A Bundle Of Comics For Everypony!
The MY LITTLE PONY Humble Comics Bundle Presented By IDW & Hasbro  My Little Pony: Friends Forever #1-10 and My Little Pony: Micro Series #1-5 will be available for a cost of the customers choosing. Those who pay more than the average price will also unlock My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #1-12 and My Little Pony: Micro Series #6-10. If customers pay $15 or more, they'll receive all the titles just mentioned, plus My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #13-23 and My Little Pony: Animated, Vol. 1 and 2, bringing the bundle to a grand total of 50 issues. As with all Humble Bundles, customers can choose how their purchase dollars are allocated. Buyers of the MY LITTLE PONY Humble Comics Bundle can specify the portion of the purchase price that they want to pay in support of the Hasbro Children's Fund, which is dedicated to empowering childhood by bringing “the sparkle of Hope, the joy of Play and the power of Service” into the lives of the children who need it most. “Fans of MY LITTLE PONY are a passionate group, and that passion extends to their generosity,” said Michael Kelly, Hasbro’s Director of Global Publishing. “We are very pleased to be working with IDW and Humble Bundle again to bring those fans the chance to get a great collection of comics, while at the same time contributing to the wellbeing of children around the world. It’s an amazing opportunity to put the message of FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC into action.” The MY LITTLE PONY Humble Comics Bundle runs for two weeks and ends on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 11 a.m. PST. For more information, please visit https://www.humblebundle.com/books MY LITTLE PONY is an evergreen lifestyle brand that continues to be a worldwide perennial favorite. The "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" animated series is created by Hasbro Studios and is currently airing on Discovery Family Channel (formerly Hub Network) in the United States and can be seen globally in over 180 territories. About Hasbro Children’s Fund The Hasbro Children’s Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to empower childhood by bringing “the sparkle of Hope, the joy of Play and the power of Service” into the lives of the children across the globe. Working with strategic charitable partners, the grants made through the Hasbro Children’s Fund support programs that deliver; stability for children in crisis; pediatric physical and mental health services; hunger security; educational programs; quality out of school time programming and programs that empower youth through service. To learn more about these programs and how they are making a difference for children worldwide, please visit http://www.hasbro.org. About Hasbro 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 is responsible for entertainment brand-driven storytelling around Hasbro brands across television, film, commercial productions and short-form. 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 and follow us on Twitter (@HasbroNews). About Humble Bundle Humble Bundle organizes pay-what-you-want plus charity promotions for awesome digital content and puts the power directly in the hands of the consumers, offering them fully-featured titles at prices they set themselves. Consumers pay what they want and decide how to allocate their money between content creators, charity and a humble tip. Humble Bundle also offers the Humble Store, a digital storefront that features great games at great prices with a portion of sales going to select charities. Since the company's launch in 2010, Humble Bundle has helped empower its community to allocate more than $44 million toward charity to date. For more information, please visit https://www.humblebundle.com. HAS-LIC |
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014
VIZ MEDIA ACQUIRES THE SUPERNATURAL ACTION MANGA SERIES TWIN STAR EXORCISTS
New
Series Has Drawn Rave Reviews From Japanese Readers And Launches
In-Print And Digitally Under VIZ Media’s Shonen Jump Imprint In Summer
2015
San Francisco, CA, November 25, 2014 –
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of
manga and anime in North America, notably expands its publishing roster
as it announces the acquisition of the supernatural action manga
(graphic novel) series, TWIN STAR EXORCISTS.
Created by Yoshiaki Sukeno, TWIN STAR EXORCISTS
is set to launch in the Summer of 2015 and will be published in print
and offered digitally under the company’s Shonen Jump imprint. TWIN STAR EXORCISTS is rated ‘T’ for Teens. The series, which has released 3 volumes to-date, is ongoing in Japan.
In
the series, beings from the dark realm of Magano creep into our world
and can only be expelled by talented exorcists. Rokuro is from a family
of exorcists, but after a terrible disaster, he’d rather be a singer, a
soccer player or anything else! He’s forced to own up to his
incredible potential by the arrival of Benio, an exorcist who’s more
than his match and stirs his competitive spirit. When neither can top
the other in supernatural combat, they earn the title of “Twin Star
Exorcists” – two supreme fighters fated to marry and birth the ultimate
spiritual warrior. Will these rivals fall in love? The fate of two
worlds hangs in the balance!
“We’re
very excited to announce TWIN STAR EXORCISTS as a new manga series set
to join our Shonen Jump publishing roster next summer,” says Hope
Donovan, Managing Editor. “In Japan, it has become one of the most
popular series in the Shonen Jump line of manga and the series scored
very high among readers. We are looking forward to launching TWIN STAR
EXORCISTS for a new legion of English-language fans around the world!”
Creator Yoshiaki Sukeno’s previous series, the supernatural manga comedy Binbougami ga!, was adapted into the anime Good Luck Girl in 2012.
For more information on TWIN STAR EXORCISTS or other manga titles published by VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.
