PORTLAND, Ore. 07/30/2021 — CGC is teaming up with Todd McFarlane for an exclusive Signature Series graded option for the highly anticipated King Spawn #1 limited quantity Signed 1:250 Retailer Incentive variant cover. Each individual ultra limited-edition King Spawn #1 variant comic book will now receive a certificate of authenticity granted by CGC with each signed copy when customers submit their enclosed CGC coupon to have it graded and sent back to them with a yellow CGC SIGNATURE SERIES LABEL included (any fees associated with grading remains the responsibility of the customer). CGC will have an authorized witness at the signing with McFarlane and to further protect the authenticity and security of each signature, advanced measures have been taken so the COA cannot be replicated. Also, in order to receive a Signature Series grade the following instructions MUST be followed.

1. Become a CGC member if you are currently not.
2. Email the Signature Series team that you will be submitting your signed King Spawn #1 with COA to CGC. They will supply you with a simple form to fill out.
3. Get your book ready for shipment. IMPORTANT: keep the COA and the signed King Spawn #1 together. The COA MUSTbe present to receive a CGC Signature Series grade. Don’t forget to add the form, from the Signature Series team!
4. On the outside of your shipping box put the initials T M on all sides.
5. Ship directly to the Signature Series team’s attention.

ATTN: Signature Series
CGC
5501 Communications Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34240

Each copy of the King Spawn #1 limited quantity Signed 1:250 Retailer Incentive variant will be bagged and boarded and individually signed and numbered by McFarlane. Todd will be flying out to the Diamond headquarters in Baltimore prior to the release to the book and will personally select the best-of-the-best condition comic for each customer to be signed.

Image will be shipping these variants as close to the release date of the regular King Spawn book as possible and will be packing them with additional care that they arrive at stores without damage. Because Image cannot guarantee that shipping damages will not occur in transit, there will be an opportunity for retailers to submit photo evidence of significantly damaged copies to their Diamond Customer Service representative at which point, Todd McFarlane will make every attempt to make sure that every retailer is satisfied with their book. Note that Image does not guarantee any specific condition or minimum grade on the comics received. Damaged copies will also need to be sent back in order to qualify for a replacement.

Todd McFarlane's King Spawn #1 Signed 1:250 Retailer Incentive variant will be the lowest print run ever released by Todd McFarlane Productions. Additionally, each book will be hand-signed by legendary Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and each book will have its own unique number on it. This is the only time McFarlane will sign the King Spawn #1 McFarlane retailer incentive issue. This incentive cover is exclusively offered to retailers that order 250 copies of King Spawn #1.

The release of King Spawn #1 is nearly three decades in the making and marks the first time a #1 Spawn issue has been available, in monthly form, in over 28 years. Issue #1 is a massive 56 pages thick with stunning art and action-packed storytelling.

The King Spawn #1 continues the dramatic events from the recent blockbuster Spawn's Universe #1 comic book. King Spawn is projected to have even higher sales than the record-setting Spawn's Universe #1.

King Spawn #1 McFarlane signature and unique numbering will vary in placement on the actual books from the example revealed. The exact print run number will be available after FOC on Monday, August 2. 

King Spawn #1 will be available at  comic book shops  and digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, August 25.  SRP $5.99.

• King Spawn #1 Cover A by Lee - Diamond Code JUN210027
• King Spawn #1 Cover B by McFarlane - Diamond Code JUN210028
• King Spawn #1 Cover C by Finch - Diamond Code JUN210029
• King Spawn #1 Cover D by Murphy - Diamond Code JUN210030
• King Spawn #1 Cover E by Capullo - Diamond Code MAY218952
• King Spawn #1 Cover F by Booth - Diamond Code MAY218953
• King Spawn #1 Cover G by Cates - Diamond Code JUN218205
• King Spawn #1 Cover by Capullo retailer incentive cover 1:50 (raw) - Diamond Code - Diamond Code JUN218206
• King Spawn #1 Cover by McFarlane retailer incentive cover 1:250 (signed) - Diamond Code JUN218207

Follow Todd McFarlane on Instagram | Twitter | Facebook.

