‘BLADE RUNNER 2049’ SCRIBE MICHAEL GREEN TO WRITE UNTITLED ‘BLADE RUNNER’ COMIC SERIES FOR TITAN COMICS AND ALCON MEDIA GROUP

Acclaimed Blade Runner 2049 screenwriter Michael Green (Logan) will partner with longtime collaborator and comic writer Mike Johnson (Star Trek) to pen the highly-anticipated in-canon Blade Runner comic series for Titan Comics and Alcon Media Group. In addition to co-writing the screenplay for Blade Runner 2049, the critically-acclaimed sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1982 celebrated classic Blade Runner, Michael Green’s recent writing credits include Alien: Covenant, Murder on the Orient Express, the hit Starz series American Gods, and Logan, which earned Green an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2018. Mike Johnson, Green’s co-writer on comics including Supergirl and Superman/Batman, will co-write the Blade Runner series. A veteran writer of the Star Trek franchise, Johnson’s other comic credits include Transformers and Fringe. States Green, “Every iteration of the Blade Runner world throws the window open a little wider. Mike and I can’t wait to see what we find outside.” “We’re very excited to have both Michael Green and Mike Johnson writing Titan Comics’ new Blade Runner comic book series. We can’t wait for fans to see their vision,” said Titan’s co-founders, Nick Landau and Vivian Cheung. Kosove and Johnson add, “Michael Green and Mike Johnson’s clear grasp of the tone and nuance that defines the Blade Runner universe makes them ideal partners on this exciting new comic book venture with Titan Comics. We are eager to continue to expand and explore this fascinating world with such a qualified and talented team.” The new Blade Runner comic series is part of a new line of comics and graphic novels by Alcon and Titan, which will be canon to the classic science-fiction world.

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Titan brings V.E. Schwab’s Shades of Magic, The Thirteenth Doctor #0, 

The Beatles Yellow Submarine, Robotech, Minky Woodcock, plus many more, to NYCC!

October 2, 2018 – This New York Comic-Con (October 4 – 7, 2018), Titan Comics (booth #2142) brings a fantastic offering of exciting debuts, limited editions, NYCC variants and appearances from a host of creators including Jody Houser (Thirteenth Doctor), V.E. Schwab (Shades of Magic: The Steel Prince), Bill Morrison (The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine), Jeremy Whitley (Sea Of Thieves),Ryan O'Sullivan (Dark Souls), Robert Hack (Doctor Who), Sylvain Runberg (Millennium), George Mann (Newbury & Hobbes), Cynthia von Buhler (Minky Woodcock) and Alex Paknadel & Dan Watters (Assassin’s Creed), plus many more phenomenal talents.

NYCC 2018 sees the debut V.E. Schwab’s hotly-anticipated Shades of Magic: The Steel Princeprequel comic book – set in the world of her New York Times bestselling fantasy novel series – with the first issue debuting exclusively at the show with a special variant by artist, Tomm Coker. V.E. Schwab will discuss the origins of this new exciting project at an unmissable panel on Saturday, October 6 at 12:15 PM in room 1B03. Plus, V.E. Schwab will be signing copies of her debut comic on Friday, October 5 at 12:30PM and on Saturday, October 6 at 2PM at Titan booth #2142 with series cover artist Claudia Ianniciello.

Beatles fans can celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine at NYCC as Titan debuts its special Yellow Submarine Limited Box Set, which includes the critically acclaimed Yellow Submarine graphic novel, a 6.5-inch Yellow Submarine figurine/vinyl, 16 Yellow Submarine lobby cards plus four Yellow Submarine posters (based on the originals), five Beatles badges, a replica Yellow Submarine movie premiere ticket, and an exclusive art card signed by writer/artist Bill Morrison. Plus, Bill Morrison will be signing this Limited Box Set and the new smash-hit graphic novel on Friday, October 5 at 11AM, Saturday, October 6 at 3:30PM and on Sunday, October 7 at 1PM at Titan booth #2142.

