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News Archives: July 2009
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GOLDEN APPLE PRESENTS IMAGE COMICS NIGHT THIS AUGUST!
JERSEY GODS' Glen Brunswick, ELEPHANTMEN's Richard Starkings, CHARLATAN BALL's Andy Suriano and others team with Los Angeles' Golden Apple for Image Comics Night!
On August 5th Golden Apple Comics will present Image Comics Night, in which Image Comics fans can meet some of their favorite creators at one of the premier comic book and pop culture stores in the country!
"Golden Apple and Image Comics have shared a long history of working together starting with Image's earliest signings," Golden Apple Proprietor Ryan Liebowitz said. "We hosted some of the first events with the company's founders and we're happy to continue the tradition with some of the newest names the company has to offer."
Golden Apple's Image Comics Night is already set to feature appearances by JERSEY GODS' Glen Brunswick, ELEPHANTMEN's Richard Starkings and CHARLATAN BALL's Andy Suriano with more to be announced. The night promises fun for all who attending, including one on one time with the creators, drinks and the first place to see many a project, including the all-new JERSEY GODS, VOL. 1: I'D LIVE AND I'D DIE FOR YOU.
JERSEY GODS creator Glen Brunswick added, "Anytime I have a new trade or something special coming out there're always made a home at Golden Apple. John Romita Jr. and I had a great reception with the GRAY AREA when Bill was in charge. Ryan carries on and easily fills his father's shoes for event professionalism and in every other dimension. The JERSEY GODS trade paperback premiere is in excellent hands!"
Golden Apple Comics' Image Comics Night will take place August 5th, 2009 from 5 - 7 PM at 7018 Melrose Avenue. For more information, please call 323-658-6047.
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MIKE ALLRED AND STEVEN T. SEAGLE CONFIRM THEY DID NOT ANNOUNCE NEW PROJECT AT COMIC CON!
The famed creators of MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS and IT'S A BIRD... confirm they did not announce their new project at San Diego Comic Con International!
MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS’ Mike Allred and SOUL KISS’ Steven T. Seagle confirmed they did not announce a new project at this year's Comic Con International during the Mike Allred spotlight panel, citing the sheer number of announcements made at the show this year as reason enough to withhold information.
"We would have been be lost in the shuffle," Allred said. “Especially since I was already announcing the new graphic novel I am co-editing, ONE MODEL NATION, by writer Courtney Taylor and illustrator Jim Rugg as well my all-new Vertigo series, I, ZOMBIE. I thought it might be better to just wait until later, and Seagle just kept saying we shouldn't do it at all.”
While the duo had expressed concern that announcing a project at this time could be detrimental to all parties involved they did not deny that the book will be a co-production of Allred's AAA POP, Seagle's MAN OF ACTION STUDIOS and publisher Image Comics. Nonetheless, Allred and Seagle refused to confirm the five issue series was set for 2010.
Seagle and Allred have begun work on - but not completed - three previous series: LOOK for shuttered publisher Tundra, JAGUAR STORIES for shuttered publisher Comico, and BIG WORLD which was not approved years ago by Vertigo.
When asked what information he could provide about the project Seagle said he couldn't confirm the existence of a script, nor of almost a hundred pages of art already produced. When asked if the project would be announced at a later date Seagle reiterated his pre-con sentiment: “Some stories should not be told.”
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THE NEW YORK TIMES DISHES DETAILS ON IMAGE COMICS UPCOMING CREATOR DRIVEN CROSSOVER, IMAGE UNITED!
The New York Times revealed details on IMAGE UNITED San Diego Comic Con exclusive preview book and mini-series November release date!
IMAGE UNITED, the upcoming crossover reuniting six of the Image founders in one mini-series, was the subject of a full page article in this Sunday's New York Times entitled ‘Reunited and It Feels So Super’ with quotes from each of the participating founders and writer Robert Kirkman, revealing the November release date and details of the San Diego Comic Con exclusive preview book!
"IMAGE UNITED is akin to a Beatles reunion," The New York Times wrote. "This six-issue comic-book series, which will be previewed at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Wednesday, brings together six of the seven founders of Image Comics— a group of prominent illustrators who defected from Marvel in 1992 to start their own publishing company— as well as some of the most successful characters they have created or developed there.”
