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Garters & Ghouls Now A Digital-Only iPhone Comic

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

IDW and Namco Networks Launch Garters & Ghouls Digital-Only iPhone Comics

First series based on hit iPhone game offers all-new stories

San Diego, CA (March 25, 2010) – IDW Publishing continues to forge ahead in the world of digital comics and today expand the company’s offerings with a brand new, digital-only comic. Garters & Ghouls is based on the hot action game by Namco Networks, named one of the thirty must-haves for the iPhone and iPod touch, in which players command the not-too-dead Marie Dupois as she does battle against the evil Thrum and its legion of monstrous creatures.

[Garters & Ghouls iPhone] “We’re very excited to release the first digital comic in our partnership with Namco and Garters & Ghouls is a perfect concept to bring from games to comics,” stated Jeff Webber, Director of ePublishing at IDW. “The Namco team put so much into the game’s back-story that we have all sorts of interesting ideas to explore. And focusing specifically on an original digital comic allows us to design a storytelling format that works best on the small screen.”

IDW’s Garters & Ghouls comic chronicles The Thrum, a dark force churning under the twisted streets and elaborate architecture of Washington DC. The only thing that stands in its way is a group of outlandish geniuses known as The Society and their all-female squad of undead warriors, The Dead-Butantes. As the forces of darkness threaten to engulf the nation’s capital, one of The Society’s most prominent members, Frederic Farley Farnhan, is far more focused on his daughter’s society debut than the growing danger all around him. Will the whole affair become a coming out party from hell? Unearth the strange and macabre world of Garters & Ghouls with the talented creative team of writer Harold Sipe (Screamland) and artist Kevin Mellon (Hack/Slash, Thirteen Steps).

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with IDW Publishing on our original video game property, Garters & Ghouls. IDW’s history of marrying the most talented artists and writers in the business to outstanding IP provides a great opportunity for fans to explore the fun, frightening world of Garters & Ghouls in all its spooky glory,” said Chris Lucero, Manager of Business Development and Licensing for Namco Networks.

In the Garters & Ghouls action shooter game, players control Marie as she is summoned to battle the Thrum’s minions and horrors beyond description! Garters & Ghouls features a twisted, gothic world with 25 action-packed levels, providing hours of unique game play. Players help Marie on her quest by unearthing devastating weapons and massive power-ups! With downloadable content the fun never dies!

Garters & Ghouls ($0.99) is now available through the Apple App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch.

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 television’s #1 prime time series CBS’ CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 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 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 Namco
Namco Networks America, Inc., a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA) Inc., is a worldwide leader in cutting-edge, digitally distributed casual entertainment including mobile, iPhone and casual PC games.
More information about Namco Networks products can be found on namcogames.com, Facebook or Twitter.

Panelfly on the iPad

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Brett

The iPad has been heralded as potentially saving the print industry. Everything from books, to newspapers and even comic books have been told the iPad will solve all their ills. Panelfly has shown off what we can expect their comic book reader will look like.

The application is one of many that allows you to purchase comics digitally. From their website:

On the iPhone, Panelfly revolutionized digital comics with is patent pending narrative navigation engine and offered an unprecedented user experience. Now, without hinderance of the smaller screen, Panelfly will once again change the experience of digital reading forever on the iPad.

With a new library, new store & a new reading experience – Panelfly looks to raise the bar on digital comics and provide users with the functionality and platform needs they’ve been waiting for.

Whether you’re on an iPhone, iPod Touch, or an iPad you will be able to enjoy comics whenever, wherever you desire.

Be sure to download Panelfy today and gain access to a comic book library that is growing exponentially.

Are you willing to shell out $500 for a device to read comic books on? It does look nice, and I’ve enjoyed the free comics on the PSP, but there’s something about tactile touch and the connection you feel with the printed page and the art printed on it. I can’t experience ink rubbing off on my fingers with an iPad.

The Future of Digital with IDW

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

Renowned publisher at the forefront of digital distribution

Inaugural appearance at Macworld, February 9-13, 2010, features
the latest comic apps for the iPhone™ and iPod touch®

[IDW Comics store front] San Diego, CA (February 3, 2010) – Only one month into a new year, and the future is already upon us! Join IDW Publishing at Macworld 2010 for a glimpse at the great things to come to the digital world. With more comics available on more devices than any other comics publisher, IDW is leading the charge into this future, leveraging ever expanding technology to bring a new audience to the comics medium.

IDW at Macworld
IDW will be making its inaugural appearance at this banner convention, showcasing the company’s unique comics interface and customer experience with technology partner, iVerse. Throughout the show, IDW will also be raffling off free comic apps.

“We’re excited to be making our first appearance at Macworld,” says Jeff Webber, IDW’s Director of ePublishing. “The iPhone and iPod touch have helped make digital comics a viable medium. We look forward to reaching more and more readers with these devices, and also with the iPad. The iPad is a wonderful format for full-color comics, and we’re already crafting updates to our comic apps so that the first iPad users can enjoy IDW comics.”

IDW on Your iPhone and iPod touch
IDW is 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.

IDW currently has over 300 individual issues available through the App Store, with more available every week. “No other comic publisher has made the same kind of commitment and investment that we have,” added Webber. “Many publishers have made announcements, but none have delivered to the extent that IDW has.

“For example, with our store fronts, each comic shows the full page as well as custom-crafted panel-by-panel reading — the easiest and most satisfying reading experience for the small screen. IDW doesn’t cut any corners in bringing the finest comic reading experience to our iPhone readers.”

