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September 26, 2017
This Week’s Comic: Redneck #6 & The Walking Dead Vol 28
Hey there, all you fine folks! Who’s ready for some new comics? This week we’ve got a brand new issue of REDNECK for you. This is the last issue before the trade and it’s totally crazy and leave our characters in a pretty difficult spot! Check out the first few pages below. There’s also a super rad Lorenzo De Felici variant with this one too so make sure to pick that up. Also this week, we’ve got THE WALKING DEAD Vol 28. This one’s also a total punch in the gut so be prepared for all the feels. Pick up both REDNECK #6 & THE WALKING DEAD Vol 28 at your local comic shop or on comiXology Wednesday. Have a great week!
REDNECK #6
STORY: DONNY CATES
ART/COVER: LISANDRO ESTHERREN & DEE CUNNIFFE
SEPTEMBER 27
32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99
“Deep in the Heart” reaches its blood-drenched finale! All the death and destruction the Bowmans have caused finally lead the authorities to their little farm. Surrounded by cops with no way out, is this the end for the Bowman clan? Surely, Granpa will have something to say on the matter…
THE WALKING DEAD Vol. 28
STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN
ART: CHARLIE ADLARD, STEFANO GAUDIANO & CLIFF RATHBURN
COVER: CHARLIE ADLARD & DAVE STEWART
SEPTEMBER 27
136 PAGES | Black & White | Mature | $16.99
In the aftermath of The Whisperer War–ALL IS LOST.
Collects THE WALKING DEAD #163-168.
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September 25, 2017
New York Comic Con 2017 Skybound Debuts!
There’s a little over a week til New York Comic Con and, though we’re still getting everything ready, we’re excited to share with you the debut merchandise we’ll be bringing with us to the con! We’ve got a new Walking Dead figure, a new Walking Dead 2 pack, new Saga figures and a new comic variant. So much good stuff!
We’ll also have a slew of other awesome toys, shirts, pins, and more at the booth so don’t forget to stop by and stock up. We’re at booth #1444 with Image Comics. We’ve also got all your Superfight, Red Flags and other Skybound Games needs at booth #2018.
Peep the new merch below and we’ll see you in New York!
TWD Ezekiel & Shiva Action Figure 2-Pack (Color and Bloody Versions) -$50
Are you ready for ALL OUT WAR? Skybound and McFarlane Toys are! NYCC will be the debut of this new 2-pack featuring the leader of The Kingdom, Ezekiel, and his ferocious sidekick and tiger, Shiva. This Skybound exclusive 2-pack features Ezekiel in his All Out War color scheme. He comes with his trusty cane sword and sheath and of course, a leash for Shiva.
Beta Action Figure (Regular and Black & White Bloody Version) – $25
Up next in Skybound’s exclusive line up of limited edition The Walking Dead action figures is the menacing and powerful Beta. Beta serves as the de-facto leader of the Whisperers group and seeks revenge on Negan for killing his first in command, Alpha. This 6-inch figure also comes with two hunting knives.
SAGA- Hazel & Izabel Action Figure 2-Pack- $40
You’ve been asking for more SAGA figures and we have heard you! In this latest release, we have Alana and Marko’s daughter Hazel along with her babysitter, Izabel. Hazel comes with her beloved doll, Ponk Konk, and Izabel comes with a plastic stand so she can watch over Hazel.
Designed and produced with our friends at McFarlane Toys!
EXTREMITY #7 Blank Variant – $10
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FOC for September 25th
Hey retailers! This week we’ve got three books for you and two of them have their own fancy schmancy Walking Dead variants. Order up and don’t miss out on either cover on any of these books! As always, let us know if there’s anything we can help you with. Have a great week!
HORIZON #15 [AUG170667] [TWD Var: AUG170668]
STORY: BRANDON THOMAS
ART: JUAN GEDEON & MIKE SPICER
COVER: JASON HOWARD
OCTOBER 18
32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99
Why does Earth have such an issue with aliens? Learn all about recent Earth history this issue (as told by the victors)!
INVINCIBLE #141 [AUG170683]
STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN
ART/COVER: RYAN OTTLEY & NATHAN FAIRBAIRN
OCTOBER 18
24 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $2.99
THE END OF ALL THINGS Part 9 of 12
Things take a dark turn as we near the end.
