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Hound Comics, Inc. and SGN Launch Brimstone Game on Apple Platform

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Brett

Official Press Release

Hound Comics, Inc. and SGN Launch Brimstone Game on Apple Platform

Hound Comics premieres ‘Brimstone and The Borderhounds: Forza Infernis’ at Wizard World’s Philadelphia Convention along with an Exclusive Unlock Code for a Secret playable character

New York, New York, June 7, 2011 — Hound Comics’ Project Coordinator, Etan Wish officially announced that the initial application derived from their hit comic book series Brimstone and The Borderhounds would make its debut at Wizard World’s Philadelphia convention in June. “We are very excited to enter into another new medium with our flagship brand. We are anticipating that this will open the door for numerous endeavors concerning the gaming industry!” says, Wish. The application comes prior to the highly anticipated console version dubbed, “Brimstone and The Borderhounds: The Video Game” set for release on the Xbox LIVE and Playstation Network later this year. “We feel that in this age of technology, it is imperative to keep up with the competition. Apple mobile platform owners will now finally have the opportunity to play as their favorite Borderhound characters while on the go!” says CEO, William ‘Brimstone’ Kucmierowski.

Brimstone and The Borderhounds: Forza Infernis will be a 3D Fighting Game that allows the player to choose from eight different characters. Hound Comics will be offering an exclusive code at Wizard World’s Philadelphia Convention that will unlock a surprise playable character. While supplies last, fans attending the pop culture convention can stop by the Hound booth and receive a redeemable card with an exclusive code to unlock the hidden character. The game will include a handful of fan favorites from the Hound Universe including Brimstone and Luscious. “It’s exciting to see these comic book heroes come to life… The Brimstone and The Borderhounds characters will certainly add a new dimension to the fighting game genre.” Says Patrick J. Barrett III, President of Star Gaming Network.

The Forza Infernis game will be available for download on the iPad, iPhone and iTouch and will boast theme music and background loops from rock band Zo2. This is the initial release in Hound’s upcoming video game library per their agreement with Star Gaming Network. Fans looking to celebrate the launch with Hound Comics and pick-up their special code should join Brimstone who will be making a celebrity appearance on June 17 – 19 along with M.H. Carnevali and Luscious at the Pennsylvania Convention Center located at 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia PA 19107.

For more information please visit http://www.houndcomics.com.

iHip Marvel Headphones – Tinny as Iron Man

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Brett

I went on a bit of a kick picking up some headphones this weekend with Marvel branding from iHip. The headphones look pretty cool and there’s two types, one with Captain America and the other with Iron Man. For $10, I said why not, I can show off my geek cred as I listen to music and read comics on my iPad. And the packaging sucked me in with a great cover to a Captain America comic. Boy, what a waste of $10.

These headphones have to be some of the worst I’ve ever listened to music with. It was as if the music was being piped through a tin can. It was distant, missing the surround sound excellence I expect from an Apple product. The packaging says “noise isolating,” I just didn’t think it was the music I was trying to listen to. It also says “engineered for quality listening,” this is clearly a lie. “Engineered for a lacking musical experience” is more like it.

Marvel should be embarrassed they’ve put their name and brand on such a piece of shit product. I’m angry at myself for dropping $10 on it and being sucked in by cool packaging.

Do yourself a favor and avoid these at all cost.

IDW Brings Doctor Who Comics to iPads, iPhones and PSPs

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Brett

Official Press Release

IDW Brings DOCTOR WHO Comics to iPads, iPhones and PSPs

BBC Worldwide America and IDW Publishing bring DOCTOR WHO comics
to digital audiences worldwide

San Diego, CA (March 19, 2011) – IDW Publishing and BBC Worldwide America have today announced the global digital launch of IDW’s critically acclaimed DOCTOR WHO comic book series. Doctor Who fans worldwide can now follow the Doctor’s comic book adventures on their Apple iPads and iPhones, and Sony PSPs, along with IDW Publishing’s entire catalog of DOCTOR WHO comics, which is now out in digital form.

One of BBC Worldwide’s most successful franchises and the longest running science-fiction television series in the world, Doctor Who follows the adventures of the Doctor, the mysterious traveler who, with his human companions, journeys throughout all of time and space, facing a variety of foes and righting wrongs. IDW’s extensive catalog of DOCTOR WHO comics features both original stories and reprints of classic adventures. Currently, IDW’s DOCTOR WHO brings readers all-new adventures of the Eleventh Doctor that augment the on-screen excitement.

