POCKET GOD COMICS #17Media Release -- Ape Entertainment and Bolt Creative announced today that Pocket God Comics issue No. 17 is now available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. In part three of "Gem Cell Research," the tribes may or may not survive the Seaweed Monster. And with the girls' regeneration gem still busted, they are all out of second chances.

This drives Sun and Ooga to train both tribes in what to do in an emergency because we all know there is going to be another one of those sooner or later. Meanwhile, Klik and Teela work to fix the girls' gem. And it's looking pretty good too, but can they fix the broken gem before someone dies of a broken heart? This issue promises fans the most shocking and unexpected ending of any issue so far! And if fans are shocked and amazed by that, just wait until they see what we have in mind for parts 4 & 5!

Based on Pocket God, one of the best-selling iPhone apps of all-time, the full-color digital comic book series is one of the most successful digital comics to-date. The comics are available on the App Store via iVerse Media, a digital distribution partner of Ape Entertainment.

Free Extras:

The Pygmy Peril Newsletter: No. 21 is now available with more Fan Art, and Thomas Dye's post-Comic-Con report.

Not only do we announce another winner in our own official Olympygs, we also announce the amazingly amazing LAST competition in the official OLYMPYGS competition! It's huge! It's the TRIATHLON OF TERROR!

All that, plus the usual features, letters and of course the LITTLE GREEN MEN too!

Pricing and Availability:

The Pocket God Comics App is available for $.99 USD from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore.

For more information, please visit http://www.ApeComics.com or www.boltcreative.com.

About Bolt Creative

Bolt Creative is a San Francisco-based developer and publisher of original games, including the hit iOS phenomenon Pocket God, ranked by Apple as the #9 Top Paid App of All Time. Since its 2009 launch, Pocket God has mushroomed into a full franchise with the original game hitting multiple online and mobile platforms, Pocket God: Journey to Uranus bringing players and pygmies into outer space, and Pocket God: The Runs hitting iOS in the spring of 2012. The digital Pocket God Comics series has become one of the most successful digital comic series available and continuously outperforms megabrands. Fans can also purchase Pocket God merchandise such as figurines, apparel, and plush. Bolt Creative's goal is to develop games that crack them up and entertain players for countless hours. For more information, please visit www.boltcreative.com.

About Ape Entertainment

Founded in 2003, Ape Entertainment is the brainchild of lifelong comic book devotees David Hedgecock, and Brent E. Erwin. Ape Entertainment is the comic book home to innovative new titles as LITTLE GREEN MEN, SCOUTS, and HEROIC. Ape is also the North American publisher for licensed properties SHREK, THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR, KUNG FU PANDA, RICHIE RICH, CASPER, STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE, and CUT THE ROPE. Visit Ape Entertainment online at http://www.ApeComics.com.

About iVerse Media, LLC

iVerse Media (http://www.iversemedia.com) is a digital content distributor focused on the world of comics and popular culture. Founded in 2008, the company was one of the first to launch digital comics on Apple's iOS platform. As of Oct 2011 over 5 Million products in the iOS App Store have been downloaded that are powered by iVerse, making the "iVerse Engine" one of the most popular and widely used platforms for reading digital comics in the world. The company is principally located in Waco, TX. For more information on iVerse Media, please visit: http://comicspl.us.

Pocket God TPB Vol. 01

When Ooga questions the gods and their relentless pygmy pounding, the gods strike back, taking away the gift of immortality bestowed upon the islanders and forcing Ooga and the gang on a dangerous mission to recharge the Gem of Life, which fades a little more with each new pygmy death. Based on the best-selling iPhone app.

Pocket God TPB Vol. 02 Tale Of Two Pygmies

Because you demanded it! Pocket God returns with a brand new story arc - 'Tale of Two Pygmies.' This graphic novel will redefine the Pygmy world and set the stage for the introduction of, wait for it, new characters! Based on the #1, worldwide, best-selling iPhone comic of 2010 and 2011, Pocket God continues it's epic run with these all-new stories in print!

Pocket God TPB Vol. 03 A Quest Called Tribe

A Quest Called Tribe is here! Sun, the mysterious new female pygmy, convinces the tribe to help her on her quest to find the rest of her missing tribe mates (more pygmies!?) and save them from the maleficent Newbie! The action and mystery pile up so grab your copy and join us! Based on the #1, world-wide, best-selling iPhone comic of 2010 and 2011, Pocket God continues its epic run with these all new stories in print for the first time!