ComiXology Black Friday Sale
ComiXology's Black Friday Sale starts today with two big sales that run through Cyber Monday. First up, there's Marvel's Avengers vs. X-Men Sale running from 11/29 - 12/2 and also a sale on Image trades that also runs 11/29 - 12/2. Complete details are below. Stay tuned for another email late Sunday night as we will have additional sales debuting on Cyber Monday!
11/29 - 12/2 - Avengers vs. X-Men Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale:

All the following issues are marked down to $0.99 each

Avengers vs X-Men #0-12
AVX: VS #1-6
AVX: Consequences #1-5
Avengers vs X-Men Infinite #1, 6, 10
Avengers Academy #29-33
Secret Avengers #26-28
Avengers #25-30
New Avengers #24-30
X-Men Legacy #266-270
Wolverine & The X-Men #9-16, 18
Uncanny X-Men #11-20
A-Babies vs. X-Babies #1

Avengers vs. X-Men: Collected Edition - marked down from $39.99 to $19.99

11/29 - 12/2 - Image Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale

East of West Vol. 1 $4.99
Fatale Vol. 1 $5.99
Fatale Vol. 2 $5.99
Five Ghosts Vol. 1 $4.99
Five Weapons: Making the Grade $7.99
Great Pacific Vol. 1 4.99
Happy! 3.99
It Girl & The Atomics Vol. 1 4.99
Lazarus Vol. 1 4.99
Mind the Gap Vol. 1 3.99
Mind the Gap Vol. 2 4.99
Mind the Gap Vol. 3 5.99
Peter Panzerfaust Vol. 1 3.99
Prophet Vol. 1 4.99
Revival Vol. 1 3.99
Saga Vol. 1 4.99
Saga Vol. 2 4.99
The Legend of Luther Strode 7.99
The Manhattan Projects Vol. 1 3.99
The Manhattan Projects Vol. 2 4.99

About comiXology
ComiXology has revolutionized the comic book and graphic novel industry by delivering a cloud-based digital comics platform that makes discovering, buying, and reading comics more fun than ever before. ComiXology’s Guided View™ reading technology transforms the comic book medium into an immersive and cinematic experience, helping comiXology become one of iTunes top 10 grossing iPad apps in both 2011 and 2012. Offering the broadest library of comic book content from the top 75 publishers, and including independent creators as well, comiXology will not stop until everyone on the face of the planet has become a comic book fan.  A privately held company, comiXology is based in New York City.  For more information visit www.comixology.com.

 

IMAGE COMICS DIGITAL BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

Come reap the rewards of Black Friday all weekend long on imagecomics.com. Enjoy 50% off our DRM-free digital editions of Image Comics purchased through midnight Cyber Monday, 12/2. Stock up on THE WALKING DEAD, SAGA, SEX CRIMINALS, EAST OF WEST, REVIVAL, and many more award-winning and best-selling comics, ideal for use on your tablets and digital devices.    Head over to imagecomics.com and take advantage of this massive 50% off sale!

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

CRITICS SAY TEN GRAND

IS WORTH EVERY PENNY

 

The first story arc in a series about a man

who would move Heaven and Hell to see his wife again

In Joe Fitzgerald’s world, mobsters are nothing compared to demons. In TEN GRAND, VOL. 1, created by J. Michael Straczynski (SIDEKICK, PROTECTORS, INC.), Ben Templesmith (FELL, 30 Days of Night) and CP Smith (Wolverine, Jonah Hex), a former mob enforcer, Joe, dabbles in demonology and soon finds himself caught in the middle of a struggle between the forces of light and dark with the fate of the world resting on his shoulders.   A twist on the classic Miltonian tale of Heaven and Hell at war with one another, TEN GRAND, VOL. 1 collects issues 1-6 of the series and provides fans with the first story arc just in time to jump in on the second half of the adventure starting with issue #7 in January.    Praise for TEN GRAND:   "I feel like this is a comic that I'm into for the long haul. Ten Grand is definitely one of the big debuts for 2013.” --Greg McElhatton, Comic Book Resources   “This book is something unusual, but in a good way. If you separated the art from the writing you probably wouldn't think they go together at all, but after reading through the first issue I don't think you could've found a more perfect match.” --J.R. Johnson, IGN   “Straczynski and Templesmith have proven to be a perfect match for a series like this one, and readers should expect great things from the upcoming installments.” --Shadow Jayd, Bloody Disgusting   “The series calls to mind Constantine and Dante and every great revenge story I've ever encountered. Ten Grand is mysterious and familiar at the same time, and the beautifully painted pages charge the narrative with emotion. I'm anxious to see where the story takes us.” --Jen 'MissJ' Aprahamian, Comic Vine   “Ben Templesmith's unique style of art brings the story to light in horrific and exquisite detail.” --Edward Kaye, Newsarama   “Ten Grand is shaping up into something interesting.” --Michelle White, Multiversity Comics   TEN GRAND, VOL. 1 is a dark and epic tale of one man’s journey to Hell and back and arrives in stores on 1/15 and is available for $12.99.   Final orders are due from retailers on 12/2. TEN GRAND, VOL. 1 TP can be pre-ordered using Diamond Code SEP130560.

