ComicBlitz Launches on Android as its Equity Crowdfunding Campaign Targets $100K

Over 200 individual comic fans have become investors in the popular startup

April 6, 2017 (Los Angeles, CA) — Today ComicBlitz, a rapidly-growing digital subscription service that offers unlimited access to comics, is launching its Android app.  The all-you-can-eat comics startup is also announcing today that over 200 individual investors have participated in its equity crowdfunding campaign, and have collectively contributed nearly $100K. The WeFunder campaign, intentionally designed for comic fans who want to contribute small amounts to participate in the company’s growth, is set to close on April 29.

“Our fans and new investors have been clamoring for service to be available on Android, and we’ve spent months in beta to bring it to them,” ComicBlitz CEO Jordan Plosky said. “We’re looking forward to fan feedback as they experience our service on Android, and enjoy our wide variety of digital comics on their mobile devices.”

Currently, ComicBlitz offers consumers full and unlimited on the go access to more than 4,500 comics and graphic novels representing more than 750 titles from publishers such as IDW, Valiant, Top Cow, Dynamite, Action Lab, Zenescope, Aspen, Abrams ComicArts, DMC Comics and many others.  The premium monthly subscription price for the full comic library is $7.99.

The WeFunder campaign which wraps up at the end of this month gives enthusiasts the ability to not only invest in something they care about, but get direct lines of communication with the top decision makers.  The investments will be used to strike deals with other top key publishers and to continuously improve the overall consumer features. 

ComicBlitz, headquartered in Los Angeles, is an “all you can eat” subscription service for digital comics. It’s now available on both Android and iOS. With an expansive catalog of 4,500 comics and graphic novels, representing over 750 series and graphic novels from more than 25 publishers such as IDW, Valiant, Dynamite, and Top Cow, the company is growing rapidly through publisher partnerships and new content.

VIZ MEDIA OFFERS READERS A FRESH DIGITAL MANGA UPDATE FOR APRIL

Enjoy The Digital Launch Of BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS, YU-GI-OH! ARC-V, THE WATER DRAGON’S BRIDE, A New TOKYO GHOUL Novel And More!

VIZ Media continues to celebrate the spring reading season with a brand new digital manga update for April that features the launch of several notable new series as well as updates to scores of popular continuing titles. 

This month, new series debuts include BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS, which introduces the son of the world’s most famous ninja, Naruto. Can Boruto follow in his legendary father’s footsteps?

Additional April debuts include YU-GI-OH! ARC-V, new shojo series, THE WATER DRAGON’S BRIDE, the digital exclusive debut of élDLIVE and TOKYO GHOUL: PAST, the latest novel based on the popular horror manga.

Readers are also invited to take advantage of special digital pricing on the entire library of titles from the Shonen Jump imprint. Don’t miss out on this massive digital sale, available now!

April Shonen Jump Digital Manga Promotion

·         Shonen Jump Digital Manga Sale

Kick off April with special pricing on the entire catalogue of Shonen Jump manga series. All volumes of Shonen Jump series will be on sale for only $4.99 per volume. Available through April 10^th across all digital platforms.

Check VIZ.com each week throughout the rest of April for additional manga titles to be featured in this month’s digital sales!

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Free Chapters

Explore a wide range of acclaimed manga series currently featured in the world’s most popular manga magazine, WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP. For a limited time only, enjoy all free chapters of MY HERO ACADEMIA from volume’s 1-3 of the series! Free Chapters for a variety of popular WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP series are available at: VIZ.com/ShonenJump/chapters/all.

Free chapters are available now for the following series:

• ASTRA LOST IN SPACE
• BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS
• DRAGON BALL SUPER
• élDLIVE
• MY HERO ACADEMIA
• RUROUNI KENSHIN
• THE PROMISED NEVERLAND
• And more!

Digital manga updates for April include new volumes for 18 continuing VIZ Media series. Notable new releases this month include the latest volumes for 7THGARDEN (Vol. 4), ASSASSINATION CLASSROOM (Vol. 15), BLACK CLOVER (Vol. 6), THE CHILDREN NOWADAYS (Vol. 3), FOOD WARS! (Vol. 17), HAIKYU!! (Vol. 10), KUROKO’S BASKETBALL (Vol. 5) and TWIN STAR EXORCISTS (Vol. 8). New additions to ongoing shojo series include THE DEMON PRINCE OF MOMOCHI HOUSE (Vol. 8), HONEY SO SWEET (Vol. 6), SO CUTE IT HURTS!! (Vol. 12), and YONA OF THE DAWN (Vol. 5).

