A LAND CALLED TAROT, BELOVED ISLAND TALE, GETS HARDCOVER COLLECTION THIS FEBRUARY
Gael Bertrand’s serialized fantasy collected for the first time
 

Fan-favorite writer/artist Gael Bertrand will release his esoteric fantasy tale A LAND CALLED TAROT, originally serialized in ISLAND, in hardcover this February.

Follow the Knight of Swords as he explores and meets with the inhabitants of a Land called Tarot.

“Sometimes we yearn for closure and resolution, and sometimes all we need is going out for walk,” said Bertrand. “When in the mood for meditative meanderings, look no further than the great outdoors of A LAND CALLED TAROT.”

A LAND CALLED TAROT HC (ISBN: 978-1-5343-0026-2) hits comic book stores Wednesday, February 8th and bookstores Tuesday, February 14th. It can be ordered by retailers with Diamond code NOV160685, and it is available for preorder on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indiebound, and Indigo.

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.

HOLDEN WAKES UP FROM A 12 YEAR COMA AND STEPS INTO A NEW WORLD IN THE TWO HOUR SERIES PREMIERE OF “BEYOND” ON MONDAY, JANUARY 2 ON FREEFORM

                                   

In a Network First, All Ten Episodes of ‘Beyond’ Will Be Available Via

Digital Platforms, Including the Freeform App, Freeform.com, On Demand and Hulu Simultaneous with the Two-Hour Television Premiere Event on Monday, January 2

Holden Matthews wakes up from a 12 year coma to discover he’s now part of something he doesn’t understand on the two hour series premiere of “Beyond” Monday, January 2, 2017, at 9:00 p.m. EST. Additionally on January 2, the entire first season of “Beyond” will be available on multiple digital platforms, including the Freeform app, Freeform.com, On Demand and Hulu. 

Photo credit: Freeform/Katie Yu*

In the first hour, Holden Matthews miraculously wakes up from a devastating coma to the wonderment of his parents Tom and Diane and younger brother Luke.  But the world has changed since Holden went to sleep, and he now has to navigate being an adult when all he remembers is being a child.  At the same time, Holden is experiencing abilities and memories he can’t explain, and a mysterious woman named Willa warns him not to trust those around him.  When a sinister stranger attacks Holden and claims he knows about his new powers, Holden is faced with uncovering just what happened to him while he was in his coma.

In the second hour, “Tempus Fugit,” Holden attempts to forget about his recent bizarre encounters and lead a “normal” life.  Luke tries to help Holden acclimate to his new surroundings, and brings him along to a college party.  Holden hits it off with a friendly co-ed, but strange memories of Willa lead to disastrous consequences.   Meanwhile, Diane and Tom try to bond with Holden as an adult. 

                                                               

“Beyond” is a one-hour drama about Holden, a young man who wakes up from a coma after 12 years and discovers new abilities that propel him into the middle of a dangerous conspiracy. Now Holden must try and figure out what happened to him during those 12 years; how to survive a world that changed while he was gone; and answer the question, why did this happen to him?

“Beyond” stars Burkely Duffield (“House of Anubis”) as Holden Matthews, Romy Rosemont (“Glee”) as Diane Matthews, Michael McGrady (“American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson”) as Tom Matthews, Jonathan Whitesell (“Once Upon a Time”) as Luke Matthews, Dilan Gwyn (“Da Vinci’s Demons”) as Willa and Jeff Pierre (“Shameless”) as Jeff McArdle.

From Imperative Entertainment and Automatik, “Beyond” is created, written and executive produced by Adam Nussdorf (“Once Upon a Time in Wonderland”). Tim Kring (“Heroes”), David Eick (“Battlestar Galactica”), Steven Adelson, Dan Friedkin, Justin Levy and Brian Kavanaugh-Jones will serve as executive producers.

About Freeform

Part of the Disney|ABC Television Group, Freeform connects to audiences and goes beyond entertainment with bold original programming and immersive social engagement. The network delivers a unique mix of quality original and acquired series, plus fan favorite movies and the holiday events "13 Nights of Halloween" and "25 Days of Christmas." The Freeform app is a service that allows viewers with participating TV subscription services access to 24/7 live viewing of the network, as well as continued on-demand access via a wide array of devices.