“We’re excited to bring out DOCTOR WHO comics on the PSP, as it’s a perfect comic for the game audience,” stated Jeff Webber, IDW’s director of ePublishing. “For Apple devices, while all of the issues are also available in our IDW Comics app for our regular readers, there are many ravenous DOCTOR WHO fans that may not be familiar with the comics. So we created a stand-alone DOCTOR WHO Comics app that lets us feature the Doctor at the top level of the app store, offering users worldwide a completely focused experience.”

Ed Casey, Director of Licensing, BBC Worldwide America, who brokered the deal, said: “DOCTOR WHO fans are loyal and passionate and I’m sure they’ll love the fact that they can now get their favorite Time Lord in this 21st century format.”

Prior to this digital launch, IDW’s DOCTOR WHO comics were only available in print in North America. Available to international readers for the first time, DOCTOR WHO digital series presently includes over forty issues, with more added each month. The full catalog is available for iPads and iPhones as a custom branded app, and as individual issues on the PSP.

Added Webber, “Plus, it’s just awesomely fun to build an app that keeps the look and feel of something that could be a part of the TARDIS itself. It’s just possible that the app might start pulling in comics from the future that haven’t even been created yet!”

Doctor Who returns to BBC AMERICA screens in the U.S. on Saturday, April 23.

DOCTOR WHO Comics are through the below links:
Apple apps:
DOCTOR WHO Comics http://itunes.com/apps/idwpublishing/doctorwhocomics
IDW Comics http://itunes.com/apps/idwpublishing/idwcomics

Sony PSP:
http://playstationcomics.com

Visit IDWPublishing.com to learn more about the company and its top-selling books.

About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro’s The Transformers and G.I. JOE, Paramount’s Star Trek; HBO’s True Blood; the BBC’s DOCTOR WHO; and comics and trade collections based on novels by worldwide bestselling author, James Patterson. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studios; and is the print publisher for EA Comics and ComicMix.

IDW’s original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. More information about the company can be found at IDWPublishing.com.

About BBC Worldwide
BBC Worldwide is the main commercial arm and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). BBC Worldwide, America, with headquarters in New York and Los Angeles, brings together all of BBC Worldwide’s businesses in the U.S. The company exists to maximize the value of the BBC’s assets for the benefit of the UK license payer, and invests in public service programming in return for rights. BBC Worldwide has six core businesses: Channels, Sales and Distribution, Content and Production, Home Entertainment, Global Brands and Magazines. Under these businesses fall two key brands in the U.S. – digital cable channel BBC America and a bi-coastal production arm responsible for the smash hit Dancing with the Stars for ABC.

Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Content purchased from the iTunes Store is for personal lawful use only. Don’t steal music.

Radical Interactive Releases iPhone Game: Shrapnel

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

November 23, 2010: Today Radical Interactive launched its first mobile game for the Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. Shrapnel is a non-stop action adventure game based on Radical Publishing’s award winning sci-fi comic book series created by Nick Sagan and Mark Long.

Gamers take on the role of Vijaya “Sam” Narayan, a former military hero, who is fighting to save the galaxy from the Solar Alliance. Gamers navigate Sam and the Alliance across multiple planetary terrains, battling enemies, all while unlocking secret missions and compiling money to purchase weapons and upgrades. During game play, players also accrue points to stay atop of the leader board in hopes of winning cash prizes.

Unlike other games, this dual stick shooter is based on an intelligent engine that modifies game difficulty based on the player’s ability – perfect for the novice or expert player. The 3-D graphics and sound effects make game play realistic and engaging.

“Once you start battling enemies, it is hard to stop playing … the game play is very addicting.” stated Barry Levine, President of Radical Studios. “Our partner, Moyo Studios, has created a fun and challenging game that immerses casual gamers inside Sam’s world”.

Specific Game Play Features Include:

16 mission types + 5 secret missions
9 weapons and upgrades to help Sam defeat her enemies
Unlock codes to increase points on the leader board

For a limited time, Shrapnel is available for $.99 at the Apple App Store.

Visit the link here:

About Moyo Studios

Founded in 2007, Moyo Studios are pioneers in the mobile game industry. Moyo has created several award winning mobile apps and their titles have been featured in Apple’s Top 100 list, including; Project 72. For more information, visit www.moyostudios.com.

About Radical Interactive

Radical Interactive is a division of Radical Studios, a leading transmedia company that develops high-concept stories intertwined with leading edge artwork created by the industry’s marquee talent. The company has produced award winning properties, including; Hercules, Legends, Aladdin, Caliber, Hotwire, FVZA, Time Bomb, and The Last Days of American Crime.

For more information, visit www.radicalpublishing.com/shrapnelapp.

