Government Bodies is Optioned for Television Development by Reservoir Films
[November 19, 2010 – Port St. Lucie, FL] Today, Frozen Beach Studios is proud to announce that its comic book series Government Bodies has been optioned for television development by Reservoir Films. Nu Image, Inc. is the sales agent.
The Government Bodies are a secretive squad of covert operatives, led by a rogue FBI agent, who attempt to destroy the criminal enterprise that has set up shop along the Gulf coast. Set in New Orleans, this tightly-knit group of ex-Special Forces officers, tactical geniuses, and former hitmen use the most advanced weaponry and tactics to strike fear in the hearts of the bad guys. Pursued by a suspicious high-ranking FBI official and a dangerously psychotic criminal overlord, the Government Bodies must operate with exact precision, and then disappear into the shadows without a trace.
The four-issue comic book series originally published in 2005 under the Across the Pond Studios label and is available for purchase through IndyPlanet.com - http://indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=109
About Frozen Beach Studios
Frozen Beach Studios was established in 2009 by Stephan Nilson, Charles Pritchett and Wesley Gunn, as a studio which produces comics, graphic novels, television series and movies. Together the three creators have over thirty years experience in writing, print production, animation and film making. Their combined skill sets result in a perfect balance of talent and experience which allows them to create and produce any project from start to finish. The name Frozen Beach Studios is a homage to the creators’ home bases in sunny Florida, the seasonal New York and the frozen coast of Prince Edward Island. Visit Frozen Beach Studios online at www.frozenbeachstudios.com
About Nu Image, Inc.
Nu Image, Inc. is a sales agent and worldwide distributor.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
FARSCAPE:
THE WAR FOR
THE UNCHARTED TERRITORIES
BEGINS NOW!
BOOM! STUDIOS &
SHOW CREATOR ROCKNE S. O'BANNON
BRING YOU THE BIGGEST MULTI-ISSUE
EVENT TO EVER HIT FARSCAPE
BEGINNING IN
FARSCAPE #13 &
FARSCAPE: SCORPIUS #7
IN STORES NOW!
November 17, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA –Everything you've ever read in FARSCAPE has lead to this – The War for the Uncharted Territories begins now! Exploding from the pages of FARSCAPE: SCORPIUS #7 and continuing in FARSCAPE #13 comes the epic year-long multi-issue publishing event no FARSCAPE fan can miss! BOOM! Studios and show creator Rockne S. O'Bannon launch FARSCAPE's third year with this landmark event that will rock fans to their very core!
They've been amassing their armies for centuries, they annihilate civilizations that defy them and now they've come to conquer the Uncharted Territories. With Scorpius, the galaxy's most feared villain leading their armies, can anything stop the The Kkore? Crichton, Aeryn and the rest of Moya's crew join with former enemies the Peacekeepers to battle this unstoppable foe, but will they be enough? Or will their failure spell disaster for the entire galaxy. Find out as The War for the Uncharted Territories begins now!
FARSCAPE: SCORPIUS #7 is written by Rockne S. O'Bannon and acclaimed sci-fi novelist David Alan Mack, with sensational art by Gordon Purcell. This title ships in stores today Wednesday, November 17 and caries a Diamond code of SEP100881.
FARSCAPE #13 is written by Rockne S. O'Bannon and acclaimed tie-in novelist Keith R.A. DeCandido with fantastic art by Will Sliney. This title ships in stores today Wednesday, November 17 and caries a Diamond code of SEP100880.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) 2009 "Best Publisher" of the year, generates a wide-ranging catalog of multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated comic books and graphic novels featuring some of the industry’s top talent, including Philip K. Dick's DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, 20th Century Fox's 28 DAYS LATER and DIE HARD, The Henson Company's FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. This fall sees BOOM! teaming up with the legendary Stan Lee, creator of Marvel Comics’ characters Spider-Man, The Hulk, and The X-Men for a line of original superhero series, the legend’s first new superhero creations in nearly 20 years. BOOM!'s youth imprint, BOOM Kids!, is an undisputed industry leader publishing Disney/Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS, DONALD DUCK, UNCLE SCROOGE and WALT DISNEY'S COMICS AND STORIES. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fifth anniversary.
THE WAR FOR
THE UNCHARTED TERRITORIES
BEGINS NOW!
BOOM! STUDIOS &
SHOW CREATOR ROCKNE S. O'BANNON
BRING YOU THE BIGGEST MULTI-ISSUE
EVENT TO EVER HIT FARSCAPE
BEGINNING IN
FARSCAPE #13 &
FARSCAPE: SCORPIUS #7
IN STORES NOW!
November 17, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA –Everything you've ever read in FARSCAPE has lead to this – The War for the Uncharted Territories begins now! Exploding from the pages of FARSCAPE: SCORPIUS #7 and continuing in FARSCAPE #13 comes the epic year-long multi-issue publishing event no FARSCAPE fan can miss! BOOM! Studios and show creator Rockne S. O'Bannon launch FARSCAPE's third year with this landmark event that will rock fans to their very core!
They've been amassing their armies for centuries, they annihilate civilizations that defy them and now they've come to conquer the Uncharted Territories. With Scorpius, the galaxy's most feared villain leading their armies, can anything stop the The Kkore? Crichton, Aeryn and the rest of Moya's crew join with former enemies the Peacekeepers to battle this unstoppable foe, but will they be enough? Or will their failure spell disaster for the entire galaxy. Find out as The War for the Uncharted Territories begins now!
FARSCAPE: SCORPIUS #7 is written by Rockne S. O'Bannon and acclaimed sci-fi novelist David Alan Mack, with sensational art by Gordon Purcell. This title ships in stores today Wednesday, November 17 and caries a Diamond code of SEP100881.
FARSCAPE #13 is written by Rockne S. O'Bannon and acclaimed tie-in novelist Keith R.A. DeCandido with fantastic art by Will Sliney. This title ships in stores today Wednesday, November 17 and caries a Diamond code of SEP100880.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) 2009 "Best Publisher" of the year, generates a wide-ranging catalog of multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated comic books and graphic novels featuring some of the industry’s top talent, including Philip K. Dick's DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, 20th Century Fox's 28 DAYS LATER and DIE HARD, The Henson Company's FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. This fall sees BOOM! teaming up with the legendary Stan Lee, creator of Marvel Comics’ characters Spider-Man, The Hulk, and The X-Men for a line of original superhero series, the legend’s first new superhero creations in nearly 20 years. BOOM!'s youth imprint, BOOM Kids!, is an undisputed industry leader publishing Disney/Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS, DONALD DUCK, UNCLE SCROOGE and WALT DISNEY'S COMICS AND STORIES. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fifth anniversary.
DAFT PUNK HEADLINES TRON: EVOLUTION VIDEO GAME WITH
TWO KEY TRACKS FROM UPCOMING ‘TRON: LEGACY’ FILM SCORE
Additional Industry-Leading Electronic Composers Created
Ethereal Music Score to Accompany Video Game Action
BURBANK, Calif. — (November 17, 2010) – Iconic and critically acclaimed French duo Daft Punk, who created the music score for Walt Disney Pictures’ highly anticipated upcoming film “TRON: Legacy,” provided two of their tracks from the film for TRON: Evolution, the video game for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows - LIVE. Disney Interactive Studios announced today the inclusion of two Daft Punk tracks in the game -- “Derezzed” and “The Grid” -- along with music from composers Sascha Dikiciyan, Cris Velasco and Kevin Manthei.
The original motion picture soundtrack for “TRON: Legacy” composed by Daft Punk is also set for release on December 7, 2010, from Walt Disney Records. The original motion picture soundtrack, marking the first film score from Daft Punk, is available for pre-order at iTunes.com/TRON.
“Daft Punk’s incredible music is a major part of the ‘TRON: Legacy’ film and brings audiences into the unique TRON grid. We didn’t hesitate when the opportunity arose to include some of the ‘TRON: Legacy’ music into the video game,” said Darren Hedges, game director, Propaganda Games. “The music score is punctuated by not only Daft Punk, but three of the best electronic composers in the business.”
One of the most sought after electronic and video game composers, Sascha Dikiciyan, provided much of the music for TRON: Evolution. Dikiciyan’s score can be heard throughout the game and added to the overall game soundscape and marquee battles.
The music included in the in-game cinematics was created by Cris Velasco. TRON: Evolution has many film-quality cinematics that tell a story that takes place before the events of the “TRON: Legacy” film. Velasco was able to highlight key moments of the story in these dynamic and dramatic moments with a cinematic-quality score.
Ambient audio tracks for areas of exploration and spiritual landmarks in the game were created by Kevin Manthei. Manthei was brought in to punch up the music in an early internal gameplay proposal and the audio worked so well, he was then signed to supply the actual game’s audio.
“When you’re playing the game, the mesmerizing music draws you into the action,” said Jason Owen, lead audio designer, Propaganda Games. “The audio of video games is crucial to the experience and the TRON: Evolution music score definitely separates it from others.”
The TRON: Evolution games will be available on December 7, 2010, in North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Games for Windows - LIVE, the Nintendo DS™ family of hand-held systems and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. In addition, TRON: Evolution – Battle Grids for the Wii™ console will include competitive four-player mini games for the entire family.
TRON: Evolution conveys the story of a series of seismic events within the TRON mythology that help shape the “TRON: Legacy” movie. The game features an epic adventure across a massive digital Grid filled with high-mobility disc-based combat and advanced light cycles and light tanks.
For more information about the game, log on to disney.com/tronvideogame.
Disney Mobile’s TRON app (www.itunes.com/app/tron) for the iPhone® and iPod® touch is free to download and features all-new versions of the classic Tanks and Light Cycles games from the TRON arcade. The app also features “TRON: Legacy” trailers, a streamed version of a Daft Punk track from “TRON: Legacy,” pre-sale order information for the TRON: Evolution game, and will continue to be updated leading up to the December film premiere.