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

 

BLACK SCIENCE TAKES READERS

ON A WILD ADVENTURE

 

New science-fiction action series generates early buzz and enthusiasm, and sells out instantly

The first issue of the highly anticipated new series BLACK SCIENCE, created by Rick Remender (THE LAST CHRISTMAS, Uncanny Avengers, Captain America) and Matteo Scalera (DEAD BODY ROAD, Indestructible Hulk), has already garnered critical acclaim and sold out instantly at the distributor level. The dimension-hopping begins with a thrilling chase scene and leaves readers with a nail-biting cliffhanger.   A former member of The Anarchistic Order of Scientists, Grant McKay has deciphered Black Science and embarked on a journey through an alternate reality with his crew in tow. But he soon encounters none-too-friendly alien worlds and the exploratory mission they all first set out on suddenly a race for survival.    Praise for BLACK SCIENCE #1:   “The visually-stunning first issue plunges the reader head first into a Rod Serling fever dream. From creatures to spacesuits, the art team of Matteo Scalera and Dean White aesthetically tempers tension of the unknown within the familiar groundwork of vintage sci-fi.” --Robert Tutton, Paste Magazine   “Black Science #1 is a breathtaking thrill-ride that channels equal parts Robert E. Howard, Philip K. Dick... combined with astonishing artwork by the incomparable Matteo Scalera.” --Jason Sacks, Comics Bulletin   “Readers are given nary a moment to breathe throughout Black Science #1. And if the ending is any indication, we won’t be able to in #2 as well. These elements ended up being the hook that will bring me back more than anything. It’s clear there is a deep mythology at play here.” --Kevin Finnegan, Comic Book Therapy   BLACK SCIENCE will take readers to the outer edges of reality on a pulse-pounding adventure.   BLACK SCIENCE #1 has completely sold out at the distributor level, but may still be available in comic stores, and is currently available digitally on the Image Comics website (imagecomics.com) and the official Image Comics iOS app, as well as on Comixology on the web (comixology.com), iOS, Android, and Google Play.   Image Comics is pleased to announce that this first issue will be going back to print to meet customer demand. The second printing of BLACK SCIENCE #1 (Diamond Code OCT138205) will release on 1/1.    BLACK SCIENCE #2 releases 12/18 and will be available for pre-order with Diamond Code OCT130593.

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

TWO NEW DARK HORSE COLLECTIONS RELEASED EARLY, IN TIME FOR BLACK FRIDAY!

Victor Santos’s Polar and Kitchen Sink Books’ The Best of Comix Book to make it to comic shops in time for the busiest shopping day of the year!

NOVEMBER 27, MILWAUKIE, OR—As fans around the world fill out their holiday wish lists, Dark Horse announces the early release of two of the year’s most anticipated collections in time for Black Friday!

Polar: Came from the Cold, by Victor Santos (The Mice Templar), is a guns-blazing espionage action-adventure in the grand tradition of Jim Steranko and Frank Miller. This graphic novel is a brutal, fast-tempo story of revenge that Newsarama says is “as ice-cold as its name.” Though Polar was originally released as a silent webcomic, Santos has crafted a script as hard boiled and intriguing as his art for this hardcover collection.