IMAGE UNITED PREVIEW contains the fully colored and lettered first half of IMAGE UNITED #1, featuring art from all six of the participating Image Comics founders including Erik Larsen, Rob Liefeld, Todd McFarlane, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It also includes interviews with Kirkman, Image Publisher Eric Stephenson and Atomic Comics owner Mike Malve, who held the signing where IMAGE UNITED was first conceived, and an all-new cover by all six artists.
While the IMAGE UNITED PREVIEW will be available beginning on San Diego Comic Con’s Preview Night on Wednesday, July 22nd it will also be the subject of a one-time IMAGE UNITED signing special event, including all six artists and Kirkman on Saturday, July 25th from 10:00-11:30 AM at Image Comics booth, #2729. In addition, further details about the upcoming crossover will only be revealed during Image Comics Show on Friday, July 25th from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM in room 5AB.
IMAGE UNITED PREVIEW, a limited edition 20-page full color comic book , will only be available at this week's San Diego Comic Con International at Image Comics booth #2729.
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IMAGE COMICS TOTALLY BRINGS IT TO SAN DIEGO COMIC CON 2009!
The world's greatest creator owned comic book publisher announces their full lineup for San Diego Comic Con International 2009!
Image Comics, the world’s greatest creator owned comic book publisher, returns to San Diego with a bigger guest list than ever before and exclusives galore, all available at booth #2729!
In addition to a slate of panels including an unprecedented Image Comics workshop on creating creator owned comics, spotlights on Mike Allred & Robert Kirkman and their annual Image Comics Show featuring the company’s most massive announcements of the year, Image will also feature a very special Image United signing event on Saturday at 10 AM, the only signing featuring all seven members of the crossover’s creative team including Robert Kirkman (Walking Dead, Invincible), Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon), Rob Liefeld (Youngblood), Todd McFarlane (Haunt), Marc Silvestri (Top Cow Pilot Season 2009), Whilce Portacio (Fortress) and Jim Valentino (ShadowHawk).
Throughout the weekend the Image Island will include booths showcasing Image Central, Todd McFarlane Productions and Shadowline with a pantheon of creators including Mike Allred (Madman Atomic Comics), Glen Brunswick (Jersey Gods), Camilla d’Errico (Sky Pirates of Neo Terra), Greg Epinoza (Pug), Tyrese Gibson (Mayhem!), Kieron Gillen (Phonogram), Rob Guillory (Chew), Phil Hester (Firebreather, Darkness), Greg Horn (The Art of Greg Horn), Jason Howard (The Astounding Wolf-Man), Andy Kuhn (Firebreather), Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon), John Layman (Chew), Mike Le (Mayhem!), Rob Liefeld (Youngblood), David Mack (Kabuki), Derek McCulloch (Pug, Stagger Lee), Jamie McKelvie (Phonogram, Suburban Glamour), Ryan Ottley (Invincible), the crew behind Image’s Harvey award-winning anthology PopGun, Cliff Rathburn (Invincible, Walking Dead), Jimmie Robinson (Bomb Queen), Tone Rodriguez (Mayhem!), Jon Sommariva (Gemini), Kris Simon (Bruce The Little Blue Spurce), Andy Suriano (Charlatan Ball), Josh Wagner (Sky Pirates of Neo Terra) Will Wilson (Mayhem!) and Jim Valentino (ShadowHawk). In addition, there will also be an exclusive first look at Todd McFarlane and Robert Kirkman’s long-awaited collaboration, Haunt, available from Todd McFarlane Productions!
There will also be special signing appearances by Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows), Marco Cinello (Soul Kiss), Alex Grecian (Proof), Sonny Liew (Liquid City), Ted McKeever(Transmet, Eddy Current, Metropol), Whilce Portacio (Fortress), Nick Spencer (Existence 2.0), Christian Ward (Olympus), Christopher Yost (Killer of Demons) and Man of Action Studios members Joe Casey (Gødland), Duncan Rouleau (The Great Unknown), Joe Kelly (I Kill Giants) & Steven T. Seagle (Soul Kiss) with many, many more!
Image will also once again be teaming up with the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund for their annual San Diego Comic Con Welcome Party, 7:30 - 11:00 PM at the Westgate Hotel on 1055 Second Avenue. For even more fun stop by Top Cow Productions, Booth #2629, featuring a full lineup presented by the Image Comics’ partner studio run by Marc Silvestri!