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 ONE PIECE, 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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New 'Lumberjanes,' First 'Munchkin' Comic, and More in 'BOOM! Box 2014 Mix Tape'
BOOM! Box 2014 Mix Tape #1 Main Cover by Jake Lawrence
BOOM! Box 2014 Mix Tape #1 Retailer Incentive (1:10) Cover by Jake Lawrence
November 26th, 2014 (Los Angeles, Calif.) - Remember
the days when you’d carefully curate a song list and pass out mix tapes
to your friends? Well, this December, BOOM! Box, the newest imprint
from award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios, is putting that same love
into comic form with the oversized (8.5” x 11”) BOOM! Box 2014 Mix Tape #1. Featuring new shorts from BOOM! Box comics Lumberjanes, The Midas Flesh, Teen Dog, and Cyanide & Happiness, and showcasing upcoming comics Help Us! Great Warrior and Munchkin, this is a collection of the best comics of 2014 that are truly made “for the love of it.”
“This
is one of the most unique collections of short comic book stories
you’ll see this year,” said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon. “The Mix Tape is our love letter to experimental comics and a platform for the BOOM! Box family of creators to cut loose!”
If you’re loving The Midas Flesh, Lumberjanes, Teen Dog, and Cyanide & Happiness, and are excited for our comics adaptation of the Munchkin
card game, delve into a world of like-minded stories! From the wacky to
the touching, you’ll never know what you’re going to get. Here's a tip:
This collection features a brand-new Lumberjanes story written by Noelle Stevenson (Nimona) and the first-ever Munchkin comic by John Kovalic, the illustrator of the popular card game.
We
reached out to a bunch of our favorite creators with one mission in
mind: to bring original, unconventional characters and stories to life. Mix Tape
is an eclectic collection of stories based on characters that are
anything but your average lot. Talking hamburgers, misunderstood ghosts,
and punk rock grandmas are just the tip of these stories that are best
described as “off the beaten track.”
The oversized BOOM! Box 2014 Mix Tape #1 arrives from BOOM! Box in comic shops on December 24th with a cover price of $9.99 under Diamond order code OCT141168. Both the main cover and the retailer incentive cover are illustrated by Jake Lawrence (Teen Dog). The Final Order Cutoff deadline for retailers is December 1st. Not sure where to find your nearest comic retailer? Use comicshoplocator.com or findacomicshop.com to find one! It’s also available for order directly from boom-studios.com.
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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 comprised of four distinct
imprints. The original Studios imprint is home to Mike Carey's Suicide Risk; James Tynion IV's The Woods; Mark Waid's Irredeemable; Sons of Anarchy; and Big Trouble in Little China. Steven Grant’s graphic novel 2 Guns
was 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, Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball, and Steven Universe; Mike Kunkel’s Herobear and the Kid; and Natasha Allegri's Bee and PuppyCat. BOOM!'s experimental imprint BOOM! Box publishes The Midas Flesh and Lumberjanes. 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, and Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand.
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. In August 2014, BOOM! Studios began a similar first-look
relationship with 20th Century Fox TV to develop properties for the
small screen.
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Star Trek: Alien Domain Sets Closed Beta Date
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| Everett, Wash. -- November 26, 2014 -- GameSamba, in conjunction with CBS Interactive and development partner NGames, today announced that the closed beta test for the upcoming free-to-play web game, Star Trek: Alien Domain™, will launch on December 1st, at 6 PM PST. 
In Star Trek: Alien Domain™,
players take on the role of a Federation or Klingon Empire captain,
stranded in the mysterious extradimensional realm of Fluidic Space.
Captains will need to make strategic decisions to maintain control over
limited resources, establish colonies, and balance their efforts between
exploration and defending their outposts from mysterious new foes.
Set after the most chronologically recent Star Trek canon and featuring a new Star Trek story introducing new allies and enemies, players will control a fleet of starships native to the faction they chose. Star Trek: Alien Domain™
features multiple modes of PvP for players to engage in, such as
raiding player-controlled outposts for resources, and large-scale squad
vs squad battles.
To learn more about Star Trek: Alien Domain™, visit startrekaliendomain.com and follow the game on Twitter and Facebook.
Players interested in the closed beta can also visit the official site
to take a Star Trek Quiz for their chance to win access to the test.
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About GameSamba
Headquartered
in Everett, Washington, GameSamba is an energetic startup that has
built a diverse team of industry veterans committed to creating
innovative online gaming experiences. The company is part of Group 1200
Media, and is a sister company of FUNimation Entertainment, the leader in bringing the best of Japanese Anime to North America. www.gamesamba.com
“RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus” Will Bring Belly Laughs to Naughty and Nice Nationwide this Holiday Season
Fathom Events, RiffTrax and IGN Present All-New Hilarious Commentary on This Holiday Title in Select U.S. Cinemas on December 4
DENVER
– October 22, 2014 – Fathom Events, RiffTrax.com® and IGN are thrilled
to bring Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett (best known
for the groundbreaking “Mystery Science Theater 3000”) back to select
cinemas nationwide for “RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus” on
Thursday, December 4 LIVE at 8:00 p.m. ET/ 7:00p.m. CT and tape-delayed
to 7:00 p.m. MT/ 8:00 p.m. PT for a hilarious never-before-seen take on
K. Gordon Murray's “Santa Claus.” But before then, “RiffTrax Live: Anaconda,”
will come to select movie theaters nationwide live on Thursday, October
30 at 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT and 7:00pm MT / 8:00 pm PT/HI/AK (tape
delay) with a second showing on Tuesday, November 4 at 7:30pm (local
time). Fill the rest of your year with RiffTrax cheer!
