Natalia “Bat Girl” Avilez, NBC5 Street Team
Where can you find a geeky ninja, a transformable plush by the name of Balls, and a wide selection of original, creator-owned,and licensed properties such as Hack/Slash, GI Joe and Voltron? Right here in Chicago!
In staying true to their motto of “Pop Culture IS Our Culture,” Devil’s Due Publishing, one of the top ten comic book publishers in North America — located right here in Chicago — is heating things up this summer with new announcements, partnerships, and DDP POP — their own line of toys and usable artwork. The last time I spoke with DDP’s president, Josh Blaylock, he clued me in to some of their upcoming projects including his own pet project that comes out this Wednesday, Mercy Sparx, a Devil-Girl hired by the bigshots in Heaven to secretly take down rogue angels. Pretty hot huh?!
At the recent San Diego Comic Convention, they announced a partnership with Kevin Spacey. Well kind of. Devil’s Due Publishing teamed up with TriggerStreet.com , Kevin Spacey’s online film company that showcases user content including plays, books, scripts, short films and now comics. So thats right folks, you too can be the next Stan Lee! For more news on Devil’s Due Publishing or become part of a company “that embraces the roots of modern comics, music, movies, and the pop culture that shapes our lives,” check them out on Myspace or Devilsdue.net.
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