corsetto, Scott Sava, and others as they discuss the ins, outs, ups, downs, and overall variety of this forum.
12:35pm-1:35pmMarvel Q&A: A Cup of BOa room (upstairs, room 307)Tom Brevoort and Brian Michael Bendis answers questions about the Marvel Universe. You should join them. He loves you.
12:35pm-1:35pmSilent Devil/Ahmet ZappaTarnax IV room (upstairs, room 302-303)Kingdom Comics, a new division of the Disney film studio, showcases their upcoming projects as they bring back some of Disney Studios classic characters!
1:40pm-2:40pm
Top Cow
Oa room (upstairs, room 307)Join Filip Sablik as he talks Dragon Prince (did you get your Baltimore Comic Con exclusive yet?) Witchblade, Darkness, and all things Top Cow. Moo.
1:40pm-2:40pmDC Comics presents -- The Return of Sgt. Rock! With Billy Tucci
Tarnax IV room (upstairs, room 302-303)
DC Comics is proud to present the return of Easy Company with the six issue miniseries, "Sgt. Rock - The Lost Battalion." Join Sgt. Rock writer/artist and Shi creator Billy Tucci and special guest WW2 veterans Grant Hirabayashi, Joe Kelly Kuwayama, and Terry Shima for an intimate story and art preview of salute to the American soldier. Billy and Terry's discussion and photos will also show the incredible lengths the creator has gone to uphold Rock's honorable legacy by interviewing actual veterans, partaking in a massive World War II re-enactment, and visiting the beaches of Normandy! 2:45pm-3:45pmKirkman vs. Bendis: The Future of ComicsOa room (upstairs, room 307)What began as an open letter on the future of comics has turned into one of the hottest topics to hit the industry in decades. Now, the two main opposing forces in the discussion get together as Robert Kirkman and Brian Michael Bendis come face to face in a no-holds-barred debate! Don't miss out on what promises to be the most talked about panel of the year!
2:45pm-3:45pmDark Horse
Tarnax IV room (upstairs, room 302-303)
Join Dark Horse Director of Publicity Jeremy Atkins and Senior Managing Editor Scott Allie for a first hand look at the future of comics. You will be given insight into the next chapter of the breakout hit series, The Umbrella Academy, as well as a look at what the future holds for all of your other favorite series and characters. With exciting announcements and inside info, you won't want to be anywhere else.
3:50pm-5pmDC Comics Presents: Men of Steel
Oa room (upstairs, room 307)What is the future of the Superman Family? Join Geoff Johns, James Robinson, Sterling Gates, Jamal Igle, and Superman editor Matt Idelson as they give you a peek at what the next year holds for the Man of Steel and his family.
3:50pm-5pmComic Book Restoration and CGC
Tarnax IV room (upstairs, room 302-303)Should restoration be considered for a comic? What does restoration do to the value of a comic? How will CGC grade a restored comic? These questions and more will be answered by Matt Nelson (Classics Incorporated) and Richard Evans (Bedrock City) as they give you insight into the do's and don'ts of comic book restoration.
Sunday, September 28, 200811am-12pmJim Lee Art Seminar The Batcave (upstairs, room 301)Eight lucky fans will be hand-picked by Jim Lee to attend his one hour art seminar! A contest will determine the lucky participants. During the day Saturday, you will turn in a piece of original art at a designated area. Then, on Sunday at 10:30am, Jim will choose eight artists from the entrants who will follow him to the seminar room for this unique experience. 11am-12pmVisionary
Earth 53 (upstairs, room 307)
VCS just announced the new Headlocked: The Tryout 3-Issue series, with covers by Ron Wilson, John Hebert and Jerry "The King" Lawler in his first comic work. They also just launched their digital publishing arm on Wowio and have even more news in the wings! Check out this panel with a bunch of VCS professionals to find out what this up-and-coming studio has planned into 2009! This will also include a focus on Visionary's new submissions, and discussion of how to break into comics...the Visionary way.
11:30am-12:30pmBoom! The Savage Land (upstairs, room 302-303)Join Boom! Studios Editor-In-Chief, Mark Waid, as he discusses the INCREDIBLE new projects coming soon from Boom!
12pm-1pmImage Comics ShowEarth 53 (upstairs, room 307)
The Image Comics Show hits Baltimore as Robert Kirkman (WALKING DEAD, INVINCIBLE), Erik Larsen (SAVAGE DRAGON, IMAGE UNITED), Jimmy Palmiotti (Back to Brooklyn, The Pro), Richard Starkings (ELEPHANTMEN), and more give an exclusive glimpse into the future of Image Comics, featuring the public debut of all-new IMAGE UNITED art, along with many other announcements, surprises, and giveaways! 12:35pm-1:35pmSpotlight on Wrightson (Villarrubia)
The Savage Land (upstairs, room 302-303)Jose Villarrubia presents a Spotlight on his good friend, Living Legend, and Baltimore Comic-Con Guest of Honor, Bernie Wrightson!
1pm-2pmMarvel: Your Universe
Earth 53 (upstairs, room 307)
Will you Embrace Change? Join the Marvel crew and accept your new Skrullian Overlords as you find out all you want to know about Secret Invasion and the rest of the Marvel Universe.
1:40pm-2:40pmChaykin/Hughes
The Savage Land (upstairs, room 302-303)Howard Chaykin and Adam Hughes. Need we say more?
2pm-3pmFor the Love of Comics
Earth 53 (upstairs, room 307)
Dan Didio talks comics! Join Dan in this unique forum to discuss what he likes about comics in general.
2:45pm-4pmTurner - In MemoriamThe Savage Land (upstairs, room 302-303)Join Frank Mastromauro as he hosts a tribute to Michael Turner, a truly singular talent and an all around great guy. Panel topics, descriptions, and creator participants are subject to change. Further information on the show, guests, exhibitors, retailers, Artist's Alley, and more can be found on our website or our MySpace page.
Baltimore, Maryland - September 24, 2008 - The Baltimore Comic-Con is proud to announce programming for panels at the 2008 show! Panels will occur both Saturday and Sunday upstairs from the main convention floor.
Once again, we have a panel for all tastes. A highlight this year includes the first public face-to-face discussion between Brian Michael Bendis and Robert Kirkman since each voiced dissenting opinions about work-for-hire and the future of comics. Guests who want to learn more about the graphic crafts can join Jose Villarubia and Bernie Wrightson, or see the Web Comics panel. Also, attendees will receive publishing updates from Dark Horse, DC, Kingdom Comics, Marvel, Image, Top Cow, and Visionary Comics Studio, and an exclusive art seminar by Jim Lee for eight hand-selected fans.
Without further ado...the panels!
Saturday, September 27, 200811am-12:30pmDC NationOa room (upstairs, room 307)Join DC editor Dan Didio as he and special guests, discusses the current DC Universe, as well as hints to the future of the DC Universe.
11:30am-12:30pmWeb ComicsTarnax IV room (upstairs, room 302-303)
Funny, timely, exciting, biting -- all words that can describe the Web Comic, the most widely-available of the comic art form. Join Scott Kurtz, Danielle Corsetto, Scott Sava, and others as they discuss the ins, outs, ups, downs, and overall variety of this forum.
12:35pm-1:35pmMarvel Q&A: A Cup of BOa room (upstairs, room 307)Tom Brevoort and Brian Michael Bendis answers questions about the Marvel Universe. You should join them. He loves you.
12:35pm-1:35pmSilent Devil/Ahmet ZappaTarnax IV room (upstairs, room 302-303)Kingdom Comics, a new division of the Disney film studio, showcases their upcoming projects as they bring back some of Disney Studios classic characters!