Tickets for “RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus” are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. The event will be presented in select movie theaters around the country through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
"Just
in time for Christmas, all your favorite characters are here: Santa,
his reindeer, Merlin, the Devil himself and all his fellow devils, and
of course a giant shirtless blacksmith. Merry Christmas?!" Michael J.
Nelson of RiffTrax said.
From the strange and ridiculously colorful world of K. Gordon Murray comes the 1959 Holiday classic Santa Claus. Made in Mexico and dubbed into glorious English, “Santa Claus”
tells the story of Santa Claus, who lives in a big white castle above
us in Geosynchronous Orbit and watches over us all in a way that would
make the NSA jealous. It’s Christmas Eve, and on Earth poor little
Lupita wishes for a doll. Santa hears her wish and prepares for his
yearly visit, helped by the heavily medicated Merlin the Wizard and
Santa’s unintentionally creepy mechanical reindeer. Meanwhile, the Devil
tries to foil Santa’s plans and sends his leotard-bedecked demon,
Pitch, to turn the children against Santa and ruin Christmas. Tension
mounts as Pitch endlessly plots to thwart Santa’s magical ride but his
attempts are unsuccessful and Christmas is, of course, saved.
“It’s the season for giving and Rifftrax will be gifting loads of laughter this holiday season with their take on ‘Santa Claus,’”
said Shelly Maxwell, executive vice president of Fathom Events. “We
can’t wait to see what Mike, Kevin and Bill have in store for this,
their 14th title with Fathom!”
About Fathom Events
Fathom
Events is owned by a newly formed entity called AC JV, LLC. Fathom is
the recognized leader in the alternative entertainment industry,
offering a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in movie
theaters nationwide that include live, high-definition performances of
the Metropolitan Opera, the performing arts, major sporting events,
music concerts, comedy series, Broadway shows, original programming
featuring entertainment’s biggest stars, socially relevant documentaries
with audience Q&A and much more. Additionally, Fathom events take
audiences behind-the-scenes and offer unique extras – creating the
ultimate entertainment experience for fans of all ages. Co-owned by the
three largest movie theater circuits in the United States, AMC
Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and
Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), Fathom’s live digital broadcast
network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North
America, bringing live events to more than 750 locations in 171
Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). For more
information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
About RiffTrax
Featuring
the former stars of the Emmy-nominated, Peabody Award-winning show
“Mystery Science Theater 3000,” RiffTrax is an entertainment
company with over 200 feature-length films and over 200 shorts, all with
the funny running commentary of Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and
Bill Corbett. In addition to their starring roles as Mike, Tom Servo,
and Crow on “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” they have appeared on
numerous radio and TV shows, penned the screenplays for Hollywood
Blockbuster films, and authored numerous best-selling books. To find out
more about RiffTrax, visit www.rifftrax.com.
About IGN Entertainment
IGN
Entertainment is the leading Internet media and services provider
focused on the video game and entertainment enthusiast markets.
Collectively, IGN's properties reach more than 57 million unique users
worldwide, according to Internet audience measurement firm comScore.
IGN is the Web's #1 video game information destination and also owns the
world's largest men's lifestyle website, AskMen.com. IGN is
headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices across North
America, Europe and Australia.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
BOOM! STUDIOS ITEMS
SHIPPING IN FEBRUARY 2015
(DECEMBER ISSUE OF 'PREVIEWS')
SHIPPING IN FEBRUARY 2015
(DECEMBER ISSUE OF 'PREVIEWS')
NEW LAUNCHING SINGLES
BOOM! STUDIOS
CLUSTER #1
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Ed Brisson
Artist: Damian Couceiro
Cover Artists: A: James Stokoe (99%) B: Simon Roy (1%, Jackpot Variant) C: Trevor Hairsine (10 Years Cover) INCENTIVE D: Declan Shalvey INCENTIVE
WHY WE LOVE IT: Ed Brisson (Sheltered) is one of comics’ best new voices and we could not wait to work with him on an original series following his run on Sons of Anarchy. After hearing his pitch for a gritty, violent, sci-fi epic in the vein of The Dirty Dozen, we knew there was no one better to bring the criminal cast of characters to life than the other half of the Sons of Anarchy team and Ed’s Murder Book collaborator, Damian Couceiro.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Cluster is a series for fans of old-school, hard-boiled action. Brisson and Couceiro know how to tell stories about rich characters with criminal backgrounds, and the off-world setting allows them to tell personal stories with a massive scope. Have you ever wondered what a book starring all those lowlifes in the gutters of sci-fi havens like Mos Eisley would look like? Then we have the book for you.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: In the distant future, as mankind discovers life on other planets, it needs soldiers to defend its colonies and outposts across the stars. In order to increase the number of boots on the ground, criminals are offered the opportunity to serve in the place of incarceration. But as wars wage on and more soldiers are needed, small-time crimes are given long-term punishments. When a group of prisoners serving their time as soldiers become stranded and abandoned on a war-torn planet, they’ll need to work together to survive and uncover the truth behind Earth’s role in deep space.