The free VIZ Manga App continues to be the top application for reading digital manga and features a massive library of the most popular series in the world. Through the innovative VIZ Manga digital platform registered users are able to use one account to view their purchased manga across more devices than ever. New series and volumes are added every Tuesday. Fans can also find these titles and more for the NOOK, Kindle Fire, and Kobo eReaders, as well as in the comiXology, iBooks and Google Play stores.

Most manga volumes are available for purchase and download in the U.S. and Canada within the VIZ Manga application starting from only $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) each. Readers can also explore free Chapter 1 previews of most series.

For more information, please visit VIZ.com.

Luc Besson’s Groundbreaking Sci-Fi Classic
‘The Fifth Element,’ Starring Bruce Willis and
Milla Jovovich, Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
in Cinemas This Spring

Two-Day Theatrical Release on May 14 and 17 Also Features a
Brand-New Exclusive Look at the Upcoming

‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’

DENVER – April 7, 2017 – Twenty years ago, audiences were dazzled by the visionary images and epic adventure of “The Fifth Element.” To celebrate the 20th anniversary of director Luc Besson’s groundbreaking film, Fathom Events and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will present a 4K restoration of the film in movie theaters nationwide for two days only, on Sunday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 17 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. (local time) both days. Following its two-day-only theatrical presentation, “The Fifth Element” will debut on 4K Ultra HD July 11.

As an added bonus, the theatrical presentation will also offer audiences a brand-new, exclusive look at Besson’s upcoming film, “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets,” which opens in theaters nationwide July 21, 2017. This new film stars Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne as special operatives who must protect the astonishing city of Alpha from a marauding menace that threatens not just the city but the future of the universe. Besson both directed and wrote “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets,” as he did the enormously influential “The Fifth Element.”

Tickets to “The Fifth Element 20th Anniversary” can be purchased online at www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in more than 400 select movie theaters. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

From its opening scenes in 1914 Egypt to its towering views of 23rd Century New York City, and its mind-expanding journey to the faraway world of Fhloston Paradise, “The Fifth Element” follows cab driver Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis) as he discovers that the fate of the world is contained within the mysterious Leeloo (Milla Jovovich), who literally drops from the sky and into his life. To save humanity, he must protect her from the evil industrialist Zorg (Gary Oldman), who is embroiled in an intergalactic war between the Mondoshawans and the Mangalores.

The spectacular odyssey across space and time also stars Ian Holm as the mysterious Vito Cornelius, Chris Tucker as hyperactive radio host Ruby Rhod, and Luke Perry as Billy Masterson. Conceived and written by Besson when he was just 16, “The Fifth Element” became a passion project and took more than 20 years to bring to the screen. “The Fifth Element” was nominated for eight César Awards, France’s top cinematic honor, and received three awards, including Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Production Design.

“Few films have presented a sensory experience quite like ‘The Fifth Element,’” said Tom Lucas, Fathom Events Vice President of Studio Relations. “After opening at No. 1 at the U.S. box office, it attracted both critical raves and a cult following that has deepened during the past two decades. We are thrilled to bring it back to its well-deserved home on cinema screens for its 20th anniversary.”

THE OLD GUARD SENT BACK TO PRINT TO KEEP UP WITH INCREASING DEMAND

PORTLAND, OR, 04/06/2017 — Image Comics is pleased to announce that THE OLD GUARD from Eisner Award-winning writer Greg Rucka (BLACK MAGICK, LAZARUS) and artist Leandro Fernández (THE DISCIPLINE) is being rushed back to print in order to keep up with increasing customer demand.

The Hollywood Reporter revealed last week that THE OLD GUARD movie rights have been picked up by Skydance Media with Rucka attached to write the script adaptation.

THE OLD GUARD, the story of old soldiers who never die…and yet cannot seem to fade away. Trapped in an immortality without explanation, Andromache of Scythia—“Andy”—and her comrades ply their trade for those who can find—and afford—their services. But in the 21st century, immortality is a hard secret to keep, and when you live long enough, you learn that there are many fates worse than death.

THE OLD GUARD #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.

