Godzilla Faces The Fiery Inferno Of Hell Itself!
Abandon All Hope…
San Diego, CA (March 27, 2015) – In over six decades of battles and
triumphs, Godzilla has never faced a challenge as great as what’s coming
his way this July, when Godzilla goes to hell! In Godzilla in Hell, a
five-issue miniseries launching in July, Godzilla will storm through
the gates of hell itself, proving that the towering behemoth is King Of
The Monsters both above and below!With no warning and no sign of salvation, Godzilla is plummeted to the deepest, darkest bowels of the infernal kingdom. The mystery of what led to Godzilla’s damnation, and what it will face, will take readers on a dark and twisted journey unlike any Godzilla story before! A rotating creative team will each take Godzilla  through a new and more dangerous layer of Hell, beginning with none other than writer and artist James Stokoe, who is returning to the character for the first time since his haunting stunner of a miniseries, Godzilla: The Half Century War.“Drawing Godzilla must be my comfort food, because it feels really great to come back and work on pages with IDW again,” said Stokoe, writer and artist on issue 1. “Also, the list of amazing creators they've tapped for this series beyond my issue feels equally great as a fan, especially with the theme everyone gets to play with. You can't get much bigger than Godzilla versus Hell!“ Successive issues in this five-part series will feature talents familiar to the Godzilla franchise, including the multi-talented writer/artists Bob Eggleton; and Dave Wachter; Wachter most recently wrapped up the apocalyptic take on Godzilla in Godzilla: Cataclysm. New to the world of Godzilla will be writers Ulises Farinas, and Erick Freitas, together on issue #3 and Brandon Seifert, tackling issue #4; artists will be announced on these issues at a later time. "I'm very proud with the level of quality we've brought to all of our Godzilla mini-series,” said editor Bobby Curnow. "Godzilla in Hell will prove no exception. It's been incredibly fun seeing the creator's imagination stretch to fully utilize this otherworldly premise." This explosive new series will join a number of other major debuts in July as part of the Five Featured Firsts program, which launches a brand new title each and every week in July. Additionally, the debut issue will feature an EC Comics homage variant cover by Godzilla: Rulers of Earth artist Jeff Zornow as part of EC Cover Month! |
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Friday, March 27, 2015
Richard Matheson’s The Shrinking Man
Comes To Life At IDW This July
“The Unbelievably Small And The Unbelievably Vast Eventually Meet”
San Diego, CA (March 27, 2015) – IDW Publishing is proud to announce the comic-book adaption of the late Richard Matheson’s seminal science fiction novel, The Shrinking Man. Ted Adams, IDW’s CEO & Publisher, is adapting the material, alongside artist Mark Torres.  Matheson’s
exploration of withering manhood and social norms is brought to vivid
life in this 4-issue series. To further emphasize the series’ classic
appeal, the debut issue will be a part of IDW’s month-long “EC Comics
cover month” promotion. The Shrinking Man #1 will be one of a
dozen IDW titles getting a variant cover that pays tribute to the
classic EC Comics cover designs from the 1950s. The Shrinking Man #1’s homage to Al Feldstein’s brilliant Weird Science #12 from the June 1950 cover is also being drawn by series artist Mark Torres.Originally published in 1956, The Shrinking Man has been adapted into a motion picture and won the 1958 Hugo award for best science fiction/fantasy dramatic presentation. This legendary tale chronicles the events of an average family man, Scott Carey, who, after being exposed to a mysterious cloud, comes to the frightening realization that he is shrinking slowly day-by-day. His everyday existence as a husband and father is thrown into chaos as he struggles with not just shrinking smaller and smaller but with  the
possibility that he may disappear all together. All ideas of normal
fade as Carey becomes a national spectacle and his family converts into
unreachable giants. He is pushed to the very limits of fear and
existence with each passing day becoming a struggle just to survive.“Running IDW keeps me busy so I don't have as much time to write as I'd like but when we decided to adapt Matheson's classic novel, I knew I had to find the time,” said Adams. “This isn't just a great adventure story, it's also an exploration into what it means to be a man when you can no longer provide for or protect your family.” The Shrinking Man, part of IDW’s Five Featured Firsts, which sees a new series launching each of the five Wednesdays in July, takes its place alongside other IDW/Matheson collaborations including I Am Legend, Hell House, numerous short stories including the Eisner-nominated “Blood Son,” and Duel. Grab your copy before the stacks wither away at your local comics shop! | |