Image Comics will be at booth #2729 during Comic Con International at the San Diego Convention Center, July 22nd-26th, 2009.
FULL SAN DIEGO COMIC CON 2009 SCHEDULE
IMAGE UNITED
SPECIAL SIGNING EVENT
SATURDAY, JULY 25th
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Featuring the entire creative team of the upcoming blockbuster crossover in their only signing together!
Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Rob Liefeld, Todd McFarlane, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino
PANELS
Thursday, July 23
4:30-5:30 PM Workshop - Creating Creator Owned Comics The Image Comics Way: Want to bring your own vision to comics? Learn how from the people who do it best! Join Image Founder Jim Valentino (Shadowhawk) with Image luminaries Joe Kelly (I Kill Giants), John Layman (Chew), Jimmie Robinson (Bomb Queen) Steven T. Seagle (Soul Kiss), and Richard Starkings (Elephantmen) for a very special, unprecedented workshop with an insider look at the creative process and tips on perfecting your pitch. This will also include a question and answer session giving you the chance to directly talk to many pros who have made their dreams their reality! Room 7AB
Friday, July 24
10:00-11:00 AM Spotlight on Mike Allred: Comic Con Special Guest Mike Allred (Madman) makes an extremely rare San Diego Comic Con appearance to discuss his entire body of work from Dead Air to Madman, Red Rocket 7 to X-Statix and his recent Image Comics series, Madman Atomic Comics. The discussion will give fans a rare look into Allred’s creative process, including never-before-seen art and a unique chance to pick the brain of one of comics’ most creative minds! Moderated by Stardust the Super Wizard collaborator Joe Keatinge (PopGun) and featuring a number of surprise guests! Room 8
11:30AM - 12:30 PM The Image Comics Show: The world's greatest creator-owned comics publisher returns to San Diego with a flurry of announcements including an exclusive look including the biggest crossover event of the year, Image United by creators Robert Kirkman (Walking Dead), Todd McFarlane (Spawn), and Rob Liefeld (Youngblood). In addition, Image superstars Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows), Tyrese Gibson (Mayhem) and Ben Templesmith (Fell) will give the first word on many of their upcoming projects. The Image Comics Show will be the first place to get your first sneak peek at Whilce Portacio’s superhero series emerging from Image United, Fortress! Room 5AB
4:00 - 5:00 PM KIRKAMANIA! The Robert Kirkman Panel: Join Robert Kirkman (Walking Dead, Invincible) for a lively discussion on his many projects and a look forward into the future with more than a few exclusive announcements! All this plus a surprise special guest appearance by Todd McFarlane (Haunt) as super secret free comics will be given away during a very special question and answer session! Room 7AB
SIGNING SCHEDULE
IMAGE UNITED
SPECIAL SIGNING EVENT
SATURDAY, JULY 25th
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Featuring the entire creative team of the upcoming blockbuster crossover in their only signing together!
Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Rob Liefeld, Todd McFarlane, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino
Wednesday, July 22nd
6:00 – 9:00 PM: Jim Valentino & Kris Simon (Bruce The Little Blue Spruce) - Shadowline

Thursday, July 23rd
10:00 - 11:00 AM: Jim Valentino & Kris Simon (Bruce the Little Blue Spruce) - Shadowline
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Dave Elliot (Fallout Toy Works, Sharkman) & Steve Pugh (Sharkman) – Table 1
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Steven Grant & Victor Riches (The Safest Place) – Table 2
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Jimmie Robinson (Bomb Queen, Evil & Malice, T. Runt!) - Shadowline
12:00 – 1:00 PM: Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows) – Table 1
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Kat Cahill (I Hate Gallant Girl, All Girl Comics) - Shadowline
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Sean Lapacek, Ian Keiser & Joseph Weisman (Lillim) – Table 1
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Nat Jones (Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer) – Table 2
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Joshua Williamson & Vinny Navarrete (Dear Dracula, Overlook, Johnny Monster) - Shadowline
2:00 – 3:00 PM: Joe Casey & Andy Suriano (Charlatan Ball) -- Table 1
2:00 – 3:00 PM: Robert Kirkman (Walking Dead, Invincible) – Table 2
3:00 – 4:30 PM: Sonny Liew (Liquid City) – Table 1
3:00 – 4:00 PM: Alex Grecian (Proof) – Table 2
3:00 – 4:00 PM: Jeff Mariotte (Zombie Cop, Graveslinger) – Shadowline
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Nick Spencer & Kris Simon (Existence 2.0) - Shadowline
4:30 – 5:30 PM: Viktor Kalvachev & Philo Northrup (Pherone) – Table 1
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Joshua Williamson & Vinny Navarrete (Dear Dracula, Overlook, Johnny Monster) - Shadowline
5:30 – 6:30 PM: Kelly Yates (Amber Atoms) – Table 1
6:00 – 7:00 PM - Lisa Chase & S. Struble (Lil Depressed Boy, Existence 2.0) - Shadowline
Friday, July 24th
10:00 – 11:00 AM: Dave Elliot & Steve Pugh (Sharkman) – Table 1
10:00 – 11:00 AM: Alex Grecian (Proof) – Table 2
10:00 - 11:00 AM: Jimmie Robinson (Bomb Queen, Evil & Malice, T. Runt!) - Shadowline
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Viktor Kalvachev & Philo Northrup (Pherone) – Table 1
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Kelly Yates (Amber Atoms) – Table 2
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Mike Dolce & Marcus Perry (Descendant) - Shadowline
12:00 – 1:00 PM: Nat Jones (Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer) – Table 1
12:00 – 1:00 PM: Steven Grant & Victor Riches (The Safest Place) – Table 2
12:30 - 2:00 PM: Nick Spencer (Existence 2.0) - Shadowline
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Todd McFarlane (Spawn) – Table 1
2:00 – 3:00 PM: Joe Kelly (I Kill Giants, Bad Dog) – Table 1
2:00 – 3:00 PM: Ted McKeever (Transit, Metropol, Eddy Current) - Shadowline
2:30 – 4:30 PM: Sonny Liew (Liquid City) – Table 2
3:00 – 4:00 PM: Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows) – Table 1
3:00 – 4:00 PM: Pander Brothers (Tasty Bullet, Accelerate) - Shadowline
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Sean Lapacek, Ian Keiser & Joseph Weisman (Lillim) – Table 1
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Jimmie Robinson & Derek McCulloch (T. Runt!) - Shadowline
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Christian Ward (Olympus) – Table 1
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Gabriel Hardman & Corrina Bechko (Heathentown) - Shadowline
6:00 – 7:00 PM: KIRKAMANIA!: Robert Kirkman (Walking Dead, Invincible), Ryan Ottley (Invincible), Jason Howard (Astounding Wolf-Man), Cliff Rathburn (The Walking Dead), Cory Walker (Invincible) – Table 1
6:00 – 7:00 PM: Joshua Williamson & Vinny Navarrete (Dear Dracula) - Shadowline
Saturday, July 25th
10:00 – 11:30 AM: Image United Special Event: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Rob Liefeld, Todd McFarlane, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri & Jim Valentino
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Kat Cahill (I Hate Gallant Girl)
12:00 – 1:00 PM: Nat Jones (Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer) – Table 1
12:00 – 1:00 PM: Kelly Yates (Amber Atoms) – Table 2
12:00 – 1:00 PM: Jimmie Robinson (Bomb Queen, Evil & Malice, T. Runt!) - Shadowline
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Chris Yost (Killer of Demons) – Table 1
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Christian Ward (Olympus) – Table 2
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Nick Spencer (Existence 2.0), Mike Dolce & Marcus Perry (Descendant) - Shadowline