THE OLD GUARD #1, 3rd printing (Diamond code: FEB178709) and THE OLD GUARD #2, 2nd printing (Diamond Code: FEB178710) will be available on Wednesday, May 3rd. The final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, April 10th.

THE OLD GUARD #3 (Diamond Code: FEB170666) will be available on Wednesday, April 26th. 

 

Select praise for THE OLD GUARD:

“Refreshing and new.” —IGN

“Ageless characters and lifetimes worth of gorgeous art.” —Multiversity Comics

“Engaging, gritty and thought-provoking.” —Impulse Gamer

“A bleak, biting action comic.” —Graphic Policy 

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ABOUT IMAGE COMICS Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling 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 Comics, Skybound Entertainment, 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.

EXTREMITY RUSHED BACK TO PRINT AGAIN
Issues #1 and #2 get 3rd and 2nd printings

PORTLAND, OR, 04/06/2017 — Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment are pleased to announce that the breakout hit series EXTREMITY, from Space Mullet creator Daniel Warren Johnson, is being rushed back to print in order to keep up with customer demand.

In EXTREMITY, an endless cycle of violence has taken an incredible toll on two cultures—and one family in particular. Thea was once a phenomenally gifted clan artist, but now she is consumed by her quest for vengeance.

EXTREMITY #1 and #2 remain 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.

EXTREMITY #1, 3rd printing (Diamond Code FEB178771), EXTREMITY #2, 2nd printing (Diamond Code FEB178772), and EXTREMITY #3 (Diamond Code MAR170748) arrive in comic book stores Wednesday, May 3rd. The final order cutoff deadline for comics retailers is Monday, April 10th.

Select praise for EXTREMITY:

“Vicious, emotional, and rich, this comic book is a true tour de force. The level of craft on display here is unbelievable, seriously stunning.” —Nerdist 

“For years I’ve been saying the comic industry is Daniel Warren Johnson’s for the taking. EXTREMITY is him coming for us all. Get ready!” —Skottie Young (I HATE FAIRYLAND)  

“Part revenge epic, part family drama, this first issue is endlessly inventive and gleefully bloody.” —IGN 

“DWJ’s comics are pensive, his characters are alive on the page, and they have soul. Be it the quiet moments, insane imaginative action sequences, or world building, EXTREMITY will transport you to a place you’ve never been before.”
—Nick Dragotta (EAST OF WEST) 

“EXTREMITY is as beautiful to read as it is visceral.” —Multiversity Comics

 "Akira meets Lord of the Rings. I can't wait to read more." —Riley Rossmo (RASPUTIN) 
 

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ABOUT IMAGE COMICS Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling 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 Comics, Skybound Entertainment, 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 ENTERTAINMENT
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.

BLACK CLOUD RUSHED BACK TO PRINT ON DAY OF RELEASE

PORTLAND, OR, 04/05/2017 — Image Comics is pleased to announce that due to overwhelming customer demand, the first issue of Ivan Brandon, Jason Latour, Greg Hinkle, and Matt Wilson’s mind-bending series BLACK CLOUD is being rushed back to print.

Zelda was born in a world of dreams, and hers burned bigger than anyone had ever seen. Now she's on the run in our world, the dreams broken in her hands. But the pieces are for sale, the rich and the powerful are buying, and suddenly her world isn't the only place Zelda's running from.

BLACK CLOUD #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.

BLACK CLOUD #1, 2nd printing (Diamond code: FEB178767) will be available on Wednesday, May 10th. The final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, April 17th.

Select praise for BLACK CLOUD:

“Unreasonably great. It's like you genetically designed a perfect comic book for my brain.” —Macon Blair (star of Blue Ruin, Green Room)

“BLACK CLOUD gives storytellers back their power in our modern world. Not to be missed.” —Alison Haislip (G4, The Voice)

“BLACK CLOUD is an incredible examination into the importance of stories and narratives in society.” —Comics Verse

“BLACK CLOUD may bend the edges of reality but there is also a wealth of solid visual cues that make this comic socially relevant in the best possible way with glaring hilarity and the message of ‘DREAM HUGE.’” —FreakSugar

“BLACK CLOUD is intricately-folded origami.” —Doom Rocket

“Brandon, Latour, Hinkle, Wilson, and the human underpinnings of story. A dream book, in every way.” —Kieron Gillen (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE, Darth Vader)  
 

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ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling 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 Comics, Skybound Entertainment, 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.

