PRETTY DEADLY ARRIVES TO MASSIVE FANFARE & AN IMMEDIATE SELL-OUT

Highly-anticipated series from Kelly Sue DeConnick & Emma Ríos

sells out on first day of release

Kelly Sue DeConnick and Emma Ríos's PRETTY DEADLY #1, one of the most anticipated new releases of the year, has officially sold out at the distributor on its first day of release and will be going back to press for a second printing. DeConnick and Ríos's fantasy western, featuring Death's daughter in an Old West that's equally influenced by magical realism and Japanese exploitation films as it is by spaghetti westerns, has already garnered an astronomical amount of praise from fans, press, and fellow creators:   “One of the best comics debuts of the year.” - Evan Narcisse, Kotaku   "DeConnick and Ríos fill this comic with mystery, adventure and uncertainty." -Doug Zawisza, Comic Book Resources   "Pretty Deadly #1 is a fantastic debut issue by creators who are working in perfect tandem to tell one of the tightest stories I have seen in a #1 issue in a long time." -Aaron Long, Comicosity   "The art team displays a terrific level of experimentation. Bellaire blends sensible, real world colors with bubblegum highlights; a freshly fired pistol trails soft, pink smoke, a captivating tale comes to live in vivid shades of orange and yellow, and the trail of a bullet leaves a purple streak against the cold blue of a twilight sky." -Zach Wilkerson, Multiversity Comics   "From the first couple of pages all the way to the end [...], DeConnick and Ríos have managed to create a world that is so captivating and painfully beautiful that it’s impossible to tear yourself away from it." -Toribee, Comics: The Gathering   "Pretty Deadly is not meant to be rapidly devoured. It is meant to be savored, allowing time to ruminate upon the symbolism, stare at the deluge of lines and color, and be swallowed by the depth of each character's stare." -Vanessa Gabriel, Newsarama   PRETTY DEADLY #1 may still be on sale at your local retailer while supplies last. In addition, PRETTY DEADLY #1 is available digitally on the Image website (imagecomics.com) and the official Image Comics iOS app, as well as on Comixology on the web (comixology.com), iOS, and Android. The second printing of PRETTY DEADLY #1 will be in stores on 11/27 and can be pre-ordered now using Diamond Code SEP138208. PRETTY DEADLY #2 releases on 11/27 and can be pre-ordered now with Diamond Code SEP130627.

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.

Greg Capullo, Neal Adams, Mark Bagley, Kenneth Rocafort, David Marquez Among Top Comics Creators Scheduled To Attend Wizard World Austin Comic Con, November 22-24

Miguel Sepulveda, Tyler Kirkham, Phil Ortiz, Dennis O'Neil, Mike McKone, Kody Chamberlain, Rob Guillory Also Headline More Than 125 In Artist Alley At Austin Convention Center

NEW YORK and AUSTIN, Texas, October 23, 2013 – Eisner Award Hall of Famer Neal Adams (“Batman,” “Green Lantern”), Greg Capullo (“Spawn,” “Haunt”), Mark Bagley (“Fantastic Four,” “JLA”), Kenneth Rocafort (“Superman,” “Action Comics”) and David Marquez (“Ultimate Spider-Man,” “Fantastic Four: Season One”) headline the nearly 125 comics artists and writers scheduled to attend Wizard World Austin Comic Con, November 22-24 at Austin Convention Center. It is the eighth and final event in the 2013 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and will also feature a top-drawer collection of top celebrities and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions.

In addition to Eisner Hall of Famer Stan Lee, who will appear on Saturday, Nov. 23, in the celebrity area, special guests at the Austin Comic Con Artist Alley will include Miguel Sepulveda (“Green Lantern,” Thor”), Tyler Kirkham (“Superboy,” “X-Men”), Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “Muppet Babies”), Dennis O'Neil (“The Flash,” “Hulk”), Mike McKone (“Astonishing X-Men,” “Avengers Academy”), Kody Chamberlain (“Sweets,” “Punks”), Rob Guillory (“Chew”), “Zombie King” Arthur Suydam (“Marvel Zombies,” “Army of Darkness”), Michael Golden (“Hulk,” “Daredevil”), Greg Horn (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “The Avengers”) and Joe Eisma (“Morning Glories,” “Existence 3.0”).