KILL THE MINOTAUR #5 [AUG170685] [TWD Var: AUG170686]
STORY: CHRIS PASETTO & CHRISTIAN CANTAMESSA
ART/COVER: LUKAS KETNER & JEAN-FRANCOIS BEAULIEU
OCTOBER 18
40 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99
Death comes in many forms as freshly spilled blood coats the labyrinth and the streets of Athens. Each issue contains 30 pages of story!
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September 21, 2017
Sean Mackiewicz Talks Gasolina, Romance and Greatest Influences
Our very own Sean Mackiewicz hit a giant career milestone yesterday with the debut of his first book – Gasolina! We couldn’t more thrilled for our editor-in-chief, who has had this coming for a very long time. The man puts in a lot of time and effort into making sure all our creator’s writing and art gets as much love as it deserves. So it’s very rewarding for the entire Skybound community to see him get his chance to tell his own story.
Sean has been antsy about telling a story about a topic that he has been infatuated with for a long time – cartels and the drug war in South America. But I think what intrigued him the most was bringing a supernatural spin to it. How the people who deal this is another layer entirely, especially with hell-on-Earth already existing in the first place with the drug wars.
He’s had a rare opportunity to be and editor for some of the biggest comic book writers of our generation, so he has a great track record under his belt to jump into the driver’s seat. Which is why his book has already sold out, and is about to hit it’s second printing.
Overall, congrats Sean! If you don’t follow him yet, make sure to stay tuned on his social feeds for more news on Gasolina! Without further ado, we bring to you – our interview with Gasolina’s Sean Mackiewicz!
Go follow these cool awesome fellas on Twitter!
Sean Mackiewicz- @SeanMackiewicz
Hector Navarro – @HectorisFunny
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AMC Visionaries: Robert Kirkman’s Secret History of Comics Greenlit at AMC! (Updated)
AMC VISIONARIES: ROBERT KIRKMAN’S SECRET HISTORY OF COMICS now has an official airdate!
Catch the the two night television event starting on Sunday, November 12th at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by a second episode on Monday, November 13th at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, in its regular time slot.
Watch our video of the 2017 SDCC panel discussing the series here:
Previously:
Our partners at AMC just announced that they’ve greenlit AMC VISIONARIES: ROBERT KIRKMAN’S SECRET HISTORY OF COMICS for production! This six-part docuseries will explore a wide range of topics from the history and world of comic books. We’re looking forward to teaming with AMC to bring some of our favorite behind-the-scenes stories to the forefront! The complete press release has all the details:
>AMC GREENLIGHTS DOCUMENTARY SERIES “HEROES AND VILLAINS: THE HISTORY OF COMIC BOOKS” (Working Title)
“THE WALKING DEAD” EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS ROBERT KIRKMAN AND DAVID ALPERT WILL PRODUCE THROUGH THEIR SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT
NEW YORK, NY – May 17, 2016 – AMC announced today that it has greenlit the documentary series, “Heroes and Villains: The History of Comic Books,”(Working Title) to be executive produced by Robert Kirkman and David Alpert (“The Walking Dead”) through Skybound Entertainment. The series is slated to premiere in 2017.
The six-part one-hour documentary series will explore the stories, people, and events that have transformed the world of comic books. Using a distinctive filmmaker approach, the series takes a deep dive into the most accessible and often subversive modern popular art form. From origin stories to the untold history behind iconic characters, “Heroes and Villains” will explore a wide range of topics including: pop culture, politics, race, gender and sexuality.
“We are incredibly excited to continue our partnership with Robert, David and Skybound. Beyond ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘Fear the Walking Dead,’ they are prolific producers and publishers who have an amazing knowledge of comic book history and genre storytelling,” said Joel Stillerman, president of programming, AMC and SundanceTV. “We believe going deep into the history behind some of the greatest comic books will be of great interest to this audience.”
“At the end of the day I am a comic fan first and foremost. I am a lover of the medium and the stories it enables people to tell,” said Kirkman, who is CEO of Skybound. “I’m excited to partner with AMC once again to bring the stories of some the most influential people in comics to a television audience.”
Co-president’s of Skybound’s Film and TV division, Bryan and Sean Furst (“Dice”), also serve as executive producers. Overseeing “Heroes and Villains: The History of Comics from AMC are Eliot Goldberg, senior vice president of non-fiction and alternative programming, and Kelly Nash, director of non-fiction and alternative programming.