CURB STOMP #1 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Ryan Ferrier
Artist: Devaki Neogi
Cover Artists: A. Tula Lotay B. Trevor Hairsine (10 Years Cover) INCENTIVE C. Marie Bergeron INCENTIVE
WHY WE LOVE IT: Punk rock isn’t dead...yet. Turf wars, breaking rules, crushing violence, and Black Flag—these are a few of our favorite things, and we can’t wait for Curb Stomp to straight-up knock our teeth out (in a good way).
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Writer Ryan Ferrier (D4VE) is a creator on the rise, and newcomer Devaki Neogi’s art will hook you with its aggressiveness but keep you coming back with its heart. Curb Stomp is an unflinching, visceral look at the lengths one woman will go to protect her friends, her family, and her home—perfect for fans of Rat Queens and the seminal ‘70s cult-favorite film The Warriors.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Three gangs. Five girls. No way out. Machete Betty leads a small gang of women under the self-appointed task of protecting their home of Old Beach, one of three boroughs surrounding a rich metropolitan city. When Betty takes the life of a rival gang member in an act of self-defense, she sets off a chain reaction of retaliation, gang warfare, and unlikely allies. It’s up to the The Fever—Machete Betty, Derby Girl, Bloody Mary, Daisy Chain, and Violet Volt—to defend their turf at all costs.
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BOOM! BOX
HELP US! GREAT WARRIOR #1 (of 8)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Madéleine Flores
Artist: Madéleine Flores
Cover Artists: A: Madéleine Flores B: Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb (10 Years Cover) INCENTIVE C: MAiS2 INCENTIVE
WHY WE LOVE IT: Médeleine Flores’ tale of a smart, hilarious, and intensely capable little warrior enchanted us immediately with its unique sense of humor and manga-influenced look and feel. We couldn’t wait to bring it to you!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: If you love the brand of kick-butt girl power that the Lumberjanes bring to the page each month, then this sword-wielding girl and her hilarious adventures will be exactly what you need to round out your pull list. Also, there are witches who turn everyone to hunks. What’s not to love?
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Based on Médeleine Flores’ popular webcomic, Help Us! Great Warrior is about a very powerful Great Warrior (natch) who protects her village from evil-doers and looks great in her armor while doing it. Possessing great strength and even greater self-confidence, she’s ready to kick some butts and save everyone, especially hunky guys.
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ARCHAIA
PLUNDER #1 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Swifty Lang
Artist: Skuds McKinley
Cover Artists: A: Skuds McKinley B: Ramón K. Pérez (10 Years Cover) INCENTIVE C. Daniele Serra
WHY WE LOVE IT: Swifty Lang gave us a whole new look at werewolves with Feeding Ground, a terrifying tale packed with social commentary. When he told us he’d teamed up with newcomer Skuds McKinley for a story of horror on the high seas, we were all in.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: BOOM! Studios and Archaia have been at the forefront of the horror comics revival, with titles like Feeding Ground, Curse, and Clive Barker’s Next Testament. Plunder is the next step in that evolution, as fans of Captain Phillips and The Thing will enjoy this mix of current events-inspired adventure and supernatural terror.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: After facing off with an illegal Chinese vessel, a gang of Somali pirates tries to board what they think is a research vessel, only to find themselves in the midst of a massacre. As their worst nightmares become reality, the 14-year-old boy who went from translator to reluctant pirate not only becomes the key to survival, but must decide for himself how far he is willing to go in the name of self-preservation.
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BOOM! STUDIOS
BURNING FIELDS #2 (of 8)
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Michael Moreci & Tim Daniel
Artist: Colin Lorimer
Cover Artists: A. Colin Lorimer B. Riley Rossmo INCENTIVE
As new murders arise across the oilfields of Iraq and their surrounding cities, strange alliances form: Dana and Aban delve into one another’s pasts in the search for the killers, while Verge, the private military company that blocks Dana and Aban at every turn, makes its own inroads on the case.
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK #3
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Christopher Sebela
Artist: Diego Barreto
Cover Artists: A: Declan Shalvey 90% B: Riley Rossmo 10% C: Chris Visions INCENTIVE
Are you ready for...General Plissken? The independent state of Florida has forced Snake to train their troops for the inevitable war with the United States. But you know Snake, he’s not exactly “Employee of the Year.” He’s just trying to find his freedom, and may anger two warring factions in the process!
ETERNAL #3 (of 4)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: William Harms
Artist: Giovanni Valletta
Cover Artist: Frazer Irving
In a world of clones, the future of humanity hangs in the balance. Gail and her fellow renegades have attacked the holding pen of the only non-cloned humans in the city. New Life has sent its officers, including the tough-as-nails Rathmann, who is ready for a rematch with Gail.
DEEP STATE #4
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Justin Jordan
Artist: Ariela Kristantina
Cover Artists: A: Matt Taylor B: Artyom Trakhanov INCENTIVE
Harrow and Branch come face to face with the Cosmonaut threat overrunning the rural Pennsylvania town and its residents, and the two Control agents will be forced to decide how far they are willing to go in order to keep the invasion from spreading.
DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES #4 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Michael Moreci
Artist: Dan McDaid
Cover Artists: A: Christopher Mitten B: “Infection” Graffiti Design INCENTIVE
Pope’s past comes to light as his ascension from commanded to commander stirs trouble among the apes. With no sign of Pope’s return, Koba must do away with their kinship for the honor of Caesar. Alexander has been taken. Rita is dying as the simian flu takes more of her every day. The hardest days of Malcolm’s life are upon him and there is nothing he can do that will make things right. Nothing to do but try.
FICTION SQUAD #5 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Paul Jenkins
Artist: Ramon Bachs
Cover Artist: Ramon Bachs
Frankie finds himself back in the midst of chaos on the streets of Rimes. While the case has been cracked wide open, he has less than a day to do anything about it. The Queens and Witches are waging a war staged by the mysterious knife-wielding man and the livelihood of stories from all walks of the world are on the line. Frankie may have messed up things in his own story, but this time he will not go down without a fight.
WILD’S END #6 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Dan Abnett
Artist: I.N.J. Culbard
Cover Artist: I.N.J. Culbard
Not everyone who set out to uncover the truth behind the aliens creating havoc in Lower Crowchurch has survived the journey. Those that remain now put their lives on the line in a last-ditch effort to save their town in this stunning conclusion to the hit series.
HEXED #7
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Michael Alan Nelson
Artist: Dan Mora
Cover Artist: Dan Mora
The race between Lucifer and Madame Cymbaline to complete the artifact stolen from Val’s armory comes to an end, with disastrous implications for both sides. Meanwhile, the Harlot’s vicious endgame continues to be slowly revealed...
ROBOCOP #8
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Joshua Williamson
Artist: Carlos Magno
Cover Artist: Goñi Montes
War in the streets! With an officer dead and more bodies adding to the count, things have gotten personal. Taking down ED2000Xs and tearing through Killian’s men, RoboCop will not stop until this bloodbath comes to an end. As Killian takes to the press for protection, Detective Anne Lewis has only one target in her sights. Even if it means her badge and freedom, she will make him pay.
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA #9
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Eric Powell
Artist: Brian Churilla
Cover Artists: A: Eric Powell B: Brian Churilla INCENTIVE
Leading a band of crazy warriors and walking away from another fight with the big bad, Jack Burton has never felt so on top of the world. Unfortunately, Jack is about to find out that when one pillar comes crashing down, another is sure to take its place.
THE WOODS #10
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: James Tynion IV
Artist: Michael Dialynas
Cover Artist: Michael Dialynas
The more the crew finds out about the woods, the deeper the mystery gets. With Clay and the Duke teaming up to try and force the school into servitude for the New London army, the kids need to think up a plan to save their peers, and fast. Can they escape New London and make it back to the school in time to warn everyone? And with Adrian uncontrollable and on the loose, no one knows what his next move will be.
CLIVE BARKER’S NIGHTBREED #10
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Marc Andreyko
Artists: Emmanuel Xerx Javier, Devmalya Pramanik
Cover Artist: Riley Rossmo
As Midian crumbles, the Nightbreed are forced to the surface world once more to face all of mankind’s hate and zealot rage. After betraying his people for the woman he loves, Boone now finds a new fire burning within him. The Chosen One will finally have to make the choice to live up to his title.
EVIL EMPIRE #11
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Max Bemis
Artist: Victor Santos
Cover Artist: Jay Shaw
Reese and her carefully amassed crew is finally making a dent in the Evil Empire. With Reese’s resistance appealing to people to stand strong behind their beliefs, it’s a matter of how many people fall on each side of the morality line. What do you stand for?
SONS OF ANARCHY #18
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Author: Ed Brisson
Artist: MatÃas Bergara
Cover Artist: Toni Infante
How did Happy get that first Smiley Face tattoo? This self-contained issue delves into the fan-favorite character’s origins, giving a glimpse of how everyone’s favorite psychopath came to be. Spoiler: It ain’t pretty.
SUICIDE RISK #22
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Mike Carey
Artist: Elena Casagrande
Cover Artist: Elena Casagrande
With his newly adopted Earth at stake, Requiem must forge an alliance with a powerful entity more dangerous than himself: Aisa. The follower of a great and ancient goddess, Aisa and her sister Diva may hold the key to closing the F.A.U.L.T.Line once and for all—but which side will Tracey find herself when they do?
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ADVENTURE TIME: MARCELINE GONE ADRIFT #2 (of 6)
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Author: Meredith Gran
Artist: Carey Pietsch
Cover Artists: A: Reimena Yee B: Adam Gorham (Subscription Cover) C: Kat Leyh INCENTIVE
Marceline finds herself in a whole new world while Princess Bubblegum realizes her mistake and starts planning how to bring her friend back. The threat to Ooo might be down for now, but one unlikely bun is going to suddenly find himself with too much power to handle!
ABIGAIL AND THE SNOWMAN #3 (of 4)
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Author: Roger Langridge
Artist: Roger Langridge
Cover Artists: Roger Langridge
Abigail knows helping Claude find his way home won’t be easy (goodbyes never are), but just as the two best friends set off on their journey, the Shadow Men put their top and most dangerous agent on the job of tracking the missing yeti down.