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STRING DIVERS LOOM LARGE AT IDW
Team of Micro-Bots Launches in August In Partnership
with Ashley Wood’s 3A Toys San Diego, CA (March 27, 2015) – Acclaimed artist/designer Ashley Wood is preparing to launch his latest comic-book project at IDW this summer with String Divers, a comic series blending a team of robot adventures and string-theory physics! String Divers, directed and overseen by Wood and written by Wood’s Zombies vs. Robots co-creator Chris Ryall, features stunning artwork by Nelson Daniel and a concept that grows bigger the smaller it gets!  Spun out of Ashley Wood’s 3A Toys’ line of titular figures, String Divers
incorporates string theory as threats to our universe at the
sub-microscopic level have dire and lasting repercussions in our
universe and across all dimensions.“A chance to combine high adventure on a scale both bigger and smaller than what I’ve done before is appealing enough,” said writer/IDW Chief Creative Officer Chris Ryall, “but a chance to again work with Ash Wood and Nelson Daniel on a series packed with crazy action, mis-applied theoretical physics and micro-scale intrigue that affects the larger universe being built here is about as fun as comics gets.” Ashley Wood will be providing story direction, concept design, art direction and covers for String Divers. Wood and Ryall are joined by Nelson Daniel, fresh off a long run on IDW’s Judge Dredd, on art. Daniel, who previously partnered with Ryall on the Stephen King/Joe Hill project, Road Rage, will again be providing art and colors on both interiors and variant covers of each issue. “It’s always a pleasure to work with IDW and Chris,” said String Divers creator and toy designer Ashley Wood. “String Divers is just the first in a series of comics that sees IDW and 3A combine forces!” String Divers #1, a 32-page, $3.99 comic, launches in August! | |
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ONYX LANDS AT IDW THIS SUMMER
New Science-Fiction Series by the Co-Creators of Locke & Key and
San Diego, CA (March 27th, 2015) – Chris Ryall and Gabriel Rodriguez, the award-winning creators of series such as Locke & Key and Zombies vs. Robots are releasing their first co-creation, Onyx, this summer.Zombies vs. Robots Arrives in July Onyx tells the tale of a female metal-suited warrior who comes to Earth on a quest to either save the planet or destroy it. It’s up to a team of super-soldiers to figure out which before it’s too late, and before a much greater threat overwhelms both them and the planet itself. Comics readers will be introduced to Onyx in a standalone 5-page story, Onyx #0, that will be included as a free bonus story in many of IDW’s May titles, including The Transformers, Dirk Gently, Star Trek, and many others. This five-pager by Ryall and Rodriguez introduces the character in a deep space setting and serves to set the table for the adventures to follow in July’s Onyx #1 and beyond. “Gabriel and I are excited to release Onyx  intothe wild, and even more excited to give readers and retailers alike this advance look at the character in Onyx #0,” said Chris Ryall, also IDW’s Chief Creative Officer. “That allows for a nice, risk-free way for people to take a look at her during the ordering period for Onyx #1. And it puts even more phenomenal Gabriel Rodriguez artwork out into the world, which is always a good thing.” Onyx #1 (of 4) will feature a unique cover plan to help kick it off, too. In addition to Rodriguez’s stunning cover image, Onyx #1 will also feature covers by Ryall’s ZvR co-creator Ashley Wood, a “plush” version of the character by Charles Paul Wilson III, an EC Comics homage cover as part of IDW’s EC Comics tribute month by Alan Robinson, and an incentive cover by Sal Buscema. “To jump into an action packed sci-fi adventure is something I've been hoping for a chance to do for years,” said Gabriel Rodriguez, “and to have the opportunity to share this wild trip with longtime friend and collaborator Chris Ryall, with a creation of our own, is the perfect way to do it. And not only as we’re trying a creative work approach that’s both new and challenging for both of us, but also because I think we've found a powerful character to give proper voice to lots of exciting ideas we want to