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News Archives: April 2007
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ROBERT KIRKMAN TO GO ON WHIRLWIND 5-CITY, 72-HOUR, CROSS-COUNTRY BOOK TOUR
Industry Superstar embarks to promote FREE first issue of THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN!
Comics industry superstar Robert Kirkman is going on a five-city, seventy-two hour tour to promote the debut of his new comic book series, THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN. The tour takes place over the weekend of May 5th, Free Comic Book Day. Fans in New York City, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area can meet the writer of WALKING DEAD, ULTIMATE X-MEN and INVINCIBLE and get FREE copies of THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #1!
"For Kirkman's first new creator-owned series in four years, we're doing something big," says Director of Marketing Mark Haven Britt. "You get an awesome new FREE comic, you get to meet Robert in person, AND you get to meet him when he's delirious from sleep deprivation and cross country flights! Come on by! It's gonna be a hoot!"
THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN chronicles the life of workaholic CEO Gary Hampton. While on a rare family vacation, he's bitten by a werewolf. Cursed to live his nights as a monster, Gary works to use these evil powers for the greater good. The story is part superhero, part horror and a whole lot of fun.
The fun starts the very first minute of Free Comic Book Day at 12:01 AM, May 4th and ends on May 6th. Listed below are the store locations, times and dates of the tour:
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK Jim Hanley's Universe
MAY 4th @ 11PM - 1AM (The comic will be given out at 12:01 AM)
4 West 33rd St. New York, NY 10001
(off 5th Ave. -opposite the Empire State Building) (212) 268-7088
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Graham Crackers Comics
MAY 5th @ 11AM - 1PM
77 E. Madison St. (SW Corner of Michigan & Madison, Across from Millennium Park)
Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 629-1810
DENVER, COLORADO Mile High Comics
MAY 5th @ 7PM-9PM
9201 N. Washington Thornton, CO
(303) 457-2612
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Golden Apple
MAY 6th @ 12AM - 2PM
7018 Melrose Ave Los Angeles, CA 90038
(888) 235-2400
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIFORNIA Comic Relief: THE Comic Bookstore
MAY 6th @ 6:30PM - 9:30 PM
2026 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704-1117
(510) 843-5002
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Time is no obstacle to an assassin's bullet!
Image Comics and Shadowline announce a new finite series: HIDING IN TIME
In the not-too-distant future, the Witness Protection Program will relocate those who turn in State's Evidence, throughout various eras in time. But the program is flawed. The list of transplanted witnesses is discovered and hit squads are sent through time to fulfill their deadly contracts. It's up to Nathan Crew to travel back through time and try to warn the witnesses, lest they fall to the assassin's bullets!
This July Shadowline/Image unveils its latest full-color finite series, HIDING IN TIME. Written by Christopher E. Long (The Easy Way, X-Men Unlimited, Ward of the State) and illustrated by Ryan Winn (Spawn, Hunter-Killer).
"What makes this series so enjoyable to me as an artist," notes Winn, "are the different eras I get to depict: from the ice age to Victorian England, to the future. Plus -- as always with Christopher's scripts -- lots of action and violence!"
On working with Winn on his first project as penciller and inker, Long says, "Ryan is a great storyteller. His excitement for this project is only exceeded by his research on it. He's a great asset to the book and we're consistently blown away by his work."
HIDING IN TIME is a four-issue, full-color series with a cover price of $3.50 on sale at the end of July. HIDING IN TIME #1 (MAY051849) is available though Diamond PREVIEWS.
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ATOMIC SELL OUT!
MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #1 sells out, second printing on the way
Mike Allred's MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #1 is sold out at the distributor. Image Comics is responding with a second printing of the mind-bending first issue. Mike Allred's highly anticipated return to his signature creation has generated an undeniable buzz in the industry.
"When a comic book legend like Mike Allred steps back into the game, it gets everyone's attention," says Image Comics' Executive Director Eric Stephenson. "MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #1 is both a fantastic jumping-on point for new readers and an exciting new chapter for longtime Madman fans. Allred is at the top of his ginchy game."
