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Preview – True Blood: The French Quarter #2

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True Blood: The French Quarter #2 (of 6)

Mariah Huehner, David Tischman (w) • David Messina, Claudia Balboni (a) Messina, Joe Corroney (c)

Sookie’s been in New Orleans less than 24 hours and somebody’s already tried to kill her in an exploding house—but the sparks really fly when the perky blonde waitress and sexy Eric Northman team up to track down the vampire serial killer stalking the city’s French Quarter. Back in Bon Temps, Lafayette faces his fears and considers Pam’s offer to work the bar at Fangtasia. By the end of the night, everybody’s going to need a stiff drink. Or a Tru Blood. The stakes get higher, as the new blood sucking mystery based on Alan Ball’s hit HBO series True Blood deepens.

*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 4-to-1 ratio (4 Joe Corroney, 1 David Messina)

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

IDW Announces Comic-Con Exclusives

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IDW Announces Comic-Con Exclusives

Exclusive editions, tattoos, ashcans, and more await convention goers

San Diego, CA (July 8, 2011)—In anticipation of Comic-Con International: San Diego 2011, IDW Publishing today announced the company’s Comic-Con exclusives, with items ranging from exclusive covers to LOCKE & KEY keys. Many of these items will only be made available for the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con.
IDW Publishing Comic-Con Exclusives & Pre-Order Items:
[Servant of the Bones Exclusive Cover]Anne Rice’s Servant of the Bones
• Visitors to Comic-Con can purchase an exclusive advance copy of Anne Rice’s Servant of the Bones #1 with a variant cover; only 400 copies of this exclusive issue will be available.
• Beginning in August, the first issue of Anne Rice’s Servant of the Bones will tell of the demon Azriel, who sets out to find the murderer of a beautiful young woman in the streets of New York City, only to discover a far more sinister plot that could end the world. Once a human in ancient Babylon, Azriel is a spirit of rage and terror that gradually rediscovers his humanity through holy vengeance and spiritual love.
• Anne Rice will be signing at the IDW booth #2643 on Thursday July 21, 2011 during Comic-Con. With the purchase of a SERVANT OF THE BONES #1, fans will be able to have one additional item signed. 
• ANNE RICE’S SERVANT OF THE BONES #1 (Comic-Con Edition $5.00, 32 pages, full color) will be available at the IDW booth #2643 during Comic-Con, while supplies last.
• ANNE RICE’S SERVANT OF THE BONES #1 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in comic stores in August 2011.

[Baja Cover]Baja

• Attendees of Comic-Con can pick up a free ashcan of Baja and get an early look at the upcoming October release.
• In Baja, a beautiful woman and a man who knows better must escape a stalker whose fate is tied to their own.
• BAJA (FREE, Ashcan) will be available at the IDW booth #2643 during Comic-Con, while supplies last.
• BAJA ($19.99, 128 pages, partial color, trade paperback) will be available in comic and book stores in October 2011.
[Dorothy of Oz Cover]Dorothy of Oz Prequel
• Get a sneak peek at the Dorothy of Oz animated feature film coming in 2012 in the free preview comic!
• Featuring a star-studded cast, including Lea Michele, Martin Short and Patrick Stewart, the film draws inspiration from the classic story “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by Frank L. Baum and the Oz adventure book series written by his great-grandson Roger S. Baum.
• DOROTHY OF OZ preview comic (FREE) will be available at the IDW booth #2643 during Comic-Con, while supplies last.

