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Radical Comics
Company typeComic Publisher
IndustryPublishing
Founded2007
FounderBarry Levine
Jesse Berger
Matthew Berger
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
Key people
Barry Levine, Publisher, President
Jesse Berger, Executive Vice President
Matthew Berger, General Counsel,
David Wohl, Editor in Chief
ProductsComics
ParentBlatant Entertainment, Inc.
WebsiteRadicalComics.com

Radical Comics is a publisher of fully painted comic books. It is a company owned by Radical Publishing, Inc., a subsidiary of Blatant Entertainment, Inc. The company's first published works included Hercules, Caliber, and an oversized artbook/graphic novel by Yoshitaka Amano.[1]

History

The company was founded by Barry Levine, Jesse Berger and Matthew Berger.[2][3]

Prior to Radical Publishing, Levine was a producer in comics-to-film entertainment division of Dark Horse Comics and Berger worked as a business manager in the business and legal affairs department of Berger & Marx, LLP and as an independent film producer.[4]

After the formation of the company, Dave Elliott was hired as an At-Will employee in the position of Co-Publisher [5]and formerly worked as a publisher and editor for companies such as A1, Epic Illustrated (for Marvel Comics), Penthouse Comix, Penthouse.com, Deadline Magazine, and Heavy Metal Magazine.[6]

Radical Publishing launched its first titles in May 2008 [7] starting with Hercules and Caliber, which both debuted at $1.00 and sold out its initial print run of 20,000 units for each title.[8]

In May 2009 Radical Publishing took a 20% stake in Singapore-based media company Storm Lion in exchange for representation within the various entertainment and media industries and guidance in developing and co-owning original, Singaporean intellectual properties for international distribution in all media forms. [8]

In May 2009 Elliott left the company to get back to his creative roots [7] and to make way for new Editor in Chief David Wohl to join in the company in the Los Angeles office.[9] In July 2009 it was reported Elliott had filed a lawsuit against Radical Publishing's parent company Blatant Entertainment over unpaid wages and contract and copyright issues.[10]

Titles

The company has released a range of titles, those include:

Hercules

The mythical story Hercules: The Thracian Wars was written by Steve Moore and has optioned by Spyglass Entertainment with Peter Berg producing.[11]

Moore has written a sequel, Hercules: The Knives of Kush, a 5-issue limited series set in Egypt, with art by Cris Bolsin.[12]

Caliber

Along similar lines, Caliber is a retelling of the Arthurian legend in the old west. [13] John Woo was formerly attached as director.[14]

City of Dust

Written by Steve Niles,[15][16] with art by Zid and Brandon Chng.[17]Set in 2166, City of Dust explores a world where fictional stories are outlawed.

Shrapnel

Main article: Shrapnel (Radical Comics)

Shrapnel is a space opera planned for three six-issue limited series. The story was created and plotted by Mark Long and Nick Sagan (son of Carl Sagan),[18] and the final script was written by M. Zachary Sherman, with art by Bagus Hutomo.[19]

Hotwire

Radical Comics are publishing Hotwire: Requiem for the Dead, a story based on concepts created by Warren Ellis, with the script and art being provided by Steve Pugh.[20][21][22]

FVZA: The Federal Vampire and Zombie Agency

FVZA: The Federal Vampire and Zombie Agency is a series based on the website www.fvza.org. It was written by David Hine.[23] The title first hit stores in October 2009 under the Radical Publishing's "Bigger Books! Bigger Value! campaign with 64 pages of story and editorial and sold out. [24]

Incarnate

Radical also publishes Nick Simmons' Incarnate.[25]

Legends: The Enchanted

Radical are publishing Legends: The Enchanted an original graphic novel created, written and illustrated by Nick Percival.[26][27]

Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost

Ian Edginton has written a fully-painted mini-series, Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost, with artists Patrick Reilly and Stjepan Sejic, which reimagines the story of Aladdin.[28][29]

Reprints

As well as original titles Radical are publishing reprint volumes collecting Cholly and Flytrap by Arthur Suydam[30] and The Lords of Misrule by John Tomlinson, Dan Abnett and Steve White, recoloured by J. M. Ringuet.[31]

Notes

  1. ^ CCI: Radical Concepts, Comic Book Resources, July 29, 2007
  2. ^ Wickliffe, Andrew (February 28, 2008). "Barry Levine talks Radical Comics Launch". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved March 28, 2009.
  3. ^ Radical Publishing's Ambitious Agenda, ICv2
  4. ^ What's Up, Scarlet? (2005)
  5. ^ Bleeding Cool News,
  6. ^ Hill, Bryan Edward (February 6, 2009). "NYCC 09: Origin and Foundation: Dave Elliott on Radical". Newsarama. Retrieved March 28, 2009.
  7. ^ a b [1], Comic Book Resources Cite error: The named reference "Comic Book Resources" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  8. ^ a b [http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=211179 http://www.screendaily.com/radical-comics-sells-40000-units-of-first-two-hercules-caliber-comics/4038817.article], Screen Daily Cite error: The named reference "Screen Daily" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  9. ^ [2], Comicon.com
  10. ^ Gardner, Eriq (July 22, 2009). "Radical lawsuit hits comic book powerhouse". The Hollywood Reporter, Esq. Retrieved December 2, 2009.
  11. ^ Moore Talks "Hercules: The Thracian Wars", Comic Book Resources, December 4, 2008
  12. ^ Steve Moore on Hercules: The Knives of Kush, Comic Book Resources, May 14, 2009
  13. ^ Arthur & The Knights of the OK Corral: Sarkar talks "Calbier", Comic Book Resources, May 5, 2008
  14. ^ John Woo fires off 'Caliber', Variety, July 16, 2008
  15. ^ Fiction, Outlawed - Steve Niles on City of Dust, Newsarama, September 30, 2008
  16. ^ Steve Niles on "City of Dust", Comic Book Resources, September 30, 2008
  17. ^ Designing the City of Dust - Artists Zid & Chng Spill, Newsarama, November 13, 2008
  18. ^ Sagan & Long on Radical's 'Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising', Newsarama, November 7, 2008
  19. ^ Kai talks Radical's Sci-Fi Epic "Shrapnel", Comic Book Resources, November 14, 2008
  20. ^ Hotwire gallery
  21. ^ Steve Pugh, Warren Ellis create "Hotwire" for Radical (press release), Comic Book Resources, December 17, 2008
  22. ^ Steve Pugh Talks "Hotwire", Comic Book Resources, December 22, 2008
  23. ^ Zombies, Vampires and U.S. History?? David Hine on 'FVZA', Newsarama, March 19, 2009
  24. ^ ", Comicbookbin.com
  25. ^ Rodriguez, Alex (July 23, 2009). "Nick Simmons: Bringing the Revenants to Life". Comics Bulletin. Retrieved August 16, 2009.
  26. ^ Sunu, Steve (November 17, 2009). "Nick Percival creates Legends". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved November 24, 2009.
  27. ^ Sunu, Steve (November 23, 2009). "Nick Percival Talks About His Steampunk Fairytale, Legends". Things From Another World. Retrieved November 24, 2009.
  28. ^ Arrant, Chris (November 25, 2009). "A Radical Interpretation of ALADDIN". Newsarama. Retrieved December 2, 2009.
  29. ^ Sunu, Steve (December 1, 2009). "Edginton Ignites "Aladdin's" Lamp". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved December 2, 2009.
  30. ^ Manning, Shaun (April 29, 2009). "Arthur Suydam on "Cholly & Flytrap"". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved November 3, 2009.
  31. ^ Talking with Artist JM Ringuet, Comic News, May 18, 2009

References

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