SCRATCH MAGAZINE REMIXES BLOKHEDZ

Nov 28, 2005 - Hip-Hop's hottest comic book has a new home. Excerpts from the street-adventure comic series "Blokhedz" will be featured in the January/Feb issue of Scratch Magazine. Nas and DJ Premier grace the cover of the issue that will jump off a recurring Blokhedz feature.

Created and illustrated by Mark and Mike Davis, "Blokhedz" first began flying off of shelves in early 2004 before selling out completely in comic book shops throughout the country. Now the best way for new fans to get their Blokhedz fix is through the bi-monthly editions of Scratch.

According to "Blokhedz" writer and producer Brandon Schultz, "Our audience is small, but devoted. From Japan to Australia to South Central LA, Street Legends Ink has carved a niche in the comic industry for the hip-hop generation. Linking up with Scratch gives us a chance to grow that audience in a way that stays true to the Blokhedz aesthetic."

"Honestly, it's been our desire to work with Jerry Barrow since his editorial days at the Source. He is a visionary and his move to Scratch ensured that the spirit of our collaboration would be authentic. Scratch is the literary 'Beat Street' to our animated '8mile'," added Blokhedz comic producer Nicole Duncan-Smith.

Published by industry upstart Street Legends Ink, the series has garnered coverage from Reuters, CNN live, The Boston Globe, and the Los Angeles Times among others. Scratch editor-in-chief Jerry Barrow observes, "I've been a huge fan of Blokhedz since the first issue and I haven't found a hip-hop comic book that combines great art with a compelling storyline like this, so it was an honor for me to get them down with Scratch."

Street Legends Ink, a wholly owned subsidiary of ImajiMation Studios Inc, produces the Blokhedz comic series and toys. Street Legends is a licensing company that specializes in products relevant to the global youth culture. To learn more visit www.streetlegendsink.com.