2:00 – 3:00 PM: Steven T. Seagle & Marco Cinello (Soul Kiss) – Table 1
2:00 – 3:00 PM: Josh Williamson & Vinny Navarrete (Dear Dracula) - Shadowline
2:30 – 4:30 PM: Sonny Liew (Liquid City) – Table 2
3:00 – 4:00 PM: Justin & Bethany Shady (The Roberts, Missing the Boat, Lava is a Floor, I Beg Your Pardon) - Shadowline
3:30 – 5:00 PM: Todd McFarlane, Ryan Ottley, Robert Kirkman (Haunt) – Table 1
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Gabriel Hardman & Corinna Bechko (Heathentown) - Shadowline
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Alex Grecian (Proof) – Table 1
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Steven Grant & Victor Riches (The Safest Place) – Table 2
6:00 – 7:00 PM: Viktor Kalvachev & Philo Northrup (Pherone) – Table 1
6:00 – 7:00 PM: Jim Valentino & Kris Simon (Bruce the Little Blue Spruce) - Shadowline
Sunday, July 26th
10:00 – 11:00 AM: Jeff Mariotte (Zombie Cop, Graveslinger) - Shadowline
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Kelly Yates (Amber Atoms) – Table 1
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Justin Shady (The Roberts, Missing the Boat, Lava is a Floor, I Beg Your Pardon) - Shadowline
12:00 – 1:00 PM: Mike Dolce & Marcus Perry (Descendant) - Shadowline
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Steven Grant & Victor Riches (The Safest Place) – Table 1
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Josh Williamson & Vinny Navarrete (Dear Dracula) - Shadowline
2:00 – 3:00 PM: Duncan Rouleau (The Great Unknown) – Table 1
2:00 – 3:00 PM: Nick Spencer (Existence 2.0) - Shadowline
2:30 – 4:30 PM: Sonny Liew (Liquid City) – Table 2
3:00 – 4:00 PM: Christian Ward (Olympus) – Table 1
3:00 – 4:00 PM: Derek McCulloch & Jimmie Robinson (T. Runt!) – Shadowline
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Jim Valentino & Kris Simon (Bruce the Little Blue Spruce) - Shadowline
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TYRESE GIBSON'S MAYHEM SHATTERS SINGLE STORE SALES RECORD JUST IN TIME FOR SAN DIEGO COMIC CON!
TYRESE GIBSON'S MAYHEM yields big results from grassroots efforts combined with a world-wide press junket by one of Hollywood's biggest superstars!
TYRESE GIBSON's MAYHEM and Image Comics announce their presale efforts through a partnership with Los Angeles, CA's Meltdown Comics have exceeded single store records not seen since the early nineties with over ten thousand units sold.
"The success of MAYHEM is a golden opportunity for all retailers to tap into this new influx of readers and in-store foot traffic that Tyrese brings with him,” Meltdown owner Gaston Dominguez said. “Tyrese is a 2.0 celebrity who is a marketing workhorse and whose brand spans across movies, music, and TV. Team MAYHEM are in it to win it! They are sincere and want to put out good products that cater to their fan base and beyond. Believe me when I tell you that if Tyrese Twitters your store name you will get calls and in-store orders.”
Image Comics President SPAWN creator Todd McFarlane added, "With the current state of the comic book industry, any new infusion of excitement or customers would be a welcome relief. Tyrese brings both of those to the table along with his unbridled enthusiasm. Image is looking forward to having a long sustained run with him on MAYHEM and some of the other ideas he's talked about for the future."
TYRESE GIBSON'S MAYHEM has not only been pushed by Gibson's own efforts through Twitter and his personal outreach to comics retailers, but its also been the center of a world wide publicity campaign tied into his starring role in the recent blockbuster film, Transformers 2. Thus far MAYHEM has been featured by CNN, MTV, The Today Show, Complex, USA Today, E!'s Chelsea Lately, Access Hollywood, Essence, among many others. The tour continues as Gibson, along with MAYHEM's artist, Tone Rodriguez, and co-writers, Mike Le and Will Wilson, will be in attendance during this month's San Diego Comic Con International at Image Comics, booth #2729. He will also be discussing the future of MAYHEM along with the long awaited unveiling of the eventual collection's cover by Image Founder and the superstar artist of ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, Jim Lee, during The Image Comics Show on Friday, July 24th at 11:30 in Room 5AB.
Lee added, "There's nothing more compelling about a bold, original character than an impassioned team of creators. MAYHEM's boundless energy starts from the top as whirlwind dynamo creator Tyrese Gibson singlehandedly makes you love the character as if he were your very own betrayed, tragic son seeking redemption. MAYHEM is fresh, fun and most importantly, from the heart."
