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Preview – Planet of the Apes #9

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PLANET OF THE APES #9

Written by Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Carlos Magno
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Sam Kennedy
COVER B: Mitch Gerads
COVER C: Damian Couceiro
Diamond Code: OCT110926

BRAND NEW ARC! GREAT JUMPING ON POINT FOR NEW READERS! After the dramatic conclusion to the last arc, Ape and Human society seem to be at a breaking point! Skintown is in flames, and the ape government is hunting down the fleeing humans. Bako makes a desperate move that could change the course of the war, while deep below the city, sister turns on sister! Superstar writer Daryl Gregory and white hot artist Carlos Magno ensure you have to “get your hands on these damn dirty apes!”

Preview – Planet of the Apes #8

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PLANET OF THE APES #8

Written by Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Carlos Magno
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Carlos Magno
COVER B: Damian Couceiro
COVER C: Scott Keating
Diamond Code: SEP110882

Another chapter in the battle between man and ape ends, but The Long War continues! The results of both Sullivan and Alaya’s machinations will change both women’s lives forever, and it all happens here in this can’t-miss issue. Superstar writer Daryl Gregory and white hot artist Carlos Magno ensure you have to “get your hands on these damn dirty apes!”

BOOM! Studios Launches Dracula: The Company of Monsters Webcomic

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KURT BUSIEK’S ‘DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS’ MIGRATES FROM PRINT TO DIGITAL
FREE WEBCOMIC
WWW.DRACULACOMIC.COM
UPDATES DAILY

October 24, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA – Happy Halloween from Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory, Scott Godlewski, and Damian Couciero — who have a trick for the bags of comic book fans worldwide with the launch of the DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS webcomic! Launching right now with 11 pages ready to be read, www.draculacomic.com will update daily with new content, serializing the critically-acclaimed print issues while introducing new digital-exclusive story pages and creator commentary. It’s another ground-breaking industry first for BOOM! Studios as DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS migrates from print to digital!

Fright fest DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS showcases the talent of Eisner and Harvey Award-winning creator Kurt Busiek (ASTRO CITY), World Fantasy and Locus Award Finalist writer Daryl Gregory (PLANET OF THE APES), artist Scott Godlewski (CODEBREAKERS), and Harvey nominated artist Damian Couceiro (RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES).

Serializing the print comic first, the DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS webcomic will soon showcase new, original digital pages not seen in print and host commentary from the series contributors that gives fans an inside look on how the comics are created.

The site updates everyday, including weekends.

A digital innovator, BOOM! Studios’ DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS will be the first Direct Market comic book series that launches in print and then migrates to the web. Continuing to lead the market, BOOM! Studios was the first company to release day-and-date digital download content in 2007 and was one of the first comic book publishers to have their own downloadable app.

DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS tells how a powerful, predatory corporation acquires a valuable asset – Dracula! They think they own him, but no one can own the Son of the Dragon. There’s a monster in their midst that puts Hannibal Lecter to shame – and he plans to gain his freedom in blood. It’s bloodsuckers vs. bloodsucker, as Busiek, Gregory, Godlewski, and Couceiro bring an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos.

Don’t miss this Halloween’s hottest free webcomic at www.draculacomic.com! Starting October 24th and updating each day!

Some critical acclaim for DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS:

“A thought-provoking Dracula that readers can actually root for…” — Publishers Weekly

“This series is almost overflowing with ridiculously wonderful concepts…” — Pop Culture Network

“Damn near perfect… 9.9 out of 10” — PlayerAffinity.com

“I’m looking forward to seeing what they and Gregory—and Dracula and Evan and Marta—do next” — Newsarama

“A great read” — WatchPlayRead.com

“Intriguing” — MultiversityComics.com

“Wonderfully dynamic art…It’s a new, thoroughly modern vampire story in a classic style that would make Bram Stoker proud.” — A Walrus Darkly

About BOOM! Studios
Founded by Ross Richie, BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) is 2009 and 2010’s “Best Publisher” and an Eisner and Harvey Award-winner, generating a constellation of bestselling comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent, including Mark Waid’s IRREDEEMABLE, new HELLRAISER comics written by Clive Barker, PLANET OF THE APES, 28 DAYS LATER, and Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?. BOOM!’s all ages imprint KABOOM! publishes Charles Schulz’ PEANUTS, Roger Langridge’s SNARKED, and Scholastic’s WORDGIRL. BOOM!’s lit comix-focused imprint, BOOM! Town, recently won the Eisner Award for its first book, Shannon Wheeler’s I THOUGHT YOU WOULD BE FUNNIER.

