The ComiXologist Podcast Episode #97 – An Interview with Robert Napton on Son of Merlin

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Slim and Inferno sat down via Satellite with Robert Napton to talk Son of Merlin, Sherlock, Awesome Comics, and what he’s reading!

Setlist goes something like this:

• (01:00) – Son of Merlin in present-day
• (02:00) – Sherlock!
• (03:30) – Merlin research
• (05:00) – Zid
• (07:38) – Maximum Press, Awesome Comics, Prophet
• (09:50) – What is Bob reading right now?

Save Big During Top Cow’s Heroes and Villains Sale Only on ComiXology!

The Son of Merlin is coming and the battle is about to begin. Check out these hot Heroes and Villains comics from the one and only Top Cow on sale this week on comiXology.

Alex O’Roark, the FBI’s top tracker, has his perfect life ripped to shreds when a case to capture the world’s most dangerous serial killer leads him straight into the maw of a werewolf. Now, keeping his secret from his gorgeous fiancé and the FBI, he must hunt down the wolf that infected him before the disease turns him into a monster.

It’s the message on the walls. It’s the feeling in your gut. In this city, ”We Are All Lost.” Ray certainly is; he’s a former cop turned private eye and junkie, haunted by his past in a city with no sun and no hope. A beautiful woman and a slick criminal both offer him the same job: find a girl name Madeline and bring her to them. Ray doesn’t want the job, but he can’t just leave this girl trapped in the middle. Thrust into the city’s twisted underbelly, Ray will unveil Netherworld’s darkest secrets and come face-to-face with his past.

Jonah Wright is an NYPD detective assigned to a mysterious murder case that threatens to rip him from the reality he knows and into the shadow world of his heritage – the Supernatural. Jonah’s quest will drop him deep in the middle of a conspiracy that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of society and will plunge him into an ancient tournament known only as… EPOCH!

Epic Kill’s Raffael Ienco’s New Top Cow Graphic Novel Manifestations Makes Exclusive Digital Only Debut on ComiXology

For Immediate Release:

Epic Kill’s Raffael Ienco’s
New Top Cow Graphic Novel Manifestations
Makes Exclusive Digital Only Debut on ComiXology

Release Coincides With Huge ComiXology Top Cow Sale

August 29^th, 2012 – New York, NY – Top Cow Productions and comiXology are teaming up to deliver an all-new digitally exclusive graphic novel from creator Raffaele Ienco (Epic Kill) in time for this week’s huge Top Cow digital comic sale. Now fans of Ienco’s latest work can enjoy a full 124-page graphic novel and half-price issues of Top Cow’s top titles on comiXology — the revolutionary digital comics platform available across iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, Windows 8 and the Web.

“Having Manifestations exclusively on comiXology offers a truly one-of-a-kind graphic novel experience when you combine Raffael Ienco’s stunning line-work with our Guided View reading technology and our high definition format CMX-HD,” said comiXology co-founder John D. Roberts. “It’s the perfect way to celebrate Top Cow’s entry into the world of Digital First publications.”

“We wanted to do something different with Manifestations,” said Top Cow Productions President Matt Hawkins. “This unique graphic novel combines with comiXology’s revolutionary reading experience to bring a truly terrifying thriller to comic fans worldwide. Top Cow has been in the forefront of the digital publishing revolution for some time, this exclusive deal with comiXology shows that we won’t stop innovating and brings Raffael Ienco’s story to the market in a whole new way.”

Raffaele Ienco’s Manifestations tells the story of a woman tormented by the ghost of her abusive husband only to discover that her psychically gifted daughter, Alice, has brought him back to life. Their journey takes them through a nightmarish landscape of desolation and terror as Alice begins to develop her powers amid tragedy and despair. With secrets around every corner only time will tell what horror awaits.

In addition to offering Manifestations for download this week, comiXology is also having a sale on all Top Cow: Rebirth downloads through Thursday August 30th. Both the sale and Manifestations are available at comiXology today.

About Top Cow:
Top Cow Productions, Inc. (www.topcow.com), a Los Angeles-based entertainment company, was founded in December of 1992 by artist Marc Silvestri, who also co-founded Image Comics earlier that same year. Top Cow currently publishes its line of comic books in 21 languages in over 55 different countries. The company has launched 20 franchises (18 original and two licensed) in the industry’s Top 10, seven at #1, a feat accomplished by no other publisher in the last two decades. Its flagship franchise, WITCHBLADE, was TNT’s #1 original film of 2000 and the subsequent TV series was released on DVD on July 29, 2008.WITCHBLADE is also the first American property to be fully adapted in Japan as an original anime and manga by Studio GONZO in 2006. Top Cow’s other flagship property, THE DARKNESS, was developed into a major next-generation video game release by Starbreeze and 2K Games and achieved platinum sales status. A second game is slated for release from 2K Games in the Fall of 2011. WANTED, an Eisner-nominated miniseries published by Top Cow from 2003-2005, is now a major motion picture from Universal Pictures starring Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman. Virtually all of Top Cow’s other properties are in development as feature films, live-action television, animation or video games. Top Cow has also successfully licensed and merchandised its franchises into toys, statues, clothing, lithographs, puppets, posters, magnets, shot glasses, lighters, lunch pails, wall scrolls, mouse pads, die-cast cars, calendars, Christmas ornaments, Halloween masks, trading cards, standees, video games and roleplaying games.