“I am humbled by the love and support MAYHEM has received from all the legendary comic veterans and trend-setters,” Gibson said. “To have the personal endorsements of Jim Lee, Avi Arad, Todd McFarlane, Robert Kirkman, Grant Morrison and so many others ... it just blows my mind. I am excited to bring MAYHEM to the die-hard comic book fans, but I am most excited at this opportunity to expose this world to the new generation of comic book fans, who, like me until now have never read a comic book in their lives. They will find new heroes to embrace and enjoy escapism at it's best! This is only the beginning!"
TYRESE GIBSON'S MAYHEM #1 (JUN090321), a 32-page full color comic book for $2.99, will be in-stores August 5th, 2009. For real time MAYHEM updates, please follow Tyrese on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/Tyrese4Real.
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G4TV's FRESH INK ANNOUNCES THE FINAL ARC OF THE LUNA BROTHERS' THE SWORD BEGINS THIS AUGUST!
The Luna Brothers officially announce the beginning of the end is here for THE SWORD!
Yesterday evening on G4TV's Fresh Ink, Blair Butler announced The Luna Brothers have officially begun work on the final arc of their long running action-packed revenge epic, THE SWORD.
THE SWORD tells the story of Dara Brighton, a young woman who witnesses the murder of her family at the hands of three very powerful elemental beings who are after a sword in her father's possession. In the aftermath, Dara attains the sword which gives her incredible abilities beyond her wildest imaginations. While the sword has thus far protected Dara in her quest for revenge, the final arc reveals even this great power has a shocking limitation, one that may be her undoing.
"We cannot wait to reveal what happens in the final arc," Illustrator Jonathan Luna said.
Writer Joshua Luna added, "From the moment we started working on this series, we’ve always had a very specific ending in mind. So, it’s been incredibly fun, dropping little hints and working towards the payoff, issue by issue. I think readers will be surprised to see how it ends."
THE SWORD #19 (APR090395), a 32-page full color comic book for $2.99, will be in-stores August 2009. The announcement is available at http://g4tv.com/videos/39736/First-Look-at-Captain-Swing--The-Sword-/.
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THE SOLD-OUT EXISTENCE 2.0 #1 LIVES AGAIN ONLINE THANKS TO IMAGE COMICS AND COMIC BOOK RESOURCES!
The entire first issue of EXISTENCE 2.0 made available on Comic Book Resources!
After EXISTENCE 2.0’s first issue faced a complete distribution-level sell out Image Comics, writer Nick Spencer and illustrator Ronald Salas bring their noir crime thriller online thanks to a partnership with Comic Book Resources.
"EXISTENCE 2.0 is a very different book, combining crime noir with hard edge science fiction that’s an absolute must read for any fan of TRANSMETROPOLITAN and CRIMINAL," Image Comics Partner Jim Valentino said. “When the news of the sell out came in we knew we had to get the book in front of as many eyes as possible. Luckily the people at Comic Book Resources were very enthusiastic and gave our first issue a home."
EXISTENCE 2.0 is set in motion when less than ethical physicist, Sylvester Baladine, is assassinated and has his consciousness transferred into the body of his killer. Life isn’t all bad considering his new body is younger, better looking, and still possesses all of the talents of a life-long trained killer. That is, until he finds out that the same group of assasins that plotted his death have taken the one thing he held dear in his previous life – his daughter. Now Sylvester must return to his past to find out who ordered his assassination and what they want with his daughter. There’s only one problem – a lot of people wanted him dead!
EXISTENCE 2.0 #1 will be online on Comic Book Resources July 8th, 2009. EXISTENCE 2.0 #2 (JUN090380), a 32-page full color comic book for $3.50, will be in stores August 5th, 2009.
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THE WALKING DEAD FLIPS THE SOLD OUT CHEW #1 THIS JULY!
The fan-favorite undead meets the sold out cannibalistic clairvoyants in THE WALKING DEAD #63/CHEW #1 Flipbook!
CHEW’s sell-out sensations, writer John Layman and illustrator Rob Guillory, are teaming up with Image Comics veteran Robert Kirkman to bring their sold out first issue to the masses in a very special black and white full issue flipbook in the upcoming WALKING DEAD #63 at no additional charge!
"As a creator, there's nothing more satisfying than hearing that a lot of people are interested in reading your book. The flip side of this is there's nothing more frustrating than hearing how people can't get a hold of your book to read," Layman said. "So, Image and Robert Kirkman concocted this great plan to put CHEW in a lot of people hands-- and for the unbeatable low, low price of 'free'."