[Fat Tarino Cover]

Fat Tarino

• FAT TARINO, featuring the impossible to find art books UNO TARINO, DOS TARINO and TRES TARINO, all in one gorgeous hardcover. This slip-cased edition offers over 350 pages of Ashley Wood art and is strictly limited to 500 copies.
• Now available for pre-order at http://bit.ly/fattarino.
• Ashley Wood will be based at the IDW booth #2643 throughout Comic-Con, and will be available for signings.
• FAT TARINO ($100, hardcover with slipcase, 360 pages, 12” X 12”) is available for pre-order through IDW Publishing, for pick up at San Diego Comic-Con or delivery after August 1.
[Godzilla Kingdom of Monsters Cover 1]Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters[Godzilla Kingdom of Monsters Cover 3]
• Comic-Con attendees will have the chance to purchase the never-before-sold IDW office promo covers in a single set. Get all four exclusive and limited covers and watch as your favorite IDW Publishing staffers tremble in fear of the great Godzilla as he destroys the IDW office.
• Readers can also collect the signatures of the IDW employees featured on each of the four covers.
• GODZILLA: KINGDOM OF MONSTERS #1 IDW Edition ($20.00, set of 4, 32 pages each, full color) will be available at the IDW booth #2643 during Comic-Con, while supplies last.
• GODZILLA: KINGDOM OF MONSTERS #1-5 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) are now available in comic stores.

[Godzilla Kingdom of Monsters Cover 4][Godzilla Kingdom of Monsters Cover 1]

[Locke & Key Exclusive Cover][Locke & Key 1]Locke & Key
• LOCKE & KEY action will be non-stop, with exclusive keys, books and temporary tattoos; plus signings with the multiple Eisner-nominated creative team of Joe Hill (Horns) and Gabriel Rodriguez.
• Legacy Edition Ghost Key ($20, 3.5 inches, antique silver-plated pewter cast, printed black velvet bag) will be available at the IDW booth, while supplies last.
• 100 Legacy Edition Head Keys ($25, 4.6 inches, bright rose gold-plated pewter cast, printed black velvet bag) will be available at the IDW booth, while supplies last.
• Legacy Edition Shadow Keys ($20, 3 inches, pewter cast, bright nickel finish and black enamel, black velvet bag) will be available at the IDW booth, while supplies last.

[Locke & Key 3]

• 100 Legacy Edition Hercules Keys ($25, 3.6 inches, antique yellow gold-plated pewter cast, printed black velvet bag) will be available at the IDW booth, while supplies last.
• 250 2011 Comic-Con exclusive IDW Keys ($25, 5 inches, antique silver-plated pewter cast, printed black velvet bag with a hand numbered tag) will be available at the IDW booth, while supplies last.
• Locke & Key fans
can also collect a complete set of seven free LOCKE & KEY temporary tattoos. Different keys will be given out each day.

[Locke & Key 2]

• Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez will be signing at the IDW booth #2643.

[Locke & Key 4]

• LOCKE & KEY: VOLUME 4 KEYS TO THE KINGDOM (Comic-Con Edition, $25.00, 160 pages, hardcover) will be available at the IDW booth #2643 during 
Comic-Con, while supplies last.
• LOCKE & KEY: VOLUME 4 KEYS TO THE KINGDOM ($25.00, 160 pages, hardcover) is now available in comic and book stores.