VIZ MEDIA CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF

BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS WITH A SPECIAL SIMULCAST PREMIERE ON HULU

New Anime Series Depicts The Adventures Of Naruto’s Rebellious Son; Also Catch The Home Media Release Of BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE And The Debut Of The BORUTO Manga Series

VIZ Media invites audiences to catch the premiere of BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS in a special simulcast on Hulu on April 5^th, the same day the series premieres in Japan.

The new series focuses on the adventures of the son of the celebrated ninja. Episodes of BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS will be available to stream at: hulu.com/boruto. New subtitled episodes will premiere weekly on Wednesdays.

As the series opens, the life of the shinobi is beginning to change. Boruto Uzumaki, son of Seventh Hokage Naruto Uzumaki, has enrolled in the Ninja Academy to learn the ways of the ninja. Now, as a series of mysterious events unfolds, Boruto’s story is about to begin!

VIZ Media plans to create an English dub for the series’ episodes that will feature the talented voice cast highlighted in BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE, including Amanda Miller in the lead role of Boruto, Cherami Leigh as Sarada, the daughter of Sasuke from the original NARUTO series, and Robbie Daymond as the mysterious shinobi, Mitsuki.

VIZ Media further invites fans to dive into the action in the home media edition of BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE, which is available now on Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and also as a Standard Edition DVD. The anime feature film adventure is based on the smash hit NARUTO anime and manga series created by Masashi Kishimoto and depicts the rebellious son of the legendary ninja who seeks to become an even greater ninja.

VIZ Media also follows the release of BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE with the debut of the BORUTO manga series on April 4^th. The series is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will be published in print as well as digital editions.

VIZ Media is the official North American distributor and master licensor for the BORUTO anime and manga properties as well as the original NARUTO manga series and the NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series and feature films. 

For additional information on BORUTO anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit VIZ.com.

Motor City Comic Con 2017 Goes “Totally Tubular” as 80’s Pop Culture Stars will be featured at Michigan’s #1 Pop Culture Event; More than 300 comic, TV and film stars from The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Pretty in Pink, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Incredible Hulk, Guardians of the Galaxy, WWE and more to appear

 

Headliners include Ron Perlman, Michael Rooker, Rob Schneider, Lou Ferrigno, STING, Wil Wheaton, Sean Astin, Kelly Le Brock, Anthony Michael Hall, and many more

Tickets on sale for the May 19, 20 and 21 Comic Con at Suburban Collection Showplace

 

Novi, MI (April 4, 2017) – Bring your leg warmers and mullet hair – Motor City Comic Con is bringing back the stars from the 1980’s TV, film and comics, along with some of your current pop culture favorites. The excitement is building as Motor City Comic Con 2017 is announcing a new cast of comic and media guests for its 28^th annual, three-day event and has opened ticket sales online. The weekend will feature stars from popular television series and films like The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Pretty in Pink, The Incredible Hulk, Saturday Night Live, I Dream of Jeannie and many more current TV shows and films like, Guardians of the Galaxy, Arrow, The Walking Dead, Gotham, Lord of the Rings, Sons of Anarchy, WWE, and much more. Comic writers and artists include Dave Gibbons, Andy Lanning, Allen Bellman, and many others. Motor City Comic Con 2017 will take place Friday, May 19 (12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.), Saturday, May 20 (10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Sunday, May 21 (10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at the Suburban Collection Showplace, located at 46100 Grand River Avenue in Novi. Complete information about the event, tickets, panels and VIP passes is available at http://www.motorcitycomiccon.com/.

The weekend event features more than 300 creators, writers, illustrators and actors who will greet the fans, sign autographs, take pictures, and provide panels and Q & A discussions, while many super fans are dressed in their pop culture best. A popular event is Saturday’s cosplay contest where a mix of celebrity judges determine the best costume winners, presenting prizes and gift packages. Motor City Comic Con’s annual Saturday night bash celebrates comic con weekend with entertainment, refreshments, and light hors devours for the public. Sunday is Kid’s Day featuring kid-friendly activities.

Here is a sampling of some of this year’s Motor City Comic Con media and comic guests:

Allen Bellman: Began his career in comics as a teenager when he drew backgrounds for Captain America in 1942 and eventually worked on titles including: The Patriot, The Destroyer, The Human Torch, Marvel’s Young Allies, Jap Buster Johnson and Jet Dixon of the Space Squadron, and many more.