The Best of Comix Book: When Marvel Comics Went Underground! is a collection of the long-out-of-print underground Comix Book series (1974–1976), originally edited by Denis Kitchen and Stan Lee for Marvel Comics. The collection includes work from underground creators such as Joel Beck, Kim Deitch, Justin Green, Harvey Pekar, Trina Robbins, Art Spiegelman, Skip Williamson, and S. Clay Wilson. The book features an introduction by Lee, a foreword by Kitchen, and an essay by James Vance (Kings in Disguise), accompanied by unpublished artwork, photographs, and correspondence from Kitchen’s archives.

Both Polar: Came from the Cold and The Best of Comix Book: When Marvel Comics Went Underground! move up from an original release date of December 11 to a November 27 on-sale date. Now, that’s something to be thankful for! Look for these at your local comic shop next Wednesday!

About Dark Horse 

Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent such as Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Brian Wood, Gerard Way, Geof Darrow, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends such as Will Eisner, Neal Adams, and Jim Steranko, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, including The Mask, Ghost, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Its successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Mass Effect, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Halo, Serenity, The Legend of Zelda, Game of Thrones, and Domo. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading publishers of both creator-owned content and licensed comics material.

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Gargoyle Bob Descends On Black Friday
Kickstarter Campaign adds free books Black Friday Special

(Los Angeles, CA- November 27th, 2013) The creative team behind the Gargoyle Bob franchise announced today a Black Friday special to boost their Kickstarter campaign for their graphic novel about a Chicago cop who must become a gargoyle to save the world from an undead horde and overdue Mayan apocalypse. Gargoyle Bob started as a script that won
BEST SCREENPLAY at the NYC Horror Film Festival. Vincent Ho (E. Motion Express) and Stan Shaw (Fried Green Tomatoes, Harlem Nights) have teamed up with Ted Boothanakit (Diablo III, Spiderman 2, EuroTrip, The Hangover) to create the art for the series. Want free books? Donate on Black Friday at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1602073855/gargoyle-bob and get a free digital copy of Gargoyle Bob. You will receive this free copy REGARDLESS of the success of the campaign.

Shaw explains, “This book is a labor of love. I know that there are a ton of kickstarters out there and I know that all of them aren't going to get funded. I am from the city of broad shoulders and I know you don't get something for nothing so we wanted to give fans new and old a first hand look at our property.”

About Gargoyle Bob:

GARGOYLE BOB reveals the true origin of gargoyles for the very first time. The secrets behind ancient legends unfold in the hidden worlds of present day Chicago. Amidst gleaming sky scrapers, creatures of the night and deities that have forgotten their true selves walk among the more human citizens. Gargoyle Bob even discovers a nether dimension to the Criminal Underworld and the Chicago Way. But he must also deal with a renegade gargoyle that threatens to raise an Undead Army and plunge the world into eternal darkness. Thank God he has back-up; the Sisters of Jeanne d'Arc, nuns with guns that will blast away any spawn of Satan as they keep watch over the gargoyles.

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THE COMPLETE MULTIPLE WARHEADS

MAKES EXPLOSIVE LAUNCH

 

The long-awaited compilation of every old, rare, and new

Brandon Graham story is here

In a science-fi and fantasy-infused version of Russia, THE COMPLETE MULTIPLE WARHEADS, VOL. 1, created by Brandon Graham (PROPHET, KING CITY), follows ex-organ smuggler Sexica and her werewolf boyfriend Nikoli as they travel across radioactive wastelands with the hardcore organ hound Blue Nura hot on their heels. As much about the characters and the slice-of-life stories as it is about the journey, MULTIPLE WARHEADS has something for every type of reader.   An epic journey set in a fantasy Russia where monsters and magic are as commonplace as snow and stroganov, Graham’s THE COMPLETE MULTIPLE WARHEADS collects issues 1-4 of the series, along with MULTIPLE WARHEADS: DOWNFALL (ONE-SHOT).   Praise for MULTIPLE WARHEADS:   “This is pure fun from start to finish.” --Greg McElhatton, Comic Book Resources   “Overall, the book pairs nicely with the, if not post-apocalyptic than pretty damn close... I still feel I got a lot out of this comic, and I'm looking forward to the next installment.” --Brian Salvatore, Multiversity Comics   “Graham's artwork has a wonderfully cartoony look to it that brings to mind the work of Jamie Hewlett, and he packs every page with an amazing amount of detail and little easter eggs. This is an unmissable comic that you need in your collection.” --Edward Kaye, Newsarama   “Strange is Graham's modus operandi, and with Multiple Warheads he gives us strangeness, violence, love, sex, and puns--oh god, the puns!--in what I would call a career-defining work for anyone else. For Graham, it's just business as usual.” --David Fairbanks, Comics Bulletin   THE COMPLETE MULTIPLE WARHEADS, VOL. 1 is perfect for PROPHET fans and fantasy adventure readers everywhere. It arrives in stores on 1/8 and is 208 pages, available for $17.99.   Final orders are due from retailers on 12/2 and can be pre-ordered using Diamond Code OCT130496.

