Graphic Novel Publishing Agreement

This Graphic Novel Publishing Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of , by and between ("Publisher") and ("Author/Creator").

1. Grant of Rights

The Author hereby grants to the Publisher the exclusive right to publish, distribute, and sell the graphic novel currently entitled (the "Work") in print and digital formats within the territory of .

2. Term

The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date above and continue for a period of years, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein.

3. Delivery of Work

The Author agrees to deliver the completed Work to the Publisher on or before .

4. Editing

The Publisher may edit the Work for format and layout purposes, subject to the Author's approval of all substantial changes.

5. Compensation

The Publisher agrees to pay the Author:

Advance:
Royalty Rate: % of net receipts on print and digital sales
Royalty Statements and Payments: Issued

6. Copyright

Copyright in the Work shall remain with the Author. The Publisher is granted a license to use the Work as outlined in this Agreement.

7. Warranties and Indemnities

The Author warrants the Work is original, does not infringe on the rights of others, and is not defamatory. Both parties agree to indemnify each other against breaching these warranties.

8. Reversion of Rights

Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, all rights granted to the Publisher shall revert to the Author.

9. Miscellaneous

This Agreement represents the entire understanding between the parties.
No amendments shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties.
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of .

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

Publisher Signature

Author/Creator Signature

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