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NYCC 2012 – New Comic Book Distributor Comic Flea Market Debuts

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The new comic book distribution company Comic Flea Market will be displaying at the New York Comic Con this week at booth #2374.

This will be a strategic move to better position publishers to take advantage of the quickly expanding digital marketplace and new market economic realities in print comic books.  CFM will also be distributing graphic novels, trading cards, posters and e-books.

The new distribution company will be displaying samples, offering show-specific coupons, as well as looking for new partners at the convention.

One of the key differentiators is CFM’s ability to print to order. As a business model, this suits clients in terms of removing the requirements to overprint certain titles and deal with a costly administrative bureaucracy.

Comic Flea Market will also be working with comic book stores in developing a comparable discount to Diamond Distributors.

Dark Horse Comics Promotes Scott Allie to Editor In Chief

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Dark Horse has announced that Scott Allie has been promoted to editor in chief. Allie celebrated his eighteenth year with the company last month. He made his mark at Dark Horse quickly when he began editing Mike Mignola’s Hellboy only a month after joining the Editorial department. Since that time, he has gone on to both write and edit some of the company’s top-selling books, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and cult favorites like The Goon,and he continues to collaborate with Mignola, including cowriting the upcoming series B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: The Abyss of Time.

He has shepherded multiple projects with names outside the comics industry, such as Lance Henriksen with To Hell You Ride and Gerard Way with The Umbrella Academy. Along with Dark Horse’s director of public relations, Jeremy Atkins, and recently appointed VP of Marketing, Matt Parkinson, Allie helped to develop and edit the company’s first foray into digital publishing with the critically acclaimed anthology MySpace Dark Horse Presents. Most recently, he engineered a three-month publishing initiative that showcases some of the company’s best horror titles and introduces new miniseries by top-tier talent.

Please join us in congratulating Scott, as he moves into new responsibilities and further showcases his vision to the comics world.

Action Lab Names Kevin Freeman New President of Action Lab Entertainment

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Effective October 1, 2012, Kevin Freeman has been named the new President of Action Lab Entertainment.  He replaces Shawn Pryor, who has served as President since the publisher’s inception in 2010.

Pryor will remain an integral part of the Action Lab team.  He will focus his efforts on building the digital side of comic production and serve as the primary contact to ComiXology, Comics Plus, Graphic.ly, and other digital outlets for Action Lab’s wide range of titles.  He’ll also serve as Action Lab’s web admin and be a facilitator for special projects.

In the almost two years that Pryor served as president, Action Lab went from a small unknown publisher to an award-nominated, and award winning, company.

“An administrative shift was needed to ensure that the future of Action Lab was maintained as it continues to grow,” explained Pryor.  “As we expand, our staff needs to expand as well.  We need to be able to spread out responsibilities, and that’s where Freeman comes in.  Now is the time to let someone else take the company further.”

Freeman brings with him a myriad of editorial and administrative experience, having served as the Managing Editor for comics publisher Ape Entertainment from 2005 to 2012.  He also served as interim Editor-in-Chief at Ape in 2009.  He joined the Action Lab team as Managing Editor in June 2012.

“I’m really excited to serve as Action Lab’s new president, and humbled that they are giving me this opportunity,” said Freeman.  “The upside of this company is limitless.  Given our early success, our recent acquisition of the Vamplets license, and a number of other huge projects that we can’t talk about yet, Action Lab is going to be on the publishing map for years to come.  We are doing amazing work here.”

Action Lab received two Eisner nominations in 2012 for its critically-acclaimed all-ages comic Princeless, and has been praised for its diverse library of titles, including Double Jumpers, Fracture, and The Order of Dagonet.

Archie Comics Announces New Director of Publicity and Marketing

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Archie Comics, have announced that they have tapped Adam Tracey to serve as Director of Publicity and Marketing.