For the original motion picture soundtrack for “TRON: Legacy,” please visit DisneyRecords.com, become a fan at Facebook.com/Disney music or follow at Twitter.com/disneymusic.
About “TRON: Legacy”
“TRON: Legacy” is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that’s unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), looks into his father’s disappearance and finds himself pulled into the digital world of TRON where his father has been living for 25 years. Along with Kevin’s loyal confidant Quorra (Olivia Wilde), father and son embark on a life-and-death journey of escape across a visually-stunning cyber universe that has become far more advanced and exceedingly dangerous. “TRON: Legacy” is scheduled to arrive in theaters on December 17, 2010, in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D.
About Disney Interactive Studios
Disney Interactive Studios, part of Disney Interactive Media Group, is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California, and has internal development studios around the world. For more information, log on to http://www.disneyinteractivestudios.com.
TWO KEY TRACKS FROM UPCOMING ‘TRON: LEGACY’ FILM SCORE
Additional Industry-Leading Electronic Composers Created
Ethereal Music Score to Accompany Video Game Action
BURBANK, Calif. — (November 17, 2010) – Iconic and critically acclaimed French duo Daft Punk, who created the music score for Walt Disney Pictures’ highly anticipated upcoming film “TRON: Legacy,” provided two of their tracks from the film for TRON: Evolution, the video game for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows - LIVE. Disney Interactive Studios announced today the inclusion of two Daft Punk tracks in the game -- “Derezzed” and “The Grid” -- along with music from composers Sascha Dikiciyan, Cris Velasco and Kevin Manthei.
The original motion picture soundtrack for “TRON: Legacy” composed by Daft Punk is also set for release on December 7, 2010, from Walt Disney Records. The original motion picture soundtrack, marking the first film score from Daft Punk, is available for pre-order at iTunes.com/TRON.
“Daft Punk’s incredible music is a major part of the ‘TRON: Legacy’ film and brings audiences into the unique TRON grid. We didn’t hesitate when the opportunity arose to include some of the ‘TRON: Legacy’ music into the video game,” said Darren Hedges, game director, Propaganda Games. “The music score is punctuated by not only Daft Punk, but three of the best electronic composers in the business.”
One of the most sought after electronic and video game composers, Sascha Dikiciyan, provided much of the music for TRON: Evolution. Dikiciyan’s score can be heard throughout the game and added to the overall game soundscape and marquee battles.
The music included in the in-game cinematics was created by Cris Velasco. TRON: Evolution has many film-quality cinematics that tell a story that takes place before the events of the “TRON: Legacy” film. Velasco was able to highlight key moments of the story in these dynamic and dramatic moments with a cinematic-quality score.
Ambient audio tracks for areas of exploration and spiritual landmarks in the game were created by Kevin Manthei. Manthei was brought in to punch up the music in an early internal gameplay proposal and the audio worked so well, he was then signed to supply the actual game’s audio.
“When you’re playing the game, the mesmerizing music draws you into the action,” said Jason Owen, lead audio designer, Propaganda Games. “The audio of video games is crucial to the experience and the TRON: Evolution music score definitely separates it from others.”
The TRON: Evolution games will be available on December 7, 2010, in North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Games for Windows - LIVE, the Nintendo DS™ family of hand-held systems and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. In addition, TRON: Evolution – Battle Grids for the Wii™ console will include competitive four-player mini games for the entire family.
TRON: Evolution conveys the story of a series of seismic events within the TRON mythology that help shape the “TRON: Legacy” movie. The game features an epic adventure across a massive digital Grid filled with high-mobility disc-based combat and advanced light cycles and light tanks.
For more information about the game, log on to disney.com/tronvideogame.
Disney Mobile’s TRON app (www.itunes.com/app/tron) for the iPhone® and iPod® touch is free to download and features all-new versions of the classic Tanks and Light Cycles games from the TRON arcade. The app also features “TRON: Legacy” trailers, a streamed version of a Daft Punk track from “TRON: Legacy,” pre-sale order information for the TRON: Evolution game, and will continue to be updated leading up to the December film premiere.
For the original motion picture soundtrack for “TRON: Legacy,” please visit DisneyRecords.com, become a fan at Facebook.com/Disney music or follow at Twitter.com/disneymusic.
About “TRON: Legacy”
“TRON: Legacy” is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that’s unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), looks into his father’s disappearance and finds himself pulled into the digital world of TRON where his father has been living for 25 years. Along with Kevin’s loyal confidant Quorra (Olivia Wilde), father and son embark on a life-and-death journey of escape across a visually-stunning cyber universe that has become far more advanced and exceedingly dangerous. “TRON: Legacy” is scheduled to arrive in theaters on December 17, 2010, in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D.
About Disney Interactive Studios
Disney Interactive Studios, part of Disney Interactive Media Group, is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California, and has internal development studios around the world. For more information, log on to http://www.disneyinteractivestudios.com.
HISTORIC HEROES COLLIDE IN MOONSTONE Hardcover!
The Ghost Who Walks.
The Original Super-Hero Action Figure.
Two characters that make fans of heroic fiction and toys stand up and take notice.
Moonstone.
The one company that brings these American icons together again for the first time!
Cover by Mark Sparacio
The Phantom and Captain Action appear once more in a Hardcover collecting the already classic two issue Moonstone comic mini series from early 2010. This fantastic volume, also laden with new features, is courtesy of MoonstoneEntertainment Inc. and Captain Action Enterprises, LLC and will be available 11/24/10!
Lee Falk’s adventure comic creation, The Phantom has fought his way through the jungles of the world and the imaginations of fans for almost seventy five years. The toy that was several heroes rolled into one man, Captain Action has returned with guns and action blazing from the nostalgic past. Now, thanks to writer Mike Bullock and artist Reno Maniquis, these legendary leading men of justice share an adventure tailor-made for the two of them together!
Bullock and Maniquis weave a tale of intrigue, espionage, adventure, and action that carries both heroes to the height of conflict and the depths of danger! Also included in this collection is a never before seen Phantom prose story as well as a Captain Action short story to boot! More action than you can you shake a skull ring at!
"This story,” declares Ed Catto of Captain Action Enterprises, LLC, “shines as a great adventure story: full of action, clever plot twists and heroics. But it's a little bit more, too. This graphic novel touches on the concepts of family friendships and how that plays out in both the Walker-Palmer family as well as Captain Action's family."
Speaking of family, The Phantom is not the only hero bringing his supporting cast along in this tale. “"Lady Action sneaks into our narrative,” teases Catto, “and while she doesn't 'steal the show', she comes pretty close!"
Cover by Art Thibert
This wonderfully designed hardcover edition is available with spectacular covers by Mark Sparacio and Art Thibert. It also features an introduction penned by Mike Bullock and an afterword from Catto.
"This beautiful book,” according to Mike Bullock “is perfect for anyone who loves The Phantom, grew up with Captain Action, or just loves classic Brave and the Bold style team-ups."
THE PHANTOM/CAPTAIN ACTION HARDCOVER AVAILABLE FROM MOONSTONE 11/24/10
Place your order at http://www.moonstonebooks.com/
ISBN-1933076844
9781933076843
Moonstone Enteratinment Inc. publishes comics and illustrated fiction designed to “awaken your sense of adventure”, featuring classic and new heroes in thrilling tales of adventure, mystery, and horror. For more than a decade, Moonstone Entertainment Inc. has created fine and distinct comic books, Graphic Novels and prose…books that are meant to be read. Awaken your sense of adventure at http://www.moonstonebooks.com/
Captain Action Enterprises, LLC is dedicated to creating new character experiences for both the collectible/nostalgia market and passionate fans of adventure toys and fiction through licensing, re-creations and creative innovations. Properties included Savage Beauty, Captain Action, the Zeroids and Lady Action. More information is available at www.CaptainActionNow.com.
The Ghost Who Walks.
The Original Super-Hero Action Figure.
Two characters that make fans of heroic fiction and toys stand up and take notice.
Moonstone.
The one company that brings these American icons together again for the first time!
Cover by Mark Sparacio
The Phantom and Captain Action appear once more in a Hardcover collecting the already classic two issue Moonstone comic mini series from early 2010. This fantastic volume, also laden with new features, is courtesy of MoonstoneEntertainment Inc. and Captain Action Enterprises, LLC and will be available 11/24/10!
Lee Falk’s adventure comic creation, The Phantom has fought his way through the jungles of the world and the imaginations of fans for almost seventy five years. The toy that was several heroes rolled into one man, Captain Action has returned with guns and action blazing from the nostalgic past. Now, thanks to writer Mike Bullock and artist Reno Maniquis, these legendary leading men of justice share an adventure tailor-made for the two of them together!
Bullock and Maniquis weave a tale of intrigue, espionage, adventure, and action that carries both heroes to the height of conflict and the depths of danger! Also included in this collection is a never before seen Phantom prose story as well as a Captain Action short story to boot! More action than you can you shake a skull ring at!
"This story,” declares Ed Catto of Captain Action Enterprises, LLC, “shines as a great adventure story: full of action, clever plot twists and heroics. But it's a little bit more, too. This graphic novel touches on the concepts of family friendships and how that plays out in both the Walker-Palmer family as well as Captain Action's family."
Speaking of family, The Phantom is not the only hero bringing his supporting cast along in this tale. “"Lady Action sneaks into our narrative,” teases Catto, “and while she doesn't 'steal the show', she comes pretty close!"
Cover by Art Thibert
This wonderfully designed hardcover edition is available with spectacular covers by Mark Sparacio and Art Thibert. It also features an introduction penned by Mike Bullock and an afterword from Catto.
"This beautiful book,” according to Mike Bullock “is perfect for anyone who loves The Phantom, grew up with Captain Action, or just loves classic Brave and the Bold style team-ups."