New Releases On The Marvel Comics App For 7/21/10

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

New Releases On The Marvel Comics App For 7/21/10

Hey there True Believers, here’s your official list of comic books, hitting the Marvel Comics app on July 21, 2010. Now fans can experience their favorite Marvel heroes bursting into action on your iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch! With a wide array of titles already available there is something for everyone! Stay tuned each week for a brand new list of Marvel releases so that you’ll never miss your favorite heroes in action!

To download the Marvel Comics app, visit: http://www.marvel.com/marvelcomicsapp

Digital Comics On-Sale Today:

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY – VOLUME 3

(Amazing Spider-Man #558-564)

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN AMERICA – THE MAN WHO BOUGHT AMERICA

(Captain America #37 – 42)

CIVIL WAR: WOLVERINE

(Wolverine #42-48)

NEW X-MEN BY GRANT MORRISON – VOLUME 1

(New X-Men #114-116)

ULTIMATE IRON MAN II

(Ultimate Iron Man #1-5)

X-MEN/BLACK PANTHER

(X-Men #175-176 and Black Panther #7-9)

FREE This Week On The App:

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 558

CAPTAIN AMERICA #37

INVADERS #1

ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #1

ULTIMATE IRON MAN II #1

Also Being Read On The App:

CIVIL WAR

(Civil War #1-7)

INVADERS MASTERWORKS

(Invaders #1-8)

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN ANNUAL

(Invincible Iron Man Annual #1.1 – 1.3)

THE DEATH OF DRACULA #1

(Dramatic Change For The Marvel Universe!)

YOUNG ALLIES #1

AND MANY MORE!

DC and Digital Comics

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Brett

It was a question “if” DC was ever going to go digital but when. Yesterday the bombshell came out of nowhere that you will now be able to catch some of your favorite comic book characters on your iPad and iPods as well as the PlayStation Network and PSP. A wide selection of books ranging from free to $2.99 now available, including a special free 10-page preview of Superman #700 by J. Michael Straczynski and artist Eddy Barrows.

Jim Lee had this to say:

At DC Comics, it has been a top priority that DC forges a meaningful, forward-looking digital strategy. As both a comic book creator and Co-Publisher, it was incredibly important that our plan includes not only creator incentive payments, but also an innovative component that supports comic shop owners. We see digital as an opportunity to grow our entire business.

The impressive emphasis is “creator incentive payments” and “innovative component that supports comic shop owners” in this launch.

Payments to creators has been a point of contention with some other publishers as digital distribution usually wasn’t a part of original contracts (most of which existed before this was even an idea). Bleeding Cool has this angle covered with a copy of the email that DC sent out from Jim Lee and Dan DiDio.

As we make this announcement it’s worth noting that, although DC is not the first major publisher to enter the digital comics arena, we are the first to announce a participation plan for talent, thereby setting the industry standard in that regard. Details of our initial compensation plan will be mailed to you in hard copy for your records and should be arriving next week. In broad strokes, the compensation is calculated on a net receipts basis in order to accommodate the various reporting structures of our digital publishing partners. Most importantly, we assure you that your participation in these digital works will be equal to or exceed the participation levels that you currently receive under our additional compensation plan for print.

When it comes to retail stores, DC’s press included this nugget:

Staying true to comiXology’s support of comic retailers, DC’s partnership with comiXology also includes a first-of-its-kind Retailer Affiliate Program, which will collect a portion of digital revenues to be invested back to and on behalf of comic book retailers in a variety of initiatives.

“The ComicsPRO Board of Directors is looking forward to continuing our dialog with DC Comics to figure out how their digital strategy can lead to new customers for storefront retailers,” said Joe Field, owner/operator of Flying Colors Comics & Other Cool Stuff, an Eisner-Award winning comic book shop in Concord, California. “We’re pleased to be part of this important conversation about the future of the comics business.”

Bleeding Cool is also reporting that DC will be making Justice League Generation Lost #4 and #5 will be returnable. It was announced the series would debut online the same day of release and in fact debuted hours before most stores were open yesterday and a day before it’s release in the UK.

Newsarma has reactions from others in the industry.

DC Comics Launches Digital Publishing

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

PARTNERS WITH COMIXOLOGY AND PLAYSTATION®NETWORK DIGITAL COMICS

ONLINE SALES AND DC COMICS APP FOR IPHONE®, IPAD® AND IPOD® TOUCH LAUNCH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 WITH UNPRECEDENTED RETAILER AFFILIATE PROGRAM, CONSUMER PLATFORM CONVERGENCE AND PROMOTION OF EAGERLY ANTICIPATED SUPERMAN STORYLINE

NEW YORK / BURBANK, Calif., June 23, 2010 – DC Comics, publisher of Superman, Batman, Green Lantern and Fables, is partnering with comiXology and PlayStation®Network for two separate digital comics distribution deals launching today, Wednesday, June 23. In addition, a DC Comics App for the iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® Touch is available allowing consumers an easy way to access DC Comics’ content. The announcement was made jointly today by DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution.

