According to a statement forwarded by "Black Dynamite" director, Scott Sanders, the character's first comic book adventure, "Slave Island" has sold out less than a week after being release in comic book stores nationwide. The full text of the release, from publisher, Ape Entertainment is below.
"BLACK DYNAMITE: SLAVE ISLAND SOLD OUT!
For Immediate Release / San Diego, CA - APE ENTERTAINMENT announced today that a second printing of BLACK DYNAMITE: SLAVE ISLAND will soon be on the way. The second printing, scheduled for an early May release , will give fans who missed the instant sell out debut of BLACK DYNAMITE: SLAVE ISLAND a chance to check out what is soon to be the most talked about comic of the year. Please note that copies of the first printing may still be available at your local retailer.
“We just want to thank all the fans of the book, old and new, for giving BLACK DYNAMITE: SLAVE ISLAND a try” said David Hedgecock CEO of Ape Entertainment. Hedgecock went on to say “We know there are a lot of you who missed out on the first printing and we are moving as quickly as we can to make sure all of you who still need a copy will be able to get one with as little delay as possible.”
“Between the streets, Vietnam and the C.I.A., Black Dynamite thought he had seen it all. But nothing could have prepared him for his most dangerous mission yet! In BLACK DYNAMITE: SLAVE ISLAND, the world’s greatest Blaxploitation sensation uses his fists of fury to shut down a secret island where The Man still plays by 1850’s rules!” Inspired by the 2009 feature film BLACK DYNAMITE, SLAVE ISLAND is based on a story by Michael Jai White, Byron Minns and Scott Sanders; written by Brian Ash (The Boondocks), with art by Jun Lofamia.
“We couldn't be happier with the response the book is getting,“ says author Brian Ash. “What's even more exciting is it’s just the tip of the iceberg for what's in store for the fans. The movie's cult following seems to be growing by the day and with the Animated Series coming to Adult Swim next year, we're looking forward to exploring this character in all his iterations.”
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About Ape Entertainment:
Founded in 2003, Ape Entertainment is the brainchild of lifelong comic book devotees David Hedgecock, and Brent E Erwin. Ape Entertainment is home to such popular titles as WHITE PICKET FENCES, LITTLE GREEN MEN, GO-GO GORILLA AND THE JUNGLE CREW, and SCRATCH9 and is also the North American publisher for DreamWorks Animation’s KUNG FU PANDA and THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR; Classic Media’s RICHIE RICH and CASPER SCARE SCHOOL; and American Greetings’ STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE.
About Ars Nova:
Ars Nova is a New York-based production company specializing in multi-platform programming for film, television, web and live entertainment. Upcoming projects include: BLACK DYNAMITE: THE ANIMATED SERIES and a live-action adaptation of Rick Veitch’s BRAT PACK. www.arsnovaent.com"
Black Dynamite: The Animated Series" is scheduled to premiere on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim in 2012.
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