THE BELFRY: ASCEND AT YOUR OWN RISK
All-new horror one-shot from Gabriel Hardman coming this February
 

From Logan storyboard artist and Hugo Award-nominated writer/artist Gabriel Hardman (INVISIBLE REPUBLIC, KINSKI, Star Wars Legacy) comes THE BELFRY, a self-contained one-shot that may just strip you of your humanity.

When an airliner crashes in a remote jungle, everyone walks away unscathed—only to find they can’t escape the lush, brutal world of THE BELFRY.

"This is my dark trip into a world that's a little surreal, a little nihilistic, and all terrifying,” said Hardman. “I wanted to flex some different storytelling muscles, and that led me down the road to eye-gouging violence and naked bat people. But there's beauty as well in the lush art style I've adopted for this story. And naked bat people."

THE BELFRY (ONE-SHOT) (Diamond code: DEC160668) hits comic book stores Wednesday, February 22nd. The final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, January 30th.

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.

MILESTONE SHUTTER ISSUE FEATURES RARE CROSSOVER OF LEGENDARY IMAGE CHARACTERS
25th anniversary event hits popular creator-owned storyline by Keatinge and del Duca
 

Critically-acclaimed ongoing series SHUTTER by Joe Keatinge and Leila del Duca will feature a rare crossover event to incorporate legendary Image Comics characters from the classic series SPAWN, created by Todd McFarlane; GLORY, created by Rob Liefeld; WITCHBLADE, created by Marc Silvestri, editor David Wohl, writer Brian Haberlin, and artist Michael Turner; SAVAGE DRAGON, created by Erik Larsen; INVINCIBLE, created by Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker; and SHADOWHAWK, created by Jim Valentino.

SHUTTER #25 is a landmark issue for the popular pandimensional adventure series, but it will also celebrate Image Comics’ 25th anniversary with this exceptional moment in Image Comics history.

“Image Comics is why I write comics,” said Keatinge. “After a lot of soul-searching, I felt the best way to express my gratitude on the Image partners' momentous anniversary is to unite our characters over eating eggs and drinking mimosas.”

“It's been a dream come true, drawing characters that were created and brought to life by the Image founders,” said del Duca. “SHUTTER may not have existed if it weren't for those seven men who left work-for-hire comics to make creator-owned stories. I loved spending time with their characters, incorporating them into our storyline, and having them interact with our own characters, Kate, Alain, and Alarm Cat. I had so much fun!”

Fans dare not miss the terrifying biscuits-and-gravy secret no one will see coming in SHUTTER #25. Here, SHUTTER will kick off 2017 with these founding heroes meeting up with the cast of SHUTTER’s beloved character ensemble for what may prove to be one of their most delicious adventures yet.

“The SHUTTER team found a great way to celebrate the history of Image Comics—and the universal love of two of the most important meals EVER combined into the best meal (Eat it, Dinner)!” added Brandon Graham (KING CITY, PROPHET), artist of SHUTTER #25’s special variant cover.

SHUTTER #25 Cover A by Leila del Duca and Owen Gieni (Diamond code: OCT160596), as well as SHUTTER #25 Cover B by Brandon Graham (Diamond code: SEP168121), will hit comic book stores Wednesday, December 28th. Final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, December 5th.

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.