Friday at NYCC is a Doctor Who-themed day for Titan kicking off with signings at Titan booth #2142including the creative talent behind Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor #0, which hits NYCC with a special convention variant by Giorgia Sposito and Arianna Florean. Signing starts at 2:15PM. And then straight after, join Jody Houser and cover artists Kelly Yates and Robert Hack who’ll be signing copies of Doctor Who: Road To The Thirteenth Doctor comic series at 3:30PM.  Plus, don’t miss a huge Doctor Who comic panel featuring comics talent, Jody Houser, Arianna Florean, Claudia Ianniciello and Mariano Laclaustra. Join the team as they take you on the Road to the Thirteenth Doctor in this special comic panel on Friday, October 5 at 5:15PM in Room 1B03.

Following the exciting news that The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini has been adapted into an immersive theatre show, which opened last week at Theater 80 in New York City, creator Cynthia von Buhler is making a special NYCC appearance at Titan booth #2142 on Thursday, October 4 at 3:30PM where she will be signing copies of the critically-acclaimed graphic novel. Cynthia will be joined by by “Minky Woodcock muse” Pearls Daily and Hard Case Crime founder, Charles Ardai. Running until November 11, audience members at the immersive theatre show can experience séances, illusions and Houdini’s infamous Water Torture Chamber Escape while exploring three floors of a restored 1920s speakeasy. Tickets can be purchased via www.minkywoodcock.com.

Other Titan comic exclusives and signings available at the show include: an exclusive show variant for Robotech #13 by Dan Parent; Thursday morning October 4 is a special video games celebration with two comic signings - an Assassin’s Creed signing with writers Anthony Del Col (Assassin’s Creed: Origins), Alex Paknadel and Dan Watters (Assassin’s Creed: Uprising) at 11AM; and then Jeremy Whitley (Sea of Thieves), Ryan O’Sullivan (Dark Souls: Age of Fire), and Ram V (Quake Champions) at 12:30PM; Peter Milligan will be at the Titan booth #2142 on Friday October 5 from 5PM, to sign copies of the recent revivals of cult-psychological sci-fi caper, The Prisoner and The Mummy – based on the classic cult Hammer films creation!; George Mann celebrates the 10th Anniversary of his Newbury & Hobbes novels with his brand-new comic tie-in and will be signing copies on Sunday, October 7 at 2:30PM at Titan booth #2142; and Sylvain Runberg, Belen Ortega, and Claudia Ianniciello will be signing copies of their latest comic, Millenium The Girl Who Danced With Death – based in the world of Stieg Larsson’s crime noir phenomenon – at Titan booth #2142 on Thursday, October 4 at 5PM. 

See below for a full list of Titan Comics’ signings and panels:

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

ASSASSIN’S CREED 

Anthony Del Col, Alex Paknadel & Dan Watters

11AM at Titan booth #2142

Signing Assassin’s Creed Origins and Assassin’s Creed Uprising.

SEA OF THIEVES, DARK SOULS AGE OF FIRE & QUAKE CHAMPIONS

Signing with Jeremy Whitley, Ryan O'Sullivan, Ram V

12:30PM at Titan booth #2142

Signing Sea Of Thieves, Dark Souls Age Of Fire & Quake Champions

MINKY WOODCOCK

Signing with Cynthia Von Buhler, Pearls Daily & Charles Ardai

3:30PM at Titan booth #2142

Signing of Minky Woodcock: The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini graphic novel

MILLENNIUM THE GIRL WHO DANCED WITH DEATH 

Signing with Sylvain Runberg, Belen Ortega & Claudia Ianniciello

5PM at Titan booth #2142

Signing The Girl Who Danced With Death – Millennium 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5

THE BEATLES’ YELLOW SUBMARINE

Signing with Bill Morrison

11AM at Titan booth #2142

Signing The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine limited edition box-set

