Saturday, July 21, 2012

IDW Blasts Off to the WILD BLUE YONDER!

IDW Blasts Off to the WILD BLUE YONDER!

Mike Raicht, Zach Howard, and Austin Harrison
take readers beyond the clouds!

San Diego, CA (July 15, 2012)
– IDW Publishing is proud to announce a brand-new creator-owned miniseries from creators Mike Raicht, Zach Howard, and Austin Harrison featuring color by Nelson Daniel! When land and sea have become deadly and uninhabitable, the intrepid survivors of ecological disaster must take to the skies; to the WILD BLUE YONDER!

Get Your Shinebox this Halloween with Alan Robert’s KILLOGY!

Get Your Shinebox this Halloween with Alan Robert’s KILLOGY!

A colorful cast leads readers on a wild ride this October!

San Diego, CA (July 15, 2012)
– Announced earlier this year, noted comics creator and musician Alan Robert (Crawl to Me, the band Life of Agony) is returning with KILLOGY, an insane new series from IDW Publishing that features some familiar faces!

Good Charlotte Guitarist Sinks Teeth Into The Comics World

Good Charlotte Guitarist Sinks Teeth
Into The Comics World

IDW Publishing to publish monster mashup
by Billy Martin and Brent Allen

San Diego, CA (July 15, 2012)
– Good Charlotte guitarist Billy Martin can now add another accomplishment to his already impressive résumé. A graphic artist, clothing designer and guitarist, Martin will now turn his considerable talents to comics. IDW Publishing is proud to announce VITRIOL THE HUNTER, an all-new comic book series co-written by Martin and Brent Allen, featuring interior art by Martin.

Friday, July 20, 2012

“Play God” with IDW this October!

“Play God” with IDW this October!

IDW announces “Let’s Play God”

San Diego, CA (July 14, 2012)
– IDW Publishing is teaming up with writers Zane and Brea Grant (We Will Bury You, Suicide Girls) and artist EricJ (Rex Mundi, Fly) for their new creator-owned miniseries LET’S PLAY GOD! When a mysterious killer begins targeting members of a fierce all-girl punk rock band, our hero Mel must face a dark, dangerous world of blood and evil to find the killer and save her own life!

IDW and 2000 AD Invite You to the Realm of ZILK!

IDW and 2000 AD Invite You to
the Realm of ZILK!

Brendan McCarthy and Al Ewing’s
THE ZAUCER OF ZILK hits stores this October!

San Diego, CA (July 14, 2012)
– Continuing their new partnership with legendary English publishers 2000 AD, IDW Publishing is proud to announce a collection of Al Ewing and Brendan McCarthy’s THE ZAUCER OF ZILK!

Eastman and IDW Head Into Lost Angeles


EASTMAN AND IDW HEAD INTO
LOST ANGELES

EASTMAN, BISLEY, AND PEARSON EXPLORE POST-APOCALYPTIC L.A.

San Diego, CA (July 14, 2012)
– IDW Publishing is thrilled to announce another project in their ongoing partnership with comics legend Kevin Eastman! LOST ANGELES is an action-packed, science-fiction collaboration with fellow comics luminaries Simon Bisley and Joe Pearson.

Thursday, July 19, 2012

IDW Presents Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Annual 2012

IDW Presents Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Annual 2012

TMNT story written and drawn by co-creator Kevin Eastman

Coming in October 2012

San Diego, CA (July 14, 2012)
– IDW Publishing and Nickelodeon are excited to announce the launch of TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ANNUAL 2012, a 48-page jam packed story written by co-writers Tom Waltz and Kevin Eastman, and drawn by co-creator Eastman. It’s been nearly 20 years since Eastman has created a full TMNT story, but fans will relish this Annual filled with non-stop downtown action and mayhem that is well worth the wait!

Swierczynski and Daniel to Helm JUDGE DREDD

Swierczynski and Daniel to Helm JUDGE DREDD

The acclaimed creators will take readers to Mega-City One this winter!