explore. And I’m additionally enthusiastic about the visual feast this story is daring me to provide.” Ryall and Rodriguez have previously partnered on multiple comic series: Clive Barker’s The Great and Secret Show, George A. Romero’s Land of the Dead, and Beowulf, but this is the first time they’ve created an all-new title together. For Rodriguez, Onyx follows his work on the acclaimed, Eisner-winning series Locke & Key with writer Joe Hill, and the just-concluded Little Nemo: Return to Slumberland with writer Eric Shanower. Ryall added a final note about partnering with Rodriguez once again. “Working with Gabriel again is such a reminder—every page from him on every project is a similar reminder—that there’s nothing in the world (or the universe, as we’ll see) that he can’t bring to vivid life on the comics page. This project is a true collaboration, with us each building the story and the pages from the ground up, and it’s been a blast to see Gabe take more of a hand in the storytelling, too. I see big things in this kid’s future… if only Onyx can help secure that future for us all, that is.” Onyx #1, one of IDW’s Five Featured Firsts in July which welcomes a new #1 issue each week of the month! | |
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Dark Horse to Publish ‘The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot’ Hardcover Collection!
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Hearts of gold, fists of steel!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, OR—Front and center, kiddos! Here comes action! Here comes adventure! Here comes The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot—a
roller-coaster ride through the minds of Geof Darrow and Frank Miller,
the tag team that set you reeling with their hard-hitting series Hard Boiled!
Everything you remember about being eight years old and watching
monster movies is right here, but with all the magnified detail that you
always wanted to see, collected in hardcover for the first time ever!
With remastered color by the inimitable Dave Stewart, this stunning edition includes the Dark Horse Presents special and surprise extras!
Preorder your copy of the Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot hardcover edition, coming in October 2015, from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or IndieBound, or contact a local comic shop through Comic Shop Locator.
Read the exclusive interview with Geof Darrow only on Newsarama!
Praise for The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot:
“A futuristic all-ages romp.”—Comic Book Resources
“Darrow’s art: fine-lined, tight and knotty, beautiful detail bestowed in every nook and cranny.”—ComicsAlliance
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About Dark Horse
Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent, such as Frank Miller, Geof Darrow, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Brian Wood, Gerard Way, Felicia Day, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Neal Adams, and Jim Steranko, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Its successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Mass Effect, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, EVE Online, Halo, Serenity, Game of Thrones, and Domo. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading publishers of both creator-owned content and licensed comics material. |
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WILLIAM PETERSEN RETURNS TO TELEVISION IN WGN AMERICA’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES ‘MANHATTAN,’ PRODUCED BY LIONSGATE,
SKYDANCE AND TRIBUNE STUDIOS
John Benjamin Hickey, Olivia Williams, Ashley Zuckerman and Rachel Brosnahan
Return for Second Season to Begin Production in April
LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2015 –
WGN America announced today that William Petersen (“CSI: Crime Scene
Investigation”) has joined the cast of its critically acclaimed drama
“Manhattan,” marking his return to television after his celebrated Emmy
and Golden Globe-nominated 10-year run as Dr. Gilbert ‘Gil’ Grissom in
the hit series “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.” Produced
by Lionsgate Television, Skydance Television and Tribune Studios,
“Manhattan” will begin production on its second season in New Mexico in
April for a 2015 debut on WGN America.
Petersen
will play Colonel Emmett Darrow, the enigmatic new ranking military
officer at Los Alamos, as a series regular for season two. A deeply
religious and patriotic man, Darrow feels called by God to usher in the
atomic future, and to spread American values across the globe.
