News Article: Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters Release Party

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Date:	03/30/2011
Author:	Chris Mirjahangir
Source:	http://www.austinchronicle.com

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For the launch of the first issue of Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters, artist Matt Frank and colorist Josh Perez attended a book signing at Austin Books & Comics in Austin, Texas, as part of a first issue release party. The location was one of the many comic shops which ordered 500 copies of the comic, landing them a custom cover showcasing their comic store being crushed under Godzilla's foot.

The book signing took place today, March 30th, from 2PM to 7PM. The store was decked out in Godzilla memorobila for the event.

The release party also got local television coverage, including a TV interview with Matt by WeAreAustin, which can be watched here. Beyond having the interview, the video also shows an early look at an upcoming comic cover with Kumonga.

In regards to the release party itself, Matt had the following to say to Toho Kingdom regarding the event:

"We most certainly had a grand ol' time signing books at the Austin Books and Comics release party! The staff put on quite a show - they played classic G flicks in the back, had an Eric Powell original sketch as a door prize, and tons of Godzilla toys and shirts! The DESTROY ALL MONSTERS poster was the icing on the cake. Colorist Josh Perez (TRANSFORMERS: DRIFT) and I signed copies from 2 pm to 7 pm, and we had no idea there were so many Kaiju fans in Austin! We sold well over 300 copies. Good times."

- Matt Frank
www.mattfrankart.com
Monsters, mutants, mecha, oh my!