According to report from the Hollywood Reporter, original artist for The Walking Dead, Tony Moore is suing writer Robert Kirkman for alleged monies owed from the success of the comic book and TV series.
The original story says,”Moore claims that in 2005, Kirkman and his agents devised a scheme to fraudulently induce him to assign his copyright interests over to Kirkman’s company. Moore, who grew up with Kirkman and collaborated on several projects, claims he signed a deal granting him 60 percent of ‘Comic Publishing Net Proceeds’ in connection with Walking Dead and another project called Brit; 20 percent of ‘motion picture net proceeds’ in connection with Walking Dead and Brit; and 50 percent of ‘motion picture net proceeds’ from another project called Battle Pope.”
The article continues: “But Moore says he hasn’t received any revenue or any profit statements from Kirkman or his company, despite the success of his projects. ‘Indeed, they have not issued a single statement or allowed access to their books and records in accordance with the reporting obligations of the agreement,’ the complaint alleges.”
The Hollywood Reporter notes that a statement from Kirkman is due soon. We’ll bring you more as we learn it.