InterPop Teams Up With GlobalComix

Two Digital Companies Come Together

InterPop originally launched its first five comic book series on its platform InterPop Comics this year, creating a brand new superhero universe. Now GlobalComix readers and anyone interested can easily jump into the action and learn about InterPop’s superpowered world, with the first issues of each series now available to read for free.

“Getting to see the Emergents Universe reveal itself over the past year has been nothing short of amazing,” said InterPop President and Publisher, Brian David-Marshall. “Our Executive Editor Rachel Gluckstern has assembled a team of comic book stalwarts and rising stars of the industry to tell superhero stories that embrace technology and give our fans a voice. Now, as we seek to share the fruits of those labors with an even wider audience we are thrilled to be partnering with GlobalComix and showcasing our talent and our heroes for a worldwide audience.”

“InterPop exists at the intersection of comics and technology, so naturally we were drawn in from the beginning,” said Eric Tapper, GlobalComix Head of Business Development. “In the comics world they’re creating an exciting new world of comics that already feel classic. In the tech world they’re giving fans both on-ramps to participate in a new kind of ecosystem, and the ability to help define it. We’re thrilled that they’re sharing their #1s for free with GlobalComix readers to help build bridges and achieve the vision of a more connected comics community.”

The following titles are now featured on GlobalComix:

• The Nine #0 first introduced readers to the The Emergents Universe, centered in the city of Culverton, a superpowered society. Readers can follow the Crime Blotter as he investigates the cold case behind the disappearance of the villain Phaeton. The series is written by superstar scribe Will Pfeifer (Teen Titans, Batman) and drawn by award-winning illustrator Steve Ellis (High Moon).

• Emergents Presents #1 marks the debut of InterPop’s anthology series, with each issue featuring three short stories showcasing three different characters from The Emergents Universe; fan votes by purchasers of the issues decide which favorite character reappears in the series. Creators of the series include Colleen Doran (The Sandman), Marc Andreyko (What Is It That Disturbs You, Stephen?), Brian Buccellato (The Flash), Alex Sinclair (Venom), Eric Anthony Glover (The CW’s Tom Swift), Juan Doe (Guardians of the Galaxy), and many more.

• #ZoeMG #1 introduces readers to Culverton’s #1 internet influencer, Zoe Ng. Learn how teen superhero Zoe discovers her emoji-centric mind powers and how she deals with the responsibilities that inevitably come with them. The series is authored by New York Times-bestselling writer Danielle Paige (Dorothy Must Die), and illustrated by rising star artist PJ Kaiowá.

• The Rejects #1 spins off from #ZoeMG, following a group of superpowered teen outcasts who gang up together to navigate their abilities amidst battles with a rival group. The series is co-written by acclaimed creator Alex Segura (Secret Identity) and Chantelle Aimée Osman (editor of Agora Books) in her comic writing debut, with art by Adrián Gutiérrez (DC’s current Blue Beetle series).

• The Abyss #1 continues the story of the popular Emergents Presents character who was chosen by the fans to appear again and again in the anthology series. The exciting first solo issue follows the Abyss while they thwart a high-stakes prison breakout. Can the Abyss measure up against the Hat’s superpowered henchmen? The series is written by John Rozum (Xombi) and illustrated by artist Cliff Richards (Buffy the Vampire Slayer).

New readers who are interested in purchasing issues of InterPop’s comics or reading additional free-to-read content can do so on the InterPop Comics site, which is based on the energy efficient Tezos blockchain. As a perk, purchasers of InterPop’s digital comics are able to make crucial decisions in the future of the characters, costumes, and storylines through fan voting (votes can be found here). Sold at reasonable prices, InterPop’s comics are also ad free.

Fans of the Emergents will also soon be able to test out the Open Beta of InterPop’s digital Trading Card Game (TCG), starting on August 11th; following that, the Emergents TCG Super Booster, featuring an all-promo card pack with a ton of bonus content, will go on whitelist pre-sale on August 18th, and then go on sale to the general public on August 19th. Find out more about this here.

Anyone interested in reading InterPop’s comics can now check out the first issues for free on GlobalComix, here: https://globalcomix.com/a/emergents-universe/comics

ABOUT INTERPOP:

InterPop is harnessing the emerging landscape of technology to revolutionize the way fans interact with digital entertainment (art, comics, games, and more). InterPop’s team and creative talent is composed of people who are just as much fans as they are industry professionals. InterPop’s goal is to bridge the gap between the latest technology and the classical conventions of fandom to create utterly unique experiences without compromising the nostalgia of collectibles, comics, and gaming culture.

ABOUT INTERPOP’S EMERGENTS UNIVERSE:

The Emergents Universe plants us right in the heart of Culverton, a reflection of contemporary society that’s also a letter to the superhero genre. There are social media superhero stars. There are corporate raiders who trade in superhero futures. There are superhero chasers who like to see how close they can get to a fight in action. There are cult leaders and  murderous clowns. There are robots and assassins and amazingly strong beauty queens who can dazzle you with looks and then punch you out. There is the EFL—the Emergent Fighting League headlined by the powerful Devasatrix—which is like pro wrestling but cast with super-powered beings who have decided to use their powers in this way instead of traditional crime-fighting. There’s teen angst, family struggles, long-festering secrets, broken hearts, and body horror—all the best parts of superhero comics are here.

ABOUT GLOBALCOMIX:

GlobalComix is a free digital reading and distribution platform that helps creators and publishers share and sell their comics, license them globally, and understand their readers on a deeper level. We believe that amazing comics should be accessible, no matter where they’re made, what language they’re in, or how they’ve been formatted. As comics fans who have a deep appreciation for the craft, we understand that the business of making comics can sometimes feel like feast or famine and that other times it can feel like shooting in the dark. We set out to create a dynamic platform that could help readers understand the value of artistic labor and help creators earn cash in more consistent and flexible ways. Most importantly, we wanted to promote cross-cultural exchange and help comics fans and makers connect with each other in deeper, more insightful ways. Visit our website at www.globalcomix.com