The roster includes two Eisner Hall of Famers in Lee and Adams, another Eisner Award winner in Guillory and four nominees in Eisma, Marquez, Matthew Sturges (“The Witching Hour,” “Doctor Who”) and Billy Tucci (“Birds of Prey,” “Sgt. Rock”).

Additionally, all full price attendees will receive a free copy of the Exclusive Variant Cover of The Walking Dead #1 comic, available only at Wizard World Austin Comic Con. The Wizard World artist to draw the cover will be announced soon.

Norman Reedus of “The Walking Dead,” icon William Shatner, WWE® Superstar John Cena® and “Quantum Leap” star Scott Bakula are among the top celebrities scheduled to attend the event. The standout roster will also include “The Karate Kid” Ralph Macchio, Bruce Campbell of Evil Dead, Laurie Holden, Michael Rooker and Chandler Riggs of “The Walking Dead” of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “The Incredible Hulk” Lou Ferrigno and many others.

Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Austin Comic Con show hours are Friday, Nov. 22, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place all three days at the event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contest, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Sunday, Nov. 24, is also Kids Day, with an array of activities and programming specially designed for the younger Wizard World fans.

Austin Comic Con 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, often stopping by the Cosplay Stage, the ideal place to see and be seen.

For more on the 2013 Wizard World Austin Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-tx.html.

About Wizard World:

Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests.

The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworld.com.

Wizard World 2013 Schedule
November 22-24 – Wizard World Austin Comic Con

Wizard World 2014 Schedule
January 24-26 – Wizard World Portland Comic Con
February 7-9 – Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
March 7-9 – Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con
March 28-30 – Wizard World Louisville Comic Con
April 4-6 – Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con
May 2-4 – Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con
May 30-June 1 – Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con
June 19-22 – Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
August 1-3 – Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con
August 21-24 – Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
September 12-14 – Wizard World Richmond Comic Con
September 26-28 – Wizard World Nashville Comic Con
October 11-12 – Wizard World Austin Comic Con
October 31-November 2 – Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
November 7-9 – Wizard World Tulsa Comic Con

VIZ MEDIA’s PERFECT SQUARE IMPRINT DELIVERS NEW BEN 10 OMNIVERSE ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES IN OCTOBER

Ben Tennyson And Partner Rook Investigate A Distress Call Aboard A Stranded Spacecraft In A Full-Color Original Adventure Series Based On The Emmy-Winning Animated Kids Program

San Francisco, CA, October 9, 2013 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga, graphic novels and anime in North America, takes readers on an action-packed adventure in its new full-color original graphic novel series – BEN 10 OMNIVERSE.

BEN 10 OMNIVERSE, Vol. 1: GHOST SHIP features artwork by Alan Brown with story by Cory Levine and is now available under the company’s Perfect Square imprint. The title is rated ‘A’ for All Ages, and carries an MSRP of $7.99 U.S. / $9.99 CAN. A digital version is also currently available for $4.99 U.S. / CAN from the Perfect Square App, which has titles available for the Apple iPad^® and iPad^® Mini. The Perfect Square App is available from the iTunes store.

The BEN 10 OMNIVERSE graphic novels are inspired by Cartoon Network’s hit original animated series Ben 10 Omniverse, which is currently airing new episodes on Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. (ET/PT). Ben 10 Omniverse is the latest installment of the hit Ben 10 franchise and was developed by Men of Action, a Development/Production House dedicated to writing, conceptualizing, and developing work of exceptional quality, commercial viability, and explosive creativity.

For more than five years, Ben Tennyson has been saving the universe with his Omnitrix, which allows him to use the DNA of aliens to take on heroic new forms. But he’s never encountered a challenge quite like this! Teamed up with a new partner, Rook, who seriously needs to relax, Ben investigates the mysteries of a hidden underground alien city and has to battle a new enemy, Khyber, who has only one thing on his mind: hunting down Ben 10!