Preview – Planet of the Apes #7

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PLANET OF THE APES #7

Written by Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Carlos Magno
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Carlos Magno
COVER B: Damian Couceiro
Diamond Code: AUG110912

The hit series continues! The human ghetto of Skintown is fortifying itself against ape forces. Any ape that enters is shot dead on sight. To fight back, Council Voice Alaya unearths the Sacred Scrolls authored by her grandfather, the Lawgiver. Can these words be the key in turning the tide of the bloody conflict between ape and man? Superstar writer Daryl Gregory and white hot artist Carlos Magno ensure you have to “get your hands on these damn dirty apes!”

Preview – Dracula: The Company of Monsteres Vol. 3

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DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS VOL.3

Written by Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Scott Godlewski, Damiian Coucerio
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $12.99
ISBN13: 9781608860586
Diamond Code: JUL110932

The terrifying conclusion to the critically acclaimed series from comics legend Kurt Busiek! After a powerful, predatory corporation acquires Dracula as a valuable asset, they soon discover one terrifying truth: no one can own the Son of the Dragon! As the vampire armies of the corporation and Dracula face off against each other, our hero Evan must enter into an unlikely alliance with Marta and her team of vampire hunters. As Dracula and the corporation’s fight reaches a fever pitch, can Evan and Marta work together long enough to rally a rebellion that will be able to withstand the onslaught? It’s bloodsuckers vs. bloodsucker, as Busiek brings an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos with award-winning author Daryl Gregrory (PANDEMONIUM, PLANET OF THE APES) and rising star artists Scott Godlewski (CODEBREAKERS) and Damian Couceiro (NOLA).

Planet Of The Apes #6 Sells Out and Goes To Second Print

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PLANET OF THE APES #6 SELLS OUT! GOES TO 2ND PRINT!

 September 26, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA – Today BOOM! Studios is proud to announce PLANET OF THE APES #6 has completely sold out of its first printing and will be going to a second print!

PLANET OF THE APES #6 second print features a can’t-miss, all-new original cover by Harvey Award-nominated Damian Couceiro (ROBERT E. HOWARD’S HAWKS OF OUTREMER). Written by Daryl Gregory (DRACULA:COMPANY OF MONSTERS) and drawn by Carlos Magno (COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS). PLANET OF THE APES #6 second print is available from Diamond Comic Distributors with the following Diamond Code: AUG118102, as well as through Haven Distributors.

PLANET OF THE APES continues its phenomenal run. After selling out of the first issue of this outstanding series, BOOM! Studios offered Issue #5 for the introductory price of $1.00 the same day as the $9.99 Volume 1 trade collection hit store shelves! With new readers getting caught up, demand has outpaced supply with the next issue, leading PLANET OF THE APES #6 to sell out of its first printing within days of release.

Apes fans should keep in mind, while Diamond Comic Distributors and Haven Distributors have completely sold out, first printings of PLANET OF THE APES #6 may still be found at the local comic shop nearest you. Not sure where to find your nearest comic retailer? Please use www.comicshoplocator.com

This issue of PLANET OF THE APES finally reveals the ferociousness of the apes’ plans against humans! As humans face oppressive tactics not seen in centuries, they choose to fight with newfound viciousness, committing an act so severe it will have reverberations for years to come! Superstar writer Daryl Gregory and white hot artist Carlos Magno ensure you have to “get your hands on these damn dirty apes!”

PLANET OF THE APES #6 second print (Diamond Code: AUG118102) ships with a fantastic all-new cover from Harvey Award-nominated Damian Couceiro and continues the epic ongoing sci-fi saga written by Daryl Gregory, and featuring sensational art by Carlos Magno.

About BOOM! Studios
Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com)generates a constellation of bestselling comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent, including Mark Waid’s series IRREDEEMABLE, new HELLRAISER comics written by Clive Barker, PLANET OF THE APES, 28 DAYS LATER, and Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?. BOOM!’s all-ages imprint KABOOM! publishes Charles Schulz’ PEANUTS, Roger Langridge’s SNARKED, and Scholastic’s WORDGIRL. BOOM!’s lit comix-focused imprint, BOOM! Town, recently won the Eisner Award for its first book, Shannon Wheeler’s I THOUGHT YOU WOULD BE FUNNIER.