1:40pm-2:40pm
Top Cow
Oa room (upstairs, room 307)Join Filip Sablik as he talks Dragon Prince (did you get your Baltimore Comic Con exclusive yet?) Witchblade, Darkness, and all things Top Cow. Moo.
1:40pm-2:40pmDC Comics presents -- The Return of Sgt. Rock! With Billy Tucci
Tarnax IV room (upstairs, room 302-303)
DC Comics is proud to present the return of Easy Company with the six issue miniseries, "Sgt. Rock - The Lost Battalion." Join Sgt. Rock writer/artist and Shi creator Billy Tucci and special guest WW2 veterans Grant Hirabayashi, Joe Kelly Kuwayama, and Terry Shima for an intimate story and art preview of salute to the American soldier. Billy and Terry's discussion and photos will also show the incredible lengths the creator has gone to uphold Rock's honorable legacy by interviewing actual veterans, partaking in a massive World War II re-enactment, and visiting the beaches of Normandy! 2:45pm-3:45pmKirkman vs. Bendis: The Future of ComicsOa room (upstairs, room 307)What began as an open letter on the future of comics has turned into one of the hottest topics to hit the industry in decades. Now, the two main opposing forces in the discussion get together as Robert Kirkman and Brian Michael Bendis come face to face in a no-holds-barred debate! Don't miss out on what promises to be the most talked about panel of the year!
2:45pm-3:45pmDark Horse
Tarnax IV room (upstairs, room 302-303)
Join Dark Horse Director of Publicity Jeremy Atkins and Senior Managing Editor Scott Allie for a first hand look at the future of comics. You will be given insight into the next chapter of the breakout hit series, The Umbrella Academy, as well as a look at what the future holds for all of your other favorite series and characters. With exciting announcements and inside info, you won't want to be anywhere else.
3:50pm-5pmDC Comics Presents: Men of Steel
Oa room (upstairs, room 307)What is the future of the Superman Family? Join Geoff Johns, James Robinson, Sterling Gates, Jamal Igle, and Superman editor Matt Idelson as they give you a peek at what the next year holds for the Man of Steel and his family.
3:50pm-5pmComic Book Restoration and CGC
Tarnax IV room (upstairs, room 302-303)Should restoration be considered for a comic? What does restoration do to the value of a comic? How will CGC grade a restored comic? These questions and more will be answered by Matt Nelson (Classics Incorporated) and Richard Evans (Bedrock City) as they give you insight into the do's and don'ts of comic book restoration.
Sunday, September 28, 200811am-12pmJim Lee Art Seminar The Batcave (upstairs, room 301)Eight lucky fans will be hand-picked by Jim Lee to attend his one hour art seminar! A contest will determine the lucky participants. During the day Saturday, you will turn in a piece of original art at a designated area. Then, on Sunday at 10:30am, Jim will choose eight artists from the entrants who will follow him to the seminar room for this unique experience. 11am-12pmVisionary
Earth 53 (upstairs, room 307)
VCS just announced the new Headlocked: The Tryout 3-Issue series, with covers by Ron Wilson, John Hebert and Jerry "The King" Lawler in his first comic work. They also just launched their digital publishing arm on Wowio and have even more news in the wings! Check out this panel with a bunch of VCS professionals to find out what this up-and-coming studio has planned into 2009! This will also include a focus on Visionary's new submissions, and discussion of how to break into comics...the Visionary way.
11:30am-12:30pmBoom! The Savage Land (upstairs, room 302-303)Join Boom! Studios Editor-In-Chief, Mark Waid, as he discusses the INCREDIBLE new projects coming soon from Boom!
12pm-1pmImage Comics ShowEarth 53 (upstairs, room 307)
The Image Comics Show hits Baltimore as Robert Kirkman (WALKING DEAD, INVINCIBLE), Erik Larsen (SAVAGE DRAGON, IMAGE UNITED), Jimmy Palmiotti (Back to Brooklyn, The Pro), Richard Starkings (ELEPHANTMEN), and more give an exclusive glimpse into the future of Image Comics, featuring the public debut of all-new IMAGE UNITED art, along with many other announcements, surprises, and giveaways! 12:35pm-1:35pmSpotlight on Wrightson (Villarrubia)
The Savage Land (upstairs, room 302-303)Jose Villarrubia presents a Spotlight on his good friend, Living Legend, and Baltimore Comic-Con Guest of Honor, Bernie Wrightson!
1pm-2pmMarvel: Your Universe
Earth 53 (upstairs, room 307)
Will you Embrace Change? Join the Marvel crew and accept your new Skrullian Overlords as you find out all you want to know about Secret Invasion and the rest of the Marvel Universe.
1:40pm-2:40pmChaykin/Hughes
The Savage Land (upstairs, room 302-303)Howard Chaykin and Adam Hughes. Need we say more?
2pm-3pmFor the Love of Comics
Earth 53 (upstairs, room 307)
Dan Didio talks comics! Join Dan in this unique forum to discuss what he likes about comics in general.
2:45pm-4pmTurner - In MemoriamThe Savage Land (upstairs, room 302-303)Join Frank Mastromauro as he hosts a tribute to Michael Turner, a truly singular talent and an all around great guy. Panel topics, descriptions, and creator participants are subject to change. Further information on the show, guests, exhibitors, retailers, Artist's Alley, and more can be found on our website or our MySpace page.
PRESS RELEASE - SHADOWLINE GOES ONLINE WITH ALL-NEW WEB COMICS COMMUNITY! Shadowline establishes web-comics community with fan favorites and newcomers alike!
23 September 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - The digital comics revolution continues as Image Comics' Shadowline expands their web comics division with a number of titles from fan favorites and the newest generation of creators!
"While my first love comes in the traditional comics format, there's no denying the massive amount of new ideas and talent coming from the online world," said Shadowline Publisher Jim Valentino. "It's become a way for creators like PLATINUM GRIT's Trudy Cooper to gain recognition or established names like FINDER's Carla Speed McNeil to get their work to a wider audience. We're thrilled to bring these creators together in one collective."
Shadowline's continued diversity will be reflected in the web comics, as the line will vary from the science fiction of FINDER to the political intrigue of Len Kody & Jenny Frison's CHICAGO: 1968 and even the oft-kilter superheroics of ACTION, OHIO by Neil Kleid and Paul Salvi. The lineup also currently includes newer titles like HANNIBAL GOES TO ROME, and the long-running YENNY and BRAT-HALLA. Future contributions include the web comic hit, PLATINUM GRIT by Trudy Cooper and Danny Murphy, and the upcoming LI'L DEPRESSED BOY featuring art by Jim Mahfood, Sam Kieth and more to come!
More information can be found at www.shadowlinecomics.com/webcomics.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
23 September 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - The digital comics revolution continues as Image Comics' Shadowline expands their web comics division with a number of titles from fan favorites and the newest generation of creators!
"While my first love comes in the traditional comics format, there's no denying the massive amount of new ideas and talent coming from the online world," said Shadowline Publisher Jim Valentino. "It's become a way for creators like PLATINUM GRIT's Trudy Cooper to gain recognition or established names like FINDER's Carla Speed McNeil to get their work to a wider audience. We're thrilled to bring these creators together in one collective."
Shadowline's continued diversity will be reflected in the web comics, as the line will vary from the science fiction of FINDER to the political intrigue of Len Kody & Jenny Frison's CHICAGO: 1968 and even the oft-kilter superheroics of ACTION, OHIO by Neil Kleid and Paul Salvi. The lineup also currently includes newer titles like HANNIBAL GOES TO ROME, and the long-running YENNY and BRAT-HALLA. Future contributions include the web comic hit, PLATINUM GRIT by Trudy Cooper and Danny Murphy, and the upcoming LI'L DEPRESSED BOY featuring art by Jim Mahfood, Sam Kieth and more to come!
