ComiXology now offers over 1,000 CMX-HD digital comics and graphic novels for the new iPad

Delivering over 10 times the amount of CMX-HD content at no extra cost
in less than 5 days from initial release

March 23rd 2012 - New York, NY - Today comiXology announced the availability of over 1,000 CMX-HD upgraded comics and graphic novels available for the new iPad. That’s less than five days since the initial release of one hundred CMX-HD comics this past Monday in conjunction with delivery of the new iPad. The offering of 1,000 CMX-HD comics and graphic novels is over a tenfold increase in the initial amount available – at no extra cost to comiXology customers.
ComiXology released it's 3.1 iOS update with the debut of the CMX-HD format this past Monday; meeting the challenge of the new iPad's resolution with a brand new digital comics format. CMX-HD formatted comics and graphic novels are offered at no additional upgrade cost to comiXology customers who have previously purchased content and with no price increase for new purchases that are made available in CMX-HD.
Previous to this week's iOS update — which also included new sharing features with Facebook, Twitter and Email integration — comiXology, the world’s largest digital comics platform available on iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire and the Web, was most recently in the news when the company announced that they had crested over 50 million comic and graphic novel downloads to date.
About comiXology
Founded in 2007 with the mission of bringing comics to people everywhere, comiXology — in just five short years — has revolutionized the comic book and graphic novel world. From creating the industry leading platform for digital comics to tools and services for brick and mortar retailers, comiXology has lead the charge in exposing new audiences to the rich history and culture of comic books. With the development of the Comics by comiXology digital comics platform — available across iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire and the Web— comiXology provides the easiest way worldwide for people to enjoy comics at just the click of a button! Regularly ranking as the top grossing iPad app in the entire iTunes App Store, Comics by comiXology was recently selected as a preloaded app on Amazon’s Kindle Fire. Providing digital comics across multiple platforms, comiXology will not stop until everyone on the face of the earth has been turned into a comic book fan.

SPECIAL GUEST ROBERT KIRKMAN TALKS TELLTALE’S THE WALKING DEAD IN PLAYING DEAD EPISODE THREE

Episode Includes First Extended Look at Game-Play

Telltale today released the third episode of Playing Dead at the official website for their game, The Walking Dead. Playing Dead is Telltale’s talk-show format developer diary designed to let gamers know what they can expect from the upcoming game based on Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic books.

In this episode of Playing Dead, host AJ LoCascio is joined by very special guest Robert Kirkman, the Eisner Award-winning creator/writer of The Walking Dead. Kirkman, who runs his own Skybound imprint at Image  Comics, where he's a partner, talks about why the game isn’t based on Rick Grimes, why it’s not an open-world shooter, why player choice and decision making is a big deal and why he chose Telltale to make a game based on The Walking Dead.

The episode also features the very first extended look at the game’s Adventure Horror game-play.

In addition to Playing Dead episode 3, Telltale has also posted the second of a series of video format Q&A sessions on the games’ official website (answers come from Lead Designer Sean Vanaman and Designer Harrison Pink). Gamers are encouraged to ask more questions for future Q+A sessions by emailing playingdead@telltalegames.com or by leaving a message at (707) 701 DEAD.

The Walking Dead is a 5 part episodic game series coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade, PlayStation Network, PC, Mac and other leading platforms. The first episode will be available for download in late April.  

Playing Dead host AJ LoCascio provided the voice for Marty McFly in Telltale’s Back to the Future: The Game series. 

Download The Walking Dead assets, including Playing Dead episode 3 from vip.telltalegames.com. Episode 3 of Playing Dead is also available to view on Telltale’s YouTube channel.

IMAGE COMICS PROGRAMMING AT EMERALD CITY COMICON

Image Comics is showing up in a big way at Emerald City Comicon (ECCC) in Seattle, Washington this March 30 through April 1, with a slew of convention exclusives (announced here) and an extensive signing and programming schedule. Many Image creators will be at the Image, Skybound, and Top Cow booths, as well as manning their own tables in the Washington State Convention center.

A panel schedule, signing schedule, and full list of Image creators attending ECCC follow. If you are interested in scheduling an interview with any of the Image creators regarding their Image titles, please contact Jennifer de Guzman at jenniferdeguzman@imagecomics.com.