[Popbot Cover]POPBOT BIG BEAUTIFUL BOOK

• POPBOT BIG BEAUTIFUL BOOK, which collects the long sold-out POPBOT Volumes 1 through 8. This huge 11″ x 14″ hardcover collection showcases over 400 pages of Ashley Wood art and comes with a slipcase. Strictly limited to 500 copies.
• Now available for pre-order at http://bit.ly/popbot.
• Ashley Wood will be based at the IDW booth #2643 throughout Comic-Con, and will be available for signings.
• POPBOT BIG BEAUTIFUL BOOK ($125, hardcover with slipcase, 400 pages, 11” X 14”) is available for pre-order through IDW Publishing, for pick up at San Diego Comic-Con or delivery after August 1.
[Dave Stevens Sketchbook Variant Cover]Dave Stevens: The Complete Sketchbook Collection
• Comic-Con attendees can pick-up or pre-order Dave Stevens: The Complete Sketchbook with variant cover at http://bit.ly/stevenssketchbook.
• For several years, Dave Stevens self-published four sketchbooks to sell specifically at the San Diego Comic Con. This volume collects the entire contents of those four sketchbooks, plus approximately 100 additional sketches that have never before been published!
• DAVE STEVENS: THE COMPLETE SKETCHBOOK COLLECTION Comic-Con Edition ($50.00, 256 pages, black and white, hardcover) will be available at the IDW booth #2643 during Comic-Con, while supplies last.
• DAVE STEVENS: THE COMPLETE SKETCHBOOK COLLECTION ($50.00, 256 pages, black and white, hardcover) will be available in comic & book stores on July 27, 2011.
[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cover]Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
• Visitors to Comic-Con can pick up a free ashcan of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and get an early look at the upcoming August release for the new series.
• Leonardo, Donatello, Michaelangelo, and Raphael reunite to bring their ninja aptitude and teenage attitude to IDW Publishing in this all-new action-packed series.
• Members of the TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES will be signing at the IDW booth #2643.
• TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Ashcan (FREE) will be available at the IDW booth #2643 during Comic-Con, while supplies last.
• TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #1 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in comic stores in August 2011.
Walter Simonson’s The Mighty Thor: Artist’s Edition
• This collection presents Thor 337-340 and 360-362—Simonson’s first story, followed by one of his favorite story arcs. A variant cover edition will also be made available and is limited to 250 copies.
• Pre-order at http://bit.ly/mightythor.
• Walter Simonson will be signing daily at the IDW booth #2643.
• WALTER SIMONSON’S THE MIGHTY THOR: Artist’s Edition (Comic-Con Edition, $75.00, 176 pages, black and white, hardcover) will be available at the IDW booth #2643 during Comic-Con, while supplies last.
• WALTER SIMONSON’S THE MIGHTY THOR: Artist’s Edition ($75.00, 176 pages, black and white, hardcover) is available for pre-order through IDW Publishing, for pick up at San Diego Comic-Con or delivery after August 1
TRANSFORMERS
• Comic-Con attendees will have the opportunity to purchase a special TRANSFORMERS #22 variant issue.
• MEGATRON: firebrand, tyrant, psychopath… prisoner? The DECEPTICONS leader had the AUTOBOTS at his mercy—and then surrendered. OPTIMUS PRIME tries to find out why in a story that spans four million years and features a cast of thousands. Events in this issue will forever change the way you look at the TRANSFORMERS Universe.
• Members of the TRANSFORMERS creative teams will be signing at the IDW booth #2643. 
• TRANSFORMERS #22 Variant ($5.00, 32 pages, full color) will be available at the IDW booth #2643 during Comic-Con, while supplies last.
• TRANSFORMERS #22 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in comic stores on July 13, 2011.
True Blood: Tainted Love #1 Legacy Edition
• The Legacy Edition of our debut True Blood comic was such a huge success; we’re doing it again! In celebration of the acclaimed follow-up series, we are proud to release a special Legacy Edition of the first issue of Tainted Love a Comic-Con variant cover will also be made available!
• True Blood: Tainted Love #1 Legacy Edition contains all six covers, as well as the first script, giving a rare insight into the inner workings of a comic book from initial thought to publication… if you want to see how hit comics come together, this is the book for you!
• Members of the TRUE BLOOD creative teams will be signing at the IDW booth #2643. 
• TRUE BLOOD: TAINTED LOVE #1 LEGACY EDITION (Comic-Con Edition, $10.00, 48 pages, full color) will be available at the IDW booth #2643 during Comic-Con, while supplies last.
• TRUE BLOOD: TAINTED LOVE #1 LEGACY EDITION ($4.99, 48 pages, full color) will be available in comic stores on July 27, 2011.
COMPLETE ZOMBIES VS ROBOTS
• Exclusive new hardcover edition of the COMPLETE ZOMBIES VS ROBOTS. The acclaimed, 160-page volume, written by co-creator Chris Ryall and fully illustrated by Ashley Wood, is now available in an exclusive hardcover for only $29.99, and is limited to approximately 400 copies.
• Ashley Wood will be based at the IDW booth #2643 throughout Comic-Con, and will be available for signings with Chris Ryall.
• COMPLETE ZOMBIES VS ROBOTS (Comic-Con Edition, $29.99, 160 pages, hardcover) will be available at the IDW booth #2643 during Comic-Con, while supplies last.
Visit IDWPublishing.com to 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; HBO’s True Blood; the BBC’s DOCTOR WHO; Toho’s Godzilla; Sony’s Ghostbusters; and comics and trade collections based on novels by worldwide bestselling author, James Patterson. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studio; and is the print publisher for EA Comics.
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.