San Diego, CA (July 14, 2012)
– After announcing their partnership with the legendary 2000 AD at WonderCon 2012, IDW Publishing is proud to announce Duane Swierczynski and Nelson Daniel as the creative team for their brand-new JUDGE DREDD series! The announcement was made to a capacity crowd during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2012 celebrating Dredd’s 35th anniversary.

IDW Publishing Celebrates Three Eisner Award Wins

IDW Publishing Celebrates
Three Eisner Award Wins

Honors include Best Graphic Album Reprint,
Best Short Story, and Best Archival Collection

San Diego, CA (July 14, 2012)
– At the 2012 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, IDW Publishing collected three of the prestigious awards, acknowledging the leading publisher for its team of terrific creators and editors. The range of awards included Best Graphic Album - Reprint, Best Short Story, and Best Archival Collection/Project Comic Books, showcasing the company’s array of achievements.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Mark Schultz’s Xenozoic Tales to be collected in Artist’s Edition Format!

Mark Schultz’s Xenozoic Tales to be Collected
in Artist’s Edition Format!

IDW presents classic covers and stories printed from original art

San Diego, CA (July 13, 2012)
– XENOZOIC TALES by Mark Schultz is a modern masterpiece. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, one now populated by dinosaurs and other incredible beasts, mankind is desperately trying to reclaim what was once theirs. Starring ace mechanic Jack Tenrec and the lovely and brilliant scientist Hannah Dundee, XENOZOIC TALES is a rollicking story filled with high adventure and nail-biting suspense.

MAD Artist’s Edition coming from IDW

MAD Artist’s Edition Coming From IDW

Historic covers and stories
from the very earliest issues

San Diego, CA (July 13, 2012)
– Before MAD Magazine was read in nearly every household, there was Mad Comics. Written and edited by the brilliant Harvey Kurtzman, and drawn by the best and most creative cartoonists of the time, including Wally Wood, Bill Elder, Jack Davis, and Basil Wolverton, Mad was the most innovative satirical publication ever unleashed upon the youth of America.

Gil Kane’s The Amazing Spider-Man Artist’s Edition Coming in November!

Gil Kane’s The Amazing Spider-Man Artist’s
Edition Coming in November!

IDW Presents Classic Stories
From Historic Spider-Man Run

San Diego, CA (July 13, 2012)
– IDW Publishing and Marvel Comics present their fourth Artist’s Edition together, GIL KANE'S THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: ARTIST'S EDITION.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

FUNimation Entertainment announces acquisition of Athena: Goddess of War

FUNimation Entertainment
announces acquisition of
Athena: Goddess of War

Flower Mound, TX –July 13, 2012
- FUNimation Entertainment announced today at San Diego Comic-Con that it has acquired the broadcast, home entertainment, video on demand and theatrical rights to the motion picture Athena: Goddess of War. This live-action movie is a spin-off to the hit Korean series Iris and stars award-winning actress Soo Ae.

IDW Announces New TRANSFORMERS Digital Comic and Miniseries

IDW Announces New TRANSFORMERS Digital Comic and Miniseries

DINOBOTS enter the TRANSFORMERS PRIME world for the first time ever!

San Diego, CA (July 13, 2012)
– IDW Publishing and Hasbro are thrilled to announce the launch of two new comic book series: TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON and TRANSFORMERS PRIME – RAGE OF THE DINOBOTS. Together, these link the planet-shattering events of the Fall of Cyberton videogame (awarded E3’s Best of Show by Game Informer) with the ongoing story of the Emmy© award winning TRANSFORMERS PRIME animated series produced by Hasbro Studios and currently airing on The Hub TV network!