NOTE: THE ABOVE IMAGE IS A SAMPLE & THE NUMBER DISPLAYED IS MEANT ONLY AS AN EXAMPLE ONLY
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ABOUT SPAWN, LEGENDARY ARTISTS AND SPAWN CREATOR AND IMAGE COMICS PRESIDENT, TODD MCFARLANE
Todd McFarlane's Spawn is one of the world's best-selling and longest-running monthly comic books, with several hundred million copies sold worldwide in more than 120 countries. In addition, Spawn's Universe #1 is Image Comics' top-selling first issue of the 21st century.  

McFarlane's Spawn made history with the release of the historic Spawn #300, and Spawn #301 has earned the Guinness World Records title for the longest-running creator-owned superhero comic book series in the world. The road to McFarlane's history-making comic run began in 1992 when he co-founded Image Comics and the released Spawn #1, still the single-best-selling issue all-time for any creator-owned comic.

The comic became an Emmy Award-winning animated series on HBO and a live-action feature film that grossed $100 million. In addition, McFarlane became a true comic book superstar for his record-setting work on Marvel Comics' Spider-Man franchise, where he co-created Marvel's top villain Venom.  

After garnishing prominent success in the comic industry, McFarlane founded the international award-winning McFarlane Toys, one of America's top action figure manufacturers. In 2020, the new release of a Spawn figure on Kickstarter set a new Kickstarter record, in its category, for raising just under $3.5 million in 30 days.

Spawn and all related characters and elements © & ™ TMP
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ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has six individuals on the Board of Directors: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, and Eric Stephenson. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline Comics, Skybound Entertainment, and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, 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.

Missoula, MT (7/30/2021): The first issue of Vault's new horror series,The Last Book You'll Ever, has sparked a fire among readers. So much so that the first issue has completely sold out at the distributor on the day of release. The issue is being rushed back to print with a new cover that will be announced soon. The second printing will go on sale September 1st, the same day as issue #2.

The Last Book You'll Ever Read is written by Cullen Bunn, drawn by Leila Leiz, colored by Giada Marchisio, lettered by Jim Campbell, and designed by Tim Daniel. The sold out first printing of issue #1 went on sale July 28th, 2021. The full synopsis can be read below: 

Civilization is a lie. Hidden deep in our genes is the truth. And it is slowly clawing its way to the surface. Olivia Kade knows the truth, and she has become the prophet of the coming collapse. Her book, SATYR, is an international bestseller, and it is being blamed for acts of senseless violence and bloodshed all over the world. Olivia's own life is in danger from those who have read her work. Determined to conduct a book tour, she hires security professional Connor Wilson to act as her bodyguard. She only has one requirement: he cannot read her work.

SUBLIME, Z2 COMICS AND ATOMIC BASEMENT ANNOUNCE SPECIAL RELEASE EVENT FOR $5.00 AT THE DOOR ON AUGUST 14!

Art Legends Opie Ortiz and DJ Product ©1969 Appear Alongside Writer Ryan Cady on Free Comic Book Day
 
LONG BEACH, CA–Celebrate the sounds of SoCal's favorite sons with this official Sublime graphic novel! Xanadu meets Superbad in this heartfelt anthology of Sublime legends brought to life by Ryan Cady (Green Lantern, Poppy's Inferno), Audrey Mok (Archie), Alex Diotto (Youth), Hayden Sherman (Angel & Spike), Logan Faerber ('Namwolf), alongside rising stars Bill Masuku, Robert Ahmad, and Julianne Griepp. Featuring a brand new covers by Sublime logo creator Opie Ortiz and DJ Product ©1969! Plus: the one and only Lou-Dog! Released in finer comic shops and bookstores everywhere on August 4!