More information can be found at www.shadowlinecomics.com/webcomics.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
FARSCAPE COMIC NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER FROM YOUR LOCAL COMIC STORE
September 22nd, 2008 - Los Angeles, CA - Wondering about the latest on the FARSCAPE comics? Well, wonder no more. BOOM! Studios' FARSCAPE comics are available for order now and will be shipping this November! So, contact your favorite local comic book shop to order your copy or copies.
The Diamond order code for the first edition of the FARSCAPE comic is SEP083803. There will be 3 different covers released in a 50/25/25 ratio. Don't forget to talk to your local comic shop about the 1 in 25 variant cover!
FARSCAPE #1 is written by Rockne O'Bannon with script by Keith R.A. DeCandido with interior art by Tommy Patterson. Cover art by fan-favorites Dennis Calero and Joseph Corroney!
To find your local comic book shop visit: http://www.comicshops.us
Debuting on the SCI-FI Channel in 1998, FARSCAPE follows the adventures of astronaut John Crichton, who has a freak accident during an experimental space mission that catapults him across a thousand galaxies to an alien battlefield. Suddenly, he's trapped among alien creatures wielding deadly technology - a battle that 20th century sci-fi pop culture never prepared him for. Hunted by a merciless military race, Crichton begins his quest for home from a distant galaxy.
A groundbreaking award-winning sci-fi production, FARSCAPE has become a global favorite. Named by TV Guide as one of television's "Best Cult Shows Ever" and most recently named by EMPIRE Magazine as one of the "50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time," FARSCAPE is known for the overwhelming fan-based campaign that led to its miniseries production. The show has continued to find new audiences as it airs in syndication and is available on DVD around the world.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (http://www.boom-studios.com) is a unique new publishing house specializing in high-profile projects across a wide variety of different genres from some of the industry's biggest talents. In its inaugural year, Wizard Magazine named BOOM! "Best New Publisher." Founded by the creator of the TV show EUREKA, Andrew Cosby, and his partner Ross Richie, BOOM! Studios continues to be on the leading edge of comic and graphic novel publishing.
About The Jim Henson Company
The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 50 years and is recognized worldwide as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics and computer graphics. Best known as creators of the world famous Muppets (the rights to which are now owned by The Walt Disney Company), Henson is the recipient of over 50 Emmy Awards and nine Grammy Awards. Credits include the Saturn Award-winning "Farscape" and the features "MirrorMask," "Five Children and It", "Good Boy!" and the recently released direct to DVD feature "Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare". With additional locations in New York and London, The Jim Henson Company is headquartered in Los Angeles on the historic Charlie Chaplin lot complete with soundstage and postproduction facilities. Independently owned and operated by the five adult children of founder Jim Henson, the Company is also home to Jim Henson's Creature Shop(tm), a pre-eminent character-building and visual effects group with international film, television and advertising clients, as well as Henson Recording Studios, one of the music industry's top recording facilities known for its worldclass blend of state of the art and vintage equipment. The Company is currently completing production of 40 episodes of "Sid the Science Kid," a new science readiness animated series for preschoolers that debuted on PBS Kids(r) in September 2008, and recently launched "Puppet Up! - Uncensored," a live puppet improvisational show that has played to sold out crowds around the world and premiered as a special on TBS. The Company has also announced the creation of Jim Henson Designs, a merchandise collection inspired by Jim Henson's earliest sketches. www.henson.com
September 22nd, 2008 - Los Angeles, CA - Wondering about the latest on the FARSCAPE comics? Well, wonder no more. BOOM! Studios' FARSCAPE comics are available for order now and will be shipping this November! So, contact your favorite local comic book shop to order your copy or copies.
The Diamond order code for the first edition of the FARSCAPE comic is SEP083803. There will be 3 different covers released in a 50/25/25 ratio. Don't forget to talk to your local comic shop about the 1 in 25 variant cover!
FARSCAPE #1 is written by Rockne O'Bannon with script by Keith R.A. DeCandido with interior art by Tommy Patterson. Cover art by fan-favorites Dennis Calero and Joseph Corroney!
To find your local comic book shop visit: http://www.comicshops.us
Debuting on the SCI-FI Channel in 1998, FARSCAPE follows the adventures of astronaut John Crichton, who has a freak accident during an experimental space mission that catapults him across a thousand galaxies to an alien battlefield. Suddenly, he's trapped among alien creatures wielding deadly technology - a battle that 20th century sci-fi pop culture never prepared him for. Hunted by a merciless military race, Crichton begins his quest for home from a distant galaxy.
A groundbreaking award-winning sci-fi production, FARSCAPE has become a global favorite. Named by TV Guide as one of television's "Best Cult Shows Ever" and most recently named by EMPIRE Magazine as one of the "50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time," FARSCAPE is known for the overwhelming fan-based campaign that led to its miniseries production. The show has continued to find new audiences as it airs in syndication and is available on DVD around the world.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (http://www.boom-studios.com) is a unique new publishing house specializing in high-profile projects across a wide variety of different genres from some of the industry's biggest talents. In its inaugural year, Wizard Magazine named BOOM! "Best New Publisher." Founded by the creator of the TV show EUREKA, Andrew Cosby, and his partner Ross Richie, BOOM! Studios continues to be on the leading edge of comic and graphic novel publishing.
About The Jim Henson Company
The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 50 years and is recognized worldwide as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics and computer graphics. Best known as creators of the world famous Muppets (the rights to which are now owned by The Walt Disney Company), Henson is the recipient of over 50 Emmy Awards and nine Grammy Awards. Credits include the Saturn Award-winning "Farscape" and the features "MirrorMask," "Five Children and It", "Good Boy!" and the recently released direct to DVD feature "Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare". With additional locations in New York and London, The Jim Henson Company is headquartered in Los Angeles on the historic Charlie Chaplin lot complete with soundstage and postproduction facilities. Independently owned and operated by the five adult children of founder Jim Henson, the Company is also home to Jim Henson's Creature Shop(tm), a pre-eminent character-building and visual effects group with international film, television and advertising clients, as well as Henson Recording Studios, one of the music industry's top recording facilities known for its worldclass blend of state of the art and vintage equipment. The Company is currently completing production of 40 episodes of "Sid the Science Kid," a new science readiness animated series for preschoolers that debuted on PBS Kids(r) in September 2008, and recently launched "Puppet Up! - Uncensored," a live puppet improvisational show that has played to sold out crowds around the world and premiered as a special on TBS. The Company has also announced the creation of Jim Henson Designs, a merchandise collection inspired by Jim Henson's earliest sketches. www.henson.com
BLUEWATER BREAKS NEW GROUND WITH BIOGRAPHY ON SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON
BELLINGHAM, WA— September 12, 2008— Bluewater is pleased to to present a unique venture in the history of comic books, a biography featuring the historical Hilary Clinton. The comic will be released in January for Inauguration Day.
Undoubtedly historic, Hillary Clinton’s life has had a major impact on politics over the last twenty years. From her beginnings at Wellesley to her battle for the democratic presidential nomination, Hillary Clinton has changed a battered political landscape for women in ways that we are only beginning to comprehend.
“We’re excited to bring this book to the table,” says Bluewater’s Vice Preseident Jason Schultz. “There are a couple comics focusing on John McCain and Barack Obama, we wanted to feature Hilary who broke all the rules in this election and made history”
Publisher Darren G. Davis said, “John McCain and Barack Obama have all of the spotlight. Our goal is to show the historical impact that maybe underrated from by those who are too facetted on the candidates to fully understand the historical impact of being a few votes show for the 1st female president. Many people are daunted by the endless stream of articles on the candidates. A visual medium provides perspective that is not only accessible but more relatable to the average person without loosing any of the information involved”.
