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IDW Publishing is proud to announce today a new licensing agreement
with the estate of acclaimed writer Robert Bloch. Through this new
partnership, IDW gains the rights to one hundred of the author’s
classic stories for development as comic books, graphic novels and
feature entertainment. The works will be released in the Robert Bloch
Collection.
Best-known for his work as the author of the novel Psycho, Bloch has
long been considered a true master of genre fiction. From being
mentored by H.P. Lovecraft to receiving a Horror Writers of America
Life Time Achievement award, Bloch created hundreds of influential
horror, suspense, crime and science fiction stories. Additionally, he
produced many screenplays, and wrote for radio and television,
including the original Star Trek, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and
Thriller series.
“Bloch is one of the established masters of horror, and we are really
looking forward to offering his stories to existing fans and to
bringing in new ones,” said IDW CEO, Ted Adams. “Having inspired so
many leading writers, Bloch’s work is pivotal to the horror and science
fiction genres and is a must-read for fans.”
Under the agreement, IDW will develop Bloch’s stories as standalone
one-shots, miniseries and other formats, working with screenwriters and
established comic book writers and artists to reinterpret and reinvent
Bloch’s work for a new generation. The first Bloch project is expected
to launch in early 2010.
Previously, IDW adapted some of the Hugo Award-winning writer’s stories
for the B&W horror magazine Doomed, and a new edition of Bloch’s
classic horror novel Lori will be released in September.
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