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Ariel’s Nightmares Can’t Contain Themselves

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ARIEL’S NIGHTMARES CAN’T CONTAIN THEMSELVES

Image Comics releases DARKCHYLDE collection in Janauary

Berkeley, CA – 10 December 2010 – In January 2011, fans old and new will be able to catch up with accursed teen Ariel Chylde in DARKCHYLDE VOL.1: LEGACY AND REDEMPTION from Image Comics.

Ariel Chylde is a sweet-tempered girl with a terrifying secret: She can become the horrendous creatures from her many recurring nightmares. In DARKCHYLDE VOL. 1, collecting for the first time the “Legacy” and “Redmpetion” storylines, Ariel seeks salvation and an end to her terrible curse.

“2011 marks the 15th Anniversary of Ariel Chylde,” says creator and artist Randy Queen. “So, it is with great joy this rare collection of Darkchylde material is made available for the first time in America with Image. To ensure a truly dynamic package, we’ve added new pages of art, the poetic writings of Ariel Chylde, and many rare and unseen images. If you’re an older fan or newer fan, you’ll still find something fresh to discover in these haunted tales of the teen who can become the creatures from her nightmares!”

DARKCHYLDE VOL.1: LEGACY AND REDEMPTION (NOV100428), a 160-page full-color trade paperback collecting the “Legacy” and “Redemption” storylines of the hit series and featuring all new artwork and cover gallery, will be in stores on January 12, 2011, for $16.99.

A feature film is currently in development with John Carpenter attached to direct. Get the latest updates on Darkchylde at www.darkchylde.com.

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

Rock On 27 #1 Sells Out At Distribution Level

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ROCK ON

Image Comics’ 27 #1 sells out at the distribution level

Berkeley, CA – 3 December 2010 – Will Garland may not survive to see his 28th birthday, but he can go knowing that he’s a star if the sellout of the first issue of Image Comics and Shadowline’s 27 is any indication!

Because of high demand, 27 #1 is already sold out at the distribution level, so Image Comics is taking the book back to press. The second printing of 27 #1 will be in stores January 5, 2011, the same day as the second issue.

27 is a four-issue series is written by Charles Soule (Strongman) and drawn by Renzo Podesta (Hard Drive, Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom) with covers by W. Scott Forbes (FORGETLESS). The book comes in the larger Golden Age format.

“The response to 27 has been amazing,” exclaims Soule. “On behalf of the entire creative team, thank you to everyone who ordered the book, and thank you to everyone who has helped generate buzz for the book. It’s been a blast so far, and we’re just getting started!”

Shadowline Publisher Jim Valentino adds, “Charles and Renzo have done brilliant work on 27, and it deserves all the praise and attention it gets!”

In 27, the “27 Club” admits only the most brilliant musicians and artists — and kills them dead in their 27th year. Will Garland is a famous rock guitarist, secretly unable to play for months due to a neurological disorder afflicting his left hand. He’s also 27. With mad scientists, long dead rock legends and cosmic entities in his way, can he make it to 28?

27 #1 (of 4) Second Printing (OCT108111), a 32-page full-color comic book in the Golden Age format, will be in stores January 5, 2011, alongside 27 #2 (OCT100505).

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

27 #1 Cover

Free Comic Book Day 2011 – The Gold Books

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Free Comic Book Day on May 7th, 2011

Ape Entertainment

KIZOIC PRESENTS: KUNG FU PANDA/RICHIE RICH FLIP BOOK

Archaia Entertainment

DARK CRYSTAL/MOUSE GUARD FLIP BOOK

Archie Comics

BETTY & VERONICA

BOOM! Studios

DARKWING DUCK/RESCUE RANGERS FLIP BOOK

Dark Horse Comics

AVATAR: LAST AIRBENDER/STAR WARS: CLONE WARS FLIP BOOK

DC Comics

A SPECIAL TOP SECRET PROJECT TOO BIG TO ANNOUNCE!

Image Comics

ROBERT KIRKMAN KID-FRIENDLY TITLE

IDW Publishing

LOCKE & KEY

Marvel Comics

SPIDER-MAN

Papercutz

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GERONIMO STILTON & THE SMURFS FLIP BOOK

Not for the Faint of Heart

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NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART

Image Comics explains enigmatic teaser campaign

Berkeley, CA – 1 December 2010 – It’s been hard to miss the teaser campaign that Image Comics has been running throughout the month of November. Were the images from one book? Several new series? At long last, Image is coming clean about those dirty little teasers…

In March 2011, Image is unleashing an all-new series written by showman Joe Casey (OFFICER DOWNE, GØDLAND) and drawn with dynamic intensity by Mike Huddleston (The Coffin). The name of this surreal homage to uber violence? BUTCHER BAKER, THE RIGHTEOUS MAKER.

“This one ain’t for the faint of heart,” declares Casey. “BUTCHER BAKER is a sleazy, mature readers superhero book about a semi-retired ‘patriotic’ superhero who gets the call for one last adventure. It’s everything you want a superhero comicbook to be. It’s simultaneously iconic and subversive and a whole lot of fun.”

“I don’t think I’ve ever had this much fun working on a book before,” says Huddleston. “Joe has created a ridiculously ultra-violent and over-sexed world unlike anything anyone has read before. It’s intense!”

Casey adds, “I feel like this series is a creative pinnacle for both of us. I know I’m pushing the envelope in unusual ways with this one, and Huddleston’s art is as good as it gets.”

