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June 10, 2016
Pre-order Horizon from Your LCS!
We know you want to read our upcoming series HORIZON (preview here) but does your local comic shop?! It’s important that your shop knows what you’re looking forward to so they know to order enough copies of new titles! To that end, we whipped us this super handy order form. Print it out and bring it with you to the comic shop in the next week. OR, if you’re printer is broken, or you just can’t afford the ink, tweet it, Facebook it, email it, whatever to your local comic shop.
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HORIZON #1 hits July 13th!!!
June 8, 2016
Inside Demonic With Chris Sebela
Meet Chris Sebela, he’s the Kansas City native who’s penning our newest series, DEMONIC. After working on titles like Screamland, Fantastic Four, and Escape From New York, Sebela’s turning his attention to a series centered around an NYPD officer afflicted by dark forces. Comic Book Resources recently sat down with Sebela to discuss the comic’s origins, main character, and ties with Robert Kirkman:
CBR News: How did you get on board with “Demonic?” What was your reaction like when you were asked to be part of the series?
Chris Sebela: Back in 2013, Ibrahim Moustafa and I put out our book, “High Crimes,” as a digital-only comic through Monkeybrain. We’d set up an email for the book to take letters and do a letter column, and put the address in the notes for the first issue. A few weeks after that issue came out, there was an email from an editor at Skybound saying how much they liked the book, and whether I’d be interested in working with them on something.
At that point, no one knew who I was, or what kind of books I was capable of doing beyond this tiny book that hardly anyone was reading, so just getting contacted by Skybound was insanely validating at a time when I wasn’t sure what was going to happen with me and comics. Once we started talking, my editor sent over some ideas they were working on. “Demonic” was the one that interested me the most and we were off to the races.
CBR: What can you tell us about “Demonic’s” main character Scott Graves, besides the fact that he is possessed?
Sebela: On the surface, Scott’s got it all. He’s married to his childhood sweetheart, Jamie, they have a daughter, Lucy. He works as a cop, a detective, one of those noble defender types, trying to save lives and serve justice. But there’s only so long a normal guy and his ideals can withstand what the world has to offer before they both get a little tainted.
I mean, even before the demon shows up, Scott’s haunted several times over by the things he’s gone through. When we meet him, he’s on the rebound from a bad stretch of road in his life he’s trying to put behind him. Back then, he drank too much, cheated on his wife, put his family through hell and got as close to the brink as he could before pulling himself back. Now, he’s put the pieces of his life back together and is trying to get them to stick.
When we say Scott is possessed, we mean it in a different kind of way. Scott is owned. He’s a piece of property, and Aeshma, the demon inside him, holds the lease. They have a deal between them. Scott will go out and get her all the blood she demands, and she’ll keep his family alive. Aeshma gives him some aspects of power to do these things, making it so when Scott puts on his mask, he’s a force of nature, doing all sorts of things people could only dream of. There’s something almost thrilling about it to Scott, if it wasn’t in service of slaughtering people.
When Aeshma shows up, it threatens to destroy everything Scott’s struggled against to achieve some kind of normal, happy life. Now he’s got to hold this shaky life together while he lives a new, bloodier one every time the sun goes down, when he has to go out and feed his demon.
(Demonic #1 Cover B by Witch Doctor’s Lukas Ketner)
CBR: What was the story development process like with Robert?
Sebela: Robert wrote the original first issue of “Demonic” back in 2009, and that’s what was given to me to read over, and that’s the issue that got me interested in trying to tackle this concept. There was a lot of back and forth in the early stages, deciding what stuff we wanted to keep and what we wanted to start over from scratch. The nice thing was, there was no huge rush.
Everyone wanted to get things right before we moved into scripting and arting. Once we got it to that place, I went off and wrote the scripts, getting notes from my editor and Robert. It was an incredibly smooth process, all in all. This was my first time flying solo on something like this, and working with everyone at Skybound kind of spoiled me.
Catch the rest of the interview over at Comic Book Resources!
June 6, 2016
Out This Week: BIRTHRIGHT #16!
Out this week we have Birthright #16! A new arc begins! As the bodies pile up, maybe it’s time to give diplomacy a chance. But probably not. Scroll down for our preview!
BIRTHRIGHT #16
STORY: JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
ART/COVER: ANDREI BRESSAN & ADRIANO LUCAS
JUNE 8
32 PAGES | FULL COLOR | TEEN+
$2.99
A lost member of the Rhodes family returns… but can they recover from the damage already done?
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May 26, 2016
OXENFREE: Making The Music
Find out how veteran sound designer C. Andrew Rohrmann expertly crafted the complex synths and melodies of the OXENFREE soundtrack in the video below:
Love the music? Then BUY the soundtrack on vinyl here (Skybound Insiders get some of the tracks FREE here).
Here are some screenshots from the video:
May 24, 2016
Fans React to Fear TWD Episode 207: “Shiva”
WATCH fans react to the epic Mid-Season Finale of Fear the Walking Dead in our latest fan compilation video!
May 18, 2016
Fans React to Fear TWD Episode 206: “Sicut Cervus”
WATCH fans react to the betrayal, communion poisoning, and dog dinners from Episode 206 of Fear the Walking Dead in our latest compilation video!
May 17, 2016
Amazing Hawaii Comic Con Exclusives!
Skybound fans who are attending Amazing Hawaii Comic Con this week are in for a BIG treat! Come to our Skybound Booth (310) and pick up any one (or all) of our three EXCLUSIVE Skybound sketch covers for $5 each! That’s right, for the price of a venti caramel macchiato you can get a blank Invincible, Outcast, or Manifest Destiny cover! Check them out below:
See you there!