This 32-page comic book will be telling the story of her life, “Female Force: Hillary Clinton” will explore both sides of the issue, from her positive contribution to the new feminist ethos to the detractors who argue against her attempt to secure the nomination to the bitter end. Though the battle for the presidency now comes down to John McCain and Barack Obama, interest is still strong and steadfast for what might have been the first female presidential nominee in history. Join Bluewater Productions as we examine the enigma of Hillary Clinton.
“I am writing Hillary Clinton from a perceptive of someone who did not admire her at 1st and throughout the process of research has come to admire and be utterly fascinated by what is obviously the most underrated historical figure in modern History. “Said writer Neal Bailey.
For more information on Bluewater Productions, go to www.bluewaterprod.com or check them out in your local comic book shop!
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ABOUT BLUEWATER: Bluewater Productions, Inc. is one if the top independent production studios of comic, young adult books and graphic novel titles. In the tradition of great storytelling and cutting edge art, Bluewater storms onto the comic book and graphic novel scene. With more titles than ever, including smash hits such as the 10th MUSE, THE LEGEND OF ISIS, VINCENT PRICE, ROGER CORMAN PRESENTS and RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS. Bluewater is poised to continue to produce engaging stories with art from both the top names in the industry alongside with up and coming stars. Visit Bluewater Productions online at http://www.bluewaterprod.com.
BELLINGHAM, WA— September 12, 2008— Bluewater is pleased to to present a unique venture in the history of comic books, a biography featuring the historical Hilary Clinton. The comic will be released in January for Inauguration Day.
Undoubtedly historic, Hillary Clinton’s life has had a major impact on politics over the last twenty years. From her beginnings at Wellesley to her battle for the democratic presidential nomination, Hillary Clinton has changed a battered political landscape for women in ways that we are only beginning to comprehend.
“We’re excited to bring this book to the table,” says Bluewater’s Vice Preseident Jason Schultz. “There are a couple comics focusing on John McCain and Barack Obama, we wanted to feature Hilary who broke all the rules in this election and made history”
Publisher Darren G. Davis said, “John McCain and Barack Obama have all of the spotlight. Our goal is to show the historical impact that maybe underrated from by those who are too facetted on the candidates to fully understand the historical impact of being a few votes show for the 1st female president. Many people are daunted by the endless stream of articles on the candidates. A visual medium provides perspective that is not only accessible but more relatable to the average person without loosing any of the information involved”.
This 32-page comic book will be telling the story of her life, “Female Force: Hillary Clinton” will explore both sides of the issue, from her positive contribution to the new feminist ethos to the detractors who argue against her attempt to secure the nomination to the bitter end. Though the battle for the presidency now comes down to John McCain and Barack Obama, interest is still strong and steadfast for what might have been the first female presidential nominee in history. Join Bluewater Productions as we examine the enigma of Hillary Clinton.
“I am writing Hillary Clinton from a perceptive of someone who did not admire her at 1st and throughout the process of research has come to admire and be utterly fascinated by what is obviously the most underrated historical figure in modern History. “Said writer Neal Bailey.
For more information on Bluewater Productions, go to www.bluewaterprod.com or check them out in your local comic book shop!
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ABOUT BLUEWATER: Bluewater Productions, Inc. is one if the top independent production studios of comic, young adult books and graphic novel titles. In the tradition of great storytelling and cutting edge art, Bluewater storms onto the comic book and graphic novel scene. With more titles than ever, including smash hits such as the 10th MUSE, THE LEGEND OF ISIS, VINCENT PRICE, ROGER CORMAN PRESENTS and RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS. Bluewater is poised to continue to produce engaging stories with art from both the top names in the industry alongside with up and coming stars. Visit Bluewater Productions online at http://www.bluewaterprod.com.
ComicsonComics.com (http://www.comicsoncomics.com/ ) is proud to announce two blockbuster events scheduled to tape later this week!
On Wednesday, September 24, award winning novelist and critically acclaimed comic scribe, Brad Meltzer will be taping a live interview conducted by comedian Tom Franck! Starting at 6:45PM at Barnes & Noble, which is located at 16461 Ventura Boulevard in Encino, CA. This event is free to the pubic, so show up early to grab a good seat! Immediately following the interview, Meltzer will be signing copies of his new novel, The Book of Lies.
And on Sunday, September 28, Comics on Comics strikes again with its electrifying eight episode! Host Robbie Peron welcomes Mark Evanier (Groo The Wanderer, Kirby: King of Comics) and international best selling author Gregg Hurwitz (The Crime Writer, Punisher MAX) along with comedians Asterios Kokkinos (National Lampoon, Cracked) & Kathryn Lyn (ManiaTV.com's Arcade) for a special live show at the West Hollywood Book Fair (http://www.westhollywoodbookfair.org/ )!
The West Hollywood Book Fair will be held at 647 N. Vicente Blvd in Los Angeles, CA. The taping starts at 5PM at the Comics, Sci-Fi & Beyond Pavilion. Seating will be limited, so come early!
For general inquiries, please email press@comicsoncomics.com. For talent booking, please e-mail talent@comicsoncomics.com.
About Comics on Comics:
Comics on Comics is a video podcast where "The Greatest Comic Minds Meet The Greatest Minds In Comics." The show, which gathers three professional comedians and one comic book creator for a round-table discussion of the latest comic book news, is hosted by Robbie Peron (The Best Damned Sports Show) and is taped in front of a live audience. Comics on Comics is produced and distributed by Retcon Media.
About Retcon Media:
Retcon Media is a dynamic production company that is dedicated to exploring the full potential of new media. Several web concepts are currently in the works along with feature film and animated projects in development. Retcon Media is located in Los Angeles, CA.
On Wednesday, September 24, award winning novelist and critically acclaimed comic scribe, Brad Meltzer will be taping a live interview conducted by comedian Tom Franck! Starting at 6:45PM at Barnes & Noble, which is located at 16461 Ventura Boulevard in Encino, CA. This event is free to the pubic, so show up early to grab a good seat! Immediately following the interview, Meltzer will be signing copies of his new novel, The Book of Lies.
And on Sunday, September 28, Comics on Comics strikes again with its electrifying eight episode! Host Robbie Peron welcomes Mark Evanier (Groo The Wanderer, Kirby: King of Comics) and international best selling author Gregg Hurwitz (The Crime Writer, Punisher MAX) along with comedians Asterios Kokkinos (National Lampoon, Cracked) & Kathryn Lyn (ManiaTV.com's Arcade) for a special live show at the West Hollywood Book Fair (http://www.westhollywoodbookfair.org/ )!
The West Hollywood Book Fair will be held at 647 N. Vicente Blvd in Los Angeles, CA. The taping starts at 5PM at the Comics, Sci-Fi & Beyond Pavilion. Seating will be limited, so come early!
For general inquiries, please email press@comicsoncomics.com. For talent booking, please e-mail talent@comicsoncomics.com.
About Comics on Comics:
Comics on Comics is a video podcast where "The Greatest Comic Minds Meet The Greatest Minds In Comics." The show, which gathers three professional comedians and one comic book creator for a round-table discussion of the latest comic book news, is hosted by Robbie Peron (The Best Damned Sports Show) and is taped in front of a live audience. Comics on Comics is produced and distributed by Retcon Media.
About Retcon Media:
Retcon Media is a dynamic production company that is dedicated to exploring the full potential of new media. Several web concepts are currently in the works along with feature film and animated projects in development. Retcon Media is located in Los Angeles, CA.
BOOM! STUDIOS BRINGS H.P. LOVECRAFT'S NYARLATHOTEP TO LIFE THIS WINTER!