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

New “Tails” Coming In January With My Little Pony: Friends Forever Introducing A Brand New My Little Pony Ongoing Comic Series   San Diego, CA (November 27, 2013) – Everyone knows beloved Twilight Sparkle and her best friends, but have you ever wanted to know what the other ponies in Equestria are up to?  Starting in January you will get a chance with the new ongoing comic series My Little Pony: Friends Forever.  This collection, based on the animated hit series, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, airing on the Hub Network, will be made up of one-shot stories that focus on different pairs of ponies getting into various hijinx and will feature a mix of new creators as well as old favorites. “Every MY LITTLE PONY fan has a personal favorite character,” says editor Bobby Curnow, “This series will allow a closer look at those adored ponies (and creatures) while maintaining the fun, adventure and humor of our other MY LITTLE PONY comic books. If you like buddy comedies, this is the comic for you!”  “My hypothesis is that everyone has two Ponies: one that reflects their actual personality, and one that they aspire to be,” says Michael Kelly, Hasbro’s Director of Global Publishing. “I’m pretty sure this new series is all the proof I need. The only question is, will your two Ponies be featured?” The first pony pairing will feature the loveable Applejack and Pinkie Pie in “The Pie’s The Limit” by two noted authors, Alex de Campi and Carla Speed McNeil.  When these two ponies enter a baking contest they will learn more than just what it means to be the best at something but also what it means to be a friend. “My daughter (3 years old) and I are both huge fans of the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic animated series,” says writer Alex de Campi, “It's a delight and an honour to be briefly allowed to be custodians of these wonderful characters -- especially my daughter's favourite pony, Pinkie Pie.” “Working with the MY LITTLE PONY brand is very satisfying,” says Carla Speed McNeil, “The characters are so well conceived that a writer can deal any set of ‘cards’ and make a great story, and so well designed that they're endlessly versatile while remaining loads of fun to draw. It's definitely the show I wish I'd had when I was a kid!” Alex de Campi works in various art mediums from film to comics and is known for her work on IDW’s Smoke, which was nominated for the 2005 Eisner for Best Limited Series. Carla Speed McNeil is a multiple Eisner Award nominated writer and artist, best known for her science fiction comic series Finder. About Hasbro, Inc. Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company dedicated to fulfilling the fundamental need for play for children and families through the creative expression of the Company’s world class brand portfolio, including TRANSFORMERS, MONOPOLY, PLAY-DOH, MY LITTLE PONY, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF and LITTLEST PET SHOP.  From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global customers with innovative play and entertainment experiences, in a variety of forms and formats, anytime and anywhere. The Company's Hasbro Studios develops and produces television programming for more than 170 markets around the world, and for the U.S. on Hub Network, part of a multi-platform joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK). Through the company's deep commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" and is ranked as one of Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens." Learn more at www.hasbro.com.

About IDW Publishing IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro’s The TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE and MY LITTLE PONY; Paramount’s Star Trek; Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; 2000AD’s Judge Dredd; The Rocketeer; Toho’s Godzilla; Wizards of the Coast’s Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons; and the Eisner-Award winning Locke & Key series, created by best-selling author Joe Hill and artist Gabriel Rodriguez. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints, Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studio, and the multiple award-winning Artist's Edition imprint. IDW’s critically- and fan-acclaimed series are continually moving into new mediums. Currently, Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Disney are creating a feature film based on World War Robot; Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Warner Brothers are producing a film based on Ashley Wood's Lore; Michael Bay‘s Platinum Dunes and Sony are bringing Zombies vs. Robots to film, Kurtzman/Orci are producing a movie based on Locke & Key at Universal.

