A VIETNAM VET IS HAUNTED BY THE PAST, PLAGUED WITH VISIONS OF THE FUTURE IN PISCES
Wiebe and Christmas spin a new sci-fi, horror tale

Bestselling writer Kurtis J. Wiebe (RAT QUEENS, PETER PANZERFAUST) and Johnnie Christmas (SHELTERED) team up for an all-new science fiction, psychological body horror series in PISCES, coming to Image Comics/Shadowline this April.

PISCES introduces readers to former fighter pilot Dillon Carpenter, who found everything he wanted when he returned from the Vietnam War. A loving partner, a dream career training with NASA to travel through space, and soon, he will learn, a prime candidate for a secret mission, one that will forever change the world: First Contact.

But as Dillon prepares, his war trauma returns and he’s haunted by dark visions of his future. There is but one constant: the voice whispering from the stars.

"Pisces is a monster created from my deepest physical and psychological fears,” said Wiebe. “It's a series I've been afraid to write. This is me facing my demons.”

Christmas added: "Surreal, horrifying and beautiful, Pisces is part lullaby and part nightmare, wrapped within a pulse-pounding voyage of discovery."

PISCES #1 will hit stores on April 29 and can be pre-ordered with Diamond Code FEB150484. 

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.

THIS ONE SUMMER WINS A CALDECOTT HONOR AND A PRINTZ HONOR

Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki’s New York Times Best-Selling graphic novel This One Summer has just received a Caldecott Honor and a Printz Honor.

This One Summer is the first graphic novel to ever be recognized by a Caldecott, the award given to the most distinguished American picture book for children published each year.  It is the second graphic novel ever to be honored by the Printz, following Gene Luen Yang’s American Born Chinese (First Second Books, 2006).

“It's an incredible thrill to be recognized by the ALA, and by librarians in general, who pretty much run the show as far as we are concerned. We are grateful for the many communities that have supported this book, which was inspired by the amazingness of young people.  Thank you librarians, thank you comic book readers, publishers and makers,” say Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki.

First Second Editorial Director Mark Siegel says, “The Caldecott Award is the highest honor a picture book can receive, and the Printz has the same place in young adult literature. The great librarians on these committees prove over and over how vital these awards are, and how far we have come since the days when comics were disqualified from the literary conversation. Here it is: proof that great story, great characters, great voices and yes, great writing come in graphic novel packages.”

IMAGE CONQUERS THE WORLD OF
MORIARTY: ENDGAME

“MORIARTY is a book that should be mentioned in the same breath as THE WALKING DEAD, CHEW and HACK/SLASH when it comes to the best comics coming out of Image.” —Horror Haven Reviews

This February, Image Comics is proud to announce the digital release of MORIARTY: ENDGAME, the new short story by the original MORIARTY team writer Daniel Corey, artist Anthony Diecidue, and letterer Dave Lanphear.

Originally published as a bonus story in Image Comics’ RED CITY Vol. I, MORIARTY: ENDGAME will be released as a standalone, 99-cent download on February 4.

“The team and I are very excited to bring a new MORIARTY adventure to our audience,” said Corey. “We broke new ground when Image Comics allowed us to do the first-ever comic story that featured Professor Moriarty as a leading man, and with MORIARTY: ENDGAME, we’re taking the Professor to yet another new place.”

MORIARTY: ENDGAME plays with the idea that the myth of Holmes and his nemesis is eternal, and transplants their conflict into a tech-laden, post-apocalyptic future. With the world as their playground, the never-ending conflict between detective and villain will finally come to a moment of reckoning.

MORIARTY: ENDGAME, a 15-page digital comic, will be on sale at ImageComics.com, ComiXology, iBooks, and Google Play for $.99 on February 4. For more information, please visit dangerkatt.com and facebook.com/moriartycomic.

Praise for MORIARTY:

"To me, the book is what I imagine Kubrick's take on Holmes lore might be..."
—The Daily BLAM!

“Daniel Corey not only gives us a fresh and fascinating take on one of the most legendary villains in literary history, but he does it with such skill that you’ll find yourself rooting for the ‘bad guy.’  An absolute ‘must read!’”
—Jenna Busch (Founder and Editor-in Chief, Legion of Leia)

“MORIARTY is such a brilliant mix of villain and hero living in the same character’s heart.  A fresh, sympathetic, witty, action-packed exploration of a literary figure who lived in the shadows…until now.”
—Doug Jones (Star of Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth, F4: Rise of the Silver Surfer)

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.

