Activision and IDW Publishing will be teaming up to bring us Skylanders comic books:

ACTIVISION AND IDW ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER SKYLANDERS COMIC BOOK

San Diego, Calif. (May 15, 2014) - In conjunction with Activision, IDW Publishing
is proud to announce the first-ever Skylanders comic-book series, penned by renowned
comic-book writer Ron Marz, and  Mike Bowden and David Baldeon as lead artists. 
In the world of video games, Skylanders is a global phenomenon and the best-selling
kids' game franchise since its launch in 2011.1 Now fans have the opportunity to
 follow the adventures of all their favorite characters from Skylands through the
magic of comic books. The first issue, a prequel to the Skylanders Trap Team(TM)
 storyline, actually provides fans an inside look at where some of their favorite
Skylanders came from, and even gives them a first look at a few all-new characters
from the upcoming game.

IDW Publishing has been known for the quality and care given to some of the most
 beloved all-ages properties, and Skylanders is no different. The videogame sensation
is making the leap to the pages of comics this July, debuting at Comic-Con
International:
San Diego 2014. Skylanders #0 features an introductory 16-page story as well as 
character guides and additional back-up information. The issue will be launched 
in both print and digital during SDCC weekend.

"We are thrilled to be combining Skylanders, the pioneer of the toys to life video
game genre, with IDW, one of the industry's leading comic-book publishers in the
 U.S.," said Ashley Maidy, vice president of global licensing and partnerships at
Activision. "The comic-book series will offer fans a glimpse into the backstories
of their favorite Skylanders characters, expanding on the universe that they've 
embraced so enthusiastically in the franchise's short history. To explore the world
of Skylands beyond the game is an opportunity we know our fans have long been awaiting,
and we couldn't be more excited to see this manifested through a comic series."

Skylanders will also join IDW's successful Micro Comic Fun Packs line-up this fall
and will be available in comic-book stores as well as mass-market retailers this
 October. Distribution is expected in the following territories: United States, 
Canada, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain,
Portugal,
Australia and New Zealand.

"The idea behind creating a Skylanders comic book series resonates strongly with
 us on so many levels - the storyline and audience appeals to the comic book world
and feels like a seamless relationship," says David Hedgecock, IDW's Managing Editor
and Editor of the Skylanders series. "We're honored to be the publisher of choice
to introduce the world of Skylanders into the comic-book landscape."

The world of Skylanders continues at IDW and whether you like your comics large,
 small or digital, we have you are covered!