Sam Glanzman’s ‘Voyage To The Deep’ Is The Next Collection From It’s Alive! Kickstarter Campaign for ‘Voyage To The Deep’ Heads Towards Third Stretch Goal San Diego, CA (November 29, 2016) – With two successfully funded Kickstarter campaigns under its belt, and a third one on the horizon, It’s Alive!, an exciting new imprint of IDW Publishing, is just days away from another fully funded project in VOYAGE TO THE DEEP by Sam Glanzman. This third collection from It’s Alive! is a series of comics books that have been out of print for almost 55 years and will now be collected for the first time ever! VOYAGE TO THE DEEP follows the adventures of Admiral Jonathan Leigh, as he commands the mighty Proteus (a shape-shifting atomic sub) through the deepest of Earth's oceans, battling fanged sea creatures, arctic monsters, anti-mater generators, sonic attacks, and even terrorism!   Golden Age comic book master, and WWII veteran, Sam Glanzman has been drawing comics for over 70 years. Through It’s Alive! publisher Drew Ford's recent efforts, many new collections of Glanzman's out-of-print work are now back on the shelves for long-time fans to enjoy, and new readers to discover for decades to come.  Mark Waid called Glanzman "...a National treasure in the field of illustration.", and The A.V. Club praised Glanzman as "...one of the great storytellers of 20th century comics." The VOYAGE TO THE DEEP Kickstarter page has now reached its goal and will be another successful campaign for the young imprint, however it’s not too late to pledge your support and become a backer yourself. As a backer, you will not only be helping Sam Glanzman, but you will also be helping Ford to continue his mission of saving the history of comics, one book at a time! The Kickstarter is currently within striking distance of its third stretch goal – every paperback copy of VOYAGE TO THE DEEP turns into an over-sized hardcover when the total reaches $13,000. Head to the VOYAGE TO THE DEEP Kickstarter page now to become apart of comic book history before the campaign ends on Saturday, December 3, 2016!

About It’s Alive! Eisner Award nominee Drew Ford recently left his position at Dover Publications (where he put together over 30 graphic novel collections, one of which was nominated for an Eisner Award: THE PUMA BLUES by Stephen Murphy & Michael Zulli), to launch his own imprint called IT'S ALIVE!, where he will continue his mission of bringing lost and forgotten graphic novels and uncollected comic book runs back into print! 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, based the best seller by Douglas Adams starring Elijah Wood and Sam Barnett, and Brooklyn Animal Control for USA Network.

 

The Truth Is Still Out There… ‘X-Files’ Star David Duchovny To Attend Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans, Saturday, January 7

‘Fox Mulder’ On Iconic Sci-Fi Series Joins Fellow Star Mitch Pileggi At Ernest N. Morial Convention Center; Also Portrayed ‘Hank Moody’ On ‘Californication’

NEW ORLEANS, November 29, 2016 – David Duchovny, best known for portraying such iconic characters as “Fox Mulder” on “The X-Files” and “Hank Moody” on “Californication,” returns to the largest pop culture and comic con tour when he attends Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The two-time Golden Globe winner is currently starring in the NBC TV series “Aquarius” and in the reboot of “The X-Files” on Fox.

Duchovny recently released his second novel, Bucky F*cking Dent: A Novel, following the success of his debut Holy Cow, which landed on The New York Times’ Bestseller List.

He will join fellow “The X-Files” star Mitch Pileggi (“Assistant Director Walter Skinner”) at the event; they will conduct a dual interactive Q&A as well as pose for solo and dual photo ops.

Aside from his most recent achievements, Duchovny has appeared in numerous television shows, including “The Larry Sanders Show”, “Twin Peaks,” “Life With Bonnie,” and “Sex and the City,” alongside his illustrious film credits including The X Files Movie, Zoolander, Beethoven, Kalifornia, Full Frontal, The Rapture, Evolution, Return To Me, Julia Has Two Lovers, Chaplin, and Playing God. Other feature credits include Trust The Man, The TV Set, and his self-directed and self-written House of D.

Duchovny and Pileggi are part of an all-star lineup at Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans which already includes Carrie Fisher (Star Wars), Tom Felton (Harry Potter franchise), Stephen Amell and David Ramsey (“Arrow”), Christopher Lloyd and Tom Wilson ( Back to the Future trilogy), WWE® Superstar Batista™ (Dave Bautista), WWE® Superstar Finn Bálor™, Michael Cudlitz and Steven Yeun (“The Walking Dead”), Nichelle Nichols (“Star Trek”) and others.

New Orleans (January 6-8, 2017) will also launch an exciting array of activities at Wizard World Comic Con shows in 2017. Fans will experience non-stop live entertainment throughout extended evening hours, Kick off the Con and After Parties, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings hosted by stars and directors and more. Details to follow soon.

Wizard World comic and gaming con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more.

Wizard World is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character – and some never before dreamed –  will roam the convention floor. The famed Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans Costume Contest will take place on Saturday night.

For more on the 2017 Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans, visit http://wizd.me/NewOrleansPR .