CAPTURE CREATURES #4
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Author: Frank Gibson
Artist: Becky Dreistadt
Cover Artists: A: Becky Dreistadt 90% B: Katy Farina 10% C: Ashley Davis INCENTIVE
New creatures are popping up all over! Tamzen and company have their hands full as they try to unravel the secrets of their new friends, but the threat facing the creatures is only growing larger! With new, more powerful evolutions to deal with, the kids will either find the strength they need...or find themselves in over their heads.
UNCLE GRANDPA #5
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Authors: Yehudi Mercado, Nichol Ashworth, Phil Murphy, Shane Hillman, Laura Howell & Andrea Schuster
Artists: Yehudi Mercado, Nichol Ashworth, Phil Murphy, Shane Hillman, Laura Howell & Andrea Schuster
Cover Artists: A. Aaron Alexovich B. Matt Kaufenberg (Subscription Cover)
Reach into your belly bag and pull out the latest issue of Uncle Grandpa. With that brand-new, right-out-of-the-oven, pizza smell! Ride the tiger and don the coolest sunglasses you can find, because things just got radical.
STEVEN UNIVERSE #7
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Author: Jeremy Sorese
Artist: Coleman Engle
Cover Artists: A. Amber Rogers 90% B. Ru Xu 10% C. Helen Yoon INCENTIVE
Steven just wanted a nice day with his friends, maybe some gardening with a slight chance of rain. Too bad some bugs have different ideas! Beach City is infested! What is going on with these bugs and why is Steven suddenly alone in this mission?
THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL #9
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Author: Frank Gibson
Artist: Missy Pena
Cover Artists: A. Mariel Cartwright B. Laura Birdsall (Subscription Cover)
It’s tough being a kid in school these days, but with Darwin at his side, nothing can stop Gumball from being the coolest cat in class. Well, maybe some things can...it’s another wild romp through Elmore!
BEE AND PUPPYCAT #9
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Carey Pietsch, Meredith McClaren, Tait Howard, Chrystin Garland, & T. Zysk
Artists: Carey Pietsch, Meredith McClaren, Tait Howard, Chrystin Garland, & T. Zysk
Cover Artists: A. Rose Besch B. Toril Orlesky (Subscription Cover)
PuppyCat needs a day off, and when it looks like Bee is incapable of looking after herself he enlists the help of their downstairs neighbor! From Bee learning some new fight moves to updating her DVD collection, these short missions are only getting started!
REGULAR SHOW #20
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Author: Nick Sumida
Artist: Allison Strejlau
Cover Artists: A: Allison Strejlau B: Sonnye Lim (Subscription Cover) C: Artyom Trakhanov INCENTIVE
Genies for everyone! In this outrageous conclusion to “My Own Private Gum Ball,” a poorly-conceived wish lands everyone in the park with their own magic lamp. That’s bad news for the gang, especially since they’re already up to their eyeballs in trouble (or, in Rigby’s case, up to Benson’s eyeballs). Spring Break ends here!
PEANUTS #25
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Paige Braddock, Vicki Scott
Artist: Vicki Scott
Cover Artists: A. Vicki Scott B. Charles M. Schulz
WHY WE LOVE IT: We’re huge Peanuts fans, and being able to do over two years of Peanuts anthology-style comics is a dream come true. Now we’re hanging out with Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang in our first long-form issue!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Peanuts has been a beloved comic for generations, and we’re celebrating their 65th anniversary with our first ever non-anthology issue of Peanuts with a 32-page original story inspired by the master works of Charles M. Schulz.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: In celebration of the 65th anniversary of Peanuts, we are releasing this oversized, ad-free extravaganza! If you find yourself missing summer in the cold days of winter, we’re bringing it back to warm your spirits! It is time for the Peanuts to go to Summer Camp!
BRAVEST WARRIORS #29
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Author: Kate Leth
Artist: Ian McGinty
Cover Artists: A: Ian McGinty 50% B: Reimena Yee 50% C: Jasmine Goggins INCENTIVE
It’s a Littlest Warriors one shot! This adorable stand-alone story of the Bravest Warriors on one of Danny’s earliest birthday parties is filled with all the mischief you could expect when the gang is unleashed upon intergalactic skee-ball, arcades, and ball pits!
GARFIELD #34: HIS 9 LIVES, PART 2 (OF 4 )
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Scott Nickel
Artists: Roger Langridge, Yehudi Mercado, Andy Hirsch
Cover Artist: A: Andy Hirsch B: Roger Langridge INCENTIVE
“His 9 Lives, Part 2” Our trip through Garfield’s 9 Lives continues with two more all-star artists! This month, Roger Langridge (The Musical Monsters of Turkey Hollow) brings us The Fat Cat on the High Seas, as we learn of Garfield’s pirate past! Also, Yehudi Mercado (Guardians of the Galaxy: Universal Weapon) draws Garfield in the Old West.
