Launching today, Panick Entertainment has unveiled The Panick primer pack on Zoop. The pack features three anticipated series which include T.A.M.A., SAVAGER, and BLACK DIAMOND. The fundraiser includes exclusive rewards for readers, collectors and retailers.
So, what are these comics about? Check out preview pages and story details below!
T.A.M.A. #1
Imagine the pint-sized horror of Don Mancini’s CHILD’S PLAY meets the multi-generational phenomenon of POKEMON – Meet the virtual pet that’s gotta kill ‘em all!
When neglected Teen Kit discovers a defunct virtual pet system, he finds the companionship he desperately seeks. But when mysterious and gruesome deaths begin to pile up all around, Kit wonders if his ‘new friend’ could be the “virtual” common denominator.
How far is Kit willing to go to feel loved? And how many people have to die before Kit understands the cost of an AI friend who will do ANYTHING to receive that love back in return?!
Writers: Adam Schlagman (Executive Producer SHAZAM!, BLACK ADAM / writer Flashpoint: Hal Jordan, Batman: Brave & the Bold); Doug Pasko (Executive producer THE OUTPOST, MYTHICA 1-5)
Pencils & Inks: Daniel HDR (Masters of the Universe, Injustice: Gods Among Us, X-Men Forever)
Colors: TBA
Letters: Patrick Brosseau (Hellboy, Creepshow, G.I. Joe)
ZOOP Cover: Shane Pierce (Heavy Metal, Vikings)
SAVAGER #1
Mad Max meets HP Lovecraft in the ultimate post-apocalyptic survival horror!
Fifty years post-invasion – Earth is a dead world – all organic life consumed by voracious cosmic parasites. Inhabiting barely recognisable husks of earth’s former lifeforms, these remnants fight for dominance in a horrific post-apocalypse.
Riley Philps is the Savager – once a human warrior, now an infected shell – at war with the parasite within him. When Savager discovers the last living humans, he must battle his personal monster and face the harrows of his past if he’s to save their future from the deadly creatures on their trail. Protecting the last of a ‘presumed extinct’ humanity from a new and permanent extinction!
Writers: Shannon Eric Denton (Monster Forge Productions, Kingdom Riders); Dirk Blackman (UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS, OUTLANDER)
Pencils & Inks: Kewber Baal (Elvira, KISS, James Bond, Vampirella)
Colors: TBA
Letters: Sal Cipriano (The Batman Who Laughs, Carmilla, Resistance Universe)
ZOOP Cover: Shane Pierce (Heavy Metal, Vikings)
BLACK DIAMOND #1
A horrifying nordic thriller that’s equal parts Hitchcock and THE WICKER MAN.
When a family ski trip to Norway devolves into the cult kidnapping of their son – Owen and Victoria Howard will do anything to get him back, even if it means compromising everything they believe in. Tasked by the cult to find a replacement sacrifice, the Howards must breach their morals and their sanity to steal another child. With an impending deadline and their son’s life in the balance – the law closing and time running out, how far will the Howard’s go to save their son? And who will they have to kill to do it?
Writer: Brendan Columbus (Savage Circus, Heavy Metal)
Artist: Danilo Beyruth (Venom, Carnage, Ghost Rider, Deadpool)
Colors: TBA
Letters: Saida Temafonte (DCeased)
ZOOP Cover: Shane Pierce (Heavy Metal, Vikings)
PANICK Entertainment Unveils THE PANICK Primer Pack on ZOOP
Los Angeles, CA —September 13, 2024 — PANICK Entertainment LLC, the new premier brand in horror and science fiction, announces an exciting new comics fundraiser on the ZOOP platform, spotlighting three highly anticipated series: T.A.M.A., SAVAGER, and BLACK DIAMOND. This trio of genre-defining titles showcases bold, original stories from veteran and emerging creators that horror and sci-fi fans won’t want to miss. The fundraiser includes exclusive rewards for readers, collectors and retailers, providing a unique opportunity to support these incredible new series from the ground up, and is live today, September 13, 2024 (Friday the 13th, of course).
Founded by a team of comic and entertainment industry veterans, PANICK Entertainment is poised to reshape genre storytelling with its slate of bold, original content and unflinching approach to storytelling. These debut titles will set the stage for PANICK’s ongoing slate, and will feature exclusive covers and formats from the versions that will be distributed to comic shops nationwide in April 2025.