Amy Jo Johnson: A film maker, musician and actor most known for her role as Kimberly Hart in the series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Julie Emrick on the series Felicity, and Jules Callaghan on the award-winning series Flashpoint. Johnson recently launched her debut feature film The Space Between.

Anthony Michael Hall: Known for his roles as Farmer Ted in Sixteen Candles and Brian Johnson in The Breakfast Club, Hall went on to become the youngest cast member in history on Saturday Night Live.

Barbara Eden: Named one of America’s 200 Greatest Pop Icons of the 20^th Century, Eden is best known for her role as Jeannie on NBC’s I Dream of Jeannie television series which ran for five seasons. Eden’s memoir Jeannie Out of The Bottle was recently published and debuted as No. 14 on the New York Times Best Seller List.

Big Van Vader: Known for his early wrestling career in Japan, Big Van Vader went on to also beat competitors throughout Europe and Mexico and eventually, leading him to three World Heavyweight Championships. Following his WWE career, Big Van Vader returned to All Japan Pro Wrestling to form a tag team with Stan Hansen.

Dave Gibbons: A British comic book drawer and writer who has worked with comic publishers around the world. Some of his work includes: Doctor Who, Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Captain America, Doctor Strange, Hulk, Predator and Aliens.

Herbert Jefferson Jr.: An American film, television and stage actor best known for his role as Lieutenant Boomer on the original Battlestar Galactica TV series. Jefferson also appeared as Roy Dwyer in Rich Man, Poor Man and its sequel Rich Man, Poor Man Book II, Maxwell Fall in Emmy Award winning series The Law, Muntzy in Knight Rider (1982), among others.

Ilan Mitchell Smith: An American academic and former actor best known as the co-star in Weird Science, Smith has also appeared in The Wild Life, The Chocolate War and Superboy. For the past 35 years, Smith has been a role-player/Dungeon Master, Miniatures gamer and Indie/Board gamer.

John Barrowman: Singer, dancer, host and actor best known for his role as Malcolm Merlyn in the series Arrow. Barrowman’s Malcolm Merlyn character has made guest appearances in The Flash as well as on the CW’s Reign. He has hosted ABC’s Sing Your Face Off, among other major events.

Josh McDermitt: Comedian and star of AMC’s The Walking Dead, McDermitt made his television debut on NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2006. He was casted in TV movie Rehab for Rejects and as Brandon on Retired at 35. McDermitt can also be seen in Middle Man and Odious.

Karolyn Grimes: As a child actor, Grimes became best known for her role as Zuzu on the film It’s a Wonderful Life. Grimes currently serves as the unofficial ambassador for the film, traveling the world and speaking at screenings, benefits, conventions, etc.

Kelly Le Brock: An American actress and model known for her acting debut in The Woman in Red. She also appeared in Weird Science, Hard to Kill, Betrayal of the Dove, Tracks of a Killer and Hard Bounty.

Khary Payton: Known as King Ezekiel on AMC’s The Walking Dead and Aqualad in Young Justice. Payton has been a voice actor for characters such as DC comic book hero Cyborg, Specialist Wasabi from Big Hero 6: The Series, Grimlock from Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Azrael & Killer Croc in the Batman: Arkham franchise, among others.

Kristy Swanson: Known for her appearances in Pretty in Pink, Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992), Big Daddy, Knots Landing (1987-1988), Nightingales (1989) and B.L. Stryker (1989), among others.

Lou Ferrigno: Ferrigno is most known as playing the “Hulk” in the CBS series The Incredible Hulk. He has also appeared in other television shows, such as the CBS series The King of Queens and the film I Love You, Man.

Marky Ramone: Best known as the drummer (and last living member) of the legendary punk rock band the Ramones. In 2002, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and since then has been featured in the comic book TV series Killogy and appears in Killogy: The Animated Series.

Mena Suvari: Dubbed by People Weekly as an “All-American Girl,” Suvari is known for her film debuts in Nowhere, the American Pie film series and American Beauty. She also appeared in Loser, Spun, Rumor Has It, Domino, American Horror Story (2011), among others.

Michael Rooker: Best known as the blue-skinned alien Yondu Udonta in Guardians of the Galaxy, a role he will reprise in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2; and his role as Merle Dixon on The Walking Dead.