In the opening volume of the graphic novel series, Ben and Rook investigate a distress call that lands them on a stranded space ship with a secret... and puts them right where Khyber wants them, trapped with no way out while he and his shape-shifting dog hunt them down. Now Ben’s got to get off an abandoned vehicle that’s falling out of space, save himself and his partner from Khyber’s alien pet (who can turn into the natural enemy of any of Ben’s alien forms!), and figure out the mystery of the “Ghost Ship!”

“It’s truly an honor to welcome these new original BEN 10 OMNIVERSE graphic novels into the Perfect Square print and digital catalog,” says Editor Joel Enos. “The Ben 10 animated series has received international critical acclaim and won three Emmy Awards, and the OMNIVERSE stories build on and expand the mythology of the series in new ways while staying true to the series’ visual art style and tone. Our comics feature original adventures with some surprising cameos from past Ben 10 comics and cartoons, as well as some all-new characters created exclusively for the new Perfect Square corner of the Omniverse!”

BEN 10 OMNIVERSE, Vol. 1: GHOST SHIP artist Alan Brown has a love of comic art and cartoons that led him to a career as a storyboard and concept artist for a busy London agency, working for clients such as Lego and Ford. As a freelance artist and designer he has also created a variety of licensed artwork for Disney, Warner Bros. and the BBC, while continuing to provide comic art for small press and independent comics publishers. 

BEN 10 OMNIVERSE, Vol. 1: GHOST SHIP writer Cory Levine is a former editorial staffer for Marvel Comics where he edited hundreds of collected editions of comic books, encyclopedic handbooks, special edition magazines and foreign-licensed comics including the company's well-received line of Soleil graphic album adaptations. In 2010 he founded First Edition Publishing, Inc., an end-to-end publishing solutions firm offering editorial packaging, graphic design and pre-press production services.

VIZ Media’s Perfect Square imprint focuses on delivering original comics, manga (graphic novels) and other children’s books with an emphasis on strong storytelling, eye-popping graphics, empowering themes, and a dash of irreverence, that captures the imagination of a whole new generation.

Additional information on titles published by Perfect Square is available at www.PerfectSquare.com.

For more information on other manga titles from VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.

About VIZ Media, LLC

Headquartered in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan.  Owned by three of Japan's largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and INUYASHA, VIZ Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages.  VIZ Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and a variety of consumer products.  Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and manga at www.VIZ.com.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Vanguard Princess Is On Steam Greenlight

San Francisco, California — October, 22nd 2013 — eigoMANGA announces that the game 'Vanguard Princess' has launched on Steam Greenlight. Fans have the ability to vote in 'Vanguard Princess' into Steam's digital distribution marketplace.

'Vanguard Princess' is a 2D fighting game that features an all-female cast each with their own unique fighting styles. Players can choose from ten girls and pair them with an assistant partner which can be summoned to perform special attacks against their opponents. eigoMANGA initially launched the game on February 2013 on Amazon and since then 'Vanguard Princess' has become a five time #1 best selling action game in Amazon's marketplace.

Upon the game's success on Greenlight, an updated version of 'Vanguard Princess' will be available for Mac OS X, Linux, and PC. The game will also be formatted for Steam's services such as Steamworks, SteamOS, and Steam-powered devices.


Visit the 'Vanguard Princess' website at http://www.VanguardPrincess.com


About The Game

Government experimentation on a young girl triggered a cosmic shock wave that gifted many young girls with mystical powers. The victim re-emerges into the world and vows to destroy all of mankind in an act of revenge. A brave group of girls who embraced their powers head to the battlefield to confront her; not just for the sake of the world, but to pursue their own personal motives and dreams.

- Choose from ten girls with unique fighting skills and pair them with a powerful partner to form an unstoppable team.
- Navigate the adventures of a Vanguard Princess in the Story Mode or engage in head-to-head battles in the Versus Mode.


