iVerse and Dabel Brothers announce deal for mobile comic book content leading with The Warriors

THE WARRIORS are coming out to Play-e-aaaay! on the iphone.

Deal between Dabel Brothers & iVerse makes comics available for download on mobile devices.


Break out your brass knuckles and get ready to rumble, because THE WARRIORS is coming to a mobile device near you, through iVerse’s digital distribution network!

“iVerse is excited to be working with Dabel Brothers,” said iVerse founder Michael Murphey. “THE WARRIORS comics they have created are fantastic, and will make for a great entry point for people that may love the film, but maybe haven’t read a comic in years…or ever. There is a lot of potential to reach new comic readers with this and other Dabel digital releases.”

Based on the classic novel by Sol Yurick, THE WARRIORS, from Paramount Pictures and now in its 30th anniversary year, tells the story of a New York gang of the same name, framed for killing a rival gang leader who tried to unite all gangs in the area. The film chronicles their journey back to their home turf in Coney Island as they travel through hostile gang territory.

Beginning July 15th, THE WARRIORS comics will be available on Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch, and Google’s Android Mobile Devices through iVerse Media’s digital distribution technology.

First up will be the hit THE WARRIORS comic book movie adaptation, written by David Atchison, with art by Chris Dibari. Following that will be THE WARRIORS: “Jailbreak,” which tells the story of what happens after the movie ends, crafted by the creative team of writer Erik Henriksen and artists Herb Apon and Todd Herman.

The first issue of each will be available for download for free, with subsequent issues available for 99 cents each. The comics will be available for download the week after each issue ships to stores.

Downloading the digital comics couldn’t be simpler. iPhone and iPod Touch owners can search for the “THE WARRIORS” in the App Store located directly on their phone, or in iTunes on their PC or Mac. With a few touches the digital comic will be downloaded directly onto their device. Google Android users will follow the same steps using Google’s “Android Marketplace.”

“Dabel Brothers Publishing is one of the most creative comic publishing companies out there, and they continue to push the envelope not only on content, but also into new mediums,” said Michael Corcoran, president, Paramount Licensing Inc. “The mobile platform will continue to grow in importance for traditional publishers, and we are delighted to see THE WARRIORS as one of the early properties to tap this new medium!”

“We’ve been having a blast working with Paramount on these comics, so we’re thrilled to be able to sign this deal with iVerse, and get our comics out there to perhaps an audience who hasn’t been exposed to our work, or maybe even THE WARRIORS, before,” said vice president Les Dabel. “We’re also finalizing deals on some of our other titles as well, so you can expect to see more Dabel books via iVerse soon.”

Be sure to check www.dabelbrothers.com for more WARRIORS and iVerse-related updates!