The Eisner-nominated major debut by cartoonist Brandon Graham, KING CITY, finally continues in an ongoing series presented in the deluxe, oversized format courtesy of TOKYOPOP and Image Comics!

“Continuing KING CITY has been a long time coming and I’m thrilled that TOKYOPOP and Image Comics are bringing it back in the best way possible,” Graham said. “We’re doing it as thirty-two page monthly issues, the first six issues remastering the original series along with as much cool new work as I can fit, in a format akin to Image’s VIKING. Starting with issue 7, the series will consist entirely of all-new material. This is KING CITY looking better than I’d ever hoped- in burly, deluxe oversized serializations.”

KING CITY is solely populated by the weirdest of the weird including Joe, a thief-for-hire with a cat capable of becoming any tool or weapon. Amongst his friends are his co-hort, Pete, who is too busy falling in love with an alien he’s forced to betray to assist in their latest mission and Anna, who can’t help but watch her boyfriend literally turn into the drug he’s addicted to. The ongoing series will consist of remastered and original material, in the same deluxe format as Ivan Brandon and Nic Klein’s VIKING.

Image Comics Publisher Eric Stephenson said, “Brandon represents a whole new generation of cartoonists coming into comics with a fresh eye for creating original material unlike anything else out there. We’re excited to be working with both Brandon and TOKYOPOP on returning KING CITY to the stands in a way no one has seen before.”

Added Mike Kiley, Senior VP at TOKYOPOP, ““We’’re very happy that Brandon’’s amazing book is going to appear in this deluxe format. I’’m especially looking forward to seeing Earthling J. Catingsworth III in all his over-sized glory.””

KING CITY #1, a 32-page black and white oversized comic book for $2.99, will be in-stores August 19th.

MediateArt is the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts’ alternative dispute resolution, contract negotiation, and negotiation counseling department. A vital program of VLA’s since 1998, MediateArt offers members of the arts community an alternative, non-litigious way in which to resolve their disputes. This summer, VLA is offering a two-day intensive workshop of basic mediation training for attorneys, artists, arts administrators, and other professionals with an interest or background in the arts or in intellectual property. The workshop will cover basic mediation, negotiation, and facilitative leadership skills with a focus on the resolution of disputes without litigation. Participants will learn and practice effective mediation skills and will receive one-on-one feedback from experienced mediators.

Please note: This program is generally offered only twice per year and tends to sell out quickly. Completion of the MediateArt Training Program (open to both attorneys and non-attorneys) is a prerequisite to volunteering through MediateArt.

When: (Participants must attend BOTH days)
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 & Wednesday, June 10, 2009
10am to 6pm both days

Where:
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
666 Fifth Avenue (b/t 52nd & 53rd Streets)
New York NY 10103

Continuing Legal Education: Attorneys attending this mediation training program may be eligible for 18 CLE credit hours (approx. 10 Areas of Professional Practice Credits and approx. 6 Skills Credits plus 2 Ethics Credits). To receive CLE for this training, both sessions must be attended. This program qualifies as transitional for newly admitted attorneys. The supplemental CLE materials for this program will be distributed in an e-book format via email in advance of the program.

Fee:
Non-Attorneys: $295
Attorneys: $475
(all fees are nonrefundable)

To register for this program, please complete the registration form (email me for a copy) and return it by fax, email attachment, or mail.

For more details about MediateArt, click the link.

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