Official Release Party:
2:00 PM- 3:30 PM Saturday August 14 (@ Free Comic Book Day)
Atomic Basement Comics
400 E. 3rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90802

 Los Angeles, Ca—Asylum Press brings you a horrific blood thirsty collection of all-new vampire tales featuring an international cast of artistic talent. Frank Forte and Edu Menna deliver "Blood Wine" where a con artist dealing in bootlegged vintage wine gets his comeuppance from an elder statesman of the sanguine. In "Red Moon" a young woman tests her desires against a hipster rock star who has a dark secret, illustrated by MoraMike. In "Marked by the Beast" we delve into the life of a vampire servant who desperately wants to be a creature of the night by Frank Forte. And lastly, we introdece "NOSFEROTIKA" - a vampire queen who's lust for blood and the sins of the flesh knows no bounds. A must for all vampire fans! Pin-ups by Timothy E. Bacon and Frank Forte

(W) Frank Forte
(A) Edu Menna, MoraMike, Jethro Morales, Frank Forte, Timothy E. Bacon 
Cover A by Aly Fell
Cover A by Alex Chow
Cover C (Sketch cover)Frequency of Publication: Annual
Intended Audience: Mature Themes
Genre : Vampire, Horror,
Format: 7x10, B&W, SC, 32 pgs
Retail Price: $3.99
Ship Date/Month: Sept. 2021

"I'm very excited to be working with an amazing array of talent for this book," explains creator and publisher Frank Forte, "this collection will arrive just in time for the Halloween horror madness!"
These books are in July Previews (Diamond Comics Distributors)and will ship Sept. 2021 (Great for Halloween!).

Here's a link to Diamond ComicsPreviews World Sept. shipping items from Asylum Press
https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog?pub=ASYLUM%20PRESS&cat=1

Diamond cut - off date is 7/29/2021, so get your pre-orders in now at your local comic shop. Or you can do it online at the Previewworld website.###


ABOUT ASYLUM PRESS
Founded in 1999 by Frank Forte, Asylum Press is a unique publishing house specializing in high profile projects from some of the industry's biggest names. Publishing superhero comics with Warlash: Zombie Mutant Genesis, continuing their tradition of horror with Undead Evil, Satan’s 3-Ring Circus of Hell, the upcoming Asylum of Horrors and Beyond Lovecraft, venturing into dark humor with Billy Boy The Sick Little Fat Kid and The Cletus and Floyd Show, Asylum Press continues to be on the cutting edge of comic and graphic novel publishing.
For more information on Asylum Press, check out the official website at
www.asylumpress.com
https://www.instagram.com/asylumpress/
http://twitter.com/asylumpress
http://www.facebook.com/AsylumPress
ABOUT FRANK FORTE
Frank Forte is an accomplished designer, storyboard artist and comic book artist. Frank’s film and TV credits include:Lovecraft Country, Fantasy Island, Solar Opposites, Dreamwork’s 3Below, Bob’s Burgers, Insidious 4, Lego: Guardians of the Galaxy, Despicable Me 2, Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out, The Super Hero Squad Show, Marvel Heroes 4D, and Lego Hero Factory. Frank’s comic book credits include: Heavy Metal Magazine, Bob’s Burgers, Warlash, DTOX, Zombie Terrors and Chicken Soup For Satan among others.
In Frank’s spare time he paints.  Influenced by classic cartoons and comic books, Frank’s paintings are an assemblage of inspiration from what he grew up watching on TV and reading in comic books. Trying to capture the feeling and emotion of a moving cartoon on a flat canvas, Frank’s work incorporates horrific and twisted subjects in disturbingly bizarre situations.  His work has been exhibited at the La Luz De Jesus Gallery, Copro Gallery, Corey Helford Gallery, CASS Contemporary, Dark Art Emporium, Arch Enemy Arts, Phone Booth Gallery, Night Gallery Fine Arts, Cannibal Flower, LTD. Gallery and Hyaena Gallery.
www.frankforte.com

VAMPIRE MACABRE-#1 PREVIEW
PRE-ORDER BY 7/29/2021

Dracmorda and Swanthula Boulet host this spooky spectacular issue, guiding readers into dark
and demented worlds with their own scary stories as well as horror tales created by Steve
Orlando (Wonder Woman, Starward) and pro wrestler Danhausen; RuPaul’s Drag Race stars
Katya Zamolodchikova, Alaska Thunderfuck 5000, Yvie Oddly; American Horror Story director
Axelle Carolyn; Steve Foxe (Razorblades, Party & Prey) and artist Isaac Goodhart (Catwoman,
Postal). The gorgeous and glamorous cover is created by artist Dan Quintana (Batman,
Something is Killing the Children covers).