The
ensemble cast of “Manhattan” includes Emmy®-nominated actor John
Benjamin Hickey (“The Big C,” “The Good Wife”) as Frank Winter; Olivia
Williams (“Rushmore,” “The Ghost Writer”) as Liza Winter; Daniel Stern
(“Home Alone,” “Home Alone 2”) as Glen Babbit; Ashley Zukerman (“Rush”)
as Charlie Isaacs; Rachel Brosnahan (“House of Cards”) as Abby Isaacs;
Katja Herbers (“De Storm”) as Helen Prins; Alexia Fast (“Jack Reacher”)
as Callie Winter; Christopher Denham (“Argo,” “Shutter Island”) as Jim
Meeks; Harry Lloyd (“Game of Thrones”) as Paul Crosley; and Michael
Chernus (“The Big C,” “Orange Is The New Black”) as Louis “Fritz”
Fedowitz.
Created
and written by Sam Shaw and directed by Emmy® Award-winning director
Thomas Schlamme, "Manhattan" is set against the backdrop of the greatest
race against time in the history of science -- the mission to build the
world's first atomic bomb. The series follows the brilliant but flawed
scientists and their families in Los Alamos as they attempt to coexist
in a world where secrets and lies infiltrate every aspect of their
lives.
“Manhattan”
recently won the 2015 SXSW Jury Award for Excellence in Title Design,
besting 22 other film and television finalists. Dan Gregoras, Creative
Director at Imaginary Forces, illustrated the winning title design.
Additionally, the series’ Director of Photography, John Lindley, won the
American Society of Cinematographers’ Outstanding Achievement Award in a
Television Movie, Miniseries, or Pilot for his work on the premiere
episode of the series, “You Always Hurt the One You Love.”
“Manhattan”
is executive produced by Sam Shaw, Thomas Schlamme, David Ellison, Dana
Goldberg, Marcy Ross and Dustin Thomason. Follow “Manhattan” on
Twitter @ManhattanWGNA. “Like” the series on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ManhattanWGNA,
and join the discussion with #manhattanwgna and #Fanhattans. See photos
on Instagram by following @ManhattanWGNA and videos at www.youtube.com/ManhattanWGNA.
William Peterson is represented by CAA, manager Cindy Chvatal and attorney Clifford Gilbert-Lurie.
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About WGN America and Tribune Studios
WGN
America, the flagship entertainment network of Tribune Media Company
(NYSE: TRCO), is nationally distributed in 73 million homes via cable,
satellite and telco, with entertainment programming including the
original, scripted series "Salem," "Manhattan,” “Underground,”
"Outsiders” and “Ten Commandments,” along with first-run syndicated
series, blockbuster movies and live sports. Through Tribune Studios,
the creative development arm of Tribune Media, original content is
produced for WGN America and Tribune local stations nationwide. Follow
the network on Twitter @wgnamerica. For additional information, please
visit www.wgnamerica.com.
About Lionsgate Television
Lionsgate
is a premier next generation global content leader with a strong and
diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution,
television programming and syndication, home entertainment, digital
distribution, channel platforms and international distribution and
sales. The Company currently has more than 30 television shows on over
20 different networks spanning its primetime production, distribution
and syndication businesses, including such critically-acclaimed hits as
the multiple Emmy Award-winning Mad Men and Nurse Jackie, the comedy Anger Management, the broadcast network series Nashville, the syndication success The Wendy Williams Show, the critically-acclaimed hit series Orange is the New Black and new series such as The Royals, Manhattan, Deadbeat, Casual and Chasing Life.
About Skydance Television
Skydance’s television’s first series, Manhattan,
with WGN America, premiered in July 2014 to critical acclaim. The show
has been picked up for a second season, which will begin production in
2015. From writer Sam Shaw and director Thomas Schlamme, this 13-episode
drama is set against the backdrop of the clandestine mission to build
the world’s first atomic bomb in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Next up for
Skydance Television is the original comedy series Grace and Frankie
starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as long-time rivals brought
together by a rather unusual change in their marital circumstances.