SHADES OF MAGIC THE STEEL PRINCE 

Signing with V.E. Schwab

12:30PM at Titan booth #2142

Signing Shades of Magic – The Steel Prince #1 

DOCTOR WHO: THE THIRTEENTH DOCTOR #0

Signing with Arianna Florean, Claudia Ianniciello & Mariano Laclaustra

2:15PM at Titan booth #2142

Signing copies of Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor #0

DOCTOR WHO: ROAD TO THE THIRTEENTH DOCTOR

Signing with Jody Houser, Kelly Yates and Robert Hack 

3:30PM at Titan booth #2142

Signing copies of Doctor Who: The Road to the Thirteenth Doctor comic series

THE PRISONER & THE MUMMY

Signing with Peter Milligan

5PM at Titan booth #2142

Signing copies of The Prisoner & Hammer’s The Mummy TPB

DOCTOR WHO COMICS: THE DOCTOR IS IN! 

Panel with Jody Houser, Giorgia Sposito, Arianna Florean, Claudia Ianniciello, Mariano Laclaustra

5:15PM at Room 1B03

With the new series of BBC AMERICA’s Doctor Who premiering on October 7, the future is definitely female! Join brand manager Chris Thompson for a look behind the scenes of Titan's acclaimed Doctor Who comics with writer Jody Houser (The Thirteenth Doctor), and artists Giorgia Sposito (The Tenth Doctor/Many Lives), Arianna Florean (The Tenth Doctor/Many Lives), Claudia Ianniciello (The Many Lives of Doctor Who) and Mariano Laclaustra (The Many Lives of Doctor Who)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6

V.E. SCHWAB'S SHADES OF MAGIC: FROM RED LONDON TO FOUR COLOR

Panel with V.E. Schwab

12:15PM at Room 1B03

Victoria (V.E.) Schwab's Shades of Magic novel series has been a runaway international hit, and now she's bringing her visionary saga to the four color page in her new comics series, The Steel Prince, from Titan Comics. Find out more about the world, how her writing process differs, and what makes comics the perfect medium in this special chat with Victoria and librarian Kate Kosturski (Multiversity Comics, Women Write About Comics).

SHADES OF MAGIC THE STEEL PRINCE

Signing with V.E. Schwab and Claudia Ianniciello 

2PM at Titan booth #2142

Signing copies of Shades of Magic – The Steel Prince #1

THE BEATLES’ YELLOW SUBMARINE

Signing with Bill Morrison

3:30PM at Titan booth #2142

Signing The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine limited edition box-set

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7

THE BEATLES’ YELLOW SUBMARINE

Signing with Bill Morrison

1PM at Titan booth #2142

Signing The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine limited edition box-set

NEWBURY & HOBBES, DARK SOULS, DOCTOR WHO

Signing with George Mann

2:30PM at Titan booth #2142

Signing copies of Newbury & Hobbes #1

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MINKY WOODCOCK RETURNS!  LIVE STAGE SHOW BASED ON THE GIRL WHO HANDCUFFED HOUDINI  2ND COMIC BOOK SERIES:  THEY DIE FAST ON BROADWAY

