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News Archives: October 2007
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THE PERHAPANAUTS COME TO IMAGE
New series beginning with February's PERHAPANAUTS ANNUAL #1!
Starting this February, Todd Dezago and Craig Rousseau's cryptological adventurers fight the good fight under the Image I and Newsarama has the complete story! More information to follow in the upcoming days!
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GLAMOUR GONE!
Jamie McKelvie's SUBURBAN GLAMOUR sells out!
October 29th, 2007 (Berkeley, CA) - Jamie McKelvie's SUBURBAN GLAMOUR #1, hot off the heels of his critically-acclaimed mini-series PHONOGRAM, has officially sold out at the distribution level.
"SUBURBAN GLAMOUR is the first work I've done completely solo, following LONG HOT SUMMER with Eric Stephenson and PHONOGRAM with Kieron Gillen," said series writer/artist Jamie McKelvie. "Writing and drawing on my own was initially nerve wracking, but news like this has me very excited. I'm especially happy there's a solid readership who will experience the story getting much stranger and far more dangerous for Astrid and company."
SUBURBAN GLAMOUR is a four-issue modern day fantasy mini-series featuring a teenage girl, Astrid, whose world spirals out of control once her childhood imaginary friends turn out to be real. Her previously make-believe friends reveal themselves to be harbingers for a greater evil centered upon the hometown she's eager to leave. The mini-series has already received high praise from such sources as FELL's Warren Ellis.
Ellis said, "If PHONOGRAM didn't already convince you that Jamie's one of the major new talents of the decade, please do make sure you get a look at this."
SUBURBAN GLAMOUR #2 (AUG072034), a 32-page full color comic book for $2.99, is currently available for reorder and will be in stores in December. LONG HOT SUMMER (JUL051621), an 80-page black & white original graphic novel, and PHONOGRAM: RUE BRITTANIA (JAN071929), a 152-page black and & tradepaperback, are in-stock.
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NAT TURNER'S GREAT REVOLUTION
Nat Turner: Revolution Receives ALA Great Graphic Novel Nomination
October 24th, 2007 (Berkeley, CA) - This past week YALSA announced Kyle Baker's Image Comics debut, NAT TURNER: REVOLUTION, has been nominated for their Great Graphic Novel award.
"Having NAT TURNER: REVOLUTION nominated is a true honor and shows Image is the right home for my work," said Kyle Baker. "Getting Nat Turner's story out there was a very personal goal of mine. It's great feeling to know it's so well received."
NAT TURNER: REVOLUTION concludes Baker's two-part biography of Nat Turner which originally started through his own publishing house, Kyle Baker Publishing. The library he's brought to Image includes NAT TURNER, THE BAKERS, SPECIAL FORCES and the forthcoming IMPORTANT LITERARY JOURNAL.
Image Comics Publisher Erik Larsen said, "Everyone at Image is thrilled our first collaboration with Kyle is up for such an award. I truly feel he is doing the best work of his career and we couldn't be happier to have it under the Image I."
NAT TURNER: REVOLUTION (DEC061863), a 100-page B&W graphic novel for $10.00, is currently available for reorder.
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BLOOD RUNS ANEW THIS JANUARY!
Youngblood returns as an ongoing series!
October 15th, 2007 (Berkeley, CA) - Rob Liefeld's return to Image dominated the buzz this past summer and now you can finally see the results in this January's YOUNGBLOOD #1!
"YOUNGBLOOD is the book which launched the Image invasion and eventually spawned THE ULTIMATES and AUTHORITY," said writer Joe Casey. "It's only right it's back at home and I'm extremely thrilled Rob has entrusted his creations to series artist Derek Donovan and me. Derec and I are bringing back everything fans loved about the series, but in a whole new style set for the fans of today."
A new administration reunites series originals like Shaft, Badrock, Die Hard and Cougar alongside newer creations including Johnny Panic, Doc Rocket and one never-before-seen character! The ongoing is set to fuse modern sensibilities and the original series' over-the-top excitement as our team learns darker forces are behind their reunion. In addition, creator Rob Liefeld will be providing variant covers for each issue of the series.
Image Comics Publisher Erik Larsen said, "Having Rob and YOUNGBLOOD under the Image banner is the way things should be. Rob's passion behind the book embodies the purpose of Image: creators owning the work they hold most dear. Besides, it's a thrill to have him and the whole YOUNGBLOOD crew signing alongside me!"
