DARK HORSE AND HBO GLOBAL LICENSING ADD SECOND “GAME OF THRONES®” SNOW GLOBE TO POPULAR PRODUCT LINE

The Three-Eyed Raven Snow Globe joins line of collectibles from the hit HBO® series

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, Ore., (October 6, 2016)—Dark Horse and HBO Global Licensing are excited to announce a new addition to their Game of Thrones product line: the Three-Eyed Raven Snow Globe. In the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, a three-eyed raven begins appearing in Bran Stark’s visions and dreams after his fall and injury in Season 1. These visions prompt Bran to journey beyond the Wall to discover his true self. Dark Horse has crafted a replica of the raven in its natural environment: a swirl of snow. The Three-Eyed Raven Snow Globe sculpture is finely detailed and beautifully packaged in a full-color collector box. The glass sphere is 4.7 inches in diameter, and with the sculpted base stands 6.5 inches high. The base of the globe is inscribed with the words the raven speaks to Bran: “Look for me beneath the tree… North.” The Three-Eyed Raven Snow Globe is the perfect companion piece to 2014’s Weirwood Tree Snow Globe.  The Three-Eyed Raven Snow Globe goes on sale April 5, 2017, at a price of $99.99. ### About Dark Horse For thirty years, 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. Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, 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 Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Geof Darrow, Brian Wood, Gail Simone, Stan Sakai, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Milo Manara, Kazuo Koike, Neil Gaiman, and Frank Miller, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, X, and Barb Wire. Its successful line of comics, manga, and products based on popular properties includes Dragon Age, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Tomb Raider, Halo, The Witcher, Serenity, Game of Thrones, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers. About HBO Global Licensing HBO Global Licensing officially licenses the HBO® brand for the development and merchandising of innovative product lines inspired by the network's award-winning programming. With products created around hit series like Game of Thrones® and Silicon Valley® as well as classic series like The Sopranos®, Sex and the City®, True Blood® and Entourage, items include fashion apparel, figures, jewelry, digital and CD soundtracks, prop and costume replicas, games, books, and beverages, as well as exclusive, premium collections in partnership with upscale, designer brands. Merchandise can be purchased in retail stores nationwide, at http://store.hbo.com, and at the groundbreaking HBO retail hub, the HBO Shop®, located at 42nd and 6th Avenue in New York City. HBO Global Licensing products are also sold internationally across Europe (www.hboshopeu.com), Asia and Australia.

BOOM! Studios Title 'Polarity' Optioned by Fox 21 Television Studios
 

BOOM! Studios is excited to announce that Fox 21 Television Studios has optioned the TV rights to Polarity, the limited comic book series created and written by Say Anything frontman Max Bemis and illustrated by artist Jorge Coelho (John Flood) about a man with bipolar disorder who, after he stops taking his medicine, discovers he has super-powered abilities. The collected edition of the series was nominated for a Harvey Award in 2014.

The pilot is being written by Max Winkler and Matt Spicer, who were recently hired by The Walt Disney Company to write the "Rocketeer" reboot. Winkler will also direct the pilot.

BOOM! Studios' Ross Richie, Stephen Christy, and Josh Levy are set to executive produce with Jason Carden of Winkler's production company, Walcott Entertainment.

Cover by Frazer Irving

MARCH is a National Book Award Finalist Prestigious honor for the conclusion to the #1 bestselling graphic novel trilogy by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, & Nate Powell NEW YORK — Yesterday the National Book Foundation announced the finalists for the 67th Annual National Book Awards — including, for the first time since 1957, a sitting member of Congress. Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell are now National Book Award finalists in the Young People’s Literature category, for the concluding volume of their bestselling graphic novel trilogy March. The autobiographical series, which depicts Lewis’s firsthand account of the Civil Rights Movement, has previously won such honors as the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award, the Eisner Award, two Harvey Awards, and a Coretta Scott King Author Honor. It is rapidly being adopted by universities and public school systems from New York to San Francisco, and recently spent six continuous weeks holding the top 3 spots on the New York Times Bestseller List. “This is amazing to me,” said Congressman Lewis. “I’m overwhelmed and deeply moved that March: Book Three is a finalist for the National Book Award. It is my hope that this honor inspires many more young people, and people not so young, to read March and to learn the transformative lessons of our ongoing struggle to create the beloved community.” Co-writer Andrew Aydin had this to say: “When I found out, I cried. I couldn’t help it. This is such an unbelievable honor. It’s been an incredibly long and difficult journey to get to this point, and I am deeply, deeply grateful to the judges and supporters who have gotten us here.” Artist Nate Powell added, “We're all blown away by how deeply this trilogy has been embraced. It's never been more urgent to understand and apply the Movement's history and perspectives — this work is for the unwritten future. We're grateful to be able to help those voices be heard.” Few graphic novels have previously reached NBA Finalist status, including such acclaimed works as American Born Chinese and Boxers & Saints by Gene Luen Yang, Stitches by David Small, and Nimona by Noelle Stevenson. Other notable finalists include The Catcher in the Rye, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Profiles in Courage by Senator John F. Kennedy, who is himself a character in March. The March team will travel to New York City to join this year's other finalists for two days of festivities November 15th and 16th. For more details, visit http://www.nationalbook.org.

