Illustrator Brian Rood Deploys with the U.S. Army Rood Creating Three Covers for America’s Army Comics   Redstone Arsenal, Alabama / San Diego, CA (July 16, 2014) - The U.S. Army today announced that renowned illustrator Brian Rood has signed on to create several covers for the America’s Army comic (http://comics.americasarmy.com), the free official digital comic book series from the United States Army. Released today, America’s Army Issue #10: “Point of Contact” (http://bit.ly/1m5VwF0) is the first America’s Army comic to feature cover artwork by Rood.  The America’s Army comic series is available free through IDW Publishing on the web and virtually every digital platform including the IDW Comics app, ComiXology for iOS, Android and web, Kindle Fire, Nook, Apple iBooks, and Kobo. Known for his photo-realistic paintings, Rood has an impressive client list which includes Lucasfilm Ltd, Disney, Marvel Comics and IDW Publishing. Rood’s work includes several acclaimed properties such as Star Wars, Transformers, Star Trek, The Avengers and Spider-Man.  As part of his work with the Army, Rood is also creating covers for Issues #11 and #12. “I have such respect for the men and women that serve and this is a great way for me to pay tribute to them,” said Rood.  “Working with the Army has been a terrific opportunity for me to learn more about America’s Soldiers and I’m honored to be a part of it.” Rood, along with America’s Army writer M. Zachary Sherman and series artist Scott Brooks, will be signing limited edition prints of the Issue #10 cover at the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con. Fans will be able to meet Rood and the America’s Army team at IDW Publishing’s booth (# 2643) on Friday, July 25 at 4:00pm, as well as at Brian’s booth (#4721) on Saturday, July 26 at 3:00pm and Sunday, July 27 at 1:00pm.   Other AA comics team signings at are IDW’s booth (#2643) on Thursday, July 24 at 10:00am and Sunday, July 27 at 4:00pm.  The team will be signing copies of a free Issue #10 cover poster, free Comic #0 which recaps the first 8 issues in the series and other limited edition items.  “I have been a big fan of Brian’s Star Wars work so it’s a privilege for us to be able to work with him,” said Mike Barnett, executive producer of the America’s Army comics.  “We are excited to have Brian put his unique stamp on our book by creating such fantastic cover art for us.” The America's Army comic series provides an inside perspective into the world of Soldiers in the U.S. Army, their jobs and the challenges they face. Based on the highly successful PC game, the America’s Army comic follows American forces deployed to the small nation of Czervenia where President-General Kazimir Adzic and his advanced army launch a genocidal war against the neighboring country of the RDO, setting in motion a mysterious plan that could change the course of world power. A Coalition led by America's Army must form new experimental combat teams and fight to stop the General's plot before time runs out.   America’s Army Comics are free and can be found on the web at http://comics.americasarmy.com.   About America's Army America's Army (www.americasarmy.com) products use innovative technology to provide authentic and entertaining Army experiences that reflect the lives, training, technology, skills, careers and values of a United States Army Soldier. The America's Army PC Game is the official game of the U.S. Army. For over twelve years America's Army game players have been able to experience Army-influenced training and missions as they learned about the necessity of values, teamwork and leadership for success.  It's rated T for Teen and can be downloaded free from Steam (http://bit.ly/17zwDcZ).