There will be six Image Comics-related panels during ECCC:

Creator Spotlight: Marc Silvestri
Join Top Cow founder, Image partner, movie producer and top industry artist Marc Silvestri (THE DARKNESS) as he takes a retrospective look at his legendary career spanning three decades. Moderated by Top Cow Publisher Filip Sablik, Silvestri will look back at everything from his early years on such top titles as X-Men and Wolverine to the founding of Image Comics and Cyberforce to the redefining of his company and the creation of mini-icons like Witchblade and The Darkness. Friday, 4pm, Room 211

Robert Kirkman Q&A
Kirkman, one of the most successful writers in comics today, best known for his work on The Walking Dead, Invincible, and Super Dinosaur, will offer fans some insight into the genius behind their favorite hit comics. After becoming an Image Comics partner in 2009, introducing the internationally renowned hit TV show based on the comic, "The Walking Dead" on AMC, and recently announcing an upcoming video game adaptation of the same series from TellTale Games, he has proven to be an unstoppable creative force. Friday, 7pm, Room 4C1-2

Image Comics - 20 Years of Creator-Owned Independence
Some of the most exciting rising stars in comics today and established creators alike will be coming together to talk about the past, present, and future of Image Comics. Join Ed Brubaker (Fatale), Joe Casey (Butcher Baker, Officer Downe, Haunt), Brandon Graham (King City, Prophet), Joe Keatinge (Glory, Hell Yeah), Emi Lenox (Emitown), Nathan Edmondson (Who Is Jake Ellis?, The Activity, Dancer), and Natalie Nourigat (Between Gears) to experience this lively conversation and be among the first to hear some big announcements! Saturday, 12pm, Room 4C3-4

Top Cow's REBIRTH: The Beginning
Join Top Cow Publisher Filip Sablik as he leads an informative and lively discussion about the 20th Anniversary of Top Cow and the REBIRTH of the Top Cow Universe in 2012 with creators including Marc Silvestri and Jeremy Haun. Be the first to hear exciting new announcements, get added insight into the state of the Top Cow Universe, and get your questions answered! Saturday, 1pm, Room 4C1-2

Talkin' Dead with Jon Bernthal & Laurie Holden
A "lively" discussion with The Walking Dead stars Jon Bernthal and Laurie Holden. Join them as they talk about the show's record breaking viewing numbers, what it's like to film in an apocalyptic, zombie filled world and what the future holds for Shane and Andrea. Hosted by David Boze (KTTH 770 AM). Saturday, 1 pm., Room 4A

Take to the Sky: Skybound and the Next Generation of Independence
Things continue to look up for Skybound, Robert Kirkman's imprint at Image Comics. The premiere original Witch Doctor has sold out nationwide, the all-ages hit Super Dinosaur  continues to soar, and And Kirkman’s first-ever writers'-room-driven crime drama, Thief of Thieves, is a critical success… what’s next? Join Robert Kirkman as he discusses the future of the imprint with his stable of creators, including the creative teams behind Witch Doctor, Thief of Thieves, and more! Expect only AWESOMENESS. Sunday, 12pm, Room 4C3-4

Besides their own tables, Image creators will be signing at the Image, Skybound, and Top Cow Booths:

At the Image Booth - #310

Friday

2:00-3:00	Sina Grace (Li'l Depressed Boy)
3:00-4:00	Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash, Witchblade, Bloodstrike) This is a ticketed signing, limited to one ticket per person. Tickets will be available at Image Booth #310 the day of the signing.
4:00-5:00	Shane Houghton (Reed Gunther)
5:00-6:00	Nathan Edmondson & Mitch Gerads (The Activity)
6:00-7:00	Landry Walker (Danger Club)
7:00-8:00	Jean-Paul Bonjour, Robert Love & Dana Shukarsi (Alpha Girl)

Saturday

10:00-11:00	Joshua Williamson (Xenoholics)
11:00-12:00	Gerry Duggan & Phil Noto (The Infinite Horizon)
12:00-1:00	Landry Walker (Danger Club)
1:00-2:00	Nathan Edmondson & Mitch Gerads (The Activity)
2:00-3:00	Kurtis Wiebe & Riley Rossmo (Green Wake, Debris)
3:00-4:00	Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash, Witchblade, Bloodstrike)
4:00-5:00	Jean-Paul Bonjour, Robert Love & Dana Shukarsi (Alpha Girl)
5:00-6:00	John Layman (Chew) This is a ticketed signing, limited to one ticket per person. Tickets will be available at Image Booth #310 the day of the signing.
6:00-7:00	Nick Spencer & Joe Eisma (Morning Glories) This is a ticketed signing, limited to one ticket per person. Tickets will be available at Image Booth #310 the day of the signing.

Sunday

10:00-11:00	Shane Houghton (Reed Gunther)
11:00-12:00	Jean-Paul Bonjour, Robert Love & Dana Shukarsi (Alpha Girl)
12:00-1:00	Nick Spencer & Joe Eisma (Morning Glories)
1:00-2:00	Richard Starkings (Elephantmen)
1:00-2:00	Lisa Wood (Thought Bubble Anthology)
2:00-3:00	Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash, Witchblade, Bloodstrike)
3:00-4:00	John Layman (Chew)
4:00-5:00	Joshua Williamson (Xenoholics)

At the Skybound Booth - #310

Friday

4:00-5:00

Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible, Thief of Thieves) This is a ticketed signing, limited to one ticket per person. Tickets will be available at Image Booth #310 the day of the signing.

