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Today’s Releases in iVerse Comics
Hexed #4 – Boom! Studios
ZMD #1 – Red 5 Comics
DeanKoontz’s Frankenstein: Prodigal Son #2 - Dabel Bros.
Archie & Friends: The Cartoon Life of Chuck Clayton #1 – Archie Comics
Hue #1 – Small Scale Comics
If you haven’t downloaded iVerse Comics for iPhone yet, you can CLICK HERE to download it for $0.99! The app comes with over 30 free comics – and new content will be released EVERY WEEK!
As a BONUS – if you download iVerse Comics between now and Sept. 16th, 2009 – you’ll be automatically entered into a promotion we’re doing with iFanboy to win a FREE iPod touch!
For details on how you can enter the contest via TWITTER (with no purchase necessary) check out the latest edition of the iFanboy audio show on iFanboy.com or the newest video episode on Revision3.com.
The Surrogates from Top Shelf
You can get all iVerse releases inside iVerse Comics – but select titles are also going to continue being released as individual applications and new “graphic novel” apps.
The Surrogates is the first “graphic novel” app from iVerse! You can download the app for $0.99 and get the first 2 issues of The Surrogates. If you like the books and would like to read the rest of the series they can be purchased inside The Surrogates App for $0.99 an issue.
You can also check out The Surrogates #1 for FREE on iTunes as a stand alone application!
Download “The Surrogates #1″ for FREE by clicking here
Download “The Surrogates” app for $0.99 by clicking here
August 31, 2009 — Just in time for the theatrical release of “Surrogates” starring Bruce Willis, fans can now read the original graphic novel that inspired the upcoming blockbuster on their iPhone and iPod touch! ”The Surrogates” App for iPhone OS features two full issues of the original comic book mini-series formatted for the iPhone screen for only $0.99. The remaining issues of the series can be downloaded inside the Application as an “In App Purchase” for only
$0.99 per issue. Users who would like to try the series before they buy can download “The Surrogates #1″ for free in the App Store as well.
“Mobile comics is a new and growing sector of the industry,” said Robert Venditti, author of the graphic novels, “and we’re pleased to make our debut with iVerse, a company with a proven track record and a keen eye for adapting comics to mobile platforms.”
“The Surrogates” was originally published in print by Top Shelf Productions and is soon to be seen as a major motion picture on screens all over the world when the film is released on September 25th, 2009. This iPhone adaption marks the first digital release of the series.
“We’re very excited to release “The Surrogates” on iPhone OS.” said iVerse Media CEO Michael Murphey. “The book is just incredible, and we hope we can introduce it to fans who may not have read it before, as well as long-time fans who would just like to see it presented in a new way.”
All five issues of “The Surrogates” are available now. A prequel, “The Surrogates: Flesh and Bone” will be available on iPhone soon – and is available in print right now.
About Top Shelf Productions
TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS (www.topshelfcomix.com) publishes contemporary graphic novels and comics by artists of singular vision. Dedicated to championing veteran creators as well as finding and developing emerging talent, the Top Shelf library is anchored by such masters of the craft as Alan Moore (From Hell, with Eddie Campbell; Lost Girls, with Melinda Gebbie), Craig Thompson (Blankets, Carnet De Voyage), Andy Runton (Owly), Jeffrey Brown (Clumsy, Unlikely), Alex Robinson (Too Cool To Be Forgotten, Box Office Poison), James Kochalka (American Elf, Johnny Boo), Robert Venditti (The Surrogates, with Brett Weldele), Jeff Lemire (Essex County), Matt Kindt (Super Spy), Nate Powell (Swallow Me Whole), Renée French (The Ticking), and many more.
About iVerse Media
iVerse Media (www.iversemedia.com) is a leading digital distributor of comics books on mobile platforms including Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch, Google’s Android OS, and (coming soon) Mac and PC. iVerse provides unique distribution solutions for comic book publishers and
creators, and is the only company currently offering a multi-platform “Total Digital Distribution” solution for digital comics.
Welcome to another iVerse Update. We have 5 book updates today – and 1 special deal on an existing launch title — so read away!
Chance of a Lifetime #1
Writer: Jim Mitchel
Artist: Freddie E. Williams II
CHANCE OF A LIFETIME deals with the enormous responsibility that comes with being the FIRST superhero ever. We’re introduced to a man named Jack Lewis, “The American,” who overnight is given incredible superpowers. Are these superpowers a gift, or a curse? Will these super powers make Jack a better man or lead to his downfall?
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Flash Gordon #2
by Brendan Deneen and Paul Green
“After crash-landing on the planet Mongo, Flash, Dale, and Dr. Zarkov find themselves separated from each other, with
Flash wandering the deadly forests of Arboria and Dale waking up as a guest of none other than Ming the “”Merciful”“! Plus, a fan-favorite character from Alex Raymond’s original comic-strip debuts! It’s classic retro-pulp science-fiction action, for a whole new generation! “
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To celebrate Flash Gordon’s 75th Anniversary the first issue of the series is available in the App Store FOR FREE for a limited time!
Click Here to Download Flash Gordon #1 for FREE
Igor: Movie Prequel #1
The prequel to the hit animated film “Igor” is now available for the iPhone and iPod touch from IDW Publishing and iVerse Media.
In this debut issue, see how Igor came under the employ of the inept Dr. Glickenstein, much to the loveable hunchbacked assistant’s dismay. Then, laugh your way through Igor’s first failed evil science fair experiment as he befriends the demented lab rabbit, Scamper. And finally, Carl Cristall, Malaria’s top-rated TV talk show host, profiles another famous evil scientist on his program. This can only end in utter chaos. Courtesy of Dara Naraghi (Lifelike) and artist Grant Bond (Clockwork Girl).
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Oz: The Manga #4
By David Hutchison
“The Emerald City of Oz”
After a long and dangerous journey down the yellow brick road, Dorothy and her friends finally reach the Emerald City. As the City beguiles them with wonderful sights and sounds, our travelers don’t realize the intrigue going on right under their noses.
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Wargod #3
Writer: George T. Singley and Jim Mitchel
Artist: Benjamin Morse
Absolution: Part 3
Wargod is resurrected and sent to Earth to continue his age old conflict with the nefarious god Sutekh and protect all of mankind from any impending evil. A new group of super beings have proclaimed themselves to be the protectors of the planet…and now they have Wargod in their sights! He is our worlds last hope…Beware the Gods are coming!