My Little Pony Gallops Into Comics

My Little Pony Gallops Into Comics
IDW Publishing and Hasbro, Inc. to produce
first ever My Little Pony comics

San Diego, CA (July 13, 2012)
– At Comic-Con International, IDW Publishing and Hasbro, Inc. teamed up to announce the addition of yet another hugely successful brand to their portfolio. Based on the Hasbro characters from the popular My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic animated series, created by Hasbro Studios and currently airing on The HUB TV Network in the US, IDW’s MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC comics will offer all-new stories featuring the beloved ponies: TWILIGHT SPARKLE, PINKIE PIE, RARITY, FLUTTERSHY, RAINBOW DASH, and APPLEJACK.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

VIZ Media Highlights at #SDCC

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES EXCITING PERSONAL
APPEARANCES, BOOTH ACTIVITIES AND
SHOW EXCLUSIVES FOR 2012 COMIC-CON
INTERNATIONAL

Company Welcomes Studio 4ºC Founder For Discussion On
BERSERK: THE GOLDEN AGE ARC Anime Film Trilogy And Offers
A Variety Of Collectable Giveaways, Fun Booth Activities, Panel
Discussions And Much More!

San Francisco, CA, July 9, 2012
– VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, returns to Comic-Con International, the nation’s biggest comic book, science fiction and pop culture event, with an exciting and expansive roster of special personal appearances, exciting panels, anime feature film premieres, and fun giveaways and convention exclusives. The show takes place July 11-15 at the San Diego Convention Center, CA, and VIZ Media will be located in Booth 2813.

IDW Announces UPDATED #SDCC Signing Schedule!

IDW Announces UPDATED
Comic-Con International San Diego
Signing Schedule!

A grateful nation trembles in anticipation!

San Diego, CA (July 10, 2012)
– As the comics industry looks forward to another Comic-Con jam-packed with the industry’s greatest talents, IDW Publishing is excited to give fans a preview of the creators that will be available at booth #2643 throughout the show!

Without further ado, ladies and gentlemen, your IDW All-Stars!

#SDCC: Top 10 Dark Horse Highlights at San Diego Comic-Con

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Dark Horse Comics Press Release

Friendship, Fashion and Fun Abound in New VIZ Kids Graphic Novel, WINX CLUB!

VIZ KIDS DEBUTS WINX CLUB GRAPHIC NOVEL
SERIES THIS MONTH!

A Group of Fairy Friends
Practice their Powers at a Magical School
While Fighting Evil Witches!

San Francisco, CA, July 5, 2012
– VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, presents Winx Club, a brand new graphic novel series inspired by the hit international animated TV series currently airing on Nickelodeon. WINX CLUB Volumes 1 and 2 will be published under the VIZ Kids imprint, and are available now in stores; Volume 3 will be available on September 4th. Each volume is rated ‘A’ for All Ages and will carry an MSRP of $6.99 U.S. / $7.99 CAN.

IDW Takes Another Trip To “THE POUND”!

IDW TAKES ANOTHER TRIP TO “THE POUND”!
Stephan Nilson and Charles Pritchett’s
supernatural romp returns in September
for a “Ghouls Night Out”!

San Diego, CA (July 5, 2012)
– Wrangling fierce supernatural beasts is a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it! The adventures of Scottie and Howie—the animal control specialists who got in a little over their heads in Stephan Nilson and Charles Pritchett’s 2011 graphic novel THE POUND—are set to continue this September from IDW Publishing!

Monday, July 9, 2012

#SDCC: Dark Horse Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2012 Schedule!

DARK HORSE ANNOUNCES

SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2012 SCHEDULE!

July 5, MILWAUKIE, OR
—It’s here! San Diego Comic-Con 2012 is upon us, and Dark Horse Comics is telling you all the goods ahead of time! Plan accordingly!

DARK HORSE SIGNINGS - BOOTH #2615

#SDCC: Golden and Mignola Present BALTIMORE: THE PLAY!

#SDCC: GOLDEN AND MIGNOLA PRESENT

BALTIMORE: THE PLAY!

