Seattle WA, Feb 28, 2008 – Privateer Press™ and Across the Pond Studios have teamed up to create a new comic miniseries, published by Desperado Publishing, introducing the world of giant monsters from Privateer Press’ upcoming Monsterpocalypse™ Collectible Miniatures Game (CMG).
The complete three part miniseries launches this September. A preview Issue #0 will debut at Comic Con International San Diego this July. In addition, those who purchase all three issues of the miniseries will be eligible to receive a limited edition figure from the Monsterpocalypse CMG. Details on this promotion will be available online closer to the publication of the series, and in each issue.
Across the Pond Studios is working closely with the game designer and creator of Monsterpocalypse Matt Wilson to bring the world of the game to life on the comic page. In addition to creative direction from Matt Wilson, the series credits include story by Stephan Nilson (Smallville and Batman Strikes), script by Jason Avery and Stephan Nilson, pencils by Karl Waller (X-Men and Motorhead), inks by Rick Bonilla (Atomik Mike), coloring by Barry Williams (Atomik Mike), and cover art supplied by the Privateer Press stable of artists.
Matt Wilson, creative director of Privateer Press, had the following to say about the new project.
“The opportunity to work with Across the Pond Studios on this comic series is a thrill! Every day, I’m seeing the fruits of their efforts, and it’s fantastic. Across the Pond is capturing all of the dynamic action of this giant fighting monster setting and weaving an engaging story into all of it that is sure to please the readers. Between this comic series and the Monsterpocalypse game, fans of giant monsters will have a lot to look forward to this fall.”
About Desperado
Atlanta, Georgia-based Desperado Publishing is set to release a daring line-up containing titles both existing and brand new by some of the comic industry’s biggest names. Always a visionary, publisher Joe Pruett is well known throughout comics as one of the finest assessors of talent and has been among the first to publish many of today’s biggest names. Some of those joining him at Desperado Publishing past and present are Phil Hester, John McCrea, Paul Jenkins, Ron Marz, Frank Beddor, Keith Giffen, Ben Templesmith, Brian Bolland, Bernie Wrightson, Joe Jusko and P. Craig Russell. A sampling of titles you can expect to see include: The Looking Glass Wars: Hatter M, Negative Burn, Antoine Sharp: The Atheist, Deadworld, Sabre, Atomik Mike and The Art of P. Craig Russell. More information can be found by logging onto their web site at www.desperadopublishing.com.
About Across the Pond Studios
Port St. Lucie, Florida-based Across the Pond Studios was founded in 2004 by Stephan Nilson as a home for their first title, Government Bodies. Since this initial release, ATP has grown from an independent publisher into one of the preeminent production studios in the comics industry providing material for Image Comics, DC Comics, Harper Collins, CBS, WB and other licensed properties. Their titles include ArmorX, Atomik Mike, ATP Presents, Government Bodies, Metal Locus and The Iron Ghost. More information can be found on their web site: www.acrossthepondstudios.com.
About the Monsterpocalypse Collectible Miniatures Game
The Monsterpocalypse Collectible Miniatures Game (CMG) brings the giant monster genre – a pop culture favorite – to the tabletop in the form of a fast-paced, action-packed game. Designed by Matt Wilson, the award-winning creator of WARMACHINE® and HORDES™, Monsterpocalypse leverages the critically acclaimed abilities of Privateer Press as a leading miniatures manufacturer to enter a new category of product with a property that appeals to a worldwide fan base of all ages. Planned for release in Fall 2008, visit www.privateerpress.com/monsterpocalypse for previews and updates about the game.
About Privateer Press, Inc.
Privateer Press, Inc. is a privately held, Seattle-based producer of entertainment and hobby brands such as the newly-announced Monsterpocalypse collectible miniatures game, the award-winning hobby miniatures games WARMACHINE and HORDES, the award-winning Iron Kingdoms™ property, and the Formula P3™ hobby line.
To learn more about Privateer Press, visit http://www.privateerpress.com or contact the president of Privateer Press, Sherry Yeary, at (425) 643-5900 or sherry@privateerpress.com
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