Publishing

“The MTA is much more than a transit system – it’s a cultural touchstone that reflects the fast-paced, buzzing energy of New York City,” said Robert M. Schwartz, Vice President at IMG Licensing.

The book, written by author C.L.Clark, focuses on fan-favourite League of Legends champion and Arcane character Ambessa Medarda.

John Packard, Publishing Director at Farshore, HarperCollins UK, discusses the secret of Pokémon’s appeal.

“We’re telling the best Godzilla stories in the world, inside the best comics on the shelves,” said IDW’s Godzilla line editor Jake Williams.

“Nights is a generational experience in the making,” said Alexei Bochenek, Creative Director at Titmouse.

The campaign includes launches from Hasbro, LEGO, Funko, Topps, Homage, Aéropostale, Mattel, Jazwares, Wizards of the Coast and more.

The new graphic novel series is based on the animated short created by Elyse Castro and produced by FredFilms and Sony Animation.

Garima Sharma, VP of Licensing and Partnerships at Skybound Entertainment, on what gives a comic ‘brand potential’ – and why Invincible continues to resonate.

“We’re thrilled to see Terry and Martin’s world’s bestselling children’s history-book series bring its unique take on some of the Gorgeous Georgian era’s most fascinating and foul events on a real Georgian estate,” said Elizabeth Scoggins, Nonfiction, Brands and Licensing Publisher at Scholastic UK.

“We look forward to sharing these legendary brands and bold new adventures to our global audience of readers,” said Marc Visnick, TOKYOPOP COO and Publisher.