CHEW's star, Detective Tony Chu, is a cop with a secret. As a Cibopath, Detective Chu gets a psychic impression from whatever he eats. While it means he's a hell of a Detective if he can stomach the evidence, once his secret gets out the government makes plans for him, whether he likes it or not. CHEW blends horror, mystery and the strangest ability of them all in an ongoing series of horrific crimes solved in the most horrific way possible.
Layman added, "If you're remotely interested in seeing for yourself what all the CHEW buzz is about, this is your chance. Of course, the black & white preview does not do justice to Rob Guillory's magnificent colors in the regular book, so if you like what you read in THE WALKING DEAD, you'll have opportunity to buy third and second printings of issues #1 and #2 when #3 hits the stores on August 5th!"
WALKING DEAD #63 (MAY090359), a 48-page black and white comic book for $2.99 featuring the entireity of CHEW #1 at no additional charge, will be in-stores July 17th, 2009.
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IMAGE COMICS AND THE SKY PIRATES OF NEO TERRA TAKE FLIGHT THIS SEPTEMBER!
SKY PIRATES OF NEO TERRA to set the stage this September for the upcoming Nintendo DStm fantasy racing game!
THE SKY PIRATES OF NEO TERRA saga begins in a new five issue series with BURN illustrator Camilla d’Errico, FICTION CLEMENS writer Josh Wagner and SKY PIRATES creator Sean Megaw, setting the stage for the upcoming Nintendo DS racer from Day 21 Studios and Big Sandwich Games, this September.
"Normally writing for an established property is a strict creative process, but the flush world of SKY PIRATES OF NEO TERRA has given us the freedom to have a lot of fun,“ writer Josh Wagner said. "In addition, since the video game uses Camilla’s art for character conversations, it’s very natural to take those illustrations to the next level.”
SKY PIRATES OF NEO TERRA is the tale of a fantasy world once devastated by global catastrophe. Through the tradition of Glidewing racing, order is preserved amongst the remaining tribes with an annual Great Race, where the winner of five consecutive glidewing races selects a leader for the Great Tribal Council. The Pirate King has won four victories leaving him poised to undo the order the tribes of Neo Terra have worked to preserve. With the help of friends, an impulsive young glide wing pilot named Billy Boom Boom must stop the Pirate King before he unleashes dark forces that would change existence, as they know it.
SKY PIRATES OF NEO TERRA (JUL090343), a 32-page full color comic book for $2.99, will be in stores September 30, 2009.
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CHEW KEEPS BITING ITS WAY THROUGH MULTIPLE SELL OUTS!
John Layman and Rob Guillory's cannibalistic crime thriller, CHEW, faces yet another sell out on its first and second issue!
Immediately upon release John Layman and Rob Guillory's CHEW has experienced an immediate sell out for both issue #2 and the second printing of issue #1.
I'm shocked, pleased and flabbergasted by the enormous positive response we've gotten from CHEW," Layman said. "I can't put into words how gratified I am for the readers and retailers who have helped spread the word about this strange and unique little book. I'm also grateful to Image for taking speedy action to help get this book into as many readers' hands as possible. Thanks, everybody! The best is yet to come!"
CHEW's star, Detective Tony Chu, is a cop with a secret. As a Cibopath, Detective Chu gets a psychic impression from whatever he eats. While it means he's a hell of a Detective if he can stomach the evidence, once his secret gets out the government makes plans for him, whether he likes it or not. CHEW blends horror, mystery and the strangest ability of them all in an ongoing series of horrific crimes solved in the most horrific way possible. Since its release, the book has been receiving an immense amount of buzz, with many retailers directly contacting Image for as many copies as they can spare in light of the first issue's now multiple sell outs. Even Layman's fellow creators continue to talk up the book.
CRIMINAL writer Ed Brubaker said, "CHEW is one of the most original and intriguing new comics I've seen in years."
Image Comics Publisher Eric Stephenson added, "The last time we saw such a tremendous response to an all-new title was when we launched THE WALKING DEAD. By all indications, CHEW is on its way to becoming the next monster hit from Image Comics."
CHEW #1 Third Printing, #2 Second Printing and #3, all 32-page comic books for $2.99, will see a simultaneous release on August 5th, 2009.
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