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Archaia and Panelfly Announce the ‘Immortals’ Graphic Novel App

LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK – November 9, 2011 – Archaia Entertainment, LLC, a multi-award-winning graphic novel publisher, and Panelfly, Inc., a leader in creating SuperMedia fan experiences, announces the launch of a new cross-platform, multi-media fan experience built around Archaia’s acclaimed prequel anthology, and alongside the theatrical release of Relativity Media’s feature film, IMMORTALS on November 11, 2011. Immortals: Gods and Heroes HD, a new application available initially on Apple’s iPad and iPhone unlocks access to a variety of exclusive Immortals content.

“We are very excited to launch the Immortals: Gods and Heroes iPad app with Panelfly,” said PJ Bickett, CEO of Archaia Entertainment. “In creating the graphic anthology, we wanted to build something unique to compliment the theatrical release, something that would stand head-and-shoulders above traditional graphic novel tie-ins. Working with Panelfly, we have created something extraordinary and immersive that complements the reading experience while supplementing the film itself. We are excited to expand the reach of our content beyond books and film, to delight fans with this new and immersive entry into the Immortals universe.”

The Immortals: Gods and Heroes Fan Experience Includes:
- Access to the complete Graphic Novel
- Ten Prequel Stories setting the stage for the film
- Exclusive Art from an A-list of celebrated comic creators, includng Ben Templesmith, Scott Hampton, Trevor Hairsine, Jock, Dennis Calero, Kevin Colden, Patrick Scherberger, Phil Hester, Steve Ellis, and Rafael Kayanan, one of the principal conceptual designers on the film itself
- Peel Back Functionality that reveals each stage of art in the creative process
- Contextual Multimedia and video Integration
- Social Integration and News Feeds for live social commentary
- Ongoing feature updates and new content releases
“Together with Archaia Entertainment, we’re creating a diverse hub of content to deliver a dynamic, fun and truly interactive experience that includes an unprecedented level of engagement for fans” said Ed Lang, CEO of Panelfly. “This experience will continue to live long after the film and act as a fan’s digital playground for all things IMMORTALS far into the future. Our team has worked closely with Archaia to develop something truly special. Our passion for delivering immersive fan experiences at home, or on the go continues to grow with this launch, and we look forward to building success together.”
The Immortals: Gods and Heroes app can be downloaded for free from the iTunes Store on 11/11/11. Archaia and Panelfly will be kicking off the release with a special social media campaign and fan engagement contest today. Fans can go to http://www.facebook.com/ImmortalsGraphicNovel for more details.
To watch a teaser of the app, go to http://youtu.be/o7M0N3bMLqY?a.
About Archaia Entertainment
Archaia is a multi-award-winning graphic novel publisher with more than 50 renowned publishing brands, including such domestic and international hits as Mouse Guard, Rust, Return of the Dapper Men, Mr. Murder is Dead, Feeding Ground, Gunnerkrigg Court, Awakening, The Killer, Days Missing, Tumor, Syndrome, Artesia, The Engineer, and an entire line of The Jim Henson Company graphic novels including the newest release, Tale of Sand, the last unpublished original work by Jim Henson. Archaia has built an unparalleled reputation for producing meaningful content that perpetually transforms minds, building one of the industry’s most visually stunning and eclectic slates of graphic novels. Archaia was named Graphic Novel Publisher of the Year according to Ain’t it Cool News, Graphic Policy, and Comic Related, and was honored with nine 2011 Eisner Awards nominations. Archaia has also successfully emerged as a prolific storyteller in all facets of the entertainment industry, extending their popular brands into film, television, gaming, and branded digital media. http://www.archaia.com.
About Panelfly
Panelfly, Inc., is a leader in creating the ultimate digital fan experience. Dubbed “SuperMedia”, our unique transmedia storytelling approach, coupled with deep content discovery, social interactivity, and storefronts re-imagined, Panelfly takes traditional on-screen experiences to a whole new level. Beyond the Internet, Panelfly is driven to deliver the world’s most immersive, interactive digital fanfest, whether at home or on the go. Panelfly – Engage. Explore. Enjoy. For more information, visit www.panelfly.com.

The Red Ten #1 Review

Rating: 3/5
Publisher Name: ComixTribe
Publisher Website: Shop.ComixTribe.Com

Writer: Tyler James
Pencils: Cesar Feliciano
Colors: Miguel Marques
Number of Pages: 32
Price: 3.99 for standard, Artist Edition – $24.99 (featuring original sketch cover by creators Tyler James or Cesar Feliciano.)
Color: Color
Safety Content Label: PARENTAL ADVISORY – 15 years and older. Similiar to T+ but featuring more mature themes and/or more graphic imagery.

Publisher’s Blurb:
THE RED TEN is a superhero retelling of Agatha Christie’s classic novel “And Then There Were None.”

When the world’s greatest detective is violently murdered by her nemesis, the world’s foremost super team and her former sidekick band together to bring the villain to justice. However, the mission goes terribly wrong, and before the night is out each of the ten “heroes” will pay dearly for past transgressions.

Reviewer’s Comments:
Tyler James is a name in the indie comic world that I’ve been familiar with for a while, between his “Creating Comics! The Art + Craft” and “Comix Counsel” columns. I’ve recently been reading Tyler’s columns and found some good advice there, so it’s interesting to be able to look at this and see if he put all of his own teachings into practice.

The title page proclaims this as a “Superhero murder mystery” and that caught my attention right away. I love a new twist to the superhero story. Unfortunately the first half does feel pretty much like a standard super story, and reminded a little too much of DC’s Identity Crisis with the various characters going out and hunting the suspected murderer. Reading Tyler’s note at the end of the issue it’s obvious that there’s a huge Justice League influence here, and I definitely get a Batman/Nightwing vibe from Red and Crimson. The positive is that this was a good way to introduce the large main cast and give us an idea of all their abilities in a short time. So extra points for that.

The second half picks up more of the Agatha Christie influence, and this is where things get good. I saw one of the near the end twists coming pretty early on, but then I also don’t think it was supposed to such a huge surprise. This is a murder mystery, and the next nine issues might be a little dull if we knew who the killer was in the first issue.

The real hook comes once the heroes find the writing on the ceiling (the whole “and then there were none” thing). It’s going to be interesting to see how this plays out and I hope to see come creative ways for these characters to die. This is what’s going to keep me coming back and reading more.

As long as this puts the superhero stuff to the back and makes the mystery and character interactions the prime focus, I think this is on the right track to being something special. I can’t wait to see how the inscription plays out for each characters’ death and hoping for some nice falling apart and fighting with each other among the heroes as they’re killed off.

I’ve never read “And Then There Were None”, but it’s on my Nook now waiting for me start it. The next issue of “The Red Ten” will be right there next to it.

Alan Davis Joins Ed Brubaker For CAPTAIN AMERICA #6!

Cut off one of its heads, and two more take its place! An all-new Hydra has risen and they have their sights set on the Sentinel of Liberty in your first look at Captain America #6! Critically acclaimed writer Ed Brubaker is joined by legendary artist Alan Davis for an important new chapter in the life of Steve Rogers. Throughout Fear Itself, Rogers has been harboring a dark secret and its one that may leave the leader of Earth’s Mightiest….powerless. Can Cap and his closest allies take on the revitalized Hydra and stop them before it’s too late? Find out in Captain America #6!

CAPTAIN AMERICA #6 (OCT110599)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils & Cover by ALAN DAVIS
Inks MARK FARMER
Colors by LAURA MARTIN
FOC – 11/14/11, ON SALE – 12/7/11