{"id":8489,"date":"2018-07-20T16:12:51","date_gmt":"2018-07-20T21:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kjagradio.com\/themic\/?p=8489"},"modified":"2018-07-15T16:13:25","modified_gmt":"2018-07-15T21:13:25","slug":"heavy-metal-legends-get-the-comic-book-treatment-metallica-ozzy-motley-crue-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kjagradio.com\/themic\/heavy-metal-legends-get-the-comic-book-treatment-metallica-ozzy-motley-crue-more\/","title":{"rendered":"HEAVY METAL LEGENDS GET THE COMIC BOOK TREATMENT: METALLICA. OZZY, MOTLEY CRUE &#038; MORE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. --><br \/>\n<iframe width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HUr4SATRcV4\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n<p>You know their songs, but do you know their stories? New comic book biographies spotlighting the lives of Heavy Metal music icons such as Guns N\u2019 Roses, Alice Cooper, Metallica, AC\/DC, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Van Halen, Motley Crue, Poison, Megadeth, Pantera, Anthrax, Motorhead are among others published by TidalWave Comics which have been updated into an exciting new format for readers.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to a recent partnership with Ingram, TidalWave is releasing its engaging catalog of biography comics as high-quality books sporting vibrant colors and cardstock covers printed on demand.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"imgur-embed-pub\" lang=\"en\" data-id=\"gFCramM\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/imgur.com\/gFCramM\">View post on imgur.com<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/s.imgur.com\/min\/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Under the ORBIT comic book banner are the 24-page biographies called \u201cM\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce: Livin\u2019 the Fast Life\u201d, \u201cOzzy Osbourne: The Metal Madman\u201d, \u201cAlice Cooper\u201d &#038;\u201d Metallica\u201d.  Also available is the 300-page graphic novel \u201cRock and Roll Comics: Hard Rock Heroes\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>With music that influenced generations, it was only natural that a company priding itself on telling positive stories about the lives of the icons of the Heavy Metal music world. <\/p>\n<p>A frequent writer for TidalWave, Michael Frizell has explored the lives of dozens of musicians for the publisher. \u201cI like writing for TidalWave because they allow me wide latitude with artistic expression. At their core, the comic books tell true stories. True stories are always more interesting than fiction.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The biography comic form allows TidalWave\u2019s talented writers to delve into the history of newsworthy figures and explore the events that shaped them.<\/p>\n<p>Illustrator Jayfri Hashim, an artist from Singapore who drew the new issues featuring M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce, Bon Jovi, and Ozzy Osbourne, felt compelled to visit the United States as he was drawing his sections of the book. A visit to the famous Stone Pony in Asbury Park inspired his work.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to a recent partnership with Ingram, TidalWave is releasing its engaging catalog of biography comics as high-quality books sporting vibrant colors and cardstock covers printed on demand. Ingram works across the full publishing spectrum, providing assistance to some of the largest names in the business to local indie authors. Ingram will also assist with eBook distribution and much more.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a reluctant reader, I found the comic book form easy to access, so I always believed comics could both entertain and teach,\u201d said publisher and creative force Darren G. Davis.  <\/p>\n<p>TidalWave\u2019s line of biographical comic books have been featured on CNN, USA Today, NBC, ABC, CBS, Politico, Billboard, Roll Call, Vanity Fair, The Today Show, FOX News, and in People Magazine among thousands of others, engaging readers of all ages with a mix of information and entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>Other titles being released on subjects such as Elvis, Kurt Cobain, Prince, David Bowie, Jerry Garcia, Bon Jovi and more. <\/p>\n<p>Now in print on Amazon and are available on your e-reader from iTunes, Kindle, Nook, ComiXology, DriveThru Comics, Google Play, Overdrive, IVerse, Biblioboard, Madefire, Axis360, Blio, Entitle, EPIC!, Trajectory, SpinWhiz, Smash Words, Kobo and wherever eBooks are sold.<\/p>\n<p>Comic book and book stores can order these titles in print at INGRAM. <\/p>\n<p>To view the covers of the comic books please click here: http:\/\/bit.ly\/2NGPqfh<\/p>\n<p>Please feel free to use the covers and credit: TidalWave Productions. <\/p>\n<p>Review pdf copies and interview opportunities are available upon request.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the company, visit www.tidalwavecomics.com<\/p>\n<p>About TidalWave Comics<\/p>\n<p>TidalWave delivers a multimedia experience unparalleled in the burgeoning graphic fiction and nonfiction marketplace. Dynamic storytelling coupled with groundbreaking art delivers an experience like no other. Stories are told through multiple platforms and genres, gracing the pages of graphic novels, novelizations, engaging audio dramas, cutting-edge film projects, and more. Diversity defines Storm\u2019s offerings in the burgeoning pop culture marketplace, offering fresh voices and innovative storytellers.<\/p>\n<p> As one of the top independent publishers of comic book and graphic novels, TidalWave unites cutting-edge art and engaging stories produced by the publishing industry\u2019s most exciting artists and writers. Its extensive catalog of comic book titles includes the bestsellers \u201c10th Muse\u201d and \u201cThe Legend of Isis,\u201d complemented by a line of young adult books and audiobooks. Storm\u2019s publishing partnerships include entertainment icon William Shatner (\u201cTekWar Chronicles\u201d), legendary filmmaker Ray Harryhausen (\u201cWrath of the Titans,\u201d \u201cSinbad: Rogue of Mars,\u201d \u201cJason and the Argonauts,\u201d and more), novelists S.E. Hinton (\u201cThe Puppy Sister\u201d) and William F. Nolan (\u201cLogan\u2019s Run\u201d), and celebrated actors Vincent Price (\u201cVincent Price Presents\u201d), Dirk Benedict of the original \u201cBattlestar Galactica\u201d (\u201cDirk Benedict in the 25thCentury\u201d), and Adam West of 1966\u2019s \u201cBatman\u201d fame (\u201cThe Mis-Adventures of Adam West\u201d). TidalWave also publishes a highly-successful line of biographical comics under the titles \u201cOrbit,\u201d \u201cFame,\u201d \u201cBeyond,\u201d \u201cTribute,\u201d \u201cFemale Force,\u201d and \u201cPolitical Power.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Contact Information<\/p>\n<p>Publisher Darren Davis welcomes media inquiries and interviews may be available upon request.<\/p>\n<p>Darren G. Davis<\/p>\n<p>Publisher, TidalWave Entertainment\/Bluewater Productions, Inc.<\/p>\n<p>@TidalWaveProd<\/p>\n<p>tidalwavecomics.com<\/p>\n<p>503-941-5851<\/p>\n<p>ddavis@Bluewaterprod.com<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/us.vocuspr.com\/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d8%2b56%3c7-%3eLCE59083%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&#038;Action=Open+Campaign&#038;RE=MC&#038;RI=4640881&#038;Preview=False&#038;Content=True&#038;SuppressCacheGUID=9b463640-de6a-4a4f-ad51-ae020cc734a8<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE You know their songs, but do you know their stories? 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