Title: CASTLEVANIA: CURSE OF DARKNESS GN (2008) #1

Publisher: Tokyo Pop (Formerly Mixx)

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CASTLEVANIA CURSE OF DARKNESS GN 01 (OF 2)
Title: Castlevania: Curse of Darkness- Creator: Kou Sasakura Volume 1: 978-1-4278-0053-4 Price: $9.99 (Can) 10.99 Format: Manga, 192 pgs. Volume Number: 1 of 2 Dimensions: 5 x 7.4375 ' Category: Fantasy Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Rated T for: Mild Gore, Mild Violence Sales Territory: USC Product Synopsis: In the Middle Ages, a group of esteemed alchemists attempted to turn gas into metal in the hopes of infusing spirits into living beings. At the same time, another group of so-called demonic alchemists tried to use these techniques for nefarious ends: to create demons with magical force. But only two mastered the technique, Isaac and Hector, creating deadly monsters that roamed the earth, looking for fresh meat. And where did they create these villainous creatures? It can only be: Castlevania. Sell Sheet Keynote: A Gothic Dracula story that takes place in the popular video game universe Key Selling Points: • Cross-promoted with the 2008 video game releases, which include games for the Nintendo Wii and DS (Fall 2008) • Aggressive online marketing campaign on TOKYOPOP.com with online property profile page that includes exclusive content and preview • Advertising on popular video game websites as well as promotions and previews on MySpace, Facebook, etc. • Featured manga at San Diego Comic Con (July 2008) • Part of the Ghouling Vampires promotion, which includes a vampire-themed online component • Co-op available • The video game from Konami has been around for more than 20 years with versions for every platform, including Nintendo, PlayStation, XBox, PCs, and the major handhelds; crosspromotions in development • The most recent video game versions include Castlevania: The Dracula X Chornicles (PSP), Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin (Nintendo DS), and Castlevania Lament of Innocence (PS2) • Major motion picture scheduled to release 2009