Preview – Planet of the Apes #6

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PLANET OF THE APES #6

Written by Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Carlos Magno
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $1.00
COVER A: Carlos Magno
COVER B: Damian Couceiro
Diamond Code: JUL110947

The hit series continues! The ferociousness of the apes’ plans against humans is finally revealed! As humans face oppressive tactics not seen in centuries, they choose to fight with newfound viciousness — committing an act so severe it will have reverberations for years to come! Superstar writer Daryl Gregory and white hot artist Carlos Magno ensure you have to “get your hands on these damn dirty apes!”

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Read The Final Two Episode Of The Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes Prequel Today!

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JUST IN TIME FOR THE MOVIE PREMIERE! READ THE FINAL TWO EPISODES OF THE ‘RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES’ FREE ONLINE PREQUEL AVAILABLE NOW AT
www.apescomics.com

‘RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES’ IN THEATERS EVERYWHERE THIS FRIDAY AUGUST 5, 2011

August 3rd, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA – Apes fans, prepare for the final two episodes of the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES free online prequel – available now at www.apescomics.com. At BOOM! Studios we’re going Ape over the worldwide premiere of RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Friday, August 5th. And to whet your appetite we’re releasing the final two episodes where Burke and Bright Eyes plan their escape from the Gen-Sys Labs. But will they make it out alive? Find out by reading the free online prequel, then watch the feature film this Friday, August 5th, 2011!

“The Apes will rise this week, and we’re keeping Apes mania alive by releasing not one but two more episodes of the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES free online prequel!” says BOOM! Studios Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ross Richie. “That’s right, these are the final episodes of the series! So if you know anyone who hasn’t read the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES free online prequel, link, chat, tweet, or facebook www.apescomics.com and see the events leading up to the feature film!”

The RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES free online prequel is written by PLANET OF THE APES comic series writer Daryl Gregory and drawn by Harvey Award-nominated artist Damian Couceiro (HAWKS OF OUTREMER) and Tony Parker (DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?). This free online prequel details the events leading up to the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES feature film debuting worldwide this Friday, August 5th.

Since its debut on July 13th BOOM! Studios has released a brand new 5-page episode of the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES free online comic book prequel every Wednesday at www.apescomics.com. Today marks the final two exciting installments of the online prequel released two days before the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES movie premiere this Friday, August 5th.

In April BOOM! Studios announced they were publishing an all new ongoing PLANET OF THE APES comics series set in the original classic 1968 movie continuity. Subsequently, a flurry of fan interest caused a complete sell-out of PLANET OF THE APES #1, sending the seminal issue into second print even before hitting store shelves!

About BOOM! Studios
Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) generates a constellation of bestselling comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent, including Mark Waid’s series IRREDEEMABLE, Stan Lee’s SOLDIER ZERO, THE TRAVELER, and STARBORN (the first new series in print from the industry icon in 20 years), new HELLRAISER comics written by Clive Barker as well as 20th Century Fox’s PLANET OF THE APES, 28 DAYS LATER, and DIE HARD, Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, and The Henson Company’s FARSCAPE. BOOM!’s recently rebranded all-ages imprint, KABOOM! will see publication of PEANUTS, SPACE WARPED, Roger Langridge’s SNARKED, Scholastic’s WORDGIRL, as well as continuing to publish fan-favorite Disney Afternoon series DARKWING DUCK, CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS and DUCKTALES along with Disney standards MICKEY MOUSE, DONALD DUCK, UNCLE SCROOGE, and WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES.

Read The New Episode Of Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes Prequel Today!

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EARLY RELEASE! READ EPISODE FOUR OF THE ‘RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES’ FREE ONLINE PREQUEL AVAILABLE NOW AT
www.apescomics.com

‘RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES’ IN THEATERS EVERYWHERE
THIS FRIDAY AUGUST 5, 2011

July 27th, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA – This Friday the Apes will rise, but today you can get the latest episode in the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES free online prequel just by visiting www.apescomics.com! The 4th riveting episode sees the Gen-Sys lab Apes begin the transformation that will lead to their ultimate freedom! Read the prequel, then run to the theaters August 5th for the world premiere of RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES!

“Fans demanded more Apes and BOOM! aims to please!” says BOOM! Studios Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ross Richie. “To commemorate the world premiere of RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, August 5th, we’re releasing the latest episode of our free online prequel two days early! That’s right Apes fans, follow along with the comic that sets the stage for when the Apes Rise at www.apescomics.com!”

The RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES free online prequel is written by acclaimed sci-fi novelist and PLANET OF THE APES comic series writer Daryl Gregory and drawn by Harvey Award-nominated artist Damian Couceiro (HAWKS OF OUTREMER) and Tony Parker (DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?). This free online prequel details the events leading up to the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES feature film debuting worldwide this Friday, August 5th.

