Devil's Due Publishing(often abbreviated asDDP) is an independent comic book publisher in the United States. Based in Chicago, Illinois, DDP is best known for its wide selection of genres, including licensed and original creator-owned properties which populate its monthly comic book series and graphic novels.
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| Founded | 1999 |
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| Founder | Joshua Blaylock |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | Chicago,Illinois |
| Distribution | Simon & Schuster(books)[1] |
| Key people | Joshua Blaylock, CEO |
| Publication types | Comic books |
| Official website | www |
Though principally a publishing company, DDP has also produced a stage play based on theHack/Slashcomic series,Stagefright,in conjunction with the New Millennium Theatre Company that played at the National Pastime Theater inChicagofrom September 23 to October 29, 2005.
History
editIn 1998 Devil's Due Publishing started as both a commercial art studio and a small press comic-book publisher. The company soon shifted its focus to comic books, becoming one of the top ten publishers in North America.[2]
In 2004Pat BroderickrevivedMicronautsat Devil's Due,[3]although the title was cancelled after ten issues.
DDP produced anAmerican comic bookversion ofVampire Hunter D.[4][5]It was written byJimmy Palmiottiand titledAmerican Wasteland.Devil's Due also republishedJe suis légionbyFabien NuryandJohn Cassadayas an eight-issue miniseries,I Am Legion,[6]as part of a larger deal to reprint work withHumanoids Publishing,including titles likeThe Zombies That Ate The World.[7]
Devil's Due restructured itself in December 2008, including changes in editors, marketing managers, and a new CEO.[8][9]
In 2009, Devil's Due was accused of not paying several creative teams. In an article on the websiteBleeding Cool,Rich Johnstonwrote to the company's CEO, Joshua Blaylock, and reported that onlyTim Seeleyhad gone unpaid.[10]
DDP is represented in Hollywood by Alter Ego Entertainment and Prime Universe, who share a first-look deal with the publisher for film, television and video games. Currently the three parties are in discussion with numerous studios about expanding Devil's Due properties into other media.
In 2010, DDP and Checker Book Publishing Group (owned and operated by Mark Thompson) opened Devil's Due Digital;[11]a solely digital comic book and graphic novel distribution company.
On June 16, 2015, Devil’s Due Entertainment announced plans to merge withFirst Comics.[12]
Comic series
editPublished
editPublished with other companies
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Chaos! Comics
Dabel Bros.
eigoMANGA Kinetic Komicz
Monkey Pharmacy
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Studio Ice
Udon
Urban Robot
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^"Our Clients | Simon & Schuster Distribution Services".
- ^"About Us"Archived2009-04-12 at theWayback Machine,devilsdue.net.Retrieved on 2008-03-16.
- ^Brady, Matt."Micronauts Back at Devil's Due"[permanent dead link],Newsarama,October 9, 2003
- ^Devil's Due Adds 'Vampire Hunter D,ICv2, June 30, 2008
- ^WWC Interview: Josh Blaylock on 'Vampire Hunter D',ComicMix news, June 28, 2008
- ^Phegley, Kiel (October 30, 2008)."Cassaday's I Am Legion Lands at Devil's Due".Comic Book Resources.RetrievedOctober 30,2008.
- ^Kean, Benjamin Ong Pang (August 1, 2008)."Fabrice Giger on the Humanoids-DDP Deal".Newsarama.RetrievedMarch 17,2010.
- ^Devil’s Due Lays Off Staff, Restructures,Comic Book Resources,December 1, 2008
- ^PJ Bickett Steps Down as Devil's Due CEO,Comic Book Resources,December 1, 2008
- ^Johnson, Rich(December 7, 2009)."Devil's Thousands Due".Bleeding Cool.
- ^"Devils Due Introduces" The Royals "Digital Comic Book".Retrieved16 June2011.
- ^"1First Comics, Devil's Due merge",ICV2 (accessed June 16, 2015)