Written and created by Marta Kauffman and Howard J. Morris, the show’s
13-episode first season will premiere on Netflix on May 8, 2015.
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Wizard World, CONtv Present CON Film Festival At Select Comic Cons
NEW YORK, March 27, 2015 --
Wizard World, one of the leading producers of Comic Cons and pop
culture conventions across North America, and CONtv, the new digital
entertainment network devoted exclusively to the fanspace, are proud to
present the CON Film Festival. The 2015 film festivals will take place
alongside Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia (May 7-10), Sacramento
(June 19-21), Chicago (August 20-23) and Austin (Oct. 30-31). The CON Film Festival mission is to showcase the next generation of pop culture entertainment. Winners of the CON Film Festival will not only receive cash prizes but will be considered for distribution on CONtv, which provides audiences access to thousands of hours of content showcasing an original slate of programming, as well as an eclectic catalog of over 1,200 must-watch titles.
This is a excellent opportunity for film makers to get the content recognized by their peers in the pop culture space.
For more guidelines and information, visit https://filmfreeway.com/festival/WizardWorldFilmFestival.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
IDW PUBLISHING AND NEXT GAMES DEBUT A COMIC BASED ON COMPASS POINT: WEST
San Diego, CA ( March 26, 2015) – Next Games, the mobile game studio based in Finland, today announced the worldwide release of its first mobile game Compass Point: West accompanied with a comic produced together with IDW Publishing. The first game release from the mobile game studio Next Games, features a rich story set in the Wild West and a highly polished gameplay experience with a unique card collecting mechanic at its heart. “In Compass Point: West we draw inspiration from the unbelievably rich Wild West theme. The game boasts fascinating characters and lots of humor combined with stunning 3D graphics and an original card collecting mechanic at its heart. This setting lends itself very well to other entertainment formats beyond games such as the gorgeous comic by IDW Publishing”, said Teemu Huuhtanen, CEO, Next Games. Compass Point: West is an engaging, free-to-play action strategy game featuring stunning 3D graphics, highly polished gameplay and a fun and rewarding card collecting system introduced in a new, original way to the mass casual audience on mobile. The game takes the player on a journey to the old Wild West where they join friends and saddle up for an epic adventure, exploring the open frontier while fighting the hostile takeover plans of notorious oil tycoon, Orville Driller. Along the way, the player will build their own outposts, collect cards to summon allies and encounter a wide range of characters, each with their unique personalities in their mission to save the Wild West. Next Games and IDW Publishing will distribute the comic worldwide through a multitude of platforms including Apple iBooks and Google Play and is also available on www.compasspointwest.com for fans to enjoy. “IDW has been developing the Compass Point: West comic since very early in the game’s development, and we’ve enjoyed creating characters and backstories in a way that extends the game’s world,” stated Ted Adams, IDW CEO & Publisher. “The Next Games team has a long-range plan that we’re proud to be a part of.” Compass Point: West is the first game in a series of four games Next Games is developing based on its internal IP. With the Compass Point series, Next Games aims to develop a leading franchise of games banded together by the same principles of original, engaging gaming experience and gorgeous graphics. Compass Point: West mobile game is now available to download for free worldwide on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. For more on Compass Point: West, please visit www.compasspointwest.com, and follow along on Facebook and Twitter. For the latest from Next Games, please visit www.nextgames.com, and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter. Press assets: www.nextgames.com/press-assets Launch trailer: http://nxtg.ms/westtrailer Website: www.compasspointwest.com About Next Games Next Games, founded in 2013 by design veterans from Rovio, Supercell and Disney, focuses on crafting visually impressive, highly engaging games. Next Games has assembled a team with a profound love for games and a burning desire to develop lasting global entertainment. The 50-people-strong company is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, at the heart of mobile games development, and funded by an elite list of investors. |
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NBM Announces MoCCA FESTIVAL PLANS
Girl in Dior and Ghetto Brother To Debut With Creators in Attendance
On April 11th & 12th, NBM Publishing (Tables 401, 402) once again heads to the MoCCA Arts Festival and we are happy to have attending both cartoonist Annie Goetzinger, who will be appearing to promote the debut of her luscious new book, GIRL IN DIOR and writer Julian Voloj who will be signing copies of his book, the powerful GHETTO BROTHER: WARRIOR TO PEACEMAKER along with the colorful subject of the book, Benjy Melendez.
