Ghost Machine Launches At New York Comic-Con: A New Paradigm for Creator Co-Owned Media

Welcome to GHOST MACHINE (Video Credit: Ghost Machine Productions)

NEW YORK, October 12, 2023 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - Marking a transformative shift in the comic industry, Ghost Machine, a unique creator co-owned media entity, made its debut today at the New York Comic-Con. Spearheaded by an assembly of esteemed writers and artists renowned for their contributions to iconic works such as Batman, Superman, and Spider-Man, this initiative promises a paradigm where creators retain full ownership of characters and universes they cultivate, and benefit from all associated endeavors like publishing, media, and merchandise.

The Ghost Machine founding creators elaborated on the initiative's ethos: “Our ambition for Ghost Machine is to push beyond superheroes, introducing new genres, characters, and shared universes, completely co-owned by all the creators involved. We see this as the future of how creatives will work and retain creative control and meaningfully participate in success like never before.”

The novel enterprise arrives in the backdrop of a changing entertainment landscape, with creatives increasingly voicing their discontent with traditional industry structures. Ghost Machine's model offers them a shared stake in both the characters they create and the overarching company.

Eric Stephenson, Chief Creative Officer at Image Comics, recognized for championing creator-owned comics, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, "It's been incredible to see how much planning has gone into what the Ghost Machine collaborators are putting together... The way they're working together, and working with Image, make this a noteworthy development for us, as well as a must-read comics lineup for anyone looking for something different and new."

Attendees of the New York Comic-Con can expect an exclusive introduction to Ghost Machine’s inaugural releases, including GEIGER: GROUND ZERO. Moreover, Ghost Machine’s flagship release, GHOST MACHINE #1, set to be launched in January 2024, will herald four new shared universes of characters.

To keep fans engaged, Ghost Machine has planned a series of events at the Comic-Con, from signings by the entire creative team to exclusive collector edition sales, with the Ghost Machine panel being a highlight.

Those keen to delve deeper into Ghost Machine’s offerings can visit their official website at Ghostmachinepro.com or their online store at www.ghostmachinepro.com.

Source: Ghost Machine