Staying ahead of the game as always IDW continues to lead the charge of digital comics. IDW Publishing proudly debuted a collection of graphic novels for the Kobo Vox. IDW’s initial Vox entrée features over twenty complete graphic novels, including award-winning books and works by best selling authors, including Joe Hill, Anne Rice and Peter S....
For the last couple of years fans of Katsuhiro Otomo’s 1988 cult anime Akira have been hearing rumors of a live action version. Well it’s not a rumor any longer, Warner Brothers officially gave Akira the greenlight after shelving the property since 2008 mostly due to budget issues. WB changed their minds when Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson...
A five issue mini-series..done weekly? With one person performing all the tasks from writing to drawing to even lettering…weekly? I’d say it’s not possible but never the less: IDW Publishing is pleased to announce the launch of JACK AVARICE IS THE COURIER, an exciting month-long, weekly comic series releasing during the five Wednesday month...
IDW Publishing announces an all-new horror series with acclaimed creators Steve Niles and Bernie Wrightson. FRANKENSTEIN ALIVE, ALIVE will launch in 2012, picking up right where Mary Shelley’s classic tale ends. This all-new series extends the horror classic. “This is an idea that’s been rattling around somewhere in the back of my mind for a good many...
It’s contest time again. Have you ever wanted to be in a commercial? Well now’s your chance, Comic Booked wants you to make a commercial for ComicBooked.com. Go wild, be as creative as you want but there are a few rules you have to play by: All submissions must be two minutes or less, if it’s longer than two minutes it won’t even be...
Listen up guys and ghouls! It’s time to announce the winners to this years Halloween Costume Contest! I really wish we would have had a few more submissions, but this contest was set up pretty quickly last minute so there wasn’t a lot of notice for you all. We’re going to try to plan ahead better for more contests in the future! We still got...
The magnificent Keith Giffen (Lobo, Trencher, OMAC) and artist Benjamin Roman (The Cryptics, Zombie Tales, Cthulhu Tales) bring us a fresh unique take on the imminent Zombie Apocalypse in their Horror/Comedy manga, I Luv Halloween. Originally published by Tokyopop in three volumes between 2005 and 2007, it can now be purchased in one complete volume. Let me...
Hey Comic Booked peeps. Since it’s that time of year, we’re having a Halloween costume contest. Dress up in your best costume and send photos to jeremyboreske@comicbooked.com. The winners will be announced on November 1st, so get your submissions in as soon as possible! In the spirit of the season, prizes will come in the form of horror comics! The...
Following the much anticipated comic launch of the popular franchise, IDW Publishing’s GHOSTBUSTERS #1 has sold out from the distributor. The new ongoing comic series debuted Sept. 28, in comic stores throughout North America, receiving glowing reviews. To meet continued demand and ensure fans everywhere have access to the comic, IDW is rushing a second...
San Diego, CA (October 27, 2011)—Leading into the Long Beach Comic and Horror Con, IDW Publishing and Topps today announced a long-term partnership to offer new comics based on the fan-favorite Mars Attacks. Created in 1962, Mars Attacks will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2012 with major product launches throughout the year. IDW’s new comic series, as...
Today IDW made a big announcement concerning an ongoing True Blood comic— Since the first issue of the original mini-series launched in July of 2010, the TRUE BLOOD comic books have become one of IDW Publishing’s most popular titles. Fans of the hit HBO show were excited to have new, unique stories featuring their favorite characters. In an effort to...
IDW has announced its schedule for Long Beach Comic-Con, which begins Saturday. The schedule is as follows: SaturdayNoon to 2 p.m. - Kevin Eastman – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Ask about the convention exclusive Ultimate TMNT Hardcover!2 p.m. to 3 p.m. – IDW: The Big Panel! – Darwyn Cooke & Scott Dunbier celebrate the release of...
It was only a few months ago, back in July, when it seemed that David Yates, who helmed the Harry Potter movies was going to take a stab at another movie franchise — a three-film adaptation of Stephen King‘s The Stand. The Stand had been marked by Warner Films as a priority project. I’m not exactly sure what happened but Warner Brothers...
On October 18, 2011 SpikeTV hosted The Scream Awards, their sixth annual tribute to the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror genres. As usual, Spike once again went all this year with tons of pyrotechnics and the stars to match. The very first award given was the Hero Award, and who better to receive said award than Robert Downey, Jr., who remains the coolest dude on the...