About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD)

Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com ) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture, movies, television, cosplay, comics, gaming, graphic novels, toys, sci-fi, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also launched ComicConBox™ ( www.comicconbox.com), a premium subscription-based monthly box service and Wizard World Rewards among its initiatives. Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

The Wizard World 2017 schedule is available at: http://wizardworld.com/searchby/city/ .

BLUEFIN BECOMES THE U.S. DISTRIBUTOR FOR

BANDAI HOBBY’S SCALE VEHICLE LINE OF STAR WARS MODEL KITS

First Kits Set Debut This Month!

Anaheim, CA, November 29, 2016 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, expands its relationship with Bandai Hobby to include distribution of Bandai’s line of Star Wars Scale Vehicle Models.

Bandai Hobby is renowned for its high-quality model kits that blend complex detail and innovative construction that fans of all skill levels will enjoy. Manufactured in Japan, the Star Wars Scale Vehicle Model kit line includes notable crafts and space ships from the earlier classic Star Wars films as well as from Star Wars: The Force Awakens and the latest Rogue One: A Star Wars Story release. Originally available only for the Asian market, these official U.S. releases will include English instructions and will also have product support from Bluefin.

Bluefin will launch the Bandai Hobby Star Wars model line in early December with the 1/72 and 1/144 scale Red Squadron X-Wing Starfighter Special Set, which features the star fighter depicted in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The kit will be initially available from Amazon.com in time for the film’s North American wide release in December.

Amazon pre-orders are available now at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LX1Y3CA/

Subsequent 1/72 scale kits for the Tie Interceptor, A-Wing Starfighter, and Poe’s X-Wing Fighter will follow in January and will be available at Barnes & Noble stores nationwide, followed by full distribution across the U.S. to hobby and independent store channels.

The remaining Scale Vehicle model kits in the Bandai Hobby Star Wars line are planned for release by Bluefin to additional online and physical retailers throughout 2017. Bluefin also plans to release new future Bandai Hobby Star Wars Scale Vehicle model kits simultaneously as the kits debut in Asia.

Bandai Hobby’s line of Star Wars kits includes:

1/72 & 1/144 RED SQUADRON X-WING STARFIGHTER SPECIAL SET

1/72 TIE INTERCEPTOR

1/72 A-WING STARFIGHTER

1/72 POE'S X-WING FIGHTER

Additional kits are planned for 2017

About Bluefin

Based in Anaheim, CA, Bluefin built its reputation as a leading distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. In recent years, Bluefin has grown to include a range of high quality collectible lines from the United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore and established itself as the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Selling to thousands of specialty, chain and independent stores, Bluefin is an official North American distributor for Bandai Hobby, Kotobukiya, Capcom, Blitzway and Iron Studios, is the sole provider of Bandai Tamashii Nations products, and is also the exclusive and official distributor for Hero Cross, Mr. Hobby, SEN-TI-NEL and X-Plus. Bluefin also represents TruForce Collectibles products worldwide. Additional information is available at: www.bluefincorp.com.

SONS OF ANARCHY CREATOR KURT SUTTER ANNOUNCES SISTERS OF SORROW
FROM BOOM! STUDIOS

This new story of revenge and mayhem sees one of the world’s greatest storytellers return to the comic book and graphic novel publisher

November 21, 2016 (Los Angeles, Calif.) – Kurt Sutter announces the creation of a new series, SISTERS OF SORROW, with comic book publisher BOOM! Studios. The prolific creator of television shows (Sons of Anarchy, The Bastard Executioner, upcoming Mayans MC) and feature films (Southpaw) is originating new content in the world of comic books first.

This new concept is the latest in a line of comic books and graphic novels from the top-rated Sutter at BOOM! Studios. Previously, Sutter supervised new, original stories in BOOM!’s hit SONS OF ANARCHY comic book series and launched an original miniseries, LUCAS STAND, with the best-selling award-winning publisher.

“I’ve been wanting to create a mythology around kick-ass female characters—and in this current sociopolitical climate, it seems more important than ever,” said Sutter. “SISTERS OF SORROW is the story of four women, all victims of violent crimes, who unite to exact revenge on their perpetrators. By day, they are peaceful community activists in downtown LA. By night, they don bulletproof black leather under crisp white habits, strapped with state-of-the art weapons and the skills to use them.

“Yep, nuns with guns, baby.”