The network’s growing non-fiction slates includes “Talking Dead,” the #1 talk show on television, and the upcoming summer premieres of the travel docu-series “Ride with Norman Reedus,” the Robert Redford produced event miniseries “The American West,” historical mafia docu-drama “The Making of the Mob: Chicago” and Kevin Smith’s late-night talk show “Geeking Out.” Smith also serves as executive producer on the recently renewed “Comic Book Men” and rounds out the network’s non-fiction programming slate.
About AMC
Whether commemorating favorite films from every genre and decade, or creating acclaimed original programming, AMC brings to its audience something deeper, something richer, Something More. The network reigns as the only cable network in history ever to win the Emmy® Award for Outstanding Drama Series four years in a row with “Mad Men,” and six of the last eight with back-to-back honoree “Breaking Bad.” The network boasts the most-watched drama series in basic cable history and the number one show on television among adults 18-49 for the last three years with “The Walking Dead.” AMC’s current original drama series include “The Walking Dead,” “Better Call Saul,” “Hell on Wheels,” “TURN: Washington’s Spies,” “Halt and Catch Fire,” “Humans,” “Fear the Walking Dead,” “Into the Badlands” and the forthcoming “The Night Manager,” “Feed the Beast” and “Preacher.” AMC also explores authentic worlds and discussion with original shows like “Talking Dead,” “The Making of The Mob,” “Comic Book Men” and the upcoming “Ride with Norman Reedus” and “The American West.” AMC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and its sister networks include IFC, SundanceTV, BBC America and WE tv. AMC is available across all platforms, including on-air, online, on demand and mobile. AMC: Something More.
About Skybound Entertainment
In 2010, The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman saw an opportunity to start a company that would nurture creators and give them resources to produce content while retaining creative control of their properties. Partnering with longtime collaborator, and fellow executive producer of “The Walking Dead” television franchise David Alpert, Skybound Entertainment was born. Since opening its doors Skybound Entertainment has grown into a multiplatform entertainment company. Television projects under the Skybound umbrella include AMC’s “The Walking Dead” and “Fear the Walking Dead,” Cinemax’s “Outcast,” and the newly announced project “Mastermind.” Film projects include the 2015 film, “AIR” and forthcoming projects as part of the companies two-year first-look deal with Universal.
Diving head first into the world of digital and new media, the company has also produced, “GONE”, the first ever narrative virtual reality series for Samsung’s Milk VR headset. The eagerly awaited YouTube Red series, “Scare PewDiePie”, launched in February 2016.
The company publishes numerous comic titles including The Walking Dead, the superhero comic Invincible, fantasy adventure comic Birthright, the atmospheric horror comic Outcast, and the historic adventure comic Manifest Destiny.
Skybound Entertainment’s interactive division works with partners including Telltale’s The Walking Dead, Free Range Games’ Labyrinth, Night School Studios’ Oxenfree, Pipeworks’ Superfight, and Overkill’s The Walking Dead. Skybound also creates a wide range of merchandise, including tabletop card games Superfight and Red Flags, apparel, board games, and action figures.
We’ll have more for you as this project moves forward!
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Announcing: Kill The Minotaur Film in Development!
As soon as we saw the proofs of KILL THE MINOTAUR #1, we knew it was going to be a huge hit! Christian Cantamessa and Chris Pasetto’s take on the greek myth of the Labyrinth came out strong with Lukas Ketner’s art driving it home. The first issue sold out within days and was immediately rushed back to print. Today, we’re excited to announce that KILL THE MINOTAUR is being developed as a feature film from Skybound Entertainment and Universal Picture! Things are still in the early phases here but you can read the official press release below and check back here for more info soon.
KILL THE MINOTAUR by the awesome team of Christian Cantamessa, Chris Pasetto, Lukas Ketner, Jean-Francois Beaulieu & Clem Robins is currently on issue #4. The first trade volume comes out in January!
SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT AND UNIVERSAL PICTURES ANNOUNCE THE FEATURE ADAPTATION OF SKYBOUND/IMAGE COMIC SERIES KILL THE MINOTAUR
Los Angeles, CA (September 21, 2017) – Skybound Entertainment and Universal Pictures announced today that they will be developing Christian Cantamessa and Chris Pasetto’s comic series Kill the Minotaur as a feature.
