LastDays#1
Radical-Publishing_
For Immediate Release
THE LAST DAYS OF AMERICAN CRIME #1 SELLS OUT
January 7th, Los Angeles - Radical Publishing is proud to announce that the
first printing of fan-favorite writer Rick Remender's criminal masterpiece
The Last Days of American Crime #1 has sold out at the distributor level,
with very few copies remaining at a select number of comic and book stores
across the country. The Last Days of American Crime is Radical's newest
release featuring Radical's "Bigger Books! Bigger Value!" initiative of
64-page books at a $4.99 price point. Hurry while you can and join the heist
of the century!
Illustrated by the immensely talented Greg Tocchini (Marvel 1602: New
World), The Last Days of American Crime takes readers into the world of
Graham Bricke, a petty crook never quite able to reach the upper echelon of
career criminals. When the American government installs a new currency
system using digital charge cards, Graham puts together a grand scheme to
steal one of the charging stations to finally hit the big time and live like
a king for the rest of his life. As he assembles his team and finalizes his
plans, the media leaks news of the government's intention to broadcast a
signal making it impossible for anyone to knowingly commit unlawful acts…in
less than two weeks. Now, Graham and his team have a ticking clock to turn
the heist of a lifetime into the final crime in the history of America.
"…writers must perform a magic act in order to make the reader believe he is
reading something new. Well, someone get Rick Remender a top hat and a wand
because he accomplishes it in the down and dirty Last Days of American
Crime. By infusing a classic noir heist with the tension of modern American
politics, Remender gives us a great opening to a comic series – perhaps even
on the level of Criminal or 100 Bullets." Andy Bentley, IGN Comics
"We're incredibly proud of the response to Rick's work, both critically and
on the retailer and fan level," said Radical President and Publisher Barry
Levine. "The Last Days of American Crime is exactly the kind of project we
strive for at Radical – high-concept, engaging and incredibly well-written.
As we move into the New Year, we are always appreciative and thankful for
the continued support of our distributors, the retailers and our fans."
Rick Remender adds, "Everyone involved in the project is extremely excited
and it shows in the final product. Greg's work in particular, it's just
nearly unparalleled, he's been killing himself to make this series special
and it's wonderful to see it paying off."
About Radical Publishing
Radical Publishing is founded by Barry Levine (producer for Hercules,
Caliber, Freedom Formula, Shrapnel, Abattoir, Oblivion, The Last Days of
American Crime and executive producer for the in-development Rex Mundi movie
for Warner Bros., written by Jim Uhls and starring Johnny Depp) and
entrepreneur Jesse Berger (executive producer for Hercules, Caliber, Freedom
Formula, Shrapnel, Abattoir, Oblivion and The Last Days of American Crime).
For their quality and excellence in 2008, retailers voted Radical Publishing
the Gem Award for "Best New Publisher of the Year" from Diamond Comic
Distributors. Radical brings the best writing, storytelling and fully
painted cover and interior art to the global comic book market, from
prominent international talents such as Yoshitaka Amano, John Bolton, Luis
Royo, Jim Steranko, Paul Gulacy, Stephan Martinière Steve Pugh, Warren
Ellis, Arthur Suydam, Steve Niles, Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, Arvid
Nelson, Flint Dille, Marko Djurdjevic, Alex Maleev, Ian Edginton, David
Hine, Rick Remender, Joseph Kosinski, Andree Wallin, Nick Percival, Steve
Moore, Sam Sarkar, Stjepan Sejic, Francesco "Matt" Mattina, JP Targete, Greg
Tocchini, Dave Wilkins, Tomm Coker, Clayton Crain, Bill Sienkiewicz,
Leonardo Manco Nick Sagan, Clint Langley, Nick Simmons, Rainier Beredo,
Vincent Proce, Stephen Crowe, Richard Lee, Patrick Reilly, Weta Workshop,
Haberlin Studios, Meduzarts Digital Environment Studio, Zombie Studios and
many more.
Radical Publishing currently has production deals with Spyglass
Entertainment and Peter Berg's Film 44 for Hercules; Johnny Depp's Infinitum
Nihil for Caliber; and New Regency and Bryan Singer's Bad Hat Harry
Productions for Freedom Formula.
For further information, contact:
Gianluca Glazer
Director of Marketing
Radical Publishing
(323) 874-4400
<mailto:gianluca@radicalcom
<http://www.radicalc
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