About Top Shelf Productions Top Shelf Productions, based in Marietta, Georgia, has published critically acclaimed and popularly beloved graphic novels since 1997. Now an imprint of IDW Publishing, Top Shelf continues to showcase the vanguard of the comics medium, publishing works of literary sophistication, visionary artistry, and personal resonance. About IDW IDW Media Holdings, Inc. (OTC:IDWM) is a fully integrated media company, which includes publishing, games, entertainment, and the San Diego Comic Art Gallery. IDW Publishing’s comic book and graphic novel catalog includes some of the world’s most popular entertainment brands, including Transformers, My Little Pony, Star Trek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghostbusters, and Disney’s classic characters. At IDW’s core is its commitment to creator-owned comics including 30 Days of Night, Locke & Key, Wormwood, Ragnarök, V-Wars, and Archangel by bestselling sci-fi author William Gibson. IDW Publishing is also home to the acclaimed and award-winning imprints; Top Shelf Productions, The Library of American Comics, Yoe! Books, and Artist Editions, showcasing the greatest original art ever published in American comic books. IDW Games’ diverse line-up includes the international phenomenon Machi Koro, as well as hit licensed games such as X-Files, Back to the Future, The Godfather, and TMNT. IDW Entertainment currently serves as the worldwide distributor of Wynonna Earp airing on the Syfy Channel in the U.S. and is producing BBC America’s Dirk Gently, based the best seller by Douglas Adams starring Elijah Wood and Sam Barnett, and Brooklyn Animal Control for USA Network.

‘Darkness Visible’ Appears At NYCC From IDW Publishing Mike Carey and Arvind Ethan David team up for a supernatural comic book series San Diego, CA (October 7, 2016) – As announced on the IDW Publishing panel at New York Comic Con, bestselling author and screenwriter Mike Carey (Unwritten, Lucifer, Girl with All the Gifts) and writer and producer Arvind Ethan David (Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency) will colloborate on an all-new, original world of darkness and demons – Darkness Visible. Co-writers Carey and David will be joined by Brendan Cahill (Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye) and Livio Ramondelli (Transformers) on art.  Darkness Visible introduces readers to a world where in the mid 20th Century, Demons came out of the shadows. 75 years of uneasy co-existence has spawned an endless terrorist conflict. Detective Daniel Aston, charged with being the thin blue line between the two sides, is tested to the limit when a demon sets up house inside his soul. But to save his daughter, he’ll pay any price—including genocide. “Mike and I have been talking about Detective Daniel Aston and his well paved Road To Hell since literally the day we met,” said co-writer, Arvind Ethan David. “It was time to tell the story to the world, and we’re delighted to do so with our friends at IDW.” "It's horror story as political parable," Mike Carey adds. "We live in an age where fear of the other has become a toxic part of the status quo. Suppose that other is an immortal monster who can evict your soul from your body and drive you like a stolen car?" Let your inner demon out this February when Darkness Visible comes to light. Until then, NYCC attendees can snag an advanced preview at the IDW Publishing Booth #1844.

About IDW IDW Media Holdings, Inc. (OTC: IDWM) is a fully integrated media company, which includes publishing, games, entertainment, and the San Diego Comic Art Gallery. IDW Publishing’s comic book and graphic novel catalog includes some of the world’s most popular entertainment brands, including Transformers, My Little Pony, Star Trek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghostbusters, and Disney’s classic characters. At IDW’s core is its commitment to creator-owned comics including 30 Days of Night, Locke & Key, Wormwood, Ragnarök, V-Wars, and Archangel by bestselling sci-fi author William Gibson. IDW Publishing is also home to the acclaimed and award-winning imprints; Top Shelf, The Library of American Comics, Yoe! Books, and Artist Editions, showcasing the greatest original art ever published in American comic books. IDW Games’ diverse line-up includes the international phenomenon Machi Koro, as well as hit licensed games such as X-Files, Back to the Future, The Godfather, and TMNT. IDW Entertainment currently serves as the worldwide distributor of Wynonna Earp airing on the Syfy Channel in the U.S. and is producing BBC America’s Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, based the best seller by Douglas Adams starring Elijah Wood and Sam Barnett, and Brooklyn Animal Control for USA Network. Mike Carey Bio: Mike Carey is best known as the author and screenwriter of The Girl With All the Gifts. He has also written extensively in comics, including Lucifer, Hellblazer, X-Men and The Unwritten. Arvind Ethan David Bio:  Arvind Ethan David is the Executive Producer of Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency for BBC America and Netflix, writer of the Dirk Gently comics for IDW publishing and a producer of six feature films, including cult comedy, The Infidel.

