Simon & Schuster will handle global sales and distribution for AMP Comics to the book trade beginning with its first graphic novel releases, effective in November.
AMP Comics is a new trans-media production house involving comics, games, TV, and film across every platform. Collaborators include Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort, Will Smith's Westbrook, Stampede Ventures, and former Sony Television head Jeff Frost. Thunder Comics and top creators Andy Serkis (Venom 2) and Jim Kouf (National Treasure, Rush Hour) are on board, alongside partners like manga titan Kodansha Japan (AKIRA, Attack on Titan) and tabletop game leader The Op. AMP Comics makes its debut next month with Prodigal Son, a cowboy saga co-written by Cobra Kai star Martin Kove, with three alternate endings, each with its own variant cover, so readers can choose their own ending ("Good, Bad or Ugly") or collect all three. Prodigal has been picked up for TV development by Jeff Frost through his Bristol Circle Banner.
Don Handfield, CEO of AMP Comics, said, "Partnering with Simon & Schuster gives AMP Comics the global reach our stories deserve as we revolutionize cross-platform storytelling. With our upcoming NeverWars series and innovative titles like Prodigal Son already generating industry buzz, this distribution deal ensures our graphic novels will reach readers worldwide through publishing's most respected channels. This is exactly the kind of strategic alliance that supports our vision of bridging comics, film, television, and gaming under one creative roof."