Archie Co-CEO Jon Goldwater stated:

We are thrilled to have Adam on board. His background and his love of comics are the perfect complement to the Archie team. We are excited to have him handling all aspects of media for Archie as the brand moves forward with some amazing plans for the future.

With a decade of editorial experience and several years of digital media experience to draw from, Adam Tracey joins the publisher at a time of rapid growth and unprecedented success.

Tracey followed up:

I’m thrilled to help Archie continue the meteoric climb that the company and the brand have seen over the past two years. What’s been done up to now has been truly amazing, and with so many more great things on the horizon for Archie, my biggest challenge will be just trying to keep up with everything we have in store!

Tracey will take over duties overseeing the company’s external messaging to the press, social media and marketing outlets. He previously managed editorial for ToyFare Magazine and ran programming for Wizard World Conventions. His background includes time spent on the journalism side writing freelance for video game and entertainment website UGO.com in addition to a stint as Editor-in-Chief of a monthly citywide publication in New Orleans. Tracey’s unique skill set combined with his editorial know-how render him expertly equipped to handle the media magnet that is Archie Comics.

Oni Press Promotes George Rohac To Director Of Business Development

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Oni Press, Inc. has announced the promotion of George Rohac to Director of Business Development.

Publisher Joe Nozemack said:

George has pushed the company since the day he arrived. He spearheaded our scheduling initiative that hasn’t missed a ship date in over a year and helped work with every team to help revolutionize how we operated. He was also a key factor in establishing our relationships with Penny Arcade, Inc. and Double Fine Productions, Inc.

Editor-In-Chief James Lucas Jones continued:

In mid 2011 he [George] started approaching me with ideas for titles and partners to reach out to. I let him go at it and he came back with creators and companies that we’re overjoyed to be working with.

The promotion includes a relocation to the East coast in order to facilitate further opportunities the company is working on. This will take place in mid-November.

Rohac stated:

Working at Oni Press has been a dream come true. The company and it’s staff are dedicated to seeing creators earn from their work, more than anyone else in the industry. While I will miss Portland, moving back to the East Coast will better assist my duties in developing new ways to make our creators and the company more profitable in the long term.

Around the Tubes

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I’m gearing up to head to Gen Con tomorrow where I’ll be bringing you all the latest gaming news…. yay!!!!!

Around the Blogs:

Bleeding Cool – The Archaia To Zenescope Of Creator Non-Payment -Hmmm…

Bleeding Cool – NBC Planning Super Villain Show, Hench -And I expect it to derail after one season, just like Heroes.

IGN – No John Williams Theme in Man of Steel – I call bullshit!

 

Around the Tubes Reviews:

CBR – Spider-Men #4

Bleeding Cool – The Walking Dead #101

Comings and Goings: Filip Sablik Heads to BOOM!

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There was a decent amount of coverage, but Filip Sablik, formerly the Publisher at Top Cow has confirmed (through a Facebook image update) he’s moving to another comic book company, BOOM! Studios as their VP of Publishing & Marketing.  Congrats to Filip on the new gig and BOOM! for snagging him!

 

Valiant Bolsters Editorial Team With Jody LeHeup

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VALIANT Bolsters Editorial Team With JODY LeHEUP

Valiant is proud to announce that former Marvel editor and Harvey Award nominee Jody LeHeup has been named to the position of Associate Editor. In his new role, LeHeup will contribute to Valiant’s newly relaunched stable of ongoing titles, including X-O Manowar, Harbinger, Bloodshot, and Archer & Armstrong. LeHeup is the latest addition to Valiant’s growing editorial team, joining Assistant Editor Josh Johns and Executive Editor Warren Simons.

“When we began our search for a new Associate Editor, Jody’s name was at the top of my list,” said Simons. “I had the opportunity to share an office with Jody at Marvel, and I saw firsthand how dedicated he was to creating amazing, innovative stories. He has a tremendous love for our medium, and I know he’ll be an exceptional addition to our hardworking team at Valiant.”