YOUNGBLOOD #1 (NOV072009), a 32-page full color comic priced at $2.99, will be available in stores January 9th.
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JACK IS BACK!
Paul Grist superhero classic goes monthly!
BERKELEY, CA (October 12th, 2007) - Paul Grist's acclaimed superhero series, JACK STAFF, goes monthly starting with January's JACK STAFF SPECIAL #1.
"I've longed to put out JACK STAFF monthly for a long time," Grist said. "Luckily, I wasn't alone as Image's Executive Director, Eric Stephenson, has wanted the same thing. We've been working together to make it happen for awhile now and I'm happy to say we already have three issues in the can with a fourth right on its heels."
JACK STAFF made its debut through Grist's own publishing house, Dancing Elephant Press, but it didn't take long into his twelve issue run to catch Stephenson's interest. The book was soon relaunched under Image and introduced a new fanbase to Jack Staff and his massive supporting cast including the Freedom Fighters, Sgt. States, Tom Tom the Robot Man and Becky Burdock: Vampire Reporter. JACK STAFF SPECIAL #1 will catch up the uninitiated and provide the perfect jumping on point to February's JACK STAFF #14.
JACK STAFF SPECIAL #1 (NOV072015), a 32-page full color comic priced at $3.50, will be available in stores January 16th.
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WOLF-MAN ASTOUNDS AGAIN!
Howard and Kirkman's latest continues sell-out trend!
Jason Howard and Robert Kirkman's ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN has once again sold out at the distributor level soon after its September 26th release and is returning with an all-new cover by Ryan Ottley and Kelsey Shannon.
"I can't be any happier with the overwhelmingly positive reaction from fans and retailers alike," series writer Robert Kirkman said. "From the moment issue one hit the stands everyone has been very enthusiastic for the book. Launching a new superhero title is never easy so Jason and I highly appreciate the continued support."
Since its Free Comic Book Debut, WOLF-MAN's subsequent issues have both sold out. While issue two's new printing featured a new cover by series artist Jason Howard, Kirkman thought he would turn to two old friends to contribute a gripping image of the titular hero.
Kirkman said, "With Jason plowing away at the next issue of Wolf-Man I thought it would be a real treat for the fans to see INVINCIBLE artist Ryan Ottley's take on our new hero. We even recruited the talents of BASTARD SAMURAI's Kelsey Shannon to pretty up the image. They really knocked it out of the park. I think fans will be very pleased."
ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #3 2nd printing (JUL078246), a 32-page full color comic with an all-new cover by Ryan Ottley and Kelsey Shannon, will be released in stores in October. In addition, ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #2 2nd printing (MAY078228) is currently available for reorder.
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DEATH DEALER RISES AGAIN!
Frank Frazetta's Death Dealer sells out yet again; returns in special foil edition
BERKELEY, CA (October 2nd, 2007) - Frank Frazetta's return to comics with DEATH DEALER has been revered by fans old and new alike as evidenced by multiple sell-outs, including the recent issue four which is returning in a special gold-foil edition.
"Taking on DEATH DEALER was initially nerve wracking," series writer Joshua Ortega said. "But the reception the fans have given the series really drives the entire creative team. We always think we're overestimating on the initial print run, but we're consistently overwhelmed. Our thought is to reward fans by offering these top of the line, gold and silver foil editions as a big thank you."
Since the first painting's debut in 1973 fantasy and fine art fans alike have been intrigued to know more and its taken multiple forms such as novels, statues and subsequent paintings by Frazetta. Demand for a comic true to the quality of the paintings has been long in demand, but its only recently that Ortega and series artists Nat Jones and Jay Fotos have delivered.
Image Comics Publisher Erik Larsen said, "We're extremely happy readers and retailers alike seem to be enjoying this series and appreciate the specialty reprints. This has us ecstatic for next year's expansion of the Frazetta line even more than before!"
DEATH DEALER #4 2nd Printing (FEB071876), a 32-page full-color comic with a gold-foil logo, will be available in stores October 10th. For further information, contests and updates on all Frazetta Comics please visit the Frazetta Comics forum at www.imagecomics.com.
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