D.D.P. / Devils Due Publishing - April 2010 Solicitations

Hack/Slash and Mercy Sparx put the 'cross' in cross-over! New 'How to Self Publish' Updated Edition, Hack/Slash #34 & exclusive look at the new series MerchGirl

Chicago, IL - January 22nd 2010 - Fans of the Devil's Due titles Mercy Sparx & Hack/Slash will be very pleased with the new offering for April. Hack/Slash Mercy Sparx: A Slice of Hell features the fearless heroines going toe to toe (sorry, Cassie - see Hack/Slash #1) in a battle that can only be described by Hank & Vlad as "Whoa..."

Also in store for fans this month Hack/Slash rounds out it's Murder Messiah storyline, Josh Blaylock hits the keyboard again to update readers and go-getters alike on what it takes to self publish in today's turbulent , shifting market and we get a sneak peek into the new modern dark fairy tale by Blaylock and hip hop star Murs in the new MerchGirl sketchbook!

Hack/Slash and Mercy Sparx: A Slice of Hell


Angels and Demons, Slashers and Killers - discerning them can all get so confusing. What happens when Mercy and Hank need the relic of a slasher on Cassie and Vlad's hit list? Even worse, when the slasher wants it back? It's a fun violent romp that brings DDP's sexiest seductresses together for the first time.


One Shot, MR - Mature Readers, 48 pgs, FC, $5.99

Author: Josh Blaylock, Artist: Joe Song, Cover Artists: A - Tim Seeley Cover B: Matt Merhoff


Devil's Due two main ladies show off in what is guaranteed to be the most talked about crossover of the year!

Perfect book for new readers of both series!




Hack/Slash #34 Murder Messiah pt 2 of 2

Cas and Vlad are in a mad rush to Florida to stop the murderer targeting the "loose ends" in Cassie's life. That can only mean sexy stripper Georgia Peaches is in danger of being severely serially killed! But can Cas convince her pissed-off ex-girlfriend to accept her help?


Monthly Series, MR - Mature Readers, 32 pgs, FC, $3.50

Author: Tim Seeley, Artist: Daniel Leister, Cover Artists: A - Tim Seeley & Mark Englert B - Chrissie Zullo


Concluding the two-part "Murder Messiah" story.

Special cover by Chrissie (Fables: Cinderella) Zullo.



How to Self Publish Comics,

Not Just Create Them: Updated Edition


Collecting Josh Blaylock's information packed Self Publishing guide and Tim Seeley's How to be a Comic Book Artist, with updates on digital publishing and dealing with changes in the market place due to the global recession. Blaylock candidly sheds light on some of his own difficulties while hopefully helping new publishers navigate today's shaky waters. A must have for anyone interested in publishing or creating comics, no matter how modest or lofty their goals may be.


Prose/educational, TR Teen Reader 12+, Trade paperback, approx 160 pgs, B&W, $14.99

Author & Cover: Josh Blaylock with Tim Seeley


MerchGirl: Sketchbook


Previewing a behind the scenes look at the supernatural drama MerchGirl: The Curse of Yumiko Morales. Includes character designs, pages in progress, liner notes from the upcoming MerchGirl Soundtrack and creator interviews.



One Shot, TR - Teen Readers 15+, Standard Comic, 24 pgs, FC, Saddle Stitched, $4.99

Creators: Josh Blaylock & Murs, Artists: Jose Garcia, Josh Blaylock (various), Cover Artist: Josh Blaylock




About Devil's Due Publishing, Inc. (D.D.P.)
Proliferators of ComiCulture, Devil's Due Publishing is one of the largest and most established comic book publishers in North America, carrying a diverse line-up of original, creator-owned and licensed properties. Known for launching trends in the industry, from the 1980s retro explosion to unique political satire and collaborations with some of Hollywood's finest, Devil's Due is more than just a publisher - it exists to achieve success through the proliferation of ComiCulture in all areas. DDP's titles include Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Hack/Slash, Drafted, Sheena, Mercy Sparx, Voltron, and CBS's Jericho. Recently Devil's Due has released its vast comic library on iTunes for download on iPhone and iPod Touch. The company currently has over a dozen projects in development with Hollywood studios and producers with a presence in both Chicago and Los Angeles.