Heavy Metal Announces Day and Date Distribution

Day and date distribution is music to tech-savvy comic book fans. It means that they can get the books they want digitally on the same day as the print versions. And it's especially good news when it concerns Heavy Metal works.

Starting with the release of Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Book 1: Helldiver on June 27, all future books will be released digitally the same day as their print counterparts.

Creator Michael Mendheim commented "With the great reception and fantastic reviews for Book 1: Helldiver we're excited to bring The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse to digital. Fans can now enjoy the brilliance of Simon Bisley's awesome and intense artwork in whatever format they desire."

There's a method to the madness, as best explained by Heavy Metal CEO Kevin Eastman.

“We have fans all over the world and the demand for digital is overwhelming. It's not just about releasing new product anymore. The digital platform creates a new playing field. Fans want to be able to see a new product on the release day whether they are near a brick and mortar store or not. Four Horsemen has drawn a massive international appeal and it simply made sense to start the process as it hit stores.”

The second book is due in stores in August. Full press release below.

Four Horsemen release changes the face of Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal announces Day and Date Distribution

(Los Angeles, CA-June 27 2012) Heavy Metal Magazine announced today that with the June 27th comic store release of their 35th anniversary book Four Horsemen Of the Apocalypse Book 1: Helldiver (ISBN: 978-1935351-49-8)they will be changing their release policy to Day and Date for all future books. Digital copies of the book will be available for purchase at www.heavymetal.com. Fans can find a local comic store via the Heavy Metal Comic Shop locator by visiting http://www.heavymetal.com/index.php?id=1946. Is your store not listed? Email russell@rightangleinc.com with the details of your location.

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse creator Michael Mendheim commented  "With the great reception and fantastic reviews for Book 1: Helldiver we're excited to bring The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse to digital. Fans can now enjoy the brilliance of Simon Bisley's awesome and intense artwork in whatever format they desire."

Heavy Metal CEO Kevin Eastman explained the strategy behind the change, “We have fans all over the world and the demand for digital is overwhelming. It's not just about releasing new product anymore. The digital platform creates a new playing field. Fans want to be able to see a new product on the release day whether they are near a brick and mortar store or not. Four Horsemen has drawn a massive international appeal and it simply made sense to start the process as it hit stores.”

Book 2: The Chosen in the series is expected this August. Want to stay up to date on the most current Heavy Metal news? Join our mailing list by visiting www.heavymetal.com

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About Heavy Metal:

Founded in 1977, Heavy Metal has become an iconic American science fiction and fantasy comics magazine known world-wide for its incredible blend of dark fantasy/science fiction and erotica. Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, purchased the world re-known "Heavy Metal Magazine" in 1990 and serves as Publisher and Editor-in-Chief. For more information visit www.HeavyMetal.com

About Four Horsemen

The End is Here-Welcome to the Apocalypse! Adam Cahill is a warrior bound by bloodline to guard the Seven Holy Seals that contain the End of Days. But sinister forces strike against him and send him into Hell itself. There, he must find three corrupt souls, chosen by Divinity, to join him in battle against the Four Horsemen to not only save their own souls, but to decide the very fate of Humanity. This title was created and co written by video game mastermind Michael Mendheim.  In addition to the works of Simon Bisley, the series will feature additional art by the late Stan Winston, Tim Bradstreet, Chad Fidler, and Dave DeVries, and script written by co-writers Mike Kennedy and Sean Jaffe. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Book One: Helldiver is available on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1935351494/ref=cm_cd_asin_lnk