T.A.M.A. #1
Imagine the pint-sized horror of Don Mancini’s CHILD’S PLAY meets the multi-generational phenomenon of POKEMON – Meet the virtual pet that’s gotta kill ‘em all!
When neglected Teen Kit discovers a defunct virtual pet system, he finds the companionship he desperately seeks. But when mysterious and gruesome deaths begin to pile up all around, Kit wonders if his ‘new friend’ could be the “virtual” common denominator.
How far is Kit willing to go to feel loved? And how many people have to die before Kit understands the cost of an AI friend who will do ANYTHING to receive that love back in return?!
Writers: Adam Schlagman (Executive Producer SHAZAM!, BLACK ADAM / writer Flashpoint: Hal Jordan, Batman: Brave & the Bold); Doug Pasko (Executive producer THE OUTPOST, MYTHICA 1-5)
Pencils & Inks: Daniel HDR (Masters of the Universe, Injustice: Gods Among Us, X-Men Forever)
Colors: TBA
Letters: Patrick Brosseau (Hellboy, Creepshow, G.I. Joe)
ZOOP Cover: Shane Pierce (Heavy Metal, Vikings)
SAVAGER #1
Mad Max meets HP Lovecraft in the ultimate post-apocalyptic survival horror!
Fifty years post-invasion – Earth is a dead world – all organic life consumed by voracious cosmic parasites. Inhabiting barely recognisable husks of earth’s former lifeforms, these remnants fight for dominance in a horrific post-apocalypse.
Riley Philps is the Savager – once a human warrior, now an infected shell – at war with the parasite within him. When Savager discovers the last living humans, he must battle his personal monster and face the harrows of his past if he’s to save their future from the deadly creatures on their trail. Protecting the last of a ‘presumed extinct’ humanity from a new and permanent extinction!
Writers: Shannon Eric Denton (Monster Forge Productions, Kingdom Riders); Dirk Blackman (UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS, OUTLANDER)
Pencils & Inks: Kewber Baal (Elvira, KISS, James Bond, Vampirella)
Colors: TBA
Letters: Sal Cipriano (The Batman Who Laughs, Carmilla, Resistance Universe)
ZOOP Cover: Shane Pierce (Heavy Metal, Vikings)
BLACK DIAMOND #1
A horrifying nordic thriller that’s equal parts Hitchcock and THE WICKER MAN.
When a family ski trip to Norway devolves into the cult kidnapping of their son – Owen and Victoria Howard will do anything to get him back, even if it means compromising everything they believe in. Tasked by the cult to find a replacement sacrifice, the Howards must breach their morals and their sanity to steal another child. With an impending deadline and their son’s life in the balance – the law closing and time running out, how far will the Howard’s go to save their son? And who will they have to kill to do it?
Writer: Brendan Columbus (Savage Circus, Heavy Metal)
Artist: Danilo Beyruth (Venom, Carnage, Ghost Rider, Deadpool)
Colors: TBA
Letters: Saida Temafonte (DCeased)
ZOOP Cover: Shane Pierce (Heavy Metal, Vikings)
The first issues of these three new series are featured in the PANICK Primer Pack, in exclusive formats, including metal covers, CGC-graded versions of all three, and the opportunity to be drawn into and murdered in a PANICK comic. The campaign on ZOOP will not only offer readers a first look at these books, but also serve as a critical step in building PANICK’s growing library of genre-defining content.
As a team of comic book and cinema aficionados, Panick’s aims are modest – to revitalize and pay homage to the comics medium and the horror (and sub-genres) we have so much love for,” says Mark McCann, PANICK’s Chief Creative Officer. “It’s been my great pleasure to be involved in this venture and usher in what feels like a lightning rod effort for new stories and entertainment by people who absolutely love and respect what they’re doing.”
Jordan Plosky, co-Founder of ZOOP, adds, “When you talk about assembling a dream team, PANICK is a prime example. Having seen their individual growth over the years to the Voltron they are assembling now is awe-inspiring. We couldn’t be happier to be working with them on their debut launch, and know there are great things in store for this team, and their slate of books.”
The fundraiser also offers special packages for retailers, featuring discounts on bulk orders of these must-have comics.
Rewards Breakdown:
Digital Copies – $15
All three #1 issues in PDF format.