About eigoMANGA:

eigoMANGA is a publishing company that specializes in creating and producing anime-genre digital media spanning comics, animation, and games. More information about eigoMANGA can be found at http://www.eigoMANGA.com or www.VanguardPrincess.com

TwoMorrows Publishing remembers the life and career of animation legend Lou Scheimer  

(RALEIGH, NC) TwoMorrows Publishing joins with the family and friends of Lou Scheimer in remembering the animation pioneer's life, and remarkable body of work. Scheimer passed away last Thursday at the age of 84.

"It was an honor to get to know Lou in the course of publishing our recent biography of him," said TwoMorrows publisher John Morrow. "It was a project that co-author Andy Mangels had labored over for several years, to make sure it did justice to Lou, and accurately documented his place in television history. Lou gave tirelessly of his time, energy, and enthusiasm for the project, which naturally was near and dear to him. Despite some serious health issues, Lou managed to make a rare and, as it turned out, final public appearance with us at Comic-Con last year to promote the book. Watching him interact with fans of his work, and seeing their response to him, were priceless moments that I'll always treasure."

TwoMorrows released Lou Scheimer: Creating The Filmation Generation just over a year ago, documenting the life and career of the founder of the renowned Filmation animation studio. Hailed as one of the fathers of Saturday morning television, Scheimer devoted over 25 years to providing animated excitement for TV and film. Always at the forefront, Filmation created the first DC Comics cartoons with Superman, Batman, and Aquaman, ruled the song charts with The Archies, kept Trekkie hope alive with the Emmy-winning Star Trek: The Animated Series, taught morals with Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, and swung into high adventure with Tarzan, The Lone Ranger, and Zorro.  

Forays into live-action included Shazam! and The Secrets of Isis, plus ground-breaking special effects work on Jason of Star Command and others. And in the 1980s, Filmation single-handedly caused the syndication explosion with He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and its successors. In the book, Scheimer tells his entire story, including how his father decked Adolf Hitler, memories of schooling with Andy Warhol, and what it meant to lead the last all-American animation company through nearly thirty years of innovation.

"Like so many others, I grew up on Lou's cartoons, and the Groovy Ghoulies were my all-time favorite Scheimer production," said Morrow. "While Lou's passing is a sad occasion, I can't help but smile when I think back to all the enjoyment he gave me as a child. The man spent his life giving joy to the kids of America and the world. That's a powerful legacy for anyone to leave behind."

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Lou Scheimer: Creating The Filmation Generation is currently available in softcover and digital formats, through Amazon.com, major booksellers, and comic book stores. Interested readers can find a digital preview or order copies directly from the publisher at this link:

http://twomorrows.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=662

288-page Trade Paperback with COLOR, by Lou Scheimer with Andy Mangels

Print Edition: $29.95 cover price

ISBN13: 978-1-60549-044-1

Digital Edition: $13.95, available only at www.twomorrows.com

ABOUT THE CO-AUTHOR: Andy Mangels is the USA Today best-selling author and co-author of over twenty fiction and nonfiction books — including Star Trek, Roswell, and Star Wars novels — and is an award-winning comic book anthology editor. He has also contributed to international magazines and newspapers, and has scripted, directed, and produced over forty DVD documentaries and Special Features projects.

RYAN OTTLEY VARIANT COVER FOR

MANIFEST DESTINY #1

Image Comics and Skybound are excited to announce that the first issue of MANIFEST DESTINY, the new ongoing series by Chris Dingess (writer TV's Being Human) and Matthew Roberts (Battlepope), will receive a special variant cover (SEP138206) by INVINCIBLE artist Ryan Ottley.   Skybound’s newest original series follows Lewis & Clark's historic expedition to explore America, only for them to uncover the monsters of the uncharted frontier. With a gripping story by Dingess and breakout art by Roberts and colorist Owen Genii (GLORY), this series joins the ranks of genre boundary-pushing comics like GHOSTED and CLONE published by Robert Kirkman’s Image Comics imprint, Skybound.   Final orders for the variant cover are due TODAY, Monday, October 21, so retailers and readers alike should get their orders in now! MANIFEST DESTINY #1 can be ordered with the Diamond Code: SEP130486 and the Ryan Ottley variant cover of MANIFEST DESTINY #1 can be ordered with the Diamond Code: SEP138206