True Blood Hardcover Comic Collection Debuts on New York Times Best Seller List

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True Blood Hardcover Comic Collection
Debuts on
New York Times Best Seller List

Hardcover Collection – A Compilation of the First 6 Issues – #6 on Prestigious List

Cast Signing in Los Angeles, Saturday, February 26th

Second Series Featuring An All-New Story Arc Available Now in Comic Stores

[True Blood: All Together Now hardcover image]San Diego, CA (February 25, 2010) – IDW Publishing and HBO® are proud to announce that the hardcover collection of its first TRUE BLOOD comic story arc, ALL TOGETHER NOW, debuted on the New York Times Best Seller list today. The prestigious list notes the top selling books from the previous week, and TRUE BLOOD captured the number six spot, after just one week on sale. This compilation of all six issues from the first series of the comics features bonus content, including a cover gallery.

“To have our first comic compilation debut at number six on the best-seller list is amazing,” stated James Costos, VP Licensing & Retail, HBO. “It is a true testament to the quality of the product and reach of the True Blood brand.”

To celebrate the huge success of the first TRUE BLOOD comic series, several cast members of the hit HBO show will be signing copies of the collection at Barnes & Noble, The Grove in Los Angeles, on Saturday, February 26th, from 1 to 3 pm.

Featuring the same erotically-charged romance, wry humor, intriguing mystery and suspense the show has become known for, the story treats readers to new insights of their favorite characters. Developed with show creator Alan Ball, along with series writers Elisabeth Finch and Kate Barnow, ALL TOGETHER NOW was co-written by David Tischman and Mariah Huehner. The series was beautifully illustrated by top tier artist David Messina, with additional art by renowned artists J. Scott Campbell and Joe Corroney.

“One of the most exciting and gratifying parts of my job is seeing the reactions of fans,” said IDW True Blood Editor Scott Dunbier, “And I can tell you emphatically that True Blood fans are rabid—which is, of course, delightful.”

The TRUE BLOOD saga continues with a brand new story, TRUE BLOOD: TAINTED LOVE, with the first issue now in stores. Actor Michael McMillian, who plays Fellowship of the Sun leader Reverend Steve Newlin, will co-author the all-new six-issue arc with fan-favorite writer Marc Andreyko.

As with the first arc, IDW’s new TRUE BLOOD comic series will be based on the intriguing world of Bon Temps, offering fans an original story with their favorite characters. In this six-issue series, Jessica is exposed to contaminated bottles of Tru Blood, causing the lovely vampire to go berserk. It’s up to Sookie, Bill and the others to figure out who (or what) is behind the bad Blood. In addition to Jessica, several other Bon Temps residents are making their comic book debut including Hoyt, Terry, Arlene and Steve Newlin. Joining McMillian and Andreyko is artist Joe Corroney, who will bring this latest head-turning series to life. Corroney, along with superstar artist, J. Scott Campbell, will provide covers.

“We couldn’t be more pleased with the amazing success of the comics and are excited that the release of the comic collection will make the series even more accessible to fans,” stated show creator Alan Ball.  “Michael and Marc have done an amazing job with the second series, crafting a thrilling story that will leave Trubies wanting more.”

In addition to the print editions, the comic collection and the second series will be available digitally through Sony’s Digital Comics Store and Apple’s iTunes Store.

TRUE BLOOD: ALL TOGETHER NOW ($24.99, 160 pages, hard cover, full color) is now available in stores. Diamond order code DEC10 0370; ISBN 978-1600108686.

TRUE BLOOD: TAINTED LOVE, Issue #1 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) is now available in stores. Diamond order code DEC10 0367.

TRUE BLOOD: ALL TOGETHER NOW comics are available digitally. The release of the TRUE BLOOD: TAINTED LOVE digital edition is imminent. Watch for further announcements.