Rob Schneider: An American actor, comedian, screenwriter and director known for his sketch comedy series on Saturday Night Live as well as his starring comedy roles in Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, The Hot Chick, The Benchwarmers and Grown Ups, among many others.

Robin Lord Taylor: Dubbed as “favorite breakout star of television,” Taylor is best known as Oswald Cobblepot or The Penguin on Gotham. Known for his role as Sam on The Walking Dead, and as Abernathy Darwin Dunlap in Accepted.

Ron Perlman: With a career spanning over three decades, Perlman has worked alongside diverse actors like Marlon Brando, Sean Connery, Dominique Pinon, Brad Dourif, Ed Harris, John Hurt, Jude Law, Christina Ricci, Federico Luppi, Sigourney Weaver, Michael Wincott and Elijah Wood. He is also known for his roles in Hellboy and Hellboy II: The Golden Army; biker chief Clarence Morrow on Sons of Anarchy, Norman Arbuthnot in The Last Supper and vampire leader Reinhardt in Blade II, among others.

Sean Astin: An actor and author known for his film debut as Mikey in The Goonies, Astin held the title role in the Rudy film and as Sam Gamgee in the Academy Award winning trilogy The Lord of the Rings.

Sean Gunn: Best known for his role on Gilmore Girls as Kirk Gleason, Gunn can also be found reprising his role as Kraglin (Yondu’s right hand man) in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

Shannon Elizabeth: An American actress and former fashion model who is known for her comedy roles in American Pie, Scary Movie and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. She appeared in the horror films such as Thirteen Ghosts, Cursed and Night of the Demons.

STING: An American retired professional wrestler, actor, author, former bodybuilder and WWE Hall of Famer, he is regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. Sting earned 25 championships during his 30+ year career, including 21 between WCE and TNA.

Thomas Ian Nicholas: An American film actor, singer, musician, producer, director and writer best known for playing Kevin Myers in the American Pie series, Henry Rowengartner in Rookie of the Year and Walt Disney in Walt Before Mickey.

Wil Wheaton: An actor, writer and voice actor known for his roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Flubber, The Guild, Eureka, and The Big Bang Theory. He also appeared in Stand by Me, Toy Soldiers and Criminal Minds, among others.

Zack McGowan: Known for his role as Roan on the CW’s The 100 and as Captain Charles Vane in the Black Sails series. McGowan’s character is planned to recur on Agents of Shield and as Shkelgim in Universal’s Dracula Untold.

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About Motor City Comic Con

Michigan’s largest pop-culture event since 1989, Motor City Comic Con gathers comic book and multimedia dealers from across the country, offering a vast variety of pop-culture merchandise, including comics, art, t-shirts, movie memorabilia, posters and much more. Over 300 comic book creators, writers and artists are on site at Motor City Comic Con each year, as well as more than 50 actors from the television and movie industry. Motor City Comic Con offers big fun for kids young and old. For more information, visit http://www.motorcitycomiccon.com/.

AMC RELEASES A FIRST LOOK TEASER OF

“PREACHER” SEASON TWO

THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED, SUPERNATURAL DRAMA 

RETURNS WITH A TWO-NIGHT PREMIERE EVENT BEGINNING SUNDAY, JUNE 25^TH AT 10:00PM ET/PT 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – AMC has released a first-look teaser of the highly-anticipated second season of “Preacher," which debuted in last night's season finale of "The Walking Dead." The teaser can be viewed at: http://www.amc.com/shows/preacher/ (embed below). Season two of AMC’s critically-acclaimed, supernatural series “Preacher” returns with a two-night event, beginning with the season premiere on Sunday, June 25^th at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by the second episode on Monday, June 26^th at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, in the series' regular time slot.  

The expanded second season, consisting of 13 episodes, is a genre-bending thrill ride that follows West Texas preacher Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper), his badass ex-girlfriend Tulip (Academy Award® nominee Ruth Negga) and an Irish vampire named Cassidy (Joseph Gilgun) as they embark on a road trip to find God and are thrust into a twisted battle spanning Heaven, Hell and everywhere in between.

Viewers have time to catch up on season one, comprised of 10 episodes, as it is will be streamed exclusively on Hulu beginning Wednesday, April 5^th. 

The Sony Pictures Television and AMC Studios co-production was developed for television by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (“Sausage Party,” “Neighbors 2,” “Superbad”) and showrunner Sam Catlin (“Breaking Bad”). The series is executive produced by Catlin, as well as Rogen, Goldberg and James Weaver for Point Grey Pictures, Neal H. Moritz and Ori Marmur for Original Film and Vivian Cannon, Jason Netter and Ken F. Levin.