ILLUSTRATIONS BY EISNER -AWARD-WINNER CHUCK BB!
September 22nd, 2008 - Los Angeles, CA - BOOM! gives horror legend H.P. Lovecraft's prose poem NYARLATHOTEP new life in a handsome hardcover edition, featuring illustrations by Chuck BB (BLACK METAL)! A must-have for Lovecraft fans, Lovecraft's original prose poem, a legendary cornerstone of the Cthulhu mythos, is reprinted in its entirety and visually interpreted by one of comics' most extraordinary new talents.
"I was absolutely excited to take on a Lovecraft project," said illustrator extraordinaire Chuck BB. "What appeals to me so much about Lovecraft's writing is that he is able to express a level of scariness that is less about spooking you, and more about making you feel small and insignificant in an unexplored world. Lovecraft speaks of a force that is beyond the comprehension of human beings, bigger than any religion could possibly offer, and older than time itself."
"Adapting a Lovecraft story is challenging, as the descriptions are...well... non-descript. This is of course part of the charm of his stories, the idea that what the humans in the tales see are something that they can not comprehend, and thusly can not put down in concise words."
H.P. LOVECRAFT'S NYARLATHOTEP will be a 32 page exquisite hardcover edition with illustrations by Chuck BB. Priced at $14.99 it has a Diamond item order code of SEP083817.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (http://www.boom-studios.com) is a unique new publishing house specializing in high-profile projects across a wide variety of different genres from some of the industry's biggest talents. In its inaugural year, Wizard Magazine named BOOM! "Best New Publisher." Founded by the creator of the TV show EUREKA, Andrew Cosby, and his partner Ross Richie, BOOM! Studios continues to be on the leading edge of comic and graphic novel publishing.
ILLUSTRATIONS BY EISNER -AWARD-WINNER CHUCK BB!
September 22nd, 2008 - Los Angeles, CA - BOOM! gives horror legend H.P. Lovecraft's prose poem NYARLATHOTEP new life in a handsome hardcover edition, featuring illustrations by Chuck BB (BLACK METAL)! A must-have for Lovecraft fans, Lovecraft's original prose poem, a legendary cornerstone of the Cthulhu mythos, is reprinted in its entirety and visually interpreted by one of comics' most extraordinary new talents.
"I was absolutely excited to take on a Lovecraft project," said illustrator extraordinaire Chuck BB. "What appeals to me so much about Lovecraft's writing is that he is able to express a level of scariness that is less about spooking you, and more about making you feel small and insignificant in an unexplored world. Lovecraft speaks of a force that is beyond the comprehension of human beings, bigger than any religion could possibly offer, and older than time itself."
"Adapting a Lovecraft story is challenging, as the descriptions are...well... non-descript. This is of course part of the charm of his stories, the idea that what the humans in the tales see are something that they can not comprehend, and thusly can not put down in concise words."
H.P. LOVECRAFT'S NYARLATHOTEP will be a 32 page exquisite hardcover edition with illustrations by Chuck BB. Priced at $14.99 it has a Diamond item order code of SEP083817.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (http://www.boom-studios.com) is a unique new publishing house specializing in high-profile projects across a wide variety of different genres from some of the industry's biggest talents. In its inaugural year, Wizard Magazine named BOOM! "Best New Publisher." Founded by the creator of the TV show EUREKA, Andrew Cosby, and his partner Ross Richie, BOOM! Studios continues to be on the leading edge of comic and graphic novel publishing.
Monday, September 22, 2008
GREG GOLDSTEIN JOINS IDW PUBLISHING AS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
(San Diego, CA; September 22, 2008) – IDW Publishing, a leading publisher of comic books and graphic novels, today announced that veteran entertainment and media executive Greg Goldstein has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer effective today.
“We are thrilled that Greg has joined our growing family,” said IDW CEO Ted Adams. “Greg’s demonstrated leadership capabilities and solid background in consumer entertainment publishing make him the ideal person to help guide us through the next phase of our growth. We are especially excited to leverage his entrepreneurial spirit, creative skills and extensive relationships in the entertainment industry.”
As COO, Goldstein will manage the company’s day-to-day operations, as well as help guide IDW as it expands its existing product lines and enters new categories.
Goldstein has a lengthy track record in managing top content-driven entertainment products and in the marketing and licensing of major entertainment and sports properties. Most recently, he was Vice President of Gaming and Entertainment at leading sports collectibles and entertainment trading game developer Upper Deck. Prior to that, Goldstein was CEO and Founder of Popmania, a development and brand-licensing agency focusing on digital entertainment, located in New York.
He also held several senior-level management, product development and licensing positions at major entertainment publishing companies, including Acclaim, a leading publisher of console games and personal computers; Activision, a worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products, and collectibles publishing companies Inkworks and Topps, where he was Director of Publishing for Topps Comics. Goldstein started his career at IBM where he successfully launched new employee and consumer publications and reinvigorated existing ones during his tenure.
“I’m excited to join Ted and his terrific team at IDW,” said Goldstein, who relishes his return to the publishing industry. “I’ve been very impressed with the company’s track record since day one and I look forward to helping the company manage and continue its recent explosive growth.”
Goldstein, who holds a Masters of Science degree from Columbia University, has taught classes in marketing, communications, and publication management at Iona College, Hofstra University and The State University of New York.
About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS’ CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW’s original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children’s book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
(San Diego, CA; September 22, 2008) – IDW Publishing, a leading publisher of comic books and graphic novels, today announced that veteran entertainment and media executive Greg Goldstein has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer effective today.
“We are thrilled that Greg has joined our growing family,” said IDW CEO Ted Adams. “Greg’s demonstrated leadership capabilities and solid background in consumer entertainment publishing make him the ideal person to help guide us through the next phase of our growth. We are especially excited to leverage his entrepreneurial spirit, creative skills and extensive relationships in the entertainment industry.”
As COO, Goldstein will manage the company’s day-to-day operations, as well as help guide IDW as it expands its existing product lines and enters new categories.
Goldstein has a lengthy track record in managing top content-driven entertainment products and in the marketing and licensing of major entertainment and sports properties. Most recently, he was Vice President of Gaming and Entertainment at leading sports collectibles and entertainment trading game developer Upper Deck. Prior to that, Goldstein was CEO and Founder of Popmania, a development and brand-licensing agency focusing on digital entertainment, located in New York.
He also held several senior-level management, product development and licensing positions at major entertainment publishing companies, including Acclaim, a leading publisher of console games and personal computers; Activision, a worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products, and collectibles publishing companies Inkworks and Topps, where he was Director of Publishing for Topps Comics. Goldstein started his career at IBM where he successfully launched new employee and consumer publications and reinvigorated existing ones during his tenure.
“I’m excited to join Ted and his terrific team at IDW,” said Goldstein, who relishes his return to the publishing industry. “I’ve been very impressed with the company’s track record since day one and I look forward to helping the company manage and continue its recent explosive growth.”
Goldstein, who holds a Masters of Science degree from Columbia University, has taught classes in marketing, communications, and publication management at Iona College, Hofstra University and The State University of New York.
About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS’ CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW’s original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children’s book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.
Radical Publishing and Sandman Studios is Proud to Announce the Launch of the RADICAL COMICS’ website
September 5th, 2008, LOS ANGELES – Radical Publishing, in conjunction with Sandman Studios has created a state of the art website for industry professionals and fans alike. Led by CEO Stephen Sobisky, and his design team at Sandman Studios, www.radicalcomics.com offers visitors unprecedented interactivity and ongoing content.
“This project has been a pleasure for our team to work on. Being able to express our creative ideas and put those ideas together with amazing artwork made this project bigger than either company was able to imagine. Sandman will continue to provide new phases to this website and other innovative elements that help bring awareness to the Radical Publishing brand.” states Sobisky.
