Capcom and Devil's Due Form Comic Book Team
by David Chapman, 5/14/2008 9:28 PM
Capcom has signed a deal with the devil ... Devil's Due, that is. Capcom and Devil's Due announced yesterday that the two publishers are teaming up in true comic book fashion. As a part of a new publishing deal, Devil's Due will launch four new comic titles based on Capcom game properties, including Bionic Commando and Lost Planet.
"DDP is very excited to be joining forces with Capcom," said DDP President Josh Blaylock. "Not only are these awesome games, but they have great stories behind them ripe for comics, including a vintage classic with Bionic Commando that's been revived along with the new sequel."
"Devil's Due is a very passionate and creative comic publisher," said Germaine Gioia, senior vice president, licensing, Capcom Entertainment."We are thrilled to be working with DDP to begin evolving some of our highest profile videogame properties in other media."
According to Devil's Due, more details about plans for the Bionic Commando and Lost Planet comics, as well as the two other as yet unnamed new Capcom books will be announced at Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA this July.
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