AMC Networks has launched AMC Networks Publishing, a book publishing arm that will work with established and up-and-coming talent in developing, producing and selling fan-focused specialty books, comics, original graphic novels and more.
After the successful debut of The Art of AMC's The Walking Dead Universe coffee table book, in partnership with Image Comics and Skybound, AMC Networks Publishing plans to release several new projects this year, including two comic series: Nights of Lono by Metallica's lead guitarist and horror aficionado Kirk Hammett and his writing partner/co-creator Marcel Feldmar; and Oubliette by Brenden Fletcher (Batgirl, Gotham Academy).
The publisher will also release two books based on AMC Networks' shows, including the original graphic novel Miss Fisher's First Mysteries, based on the Acorn TV series Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries; and Shudder's Creepshow: From Script to Scream (working title), from Cartel Entertainment and Creepshow showrunner and executive producer Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead) and brokered by Striker Entertainment.
"We're excited to launch this new initiative with talented creators, writers, artists and storytellers to further engage our passionate fanbases with the stories and characters they love, as well as open the doors to discover new and compelling worlds," said Mike Zagari, head of AMC Networks Publishing. "From deeper dives on AMC's The Walking Dead Universe, Shudder's Creepshow and Acorn TV's Miss Fisher, to a brand-new collection of fantasy and comic-based tales from Kirk Hammett, Marcel Feldmar, Brenden Fletcher and more, we can't wait to entertain and thrill our audience and fans in new and innovative ways."