DARK HORSE AND FOX PUT THE “ALIEN” IN ALIEN DAY

Dark Horse and Fox to release new “Alien: Dead Orbit” series and “Aliens: The Original Comics Series” Volume 2 on April 26, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, Ore., (October 5, 2016)—In collaboration with 20th Century Fox and in honor of Aliens Day 2017, Dark Horse is excited to announce its next developments in the beloved Aliens franchise: Aliens: Dead Orbit and Aliens: The Original Comics Series Volume 2.  Aliens: Dead Orbit finds Wascylewsk, an engineering officer, trapped in a space station after a horrific accident. Wascylewsk is forced to use all available tools—a timer, a utility kit, and his wits—to survive an attack from the deadliest creature known to man. James Stokoe (Wonton Soup, Orc Stain) writes and illustrates the series. Geof Darrow (The Shaolin Cowboy, The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot) will provide a variant cover for the first issue. Following the highly successful release of Aliens: The Original Comic Series earlier this year, volume 2 finds Earth overrun by xenomorphs, with no hope of saving it for humanity. This doesn’t mean humans are ready to give up their home without a fight. Ripley hatches a plan to capture a “Queen Mother”—a super queen that rules multiple nests—and bring it back to Earth. Ripley believes the Queen Mother will command the xenomorphs to gather together where she can detonate a nuclear bomb to destroy them. Mark Verheiden (The Mask, Timecop) composed the stories while Den Beauvais (Aliens, Aliens: Countdown) and Sam Kieth (The Sandman, The Maxx) illustrated the interiors. Aliens: The Original Comics Series Volume 2 collects Aliens: Nightmare Asylum #1–#4 and Aliens: Female War #1–#4, and includes cover art for all issues in a special oversized hardcover edition. Aliens: Dead Orbit’s first issue (of four) goes on sale on April 26, 2017. Aliens: The Original Comics Series Volume 2 also goes on sale April 12, 2017. ### About Dark Horse For thirty years, 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. Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, 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 Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Geof Darrow, Brian Wood, Gail Simone, Stan Sakai, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Milo Manara, Kazuo Koike, Neil Gaiman, and Frank Miller, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, X, and Barb Wire. Its successful line of comics, manga, and products based on popular properties includes Dragon Age, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Tomb Raider, Halo, The Witcher, Serenity, Game of Thrones, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers.

DYNAMITE ANNOUNCES HIGH-PROFILE CREATOR GUESTS
FOR TONIGHT'S PANEL AT NEW YORK COMIC-CON, PLUS
BOOTH #2129 SIGNINGS, EXCLUSIVE COMICS, AND FREE GIVEAWAYS!

Guests Include Amy Chu (KISS, Red Sonja), Benjamin Percy (James Bond),
Erik Mona (Pathfinder),  Paul Cornell (Vampirella), and More!

October 6, 2016, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment is pleased to announce their appearance at New York Comic-Con, hosting a panels tonight, Thursday, October 6th. The panel topic is "Dynamite Entertainment: Our Explosive New Comics Of 2017... and Beyond," and will include special guest panelists representing some of the finest creators of comic book, literature, and role-playing game development.

The time, location, and focus of Dynamite's panel is summarized below:

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT: OUR EXPLOSIVE NEW COMICS OF 2017... AND BEYOND!
Thursday, 10/6/16, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Room 1A02

Join the Dynamite gang and their star-studded line-up of creative talent for an hour of explosive power! Discover what Dynamite has in store for KISS, Red Sonja, James Bond, Vampirella, Pathfinder, Wonder Woman '77 Meets The Bionic Woman, and much more. The editors and creators at Dynamite will happily share their insider perspective, plus answer all your burning questions! Confirmed guests include the below, with possible additional surprise guests!

• Amy Chu KISS, KISS: The Demon, Red Sonja• Benjamin Percy James Bond• Erik Mona Pathfinder: Worldscape• Paul Cornell Vampirella• Joseph Rybandt Executive Editor
• Matt Idelson Senior Editor


In addition to the panel on Thursday night, Dynamite will host several creators at their booth (#2129) for limited signing appearances*, including:

THURSDAY, 10/6:
• 10:00am - 11:00am Amy Chu (KISS, KISS: THE DEMON, RED SONJA), signing KISS: THE DEMON cards
• 11:00am - 12:00pm Fabrice Sapolsky / Fred Pham Chuong, signing INTERTWINED #1
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm David Gonzales / Anthony Gonzales, signing HOMIES #1

FRIDAY, 10/7:
• 11:00am - 12:00pm Fabrice Sapolsky / Fred Pham Chuong, signing INTERTWINED #1
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm David Gonzales / Anthony Gonzales, signing HOMIES #1
• 4:00pm - 5:00pm Erik Mona, signing PATHFINDER

SATURDAY, 10/8:
• 11:00am - 12:00pm Fabrice Sapolsky / Fred Pham Chuong, signing INTERTWINED #1
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm David Gonzales / Anthony Gonzales, signing HOMIES #1
• 4:00pm - 5:00pm Erik Mona, signing PATHFINDER

SUNDAY, 10/9:
• 10:00am - 11:00am Amy Chu (KISS, KISS: THE DEMON, RED SONJA), signing KISS: STARCHILD cards

*Please note: Signing times are subject to change.

