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Preview: Amanda Hocking’s The Hollows: A Hollowland Graphic Novel Part 7 (of 10)

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AMANDA HOCKING’S THE HOLLOWS: A HOLLOWLAND GRAPHIC NOVEL PART 7 (of 10)

Amanda Hocking, Tony Lee (w)
Steve Uy (a)
Steve Uy (c)
B&W • 22 pages • $1.99 • Teen+ • On Sale 8/7

Caught by Maurauders on the streets of a ghost town, Remy and her companions must decide whether to accept the help of a stranger – but will they accept before one of them dies? As the zombies get closer, so do Remy and Lazlo… as we continue through this enhanced adaptation of Amanda Hocking’s best selling novel HOLLOWLAND by #1 New York Times bestseller Tony Lee (X-Men Unlimited, Doctor Who), and Steve Uy (Avengers Initiative, JSA Classified)! Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents Amanda Hocking’s The Hollows: A Hollowland graphic novel.

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SDCC 2013: Asylum Press Announces Half Price Digital sale At Comics Plus during Comic-Con

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Asylum Press will offer all of it’s titles at Half Price during San Diego Comic Con 2013 Wed. July 17 through Sunday July 21, 2013.

Asylum Press offers a wide range of titles including Steve Mannion’s Fearless Dawn, Black Powder by Dwayne Harris (Headsmash), Warlash, DTOX, Asylum of Horrors, Martin Shapiro’s Chopper, Insidious Tales, Trenchcoats, Cigarettes and Shotguns, Jason Paulos’ retro horror anthology EEEK!, the dramatic thriller Farmhouse by Elizabeth J. Musgrave and Szymon Kudranski , Mike Vosburg’s Retrowood and Lori Lovecraft and many more.

Asylum Press titles at Comics Plus aka iVerse http://digital.comicsplusapp.com/publisher_details.php?id=8




Archie Comics Teams with Tapjoy for Advertising Sponsored Digital Comics

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There’s numerous business models when it comes to digital media. Some have stuck to the typical model of a consumer paying money, but others have branched out into different models, such as advertising based. One of my favorites is Free All Music which allows you watch an advertisement and then you can download a song.  With all of the announcements and overblown statements about a certain other recent digital comics announcement, it’s nice to see Archie Comics actually changing things up a bit.

Archie has teamed up with iVerse and Tapjoy for a new partnership that will allow fans a new way to “buy” their digital comics, this time for FREE. Starting July 18, the Archie Comics App, will integrate the Tapjoy Mobile Value Exchange model where consumers engage with advertisements to earn virtual rewards to spend on more than 2,000 Archie Comics.

This isn’t the first time this has been done though, VIZ Media announced a similar program towards the end of 2012. That differs from what Archie is doing, in that you have an extremely limited choice for VIZ, instead of their entire digital catalogue with Archie.

By simply watching a video, taking a survey or engaging with an ad, users will be able to earn credits to unlock Archie Comics via the Archie Comics app. This will give fans an opportunity to add to their digital comics library without going over budget.

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Aspen’s Charismagic: Sparkles Benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation

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On November 21st, Aspen Comics‘ Charismagic: Sparkles hits exclusively on comiXology. The special digital-exclusive 11-page short story’s proceeds goes to charity. Aspen has also pledged to donate all of their proceeds for this issue to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Featuring the harrowing origin of the popular talking cat Sparkles from the pages of Charismagic, this all-new one-shot issue is written by series creator Vince Hernandez and fully illustrated by series cover artist Siya Oum. Hernandez discussed the project further:

Our fans and new readers have been so overwhelmingly supportive of Charismagic and Aspen in general, so we wanted to give something back, and more specifically to those in need. We felt the Make-A-Wish Foundation was the perfect organization to help make this happen. Charismagic at its core is about heroic people overcoming great challenges and finding true courage in the face of adversity, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation adheres to these principles tenfold with their cause. It was a perfect fit for us. As well, artist Siya Oum is a hero in my book for taking on the entire project pro bono because she believed in the cause as much as we do. We really hope people will enjoy the magical yarn we’ve created.

Charismagic: Sparkles will arrive exclusively on Comixology on November 21st, with a sale price of $0.99, and will also be available on the Iverse Comics App with a date to be announced shortly.

Around the Tubes

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I’m still recovering from the election, so while I get myself together, here’s news you might have missed.

Around the Blogs

IGN – Man of Steel Will Be Released in 3D – Hmmm.

The Beat – iVerse to Curate Projects on Kickstarter (Updated) – Uh, so not quite was first announced.

Bleeding Cool – The Presidential Election, According To The Comics Industry – The Tweets were coming quickly last night.

Bleeding Cool – Fanboy Rampage: Ethan Van Sciver Vs Rob Liefeld – And this is how you become not taken seriously professionally.

Techcrunch – DC Comics Announces Deals To Sell Digital Comics In Big Three E-Bookstores, Says Digital Sales Have Grown 197% – Interesting.