Since its debut on July 13th BOOM! Studios has released a brand new 5-page episode of the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES free online comic book prequel every Wednesday at www.apescomics.com. Today marks the fourth exciting installment of the online prequel released early in commemoration of the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES movie premiere this Friday, August 5th.

In April BOOM! Studios announced they were publishing an all new ongoing PLANET OF THE APES comics series set in the original classic 1968 movie continuity. Subsequently, a flurry of fan interest caused a complete sell-out of PLANET OF THE APES #1, sending the seminal issue into second print even before hitting store shelves!

About BOOM! Studios
Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) generates a constellation of bestselling comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent, including Mark Waid’s series IRREDEEMABLE, Stan Lee’s SOLDIER ZERO, THE TRAVELER, and STARBORN (the first new series in print from the industry icon in 20 years), new HELLRAISER comics written by Clive Barker as well as 20th Century Fox’s PLANET OF THE APES, 28 DAYS LATER, and DIE HARD, Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, and The Henson Company’s FARSCAPE. BOOM!’s recently rebranded all-ages imprint, KABOOM! will see publication of PEANUTS, SPACE WARPED, Roger Langridge’s SNARKED!, Scholastic’s WORDGIRL, as well as continuing to publish fan-favorite Disney Afternoon series DARKWING DUCK, CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS, DUCKTALES along with Disney standards MICKEY MOUSE, DONALD DUCK, UNCLE SCROOGE, and WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES.

New Episode Of Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes Prequel Available Today!

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DON’T MISS EPISODE THREE OF THE ‘RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES’ FREE ONLINE DIGITAL COMIC BOOK PREQUEL AVAILABLE TODAY AT
www.apescomics.com

‘RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES’ IN THEATERS EVERYWHERE
AUGUST 5, 2011

July 27th, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA – You’ve read the sensational debut and the fantastic second episode of the free online digital comic book prequel to RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES – now the exciting epic continues in this third all-new episode revealing the terrifying secrets of the Gen-Sys labs! Visit www.apescomics.com today and every Wednesday to see Alpha and Bright Eyes fight for their lives and spark a revolution that will change the world forever!

“People are going absolutely Ape for our RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES free online comic prequel!” says BOOM! Studios Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ross Richie. “Our free online comic book prequel gives Apes fans a taste of the exciting things they’ll see next week when the film debuts worldwide! Be sure to tell you friends via Twitter or Facebook the Apes will rise, and it all begins here at www.apescomics.com.”

Written by the acclaimed PLANET OF THE APES comic series writer Daryl Gregory and drawn by sensational Harvey Award-nominated artist Damian Couceiro (HAWKS OF OUTREMER) and Tony Parker (DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?) the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES free online comic book prequel sets the stage for the feature film of the same name! RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES is the first live-action film in history to star and be told from the point of view of a sentient animal — a character with human-like qualities, who can strategize, organize and ultimately lead a revolution that will spell disaster for all humanity!

Since its debut on July 13th BOOM! Studios has released a brand new 5-page episode of the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES free online comic book prequel every Wednesday on www.apescomics.com. Today marks the third exciting installment of the online prequel with next Wednesday August 3rd debuting another free 5 pages, two days before the film’s release!

In April BOOM! Studios announced they were publishing an all new ongoing PLANET OF THE APES comics series set in the original classic 1968 movie continuity. Subsequently, a flurry of fan interest caused a complete sell-out of PLANET OF THE APES #1, sending the seminal issue into second print even before hitting store shelves!

About BOOM! Studios
Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) generates a constellation of bestselling comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent, including Mark Waid’s series IRREDEEMABLE, Stan Lee’s SOLDIER ZERO, THE TRAVELER, and STARBORN (the first new series in print from the industry icon in 20 years), new HELLRAISER comics written by Clive Barker as well as 20th Century Fox’s PLANET OF THE APES, 28 DAYS LATER, and DIE HARD, Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, and The Henson Company’s FARSCAPE. BOOM!’s recently rebranded all-ages imprint, KABOOM! will see publication of PEANUTS, SPACE WARPED, Roger Langridge’s SNARKED!, Scholastic’s WORDGIRL, as well as continuing to publish fan-favorite Disney Afternoon series DARKWING DUCK, CHIP ‘N’ DALE RESCUE RANGERS, DUCKTALES along with Disney standards MICKEY MOUSE, DONALD DUCK, UNCLE SCROOGE, and WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES.

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