Austin Books & Comics hosts signing event with superstar
DC Comics/GREEN LANTERN comic book artist Doug Mahnke
With partners Regal Cinemas and Time Warner Cable

Austin, TX---Wednesday, June 15, 2011– Austin Books & Comics, Central Texas’s biggest and oldest comics and pop culture retailer, is proud to announce a pair of special Green Lantern events featuring Doug Mahnke, the acclaimed artist of the Green Lantern comic book series from DC Comics, presented in conjunction with promotional partners Regal Cinemas and Time Warner Cable.

Mahnke has been illustrating the monthly adventures Green Lantern written by Geoff Johns, DC Entertainment’s chief creative officer, since the beginning of the critically acclaimed, bestselling storyline, Blackest Night in 2009. Doug is a fan-favorite artist who has worked with some of the most popular writers in the industry including Grant Morrison on FINAL CRISIS and Ed Brubaker on the bestseller Batman: The Man Who Laughs during his legendary career.

Mahnke’s got his start illustrating a moody detective one-shot entitled Homicide, written by John Arcudi. The two went on to collaborate on The Mask for Dark Horse Comics and their creator-owned series Major Bummer, for DC Comics. He then made the jump to working on DC’s iconic super heroes with titles including Superman: The Man of Steel, JLA, Batman, Seven Soldiers: Frankenstein andBlack Adam: The Dark Age.

Bob Wayne, SVP of Sales for DC Comics states, “We are very pleased to see Austin Books & Comics aggressively promoting Green Lantern comics and graphic novels. Doug Mahnke is one of the top artists in the industry and this event gives fans in the Austin area a rare chance to meet this renowned artist in person.”

Austin Books & Comics partner Regal Cinemas will present Green Lantern artist Doug Mahnke on Friday, June 24, 7:30 pm – 10:15 pm, at Regal Gateway with a special pre-and-post Green Lantern film screening Q&A. Attendees simply purchase regular show tickets for the 7:45 pm showing of Green Lantern. Regal Gateway will also host a book signing with Mahnke in their lobby both preceding and following the Green Lantern show.

Brad Bankston, proprietor of Austin Books & Comics, offers “Partnering with Regal has presented us with a unique opportunity to tie a major summer movie release with the Green Lantern comic book series starring the character that inspired the film. We are excited to present a new type of entertainment experience to our Austin customers, featuring DC Comics artist Doug Mahnke for a special film screening with Q&A.”

While at Regal Gateway, Austin Books & Comics will provide special Green Lantern door prizes, plus Green Lantern comic books and merchandise will be available. . As an added promotion during the month of June, Regal Gateway guests can register to win signed Green Lantern comics and more prizes at the Austin Books & Comics lobby display! Also during June and July, every Green Lantern ticket stub from any Regal Cinema theater in Austin gets you a free Green Lantern comic at Austin Books & Comics. RSVP online: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123250664423154.

On Saturday, June 25, 4 pm - 7 pm, Green Lantern fans will have another chance to meet DC Comics comic artist Doug Mahnke in person. Mahnke will be at Austin Books & Comics to meet Green Lantern comic series fans and sign copies of the comics and graphic novels he’s worked on. Participate in our Green Lantern costume contest and you have a chance to win a Regal Cinema family 4-pack. RSVP now:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=163894277007413

From June 10 to June 25, event partner Time Warner Cable in Austin will air specially-produced TV spots on a broad cross-section of channels, promoting Mahnke’s first-ever appearance at Austin Books & Comics. OtherGreen Lanternevent partners include Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds, Regal Cinemas and SCARE For a CURE. Austin Books & Comics is located at 5002 North Lamar Boulevard.

About Austin Books & Comics
www.austinbooks.com
Central Texas’s biggest and oldest comics and pop culture retailer, AustinBooks & Comics has been in business since 1977. Austin Books & Comics is a multiple Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retail finalist, and was inducted into the Austin Chronicle's 'Best Of’ Hall of Fame. Austin Chronicle has referred to Austin Books & Comics as “the Library of Alexandria of comics,”while Ain’t It Cool News says that Austin Books & Comics is the “one-stop shop for anything comic related.” Austin Books & Comics is proud to host both frequent and surprise celebrity guest signings and events. Partners include Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds, Regal Cinemas and SCARE For a CURE.