IDW Publishing Presents Graphic Novel Biographies of U.S. Presidential Candidates Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - July 22, 2008) - The larger-than-life personal stories and come-from-behind political victories of the presumptive presidential candidates, Senator Barack Obama (Dem; IL) and Senator John McCain (Rep; AZ), have electrified the political discourse in this country and around the world. Now IDW Publishing (www.idwpublishing.com) is pleased to present an extraordinary venture: a pair of biographies, "PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL: BARACK OBAMA" (Author: Jeff Mariotte/Artist: Tom Morgan) and "PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL: JOHN MCCAIN" (Author: Andy Helfer/Artist: Stephen Thompson) presented in one of the true American art forms, the comic book. Painstakingly researched with beautifully drawn depictions highlighting key incidents in the lives of the two men, the books are sure to be a hot collector's item. The books can be pre-ordered starting today at www.presidentialcomics.com in advance of the October 8th publication date.

In addition to the print versions, mobile phone users can purchase the books for downloading through uclick's GoComics mobile comic book reader at www.gocomics.com/presidents. The books will be available on phones through top U.S. carriers and on the mobile Internet at http://m.gocomics.com. A leading digital entertainment provider offering a broad mix of popular products for the Web and mobile phones, uclick's content lineup includes other IDW properties, among many other leading brands.

The powerful cover art illustrations were created by fan favorite J. Scott Campbell.

Senator Barack Obama's meteoric rise to the top of the Democratic Party is the stuff of political legend. His epic battle with Senator Hillary Clinton to be the Democratic Party's nominee has ensured, regardless of outcome, an historic election in November. Senator John McCain's Navy tenure included an extended period as a prisoner of war in Vietnam and he has been a longtime member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS' "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," Paramount's "30 Days of Night," "Star Trek," Fox's "Angel," Hasbro's "The Transformers," and the BBC's "Doctor Who."

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