Saturday

5:00-7:00

Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible, Thief of Thieves) This is a ticketed signing, limited to one ticket per person. Tickets will be available at Image Booth #310 the day of the signing.

Sunday

3:00-4:00

Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible, Thief of Thieves) This is a ticketed signing, limited to one ticket per person. Tickets will be available at Image Booth #310 the day of the signing.

At the Top Cow Booth - #414

Friday

1:00-2:00	Dennis Calero (Netherworld, City Of Refuge)
5:00-6:00	Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash, Witchblade) This is a ticketed signing, limited to one ticket per person. Tickets will be available at Image Booth #310 the day of the signing.
6:00-7:00	Marc Silvestri (Witchblade, The Darkness)
All Day	Phil Hester (The Darkness)
All Day	Filip Sablik (Last Mortal)
All Day	Matt Hawkins (Think Tank)

Saturday

11:00-12:00	Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash, Witchblade) This is a ticketed signing, limited to one ticket per person. Tickets will be available at Image Booth #310 the day of the signing.
3:00-5:00	Marc Silvestri, Phil Hester & Jeremy Haun (The Darkness)
All Day	Phil Hester (The Darkness)
All Day	Filip Sablik (Last Mortal)
All Day	Matt Hawkins (Think Tank)

Sunday

12:00-1:00	Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash, Witchblade) This is a ticketed signing, limited to one ticket per person. Tickets will be available at Image Booth #310 the day of the signing.
1:00-2:00	Jeremy Haun (The Darkness)
All Day	Phil Hester (The Darkness)
All Day	Filip Sablik (Last Mortal)

Special Guests of ECCC
Mike Allred (Madman) - C-08
Ed Brubaker (Fatale) - M-05
Chris Burnham (Hack/Slash) - F-18
Greg Capullo (Spawn) - N-06
Joe Casey (Butcher Baker) - K-02
Keu Cha (The Darkness, The Magdalena, Witchblade) - B-02
Marian Churchland (Elephantmen) - C-05
Camilla d'Errico (Sky Pirates of Neo Terra) - A-01/02
Gerry Duggan (The Infinite Horizon) - P-03
Nathan Edmondson (The Activity, Dancer) - C-09
Joe Eisma (Morning Glories) - C-07
Jay Faerber (Near Death) - 310
Mitch Gerads (The Activity) - F-17
Chris Giarrusso (G-Man) - C-04
Bryan JL Glass (Mice Templar) - O-04
Brandon Graham (King City, Prophet) - C-05
Brian Haberlin (Witchblade) - K-06
Tony Harris (War Heroes, Chin Music) - 310
Jeremy Haun (The Beauty, The Darkness) - 414
Phil Hester (The Darkness) - 414
Shane Houghton (Reed Gunther) - 402
Jason Howard (Super Dinosaur) - I-12
Joe Keatinge (Hell Yeah, Glory) - C-06
Robert Kirkman (Image Partner - The Walking Dead, Invincible, Thief of Thieves) - 310
Erik Larsen (Image Partner - Savage Dragon) - C-03
Emi Lenox (EmiTown) - C-06
Steve Lieber (Underground) - M-03
Tony Moore (The Walking Dead) - P-01
Steve Niles (Crime and Terror, Chin Music) - G-01
Justin Norman (Elephantmen) - C-05
Phil Noto (The Infinite Horizon) - P-03
Natalie Nourigat (Between Gears) - 22
Michael Avon Oeming (Mice Templar) - O-03
Ryan Ottley (Invincible) - I-12
Jeff Parker (Underground) - F-21
Riley Rossmo (Green Wake, Rebel Blood) - C-07
Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash, Bloodstrike) - 310/414
Brandon Seifert (Witch Doctor) - C-09
Marc Silverstri (Image Partner - Witchblade, The Darkness) - 414
Charles Soule (Twenty-Seven) - C-10
Nick Spencer (Morning Glories, Infinite Vacation) - 310
David Hahn (All Nighter) - 222
Ben Templesmith (Pigs) - D-15
Jim Valentino (Image Partner - Shadowhawk) - 310
Matt Wagner (Mage) - H-05
Shane White (Hack/Slash) - F-08
Kurtis Wiebe (Green Wake, Peter Panzerfaust) - C-10
Joshua Williamson (Xenoholics) - 802
Brian Wood (Mara) - K-01
Jim Zub (Skullkickers) - C11

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
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.