July 5, MILWAUKIE, OR
—From celebrated comic artist Mike Mignola and award-winning novelist Christopher Golden come the next installments of the critically acclaimed Baltimore series!

The Comic Book History of Comics Sells Out, Returns With Second Printing

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IDW Publishing Press Release

#SDCC: Dark Horse To Publish Criminal Macabre/30 Days of Night Crossover!

#SDCC: DARK HORSE TO PUBLISH CRIMINAL MACABRE: FINAL NIGHT—THE 30 DAYS OF NIGHT CROSSOVER!

July 3, MILWAUKIE, OR
—Dark Horse and IDW team up on this once-in-a-lifetime crossover between the critically acclaimed Criminal Macabre and 30 Days of Night!

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Dark Horse Deluxe Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2012 Exclusives!

DARK HORSE DELUXE ANNOUNCES

SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2012 EXCLUSIVES!

July 2, MILWAUKIE, OR
—The largest and most highly anticipated pop culture event of the year is right around the corner, and Dark Horse is bringing you the latest and greatest in exclusive products from Dark Horse Deluxe!

ShortsHD Acquires Library of High Quality Anime Shorts from Funimation Entertainment

SHORTSHD ACQUIRES LIBRARY
OF HIGH QUALITY ANIME SHORTS
FROM FUNIMATION ENTERTAINMENT

Acclaimed Anime Titles
Fullmetal Alchemist, Ghost Hunt, D.Gray-Man,
Jyu Oh Sei and Trinity Blood headed to Network

Los Angeles June 30, 2012
---ShortsHD is adding a catalog of high quality Anime titles to it’s channel lineup. The world’s only TV network dedicated to short movies has acquired a library of high quality Anime short movies from FUNimation Entertainment, the leading Anime company in the U.S. and the include such popular anime series and fan favorites as: Fullmetal Alchemist, D.Gray-man, Jyu Oh Sei, Ghost Hunt, Aquarion, Sands of Destruction, Kenichi, and Trinity Blood.

“We are pleased to be offering an assortment of high quality Anime films from FUNimation on ShortsHD ,” said Carter Pilcher, Chief Executive of ShortsHD. “Anime and animation lovers nationwide are in for a real treat with this launch.”

Sunday, July 1, 2012

FUNimation Entertainment announces multiple acquisitions at Anime Expo


Flower Mound, TX –JUNE 30, 2012-FUNimation Entertainment announced today at Anime Expo they have acquired the broadcast, home entertainment, streaming, and mobile rights to the complete anime series, Aria the Scarlet Ammo. The series is directed by Takashi Watanabe, best known for directing Ikki Tousen, Shakugan no Shana, and Slayers Revolution.

New Releases from Yen Press - SUNSHINE SKETCH

SUNSHINE SKETCH, Vol. 6
by Ume Aoki

New Releases from Yen Press - THE INTRIGUES OF HARUHI SUZUMIYA (Novel)

THE INTRIGUES OF HARUHI SUZUMIYA (Novel), Vol. 7
by Nagaru Tanigawa

New Releases from Yen Press - SPICE AND WOLF (Novel)

SPICE AND WOLF (Novel), Vol. 7
by Isuna Hasekura

New Releases from Yen Press - KOBATO

KOBATO, Vol. 6
by CLAMP

New Releases from Yen Press - OLYMPOS

OLYMPOS
by Aki

New Releases from Yen Press - WITCH & WIZARD

WITCH & WIZARD, Vol. 2
story by James Patterson, art by Svetlana Chmakova

New Releases from Yen Press - ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS

ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS, Vol. 3
story by QuinRose, art by Soumei Hoshino

New Releases from Yen Press - ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS, Vol. 2

ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS, Vol. 2
story by QuinRose, art by Soumei Hoshino

New Releases from Yen Press - ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS, Vol. 1

ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS, Vol. 1
story by QuinRose, art by Soumei Hoshino