A four-year veteran of Marvel editorial, LeHeup edited a host of bestselling and critically lauded titles during his tenure, including Uncanny X-Force, Age of Apocalypse, Deadpool, and X-Factor, while his work on the acclaimed anthology Strange Tales garnered him a Harvey Award nomination in 2011.

“Valiant is already off to a roaring start and I’m thrilled to be joining such a talented team,” said LeHeup. “Warren is one of the best editors in the industry and I’m happy to have the chance to work with him, as well as the rest of Team Valiant, in continuing to redefine the Valiant Universe for a new generation.”

“Jody is an excellent addition to our incredibly talented editorial roster,” added Valiant CEO Jason Kothari. “We’ve worked hard to assemble a formidable team across all facets of Valiant and, with Jody now working at the side of Warren, we look forward to producing great stories for many years to come.”

ONI Press Announces Changes In Its Sales and Marketing Team

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ONI PRESS ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN ITS SALES & MARKETING TEAM

It is with both optimism and sadness that Oni Press announces the departure of a longtime employee and the addition of two new members to its sales and marketing team.

Thomas Shimmin and Amber LaPraim are taking joint positions as Marketing Coordinator, while the current Director of Marketing, Cory Casoni, is leaving Oni Press to consult for NAMCO BANDAI Games, Inc. as the Head of Marketing for ShiftyLook.

Casoni joined Oni Press in 2008. Prior to becoming part of the company he had been manufacturing T-shirts for Oni Press, including the well-known Scott Pilgrim limited edition shirts. Casoni was the first hire in a series that led to the current complement of employees now at Oni Press.

“Transitions are always a little difficult, and always a little bittersweet,” Oni Press publisher Joe Nozemack said. “We hate to lose any of our valued workforce, but at the same time, we can’t begrudge Cory for accepting a great opportunity when presented. He’s got a passion for gaming and comics, and this new job combines both. In his time with us, Cory has been integral to growing Oni Press’ presence in the existing marketplace and finding us new markets to sell our comics. Under his guidance, we have successfully launched some of our best-selling titles, including The Sixth Gun and the award-winning graphic novels One Soul and Petrograd. He was also at the marketing helm during the height of Scott Pilgrim mania. We couldn’t have weathered that without him.”

Both Shimmin and LaPraim joined the Oni Press Marketing Department earlier this year. Shimmin has been working with Casoni interfacing with direct market comic retailers, including a concentrated push for Brian Churilla’s buzz book The Secret History of D.B. Cooper. LaPraim has been operating as Oni Press’ logistics coordinator and organizing convention appearances, including recent stops at the Emerald City Comic Con, Stumptown Comics Fest, and Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.

“Having the staff already on board makes the switchover all the easier,” said Oni Press editor in chief James Lucas Jones. “Tom and Amber are more than ready to step into this position and we’re excited to have them on full time.”

Founded in 1997, Oni Press, Inc. has become one of the comic industry’s most well respected independent comic publishers; focusing on genre, character, and story driven creator-owned work.

Aaron Gettman Appointed Regional Sales Manager for Heroic Distribution

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AARON GETTMAN APPOINTED REGIONAL SALES MANAGER FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND MAJOR COMIC BOOK RETAILERS

Heroic Publishing, the publisher of such highly regarded comic book titles as FLARE, CHAMPIONS, and LIBERTY GIRL, announced today that Aaron Gettman has been appointed Regional Account Manager for Heroic Distribution, serving southern California and major comic book retailers.

It will be Aaron’s task to work with independent comic book retailers in southern California, and with major comic book retailers nationwide, to find creative ways to bring Heroic Publishing titles into comic stores for all fans to enjoy.

Although new to Heroic Publishing Inc, Aaron is familiar with the characters featured in various Heroic Publishing titles, and is eager to begin working with comic book retailers in order to determine their specific needs.

Retailers can reach Aaron by text or cell at 323-535-4686, and by email at acgettman@gmail.com. If he does not pick up immediately, please leave a message and he’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.

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