IMAGE COMICS NOW AVAILABLE

ON GOOGLE PLAY 

 

Best-selling creator-owned comics

THE WALKING DEAD, SAGA, and many more available now

Image Comics, the leading publisher of creator-owned comics, continues its mission to bring comics to readers around the world by announcing today that Image Comics single issues and collections are now available on Google Play!    Founded in 1992 by a group of best-selling comic creators—including Todd McFarlane, Erik Larsen, Jim Valentino, and Marc Silvestri—Image Comics’ legacy boasts numerous New York Times bestsellers and Eisner award-winning comics and graphic novels, including the zombie phenomenon THE WALKING DEAD created by Image Comics partner Robert Kirkman, upon which the hit AMC TV series of the same name is based, the science-fiction epic SAGA, and the pre-apocalyptic western EAST OF WEST. These hit titles, along with more than 40 others for a grand total of over 500 releases, will be available to buy immediately for Google Play customers.   “It’s exciting to bring digital versions of Image Comics titles to the Google Play Store,” said Eric Stephenson, Publisher at Image Comics. “Our philosophy toward digital content is expanding as the market evolves and grows, and this is just one of many steps we're taking as we continue to move into the future.”   Image Comics is dedicated to providing digital choices to its readers and making comics and graphic novels available wherever they may want to read them. Thanks to the innovative reading experience provided by Google Play Books, comics fans on Android devices such as Nexus 7 and Nexus 10, one of the fastest growing customer groups, will be able to read and enjoy their digital comics all within the Google Play ecosystem, as soon as they are released in print.   To celebrate the launch of titles available on Google Play, Image Comics is offering the first issues of the popular THE WALKING DEAD, SAGA, CHEW, INVINCIBLE, and SUPER DINOSAUR series for free to Google Play customers.    The addition of Google Play expands the digital offerings of Image Comics, which also include Comixology, Apple iBooks, Amazon Kindle, and DRM-Free direct downloads available on the Image Comics website at imagecomics.com.   For more information and to browse the Image Comics catalog on Google Play.

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

DARK HORSE DIGITAL CYBER MONDAY DEAL!

November 26, MILWAUKIE, OR—In anticipation of the infamous holiday shopping weekend, Dark Horse Comics is giving you another killer deal for Cyber Monday. Dark Horse Digital is offering comics fans 50% off their entire order for 24 hours! 

You can redeem this 50% discount with the coupon code ­­­­­­­­­­dhdcyber2013.

This offer is good for 24 hours beginning at midnight (PST) on Monday, December 2 ($20 cart minimum). Visit Digital.DarkHorse.com to take advantage of this amazing web store only offer. Sign up for the Dark Horse Digital Newsletter by Thanksgiving to get even more discounts (http://goo.gl/FP6Eva).

The free Dark Horse Digital comics app is now available worldwide through all modern web browsers and features cloud storage in both the Android and iOS apps. 

Stop by Dark Horse Digital and get a massive discount on all the Dark Horse comics you could want and more! 

About Dark Horse Digital

Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics has grown to become the third-largest comics publisher in the United States and is acclaimed internationally for the quality and diversity of its line. In 2011, the company that revolutionized the comic industry proudly presented its groundbreaking digital-publishing program, Dark Horse Digital.

Having launched with hundreds of titles, Dark Horse Digital offers its most popular titles at an unprecedented value, while providing the highest-quality reading experience possible. Single-issue comics are priced as low as just $0.99, and there is also an extensive list of free introductory #1 issues. Additionally, DH Digital’s “bundles” group together story arcs spanning multiple issues into affordable packages, allowing readers to get the three or four issues that comprise a complete narrative, starting at just $3.99 and up. And through cloud-based technology, Digital Store purchases can be read and enjoyed on your laptop, desktop, mobile browser, and Dark Horse Bookshelf app, available now on iTunes.