“At DC Comics, it has been a top priority that DC forges a meaningful, forward-looking digital strategy,” said Jim Lee, Co-Publisher, DC Comics. “As both a comic book creator and Co-Publisher, it was incredibly important that our plan includes not only creator incentive payments, but also an innovative component that supports comic shop owners. We see digital as an opportunity to grow our entire business.”

Both the comiXology and the PlayStation Network Digital Comics launch offerings will include classic titles from DC Comics, Vertigo and WildStorm, such as Batman: Hush, Green Lantern: Rebirth, Fables: Legends in Exiles and Planetary: All Over the World and Other Stories. Both programs will share a tiered pricing format, with digital comics priced from $.99 to $2.99 per issue. The Justice League: Generation Lost mini-series will be available through both platforms day and date with each issue’s print edition on-sale date, with both the digital and print editions priced at $2.99. Several comics will be available for free at launch, including the first installment of the ZUDA series Bayou and select stories from Batman: Black & White.

To further promote today’s announcement, DC Comics is offering a free 10-page preview of the 700th issue of Superman available through both platforms, day and date with the issue going on sale in comic book stores. The 10 page story is a prelude to writer J. Michael Straczynski and artist Eddy Barrows’ highly anticipated “Grounded” storyline that will be published in Superman which will examine how Superman sees America, and how America sees Superman.

“Grounded is a major turning point in the history of Superman,” said Dan DiDio, Co-Publisher of DC Comics. “This storyline has the potential to generate national headlines and bring new readers the series.”

About the comiXology program: The comiXology program will launch with over 100 issues, from DC Comics, Vertigo and WildStorm, including the first issue of All Star Superman. Beginning with launch, one issue of Neil Gaiman’s critically acclaimed Sandman will be available digitally exclusively through comiXology each week and over 100 additional issues from the company’s diverse imprints will be made available through the comiXology program each month. The digital comics, priced from $.99 to $2.99 per issue, will be available through:

• DC Comics app for the iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® Touch;
• DC Comics-branded storefront, located in the Comics by comiXology app for the iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® Touch;
• DC Comics-branded storefront on the web at Comics.comiXology.com.
• http://www.dccomics.com, later this year.

“Once readers download an issue, they will be able to read it on all DC Comics-branded Comics by comiXology-supported platforms,” said David Steinberger, CEO of comiXology. “DC’s taking a bold approach to platform convergence, and we’re thrilled to be their solution of choice.”

Staying true to comiXology’s support of comic retailers, DC’s partnership with comiXology also includes a first-of-its-kind Retailer Affiliate Program, which will collect a portion of digital revenues to be invested back to and on behalf of comic book retailers in a variety of initiatives.

“The ComicsPRO Board of Directors is looking forward to continuing our dialog with DC Comics to figure out how their digital strategy can lead to new customers for storefront retailers,” said Joe Field, owner/operator of Flying Colors Comics & Other Cool Stuff, an Eisner-Award winning comic book shop in Concord, California. “We’re pleased to be part of this important conversation about the future of the comics business.”

About PlayStation Network Digital Comics: The PlayStation® program will launch with over 80 issues from DC Comics, Vertigo and WildStorm, including the first 25 issues of Superman/Batman. Comic book titles based on videogame properties, including Free Realms, God of War and Resistance, will be made available digitally exclusively on PlayStation®Store for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Over 50 additional issues will be made available each month, priced from $0.99 to $2.99 per issue, available through PlayStation Network.

“With the PlayStation Network digital comics available for all PSP models, the user is able to explore a huge range of more than 1600 comics and we look forward to working with DC Comics to continue to add even more titles,” said Susan Panico, senior director, PlayStation Network, Sony Computer Entertainment America. “PlayStation Network is the premiere entertainment destination and we are excited to provide users with exclusive content and continue to expand our growing library of comics.”

About the DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution partnership:

DC Comics is working with Warner Bros. Digital Distribution to leverage its global digital platform expertise and key partner relationships with companies such as Apple, Microsoft and other online distributors. Through these efforts WBDD will help DC Comics grow their digital publishing business.

