With the new direction Image Comics’ Invincible took in issue #50, one would expect the sales to drop off a little bit, but according to creator Robert Kirkman, that’s not the case.

“It’s tradition for the issue after a milestone like fifty to taper off, but it certainly wasn’t the case here,” said Kirkman. “In fact, the combination of INVINCIBLE’s new costume, new sidekick and the totally kick-ass cover by Jim Lee made this the best selling issue yet. Having this sell so well after we blew through issue fifty showed me the series is healthier than its ever been.”

Image has gone back to press once already on the issue that features interior art by series artist Ryan Ottley and cover by Jim Lee, but there’s no word if the reprint has sold out or not.  Issue #51 arrives in August, and you can see the cover after the jump.

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Image Comics has announced Mark Millar’s War Heroes has sold out at the distributor level, prompting the company to go back to press.

“Much like KICK ASS, the response to WAR HEROES has taken a lot of people by surprise,” said Millar. “Stores all over are reporting sell outs and are reordering as many as possible, even as the initial supply is exhausted! Those fans from ULTIMATES are coming to WAR HEROES in droves so we’re putting even more copies out there! Retailers are advised to order up as our initial printing had a substantial overprint and that clearly wasn’t enough for the fans!”

The second printing will arrive in August for $2.99.

In addition to the Image United, a six-issue mini-series written by Robert Kirkman, and featuring characters and art from the Image Comics founders (with George Perez doing the layouts), Image had a few other things to announce at the show.

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Image Comics has sent Major Spoilers the rundown of McFarlane toys arriving in October 2008.

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Image Comics has sent Major Spoilers the cover images and solicitation information for Shadowline titles arriving in October 2008.

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Image Comics has sent Major Spoilers the cover images and solicitation information for titles arriving in October 2008.

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Considering he’s had his hand in the creation of some of the company’s recent big titles, this is great news.

Press Release

22 July 2008 - As reported by the New York Times  earlier today, THE WALKING DEAD and INVINCIBLE’s Robert Kirkman has become a corporate partner of Image Comics.

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Image Comics has sent Major Spoilers its rundown of booth signings, comic exclusives, and panels at this year’s San Diego Comic Con International.

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Image Comics has announced the Joe Kelly and JM Ken Niimura’s I Kill Giants has sold out at the distributor level.  The company says it is going back to print with a very limited edition second printing.

“Having my return to creator owned storytelling sell out so quickly  is a fantastic feeling and is deeply appreciated,” Kelly said. “I  KILL GIANTS is a very eclectic story, and it’s fantastic that it’s found an audience! Ken and I are very thankful to each and  every one of our readers.”

The second printing will be a 24-page black and white comic that will arrive in August and sell for $2.99.

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Or - “Because I’ve Fallen Further Behind Than Ever Before…”

I have to tell you, two weeks of being unable to type without crying like a little girl really makes your work pile up.  The last couple of weeks of comics have been a tumultuous ride, with a whole lot of minor things happening that made me happy.  An old favorite disappoints, while a surprise contender impresses the heck out of me.  British vampires, time-lost Arcturans, underground civilizations, the chupacabra, and a fifty-foot stalk of marijuana await you, beyond the fold!

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Check out this awesome looking cover from the upcoming Image Comics Shadowline imprint Savage written by Steve Niles and Dan Wickline.  Mike Mayhew provides the art for the horror title that arrives in October.

“As a kid, I was always more drawn to horror comics, but I’ve never had the opportunity return to that as an adult,” said Mayhew. “SAVAGE is my chance to take everything I loved so much about the genre and run with it. The story Steve conceived with Dan hits every note I was hungry to hit and despite this being Jeff Frank’s debut, he knocks the script out of park with Dan’s help. Everyone involved knows and loves horror like nobody’s business.”

If the theory is monkeys in comics sell, then this one should do gangbusters.  Of course in this case, the monkey is Bigfoot as he/she/it(?) battles a clan of werewolves.  Just the concept alone makes you want to yell “Hellz yeah!”

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Image Comics has announced Ian Churchill will be providing the cover art to the upcoming Jack Staff #21.

“It’s a bit worrying when you let someone else play with your toys,” said series creator Paul Grist in  a prepared statement. “But Ian nailed it . Certainly get’s my vote for best Jack Staff cover of 2008!”

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Image Comics has dumped a load of sneak peeks on Major Spoilers this week.  Take the jump for Charlatan Ball #2, Frank Frazetta’s Swamp Demon, Mice Templar #5, PX! OGN - Book 1: A Girl and Her Panda, and Screamland #5, all of which arrive next week!

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Image Comics has announced plans to release the early work of Jim Valentino in a new collection.

“Finally releasing this new definitive edition of VIGNETTES feels like one part pride, one part humility,” Valentino said. “Seriously, VIGNETTES reads like a life lived at 100 MPH with everything from sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll through parenting, the struggles of the young artist and everything in between. I’m thrilled to have it all contained under one cover.”

Vignettes will also collect some never before seen material into the 144-page black and white trade paperback.  Vignettes: The Directors will sell for $14.99 and arrives September 24, 2008.

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Image Comics has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of titles arriving next week.  Take the jump for Strange Cases #4, The Unearthed Cemetery Blues TPB, and Wildguard: Insider #3.

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