IDW on Your Sony PSP
IDW is a leader on this new platform, and currently boasts over 200 comics. In addition to offering major brands like TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE, IDW has featured several of the company’s creator-driven books with very strong results. IDW has pioneered a new reading experience by introducing audio commentary to creator-owned comics. This innovation has paid off, as half of the top ten books are consistently from IDW.

New Platforms in 2010
Charging ahead into the future, IDW intends to distribute the company’s catalog on every major digital device and distribution platform, with comics coming soon to the Apple iPad, Amazon Kindle, the Barnes & Noble Nook, Blackberry, Android, Windows Mobile, and PC desktops everywhere. Through direct relationships or distribution partners, IDW comics are also available through major US mobile phone carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and TMobile. IDW comics are available on more mobile phones and devices than any other comics publisher.

Concluded Webber: “We see our digital comics continually bringing new readers on-board. All these formats and distribution models allow us to reach casual or hardcore comic readers in whatever way they prefer. This, in the end, brings more people to comics and helps the industry as a whole.”

IDW comics are currently available for the iPhone and iPod touch through the App Store.

IDW comics are currently available for the Sony PSP through the Digital Comics store.

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

Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, iPod touch, and iTunes are tradesmarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone 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.

The Goon Goes Digital On iTunes Today!

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Brett

Official Press Release

RIC POWELL’S EISNER-WINNING THE GOON RETURNS IN 2010!

THE GOON ARRIVES ON THE iPHONE THIS WEEK AND IS BACK IN PRINT

WITH THE ALL-NEW BUZZARD MINISERIES THIS SUMMER

JANUARY 20, MILWAUKIE, OR—Fans and critics alike rejoiced in 2008, when creator Eric Powell took his redneck zombie noir, The Goon, monthly for an entire calendar year. Following the release of the landmark graphic novel Chinatown and the Mystery of Mr. Wicker, Powell laid out his most complex story line to date, spanning twelve issues. In 2009, the creator celebrated the tenth anniversary of the title, releasing a special anniversary issue to coincide with a burlesque anniversary party in his honor in Nashville, followed by a special all-silent issue in November. While both were strong standalone issues, the significantly lighter release schedule left fans wondering what’s next for the madcap mercenary.

Now, The Goon goes digital, as both Chinatown and the Mystery of Mr. Wicker and The Goon #7, which features Hellboy, are made available on the iPhone platform. Chinatown marks Powell’s first self-contained graphic novel, which chronicles the earliest adventures of Goon and his wisecracking sidekick, Franky. After a new figure in the crime scene begins taking out the Goon’s business operations one by one, the Goon’s darkest moment comes back to haunt him, when his mind and body were left scarred . . . and his heart was left black. This new platform promises to expose an all-new readership to comics’ most beloved brute.

Not to worry, however: longtime fans will be rewarded with an all-new spinoff title based around Goon Year’s most notable character, Buzzard. Eric Powell gives one of his most beloved and mysterious characters his own highly anticipated, three-issue miniseries.

Following his brutal showdown with the loathsome Zombie Priest, Buzzard leaves his home, wandering aimlessly until he steps into the shadowy spirit realm of the forest. A dark path leads him to a small village living in fear of a bestial race of savages. More animal than man, these creatures hunt the villagers and drag them from their slumber in the depth of night.

“Buzzard has always been a personal favorite of mine from the Goon cast, and from the amount of requests I’ve gotten to give him his own series, I imagine he’s a favorite of the readers as well,” said Goon creator Eric Powell. “I’m really excited to finally be giving him his own story, along with the revival of Billy the Kid’s Old Timey Oddities!”

For those who missed Goon Year, Dark Horse will be giving this twelve-issue story line the deluxe treatment with the release of Fancy Pants Edition Volume 3: Goon Year on July seventh.Powell’s all-new Buzzard series will arrive on shelves later this fall.

Look for news forthcoming on the return of the Billy the Kid’s Old Timey Oddities short stories—a revival of the series from 2005 that paired Eric Powell with artist Kyle Hotz. The three-issue series will launch later this year.

Chinatown and the Mystery of Mr. Wicker is available for download today in the iTunes store. For a limited time, this heart-wrenching story is available for the sale price of 1.99. In addition, the celebrated one-shot The Goon #7 is available for free download for the next three days.

For more information, visit www.darkhorse.com/features/mobile.

There has never been a better time to find out what you’ve been missing!

Marvel Comics Now Available on iPhone

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Brett

Following the news that Marvel comics will be available for Sony’s PSP, Marvel comics recently announced their comic library would be available for the Apple iPhone.

Marvel has announced there are now four different apps available that deliver individual issues to iPhone users.

Consumers in many locales have a choice of comic shops in which to buy their comics so we wanted to offer fans the same variety of digital storefronts to be able to purchase and consume Marvel comics,” explained Ira Rubenstein, Executive Vice President, Marvel Digital Media. “It’s all about giving the consumer the best experience possible and the widest possible choice.”

Marvel is pushing new technology as a delivery method for their publications not only with the iPhone and PSP, but also their Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited service.

“As technology grows, the ways fans can consume our comics must expand as well,” Rubenstein said. “We’re very cognizant of that and will continue to explore avenues to offer the widest variety of fun ways for fans to read Marvel comics. Stay tuned for announcements coming soon regarding not only more iPhones apps, but ways to enjoy Marvel digital comics on other devices!”

Now, we just need an Apple tablet to be able to read the comics at full size.