THE PHANTOM/CAPTAIN ACTION HARDCOVER AVAILABLE FROM MOONSTONE 11/24/10
Place your order at http://www.moonstonebooks.com/
ISBN-1933076844
9781933076843
Moonstone Enteratinment Inc. publishes comics and illustrated fiction designed to “awaken your sense of adventure”, featuring classic and new heroes in thrilling tales of adventure, mystery, and horror. For more than a decade, Moonstone Entertainment Inc. has created fine and distinct comic books, Graphic Novels and prose…books that are meant to be read. Awaken your sense of adventure at http://www.moonstonebooks.com/
Captain Action Enterprises, LLC is dedicated to creating new character experiences for both the collectible/nostalgia market and passionate fans of adventure toys and fiction through licensing, re-creations and creative innovations. Properties included Savage Beauty, Captain Action, the Zeroids and Lady Action. More information is available at www.CaptainActionNow.com.
DOUBLE DOSE OF FIREBREATHER
First issue of new FIREBREATHER miniseries gets variant cover from Cartoon Network movie
Berkeley, CA - 18 November 2010 - The FIREBREATHER movie debuts on Cartoon Network on November 24, 2010, and FIREBREATHER VOL. 3: HOLMGANG #1 is getting both a variant cover and an early release on the same day to celebrate!
Advance reviews for the movie version of the critically acclaimed Image Comics series have been stellar, and HOLMGANG #1 is a great place for new fans to jump onto the series. The variant cover features exclusive artwork from the TV movie and will be in stores November 24 alongside the regular cover.
Teenager Duncan Rosenblatt has a human mother and a giant, city-stomping, kaiju father. He also has all the worries of a normal high schooler, from bullies to girls to fitting in. Written by Phil Hester and drawn by Andy Kuhn, FIREBREATHER VOL. 3: HOLMGANG picks up where FIREBREATHER VOL. 2 left off: Duncan deals with not only losing his father but with keeping his father's death a secret, even from his mother. But Duncan's mysterious extended family may not let him keep that secret -- or his life -- much longer.
"We are super excited to have the first issue of our new Firebreather mini-series hit stores the same day the animated film debuts on Cartoon Network," says Kuhn. "The film's director Peter Chung really knocked it out of the park, and the Cartoon Network variant cover is a great looking piece of art that really gives you a vibe of what to expect in the movie. Please watch it, you won't be disappointed, AND buy the comic, because it's insanely awesome!
Hester adds, “I'm excited that people will get a glimpse of the gorgeous treatment Peter Chung and company have worked up for Duncan on this alternate cover. The 24th is a chance for fans new and old to get a double dose of classic and animated Firebreather. The best of both worlds!”
FIREBREATHER VOL. 3: HOLMGANG #1 (of 4) (OCT100443), a 32-page full-color comic book for $3.99, will be in stores November 24, 2010, with a cover by series artist Andy Kuhn and a variant cover featuring artwork from the Cartoon Network television movie. Catch up on Duncan's adventures with FIREBREATHER VOL. 1: GROWING PAINS ($14.99, APR090360) and FIREBREATHER VOL. 2: ALL THE BEST HEROES ARE ORPHANS ($16.99, AUG082239), available now. Finally, don't miss the FIREBREATHER movie, premiering on Cartoon Network on November 24, 2010!
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
First issue of new FIREBREATHER miniseries gets variant cover from Cartoon Network movie
Berkeley, CA - 18 November 2010 - The FIREBREATHER movie debuts on Cartoon Network on November 24, 2010, and FIREBREATHER VOL. 3: HOLMGANG #1 is getting both a variant cover and an early release on the same day to celebrate!
Advance reviews for the movie version of the critically acclaimed Image Comics series have been stellar, and HOLMGANG #1 is a great place for new fans to jump onto the series. The variant cover features exclusive artwork from the TV movie and will be in stores November 24 alongside the regular cover.
Teenager Duncan Rosenblatt has a human mother and a giant, city-stomping, kaiju father. He also has all the worries of a normal high schooler, from bullies to girls to fitting in. Written by Phil Hester and drawn by Andy Kuhn, FIREBREATHER VOL. 3: HOLMGANG picks up where FIREBREATHER VOL. 2 left off: Duncan deals with not only losing his father but with keeping his father's death a secret, even from his mother. But Duncan's mysterious extended family may not let him keep that secret -- or his life -- much longer.
"We are super excited to have the first issue of our new Firebreather mini-series hit stores the same day the animated film debuts on Cartoon Network," says Kuhn. "The film's director Peter Chung really knocked it out of the park, and the Cartoon Network variant cover is a great looking piece of art that really gives you a vibe of what to expect in the movie. Please watch it, you won't be disappointed, AND buy the comic, because it's insanely awesome!
Hester adds, “I'm excited that people will get a glimpse of the gorgeous treatment Peter Chung and company have worked up for Duncan on this alternate cover. The 24th is a chance for fans new and old to get a double dose of classic and animated Firebreather. The best of both worlds!”
FIREBREATHER VOL. 3: HOLMGANG #1 (of 4) (OCT100443), a 32-page full-color comic book for $3.99, will be in stores November 24, 2010, with a cover by series artist Andy Kuhn and a variant cover featuring artwork from the Cartoon Network television movie. Catch up on Duncan's adventures with FIREBREATHER VOL. 1: GROWING PAINS ($14.99, APR090360) and FIREBREATHER VOL. 2: ALL THE BEST HEROES ARE ORPHANS ($16.99, AUG082239), available now. Finally, don't miss the FIREBREATHER movie, premiering on Cartoon Network on November 24, 2010!
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
WEST COAST GOSSIP GIRL
Image Comics parties noir with February release of POSEURS
Berkeley, CA - 18 November 2010 - Los Angeles nightlife. It's all Hollywood parties and glitterati, right? The graphic novel POSEURS paints a different picture as it plays with the idea of who's real and who's rented in the LA party scene.
Available this February from Image Comics, POSEURS follows the lives of three distinctly different teenagers as they navigate both the seemingly glamorous and underground party scenes of LA. Traversing all corners of LA, from the graffiti-tagged streets of LA's eastside to the bloated mansions of Bel Air, POSEURS takes a satirical look at the LA party scene through the eyes of three teens who get in over their heads.
Writer Deborah Vankin has the pedigree to back up her tale -- she's covered arts, culture, entertainment, and nightlife in LA for nearly 10 years, writing for publications such as the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and Variety. Rick Mays (KABUKI VOL. 6: SCARAB) brings a pen as sharp as Vankin's wit and experience to the project, perfectly capturing the aesthetic of the LA party scene, whether the pretty dream or the ugly truth.
"It's a young adult novel aimed at teens, but I think older audiences will appreciate the satire that permeates the story. There's a kidnapping, a few shady characters, and some love interest. And it's shot through with photographic and literary references -- so it's fun, but smart, too."
POSEURS OGN (DEC100454), a 152-page black & white graphic novel from Image Comics, will be in stores February 16, 2011.
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
Image Comics parties noir with February release of POSEURS
Berkeley, CA - 18 November 2010 - Los Angeles nightlife. It's all Hollywood parties and glitterati, right? The graphic novel POSEURS paints a different picture as it plays with the idea of who's real and who's rented in the LA party scene.
Available this February from Image Comics, POSEURS follows the lives of three distinctly different teenagers as they navigate both the seemingly glamorous and underground party scenes of LA. Traversing all corners of LA, from the graffiti-tagged streets of LA's eastside to the bloated mansions of Bel Air, POSEURS takes a satirical look at the LA party scene through the eyes of three teens who get in over their heads.
Writer Deborah Vankin has the pedigree to back up her tale -- she's covered arts, culture, entertainment, and nightlife in LA for nearly 10 years, writing for publications such as the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and Variety. Rick Mays (KABUKI VOL. 6: SCARAB) brings a pen as sharp as Vankin's wit and experience to the project, perfectly capturing the aesthetic of the LA party scene, whether the pretty dream or the ugly truth.
"It's a young adult novel aimed at teens, but I think older audiences will appreciate the satire that permeates the story. There's a kidnapping, a few shady characters, and some love interest. And it's shot through with photographic and literary references -- so it's fun, but smart, too."
POSEURS OGN (DEC100454), a 152-page black & white graphic novel from Image Comics, will be in stores February 16, 2011.
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
MORNING AGAIN
MORNING GLORIES does it again with distribution-level sellout of fourth issue
Berkeley, CA - 17 November 2010 - Newsarama says the fourth issue of MORNING GLORIES feels "like a high-stakes poker game," and readers must be all in along with Newsarama -- the fourth issue of the critically acclaimed and best selling series from Shadowline and Image Comics is already sold out at the distribution level!
Image Comics is rushing a second printing of MORNING GLORIES #4, written by Nick Spencer (FORGETLESS, EXISTENCE, SHUDDERTOWN) and drawn by Joe Eisma (EXISTENCE) with covers by Rodin Esquejo (FRACTURED FABLES), to press. The new printing will be in stores December 22, 2010.
"This fourth consecutive sell-out prior to release continues the unprecedented winning streak both Image Comics and Shadowline have been experiencing in recent months, and I couldn't be prouder!" notes Shadowline publisher Jim Valentino.
Morning Glory Academy is one of the most prestigious prep schools in the country. But behind its hallowed doors, something sinister and deadly lurks. When six brilliant but troubled new students arrive, they find themselves trapped and desperately seeking answers in a place where nothing is what it seems to be! In the fourth issue of this best-selling series, the Glories come together secretly and hatch a plan to rescue one of their own -- and to escape from the sinister clutches of the Academy!
MORNING GLORIES #4 Second Printing (SEP108187), a 32-page full-color comic book for $3.50, will be in stores December 22, 2010, the same day as MORNING GLORIES #5 (OCT100513).
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
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MORNING GLORIES does it again with distribution-level sellout of fourth issue
Berkeley, CA - 17 November 2010 - Newsarama says the fourth issue of MORNING GLORIES feels "like a high-stakes poker game," and readers must be all in along with Newsarama -- the fourth issue of the critically acclaimed and best selling series from Shadowline and Image Comics is already sold out at the distribution level!