Featured elements of the website include animated menus, content from the Radical Publishing library, links to the Radical Publishing blog and access to the Online Radical Merchandise store offering copies of all available Radical books and Radical apparel.
Also exclusively developed by Sandman Studios for the website are animated trailers for CALIBER: FIRST CANON OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM FORMULA: GHOST OF THE WASTELAND and Yoshitako Amano’s MATEKI: THE MAGIC FLUTE, combining music, sound design and art from the books. These comic-trailers further expand the Radical Publishing experience through multimedia entertainment. Also a CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY trailer will be posted within the next week.
“The goal of our site is to create an online home for Radical Publishing that matches the strength and distinct stylization of our titles,” states Barry Levine, President and Publisher of Radical Publishing. “The incredible talent and vision of Sandman Studios sets a presentation standard not only for comic publishers, but for all producers of narrative entertainment.”
Radical is proud to invite all fans of high concept, as well as genre entertainment to our new website and we urge you to continue to visit www.radicalcomics.com for Radical Publishing updates, announcements and the latest content from the constantly growing Radical Publishing library.
About Radical Publishing
Radical Publishing is founded by BARRY LEVINE (Producer for Universal Studios, Spyglass Entertainment, Film 44, and Radical Pictures’ HERCULES, Lion Rock Productions, Infinitum Nihil and Radical Pictures’ CALIBER, and Bad Hat Harry Productions and Radical Pictures’ FREEDOM FORMULA. Executive Producer for the in development Warner Brothers’ REX MUNDI movie, written by JIM UHLS, starring JOHNNY DEPP and Universal Pictures’ R.I.P.D), his protégé JESSE BERGER (Executive Producer of HERCULES, CALIBER and FREEDOM FORMULA), and longtime writer/publisher DAVID ELLIOTT (Atomeka Press and Tundra Publishing).
Radical Publishing is bringing the best in writing, storytelling and fully-painted cover and interior artwork to the global comic book market by prominent international talents such as YOSHITAKA AMANO, JOHN BOLTON, LUIS ROYO, JIM STERANKO, STEVE NILES, IAN EDGINTON, STEVE MOORE, SAM SARKAR, STJEPAN SEJIC, DAVE WILKINS, STEVE PUGH, TOMM COKER, CLAYTON CRAIN, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, PATRICK REILLY, WETA WORKSHOP, IMAGINARY FRIENDS STUDIOS, and many more.
www.radicalcomics.com
September 5th, 2008, LOS ANGELES – Radical Publishing, in conjunction with Sandman Studios has created a state of the art website for industry professionals and fans alike. Led by CEO Stephen Sobisky, and his design team at Sandman Studios, www.radicalcomics.com offers visitors unprecedented interactivity and ongoing content.
“This project has been a pleasure for our team to work on. Being able to express our creative ideas and put those ideas together with amazing artwork made this project bigger than either company was able to imagine. Sandman will continue to provide new phases to this website and other innovative elements that help bring awareness to the Radical Publishing brand.” states Sobisky.
Featured elements of the website include animated menus, content from the Radical Publishing library, links to the Radical Publishing blog and access to the Online Radical Merchandise store offering copies of all available Radical books and Radical apparel.
Also exclusively developed by Sandman Studios for the website are animated trailers for CALIBER: FIRST CANON OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM FORMULA: GHOST OF THE WASTELAND and Yoshitako Amano’s MATEKI: THE MAGIC FLUTE, combining music, sound design and art from the books. These comic-trailers further expand the Radical Publishing experience through multimedia entertainment. Also a CITY OF DUST: A PHILIP KHROME STORY trailer will be posted within the next week.
“The goal of our site is to create an online home for Radical Publishing that matches the strength and distinct stylization of our titles,” states Barry Levine, President and Publisher of Radical Publishing. “The incredible talent and vision of Sandman Studios sets a presentation standard not only for comic publishers, but for all producers of narrative entertainment.”
Radical is proud to invite all fans of high concept, as well as genre entertainment to our new website and we urge you to continue to visit www.radicalcomics.com for Radical Publishing updates, announcements and the latest content from the constantly growing Radical Publishing library.
About Radical Publishing
Radical Publishing is founded by BARRY LEVINE (Producer for Universal Studios, Spyglass Entertainment, Film 44, and Radical Pictures’ HERCULES, Lion Rock Productions, Infinitum Nihil and Radical Pictures’ CALIBER, and Bad Hat Harry Productions and Radical Pictures’ FREEDOM FORMULA. Executive Producer for the in development Warner Brothers’ REX MUNDI movie, written by JIM UHLS, starring JOHNNY DEPP and Universal Pictures’ R.I.P.D), his protégé JESSE BERGER (Executive Producer of HERCULES, CALIBER and FREEDOM FORMULA), and longtime writer/publisher DAVID ELLIOTT (Atomeka Press and Tundra Publishing).
Radical Publishing is bringing the best in writing, storytelling and fully-painted cover and interior artwork to the global comic book market by prominent international talents such as YOSHITAKA AMANO, JOHN BOLTON, LUIS ROYO, JIM STERANKO, STEVE NILES, IAN EDGINTON, STEVE MOORE, SAM SARKAR, STJEPAN SEJIC, DAVE WILKINS, STEVE PUGH, TOMM COKER, CLAYTON CRAIN, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, PATRICK REILLY, WETA WORKSHOP, IMAGINARY FRIENDS STUDIOS, and many more.
www.radicalcomics.com
Dragonfire Laser Craft goes dungeon crawling!
Dungeons and Dragons 4th edition materials announced
(September 18, 2008- Fort Wayne, IN) Dragonfire Laser Craft announces that they will be releasing numerous Dungeons and Dragons 4th edition gaming accessory products. Coming this October, fans will be able to purchase Blast and Burst Templates, Condition Tiles, Power Tokens and Action Points. Varying sets of all such types of products will be released monthly through the end of 2008 and into 2009.
Not a stranger to licenses, Dragonfire Laser Crafts adds the Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition license to its impressive stable of lines that include White Wolf, Arcanis, and Traveller. Lucas Amodio, Dragonfire Laser Craft, Warlord and President quipped “The open gaming license is great for us. We like the chance to make accessories to help both the players and the Dungeon Masters. Most people don’t like getting bogged down with to many rules in combat. Fourth Edition helps to streamline that and we are offering aides to improve that even further.”
Fans can see artwork for these items at http://www.dragonfiresigns.com. Retailers should contact lys@sphinxgroup.com for terms on carrying the Dragonfire Laser line of products. To be added to the Dragonfire Laser Craft mailing list email lucas@dragonfirelaser.com. To see more about the types of items Dragonfire can customize visit www.dragonfirelaser.com.
About Dragonfire Laser Crafts: Started in 2006, Dragonfire Laser Crafts
had one goal, to give the customer exactly what they desire. Since their
inception, they have stuck to that goal and by listening to their
customers have created many different products in a staggering number of
industries. Their vision and skill have helped them conquer multiple
industries including: Ornaments, Awards, Ancestry, Gaming, Glassware and
many more!
www.dragonfirelaser.com
www.dragonfiresigns.com
www.biblequoteshop.com
Dungeons and Dragons 4th edition materials announced
(September 18, 2008- Fort Wayne, IN) Dragonfire Laser Craft announces that they will be releasing numerous Dungeons and Dragons 4th edition gaming accessory products. Coming this October, fans will be able to purchase Blast and Burst Templates, Condition Tiles, Power Tokens and Action Points. Varying sets of all such types of products will be released monthly through the end of 2008 and into 2009.