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

Skybound is the home of Robert Kirkman's creator-owned work including his Eisner Award-winning comic book series, The Walking Dead, long-running Invincible, all-ages Super Dinosaur, Thief of Thieves and Clone as well as Witch Doctor and Invincible Universe. Since its inception, Skybound has created television shows, merchandise and a wide spectrum of platforms, games (The Walking Dead: Assault iOS app), and entertainment events (The Walking Dead Escape). Skybound's successes include the comic behind the hit Emmy®-winning television show, AMC's The Walking Dead, the highest-rated basic cable drama of all time in the U.S, also an international success in 122 countries and 37 languages. Skybound/Kirkman frequently top the hardcover and paperback bestseller lists. Your destinations for all news and merchandise from Robert Kirkman,The Walking Dead and all Skybound titles are www.Skybound.com and www.TheWalkingDead.com

            BEST HALLOWEEN COSTUME OF THE YEAR AWARDED TO

“INVISIBLE COWBOY” FROM ARIZONA

WHO WINS “BEST IN BASH” NATIONAL CHAMPION DURING THE TAPING OF

"HUB NETWORK’S FIRST ANNUAL HALLOWEEN BASH”

 

Link to All Wire Photos from the Event

“Overkill the Giant Zombie Killing Robot” from Rhode Island, “Triple Dip Ice Cream Cone” from Wisconsin, “Giant Gorilla” from New York, “Nacho Cheese Monster” from Missouri, and “Headless Marie Antoinette” from California

Were Semi-Finalists

 

Star-Studded Special Will Be Broadcast Oct. 26 on the Hub Network

 

Special Hosted by SNL’s Kenan Thompson

With Performances by Pop-Star Cody Simpson,

America’s First Teen-Girl Pop-Group, Fifth Harmony,

and Illusionist Nathan Burton,

Along with Costume Competition Judges, Martha Stewart,

Hal Sparks and Coco Jones

 

Nancy O’Dell, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Candace Cameron Bure and Gina Rodriguez Along With Their Furry Pets Make Celebrity Paw-stume Appearance

 

Presenters Include Bill Nye the Science Guy, Zachary Gordon, Nolan Gould, Keean Johnson, Joey King, Peyton List, Bailee Madison, Ryan Newman,

Todd Newton, Nick Purcha, and Rico Rodriguez

LOS ANGELES — The Hub Network, a destination for kids and their families, awarded “The Jackie” for the best Halloween costume of the year to Bill Freitag from Arizona, who won “Best in Bash” National Champion for his costume as “Invisible Cowboy” in the “Blast from the Past” category at the first-ever 50 State Halloween costume competition celebrated during the star-studded taping of the “Hub Network’s First Annual Halloween Bash,” this past Sunday at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. The inaugural event, hosted by “Saturday Night Live” star Kenan Thompson, will be broadcast Saturday, October 26, 8–10 p.m. ET/5–7 p.m. PT on the Hub Network.

The costume competition was judged by Halloween-expert Martha Stewart, actor Hal Sparks ("Spider Man 2"), and actress, singer and dancer Coco Jones ("Holla at the DJ"). Freitag wins the $25,000 grand prize and has a chance at a walk-on role on the Hub Network’s Daytime Emmy® Award-winning Series, “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series.” Before being announced as “Best in Bash” National Champion, Freitag was named the semi-finalist in the “Blast from the Past” category for his costume, “Invisible Cowboy.” The semi-finalists in the five other categories were as follows:

·      Thomas DePetrillo from Rhode Island won for “Overkill the Giant Zombie Killing Robot” in the “Mad Genius” category

·      The Pabellon family from Wisconsin won for “Triple Dip Ice Cream Cone” in the “Everyday Stuff” category

·      Thomas Cavagnaro from New York won for “Giant Gorilla” in the “Animal Kingdom” category