“We’re very pleased to be working with the exceptionally talented team at DC Comics to help bring digital comics to consumers,” said Thomas Gewecke, President of Warner Bros. Digital Distribution. “This innovative offering breaks new ground, and makes some truly great works available in digital form for the first time.”

“Today’s launch provides an additional opportunity to convert new readers and recapture lapsed readers while serving existing fans,” said John Rood, Executive Vice President, DC Entertainment. “We look forward to working with our partners in the industry—the creators, the retailers and the fans—as we experiment with our digital strategy, in a manner that remains additive to our traditional business models.”

(via DC Source Blog)

Apple Now Says Same Sex Kissing is OK

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Brett

Apple has reversed course concerning the blocking of an iPad graphic novel adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. According to the Big Money the application and graphic novel was blocked until the author added big black boxes censoring the illustrations of men kissing. Techcrunch received word yesterday that Apple has reversed course and is allowing the author to resubmit the application and graphic novel in it’s original form.

Apple representative Trudy Muller explained:

We made a mistake. When the art panel edits of the Ulysses Seen app and the graphic novel adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s Importance of Being Earnest app were brought to our attention, we offered the developers the opportunity to resubmit their original drawings and update their apps.

This is the second story of censorship and graphic novels in recent weeks. Last week news broke of Apple’s censorship of a graphic novel version of Ulysses.

These news stories make me worrisome as the iPad grows in market share for serving text and makes me want to purchase one less and less.

vs.

(images via the Big Money)

Ulysses Censored for the iTunes App Store

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Brett

A comic adaptation of James Joyce’s Ulysses is finally on the iTunes App store, but only after jumping through some hurdles. Apple demanded cuts to the content for it to be available.

Rob Berry and Josh Levitas launched the graphic depiction of the story which contained cartoon nudity. The pair had to remove the nudity before Apple would approve the app. Apples guidelines demand no nudity.

Ulysses is no stranger to censorship as it was part of one of the most important court cases on the issue. In 1920 after the US magazine The Little Review serialised a passage from Ulysses dealing with the main character masturbating, the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice helped get the book banned in the US for more than 10 years.

On December 6, 1933 U.S. District Judge John M. Woolsey ruled that the book was not obscene because it was not pornographic. This decision came after United States v. One Book Called Ulysses. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the ruling in 1934.

The creators cropped the image to pass Apple’s strict content restrictions, but the full images are available on their website for discussion.

The app is rater 17+ by Apple.

IDW Comics Debut on the iPad

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

Premier publisher at the forefront of digital distribution

Store front apps available today for
IDW Comics, TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE and Star Trek

Video demonstration of IDW comics on the iPad available here

[TRANSFORMERS on the iPad] San Diego, CA (April 3, 2010) – IDW Publishing is proud to announce that the hugely anticipated Apple iPad will feature four IDW comics applications today at launch. Taking full advantage of the iPad’s full –screen, full-color capabilities, each IDW store front will offer the next level of reading experience to fans. The free IDW iPad comic shop apps each include a selection of comics with the initial download, and offer more comics as in-app purchases. Fans can choose apps for their favorite brands, like Star Trek, G.I. JOE and TRANSFORMERS, or download the IDW Comics app for access to all the company’s iPad releases.

Each store front app will offer readers the highest quality viewing experience, with a full-page display that showcases the eye-catching art and vivid stories. IDW has developed several new features to enhance the comics and take full advantage of the iPad’s capabilities.

“The iPad is a wonderful format for comics, as the screen size is close enough to the print size that readers can view the full page,” said IDW Director of ePublishing, Jeff Webber. “Our iPad apps are also compatible with our iPhone and iPod touch apps. So you can purchase a comic shop apps on one device, and read it on another. The apps will automatically identify which one you are using, and adjust to offer the best reading experience.”

IDW was the first comics publisher to launch its own “in app purchase” storefronts for the iPhone and iPod touch with not one, but four new comic shop applications. For fans of G.I. JOE, TRANSFORMERS and Star Trek, IDW has introduced new comic applications that offer full collections all in one app. The company also introduced the IDW Comics app, which collects the entire digital catalog. All IDW store front apps are powered by iVerse (http://www.iversecomics.com/).

IDW currently has over 400 individual issues available through the App Store, with more available every week. IDW comics are currently available for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch through the App Store.

Visit IDWPublishing.com to sign up for updates and learn more about the company and its top-selling books.

About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro’s The Transformers and G.I. JOE, Paramount’s Star Trek; Fox’s Angel; the BBC’s Doctor Who; and comics and trade collections based on novels by worldwide bestselling author, James Patterson. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studios; and is the print publisher for EA Comics and ComicMix.

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