Dynamite Entertainment is also proud to announce New York Comic-Con exclusive comic books; collectible giveaways (KISS, Vampirella, James Bond, Grumpy Cat, Boo, Bob's Burgers, and Chaos) not available anywhere else; and Dynamite Editorial portfolio review opportunities. Full details for these special events are below.


NYCC Exclusive Comics:

• Army of Darkness / Xena: Warrior Princess #1 NYCC Exclusive "Black & White" Variant by Reilly Brown (Limited to 1000 Copies)
• Betty Boop #1 NYCC Exclusive "Black & White" Variant by Gisele Lagace (Limited to 1000 Copies)
• Bob's Burgers #15 NYCC Exclusive Variant by Jack Herzog (Limited to 1000 Copies)
• Homies #1 NYCC Exclusive Variant by Anthony Gonzales (Limited to 1000 Copies)

NYCC Free Giveaways:

• KISS: THE DEMON Trading Card, only available on Thursday, 10/6 (kicking off with writer Amy Chu's 10:00am booth signing)
• KISS: SPACEMAN Trading Card, only available on Friday, 10/7
• KISS: CATMAN Trading Card, only available on Saturday, 10/8
• KISS: STARCHILD Trading Card, only available on Sunday, 10/9 (kicking off with writer Amy Chu's 10:00am booth signing)

• Bob's Burgers Comic Promotional Button
• Boo: The World's Cutest Dog Comic Promotional Button
• Grumpy Cat Comic Promotional Button
• James Bond Comic Promotional Button
• Smiley the Psychotic Button Chaos Comics Promotional Button
• Vampirella Comic Promotional Button

• Dynamite October Promotional Comic Book Preview
• James Bond Promotional Comic Book Preview
• King Features Promotional Comic Book Preview


DYNAMITE EDITORIAL PORTFOLIO REVIEW

Anthony Marques, a member of Dynamite's editorial team, will be reviewing portfolios from aspiring comic book artists. The portfolio review period will last one hour daily (except Sunday), beginning at 3:00pm. Interested creators must visit the Dynamite booth in advance to reserve a block of time to sit with Anthony Marques, six total portfolio reviews per day. This takes place at Dynamite Booth #2129.

Dynamite wishes all attending fans, retailers, and partners an enjoyable San Diego Comic-Con 2016, and hopes to see you all at the show!

About Dynamite Entertainment:
Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Red Sonja, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, A Game of Thrones, and more.  Dynamite owns and controls an extensive library with over 3,000 characters (which includes the Harris Comics and Chaos Comics properties), such as Vampirella, Pantha, Evil Ernie, Smiley the Psychotic Button, Chastity, and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt.  In addition to their critically-acclaimed titles and bestselling comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, Neil Gaiman, Andy Diggle, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Marc Guggenheim, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner, Gail Simone, Steve Niles, James Robinson, and a host of up-and-coming new talent.  Dynamite is consistently ranked in the upper tiers of comic book publishers and several of their titles - including Alex Ross and Jim Krueger's Project Superpowers - have debuted in the Top Ten lists produced by Diamond Comics Distributors.  In 2005, Diamond awarded the company a GEM award for Best New Publisher and another GEM in 2006 for Comics Publisher of the Year (under 5%) and again in 2011.  The company has also been nominated for and won several industry awards, including the prestigious Harvey and Eisner Awards.

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DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES LICENSE WITH CBS CONSUMER
PRODUCTS TO REVIVE EVERGREEN TELEVISION PROPERTIES

Mighty Mouse and Charmed to Return in All-New Comic Book Series for 2017

October 5, 2016, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment and CBS Consumer Products announced today a new license agreement for two classic properties from the rich history of television: the animated legend Mighty Mouse, and the hit 90's series Charmed!

Mighty Mouse returns to comics for the first time in 30 years, just in time for the character's 75th anniversary in 2017! Mighty Mouse was first conceived in 1942 as a parody of another cape and cowl hero introduced a few years earlier, and went on to star in countless animated films for the better part of the next 20 years, finding a new life on Saturday mornings in the 1960's.