MINKY WOODCOCK RETURNS IN LIVE STAGE SHOW BASED ON THE GIRL WHO HANDCUFFED HOUDINI AND 2ND COMIC BOOK SERIES: THEY DIE FAST ON BROADWAY Titan Comics and Hard Case Crime are delighted to announce that playwright, author and artist Cynthia von Buhler’s creation Minky Woodcock – the rabbit-loving, 1920s private detective star of the GIRL WHO HANDCUFFED HOUDINI comic series – is making her live stage debut in New York City this week and will return in 2019 with a brand new case in comic book and graphic novel form, MINKY WOODCOCK: THEY DIE FAST ON BROADWAY. Praised by critics and fans alike, von Buhler’s graphic novel MINKY WOODCOCK: THE GIRL WHO HANDCUFFED HOUDINI has been adapted into an immersive theater production, which opens this week at Theater 80, Manhattan, New York. Produced, written and directed by von Buhler, the stage show stars burlesque performer (and model for Minky Woodcock in the comic) Pearls Daily (Miss Coney Island 2018), with Vincent Cinque (Cardboard Rocketship) as Harry Houdini and co-director, and Robyn Adele Anderson (Postmodern Jukebox) as Houdini’s wife, Bess. Audience members get to experience séances, sip bootleg absinthe, and witness Houdini’s infamous Water Torture Chamber escape while exploring three floors of a restored 1920s speakeasy. In her second comic series, THEY DIE FAST ON BROADWAY, Minky will investigate the real-life case of Ziegfeld Follies dancer and silent film actress Olive Thomas, whose shocking death was one of the first major Hollywood scandals. Was the poisoning of this young, beautiful star suicide, a tragic accident or something altogether more sinister? Once again, the plot will weave actual events and unsolved mysteries in von Buhler’s trademark illustration style. “Back in the Golden era of Broadway, six showgirls made a pact not to turn out down-and-out like most did back then. Instead, all but one ended up dead! In They Die Fast on Broadway, I focus on the most famous of the six, Olive Thomas, who was the girl the word ‘flapper' was coined for. She died from drinking mercury bichloride in Paris and it was never truly decided if it was a murder, suicide or accident. Minky Woodcock, on her next true crime case, will try to find out,” said Cynthia von Buhler. Minky Woodcock is part of Titan Comics’ and Hard Case Crime’s comic imprint, whose recent publications including Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer, written by acclaimed novelist Max Allan Collins (Road To Perdition), Triggerman by visionary director Walter Hill (The Warriors), Peeplandby crime authors Christa Faust and Gary Phillips, a new adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo novels, Normandy Gold by crime authors Megan Abbott and Alison Gaylin, and Babylon Berlin, a graphic novel adaptation of the book that inspired the Netflix TV show. Cynthia von Buhler’s first Minky Woodcock graphic novel, The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini(ISBN: 9781785863974), is available to order now from all good bookstores. For more information and to book tickets to the immersive theater experience, go to  minkywoodcock.com.

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TITAN COMICS AT SAN DIEGO COMIC CON 2016:

FULL PLANS REVEALED

TITAN BRINGS DOCTOR WHO, TORCHWOOD, PENNY DREADFUL, SHERLOCK, ANDDARK SOULS, PLUS MANY MORE, TO SDCC!

July 12, 2016 – This San Diego Comic-Con, Titan Comics brings its biggest ever offering of exciting debuts, SDCC variants and special appearances from a host of creators including; NBA all-star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Mycroft Holmes), Torchwood’s Captain Jack himself, John Barrowman (Torchwood); Doctor Who actor, writer and director Noel Clarke (The Troop); comic writers Paul Cornell (Third Doctor),George Mann (Dark Souls), Cavan Scott (Ninth Doctor, Vikings), Si Spurrier (Eleventh Doctor), and Rob Williams (Eleventh Doctor), plus many more phenomenal talents from the comics industry.

NBA All-Star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is set to make a very special appearance on Thursday July 21 at SDCC to debut his all-new comic book, Mycroft Holmes and the Apocalypse Handbook. This hotly anticipated issue #1 launches at the show two weeks before general release with an exclusive SDCC variant cover by series artist Joshua Cassara (New Avengers, The Troop) – only available to purchase at the Titan booth, #5537. Fans will get the chance to meet the sporting legend at a very special panel on Thursday July 21 at 12pm (room 5AB), where Kareem will be discussing his unique approach to the elder Holmes brother with Joshua Cassara and Titan Comics Senior Editor Andrew James. Each audience member will receive an exclusive show art card. Then, straight after the panel, at 1.30pm (Autograph Area, AA02), Kareem and the creative team will be on hand to sign copies of this special convention edition of issue #1.