About Girl in Dior
The Girl in Dior is Clara, a freshly hired chronicler, fan of fashion and our guide in the busy corridors of the brand new house of Christian Dior. It’s February 12, 1947 and the crème de la crème of Paris Haute Couture is flocking to the momentous event of Dior’s first show. In a flurry of corolla shaped skirts, the parade of models file down the runway. The audience is mesmerized: it’s a triumph! Carmel Snow of Harper’s Bazaar cries out: “It's quite a revolution, your dresses have such a new look!“ Dior’s career is launched and Clara’s story begins. Soon, she is picked by Dior himself to be his model…
A biography docudrama marrying fiction and the story of one of the greatest couturier in history, it is also a breathless and stunning presentation of his best designs such as Lauren Bacall wore, rendered by bestselling artist Annie Goetzinger, seen for the first time on this side of the Atlantic.
The Girl in Dior is Clara, a freshly hired chronicler, fan of fashion and our guide in the busy corridors of the brand new house of Christian Dior. It’s February 12, 1947 and the crème de la crème of Paris Haute Couture is flocking to the momentous event of Dior’s first show. In a flurry of corolla shaped skirts, the parade of models file down the runway. The audience is mesmerized: it’s a triumph! Carmel Snow of Harper’s Bazaar cries out: “It's quite a revolution, your dresses have such a new look!“ Dior’s career is launched and Clara’s story begins. Soon, she is picked by Dior himself to be his model…
A biography docudrama marrying fiction and the story of one of the greatest couturier in history, it is also a breathless and stunning presentation of his best designs such as Lauren Bacall wore, rendered by bestselling artist Annie Goetzinger, seen for the first time on this side of the Atlantic.
About Ghetto Brother
An engrossing and counter view of one of the most dangerous elements of American urban history, this graphic novel tells the true story of Benjy Melendez, son of Puerto-Rican immigrants, who founded, at the end of the 1960s, the notorious Ghetto Brothers gang. From the seemingly bombed-out ravages of his neighborhood, wracked by drugs, poverty, and violence, he managed to extract an incredibly positive energy from this riot ridden era: his multiracial gang promoted peace rather than violence. After initiating a gang truce, the Ghetto Brothers held weekly concerts on the streets or in abandoned buildings, which fostered the emergence of hip-hop. Melendez also began to reclaim his Jewish roots after learning about his family’s dramatic crypto-Jewish background.
An engrossing and counter view of one of the most dangerous elements of American urban history, this graphic novel tells the true story of Benjy Melendez, son of Puerto-Rican immigrants, who founded, at the end of the 1960s, the notorious Ghetto Brothers gang. From the seemingly bombed-out ravages of his neighborhood, wracked by drugs, poverty, and violence, he managed to extract an incredibly positive energy from this riot ridden era: his multiracial gang promoted peace rather than violence. After initiating a gang truce, the Ghetto Brothers held weekly concerts on the streets or in abandoned buildings, which fostered the emergence of hip-hop. Melendez also began to reclaim his Jewish roots after learning about his family’s dramatic crypto-Jewish background.
Signing Schedule, Tables 401, 402
Annie will be appearing on the panel, Biography: The Lives of Artists on Sunday April 12 at 12:30pm alongside cartoonists James Romberger, Marguerite Van Cook and Barbara Stok.
