william christensen Archives

Bleeding Cool earlier called the new comic revival "the Lesbian Grunge 90s Buffy We Always Wanted." In an interview with publisher William Christensen, writer Pat Shand, who may or may not be going to hell because of bread, said: A few reasons, but the 1990s was a very DIY era – one that leans hard into the indie feel[...]

Avatar Press, publisher of many of Garth Ennis' works, hosted the Spotlight panel at Denver Comic Con in the person of William Christensen. Garth Ennis said there will be a reprint of many War Stories from Avatar Press coming up. Christensen they're in a very exciting time for Crossed, since Crossed: Dead or Alive is funding the[...]

While the comic series from Avatar continues, I am thrilled to be working with Legendary to develop Extinction Parade into an innovative new series for television. William Christensen, Publisher of Avatar Press comments: Max Brooks is a visionary with an incredible ability to tell stories that deliver a fresh approach to the horrors that haunt our nightmares. [...]

DBD will be handling all backlist titles and new titles offered for April release. "We're very excited to be joining Diamond Book Distributors," said Avatar's Publisher, William Christensen "Diamond's experience and influence in the book market, reassured us that this was the right move for Avatar's line of comics and graphic novels." "We are pleased to welcome[...]

More recently, staff writers have also been added, and the site has many long-running columnists and occasional contributors who help create the many voices of Bleeding Cool while preserving an original founding credo of a no-holds-barred approach to news, rumors, and gossip. Avatar Press's Editor-in-Chief William Christensen explains, "Hannah is simply the only candidate I wanted[...]

That's him with Avatar publisher (and publisher of Bleeding Cool) William Christensen above. Among those queuing to get books signed was the granddaughter of 2000AD letterer Tom Frame who introduced herself much to Alan's delight and he shared stories about getting drunk with Tom on a semi-regular basis, including one night in Kings Cross when two pool[...]

Avatar Press will be set up at the show and bringing in a great list of creators to meet the fans: writer Max Brooks (World War Z and Extinction Parade), writer Garth Ennis (Crossed and Punisher) and artist Jacen Burrows (Crossed and Neonomicon). On Friday at 4:15 pm in room #719 will be the Avatar Press[...]

Martin, introduced by William Christensen of Avatar Press on behalf of his upcoming series The Skin Trade, quickly jumped into discussing his own history as a comic book fan, first appearing in print in a fan letter to Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in the Fantastic Four He also had plenty to say about the[...]

Here's the word from Avatar's William Christensen on an ambitious new live action film, webcomic, and print comic project from Garth Ennis called Crossed: Dead Or Alive: An open letter to Crossed fans from William Christensen, publisher of Avatar Press: Crossed: Dead or Alive is the title of the upcoming live action filmed webisodes that will be[...]

So, mark your con agenda and get your questions ready! What will be Garth Ennis' huge announcement? I guarantee you won't be expecting this! GARTH ENNIS: Top Secret New Project Revealed! Sat 10/13/12 4:00 – 5:00 PM Location: 1A06 Speakers: William Christensen (Avatar CEO), Garth Ennis (Crossed, Stitched, Preacher, The Boys) Garth Ennis has created dozens of critically-acclaimed projects including: Preacher, Crossed,[...]

Romero's original zombie classic.   How did you first become involved with the Night of the Living Dead: Aftermath project from Avatar Press? About a year ago, someone not a million miles from Bleeding Cool dropped my name to Avatar publisher William Christensen as a possible writer on the new Crossed: Badlands bi-monthly.  When William contacted me, he[...]

No one redefined the comic book landscape quite like Alan Moore in the 1980s, and the year 1985 was one of the most creative of his career.  He'd taken Saga of the Swamp Thing to new levels of horror and brilliance.  He'd introduced the world to John Constantine, a magic con man and later, Hellblazer. [...]

I charged the floor at San Diego Con for the first time as a 12 year old boy in 1982.  I had a clear head and no idea what to do or who was who.  That was

We're putting together the essential fan publication that will celebrate comics and all the many facets of collecting," says William Christensen, the publisher of Bleeding Cool Magazine "With features that are extensive, creative, and entertaining, we plan to enhance the reading experience for the Bleeding Cool Online fans and really create a magazine that is[...]

Avatar Press has discovered that it is booked to appear at two conventions on the same weekend, hundreds of miles from each other, and across national borders. Picture William Christensen slapping his cheeks like Macaulay Culkin. Yes, just like that. So, Avatar will be at Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo this weekend, with William Christensen and Lady Death[...]