TRUE BLOOD comics are available for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch through the Apple iTunes store here: http://bit.ly/cioAWb

TRUE BLOOD comics are available for the Sony PSP through the Sony Digital Comics store here: http://bit.ly/fKNzWV

Visit IDWPublishing.com to 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; HBO’s True Blood; the BBC’s Doctor Who; and comics and trade collections based on novels by worldwide bestselling author, James Patterson. 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 EA Comics and 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 HBO Licensing & Retail
HBO Licensing & Retail awards official HBO licenses throughout the world for the development and merchandising of innovative product lines which are inspired by the television broadcaster’s award-winning programs.

© 2010 Home Box Office, Inc. All Rights Reserved. HBO and related service marks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc.

Apple, the Apple logo, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. 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.

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Trubies Have Spoken – They Love The True Blood® Comic Series!

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Trubies Have Spoken – They Love The
True Blood® Comic Series! 

Due To Popular Demand
IDW & HBO® Announce the
Debut of the Comic Book Collection
& Second Series

Comic Collection – A Compilation of the First 6 Issues – Debuts on February 15th

Second Series Featuring An All-New Story Arc Debuts February 23rd

Show Star Michael McMillian Joins as Co-Writer

[TRUE BLOOD: Series 2 #1 cover]San Diego, CA (December 8, 2010) – IDW Publishing and HBO are pleased to announce the next step for the mega-hit comic series TRUE BLOOD. After record breaking sales, the TRUE BLOOD comic book series continues in February 2011 with a brand new story. Actor Michael McMillian, who plays Fellowship of the Sun leader Reverend Steve Newlin, will co-author the all-new six-issue arc with fan-favorite writer Marc Andreyko. Also in February, IDW will launch the hardcover collection of its first TRUE BLOOD story arc, ALL TOGETHER NOW. This compilation of all six issues from the first series of the comics will also feature bonus content, including original sketches and a cover gallery.

“Co-Writing the TRUE BLOOD comic is a dream come true both as a performer on the show and as longtime comic fan. It’s a real privilege to build on the rapidly growing True Blood mythology,” said McMillian. Continued Andreyko: “Words can’t express how excited I am to be writing this with Michael. We’re doing our damndest to spin a tale that fans of the show, and comics readers, will drink up like blood!”

As with the first arc, IDW’s new TRUE BLOOD comic series will be based on the intriguing world of Bon Temps, offering fans an original story with their favorite characters. In this six-issue series, Jessica is exposed to contaminated bottles of Tru Blood, causing the lovely vampire to go berserk. It’s up to Sookie, Bill and the others to figure out who (or what) is behind the bad Blood. In addition to Jessica, several other Bon Temp residents are making their comic book debut including Hoyt, Terry, Arlene and Steve Newlin.

Joining McMillian and Andreyko is artist Joe Corroney, who will bring this latest head-turning series to life. Corroney, along with superstar artist, J. Scott Campbell, will provide covers.

Added McMillian, “Marc and I are working hard to make sure the series feels like an extension of the show. True Blood fans should expect lots of action, gore, sex, humor and of course, awesome cliffhangers!”

“We couldn’t be more pleased with the amazing success of the comics and are excited that the release of the comic collection will make the series even more accessible to fans,” stated show creator Alan Ball.  “Michael and Marc have done an amazing job with the second series, crafting a thrilling story that will leave Trubies wanting more.”

IDW’s first TRUE BLOOD series, ALL TOGETHER NOW, will be offered in deluxe, hardcover form and available in bookstores nationwide. Featuring the same erotically-charged romance, wry humor, intriguing mystery and [TRUE BLOOD: ALL TOGETHER NOW cover]suspense the show has become known for, the story treats readers to new insights of their favorite characters. Developed with show creator Alan Ball, along with series writers Elisabeth Finch and Kate Barnow, ALL TOGETHER NOW was co-written by David Tischman and Mariah Huehner. The series was beautifully illustrated by top tier artist David Messina, with additional art by renowned artists J. Scott Campbell, Joe Corroney, and Andrew Currie.