Not a stranger to licenses, Dragonfire Laser Crafts adds the Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition license to its impressive stable of lines that include White Wolf, Arcanis, and Traveller. Lucas Amodio, Dragonfire Laser Craft, Warlord and President quipped “The open gaming license is great for us. We like the chance to make accessories to help both the players and the Dungeon Masters. Most people don’t like getting bogged down with to many rules in combat. Fourth Edition helps to streamline that and we are offering aides to improve that even further.”
Fans can see artwork for these items at http://www.dragonfiresigns.com. Retailers should contact lys@sphinxgroup.com for terms on carrying the Dragonfire Laser line of products. To be added to the Dragonfire Laser Craft mailing list email lucas@dragonfirelaser.com. To see more about the types of items Dragonfire can customize visit www.dragonfirelaser.com.
About Dragonfire Laser Crafts: Started in 2006, Dragonfire Laser Crafts
had one goal, to give the customer exactly what they desire. Since their
inception, they have stuck to that goal and by listening to their
customers have created many different products in a staggering number of
industries. Their vision and skill have helped them conquer multiple
industries including: Ornaments, Awards, Ancestry, Gaming, Glassware and
many more!
www.dragonfirelaser.com
www.dragonfiresigns.com
www.biblequoteshop.com
PRESS RELEASE - BARACK KEEPS BRINGING IT!Savage Dragon's endorsement results in yet another printing for SAVAGE DRAGON #137!
22 September 2008 (Berkeley, CA) - The world's only super powered presidential endorsement keeps lighting up the headlines as SAVAGE DRAGON #137, featuring the titular character's endorsement of Barack Obama, sells out at a distribution level yet again, resulting in a third printing!
"Believe me, we're trying to keep it in stock," said SAVAGE DRAGON creator Erik Larsen. "We've been printing much more than we predicted needing and the demand just kept growing. I'm thrilled to know that whether people agree or disagree with Dragon, they're extremely passionate about what may be the most important US Presidential election yet."
SAVAGE DRAGON #137 has been talked about the world over, from within comic book communities like Comic Book Resources, Newsarama, ICV2 and iFanboy to the wider world of pop culture with the New York Times, Huffington Post, IMDB, UGO and many, many more. This heat has resulted in what has been the best selling issue of Dragon in several years and a third printing, featuring another variation on the cover colors.
SAVAGE DRAGON #137 3RD PTG (AUG088060), a 32-page full color comic book for $2.99, will be in stores October 15th, 2008.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
22 September 2008 (Berkeley, CA) - The world's only super powered presidential endorsement keeps lighting up the headlines as SAVAGE DRAGON #137, featuring the titular character's endorsement of Barack Obama, sells out at a distribution level yet again, resulting in a third printing!
"Believe me, we're trying to keep it in stock," said SAVAGE DRAGON creator Erik Larsen. "We've been printing much more than we predicted needing and the demand just kept growing. I'm thrilled to know that whether people agree or disagree with Dragon, they're extremely passionate about what may be the most important US Presidential election yet."
SAVAGE DRAGON #137 has been talked about the world over, from within comic book communities like Comic Book Resources, Newsarama, ICV2 and iFanboy to the wider world of pop culture with the New York Times, Huffington Post, IMDB, UGO and many, many more. This heat has resulted in what has been the best selling issue of Dragon in several years and a third printing, featuring another variation on the cover colors.
SAVAGE DRAGON #137 3RD PTG (AUG088060), a 32-page full color comic book for $2.99, will be in stores October 15th, 2008.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
Tabloia Mailer #92680
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APPEARANCES!
That’s right, fans! Our artistic hack, Chris Wisnia, will be appearing
live for one day only, with his best friend Joshua Dysart (fantastic
writer of Unknown Soldier, BRPD, Swamp Thing), at “FROM BEYOND BEYOND,”
Sacramento’s Horror and Sci-Fi Convention Sept.26-27. Go say hi to
Joshua any time, or to Chris on Saturday! At 5:20, catch Chris and
Joshua at “A Visual Assault to the Senses: A Comic Book Panel!”
Get the skinny at www.sacanime.com/fromthelandbeyond
We’ll see you there!
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DICK HAMMER TURNS 100!
That’s right, fans (WOW!), DICK HAMMER: THE DAILIES web comic, posted
once a week (or so), has just released its ONE HUNDREDTH installment,
only at:
www.tabloia.com/hammerweb.shtml
Now that we’re one hundred pages in, all that dull, unrelated exposition
is just about out of the way, and the story is ready to finally begin
soon! What better time to read about your favorite Dick?!
We’ll see you there!
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FREE COMICS!
That’s right, fans! We know we’ve said it before, but this time it’s for
real, no strings attached!
At www.wowio.com
eleven installments of Tabloia, Doris Danger, and Dr. DeBunko,
COMPLETELY FREE TO YOU!
If you tried this earlier this year, then check out the improvements! NO
MORE needing to register! NO MORE giving your email! NO MORE credit card
numbers! And yes, EVERYONE AROUND THE WORLD may now view these fantastic
comics COMPLETELY FREE!
Please check it out! If you want to see everything Chris has posted,
just memorize this simple combination of numbers and letters:
http://www.wowio.com/users/searchresults.asp?nPublisherId=193
We’ll see you there!
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CHRIS WISNIA IS A ROCK STAR???!
That’s right, fans!
Comic book hack, Chris Wisnia, is also secretly the singer and guitarist
for Davis CA’s noisy rock band, WEIRD HAROLD! After three years as a duo
and two years off, WEIRD HAROLD is back with their new hot female Asian
twenty-one-year-old bassist! Check ‘em out, and visit periodically for
new photos and music, at:
www.myspace.com/weirdharoldrocks
We’ll see you there!
-Rob Oder, Editor-in-Chief
Tabloia Weekly Magazine
www.tabloia.com
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APPEARANCES!
That’s right, fans! Our artistic hack, Chris Wisnia, will be appearing
live for one day only, with his best friend Joshua Dysart (fantastic
writer of Unknown Soldier, BRPD, Swamp Thing), at “FROM BEYOND BEYOND,”
Sacramento’s Horror and Sci-Fi Convention Sept.26-27. Go say hi to
Joshua any time, or to Chris on Saturday! At 5:20, catch Chris and
Joshua at “A Visual Assault to the Senses: A Comic Book Panel!”
Get the skinny at www.sacanime.com/fromthelandbeyond
We’ll see you there!
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DICK HAMMER TURNS 100!
That’s right, fans (WOW!), DICK HAMMER: THE DAILIES web comic, posted
once a week (or so), has just released its ONE HUNDREDTH installment,
only at:
www.tabloia.com/hammerweb.shtml
Now that we’re one hundred pages in, all that dull, unrelated exposition
is just about out of the way, and the story is ready to finally begin
soon! What better time to read about your favorite Dick?!
We’ll see you there!
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FREE COMICS!
That’s right, fans! We know we’ve said it before, but this time it’s for
real, no strings attached!
At www.wowio.com
eleven installments of Tabloia, Doris Danger, and Dr. DeBunko,
COMPLETELY FREE TO YOU!
If you tried this earlier this year, then check out the improvements! NO
MORE needing to register! NO MORE giving your email! NO MORE credit card
numbers! And yes, EVERYONE AROUND THE WORLD may now view these fantastic
comics COMPLETELY FREE!
Please check it out! If you want to see everything Chris has posted,
just memorize this simple combination of numbers and letters:
http://www.wowio.com/users/searchresults.asp?nPublisherId=193
We’ll see you there!
* * *
CHRIS WISNIA IS A ROCK STAR???!
That’s right, fans!