Image Comics is rushing a second printing of MORNING GLORIES #4, written by Nick Spencer (FORGETLESS, EXISTENCE, SHUDDERTOWN) and drawn by Joe Eisma (EXISTENCE) with covers by Rodin Esquejo (FRACTURED FABLES), to press. The new printing will be in stores December 22, 2010.
"This fourth consecutive sell-out prior to release continues the unprecedented winning streak both Image Comics and Shadowline have been experiencing in recent months, and I couldn't be prouder!" notes Shadowline publisher Jim Valentino.
Morning Glory Academy is one of the most prestigious prep schools in the country. But behind its hallowed doors, something sinister and deadly lurks. When six brilliant but troubled new students arrive, they find themselves trapped and desperately seeking answers in a place where nothing is what it seems to be! In the fourth issue of this best-selling series, the Glories come together secretly and hatch a plan to rescue one of their own -- and to escape from the sinister clutches of the Academy!
MORNING GLORIES #4 Second Printing (SEP108187), a 32-page full-color comic book for $3.50, will be in stores December 22, 2010, the same day as MORNING GLORIES #5 (OCT100513).
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
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HEAVEN SENT
The mission is murder in new Image Comics title from Marc Guggenheim's Collider Entertainment
Berkeley, CA - 17 November, 2010 - An average man gets sent on a heavenly task this February in THE MISSION, from Marc Guggenheim's Collider Entertainment.
In THE MISSION, a typical working guy finds his life upended when he's approached by a mysterious figure who claims to be the archangel Gabriel. Gabriel tells him he's been chosen for a mission in the battle between good and evil. The mission? Murder! Did our hero actually get a command from an angel or is he losing his mind?
Written by JON HOEBER and ERICH HOEBER, who wrote the screenplays for Red and Battleship, THE MISSION is produced by ALISA TAGER (HALCYON, Serenity) and MARC GUGGENHEIM (HALCYON, No Ordinary Family). The series is stunningly illustrated by WERTHER DELL'EDERA (Dark Entries, Loveless) and colored by ARIANNA FLOREAN.
"Jon and Erich have written the perfect supernatural thriller," says Guggenheim. "People have questioned the existence of God and angels for millennia, but the main character of THE MISSION has to face the reality of this conundrum, and the twists and turns will have the readers guessing as well. Werther's art is a flawless companion to the story, putting into pictures the discord our hero confronts."
Whether the battle is between good and evil or between sanity and lunacy, it begins in THE MISSION #1 (DEC100433), a 32-page full-color comic book for $2.99, will be in stores February 23, 2011. Collider Entertainment's first release with Image Comics, HALCYON #1, is available now.
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
The mission is murder in new Image Comics title from Marc Guggenheim's Collider Entertainment
Berkeley, CA - 17 November, 2010 - An average man gets sent on a heavenly task this February in THE MISSION, from Marc Guggenheim's Collider Entertainment.
In THE MISSION, a typical working guy finds his life upended when he's approached by a mysterious figure who claims to be the archangel Gabriel. Gabriel tells him he's been chosen for a mission in the battle between good and evil. The mission? Murder! Did our hero actually get a command from an angel or is he losing his mind?
Written by JON HOEBER and ERICH HOEBER, who wrote the screenplays for Red and Battleship, THE MISSION is produced by ALISA TAGER (HALCYON, Serenity) and MARC GUGGENHEIM (HALCYON, No Ordinary Family). The series is stunningly illustrated by WERTHER DELL'EDERA (Dark Entries, Loveless) and colored by ARIANNA FLOREAN.
"Jon and Erich have written the perfect supernatural thriller," says Guggenheim. "People have questioned the existence of God and angels for millennia, but the main character of THE MISSION has to face the reality of this conundrum, and the twists and turns will have the readers guessing as well. Werther's art is a flawless companion to the story, putting into pictures the discord our hero confronts."
Whether the battle is between good and evil or between sanity and lunacy, it begins in THE MISSION #1 (DEC100433), a 32-page full-color comic book for $2.99, will be in stores February 23, 2011. Collider Entertainment's first release with Image Comics, HALCYON #1, is available now.
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
RUMBLE IN THE CRETACEOUS
Man meets dinosaur in TYRANNOSAURUS REX one-shot from Image Comics
Berkeley, CA - 16 November 2010 - In February, Image Comics gets prehistoric with TYRANNOSUARUS REX, a one shot from Mark Kidwell ('68, Frazetta's Dark Kingdom) and Jay Fotos ('68, Frazetta's Death Dealer), with art by Jeff Zornow (Day of the Dead: Desertion, Halloween Comics, Fright Rags) and Fotos.
In TYRANNOSAURUS REX, man and dinosaur share the food chain. The delicate balance between the two is destroyed one fateful day, leaving one man to face the eternally deadly Tyrant Lizard. This man will risk it all to defend his village, save his tribe, and protect his lady-love, fur bikini and all!
"This project hit home on satisfying any giddy child-like fantasies," says Fotos. "I told myself that if I could make a dinosaur comic, the main influences would be a lifetime of Ray Harryhausen flicks, the image of Raquel Welch in a fur bikini, and a heaping helping of Warner Brothers Looney Tunes. It's all non-stop dino-carnage in TYRANNOSAURUS REX!"
TYRANNOSAURUS REX ($3.99, DEC100446), a 32-page full-color one shot comic book from Image Comics, will be in stores February 9, 2011.
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
Man meets dinosaur in TYRANNOSAURUS REX one-shot from Image Comics
Berkeley, CA - 16 November 2010 - In February, Image Comics gets prehistoric with TYRANNOSUARUS REX, a one shot from Mark Kidwell ('68, Frazetta's Dark Kingdom) and Jay Fotos ('68, Frazetta's Death Dealer), with art by Jeff Zornow (Day of the Dead: Desertion, Halloween Comics, Fright Rags) and Fotos.
In TYRANNOSAURUS REX, man and dinosaur share the food chain. The delicate balance between the two is destroyed one fateful day, leaving one man to face the eternally deadly Tyrant Lizard. This man will risk it all to defend his village, save his tribe, and protect his lady-love, fur bikini and all!
"This project hit home on satisfying any giddy child-like fantasies," says Fotos. "I told myself that if I could make a dinosaur comic, the main influences would be a lifetime of Ray Harryhausen flicks, the image of Raquel Welch in a fur bikini, and a heaping helping of Warner Brothers Looney Tunes. It's all non-stop dino-carnage in TYRANNOSAURUS REX!"
TYRANNOSAURUS REX ($3.99, DEC100446), a 32-page full-color one shot comic book from Image Comics, will be in stores February 9, 2011.
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
THQ’S MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD
: THE INFINITY GAUNTLET
SWOOPS INTO NORTH AMERICAN RETAIL STORES TODAY
New Puzzles, Powers, ‘Squaddies’ and Villains Arrive
Across Multiple Platforms To Thrill Super Fans of All Ages
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – November 16, 2010 – The legendary Marvel Super Hero Squad is back and ready to “Hero Up” in an all-new video game adventure for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Wiiä and the Nintendo DSä family of hand-held systems.
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) announced that Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet, an all-new Marvel Super Hero Squad game, has landed on store shelves and is available for purchase today. For a limited time only, THQ is offering a free, exclusive downloadable pack inside every new copy of Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 systems. The downloadable pack – the Captain America Collection – commemorates the release of the game and features three new playable characters: Captain America, Bucky and Red Skull. It also offers new Heroic Feats, Achievements (Xbox 360) and Trophies (PlayStation 3 system) for each of those characters. Also available is a custom Super Hero Squad comic book inside copies of the game for Wii and Nintendo DS systems.
“This latest entry into our series of Marvel Super Hero Squad video games ramps up the action, adventure and puzzle solving gameplay on every level as it captures the fun of the popular animated series,” said Martin Good, Executive Vice President, Kids, Family, Casual Games, and Global Online Services. “The addition of free downloadable content and the comic book right at launch provides even greater value to fans, and adds significantly to the game’s overall experience.”
In Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet, players use the “Squaddies’” super powers and super smarts to battle Thanos and a cast of villains, including Doctor Doom, Nebula, and Loki, as they search for the lost Infinity Stones. Along the way they travel through deep space, solve tricky puzzles, acquire new powers, and gain new allies in their mission to defeat the intergalactic threat. In addition to the game’s exciting campaign mode, players can experience exciting challenge modes, compete in multiplayer “beat-em ups” and more!
Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet was developed by Griptonite Games. The game is rated E10+ for everyone 10 and older and is available starting today on North American store shelves for the suggested retail prices of $39.99 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii) and $29.99 (Nintendo DS).
About Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet
Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet continues the excitement of the original Marvel Super Hero Squad with an all-new storyline that follows Season 2 of the Cartoon Network hit animated TV series. Players can “Hero Up” with friends in cooperative play and master the unique Factor Power of each of the Marvel heroes in three game modes: Story Mode, Freeplay Mode and Challenge Mode. The game also boasts a brand new puzzle component, in which players utilize the characters’ unique abilities to move or destroy objects; traverse through certain environments; and summon their unique strengths to overcome obstacles. With new adventures, tricky puzzles, an expanded selection of Marvel Super Hero Squad members to unlock and play, Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet is set to thrill gamers from here to Super Hero City.
: THE INFINITY GAUNTLETSWOOPS INTO NORTH AMERICAN RETAIL STORES TODAY
New Puzzles, Powers, ‘Squaddies’ and Villains Arrive
Across Multiple Platforms To Thrill Super Fans of All Ages
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – November 16, 2010 – The legendary Marvel Super Hero Squad is back and ready to “Hero Up” in an all-new video game adventure for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Wiiä and the Nintendo DSä family of hand-held systems.
