"This is the first time, literally, that the rights have become available,
and I've been following
this library of characters for years because of its
incredibly rich content," said Scott Mitchell
Rosenberg, chairman of Platinum
Studios.newscom.
Ian's Production Company, Alucard Films,
Inc.
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Whereas most collectors specialize in a specific
category of merchandise, Ian collected
all things Batman regardless the
category.xmen mobi
Batman/Joker comics in the
collection
include the first Batman comic with the Joker on the cover
(No. One is a special Batman/Clayface
painting (Clayface is a
character in Ian's "Batman: The Joker's Revenge").krypton comics
"
Platinum
Studios has a successful record of acquiring valuable comic
properties and developing them for television
and film.comics merlyn
com
Platinum Studios is an entertainment company that controls the world's
largest
independent library of comic book characters, which it adapts and
produces for film, television and
all other media. Hexagon was
formed in 2004, when these creators regained the rights to their own
creations.
-- This collection includes many rare and beautiful Batman trade
paperbacks
and hardcover books. The other's a
fabulous Batman/Joker painting.
-- A limited edition
Litho print, "The Batman" signed by "Bob Kane.
-- Batman production + publicity cels.overstreet krypton
Hexagon
's 5000 comic book library consists of over 500 characters that have
sold over 400 million units,
mostly in France, Italy and Spain.World's Greatest Batman Collection Offered for Sale
Rare Opportunity to Own Batman Scriptwriter's
Unique Estate of Some 4500
Items
NEW YORK, In a rare opportunity for investors,
collectors and Batman fans around
the globe, the World's Greatest Batman
Collection is being offered for sale. This once-in-a-lifetime
sale will
coincide with next month's release of the new Batman movie, "Batman Begins.
This
"Ian Mansfield Batman Pedigree Collection" represents a Batman
journey in the all-too-brief life
of Ian Mansfield Rothkerch, 27, a Phi Beta
Kappa, Summa Cum Laude graduate of Colgate University
." Also
signed by Bob Kane is the two-part print set (Parts 1 + 2)
commemorating
Batman's 50th Birthday.kds overstreet
Rothkerch intended. In addition, Alucard Films has numerous
projects in various
phases of development that are being represented by Linda
Seifert Management in London.
-
- Rare original Batman promotional items.
-- Batman and Batman villain statues, artwork, collectors
plates,
porcelains, pewter, figurines, toys, puzzles, games, apparel, jewelry,
trading
cards, buttons, magazines, rare scrapbooks, and many more
unusual Batman collectibles such
as a rare two-foot high Batman
nightlight and the Joker Marionette, Ian's last addition to
his
collection.overstreet chitra
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"This is our second rebirth.
Mr.
-- Approximately 3500 Batman
and other superhero books including the
complete set of "The Tomb of Dracula" (1-70) in honor
of Ian's company,
Alucard Films, Inc.
-- A framed record of the Batman original ABC
prime time TV show theme
song.uncanny komics
The acquisition will add
thousands of stories and an additional
500 characters, such as the
"Strangers", a superhero comic that has recently been reproduced in the
United
States by Image Comics; "Wampus", a shape-shifting alien (banned in the 60's
by the French
government for being too scary); and "Kabur", a sword-wielding
barbarian in a land of magic.platinumstudios
. It will only be sold in
its entirety, as Mr.comix etait
The Hexagon Universe Adds 500 Adventure, Horror
, Science Fiction, and
Superhero Characters to Platinum's World-Renowned Library of 2,000 Properties
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.hexagoncomics.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050610/LAFRU2 )
This very passionate
, personalized collection containing some 4500 pieces
of treasured Batman and Superhero memorabilia
is being sold as part of the
estate of the late Ian Mansfield Rothkerch. The estate also includes
sports
collectibles, rare coins, jewelry, silver and china.
-- An acrylic oil painting, "Batman:
The Mask of Phantasm" (Batman/Joker)
by John Calmette.
-- In addition: some of this
Batman scriptwriter's very personal, private,
most treasured and invaluable Batman collectibles
will be revealed in-
person only to qualified buyers.uncanny tintin
, Platinum Studios, an
entertainment
company that controls the world's largest independent library of
comic book characters, announced
today the acquisition of exclusive rights to
develop worldwide film and television properties based
on Hexagon Comics'
famous universe of comic book characters. His writings include a yet-to-be-produced
screenplay entitled, "Batman:
The Joker's Revenge" (penned under Ian Mansfield) that was highly acclaimed
by
Batman fans worldwide.
