Teaser 5: Something To Fear

Another glimpse of what's to come.

Check back tomorrow for another look at what’s in store for Rick and his people.

- Robert Kirkman

Five Things To Know! Shawn Martinbrough

If you haven’t heard about Shawn Martinbrough yet, you must be living under a rock.  The THIEF OF THIEVES artist recently wrapped up art for Marvel’s BLACK PANTHER, has worked for every major publisher in the industry, and even made a book about drawing noir comics.  His art on THIEVES- accompanied by Felix Serrano’s colors- are both subtle and vibrant. 

It’s my pleasure to give you FIVE THINGS TO KNOW! about Shawn Martinbrough:

"I attended Fiorello H. Laguardia High School of the Performing Arts and Music and Art in NYC. The influential pop artist Keith Haring spoke at an assembly and I had no idea who he was at the time. I do now."

"One of the greatest comics that I ever read growing up was Avengers Annual #10 drawn by the great Michael Golden."

"I will take breaks from the art table to bike around the White House and Capitol building to clear my head."

"I watch films for visual stimulation almost as often as the average person listens to a favorite song.
Ask me how many times I've seen "The Last Boy Scout"."

"I drew Robert Kirkman, Nick Spencer and Sina Grace in the first issue of "Thief of Thieves" and no one noticed!"

You can learn more about Shawn on-line at www.shawnmartinbrough.com, or follow him on twitter: @smartinbrough

Be sure to pick up Thief of Thieves #1, on sale tomorrow, in comic shops nationwide.

- Sina

Teaser 4: Something To Fear

Another glimpse of what's to come.

Check back tomorrow for another look at what’s in store for Rick and his people.

- Robert Kirkman

Vannen Watches vs. The Walking Dead

News broke earlier today on Bleeding Cool about the new partnership between Vannen Watches and Skybound to create a limited edition Walking Dead watch. 

I can't tell you how excited I am about this. I've been a fan of Vannen Watches for a few years now and I think every Walking Dead fan will dig the watches we've created. 

Hit the jump for some more info on the collaboration.

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Image Expo: Robert Kirkman Panels

Greetings Skybounders! 

We're getting excited for IMAGE EXPO which begins in just 18 days on February 24th!

The full panel schedule was recently announced and we wanted to spotlight the panels that will feature Robert Kirkman and SKYBOUND: 

Saturday February 25th: 

1 p.m.

Twenty Years of Independence: The Image Comics 20th Anniversary Panel
Twenty years ago, a group of young artists left their work-for-hire jobs to forge their own path in comics. The result was Image Comics, a publisher dedicated to creators’ individual visions and a champion of creative ownership. The Image Comics partners and some of the original founders now come together to talk about that momentous meeting of minds and talent.
Panelists: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Rob Liefeld, Todd McFarlane, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino
Moderator: Eric Stephenson

3 p.m.
From Page to Screen: Comics on TV
How do producers go about translating comics for the small screen? How does working in comics compare to working in television? A panel of comics creators who have worked in television — whether as producers like Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead) and Brian K. Vaughan (Lost), writers like Jay Faerber (Ringer), creators like Joe Casey (Ben 10) and Todd McFarlane (Spawn), or a little bit of everything like Blair Butler — will assemble to talk about the ins and outs of the industry.
Panelists: Blair Butler, Joe Casey, Jay Faerber, Robert Kirkman, Todd McFarlane, and Brian K. Vaughan

4 p.m.
The Talking Dead Live
Is watching the recap talk show The Talking Dead after every episode of The Walking Dead part of your weekly viewing ritual? Then you won’t want to miss this panel! Chris Hardwick sits down with creator of The Walking Dead comic and executive producer of the hit AMC television series Robert Kirkman for a lively conversation about the latest shocking plot twists and and what it’s like working on a show that has taken the world by storm.
Panelists: Robert Kirkman
Moderator: Chris Hardwick

And on Sunday the 26th, SKYBOUND takes the stage:

3 p.m. 4 p.m.
Take to the Sky: Skybound and the Next Generation of Independence
Things continue to look up for Skybound, Robert Kirkman’s imprint at Image Comics. The premiere original Witch Doctor has sold out nationwide, the all-ages hit Super Dinosaur continues to soar, and And Kirkman’s first-ever writer’s room-driven crime drama, Thief of Thieves, is a critical success… what’s next? Join Robert Kirkman as he discusses the future of the imprint with his stable of creators, including the creative teams behind Witch Doctor, Thief of Thieves, and more! Expect only AWESOMENESS.
Panlists: Robert Kirkman, Brandon Seifert, and Nick Spencer
MAIN ROOM

4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Robert Kirkman Q&A
Kirkman, one of the most successful writers in comics today, best known for his work on The Walking Dead, Invincible, and Haunt, will offer fans some insight into the genius behind their favorite hit comics. After becoming an Image Comics partner in 2009, introducing the internationally renowned hit TV show based on the comic, The Walking Dead on AMC, and recently announcing an upcoming video game adaptation of the same series from TellTale Games, he has proven to be an unstoppable creative force.
MAIN ROOM

Also, Robert and other talent from SKYBOUND will have signings scheduled during the convention. Keep checking Skybound.com for more info.