ADVENTURE TIME #37
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Author: Chris Hastings
Artist: Zachary Sterling
Cover Artists: A: Troy Nixey B: Jerry Gaylord (Subscription Cover) C: Justin Hillgrove INCENTIVE
Finn and Jake might have finally met their match in the EPIC THUMB WAR COMPETITION FOR BAKED GOODS, but it looks like their battle is just beginning as these two pals get ready for their biggest challenge yet.
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MUNCHKIN #2
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Thomas Siddell
Artist: Mike Holmes
Cover Artists: A: Ian McGinty B: Tyler Crook INCENTIVE
Munchkin—the game where you do whatever it takes to win, whether it’s backstabbing your own mum or befriending your worst enemy—is now a comic. And the twists and turns are just as unpredictable as the game. This little comic has a real Napoleon complex. Featuring a backup story by Jim Zub (Wayward). All first printings come with an exclusive game card!
TEEN DOG #6 (of 8)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Jake Lawrence
Artist: Jake Lawrence
Cover Artist: Jake Lawrence
Fast food, retail, waiting on tables, paper rounds. Part-time jobs are a nightmare, but you gotta make that dough. It’s the struggle, and Teen Dog is no exception to the rule.
LUMBERJANES #11
Retail Price: $3.99
Authors: Noelle Stevenson & Shannon Watters
Artist: Carolyn Nowak
Cover Artists: A. Carolyn Nowak B. Emily Hu INCENTIVE
Mal and Molly are on an adventure they don’t really understand, but they will rely on each other to make it back to their friends and camp. What is the Bear Woman up to this time? And what are Jo, April, and Ripley up to while their friends fight for their lives?
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FEATHERS #2 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Jorge Corona
Artist: Jorge Corona
Cover Artist: Jorge Corona
Fresh from their near-miss escape from the Guards, Bianca and Poe strike a deal: If he guides her through the treacherous Maze, she will take him to see the White Guide, a feathered statue in the City that may hold the key to Poe’s origins. It’s an adventure that will take them from the lowest shadows to the highest rooftops, with untold dangers along the way...and not everyone in the Maze is happy about their new alliance.
ROCKET SALVAGE #3 (of 6)
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Author: Yehudi Mercado
Artist: Bachan
Cover Artist: Bachan
Behind the wheel of a salvage space hauler, on the run from an armada of robot religious zealots, and catering to the whims of a wild, mad scientist alien, the Rockets are in for a lot more than they bargained for. Luckily, if life has taught them anything, it is that nothing good ever comes easy.
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THE RETURNING TP
Retail Price: $14.99
Author: Jason Starr
Artist: Andrea Mutti
Cover Artist: Frazer Irving
WHY WE LOVE IT: We can’t get enough innovative mashups of some of our favorite genres: Fantasy, Horror, and Mystery. Plus, we’re fascinated with the science of Near-Death Experiences (NDE)!
WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT: Award-winning novelist Jason Starr (Wolverine Max, The Chill) and artist Andrea Mutti (Conan, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) deliver a gripping but deeply human drama set in an uncertain world.
WHAT’S IT ABOUT: Near future, and some people who have had Near-Death Experiences have come back “changed.” They exhibit extreme behavioral changes, becoming increasingly paranoid and violent, and no one knows why. People who have had NDE's fall immediately under suspicion, and in some cases, are murdered by justice-seeking vigilantes. It is in this world where Beth, a quiet high school student with a bright future, will learn just how quickly friends and family will turn on her when she has the bad luck of surviving the worst night of her life… Collects the complete miniseries, issues #1-4.
CLIVE BARKER’S NEXT TESTAMENT VOL. 2 TP
Retail Price: $14.99
Authors: Clive Barker & Mark Miller
Artist: Haemi Jang
Cover Artist: Goñi Montes
The being known as Wick has been freed, and has begun delivering swift vengeance upon the world. But he’s not alone in his quest, as he gains acceptance and followers around the world—and crushes any that oppose him. Meanwhile, Tristan and Elspeth try to pick up the pieces in the wake of a devastating plane crash, and must survive the deadly obstacles thrown in their path as they weave their way through this new and inhospitable world. One of the most critically acclaimed horror comics in recent memory, this edition collects issues #5-8 of Horror Master Clive Barker’s latest epic, with help from co-writer Mark Miller (Hellraiser) and artist Haemi Jang (Hellraiser: The Road Below).
SUICIDE RISK VOL. 4 TP
Retail Price: $14.99
Author: Mike Carey
Artists: Elena Casagrande & Filipe Andrade
Cover Artist: Stephanie Hans
Mike Carey (Lucifer, The Unwritten) and fan-favorite artist Elena Casagrande (Hulk, Hack/Slash) continue the mysterious superhero world of Suicide Risk with this critically acclaimed fourth arc, which also includes the celebrated standalone story illustrated by spotlight artist Filipe Andrade (Captain Marvel, Avengers). Requiem is in full control now, and Tracey, Danny, and Suni must find a way to survive the vengeful god parading around in Leo Winters’ body. He has his own plans and has been thwarted before, but this time Requiem won’t let something as simple as family get in his way… Collects issues #14-17.