The comic series was released this past June and features the incredible artwork of Lukas Ketner and Jean-Francois Beaulieu. Kill the Minotaur is a modern and fantastical take on the ancient Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. Theseus must enter King Minos’s bizarre Labyrinth and defeat the Minotaur, a creature which feeds on human sacrifices, before the monster can escape its prison to threaten the world.
Cantamessa and Pasetto, who previously worked with Skybound on the film, AIR, are attached to write the feature adaptation of the comic series.
“Christian and Chris have ingeniously taken one of the most ancient of horror stories and spun it into a vital sci-fi thriller. We’re excited to work with them on translating this great comic into the electrifying movie it deserves to be,” said Skybound Entertainment CEO David Alpert and co-presidents of TV & film Sean and Bryan Furst in a joint statement.
“When we created the comic we wanted to put our own spin on a classic Greek myth, incorporating strong relatable characters and spectacular scenes so it would read like a blockbuster movie,” said Chris Pasetto and Christian Cantamessa. “It’s a dream come true that we can now make this story come alive on the big screen.”
The feature is part of Skybound Entertainment’s first look deal with Universal and will tout Skybound’s Robert Kirkman, David Alpert, Bryan Furst, and Sean Furst as producers.
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About Skybound Entertainment:
Founded in 2010, Skybound Entertainment is a multiplatform entertainment company that houses projects ranging from television, film, digital content, comics, interactive gaming, and live events.
Skybound Entertainment is responsible for such television hits including The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead and Outcast. Moving into the digital content space, Skybound produced the first-ever narrative VR series, Gone, for Samsung’s Milk VR platform and in 2017 will produce VR horror series Lies Within, which is the first project out of Skybound’s partnership with interactive theatrical company Delusion. Skybound recently announced the film adaptation of Robert Kirkman’s second-longest running comic series Invincible, with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg attached to direct, write, and produce the movie for Universal.
Additional newly announced Skybound projects include Five Year, Mastermind and Robert Kirkman’s Secret History of Comics.
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September 20, 2017
GASOLINA #1 Gets 2nd Print!
We’re super proud to announce that GASOLINA #1, the debut comic from our own Editor-in-Chief Sean Mackiewicz, has sold out at the distribution level! The first issue is heading back to the printer for a second printing that will be out in October. So if you haven’t picked up the first printing yet, never fear (but get to your local comic shop TODAY to snag a first printing!).
Congrats to Sean, Niko, Mat and Rus!
Below you can find the cover for the second printing along with Image Comic’s official press release!
BUZZ FUELS DEMAND FOR GASOLINA, DEBUT SENT BACK TO PRINT
“A gritty and gruesome tale you’ll be hooked on.” —Geek.com
Image Comics/Skybound Entertainment is pleased to announce that GASOLINA #1—by creators Sean Mackiewicz and Niko Walter with colorist Mat Lopes and letterer Rus Wooton—will be rushed back to print in order to keep up with customer demand.
Fans of Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard’s THE WALKING DEAD in search of a new horror/adventure series to jump onto burned through GASOLINA #1.
“Retailer support for Gasolina #1 has been tremendous, and thanks to all the readers riding shotgun with Amalia and Randy. Their lives are about to become a full-blown horror movie,” said Mackiewicz. “Next issue: fast cars, danger, fire and knives!”
Set south of the border, GASOLINA #1 follows newlywed fugitives Amalia and Randy on their journey south from El Norte. They have played many roles in order to survive, but now, they must become unlikely leaders in the fight against a new cartel who uses inhuman tactics to ignite the most monstrous war Mexico—and the world—has ever seen.
GASOLINA #1 will remain available for purchase across all digital platforms, including the Image Comics website (imagecomics.com), the official Image Comics iOS app, Comixology’s website (comixology.com), iOS, Android, and Google Play.
GASOLINA #1, 2nd printing (Diamond Code AUG178485), GASOLINA #2 (Diamond Code AUG170651), GASOLINA #2 The Walking Dead tribute variant (Diamond Code AUG170652) will be available in stores on Wednesday, October 25th. The final order cutoff deadline is Monday, October 2nd.
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September 19, 2017
Invincible Issue #140 Discussion Post
INVINCIBLE #139 is out Wednesday and, man, did that escalate quickly! Have you picked up the latest issue?! So much destruction! So much chaos! So many sunburns! So many cool covers (seriously, pick the both up)!
