Second Printing for True Blood Comic Book Ordered
HBO and IDW Publishing have announced that a second printing of first issue of the True Blood comic book (#1 of 6, 2nd printing, 32 pages, full color, $3.99) will be available in stores on August 25th. The first printing completely sold out and the demand is still huge!
The first issue of this sexy, visually striking comic series launched with huge success at San Diego Comic-Con and comic retailers throughout North America and kicks off the first-ever comic book series based on the hit HBO series True Blood. To meet the continued demand, IDW and HBO are rushing a second printing to stores for a release date of August 25th. (IDW)
The first issue sold a whopping 53,000 copies in comic book stores and other outlets. “The passion fans have for True Blood has elevated the series to new heights and it continues to grow as the story unfolds,” states James Costos, VP Global Licensing and Retailing. “With ![[True Blood #2 cover]](http://gallery.mailchimp.com/5792cac24346d164eb0cf6ad2/images/TRUEBLOOD02_cover_1.jpg)
the sell-out success of the comic’s first printing, it is clear that there is an insatiable thirst for different iterations of the television series, and we’re excited to expand the impact of the comic series and get it into even more hands with this second printing.”
The True Blood comics explore the ongoing adventures of telepathic heroine Sookie Stackhouse, her vampire lover Bill Compton, best friend Tara Thornton, enigmatic and ancient vampire sheriff Eric Northman, loyal boss Sam Merlotte, brother Jason Stackhouse, perpetual-virgin vampire Jessica, and the flamboyant cook Lafayette Reynolds.
The plot was developed with Ball, along with series writers Elisabeth Finch and Kate Barnow, and co-written by David Tischman and Mariah Huehner. Beautifully illustrated by top tier artist David Messina, the series captures all the bloody details and sexy reveals of this exciting new adventure. Renowned artists J. Scott Campbell, Joe Corroney, and Andrew Currie join Messina in providing covers for the first issue. And what a beautiful job they are doing!
Look for book #2 to hit the streets today.