THERE’S A NEW SHERIFF
ON THE PLANET IN COPPERHEAD

New sci-fi western mines drama from crime and corruption in a small town

“Copperhead is the best Image debut of the year and my favorite new comic.” –Brian K. Vaughan Copperhead is a grimy, dusty mining town on a distant planet, not exactly the kind of place where a single mother would choose to settled down—but Clara Bronson is the new sheriff in town, and she has some secrets. And secrets won’t last long in a small town, especially when Clara’s profile is about to get a lot larger as she investigates a grisly massacre in COPPERHEAD, the new Image Comics space western series by Jay Faerber (GRAVEYARD SHIFT, NEAR DEATH) and Scott Godlewski (Dracula: The Company of Monsters). “We just liked the idea of Clara being a single mother, who's very maternal and nurturing towards her son, but she's able to also be a kick-ass, take-no-shit sheriff,” said Faerber of his and artist Godlewski’s conception of their sheriff as a woman in an interview with Newsarama. “The people she routinely comes in contact with are really rough around the edges (to put it mildly) so she has to keep up a tough exterior.” No one’s quite sure where Clara came from or why she took the job as sheriff in the first place. It’s no one’s dream job—except for maybe the deputy, who had his sights set on being sheriff long before Clara ever arrived. Some suspect she might be on the run from someone, trying to start life anew. But Clara Bronson’s not the only strange mystery in Copperhead: there’s more to this little community than meets the eye, and definitely more to the shady mining tycoon who seems to run it. Issues of race, colonialism, and class roil beneath the town’s tense surface. With equal parts gritty western, fantastic sci-fi, and gripping mystery, COPPERHEAD, VOLUME 1: A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN sets the stage for a series that will keep all kinds of readers coming back for more. It will be in comic book stores on March 11 and in bookstores on March 24 and specially priced at just $9.99.

COPPERHEAD, VOLUME 1: A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN by Jay Faerber and Scott Godlewski (colors by Ron Riley) ISBN 978-1-63215-221-3 Diamond Comic order code JAN150625 128 pages, paperback, full color $9.99 Collects COPPERHEAD #1-5 Rated Teen Plus (16 and up) In comic book stores March 11, bookstores March 24

Praise for COPPERHEAD: “A vibrant read…. [Copperhead has] combined its punchy, pulpy concept with nuanced characters and a believable universe.” –Marykate Jasper, Comic Book Resources “Scott Godlewski's art and Ron Riley's colors combine to create one of the best looking books on the shelves right now, while Jay Faerber continues to write a series full of fascinating characters that drive a great story.” –Nick Nafpliotis, AiPT “Copperhead is a place that could exist out there in the stars in the future, somewhere wildly different from the life on this planet we know now, but one that still has family, heartbreak, deceit and heroism. Maybe, that place already exists and these creators are merely telling that place’s stories to us. It seems that authentic, after all.” –Forrest Hollingsworth, Comics: The Gathering “Faerber, Godlewski, Riley and Mauer have something special on their hands; a thoroughly entrancing book set in an engrossing setting with an environment and characters that ring true for this or any world at this or any time.” –Alex Mansfield, All-Comic

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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.

Wizard World Comic Con Indianapolis Attendees To Receive 'The Walking Dead #1' Limited Edition Exclusive Variant Cover By Michael Golden, February 13-15

'Rogue' Co-Creator Has Drawn Fourth Cover In 2015 Series Available At Indianapolis Convention Center For Full-Price Attendees; VIP Fans Get Additional B&W Sketch Cover At Registration

INDIANAPOLIS, February 2, 2015 -- Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and Skybound, Robert Kirkman's imprint at Image Comics, today announced that “Rogue” co-creator Michael Golden has drawn the fourth in a yearlong series of Limited Edition Exclusive Variant Covers of The Walking Dead #1 comic, to be provided free to all full-price attendees at the inaugural Wizard World Comic Con Indianapolis, February 13-15. Skybound’s The Walking Dead created by Kirkman, the groundbreaking, Eisner Award winning comic book series, continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

The exclusive The Walking Dead #1 edition will be produced in extremely limited quantities and is available at registration to fans at the Indianapolis Convention Center only while supplies last. VIP attendees will receive an additional black & white sketch version of the comic.

A hugely popular Wizard World guest, Golden has penciled everything from Batman to Captain America to Vampirella. If a fan brings up a character, Golden has probably worked on it at some point in his career. And his 'Storytelling' panel is not to be missed by aspiring artists, or those who just want a little more insight into this iconic artist's work.