MADMAN is an exquisitely illustrated superhero romp with a light-hearted mood all its own. Allred is adored by hipsters and fan-boys alike, and MADMAN has cemented his place in comics' pantheon of legendary creators. MADMAN joins the ranks of Spider-Man, Hellboy, and Spawn as among America's most beloved comics icons.
MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS is a new series starring everyone's favorite back-from-the-dead hitman, Frank Einstein, as he ventures into a new era of MADMAN madness and fun. Hold on tight, kids! It's a wild reality-warping ride! The second printing of MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #1 (MAR078092) features an all-new cover by Mike Allred, and is available for order now. MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #2 (MAR07184) will be on stands May 2nd. MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #3 (APR071872) will be on stands June 6th. Both are available for order increase. Retailers may order these issues by contacting their Diamond Customer Service Representative by email at reorders@diamondcomics.com.
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AFTER THE CAPE SELLS OUT FOR THE SECOND STRAIGHT MONTH
BERKELEY, CA -- 12 APRIL, 2007 -- Month after month, AFTER THE CAPE continues to sell out!
Image Comics has announced that AFTER THE CAPE #2 has sold out at Diamond. Shadowline's mini-series AFTER THE CAPE delivers an arresting vision of an extraordinary man pushed to his breaking point and that story is resonating with fans.
"Wong has created a captivating story," says Silver Bullet Comics' Mathan Erhardt about AFTER THE CAPE's writer Howard Wong. "He manages to make Ethan a character that's easy to despise, yet oddly sympathetic. He also has me equally dreading and anticipating the next issue."
AFTER THE CAPE, tells the story of Ethan Falls, a man who had everything: family, fame, success, and super powers. The cape wasn't just a costume but a proud symbol of what he had become. Now a crippling addiction has taken it and everything else away from him, and he's spiraling towards a life of crime.
AFTER THE CAPE #3 (MAR071832) is available for order increase. Retailers may order these issues by contacting their Diamond Customer Service Representative by email at reorders@diamondcomics.com.
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DEATH DEALER FLEXES HIS MUSCLES!
Frank Frazetta's DEATH DEALER #1 sells out in 6 hours
BERKELEY, CA April 11, 2007 -- The first chapter of FRANK FRAZETTA'S DEATH DEALER arrived in comic book stores across the country this morning and was completely sold out 6 hours later. Despite an incredibly healthy overprint, the demand for this issue has been greater than anticipated and fans have demanded more copies.The second printing will feature a beautiful gold foil treatment. Image and the creators of FRANK FRAZETTA'S DEATH DEALER are also giving the top ordering retailers of the first printing a special, ultra-rare FRAZETTA SEALED EDITION of FRANK FRAZETTA'S DEATH DEALER #1.
"It is such a great feeling to have fans respond so well to a story that we have all been devoted to for so long," says color artist Jay Fotos "We wanted to do Death Dealer right. Frazetta's approved it and now the fans have as well. Thanks to all of the retailers and fans."
FRANK FRAZETTA'S DEATH DEALER has delivered Frazetta fans what they've been begging for for years: an story worthy of the legendary character. FRANK FRAZETTA'S DEATH DEALER is a dark fantasy epic that tells the story behind Frazetta's enduring archetype. The story centers on the iconic character's battle to keep war from destroying the land of Iparsia.
Image Comics advises that retailers check their orders for the rest of the series as it continues to attract readers. FRANK FRAZETTA'S DEATH DEALER #2 (MAR071838) and FRANK FRAZETTA'S DEATH DEALER #3 (APR071867) are available for order increase.
Featuring a special gold foil logo, FRANK FRAZETTA'S DEATH DEALER #1 New Printing (MAR078063D) is available for order now with a scheduled ship date of May 9. Retailers can contact their Diamond Customer Service Representative by email at reorders@diamondcomics.com.
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