"Mighty Mouse is as much a part of American pop culture as the two characters he is inspired by," says Nick Barrucci, Dynamite CEO and publisher. "The original comics and animation entertained generations of fans, and with the popularity of superhero movies, there couldn't be a better time for his return! I am thrilled that Dynamite will be able to bring this timeless hero to a whole new generation of fans."

Charmed premiered critical acclaim and commercial success, and by the end of its eight-season run, had won numerous awards and aired in more than 20 countries. Charmed follows the Halliwell sisters: three witches, each powerful in her own right, but invincible when they come together to summon The Power of Three. Protecting innocents from the underworld's demons, the Halliwell sisters battle evil from their family home in San Francisco.

"Charmed is a perfect fit for Dynamite for a number of reasons," says Dynamite CEO and publisher Nick Barrucci. "We have had tremendous success with cult television properties, and the Halliwell sisters will be right at home. Our plans for these new series are sure to please comics readers and die-hard TV junkies alike!"

Details on Dynamite's upcoming Mighty Mouse and Charmed publishing programs will be released in the coming months.

About Dynamite Entertainment:
Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Red Sonja, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, A Game of Thrones, and more.  Dynamite owns and controls an extensive library with over 3,000 characters (which includes the Harris Comics and Chaos Comics properties), such as Vampirella, Pantha, Evil Ernie, Smiley the Psychotic Button, Chastity, and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt.  In addition to their critically-acclaimed titles and bestselling comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, Neil Gaiman, Andy Diggle, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Marc Guggenheim, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner, Gail Simone, Steve Niles, James Robinson, and a host of up-and-coming new talent.  Dynamite is consistently ranked in the upper tiers of comic book publishers and several of their titles - including Alex Ross and Jim Krueger's Project Superpowers - have debuted in the Top Ten lists produced by Diamond Comics Distributors.  In 2005, Diamond awarded the company a GEM award for Best New Publisher and another GEM in 2006 for Comics Publisher of the Year (under 5%) and again in 2011.  The company has also been nominated for and won several industry awards, including the prestigious Harvey and Eisner Awards.

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BOOM! Studios and Loot Crate Announce Exclusive Cover for
'Big Trouble in Little China/Escape from New York' #1
 

BOOM! Studios and Loot Crate are excited to announce an exclusive cover illustrated by Nick Robles (Clockwork Angels) for the publisher's debut issue of Big Trouble in Little China/Escape from New York. The exclusive will appear in a yet-unannounced, upcoming Loot Crate box.

Cover by Nick Robles

Given a blessing by the two films'  director, John Carpenter, and featuring a story by Greg Pak and art by Russ Manning Award nominee Daniel Bayliss, Big Trouble in Little China/Escape from New York pits together two characters made famous by actor Kurt Russell in an unlikely pairing. Issue #1 is on sale October 5th, with the Loot Crate exclusive to be announced. 
 

BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA/ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK #1 (of 6)
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Greg Pak
Artist: Daniel Bayliss
Cover artists:

Main (2): Daniel Bayliss
Subscription: Michael Allred
East Vs. West (2): Michael Cho & Andy Belanger
Movie Poster Incentive: Oliver Barrett
Loot Crate Exclusive: Nick Robles

Format: 32 pages, full color
Retail Price: $3.99
On sale date: October 5, 2016
Synopsis:

• It’s the mother of all crossovers as Jack Burton and Snake Plissken meet for the first time ever anywhere!
• Done with director John Carpenter’s complete blessing, witness this melee of the mullets as two cult-classic characters made famous by actor Kurt Russell crossover in an improbable adventure.
• As lightning cascades around Jack and his good ol’ Pork-Chop Express, he finds himself transported and driving through the horrors of what seems to be the dystopian future of...Escape from New York?!
• Snake Plissken catches wind of Jack and goes on the hunt to find who is trying to steal his identity.
• Prepare for the road trip of a lifetime, with Jack and Snake rumblin’ down the streets of a dystopian future to find what craziness caused Jack to jump through worlds.
• Written by Greg Pak (Totally Awesome Hulk, Action Comics) and illustrated by Russ Manning Award nominee Daniel Bayliss (Kennel Block Blues, Translucid).

GREEN VALLEY IS A LUSH SUCCESS
Issue #1 immediately sent back to print

Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment are pleased to announce GREEN VALLEY #1—created and written by Max Landis, drawn by Giuseppe Camuncoli, inked by Cliff Rathburn, colored by Jean-Francois Beauliu, and lettered by Pat Brosseau—is being fast-tracked to a second printing in order to keep up with customer demand.

In GREEN VALLEY, nothing is as it seems. The knights of Kelodia are the finest in the land, but they’ve never faced a power like the one that resides in the Green Valley...

GREEN VALLEY #1 remains available for purchase across all digital platforms, including the Image Comics website (imagecomics.com), the official Image Comics iOS app, Comixology’s website (comixology.com), iOS, Android, and Google Play.

