1 year ago
Gungnir Strikes Global Distribution Deal With Macmillan Publishers
Gungnir, a graphic novel company, is teaming up with Macmillan Publishers to sell its books worldwide.
Gungnir makes comics and graphic novels, including stories like 'Dangerous History' and a new version of Peter Pan.
The company was started by Matthew Medney and has a team of writers and artists.
This partnership will allow Gungnir's stories to reach more readers globally.
Also included in this deal are Gungnir's partners: Storyteller, Asgard Books, and Rogue Matter.
Macmillan's boss is excited about Gungnir’s creativity and ability to make new worlds and characters.
Gungnir, a self-styled subversive graphic novel publisher, has secured a global distribution deal with Macmillan Publishers.
The partnership includes titles such as Last Breeds, AEON, The Dangerous History Saga, Existence Equation, and Never a Never Boy.
Gungnir was founded by Matthew Medney, former CEO of Heavy Metal Magazine, and includes creatives like Jim Krueger and Steve Orlando.
Storyteller Media, Asgard Books, and Rogue Matter, all Gungnir partners, will also come under the Macmillan umbrella through the deal.
The deal aims to bring Gungnir's bold and original storytelling to a wider global audience.
- Who
- Gungnir, led by Matthew Medney, and Macmillan Publishers.
- What
- Gungnir, a graphic novel publisher, has formed a global distribution deal with Macmillan Publishers.
- Where
- Macmillan Publishers is a global entity, with its headquarters in the UK.
- When
- The deal was recently announced.
- Why
- To expand the reach of Gungnir's graphic novels and bring their stories to a wider audience.
Gungnir's Stance
Macmillan's Perspective
Mission and Objectives
Gungnir's Stance
Gungnir aims to bring bold, original storytelling to the global stage and reach a wider audience.
Macmillan's Perspective
Macmillan provides the infrastructure for wider distribution.
Key facts
- Publisher
- Gungnir
- Distribution Partner
- Macmillan Publishers
- Founder of Gungnir
- Matthew Medney
- Key Titles
- Last Breeds, AEON, The Dangerous History Saga, Existence Equation, Never a Never Boy, HiROQUEST
- Gungnir Partners Included
- Storyteller Media, Asgard Books, Rogue Matter
Quotes
Matthew Medney
Founder and publisher of Gungnir
“Our books are forged in myth and fired in rebellion. It’s sci-fi and fantasy that dares the gods themselves. They’re bold, cinematic, and deeply human – and now, with Macmillan behind us, our authors’ voices will echo louder and reach farther than ever before.”
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“Macmillan is the ideal partner to help realize our vision and bring bold, original storytelling to the global stage.”
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Charles ‘Professor Xavier’ Allen
Co-founder of Storyteller
“Gungnir creative firepower and Macmillan’s industry leadership make them the ideal partners for Storyteller’s mission.”
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Michael Friedman
Former Publisher of Barnes & Noble and longtime publishing entrepreneur who helped forge the partnership
“There’s a rare kind of lightning that strikes when vision, courage, and creativity collide – and GUNGNIR is the storm. With a founder as bold as Matt at the helm, I have no doubt he’ll break molds, build new worlds, and bring us stories we’ve never imagined. I can’t wait to see what comes next.”
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Jon Yaged
CEO of Macmillan Publishers
“Matthew and the entire Gungnir team have a rare and powerful combination of creativity, innovation, and marketing prowess which will undoubtedly enable them to create new characters and worlds that will captivate, inspire, challenge, and entertain readers.”
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