To get started, simply log on to Digital.DarkHorse.com or download the app to create an account, and begin building your collection today.

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BOOM! STUDIOS ANNOUNCES WEBSTORE HOLIDAY SALE PROMOTIONS FOR BLACK FRIDAY, SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, AND CYBER MONDAY

 

 

Nov. 26,  2013 - Los Angeles, CA - BOOM! Studios is happy to announce several sale promotions in its webstore for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday to kick off the 2013 holiday shopping season! The BOOM! Studios webstore can be found at boom-studios.com.

The promotions are as follows:
 

ALL WEEKEND LONG (starts Thursday, Nov. 28, 8:00 p.m. PST; ends Monday, Dec. 2, 11:59 p.m. PST)

·         Every order over $25.00 qualifies for free domestic shipping

·         All trade paperbacks of licensed titles (i.e. ADVENTURE TIME, ROBOCOP, PEANUTS, BRAVEST WARRIORS, PLANET OF THE APES, and more) in stock are 15% off

·         Several bundle packs will be discounted (check the site for details)
 

BLACK FRIDAY (starts Thursday, Nov. 28, 8:00 p.m. PST; ends Friday, Nov. 29, 11:59 p.m. PST)

·         Get 25% off all orders from $60.00 to $99.99

·         Get 35% off all orders from $100.00 and up
 

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY (Nov. 30, starts 12:00 a.m. PST; ends 11:59 p.m. PST)

·         All leather-bound Archaia editions in stock are 50% off

·         All other Archaia items in stock are 25% off
 

BONUS BOOM! SUNDAY (Dec. 1, starts 12:00 a.m. PST; ends 11:59 p.m. PST)

·        All trade paperbacks of licensed titles* in stock jump to 25% off (*Excludes ADVENTURE TIME products)
 

CYBER MONDAY (Dec. 2, starts 12:00 a.m. PST; ends 11:59 p.m. PST)

·         Free mystery gift packed with every order

·         Buy one, get one free for all main covers (A or B) to single issues in stock

·         Any order over $50.00 is automatically entered into a raffle to win THE ULTIMATE GIFT PACK, featuring one copy of every single issue** BOOM! Studios and KaBOOM! has released in 2013 to date (**Some issues may be filled with variant covers)

 

BOOM! Studios wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday season!

 

ABOUT BOOM! STUDIOS
Founded by Ross Richie in 2005, Diamond Gem Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (boom-studios.com) generates a constellation of best-selling Eisner and Harvey Award-winning original and licensed comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent. BOOM! Studios is the home of Mike Carey’s SUICIDE RISK, Clive Barker’s NEXT TESTAMENT and HELLRAISER, Paul Jenkins and Humberto Ramos’ FAIRY QUEST, PLANET OF THE APES, Max Bemis’ POLARITY and Mark Waid’s IRREDEEMABLE. Steven Grant’s graphic novel 2 GUNS was recently released as a feature film from Universal Pictures, starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. BOOM!’s all-ages imprint KaBOOM! publishes Charles Schulz’ PEANUTS, Jim Davis’ GARFIELD, Cartoon Network’s ADVENTURE TIME and REGULAR SHOW, Mike Kunkel’s HEROBEAR AND THE KID, and Roger Langridge’s Eisner Award-winning SNARKED. In June 2013, BOOM! acquired Archaia Entertainment (archaia.com). Archaia is the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning graphic novel publisher of MOUSE GUARD, COW BOY, GUNNERKRIGG COURT, RUST, SPERA, JIM HENSON’S TALE OF SAND, RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN, and many other great titles. In October 2013, BOOM! Studios entered into a unique first-look relationship with 20th Century Fox, giving the studio access to its library of titles and giving the publisher access to Fox's vast catalog of films.

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF POKéMON THE MOVIE: GENESECT AND THE LEGEND AWAKENED DVD AND MANGA EDITIONS

The Mysterious Genesect Pokémon Return After 300 Million Years And Trouble Brews After They Attract The Attention Of The Legendary Mewtwo In The Latest Pokémon Feature Film Adventure

San Francisco, CA, November 25, 2013 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, gives POKÉMON fans something brand new in time for the holidays as it announces the release of the DVD and manga editions of POKÉMOn THE MOVIE: GENESECT AND THE LEGEND AWAKENED on December 3^rd.