GREEN VALLEY #1, 2nd printing (Diamond code: AUG169185) will be available on Wednesday, November 9th. The final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, October 17th.

GREEN VALLEY #2 (Diamond code: SEP160728) also hits comic book stores on Wednesday, November 9th. The final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, October 17th. 

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, fantasy, 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.

ABOUT SKYBOUND
Founded in 2010, Skybound Entertainment is a multiplatform entertainment company specializing in television, comics, film, digital content, interactive, gaming, and merchandise. The company is led by The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman and his longtime producing and business partner David Alpert.

DARK HORSE ADAPTS “AMERICAN GODS” INTO COMIC BOOK AND GRAPHIC NOVEL FORMAT

Neil Gaiman’s award-winning novel to be adapted into comic series in 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, Ore., (October 5, 2016)—Today, Dark Horse is excited to announce the adaptation of American Gods into comic book form. Originally published in 2001 by William Morrow and Headline, American Gods is a Hugo and Nebula Award–winning novel by Neil Gaiman (How to Talk to Girls at Parties, The Sandman). North American rights were acquired from Gaiman’s literary agent, Merrilee Heifetz at Writers House. American Gods is the latest Gaiman adaptation from Dark Horse, preceded by graphic novel adaptations of How to Talk to Girls at Parties, Troll Bridge, Forbidden Brides, and many more. Starz will also premiere an American Gods TV show in spring 2017, adapted by Bryan Fuller (NBC's Hannibal, CBS’s Star Trek: Discovery). Dark Horse tapped P. Craig Russell (The Sandman: The Dream Hunters)—who, having worked on Coraline and The Graveyard Book, is no stranger to adapting Neil Gaiman’s work—to adapt and co-write the comic series, while Scott Hampton (Hellboy, Batman) lends his illustrative skills to the complex world Gaiman created. Glenn Fabry (Preacher) and Adam Brown (Predator vs. Judge Dredd vs. Aliens) create the hauntingly beautiful cover art. David Mack (Kabuki, Fight Club 2) and Dave McKean (Black Dog, Cages) provide variant covers for the first issue. The American Gods comic series will feature guest interior art by Walt Simonson (Thor), Mark Buckingham (Fables), Colleen Doran (The Sandman), P. Craig Russell, and more. American Gods creator Neil Gaiman explained his excitement for the upcoming American Gods adaptations: “There’s a tremendous amount of excitement, in my house and in the world, about the American Gods TV series coming up on Starz. What we’ve managed to keep a secret until now is that there is something just as exciting out there: American Gods, the comic. I’ve been watching P. Craig Russell breaking down the book into comic form, watching Scott Hampton painting the pages, watching Glenn Fabry create the covers, and grinning to myself with delight, because the American Gods comic is going to be an astonishing, faithful, and beautiful adaptation.” American Gods: Shadows #1 finds Shadow Moon released from jail only to discover his wife has died. Broken and uncertain about his future, Shadow Moon meets the mysterious Mr. Wednesday, who employs him to serve as his bodyguard. This fateful decision thrusts Shadow into a deadly supernatural world where ghosts of the past come back from the dead, and a brewing war between old and new gods hits a boiling point.  Dark Horse will adapt American Gods into twenty-seven single issues with three story arcs: Shadows, My Ainsel, and The Moment of the Storm, to be collected into three hardcover graphic novels. The first issue of American Gods: Shadows goes on sale March 15, 2017. ### About Neil Gaiman Neil Gaiman is the celebrated author of books, graphic novels, short stories, and films for readers of all ages. Some of his most notable titles include the groundbreaking #1 New York Times bestselling Sandman comics series (which garnered nine Eisner Awards and the World Fantasy Award for Best Short Story); The Graveyard Book (the first book ever to win both the Newbery and Carnegie medals); American Gods (which will soon be released as a television show in the US); and The Ocean at the End of the Lane, the UK’s National Book Award 2013 Book of the Year. The film adaptation of How to Talk to Girls at Parties (directed by John Cameron Mitchell) will be in theaters in 2017. Born in the UK, Gaiman now lives in America. About Dark Horse For thirty years, 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. Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, 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 Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Geof Darrow, Brian Wood, Gail Simone, Stan Sakai, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Milo Manara, Kazuo Koike, Neil Gaiman, and Frank Miller, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, X, and Barb Wire. Its successful line of comics, manga, and products based on popular properties includes Dragon Age, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Tomb Raider, Halo, The Witcher, Serenity, Game of Thrones, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers.

DYNAMITE SIGNS BENJAMIN PERCY TO WRITE BOND SERIES!

NOVELIST AND GREEN ARROW WRITER TO SCRIPT
ALL-NEW ONGOING SERIES IN 2017!