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) announced that Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet, an all-new Marvel Super Hero Squad game, has landed on store shelves and is available for purchase today. For a limited time only, THQ is offering a free, exclusive downloadable pack inside every new copy of Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 systems. The downloadable pack – the Captain America Collection – commemorates the release of the game and features three new playable characters: Captain America, Bucky and Red Skull. It also offers new Heroic Feats, Achievements (Xbox 360) and Trophies (PlayStation 3 system) for each of those characters. Also available is a custom Super Hero Squad comic book inside copies of the game for Wii and Nintendo DS systems.
“This latest entry into our series of Marvel Super Hero Squad video games ramps up the action, adventure and puzzle solving gameplay on every level as it captures the fun of the popular animated series,” said Martin Good, Executive Vice President, Kids, Family, Casual Games, and Global Online Services. “The addition of free downloadable content and the comic book right at launch provides even greater value to fans, and adds significantly to the game’s overall experience.”
In Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet, players use the “Squaddies’” super powers and super smarts to battle Thanos and a cast of villains, including Doctor Doom, Nebula, and Loki, as they search for the lost Infinity Stones. Along the way they travel through deep space, solve tricky puzzles, acquire new powers, and gain new allies in their mission to defeat the intergalactic threat. In addition to the game’s exciting campaign mode, players can experience exciting challenge modes, compete in multiplayer “beat-em ups” and more!
Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet was developed by Griptonite Games. The game is rated E10+ for everyone 10 and older and is available starting today on North American store shelves for the suggested retail prices of $39.99 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii) and $29.99 (Nintendo DS).
About Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet
Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet continues the excitement of the original Marvel Super Hero Squad with an all-new storyline that follows Season 2 of the Cartoon Network hit animated TV series. Players can “Hero Up” with friends in cooperative play and master the unique Factor Power of each of the Marvel heroes in three game modes: Story Mode, Freeplay Mode and Challenge Mode. The game also boasts a brand new puzzle component, in which players utilize the characters’ unique abilities to move or destroy objects; traverse through certain environments; and summon their unique strengths to overcome obstacles. With new adventures, tricky puzzles, an expanded selection of Marvel Super Hero Squad members to unlock and play, Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet is set to thrill gamers from here to Super Hero City.
FROM BOOM! STUDIOS &
THE MIND OF
EISNER AWARD-WINNING CREATOR
KURT BUSIEK
COMES THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED
DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS
VOLUME 1
IN STORES JANUARY!
GET CAUGHT UP
FOR ONLY
$12.99!
SPECIAL 12 PAGE PREVIEW!
November 16, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA – It's blood-sucker vs. blood-suckers as BOOM! Studios and Eisner Award-winning creator Kurt Busiek bring you an incredibly modern vision of the Dracula mythos in DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS Volume 1 hitting stores this January! If you've missed a single drop of the blood-chilling series, this is perfect time to get caught up for only $12.99! Don't miss the series that's revolutionizing vampire horror. Pre-order DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS Volume 1 at your local comic shop today!
“This isn't your teen-age daughter's vampire story!” says BOOM! Studios Marketing Director Chip Mosher. “Kurt Busiek and Daryl Gregory weave a fantastic tale full of suspense harking back to the origins of the vampire genre in a cut-throat corporate setting that is unique as it is action packed. Add to that the gorgeous kinetic art of Scott Godlewski and you have a simply amazing vampire series like nothing published in comics today!”
DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS tells the tale of a powerful, predatory corporation that acquires a valuable asset - Dracula! They think they own him, but no one can own the Son of the Dragon. There's a monster in their midst that puts Hannibal Lecter to shame - and he plans to gain his freedom in blood. Joining Kurt Busiek is award-winning author Daryl Gregrory (PANDEMONIUM) and rising star artist Scott Godlewski (CODEBREAKERS). Featuring a cover by fan-favorite THE NOCTURNALS artist Dan Brereton.
Since it's release DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS has garnered acclaim from critics everywhere. See what they're saying:
“It’s refreshing to have a vampire book that’s actually doing something original.” – High Five Comics
“... a book that manages to keep you hooked on every single page.”
– Comic Book Resources
“...leaves you wanting to know more…” – Fandomania
“... if you are a fan of vampires, you should read this comic.”
– Multiversity Comics
“This story stands above other vampire tales and is certainly one to keep an eye on.” – The Pop Culture Network
DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS is written by Eisner Award-winner Kurt Busiek, and acclaimed author Daryl Gregory with sensational art by Scott Godlewski. This title ships January and carries a Diamond code of NOV100805 and an ISBN13: 9781608860449.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com)2009 "Best Publisher" of the year, generates a wide-ranging catalog of multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated comic books and graphic novels featuring some of the industry’s top talent, including Philip K. Dick's DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, 20th Century Fox's 28 DAYS LATER and DIE HARD, The Henson Company's FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. This fall sees BOOM! teaming up with the legendary Stan Lee, creator of Marvel Comics’ characters Spider-Man, The Hulk, and The X-Men for a line of original superhero series, the legend’s first new superhero creations in nearly 20 years. BOOM!'s youth imprint, BOOM Kids!, is an undisputed industry leader publishing Disney/Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS, DONALD DUCK, UNCLE SCROOGE and WALT DISNEY'S COMICS AND STORIES. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fifth anniversary.
THE MIND OF
EISNER AWARD-WINNING CREATOR
KURT BUSIEK
COMES THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED
DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS
VOLUME 1IN STORES JANUARY!
GET CAUGHT UP
FOR ONLY
$12.99!
SPECIAL 12 PAGE PREVIEW!
November 16, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA – It's blood-sucker vs. blood-suckers as BOOM! Studios and Eisner Award-winning creator Kurt Busiek bring you an incredibly modern vision of the Dracula mythos in DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS Volume 1 hitting stores this January! If you've missed a single drop of the blood-chilling series, this is perfect time to get caught up for only $12.99! Don't miss the series that's revolutionizing vampire horror. Pre-order DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS Volume 1 at your local comic shop today!
“This isn't your teen-age daughter's vampire story!” says BOOM! Studios Marketing Director Chip Mosher. “Kurt Busiek and Daryl Gregory weave a fantastic tale full of suspense harking back to the origins of the vampire genre in a cut-throat corporate setting that is unique as it is action packed. Add to that the gorgeous kinetic art of Scott Godlewski and you have a simply amazing vampire series like nothing published in comics today!”
DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS tells the tale of a powerful, predatory corporation that acquires a valuable asset - Dracula! They think they own him, but no one can own the Son of the Dragon. There's a monster in their midst that puts Hannibal Lecter to shame - and he plans to gain his freedom in blood. Joining Kurt Busiek is award-winning author Daryl Gregrory (PANDEMONIUM) and rising star artist Scott Godlewski (CODEBREAKERS). Featuring a cover by fan-favorite THE NOCTURNALS artist Dan Brereton.
Since it's release DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS has garnered acclaim from critics everywhere. See what they're saying:
“It’s refreshing to have a vampire book that’s actually doing something original.” – High Five Comics
“... a book that manages to keep you hooked on every single page.”
– Comic Book Resources
“...leaves you wanting to know more…” – Fandomania
“... if you are a fan of vampires, you should read this comic.”
– Multiversity Comics
“This story stands above other vampire tales and is certainly one to keep an eye on.” – The Pop Culture Network
DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS is written by Eisner Award-winner Kurt Busiek, and acclaimed author Daryl Gregory with sensational art by Scott Godlewski. This title ships January and carries a Diamond code of NOV100805 and an ISBN13: 9781608860449.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com)2009 "Best Publisher" of the year, generates a wide-ranging catalog of multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated comic books and graphic novels featuring some of the industry’s top talent, including Philip K. Dick's DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, 20th Century Fox's 28 DAYS LATER and DIE HARD, The Henson Company's FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. This fall sees BOOM! teaming up with the legendary Stan Lee, creator of Marvel Comics’ characters Spider-Man, The Hulk, and The X-Men for a line of original superhero series, the legend’s first new superhero creations in nearly 20 years. BOOM!'s youth imprint, BOOM Kids!, is an undisputed industry leader publishing Disney/Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS, DONALD DUCK, UNCLE SCROOGE and WALT DISNEY'S COMICS AND STORIES. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fifth anniversary.
comiXology Launches Guided View Authoring Tools Early Adopters Program to Put Distribution Power Into Creator’s Hands
Program Empowers Publishers and Creators to Get Comics Digitally Distributed with Guided View Navigation
New York, Nov. 16, 2010 – It’s not x-ray vision or the ability to fly faster than a speeding bullet but comiXology, the leading digital comics distributor for the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and the Web, is empowering comic publishers and creators with the next best thing with the launch of the Guided View Authoring Tools early adopters program.
The private, invitation-only Alpha program provides creators and publishers with a tool-set to prepare their comics for comiXology's patent-pending Guided View– the industry standard navigation technology that enables readers to experience comics full screen or panel-to-panel.
The Guided View Authoring Tools program will help level the playing field by giving independent creators and publishers an equal chance for visibility in the digital marketplace through a standard format and ubiquitous platform.
“Creating opportunities for all publishers and independent creators is a major focus for us,” said David Steinberger, CEO of comiXology. “The Guided View Authoring Tools program benefits creators and publishers who either are unknown, have limited print distribution through Diamond or have an older property that won't get the shelf space it deserves. We created these tools for ourselves — they are the actual tools we use at comiXology when creating Guided View — and realized the great opportunity for anyone to use them. The tools will give publishers and creators an equal opportunity for visibility, while creating more diverse content for our community to enjoy week after week.”
The private Alpha phase recently launched with TOKYOPOP, Devil's Due, Arcana Comics and Scott Admunson, creator of Barbarian.
“We at TOKYOPOP are big fans of comiXology. They not only learn the needs of publishers and creators, but they execute solutions quickly and effectively,” said Stu Levy, founder and CEO of TOKYOPOP. “Guided View Authoring Tools allow us to scale our digital distribution in a way which meets our needs, and most importantly, the needs of our fans.”
