Official Press Release
Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley will celebrate their mutual 10th Anniversary and the 100th issue of Invincible with a party and signing on Saturday, February 2 from Noon-3:00 PM. Invincible, created by Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker, written by Kirkman with Ottley as the main illustrator since 2003, concludes "The Death of Everyone" storyline in this issue, to be released on January 30th.Invincible is published by Kirkman's Skybound imprint at Image Comics.
The Invincible 10th Anniversary party and signing will held at Earth-2 Comics, 15017 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks CA from Noon to 3:00 PM. Come join us for cake and to get signed copies of the 100th issue of this groundbreaking comic book series.
Carr D'Angelo, founder and owner of Earth-2 Comics says, "This is an exciting event because Invincible started at the same time Earth-2 opened 10 years ago. It was a comic we were in love with from the beginning and hand-selling to everyone who walked in. It's an honor to celebrate this occasion with Robert and Ryan."
About Earth-2 Comics
Earth-2 Comics, owned and operated by entertainment industry veteran Carr D'Angelo, was founded in 2003, and like Invincible is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. Earth-2 was the 2007 winner of the Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award, presented under the auspices of Comic-Con International: San Diego.. In 2009, Earth-2 Comics opened a second location in Northridge in partnership with comic book writer and DC Comics Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns. In 2011, Earth-2 was named "Best Place to Stock Up on Trade Paperbacks" by the LA Weekly in their annual Best of LA issue.
About Robert Kirkman
Robert Kirkman's success and passionate advocacy for creator-owned comics led him to become the first person invited to become a partner at Image Comics since the company's inception twenty years ago. Kirkman is the creator/writer of the Eisner Award-winning The Walking Dead, long-running Invincible, all-ages Super Dinosaur, The Astounding Wolf-Man and Thief of Thieves. In 2010, Kirkman formed his own Image imprint, Skybound, which publishes his own work and Witch Doctor, Guarding the Globe and Clone. Kirkman has earned the respect of the comic, writing and television communities and topped the New York Times bestseller list for graphic novels in 2011 and 2012. In April 2012, he took the top five spots on both the hardcover and paperback lists. He's the creator/executive producer and writer of the hit Emmy®-winning television show, AMC's The Walking Dead, the highest-rated basic cable drama of all time in the U.S, also an international success in 122 countries and 37 languages. AMC is developing Thief of Thieves as a potential series with Kirkman serving as creator/executive producer and writer. Your destination for all news and merchandise from Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead and all Skybound titles is www.Skybound.com.
About Skybound
Skybound is the home of Robert Kirkman's creator-owned work including his Eisner Award-winning comic book series, The Walking Dead, long-running Invincible, all-ages Super Dinosaur, Thief of Thieves and Clone as well as Witch Doctor, Guarding the Globe and The Astounding Wolf-Man. Since its inception, Skybound has created television shows, merchandise and a wide spectrum of platforms, games and entertainment events (The Walking Dead Escape). Skybound's successes include the comic behind the hit Emmy®-winning television show, AMC's The Walking Dead, the highest-rated basic cable drama of all time in the U.S, also an international success in 122 countries and 37 languages. AMC is developing Thief of Thieves as a potential series. Skybound/Kirkman frequently top the hardcover and paperback bestseller lists. Your destination for all news and merchandise from Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead and all Skybound titles is www.Skybound.com.