The 99 #5 cover

SUPER-SIZED ISSUE OF THE 99 SHIPS TO COMIC SHOPS

Issue 5 of acclaimed series features 40 pages, maintains regular cover price

Arriving in comic book stores nationwide on February 20th, THE 99 #5 introduces four new members to the Teshkeel Comics superhero team. With so much great content to include in a single issue, Teshkeel has decided to super-size THE 99 #5 with extra pages, while keeping the cover price at just $2.99.

“As the cast of THE 99 expands, our writing team of Naif Al-Mutawa and Fabian Nicieza has continued to craft exciting stories that introduce new team members,” said Teshkeel Publisher Sven Larsen. “With THE 99 #5, we found ourselves with a page count that exceeded previous regular issues. Rather than cut the story short, we felt it important to preserve its natural flow; increasing the page-count allowed the story to stay intact, and we’re sure fans will love the issue!”

Fans will also love that Teshkeel has kept the cover price of the issue at $2.99, the same price as regular-sized issues.

Handling the art chores on this special issue are Ron Wagner and Vicente Cifuentes. Wagner is a veteran illustrator, and a graduate of the famed Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art. His credits include Batman, Superman, Daredevil and The Flash. Cifuentes, a native of Spain, is a rising young star in the comic book industry.

“Ron is a true comics professional, and we’re all fans of his bold, energetic style. We’re thrilled to have him on the book,” added Larsen. “We’re equally excited to bring Vicente aboard. Our creative team is truly international…just like THE 99!”

THE 99 #5 (DEC073885)
Written by Naif Al-Mutawa and Fabian Nicieza
Art by Ron Wagner, Vicente Cifuentes & Joe Rubinstein
Cover by Ron Wagner

THE 99 are trapped by the mysterious BLACKWOLF and the agents of RUGHAL! With Dr. Ramzi out of the picture who will save them? Enter FATAH the OPENER, HADYA the GUIDE, RAFIE the LIFTER and BAQI the EVERLASTING. Can RAQIB convince them to become the newest members of THE 99? And how can they succeed where the rest of THE 99 have failed?
On sale 02/20/08 – 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US, $3.50 CANADA

THE 99 #6 (JAN083880)
“SINKING TO NEW HEIGHTS”
Written by Naif Al-Mutawa and Fabian Nicieza
Art by John McCrea and Sean Parsons with Kris Justice
Cover by Ron Wagner

Hadya, Fatah and Raqib are the newest members of THE 99! Their first mission? Rescue the old members from the clutches of Blackwolf! It’s the ultimate showdown between Al Ashrar and the Noor Stone-wielding members of THE 99. Will the new team’s first mission end in success? Or will they also fall to the dark forces of Rughal?
On sale 03/19/08 – 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US, $2.99 CANADA

ABOUT TESHKEEL MEDIA GROUP, INC.

Teshkeel Media Group, Inc. is a worldwide media and entertainment company with offices in Cairo, Kuwait and New York City. The Company's mission is to produce positive, high-quality children's content including print and electronic media, film and television. In addition to working with global publishers, Teshkeel also develops its own original character properties, including THE 99 (www.the99.org), an award-winning original superhero property based on Islamic culture and history.

Find out more about THE 99 at http://www.the99.org or http://www.teshkeelcomics.com.

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