About comiXology:
Founded in 2007with the mission of bringing comics to people everywhere, comiXology — in just five short years — has revolutionized the comic book and graphic novel world. From creating the industry leading platform for digital comics to tools and services for brick and mortar retailers, comiXology has lead the charge in exposing new audiences to the rich history and culture of comic books. With the development of the Comics by comiXology digital comics platform — available across iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, Windows 8 and the Web— comiXology provides the easiest way worldwide for people to enjoy comics at just the click of a button! Regularly ranking as the top grossing iPad app in the entire iTunes App Store, Comics by comiXology was recently selected as a preloaded app on Amazon’s Kindle Fire. Providing digital comics across multiple platforms, comiXology will not stop until everyone on the face of the earth has been turned into a comic book fan.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Chip Mosher
ComiXology
323-642-8416
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This Weekend – The Darkness 50% Off Sale

Embrace The Darkness for half-price this weekend on comiXology.

Download issues #65  – 100 plus Vols. 1 – 5 at 50% off the normal download price this weekend only. It’s a great time to check out this awesome series from Top Cow Productions. Take advantage of this awesome deal right now.

The Darkness has mustered its considerable defenses in its home dimension to crush its prodigal son and current bearer, Jackie Estacado. When Jackie will come face-to-face with the source of his power and misery?

Top Cow proudly releases the over-sized 100th issue of one of their flagship characters. Long time writer PHIL HESTER (Wonder Woman, Green Hornet) concludes his epic run on the series with artist ROMANO MOLENAAR (THE DARKNESS II: CONFESSION) as Darkness bearer, Jackie Estacado comes face-to-face with the source of his power and misery – the Darkness itself! And only one of them will walk away!

Irrevocably changed by the events of First Born, Jackie Estacado has relocated to the secluded nation of Sierra Munoz. But every paradise has dark secrets under the surface. And what does the mysterious Professor Kirchner stand to gain by allying himself with Jackie?

Don’t miss out on this awesome digital comic sale. Download The Darkness on comiXology today!

The Darkness App Launches on iPhone and iPad

The Darkness comes to iPhone and iPad!

Top Cow, Image Comics, and comiXology Launch The Darkness App

The Darkness issues #1 – #6 Free Until October 17^th, 2011

October 15, 2011 – New York, NY – With a new video game just around the corner, Top Cow Productions, Image Comics, and comiXology are proud to announce the release of The Darkness app for iPhone and iPad. Launched with over 50 issues — all available for purchase at $1.99 each and with much more on the way —The Darkness app will become the favorite of current fans of Top Cow’s long lasting hit series and new fans alike.

To celebrate this launch, Top Cow, Image Comics, and comiXology have made The Darkness #1 – #6 absolutely free until the end of the day, Monday, October 17th across all comiXology platforms!

“The combination of The Darkness II video game, the release of The Darkness #100 this February, the fifteenth anniversary of the character, and the new creative team coming onboard the ongoing The Darkness series all are going to give Jackie Estacado an unprecedented level of exposure in popular culture,” explained Top Cow Publisher Filip Sablik. “Besides, who doesn’t want a little Darkling in their pocket?”

“The Darkness is one of the longest lasting independent comic series around,” said comiXology CEO David Steinberger. ”It’s not often that an independent comic property becomes a video game, much less two video games. That fact is a testament to The Darkness’ appeal with fans across the globe. We’re proud to be able to bring even more “Darkness” to the world with The Darkness app.”

The Darkness app debuted this weekend right as it was announced during Top Cow’s “We Create… Franchises” panel at New York Comic Con. At launch, The Darkness app will include over fifty back issues of the main series, numerous free introductory issues, crossovers, tie-in series, various collections and — coming soon — the latest issues released same-day-as-print!

New content will be added regularly, with the entire backlist of The Darkness slated to be available before the end of the year and exclusive content to be added over time.

The Darkness app is available as a free download via the iTunes App Store.

About Top Cow Productions, Inc.

Top Cow Productions, Inc. (www.topcow.com), a Los Angeles-based entertainment company, was founded in December of 1992 by artist Marc Silvestri, who also co-founded Image Comics earlier that same year. Top Cow currently publishes its line of comic books in 21 languages in over 55 different countries. The company has launched 20 franchises (18 original and two licensed) in the industry’s Top 10, seven at #1, a feat accomplished by no other publisher in the last two decades. Its flagship franchise, WITCHBLADE, was TNT’s #1 original film of 2000 and the subsequent TV series was released on DVD on July 29, 2008. WITCHBLADE is also the first American property to be fully adapted in Japan as an original anime and manga by Studio GONZO in 2006. Top Cow’s other flagship property, THE DARKNESS, was developed into a major next-generation video game release by Starbreeze and 2K Games and achieved platinum sales status. WANTED, an Eisner-nominated miniseries published by Top Cow from 2003-2005, is now a major motion picture from Universal Pictures starring Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman. Virtually all of Top Cow’s other properties are in development as feature films, live-action television, animation or video games. Top Cow has also successfully licensed and merchandised its franchises into toys, statues, clothing, lithographs, puppets, posters, magnets, shot glasses, lighters, lunch pails, wall scrolls, mouse pads, die-cast cars, calendars, Christmas ornaments, Halloween masks, trading cards, standees, video games and roleplaying games.

About Image Comics

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

About comiXology

Since 2007 comiXology has been developing the technological infrastructure to bring comics into the digital mainstream and expose new audiences to the rich history and culture of the industry. Through partnerships with top comic book publishers including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, IDW Publishing, Archaia Entertainment, BOOM! Studios, Dynamite Entertainment and Image Comics as well as their own mobile and web apps which host over 14,000 digital titles, comiXology has become a leader in digital comic book proliferation. Also focused on creating strong ties with retail stores through its technology solutions, comiXology continues to transform the previously fragmented comic ecosystem into a vibrant and cohesive marketplace.