The New York Times confirms that Invincible and Walking Dead writer Robert Kirkman has been made a partner in Image Comics.

The move, first reported yesterday by Rich Johnston, will be announced at Comic-Con.

Eric Stephenson, who became publisher of Image last month, told the newspaper that Kirkman was asked to become a partner as a reward for his commitment to the company.

Kirkman, 29, joins Image founders, and current partners, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino.

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