·      Celia Sciaroni from Missouri won for “Nacho Cheese Monster” in the “Howlarious” category

·      Roxanne Coble from California won for “Headless Marie Antoinette” in the “Spooktacular” category

Hosted by Kenan Thompson (“Saturday Night Live”), the “Hub Network’s First Annual Halloween Bash” is a star-studded, two-hour special that also includes performances by pop-star Cody Simpson, America’s first teen-girl pop-group, Fifth Harmony, and illusionist Nathan Burton. In addition, entertainment journalist Nancy O’Dell (“Entertainment Tonight”), actress Tamera Mowry-Housley (“The Real”) and actresses Candace Cameron Bure (“Make It or Break It”) and Gina Rodriguez (“Filly Brown”), along with their furry pets, will make a special celebrity paw-stumes appearance.

Celebrity presenters include Bill Nye the Science Guy, Nolan Gould (“Modern Family”), Zachary Gordon (“Diary of a Wimpy Kid”), Keean Johnson (“Spooksville”), Joey King (“The Conjuring”), Peyton List ("Jessie"), Bailee Madison (“Trophy Wife”), Ryan Newman ("See Dad Run”), Todd Newton (“Family Game Night”), Nick Purcha (“Spooksville”) and Rico Rodriguez (“Modern Family”).

Bob Bain serves as executive producer of the “Hub Network's First Annual Halloween Bash” and Paul Flattery is producer for Bob Bain Productions. Viewers can visit hubworld.com/halloween to view all of the Halloween costume submissions and learn more about the special.

Sponsors of the “Hub Network’s First Annual Halloween Bash” include Activision's Skylanders SWAP Force, Hasbro’s Furby Boom!, Party City and Sparkle® Paper Towels.

About the Hub Network

The Hub Network is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro Inc., (NASDAQ: HAS) with a goal of entertaining, enlightening, empowering and educating children and their families. The cable and satellite television network features original programming as well as content from Discovery's library of award-winning children's educational programming; from Hasbro's rich portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years; and from leading third-party producers worldwide. The Hub Network’s lineup includes animated and live-action series, as well as specials, game shows, and family-favorite movies. The network extends its content through a robust and engaging online presence at www.hubworld.com. The Hub Network rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and is available in over 73 million U.S. households. The Hub Network logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

To find the channel in your area, please visit http://www.hubworld.com and check the channel locator at the top of the page.

Visit the Hub Network on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/hubtvnetwork and Twitter @HubTVNetwork

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Bronze Goddess of Freedom Flies Again thanks to two Companies known for independent creations and innovative storytelling.  LIBERTY GIRL by Barry Reese, adapted from and based on works by Dennis Mallonee, is now available from Pro Se Productions via a license with Heroic Publishing. Pro Se, a leader in New Pulp and Action/Adventure Fiction, and Heroic Publishing, a force in independent comics since the mid-1980s, proudly announce the debut of the first volume of adventures featuring one of Heroic’s best known characters- Liberty Girl. The Liberty Girl is a World War II heroine ripped from her glory days and rocketed forward in time to today, where she’s needed more than ever!   Noted Pulp and Genre Fiction Author Barry Reese adapts Comic Creator and Publisher Dennis Mallonee’s debut Liberty Girl Mini Series into a prose novella.  Also included in this volume is an original Liberty Girl short story penned by Reese.  The book also opens with an introduction provided by Comic Book Legend Roy Thomas, the creator behind All Star Squadron, Infinity Inc., and more. “It’s a really big deal,” Tommy Hancock, Editor in Chief of and Partner in Pro Se Productions, says, “when two companies from different aspects of the publishing arena, especially two independents known for their own unique stories and styles, bring the best they have together to produce landmark work.  LIBERTY GIRL is just that.  Arguably one of Heroic’s most recognized characters has now been interpreted and realized in prose by one of Pro Se’s- and to be honest, one of Genre Fiction’s- most talented authors.  Barry embraces the groundwork that Dennis built in the Liberty Girl comic series and builds a wonderful tapestry of heroism, power, and hope in what is truly one of the best works Pro Se has ever produced.” “Sometimes,” Hancock continues, “everything just falls in place for a book.  The right concept, the right writer to not only handle transition from comics to prose, but to create a brand new story for the book as well, and the right voice to weigh in on such a character with an introduction.  Roy Thomas, the man who is responsible at least in part for me –and quite a few others, I know- pursuing my dreams to write, kicks off Pro Se’s LIBERTY GIRL with just the right words to set the mood for the stories to follow.  And then wrap that in an absolutely stunning cover by the ever-talented Jeff Hayes, and this book- there is no other word.  LIBERTY GIRL is the perfect storm of books.” Edited by Thomas Fortenberry and Morgan Minor, LIBERTY GIRL is now available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble in print and in Ebook at Amazon for the Kindle, at Barnes & Noble for the Nook, and in most formats at www.smashwords.com. In coming weeks, Pro Se will announce more Heroic projects, including another Liberty Girl centered book as well as an anthology featuring another one of Heroic’s best known super heroines, Flare.   To enjoy Heroic Publishing’s fantastic comics, go to www.heroicmultiverse.com.  For more information on Pro Se Productions, visit www.prose-press.com and like Pro Se on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ProSeProductions.