October 5, 2016, Mt. Laurel, NJ: A year after Dynamite's James Bond series launched in record numbers, the publisher announces that Benjamin Percy - author of DC's Rebirth: Green Arrow and Teen Titans, as well as the acclaimed novels Red Moon, The Wilding, and more - will be taking the reins of an all-new 007 ongoing series in 2017!

In 2014, Dynamite Entertainment made headlines across the comics industry and beyond with the news that the New Jersey publisher had secured the license from Ian Fleming Publications Ltd to produce the first James Bond comics in 20 years. The first series, written by Transmetropolitan writer Warren Ellis, launched the following year to widespread critical acclaim, and was a breakout success in the comics specialty market.

Benjamin Percy says, "When I was a kid, my father and I would watch -- over and over again -- the Bond marathons on TBS. When I was in high school, I took a career test and wrote 'spy' as my dream job. When I was in college, I signed up for an espionage novel course and fell in love with Fleming's books. The first drink I ordered was a vodka martini -- shaken, not stirred -- though I now stay true to the novels and favor bourbon. And over the past few months, I've followed the Warren Ellis run at Dynamite with admiration and jealousy. Bond is ingrained in me, a character who has centrally influenced my life and sense of story. I love the legendary, exquisitely cool 007 franchise and I couldn't be more excited to thrill readers with exotic locales, nifty gadgets, colorful villains, dangerous seductions, and wildly orchestrated action set-pieces. Cue the theme music."

"Ben Percy is an immense talent, one of the great thriller writers of this decade, and I can't wait to see him write the future assignments of 007," says current James Bond writer and comics legend, Warren Ellis.

"As we continue to expand our James Bond publishing program with miniseries and graphic novels, the stakes were high for choosing the next architect for our ongoing series," says Dynamite CEO and publisher Nick Barrucci. "Benjamin Percy's name was at the top of our list, and to be able to follow up Warren's incredible inaugural run with a writer of his caliber, who can make the series his own, is the best of all worlds!"

"Ben's got what it takes to follow in Warren's massive footsteps, and we think fans are going to love what he has planned," says Dynamite Editorial Director, Joseph Rybandt. "By creating a new series for Ben, we're also opening up the door for anyone that hasn't yet checked out our Bond comics."

Benjamin Percy is a novelist, screenwriter and comics writer. He is the author of four novels -- The Dark Net, The Dead Lands, Red Moon, and The Wilding -- as well as two books of short stories, Refresh, Refresh and The Language of Elk. He writes the Green Arrow and Teen Titans series for DC Comics, and his fiction and nonfiction have been published in Esquire (where he was a contributing editor for ten years), GQ, Time, Men's Journal, Outside, The Wall Street Journal, Tin House, Ploughshares, Glimmer Train, McSweeney's, and The Paris Review. His honors include an NEA fellowship, the Whiting Writer's Award, the Plimpton Prize, two Pushcart Prizes and inclusion in Best American Short Stories and Best American Comics. His novel Red Moon is currently in development as a TV series at FOX.

Look for news on Benjamin Percy's 007 debut in the coming months. In the meantime, fans can enjoy the new James Bond: Hammerhead miniseries from Andy Diggle, beginning in November.
 
About Dynamite Entertainment:

Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Red Sonja, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, A Game of Thrones, and more.  Dynamite owns and controls an extensive library with over 3,000 characters (which includes the Harris Comics and Chaos Comics properties), such as Vampirella, Pantha, Evil Ernie, Smiley the Psychotic Button, Chastity, and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt.  In addition to their critically-acclaimed titles and bestselling comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, Neil Gaiman, Andy Diggle, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Marc Guggenheim, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner, Gail Simone, Steve Niles, James Robinson, and a host of up-and-coming new talent.  Dynamite is consistently ranked in the upper tiers of comic book publishers and several of their titles - including Alex Ross and Jim Krueger's Project Superpowers - have debuted in the Top Ten lists produced by Diamond Comics Distributors.  In 2005, Diamond awarded the company a GEM award for Best New Publisher and another GEM in 2006 for Comics Publisher of the Year (under 5%) and again in 2011.  The company has also been nominated for and won several industry awards, including the prestigious Harvey and Eisner Awards.

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BOOM! Studios and comiXology Announce Digital-Exclusive
'Adventure Time Marshall Lee Spectacular' 
 

BOOM! Studios' all-ages imprint KaBOOM! and comiXology are excited to announce the digital-only title Adventure Time Marshall Lee Spectacular, part of the platform's new comiXology Originals program that also includes titles from Valiant Entertainment and Harvey Kurtzman.

Adventure Time Marshall Lee Spectacular contains three all-new original stories centered on Marshall Lee, the gender-swapped version of Marceline the Vampire Queen. The character first appeared in "Adventure Time's" "Fionna and Cake" episode on Cartoon Network.