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PEANUTS VOL. 5 TP
Retail Price: $13.99
Authors: Charles M. Schulz, Bob Scott, Vicki Scott, Jeff Dyer, Alexis E. Fajardo, Caleb Monroe & Nat Gertler
Artists: Charles M. Schulz, Vicki Scott, Mona Koth, Stephanie Gladden, Scott Jeralds, Robert Pope, Jeff Shultz & Andy Hirsch
Cover Artist: Vicki Scott
Grab your blanket and get ready to cuddle up with this timeless collection of Peanuts goodness! Featuring brand-new adventures with Charlie Brown and the gang alongside classic strips from legendary creator Charles M. Schulz, this is the perfect read for old and new fans alike. Whether you want to take a seat at Schroeder's piano or seek counsel at Lucy’s psychiatric booth, this volume features all your favorite friends in the neighborhood and has something for everybody.
ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 5 MATHEMATICAL EDITION HC
Retail Price: $34.99
Author: Ryan North
Artists: Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb
Cover Artist: Design by Jillian Crab
CHEW ON THIS! Princess Bubblegum only wants what is best for her kingdom...most of the time. After an experiment of hers goes wrong, Ooo falls under attack and this time, Finn and Jake won’t be able to help. Princess Bubblegum must stand up and fight her own creation, with the help of Marceline… and Lemongrab? It shouldn’t be too hard to save the day, right? Don’t miss these brand-new adventures written by acclaimed cartoonist Ryan North (Dinosaur Comics) and illustrated by the dynamic art duo, Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb. This totally mathematical hardcover edition features never-before-seen extras, including an inside look at the making of the Adventure Time comic! Collects Adventure Time issues #20-24.
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GUNNERKRIGG COURT VOL. 1: ORIENTATION TP
Retail Price: $16.99
Author: Thomas Siddell
Artist: Thomas Siddell
Cover Artist: Thomas Siddell
WHY WE LOVE IT: Thomas Siddell’s critically acclaimed and award-winning webcomic has fans all over the world, and the last printed edition completely sold out. With a new cover by creator Thomas Siddell and in softcover for the first time, the release of the first volume is finally available again for old fans and new readers alike!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: We’ll let Neil Gaiman tell you all about it: “I was thrilled to hear that my favourite webcomic was going to be collected on paper. I wish that Antimony Carver and her adventures and mysteries and myths, not to mention her school, had been around when I was a boy, to shape and warp and twist my growing mind—but I don’t think you could ever grow too old to delight in Gunnerkrigg Court.”
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Antimony Carver is a precocious and preternaturally self-possessed young girl starting her first year of school at gloomy Gunnerkrigg Court, a very British boarding school that has robots running around alongside body-snatching demons, forest gods, and the odd mythical creature. The opening volume in the series follows Antimony through her orientation year: the people she meets, the strange things that happen, and the things she causes to happen as she and her new friend, Kat, unravel the mysteries of the Court and deal with the everyday adventures of growing up. Available in softcover for the first time!
HEATHENS BEWARE: A WITCH WAR HAS BEEN DECLARED
WGN AMERICA RELEASES SPELLBINDING TEASER FOR
SEASON TWO OF ‘SALEM,’ SET TO RETURN IN APRIL
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 25, 2014 –
In anticipation of the season two return of “Salem,” WGN America’s
breakout hit original series, the network has released a haunting teaser
trailer for the 13-episode season premiering in April. The video
features the ruthless Mary Sibley (Janet Montgomery, “Human Target,”
“Made in Jersey”), Salem’s most powerful enchantress, declaring the
Witch War that is at the epicenter of the all-new season. In “Salem”
season two, the Grand Rite triggered at the end of last season is now
underway and death is in the air. In order to
bring her plan to completion, Mary must not only control Captain John
Alden (Shane West, “Nikita,” “ER”) and the citizens of Salem, but also
those lurking in the shadows who seek the power she wields.
“Salem,” called “perversely entertaining” by The New York Times, is a bold re-imagination of the infamous 17th
century witch trials in colonial Massachusetts. In the first season,
Captain John Alden returned home after seven years at war only to
discover that his true love, Mary, wed his old (and wealthy) nemesis
George Sibley. During his years on the battlefield, Mary has emerged as
a true power broker in a Puritan town fully immersed in witch panic.
Throughout
a fiery first season, filled with wicked deceit and shocking
revelations, John and Mary found themselves navigating a supernatural
world where paranoia, revenge, evil and hysteria reign. Ultimately, John
risks his life for Mary, even after learning that she is the ruling
witch of Salem who is at the center of all the mayhem plaguing the
embattled village.
“Salem”
stars Janet Montgomery as Mary Sibley, Shane West as John Alden, Seth
Gabel (“Fringe”) as Cotton Mather, Ashley Madekwe (“Revenge”) as Tituba,
Tamzin Merchant (“Jane Eyre”) as Anne Hale, Elise Eberle (“The
Astronaut Farmer”) as Mercy Lewis and Iddo Goldberg (“Mob City”) as
Isaac Walton.
Created
and written by Brannon Braga and Adam Simon, “Salem" is
executive-produced by Braga, Simon, and Prospect Park’s Jeff Kwatinetz
and Josh Barry. Filmed on location in Shreveport, LA, the series is
produced by Fox 21.
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