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  “Taking over Heavy Metal Magazine for Halloween is one of the things we are most excited
  about this coming season. Heavy Metal Magazine is iconic and it’s an honour to appear on the
  cover and to actually be able to write a few comics of our own for the issue. A lot of people
  aren’t aware of this but we actually got our start in the comic book industry, so being able to
  connect the place where we started in comics to where we are working now in horror, drag and
  television is a full circle moment and we couldn’t be more thrilled,” said Dracmorda Boulet.
  Added Swanthula Boulet: “We were also really excited to be able to work with our friend Steve
  Orlando on this who we feel is one of the most driven comic book writers working today. Steve
  worked with us and some of our friends from the drag and horror space to also develop their
  own stories for the issue, so you’re going to see original comics from Katya, Alaska, Yvie Oddly
  and (American Horror Story director) Axelle Carolyn as well. They all did a great job and we
  can’t wait for audiences to see the finished product.”
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  “The Boulet Brothers and Heavy Metal—what an incredible pairing to help bring together for this
  Halloween!” remarked Steve Orlando. “Here we've got a meeting of icons known for subversion,
  pushing the envelope, questioning the expected and unquestionably pushing creativity forward.
  Whether it's comics, prose, drag, horror, filth, or glamour, these icons are more than
  trendsetters—they're trendbusters, trendbreakers. So am I excited to be part of this first of its
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  kind Halloween Takeover? Hell yes! There's an awesome Halloween artefact coming your way
  from all involved, including first-ever comics work from pro wrestler and blimp-enthusiast
  Danhausen and co-creator of the blazing new hit horror comics anthology Razorblades, Steve
  Foxe!”
• 
  Heavy Metal CEO Matthew Medney said: "Heavy Metal is always about pushing the envelope,
  pushing the narrative, and creating conversation in the pop culture zeitgeist. Teaming up with
  The Boulet Brothers helps to move forward our narrative of inclusion, freedom of choice, and
  being your most beautiful self. We cannot wait to share this issue dreamed up by the crazy
  glamorous, disgustingly outrageous minds of Swanthula and Dracmorda Boulet, and many
  incredibly talented nightmarish creators, in this audacious tale told through the Heavy Metal
  lens.”
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  The Boulet Brothers Halloween Takeover issue of Heavy Metal Magazine (issue #311) will be
  available on October 27th in comic shops, bookstores, and online on Comixology, GlobalComix,
  and at heavymetal.com, and will be available for pre-order. The special issue is priced at
  $13.99.

BOUT HEAVY METAL ENTERTAINMENT
First published in 1977, Heavy Metal Magazine, the world's foremost illustrated fantasy
magazine, explores fantastic and surrealistic worlds, alternate realities, science fiction and
thrillers, in the past, present, and future. Writers and illustrators from around the world take you
to places you never dreamed existed. Heavy Metal Magazine was the first magazine to bring
European legends like Moebius, Enki Bilal, and Pepe Moreno to the U.S. while showcasing
American superstars like Richard Corben, Jim Steranko and Bernie Wrightson. The magazine
continues to showcase amazing new talent and established creators. Now published monthly,
Heavy Metal Magazine features serialised and standalone stories, artist galleries, and
interviews. Heavy Metal Entertainment is home not only to its iconic magazine, but also an
incredible slate of comics and prose novels, a podcast network, and television and film projects.
With CEO Matthew Medney now at the helm, Heavy Metal promises to boldly go where no one
has gone before. Explore ancient secrets, forgotten worlds and savage futures...experience
Heavy Metal. Join us at www.heavymetal.com

Dungeons & Dragons: Mindbreaker
Comic Book Foreshadows the Dark Forces Featured in Baldur’s Gate III Video Game
Jim Zub, Celebrated Author of Comic Books and Fantasy,
Chronicles the Newest Chapter in IDW’s Dungeons & Dragons Library
 SAN DIEGO, CA (July 22, 2021) – Beginning in October, IDW returns to the Forgotten Realms with Dungeons & Dragons: Mindbreaker, a five-issue monthly comic book series that takes place before the events of Baldur’s Gate III, the highly-anticipated video game!
 