Annie, Julian and Benjy will be appearing at the NBM Table throughout the weekend.
11:30 – 12:30 Annie Goetzinger
1:30 – 3:00 Julian Voloj and Benjy Melendez
3:30 – 5:00 Annie Goetzinger
5:00 – 6:00 Julian Voloj
SUNDAY
12:00-1:00 Julian Voloj
1:30-3:00 Annie Goetzinger (immediately following her panel)
3:30-5:00 Julian Voloj and Benjy Melendez
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About Oni Press
Oni Press has been Portland’s premier indie comic book publisher since 1997. Home to a range of rad comics including Scott Pilgrim, The Sixth Gun, Invader Zim, Rick and Morty, Stumptown, Princess Ugg, Letter 44 and The Bunker, Oni Press strives to create comics for you.
VIZ MEDIA’S HAIKASORU IMPRINT DEBUTS A RIVETING MYSTERY THRILLER IN RED GIRLS: THE LEGEND OF THE AKAKUCHIBAS
An Aimless Girl Finds Direction As She Uncovers The Strange Legends And Shocking History Of Her Extraordinary Family
San Francisco, CA, March 26, 2015 – VIZ Media’s Haikasoru literary imprint has announced the release of its newest book with the publication of RED GIRLS: THE LEGEND OF THE AKAKUCHIBAS on April 21st.
Author Kazuki Sakuraba delivers
a textured, multi-generational mystery that follows an aimless girl’s
quest to find meaning and direction in her life as she uncovers the
history, secrets and strange legends of her unique family.
RED GIRLS: THE LEGEND OF THE AKAKUCHIBAS will be available in print in an English edition from Haikasoru for $15.99 U.S. / $18.99 CAN. An eBook edition also will debut on April 21st
for $9.99 (U.S. / CAN) for the Amazon Kindle, Apple’s iBooks Store,
Barnes & Noble’s Nook Book Store, the Kobo eBooks Store, and the
Google Play store.
When
the outlanders abandoned a baby girl on the outskirts of a village, few
imagined that she would grow up to marry into the illustrious
Akakuchiba family, much less that she would develop clairvoyant
abilities and become matriarch of the illustrious ironworking clan. Her
daughter shocks the village further by joining a motorcycle gang and
becoming a famous manga artist. The
outlander’s granddaughter Toko—well, she’s nobody at all. A nobody
worth entrusting with the secret that her grandmother was a murderer. This is Toko’s story
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“Toko
Akakuchiba is an ordinary woman, from an extraordinary family. When
Toko sits to write her family history, she uncovers the truth about her
grandmother’s past, and the woman’s clairvoyant powers,” says Nick
Mamatas, Editor. “Author Kazuki
Sakuraba skillfully creates an atmospheric multi-generational saga set
amidst the turmoil of Japan’s postwar era. Readers will be swept up in
the engrossing story of this legendary clan!"
Author Kazuki Sakuraba was born in 1971 and began publishing while still in college. Her early Gosick light novels were bestsellers and her adult fiction is also popular and acclaimed throughout Japan. RED GIRLS: THE LEGEND OF THE AKAKUCHIBAS won the Mystery Writers of Japan Award in 2007 and Watashi no otoko, a suspense novel about an incestuous relationship, won the Naoki Prize for popular fiction in 2008.
For more information on RED GIRLS: THE LEGEND OF THE AKAKUCHIBAS and the Haikasoru imprint, please visit the dedicated website at www.haikasoru.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered
in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and
licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan. Owned by
three of Japan's largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc.,
Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ
Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for English
speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and
South Africa. With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN
JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and ONE PIECE, VIZ
Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties
for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages. VIZ
Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated
television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and a
variety of consumer products. Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and
manga at www.VIZ.com.
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Akakuchibake no Densetsu
Copyright © 2006 by Kazuki Sakuraba
Cover design by Fawn Lau
Copyright © 2006 by Kazuki Sakuraba
Cover design by Fawn Lau
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