“Joe’s at his best when he’s pushing against the walls of convention,” offers Image Comics Publisher Eric Stephenson. “If you’ve read his work on Automatic Kafka, Wildcats 3.0 and GØDLAND, you’re well aware of just how adept he is at stretching standard superhero tropes into something else, so believe me when I tell you the best is yet to come. All those teasers? Mere slivers of the gem Joe and Mike have been crafting these past few months. If this book doesn’t rock your socks off, then you’re dead inside.”

BUTCHER BAKER was the preeminent All-American superhero. A long time ago. Now, he’s getting laid… a lot. One last mission could return him to glory… IF he doesn’t screw it up.

BUTCHER BAKER, THE RIGHTEOUS MAKER #1, a 32-page full-color comic book for $2.99, is available for order in the January issue of Diamond’s Previews and hits stores in all its epically violent glory on March 30, 2011.

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

Butcher Baker #1Butcher Baker #2

Lose Your Mind Again

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LOSE YOUR MIND AGAIN!

Image Comics reprints one-shot from electro-punk impresarios Mindless Self Indulgence

Berkeley, CA – 30 November 2010 – Electro-punk band Mindless Self Indulgence has been acclaimed by music aficionados the world over. They’ve headlined music festivals and played with world-renowned bands such as Korn, Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, Rammstein and System Of A Down. Now, Mindless Self Indulgence can add another item to their already impressive list of accomplishments: creators of a sold out comic book!

ADVENTURES INTO MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE, a one-shot illustrated by Jess Fink (POPGUN, Chester 5000), has sold out at the distribution level, so Image Comics is ordering a second printing of the hit comic. The book, which will feature a new cover by Fink, will be in stores December 22.

“Here is the comic of the true tales of MSI… And the truth fucking hurts… and hurts and hurts and hurts!” exclaims singer Jimmy Urine.

Adds guitarist Steve, Righ?, “It’s so damn good, I got the scars to prove it!”

“I don’t think retailers or readers were prepared for how great this comic was going to be,” notes Image Comics Publisher Eric Stephenson. “Given Image’s track record with music-related comics, I would think everybody knows we’re going to bring the awesome with a project like this, but the first printing sold out so quickly, it’s obvious people need to be reminded. In other words: Don’t miss out a second time!”

ADVENTURES INTO MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE: True tales of horror and insanity that will chill you right to the bone! From Mindless Self Indulgence come true never-before-told stories from the road. THRILL as rowdy fans throw junk at the band! SHIVER as band members are hauled off to jail! WATCH in awe as venues are trashed! Real stories, written and experienced by the band, with art by Jess Fink.

ADVENTURES INTO MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE Second Printing (OCT108112), a 32-page black & white comic book for $3.99, will be in stores December 22, 2010. Follow the band’s adventures at www.mindlessselfindulgence.com.

About Mindless Self Indulgence

Mindless Self Indulgence is a New York City band. The band consists of frontman Jimmy Urine, and fellow musicians, guitarist, Steve, Righ?, bassist, LynZ, and drummer, Kitty. Their music incorporates punk rock, alternative rock, electronica, hip-hop, and industrial. They have released four albums, two EPs, one live album, one live DVD, and several Billboard chart topping singles and videos that have garnered over six million views. Their most recent album entered the Billboard top 30 and produced three #1 singles in the United States. The band maintains a fiercely devout fan-base with notable bands who have opened for them including My Chemical Romance, The Dresden Dolls, Rasputina, Shiny Toy Guns, The Birthday Massacre, Tub Ring, Dir en grey and Combi-Christ. In January 2009 the band headlined the massive Kerrang! Relentless Energy Drink tour (UK). The band and representatives can be contacted via their website at www.mindlessselfindulgence.com.

About Image Comics

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.



Morning Glories – Worth Every Penny

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WORTH EVERY PENNY

Image Comics and Shadowline thank MORNING GLORIES fans with specially priced trade and price drop

Berkeley, CA – November 24 2010 – The fans have spoken, making MORNING GLORIES a bestseller! Each issue of the series has been a sellout, and to thank fans, Shadowline and Image Comics are dropping the cover price from $3.50 to $2.99 with issue #7!

For those of you who may have missed an issue of the hit series — written by Nick Spencer (FORGETLESS, EXISTENCE, SHUDDERTOWN) and drawn by Joe Eisma (EXISTENCE) with covers by Rodin Esquejo — Image is also releasing the first trade for the special introductory price of $9.99! The trade collects the first six issues of the hottest series of the year and will be in stores February 16, 2011, one week before MORNING GLORIES #7.

“Issue 7 starts a new story arc, making it the perfect jumping-on point for new fans,” says Spencer. “The combination of the specially priced trade and the lower price for issues is a boon, both for myself and the fans. I get to keep telling an electrifying story while fans get to enjoy all the thrills at a more affordable price!”

Adds Shadowline Publisher Jim Valentino, “We wanted to thank the dedicated fans of MORNING GLORIES for all their support. We wouldn’t be able to drop the price of the comic if they hadn’t embraced the series so whole-heartedly. So, thank you, and stay tuned for more twists as the Glories take on the Academy!”

Morning Glory Academy is one of the most prestigious prep schools in the country. But behind its hallowed doors, something sinister and deadly lurks. When six brilliant but troubled new students arrive, they find themselves trapped and desperately seeking answers in a place where nothing is what it seems to be!

MORNING GLORIES VOL. 1: FOR A BETTER FUTURE TP (DEC100470), a 192-page full-color graphic novel for the special introductory price of $9.99, will be in stores February 16, 2011. MORNING GLORIES #7 (DEC100486), a 32-page full-color comic for the new low price of $2.99, will be in stores February 23, 2011.

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

Morning Glories Volume 1Morning Glories #7

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