Acclaimed author Jim Zub, whose prolific career spans publishing, film, role-playing games, and video games, joins artist Eduardo Mello in a tense tale of familiar Dungeons & Dragons adventurers Krydle, Shandie, Delina, Nerys, Minsc, and Boo, as they discover that something insidious has taken root in their homeland!
 
“Our Baldur's Gate heroes have traveled to remote parts of the Realms, tumbled through the Demiplane of Dread, been exiled to Hell, and somehow made it back alive,” says Zub. “Now they're home in Baldur's Gate and the threat that's arrived on their doorstep is far greater than any of them could have imagined.”
 
Mindbreaker builds upon IDW’s expansive library of Dungeons & Dragons tales written by Zub, a sixth entry in a Baldur’s Gate saga that includes prior publications Legends of Baldur’s Gate, Shadows of the Vampire, Frost Giant’s Fury, Evil at Baldur’s Gate, and Infernal Tides.
 
“Getting to write new Dungeons & Dragons stories with Minsc and company alongside the incredible surge in the tabletop game's popularity has been an honor and a thrill,” says Zub. “Mindbreaker is D&D on a grand scale, jam-packed with action and adventure. It pays off a bunch of elements introduced in earlier D&D miniseries and foreshadows the dark forces that rise to prominence in Baldur’s Gate III. I can't wait for readers to see how it all plays out!”
 
“Jim’s wisdom and charisma, combined with Eduardo’s dexterity, have crafted a powerfully emotional adventure that never skimps on action or humor. We’re so excited to collaborate with our colleagues at Wizards of the Coast on a series so closely tied to the franchise’s status quo and that, in the mind flayers, showcases the D&D villain that has most captured the popular imagination in recent years,” says series co-editor Zac Boone.
 
Dungeons & Dragons: Mindbreaker #1 will be available with multiple cover variants for retailers and fans to enjoy, including Cover A by Max Dunbar (artist of Legends of Baldur’s Gate and Infernal Tides), Cover B by Max Davenport, and a Retailer Incentive edition featuring art by Celia Lowenthal.
 
For information on how to acquire copies of Dungeons & Dragons comic books, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.


About IDW
IDW (OTCPINK: IDWM) is a leading media company providing uniquely compelling stories and characters in various genres for global audiences across all entertainment platforms. The award-winning IDW Publishing and IDW Entertainment divisions holistically evaluate and acquire IP for franchise development across comics and graphic novels, television, theatrical, games, merchandise, and other entertainment platforms, in addition to bringing world-renowned storytelling to life with our creative partners.

About Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), is the leader in entertaining the lifestyle gamer. Wizards’ players and fans are members of a global community bound together by their love of both digital gaming and in-person play. The company brings to market a range of gaming experiences under powerful brand names such as MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. For more information about our world renowned brands, visit the Wizards of the Coast Web site at www.wizards.com.

The Eisner Award-Winning Creative Team of AFTERLIFT--
Chip Zdarsky, Jason Loo, Paris Alleyne and Aditya Bidikar--Reunite for The All-Nighter
A New Comic Book About Vampires Moonlighting as Superheroes
 
The comiXology Originals series arrives digitally in 2022
and will also be in print from Dark Horse Books
 
The All-Nighter is in development as an original series with Amazon Studios


July 22, 2021– New York, NY – The Eisner award-winning creative team that brought you AFTERLIFT—writer Chip Zdarsky, artist Jason Loo, colorist Paris Alleyne, letterer Aditya Bidikar, and editor Alison O’Toole—are reuniting for an all-new comic book about vampires who sometimes moonlight as superheroes. The comiXology Originals series The All-Nighter arrives digitally in 2022 and will also be in print from Dark Horse Books. The All-Nighter is currently in development as an original series for Amazon Studios with executive producer Jordan Feiner.
 