* Photos, interviews and special viewings are available upon request
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Platinum is also acquiring a
percentage of the company. Platinum Studios' library
contains
more than 2,000 characters and a full range of genres and styles that
have appeared in hundreds of
millions of comics worldwide. 23 and 40), valued at $22,750 and $14,000
respectively.asterix comics
In
the 1970s, Lug later acquired the
rights to publish Marvel Comics in France. Jean-Marc Lofficier
, who was then the line's main writer-editor,
managed to enlist the support of his fellow creators
to organize the "Hexagon
Universe" syndicate.
About Hexagon Comics http://www.
Rothkerch was an accomplished young writer who passed away at the age
of 27., currently has a
project in
development with a major studio.xmen etait
Platinum's rich and successful history
of turning
international properties into popular film and television programs
will help brand our characters
all over the world. 11), currently valued as high as $70,000, and other rare
Batman/Joker
covers (Nos.
-- Framed posters from all the Batman movies, starting with the "first"
Batman movie in 1966.biz
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-- Ian's love of the Batman/Joker adversarial relationship
is represented
throughout this personalized collection.pulps chitra
It's planned for well-respected
charities to benefit via living memorials
established in perpetuity in Ian's memory to help people
in a very special,
creative and heartfelt way.
The World's Greatest Batman Collection stands
out for many reasons:
-- Ian Mansfield Rothkerch was first and foremost a true Batman fan and
Batman aficionado. Ian's collection truly reflects how he saw Batman throughout
various stages of his life beginning at age 3.pulps mobi
The company brought
Belgium graphic novel series
"Jeremiah" to TV screens with a 35-hour
maxi-series starring Luke Perry and Sean Astin and is currently
working on a
feature film prequel. Other properties in development include:
* "Cowboys
+ Aliens" -- Sony
* "Unique" -- Disney
* "Mal Chance" -- Miramax
* "Dylan
Dog" + "Storm" -- The Shop
* 10 Picture $200 Million slate with Gold Circle
As
creator and head of Malibu Comics Entertainment, which Rosenberg sold
to Marvel Comics in 1994, he
developed the "Men In Black" comic which he
brought to Sony Pictures to become a billion-dollar entertainment
franchise.
About Platinum Studios http://www. This
represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
to own "The World's Greatest
Batman Collection," a legacy to be treasured for generations to come
.kds pulps
The 50 year history of this comic universe adds additional depth
to the already extensive library
of Platinum comics.
-- Two treasured watercolors painted by Golden Age Batman artist, Shelly
Moldoff.
Interested buyers should look for the listing on e-Bay (item # 6530340559) or
contact GreatestBatmanCollection@yahoo.
Tom Mariam, tom@mariam.evl chitra
Hexagon Comics
is France's largest independent library of creator-owned
properties.
"Our partnership with
Platinum Studios provides a tremendous opportunity
for us and our creators," said Jean-Marc Lofficier
, Hexagon Comics' managing
editor.com
Hexagon Comics is a syndicate of comic book creators
that controls a rich
library of comic book properties created over the past 50 years for seminal
comics publisher Editions Lug, previously France's largest comic book house.legionnaire comics
"
The Hexagon
Universe was born in 1950 when two formers heroes of the
French Resistance teamed up to create Editions
Lug, and then further teamed up
with creators from around the world. The monthly comic books displayed
in France for 53 years sold more than 400 million units in France, Spain and
Italy.xmen comix
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com.quimby katha
Offers
for individual items will not
be considered.
This Batman passion of a lifetime is being
sold in its entirety to
transfer the absolute joy of this heartfelt collection into the life of
another
passionate Batman fan or a venue where it can be enjoyed by all.trumps mobi
Platinum Studios Partners With Europe
's Largest Creator-Owned Comic Book Syndicate Hexagon Comics for Worldwide Film and Television Properties
"We are very excited about the potential of these characters, and
are pleased to provide the
original creators with their first opportunity to
receive both credits and royalties for their creations
."
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