“As a small publisher, getting your work distributed is an extremely difficult task,” said Chris Campbell, creator of Zig Zag. “The largest hurdle is achieving enough orders to even be considered by the major comic distributor. comiXology lets you reach audiences that you'd never get through any other traditional distribution means.”
Once the Alpha phase is completed, comiXology will open more spots for a limited Beta testing of the tools to more creators. The final product will be part of a comprehensive online system, allowing seamless submission for digital publishing for all comic book creators and publishers in an iTunes-like model. Creators and publishers can sign up for a Beta spot at http://www.comixology.com/self_authoring_signup/.
Download the Comics by comiXology in the iTunes App Store here, or read the comic online at https://comics.comixology.com/
About comiXology
Since 2007 comiXology has been developing the technological infrastructure to bring comics into the digital mainstream and expose new audiences to the rich history and culture of the industry. Through partnerships with top comic book publishers including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, BOOM! Studios, TOKYOPOP and Image Comics as well as their own mobile and web apps which hosts over 4,000 digital titles, comiXology has become the leader in digital comic book proliferation. Also focused on creating strong ties with retail stores through its technology solutions, comiXology continues to transform the previously fragmented comic ecosystem into a vibrant and cohesive marketplace.
Program Empowers Publishers and Creators to Get Comics Digitally Distributed with Guided View Navigation
New York, Nov. 16, 2010 – It’s not x-ray vision or the ability to fly faster than a speeding bullet but comiXology, the leading digital comics distributor for the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and the Web, is empowering comic publishers and creators with the next best thing with the launch of the Guided View Authoring Tools early adopters program.
The private, invitation-only Alpha program provides creators and publishers with a tool-set to prepare their comics for comiXology's patent-pending Guided View– the industry standard navigation technology that enables readers to experience comics full screen or panel-to-panel.
The Guided View Authoring Tools program will help level the playing field by giving independent creators and publishers an equal chance for visibility in the digital marketplace through a standard format and ubiquitous platform.
“Creating opportunities for all publishers and independent creators is a major focus for us,” said David Steinberger, CEO of comiXology. “The Guided View Authoring Tools program benefits creators and publishers who either are unknown, have limited print distribution through Diamond or have an older property that won't get the shelf space it deserves. We created these tools for ourselves — they are the actual tools we use at comiXology when creating Guided View — and realized the great opportunity for anyone to use them. The tools will give publishers and creators an equal opportunity for visibility, while creating more diverse content for our community to enjoy week after week.”
The private Alpha phase recently launched with TOKYOPOP, Devil's Due, Arcana Comics and Scott Admunson, creator of Barbarian.
“We at TOKYOPOP are big fans of comiXology. They not only learn the needs of publishers and creators, but they execute solutions quickly and effectively,” said Stu Levy, founder and CEO of TOKYOPOP. “Guided View Authoring Tools allow us to scale our digital distribution in a way which meets our needs, and most importantly, the needs of our fans.”
“As a small publisher, getting your work distributed is an extremely difficult task,” said Chris Campbell, creator of Zig Zag. “The largest hurdle is achieving enough orders to even be considered by the major comic distributor. comiXology lets you reach audiences that you'd never get through any other traditional distribution means.”
Once the Alpha phase is completed, comiXology will open more spots for a limited Beta testing of the tools to more creators. The final product will be part of a comprehensive online system, allowing seamless submission for digital publishing for all comic book creators and publishers in an iTunes-like model. Creators and publishers can sign up for a Beta spot at http://www.comixology.com/self_authoring_signup/.
Download the Comics by comiXology in the iTunes App Store here, or read the comic online at https://comics.comixology.com/
About comiXology
Since 2007 comiXology has been developing the technological infrastructure to bring comics into the digital mainstream and expose new audiences to the rich history and culture of the industry. Through partnerships with top comic book publishers including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, BOOM! Studios, TOKYOPOP and Image Comics as well as their own mobile and web apps which hosts over 4,000 digital titles, comiXology has become the leader in digital comic book proliferation. Also focused on creating strong ties with retail stores through its technology solutions, comiXology continues to transform the previously fragmented comic ecosystem into a vibrant and cohesive marketplace.
Telltale Games Breaks into Facebook Gaming with Back to the Future
: Blitz Through Time
New Free-to-Play Social Game Now Available on Facebook at http://apps.facebook.com/blitzthroughtime
SAN RAFAEL, CA. November 15, 2010 -- Leading digital-first publisher Telltale Games expands into social media gaming today with Back to the Future: Blitz Through Time, a new free-to-play Facebook game. This kicks off a major new initiative for the company's publishing strategy that will see complementary free-to-play social games launch in advance of many major Telltale game releases.
"By aligning a social gaming component with our upcoming launch of Back to the Future: The Game on various platforms, we will utilize the drawing power of social media to maximize the effectiveness of all our efforts with the franchise," said Steve Allison, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Telltale Games. "This extension to our product launches is a decisive step in our growth strategy to establish closer connections to our consumers. Social gaming is also a great medium for breaking through competitive noise and the confusion of media fragmentation so that we can communicate directly with a focused, pre-qualified consumer."
Created through an agreement with Universal Partnerships and Licensing, and developed with acclaimed online games developer, Mediatonic, Back to the Future: Blitz Through Time is a free-to-play race against time. Players need to match the unstable molecules inside the Time Machine's Flux Capacitor to trigger chemical reactions that enable time travel. Fans create speeds of 88 mph and jump to a new era to unlock special point multipliers.
Back to the Future: Blitz Through Time will keep players coming back daily with an ongoing competition between Facebook friends for high scores. Badges and achievements are awarded for repeat play and for surpassing game milestones that they can share with friends. Time travelers will also be offered chances to win special prizes.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Academy Award(R)-winning cinematic franchise that generated nearly $1 billion worldwide, the Back to the Future 25th Anniversary Trilogy is now available worldwide on Blu-ray and DVD, featuring all-new restorations of the classic films. Telltale's new Back to the Future: The Game series -- featuring new adventures for Marty and Doc -- is expected to burst out of the time space continuum beginning in December for PC and Mac, followed shortly by the PlayStation 3 and iPad. A special pre-order offer for Back to the Future: The Game is now available at http://www.backtothefuturegame.com.
About Telltale, Inc.
Telltale is a leading independent digital publisher of cinematic adventures playable on every major gaming platform. Telltale is the pioneer of episodic delivery of content developing games as series and successfully releasing on a schedule to create a longer consumer engagement for each release. Founded in 2004 by LucasArts veterans with decades of experience, Telltale has quickly become an industry leader, establishing the model for successful episodic game creation and digital publishing. Telltale has sold more than 5 million episodes since 2005. Telltale's reputation for quality has been established across more than 35 published releases that have cumulatively earned an average Metacritic score above 80%. Telltale's titles have won numerous awards including, "Adventure Game of the Year" accolades from publications such as IGN, PC Gamer, GameSpy, and Adventure Gamers, and have been recognized by mainstream outlets ranging from USA Today, to The New York Times to Variety. T elltale currently develops and publishes episodic series on the PlayStation 3 system, PC, Mac, Wii(TM), Xbox 360(TM), iPhone, iPad and Facebook.
About Back to the Future Trilogy
From the Academy Award(R)-winning filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis comes Back to the Future - the original, groundbreaking adventure that sparked one of the most successful trilogies ever! Starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, the phenomenally popular Back to the Future films literally changed the future of the adventure movie genre. Powered by innovative special effects, unforgettable songs and non-stop action, Back to the Future is an unrivaled adventure that stands the test of time. Back to the Future immerses you in all the breathtaking action, groundbreaking comedy and sheer movie-making magic of one of the most brilliantly inventive, wildly entertaining motion picture triumphs in Hollywood history!
About Universal Partnerships & Licensing
UP&L oversees Universal's consumer product licensing, film and home entertainment promotions, and all corporate alliances for Universal's theatrical, home entertainment, theme parks and stage productions. This dedicated division is also responsible for monetizing the studio's vast library of films and characters through licensing, branding and marketing opportunities. UP&L is part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.
: Blitz Through TimeNew Free-to-Play Social Game Now Available on Facebook at http://apps.facebook.com/blitzthroughtime
SAN RAFAEL, CA. November 15, 2010 -- Leading digital-first publisher Telltale Games expands into social media gaming today with Back to the Future: Blitz Through Time, a new free-to-play Facebook game. This kicks off a major new initiative for the company's publishing strategy that will see complementary free-to-play social games launch in advance of many major Telltale game releases.
"By aligning a social gaming component with our upcoming launch of Back to the Future: The Game on various platforms, we will utilize the drawing power of social media to maximize the effectiveness of all our efforts with the franchise," said Steve Allison, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Telltale Games. "This extension to our product launches is a decisive step in our growth strategy to establish closer connections to our consumers. Social gaming is also a great medium for breaking through competitive noise and the confusion of media fragmentation so that we can communicate directly with a focused, pre-qualified consumer."
Created through an agreement with Universal Partnerships and Licensing, and developed with acclaimed online games developer, Mediatonic, Back to the Future: Blitz Through Time is a free-to-play race against time. Players need to match the unstable molecules inside the Time Machine's Flux Capacitor to trigger chemical reactions that enable time travel. Fans create speeds of 88 mph and jump to a new era to unlock special point multipliers.
Back to the Future: Blitz Through Time will keep players coming back daily with an ongoing competition between Facebook friends for high scores. Badges and achievements are awarded for repeat play and for surpassing game milestones that they can share with friends. Time travelers will also be offered chances to win special prizes.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Academy Award(R)-winning cinematic franchise that generated nearly $1 billion worldwide, the Back to the Future 25th Anniversary Trilogy is now available worldwide on Blu-ray and DVD, featuring all-new restorations of the classic films. Telltale's new Back to the Future: The Game series -- featuring new adventures for Marty and Doc -- is expected to burst out of the time space continuum beginning in December for PC and Mac, followed shortly by the PlayStation 3 and iPad. A special pre-order offer for Back to the Future: The Game is now available at http://www.backtothefuturegame.com.