Copyright © 2013 Pro Se Productions, All rights reserved.

Project: Rooftop Announces "The Middleman: Man About Town" Redesign Contest  The indie comics and TV star comes to Project: Rooftop looking for some fashion tips from artists just like you!

Project: Rooftop is proud to partner with Javier Grillo-Marxauch and Les McClaine for an official redesign contest for the titular star of their comic series The Middleman. "The Middleman: Man About Town" invites artists far and wide to take  on the challenge of imagining a new look for the Middleman in this official redesign contest. Both Grillo-Marxauch and McClaine will be joining our regular panel of judges to survey the entrants in this official redesign contest, and are also offering a range of prizes  for the winners.

"For years, I have followed Project: Rooftop and reveled in the unbridled creativity of its contributors - to have The Middleman get the P:R treatment is a dream come true for me," Grillo-Marxauch says. "I can't wait to see what how the site's readers interpret my and Les McClaine's creation!"

Due to the nature of The Middleman, artists have free reign to re-imagine the Middleman in various time periods and cultures. In the comics we've seen Middlemen from the Victorian age to barbarian times in addition to the well-known modern-day Middleman. And remember, Middleman can be female or male. Whatever era you choose, remember the key part of the Middleman's cannon: black trousers, white shirt, green jacket, black tie and boots. 

   

As part of this official redesign contest, the creators have provided several prizes for the winners of "The Middleman: Man About Town:"   

•  First Place: A prize package that includes an original page of art by McClaine from The Middleman, graphic novel/DVD combo pack, a online portfolio review by Grillo-Marxauch and McClaine, and the winner's design featured in a future issue of  The Middleman.
• Second Place: A original page of art from The Middleman by Les McClaine, along with a Middleman graphic novel/DVD combo pack.
• Third Place: A Middleman graphic novel/DVD combo pack. 

 

Entries for "The Middleman: Man About Town" should aim to create a new take on the hero that stays true to the character's concept and history and only revise their costume, as if your design was in the running to be used in current continuity. All entries must be received by December 4, 2013 at 5pm Eastern Time. As usual, check our guidelines, and save your submission as a .jpg, .,png or .gif with your full name as the file name. Send your submission as an attachment to projectrooftop@gmail.com with the subject line being "Entry for The Middleman: Man About Town," and make sure to include your name and website in the body of the e-mail.

Thanks to Paul Milligan for designing the banner for this contest.

About Project: Rooftop 

Project: Rooftop (http://www.projectrooftop.com) is where cartoonists and illustrators bring their costume design skills to task in tribute to the superheroes and villains we've grown up with. This site is intended to promote the idea of superhero costume redesigning as a skill, specific to superhero media. We also aim to foster continued interest for these amazing characters and spotlight up-and-coming creators.