“Preacher” season two stars Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, Joseph Gilgun, Ian Coletti, Graham McTavish, and new additions Noah Taylor (“Peaky Blinders,” “Game of Thrones”), Pip Torrens (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, My Week with Marilyn), Julie Ann Emery (“Better Call Saul,” “Fargo”), Malcolm Barrett (Dear White People), Justin Prentice (“13 Reasons Why,” “Awkward”) and Ronald Guttman (“Mozart in the Jungle,” “Mad Men”).

About AMC

AMC is home to some of the most popular and acclaimed programs on television. AMC was the first basic cable network to ever win the Emmy® Award for Outstanding Drama Series with “Mad Men” in 2008, which then went on to win the coveted award four years in a row, before “Breaking Bad” won it in 2013 and 2014. The network’s series “The Walking Dead” is the highest-rated series in cable history and the number one show on television among adults 18-49 for the last five years.  AMC’s other current original drama series include “Better Call Saul,” “Hell on Wheels,” “Turn: Washington’s Spies,” “Halt and Catch Fire,” “Humans,” “Fear the Walking Dead,” “Into the Badlands,” “The Night Manager,” “Preacher,” and the forthcoming “The Son,” “The Terror,” “Lodge 49,” “Loaded” and “McMafia.” AMC also explores authentic worlds and discussion with original shows like “Talking Dead,” “The Making of The Mob,” “Comic Book Men,” “Ride with Norman Reedus” and “The American West.” AMC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and its sister networks include IFC, SundanceTV, BBC America and WE tv. AMC is available across all platforms, including on-air, online, on demand and mobile.

IDW Publishing In The News at WonderCon

San Diego, CA (April 3, 2017) – That’s a wrap on WonderCon 2017! IDW Publishing exhibited this weekend in Anaheim and made its presence known with multiple panels, round-the-clock booth signings, and some big announcements.

Here's a rundown of the major highlights and what you may have missed:

Gabriel Rodriguez’s next project, Sword of Ages, a creator-owned comic series that he will both write and illustrate. It will be a 5-issue series that will reimagine the Excalibur story and what Rodriguez describes as his love letter to fantasy/sci-fi adventures.
 
A forthcoming graphic novel focusing on Star Trek’s George Takei will explore his upbringing in a Japanese American internment camp during WWII and how that impacted his activism today.

Black Crown editor Shelly Bond dropped some news revealing the title and creative team of the debut series from her upcoming imprint – Kid Lobotomy by Peter Milligan and Tess Fowler.

Announced during the TMNT panel, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Usagi Yojimbo will once again cross paths with Usagi Yojimbo creator, Stan Sakai, both writing and drawing. More than two decades since their last crossover, IDW is excited to partner with Dark Horse Comics on this special one-shot.


Ominous Press is joining forces with IDW to publish their line of comics, beginning with Dread Gods. Ominous is a collaboration by industry veterans Bart Sears, Ron Marz, Sean HusVar, and Andy Smith, bringing their unique brand of comics to a wider audience in collaboration with IDW.

News that IDW would become the first comics publisher to have a comics app on the XBOX was made public. Download the app now and get ten graphic novels free for trying it out.

A new trailer for the hit Syfy series Wynonna Earp dropped over the weekend and it was also recently announced that Season Two will begin airing on June 9. The entire first season is now available to stream on Netflix.

The Infinite Loop is set to return from the creative team of Pierrick Colinet and Elsa Charretier revealing the first piece of art from the new arc, “Nothing But The Truth,” an interview with the creative team about the next chapter in their story, and some new character designs from Daniele DiNicuolo.

The upcoming Rom Vs Transformers: Shining Armor series announced at the show will be hitting in July from the writing team of John Barber (Optimus Prime) and Christos Gage (Rom) with art from Alex Milne (Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye).

During IDW's Archival Artbook Panel, several upcoming archival collections were spotlighted, including an authorized two-book set celebrating the 50th anniversary of Steve Ditko's Mr. A.; a 25th anniversary IDW Limited Artist’s Select collection of Michael Allred’s Madman; and a second round of Marvel Artist’s Select editions, including John Byrne’s Fantastic Four, Rob Liefeld’s Deadpool, Bob Layton’s Iron Man, and Bill Sienkiewicz’s Moon Knight. On the Artist’s Edition front, IDW announced P. Craig Russell’s Strange Dreams and a collection of Bernie Wrightson’s DC work. 

