Skybound unveils Walking Dead, Thief of Thieves NYCC-exclusive hardcovers

Skybound, Robert Kirkman’s Image Comics imprint, will debut limited-edition hardcovers of the writer’s series The Walking Dead and Thief of Thieves at New York Comic Con, held Oct. 11-14 in New York City.

The Skybound booth (#1229) will offer 1,500 copies of The Walking Dead Hardcover Compendium (Red Foil Version) for $100 each, as well as 1,000 copies of the  Thief of Thieves Hardcover, Vol. 1, “I Quit” for $30 each.

In addition, Kirkman will participate in two NYCC panels: “Skybound: On the Rise,” with Shawn Martinbrough, Jason Howard and special guests (2:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12); and “Kirkmania!,” in which he’ll take questions from the audience (1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14). You can read the full Skybound panel and signing schedule below.

Skybound Panels:

Skybound: On the Rise

Robert Kirkman, Shawn Martinbrough, Jason Howard & special guests

moderated by Sean Mackiewicz

Date: 10/12/2012 Friday

Time: 2:45PM – 3:45PM

Location: 1A14

(seating capacity 350)

There’s no limit on what to expect from Skybound, Robert Kirkman’s imprint at Image Comics. Thief of Thieves is already a breakout hit that has been optioned by AMC, Guarding the Globe supplies another monthly fix for the Invincible universe, and the all-ages smash Super Dinosaur is about to blow up in a big way. Join Robert Kirkman as he discusses the imprint’s future with his stable of creators, including the creative teams behind Thief of Thieves, Witch Doctor and more!

 Kirkmania!

Robert Kirkman takes questions from the audience

Date: 10/14/2012 Sunday

Time: 1:30PM – 2:30PM

Location: 1E13

(seating capacity 1200)

Robert Kirkman, creator of the global sensations The Walking Dead, Invincible and Thief of Thieves, opens the floor to all his fans in this lively and engaging Q&A session.

 Skybound Signings:

 Thursday, October 11th:

5:00PM-6:00PM         Robert Kirkman signing, creator/writer of The Walking Dead, Invincible, Super Dinosaur and Thief of Thieves

 Friday, October 12th:

1:00PM-2:00PM         Thief of Thieves signing with artist Shawn Martinbrough, writer James Asmus and colorist Felix Serrano

 4:00PM-5:30PM         Robert Kirkman signing, creator/writer of The Walking Dead, Invincible, Super Dinosaur and Thief of Thieves

 TBD       Robert Kirkman and Jay Bonansinga sign advance copies of their upcoming novel, The Road to Woodbury. For further details, keep checking www.Skybound.com

 Saturday, October 13th:

1:00PM-2:00PM         Witch Doctor signing with creator/writer Brandon Seifert and creator/artist Lukas Ketner

5:00PM-6:00PM         Thief of Thieves signing with artist Shawn Martinbrough, writer James Asmus and colorist Felix Serrano

 Sunday, October 14th:

11:00AM-12:00 PM    Jason Howard signing, artist for Super Dinosaur

3:30PM-5:00PM         Robert Kirkman signing, creator/writer of The Walking Dead,  Invincible, Super Dinosaur and Thief of Thieves