In addition to the print editions, the comic collection and the second series will be available digitally through Sony’s Digital Comics Store and Apple’s iTunes Store.

TRUE BLOOD: ALL TOGETHER NOW ($24.99, 160 pages, hard cover, full color) will be available in stores in February 2011. Diamond order code DEC10 0370; ISBN 978-1600108686.

TRUE BLOOD: Series 2, Issue #1 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in February 2011. Diamond order code DEC10 0367.

TRUE BLOOD comics are available for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch through the Apple iTunes store here.

TRUE BLOOD comics are available for the Sony PSP through the Sony Digital Comics store here.

Visit IDWPublishing.com to 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; HBO’s True Blood; the BBC’s Doctor Who; and comics and trade collections based on novels by worldwide bestselling author, James Patterson. 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 EA Comics and 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 HBO Licensing & Retail
HBO Licensing & Retail awards official HBO licenses throughout the world for the development and merchandising of innovative product lines which are inspired by the television broadcaster’s award-winning programs.

© 2010 Home Box Office, Inc. All Rights Reserved. HBO and related service marks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc.

Apple, the Apple logo, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. 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.

True Blood Graphic Novel to Be Released February 2011

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HBO to Introduce the True Blood Graphic Novel “True Blood, Volume 1: All Together Now” on February 8, 2011

HBO will release the True Blood graphic novel “True Blood, Vol.1: All Together Now” on February 8, 2011. The novel is a hard cover compilation of all six issues from the first comic book series.  The graphic novel will feature a new cover and bonus content including sketches and a cover gallery. The book will retail for $24.99 at the HBO Shop (1100 6th Ave at 42nd St) and book stores nationwide, making it even more accessible to fans.

The True Blood comic series debuted in July and was an instant hit, selling out the first two issues and going into multiple printings.  With four issues released (and two more to go)…it has become the best selling title for IDW Publishing in their history!

True Blood HC cover

IDW Debuts at New York Comic Con

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IDW Debuts at New York Comic Con

First appearance by premier publisher marked by award winning guests, major exclusives

Booth #2115

[The Outfit NYCC cover]San Diego, CA (September 30, 2010) – Celebrating its first appearance at New York Comic Con, IDW Publishing is proud to host several award-winning creators and offer exclusive editions of major releases. Creators such as Eisner Award-winner and convention guest Darwyn Cooke and critically acclaimed artist of the LOCKE & KEY series, Garbiel Rodriguez, will sign daily at the IDW booth. Plus, IDW will feature exclusive editions of its most sought after series, including its best-selling TRUE BLOOD #1, Cooke’s THE OUTFIT, STAR TREK and more.

“Since this is IDW’s first appearance at New York Comic Con, we wanted to do it right,” said Chris Ryall, chief creative officer at IDW. “Between launching THE OUTFIT, hosting some amazing creators, offering exciting exclusives and making a few announcements, we’re looking forward to a great show.”
Star Trek: Khan Ruling in Hell #1 NYCC cover
Headlining IDW’s impressive signing schedule is Cooke, who will launch the second installment of his Parker adaptation series, THE OUTFIT. Plus, LOCKE & KEY’s Rodriguez will make a rare U.S. appearance in honor of the growing success of the series. David Messina, artist of TRUE BLOOD, will also make the trip across the pond and be joined daily by writers David Tischman and Mariah Huehner for signing. Check IDWPublishing.com for a complete schedule and list of creators.

To mark the launch of THE OUTFIT, IDW will offer only 500 limited edition, signed and numbered copies only during New York Comic Con. TRUE BLOOD #1 will also be available with a new exclusive cover. Plus, both SPIKE #1 and STAR TREK: KHAN: RULING IN HELL #1 will be available as convention exclusive editions boasting all-new covers. Rounding out the list will be a free convention edition of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS #0 and a WITCH & WIZARD flip booklet, offering a preview of both the WITCH & WIZARD trade collection and the upcoming prose sequel to James Patterson’s number one best selling young adult novel, The Gift.
[True Blood #1 NYCC cover]THE OUTFIT, signed and numbered ($40, 160 pages, hard cover) will be available from IDW, booth #2115.