Comic book hack, Chris Wisnia, is also secretly the singer and guitarist
for Davis CA’s noisy rock band, WEIRD HAROLD! After three years as a duo
and two years off, WEIRD HAROLD is back with their new hot female Asian
twenty-one-year-old bassist! Check ‘em out, and visit periodically for
new photos and music, at:
www.myspace.com/weirdharoldrocks
We’ll see you there!
-Rob Oder, Editor-in-Chief
Tabloia Weekly Magazine
www.tabloia.com
Baltimore Comic-Con Announces 2008 Exclusives!
Baltimore, Maryland - September 20, 2008 - As we get closer to the show, we are proud to announce this years set of Baltimore Comic-Con show exclusives! Our selection has grown from previous years, and we are sure everybody can find something to love! The Baltimore Comic-Con, held at the Baltimore Convention Center on September 27-28, 2008, is offering 7 show exclusives this year from Aspen, Marvel, PopFun, Top Cow, and 3 Finger Prints. "This is beautiful stuff," said show promoter Marc Nathan. "We've just finalized details on a few of these items, and we're really proud to be able to offer them to attendees this year. The Jim Lee Batman Toon Tumbler looks gorgeous, and the exclusive covers are all spectacular." Show exclusives will be sold at a dedicated booth this year. Items are available while supplies last, and overall quantities and availability will vary by provider. The details on the exclusives this year are as follows:
Aspen - Michael Turner variant cover for Fathom #2.
Marvel
Frank Cho Secret Invasion #6 variant cover
Mike Wieringo HERO Initiative: Marvel Apes cover
John Romita, Jr. U.S. Exclusive Amazing Spider-Man #568 variant cover
PopFun - Exclusive Batman Toon Tumbler
Top Cow - David Finch Dragon Prince #1 Baltimore Comic-Con variant cover
3 Finger Prints - The 3 Geeks: Can Anyone Stop the Slab Madness?! variant cover
For details on show exclusives, please visit http://www.comicon.com/baltimore/exclusives.htm. Further information on the show, guests, exhibitors, retailers, Artist's Alley, and more can be found on our website or our MySpace page.
Date Correction for 2009! We had an error in our previously-announced show date for 2009. Next year's 10th anniversary show will be held on October 10-11, 2009. (Re-)Mark your calendars!
Baltimore, Maryland - September 20, 2008 - As we get closer to the show, we are proud to announce this years set of Baltimore Comic-Con show exclusives! Our selection has grown from previous years, and we are sure everybody can find something to love! The Baltimore Comic-Con, held at the Baltimore Convention Center on September 27-28, 2008, is offering 7 show exclusives this year from Aspen, Marvel, PopFun, Top Cow, and 3 Finger Prints. "This is beautiful stuff," said show promoter Marc Nathan. "We've just finalized details on a few of these items, and we're really proud to be able to offer them to attendees this year. The Jim Lee Batman Toon Tumbler looks gorgeous, and the exclusive covers are all spectacular." Show exclusives will be sold at a dedicated booth this year. Items are available while supplies last, and overall quantities and availability will vary by provider. The details on the exclusives this year are as follows:
Aspen - Michael Turner variant cover for Fathom #2.
Marvel
Frank Cho Secret Invasion #6 variant cover
Mike Wieringo HERO Initiative: Marvel Apes cover
John Romita, Jr. U.S. Exclusive Amazing Spider-Man #568 variant cover
PopFun - Exclusive Batman Toon Tumbler
Top Cow - David Finch Dragon Prince #1 Baltimore Comic-Con variant cover
3 Finger Prints - The 3 Geeks: Can Anyone Stop the Slab Madness?! variant cover
For details on show exclusives, please visit http://www.comicon.com/baltimore/exclusives.htm. Further information on the show, guests, exhibitors, retailers, Artist's Alley, and more can be found on our website or our MySpace page.
Date Correction for 2009! We had an error in our previously-announced show date for 2009. Next year's 10th anniversary show will be held on October 10-11, 2009. (Re-)Mark your calendars!
Over the next two hours, the very first episode of the Resistance will go live all over the internet. I'm IMMENSELY proud of it, and really hope you each take some time to check it out.
It'll be on several sites, including Hulu, iMeem, YouTube, and Myspace, but, the best place is right on www.lg15.com. When you visit The Resistance page, you can click the small block labeled "Prelude" for a quick catch up in all you need to know in LG15-dom, but, it's not necessary to enjoy the show.
So, please, check it out, and, if you like it as much as I hope you will, PLEASE, send the link to your friends, neighbors, grandmothers, cats, monkeys, and robot servants. It's fun for all species and carbon compositions.
Enjoy, and thanks for reading,
j.
www.lg15.com
It'll be on several sites, including Hulu, iMeem, YouTube, and Myspace, but, the best place is right on www.lg15.com. When you visit The Resistance page, you can click the small block labeled "Prelude" for a quick catch up in all you need to know in LG15-dom, but, it's not necessary to enjoy the show.
So, please, check it out, and, if you like it as much as I hope you will, PLEASE, send the link to your friends, neighbors, grandmothers, cats, monkeys, and robot servants. It's fun for all species and carbon compositions.
Enjoy, and thanks for reading,
j.
www.lg15.com
Jim Lee, the Baltimore Orioles, and Baltimore Comic-Con Team-Up
Baltimore, Maryland - September 19, 2008 - Comic book super star, Jim Lee, will help kick off the 9th annual Baltimore Comic-Con at Oriole Park at Camden Yards Friday, September 26th. Jim will throw out the first pitch before the Orioles meet the Toronto Blue Jays and then sign autograghs for fans at the ballpark to help awareness for the weekend convention next door. "We know how well he can draw Batman -- let's see if he can throw a strike," promoter Marc Nathan said. Fans for the convention can witness this themselves, as the Orioles are offering a discounted group rate for visitors coming into town for the Baltimore Comic-Con. Tickets begin as low at $8 for both Friday and Saturday nights' games. On Friday night, the game will begin at 7:05pm, so fans who wish to see Jim deliver that first pitch should be in their seats 20 minutes ahead of time, at 6:45pm. "The Orioles recognize how many people come to our event downtown," continued Marc, "and they wanted to enhance everyone's experience. All you have to do is mention that you are with the Baltimore Comic-Con group, and the discounts will apply. They have also made an easy-to-fill-out form to help chose which kind of seat you prefer." Please go to Gate "H", the Orioles Main Box Office, to present your completed form. See our website for more details about the event and the show, and for copies of the form - http://www.baltimorecomiccon.com/. There will be fireworks at the end of Friday's game to celebrate the weekend.
Baltimore, Maryland - September 19, 2008 - Comic book super star, Jim Lee, will help kick off the 9th annual Baltimore Comic-Con at Oriole Park at Camden Yards Friday, September 26th. Jim will throw out the first pitch before the Orioles meet the Toronto Blue Jays and then sign autograghs for fans at the ballpark to help awareness for the weekend convention next door. "We know how well he can draw Batman -- let's see if he can throw a strike," promoter Marc Nathan said. Fans for the convention can witness this themselves, as the Orioles are offering a discounted group rate for visitors coming into town for the Baltimore Comic-Con. Tickets begin as low at $8 for both Friday and Saturday nights' games. On Friday night, the game will begin at 7:05pm, so fans who wish to see Jim deliver that first pitch should be in their seats 20 minutes ahead of time, at 6:45pm. "The Orioles recognize how many people come to our event downtown," continued Marc, "and they wanted to enhance everyone's experience. All you have to do is mention that you are with the Baltimore Comic-Con group, and the discounts will apply. They have also made an easy-to-fill-out form to help chose which kind of seat you prefer." Please go to Gate "H", the Orioles Main Box Office, to present your completed form. See our website for more details about the event and the show, and for copies of the form - http://www.baltimorecomiccon.com/. There will be fireworks at the end of Friday's game to celebrate the weekend.
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