IDW To Publish True Blood Comic Series

HBO and IDW Publishing announced an exclusive partnership to produce a multiple, all-new comic book series based on the network's hit show True Blood. Premiering at San Diego Comic-Con in July, this sexy, visually striking comic series will add new and unique layers of supernatural drama to the wildly original Emmy and Golden Globe winning television show. Developed closely with the show's Oscar-winning creator, Alan Ball (HBO's Six Feet Under,American Beauty), IDW's True Blood series will be the official comics for the show.

"I am very excited to be introducing the True Blood comic book series," stated Ball.  "We are pleased that the popularity of the show is allowing it to branch out into different mediums."

The first six-issue True Blood comic series offers the same erotically-charged romance, wry humor and intriguing mystery and suspense of the TV show. The plot was developed with Ball, along with series writers Elisabeth Finch and Kate Barnow, and co-written by David Tischman and Mariah Huehner.  Beautifully illustratedby top tier artist David Messina, the series captures all the bloody details and sexy curves viewers and readers expect!  Renowned artist J. ScottCampbell will join Messina in providing covers for each issue.