Heroes and Villains Greenlit at AMC!
Our partners at AMC just announced that they’ve greenlit HEROES AND VILLAINS: THE HISTORY OF COMIC BOOKS (this is a working title) 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!
August/September 2016 Books Announced! Solicits!
It’s that time of the month! We’ve submitted our August books (and an advanced solicit for a TWD trade in September) for retailers to check out/order and that means we’re sharing them with you too! Check out DEMONIC! Another completely new title! We’re on a roll!
BIRTHRIGHT #18
STORY: JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
ART/COVER: ANDREI BRESSAN & ADRIANO LUCAS
AUGUST 10 | 32 PAGES | FULL COLOR | TEEN+ | $2.99
One of the Rhodes family undergoes a startling transformation that tips the balance of power—but for good or evil?
DEMONIC #1 (of 6)
STORY: CHRISTOPHER SEBELA
ART/COVER: NIKO WALTER & DAN BROWN
AUGUST 17 | 32 PAGES | FULL COLOR | MATURE | $2.99
Detective Scott Graves will do anything to protect his family… even bargain away his soul. Now, the only thing to fear isn’t New York’s worst criminals, but what’s already raging inside of him. After all, what’s the cost of your soul when it’s already damaged?
Eisner-nominated writer Christopher Sebela (High Crimes), newcomer Niko Walter and colorist Dan Brown unleash a vigilante who answers to no man, only the demon within.
HORIZON #2
STORY: BRANDON THOMAS
ART/COVER: JUAN GEDEON & FRANK MARTIN
AUGUST 17 | 32 PAGES | FULL COLOR | TEEN+ | $2.99
Zhia Malen is not the only newcomer on our planet. Now, Earth will meet the rest of her squad, as their six-fingered hands hover over humanity’s throat. The retaliation against Earth has already begun…we just don’t know it yet.
INVINCIBLE #130
STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN
ART: CORY WALKER & NATHAN FAIRBAIRN
COVER: RYAN OTTLEY & JEAN-FRANCOIS BEAULIEU
AUGUST 17 | 24 PAGES | FULL COLOR | TEEN+ | $2.99
Mark didn’t want to ever return to Earth… but now he finds himself face to face with Robot, and no matter how hard he tries he just can’t forget all the evil he has done. This could get ugly.
MANIFEST DESTINY #22
STORY: CHRIS DINGESS
ART/COVER: MATTHEW ROBERTS, TONY AKINS & OWEN GIENI
AUGUST 17 | 32 PAGES | FULL COLOR | TEEN+ | $2.99
“SASQUATCH” Part 4 of 6
What does sasquatch taste like? Find out this issue!
OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA #20
STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN
ART/COVER: PAUL AZACETA & ELIZABETH BREITWEISER
AUGUST 24 | 32 PAGES | FULL COLOR | MATURE | $2.99
A POWER EXPOSED
Allison is learning that there is in fact something very special about her daughter. But where is Kyle?
The OUTCAST TV series premieres June 3rd on Cinemax!
THIEF OF THIEVES #34
STORY: ANDY DIGGLE
ART/COVER: SHAWN MARTINBROUGH & ADRIANO LUCAS
AUGUST 24 | 32 PAGES | FULL COLOR | MATURE | $2.99
“GOLD RUSH” Part 3 of 6
The world’s three greatest thieves beg, borrow and steal to infiltrate London’s Shard skyscraper in the first leg of their heist—where reputation has no value, and honor is disposable.
THE WALKING DEAD #157
STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN
ART: CHARLIE ADLARD, STEFANO GAUDIANO & CLIFF RATHBURN
COVER: CHARLIE ADLARD & DAVE STEWART
AUGUST 3 | 32 PAGES | BLACK & WHITE | MATURE | $2.99
THE WHISPERER WAR PART 1
The time has come. The forces are aligning. The war has begun! Has Rick brought about the demise of everything he’s built? Or will he triumph once again? Know this… there will be a cost.
THE WALKING DEAD VOL. 26 TPB
STORY: ROBERT KIRKMAN
ART: CHARLIE ADLARD, STEFANO GAUDIANO & CLIFF RATHBURN
COVER: CHARLIE ADLARD & DAVE STEWART
SEPTEMBER 14 | 136 PAGES | BLACK & WHITE | MATURE | $14.99
After being betrayed by members of his own community, Rick Grimes charts a new course and marshals his forces against the Whisperers.
Collects THE WALKING DEAD #151-156.
May 16, 2016
Announcing: DEMONIC!
We’re very excited to announce another new comic we have coming this year: DEMONIC! Detective Scott Graves will do anything to protect his family… even bargain away his soul. Now, the only thing to fear isn’t New York’s worst criminals, but what’s already raging inside of him. After all, what’s the cost of your soul when it’s already damaged?
Eisner-nominated writer Christopher Sebela (High Crimes), newcomer Niko Walter and colorist Dan Brown unleash a vigilante who answers to no man, only the demon within. DEMONIC arrives August 3!
Keep reading for an interview with writer Chris Sebela, the cover, and a 4-page preview!
DEMONIC #1 (of 6)
STORY: CHRISTOPHER SEBELA
ART/COVER: NIKO WALTER & DAN BROWN
AUGUST 3 | 32 PAGES | FULL COLOR | MATURE | $2.99
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