Titan Comics is also thrilled to take SDCC attendees behind the scenes of a major new comic series, Torchwood – based on the hit TV show, written by superstar sibling team John Barrowman (Arrow, Torchwood, Doctor Who) and Carole Barrowman! Titan will be debuting a very special edition of issue #1 featuring the original hit story, “The Selkie” by John and Carole, with a brand-new cover from Tommy Lee Edwards (Turf) – only available to purchase at the Titan booth #5537. Fans will get the chance to meet Captain Jack himself along with Carole Barrowman at a special Torchwood #1 signing on Sunday July 24 at 11am (Autograph Area, AA21).

John and Carole will be appearing at an unmissable comics panel on Saturday July 23 at 3.30pm (room 5AB) alongside special Doctor Whoguests – writers Rob Williams, Paul Cornell, George Mann, and Cavan Scott. This special panel is a must-attend for Whovians and Torchwood aficionados alike, delving into upcoming plans for both series as well as new announcements and art reveals. Each audience member will receive a free limited edition art card.

Plus, Whovians will be able to meet a host of Doctor Who writers and artists throughout the show including the likes of Paul Cornell, Si Spurrier, George Mann, Cavan Scott, Rob Williams, Alice X. Zhang (Twelfth Doctor, The Blacklist), and Simon Fraser (Eleventh Doctor) in various signings at the Titan booth #5537. This will include a special signing of the all-new convention one-shot, “The Long Con,” featuring two phenomenal covers by Simon Fraser and Alice X. Zhang.

SDCC attendees will get a very special opportunity with a first-look at Titan’s new Warhammer 40,000 comic series – based in the staggeringly popular dark science fiction universe from Games Workshop. Join Warhammer 40,000 writer George Mann in a special panel on Thursday July 21 at 2.30pm (Room 4) to be among the first to see exclusive art by Tazio Bettin (Independence Day) and Enrica Angiolinifrom the new comic, and hear upcoming plans for the series – due to launch in October. Each attendee will receive an exclusive art card.

Fans attending the Robotech panel held on Thursday July 21 at 8.30pm (Room 24ABC) will also get a world-exclusive first look at the new Robotech series from Titan Comics, based on the cult 1980s animated TV show.

Titan will be exhibiting a number of SDCC exclusives – only available at Titan’s booth #5537 – including: Dark Souls #3 SDCC variant by Ben Templesmith (Batman, The Squidder); Tank Girl: Two Girls One Tank #1 SDCC variant by Tank Girl co-creator Jamie Hewlett; and Sherlock: A Study In Pink #2 SDCC variant by Claudia Caranfa (Vikings, Doctor Who).

Titan will be offering advanced copies of their FREE summer/fall preview sampler – giving comic fans the inside track on breaking news and exclusive previews of some top-flight comics and graphic novels released from July to December 2016. Featuring Dark Souls, Warhammer 40,000, Assassin’s Creed, Doctor Who, Torchwood, Mycroft Holmes, Vikings and many more.

See below for a full list of creator signings and panel information:

THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016

PANEL: KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR’S MYCROFT HOLMES

Guests: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Joshua Cassara, Andrew James

Date: July 21, 2016 / Time: 12-1pm

Location: 5AB

NBA All-Star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar makes a special appearance at Comic-Con to launch his new comic book, Mycroft Holmes and the Apocalypse Handbook, which debuts exclusively at SDCC with a special variant cover. This exciting series is a brand new standalone comic book adventure that uncovers the secrets of the elder Holmes brother. Join series artist Joshua Cassara (The Troop) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on stage for an hour of exclusives and insider reveals. Each audience member will receive an exclusive show art card.

For more information and to add the panel to your SDCC schedule, visit:

https://comiccon2016.sched.org/event/7ezR?iframe=no

SIGNING: MYCROFT HOLMES

Guests: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Joshua Cassara

Date: July 21, 2016 / Time: 1.30-2.30pm

Location: Autograph Alley, Table AA02

NBA All-star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and series artist Joshua Cassara are signing copies of their new series Mycroft Holmes and the Apocalypse Handbook #1 SDCC variant.