TRUE BLOOD #1, exclusive wrap-around cover ($10, 32 pages, full color) will be available from IDW, booth #2115.

SPIKE #1, exclusive wrap-around cover ($5, 32 pages, full color) will be available from IDW, booth #2115.

STAR TREK: KHAN: RULING IN HELL #1, exclusive plush photo cover ($5, 32 pages, full color) will be available from IDW, booth #2115.

Visit IDWPublishing.com to 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; HBO’s True Blood; the BBC’s Doctor Who; and comics and trade collections based on novels by worldwide bestselling author, James Patterson. 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 EA Comics and 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.

HBO® and IDW Publishing Announce Second Printing for True Blood® Comic Book Series

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HBO® and IDW Publishing Announce
Second Printing for
True Blood® Comic Book Series

Comics Based on HBO Hit Television Series Sells Out

Second Printing Available in Stores on August 25th

[True Blood #1 2nd Printing cover]San Diego, CA (August 18, 2010) – HBO and IDW Publishing are excited to announce that True Blood #1 has sold out! The first issue of this sexy, visually striking comic series launched with huge success at San Diego Comic-Con and comic retailers throughout North America and kicks off the first-ever comic book series based on the hit HBO series True Blood. To meet the continued demand, IDW and HBO are rushing a second printing to stores for a release date of August 25th.

Developed with the show’s Oscar®-and Emmy®-winning creator, Alan Ball (HBO’s Six Feet Under, American Beauty), IDW’s True Blood series is the exclusive, official show comic, adding new and unique layers of supernatural drama to the wildly original Emmy®- and Golden Globe®-winning television show.

True Blood #1 boasted a print run of over 53,000 copies, sold through comic stores and other outlets, and offering multiple covers. IDW and Diamond Comic Distributors also offered exclusive versions of the first issue at San Diego Comic Con, all of which were sold out by the end of the show. The second installment of the series will release on August 18th.

“The passion fans have for True Blood has elevated the series to new heights and it continues to grow as the story unfolds,” states James Costos, VP Global Licensing and Retailing. “With [True Blood #2 cover]the sell-out success of the comic’s first printing, it is clear that there is an insatiable thirst for different iterations of the television series, and we’re excited to expand the impact of the comic series and get it into even more hands with this second printing.”

Beginning with issue #1, the True Blood comic series offers the same erotically-charged romance, wry humor, intriguing mystery and suspense the show has become known for. In this comic book series, Sookie and many other Bon Temps locals find themselves waiting in Merlotte’s bar for a strangely portentous raging storm to subside. Soon, they discover they’ve been trapped by an entity that feeds off of raw emotions and begins killing off the patrons one by one until his hunger is sated.

The plot was developed with Ball, along with series writers Elisabeth Finch and Kate Barnow, and co-written by David Tischman and Mariah Huehner. Beautifully illustrated by top tier artist David Messina, the series captures all the bloody details and sexy reveals of this exciting new adventure. Renowned artists J. Scott Campbell, Joe Corroney, and Andrew Currie join Messina in providing covers for the first issue.

The True Blood comics explore the ongoing adventures of telepathic heroine Sookie Stackhouse, her vampire lover Bill Compton, best friend Tara Thornton, enigmatic and ancient vampire sheriff Eric Northman, loyal boss Sam Merlotte, brother Jason Stackhouse, perpetual-virgin vampire Jessica, and the flamboyant cook Lafayette Reynolds.

True Blood #1 (of 6, 2nd printing, 32 pages, full color, $3.99) will be available in stores on August 25th. Diamond order code JUN10 8172.

True Blood #2 (of 6, 32 pages, full color, $3.99) will be available in stores on August 18th. Diamond order code JUN10 0313.

Visit IDWPublishing.com to 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 comics and trade collections based on novels by worldwide bestselling author, James Patterson. 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 EA Comics and 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.

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