New Comic Book About Prince Due December 4th

Trailer (Unauthorized and Proud of It)

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The Story of Rock 'n' Roll Comics Trailer (Unauthorized and Proud of It)

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A chronicle of Todd Loren, the controversial publisher of unauthorized comic book biographies of rock stars. This documentary mixes animation and eerie home video with numerous interviews, including rock stars Alice Cooper and Mojo Nixon, comic book publishers Denis Kitchen and Gary Groth, and graphic artists Mary Fleener, Dennis Worden, and Robert Williams. A life-long music fan, Todd Loren founded his comic book company in 1989 with the intention of creating histories of rock and roll performers that were like graphic novels. An enigmatic figure, he was a brilliant businessman and a First Amendment crusader, but he was also known for creating legions of enemies through his insufferable behavior. Rock ‘n’ Roll Comics was largely derided by others in the comic book industry and hated by the music business for its “Unauthorized and Proud of It” motto and attitude, yet it was Loren who fought the good fight and won a landmark court case that established First Amendment protections for comic books. At the height of his success Loren was fatally stabbed. His murder remains unsolved, though clues point to serial killer Andrew Cunanan. The film is much more than the story of Todd Loren’s upstart company or a mere murder mystery. It is a look at the strange interplay of those twin totems of teen rebellion, rock music and comic books. With original Rock ‘n’ Roll Comics art and music by Elvis Costello and Mojo Nixon, the film stands as a celebration of youthful exuberance and imagination.

Prince: The Latest Icon Memorialized in Comic Book Form

Credit: Bluewater Productions

*Prince in comic book form – now that is something to look forward to.

The Purple One is the newest icon to be celebrated in animation by Bluewater Productions, one of the top independent production studios of comic books, young adult books and graphic novels. The new comic book, chronicling the life of the music icon, is titled: Fame Prince and will be released this week and available in print and digital.

“Writing Fame: Prince was like reliving my teenage years. For me, the music scene wasn’t defined by Michael Jackson, despite his success with Thriller. The 80’s, and music in general for me, were defined by Prince,” says writer Michael Frizell. “He takes chances in his music, doesn’t sell out as an artist in order to make money, and still ends up on top. To this day, his music speaks to me. I hope I was able to bring some of his power to the comic page through my script.”

Credit: Bluewater Productions

Frizell writes the 32-page comic book with art by Ernesto Lovera. The comic book will feature two collectible covers by famed artist Iordan Terziiski and Ernesto Lovera. In the past Bluewater has created comic books featuring Madonna, Michael Jackson, Drake, 50 Cent, Beyonce, Adele, Cher and more. They will also pen upcoming biography comic books on Sharon Osbourne and Johnny Depp.

To order the book on iTunes click here: http://bit.ly/1cWTzlT