The Pound Sells Out in First Week

Readers seem to like The Pound. I mean, REALLY like it. The graphic novel has sold out in one week at the distribution level.

The title, created by Stephan Nilson and Charles Pritchett and illustrated by Karl Waller and published by Frozen Beach Studios and IDW Publishing, the work is a 128-page, full-color graphic novel for $19.99.

“The Pound could very well replace one of my most favorite overlooked series of all-times, Simon Oliver and Tony Moore’s The Exterminators,” says Comicvine.

Comicbuzz proclaimed, “It’s (The Pound) a smart idea and one that deserves a wide audience.”

“I’m thrilled that THE POUND is receiving such wide support from the local comic book stores and the readers,” exclaims Nilson. “Charles and I have been working on the idea for THE POUND for some time and really want to give a new take on the classic and not-so-classic monsters. I hope the readers stick with the series – We have a lot more fun in store.”

You can check out the first chapter here. Full press release after the jump.

THE POUND Sells Out in its First Week!
IDW Publishing and Frozen Beach Studios announce one-week sellout of THE POUND graphic novel at distribution level.

[San Diego, CA – October 3, 2011] – Frozen Beach Studios and IDW Publishing proudly announce the distribution-level sell out of the graphic novel THE POUND, created by Stephan Nilson and Charles Pritchett, drawn by Karl Waller.

“The Pound could very well replace one of my most favorite overlooked series of all-times, Simon Oliver and Tony Moore’s The Exterminators,” says Comicvine.

Comicbuzz proclaimed, “It’s (The Pound) a smart idea and one that deserves a wide audience.”

Pre-publication buzz like this is being credited to a high demand in first week reorders.

“I’m thrilled that THE POUND is receiving such wide support from the local comic book stores and the readers,” exclaims Nilson. “Charles and I have been working on the idea for THE POUND for some time and really want to give a new take on the classic and not-so-classic monsters. I hope the readers stick with the series – We have a lot more fun in store.”

THE POUND is a 128-page full-color graphic novel that retails for $19.99. Check your local comic book store for availability. If you didn't get a copy yet, you better hurry. In the meantime, you can whet your appetite with a free download of the first chapter here, www.frozenbeachstudios.com/pound.

ABOUT THE POUND

What do two unemployed municipal animal control specialists do when their city is infested with monsters? They open a facility, 'The Pound,' dedicated to the capture and rehabilitation of monsters looking to coexist with the human race. What they fail to realize is their community service is putting a serious kink in the original four monsters' plans for all out Armageddon.

ABOUT FROZEN BEACH STUDIOS

Frozen Beach Studios was established in 2009 by Stephan Nilson and Charles Pritchett as a studio, which produces comics, graphic novels, television series and movies. Together the two creators have over thirty years experience in writing, print production, animation and filmmaking. Their combined skill set results in a perfect balance of talent and experience required to create and produce any project from start to finish. The name Frozen Beach Studios is homage to the creators’ home bases in sunny Florida, the seasonal New York and the frozen coast of Prince Edward Island. Visit Frozen Beach Studios online at www.frozenbeachstudios.com/ to view a complete list of published titles.