“Michael has been a fixture at Wizard World Comic Cons as one of our most prominent artists," says John Macaluso, Wizard World CEO. “This cover reflects the amazing, colorful art that has been his trademark.”

The artists for future books will be announced as they are selected. A similar series in 2013 featuring exclusives of The Walking Dead #1 proved to be wildly popular with fans. The full schedule of 2015 Wizard World shows is available at www.wizd.me/PRSchedule2015.

Stars of “The Walking Dead” TV series scheduled to attend Wizard World Comic Con Indianapolis include Michael Cudlitz (“Sgt. Abraham Ford”), Emily Kinney (“Beth Greene”), Sonequa Martin-Green (“Sasha”), Michael Rooker (“Merle Dixon”) and Andrew J. West (“Gareth”). Other top celebrities on hand include William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “Boston Legal”), Liam McIntyre (“Spartacus: War of the Damned,” “The Legend of Hercules”), Katie Cassidy (“Arrow,” “Gossip Girl”), WWE® Divas The Bella Twins™, James & Oliver Phelps (Harry Potter) and many others.

In addition to Golden, Artist Alley in Indianapolis will feature John Tyler Christopher ("Amazing Spider-Man," "Avenger"), Neal Adams ("Batman," "X-Men"), James O'Barr ("The Crow"), Dr. Travis Langley (“Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight”), Renee Witterstaetter (“She Hulk,” “Avengers”), Troy Brownfield ("Grimm Fairy Tales"), Jeremiah Lambert ("Transformers," "Tonka Truck"), C.S. Marks ("Elfhunter," "Ravenshade"), Arthur Suydam (“Marvel Zombies,” “Army of Darkness”) and more.

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, cosplay, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Comic Con Indianapolis show hours are Friday, February 13, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, February 14, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, February 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

For more on the 2015 Wizard World Comic Con Indinapolis, visit http://wizd.me/IndianapolisPR.

About Robert Kirkman

Robert Kirkman is the creator of many popular comic books, including the Eisner Award-winning The Walking Dead, long-running Invincible, all-ages Super Dinosaur, and the new exorcism comic, Outcast which was released in June 2014 and recently received a pilot pickup for CINEMAX with Fox International.

Since entering the comics scene with his self-published cult-hit Battle Pope in 2000, the Kentucky native has risen to fame as one of the most successful names in comics and entertainment. In 2008, Kirkman became a partner at Image Comics, and in 2010, he opened Skybound, his own imprint at Image, which publishes his titles as well as other original work.

That same year, Kirkman continued to expand his presence in the entertainment industry, becoming a creator, executive producer and writer on The Walking Dead television show. The show is in production on its fifth season and has become the highest-rated basic cable drama of all time. To date The Walking Dead is the #1 on television among the coveted 18-49 demo.

Kirkman is also slated to executive produce AMC’s upcoming The Walking Dead companion series.

Under the Skybound Entertainment umbrella Kirkman wrapped production on his first feature film, Air, starring The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus and Academy Award-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou.

About Skybound Entertainment

Since opening its doors in 2010, Skybound Entertainment has grown into a multiplatform entertainment company. Skybound CEO Robert Kirkman is creator of the award-winning The Walking Dead comic book series, the inspiration for the hit TV show of the same name where he serves as creator and executive producer. To date The Walking Dead is the #1 on television among the coveted 18-49 demo.

Skybound Entertainment and Kirkman just wrapped production on their first feature film, Air, starring The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus and Academy Award-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou. The film is slated to be released in the spring of 2015.

Skybound released Kirkman’s new exorcism comic, Outcast, in June 2014 which recently got the green light for a television pilot with CINEMAX and Fox International. Kirkman will serve as creator and executive producer of the series.

Skybound Entertainment and digital entertainment company Maker Studios recently announced a deal for the studio to produce and air four digital series based off Skybound IPs.

Comic book titles published by Skybound include The Walking Dead, the superhero-comic Invincible, all-ages comic Super Dinosaur, the revenge drama Dead Body Road, and heist comic Thief of Thieves.

Skybound also creates a wide range of merchandise, including video games, apparel, board games, and action figures.

For more information, please visit Skybound online at www.skybound.com and www.thewalkingdead.com.

About Wizard World

Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, television, cosplay, comics, graphic novels, toys, video gaming, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, the Wizard World Film Festival, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World also produces socialcon featuring social media stars and will be launching ConTV, a digital media channel in partnership with leading independent content distributor Cinedigm™ (NASDAQ: CIDM).

Wizard World 2015 schedule available at: http://wizd.me/PRSchedule2015.

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