The first story features New York Times bestselling writer Mariko Tamaki (Skim, Supergirl) with artist Audrey Mok (Josie and the Pussycats), followed by stories teaming up writer Melanie Gillman (As the Crow Flies) with artist Trungles (Fresh Romance), and writer S.M. Vidaurri (Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Witches) with artist Mildred Louis (Agents of the Realm). All three stories can be found behind a fully painted cover by Fábio Moon (Daytripper). A release date is to be announced, but fans can pre-order the single-issue one-shot now for $3.99 on comiXology and Kindle.

Launched in February 2012, KaBOOM!'s award-winning Adventure Time comics are based on the hit Cartoon Network original series. From the mind of series creator Pendleton Ward and produced by Cartoon Network Studios, Adventure Time follows the unlikely heroes Finn and Jake, best buddies who traverse the mystical Land of Ooo and encounter its colorful inhabitants—and always find themselves in the middle of heart-pounding escapades. To date, KaBOOM! has published over 50 issues of the main Adventure Time comic series, eight original graphic novels, several spin-off limited series, and recently launched a new ongoing series called Adventure Time Comics. This is the imprint's first digital-exclusive title. 

Cover by Fábio Moon
 

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT TAPS PAUL CORNELL
FOR NEW VAMPIRELLA SERIES

Series Launches in February 2017 with Special $0.25 Introductory-Priced Issue!

October 4, 2016, Mt. Laurel, NJ: As the buzz builds for New York Comic-Con, and just in time for Halloween, Dynamite Entertainment announces that comics and television veteran Paul Cornell will write an all-new series starring Dynamite's queen of the monster hunters herself, Vampirella!

"I'm delighted to be writing a Vampirella that takes onboard everything she's been and moves it forward into a new setting, where the gothic meets science fiction," says writer Paul Cornell. "I'm also delighted to be working again with my old friends, the incredibly talented artist Jimmy Broxton, and the incredibly talented editor, Matt Idelson. There's a lyrical, Modesty Blaise feel to Jimmy's art on this. I'm hoping especially to find a female audience. The character's often been regarded as a nostalgia item, cheesecake, and we're building on previous efforts to keep moving away from that to something more interesting. I'm excited to be building a whole new world, I'm loving what Jimmy's art is doing (Barbarella! Hepburn!), and I hope that excitement communicates itself to the reader."

"Paul's writing is tremendous, and we have been hoping to work with him on Vampirella for quite some time now," says Dynamite CEO and Publisher, Nick Barrucci. "While Paul's series is written in the classic style of the character, his take feels every bit as fresh as our 2016 relaunch. This new series is sure to be applauded by new readers and longtime fans alike!"

Paul Cornell is an English writer of novels, comic books and television, perhaps best known for his work on Doctor Who, dating back to 1990. Since that time, Cornell has written over ten Doctor Who novels, as well as multiple series for both DC and Marvel, as well as the widely celebrated Vertigo series, Saucer Country.

"I'm supremely jazzed to have the chance to work on Vampirella, a character with an incredibly rich history and a touchstone still for many readers today," says Matt Idelson, Senior Editor. "Reuniting with Paul is always a total pleasure, and what he and artist Jimmy Broxton have cooked up speaks very much to all that's great about the character, yet will come as a totally unexpected, wonderful surprise. I think this is going to greatly appeal to both longtime and new readers alike."

Vampirella is a raven-haired heroine who remains, even after 45 years of publication, one of the comic industry's most well known characters, due in no small part to Dynamite Entertainment. Since Vampirella's very healthy resurgence in 2010, Dynamite has published three volumes of a monthly series, several miniseries and one-shot specials, and crossovers with multimedia brands and comic book peers. The Vampirella franchise is a haven for writers and artists with a penchant for the macabre.

Look for upcoming announcements on release date, art team and more in the coming months.

About Dynamite Entertainment:
Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Red Sonja, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, A Game of Thrones, and more.  Dynamite owns and controls an extensive library with over 3,000 characters (which includes the Harris Comics and Chaos Comics properties), such as Vampirella, Pantha, Evil Ernie, Smiley the Psychotic Button, Chastity, and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt.  In addition to their critically-acclaimed titles and bestselling comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, Neil Gaiman, Andy Diggle, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Marc Guggenheim, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner, Gail Simone, Steve Niles, James Robinson, and a host of up-and-coming new talent.  Dynamite is consistently ranked in the upper tiers of comic book publishers and several of their titles - including Alex Ross and Jim Krueger's Project Superpowers - have debuted in the Top Ten lists produced by Diamond Comics Distributors.  In 2005, Diamond awarded the company a GEM award for Best New Publisher and another GEM in 2006 for Comics Publisher of the Year (under 5%) and again in 2011.  The company has also been nominated for and won several industry awards, including the prestigious Harvey and Eisner Awards.

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