SISTERS OF SORROW is set to debut in July 2017 at San Diego Comic-Con International.

“One of my favorite parts of the creation process in comics is when you find collaborators that you're immediately in lockstep with,” said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon. “Ever since we started working with Kurt on the Sons of Anarchy comic books and then on Lucas Stand, we feel like we've found a creative brother. We literally couldn't be happier with this partnership. With SISTERS OF SORROW, Kurt has cooked up a wickedly hard-hitting series that features complex characters and a killer concept. In other words, SISTERS OF SORROW is pure Sutter.”

Kurt Sutter is the creator, writer, producer, director, and actor behind the hit FX television show SONS OF ANARCHY. He is also the creator, writer, and producer of BASTARD EXECUTIONER and worked as a writer, producer, director, and actor on THE SHIELD. He is currently developing MAYANS MC, a spinoff series from SONS OF ANARCHY. Sutter previously partnered with BOOM! Studios and 20th Century Fox to produce 25 issues of the SONS OF ANARCHY comic book, and is currently producing SONS OF ANARCHY: REDWOOD ORIGINAL, a comic series that follows Jax Teller before he becomes a club member.

SISTERS OF SORROW marks Sutter’s second original series with BOOM! Studios. Their previous collaboration, LUCAS STAND (co-written by Caitlin Kittredge and illustrated by Jesús Hervás), was hailed by IGN as “compelling” and “winning,” and Comic Book Resources said, “Sutter and Kittredge put their narrative money where their mouth is, and it pays off,” adding, “[it’s] more than enough to fill the ‘Sons of Anarchy’ hole in your heart.” The success of their first collaboration prompted the highly sought-after showrunner to bring the second in a series of projects to BOOM! Studios.   

Additional details about SISTERS OF SORROW will be released at a later date.


Kurt Sutter. Photo: FX Networks

About BOOM! Studios

Founded by Ross Richie in 2005, Diamond Gem Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (boom-studios.com) generates New York Times best-selling Eisner and Harvey Award-winning comic books and graphic novels. BOOM! Studios is comprised of four distinct imprints: the "Studios" imprint is home to Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Grant Morrison's Klaus, and The Woods; imprint "BOOM! Box" publishes Lumberjanes, Steve Jackson Games' Munchkin, and Giant Days; All-Ages imprint "KaBOOM!" publishes Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts, Jim Davis’ Garfield, and Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time. And the "Archaia" imprint is home to Mouse Guard, Cow Boy, and numerous Jim Henson Company properties. Since 2013, BOOM! Studios has had a unique first-look feature film relationship with 20th Century Fox and since August 2014 BOOM! has had a similar first-look relationship with Fox's television studio to develop properties for the small screen.

MAKE THE SUPER-RICH PAY WITH RENATO JONES: THE ONE% The oversized five-issue first season collected into trade paperback this January   Critically-acclaimed writer/artist/director Kaare Kyle Andrews (Spider-Man: Reign, Iron Fist: The Living Weapon) will release the first trade paperback collection of his supercharged action-thriller RENATO JONES: THE ONE% this January from Image Comics. Now more relevant than ever before, and just in time for the inauguration ceremony, RENATO JONES targets the super-rich. One percent of the population now owns more than half the world’s wealth...and Renato is going to make them pay. They’ve crashed economies, bought governments, and amassed more power than any other group in history. And they still don’t have enough. With this kind of power, how can anyone make them pay? WHO will make them pay? Enter Renato Jones, a mysterious vigilante, out to even the score. And when he enters the fray, THE SUPER-RICH ARE SUPER F***ED. RENATO JONES: THE ONE%, SEASON 1 TP (ISBN: 978-1-63215-900-7) hits comic book stores Wednesday, January 11th and bookstores Tuesday, January 17th, and will be available for $9.99. It may be ordered by retailers with Diamond code NOV160697, and it is available for preorder on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indiebound, and Indigo. Select praise for RENATO JONES: THE ONE%: "A sort of hallucinatory rage pop 'Punisher from Occupy.' It's gorgeous and also demented." —Warren Ellis “If Kaare Andrews is drawing a comic book, we will be reading that comic book. Nobody else brings the energy and life he delivers on every page.” —Nerdist “Andrews’ art here is stellar, a tour de force of drama and action. An entertaining comic book that gives no quarter and doesn’t hold its punches.” —ComicsVerse "Renato Jones: the One% has lived up to the sky-high expectations that were lofted on it pre-release. It's smart, stylish, and ****ing beautiful...10 out of 10." —The Court Of Nerds “Andrews’ multifaceted, non-linear storyline packs an impressive punch.” —SlackJaw Punks “A cathartic comic with a familiar, yet still interesting, protagonist that anchors the zany, relentless and often disturbing thrills.” —Pop Optiq “Beautiful, engaging, and very, very pissed off.” —Newsarama “This is the exact thing you’d get if you could somehow convert a flipped, sticky-from-champagne middle finger into a comic book.” —Bleeding Cool “A true showcase for what one creator can accomplish when they script, draw, ink and color their own book.” —IGN