PANEL: WARHAMMER 40,000

Guests: George Mann, Andrew James

Date: July 21, 2016 / Time: 2.30-3.30pm

Location: Room 4

This is the world-exclusive first look at Titan's much hyped new Warhammer 40,000 comic book series, based in the staggeringly popular dark science fiction universe from Games Workshop. Join Warhammer 40,000 writer George Mann (Dark Souls, Doctor Who), and editor Andrew James for a jam-packed panel spotlighting the hotly anticipated comic launch in October. Be the first to see exclusive art by Tazio Bettin (Independence Day) and Enrica Angiolini from the comic and upcoming plans for the series. Each attendee will receive an exclusive art card.

For more information and to add the panel to your SDCC schedule, visit:

https://comiccon2016.sched.org/event/7f0O?iframe=no

  

FRIDAY JULY 22, 2016

SIGNING: DOCTOR WHO: ELEVENTH & TWELFTH DOCTOR COMICS

Guests: Rob Williams, Si Spurrier, Alice X. Zhung

Date: July 22, 2016 / Time: 10.00-11.00am

Location: Titan Booth #5537

Writers Rob Williams and Si Spurrier, and artist Alice X. Zhung will be signing copies of the Eleventh and Twelfth Doctor comics and collections.

SIGNING: THE TROOP COMICS

Guests: Noel Clarke, Joshua Cassara

Date: July 22, 2016 / Time: 3-4pm

Location: Titan Booth #5537

Writer, director and Doctor Who actor Noel Clarke, with rising star, series artist Joshua Cassara will be signing copies of their hit superpowered series, The Troop.  

SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2016

SIGNING: DOCTOR WHO CONVENTION COMICS SPECIAL

Guests: Simon Fraser, Alice X. Zhang

Date: July 23, 2016 / Time: 11am-12pm

Location: Titan Booth #5537

Artists Simon Fraser and Alice X. Zhang will be signing copies of their Doctor Who convention special comic book adventure - “The Long Con” – making its debut at SDCC.

SIGNING: DOCTOR WHO EVENT COMICS

Guests: Cavan Scott, George Mann, Paul Cornell

Date: July 23, 2016 / Time: 1-2pm

Location: Titan Booth #5537

Writers Cavan Scott and George Mann will sign copies of the 2016 summer event comic - Supremacy of the Cybermen, and writer Paul Cornell will be signing copies of his smash-hit, Four Doctors.

PANEL: DOCTOR WHO & TORCHWOOD COMICS

Guests: John Barrowman, Carole Barrowman, Rob Williams, Paul Cornell, George Mann, Cavan Scott

Date: July 23, 2016 / Time: 3.30-4.30pm

Location: Room 5AB

John Barrowman and Carole Barrowman give you the inside secrets of their brand new Torchwood comic, which debuts at the show. Get your fix of all things Whovian from writers Cavan Scott, George Mann, Rob Williams, and Paul Cornell and Doctor Who editor Andrew James, who reveal upcoming plans for Titan's Doctor Who comics and take you behind the scenes of Titan's all-new convention one-shot, “The Long Con”. Exclusive sneak peeks at upcoming art from the cavalcade of amazing global talents! Each audience member will receive a free art card.

For more information and to add the panel to your SDCC schedule, visit:

https://comiccon2016.sched.org/event/7gJN?iframe=no

SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2016

SIGNING: TORCHWOOD COMICS

Guests: John Barrowman, Carole Barrowman

Date: July 24, 2016 / Time: 11am-12pm

Location: Autograph Area, Table AA21

Join superstar sibling scribes John Barrowman and Carole Barrowman as they sign copies of the first issue of their Torchwood series – debuting at SDCC! 

SIGNING: PENNY DREADFUL COMICS

Guest: Louie De Martinis

Date: July 24, 2016 / Time: 12-1pm

Location: Titan Booth #5537

Series artist Louie De Martinis will be signing copies of the hit new Penny Dreadful comic series.

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Titan Comics offers astounding comics and graphic novels from the world's greatest licensed properties, alongside creator-owned comic books from new and world-renowned talent and classic graphic novels re-mastered for brand-new audiences.

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