“Working on AFTERLIFT was an amazing experience, especially getting to see the beautiful pages coming in from Jason, Paris and Aditya!" said Zdarsky. “I knew I wanted to work with them again immediately, and I’m super grateful that we have the chance with The All-Nighter! It’s a ton of fun and I hope everyone loves it as much as I do!”
 
Welcome to The All-Nighter, the only diner in town where you can get coffee and a meal from sunset to sunrise! The staff are friendly (kind of) and happy to serve you (sometimes), and it would never cross their minds to drink their customers’ blood. . . .
 
Alex is bored—flipping burgers for strangers all night is no way for a vampire to live. But he and his fellow vampires Joy, Cynthia, and Ian have agreed to blend into human society. Inspired by superhero movies, one of the few passions in his un-life, Alex decides to don a cape and start fighting bad guys. But his decision will have bigger consequences than he realizes—for himself and for everyone he wants to protect.
 
"I'm really excited to be part of a series that offers a unique and really fun take on the superhero genre,” says Loo. “Every issue has a surprise that will get readers hooked and wondering: 'who's gonna show up next?!'"
 
“The All-Nighter is a story about the importance of found family and the dangers of pretending to be someone other than who you are,'' said Chip Mosher, Head of Content of comiXology. “Chip Zdarsky and Jason Loo have brought their A game to their fun and fast-paced take on superheroes. It’s a terrific follow up to their Eisner Award-winning AFTERLIFT and I'm thrilled to see the story showcased in digital and print.”
 
Additional details on exactly how the creator-owned comic will be released digitally in 2022 from comiXology Originals will be announced closer to release.
 
The All-Nighter will arrive in print for the first time on February 15, 2022 [color / on sale February 15, 2022 / MSRP $19.99/$25.99 pbk / ISBN: 978-1-50672804-9 / Dark Horse Books]. It is available for pre-order now through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop. 
 
Part of comiXology Originals the exclusive digital content line of comiXology, an Amazon company, The All-Nighter will be available to read at no additional cost for members of Amazon Prime, Kindle Unlimited, and comiXology Unlimited, and for purchase on the Amazon Kindle Store and comiXology. Prime Reading offers all Amazon Prime members a rotating selection of over a thousand top Kindle books, magazines, short works, comic books, children’s books, and more – all at no additional cost. Kindle Unlimited gives customers access to more than 1 million titles, including thousands of audio books, and current magazines for just $9.99 a month with a free trial period at amazon.com/kindleunlimited. ComiXology Unlimited offers over 30,000 comics, graphic novels and manga for just $5.99 a month with a 30-day free trial at comixology.com/unlimited.
 
For more updates on comiXology Originals, check out http://comixologyoriginals.com.
 
About the Creators:
Chip Zdarsky is the co-creator of the award-wining Image Comics series Sex Criminals and has written many different titles for Marvel Comics and DC Comics. His comiXology Originals series AFTERLIFT won an Eisner Award for Best Digital Comic and is now available in paperback from Dark Horse Books. For more information go to zdars.co.
 
Jason Loo is Canada's comic darling best known for his creator-owned comic book series The Pitiful Human-Lizard. The Toronto-based superhero series gained nationwide attention through CBC News, CBC Arts, Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, and BlogTO. His work on the series even got him nominated for the 2018 Doug Wright Spotlight Award. Jason's other comic credits include the multi-award-winning AFTERLIFT, Razorblades, Kill Shakespeare, and some Marvel stuff like X-Corp and Fantastic Four.
 
About comiXology
ComiXology, an Amazon.com, Inc. subsidiary (NASDAQ:AMZN), is a revolutionary, cloud-based digital comics service. With content from over 125 publishers as well as thousands of independent creators from around the world, comiXology provides an unrivaled library of comic books, graphic novels, manga and bandes dessinées. The company’s first-in-class innovations include Guided View technology which provides an immersive and cinematic reading experience and a new monthly subscription service. ComiXology is based in New York City, with operations in Seattle and Los Angeles. For more information, visit comixology.com and follow the company on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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