Quantity: Unlimited
Early Bird First Issues Bundle – $25
All three #1 issues with ZOOP-exclusive connecting covers. 83 pages of story.
Quantity: Unlimited
First Issues Bundle – $30
All three #1 issues with ZOOP-exclusive connecting covers. 83 pages of story.
Quantity: Unlimited
Metal Cover First Issues Bundle – $150
Metal cover versions of all three #1 issues, limited to 250 copies.
Quantity: 250
CGC 9.8 Graded First Issues Bundle – $300
CGC-graded 9.8s of all three #1 issues with ZOOP-exclusive covers.
Quantity: 50
CGC 9.8 Graded Metal First Issues Bundle – $500
CGC-graded 9.8s of all three #1 metal cover issues.
Quantity: 10
Retailer Bundle – $75
Special offer for retailers: 5 copies of all three #1 issues with ZOOP-exclusive connecting covers at a wholesale discount (15 total books).
Quantity: Unlimited
Metal Retailer Bundle – $375
Special offer for retailers: 5 copies of all three #1 metal cover versions at a wholesale discount (15 total books).
Quantity: 10
ADD-ONS
HIGH-END ART PRINT – SIGNED – $70
11”x17” giclee art print, limited to 50 copies, signed and numbered by Shane Pierce
-Quantity: 50
HEAD/BUST COMMISSION – DANIEL HDR – $150
Single character bust commission of a character of your choosing by T.A.M.A. artist Daniel HDR
-Quantity: 4
HEAD/BUST COMMISSION – KEWBER BAAL – $150
Single character bust commission of a character of your choosing by Savager artist Kewber Baal
-Quantity: 4
HEAD/BUST COMMISSION – DANILO BEYRUTH – $150
Single character bust commission of a character of your choosing by Black Diamond artist Danilo Geyruth
-Quantity: 4
HEAD/BUST COMMISSION – JOE PRADO – $150
Single character bust commission of a character of your choosing by artist extraordinaire Joe Prado (Superman, Blackest Night, Justice League)
-Quantity: 4
GET DRAWN & KILLED IN A COMIC – $1,000
Your likeness will be illustrated in a future Panick comic story, where you’ll be horribly slane
-Quantity: 5
1st PRINTED COPY OFF THE PRESS OF T.A.M.A. #1 – $666
Receive the very first copy printed of T.A.M.A. #1 with a certificate of authenticity. Unique 1 of 1 opportunity
-Quantity: 1
1st PRINTED COPY OFF THE PRESS OF SAVAGER #1 – $666
Receive the very first copy printed of Savager #1 with a certificate of authenticity. Unique 1 of 1 opportunity
-Quantity: 1
1st PRINTED COPY OFF THE PRESS OF BLACK DIAMOND #1 – $666
Receive the very first copy printed of Black Diamond #1 with a certificate of authenticity. Unique 1 of 1 opportunity
-Quantity: 1
This ZOOP campaign is a unique chance to collect exclusive editions of T.A.M.A., SAVAGER, and BLACK DIAMOND and support the creators behind them as they launch these thrilling new stories.
For more information and to support the campaign, visit www.timetopanick.com.
About PANICK Entertainment
Founded by a powerhouse team of industry veterans, PANICK Entertainment is committed to reviving horror and science fiction storytelling across comics, graphic novels, films, television, and beyond. Leading the charge are:
Kris Longo, CEO – Former publisher of Heavy Metal Magazine and CEO of Modern Fanatic, renowned for his work in branded content and pop culture marketing.
Adam Schlagman, Head of Studio and Executive Editor – Former VP at DC and executive producer of major blockbusters like SHAZAM! and BLACK ADAM.
Doug Pasko, COO – A seasoned executive producer and screenwriter known for his work on THE OUTPOST on The CW.
Charles Christopher Chiang, CFO – Former Manager of Finance for DC Comics, bringing strategic financial expertise.
Mark McCann, Chief Creative Officer – A celebrated writer, illustrator, and editor with a talent for world-building and storytelling.
In addition, PANICK Entertainment will benefit from the guidance of Chris Ryall, Syzygy Publishing co-founder and former President & Chief Creative Officer of IDW, as he steps into the role of Chief Advisor.
For more information and to support the PANICK Primer Pack campaign on ZOOP, visit www.timetopanick.com