The just announced R. Crumb book 'R. Crumb: From the Underground to GENESIS' will take the recent Crumb retrospective exhibit from Paris's Modern Art Museum and present it in this upcoming book.

It was also revealed that July is Tom Whalen Covers Month which will see the artist create cover art of iconic characters using his distinctive pop art style.

Head to http://www.idwpublishing.com/ for more details and art for these exciting announcements and stay tuned for more upcoming news when IDW heads to C2E2 on April 21-23!
 

About IDW IDW Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: 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 on the best seller by Douglas Adams starring Elijah Wood and Sam Barnett.

THE FUNNIEST 80's ACTION MOVIE WE NEVER GOT TO SEE IS NOW A HIT COMIC BOOK

 

 

(Woodland Hills, CA) April 3rd, 2017 – Prepare yourself for the comic book that everybody is talking about! Action Lab Entertainment's AmeriKarate is the bloodiest, sexiest, funniest, and martial artiest comic book to ever punch its way up the sales charts and kick its way into the hearts of critics and fans.

 

AmeriKarate issue #1 is in stores now and is a Diamond PreviewsWorld Staff Pick and has already garnered amazing reviews at Pop Culture HQ, Geek.com, The Broken Infinite, Great Stories, Fanboy Nation, Rogues Portal, and Geekery Magazine.

 

Bleeding Cool says AmeriKarate is “Bringing back the 80's action flick for 2017”.

 

Ralph Garman from Hollywood Babble-On and KROQ-FM calls AmeriKarate “The funniest 80's movie we never got to see.”

 

Family Guy producer and writer, Kirker Butler, says AmeriKarate is “Really funny and strange.”

 

Hal Rudnick from Screen Junkies celebrates AmeriKarate as “A full throttle, dirty, funny good time!”

 

Written by Corey Kalman, Christian Moran (#4) and Brockton McKinney (Gingerdead Man), with art by Devin Roth (Bob's Burgers), AmeriKarate is the story of black belt and war hero, Sam Kickwell. In a world that outlawed karate, one man fights for his right to fight karate for America...with karate! Sam Kickwell was the best of the best—until a terrible karate accident involving his brother and ninjas convinced him to hang up his black belt. Now he and his appendage-less sibling and Karate Master Force must punch and kick and flip and kiss sexy ninjas and chop their way to freedom!

 

Throughout the month of April, the AmeriKarate team will be appearing across the United States for Signing Events with exclusive surprises at each, like signed comics and Nunchucks and posters and more!

 

April 5^th – A Shop Called Quest, Los Angeles, CA (Corey Kalman, Devin Roth, cover model April O'Neil will be attending)

 

April 5^th – Borderlands Comics, Greenville, SC  (Brockton McKinney will be attending)

 

April 12^th – Meltdown Comics, Los Angeles, CA  (Corey Kalman, Devin Roth, cover model April O'Neil will be attending)

 

April 15^th – Comics Dungeon, Seattle, WA  (Corey Kalman will be attending)

 

April 29^th – LexingCon Comic Show, Lexington, NC  (Brockton McKinney will be attending)

 

April 30^th – Vegas Comics, Las Vegas, NV  (Corey Kalman, cover model April O'Neil will be attending)

 

 

Issue #1 is available now. Issue #2 will be in stores on April 12^th.

 

 

Preorders for issues #3 and #4 can be made at comic book retailers with the following codes:

 

MAR171207 – ISSUE #3 Main Cover by Devin Roth

MAR171208 – ISSUE #3 Variant Cover “Bloodsports” by Daniel Arruda Massa

MAR171209 – ISSUE #3 Variant Cover “16 Bit” by Dave Perillo

MAR171210– ISSUE #3 Variant Cover featuring “April O'Neil Photo”

APR171198 – ISSUE #4 Main Cover by Devin Roth

APR171199 – ISSUE #4 Variant Cover “Karate Warriors” by Daniel Arruda Massa

APR171200 – ISSUE #4 Variant Cover “Sexy Time” by Bill McKay

APR171201– ISSUE #4 Variant Cover featuring “April O'Neil Photo”

 

 

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