The single-disc DVD release of the feature film is rated ‘TV-Y7’ and will carry an MSRP of $19.97 U.S. / $24.98 CAN. While supplies last, copies of the DVD will include a POKÉMON trading card as a special bonus for collectors. The manga adaptation of POKÉMOn THE MOVIE: GENESECT AND THE LEGEND AWAKENED will be published by VIZ Media’s Perfect Square imprint, rated ‘A’ for All Ages, and will carry an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN.   

When big trouble threatens the big city, it’s up to Ash, Pikachu, and their friends to stop it! A vast Pokémon habitat amid the hustle and bustle of the big city seems like the perfect new home for a group of five Genesect. The arrival of these Mythical Pokémon quickly becomes a problem, though: their nest threatens the city’s power supply, and they keep attacking anyone who approaches it. On top of that, they’ve attracted the attention of the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo, who sympathizes with them because its own origins also involve human tampering. Their leader, a red Genesect, doesn’t trust Mewtwo, and their confrontation quickly rages out of control! Can Ash and friends stop these two powerful Pokémon before they destroy the city?

“When a group of mythical and powerful Genesect Pokémon suddenly reappear in the world and threatens the city, it will be up to Ash and Pikachu to save the day!” says Charlene Ingram, Senior Manager, Animation Marketing. “GENESECT AND THE LEGEND AWAKENED is the latest film in the legendary POKÉMON movie storyline, and fans will want to be sure to join the fun with Ash, Pikachu and other favorite characters in these fun new DVD and manga editions that will be available to fans in time for the holidays!”

POKÉMON is one of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time with over 241 million video games sold worldwide in addition to extraordinary publishing and merchandise sales. The next generation of Pokémon video games, Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, launched worldwide in October exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS system. VIZ Media distributes a wide array of POKÉMON animated titles and also is the exclusive North American publisher of POKÉMON manga.

For more information on VIZ Media’s POKÉMON manga and anime collections, please visit www.VIZ.com/Pokemon/.

About VIZ Media, LLC

Headquartered in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan.  Owned by three of Japan's largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa. With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and INUYASHA, VIZ Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages.  VIZ Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and a variety of consumer products.  Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and manga at www.VIZ.com.

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Neal Adams responds to critics of his Batman: Odyssey in Comic Book Creator #3

(RALEIGH, NC) This week, TwoMorrows Publishing's COMIC BOOK CREATOR #3 goes on sale, offering comics legend NEAL ADAMS a forum to vigorously respond to critics of his recent Batman: Odyssey series from DC Comics. The issue is available for immediate shipping from TwoMorrows' website (www.twomorrows.com), and will be on sale at retailers worldwide on July 27. 

COMIC BOOK CREATOR #3 is an 80-page full-color magazine, retailing for $8.95. It features a unique, comprehensive examination of an artist and his work, focusing on Neal Adams' BATMAN: ODYSSEY (the recent 13-issue DC Comics mini-series written and drawn by the comics legend), as we grapple with the question: is the book a masterwork for the ages or an epic fail of mythic proportions? CBC goes in deep with Neal to examine his intent, balancing the successes and weaknesses of the quintessential Batman artist's ultimate take on a beloved character — all behind a new Adams Darknight Detective cover, and lushly illustrated throughout with a bodacious bevy of Batman art by the master illustrator.

This issue also features an interview with SEAN HOWE about his hit book, MARVEL COMICS: THE UNTOLD STORY; presents part one of a MARK WAID interview; checks in on Harbinger writer JOSHUA DYSART; presents the final installment of a LES DANIELS remembrance; and, as always, a regular comic-column by fan favorite cartoonist FRED HEMBECK. Comic Book Creator is edited by Eisner Award-winner JON B. COOKE.

Readers can view a FREE preview and order the PRINT EDITION (at 15% off with a FREE digital edition) or DIGITAL EDITION ONLY (just $3.95) at:

http://twomorrows.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1113

The print edition can be ordered at any comic book shop using DIAMOND ORDER CODE: JUL131439

Since 1994, TwoMorrows Publishing has been bringing a new day to comics fans, through its award-winning line of magazines and books.