About Telltale, Inc.
Telltale is a leading independent digital publisher of cinematic adventures playable on every major gaming platform. Telltale is the pioneer of episodic delivery of content developing games as series and successfully releasing on a schedule to create a longer consumer engagement for each release. Founded in 2004 by LucasArts veterans with decades of experience, Telltale has quickly become an industry leader, establishing the model for successful episodic game creation and digital publishing. Telltale has sold more than 5 million episodes since 2005. Telltale's reputation for quality has been established across more than 35 published releases that have cumulatively earned an average Metacritic score above 80%. Telltale's titles have won numerous awards including, "Adventure Game of the Year" accolades from publications such as IGN, PC Gamer, GameSpy, and Adventure Gamers, and have been recognized by mainstream outlets ranging from USA Today, to The New York Times to Variety. T elltale currently develops and publishes episodic series on the PlayStation 3 system, PC, Mac, Wii(TM), Xbox 360(TM), iPhone, iPad and Facebook.
About Back to the Future Trilogy
From the Academy Award(R)-winning filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis comes Back to the Future - the original, groundbreaking adventure that sparked one of the most successful trilogies ever! Starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, the phenomenally popular Back to the Future films literally changed the future of the adventure movie genre. Powered by innovative special effects, unforgettable songs and non-stop action, Back to the Future is an unrivaled adventure that stands the test of time. Back to the Future immerses you in all the breathtaking action, groundbreaking comedy and sheer movie-making magic of one of the most brilliantly inventive, wildly entertaining motion picture triumphs in Hollywood history!
About Universal Partnerships & Licensing
UP&L oversees Universal's consumer product licensing, film and home entertainment promotions, and all corporate alliances for Universal's theatrical, home entertainment, theme parks and stage productions. This dedicated division is also responsible for monetizing the studio's vast library of films and characters through licensing, branding and marketing opportunities. UP&L is part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.
Deadworld Welcomes New Readers
IDW releases the Deadworld Omnibus
which collects
the entire “rebooted” Deadworld series
IDW Publishing, in association with imprint Desperado Publicizing, is offering new readers a great way to get into the long running Deadworld series. The Deadworld Omnibus, shipping in January 2011, will collect all 14 issues of the rebooted Deadworld series which relaunched the series a few years ago.
The initial storyline, Requiem for the World, was a six issue series that came out from Image Comics. That was followed by Deadworld: Frozen Over, a four issue series that brought the action to New York City. The third installment was Deadworld: Slaughterhouse which was originally intended to be a four issue series but instead was released as a complete story in hardcover after the first issue shipped.
“I knew that Deadworld had a lot of appeal,” said writer Gary Reed, “but it has such a long history and most of the issues have long been out of print. The reboot was a chance to start anew.” Deadworld originally came from Arrow Comics in the mid 1980’s before moving over to Caliber. There was about 70 issues released total.
Reed said that elements of the original series will fold into the rebooted series and the collection, the Deadworld Omnibus, contains everything in the current series and Deadworld continues from here.
“Typical of what happened throughout the history of Deadworld, happened with these series,” said Reed, calling it the Deadworld curse. “It seems every time we bring in an artist for Deadworld, they end up getting hired by the big guys.” The Deadworld Omnibus initial tale features work by original artist, Vince Locke and was followed by Dalibor Talajic who moved to Marvel to do Deadpool and Punisher. Frozen Over was illustrated by Federico Dallacchio who left to work for DC on Green Arrow and Justice League. Sami Makkonen, artist of Slaughterhouse, joined Frank Beddor in bringing out the Hatter M series, based on Beddor’s NY Times’ best-seller, The Looking Glass War.
Deadworld has more upcoming projects in the works including an original graphic novel, Deadworld: The Last Siesta, which is illustrated by Mark Bloodworth. “Siesta looks fantastic,” Reed said, “Bloodworth did a really nice job. He has about 5 pages to go and then it will be put on the schedule.” Reed also said that Sami Makkonen will return to Deadworld but in a serialized form and for the first time, Deadworld will be in color.
As for news on the movie front, Deadworld has a completed script by David Hayter, writer of the X-Men and Watchmen movies, and a director should be announced soon. “On the movie front, I can’t say much about it. To me, it’s not tangible until actually production begins,” Reed said.
Deadworld Omnibus was solicited at $19.99 for 254 pages but Reed said the book actually is over 300 pages. A free Preview is available on Myebooks.com http://www.myebook.com/index.php?option=ebook&id=55121
ISBN: 978-1-60010-858-7 Diamond Order #- NOV100400
IDW releases the Deadworld Omnibus
which collectsthe entire “rebooted” Deadworld series
IDW Publishing, in association with imprint Desperado Publicizing, is offering new readers a great way to get into the long running Deadworld series. The Deadworld Omnibus, shipping in January 2011, will collect all 14 issues of the rebooted Deadworld series which relaunched the series a few years ago.
The initial storyline, Requiem for the World, was a six issue series that came out from Image Comics. That was followed by Deadworld: Frozen Over, a four issue series that brought the action to New York City. The third installment was Deadworld: Slaughterhouse which was originally intended to be a four issue series but instead was released as a complete story in hardcover after the first issue shipped.
“I knew that Deadworld had a lot of appeal,” said writer Gary Reed, “but it has such a long history and most of the issues have long been out of print. The reboot was a chance to start anew.” Deadworld originally came from Arrow Comics in the mid 1980’s before moving over to Caliber. There was about 70 issues released total.
Reed said that elements of the original series will fold into the rebooted series and the collection, the Deadworld Omnibus, contains everything in the current series and Deadworld continues from here.
“Typical of what happened throughout the history of Deadworld, happened with these series,” said Reed, calling it the Deadworld curse. “It seems every time we bring in an artist for Deadworld, they end up getting hired by the big guys.” The Deadworld Omnibus initial tale features work by original artist, Vince Locke and was followed by Dalibor Talajic who moved to Marvel to do Deadpool and Punisher. Frozen Over was illustrated by Federico Dallacchio who left to work for DC on Green Arrow and Justice League. Sami Makkonen, artist of Slaughterhouse, joined Frank Beddor in bringing out the Hatter M series, based on Beddor’s NY Times’ best-seller, The Looking Glass War.
Deadworld has more upcoming projects in the works including an original graphic novel, Deadworld: The Last Siesta, which is illustrated by Mark Bloodworth. “Siesta looks fantastic,” Reed said, “Bloodworth did a really nice job. He has about 5 pages to go and then it will be put on the schedule.” Reed also said that Sami Makkonen will return to Deadworld but in a serialized form and for the first time, Deadworld will be in color.
As for news on the movie front, Deadworld has a completed script by David Hayter, writer of the X-Men and Watchmen movies, and a director should be announced soon. “On the movie front, I can’t say much about it. To me, it’s not tangible until actually production begins,” Reed said.
Deadworld Omnibus was solicited at $19.99 for 254 pages but Reed said the book actually is over 300 pages. A free Preview is available on Myebooks.com http://www.myebook.com/index.php?option=ebook&id=55121
ISBN: 978-1-60010-858-7 Diamond Order #- NOV100400
ZOMBIE TERRORS
GETS NEW RELEASE DATE BUMPS PAGES TO 184-KEEPS PRICE $14.95
RELEASES NEW 32-PAGE PREVIEW
ZOMBIE TERRORS PART OF DIAMONDS ORDER ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM--
RETAILERS HAVE FROM 11/11/TO 11/19 TO INCREASE ORDERS.
Nov. 15, 2010 (Los Angeles) Frank Forte, publisher of Asylum Press, announces the release of a new 32-page preview of their newest anthology, Zombie Terrors.
"We had some production delays, but the book looks great.," says Publisher/Creator Frank Forte, "We should have the books in hand by Nov. 22, 2010."
Because of the delay Asylum Press had to cancel the book originally scheduled to ship Sept. 2010. "We did what's called an Order adjustment request," explains Forte, " Retailers have form Nov. 11th to Nov. 19th to adjust their orders. They can either decrease or increase. We hope they increase. I can't apologize enough for the delay. I know retailers don;t like late books, but I think we've delivered a great anthology. We upped the original page count from 152 to 184 and gave the fans some great zombie tales."
"We're calling it Zombie Terrors, an Anthology of the Undead," says Publisher/Creator Frank Forte, "it's a collection of horrific and fantastic stories featuring everyone's favorite brain eaters."
Szymon Kudranski (SPAWN) brings us The Barber, a tale of the undead and the Mob. In Creature Converts, by Canadian storyboard and comic artist Craig Wilson, a cat lady's feline friends develop a taste for the flesh. In Feast ( written by Royal McGraw (Batman:Battle for the Cowl, Commissioner Gordon), Illustrated by Adauto Silva ) a gangster's taste for a delicacy becomes his end. Dwayne Harris unearths zombies from 1776 in Deadcoats. In Hate by Doug Williams, a zombie must confront what he's become. Billy George brings us The Undead Templars a tale of the blind dead. Allison written by Frank Forte and illustrated by horror master Tim Vigil, colored by Joe Vigil, a lovesick man tries to resurrect his dead lover with horrifying results. Bond follows a lone survivor in a zombie holocaust (by Euro guys Bartosz Sztybor and Macie Wodz). Grmbghraaaaagh! (by Bartosz Sztybor and Pawel Wojiechowicz) is a tale of zombies trying to escape what they are. Dead of Night by Joie Simmons is a great B&W tale. David Paleo brings Rot Clowns. Aaron Rintoul brings When we Disappear, a esoteric tale of zombie armageddon where we track two lovers trying to survive. Other tales by Robert S. Rhine (Girls and Corpses) , Nenad Gucunja, JC Wong, and Zombie Evolution by Pyko. Also includes a special 24 PAGE preview of the upcoming voodoo/zombie series Undead Evil illustrated by Nenad Gucunja. Pin-ups by David Hartman, Jason Edmiston and Doug Williams. Over 15 flesh-eating tales to shock and horrify! ! Cover by Aly Fell
Preview can be seen here:
http://www.asylumpress.com/ZT_Preview.html
Zombie Terrors on Diamond Comics Previews World
http://previewsworld.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=6&s=462&ai=97415&ssd=
Official site:
http://www.zombieterrors.com
Writers’ and Artists’ Names: Frank Forte, Tim Vigil, Szymon Kudranski, Robert S. Rhine, Royal McGraw, Nenad Gucunja, Steve Mannion, Adauto Silva, David Paleo, Dwayne Harris, David Hartman, Doug Williams, Craig Wilson,
Intended Audience: Mature Readers
Genre: Horror
Format: SC, 184 pgs, COLOR , perfect bound
Retail Price: $14.95
new Ship Date: Nov. 2010
ISBN13: 978-1-61724-001-0
Diamond Code: JUL100792
GETS NEW RELEASE DATE BUMPS PAGES TO 184-KEEPS PRICE $14.95RELEASES NEW 32-PAGE PREVIEW
ZOMBIE TERRORS PART OF DIAMONDS ORDER ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM--
RETAILERS HAVE FROM 11/11/TO 11/19 TO INCREASE ORDERS.