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.

Tom Wilson, ‘Biff’ From ‘Back To the Future,’ To Make First Convention Appearance in Nearly 15 Years At Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans January 7-8, 2017

‘Actor Who Portrayed 'George McFly's' Nemesis In 'BTTF' Trilogy, 100+ Other Credits To Appear on Saturday and Sunday; Joins Fellow 'BTTF’ Star Christopher Lloyd

NEW ORLEANS, November 28, 2016 – Tom Wilson, who portrayed notorious bully "Biff Tannen" in the Back to the Future trilogy, will make his first fan convention appearance in nearly 15 years when he attends Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans, Saturday and Sunday, January 7-8, 2017, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Wilson, a character actor, writer and comedian with more than 100 film and TV credits, will greet fans, sign autographs, pose for solo and dual photo ops and conduct an interactive Q&A with fellow BTTF star Christopher Lloyd .

Voted by the readers of USA Today as the Number One movie bad guy of all time, Wilson burst into the movies as the now iconic bully “Biff,” his grandson “Griff,” and even his own great grandfather, gunslinger Buford “Mad Dog” Tannen, in the BTTF trilogy, for which he won the Saturn Award for best supporting actor. He’s also known for iconic roles in Freaks and Geeks, as Coach Fredericks, Wing Commander, as Todd “Maniac” Marshall, Arch Cummings in the now classic horror spoof April Fool’s Day, Zach Stone is Gonna Be Famous, and even many roles in “SpongeBob Squarepants.” Decades of work as an actor include roles in films like The Heat, The Informant, Andersonville, Blood In, Blood Out, Action Jackson, and many more, as well as hundreds of TV appearances from “Knight Rider” and “The Facts Of Life” in the beginning, all the way to “Ghost Whisperer,” “Workaholics,” “Training Day,” “Doubt,” and “The MeltDown Show” on Comedy Central most recently.

In addition to extensive voice-over work, Wilson has performed standup comedy in theatres around the world and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, Late Night with David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, in his own comedy special “Bigger Than You,” and on talk shows and comedy specials across the U.S.A., the U.K., Australia, and Canada.

He joins an all-star lineup at Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans which already includes Carrie Fisher ( Star Wars), Tom Felton (Harry Potter franchise), Stephen Amell (“Arrow”), WWE® Superstar Batista™ (Dave Bautista), WWE® Superstar Finn Bálor™, Michael Cudlitz (“The Walking Dead”), Nichelle Nichols (“Star Trek”), David Ramsey (“Arrow”) and others.

New Orleans (January 6-8, 2017) will also launch an exciting array of activities at Wizard World Comic Con shows in 2017. Fans will experience non-stop live entertainment throughout extended evening hours, Kick off the Con and After Parties, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings hosted by stars and directors and more. Details to follow soon.

Wizard World comic and gaming con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more.

Wizard World is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character – and some never before dreamed –  will roam the convention floor. The famed Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans Costume Contest will take place on Saturday night.

For more on the 2017 Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans, visit http://wizd.me/NewOrleansPR .

About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD)

Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com ) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture, movies, television, cosplay, comics, gaming, graphic novels, toys, sci-fi, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also launched ComicConBox™ ( www.comicconbox.com), a premium subscription-based monthly box service and Wizard World Rewards among its initiatives. Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

The Wizard World 2017 schedule is available at: http://wizardworld.com/searchby/city/ .