 

Around the Tubes Reviews

CBR – Deadpool #1

IGN – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Book 1

IGN – Iron Man #1

CBR – Iron Man #1

Complex – Review: “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” Is The Rare Comic Book Adaptation That Actually Works

iVerse and Ape Entertainment Team for Exclusive Partnership

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logoComics publisher Ape Entertainment and digital comics company iVerse Media jointly announced that content produced and marketed under the Ape Entertainment and KiZoic imprints will now be available digitally on the Comics Plus platform as part of an exclusive partnership.

Though iVerse and Ape Entertainment have collaborated for years, this marks the first time that Ape has entered into an exclusive arrangement for digital distribution.

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Current plans call for Temple Run to make its Comic Plus debut first, followed by Squids and then Fruit Ninja. Future titles and release plans will be announced soon.

An Ape Entertainment/iVerse collaboration that’s already borne fruit is the Dreamworks Comics app, currently available from the App Store. It features all of the Ape Dreamworks comics, including Shrek, The Penguins of Madagascar, Madagascar 3, Kung Fu Panda and Puss in Boots. Future plans call for a comic prequel to Rise of the Guardians, scheduled for release on October 17, 2012.

Jack Rabbit #1 Debuts!

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Jack Rabbit#1 is an all-new supernatural-noir thriller from creator-owned comic book publisher, Contraband Comics. Set in 1930’s Los Angeles, the story follows ex-boxer-turned-private detective, Jackson “Jack Rabbit” Quaid, as he navigates a seedy and increasingly surreal underworld of the occult.

Available digitally in both a FREE 11-page preview and a $0.99 24-page Standard Issue release, Jack Rabbit #1 is Contraband Comics’ newest release through their exclusive digital partnership with iVerse Media. The premiere issue in a five-part limited series from writer, Jon Goff, and artist, Jim Hanna can be downloaded through the Comics Plus digital comic book app for iOS, Android and desktop viewing, HERE.

Archie Comics to Launch Native Language Digital Comics Apps Through iVerse International

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Archie Comics, the leading mass-market comic book publisher in the world and home to such notable pop culture creations as Archie, Jughead, Betty & Veronica, Josie & The Pussycats, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, announced today that it will be expanding its global presence by launching “Archie Comics” digital publishing applications for China, Japan, India and more in the fall of 2012 through an expanded partnership with iVerse Media’s new iVerse International program.

“Archie Comics has been at the forefront of digital publishing in North America for some time,” said Archie Comics Co-CEO Jon Goldwater. “We’re very excited to bring Archie and pals into the broader international digital market through our close partnership with iVerse Media.”

“Archie began experimenting with native language releases in Spanish last year,” said iVerse CEO Michael Murphey. “We’ve received great feedback from that, and we look forward to working with them to bring these iconic characters to the world in a brand new way.”

Applications will launch in the fall of 2012 with languages and titles to be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Marvel Entertainment Signs Exclusive Foreign Language Digital Comics Agreement With iVerse

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Today Marvel Entertainment, one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, announced it will exclusively distribute single issue and collected edition foreign language digital comics worldwide with iVerse, an innovator and unique voice in the mobile publishing field.

This multi-year agreement reinforces both Marvel’s position as one of the leading global entertainment brands and the number one comic book publisher in the world, while also bringing its unparalleled library of popular characters and acclaimed stories to the widest possible global audience. This foreign language content will launch in late 2012 with staggered releases worldwide.

“Marvel and iVerse both recognize the opportunity global publishing content expansion brings to Marvel fans worldwide,” explained Peter Phillips, SVP & General Manager, Marvel Digital Media Group. “This partnership with iVerse allows us to introduce Marvel’s rich history of exciting, action packed stories to new audiences who want to know more about the Avengers, Spider-Man, Wolverine and more in their native languages.”

Marvel and iVerse first partnered to distribute single–issue, English language digital comics in 2009. The ComicsPlus app, available through the App Store and Google Play, currently offers a robust selection of Marvel Digital Graphic Novels.

“At iVerse we believe that there is an unprecedented opportunity to expand readership by providing content in readers’ native languages,” said Michael Murphey, CEO, iVerse. “We are lifelong fans of Marvel – their characters and their content. It’s truly an honor to be able to partner with them to bring this spectacular content to the world on as many platforms as possible.”

Soon you can experience the greatest comic books, featuring the Avengers, Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, Wolverine and more worldwide in foreign languages for the first time ever in the digital realm!

Big Hitters #1 Debuts!

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Big Hitters #1, the first issue in a new sci-fi action/adventure series from creator-owned comic book publisher, Contraband Comics, is now available for purchase in iVerse Media’s Comics Plus app for just $0.99

Created by writer Jon Goff and illustrator Travis Sengaus, Big Hitters blends elements of noir, science fiction and action/adventure to tell the story of two government-sanctioned hitmen as they navigate the seedy underbelly of a post-war galaxy.

Big Hitters #1 is available now in the Comics Plus app, with both a FREE 11-page preview and a $0.99 26-page Standard Issue release. As an added bonus, the free preview of Big Hitters #1 includes the animated short “Gettim!,” directed and animated by series artist and co-creator, Travis Sengaus.

Joining Goff and Sengaus on the Big Hitters creative team are colorist Fco Plascencia and the master craftsmen at Richard Starking’s Comicraft lettering and design studio.

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