Nov. 15, 2010 (Los Angeles) Frank Forte, publisher of Asylum Press, announces the release of a new 32-page preview of their newest anthology, Zombie Terrors.
"We had some production delays, but the book looks great.," says Publisher/Creator Frank Forte, "We should have the books in hand by Nov. 22, 2010."
Because of the delay Asylum Press had to cancel the book originally scheduled to ship Sept. 2010. "We did what's called an Order adjustment request," explains Forte, " Retailers have form Nov. 11th to Nov. 19th to adjust their orders. They can either decrease or increase. We hope they increase. I can't apologize enough for the delay. I know retailers don;t like late books, but I think we've delivered a great anthology. We upped the original page count from 152 to 184 and gave the fans some great zombie tales."
"We're calling it Zombie Terrors, an Anthology of the Undead," says Publisher/Creator Frank Forte, "it's a collection of horrific and fantastic stories featuring everyone's favorite brain eaters."
Szymon Kudranski (SPAWN) brings us The Barber, a tale of the undead and the Mob. In Creature Converts, by Canadian storyboard and comic artist Craig Wilson, a cat lady's feline friends develop a taste for the flesh. In Feast ( written by Royal McGraw (Batman:Battle for the Cowl, Commissioner Gordon), Illustrated by Adauto Silva ) a gangster's taste for a delicacy becomes his end. Dwayne Harris unearths zombies from 1776 in Deadcoats. In Hate by Doug Williams, a zombie must confront what he's become. Billy George brings us The Undead Templars a tale of the blind dead. Allison written by Frank Forte and illustrated by horror master Tim Vigil, colored by Joe Vigil, a lovesick man tries to resurrect his dead lover with horrifying results. Bond follows a lone survivor in a zombie holocaust (by Euro guys Bartosz Sztybor and Macie Wodz). Grmbghraaaaagh! (by Bartosz Sztybor and Pawel Wojiechowicz) is a tale of zombies trying to escape what they are. Dead of Night by Joie Simmons is a great B&W tale. David Paleo brings Rot Clowns. Aaron Rintoul brings When we Disappear, a esoteric tale of zombie armageddon where we track two lovers trying to survive. Other tales by Robert S. Rhine (Girls and Corpses) , Nenad Gucunja, JC Wong, and Zombie Evolution by Pyko. Also includes a special 24 PAGE preview of the upcoming voodoo/zombie series Undead Evil illustrated by Nenad Gucunja. Pin-ups by David Hartman, Jason Edmiston and Doug Williams. Over 15 flesh-eating tales to shock and horrify! ! Cover by Aly Fell
Preview can be seen here:
http://www.asylumpress.com/ZT_Preview.html
Zombie Terrors on Diamond Comics Previews World
http://previewsworld.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=6&s=462&ai=97415&ssd=
Official site:
http://www.zombieterrors.com
Writers’ and Artists’ Names: Frank Forte, Tim Vigil, Szymon Kudranski, Robert S. Rhine, Royal McGraw, Nenad Gucunja, Steve Mannion, Adauto Silva, David Paleo, Dwayne Harris, David Hartman, Doug Williams, Craig Wilson,
Intended Audience: Mature Readers
Genre: Horror
Format: SC, 184 pgs, COLOR , perfect bound
Retail Price: $14.95
new Ship Date: Nov. 2010
ISBN13: 978-1-61724-001-0
Diamond Code: JUL100792
ACTIONOPOLIS Publishes Highly Anticipated New Series HENRIETTA HEX
HENRIETTA HEX
: SHADOWS FROM THE PAST –Highly Anticipated First Book in the Henrietta Hex Series - Now available on Kindle
LOS ANGELES---- ACTIONOPOLIS, LLC launches the eagerly anticipated Henrietta Hex: Shadows from the Past with a Kindle edition first printing. Steven Philip Jones, author of the Young Adult fantasy-adventure novels Talismen: The Knightmare Knife and Wizard Academies: The House with the Witch’s Hat, introduces readers to Henrietta Hex: Shadows From The Past, a new fantasy about a young paranormal investigator who can see and speak with ghosts. Henrietta Hex simultaneously releases in downloadable e-book apps compatible on iPad, iPhone, PC, Mac, Kindle, and the Android readers.
HENRIETTA HEX - Folks living in and around the tiny seaport of Spouke's Hollow, Maine often refer to it as "Spooks Hollow." The town has more than its share of things that go bump in the night, as young Henrietta Heckes finds out after she moves there with her mother from Boston. Henrietta also discovers that she is a medium who can communicate with spirits from the town’s past, including the vengeful ghost of a former medium who would like to destroy Spooks Hollow.
For more information about the new line of ACTIONOPOLIS books visit http://www.actionopolis.com.
ACTIONOPOLIS: When Adventure Is Your Destination!
ABOUT STEVEN PHILIP JONES
Steven Philip Jones most current credits include the graphic novels Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Twisted Minds and Worlds of H.P. Lovecraft, Volumes 1 & 2. Jones’ other novels include King of Harlem (“a gripping read” – Clive Cussler) and Bushwhackers, and he has written over 60 graphic scripts for Marvel Comics, Caliber Comics and Malibu Graphics. Jones is a graduate of the University of Iowa and was accepted into Iowa’s prestigious Writer’s Workshop Master of Fine Arts Program. Visit him on the web at www.stevenpjones.com.
ABOUT ACTIONOPOLIS
Actionopolis is the brainchild of publisher Shannon Eric Denton, who has years of experience with companies such as Cartoon Network, Warner Brothers, Disney, Sony, ToyBiz, Marvel Entertainment, FoxKids, DC Comics, and Nickelodeon. He and his Komikwerks co-founder Patrick Coyle have been publishing comics online and in print through their publishing company KOMIKWERKS since 2000.
ABOUT KOMIKWERKS
Komikwerks has been partnered with Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment to publish a line of premiere Internet comics called Stan Lee's Sunday Comics on Komikwerks.com. Komikwerks also provided exclusive content to the AOL: RED website. Komikwerks has been featured in many news and entertainment periodicals including Variety, USA Today, and Wizard Magazine.
HENRIETTA HEX
: SHADOWS FROM THE PAST –Highly Anticipated First Book in the Henrietta Hex Series - Now available on KindleLOS ANGELES---- ACTIONOPOLIS, LLC launches the eagerly anticipated Henrietta Hex: Shadows from the Past with a Kindle edition first printing. Steven Philip Jones, author of the Young Adult fantasy-adventure novels Talismen: The Knightmare Knife and Wizard Academies: The House with the Witch’s Hat, introduces readers to Henrietta Hex: Shadows From The Past, a new fantasy about a young paranormal investigator who can see and speak with ghosts. Henrietta Hex simultaneously releases in downloadable e-book apps compatible on iPad, iPhone, PC, Mac, Kindle, and the Android readers.
HENRIETTA HEX - Folks living in and around the tiny seaport of Spouke's Hollow, Maine often refer to it as "Spooks Hollow." The town has more than its share of things that go bump in the night, as young Henrietta Heckes finds out after she moves there with her mother from Boston. Henrietta also discovers that she is a medium who can communicate with spirits from the town’s past, including the vengeful ghost of a former medium who would like to destroy Spooks Hollow.
For more information about the new line of ACTIONOPOLIS books visit http://www.actionopolis.com.
ACTIONOPOLIS: When Adventure Is Your Destination!
ABOUT STEVEN PHILIP JONES
Steven Philip Jones most current credits include the graphic novels Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Twisted Minds and Worlds of H.P. Lovecraft, Volumes 1 & 2. Jones’ other novels include King of Harlem (“a gripping read” – Clive Cussler) and Bushwhackers, and he has written over 60 graphic scripts for Marvel Comics, Caliber Comics and Malibu Graphics. Jones is a graduate of the University of Iowa and was accepted into Iowa’s prestigious Writer’s Workshop Master of Fine Arts Program. Visit him on the web at www.stevenpjones.com.
ABOUT ACTIONOPOLIS
Actionopolis is the brainchild of publisher Shannon Eric Denton, who has years of experience with companies such as Cartoon Network, Warner Brothers, Disney, Sony, ToyBiz, Marvel Entertainment, FoxKids, DC Comics, and Nickelodeon. He and his Komikwerks co-founder Patrick Coyle have been publishing comics online and in print through their publishing company KOMIKWERKS since 2000.
ABOUT KOMIKWERKS
Komikwerks has been partnered with Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment to publish a line of premiere Internet comics called Stan Lee's Sunday Comics on Komikwerks.com. Komikwerks also provided exclusive content to the AOL: RED website. Komikwerks has been featured in many news and entertainment periodicals including Variety, USA Today, and Wizard Magazine.
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