Devil’s Due Becomes First Comic Publisher to Offer Tour Book in Comic Form
Devil’s Due Publishing, which has long been known for their licensed books, including holding the rights for the Halloween and Chucky franchises, announced today that it has partnered with multi-platinum rock act Hinder to produce a limited-edition comic-themed tour book, and is in talks to produce a monthly comic series based on the band’s upcoming “Take It to the Limit” tour. The first “Take It to the Limit” book will serve as the band’s tour book, which will accompany their 2009 tour.
DDP has been making name for themselves in recent years by developing original comic crossovers and series built around existing stars. Most notably DDP recently developed, produced and published Heroes star Milo Ventimiglia’s “Rest,” which fans first got a look at in San Diego at the 2008Comic-Con.
Hinder front man Austin Winkler is excited about the group’s collaboration with DDP. “Growing up every kid dreams about being in a comic book, or being a super hero, we have a new and exciting opportunity to be portrayed in a comic book series of our own. We are going to have a blast with this, it will be a lot of fun, this is for our fans, and they will be heavily involved in this, we think they will love it. All in the name of ‘rocknroll’!”
Channeling the spirit of 80s arena rock, Hinder which consists of Austin Winkler (vocals), Mark King (guitar), Blower (guitar), Mark Rodden (Bass), Cody Hanson (drums) released their Universal Records debut, Extreme Behavior, in September of 2005 going triple platinum and spent 2 ½ years on the road in support remaining on Billboard’s Top 200 for more than 70 weeks. Hinder were recently honored with three BMI Awards including Pop Song of the Year and Internet Song of the Year for “Lips Of An Angel.” Hinder’s sophomore release, Take It To The Limit, will be in stores November 4 on Universal/Republic.
For more about the rock group Hinder, check out their official Site. For more information and the latest updates on the Hinder comic series, please visit Devils Due Publishing’s website.