You know what to do below. Finish the comic first (natch) and tell us in a comment on this discussion post with what you thought of this bonkers issue! What do you think’s gonna happen next? What will the fallout be from all this? Seriously, how sunburned did these dude get? We’ll be rewarding our favorite comment with a super rad Invincible prize so get to commenting!
PREVIOUSLY: Alliances shift as the battle rages on… it’s the biggest, most brutal, monumental battle in INVINCIBLE history!
THIS MONTH: Alliances shift as the battle rages on… it’s the biggest, most brutal, monumental battle in INVINCIBLE history!
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Skybound Comic Con Booth Artwork
Updated per Insider request! Just for you guys, we have high res booth artwork for the last 5 years! From artists Charlie Adlard (all the TWD), Paul Azaceta (OUTCAST), and Ryan Ottley (our latest INVINCIBLE artwork). Way cool stuff.
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Note: we made it so these click through to the BIG files with no watermarks so they’re easier to save and make pretty wallpapers out of. This is for personal use only!
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This Week’s Comics: Gasolina #1, Horizon #14, Kill The Minotaur #4 & Invincible #140 and Vol 24
It’s another HUGE week for comics here at Skybound, so let’s get to it! First up we have the debut issue of GASOLINA from our own Sean Mackiewicz! Sean & Niko are bringing you an insane story that you won’t want to miss (Psst: if you’re in the LA area, head to A Shop Called Quest Wednesday at 6pm to get your copy of the book signed!).
We’ve also got the next issue of The End of All Things and the trade of the first half. Things are heating up, literally, and this issue is completely nuts! It’s a great time to catch up on INVINCIBLE before the end. Once you’ve read the issue head over to our comment contest for a chance to win fabulous Invincible prizes. We’ll have the link up tomorrow!
Finally, this week we’ve KILL THE MINOTAUR #4 & HORIZON #14! We’ve got previews of both of those issues below, along with the first 5 pages of GASOLINA. Also, all of our new comics this week have fabulous Lorenzo De Felici variants! We told you it was a big week for comics!
Pick all 5 of these titles up at your local comic shop or on comiXology Wednesday and let us know what you thought in the comments. Have a great week!
GASOLINA #1
STORY: SEAN MACKIEWICZ
ART: NIKO WALTER & MAT LOPES
SEPTEMBER 20
40 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99
NEW SERIES
Fugitives. Rebels. Newlyweds. In their journey south from El Norte, Amalia and Randy have played many roles in order to survive. Now, they must become unlikely leaders in the fight against a new cartel, who uses inhuman tactics to ignite the most monstrous war Mexico—and the world—has ever seen.
Everything burns in this new series from Sean Mackiewicz and Niko Walter, where love and devotion can only be measured in fire and blood.
HORIZON #14
STORY: BRANDON THOMAS
ART: JUAN GEDEON & MIKE SPICER
COVER: JASON HOWARD
SEPTEMBER 20
32 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99
The great Valian train robbery commences! But like all of Commander Zhia Malen’s plans, there is more than meets the eye.
INVINCIBLE #140
STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN
ART/COVER: RYAN OTTLEY & NATHAN FAIRBAIRN
SEPTEMBER 20
24 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $2.99
THE END OF ALL THINGS Part 8 of 12
Thragg has done the unthinkable, again, and pushed Mark to his breaking point. Wait… there’s FOUR more issues after this one? How?!
KILL THE MINOTAUR #4
STORY: CHRIS PASETTO & CHRISTIAN CANTAMESSA
ART / COVER: LUKAS KETNER & JEAN-FRANCOIS BEAULIEU
SEPTEMBER 20
40 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $3.99
The origin of the minotaur is revealed, but what other secrets does Princess Ariadne possess? Each issue contains 30 pages of story!
INVINCIBLE Vol. 24: THE END OF ALL THINGS PART 1
STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN
ART/COVER: RYAN OTTLEY & NATHAN FAIRBAIRN
SEPTEMBER 20
152 PAGES | Full Color | Mature | $16.99
THE END OF ALL THINGS mega-story begins, and it will touch every corner of the Invincible Universe, and when it’s over… IT’S OVER. Invincible must accept that Thragg can’t be defeated without him, and for the good of the universe, he’s going to have to risk his life to stop him! Every single story for the past 13 years has been leading up to this!
Collects INVINCIBLE #133-138.
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