Todd McFarlane Productions and Image Comics To Release Visual Biography

The Art of Todd McFarlane: The Devil’s in the Details, Todd McFarlane’s first and only art book, is scheduled to hit shelves nationwide Wednesday, November 21.

A visual biography celebrating almost 30 years of artwork from one of the comic industry’s most popular and iconic artist personalities, The Art of Todd McFarlane: The Devil’s in the Details, is not just another art book. It follows McFarlane’s journey from a young comic book fan mimicking his favorite artists to his subsequent rise to comic book stardom. McFarlane, himself, provides hundreds of anecdotes throughout the 400-page book, walking the fans through his career.

Fans will receive a look at McFarlane’s creative take on characters from both DC and Marvel Comics and learn more about his move in helping to form Image Comics, where he published his brainchild, Spawn. In addition, fans get an exclusive peek at McFarlane’s first forays into various media, including toys, film, animation, music videos, and video games.

North American Comic Book Stores to Celebrate Free Comic Book Day

On May 1st, comic book retailers across North America will give out over two million comic books free of charge, in celebration of the 9th annual Free Comic Book Day.

Comic books will suit everyone’s taste, from Toy Story, Shrek, and Sonic: the Hedgehog to Iron Man, Superman, and even Lady Gaga.

Publishers set to participate include Dark Horse Comics, DC Comics, IDW Publishing, Image Comics, and Marvel Comics. Along with the free books, comic book stores will host creator signings, special sales, and encourage customers to dress up as their favorite super hero or comic book character.

To find a local store and to learn more about Free Comic Book Day go to www.freecomicbookday.com, or follow Free Comic Book Day on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/FCBD10.