WizKids Launches Independent Comics HeroClix Line
WizKids has announced a series of licensing deals with independent comics
publishers that will allow it to release Indy HeroClix, a line of
collectable miniature figures designed for use with the HeroClix game
system.
As of press time, Indy HeroClix will include characters from the universes of such noted comics publishers as CrossGen Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Chaos! Comics, Top Cow Productions, and 2000 AD, as well as individual characters from creators J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl), David Mack (Kabuki), and Billy Tucci (Shi).
"We are very pleased with the acquisition of these licenses," said WizKids Founder and CEO Jordan Weisman. "The companies and creators that we are dealing with bring with them many wonderful comic book characters that will enhance the HeroClix gaming experience. The combination of these licenses under one game release makes it possible to do all these characters in a way that is both fun as well as financially feasible. By bringing all these diverse characters together under the single product, HeroClix fans win by being able to expand their available forces, and comic book fans win by being exposed to new and different characters that they might not have had a chance to see before. I'm proud that WizKids is able to be part of such a win-win situation."
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As of press time, Indy HeroClix will include characters from the universes of such noted comics publishers as CrossGen Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Chaos! Comics, Top Cow Productions, and 2000 AD, as well as individual characters from creators J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl), David Mack (Kabuki), and Billy Tucci (Shi).
"We are very pleased with the acquisition of these licenses," said WizKids Founder and CEO Jordan Weisman. "The companies and creators that we are dealing with bring with them many wonderful comic book characters that will enhance the HeroClix gaming experience. The combination of these licenses under one game release makes it possible to do all these characters in a way that is both fun as well as financially feasible. By bringing all these diverse characters together under the single product, HeroClix fans win by being able to expand their available forces, and comic book fans win by being exposed to new and different characters that they might not have had a chance to see before. I'm proud that WizKids is able to be part of such a win-win situation."
