Ape Entertainment’s offering for Free Comic Book Day 2010!

KIZOIC PRESENTS: SHREK & THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR-

Featuring four stories by the artists and writers of the upcoming Shrek and Penguins of Madagascar comic books!

Official Press Release

Ape Entertainment today announced plans to publish the all-new young readers comic book miniseries Scratch9, in the summer of 2010 as part of its newly-unveiled KiZoic imprint.

Created by writer Rob M. Worley, Scratch9 features the adventures of a rascally house cat who gains the ability to summon any of his eight other lives to his side to aid him in his adventures.

“I’ve seen what today’s cats are reading and frankly I’m concerned. They’re all walking around saying, ‘LOL,’ and, ‘I can has cheezburger,’ when they don’t even know how to spell ‘cheeseburger,’” said Worley, author of the critically-acclaimed junior novel Heir to Fire. “It’s about time we put forth a positive role model for cats. That’s what we’re doing with Scratch9.”

Illustrating the book is Harvey Award nominee Jason T. Kruse, creator of the graphic novel series The World of Quest which has gone on to become a cartoon airing on CW4Kids, Teletoon and Cartoon Network UK.

Kunkel, creator of Herobear & the Kid and artist on DC Comics’ Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam!

“The second that co-publisher Brent Erwin and I saw ‘Scratch9,’ we knew it was a hit in the making,” said Ape Entertainment Co-Publisher David Hedgecock. “Perfect premise matched by an outstanding creative team. We can’t wait to get this into the hands of young readers!”

The book is the second announced offering in Ape Entertainment’s KiZoic line, following Mecha-Nation. KiZoic specializes in content aimed primarily at young readers.

“I couldn’t be more excited to be doing this book with Ape. They’ve been doing kids comics since day one and I knew Scratch9 would fit right in,” Worley said. “And there are some huge things coming from KiZoic. My little cat is going to be keeping some amazing company there.”

Current plans are to solicit Scratch9 in the Diamond Previews catalog early next year with the book arriving in comic shops in the summer.

For up-to-date information on Scratch9 please visit
http://www.scratch9.com

For the latest on Ape Entertainment’s KiZoic line, please visit
http://www.kizoic.com

For more information about Ape Entertainment, please visit http://www.apecomics.com

About Ape Entertainment

Founded in 2003, Ape Entertainment is the brainchild of comics devotees David Hedgecock and Brent Erwin and is home to such popular titles as, GO-GO GORILLA AND THE JUNGLE CREW, SUPER HUMAN RESOURCES, BLACK COAT, ATHENA VOLTAIRE, SULLENGREY and THE TROUBLE WITH KATIE ROGERS. Ape Entertainment is devoted to the production of high-quality original graphic novels, comic books, and illustrated fiction.

SAN DIEGO, CA – September 28, 2009 – Ape Entertainment today announced the launch of its new imprint, “KiZoic”, which will feature content aimed primarily at younger readers.

KiZoic titles will be released as either stand-alone 48-page one-shots or as mini-series in the standard 32-page comic book format and will be available to Direct Market and comic book specialty shops. All mini-series will be collected into digest (6 x 9) trade paperbacks and made available to both the Direct Market and the mass market, via Diamond Book Distributors, to Borders, Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com and other outlets.

The first official title to be released under the new imprint will be Mecha-Nation, a 3-issue mini-series from Spectacular Spider-Man producers Greg Weisman (Gargoyles) and Vic Cook (Hellboy: Blood and Iron), and Greg Guler (Phineas and Ferb) with interior artwork by talented newcomer Antonio Campo and covers by Greg Guler and Sean “Cheeks” Galloway.

The New Kid. The Geek. The Rocker. The Cheerleader. The Goth. An unlikely group of friends under normal circumstances, right? But in Mecha-Nation, Glass Lake High School’s newest transfer student, Kevin Cho, discovers that he has a lot more in common with these individuals than just econ class! These kids are more than just homo-sapiens, they’re Mecha-Sapiens! Empowered with the ability to transform into robotic warriors, they are the first of a brand new Mecha-Nation!

“We are very excited to launch our new young reader imprint with a title like Mecha-Nation, and with such talented creators as Vic, Greg and Greg. The KiZoic imprint was designed to be a home for new fresh content with well-written stories that feature amazing art all designed to spark the imagination of young readers everywhere.” said Co-Publisher Brent E. Erwin.

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